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Premier Christy Clark speaks with media on Thursday morning at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Clark woos the women’s vote in Chilliwack

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Will the women’s vote in the two Chilliwack ridings where the NDP is running female candidates make a difference to BC Liberals’ election-day success?

BC Premier Christy Clark isn’t taking any chances.

“Everybody’s vote is equal, everybody just gets one,” Clark told reporters Wednesday before holding a “Women’s Dialogue” event in Chilliwack.

“The issue is, on election day, how to get more votes than the other guy. That’s really what it comes down to.”

But if women’s issues matter to the voter, she went on to sug-

gest, they’ll cast a ballot for one of the two male candidates the BC Liberal party is running in the Chilliwack ridings — and put Clark back in driver’s seat as premier.

“If it matters to you, do you want a male premier or a female premier?” she said.

“The most powerful people in the province are women,” she added, referring to the five female MLAs on her 15-member cabinet.

“Would you like to see that continue?”

BC Liberal candidates Laurie Throness and John Martin will face NDP candidates Gwen O’Mahony and Patti MacAhonic in the May 14 provincial election.

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urging voters in Chilliwack and wouldn’t be pegged Wednesday as Chilliwack-Hope to “make his- courting the female vote. tory” by sending female MLAs to She said as premier she meets represent them in Victoria. with “far more men than I do O’Mahony won an upset victory women, so I created these meetlast April by winning a byelection ings so I can ensure I’m hearing, in the traditionally conservative as premier, women’s voices.”

Chilliwack-Hope Women make riding held by decisions differBC Liberal Barry ently than men, Penner since 1996. she said, but “ultiBC Liberal MLA mately” they are John Les, first www.theprogress.com concerned about elected in 2001, the same issues. currently holds the “When you get Chilliwack riding, but he has decided not to run for to an election, women are thinking about the same fundamentally re-election.

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The University of the Fraser Valley’s student union society is proposing to hire a private shuttle bus to transport students between the Chilliwack and Abbotsford campuses. The service’s price tag of $6.75 per student, per year, will come up for a referendum vote in early March.

Currently, the only way to get between the two campuses is by private car, taxi, or the Greyhound bus – a real obstacle for students enrolled in classes at both locations.

“There is right now no affordable transportation option between Chilliwack and Abbotsford,” says Shane Potter, president of the UFV students’ union. Many students without a car simply cannot take classes at another campus.

Travel between the two campuses is significant, and will continue to increase rapidly as UFV moves more of its programming to the Chilliwack campus. Already the new Trades and Technology Centre at the Canada Education Park is drawing Abbotsford students to the city.

Apart from that, the 16,000 UFV students frequently find themselves needing to commute between campuses. For instance, while most first year arts and science students are able to contain their courses to one campus, for upper level courses they will need to travel, says UFV representative Anne Russell. And students with low registration priority may find

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Listen and learn from the community.

That’s the best advice RCMP Supt. Keith Robinson can pass on to his successor as commanding officer of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment.

“Whoever comes in, what they need to do is sit back and listen and learn,” said Robinson, who’s retiring on Feb. 1 after nearly 40 years in the RCMP, the last three years as commanding officer of the UFVRD. “You’ve got to take a look at the people around you, the people working with you, and listen to the community and what they want,” he said.

“That’s how I came in.”

Robinson said that task was prob-

ably easier for him because he had been the detachment’s operations officer before he took on the job of officer in charge.

“It didn’t take me long to figure out what we were going to do,” he said.

RCMP Insp. Grant Wilson, the current operations officer in the UFVRD, will be the acting commander until a replacement for Robinson is hired. It’s not known whether Wilson has applied for the position.

Nine RCMP officers are currently on a short-list of applicants, which the four mayors in the region will review before approving a new commanding officer.

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz said the mayors of Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Hope are meeting

this week to review the applicants.

She said Robinson delivered on his promise to bring stability to the detachment, and was key in getting the prolific offender program under way, which has reduced crime across the region.

“He has set the mark really high, and we can expect great policing to continue,” she said.

The Fraser Valley mayors are looking for a replacement who shows leadership, she said, “and someone who believes in community and inculcates that value in his or her staff.”

Robinson said the challenge for the incoming commander, male or female, is maintaining the regional policing model, while at the same time delivering police services tailored to the four communities in the

detachment area.

“The communities are different, and they’re each looking for a different policing style,” he said. “We provide a basic service, and then we enhance that service by whatever the community requires.”

Chilliwack has its downtown crime issues, he said, the rural communities of Agassiz and Hope need a more visible police presence, and the recreation community of Harrison Hot Springs needs a special focus in the summer months.

Robinson said the RCMP has changed “considerably” and “all for the better” in his 40 years of service.

But the positive changes don’t get the same media attention.

“The nice thing about our outfit, and I don’t think it gets reported on well enough, is that we’re always

open to listen to what people consider to be our problems,” he said.

“What we don’t see often enough is all the good things, the positive side, of the general work that’s done by the membership.”

“If we never did anything about (an issue), that’s where I would say we have a problem. But we do things about it.”

While the media is still writing about the lack of communication in the RCMP, Robinson said changes have already been made to remedy that problem “We communicate now far better than we used to 20 years ago,” he said. “There’s been no better time.

You don’t see that (reported) in the press.”

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Another expansion at Ruth and Naomi’s

CCS braces for job action

Jennifer Feinberg The Progress

Another expansion of Ruth and Naomi’s Mission means homeless women as well as men will be able to get off the streets of downtown Chilliwack into a safe, warm place this winter.

Premier Christy Clark toured the second floor of the existing facility, which will eventually house the female clientele, flanked by B.C. Liberal hopefuls Laurie Throneness and John Martin, on Friday afternoon.

Clark made a brief speech inside the dining hall as heavy equipment dug up a concrete pad on the adjacent property to prepare it for the next expansion of Ruth and Naomi’s services.

She told the small crowd she could see “God’s hands at work” in Chilliwack.

“Chilliwack is a special, special place, largely because of that,” Clark said, adding it could be seen “in particular” at Ruth & Naomi’s Mission.

She was invited to tour the facility on Margaret Avenue and hear about the new program expansion, saying provincial reps were pleased to be “a financial supporter” of the mission’s work, Clark said.

“The act of giving is one of the most profoundly important acts we can make,” she said.

She told mission supporters, staff and volunteers, that they “made a difference” adding that people give of themselves “because helping is the right thing to do,” and because it feels good.

The premier acknowledged the diligent work of Chilliwack MLA John Les, who couldn’t attend that day.

“John worked incredibly hard to make sure that we were supporting; that we in Victoria knew about the need here,” adding that the B.C. Liberal candidates for Chilliwack in the upcoming election “will do just as good a job advocating on behalf

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have six to eight applications, according to John Gray, the mission’s Step Up and supportive housing director.

Turns out need for supporting housing is even greater for women than it is for men in Chilliwack, he said, but it is not clear why.

“The premier was asking that question,” said Gray. “I don’t have a response to that. I don’t know what it is that is triggering that phenomenon.”

They conducted a little investigation in September by checking with other Chilliwack service providers to find out who was being attracted to their services, he said, such as the needle exchange by Pacific Community Resources Society.

Rotating job action by the B.C. Government Employees Union is scheduled to hit Chilliwack Community Ser vices Thursday.

Not all services will be impacted by the 24-hour strike that starts at 12 a.m.

Wednesday (midnight) and ends on 12 a.m. Thursday.

The services closed in Chilliwack will be immigration services at the Mary Street office and the downtown Family Place office on Wellington Street. The Sardis Family Place office on Vedder Road will be open to renters and independent contractors.

Community-based sites operated by employees will be closed, but sites operated by volunteers or independent contractors will remain open with regular hours.

The CCS main office on Wellington Street will be open with managers on site, as will the Work BC site, Youth Services and The Village on School Street.

CCS board president Luke Zacharias said in a news release that replacement workers will not be hired to perform the duties of the workers on strike, and that normal operations will resume on Thursday after the 24-hour strike.

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Bill Raddatz, executive director of Ruth and Naomi’s Mission, speaks on Thursday about the expansion of transitional housing to serve women as well as men. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

of those in need. How proud we are.”

Les arrived with a cheque from the province for $387,000 for Ruth and Naomi’s at the facility opening last February, to offset costs associated with the environmental remediation before construction started.

The premier joked that’s why Les was not there, Friday because it might cost them another $387,000.

Transitional housing in the Step Up program is being offered, in addition to the services already offered like emergency shelter, food and clothes in the drop-in street operations program.

“We have a lot to be thankful for,” said Bill Raddatz, executive director of Ruth and Naomi’s Mission.

Mission board officials were con-

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sidering buying the yellow house in Rosedale, known as the Mercer house, for the expansion but when they looked at the costs, they found it was too expensive.

The $238,000 property on Princess Avenue that was recently purchased, was a result of intensive fundraising effort over Christmas by mission supporters that netted $110,000 toward the expansion. The new property has an existing house on it which will be converted into residential housing services for their male clientele.

As a result, up to 20 women could be moving in to a unit on the second floor by Feb. 15, said Raddatz, adding “and that’s awesome.”

In fact, intake has already begun for the female residents, and they already

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“More women were accessing the services than men,” he said. “More women are couch surfing and going from place to place.”

It’s sometimes harder for women with children to access services.

“We began to realize if we were going to take full advantage of the facility here, it would be better to create it as a women’s facility.”

One of the rooms upstairs is also being converted into a nursery for residents with children.

Residents will have a safe, warm place to get off the streets, for them to get their lives together, detox, get

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some nutrition, support, life skills training, counselling, as well as a space to access and spend time with their kids.

People in the housing program can stay up to 24 months.

“Ideally we’d like them to stay 24 months but we recognize that most people coming to access these services can’t think about next week, let alone next year,” he said. “If after a month they can’t handle it, that’s okay. It’s not a jail.”

They have noticed with the male clients they’ve worked with so far, if they manage to stay a full six to eight months, it works out better.

“We take the longer term view, and we say let’s do it in cooperation. We tell people, ‘we’re not here to tell you how to live your life.’” jfeinberg@theprogress.com Twitter.com/chwkjourno

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UFV gets skills funding boost The $622,000 announced by the B.C. government last week for trades training at UFV’s Trades and Technology Centre was welcomed by Chilliwack-Hope MLA Gwen O’Mahony, the NDP’s skills training critic.

“It’s surely needed,” she said.

But O’Mahony slammed the BC Liberal government for “wasting millions of taxpayer dollars on partisan political advertising.”

“Throughout this region, people tell me they are furious to see $15 million of taxpayer dollars go toward partisan ads instead of real needs for people,” she said.

The $15 million could have been used to buy 10 kidney dialysis units, a new Vedder River bridge, or two years of operating expenses for the 20-bed rehab unit recently shut down by the Fraser Health Authority, she said.

But Chilliwack MLA John Les disagreed with

John Yap, provincial minister of advanced education, innovation and technology, announces $621,000 is funding for the UFV’s trades and technology department in Chilliwack on Thursday. Greg Knill/ Progress

the “partisan” description of the advertising, saying the ads focus on B.C.’s jobs plan in the new world economy that’s “re-oriented” toward the Asia-Pacific region.

“We have to make sure people are aware of the enormous opportunities that represents,” he said. “It’s an important focus for us to have right now as a province.”

The B.C. Liberal government isn’t claiming perfection, he added, “but the fact of the matter is B.C.’s economy stacks

up rather well compared to any where else.”

The UFV funding announced last Thursday

by Advanced Education Minister John Yap is part of $17 million the B.C government is spending around the province on upgrading equipment to put the latest tools in the hands of B.C. students.

Yap said a million job openings are anticipated in the next 10 years, and 45 per cent of those will need a skill or specialized training.

“We know there will be a huge demand for

trades training for people to have the skills needed to fill those jobs,” he said.

UFV trades and technology director Rolf Arnold said the funding is going to seven training programs including heavy-duty commercial transport, automotive, electrical, carpentry and welding.

“This is a huge boost for us,” he said.

Some of the equipment is specially designed for instruction purposes, he said, and other equipment is donated by companies partnering with UFV so students are training on the latest tools they’ll find in the workplace.

O’Mahony toured the province last summer and found some institutions, especially some in northern B.C., are “really struggling” in terms of training equipment and the buildings used for skills training.

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Robinson also said the RCMP is already the regional police force that’s being called for in the wake of the

police mishandling of the Pickton investigation.

“We’re probably the most regional police force anywhere,” he said. “We provide a service at far less cost than any municipal police force in the country.”

“If you want a regional police force, hire the RCMP and we’ll come in and do the job.”

Robinson, who lives in Chilliwack, said his retirement plans are traveling and taking time to pursue his woodworking hobby. rfreeman@theprogress.com twitter.com/paperboy2

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The BCGEU served notice of escalating job action in January “to highlight the scope” of community services delivered by union members including community living, women’s services, aboriginal services, family services, youth services and more.

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Fifth year student Anika Geurtsen has had classes at both campuses throughout her university career. Most of her courses have been in Abbotsford, but she resides in Chilliwack.

“I’ve commuted, I’ve carpooled, I’ve driven,

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It has long been said that prevention is more efficient than dealing with the consequences of inaction. That’s particularly the case with when dealing with people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

Repeated studies have shown that when people are given the support they need to regain control of their lives, they are more likely to break the cycle of despair and destitution.

