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A little taste of a Chilliwack Christmas Kyle Williams, Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association, executive director

For many, the holiday season is filled with longheld traditions of family and friends, decorated trees and wrapping paper, Santa visits and candy canes. And food.

Lots of food.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert traditions.

Must-have turkey, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, yams, mashed potatoes, gravy and more – all cooked in a specific way, some by one specific person, and all filled with memories.

The Chilliwack Progress asked several community members to share their favourite food memories of the holidays. These were their responses: Steve Anderson, Chilliwack secondary school teacher My Favorite food over the holiday besides … ummmm food in general, has to be stuffing! Seriously, stuffing, not the new fangled, “I picked the recipe out of a Martha Stewart magazine type of stuffing,” but the good ole fashioned made up and stuffed in the bird Martha didn’t mess with it regular stuffing. The kind of stuffing that is making your mouth water even right now as I talk about it. The kind of stuffing that Guy Fietti would call the

I love the fact that the holiday season brings out some of the best food you’ll have all year, and much more of it! The family dinners, the extra restaurant outings and the appy parties are always great, but I enjoy the simplicities of the season. A candy cane or a box of chocolates around every corner, and Mandarin oranges are everywhere! I always enjoy that first orange in late November to remind me how close we are to the holidays, and they seem to have a bit more of that “Christmas” flavour as we get deeper into December.

When I was a kid, Santa placed an orange in the toe of my stocking each year that served as an early breakfast for my brother and I well before others in the family woke up. After eating the orange, it seemed acceptable to eat the chocolate!

I still start every Christmas morning with a Mandarin orange.

Glen Ringdal, President Chilliwack Chiefs “bullet Train from Flavor Town” on his Triple D food show.

I worked for a catering company in Vancouver for many years beginning when I was about 13-14 and soon had the company’s chef teach me how to effectively and quickly carve a turkey, this talent soon became my ticket into the kitchen at home where dad found that he could visit and share in the “Christmas cheer” while I cut the bird. It was here that I quickly found a way to get some of that wonderful stuffing that always ran out while the bowl was being passed

around the table ………. I munched it while “I” was taking it out of the bird!!!

Eureka!!! Who would have thought that heaven could look like ripping the stuffing out of a bird’s carcass, but there it was one spoon for the bowl and one for me, one for the bowl and…. Oops did that fall on the counter? Now my boys have observed the cutting technique and try and help me out at Christmas dinner but I always respond with love and good cheer “No, you visit, I’ll handle this.” From the Anderson family “Merry Christmas People of the WACK!”

Christopher Lister, Central elementary teacher My favourite food of the holiday season would probably be my mum’s cold turkey sandwiches in the evening of Christmas Day. My family always had our main Christmas dinner at 3 p.m. so we could watch the Queen’s speech while we ate, so by 8 p.m. we were hungry again.

The sandwiches themselves were stuffed with all my favourite ingredients including stuffing and pickled onions.

At the time I probably did not always appreciate the significant of gathering to share food. When I reflect on my Christmas’ in England now, I realize it represented quality family time. I treasure those memories, and hope to continue many of them with my own family.

This time was also was the prelude to our evening of board games and the annual Only Fools and Horses Christmas special on the television.

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Paula DeWit, music director, conductor, Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus My favorite food during the holiday season has to be our traditional fondue that our family does on New Year’s Eve. I love the atmosphere it creates and I love the social aspect of it as well.

It was hard to pick one favourite food for the Christmas season! But my daughter is home this weekend and she made an awesome breakfast this morning, just like I taught her (only better) and it made me think how fun, and special our Christmas breaky is.

Our tradition has always been that stockings can be opened first thing, but then all the presents must wait until after we enjoy a leisurely break-

When we were children – and still when we were adults – my brother, sister and I could hardly wait for Christmas. Not for the gifts, not for the turkey, not for the lights and Santa. No, the big treat for us started about 10 days before Christmas when Mom would make her famous peppernuts.

Peppernuts are, in fact, not nuts. They are made by rolling delicately spiced – nutmeg and cinnamon for sure, we never knew the full recipe – cookie dough into a long snake-like spiral. Then, holding it up by one end, Mom would use wellcleaned scissors to snip off just over half an inch of the ever-shortening “snake”- placing each piece on a greased cookie sheet which we then slipped into the heated oven. And waited while the sweet smell of heaven wafted through the kitchen. They were baked to a golden brown – maybe just a few minutes longer than “done” – but never burned.

When they came out of the oven they were placed on a towel laid out on the counter until cool. Then, before we could snitch even one, Mom hid them away to “age” so they would be ready to be slipped into little bags and deposited with other special treats into our respective Christmas stockings.

