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Lois Chadburn, owner of Lolly’s Fashion Lounge on Wellington, put up this message after her store was broken into last week. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Smashed storefront can’t dampen merchant’s positive outlook Jennifer Feinberg The Progress

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When Lolly’s Fashion Lounge suffered a smash-and-grab incident recently, the resilient owner vowed not to let it get her down.

The cheery spray-painted message she put on the boarded-up downtown storefront said it all on Thursday afternoon: “Smash and grab - annoying? Yes. “Lost wallets returned – priceless.

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Lollys owner Lois Chadburn is remarkably not bitter.

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the popular downtown business on Wellington Avenue.

“I’ve been on the other side of town, too. Crime does happen and it can happen anywhere,” she said.

Just under 20 pairs of high-end jeans were stolen and Chadburn is chiding herself a little, for not being more proactive in terms of in-store crime prevention.

“I think I got cased the other week.

So I knew I had to move that merchandise,” she said.

The thieves were likely at work in downtown Chilliwack in the early hours of March 24. Chadburn remembers rushing to her store sometime before 3 a.m. after the alarm was triggered to find the front window smashed and

some jeans stolen.

Police were on-scene quickly with a tracking dog, but to no avail.

There were steel bars on the storefront window, but not spaced tightly enough, she figures.

Still, Chadburn is not cursing the criminal element.

She told The Progress she would rather people to focus on the good and positive things that can and do happen in downtown Chilliwack, like the two wallets that were handed back into her store by Good Samaritans in two separate incidents recently.

“I guess I want people to know that good things do happen but we don’t always hear about them.” jfeinberg@theprogress.com

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The conservative vote is already split, MLA John van Dongen told byelection volunteers at the opening of the BC Conservative campaign office Saturday in Chilliwack.

“A lot of the free-enterprise vote has already left the BC Liberal party,” he said. “The horse is out of the barn, if you want to put it in agricultural terms.”

The BC Liberals have been warning voters that a ballot cast for the BC Conservatives will split the vote and lead to an NDP victory in the byelection, and in next year’s provincial election.

But van Dongen suggested small-c conservatives voters need not fear splitting the vote because the BC Conservative Party is about to replace the BC Liberals as the free-enterprise coalition in B.C. “The polls show it, but more importantly, the people are saying that,” van Dongen said, as he exhorted volunteers to work hard for the party’s candidate in the Chilliwack-Hope byelection.

“There’s a hunger for change,” he said. “Our job is to give them a credible option to vote for, and I believe John Martin is the guy in ChilliwackHope.”

Last week, van Dongen rocked the B.C. political world when he quit the BC Liberal party after 16 years and joined the BC Conservative party.

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NDP take aim at cuts to post-secondary education Robert Freeman The Progress NDP Leader Adrian Dix says he’s making students and the B.C. Liberal government’s cut to post-secondary institutions a centre-piece of his party’s election campaign.

“What we’re seeing today is the abandonment of a generation of young people who all of us are expecting to sustain and grow our economy,” Dix told reporters before a tour of the UFV Trades and Technology Centre in Chilliwack last week. “I think we need to take a different road.”

That road would see nonrefundable grants made

available to B.C. students continuing on to post-secondary institution, and a possible reduction of interest rates on student loans.

Dix said he’s been told the party can’t run an election campaign on such an issue.

“But we’re going to do that because I think these are the central issues of our time,” he said.

“We have given priority to our interests over the interests of the next generation,” he said. “I think that needs to change.”

The BC Liberal government cut $70 million from the post-secondary budget, but that flies in the face of the government’s own rhet-

oric, Dix said.

“There is a massive gap in B.C. between the skills young people have and the skills they’re going to need in the future,” he said, yet the BC Liberal government cut $70 million out of its post-secondary budget.

“It shows how out of touch they are with their own rhetoric because at the centre of the (government’s) jobs plan was the recognition of the skills shortage,” he said.

But Chilliwack MLA John Les said the “ever so slight” cut can be made up by administrative savings, rather than reductions in student services or programs.

“We’re asking the universities to reduce spending

on the administration side,” he said. “We believe, with some justification, a little bit of belt-tightening can be accomplished there, too.”

Laurie Throness, the BC Liberal candidate in the Chilliwack-Hope byelection, said the budget legislation spells out “very clearly” that the one per cent cut was only on the administrative side.

“It could be covered by reducing travel expenses, like using Skype instead of travelling to meetings ... there are many ways the budget can be shaved by a very small amount,” he said.

However, 26 post-secondary presidents, including

B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix speaks with Chilliwack-Hope candidate Gwen O’Mahoney by his side at UFV on Thursday. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Mark Evered at UFV, said in a letter to the Advanced Education Minister that it is “unrealistic” that the budget

cut “can be achieved without implications for service levels.”

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Extortion attempt draws 20-month house arrest Robert Freeman The Progress

B.C. Liberal candidate Laurie Throness saddled up Friday to take his byelection campaign to rural areas of Chilliwack-Hope. Not really an efficient way to win votes, the candidate confessed, but the idea was to highlight the importance of agriculture in this riding. ROBERT FREEMAN/ PROGRESS

Throness saddles up for the campaign trail Robert Freeman The Progress BC Liberal candidate Laurie Throness saddled up on Friday to spur his byelection campaign in Chilliwack-Hope.

Not a very efficient campaign method is this age of social media, the candidate agreed.

“This isn’t really about efficiency, but highlighting the agricultural nature of the constituency,” he said, during a campaign stop at the Sequoia Gardens store on Chilliwack Central Road.

He told a small crowd there that B.C.’s agrifood sector pro-

vided more than 61,000 jobs (in 2010) and generated close to $10.5 billion in provincial revenues.

The BC Liberal government wants to “grow” that sector to $14 billion by 2017 with several farm-related initiatives, he said.

“Agriculture is really important to our government, really important to our riding and really important to me,” Throness said.

It’s also really important to Chilliwack farmers who want their “multi-generational” farms to continue under the family name.

“It’s important for us to

keep our children involved in agriculture,” said farmer Gord Mathies. “So many have left because of the difficulties of farming.”

“We don’t want to see our kids taken off the farm,” he added. “We want to see them working in a healthy and viable business.”

Walter Dyck, chairman of the Chilliwack Agricultural Commission, was also on hand telling Throness about the troubles the BC Liberal carbon tax had caused poultry farmers like himself.

The tax has also hit the greenhouse industry hard, and

the BC finance minister has already announced “some sort of short term relief” may be introduced before the end of the year.

If elected, Throness said, he will be listening and taking farmers’ issues to the B.C. legislature.

Resident David Maljaars, who must have been surprised to see the candidate come riding up his driveway on a big Friesian light draft horse, said it was “a neat little gesture,” but Throness already had his vote.

“But I was happy to have him come over here and meet him,” he said.

A 30-year-old Maple Ridge man who pleaded guilty to the attempted extortion of his uncle in Chilliwack was sentenced to 20 months house arrest in B.C. Supreme Court Thursday.

By court order, the accused can be identified only by his initials, A.K., and no information that might identify the 45-year-old victim may be published.

A.K. and two other men, Shane Bradley Werner and Casey Sean Corbett, both now 22 years old, were charged in September, 2009 with conspiracy to commit extortion.

Werner pleaded guilty in June, 2011 and A.K. pleaded guilty in January, 2012. Corbett is still at large.

The 20-month conditional sentence order is not considered unusual in extortion cases where no one is injured.

After pleading guilty to the extortion charge, and receiving a positive pre-sentence report, A.K. was sentenced by B.C. Supreme Court Justice William Grist.

In addition to conditions that include a curfew, a firearms prohibition and mandatory drug counselling, A.K. was also fined $250 for possession of heroin.

According to court testimony, the three men hatched a plan in September, 2009 to extort $500,000 from A.K.’s uncle, and a series of phone calls were made demanding payment with warnings not to go to the police.

But the victim immediately called police who started recording phone calls made by the extortionists.

In one of the first calls, the caller described himself as an “associate” of the Hells Angels who had information that the businessman had three businesses “doing well ... and they want your money.”

“I just make the phone calls, my bosses they do everything else,” the caller said in a second phone call.

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News Convicted extortionist sentenced SENTENCE from p3 “If you don’t answer the phone, or you call the cops, there’s going to be big trouble,” the caller warned.

In a third phone call, the victim told the caller that he only had $250,000.

“I was told to tell you to have all of it today, and we’ll pick it up tomorrow,” the caller warned. “If you have this ready for tomorrow that will be the end of it, you won’t have to worry about us ever again.”

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“I’ve done this to many other people and they are fine,” the caller added.

“Nobody ever gets hurt when they pay.”

The victim followed instructions, but police were also at the Langley delivery site, and arrested all three suspects.

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She presented some suggestions to Cultus Lake Park Board recently, including the idea to strike an events and fundraising committee to oversee key improvements at the popular recreational spot in Cultus Lake Park.

“When I arrived at the Lake in 2000, I had many conversations with (former board chair) Ruth Midzain regarding the beautification of Main Beach,” Newhouse said in her presentation. “It was her dream to make Cultus Lake Main Beach a rival to any other park in the Lower Mainland.

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The B.C. Supreme Court ruling Friday freezes that strategy until a full hearing can be heard on the injunction request April 18.