Chilliwack is in the process of putting that argument to the test.

Within a few months the city will have a complement of services aimed at helping people get back on their feet. Chilliwack has already celebrated the opening of the supportive housing unit on School Street that provides stable accommodation, particularly for youth at risk.

Ruth and Naomi’s Mission, which has recently undergone one expansion, is now set to launch another – this one geared to helping women. (See story, page 3.)

Meanwhile, progress on the long-sought-after Health and Housing Contact Centre, which has been lurching along for years, took an important step forward last week.

Work on the facility has begun – nearly four years after a local committee agreed that more needed to be done for the city’s homeless and at risk.

All three facilities address differing aspects of the same issue.

But together they form an important component in the community’s response to those less fortunate.

And that is good news for Chilliwack.

Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away. Indeed, experience in other cities has shown that an investment in prevention and active support pays lasting dividends. Not only are individuals more likely to succeed in finding stable housing and independent income, they are less likely to put a strain on an already-taxed medical system.

Finding all the partners can be challenge, as the Contact Centre has shown. But the effort will be worth it. Not only will we get more bang for our social service buck, we will continue creating a more caring and compassionate community.

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Action needed before film industry fades to black Premier Christy Clark needs to pay a lot more attention to the dilemma facing the rapidly shrinking film industry in Vancouver.

This is a billion dollar industry we can’t afford to lose.

Ten years ago, this was a thriving industry. In 2003, 169 productions were filmed in B.C. for a record $1.4 billion. Chilliwack capitalized as a location source in that year, generating over $478,000 for the local economy.

Back then, of course, the economy was different. We had a low Canadian dollar. And we were in front of the pack boasting lucrative provincial/federal tax credits, skilled professional crews, a fully equipped production infrastructure, a town in the same time zone, and scenery to die for, all of which kept Hollywood producers trekking north. But in 2010, production spending had dropped to

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Now the dollar is at par. Other provinces are bettering the province’s 33 per cent labour-only refundable tax credits. Ontario offers a 25 per cent tax incentive for all production expenses which can be combined with the federal film tax credit of Margaret 16 per cent on labour. With more EVANS attractive incentives, producers are going to Toronto and skilled labour in Vancouver is looking at relocating.

Only seven productions are listed on the B.C. Film Commission website, one of which has already wrapped and two wrap in February.

Right now, there is reportedly a 90

per cent unemployment rate in the film and television production industry.

Last week NDP leader Adrian Dix visited movie moguls in L.A. on a fact-finding trip to see how to lure them back to B.C. No doubt the message was get more competitive.

We’re the victim of our own success. Other cities have torn a page from Vancouver’s film script and re-written it to their own advantage with alluring tax benefits and a staging crew of their own.

The province’s beauty has always been a huge location attraction. But the bottom line is all in the numbers. Right now, shooting a $100 million film in Toronto compared to Vancouver will net some $5 million in savings.

The Clark government repeatedly focuses on the ‘cost’ (i.e. the tax incentive) of the industry. This

is actually misleading since the incentives are not a subsidy paid for by taxpayers. They are rebates on money spent on labour. If the production dollars don’t get spent in the first place then no returns are paid back. At the end of production, the company totals the taxes deducted from employees and is rebated 33 per cent of the total.

There is no argument that the industry’s success here has been driven by competitive production costs. The industry generates jobs with specialized knowledge and talent, something B.C. crews have excelled in. In addition, the spinoff benefits to satellite industries are staggering. They include transportation, equipment and specialty rentals, restaurants, construction supplies, electrical supplies, catering and many more.

The rules of the game have

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changed. It’s far more competitive to win those production deals now that all government leaders across the country want a cut of the entertainment action. We’re getting a hard lesson in how portable the movie industry is. They can go anywhere.

So why is the government lagging behind, putting at risk a $1 billion industry ($1.18 billion in 2011)? In a time of budget restraints and cut-backs, the province can’t afford that kind of loss. Crunching the numbers to shrink the differential by whatever financial means to draw back production companies, keep 25,000 people employed, and an entire satellite industry humming seems like a no brainer to me.

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Drowning in our own garbage Has anyone else wondered why the fast food garbage and other waste along our residential streets is getting so disgusting? Seriously, just take a drive along Promontory Road this week and try to count the wrappers and cups along the way.

I travel for business to Mexico quite frequently, and have noticed that in that country the problem is diminishing.

When I asked someone I deal with why that is, he said it’s interesting that several years ago the government started a campaign to teach kids in school about being responsible for their waste.

It is now less socially acceptable to drop your waste for someone else to deal with. Interesting that Mexico is heading one way, we’re going the other. I’m starting to see on our streets what I normally see in the 3rd world countries I have visited.

Interesting that in a time when “environmental responsibility” is such a prominent topic in schools, personal actions of environmental responsibility are declining.

It’s not like this topic is on the same level as the suffering in Syria or many other important topics we could discuss, but on some level it’s another indicator of what is

happening in our society in terms of personal responsibility more generally (I think).

Maybe our property taxes should be able to pay for city staff to do more waste removal, and as much as I would support that, the real issue is why it’s now become so acceptable to individuals to throw waste out the window when there’s a perfectly good garbage system in place.

By the way, we do take the time to clean up our own block, this isn’t a gripe from someone too lazy to do his own fair share.

Liberals from funds they raised themselves. You can sign an online petition demanding an end to these ads at http:// www.bcndp.ca/stoppartisanads Oh, and that brings me to the appalling fact that the BC Liberals now hold fund raisers in Alberta.

According to the Vancouver Sun the invite to that event added that topics of discussion would include: “The very real risks posed by the

NDP under its leadership; How in transitioning from one free enterprise coalition leader to another, mistakes are acknowledged; How that coalition is re-grouping, and will beat back the challenge from the NDP”.

Just what mistakes are they acknowledging?

And who is this coalition they talk about? The BC Liberals, Albertans and Big oil?

It also alarms me that Ian Anderson, the

President of Kinder Morgan (the other, bigger tar sands pipeline) will be a member of the Board of Governors of the Business Council of British Columbia in 2013.

Seems to me that the influence of big oil over BC politics is growing by leaps and bounds.

Let’s take back that control by voting appropriately in the upcoming provincial election.

Sandra Forbes Chilliwack

Outsourced work draws concern RE: Outsourcing of medical transcription services I’ve been a hospital medical transcriptionist for almost 15 years.

I take great pride in the quality of work I produce.

Currently, a portion of our inhouse work is outsourced to a private-for-profit company in Ottawa.

The in-house transcriptionists are responsible for editing and correcting these outsourced reports, in addition to transcribing our own dictations for about 10,000 medical personnel in the Lower Mainland. Some of the mistakes I have seen by the outsourced workers are inexcusable – wrong patient, wrong diagnosis, wrong medication, etc. These can be lifethreatening errors.

As an in-house MT, I have access to physicians, clinics and

electronic medical records – on secure Internet servers in a secure office environment. This access is imperative for verifying information in the reports I transcribe – to ensure accuracy and privacy.

Now, Providence Health Care is contracting out all of our jobs to another private company, also employing home-based contract workers. Who will edit these highly sensitive medical reports once the work is outsourced 100 per cent? These workers will not have the internal access that we in-house MTs do.

We deal with patients’ private information with safeguards in place. But when this work is done by home-based workers on laptops and home computers, how can we be guaranteed there will not be a security breach or what quality

assurance for accuracy is in place?

As a B.C. Citizen, I know I certainly wouldn’t want someone typing my medical reports on their home computer. Work is being taken away from British Columbians who pay taxes in this province. We are just ordinary people trying to make a living for our families.

Last year, $10 million was spent on outsourcing medical transcription in the Lower Mainland alone.

So, really, where is the savings?

And at what cost – the integrity of patient reports and their personal information? This so-called Liberal government is not concerned with the “ordinary” British Columbian, only in selling our province and our resources to private enterprise.

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Those new thermometer signs around Agassiz are going to go up, up, up on February 9.

That’s the night residents are being invited to “Beat the Winter Blues,” by taking in a fundraiser to help expand the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre.

The fundraising committee has a full night of entertainment planned, from roast beef and chicken dinner, a cash bar provided by the Agassiz Fire Department, a silent auction and a live performance by country music artist Stacey McKitrick.

Mayor John Van Laerhoven said the events will provide the opportunity for the community to support the project, while enjoying an evening out.

Silent auction items already listed include some intriguing tickets, such as Vancouver Canucks, the Pink Floyd Experience, Terri Clark, Mythbusters, and a leisure pass.

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Spreading birthday wishes to help strays Rachel French of Chilliwack is a young girl who dearly loves animals.

She loves cats and dogs equally.

So when her family was planning her 10th birthday party this year, she asked if guests could bring a donation to help local animals, instead of the typical toys and birthday presents for a young girl.

“I have too many toys already,” Rachel tells The Progress. “I had a lot to start with and then I had a really good Christmas.”

She really wanted to do something different this year.

So they went with the helping animals theme, and her little party netted a cool $200.

“I got a lot of money from my birthday party, so I decided to

split it between two places.”

Half of the party proceeds, or $100, was donated to the Chilliwack SPCA, and the other $100 will go to Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven.

She learned about Safe Haven from her teacher.

“I did this because I really love animals and I just want to help them out. They’ve done nothing bad to us, and they’re

so cute.”

Rachel’s mom, Cathy French, said it was all her daughter’s idea.

“I think it’s really positive and it encourages other kids to think about giving to good causes rather than buying gifts.

The birthday party thing is so overdone.” jfeinberg@theprogress.com Twitter.com/chwkjourno

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We applaud you Rotary Clubs of Chilliwack!

YEARS of ROTARY

Thank you for all you do for our community.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ROTARY IN BC ABBOTSFORD FEB. 8TH - Rotary Clubs of Abbotsford celebrate “100 years of Rotary in BC” at the Reach Gallery Museum.

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MAY 30TH - JUNE 3RD - iRotary District Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the District representing the Rotary Clubs of Abbotsford - District 5050.

A message from the District Governor Rotary International is the

Thank You Rotarians for all you do to make our community better.

world’s oldest volunteer hu-

programs

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and job training, provide clean

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Rotarians are community leaders who volunteer their

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raised millions more in both

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education

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In the 1980s Rotary began a

continue to make this world a

campaign for the global eradi-

better place and to help those

cation of polio. Thanks to Rota-

in need.

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THE FOUR-WAY TEST

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Right from the start, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world’s most widely-printed statements of business ethics is The Four- Way Test.

2 IS IT FAIR TO ALL CONCERNED? 3 WILL IT BUILD GOODWILL?

Created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor and adopted by Rotary 11 years later, The Four-Way Test asks: “Of the things we think, say or do:

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A message from the Presidents The Rotary Club of Chilliwack has been changing lives in Chilliwack and around the world since its inaugural year of 1934. As part of the largest service organization in the world with 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs in 200 countries and territories, we work together to provide service to others, promote integrity and seek goodwill, and advance world understanding and peace. Together we have reduced polio to just 200 cases in 3 countries and with continued support we will eradicate this disease.

You may not have heard of us but you may have walked the Rotary trail, visited the Rotary Interpretive Centre at the Great Blue Brad Whittaker Heron Nature Reserve, enjoyed Party in the Park at Central ComPresident of the Rotary munity Park, swam in the Rotary pool, or attended a show in RoClub of Chilliwack tary Hall at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. And you have helped us with our projects by purchasing books each October at our huge annual Book Sale or in June, attending our Rotary dinner, taking in our Garden Tour, or playing in our Scholarship Golf Tournament. We do all of this with enthusiasm, fellowship and fun.

If you are interested in a worldwide network of inspired individuals who translate their passion into relevant social causes to change lives in communities, join us for lunch at noon on Fridays at the Best Western, where you will learn, laugh and sing. Find out more online at www.chilliwackrotaryclub.ca or follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofChilliwack.

Bruce Hanks President of the Rotary Club of Chilliwack/Fraser

The Rotary Club of Chilliwack/Fraser is a hands-on club, comprised of a diversified and great group of individuals who work together to provide service both locally and internationally. Over the past years we worked passionately to raise funds for the Hospice House and Hospice centre. This year will see the completion of the Salvation Army Project and the second and final installment to the dental operatories at the University of the Fraser Valley. Internationally we have worked in the Philippines on a water project. I would like to thank the members of our Club for selecting me as your Club president and encourage anyone who is passionate about helping those less fortunate or want to make a positive change in their community to contact The Rotary Club of Chilliwack Fraser at www.rotaryclubofchilliwackfraser.org. Our club meets Wednesdays at noon at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn.

Rotary is a phenomenal service organization that helps individuals and communities locally and internationally. The Rotary Club of Chilliwack Mt. Cheam has committed itself to supporting children and youth in Chilliwack through its charitable foundation, The Chilliwack Children’s Foundation (www.chilliwackchildrensfoundation.ca). The Chilliwack Children’s Foundation assists financially needy children and youth with such things as educational expenses, sports fees and equipment, speech therapy, and dental treatments. Our club has also undertaken a number of community projects such as the Watson Glenn Park and Kristen Mundstock the annual CATT Fund Volleyball Tournament. Internationally, President of the Rotary we have assisted with the creation of two seed banks in northern Club of Chilliwack Afghanistan and the construction of a well in Ethiopia. These Mt. Cheam are only a few of the projects that our club has participated in over the years. Our members have in common the desire to help those who are less fortunate and to serve the community of Chilliwack. If you are like-minded, please contact a Rotarian and ask about Rotary and the amazing fellowship and service opportunities available to you. Our club meets each Thursday at 7am at the Coast Hotel, Chilliwack.