Having our own peppernuts on Christmas morning made the whole ritual of gift-opening just that much more special. By the time we all gathered for the big turnkey dinner later in the day, the remainder of the year’s peppernut crop was in bowls in the living room as our most treasured pre-dinner “appetizer”.

Mom is long-gone to her reward and several nextgeneration Moms and cooks have tried to replicate our childhood treat. But, although their attempts are good and appreciated, I know they will never ever quite reproduce Mom’s Peppernuts.

fast together, just like this one! Yes, it was torture for the kids for many years, but, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict would make it (almost) worth the wait. Eggs fresh from our own backyard chickens, wild coho caught and smoked by Dad, with delicious hollandaise, on a bed of spinach. And of course served on hand-crafted pottery made by Mom. And nowadays, it’s even better with our grown kids in the kitchen taking charge, and out-doing my breakfast creations!

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Taste of Christmas in Chilliwack Bruce Corbeil, Chef, culinary arts instructor at UFV

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My favorite Christmas food is the hardest question.

It is not one type of food that makes to the top of my list -- it is the whole feast.

The turkey. The stuffing. The gravy and all the trimmings.

I guess it’s the stuffing. Mom made a plain bread stuffing that tasted great and I still make a version of it to this day, lots of butter, sage, thyme, marjoram, onions, celery, and bread that the whole family broke up. Roasted in the bird to get the turkey juices into it. Is there anything better?

Now as a chef I like to play around with it for my guests but at home for me I go back to

Mom’s style for the memories.

But I still remember the little cream-filled chocolate bells we used to have in dishes all day long. There were lots of candies and other sweets but I loved those bells. Even after I moved out mom would send me the

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bells in my stocking every year.

I can’t find them now and they were only around at Christmas but thinking about them helps me remember the carefree Christmases we had when I was a kid.

Ian Pratt, community ministries director at Chilliwack Salvation Army

Coming from a Dutch background my favorite holiday food is Oliebollen. This is like an apple and raisin fritter. It is traditionally made on New Year’s Eve. When made fresh they are wonderful.

Sprinkle some icing sugar prior to serving and they are heaven sent. New Year’s Eve was a very festive event for my family particularly as Jan. 1st was my mother’s birthday. Coupled with Christmas and New Year’s Eve this was a very special time of year and oliebollen brings back all those wonderful memories.

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Capturing the spirit

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It’s easy to get cynical around Christmas time. We lament the rabid commercialism and insatiable consumerism. We think of the less fortunate, and wonder why more isn’t being done.

But in Chilliwack, it’s important to take a moment and look around at what is being done.

Every year a remarkable number of individuals and businesses step forward to spread a little Christmas cheer. They donate their time, their money, their energy and enthusiasm to help others share in the holiday spirit.

Chilliwack Community Services, the Salvation Army and so many more come together in a inspired effort that last year helped nearly 800 people – many of them children.

School groups, seniors centres and anonymous individuals pitch in to help, either by partnering with other groups or acting on their own.

Businesses launch their own initiatives, or quietly use their leverage to give back to their community.

True, more can always be done. The need doesn’t end with the season.

But as Charles Dickens said, “...it is at Christmas time that want is most keenly felt.”

Helping ease that want is a noble thing. Most do it regardless of any recognition they might receive. (In fact, many would rather have none.)

However, laying a shoulder to the stubborn reality of poverty deserves the community’s thanks. When we work together, that effort becomes a little easier.

We see that throughout the year, whether through centres like Ruth and Naomi’s, the new health and housing contact centre, or the daily efforts by so many volunteers.

On the eve of Christmas let’s look past the critics who say the season has lost its meaning. There are too many people who give so much of themselves to help others.

Their’s is a gift we all enjoy.

Merry Christmas. ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress

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Here’s the big idea coming from 2013 VICTORIA – One of Canada’s great entrepreneurial success stories in recent years is WestJet, the Calgary-based airline that is expanding across the countr y and taking on European routes.

Clive Beddoe, the founding CEO of Westjet, was famous for helping the cabin crew tidy up the plane before getting off a flight.

And the company is also known for its profit-sharing program, with all employees referred to as “owners” who have a stake in the success of the operation.

I thought of this management approach when news emerged that the B.C. government was offering public ser vice unions a new kind of contract, with a five-year term and wage increases tied to improved economic growth.

The surprising thing is that unions are accepting the idea, even though provincial growth

must exceed the government’s independent economic forecast council projections before it can take effect in a given year.