Society president Dr. Jeff Rains said members intend to fully abide by the judge’s instructions.

He would not say whether anesthesiologists will go ahead with the job action if the injunction request is rejected in court later this month.

“We’ll have to just see what comes out in the hearing,” Rains said.

“From the ver y beginning our path forward has not been as an end goal to withdraw services from patients,” he said. “Our goal is to improve services to patients.

“With or without an injunction, with or without service reductions, we still need a process to deal with the issues critical to anesthesia care in this province.”

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health authorities, said the injunction was necessary because urgent and emergency surgeries could have been compromised.

He said anesthesiologists created confusion by suggesting they could do all needed procedures, but after regular hours, threatening to delay urgent and emergency procedures that normally get priority at those times.

The health authorities have also warned anesthesiologists that they can be found in breach of their contracts if they withdraw service and they could be sued for any extra costs incurred by the health care system.

Health authorities sent out 3,237 letters to patients last week warning their surgeries may be rescheduled, with 1,105 patients in Fraser Health receiving the advisory.

Patients most likely to be affected by any future job action are ones awaiting nonurgent procedures such as hip or knee replacements and cataract surgeries.

All emergency and urgent surgery, including urgent joint replacements and cardiac or cancer-related surgeries, will not be affected.

The BCAS said its planned slowdown would be comparable to staffing levels health authorities deal with at Christmas holidays.

Anesthesiologists are trying to pressure the province to allow their society to bargain separately, rather than under the umbrella of the B.C. Medical Association, which they say does not represent their interests.

The BCAS, which represents some but not all anesthesiologists, gave notice three months ago of its threat to withdraw service if the dispute was not settled.

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Suggestions range from creating a performance space and rentable picnic gazebo out of the old barbecue pit, to upgrading the beach with new walkways and paths.

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A committee could be formed with representation from the Cultus community as well as the park board to oversee the use of any improvement funds.

“In time if this committee would like to receive grants or large donations, we would then have to form a non-profit society,” she wrote.

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It must be particularly galling for Chilliwack MLA John Les to watch the NDP use the Canada Education Park as a backdrop for two recent pronouncements about post secondary education.

Les was mayor at the time when the federal government announced plans to close CFB Chilliwack. With an enormous economic hole now punched in his community, Les and other community leaders sought ways to staunch the bleeding.

They appealed to the then-governing New Democrats for help redeveloping the property.

According to Les, the NDP barely returned his calls.

When the Liberals eventually swept to power, (with Les, now an MLA, holding one of the brooms) the fortunes of the abandoned army base began to change.

It took time, but in 2004 the future of the new Canada Education Park began to take shape.

Several partners were involved, however, it was the BC Liberals who provided $7.5 million to the then University College of the Fraser Valley so it could purchase an 84-acre site for its Chilliwack campus. They provided another $21.6 million for the creation of the Trades and Technology Centre, and have contributed another $10 million for the construction of the new campus building scheduled to open next month.

So it is strange that the NDP would use the new campus as a stage to criticize the government’s commitment to post secondary education in Chilliwack.

Stranger still, however, is the Liberal absence in promoting the government’s own contributions to the park’s evolution and its importance to the city.

The park, which sits squarely in the Chilliwack-Hope riding, is a major success story for the Liberals in this region. Not only will it provide employment and educational opportunities today, it stands to become a major economic driver for years to come.

That seems a little more important than whether or not your candidate can door knock while riding a horse. ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress

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The good and the bad in this year’s federal budget The federal budget soft-landed last Thursday with much of it anticipated or predictable but not as bad as what the apocalyptic crowd expected. Well, relatively speaking.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s budget will see pink slips going to 19,200 public service employees over three years, people working longer before retirement, a speedup of environmental reviews for major projects, a CBC funding cut, and money to foster applied science development leading to business innovation and new markets. When travelling we can bring more tax-free stuff back but, at home, we’re all going to be penniless.

Katimavik, a Trudeau-era youth volunteer program, is no more.

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ities, enrich and expand their lives, and develop life skills to take forward into chosen careers.

Katimavik’s funding cut came as a severe blow.

There was much anticipation for the changes to the Old Age Security pension age eligibility from 65 to 67 on a gradual phasedin approach, not that it stops Margaret anyone retiring at any time with EVANS adequate means.

The age increase will start April 1st 2023 and the new program will be fully implemented by January 2029.

No prize for figuring out the purpose behind accelerating environmental reviews for industrial projects. The Northern Gateway project springs to mind.

There will only be one review (not a provincial review then a federal one) and it has to be done in 24 months.

In all fairness, a reasonable time limit makes sense. Recently, the Jumbo Glacier Mountain ski resort was finally given the nod of approval after 20 years of reviews.

The billion-dollar development some 50 kilometres west of Invermere was first proposed in the early 1990s and has since gone through endless reviews.

Two decades is an enormous amount of time to keep investors in play. There is, as anyone would expect, bitter disappointment among opponents but the project is expected to generate about $900 million in investment and create 750 permanent jobs.

Every year the Canadian Mint cranks out 7,000 tonnes worth of pennies but, because of rising costs and metals, it costs 1.6

cents to make every penny. It costs the Mint $11 million a year just to produce and distribute them. A 2008 report estimated that Canada’s big banks handle more than nine billion pennies a year, costing $20 million annually to process them. And the value of the penny is only one twentieth of its original purchasing power.

But if the economics dictate dumping the penny, so goes the culture with it. There won’t be a penny for your thoughts, pennies from heaven, or the notion that a penny saved is a penny earned not to mention penny drives and jars of pennies stored under the bed..

This budget is about market and product stimulation, jobs, growth. It calls for investments of over $1 billion to support applied science and technology research with $400 million to increase private sector investments and $110

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million per year to the National Research Council to double support to companies through its Industrial Research Assistance Program. There’s also $105 million over two years to support forestry innovation and market development.

The plan is to boost productivity by flushing money into commercially driven science and make changes to a fleet of research and development tax credits designed to circle more returns back to government coffers.

Funding for applied science is good but it shouldn’t come at the expense of investment in basic science, the foundation of all knowledge that leads to applications later.

That’s being penny wise, pound foolish. Woops. Nickel wise, pound foolish? Why doesn’t that have the same ring?

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include Rotary as a vehicle through which to serve not only their local but the international community.

As a passionate Rotarian myself, I am very proud to know many of those profiled, and I can testify that they ‘walk their talk’.

Profiling these wonderful people might dispel the myth of the ‘Me Generation’, as well as the myth that Rotary is just a bunch of old grey-haired men meeting for lunch. Rotary provides the opportunity of service through fellowship.

All of the wonderful young people The Progress featured are great examples of ”Service above Self” – be they Rotarians or not.

Congratulations to all involved with your Chilliwack In Progress supplement 40 under 40 – it was both inspiring and interesting, and I read every word with enjoyment.

It was great to know about all the young people doing such good work in so many fields, and a nice change from the usual stories about all the bad things we often hear they are doing.

Let’s have more such positive interviews.

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Marking the 95th anniversary of Vimy Ridge April 9 marks the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. After failed attempts by both British and French forces, a corps of brave and determined Canadian soldiers captured this strategic ridge in France, which was of great importance to the German defence.

Despite the terrible price in casualties, this battle marked not only a significant Allied victory, but also the first time Canadians had fought as an independent force and not as part of the British Army. Along with other achievements during

the First World War, the Battle of Vimy Ridge helped establish Canada as a key player on the world stage, earning our country a separate signature on the Versailles Peace Treaty which ended the war.

As a member of The War Amps Operation Legacy, a group of committed young people who are dedicated to preser ving Canada’s militar y heritage, I would like to highlight this significant anniversary of a battle considered by many to mark Canada’s birth as a nation.

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Heaven forbid I should suspect government of political grandstanding.

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Re: 40 Under 40, (Chilliwack Progress, March 27) What a wonderful piece – and there was a lot of great investigative journalism in the work.

Kudos to The Progress staff on this. More importantly, what an amazing tribute to the young entrepreneurs amongst us who exhibit such a strong sense of community.

We are truly blessed to have so many devoted and passionate young people in our community. These people all personify why Chilliwack is such an amazing place to call home – people who care and share.

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But van Dongen said what most people outside his riding don’t know is that the BC Liberal party was working to take away his nomination as the riding’s candidate in the next provincial election.

“Within my own party, there was a movement to try and unseat me, to take away my nomination,” van Dongen said.

“That has generated a lot of discussion in my riding that hasn’t existed in other ridings.”

And he said the residents of Abbotsford South “have said very clearly they want me on the job” no matter to which party he belongs.

“I take the view that I got elected to represent the constituency of Abbotsford South,” van Dongen said. “I’m not a different person today, and I don’t take different policy positions today than when I was elected.”

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“We have certainly risen in the polls, but having John come over solidifies that support,” he said. “People realize just how credible we are, we are a real option.”

Martin told his supporters at the campaign office opening that “we’re on the verge of dramatic change in this province.”

“There is a government in free-fall that has lost its way, that has lost its purpose, and, mercifully, there’s somebody else to come and pick up the slack and make sure the NDP doesn’t return us to an era of destruction like they did in the 1990s,” he said.