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Rotary’s 5th avenue of service is “New Generations”. The future of our society is with our young people. New Generations is young people aged 12 to 30. Rotary dedicates itself towards our youth and young adults through the many service programs in their community.

Rotary instills commitment to service, leadership, and civic consciousness with our young.

The Rotary Clubs of Chilliwack understand the importance of community from both a local and international level, and part of the foundation of a strong community is engaged, active and healthy youth. Through our New Generations programs we are able to teach youth the value of giving back and provide them with the opportunities to

experience this themselves. We support our youth and young adults through leadership opportunities and training and by allowing them to take the reins and handle their own fundraising initiatives as well as both global and local service projects. By aiding in the growth of our New Generations, Rotarians from around the world, and in your community, are working towards building a strong society of youth who see the value of truth, fairness to others, goodwill and acting in a manner that is beneficial to all concerned.

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Rotary Trail a Work In Progress

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Greg Knill The Progress The Rotary Trail along the Vedder River may be one of the most well-used and recognizable examples of Rotarian effort in the community.

But it’s still a work in progress.

It’s only a part of a larger dream that would create a trail network throughout the community.

The idea first germinated in the late 1980s, remembers Rotarian Rick Davis, as Rotarians sought ways to provide a safe and healthy way to traverse the city either on foot or on bike.

The region around the Vedder River was sparsely populated when initial plans for the trail were first developed. CFB Chilliwack was still an active base, and residential growth had yet to extend that far.

The trail started as a joint project between the City of Chilliwack, Canada Forces, and Rotary Clubs of Chilliwack and Chilliwack-Mt. Cheam.

Using the dike was a natural choice for a trail along the river, said Davis. It provided a spectacular backdrop, as well as a firm base for almost any activity.

Today, the Vedder Rotary Trail has been adopted as a key initiative of the Rotary Club of Chilliwack. It extends more than 15 kilometres along the river, and actually forms a part of the TransCanada Trail network that stretches across the country.

Its popularity is undeniable. An estimated 15,000 people use the trail every month and more than 100,000 annually. They’re on foot, on bike, even on horseback. The trail surface also makes it accessible for wheelchairs. Not only does the trail provide an invigorating place to run, walk or cycle, it also provides access to one of the finest fishing rivers in the world.

The popularity of the Rotary Vedder Trail has grown with the population of the region. After CFB Chilliwack closed and the property redeveloped by Canada Lands, additional links have been built that provide better access from Garrison Crossing.

A recent addition to the trail has been the TrailTalker. The program, which can be accessed either online or with a smart phone, is like an audio tour guide, and is the result of recent trail enhancements made by the City of Chilliwack and the Rotary Club of Chilliwack.

The system includes audio vignettes that describe a variety of locations along the trail, identified by distinctive trail markers.

Smart phones aren’t necessary; the information can be downloaded to any mp3 player before heading out for a hike.

Topics include interesting facts about the river, its history and its natural features.

TrailTalkers provides a high-tech tool “to enjoy, appreciate and learn about the natural world” surrounding the riverside trail. Think of it as a trail guide in your pocket.

The most recent improvement to the trail is the expansion of the path along the north side of small creek leading from the Peach Ponds. The ponds were originally constructed to provide habitat for spawning salmon. A trail from the Lickman parking lot did exist, but it offered limited accessibility, especially during rainy weather, says Mike Hamel, who has chaired the Rotary Club of Chilliwack’s Rotary Trails Committee for the past few years.

The Club has provided $40,000 for the project, which is not yet complete. Based on feedback from local teachers, the trail will eventually include improved access to the creek so school groups can release salmon smolts into the water.

Hamel is passionate about the importance of the trail, an attitude shared by many who were surveyed by Rotarians. Not only has the trail provided a healthy venue to explore Chilliwack’s natural splendor, it provides an affordable and accessible place for families to enjoy.

And it’s not done yet. Within a few years, says Hamel, the trail will extend across the Keith Wilson Bridge, then wrap back around through Yarrow and return to Vedder Crossing.

“That is the ultimate goal,” he says.

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Kids and youth in the spotlight Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The children and youth of Chilliwack have been the prime focus of the Rotary Club of Chillwack-Mount Cheam since its founding in 1989.

Today the local club has 65 active members, who concentrate efforts on fundraising and a range of meaningful projects benefiting young people and families in need. “Our club has a lot of talent, and people who are committed to giving back in their community,” said club president Kirsten Mundstock.

“They understand that many people in the world need help, not just locally, but around the world.”

One of the club’s key accomplishments was the founding of the Chilliwack Children’s Foundation in the mid-1990s. Children of any age from birth to 18 years who are in financial need are eligible for funding for a range of medical, educational, recreational or cultural services. It could be to cover shortfalls or gaps in medical or dental care, for surgeries, speech therapy, eye glasses and tutoring as examples. There’s been a growing need expressed for help to pay for kids’ school and sports fees which can be prohibitive for the working poor, sometimes costing several hundred dollars a year. The club raised $40,000 for the foundation, and that stellar pool of resources has directly helped between 115 and 120 young people in Chilliwack this year. Speech therapy, dental surgery, soccer registration, computer equipment and leadership camps were some of the expenses covered by the club. They even modified a van to transport a wheelchair. “We are very proud of the number of kids we are able to help,” said Mundstock. The club pays administrative costs for the foundation, so that 100 per cent of the money they raise goes directly to helping Chilliwack children and youth.

The foundation in turn looks after the distribution of the funds, assessing applications and approving them.

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Every May the club members organize the fabulous Annual Lobster Dinner, with a live and silent auction held at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn. With solid support from the

membership, they usually manage to raise a whopping $48,000 to $50,000 with the lobster dinner alone, which goes to the foundation. “It covers almost all of our activities, which is good because there are so many people who need help,” said Mundstock. “We always have that pressure to fill up the fund.”

Five outdoor exercise stations were installed at Watson-Glen Park for about $20,000 last June, as part of the club’s community project allocation.

Another special fundraiser put on every year for the past 20 years by the Chilliwack-Mount Cheam club is the CATT Volleyball Tournament. The acronym is short for Chilliwack Athletes for Tots and Toys and 100 per cent of the proceeds go to Chilliwack Community Services for toys and hampers in its Christmas Sharing program. They raised $23,750 plus 312 toys at the last CATT event in November.

Another active way of supporting youth is with the six $1000 scholarships they provide to Chilliwack Secondary students. “We support three students in the trades, and three in academics.” They also sponsored eight young people to attend the weekend Youth Adventures in Leadership sessions. “It’s for youth who have been identified as future leaders,” she said.

“The idea is to inspire them to move on to bigger and betters things.”

From Chilliwack, all the way to Northern Afghanistan, the impact of this club’s reach is vast. For the past two years they’ve been involved in donating $12,500 a year for the Seed Band Program, as part of their international vision. “Farmers in that region don’t have the capital to start up and return to farming.

So we assisted in getting it going.” “The seed bank in Northern Afghanistan is run by a community council which helps them plant food crops. The members plant seeds, harvest the crops and return some seed back to the seed bank, which makes it self-sustaining.”The local club plans to do much of the same good work in Chilliwack for 2013.

“We noticed no decrease in applications. That’s a sign of the times for sure.”

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NEW GENERATIONS (Continued from page 15) INTERACT - a Rotary sponsored program of 12 to 18 year old students who meet to foster friendships that learn to develop leadership skills, helpfulness to their community, understanding the value of hard work, and advancing international good will.

ROTARACT a Rotary sponsored program of 18 to 30 year old young adults that meet in their community or University as a club. All of Rotaract efforts begin at the grassroots level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social need while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.

YOUTH EXCHANGE - a Rotary sponsored program for people who are 15 to 19 years of age.

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Leaders of Tomorrow The Leaders of Tomorrow program is a partnership between The three Rotary Clubs of Chilliwack, The Chilliwack Progress, The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, Chilliwack School District 33, Tri-R Development Group, EZE Rent-it Centre and Alliance Truss. The Criteria of selecting the student is based on the following: The student that represents the Rotary 4 way test. Is it the truth? Is it fair? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Leaders of Tomorrow awards a number of annual scholarships varying from $250 - $1000 at a year end event.

The program also recognizes three monthly “Leaders of Tomorrow’ as students of the month during a Rotary luncheon where they are presented with an award plaque and recognition in a Chilliwack Progress feature.

Jennifer Wardle

country developing many life skills while learning a new culture and diversity.

YAIL (Youth Adventures in Leadership) for youth aged 15 to 17. Young people learn skills in developing their leadership and networking skills among their peers.

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) for young adults aged 18-25. It provides leadership training, and recognizes youth who give back to their communities.

ADVENTURES IN CITIZENSHIP - sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ottawa. It gives youth aged 16 to 18 the opportunity to explore how parliament works and how it shapes our country.

Angelo Rea - Rotary Club of Abbotsford Michael Woods - Rotary Club of Chilliwack/Fraser

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My name is Jennifer The Rotary Club been Wardle, and last year I a great supporter of me was one of the lucky reas I’ve transitioned into cipients of the Chilliwack post secondary education.

Rotary Club’s Leaders of With their support, I have Tomorrow award. This been able to pursue my award both recognized passion in the Bachelor of me for my volunteering Arts, Humanities departthroughout high school, ment at the University of and provided me with the Fraser Valley, with the $1000 in scholarship money which I was able to put togoal of attending law school in the future. I would enward my education at the University of the Fraser Valley. courage students and the general community to become Currently, I am in my second semester, and am also funinvolved with the club in any way possible, to support draising for a trip to Haiti in May where two friends and the club just as they continue to support students. With I will be volunteering at the Rivers of Hope Orphanage. the the Rotary Club, the educational opportunities are After university, my goal is to become a youth counselendless. lor and a teacher as I feel these careers will enable me to help others, which is a very important part of my life.

1.2 million service-minded men and I receive a great sense of purpose from helping others, which is why I strongly promote volunteering your time women belonging to 34,000 Rotary clubs to something you’re passionate about. Not only can it in more than 200 countries in the world. help your community, but you can benefit personally from it as well. I would like to thank the Chilliwack Rot tyits a oy oo BB tary Club not just for this award, but alsoofor support o yw a wruru oylw lw and encouragement of volunteering in Chilliwack.

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One Hundred Years of Rotary in British Columbia

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Rotary Youth Exchange This year, more than 7,000 young people will have the opportunity of a lifetime - a chance to live in another country and see the world from a new perspective through Rotary Youth Exchange.

As a Rotary Youth Exchange student, you’ll spend a year living with host families and attending school in a country other than our own. You’ll learn a new way of living, maybe even a new language, and a great deal about yourself. If you’re ready for the challenge and the rewards of living in another country as an exchange student, then you’re ready to discover new worlds through the Rotary Youth Exchange program. For more information contact any of the Rotary clubs in Chilliwack.

Chiara Bano My name is Chiara.

I’m a 17 years old Rotary Exchange Student from Fabriano, Italy. Fabriano is located in the center of Italy, three hours east of Rome, on the Adriatic Coast.

For me the Rotary Youth Exchange means learning another culture, language, making friends from another part of the world and learning about myself.

The Rotary Youth Exchange has impacted my life by allowing me to make choices by myself, to be more independent, to have an open mind to other cultures, to have a successful year on exchange. For me this is my second life and I’m taking advantages of my Rotary exchange year to learn as many things as possible.

I’m very happy to be living in Chilliwack, Canada because Canada was my first choice. I was surprised about the closeness and the beauty of the mountains.

The people of Chilliwack have made me welcome and they have made me feel like I was at home. There are a lot of differences between Fabriano and Chilliwack but I have accepted my new life in Chilliwack. I’m so proud of my choices, my origins, the old and the new Chiara.

Neall Struwig I have been in Spain as a Rotary exchange student since last summer. With this trip I’ve had so many experiences that you can’t find anywhere else. New school, great friendships, travelling to the north of Spain, Christmas, and starting to think in Spanish! I can’t thank Rotary enough for what they’ve done because I feel like I’ve improved as a person tenfold. If any student has the opportunity to do an exchange I would defiantly recommend it. And while I will be excited to go home at the end of the school year, I don’t want to leave this place I am now calling home. PS: I love showing off my Canadian flag to anyone I can.

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Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship The Ambassadorial Scholarships program promotes international understanding and friendly relations among people of different parts of the world.

The scholarships sponsor undergraduate and graduate students, as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the country where they study and give presentations about their own culture to Rotary clubs and other groups. Back home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that deepened their understanding of another culture.

Through their generous contributions, Rotarians worldwide show a continued faith that today’s scholars will be tomorrow’s community and world leaders.

