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Aevitas president answers critics Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The Aevitas waste recycling and transfer facility slated for Cannor Road in Chilliwack would be built in such a way that materials would never drain into the Fraser River. That was one of the points made by Aevitas president Byron Day in a conversation with the Chilliwack Progress on Tuesday. Day wants people to know the company’s ultimate intention is to protect the river and the environment. “That’s what we do,” he said. The facility has come under intense scrutiny ever since it was learned that low-level PCBcontaminated oil and small

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Day is one of two co-owners, who founded Aevitas in 1992. They were environmental consultants who initially recognized a growing national PCB problem with light ballasts. “So we developed a specialized process with Environment Canada for recycling the insulating oil, which can then be re-used.” In fact one of the recipients of recycled oil from Aevitas will be a local manufacturer based in Chilliwack. “I think it would be a great facility for the area.” The fierce opposition has focused on the proposed riverside location, but not the actual recycling work done by Aevitas. “That’s what frustrates us.

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Chilliwack First Nations is cautiously optimistic following an historic agreement made with the Canadian government regarding First Nations education. The Assembly of First Nations and the Canadian government reached an agreement to reform the kindergarten to Grade 12 education system on reserves Monday. The agreement – The First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act – commits to giving First Nations more control over their curriculums and adequate funding for education. The goal of which is to ensure aboriginal students on-reserve receive a quality education comparable to public education. Tyrone McNeil, president of First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), said the Conservative government is saying all the right things, but it’s still too early to tell. “This is small, but significant, because it’s proposing to give more control to First Nations,” said McNeil. “We have to believe that the Conservative government, particularly [Prime Minister Stephen] Harper wants to improve First Nations education – I need to believe that.” But he has reserves. Given past negotiations with government, McNeil is wary of trust. Last year, First Nations leaders across Canada condemned a First Nations Education Act that was proposed by the government, arguing lack of consultation, funding and control. This new act was done in consultation with First Nations leaders and the Assembly of First Nations.

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Bernard Klop has been implementing restorative justice practices in Chilliwack schools for years, changing the punishment mindset of teachers and administrators throughout the district. And he’s been doing so without the official backing of his school district. Chilliwack school district is currently reviewing its drugs and alcohol regulations, following an incident in September where 10 Grade 12 students were expelled from Sardis secondary after admitting they smoked marijuana at a soccer tournament in Surrey. The current regulations are set at zero tolerance. If a high school student partakes in drugs or alcohol related offenses on school grounds, or at school functions, they will be expelled from their school. Klop, a district counsellor in the Chilliwack school district, hopes policy makers will choose a restorative approach over the more favoured punitive practices. But he realizes it’s a tall order. “We’re really stuck in this thinking that if we can punish a kid hard enough, we’re going to change their morals,” said Klop. “But if you punish, you create resentment, whereas the restorative way says we need to work with the kids from the inside out. “We change the emotion, we change the behaviour.”

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Rather than focusing on placing blame, restorative practices look more at the issue as a whole, the events that transpired, who was harmed, what actions need to be taken to mend the situation, what lessons can be learned. Restorative looks at social mistakes the same as academic ones. “When you teach math, mistakes are inevitable; students are going to make math mistakes, they’re going to make spelling mistakes,” said Klop. “Well, if you look at behavioural, social mistakes in the same way, these kids made some poor choices, so we need to help them see who they impacted.” In Chilliwack, over a five-year period, the school district reported 371 drugs and alcohol related incidents for students in grades 8-12; 93 of which were in the 2012-13 school year. School district officials did not break those numbers down further to show how many of those inci-

Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld, who’s been working with restorative practices since 1978 in his role as a probation officer, has spent several years trying to get