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Chilliwack middle school teacher Janet Crawford, along with 11 of her students, will be participating in the 95th anniversary celebration of Vimy Ridge on April 9.

An education in war beyond the textbooks Katie Bartel The Progress Fifteen year old Julia Hendley can’t wait to travel the grounds her great, great grandfather covered while fighting the First World War. From April 3-10, Hendley will be among 11 Chilliwack middle school students participating in the National Student Remembrance Tour for the 95th anniversary of Vimy Ridge.

“I think it will be kind of cool to see what he saw and walk where he walked,” said Hendley.

Hendley’s great, great grandfather Harry Hendley was a sergeant in the Scots Guards, serving in the First Platoon, First Battalion, First Brigade, First Division, First Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force in France.

His young boots marched from Le Harve to Mons,

through the Battle of Marne, and then the Battle of Aisne.

Had the Germans had their way, he wouldn’t have made it out alive.

In one day, Hendley was hit by German bullets on three separate occasions – in his middle finger, right leg, and neck, which pushed his tongue up making it so he couldn’t speak until the “spent” bullet was later removed.

“The Germans were evidently out to finish me off,” he was quoted in a 1957 article.

Hearing the stories of her great, great grandfather makes Julia want to learn more.

“You can’t forget the past,” she said. “Because if it wasn’t for the past, there would be no present and future. If it wasn’t for my great, great grandfather, there would be no Julia.”

When CMS teacher Janet Crawford heard about

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the national student tour, which is organized by EF Educational Tours, she knew her students had to be a part of it.

“It’s the 95th commemorative ceremony – it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,”

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Instead of reading about the war in textbooks, the different battles, and the Canadian lives lost in a time so far removed from today’s youth, these kids are going to be touring the sites, visit-

ing cemeteries, seeing the names of Canadian soldiers inscribed in headstone after headstone.

They’ll tour the Normandy region and see the trenches where the soldiers waited for weeks before attacking.

They’ll walk the landscape still marked from masses of artillery shells. They’ll visit other notable war locales including Dieppe and Juno Beach. They’ll pay respects in the Nine Elms Military Continued: VIMY/ p16

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And on April 9, the 95th anniversary, the Chilliwack students will join thousands of others in honouring Canada’s legacy in the all-day Vimy Ridge ceremony.

With them, they will be carrying a nine by three-and-a-half foot remembrance banner featuring Chilliwack’s history in the war.

Four CMS students will also be introducing Canadian band Spirit of the West to the festivities.

It’s an education you can’t get in textbooks, said Crawford.

“It’s one thing to read about this stuff in books, but a completely other thing to see it first

hand.”

That’s the sentiment of mom Tracy Marendiuk, who will be accompanying her 14-year-old son Mitch and the rest of the group on the trip.

Marendiuk’s family, who hails from Scotland and Versailles, has a long history with war. Her grandfather Armond Quesnel was a French soldier, carrying information across enemy lines on a Harley. Her grandmother Jean Tracey was a nurse in the war.

Her other grandfather, Harry Robertson, was a proud Scottish soldier, who got shot in the shoulder and never missed an opportunity to show off his plastic shoulder.

This experience was too important for her son not to be a part of.

“Our family is in the history books,” said Marendiuk. “It’s important for [Mitch] to know.” kbartel@theprogress.com

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Sitting in poor posture, specifically slouching, throughout the day is one of the leading causes of back and neck pain, and it also can contribute significantly to the aggravation of pre-existing pain. Think for a minute about how much time you spend sitting during the day while eating, driving, working, and watching the TV or using the computer and it is not surprising that poor posture can eventually lead to problems.

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In the lumbar spine (lower back), slouching tends to flatten the normal lumbar lordosis (inward curve), which can lead to higher pressure within your intervertebral discs, and overstretching of the ligaments along the posterior aspect of your spine. Both of these factors can lead to injury of the discs, joints, and soft tissues of the lumbar spine.

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In the cervical spine (neck), slouching tends to exaggerate the normal cervical lordosis (inward curve), as well as the normal thoracic kyphosis (outward curve), resulting in a forward head position. In this position, your chin pokes forward and your neck overextends, similarly to if you were looking up towards the ceiling. This causes narrowing of the space between the joints, which can lead to degenerative changes of the joints, increased tension of the muscles in the neck and shoulders, and possible irritation of the nerves in the cervical spine.

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Keeping Your Spine Aligned On average, 50 – 80% of adults will experience back or neck pain in their lifetime. Not only can spinal pain interrupt your daily life, but it is also one of the leading causes of missed time in the work place, so it is important to keep your spine healthy.

No one is expected to maintain perfect posture all the time so don’t panic if you occasionally slouch. The goal is balance. Ensure your spine has the ability to both flex and extend by stretching regularly and attempt to maintain a position close to “neutral spine” when you are sitting, as much as possible. Even if you achieve perfect posture, remember that we are not actually designed to be in any one position for a prolonged period. Changing position regularly is always a good idea. If you sit at work, try to get up and move around every 20 – 30 minutes. This allows you to return to a good sitting posture without your muscles becoming too fatigued.

Neutral Spine: • Your head should be upright over your shoulders, rather than poke forward from your body, and your eyes should be looking slightly downwards to encourage a slight chin tuck.

• Your shoulders should rest at your sides, with your shoulder blades pulled slightly back and down.

• Your lumbar spine should curve slightly inward, ideally supported by a back rest or lumbar roll.

Often if you simply attempt to sit up as tall as possible, you will engage certain postural muscles that restore your spinal curves to a neutral position.

A Few Helpful Exercises (Try holding each position for 5 – 10 seconds, and repeat 5 – 10 times, once per day) • Chin Tucks – Sit or stand against a wall in good posture. Your shoulders, upper back, and head should contact the wall, with your eyes looking straight ahead. If you have trouble reaching the wall without tipping your head back, place a rolled towel behind your head. Once you achieve this position comfortably, try drawing your chin in, giving yourself a double chin, and raising the crown of your head towards the ceiling slightly.

• Prone Extension – Lie on your stomach with your hands beside your shoulders. Push with your arms until you are resting on your elbows and arching your lower back slightly. If this becomes easy, you can try pushing right up onto your hands and straightening your elbows.

• Stick ‘Em Up – Lie on your back with your knees bent, and bring your arms out to your sides such that your shoulders, elbows, and wrists are in contact with the floor, with your elbows close to your sides. Slide your arms over head in a ‘stick ‘em up’ manner, as far as you can comfortably. If this becomes easy, progress to a standing position with your back against a wall.

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Her service and leadership extend beyond the school into the community. She has worked as a Camp Counsellor at Stillwood Camp working with special needs campers, as well as being involved in a number of other charity events including the Walk for MS, the Sardis Doorway for Mothers and The Wellspring Foundation. All this and Rachel still finds time to pursue her passion as a dancer with the Northwest Dance Project and Dance in Motion Acrobatics Team. Rachel plans to pursue an engineering degree in her post-secondary studies. Congratulations Rachel on being selected Sardis Secondary’s Leader of Tomorrow for February.

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“We changed our programs around and started putting more enriched stuff in,” said Gillingham. “We really tried to put more of a focus on increasing expectations.”

Gillingham admits the change has lowered grades.

“But the thing is, you’re getting a better quality of math student leaving Mt. Slesse,” he said.

Several Mt. Slesse students have left the school and gone into honours programs at the secondary level, and those who stay in regular math, are rising up and becoming A students in the senior programs.

“Nothing really seems to go wrong when you raise the bar,” said Gillingham.

Vedder Middle ranked second on the Pascal, and Highroad Academy third.

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The contest is designed by the University of Waterloo and is open to any student 14 years or younger. The top three scores from each school are added together and the school with the highest points wins.

At Mt. Slesse, 29 math students in the honours program wrote the Pascal; seven were placed on the Pascal honour roll, and one – Russell Chaisson – who scored 144 out of 150 topped the list.

“I think his score will be number one in the province,” said math teacher Jim Gillingham.

“Russell is super amazing at math – he’s a once in a 10-year student.”

This is Mt. Slesse’s second first-place finish with the Pascal in four years. The two years previously, it placed second, and in the last 10, has regularly scored in the top three.

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HOME AND GARDEN 2012 BCRenonation.ca Turning a family home into a chic space

By Maggie Calloway Adrienne Kavanagh, Principal of AK Interiors, believes very strongly that no design, no matter how stunning, works if it doesn’t suit the day-to-day living style of the clients. No one lives in a photograph, so Kavanagh spends a lot of time digging into how people really live by asking loads of questions. She feels this is the only way the end result will fit the client like a glove.

Do they have kids? Do they have pets? Are they really organized and love open shelves or, if they don’t have time or inclination to be that organized, a need to incorporate lots of doors and drawers to handle the clutter.

These clients requested right from the beginning that products used in the redesign be eco-friendly.

Often the bones of a home are great but the ways rooms are used are stuck in the mind of the original builder. This home is a perfect example. The 1,200-square-foot main level needed to be brought into this century with a major overhaul of the kitchen and powder room and minor changes to the living room that made a huge impact.

The kitchen, which had served the family well for years, was gutted. The family wanted a modern yet warm and cozy kitchen. However, their first choice was black granite, which is not particularly warm and cozy by any standard.