Anna Soper The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship has been a unique opportunity for me to learn about Ghana in general and the operations of Rotary in a different part of the world. Throughout my time in Ghana so far, I have seen amazing partnerships between Rotarians around the world and have witnessed how service through self is put into action. There are many imminent needs in Ghana, and Rotary has been able to impact thousands of lives through projects that directly address the needs of impoverished communities. As an Ambassadorial Scholar I have also been able to hear new perspectives on international relations and development topics through my studies. I am so grateful for this opportunity which has further opened my eyes to the needs of other parts of the world and I am confident that Rotary will remain in my life as bemoans for me to help address some of these needs.

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YEARS of ROTARY

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 The Chilliwack Progress

Making a difference in Chilliwack Eric Welsh

many hearts. “Once we got into renovating that house, it’s just something we got hooked on,” Hanks says.

The Progress When longtime members of the Rotary Club of Chilliwack/ Fraser drive down Hodgins Avenue, a smile plays across their face and they feel a wee tug at the heartstrings. Passing Prospera Centre, on the left, they see a building that houses the Chilliwack Hospice Society. The sign outside bears the name of the Rotarians, the Rotary Hospice Centre. Before 2004, it was just a big ol’ house. But Rotarian time and money helped turn it into so much more. The house serves a noble purpose now, providing comfort care to dying people and their families. “We assisted in the acquisition and put a lot of work into the renovation of that house,” says current Rotary Club of ChilliwackFraser president Bruce Hanks. “We fixed holes in the walls. We helped fix the foundation. We built the front steps. We contributed money, but we also contributed personally in sweat.” The Rotary Hospice Centre officially opened in 2005.

For current Chilliwack-Fraser Rotary president Bruce Hanks, there is one project that evokes that same ‘I made a difference’ feeling in him. When Chilliwack Community Services needed renovations to their daycare facility, Hanks and company were happy to help. “It was a small project involving about a dozen of us, patching walls and replacing floors and counter tops,” he says. “Over three weekends we fixed it up pretty nice, and the kids gave us a card with their hand-prints and stuff on it. That’s something that tugs at my heart because we helped these little kids.”

One of three Rotary clubs in Chilliwack, the Rotary Club of Chilliwack/Fraser celebrates a significant milestone in February. The club was established in 1982, which makes it 30 years old. “We built a gazebo and did some landscaping at the Chilliwack Cascade Hospice, and we put a pavilion up in Gwynne Vaughan Park,” Hanks says, listing off a few more projects his club has involved itself in over the last three decades. “We help with Meals on Wheels and we put a lot of work into the annual Hike for Hospice.” For all the Rotary Club of Chilliwack-Fraser does for hospice, it’s clearly a cause that’s near and dear to

The club teams up with Meals on Wheels two months out of the year. In March and September they deliver hot meals to people who struggle to make their own due to age, illness, or disability.

The club’s most recent project was a partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley providing three, dental chairs (more than $25,000 each) for the dentists of tomorrow to hone their skills. “If you’re going to school to become a dental hygienist or an assistant, you obviously need to work on people,” Hanks explains. “The patients are people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford dental services, and we thought it was a very worthwhile project. Whatever we do, we’re always looking to help people in need.”

Currently on the docket, an expansion of the Salvation Army Food Bank, and a $120,000 commitment from the Rotary Club of Chilliwack-Fraser. “We’re always looking for the most bang for our buck, and with this project we’d be helping thousands of people,” Hanks says. “What the Salvation Army is able to do in our community is amazing, and it’s something our club has always supported.”

The club doesn’t just pull their money out of mid-air. They work very hard to generate the funds that they funnel back into the community. The major fundraiser is an annual dance and silent auction that raises approximately $45,000. Every penny of that goes to Rotary projects. “This will be the fourth annual ‘Swing into Spring’ dance, which we hold at Evergreen Hall,” Hanks says. “We get a live band, which is actually the house band for the Roxy in Vancouver. There’s usually a theme to it (this year is ‘As Seen on TV), which opens the door to some creative costumes. It’s a lot of fun.” Tickets are $85 apiece, with a portion of that tax refundable.

The Rotary Club of Chilliwack-Fraser is 54 members strong.

Members range in ages from 20s to 80s, with an 80-20 mix of males versus females. The demographics lean towards the

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Rotary’s reach helps kids in Uganda Greg Knill

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currently more than 1,200 kids enrolled at the school with 19 teachers. In 2008 there were none.

The Progress As the murderous regime of Idi Amin crumbled, and the African nation of Uganda returned to a semblance of order, the world’s interest turned elsewhere.

But with the attention gone, peace had hardly come to the country. In the north, where warlords like Joseph Kony rose to power in the vacuum of retreating armies, the bloodshed continued for another two decades. It left behind the graves of tens-ofthousands of men, women and children – and scarred a generation.

Chilliwack’s Carol Tichelman has returned to this world four times – twice representing the Rotary Club of Chilliwack and twice on her own.

She recently returned from the area (a grueling 10-hour truck ride north of the capital of Kampala) and shared with her fellow club members the work that is being done on their behalf in the city of Gulu.

For her, the efforts by Rotary have a simple focus: “It’s about the children.”

Decades of war, poverty and disruption have left the children of northern Uganda a lost generation. When the warlords were at their strongest – kidnaping and enslaving children into child armies – the Ugandan government moved many of the children to the relative safety relocation camps.

Years later, when the threat eased, the children were returned to homes that had long since fallen into disrepair – to fields that were overgrown, and to a world where they lacked the skills to prosper in.

Several aid agencies have been working to help the children from these troubled times readjust to a world outside the relocation camps.

With the help of groups like Rotary, the lives of many are making a measurable improvement.

Tichelman points to a school as just one example. There are

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In photographs from the school, she shows how much has changed in the years since her first visit. In one, the classroom is stark and empty. In another, the same class is decorated in vibrant colors, with children smiling and attentive.

Other projects have included the construction of a rice mill to help the Ugandan’s process a crop that is new to their economy.

(Rice was not traditionally grown in the region, but was a staple in the relocation camps where so many of them lived.)

They’ve helped purchase an oven that not only bakes bread for residents, but provides a useful teaching tool for the young adults hoping to gain a trade.

Through Rotary’s influence and connections they have established with local Rotarians, they’ve improved health care delivery. The repair of a well has meant the provision of a safe water supply, meaning a community of 3,000 is now eligible for United Nations malaria prevention programs.

Tichelman is not alone in her commitment to the region. Several other local Rotarians have travelled to Uganda – all paying their own way – see first hand the work being done by the club.

They’ve also seen the work done on Rotary’s behalf in nations like Ethiopia, where Rotary International continues its work to eradicate polio and make the disease a thing of the past.

But while Rotary’s work in Ethiopia has touched Tichelman’s heart, “The work that our club has done in Uganda has touched my soul.”

And the effort is far from over. Tichelman shows club members photographs of a dormitory for blind students where the beds are little more than mats on dirt floor. The tiny boxes at the head of each mat hold all the possessions each child owns. With local Rotary support, she hopes these children will one day have a facility that will offer them hope for a future better than the cruel past they have known.

After all, she repeats, “It’s all about the kids.”

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Book Sale a community effort Jenna Hauck

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The Progress Every year people flock to the annual Rotary Book Sale in October to get their hands on some of the thousands of books averaging $2 or $3 each.

Putting together such a massive sale takes a lot of time, and year-round dedication. Rotarians and other volunteers sort through 250,000 donated books every year for the Rotary Club of Chilliwack’s book sale. “It’s non-stop sorting all year round,” says Michael Simpson, chair of the 2013 Book Sale. For two hours, twice a week, a handful volunteers gather at the Rotary Services Building to sort through thousands of books. Over the course of a year, it takes approximately 5,000 to 6,000 man hours to put together the book sale.

Cecile Murray has been helping organize the children’s books for nearly 20 years. “I probably have done it all this time because I’m a real advocate of children’s reading. I still think that children need to read, and they need the connection with their parents,” she says.

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ty books. Any book that can be sold for more than $8, gets handed over to him.

He takes them home and researches each one on the internet. He goes to a few different sites, compares prices and conditions, and then marks the book with a price even lower than the lowest he’s found online. They want to keep the prices low so that the books will sell. “We’re not trying to maximize profit, were trying to make money,” he says.

Organizing the Rotary Book Sale truly is a community effort, says Simpson. In addition to the book sorters, 40 local high school students volunteer during the week-long book sale. They organize and restock books, and help with the take down. In addition, local businesses offer their time and equipment. Legacy Pacific donates a forklift service and O’Connor Collision picks up and transports the forklift used for the setup and take down of the sale. Pioneer Buildall donates its trucking services to haul the books to the site, and Chilliwack Mall donates the space for the sale.

This year, from Oct. 13-19, marks the 28th annual Rotary Book Sale, and as in

(Continued from page 22) older side, and Hanks says Rotary is working hard to get younger people involved. His club offers two scholarships apiece ($2,500 each) to each of the local high schools, and his club participates in the Leaders of Tomorrow program at Sardis secondary school. The club is involved in youth programs and also participates in an exchange program that sends one student out to any country in the world where there is a Rotary Club, with another student coming back. “It’s usually somewhere in

past years, there will be about 100,000 books for sale. These books are chosen based on their condition, age, and availability. You won’t find older books at the sale, unless they’re special or rare books.

A bit more than half of the 100,000 books are sold annually during the book sale. A small portion of the unsold books migrate into next year’s sale. The rest are bought by weight at a discounted price by Discover Books of Washington State.

So where do the other books go, the ones that don’t make it to the book sale?

About 30,000 are sent to the Philippines each year — they include text books, reference books, encyclopedias, atlases, and fiction. The books sent overseas tend to be a bit older than those found at the book sale. And the rest? The other half to one third? They get recycled.

The Rotary Club of Chilliwack brings in about $62,000 to $70,000 each year from its book sale. “It’s all spent locally for things that will benefit the community,” says Simpson, such as the Rotary Trail, Central Community Park, and the Rotary Hall Theatre at the Cultural Centre.

Europe like France or Belgium, and it’s fantastic watching that program work,” Hanks says. “The students that come back to Chilliwack are more worldly, and I think they appreciate what they have a little bit more. They are our future, and that’s why helping students is a bigger focus now than in the past.”

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Rotary Interpretive Center celebrates the new millennium

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sented to the City of Chilliwack by the Rotary Club of Chilliwack in March 2002 and the official opening was May 2002.

The Progress It’s become one of the top tourist destinations in Chilliwack.

The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve has welcomed an incredible 18,000 visitors through the doors of the Rotary Interpretive Center since opening in 2002.

The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Rotary Interpretive Center is the hub of the entire site. It was built and funded by the Rotary Club of Chilliwack, and the members were so very proud to give it freely as their millennium gift to the people of Chilliwack, and the city.

It was in 1998 that the club first announced its intention to contribute significant resources toward the nature park at the south end of Sumas Prairie Road for the millennium year, remembered club member Jonathan Milne.

Support was mobilized with a Rotary Club of Chilliwack Project 2000 Committee. The committee undertook the task to make it happen. A wealth of individuals, companies and more came on board, offering their considerable skills, time and money.

The centrepiece of the club’s contribution would be the development of the 2600-square foot Interpretive Center right in the middle of a tremendously valuable ecological asset. The nature reserve is on land that was formerly DND wet bridging area, on a 130-hectare site, managed by the City of Chilliwack. It was undiked floodplain in the southwest corner of Chilliwack, and it was perfect for creating an ecological asset for all to enjoy.

Milne, an internationally known artist, said it was an honour for him personally to contribute his artistic and marketing skills to the task. He created a majestic heron logo for the Interpretive Center. Its graceful and distinctive design is recognizable on all the highly effective publicity and advertising copy.

After intensive fundraising, the Rotary Interpretive Center in all its post and beam glory and lots of natural light was pre-

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A management committee was formed in early 2003 to establish a non profit society to oversee the programs and services.

With a coordinator and a corps of volunteers, the interpretive centre became a vital hub of education programs, visitor services and site conservation projects.

The idea was to help school groups, birders, naturalists and the public observe the Great blue heron and other species.

It’s fitting since the southwest section of the nature reserve is among the largest heron nesting colonies on the Lower Mainland. It’s an ecological wonder, with its rare wetland habitat.

Several species at risk known to be in the area, from painted turtles, Salish suckers or Oregon forest snails, to other creatures like otters and muskrats. There’s about 100 species of birds that drop in or make their home there.

Over the past decade the draw has been the natural beauty as visitors the walk the trails, and check out the unique nature reserve and rookery from the vantage point of a tall tower.

People come from Chilliwack, and from all over the world to marvel at the unique site, with a total of 168 active nests counted this spring. Nesting season begins in March and goes to mid July.

There was huge support from the community for such a worthwhile project right from the start.

A glance at the list of donors in the $30,000+ range in 2001 shows major support from sources like: City of Chilliwack, Envision Credit Union, Kathy and Harry Mertin, Real Estate Foundation of B.C., Steelhead Aggregates, and of course, the Rotary Club of Chilliwack. But also from the Province of B.C. and many more through partnerships, donors, community groups, businesses or governments who gave funds or in-kind donations to make the dream a reality.

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Desmond Devnich believes there are young men and women in Chilliwack who share a spirit of community — people who want to get involved for the greater good, helping to make Chilliwack and the world beyond a better place. But they don’t know how. They have the skills and mindset to make a difference.

But they’re not sure of where to go or what to do.