Even though Chilliwack school district doesn’t have an official restorative action policy in place, there are several schools in the district implementing restorative practices. None more so than at Central elementary. Every morning, each class at Central starts its day with a “check-in” talking circle for teachers to gauge their students emotional well-being, and for students to share their feelings – good and bad. “The goal is to create as much safety as we can in the classroom setting,” said district counsellor Bernard Klop. “This is a place for kids to discuss all the social issues they experience at school. There is no vehicle for them otherwise to talk about these things.” Klop has been working in the Chilliwack school district for 12 years, and has been implementing restorative practices for almost just as long. Part of Klop’s master’s thesis was on restorative practices. He’s visited alternate schools in Pennsylvania, and has attended an international conference in Hal, England that looked at how the city – once referred to as the “armpit of England” – became a restorative city. About five years ago, Klop took Central under his wing, training the teachers in restorative practices. Soon, he had Little Mountain doing the same, and was just recently asked to do a full-staff training at Cheam elementary. When teachers are resistant to the time commitment required, Klop reminds them that a large portion of the elementary curriculum is oral language development. “This is teaching a ton of language,” he said. “It’s teaching that social, emotional language for kids to learn how to relate to each other – it’s a life skill. “We need to do way more work around teaching that social EQ (emotional intelligence) and then the academics will follow,” said Klop. Several students who’ve experienced talking circles at the elementary level are now taking those skills with them into middle school.

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School trustee Barry Neufeld (right) and district counsellor Bernard Klop are hoping one day the school district will adopt a restorative justice policy. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

dents had resulted in expulsions. “What this points to,” said assistant superintendent Rohan ArulPragasam, “is that there’s a need for the community to try and support kids in a larger scale.” THE RESEARCH:

Research has proven the benefits of restorative practices in schools. A 2004 study in the UK, commissioned by the Youth Justice Board, reported schools operating under restorative practices experienced fewer instances of name-calling, bullying, physical harm, theft, threats and truancy. A similar study in Scotland showed significant improvements in 17 of 18 schools surveyed after two years of restorative practices being implemented. There was a reduction in playground incidents, referrals for discipline and suspension, an increase in attendance, a decrease in expulsions, staff morale had improved, and students felt more positive about their school experiences. In Canada, Nova Scotia is leading the way with restorative practices in schools – thanks in large part to a buy in from not only the school districts, but also from the government, community and university partnerships. Yet, most other school districts in the country shy away from adopting a full-restorative approach in dealing with discipline. “Restorative justice is certainly a topic of interest and one that schools wrestle with constantly,” said Annette Vogt, coordinator

of the University of the Fraser Valley’s Centre for Safe Schools and Communities. “It’s on the back of a school system that hasn’t changed a lot in the last 100 years. It’s an alternative to punishment that sometimes flies in the face of what schools will do in their expeditious ways.” RESTORATIVE VS. PUNITIVE:

Restorative practices take time. They require both staff and student training. They involve talking circles, intensive conversations, questions, answers, and explanations to get to the meat of the issue, and work to solve it. They are not five-minute solutions. “It takes more time and is certainly less appealing in that way,” said Vogt. However, zero-tolerance policies also have drawbacks. “Zero tolerance is based on a belief that punishing kids changes behaviours, that kids are going to avoid doing certain things if they’re punished, but all the research shows it actually exasperates that type of behaviour,” said Vogt. “It’s a temporary fix that generally makes problems worse over time – it’s not effective at all.” Ten years ago, Langley school district became one of the few districts in B.C. to adopt a full-district restorative model. And while it doesn’t have statistics on whether restorative action has reduced disciplinary incidents, it has seen “intangible positive results.” Susan Perkins, vice principal at Langley Fine Arts school, is quick

to defend the model in the face of naysayers. Restorative action doesn’t mean students get off scot free, said Perkins. “There’s no reason why restorative action can’t work in tandem with other consequences,” she said. “The restorative process that sometimes gets ignored is that you’re working for a change of heart on the part of the person that’s made the mistake. And so, it isn’t enough for them to just say sorry. It can go hand-in-hand with some kind of consequence that may be appropriate.” THE RESISTANCE:

But can the adults of a school community, including parents, wrap their heads around that concept? Parents are often the ones leading the punishment charge. If their children are victims, they want to see “a pound of flesh,” and “blood on the floor,” – both comments made to teachers. “Parents can often be the pressure against trying new things that are research based,” said Vogt. “A lot of parents want to see punishment, they want retaliation. “Schools need to be supported by their boards, and the government, to take risks.” THE ADVOCACY:

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Last year, students going into Chilliwack middle school from Central, Little Mountain and Strathcona, expressed a desire for talking circles at the middle school level. Based on student demand, Klop did training at CMS, and now the Grade 7 classes start their mornings with circles. “It’s about building a sense of connection, a sense of safety,

a sense of caring, a sense of belonging in schools,” said Klop. “And once we have that safety there, and that sense that I am a part of a community, and if I harm that community, I’m going to be held accountable, but if I own up to my behaviour, and if I go through the circle process, I’m going to be reintegrated back into the community. “I’m not going to be shunned, banished or alienated, because that just leads to kids dropping

out of school,” said Klop. In addition to the aforementioned schools, individual teachers around the district have also employed restorative practices in their classrooms. Klop hopes one day every teacher in the school district will operate under a restorative model. “Really, it’s just shifting the thinking,” he said. kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

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News Pilot sentenced five months in hang-gliding death A hang-glider pilot who pleaded guilty to criminal negligence after his passenger plunged hundreds of metres to her death two years ago was sentenced to five months in jail Tuesday. William Jon Orders had failed to attach a safety harness to 28-year-old Lenami Godinez-Avila. She fell from his hang-glider shortly after

takeoff in Agassiz on April 28, 2012. Orders, 51, was also charged with obstruction of justice after he swallowed a memory card containing video of the incident. Crown said it would not proceed with that charge. An investigation by the Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada found the womanâ€™s

harness was not attached to the glider during takeoff. The probe also found Orders did not perform a pre-launch safety check. The tandem flight was an anniversar y gift from Godinez-Avilaâ€™s boyfriend, who also planned to fly with another pilot the same day. The couple had travelled from Vancouver to Agassiz in the eastern Fraser Valley.

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School district ramps up security to combat vandalism Following a rash of break-ins last year, the school district has implemented security measures that have cut the rate of theft and vandalism. In the first five weeks of 2013, the school district had 20 break-ins occur, all aimed at theft of technology, as was noted in a report presented to the Chilliwack board of education last week. Those robberies, said the districtâ€™s secretary treasurer Gerry Slykhuis, were done by the same group of thieves, who were later arrested. Still, it was the motivation needed to implement new security measures. Now, all schools and portables are equipped with intruder alarms, security systems were upgraded at 23 sites, 117 cameras were installed in 18 sites, and a new security company was hired for nightly patrols.

As well, doors and door hardware was upgraded, roll shutters and security screens were installed in â€œhigh riskâ€? areas, and new technology equipment has been marked for identification. From March to December of last year, the district suffered another nine break-ins. It also dealt with vandalism, including graffiti, broken windows, damage to playground equipment, benches, garbage cans, portable stairs, H-Vac equipment on roof tops, and security cameras. Despite that early surge last year, overall, Chilliwack was down in thefts and vandalism from previous years. And so far this year, there have been no incidences of breakins. According to Dale Churchill, operations manager, Chilliwackâ€™s struggles with theft and vandalism is substantially less than

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Prescription pot pretense coming to an end VICTORIA – On April 1, medical marijuana growing licences expire across the country, and only licensed commercial growers will be able to legally fill a prescription for pot. Ottawa is moving to clean up the mess it created by issuing medical licences all over the country. Since then, municipalities have complained that smallscale medical licences have been greatly exceeded, with many used as fronts for a criminal drug trade that has made B.C. infamous around the world. How big is the problem? There are about 38,000 Canadians licensed to carry marijuana for medical purposes, and half of them live in B.C. Their permission to grow their own or buy it from designated small-scale growers is withdrawn in a couple of months. Here’s a look at the community level. Police in the Fraser Valley