“I have seen this in other interiors. Clients pick shiny solid black granite which becomes essentially a mirror so any lighting you have in the room bounces off the surface,” Kavanagh says. “Also, this counter would show every water mark and crumb. This is a perfect example of the nuances which have to be considered constantly.”

The kitchen is a wonderful combination of stunning design and practicality and, most importantly, the family loves the final product. You know a design is a success when everyone, family and visitors alike, gravitates to the kitchen.

Walls were not torn down or moved but the sightlines were changed dramatically. The first glimpse of the kitchen is of the island with the very dramatic range hood above: what is in essence a piece of machinery becomes a work of art. Every square inch has been very carefully thought out. When the client is cooking, everything is placed where it needs to be; fridge, stove, cooktop, cooking utensils, perfectly within reach.

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The living room has changed from a space with no focal point to a very warm room. “The fireplace had a tiny mantle in the middle of such a large expanse of flat wall. We created alcoves at each side of the fireplace and added the stonework around the fireplace and installed pot lighting. This changes the whole appearance of the room by giving it character and is more in keeping with the scale of a very large space,” Kavanagh says. “The floors, which are engineered oak and are used throughout the whole floor, have an oiled finish; this means any dings or scratches just need to be touched up by applying more oil.”

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HOME AND GARDEN 2012 BCRenonation.ca The case for choosing native plants One of the best ways to improve a home’s resale value is to address the landscape. Increasing a property’s curb appeal can be done in many ways, but a well-pruned lawn and garden gives buyers the impression that the sellers truly took the time to maintain the home and the surrounding property.

Unfortunately, many homeowners choose exotic plants when addressing their landscape.

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• Native plants benefit local wildlife. The native plants and the native wildlife spent years and years evolving together, with each doing their part to ensure the other’s survival. But as development continued, local wildlife suffered because of lost food sources. The local wildlife needs local, native plants to survive, so choosing these plants instead of exotic plants can help ensure the survival of wildlife that helps keep the ecosystem in check.

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HOME AND GARDEN 2012 BCRenonation.ca Interior design trends: Easy seasonal changes refresh and revive your home Next, store away existing rugs and replace with ones that feature bright colors or botanical designs. Dark accent pillows can be replaced with fluffy, colorful options that add life to dated couches and chairs. Seasonal decor changes are simple and can be swapped out year after year.

BRING THE FEELING OF “GREEN” INDOORS: The buds and blooms of spring are a big reason it’s such an inspirational season, and houseplants are a great tool for awakening that sense of nature and bringing the outdoors inside. Houseplants make any room look more luxurious, and they are natural air cleaners, awakening the senses of spring’s fresh air.

Good, low-maintenance indoor houseplants include the peace lily, spider plant and snake plant.

Interior decor can also reflect the natural feeling that indoor plants provide. Coordinate pieces that feature nature’s elements, such as a leaf motif on a lamp shade or a beach scene on a piece of wall art. These elements, while subtle, will work together to provide a seamless update to any drab decor.

CUT THE CLUTTER: Of course any home refresh is not complete without some cleaning. Don’t let spring cleaning overwhelm you - start small and go through any clutter, sorting into piles to use, store, give away and throw away. A good dusting goes a long way too, so be sure to hit all the surfaces with a damp cloth. Shine up mirrors, which will reflect that beautiful spring sunshine to brighten and enlarge the feeling of the room.

Changing your home to reflect the seasons is easy with a few basic steps and a little creativity. Remember to embrace the feeling of spring, and the inspiration will come naturally.

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It’s a time to pack away the sweaters and boots for lighter layers and brimmed hats. Homeowners should embrace this same mindset - one where you pack away the heavy textures and colors of winter in favor of breezy fabrics and fun decor that inspire a fresh feeling in your house.

Break out of the winter gloom by making some simple changes to your home with bright, fresh decor. Here are the top trends in interior decorating that capture the optimistic feeling of springtime, without having to spend a lot of time or money.

COLOR YOUR WORLD HAPPY: To uplift your mood and give your home a new personality, color should be the first thing you address. Paint is an easy and affordable way to dramatically change a living space. Spring’s hot color palette includes rich hues of blue and turquoise, vibrant pink and orange tones, and soft greens and neutrals. Visit your paint store for inspiration from the color studio that allows do-it-yourselfers to identify the “hot” paint colors of the season and even pick up samples of each hue to try at home.

Feeling adventurous? Dabble in some vibrant shades inspired by the flora and fauna in your region. Love the bright red of blooming tulips? How about the rich blue of the sky at the noon hour? Try picking one thing and paint it that bold color - a single wall, a door, or even a piece of furniture. Watch as the entire room suddenly comes to life.

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Skating in Saskatoon A pair of Chilliwack girls have been I was a hard-worker,” said Krulicki, a named to Team BC, and will travel to centre who’s been the top scorer for the 2012 National Aboriginal Hockey her Chilliwack Minor Hockey team the last two seasons.

Championships in Saskatoon.

Krulicki and Smith will now A three day player selecjourney to Saskatchewan May tion camp was held Mar. 6-12.

30 to April 1 at the Shulus The NAHC provides a Community Arena in Lower forum for elite bantam/midget Nicola (Merritt). age Aboriginal hockey players First-year female bantam from across Canada. player Madison Krulicki (14) The event aids in fostering and forward Micaela Smith cultural unity and pride and (17) were ushered through celebrates the athletic abilities skating and puck control drills Madison of Aboriginal athletes from and three elimination games.

From a field of 39 skaters, KRULICKI across the country.

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Players must be bantam or midget (Partners Council) selected the top age as of the 2011-12 competitive 20 players from B.C. and the Yukon.

“They said they were impressed by season (born 1994 to 1998 inclusive) my face-off skills and speed and that to be eligible.

Dream season complete

Chilliwack’s U-13 Silver Strikers completed a dream season on Sunday, beating Vancouver’s KLM Sporting to claim the Coastal Cup soccer championship.

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home turf, overcoming their opponents and severe hailstorms to take the title.

KLM Sporting threw a scare into Chilliwack, taking a 1-0 lead early in the second half. But the Silver Strikers came right back, equalizing on a goal by finals MVP Dawson Cornell. The winning goal came 10 minutes later as forward Sierra Brown tapped in a cross from midfielder Delaney Belknap.

Chilliwack went undefeated in league play this season and steamrolled their playoff opponents.

Goaltender Makenna Patrick made the key saves when she had to.

Stingy defenders Hannah Hallier, Lahayla Charlie-Campbell, Ashlee Flokstra, Bethany Friesen and Savannah Heuring kept things clean around Patrick’s net.

Midfielders Cornell, Belknap, Madelaine Rompf, Julie Smith, Codie Owens and Makayla Hurley set the table for forwards Brown, Carly Murray and Keagan James.

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Former junior golf star coming back to Chilliwack Brad Clapp is coming home to help launch the new Chilliwack Golf Academy at the Chilliwack Golf and Country Club.

CG&CC announced the addition Monday morning, bringing a former Chilliwack junior back to the Fraser Valley.

Clapp, a PGA of Canada member, was a member of CG&CC’s junior program for six years before moving on to Camosun College.

He completed a three year professional golf manage-

ment program at Camosun, and spent the last four years working as the assistant professional at Sun Rivers Golf in Kamloops.

At Sun Rivers, Clapp introduced a junior program that grew in popularity each year.

“I am very happy to have the opportunity to build the Chilliwack Golf Academy,” Clapp said in a CG&CC news release. “I believe that CG&CC has one of the best practice facilities in the entire province and I hope

to utilize it while instructing golfers of all ages and skill levels.”

Beyond teaching, Clapp also has a strong playing resume.

He has six professional victories in four years, winning the Vancouver Golf Tours Tour Championship last year.

He was also the runner up at the Vancouver Open last year, losing in a playoff to Canada’s top ranked pro, Adam Hadwin.

Clapp was also the only

player in the field to shoot three rounds in the 60’s.

In 2010, Brad travelled to Spain to play on the HI 5 Professional Golf Tour against the best up-andcoming talent in Europe.

This tour consisted of British amateur champions, European Tour winners, and Ryder Cup team members for Europe.

Clapp made eight out of nine cuts and tied for second at one event.

“I feel the tournament experiences that I have had,

and will continue to have, help me to prepare others for competition,” Clapp noted.

At CG&CC, Clapp will teach the Tuesday junior nights and team up with the Chilliwack Golf Academy’s director of instruction, former LPGA tour player Jennifer Greggain.

“We are very excited to include Brad as one of our instructors at the Chilliwack Golf Academy,” she said. “Our vision is to provide highly innovative

golf instruction here in the Fraser Valley. Brad’s teaching and playing experience will make an excellent addition.”

The Chilliwack Golf Academy promises to offer innovative golf instruction to adults and juniors of all skill levels. For more information on programs, and to book lessons online, visit www. chilliwackgolfacademy.com.