“Deep down, I think we all care about each other,” Devnich says. And that is why Rotaract exists. “I have a love of volunteering, having done it all the way through high school. But I thought that after Desmond I finished Grade 12 leadership class, that was it,” the 22-yearold Rotaract president says. “But it’s not. There are so many opportunities to contribute locally, nationally and internationally, and I think that’s what draws Rotaracters. When we put our ideas, skills, time and resources together, we can accomplish so many things that are very fulfilling.”

Founded with the support of the Rotary Club of Chilliwack-Fraser, Rotaract exists for men and women between the ages of 18-29.

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“There is a great group of young adults in Chilliwack who hadn’t been engaged yet, and we’re still in the process of creating that

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Rotaract tries to do things that will be relevant to its members, emphasizing projects that focus on Chilliwack’s youth.

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A successful partnership with Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Upper Fraser Valley and Chilliwack Community Services sees the club take several children on a day-trip to the great outdoors.

“It’s an annual thing with kids who are on the wait list, who haven’t been partnered up with a big brother or big sister yet,” Devnich says. “We take them out for a one-day adventure, and try to give them some of the mentoring that they need. It’s fun and educational, with a scavenger hunt and a picnic. We held it at the Cultus Lake Main Beach last year and it was a great experience.” Devnich enjoys watching the dynamics of the day. “My Rotaracters, some of them haven’t had the experience working with small children, so they’re a little uneasy. The littles, they’re shy too,” he says. “Everyone’s unsure, but as the day progresses, they start developing friendships and bonding. The littles start asking questions and getting excited about things they haven’t seen

CONGRATULATIONS ROTARIANS 100 Years of “Service Above Self ” in British Columbia

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of tomorrow before. And what we often see is our Rotaracters becoming official big brothers and sisters, because the experience was so positive.” Networking is a component of Rotaract that can’t be overlooked. As much as the Rotaracters enjoy their volunteer activities and making a difference, they benefit just as much from the contacts they make.

Working closely with Chilliwack’s Rotary clubs lets them rub shoulders with some of Chilliwack’s most prominent citizens.

“We do a lot of leadership and professional development, where the emphasis is always on the growth of the individual, and those business connections are absolutely a very important part of it,” Devnich says. “Being involved in a large and far-reaching Rotary project like ‘End Polio Now’ is very rewarding as well. Social media has played such a huge role in that, and that’s a role we have been able to play. We are the ones who are online constantly, tweeting and texting and going on Facebook to create awareness.”

Rotaract must find creative ways to contribute, due to limited resources. Its members are students with schedules to keep. Some are starting new families. Some are trying to get businesses off the ground and time is tight.

Where Rotarians can bring financial clout to any project, the Rotaracters instead bring energy and a hands-on approach.

“We have less money to give, so we’re all about hands on volunteering,” Devnich says.

“For instance, street cleanup. We can tackle that and it doesn’t cost us anything. We fundraised enough to sponsor two families with hampers at Christmas. We canvassed for the Salvation Army at Halloween. We make a

difference, even if it’s not on quite as large a scale.”

The Chilliwack-Fraser Rotaract Club celebrated its 10th anniversary in October.

The club has evolved significantly in the last decade, and Devnich expects great things in the decade to come.

“As our membership grows, I believe our projects will become larger in scale,” he says.

“I’ll put this out there. I would love to see, between the three high schools, the university and the other community colleges in Chilliwack, a non-denominational, non-sectarian and non-political event for young people that celebrates and teaches leadership skills.

Something that empowers youth to learn more and do more.”

To get involved with Rotaract, contact Devnich at devnich@downtownchilliwack.com — A list of former Rotaracters includes some impressive names. Start with Angela Bennett, a past president of Rotaract who is now a capital project planner for Fraser Health and a member of the University of the Fraser Valley board of governors.

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The Rotary Clubs of Chilliwack are responsible for so many wonderful projects that our residents enjoy and utilize everyday such as the Rotary Hospice Centre, the Vedder Rotary Trail, Central Community Park and the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. The Rotarians’ volunteer work in Chilliwack is invaluable to our community and enriches our quality of life.

On behalf of Council, I would like to thank them for their tireless service and congratulate the Rotary Club of Chilliwack Fraser on their 30 year anniversary and Rotary’s 100 years in BC.

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The competition gives youth the opportunity to produce an original piece of work that not only looks great on paper, but one that they feel comfortable in presenting to others. The top two contestants will be invited to present their speeches and receive a prize of $1,000 each at the iRotary District Conference in Vancouver, May 30-June 2, 2013.

“The four Rotaract clubs in District 5050 are thrilled to host this special competition,” says Devnich. “To inspire greater international understanding among young community leaders is an integral part of the Rotaract program.”

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The beginning of any real estate transaction requires skill and experience from the Realtors involved in order to maintain the sometimes lengthy negotiation between the buyer and the seller.

Sellers can lose their advantage if they do not counter an offer that a buyer has made. Even if the opening offer is beneath what the seller feels is reasonable, it is advisable for the seller to respond to the offer. The most important component in negotiating is good communication.

The best way to handle a low offer is to counter it with definite terms that are favorable to the seller. A counter offer has two advantages: 1) it keeps the buyer interested, and: 2) it moves the negotiation forward and gives the buyer the opportunity to submit another offer that the seller is more likely to prefer.

Many of the offers submitted by prospective buyers aren’t exactly what the sellers want; the price may be lower than they are asking for or there might be terms that will require negotiation. What happens after the offer is submitted?

The seller’s Realtor will present the offer to the sellers, along with the buyer’s qualifications. If the sellers accept the offer, then you have a purchase agreement. If the sellers counter the offer, the next action would be initiated by the

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If you are a buyer, you should be prepared with the proper components to submit an offer. An offer is not simply the price.

The Realtor will act as the conveyor of information.

There are several “subject clauses’’ commonly included on most contracts such as financing approval, home inspections, itemized personal property you want included, such as chandeliers or drapes; and, the closing date you prefer.

Buyers should be prepared to make their best offer first, but if that offer is not acceptable to the seller, they should expect to go through a round of counter offers.

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I predominately worked in the poultry and dairy industry and also ran our own Poultry Farm.

I became a Realtor® a number of years ago and worked out of the Landmark Abbotsford office.

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Lousy weekend for Chilliwack Chiefs A lot can change in 48 hours.

Just ask the Chilliwack Chiefs, who saw their world flipped upside down during weekend BCHL action.

The Chiefs came into the weekend feeling good, winners of five of their last six.

They had their parents in town, watching from the stands as they faced the Surrey Eagles (Friday) and Salmon Arm Silverbacks (Saturday), and life was good.

Then they played the games.

On Friday, the Chiefs blew a 4-2 lead, dropping a 6-4 decision to their Mainland division rivals.

With a chance to bounce back against an average Silverbacks squad on Saturday, the Chiefs turned in one of their worst games of the year, losing 5-1.

The net result?

Monday morning’s BCHL standings find the Chiefs falling to second place in the Mainland division, three points behind the first place Eagles. And all those good vibes generated over the last two-and-a-half weeks?

Gonzo.

The Eagles game lived up to expectations for 40 minutes, with

the Mainland division Titans going toe-to-toe.

The Chiefs led by two at the 9:05 mark of period two on goals

by Tanner Cochrane, Philip Zielonka, Jaret Babych and Austin Plevy.

But Surrey scored twice in 2:50 (Michael Stenerson and Brett Mulcahy) to tie things up heading to period three.

Drew Best put the Eagles up for good 2:01 into the final frame, and Kevan Kilistoff added insurance at 10:33 as Surrey out-shot the Chiefs 43-33.

“I thought we played pretty well for the most part, but our execution wasn’t what it has been,” said Chiefs coach Harvey Smyl.

“In the third period, we made some mental mistakes, got selfish and tried to do too much on our own. I think we got a bit desperate.”

Chilliwack native Josh Halpenny got the start in goal Saturday night, facing a Silverbacks squad that usually struggles to score. Salmon Arm led 2-1 after one period on goals by Alex Gillies and Jordan Levesque. Chilliwack’s lone goal was scored by Ben Masella at 18:58, with the big blueliner

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squeaking a point shot through Silverback stopper Adam Clark.

Clark was outstanding in a middle frame dominated by Chilliwack.

Clark stopped Plevy on a breakaway and thwarted Josh Hansen on two

blue-chip chances.

Zielonka thought he had a shot labelled for the bottom corner, only to see Clark’s glove take it away.

The Silverbacks went up 3-1 just 12 seconds into period three on a goal by Ryan Schwalbe,

and his strike seemed to suck the air out of the building. The Chiefs had nothing in the third period. A Cooper Rush point shot off the left post was their best scoring chance as they went quietly to defeat.

Levesque and Gillies

scored the fourth and fifth Salmon Arm goals.

“It was a continuation from the third period against Surrey where we were selfish and maybe lacked focus,” Smyl noted. “The mental mistakes were huge and we didn’t have the

passion.”

After three straight at home, Chilliwack now heads out for two toughies on the road. They get the Silverbacks Friday night, then travel to West Kelowna to take on the Warriors Saturday.

Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame on the horizon

Eric J. Welsh, The Progress

Long forgotten stars of Chilliwack’s sporting past will be back in the spotlight this fall with the launching of the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame. A project several years in the making, the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame will be located on the concourse at Prospera

Centre, occupying part of the wall that overlooks the secondary rink. There will be two static display cases and a video display, honouring the best of the best.

The first class will be inducted in October, bringing to fruition an idea that Judy Fitzsimmons first had nine years ago.

“I found an article in a Delta newspaper talking about the Delta Sports Hall of Fame and I thought to myself, ‘You know, we should have one of these things.’” she recalled. “We have a huge sporting community, but we never honour or recognize them.”

The core of the organizing committee met for the first time in January of 2009, and the big question dogging them from the start

was where to put it.

Serious thought was given to having an outdoors display sandwiched between the Landing Leisure Centre and Exhibition Stadium — a walk-through style with stones or plaques set into a pathway.

There was significant debate about whether to have a physical site at all.

Perhaps, some argued, a virtual HOF would be the way to go.

The committee was spinning its wheels until the Chiefs Development Group offered the perfect solution.

Put it in the rink.

“One we got the place, we could take the next step, so I’m forever grateful to the CDG for that,” Fitzsimmons said. “We would still be struggling, and in fact we’d

probably have disbanded by now because we couldn’t do anything.”

The style will be reminiscent of other rink or stadium-based HOFs. The BC Hockey Hall of Fame, located on the concourse of the new South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, is a perfect example.

Like the BCHHOF, the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame will be hard to miss, with thousands of people strolling along the Prospera Centre concourse throughout the year.

“I walk around the concourse between periods of Chilliwack Chiefs games all the time, and I always look at that spot,” Fitzsimmons smiled. “I can picture the finished product in my

head, and once we get the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame up and running, I think it will be a focal point of that rink.”

Fitzsimmons has lived in Chilliwack since 1986 and knows a lot about sporting stars of the past. But there are a lot of outstanding individuals and teams who’ve slipped away. They accomplished great things, but only a handful of locals know about them.

“My daughter-in-law’s dad and grandpa were huge into horseshoes, and there’s a huge horseshoe history here,” Fitzsimmons said.

“Who knew? I don’t care what sport it is, even if it’s tiddlywinks. If you are the best that you can be and you’ve won a Canadian championship in tiddlywinks, I think

that’s terrific.”

The nomination process will open in May, and the standards will be high.

Athletes in any sport will be eligible, but HOF induction will be reserved for those who have reached elite levels.

“And I think the people who end up getting in are going to be tickled pink about it,” Fitzsimmons said.

“Some of them may not even know they’ve been nominated. And to get a phone call from one of us saying they’re being inducted into the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame, I think they’ll really be honoured.”

Keep watching the Chilliwack Progress sports section for updates on the nomination process and induction ceremony.

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Their 13th win of the year set a new school mark and the Cascades are also a perfect 8-0 at home this year. At 13-3, UFV holds down first place in the Pacific division, with six games left on the regular season schedule.

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Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

Welder

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Child care ages 3-5 years Before and After school care 9601 Hamilton Street Mon-Fri 6:30 am-6:30 pm Call 604-791-1354 or visit our website

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Production Operator (Temporary Full-Time from January to end of August 2013) Rate of pay is $14.92 to $16.41 per hour. Why deal with touch and go traffic driving westbound, when you can have an easy commute going the other direction? Our production facility is located 30 minutes from Chilliwack, in Hope, BC. These opportunities are line positions. You will be introduced to all aspects of the water bottling process - focusing on the packer, palletizer, filler and labeling functions.

Requires: Secondary School Diploma; at least 2 yrs relevant work exp, manufacturing exp a plus. Email your resume to careers.west@waters.nestle.com, with the position title in the subject line.

Nestlé Canada, Inc. 66700 Othello Rd., Hope, BC V0X 1L0, EOE

New Year New Career!

Up to $800/wk Entry level promoters needed.

Room for travel and rapid advancement.

Must be outgoing and avail immediately

HELP WANTED

The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is seeking a

part-time Janitor.

This is an exciting, fast paced, dynamic team position which will begin in February.

This is an hourly wage position based on $14.00 per hour.

Please go to www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca/extras/employment-opportunity for the full posting.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: Michael Cade Executive Director Chilliwack Cultural Centre 9201 Corbould Street Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 4A6 Applications close on February 1, 2013.