The generally non-militant Health Sciences Association was the first to recommend acceptance of a five-year agreement with only 5.5 per cent Tom raises guaranFLETCHER teed. Then they were joined by negotiators for 51,000 health and social services employees, represented by the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and other unions that have long been adversaries of the B.C. Liberals.

John Fryer, negotiator for the BCGEU going back to the epic battles with Social Credit gov-

ernments and now a professor at University of Victoria, wasn’t impressed when he heard the news.

“These deals reflect what happens when public sector unions back the losing party in a provincial election,” he said. “Union bargaining power takes a trip down the pooper.”

I think there’s more than that going on. Perhaps today’s union leadership is beginning to accept that its wage, benefit and pension arrangements look pretty good compared to the harsh reality of private businesses competing in a global economy.

I asked Premier Christy Clark if this new approach is inspired by private-sector profit sharing.

She agreed that is the model.

“I think that’s a great principle for all of us to work from,” Clark said. “Until now, the growth of public sector wages has been

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completely insulated from changes in the private sector. And this is the first time we’ve ever been able to successfully link those two things. At this point it’s still a small increment wage growth, but it’s a big change, and I hope we can continue to build on it.”

From an employee perspective, it is indeed modest. If real gross domestic product increases one per cent beyond the independent forecast used in the provincial budget, employees get an additional half of one per cent raise for that year.

Contrast this labour relations development with what’s happening on the federal scene. A classic confrontation is brewing between the Harper government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

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It takes me back to my first union job, where I was warned never to take just one sick day.

We negotiated for two at a time, so always take two, the union rep told me. Implicit in this is the mindset that employees should give as little and take as much as possible.

Looking through my files each December for the B.C. story of the year, I consider what is likely to matter five or 10 years from now.

This partnership approach to building the provincial economy is my pick for 2013.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Sharon Gaetz re-elected to chair of FVRD board Black Press Chilliwack mayor Sharon Gaetz has been re-elected as chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District board of directors on Tuesday. Abbotsford city councillor Patricia Ross has been re-elected as vice-chair.

Both Gaetz and Abbotsford mayor Bruce Banman stood for election to the chair seat. Banman, nominated by Mission mayor Ted Adlem, spoke of bringing a “new and fresh” voice to the campaign against Metro Vancouver’s proposed Waste-to-Energy garbage incinerator during his nomination speech, calling the issue “the single biggest battle we have before us.”

He said he brought a different leadership style to the table that

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Peewee Jamboree a Kemp Christmas tradition have the biggest smiles on their face.”

There may be no family with deeper ties to the Jamboree than Jennifer’s Kemps.

Her grandpa did her job in the early 1970s, sometimes sliding over to keep order in the penalty box.

Her grandma served Eric J. Welsh, food at Evergreen Hall, The Progress dishing up three meals Jennifer Kemp was a day to anyone involved 16 years old the first in the tourney — back time she helped out at in the days when the the Peewee Jamboree local army base suphockey tournament. A plied the chow and visitspectator up to then, ing teams slept in the her dad talked her Evergreen Hall gym.

Jennifer’s dad, Doug, into volunteering and plunked her in the time- got involved in the early to mid 1970s, first as a keeper’s box.

From six in the morn- coach and later as an ing to six at night, the official.

He helped out with teenager sat shivering in her little spot, run- his little brother’s peening the clock whilst jot- wee B team, but his true ting down goals, assists calling was as a referee.

Forty-three years ago, and penalties.

Traumatic stuff, sure- he put on the striped jersey, grabbed a whisly.

“I definitely messed it tle and skated onto the up, and my penmanship ice at the Chilliwack was pretty sloppy back Coliseum.

He’s been around then,” she laughed.

Jennifer made it long enough now to through that first year, be supervising a third and inexplicably was generation of Jamboree back for the next. And players.

Doug’s son and the next. And the next. brother, This week, she’ll be Jennifer’s Jason, played in back in ‘her the Jamboree in office’ for a 1994 and 1995.

14th year as In one of those Chilliwack’s years his team flagship tournamade it to the ment celebrates tournament final its 55th year. before falling “These little in heartbreakkids are out ing fashion to a there playing team from Hope. their hearts Jennifer “I remember out, and in their KEMP being really eyes they’re young and going going for the to the arena to Stanley Cup,” Jennifer grins, when asked why watch the games that she keeps coming back. my dad was reffing,” “The stands are packed Jason said. “Then, havwith parents and grand- ing a chance to play in parents, aunts and it a few years later was uncles. You see their special.”