Greggain can be reached by phone at 604-798-9805 or email at Jennifer@chilliwackgolf.com

Trans Canada Athletics is holding two open tryouts/camps for boy’s club basketball. On April 3 and 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. players in Grades 7-12 who want to compete at a high level are invited to strut their stuff and try to land a spot on TCA’s spring Grade 7, junior varsity and varsity squads. The cost for both sessions is $25. Email Mike Mannes for more information at mike@southsidelife.com

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Luke Morris is bringing his basketball talents to the University of the Fraser Valley, committing to the Cascades for 2012-13. SUBMITTED PHOTO 14th Annual

Western Cup building up A logo has been revealed and plans are moving ahead for the first ever Western Canada Cup. The Canadian Junior Hockey League and BCHL Nanaimo Clippers held a joint news conference on Friday, providing some details on the newly formed event.

The 2013 Western Canada Cup will run April 26 to May 5, bringing together the top teams from the BCHL, AJHL (Alberta), SJHL (Saskatchewan) and MJHL (Manitoba).

The Clippers will take part as tournament hosts, and the Western Canada Cup will rotate through the four leagues in future years.

The BCHL won’t host the tournament again until 2017.

The 13 game tournament will include a round-robin schedule followed by two semifinals and a championship.

The winner and runner-up will both represent Western Canada at the RBC Cup, the national championship for junior A hockey in Canada.

The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades have added a top recruit for the 2012-13 season, securing the services of BC AA provincial champion and tournament MVP Luke Morris.

UFV head coach Barnaby Craddock announced the signing of the Mission high school grad on Tuesday.

The six foot five forward averaged 22 points per game in his senior year, pulling down 10 rebounds per game.

“Luke has the abil-

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ity to stuff the stat sheet and do a little bit of everything on the court. He handles the ball well, rebounds, shoots, passes and also can go inside and score near the basket,” Craddock said. “Luke has been in many big games throughout his high school career, and by leading his team to the provincial title he showed he has the winning mentality to contribute in big games at the CIS level”.

Morris joins Max Neuman and Rav Dhaliwal as recruits committing to UFV in the past several weeks.

The Cascades are the defending Canada West silver medalists.

UFV participated in the CIS Final 8 national championship tournament in Halifax, Nova Scotia, finishing fourth in Canada.

“I’m extremely

try,” Morris said. “I’ve watched UFV play many times over the last few years and I love how they compete and play as a team.”

excited to be given the opportunity to play at the next level for Coach Craddock and one of the best basketball programs in the coun-

The Chilliwack Track and Field Club is holding an info session/practice April 3 at 6 p.m. at the club’s complex on South Sumas Road. Email robertasmith@telus.net for more info.

14th Annual Envision Run for Mom For more Information

Sunday, May 13, 2012 Located at UFV Trades & Technology Centre 5579 TYSON ROAD, CHILLIWACK Entry and Pledge Forms available March 27 at: Envision Financial - Chilliwack and Sardis, The Chilliwack Progress, YMCA, Chilliwack General Hospital, Running Room - Abbotsford and Chilliwack City Hall

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For information call 604-701-4051 or sign up online at www.runningroom.com

For more information please visit www.runformomchilliwack.ca

2012 Entry Form & Registration 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) NAME: _________________________________________________________________

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AGE GROUP* on May 13, 2012 R 12 & under R 13-19 R 20-29 R 30-39 R 40-49 R 50-59 R 60 plus * 8K participants MUST indicate age group To increase the funds going directly to CGH without increasing registration fees, event T-shirts are no longer offered.

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PUT YOUR HEART INTO IT. RIDE THE

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When this bicycle built for 30 rolls through your community it brings with it the support and hope of thousands across the country.

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Team Fundraising competition (minimum 8 members*)

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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 Q May 13: $10 Late Fee on event day 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) TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ ________________

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

Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: _________________________ (Signature of parent or guardian if under 19)

Please return completed form with payment to: Envision Financial - Reception FVHC Foundation The Running Room 45410 Luckakuck Way or CGH Administration Abbotsford Village Shopping Centre Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A6 45600 Menholm Road #103 - 2070 Sumas Way 45840 Cheam Ave. Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7 Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C7 Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N8 register online at: www.runningroom.com

2012 CORPORATE PARTNERS: Title Sponsor: Envision Financial. Media Sponsors: The Chilliwack Progress, StarFM. Platinum: Kiwanis Club of Sardis. Gold: Running Room Inc., Optimum Sport Performance and Health Centre, Soroptimist International of Chilliwack. Silver: UrbanEndo Runners, Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary, Chilliwack Hospital Service League, Cooper’s Foods, Jolly Miller Pub, Minter Country Garden, Mount Cheam Lions Club, Shaw, Waterstone Law Group Bronze: Chilliwack Family YMCA, Valley Tank & Container Service, Lock's Prescription Pharmacy.

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St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

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Holy Communion – 8 am Holy Eucharist – 10:15 am with Children Welcome 46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack Corner of First & Young 604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com

46420 Brooks Ave.

Chilliwack Alliance Church Celebration Service 10:30 am Sunday School for all ages

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm

Are you planning your retirement?

Song worship following evening services.

INFANT & TODDLER CARE AVAILABLE

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Worship Services will be held at 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack

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

New Life Christian Church

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

Sunday Service 10:00am

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

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Youth Lead Mass: 6:30 p.m.

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CHILLIWACK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 46024 Riverside Dr., Chilliwack (1 Block off Young St. on Riverside Dr.)

Sabbath Services Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m.

Worship Service 11 a.m.

Vespers 7 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 7 p.m.

45625 South Sumas Rd.

Sunday Service: 10:35 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

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BAHÁ'Í FAITH “If thou are a believer, thy faith shall be sufficient for thee above all things that exist on earth, even though thou possess nothing.

BAHA’I WRITINGS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS CALL 604-703-0230

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CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH Rev. Heather Anderson Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 Morning Worship and Sunday School at 10:30 am

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DENIED CANADA PENSION plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help.

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Hospice Coordinator The Fraser Canyon Hospice Society in Hope, BC has an opening for a Hospice Coordinator for their volunteer based program. Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Coordinator will be responsible for the administration of the Hospice program according to set goals and services. Services include volunteer development and training, patient/ client care, bereavement programs and all other programs offered by the Society. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a combination of post-secondary education and experience in a health care setting. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience/education in end of life care.

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Work week is 35 hours; hourly wage is negotiable according to qualifications; start date is May 7, 2012. Complete job description available by e-mail request to hospice5@telus.net No phone calls please. Closing date for applications is April 23, 2012 Please send applications and resumes to above e-mail address and indicate in Subject line Resume or mail to: Personnel Committee, Attn: Pat Besse Fraser Canyon Hospice Society 1275 - 7th Avenue, Hope, BC V0X 1L4

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✞ Obituaries CRAIG Ann

GULIKER George (Gerrit)

Sept. 27, 1921 - Mar. 24, 2012 Ann (Nan) passed away peacefully on March 24th in Chilliwack in her 90th year.

She was born CRAIG and raised in Vancouver, BC. Ann was predeceased by her first husband Bill Yule, son Ken Yule; and by her second husband Allan Craig.

Ann is survived by her children, Jeff Yule (Linda); daughter in law, Lynn Yule; son Stu Craig (Darlene); Brenda, Dorothy (Murray).

Ann had 7 grandchildren, Scott and Todd Yule; Noelle (Jon); Myles (Candice) and Spencer Yule; Corey and Darcy Craig; and 6 great grandchildren; nephew Brian Davies (Donna) and Glenna Spong (Peter).

A time of remembrance and a celebration of Nan’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made a charity of your choice.

Apr. 9, 1937 – Mar. 29, 2012 We are deeply saddened by the passing away of our brother George Guliker on March 29, GULIKER 2012. George was born on April 9, 1937 in Leiden, the Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1951 to Picture Butte Alberta and in 1955 they moved to Chilliwack BC. George farmed together with his father and brothers in Agassiz and Chilliwack areas. George was predeceased by his parents, Jan and Maria Guliker and his twin brother John (1987) and brother- inlaw Frank Boesterd (2007).

He was also predeceased by three nieces, Jane, Leola, Doreen and one nephew Gerald.

He is survived by sisters Necia Guliker, Joanne Grisnich (Gil), and Mary Vandenberg (Jack), brothers Steve Guliker (Jeanne), Ed Guliker (Willy), Casey Guliker (Elberta), Harry Guliker (Juliana) and sisterin-law Corrie Boesterd. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Occasion for condolences will be held in the church hall Tuesday April 3, 2012 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 4, 2012 at Reformed Congregation of North America . Officiating is Rev A. Geuze of Chilliwack BC interment will follow at Chilliwack Cemetery.

No flowers by request. If desired donations to Mt. Cheam Christian School or Timothy Christian School would be appreciated.

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 1st, 2012.

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

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KISLINSKY Helena

On March 29, 2012 the Lord took unto himself our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Helena Kislinsky.

Helena was born on May 10, 1919 in Kl- KISLINSKY evan, Ukraine.

She was separated from her family at the age of 14 and never saw any of them again.

She met Michael in Germany and married him in Bradford, England in 1948. They immigrated to Chilliwack in December 1954.

Mom was always a hard worker, and spent many years on the farm, tending to cattle and chicken in the barns and flowers and vegetables in her large garden, canning and pickling everything that was produced.

Mom enjoyed cross-stitching and preparing traditional Ukrainian food for her family and friends. All Orthodox events were always observed and for many years Helena was actively involved in the St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Women’s Association.