YOUTH AND ADULT CARRIER ROUTES Available immediately to deliver The Chilliwack Progress newspaper.

For a list of available routes please email: circulation@theprogress.com or call Louise, (604)702-5558

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager at home!

We have jobs across Canada.

Thousands of graduates working.

32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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Brandi, 604-777-2195

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years welding experience and at least 3 years of CWB certification using metalcore wire for structural steel fabrication.

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

Daycare Centre Inc.

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FARM WORKERS

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

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http://aisforapplec@gmail.com

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

Research Participants Needed!

PATIENTS OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS Do you receive, or have you received, health care from a BC Nurse Practitioner? Researchers from UVic’s School of Nursing want to learn how you feel about care provided by nurse practitioners.

Participation in this study means completing a short survey either by mail or telephone.

To learn more and sign-up for the study, please contact Joanne Thompson Research Assistant at jethomps@uvic.ca or 250-721-7964 University of Victoria School of Nursing

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PERSONALS

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a desire to stop drinking, PLEASE CALL 604-819-2644

Painting lessons, in your home.

Free consultation, beginner and intermediate. Derek, (403)969-6241

Vegetable Farm Workers

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES $294.00 DAILY MAILING POSTCARDS! Guaranteed Legit Work.

Register Online! www.ThePostcardGuru.com ZNZ Referral Agents Needed! $20$95/Hr! www.FreeJobPosition.com Multiple $100 Payments To Your Bank! www.SuperCashDaily.com More Amazing Opportunities @ www.LegitCashJobs.com GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

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Wisbey Farms requires 6 farm vegetable workers for planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, grading & packing root crops and mixed vegetables. Work is physically demanding; must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outdoors in all types of weather, and have own transportation.

Starting wage is $10.25/hour, up to 50 hours per week.

From April to December.

Fax resume to: 604-823-4619.

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Sassy Cuts is hiring!

Stylist needed - wage plus commission. Flexible hours For appt call: (604)792-1866 or send resume to: sales@sassycuts.ca

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Attention: Roofing & Siding Installers Calgary’s # 1 Exterior’s company will be in your area recruiting for the following positions: skilled Roofers, Siders, Eavestroughers, Foreman & sub crews . Our Roofing & Exteriors Manager’s will be in the lower mainland on Wed, Jan 30th and Thurs, Jan 31st.

Please call Donavan at (587) 228-0473 to schedule an interview during those dates.

For more info link on the link: http://www.epicroofing.ca/ about-epic/careers.html

NIGHT Cleaners required F/T for meat packing plant. Serious inquiries only. Email resumes to: davecot@telus.net

Partners in Learning

Education Assistant (Casual) Patient, dedicated and experienced, you have at least 2 years’ experience or formal post-secondary training that included a substantial in-school practicum.

Custodian (Casual) With a commitment to health, hygiene and safety, you’ll work cooperatively with the custodial team as well as students, parents and the public as you fulfill a variety of custodial duties. As part of your work—which you’ll plan, schedule and organize on your own—you’ll perform heavy lifting and manual tasks as well as work in confined spaces and at heights. A Building Services Worker certificate is required.

For details on these positions, their requirements and how to apply by 4 pm, February 28, 2013, please visit www.makeafuture.ca/chilliwack.

If successful, you will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act and criteria of acceptability established by the Chilliwack School District. We thank all applicants for their interest, but regret that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

www.sd33.bc.ca

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Tim Hortons

Restaurant Mangers

is hiring for all shifts at our Chilliwack locations

Tim Hortons Chilliwack is currently seeking experienced Restaurant Managers.

The successful candidates will be leaders with the ability to drive operational results in a fast paced environment; focused on hospitality and speed of service.

Interested candidates must have Fast Food Restaurant Management experience and be able to lead a team of 20 or more employees.

Applicants should also possess good interpersonal and team building skills and have the aptitude to organize and prioritize tasks.

These are hands on positions that offer competitive wages, attractive benefits package and full training. No Phone Calls please!

Apply with resume to:

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

“Taking a whole person approach to mental wellness” www.theralifecenter.com Send resume and cover letter to: P.O. Box 591 Chilliwack Main, Chilliwack B.C., V2P-7V5

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Local HVAC company looking for part time receptionist, full/part time Fax resume to: 604-792-4440

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ESL INSTRUCTOR – ENGLISH FOR THE WORKPLACE WELCOMING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM COORDINATOR Please mention the job title of the position you are applying for in your cover letter. The complete job postings can be viewed on our website under Careers: www.comserv.bc.ca CLOSING DATE: February 1, 2013 tel 1-13H_CCS24

604.792.4267 website

comserv.bc.ca

Required for Maple Ridge roofing co. Previous experience is an asset, not necessary - willing to train. Wages Commensurate with Experience.

Fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hiroofingltd@shaw.ca or Call: Sue 604.880.9210 ATTN: COMPUTER WORK. Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 part-time to $7, 500/month full-time.

Training provided; www.HighIncomesFromHome.com.

903-04 Macken, Mayfair, Menzies, Riverside, Woodland 903-17 Chartwell

903-36 Hazel, Heather, Inglewood, Linwood, Riverside 904-24 Chilliwack Central, Elm, Lombardy, Norrish, Nowell, Robertson

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905-04 Railway, Rowat, Trethewey

604-702-5558

SURREY

Fast Paced, dynamic shops

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Maintenance & Repairs • Diagnostics Of Trucks, Trailers, Forklifts & Hydraulics • Reporting • Inventory Control

QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong Command Of The English Language • 3rd or 4th yr. Apprentices • Certified Journeymen • Driver’s Licence • Self-Starter WE OFFER:

• Industry Leading Remuneration Packages • Full Benefits • Pension Plan

Please e-mail resumes: mechanics@supersave.ca

TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250 PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

• TRUCK MECHANICS • HOOKTENDERS • HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS • WELDERS • LOW BED DRIVERS

Required for a growing Lower Mainland logging company. Full Time opportunities.

Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 months Please fax: (1)604-796-0318 or e-mail: rick.tamihilog@shaw.ca

Please mention the job title of the position you are applying for in your cover letter. The complete job postings can be viewed on our website under Careers: www.comserv.bc.ca CLOSING DATE: February 1, 2013

604.792.4267 website

comserv.bc.ca

Jakes Construction Ltd has openings for experienced r 'PSFNBO r 1JQF -BZFST r (SBEFNFO r -BCPVSFST r &RVJQNFOU 0QFSBUPST The successful candidate must have experience in Forestry road building and/or Civil construction.

Offering competitive wages and career advancement for the right individuals

Send resume to: hr@jakesconstruction.ca Fax 604-702-5609

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SOUTH SWANSON HOME Services, no job too small. Call (604)845-4389

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.

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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

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1-877-776-1660.

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reli778.344.1069

Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Exterior Projects. Master Painters able, Efficient & Quality Paint.

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

New Year Looking Bleak?

Creditors Calling?

LEGAL SERVICES

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 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.

PAINTING - INTERIOR/Exterior, house maintenance. WCB/Insured Call Dave (604)795-6100

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PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body MASSAGE ~ 604-702-9686 9am-11:30pm 9263 Young Rd Chwk www.purechimassage.com

SPIRITUAL PHYSIC HEALER Specializing in Palm, Tarot Cards, Crystal Ball Readings. Reunites loved ones Solve all problems of life.

One visit will amaze you!

Call today for a better tomorrow. *NEW YEAR’S SPECIAL* 3 Readings for $45.

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✭✭Customized Services✭✭ *Private *European *Daily Specials 604.230.4444 CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS!

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

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

Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222. www.dcac.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES

• ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly rates.

Super quality, reliable service, reasonable. Call Delta, 604-793-1936

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CONCRETE & PLACING

PROTECH CONCRETE. Basement leaking?

Affordable foundation crack repair, not just a surface repair! Free estimates, (604)819-0393

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DRYWALL

BOARDING, TAPING, spraying, drywall repairs. No job too small.

Call Les, (604)866-4594/391-2296

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

Swedish Massage Confidential

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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

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C & C Electrical Mechanical

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured

#9-45966 Yale Rd, Chilliwack Wihnan Trustee Corp Trustees in Bankruptcy.

Administrators of Consumer Proposals.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Borrow Against Your Vehicle!

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCE TRADESPEOPLE WANTED

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CASUAL LICENSED ECE’S AND CASUAL LICENSED ECE ASSISTANT’S

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Call us for free information.

Our friendly staff will review your options for dealing with unpaid bills.

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903-34 Acacia, Hemlock, Juniper, Linwood, Magnolia, Riverside, Williams

Wanted for

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

We have the following positions available:

CHILLIWACK

901-50 Carroll, Fernway, Hamilton, Landing, Northview, Reece, Spanish Corral, Wellington

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANICS

EARLY YEARS

# of Papers

901-48 Carroll, Herron, Lewis, Northview, Marshall, Nelmes, Norland

Forward Resume to Annish Singh Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Union Shop - Full Benefits

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THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS

901-42 Barber, Berkley, Candow, Cawley, Corbould, Harrison, Henley

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Required for Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Position available in Surrey location.

PUT POWER INTO your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer.

On-campus boiler lab.

4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences.

GPRC Fairview Campus.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EXPERIENCED TRUCK PARTSMAN

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning.. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

WE WANT YOU! 901-38 Lewis, Sidney, Young

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFERS

KIDS & ADULTS

Route Boundaries

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Mental Health

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community newspapers across Cananda.

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Seeking a diversified RCC or R.Psych to join a private mental health practice, within a costshared basis, in Chilliwack.

The therapist may receive some referrals but will be expected to market their own practice.

Full time & Part Time positions, including weekends.

We are looking for individuals who are customer sevice and speed of service focused.

We offer flexible hours, competative wages, full training, benefits and a great environment.

Apply in person with resume at any Chilliwack location

WANT TO REACH THE REST OF CANADA? Advertise in 600+

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

bcclassified.com 1-866-575-5777

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ELECTRICAL

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

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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TREE SERVICES

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

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

The Chilliwack Progress Tuesday, January 29, 2013

PETS

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UNDER $100

BAR STOOLS, 3 turnable, solid oak. $100/all. Like new. Call (604)792-2505 Excellent auto garage door openers $100 for both or $60 for one 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Used galv. roof tin, example cover 12�x20’ for $100, snooz & lose 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------------

Good heavy guage 6’ chainlink fencing $2.50 lin. ft, 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------36� antique circular saw blade & old crosscut saw $100 for both 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Antique claw foot legs for old cast bathtub, singles avail. 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Weathered lumber for hobby work, long boards as low as $1.00 793-7714 ---------------------------------------------------

AMERICAN BULLDOGS $800 Ready NOW. 1 Female, 1 Male Call for appt. (604)230-1999 BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $700.

(604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BEAUTIFUL St. Bernese Puppies $750 Born Dec. 29/12, Hope BC www.stbernese.com or (604) 7500480 CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777

BEAUTIFUL black Lab/Weimaraner puppies all black blue eyes 3F 3M. 6 wks. Ready Jan 28. Farm & family raised. $325. 604-852-7199 BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, pure bred at Diesel Kennel, 3 male, $1500. each. Call (604)869-5073 BORDER COLLIE X, born Dec 5th, ranch raised, getting lots of atten. $350. Carol 604-316-4668 or email: carol@blackdiamondranch.ca 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

Old wooden ballentyne wisky box, pristine condition $100 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Wheel barrows, $20 & up, pond pump $60, fertilizer spreader $20, 793-7714 Glider rocking chair & matching foot stool $40, 604-792-2013 -----------------------------------------------Sewing table $20, Vanity desk w/mirror & stool $30, microwave stand $30 792-2013 Radio controlled electric airplane kit, new in box, $100, call for details, (604)703-0083

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UNDER $300

Extension diningroom table, colonial style, maple finish, wood, 6 chairs & buffet w/hutch $295, 604792-2013 -----------------------------------------------Dressing table w/mirror & matching chest of drawers plus 2 bedside tables, all wood $220, 604-792-2013

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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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MISC. WANTED

WANTED: NAIL TABLE and pedicure spa. Please call (604)847-9099

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1993 MODULAR ON 3+ACRES, 3 BDRM/2BATH ON BEAUTIFUL CANIM LAKE WATERFRONT WITH DETACHED SHOP w/GUEST SUITE, $399,900. www.DarrelWarman.ca

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Heritage Square Apartments

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LUXURY Condo in Abbotsford..14th Floor. Wrap around South E/W view spans 270*. 3 BR. 3 Bath. 3 Balc 2475 Sq.Ft. spacious Beauty PH style.

CM78CM78@gmail.com, 604-807-5341- $589,000

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FURNITURE

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

Moving, Furniture Sale, living room, dining room, kitchen & bedroom 604-792-2013

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MISC. FOR SALE

YORKSHIRE Terrier pups, 3 males, ckc reg, micro-chipped, champion lines, (604)858-9758

EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available.

Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.BCJobLinks.com

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9830 Ford Rd.

Country rancher on private, beautifully landscaped 9300 sf lot, 700sf, 2 bdrm home, 4 pc bath, recently updated, 15 yr old roof, skylights, laminate & tile flrs, priv. back yard, covered patio, 2 sheds, good septic, mtn views, tons of parking, fridge, stove, freezer, washer & dryer, 2 tv’s, portable air cond., elec f/p, single bed blt-in, patio sell, blinds. Must see inside and out.