suburb of Maple Ridge estimate that it alone has 500 properties licensed to grow pot. No, Maple Ridge is not a world hotspot for glaucoma or arthritis. It is historically known for its secluded properties and as a base for B.C.’s prison system and the province’s Hells Angels. Tom Police have FLETCHER only an estimate because Ottawa’s bungled medical pot scheme conceals the location of licensed growers from provincial and local governments. RCMP Insp. Dave Fleugel told Maple Ridge council last week that his detachment will first target medical growers they know are linked to organized crime. But it’s difficult to determine which

are legal and which are not. “This has the potential to cripple the courts,” Fleugel said. “Something is going to have to take a back seat if we are going to go after all of them.” The police and fire department have proposed an amnesty or grace period, allowing people to disclose their location and have it properly dismantled without penalty, to help deal with the volume. This mess was created by Ottawa in response to a court ruling that forced them to make medical pot available. The Harper government remains trapped in a failed war-on-drugs mentality that prevents any innovation or even common sense. Then there is the circus in Vancouver, where self-styled princes of pot exploit the confusion of the medical marijuana law to run an Amsterdam-style retail trade.

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devil’s advocate but when it comes down to the Aevitas operation and what the public should, or should not know the ‘devil’ is indeed to be found in the details. Here are some points to mull over: Aevitas ‘emissions’ will be rendered odourless (that means we won’t know when they are present--but present they will be); the Aevitas site will also serve as a hazardous waste ‘transfer depot’ which will include ‘infectious/biohazardous material (the trucks that transport the waste will be sluiced/ hosed over on site before leaving the depot) so, what happens to the contaminated waste water?; (the

hazardous waste trucks will not be going through built-up city areas or congested traffic hubs) does that mean they will be accessing the site via rural roads and from where?. With these few facts, it seems that Aevitas is already making a concession to the reality of some threats its operation will be posing to this ill-advised location. I, for one, wish the facts had been publicly revealed in a public meeting ahead of time and city hall had allowed us, the public, to examine the facts and ask questions in a timely and open manner.

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plagued by complaints from special interest groups and individuals as well as people with a political agenda. Many of the so-called facts that are put forward are nonsense or fail to look realistically at the options available. Thank goodness we have a group of people on our city council with sound judgment and good sense.

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MĂŠtis music and dancing. The flag raising will be at 11 a.m. They will also be having a potluck on Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Central elementary (9435 Young Rd.). Please bring a dish to feed five people. The Yar row Volunteer Society is holding a Swap Meet on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Yarrow Community Hall on Community Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables are still available at $20 per table. Set-up time is 8 to 9 a.m. 604-823 -2252. The Vedder Golden

Branch 280 will be hosting its Wing Cook Off on Feb. 23. Win a prize for best wings. Sign up at the side bar. Judging at 4 p.m. For international homestay hosts in the Chilliwack/Sardis area, there is an opportunity to meet other parents, share successes and failures, ask questions, and get ideas during a gettogether on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the small meeting room at Decades Coffee Club (45846 Wellington Ave.). The meeting is open to anyone who has hosted in the past, is presently a host, or would like to

host. For more information, contact Andrea at 604-793-9875. Chilliwack Grief Support will provide a structured grief group offering continuous support for grieving parents starting Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. at Chilliwack Community Services. For information, or to register, call 604-7937239. The Chilliwack and District Seniors Resources Society is having a Pub Night Fundraiser at Friendly Mikeâ€™s (8247 Young Rd.) on Friday, Feb. 28