Mom was a strong role model to her family, faithfully devoted to God, always generous and thankful in spirit, surrounding her loved ones in prayer. She had longed to go to heaven for many years to be with the one she loved.

Mom’s spirit will live on in her loving daughters, Vera (Walt) Penner and Anne (John) Webster. Cherished by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Natalie (Chris) Kehler, Nicholas, Jordan, and Tamina, Christina (Kyle) Williams, Cole and Treyton, Lana Bessett (Tyler), Taylor and James, and Greg Webster. She is also survived by a stepson and family in Ukraine. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael, in 2001.

Mom’s family wants to express a special sincere thanks to all the wonderful staff at Heritage Village for all the love, patience and kind concern to their Mom for so many years.

Evening prayers will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home. The Orthodox Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on

Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church conducted by Rt. Rev. Fr. Peter Hnatiw. Memorial lunch will follow in Church basement.

Mom will be interred at Chilliwack Cemeteries on Little Mountain.

Should family and friends so desire, donations in Helena’s memory may be made to the Heritage Village Life Enrichment Foundation, c/o Heritage Village.

ETERNAL BE HER MEMORY! VICHNAYA PAMIYAT! There’s a gift you cannot buy, That’s very rare and true.

Its the gift of a wonderful Mother, Like the one we had in you.

The many things you did for us, In you kind and thoughtful way.

You brought us so much happiness, And none can take away.

We mourn for you in silence, No eyes can see us weep.

But many a silent tear is shed While others are asleep.

So those that still have a Mother, Cherish her with care.

You’ll never know the heartache Until the day that she’s not there.

May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you’ll hear.

We will always love and miss you And wish that you were here.

McCRACKEN Jean Mae nee Woodward Our beloved mother, grandmother, ‘gramma-the-great’ closed her eyes for a final time on March 29, McCRACKEN 2012. She was born 29 Feb 1920, Estevan, SK to Fred and Lucy Ellen (Barton) Woodward; raised in Kamsack, SK, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Al McCracken in 1940.

Predeceased by husband, Al, her parents and seven siblings, Jean is survived by one sister, Freida Fairbairn of Eriksdale, MB; and one sister-in-law, Norma Woodward of Kamsack, SK; son Douglas (Camilla) McCracken; daughter Brenda (Garry) Bysouth; grandchildren: Ian (Miriam) McCracken; David (Christl) McCracken; Douglas (Trina) Bysouth; Darci (Brian) Bysouth-Mackie; Brent Bysouth; Barbara Bysouth and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean is also survived by her ‘Greats”: Connor and Sean (Ian’s) McCracken; Logan, Duncan and Evan (Dave’s) McCracken; Kaitlin, Taylor and Blair (Doug’s) Bysouth.

Born and raised in Saskatch-

ewan, Jean and Al moved to Chilliwack, BC in 1962.

Jean started working at age five watching over the candy counter of her parent’s Home Bakery in Kamsack. A move to Saskatoon, SK in 1956 allowed her to train as a secretary, her occupation for the rest of her working life. Generous to a fault, Jean and Al provided a second home to many in need.

Skilled in baking and cooking, Jean believed in quantity as well as quality of food; and her sense of prairie hospitality led to many shared meals for family and friends. Jean was an avid gardener until age 90, and very generous with the fruits of her labour. Fiercely independent, she was very proud of her English heritage, and called herself “the little red hen” (she would do it herself rather than ask twice)!

Dubbed names ’the energizer bunny’ and ’crazy legs’ by the family, she was always ’on the go’. She taught line-dancing for ten years for various Seniors Clubs in the Chilliwack area. Jean was born with a song in her heart - humming, singing or whistling as she went about her business - she truly believed that music made the world go around. During her adult life, Jean was involved in many organizations often in an executive capacity, but more likely working hard behind the scenes. Once committed, she gave 125% effort, and encouraged others to do the same; she remained positive through life’s adversities.

The grandchildren remember many happy holiday memories that both grandparents provided which included a trip to Disneyland in 1979 with all six grandkids in tow.

Jean was truly a special person and a role model for all of our family. We shall miss her tremendously, but her joy of life shall live on…

Miss Me - But Let Me Go (author unknown) When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in gloom-filled rooms, Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little - but not too long, And not with your head bowed low; Remember the love that we once shared Miss me - but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone.

It’s all a part of the Master’s plan, A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends we know, And busy your sorrows in doing good deeds.

Miss me -but let me go.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Richard Chan, Dr. Ian Kishi, the Palliative Care Team of the Fraser Valley Health, Chilliwack Home Support and Chilliwack Hospice for their care and kindness. Cremation in care of Henderson’s Funeral Home. No service and no flowers by request. Should family and friends desire, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to their charity of choice.

“Jeanie… you did it your way…”

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

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NUGENT L. Peter

Born November 28, 1937 in Dublin Ireland, left us suddenly on March 26, 2012 in Chilliwack NUGENT B.C. Peter is survived by his loving wife Sandra, his children whom reside in England: Simon (Apparna), James (Pim), Joanne (Thad), Sean and grandchildren Akshay, Prarphana, Emily, Charlotte, Victoria, Samantha, Asreal and his Canadian family: Jim, Randy, Kim (Stephen), Judi (Tony), Nikki (Randy) and grandchildren Michael, Stuart, Stephanie (Kyle), Dylan, Darrell and great-granddaughter Stephanie. Peters’ love of ships and the sea started when his father, who was a customs officer in Castletown Bere Ireland, put Peter on his shoulders while his father inspected the ships.

Peters’ first ship was a Lugger out of Castletown Bere where he worked as a Cabin Boy between the ages of 8 – 10 years.

There was no holding Peter back at this point! He continually ran away to the sea and ships. When Peter was 10, he was sent to his grandfather Sean who lived at White Swan Cottage, where his love of poetry and history of Alaska and the Yukon were taught to him by his grandfather. When Peter was 16, he joined the Royal Navy where he served for 22 years. Next was the Merchant Navy, where Peter was employed by Kuwait. Peter arrived in Canada where he met Sandy on November 11,

1980. They married in January of 1981. Peters love of helping people led him to operating Upper Valley Recovery Society with the help of many friends and his wife Sandy.

So we give a special shout out to all friends of Bill W. Peter touched many lives and was never too busy to offer help to anyone who needed a car fixed, a ride or a hand up. During November, Peter helped raise money by selling poppies for the Royal Canadian Legion in Chilliwack.

Peter will be deeply missed by family and friends and our memories will be of a caring man who always thought of others before himself. We will miss you Poppa. Many thanks to Jim and Don at Picka-Part (We will be cashing in our shares now!), the Doctors and staff at Royal Columbian Hospital who gave us an extra 17 years with Peter, Dr. Ho, Dr. Sun, nurses at Chilliwack Hospital, Patricia at Guangzhou Herbs and to Shane at Henderson’s Funeral Home for his kindness and understanding.

Viewing on Thursday April 5, between 5 and 7 p.m. at Henderson’s Funeral Home at 45901 Victoria Avenue in Chilliwack. The Wake will be on Saturday April 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Oddfellows Hall located at 46008 Reece Avenue in Chilliwack. Please bring all your funny stories to share with family and friends.

ERIN GO BRAUGH!!

WALKER John Lonnie

John Lonnie Walker born Febuary 14, 1955 passed on March 22, 2012. Survived by sons Andrew & Matthew Walker, his loving wife Elizabeth Postnikoff, Mother Rollande, Father John, and Brothers Wally and Al. Devoted to caring for orphan kittens, Lonnie will be missed by pets Edna, Jimmy, George, and Sasha. Living every day with a humor, curiosity and humility to be envied. The wealth of his golden character will shine on in our memory, always.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

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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.

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CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE. Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor. Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualifications. Submit resumes by April 13, 2012, quoting competition 602106U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 669-3471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca

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.

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

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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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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Commercial Transport Mechanic required. Level 3 Apprentice to Journeyman or equivalent experience required. Commercial vehicle inspectors certificate & valid class 1 with air license an asset.

Competitive wages & benefits.

Fax resume Attn Randy to: 604-854-1908 or randy@tektruck.com

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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.

Please visit our website at http://www.comserv.bc.ca www.comserv.bc.ca for full job posting.

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Position Summary: To assist ELSA teachers deliver English language to eligible adults who have been assessed within Literacy to Level 5 range, using current settlement based curriculum in accordance with Canadian Language Benchmarks.

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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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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 Precast concrete employees required full time, experienced preferred. Must have grade 12. Precast production, construction and concrete experience an asset. Email resume to: lsc@lscprecast.com

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HELP WANTED We are a progressive, medium-sized manufacturing company looking to add experienced, energetic, professionals to our team.

Heavy Duty Mechanic: • Make mechanical repairs on engines, trailers, brake systems & air systems • Knowledgeable with air & electrical, schematics & hydraulics • Journeyman/Red Seal Trailer Mechanic for Repair Division: • Red Seal • Inspector’s Ticket • Minimum 2 Years’ Experience Aluminum Welders: • Must have experience in aluminum welding All of our Full Time Employees enjoy: • Comprehensive Medical and Dental plans • Company Contributed RSP • Continuing Education Programs • Safety Footwear Allowance Qualified candidates may apply online @ www.tycrop.com, in the careers section, or email resume to: recruiting@tycrop. com. Please submit resume, references and salary expectations. We thank all applicants, however, only those requested for interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Flat Deck Division Expanding Home weekends Competitive Compensation Pension Plan and Benefits Tractor Purchase Option Min 2 Years Super B Experience.