When he was finfaces when they look at the crowd, and when ished playing, Jason they score a goal, they followed in his father’s

Young players battle for the puck during one of Chilliwack Minor Hockey’s Peewee Jamborees. This is the 55th year for the storied tournament, which starts Dec. 27 at Twin Rinks and Prospera Centre. PROGRESS FILE PHOTO

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Collectively, the a referee when he was 20 years old. He’s ref- Kemps have seen it fed the Jamboree many all with the Peewee times since, and view- Jamboree.

“You used to have all ing it through adult the good teams eyes has made it from the Lower no less special.

Mainland, the “ W h a t ’ s Burnaby and funny is that I’m North Shore a teacher, and a Winter Clubs lot of the playand teams like ers have been that,” Doug my students,” said, fondly he chuckled. r emembering “When I send the Peewee them to the Doug Jamboree’s heypenalty box, KEMP day. “The tourI hear about it nament ran like Monday. And clock-work, and now, I am find myself reffing along- for a small community, side a lot of the kids I everyone got involved.

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Jason has a son now, kind of thing, and a big thing to be at the two-year-old Tyler.

The kid’s expressed Peewee Jamboree.”

Gradually, that heya love for hockey, and is on track to be the next day fell away, replaced Kemp to skate in the by a two-decade decline.

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Having it at this time resurgence.

Last year’s tourna- of year has always made ment had one of the the tournament extra special. biggest fields in The Kemps recent memory, make a point of to the point keeping their where Doug schedules clear, had to come out making the of ‘retirement’ Jamboree a part due to a referee of their holiday shortage. experience.

A small army “All of the of volunteers kids have their seems intent on Jason new sticks that restoring the KEMP they just got for Jamboree to its Christmas and former glory. they’re going “You have to take your hat off to score 10 goals with to the new committee those sticks,” Jennifer who’ve gotten it back laughed. “The older to this level,” Doug kids are trying some said. “There were over of the moves they see 100 games last year. on TV with the World When Jason played, Juniors. It’s just such they were lucky to have a wonderful Christmas 50. They’ve gotten the tradition.”

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● This year’s tournament runs from Dec. 27 to 30, with 40 teams and 675 youths participating.

All four ice sheets at Twin Rinks and Prospera Centre will be used.

Teams are coming from the Lower Mainland, Interior, Vancouver Island and United States.

Tournament info can be found on Facebook.

Search Chilliwack Peewee Jamboree 2013 for tournament schedules and venues, parking locations, restaurants and accommodations, as well as information on other scheduled events.

During the Jamboree, the Facebook page will have game results, 50/50 draw updates and more.

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Former Chilliwack Bruins captain Nick Holden (No. 2 in blue and burgundy) may have found a home with the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche. MICHAEL MARTIN/COLORADO AVALANCHE

Holden finds hockey home A popular former Chilliwack Bruin is trying to cement bigleague employment with the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche.

Nick Holden, who captained the sincedepar ted Western Hockey League franchise during the 200708 season, has made it into 13 games with the Avs this year.

He’s contributed too.

The Alberta native has five points.

His first NHL goal came Nov. 10 as his team hosted the Washington Capitals.

His tally late in the second period ended up the game winner in a 4-1 Avs victory.

His second came Dec. 5 with his team visiting the Edmonton Oilers.

Playing against his hometown team (St. Alberta is a suburb of Edmonton), the 26-yearold D-man had the first Avalanche goal in an 8-2 loss.

Holden is in his first year in the Colorado organization after bouncing around the Columbus Blue Jackets system.

He split parts of the last six years between the Blue Jackets and American Hockey League (Syracuse Crunch and Springfield Falcons).

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Chilliwack’s Spartan Swim Club hosted the Spartan Santa Swim Meet at the Chilliwack Leisure Landing Centre Dec. 14-15, welcoming 210 out-of-town swimmers.

Thirty Spartans participated.

Calvin DumontBelanger excelled in the 10-and-under boys’ division, winning five races. He placed first in the 400 and 800 metre freestyles, 200m backstroke and fly and 400m individual medley.

Eleven-year-old Sean Deacon was just as dominant, winning seven races. Deacon took top spot in the 50, 100, 200 and 800m freestyles, 100 and 200m backstrokes and 200m fly. In the same division, Myles Wheeler finished first in the 400 and 1500m freestyles, 100m breaststroke and 400m IM. Anton Stoeckly was third in the 200m freestyle and Logan Sparkes was third in the 100m fly.

Wyatt Hine (12-13 year old boys) had five firsts in the 100 and 200m breaststrokes, 100m fly, 200m IM and 800m freestyle. Lucas Santangelo was third in the 800m freestyle and 400m IM. Kara Wismer (12-13 year old girls) placed second in the 200m backstroke, adding thirds in the 100 and 200m breaststrokes and 100m backstroke.