Call (604)794-5705 or 604-701-8791

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HOMES WANTED

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

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* Adult oriented non-smoking

* 2 bdrm Apts from $800/mth * Includes hot water & parking * Three appliances incl. D/W * Washer/Dryer hookup * Shared laundry room * Elevator/wheelchair access * Convenient, near amenities

CALL 604.701.8910

LANAI Apartments 9462 Cook St. RCMP’s best crime-free multi-housing residence complex.

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900.

Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Glenbrookhomes.net

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MORTGAGES

Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking, apt. ins. required.

1 bdrms available now!

Free premium cable, $80 value.

WE CATER TO SENIORS!

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ONLINE AD: BC-wide reach! For one week!

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QUIET, CLEAN, SECURE,

2 bedroom $800/m

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

Tenant pays hydro incl., fully reno’d, new appliances, free cable, free on site laundry, parking, garden avail., sm pet by terms. Application and ref’s req’d. Avail. immed. Call 604819-1924

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

Chilliwack

Starting @ $500/m

CHILLIWACK. 1 bdrm apt 1 block fr UFV. Ns/np. $625. Avail. immed.

604-556-3471 or 604-626-3222

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

CHILLIWACK 1 Bdrm apt incl f/s, curtains, prkg, deck. New paint, carpet/lino. $600. Cls to bus, shops, Landing Rec ctr/hosp 604-792-2695

CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm, available Feb 1, $700/m incl laundry hook-ups. $680/m (604)703-9076

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 1 BDRM. WATERFRONT CONDO

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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.

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • DifďŹ culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

Chilliwack 1 bdrm, $580/m, heat & hot water incl., downtown area. avail now. Refs req’d and criminal record check. Call (604)703-9076

F/s, w/d, gas f/p. Newly updated Looking for responsible mature tenant. NS/NP. D/D. References required. $780/mo Available now.

Call Kelly 604-819-1936

2 bedroom and Bachelor suite

NEED TO advertise rental of an apartment? Look to the Chilliwack Progress classifieds, 604-702-5552 SARDIS, CENTRAL. 1 bdrm suite, balcony, recently upgraded, clean.

Incl. heat, walking distance to shops & transit. $650/ mo. Safe long term tennants. Avail. Immed.

Phone 604-791-0211.

45810 First Ave., West

6,600sf. or 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf.

12,000sf. @ $4.25sf.

3 phase & single phase power.

3 bay doors 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

FOR LEASE 380 Sq.Ft. Office

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

736

HOMES FOR RENT

2BDRM + den on 1/4 acre downtown Aggassiz. 5 Appliances, fenced in yard Gas Heat/Hot Water. Close to walking distance to all amenities. $1200/month references required including damage deposit. Pets: dogs negotiable no cats. Avail Feb 1 2013 Contact Rachelle 604226-4797 or 604-773-2452

Chilliwack, 8437B Cessna Dr. 2 bdrm house, $850/m+util. DD, refs, pet neg. Feb 15. 604-792-3316

CHILLIWACK lg home on acreage (optional), exc priv. loc, barns, suit long term, refs. 1 (604)853-5195

749

Newly updated, large, 1 & 2 bedroom, 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

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 1 Bdrm condo with 5 appls, 2 prkg. NS/NP. $700. Avl Feb 1. (604)826-2006

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE

Garrison Crossing 2 bdrm + den, 5 appl.N/P, N/S, $1100 + util avail.

March 1, 1-604-556-7621

Apts. 9474 Cook St.

Chilliwack quiet sec large 2 br inste ldry. $750; new wood floors, deck. Avail. now. 604-703-1401

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Chilliwack, 9342 Woodbine St., 2 bd S/S duplex, 4 appl., hardwd flrs, fenced, sm pet ok. $675/m Avail Feb 1. (604)824-0264

CHILLIWACK AREA, 1 , 2 & 3 bedrooms, family building close to schools, shopping and bus. Parking, cable, laundry incl. small pet ok, avail now. Rob, 604-316-5404.

Chilliwack. Move-In Special. Spacious 1 bd, balcony, FREE heat h/w, parking, elevator, great Mary st location, from $625. 604-702-0722

Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate flrs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, no BBQ’s.

Starting at $660/per mo.

Chilliwack, 8522 Howard Cr. 2 bdrm, 1 bath 1/2 duplex, newly reno’d, w/d, f/s, d/w, small fenced yard, carport, pet negot. avail. now $850/m Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077

LAKESIDE COURT

(off Vedder Rd South)

(604)858-9832 17 suites -1&2 bdrms

Chilliwack 3 bdrm unit, 2 bath, lam. flr, oak kitchen, 4 appl $1050 + $200 for utils N/S. 604-792-1923

4 appl., secure bldg, small pet negot. Must have ref’s.

CHILLIWACK

Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd

715

Fresh and clean Recently renovated 2 Bdrm.............$700/mo 3 Bdrm.............$800/mo Available Now

Chilliwack. Huge 2 Bd condo insuite laundry, D/W, great loc. storage rm. $750/m. (604)393-3519

APARTMENT/CONDO

$650/month

46030 Princess Ave.

604-792-1503 for details

706

604-391-1987

Chilliwack

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

RENTALS

Plus use of boardroom, lots of natural light, 45750 Knight road.

Driftwood

ONLY

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood oors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

CHILLIWACK

CHILLIWACK

Rosedale Charmer $229,000

APARTMENT/CONDO

Chilliwack. 2 bd, clean, spacious, private yard, quiet setting. 4 appl., in-ste laundry, n/p, n/s, $750+hydro.

604-793-9000/604-799-2818

PIANO, YAMAHA, full upright, with bench, 3 pedals, mahogany wood.

Call (604)792-2967

REAL ESTATE

706

CHILLIWACK, 1 Bdrm Apt. 760 sf.

New paint, parking, coin laundry.

N/P, N/S. Feb. 15th. $700/month.

Sarah 604-316-7798.

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Having a GARAGE SALE? Sell it with our “GARAGE SALE SPECIAL�

For more details call 1-866-575-5777

APARTMENT/CONDO Clean, quiet building

PSAAP Electronic 6000 knitting machine. Instructions, video, books, patterns, yarn. $500. 604-858-5443 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.

RENTALS

Cheam View Apts

MATTRESSES starting at $99

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blue, 9 wks, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done $800 (604)308-5665

HOUSES FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

RENTALS

BRANDNEW PILLOWTOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET. In packaging.

Incls. Warranty $200! 604-798-1608

German Shepherd Puppies, Top American Canadian bloodlines, wonderful temp, great conf. $850 & $1200.604-856-2004/604-908-7913

Purebred Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab puppies.1st shots, vet checked.

Ready. $625. 604-850-5477.

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REAL ESTATE

Kitchen set, dining rm set, china cabinets, easy chairs, lazy boy, garden tools, wagon, weedeater & more. Moving Sale. (604)858-2536

Red sofa & matching chair $150 phone 792-2013

CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 1 year old, long hair, very sweet. $500. Call 604-794-7347

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

UNDER $200

Dresser, 64�, mirror, excellent cond., $150; wall unit, 72� high, 60� long, $100. Call 1 (604)846-4363

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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STORAGE

Mini Storage Ltd 45648 Storey Ave (behind 7/11 in Sardis)

For all your storage needs!

www.accessministorage.ca Call (604)824-0030

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SUITES, LOWER

sardis holdings.

CHILLIWACK, 1/bdrm suite, fully furnished. Avail now. $600/mo incl cable, util, wifi. N/S. (604)858-0855

CHILLIWACK: Bright, spac 2 bdrm suite. New paint, flooring & lighting.

Large living/rm, gas f/p, sep lndry. $775/mo incl utils. (604)702-8806

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TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION 847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Chilliwack, Chilliwack Central Rd., 3 lower, 4 appl., sep laundry rm, Avail now, n/p. Drapes & all util. $890/m. (604)824-0264 CHILLIWACK, SPACIOUS, 1 bdrm ground floor, $700/m - 9040 Garden Dr., newly painted, clean, avail now, n/p, ref’s req’d. incl. util. (604)9429691/604-818-6937.

9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages

CHWK Bachelor stes avail Feb 1st.

Lam flrs, N/S, N/P. Incl heat/water.

604-997-7337, 604-792-5173

10:30 am - Celebration Service Main House & Video Cafe

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

Garrison Crossing 1 bd lower ste.

Priv, ent. 5 appl., N/P, N/S, $695 + util., Avail Feb 15. 1(604)556-7621

Notice to Creditors and Others

Sardis 2 bd, 1000 sf in quiet cul-de sac, recently renovated. 4 appl. inste lndry, Owner lives upstairs.

Looking for quiet tenant. n/p, n/s. $800/mo incl., util. dd & refs req.

Avail. Feb 1. Heidi, (604)703-8113

Re: The Estate of Ms. Sheran A. Brawn, deceased, formerly of 46685 Ramona Drive, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 7W.

SARDIS: Large 2 bdrm, bright ste, sep entr. $700/mo incl shrd W/D, util., sat tv. NS/NP, quiet Greendale area. Avail Feb 1st. 604-823-6530.

Creditors and others having claims against The Estate of Ms. Sheran A. Brawn are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the administrator, Mr. Ken MacCoy at 8451 Piper Crescent, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 7M1 on or before March 15, 2013 after which date the administrator, Mr. Ken. MacCoy, will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the administrator, Mr. Ken MacCoy, then has notice.

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

SUITES, UPPER

Chilliwack, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, shared laundry, n/s, n/p, utilities included avail. now. 604-793-3144

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

CHILLIWACK: 3bdrm, 3bth, 5 appl, f/p, pet neg, $1275/mo + util. Feb 1.

604-703-3784 / 604-702-1190 CHILLIWACK, single 1 bdrm ste, share laundry, locked garage, hydro. water, sewer, n/s, n/p. $650/m. call (604)798-6766 CHILLIWACK, SPACIOUS, 1-2 bd suite, top flr, $970/m - 9038 Garden Dr. newly painted, clean, avail now, n/p, ref’s req’d. incl. util. (604)9429691/604-818-6937.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88, V6, maroon on maroon, mint, collector plates, Best offer. (604)392-3950

Warehouse Lien Act

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

The following will be sold for funds owing to Wally Autobody Ltd for storage $2565.01, plus any further costs incurred by this action.

Sale date Feb 13, 2013 2000 Volkswagen Jetta 3VWTE29M7YM167929

CHILLIWACK 2 bdrm T/H, f/s, curtains, prkg, patio, new flring & paint.

Ctrl loc, nr bus/shops, hosp & Landing Rec Ctr, $800. 604-792-2695 Chilliwack, 31-5837 Sappers Way, beautiful 4 bdrm, 21/2 bath townhome in “The Woods� at Garrison Crossing, 6 appl. pet negot. avail. now $1500/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

We Have 2 Playgrounds for your kids And are “Pet Friendly�

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 PER MONTH + UTILS 3 BR + 1.5 BA & fenced back yrd For more info call Mike @ 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or email: wb@raamco.ca WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel ST, Chilliwack, BC Move-In Incentive

2006 Hyundai Sonata 115,000 Km. Loaded 4 cyl.

Auto $8,500.00 Phone 604-824-9035

830

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MOTORCYCLES

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2004 Wilderness 5th whl, 28.5’, rear kitchen, $11,900 obo. View at Abby Tradex RV Show, Jan 31-Feb 3.

Call (604)795-2544 or 916-5853 BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

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FORD F-150 stock side mirrors.

Brand new, black with silver trim. $600 for the set. 604-328-2837 (Maple Ridge) AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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2008 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

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2008 Honda Civic Sedan 4 door, CD, low kms.

Stk#P1121 ONLY $12,990 Call Derek 604-799-8959

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CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Phone: 604-792-2724 44954 Yale Road. W., Chilliwack www.murrayhonda.ca

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YOUR LISTING HERE! CALL TODAY

604-702-5552 PRESBYTERIAN COOKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

COMMUNITY

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

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

SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 11AM 46641 CHILLIWACK CENTRAL ROAD CITYLIFECHURCH.CA 604.792.0694

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

REFORMED CHILLIWACK COMMUNITY CHURCH ÂŽ

ANGLICAN

“Come discover the Heart behind the Shield�

46420 Brooks Ave.

Ph. 604-792-0311

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

Please join us for 'Where all are welcome' Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 AM Now offering Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church SUNDAY SERVICES

RECREATIONAL/SALE

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

TIRE CHAINS - Heavy duty V-Bar cam chains for one ton dually p/u truck. Fits 16 inch dually wheels. $160. 604-328-2837 ( Maple Ridge)

Consumer Bailiffs 2011 604 795 7337 repobc.ca

The Scrapper

THE ONE, THE ONLY authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes.

Quality instruction and state-of-theart training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented.

TRANSPORTATION

8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca office@chilliwackalliance.bc.ca

Elzbieta Michaud

TOWNHOUSES

Chilliwack, 9644 Coote St., 3 bdrm T/H, 1 bath, pets neg. $850/m, avail Feb 1. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

aith DIRECTORY ALLIANCE Advertise

2004 Jeep Liberty, 3.7l, 165,500 kms, a/c, am/fm/cass/cd, auto, sun roof, $5,700 604-846-6276

CHILLIWACK Yarrow. 2 Bdrm suite with sep entry, own w/d, d/w, suit mature tenants, nice & quiet. Now. Ns/np. $850/mo incl util.