Please Send Abstract and Resume to: Fax – Attn: Shane 250-573-5157 Email – szulyniak@arrow.ca Phone # 250-377-5390

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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F/T Japanese Cook position ($17/hr) 3+yr exp.,grad of secondary (Will cook dishes, make sushi&rolls) Resume to 1-45540 Market Wy. Chilliwack BC V2R 0M5 or sushimaru2010@hotmail.com GKS Enterprises Inc. o/a Tim Hortons. 7670 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC; 45837 Yale Road Chilliwack BC; 6014 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC; 43971 Industrial Way Chilliwack BC. Food Counter Attendants Full Time/Shift Work-Early Morning, Evening, Overnights and Weekends $10.14/hr + benefits. Apply at the stores listed above or by email: gksjobs@hotmail.com

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.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS needed, with experience. Must have own vehicle. Competitive wages. Serious inquires only. 604-795-6546.

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Rodbusters in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Rodbusters must be competent in rigging, shaking out & installing (tying) all types of reinforcement used in concrete. Must have basic knowledge of reading and understanding cut sheets and drawings for the reinforcing.

Must be capable of signaling and rigging loads for cranes.

Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and the Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project.

Approximate Journeyman Rodbuster $36.27 This work will start 5/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12 Please respond via email by placing Rodbuster in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

WE are seeking an Administrative /Accounting Assistant. Must be very organized, professional, friendly, polished and detail-oriented. Send applications to: grsstt@msn.com

H.D. or C.T. MECHANIC 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.

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

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

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com.

Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

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CLASS 1 DRIVER with super B end dump exp req’d by L.A. Transport Ltd. Wheel loader exp would be of value. Competitive benefit pkg. Fax resume to: 604-854-6176

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Needed for well established general practice in Chilliwack. Great schedule, no eves or weekends!!!

Mon-Thurs, 8-4:30. Experienced staff with efficient systems in place should make transition easy.

Experience preferred.

Please send resumes to: drmlaskaris@gmail.com or fax to 604-792-7385

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

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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.

To apply or for more information please contact Sea to Sky Park services Ltd at hr@mountseymour.com or fax to 1-604-986-2267 or visit our website at www.seatoskyparks.com 03/12T_SSP6

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Structural Steel/Precast Erectors in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Erectors must be capable of erecting, installing of temporary braces, splice plates and welding required for the erection of precast panels.

Must have the ability to read shop drawing and provide basic layout of precast. Must have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material. Provide proper crane signals to fly material in place. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Structural Steel Rate $36.27 This work will start 6/15/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12.

Please respond via email by placing Structural Steel Erector in the subject line to: patton@bakerconcrete.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Cement Mason/Finishers in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred.

Finishers must possess competency in finishing high tolerance floors. Knowledge & experience in using all finishing hand tools, walk behind, and riding trowels. Must have experience in floor hardeners, shake and the ability to establish grade. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Cement Mason $31.82 This work will start 6/1/12.

Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Cement Mason/Finisher in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC/ wanted or an APPRENTICE, minimum 1 year experience for an East Abbotsford shop. Work includes farm equipment, commercial vehicles, & inspections.

Please Email resume to: mechanic12@hotmail.ca

MILLWRIGHT Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc., an innovative leader in the B.C. feed industry, has an immediate opening for a millwright with a 3rd class Power Engineering ticket. Previous maintenance experience is an asset.

Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume, including references to:

Operations Manager Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc. 33777 Enterprise Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9 Fax: 604-859-7011 Email: rsfeeds@rsfeeds.net

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Every volunteer will receive; • FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked!

In exchange, we only ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours during the event, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, transportation, batgirls, tickets & gates, and more!

Call our office or visit our website for more info.

604-536-9287 or www.canadianopen fastpitch.com or Attend our next Volunteer meeting for more details.

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LAB PUPPIES, chocolate & black healthy, family raised. Parents on site. $625. Vet ✔, 1st shots 604755-1364 shakhana@hotmail.com

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PUGS, fawn, 2 male, 2 female. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $500. (604)796-2727/799-2911

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

Rottweiler Pups- PUREBRED, tails, dewclaws, shots, vet checked Health guarantee. Ready April 6th $650. to $1,000, 604 460 0804.

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

182

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS. Dewormed, 1st vaccination. Ready now! 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

(604)794-3388

✸ MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL✸ Simply for your health & pleasure *European *Private 604.230.4444

173E

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

188

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

509 Steve’s Lawn Cutting. $20 & up.

Hedge trimming, pruning, moss control, fertilizing. (604)845-5296

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

283A

HANDYPERSONS

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

338

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca JW Neels Construction - Finishing Specialist. Doors, trim, baseboards, (604)793-5292. jsneels@shaw.ca WG Drywall - new construction, renos, repairs, steel stud framing, TBar ceiling & texture. 20 yrs exp.

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

300

LANDSCAPING

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION

356

AVAILABLE. rates.

Call

257

TREE SERVICES

• 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

COUNTERTOPS

DRYWALL

DRYWALL Renos or New Quality Work Give Frank a call (604)824-8015 cell: (604)312-9682

MOVING & STORAGE

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

(604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

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

260

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Tree removal done RIGHT!

320

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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

PETS 465

LESSONS/TRAINING

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES starting now. www.k9confidence.com or phone (604)794-3566

477

PETS

CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

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.

ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

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

Call (604)858-2346

Green Valley Electric. Free est.

604.701.8902. Promos & discounts at www.greenvalleyelectric.ca

Jack Russell pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tail doc, deworm, 1st shot. $600. 604-798-9233

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

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

UNDER $100

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

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

CLEANING SERVICES

RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls.

Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150

523

25 year of experience.

Call for your FREE estimate.

374

CONCRETE & PLACING

559

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

FAST RELIEF the First Night!!

Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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

PADS in Chilliwack for new SRI single & dble wides. Call Chuck @ 604-830-1960 Glenbrookhomes.net

636

MORTGAGES

642

ABBOTSFORD

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 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 Fitness Trainer, Vita Master, cross country, $100; Papa Saan chair & stool; train set, in box, Bachman silver streak, $100; Tools. 858-7381 **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program!

Don’t be without a home phone!

Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

Lab/Collie x, female, spayed, 5.5 yrs old, good with kids. To good home. $200. (604)795-2352

563

Electric drill, $10; skill saw, $10, sabor saw, $10; cedar carrying case for 30 wine bottles, $20. 604-858-3968 Used roofing tin, example 12’x20’ for $100, also lengths 16’ plus 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------above ground pool pump, $100; great for landscape use, $100. 793-7714 ---------------------------------------------------

MISC. WANTED

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

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

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

www.patonauctions.com

46”TV w/own stand, needs repair, $50, Pink recliner $50, 604-792-1969 -----------------------------------------------Sofa, cr. color, $50, 2 sm. cr. color chairs $50 for both, 604-793-1969

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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

246

Paton Auctions 1 (604)940-0852

New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial.

Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

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

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

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

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

9am start.

No Buyers fee.

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL. No job too big or small. (604)897-2005

Small ad = Small fee! and no hst.

Contact John Zillwood Chilliwack - 604-792-7635

Vancouver’s concrete specialist.

For all your concrete services.

Check our website: www.vdcs.ca

Lickman Rd, off hwy

Sat., April 14th

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber.

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

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

Mobile Tax Service for shut-ins

SCHOLS CONCRETE. Stamped, removal, cutting & more. Call (604)792-7733/793-7480

at Heritage Park

PLUMBING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

All aspects of Personal Tax

236

PAINTING of vacant interiors, apts, duplexes etc. Can include repairs.

Call Brian, (604)793-9185

Farm Equipment Consignment Auction

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 287

AUCTIONS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ABBOTSFORD CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER

Chilliwack

Jims Mowing Franchise your future is here

Paisley Tax Service (since 1988)

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

WOLF X Husky, 5 pups, one has a blue eye mix, black fur with different markings, dewormed, $600. chrisjo@telus.net or 604 869 2772

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years experience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187

AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

477

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

242

VOLUNTEER

PETS

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars.

FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

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

626

The Stonecroft 2350 Westerly Street Bright 1050sf. 2 Bdrm. 2 Bath, Top Floor, South East Corner.

Exc. Cond. 2 Secure U/Ground Prkg. Spaces, Gas F/P, in-suite lndry. Residential Manager On Site. $199,000.

604-889-8424

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696

OTHER AREAS

RURAL NOVA SCOTIA water front lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net 1.902.522.2343

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOUSES FOR SALE

Pet cages, dog taxis, doghouse, dog pens $10-$40 s.m.L. avail. 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------project cargo or work trailer, needs finishing, $100. (604)793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Working hand operated cystern pumps. working $60, decor , $40. 7937714 --------------------------------------------------small utility trailer for compact car, all steel, $200. (604)793-7714 --------------------------------------------------New cement bricks 3 for $1.00; more exotic bricks, 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------signed older native prints, $30; masks, 7’ totem pole, other art. 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Nice leaf blower $30, hedge trimmers, wh. barrow or ladder $20/ea, 7937714 --------------------------------------------------working propane cook stove, $100 incl tank and regulator. (604)793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Temp glass sheets, old heritage doors / windows $30 or less 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------42’ fountain pump, antique decorative water pump, choice $50. 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 for all 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Georgeous wrought iron plant baskets $30-$60, stylish, unique. 793-7714

524

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

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.