Jean Leslie won the 100m and 200m backstrokes.

Anna DumontBelanger was second in the 200m fly and third in the 400m IM and 800m freestyle.

In the 14-and-over boys division, Carson Loeppky won the 50, 100 and 1500m freestyles, 100 and 200m breaststrokes, 100m fly and 200m IM. Aidan Braun was first in the 800m freestyle and second in the 200m backstroke.

Kila Hine (14-andover girls) was third in the 200m fly.

Brooke Kienas was second in the 50m freestyle.

Nadia Strelioff won the 100m breaststroke and 400m IM. Sydney Torok finished third in the 200, 400 and 800m freestyles.

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST: Cat, missing from FFI, short hair black cat with white markings incl. stripe on face, answers to Midnight. Call (604)703-3405

TRAVEL 74

George “Alan” Clark

TIMESHARE

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXCITING NEW CANADIAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Available in your area! Min inv req’d. For more info, call 866-945-6409

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

EXPERT HANDYMAN available for most jobs, big or small. Young, fit and hardworking. Great rates and friendly service! Ask for Dan. Phone 604-703-3899

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

CHANEL SPA Christmas Specials!

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Vegetable Farm Workers 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 January to December.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits.

Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

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COUNTERTOPS

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

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HANDYPERSONS

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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HELP WANTED

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LANDSCAPING

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

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

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

Alcoholics Anonymous

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

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The Salvation Army

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Fireside Addiction Services.

604-702-9879 Call for appointment.

BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777

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Jean Brackenbury

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen unheard but always near Still loved still missed and very dear

Thinking Thin of you always, Love Lo ve Mom, Carl, Lori, Belinda, Carly & Tom

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HELP WANTED

Position Title: Director of Corporate Affairs Competition Number: JP-2013-018

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

GENERAL LABOURERS OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

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IN MEMORIAM

June 18, 1948 December 25, 2012

HELP WANTED

Seabird Island Band Employment Opportunity

JOB POSTING

Bonita

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

GKS Enterprises Inc. o/a Tim Hortons, 27-6014 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack; 7670 Vedder Road, Chilliwack; unit B-43791 Industrial Way, Chilliwack & 45837 Yale Rd., Chilliwack.

Food Counter Attendant (NOC:6641). Permanent /Full-time /Part-time /shift work /Weekends /Day /Evenings /Nights. $10.25 per hour plus benefits (dental & medical) Start date - ASAP. 40 vacancies available. No experience or education necessary. A list of detailed job duties is available in store.

Please apply in person at one of the above store locations or email: tim_jobs@hotmail.com

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Position Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Corporate Affairs shall provide leadership and management expertise, in accordance with Band policies. Specifically the Director of Corporate Affairs shall be responsible for the efficient, effective and productive operation of the Corporate Affairs Department.

Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates departments responsible for corporate governance and regulatory compliance, Lands, Rights & Title, Policy & Laws, records management, communications, security services, admissions and other administrative services. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their ability to supervise a variety of programs some of which they may have no direct experience in.

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field accompanied by 7-10 years of progressive experience in a related field.

Experience in a First Nation or municipal setting Experience supervising staff in a multi-level environment Proven project management skills Position Title: Director of Public Works, Housing and Capital Competition Number: JP-2013-017 Position Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Public Works, Housing, and Capital will provide leadership and management expertise, in accordance with Band policies. Specifically the Director will be responsible for the efficient, effective and productive operation of the Public Works, Housing and Capital Departments.

Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor degree in a related field, Masters or post graduate education preferred.

• Experience in a First Nation or municipal setting • 7 to 10 years progressive experience • Proven project management skills • Ability to read blueprints, understand the BC Building Code and write specifications • Experience working with legal contracts and tender documents • Experience with Property Management For more information and to apply for these positions please visit www.seabirdisland.ca/page/careers-at-seabird 12/13W_S25

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HOME REPAIRS

SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER avail. to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199

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FARM LABOURERS required in Yarrow Chilliwack area. $10.25/hr.

Must have own transp. Apply on- line at: sahotafarms@shaw.ca or by fax (604)823-2351.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Fax resume to: 604-823-4619.

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IN MEMORIAM

FARM WORKERS

A Rosedale Nursery is seeking motivated, willing field workers.

This outdoor job entails every aspect of growing trees and shrubs.