604-823-4118, 604-819-8498

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8:00am BCP Communion 10:15am BAS Family Service, Music and Communion 46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack Corner of First & Young 604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com

Gospel Hymns & Christ-Centered Sermons

BAPTIST

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9340 Windsor St. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Service - 11 a.m.

Evening Service - 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.

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Vedder Elementary School 45850 Promontory Road.

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Sunday Services 11:00 am Morning Worship 6:30 pm Evening Worship Wednesday Services 7:00 pm Midweek Worship Prayer: On Hour Before Each Service NURSERY PROVIDED EVERYONE WELCOME!

45915 Yates Avenue

ROMAN CATHOLIC

CHILLIWACK CHURCH OF CHRIST

Sr. Citizens’ Building, corner of Cook & Victoria Al McCutcheon 11:00 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICES

MENNONITE

EDEN MENNONITE CHURCH

CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. MARY’S

8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764 Weekday Mass: 8 a.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m. , 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Youth Lead Mass: 6:30 p.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 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.

604-792-6013

UNITED CHURCH

Pastor: Rob Brown

CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

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

45625 South Sumas Rd.

604-795-5725

LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON... www.chilliwackhrc.com or sermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc

Christian Fellowship

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack

Song worship following evening services.

INFANT & TODDLER CARE PROVIDED

New Life Christian Church

SARDIS COMMUNITY CHURCH

ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm

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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR WORSHIP AT 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

BAHĂ 'Ă? FAITH “Seek ye refuge in God from whatsoever might lead you astray from the Source of His Revelation and hold fast unto His Cord, for whoso holdeth fast unto His allegience, he hath attained and will attain salvation in all the worlds. The Babâ€?

CHILLIWACK HERITAGE REFORMED CHURCH

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

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

Rev. Heather Anderson

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

MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH 46875 Yale Road East

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

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The Chilliwack Progress Tuesday, January 29, 2013

BARBER (Bouthot) Mary Sarah (nee Bradley) (Feb. 21 1922 to Jan. 18, 2013) It is with sadness in our heart, we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, BARBER Great-grandmother, Great-great-grandmother, and Friend, Mary Sarah.

After a brave battle with illness, Mary passed away at the age of 90.

Mary was predeceased by her parents Thressa and Joe Bradley; and her siblings: Bill, Bob, Everett, Agnes, Frank, Mae and Joe. Mary was also predeceased by her first husband of 26 years and father of her children, Lucien Bouthot (Cap); and her second husband of 21 years, Archie Barber.

Mary is survived by Gina (Erik), Eva, Lou (Laura) Bill (Debbie) Tres (Chester), Brad (Wanda) and Brian (Cathy) along with 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, many nieces, nephews, stepchildren, step-grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law.

To some she was known as Mother Mary for the way she welcomed people into her home and heart.

Mary lived most of her life in Coquitlam, Surrey and Chilliwack. In recent years she lived at the Cottonwood senior complex and Cascades Assisted Living.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Cascade Assisted Living and Cascade Hospice for what you do every day. Thank you Dr. Lynch for the wonderful care and support you provided to our Mom. In lieu of flowers please make donations to BC Lung Association. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on February 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Henderson’s Funeral Home, Chilliwack.

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

Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

FANE Yvonne “Marilyn”

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

Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

GULIKER Adrianna Anna Marie “Jeannie” (nee Jasperse) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and GULIKER Oma. Adrianna Anna Marie “Jeanne” Guliker passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband, children and grandchildren on January 19, 2013 at the Bradley Center.

Jeanne was born on November 13, 1934 in Leiden, Netherlands. In 1957, Mom immigrated to Canada and married her husband Steve on October 30, 1957. They were married for 55 years and lived their life in Chilliwack, BC. Mom’s first job was cleaning houses. Once their first child was born, Mom stayed home and dedicated her time and energy to be a devoted wife and loving mother. She also helped on the farm and was known for her beautiful geraniums, fuchsia hanging baskets and her vegetable garden. Later Mom enjoyed crafts such as paper tole and card making.

Mom was blessed with seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Each were unique and held a special place in her heart.

Every visit would end with a special “gumball” treat.

As years passed, Mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s which brought further health complications. Dad was blessed with the health and ability to dedicate all of his time and energy being Mom’s sole caregiver. For a short time Chilliwack Home Support provided assistance to Dad and Mom. February 2012 Mom moved to the Bradley Center. Dad continued to be at Mom’s side every day. His gentleness, love and devotion for Mom during her illness were an inspiration.

Jeanne was predeceased by her mother, Wilhelmina Frederika “Mein” Jasperse (nee de Wekker) and her father Nico Jasperse, both of the Netherlands; her mother- and father-in-law, Maria and Jan Guliker; brother-in-law, John Guliker (1987); brother-inlaw, Frank Boesterd (2007); brother-in-law, George Guliker (2012); three nieces: Jane, Leola, Doreen; and one nephew Gerald.

Mom is survived by her devoted husband Steve; her son, John (Willy) Guliker; daughter, Wilma Kliever (John); and daughter, Cathy Zimmerman (Brian); grandchildren: Johnny (Ruth) Guliker, Benjamin (Denise) Guliker, William Guliker, Ernie Kliever and his partner Emma, Craig Kliever,

Obituaries

Annie Kliever, Courtney Zimmerman and her partner Gord as well as one great-grandchild, Jorden Guliker. Jeanne is also survived by one sister Greet (Piet) Luchtigheid in the Netherlands; as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous nephews and nieces.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Basson, as well as all the dedicated staff working at the Bradley Center. Your support, gentleness and nurturing environment was a great comfort to all of us. A special thanks to Rev. Geuze and those who visited and supported Mom and Dad at home and during her stay at the Bradley Center.

Occasion for condolences for family and friends will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the church hall of the Reformed Congregation in North America, 9696 Gibson Rd with the Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 29 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Chilliwack Cemetery.

No flowers by request. If desired, donations may be made to Mt. Cheam Christian School or Timothy Christian School.

HALL Lena

(Nov 5, 1931 - Jan. 25, 2013) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom Lena, aged 81 after HALL a spirited and courageous nine-month-long battle with cancer. All of her immediate family members were at her beside at the Abbotsford hospital when she passed away peacefully.

Lena is survived by her husband Leonard; daughters: Doris (Jim) Montgomery and Cathy Hall; sons, Joe (Trudy) Hall and Ray (Cathy) Hall; grandsons: Tyler Hall, Cody Hall, Nolan Montgomery, and Kyle Hall; granddaughters: Kelsey Hall and Caitlyn Montgomery. She will be remembered by sister, Lillian (Vern) Ritter; and brothers: Wally Bohn and Leonard (Colleen) Bohn. Pre-deceased by her parents Carl and Olga Bohn, sister Leah Motkaluk and brother Art Bohn Mom was born in Manola, Alberta in 1931 and traveled to BC one summer when she was 17 years old to pick berries and live with her grandparents Gustav and Matilda Stoik. She chose not to return to Alberta and instead stayed with her grandparents and became a resident of Chilliwack for the past 64 years working at various jobs including the former Coqualeetza Hospital.

Lena married Leonard Hall on February 12, 1955. Aside from raising their four children Lena operated a small confectionary store for several years and was a regular vender at local flea markets selling baked goods, blackberries, canned fruit and home made crafts such as doilies and other needlework items. She enjoyed socializing with the local Tzeachten Elders group, playing cards and attending sports events to watch her children and grandchildren compete.

The family would like to thank Henderson’s Funeral

Home for their assistance during this difficult time. As well we send a special thanks to Mom’s good friend Sharon Phare who was incredibly helpful during her battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held on 10:00 am Friday, February 1, 2013 at Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium in Chilliwack. Internment will follow at Carmen United Church Cemetery. An afternoon tea at the Tzeachten Hall will follow the internment.

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

Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

HOLT Rocky James A celebration of Rocky’s life will be held on February 16, 2013 at 10:00 am, Mt Cheam Lions Club, 45580 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack, BC. Rocky is survived by his brother Ron; sisters: Gayle and Gloria; daughter, Donna and other family members Tim, Naidene, Norm. Rocky was predeceased by his mother Nellie and father, Dean.

McISAAC Dale M. Late of Hope, BC, formerly of Fort St. John, BC, Dale M. McIsaac passed away at Fraser Canyon Hospital on January 24, 2013.

Service will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013. Visitation from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, followed by a celebration of her life at 1:00 pm at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC. Burial will follow at Chilliwack Cemetery.

Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1B5 (604) 793.4555

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

PAPINEAU Margaret Eileen

ROSS (nee Brooks) Eleanor Lily

Eleanor passed away peacefully on the 26th of January, 2013 at the age of 94.

She was born ROSS on the 20th of October, 1918 in Mansfield, England. In 1922 her family moved to Canada where they lived in Edmonton until relocating to Aldergrove in 1935. Later, Eleanor moved to Vancouver and worked at the Boeing plant where she met and then married the love of her life, Wilfred. After staying home to raise her family, she worked at the Vancouver General Hospital. In 1987, Eleanor moved to Chilliwack to be closer to her family. She enjoyed her many pets, gardening, birds, reading, and needlework.

Eleanor was predeceased

by Wilfred, her husband of 31 years; daughter, Gayle; and brothers: Arthur and George Brooks.

She is survived by her son Doug (Elaine); daughter, Donna-May; grandchildren: Tanya (Jerry Black), Randy, Kara, great-grandson Ethan, and sister Mary.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Noble, Dr. Bartel, and the staff of the Cascade Lodge for their kindness to and care of our mother. By request there will be a private family graveside service.

Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1B5 (604) 793.4555

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

SCOTT Mary ‘Olga’ (Nov. 30, 1922- Jan. 22, 2012) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend at Cascade Lodge in Chilliwack.

Olga was born near Brampton, Cumbria, England. She later married John (Jackie)

Margaret Eileen Papineau aged 79 years passed away peacefully on January 15, 2013.

She is sadly missed by her loving husband Ron and their six children; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her parents John and Eileen, brother John and sister Maureen.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.

Scott and settled in Armathwaite, Cumbria, England, until their retirement when they came to Chilliwack in 1988, to be near their family. They settled and fell in love with thier new lives in the Fraser Valley.

Olga was a quiet caring lady, dealing with life in a gentle way, always having lots of love to give. She was always there to give a helping hand or offer a little friendly advice. Sadly Olga had to struggle with cancer these past few months.

Olga was predeceased by her husband, Jackie; sisters: Rita and Ada (England); and her son-in-law Richard (Beaty) She is survived by her daughter Maureen (Beaty); son, Kenneth (England); grandchildren: Joe, Jonathan and Dominic (Beaty); and her siblings in England Norah, Edna , Joe, David and James .

Many thanks to John and Dorothy Beaty, for always being there for Mam. The family would like to thank Dr. T Hopkins for his years of care and the first floor staff at Cascade Lodge for their support and professionalism shown with such dignity.

Family and close friends will be gathering at the BC Legion Cemetery, Little Mountain, Chilliwack for a celebration of her life with Father Dale Yardy and Reverend Larry Adkins from St John’s Anglican Church.

Mam you will always be in our hearts and remembered with love.

cart of Nanaimo, BC, Kenneth Wheeler (Karen) of Nanaimo, BC, Michael (Karen J.) Wheeler of Richmond, BC, and Carl Wheeler of Abbotsford, BC; six grandchildren: Robert, Christopher, Caitlin, Leon, Benjamin and Jamie; and one great-grandchild, Connor; sisters: Lorraine Kremer of Fernie, BC, Sherry Martineau of St. Albert; brother, Jacques St. Martin of Beaumont, Alberta.

B e rSCOTT nice was predeceased by her husband Roy Wheeler; brother, Rodney St. Martin; and her parents, Leon and Ethel St. Martin, formerly from Legal, Alberta.

Bernice left home at 18 and joined the military life where she met and married her husband Roy. They were posted across Canada and finally settled in Nanaimo, BC. They moved to Chilliwack when Roy retired. She loved to cook, garden and spent her down time crafting and left a legacy of numerous needlepoint art works which her family will treasure. She had a big heart and gave her time to her family and volunteered with the Legion. She will be sadly missed.

Cremation has taken place.

A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Bernice’s life will occur in the spring in the lower mainland of British Columbia. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Association of BC.

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

Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

WHEELER (St. Martin) Bernice Martha Jean It is with great sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of Bernice Wheeler of WHEELER Chilliwack on January 4, 2013. Her memory will be cherished by her children: Catharine (Gary) Cath-

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(Jan. 8, 1930 ~ Jan. 22, 2013) With heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of a wonderful lady. Our dear FANE Marilyn Fane passed away on January 22, 2013, just days after celebrating her 83rd birthday. She leaves behind her best friend and partner, Joan M. Sutcliffe; her nieces and nephews and many friends in the local community and in the Anglican Church Community.

Marilyn was a powerhouse of community service and education in Chilliwack and surrounding areas throughout her life. Her presence will be deeply missed.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 3:00 pm at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 46048 Gore Ave. Chilliwack.

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