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Fill the house at Lions music and dance festival These talented, young performers always need an audience. With at least 1,850 entries signed up this year for the Chilliwack Lions Club Music and Dance Festival, it means a whopping 5,550 participants will be streaming into the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, from February 4-24, for Dance and February 24 to March 13 for Music. With a 67-year-tradition of arts excellence from Chilliwack and surrounding communities, the Lions Music and Dance Festival 2014 once again has the Chilliwack Cultural Centre as the main venue, with dancers and musicians of all levels determined to bring the wow factor. “No matter their age, you will be delighted, astonished and above all, entertained by the efforts of both young

and old alike,” says festival spokesperson Colleen Adie. “What these performers need is an audience. The bigger the better since performers feed off the positive energy from their audience.” That’s why festival officials make a point of keeping admission rates for audience as low as possible. Sessions are $4 each or fans and families get a real bargain by purchasing a festival pass for $18, which permits entry into everything except for the final Honour Concerts. “In the volunteer world, 67 years is a feat in itself,” said Adie. The Chilliwack Lions Club Music and Dance Festival launched the festival in 1948 with the combined efforts of the Chilliwack Lions Club and members in the Chilliwack/Abbotsford British

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ehind only Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day is the second most popular day to give flowers to a loved one. Thousands upon thousands of roses are imported from areas of South America in time for Valentine’s Day, and the rose has become the unofficial flower of this day. Those who have given a bouquet of roses before understand that roses can be quite expensive, and that price only rises on holidays like Valentine’s Day. Instead of feeling pressured into giving a dozen long-stem roses, gift-givers can explore the other beautiful flower options available. Red roses may signify love, but just about any other crimson-hued flower can also represent the strong emotions felt for a sweetheart — and at a much more affordable cost. When visiting the florist to have a bouquet or arrangement of flowers assembled for Valentine’s Day, consider mixing and matching some other flowers for an arrangement with flair and originality. • Dahlias: Named after Anders Dahl, a Swedish botanist, these flowers are native to Mexico but actually prefer cooler growing conditions. Dahlias come in all sizes, from small blooms of a few inches to much larger blossoms that may be a foot in width. They are related to the sunflower, daisy and chrysanthemum. The Dahlia usually is not a scented flower, which may work for people who are especially sensitive to scented blooms. • Chrysanthemums: Also known as mums, chrysanthemums are versatile flowers that symbolize optimism, joy, fidelity and love. Although mums

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Did you know? Valentine's Day is a popular time of the year to send greeting cards. According to the Greeting Card Association, around 145 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged annually. While that is an impressive number, Valentine's Day actually comes in second as the most popular card-giving occasion. Christmas tops the list with some 1.6 billion cards purchased, including boxed card varieties. Other popular occasions to send greeting cards include Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and St. Patrick's Day.

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omantic nights out on the town are how many couples celebrate Valentine's Day. Restaurants and resorts book quickly come Valentine's Day, while movie theaters tend to be packed as well. Even babysitters cash in come February 14, as parents look to enjoy a romantic night away from the kids. Parents who do not secure a babysitter well in advance of the holiday will have to spend Valentine's Day with kids in tow. Many parents actually prefer to spend Valentine's Day with their children, and there are plenty of family-friendly Valentine's Day activities to keep everyone occupied.

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Seven Days A selection of entertaining events for the week ahead: February 13 to 19

THURSDAY Vocal quartet, The Nylons, perform at the Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35/adult, $32/senior, $30/student, and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

FRIDAY The Vedder Golden Branch 280 has live entertainment on Friday and Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. featuring the band Whiskey River. Tenor Benjamin Butterfield joins pianist Sarah Hagen at the Cultural Centre at 10:30 a.m. in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre. Tickets $27/24/22, and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469).

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The Chilliwack Academy of Music has its Valentine’s Hoedown at Mt. Cheam Lions Hall (45580 Spadina Ave.) at 6:30 p.m. The event features live country music and a pulled pork dinner. Tickets $48 and available at London Drugs, or the Cultural Centre by calling 604-391SHOW(7469).