Farm nursery exp. is beneficial but not req’d. Work is manual and “hands on”. Includes hoeing, weeding, digging, pruning, potting, loading trees & shrubs Heavy lifting. 40hr min. work wk possibly extended work wk. Start approx. Mar. 15-Oct. Start wage $10.25/hr. Please submit resume by fax to: 604-794-7105

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

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AGRICULTURAL FIELD WORKERS

Promontory - Childcare avail. by mother of 1, in my home for one child (age 2-5 years; must be potty trained). I have my Community Support & Youth Worker, First Aid & Food Safe certificates.

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Aug 10, 1928 - Dec 24, 2011 2 years have come and gone, they say time heals.

The face I loved is now laid low, his loving voice is still.

The hand so often held in mine, is now cold.

I often sit and think of you, for memory is all I have, memory is the grief I call mine.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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Sqewqél Development Corporation Employment Opportunity Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Department: Sqewqél Development Corporation Responsible to: Board of Directors Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (New Position) Competition: JP-2013-008 Seabird Island Band is a visionary First Nation that has carefully planned and is positioned to strategically grow their business and economic development portfolio.

With a proud history and a traditional territory that is rich in natural resources, people, and culture combined with strong leadership, the community and residents look forward to a promising future. Seabird is located in scenic upper Fraser Valley along the Fraser River. Sqewqél Development Corporation (SqDC) has been successful in developing local businesses which include forestry, gas bar convenience store, WiFi services, civil construction and agriculture. Combined, these enterprises generate a gross of more than $4.2 million in annual revenue. The strengthening of existing businesses is ongoing and new business initiatives and opportunities are currently being explored and developed. THE CANDIDATE: SqDC is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will roll-up their sleeves in leading and expanding new business and economic development opportunities. This role will appeal to an experienced leader with a track record for successfully exploring, developing and implementing innovative business initiatives while providing leadership and strategic direction to a multitude of existing business units and companies. Under the guidance of the Board of Directors and in a manner which respects the culture and traditions of Seabird Island people, the CEO will implement the SqDC strategic plan, remaining within SqDC mandate while directing operations of SqDC towards the SqDC towards sustained profitability and continuous growth. She/he will thrive on building strong relationships and have a reputation for establishing effective partnerships and joint ventures as well as being a collaborative influence. This includes finding funds from government and private sector (which may include investors and partnerships).

The successful candidate will possess the following fundamental requirements: • A Bachelor of Commerce or Masters of Business Administration degree or equivalent with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in business and economic development or an equivalent combination of education and experience; • A proven track-record of successfully operating a for-profit enterprise, preferably with experience working with surrounding communities, First Nations and/or in the natural resources or retail sectors; • Essential CEO skills, including: leadership, coaching, human resource management, strategic planning, financial, administrative, policy development, risk management, negotiation and marketing; • An ability to prepare and analyze business plans, financial forecasts, feasibility studies, concept papers, etc. for presentation to boards of directors, potential business partners and lending institutions; • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated tact and diplomacy as well as sound judgment and decision making skills; • The ability to formulate and execute major policies, programs and objectives to promote and ensure accountability, transparency and an organization’s sustainability and profitability; • Experience working effectively and collaboratively with First Nations communities and organizations and willingness to learn about Seabird’s culture and traditions; and • Ability to travel and relocate to area close to Seabird Island Band, BC. **Pursuant to the Aboriginal Employment Preference Program, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry Salary Range: Competitive. Based on Qualifications.

Apply with cover letter, resume and three references to : SQEWQÉL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Chair, Board of Directors, C/O Human Resources – Seabird Island Band P.O. Box 650, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 Email: drewpaddon@seabirdisland.ca Please quote competition JP-2013-008 Phone: 604-796-6814 Fax: 604-796-3729 Deadline: 4 pm Friday January 17, 2014 (will remain open until filled)

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MORTGAGES

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

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

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PETS

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

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347

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

TOY POODLE PUP 8 weeks old.

Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 523

UNDER $100

ANTIQUE CLOCKS, (3), brass, silent, running order, 2 for $70; 1 for $85. Call (604)702-0242

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MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available.

Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

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Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

Save On Furniture #2-45676 Yale Rd, Chilliwack. 604-392-9200 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

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Wntd to buy Ind/comm mid/v lrg bldg. must be reas. Priv, confidentl.

Best deal fastest. rrwl@telus.net

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

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS NEW Mobile home on it’s own 50x120 lot. $13,000 down, $1303/mo OAC. 604-830-1960

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APARTMENT/CONDO

1 Month FREE Rent

Cedar Apartments

Chilliwack, 45595 Tamihi Way, The Heartford in Garrison. top floor, 1 bdrm + den, gas f/p, h/w & tile floors, 5 appl. n/p. $1000/m avail. now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $550 + util., fridge & stove.