UNDER $200

Call Verna, 604-819-0445

Door/frame, RH, good shape, $75; Electrolux central vacuum, hose, attachments, $125. (604)792-3442

Broadway Maples Apts

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

530

9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229

FARM EQUIPMENT

Tractor, Yanmar 1300 with #95 allied front end loader, 5’ blade, 6’ 3pt hitch, rear blade and 4’ rototiller, asking $2500. (604)793-3722

548

FURNITURE

Elec. single bed, elec. lift chair $275 ea. bar table w/6 chairs, drk wood like new $475.00, 604-792-1969

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

551

GARAGE SALES

NEED TO PLACE a birthday greeting, wedding or birth announcement? Want to have an open house craft fair or garage sale, call (604)702-5552

627

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

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

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 • • • •

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

The Chilliwack Progress Tuesday, April 3, 2012 RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

717

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

736

Chilliwack: 2 bedroom, $680/m; Available now. incl. laundry hook-up.

Call (604)703-9076

9430 Nowell St.

Luxury Suites

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

DRIFTWOOD

• • •

APTS. 9474 Cook St 1/2 Month Free Rent!

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

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

No Sunday calls.

managerhpbp@yahoo.ca

604-792-1503 for details

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

LAKESIDE COURT

500 - 12000 sq. ft.

Ross Stathers 1-877-738-7603

Loan.

Apply

Now,

$9,995.00 604-463-9428

604-533-1566

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 The Scrapper

Having a GARAGE SALE? Sell it with our “GARAGE SALE SPECIAL” For more details call 1-866-575-5777

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

749

(on selected units.)

45645 Lark Rd.

45530 McIntosh Dr

(off Vedder Rd, South.)

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

(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.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Class C Rear dinette, 107,000kms. Stk# 34065 Extreme Value Deal! $23,995

2011 Wildcat 28RKS Rear Kitchen, LCD TV, power awning, dual pane windows & more! Stk# 32940B Extreme Value Deal $29,995

604-533-1566

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Call 604-533-1566

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6800 firm.

Call 604-538-4883 2005 Mazda Tribute, 4 cyl, 125,00k, dark grey, a/c, CD, keyless entry, $9000. Call (604)858-5969

Mini Storage Ltd (behind 7/11 in Sardis)

50% off

SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK MTN. 1 bdrm, den + sunroom. 6 appls. N//S. N/P. $650/mo. Avail. now. 604-302-6156 SARDIS, quiet street, close to schools, bus route, shops. Gas/fire, sep. entry, heat, hydro, cable, internet incl. NS/NP partially furn. $650 Refer & DD required. 846-7477, or cjtaplin@shaw.ca 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

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

20dvdv07 Spirit 27L

2008 Mazda B4000 SE+, gold/grey, 48K, auto, all options, like new, $13,900, N.Delta, 778-855-3097

2 slides, new awning, generator Under 50,000kms. Stk# 31198A Extreme Value Deal $49,995

Call 604-533-1566

2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA. Automatic, 4 X 4. Mint condition. $18,900.

778-878-5518

Call 604-533-1566

Auto Loans or

859

2007 Cougar 276RLS

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval)

845

UTILITY TRAILERS

Utility trailer, 4x7 with 15” wheels, new plywood, $250. (604)792-0198

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

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

In The Matter of the Rent Distress Act & Surelock Mini Storage Park Dyck, Chris David Howell, Ron Monjo, Phillip Brown, Rick Vandenbrink, Hamilton Smyth, Deborah Quait, Luke

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in April, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

AUTO SERVICES

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

818

CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 private entry, gr level ste, located on 2 acres with specatular view of valley.

Heated tile flrs, 2 gas f/p’s, central air, $1000 + utils. Incl sat TV, hi spd inet, lots of prkg, lrg garden, ref’s req’d. Mature adults pref., no pets, smoking outdoors only. (604)7959860 aft 7pm.

TRUCKS & VANS

2007 DODGE CARAVAN SE - 7 pass. 4 dr. V-6, loaded, local, exc. cond. $6450 Abby. (604)556-4242

2005 Terry 22CKS Jak & Jill bunks, fiberglass ext., slide out & more! Stk# 32783A Extreme Value Deal $15,995

GUARANTEED

812

1st calendar month. www.accessministorage.ca

750

851

2007 DODGE CARAVAN - 74,000 kms. Excellent condition. New tires. $9,500/obo. 604-859-8263

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today!

CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER..

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

STORAGE

Heather Ridge Ph: Pearl, 604-793-7099

2005 Adventurer 200WR

We Will Pay You $1000

sardis holdings.

Clean & Spacious

HOMES FOR RENT

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

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

storage, automotive, professional

45648 Storey Ave

736

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

G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras

AUTO FINANCING

1-800-910-6402

Space for Lease Newly Renovated Chilliwack Mall

www.bcclassified.com

Call Mgr: 604-791-9488

810

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

OFFICE/RETAIL

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Like new condition. Bunks, large slide, awning. Hurry in today!

Stk# 32963 Extreme Value Deal $25,995

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.

Multi-housing crime-free building.

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

845

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

Found something?

COTTONWOOD Apts.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2009 Cougar 281BHS

2003 Salem Light:

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

Spacious & Bright Suites

(604)858-9832

TRANSPORTATION

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

1/2 Month Free Rent!!

•

838

Chilliwack, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, fenced backyard, gas f/p, close to school & town, $1200 + util. Avail may 1. Call (604)316-2889

741

45810 First Ave., West

• •

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TOWNHOUSES

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

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

838

TRANSPORTATION

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

Chilliwack

• •

SUITES, UPPER

TRANSPORTATION

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

HOMES FOR RENT

9711 Menzies St. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, w/d, f/s, pet negotiable, avail. now, $800/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

Chilliwack, 46053 Chilliwack Central Rd. 2bdrm, 25+, 2 bath, sec. prking, 3 appl., patio, n/p avail now $800/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

TRANSPORTATION

CHILLIWACK 3 BD, totally reno’d, 5 appl., quiet area near Prospera & hospital. N/P, N/S, N/D. $1000 + util Ref’’s req’d. Avail. now. 701-8607

752

FARMS

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

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

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

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

751

CHILLIWACK, 9534B Broadway. 2 bdrm, lower unit in 4-plex, new carpet, 4 appl., backs onto park, cats ok, avail now. (604)824-0264

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

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

No Sun. calls or after 7pm.

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

RENTALS

CARS - DOMESTIC

1993 BUICK Park Ave. Altera, fully loaded, G.T.S., aircared, $3,900. Call (778)565-4334 1995 Chev Lumina Sedan, 3.1V6, all power, air, c/d player, mags, $1695 obo. (604)792-6367 2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, AirCared, good tires, $3000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251

Take notice that furnishings and personal effects located at 43903 Industrial Way, Chilliwack, B.C., V2R 4L2, will, if not claimed by April 20, 2012, 1pm be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, SureLock Mini Storage Park.

(604)795-2424

2007 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 34PDD Diesel Pusher (no air brake needed) Full paint slides & more!

STk# 33503.

Extreme Value Deal $99,995.

604-533-1566

LEGAL NOTICE

2007 Resort 240RKS

Impound vehicles for sale

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

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5500 obo 604-780-8404 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 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA, 114 km, loaded, p/sun roof, all maint. done, exc. cond. $6,300. 604-836-5931.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, loaded, 82kms, local, exc. cond., $7,800 obo. Call 604-596-9970.

2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, silver. Loaded. Local car. $21,500: 9000k.778-895-7570/604-836-5931 2011 Hyundai Accent GL, 4dr sedan, loaded, 25,000km, $11,895, ex cond. 604-793-5520 (5961)

838 4-11F HL1

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2010 EVERLITE RV Travel Trailerwalk around queen, 1 slide, elec. awning, TV, full cover. As new $21,000: (604)858-8087

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

2004 Ford Ranger SS, Grey VIN 1FTZR45E44PA85978 amount owing by owner $5,460.00 in N/O Jonathan Neil Dunbar.

Vehicle will be sold: April 10, 2012 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

Sean’s Towing Ltd. 45910 Rowat Ave, Chilliwack, BC 604-792-6919

Repairers Lien Act

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

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

9½ft Vanguard camper, new fridge. $700. Call 604-888-6042.

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

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

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

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

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It’s time to get comfortable with a York Heat Pump and Furnace System.

Receive up to $2,900 in Government Grant and York Rebates.

> LiveSmart Rebate: $1600 > Manufacturer’s Rebate: $1300 Rebate Amounts Are Based On Qualifying Affinity Home Comfort System.

Do No Pay U t ntil Fall O f 2012

Class A

Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd.

Please Call

604-795-2173 For A Free Estimate www.classaheating.ca

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