Avail now. Call Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077 Chilliwack, 9372 Fletcher St, 1 bdrm, heat & hot water incl. F/S, newly reno’d, move-in special $650/m, avail. now Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.

Chilliwack, 9425 Nowell St, 2bdrm, 1 bath, covered parking, laundry & heat incl. sm. pet negot. $750/m, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604792-0077

1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735

CHILLIWACK AREA, 1 & 2 bedrooms, family building close to schools, shopping and bus. Parking, laundry incl. small pet ok, avail now. Rob, 604-997-4206

Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit.

To Arrange a Viewing Call

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Chilliwack quiet sec spac 1 bdrm $575/mo. Deck. Avail now Bob 604-703-1401 Chilliwack, senior building 55+, bachelor ste, $520/m cls to shopping & amenities. avail jan 1.

(604)703-9076 CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777

CHILLIWACK. spacious & bright 1 bdrm, balcony, FREE heat, h/w, parking, elevator, great Mary St. location, from $625. 604-702-0722

1 BEDROOM 9430 Nowell St. Ready to move-in. Adult oriented. Incl. hot water heating & window coverings, 2 appl. Suites w/balcony, laundry on 1st flr, elevator w/wheelchair ramp, covered parking. 604-824-0264

LANAI Apartments 9462 Cook St. Certified crime-free multi-housing residence complex.

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! $670/month

$100 Move-in Allowance Free premium cable, $80 value.

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CHILLIWACK, The Newmark, 1 bdrm. + den, 5 appl., patio, u/grnd prkg. $725/m Avail. Now .

Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077

COTTONWOOD Apts.

1 Bdrm avail now.

Near Cottonwood Mall, on quiet street. N/S, N/P. Hot water, 3 appl, balcony, elevator. 55+ firm Call Mgr: 604-791-9488

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Respeect Compassionate Honour

Mayer Jane Adela Jane passed away in Chiliwack, BC on December 13, 2013. Jane was born in Poland in 1924 to Michael and Marjanny Fryza and moved to Manitoba, Canada with her family when she was a child.

The family farmed in the Monominto area outside of Winnipeg. Jane married Walter Mayer in 1943 and they had eight children together.

They worked hard on their dairy farm in Anola, Manitoba for many years and moved to Chilliwack in 1977 when Walter retired. Walter passed away in 1980.

Jane is survived by her children, James, Frances, Gladys, Don, Mike, Patricia, Kathy and Robert; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jane had a zest for life, an engaging smile and a welcome embrace for everyone who came to her home. Jane loved gardening, cooking cabbage rolls and perogies, knitting mittens and blankets, roller skating and dancing in her younger years.

She had unshakeable faith in the Bible’s promise of a resurrection to life here on earth and she enjoyed sharing this hope with others. Special thanks to Dr. Gupta and the fabulous nursing staff in Chilliwack hospital for the compassionate care they gave to our mom, Jane.

A memorial service to be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 45660 Watson Road, Chilliwack on Saturday December 28, 2013 at 1:00pm. A tea will follow at the Riding Club Hall on Spadina Avenue.

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Celebrating Lives With Dignity Dignity, Respect and Caring for each member of your family and loved ones.

We understand your needs and we will honour your traditions and values.

Richard Kobes Pre-Need Funeral & Cemetery Consultant cell 604.378.9122 richard.kobes@dignitymemorial.com

Serving the Fraser Valley and Surrounding Areas Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Ave. Chilliwack

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Beautiful, crime-free certified, 55+ Leisure center, hospital & downtown minutes away. No Smoking, no pets, on premises coined laundry starting @ $570 mo.

But they don’t have to be.

Call Trudi for an appt.

604-392-5684 No Sunday calls

LOGAN PLACE/ LOGAN MANOR 9245 EDWARD ST.

1 & 2 bedroom luxury apartments in an adult oriented bldg.

5 appliances, u/g parking, no pets.

Certified crime free.

On site Resident Managers

604-845-0044 (no Sunday calls)

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Call Verna, 604-819-0445

New SRI *1404 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $750 & $850/m. Available now.

604-392-3332 or 1-778-994-8734

RENTALS

Mattress Sets Twin........$99 Double......$249 Queen.......$299 Plus, 50% off select furniture items.

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CRUSH YOUR JUNK Garbage / Yard Waste Removal.

Construction Clean Up. $85/load.

Senior Discount. Call 604-798-8201

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APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 bedrooms suites, upmarket quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hookups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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Broadway Maples Apts

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

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ANGLICAN

46420 Brooks Ave.

Ph. 604-792-0311

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

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

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Gospel Hymns & Christ-Centered Sermons Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

New Life Christian Church Pastor Dennis Bjorgan 1-360-296-6419 Vedder Elementary School 45850 Promontory Road.

SUNDAY SERVICES 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

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

604-703-1863

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.

45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack

604-795-5725

YOUR LISTING HERE! CALL TODAY

604-702-5552

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

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

FULL GOSPEL Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International Meet every Saturday at 12 noon at Homer’s Restaurant, for more info: 604-824-0185 cell: 604-316-4540 marghamm@shaw.ca www.chilliwackfgbmfi.com

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

No Sunday calls.

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 PER MONTH + UTILS

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.

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 Part of the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program 9252 Hazel ST, Chilliwack, BC Move-In Incentive

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, under new on-site mgmt.

Ref’s req’d.

604-799-1472 to view

604-792-6013

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

Pastor: Rob Brown

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

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PROMONTORY, 3 bdrm, 3 baths, 5 appls, lrg fncd yrd. NS/NP. $1400 + utils. Avail now. (604) 991-0333.

CASH for all Vehicles FREE Towing QUICK Service ALWAYS Available

Sardis 45754 Webb Ave.

604-702-5552

SARDIS executive home, 6 bdrms, 3.5 bth. NS/NP. Nr schls/mall/park. $1800. Avail Jan 1st. 604-825-4005

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REFORMED

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RV PADS

Rosedale. RV pads available. $400/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $70/mo available. call 604-794-7361

CHILLIWACK HERITAGE REFORMED CHURCH

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Song worship following evening services.

INFANT & TODDLER CARE PROVIDED

Promontory, working person to share furnished executive home. 3 bd, 3 bath, 3 bay garage. Gym, i/net, lrg TV, util. incl., avail now. $600/m. (604)858-1937/791-1937

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

royal oak

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ROMAN CATHOLIC 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.

778-865-5454

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AUTO SERVICES

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class.

Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear.

Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents.

150,000 km.

Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

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TRUCKS & VANS

1997 CHEVY 14 ft Cube Van. Gas & propane. Shop maintained. $3500. Please call (604)792-5151

jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

845

In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act and Cache 21 Mini-Storage Ltd.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Dean Clark

STORAGE

Take note that furnishings and personal effects located at 45770 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, will, if not claimed by January 15, 2014, be disposed of accordingly.

Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, Cache 21 Mini Storage Ltd. 604-858-7867

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

For all your storage needs!

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

UNITED CHURCH

The friendly place at Yale & Quarry!

AUTO FINANCING

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3 bdrm, 1 bath older rancher, 1/4 acre, 1250sf, lg. fam rm, lg yard. Good location, cls to shops/schools. n/s, available Jan 1, $1250/m incl heat. Call 604-819-0456

Worship/Sunday School 11:00 am

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YOUR LISTING HERE!

46875 Yale Road East

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

Chilliwack 3 bdrm w/basement. Enclosed backyard, 4 appl., $1250/m + DD. Avail now. Bill 604-991-1777

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MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH

809

2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $2,000. obo.

Call 604-302-3281.

FARMS

GREENDALE, BARN 1500SF for rent, cement floors, high ceilings, $650/m. Avail Jan. 1. Bernie, 604-819-0456

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TRANSPORTATION

CHILLIWACK. 2 level, 2 bdrm, 2 bath home, lg yard, unfinished bsmt, ref’s req’d. Avail dec 15. $1050/m +dd. Call 1(604)393-7172

604-702-5552

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

Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CALL 604.701.8910

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Rev. Heather Anderson

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

(604)316-5523

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EDEN MENNONITE CHURCH

CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH

845

Call The Manager @

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

CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm

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TOWNHOUSES

Quiet place. Seniors Discount. No pets.

1 & 2 Bdrms & den

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

BAHÁ'Í FAITH “Do not look at your weakness, nay, rely upon the confirmation of the Holy Spirit. Verily, it maketh the weak strong, the lowly mighty, the child grown... and the small great.”

-Abdu’l-Bahá

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

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

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Chilliwack, 45185 Wolfe Rd, 2 level, 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, new paint, new floor, f/s, w/d, 2 cats allowed, no dogs, avail. now $1050/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-7920077

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

45625 South Sumas Rd.

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SARDIS COMMUNITY CHURCH 10:30 am - Celebration Service Sanctuary & Video Cafe 8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack BC V2P 4P4 Phone: 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca

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TRANSPORTATION

2 Bdrms $750/mo

MENNONITE

9:15 am - Sunday d School for all ages

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

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Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd (off Vedder Rd South)

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Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate flrs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, n/s no BBQ’s. Starting at $660/mo

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