SATURDAY Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents its annual Noteable Feast fundraising gala dinner, A Mozart Dinner Concert, at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel with music by the CSO, plus a silent auction. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $75 (with $40 income tax receipt) and available at the Cultural Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-

SUNDAY Experience An Evening of Wonders with illusionist, Vitaly Beckman, Feb. 14, 15, and 16 in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre at the Cultural Centre. Each performance is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

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SHOW(7469), or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Oh My Darling is a Winnipeg-based, all-female roots quartet performing at Harrison Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets $22 and available online at www.harrisonfestival.com or by phone at 604-796-3664. The Cultural Experience Series continues at Sto:lo Resource Centre (107201 Vedder Rd.) with Stories of Our World; Our Land - Stó:lo Traditional Territory today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Dr. Wenona Victor. Salmon dinner by donation. Recording artist Andrew Christopher performs at Jimmy’s Pub in Agassiz (7215 Pioneer Ave.) at 9 p.m. Tickets available at Jimmy’s Pub.

The Chilliwack Harmony Chorus meets Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church (9460 Charles St.). Men and women are all welcome.

TUESDAY Trevor McDonald and The Jones Boys perform five nights a week (Tuesday to Saturday) in the Copper Room at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort.

WEDNESDAY Corky’s Irish Pub has Name That Tune with TSean Miller every Wednesday night starting at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday nights is karaoke at the Anavets (305-46268 Yale Rd.) at 8 p.m. 604-792-6370.

Seven Days is a free A&E listing published every Wednesday. For more information, phone 604-702-5576 or email all information, including a contact phone number, to photo@theprogress.com.

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Mind-blowing illusions at ‘An Evening of Wonders’ taken him from his native home of Belarus to perform internationally in theatres, at corporate events, and on TV and radio shows, before settling in Vancouver. Now one of Canada’s most acclaimed and entertaining magicians, Vitaly has gained a reputation as an entrancing and mind-blowing performer who breaks down boundaries to let his audience’s imagination roam into the realm of the impossible. His infatuation with the artistic potential of magical performance began when he first watched a

David Copperfield special at age 14. After wowing friends and family with his seemingly impossible illusions, Vitaly’s ability to create new and imaginative tricks led him to realize that he could conjure up a stage-show like no other magician performing today. Departing from his family home in Haifa, Israel and leaving behind a career in engineering, he took his talents to international stages, honing his uniquely artistic approach to illusion before coming to Vancouver in 2008 and amazing local audiences.

Vitaly’s highly intimate and engaging method of interacting with his audience, in addition to his celebration of the imagination and wonderment of the fantastic that he believes all humans possess, has led him to gain a reputation as one of the most captivating and enjoyable illusionists performing in the world today. See more http://www.sensationofmagic.com/ An Evening of Wonders, Vitaly, $25, Feb. 14-16, 7:30 p.m. in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre of the Centre.

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In the driverâ€™s seat with Chilliwackâ€™s Shane Oâ€™Connor Townsville, Australia is a natural paradise with miles of pristine beaches, reef gardens and rainforests. Shane Oâ€™Connor was born in this tropical paradise but his family left the Land Down Under in 1971, when he was just 18 months old, and headed north to Canada. â€œMy mom is actually from Maple Ridge and when we arrived here, we lived with my great grandma in Point Grey for a time,â€? he said. His father, John

Oâ€™Connor, was a very enterprising and hard working individual and it didnâ€™t take him long to land a job. He worked at a Volkswagen dealership in Vancouver and then took on a job with Toyota. â€œDad became a district sales manager for Toyota and in 1976, we came out to Chilliwack so that he could manage the Toyota dealership here.â€? Not long after, his father bought the dealership and two years later, converted

it into a Chrysler dealership. At first, Shane had his sights set on becoming a dentist. Then, he decided to become a pilot. Ultimately, he got involved in the car business. â€œI have a younger sister and both of us got into the auto industry. After graduation, I attended Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario. It was a 3 year, co-op program and I took business administration, specializing in

auto marketing. Today, my sister and her husband run Valley Mitsubishi in the Okanagan and I am the general manager of Oâ€™Connor Chrysler and vice-president of the Oâ€™Connor Group of Companies which includes Oâ€™Connor RV, Oâ€™Connor Collision, Oâ€™Connor Towing and the dealership,â€? he explained. Like his father, Shane is a hard worker and he believes that itâ€™s important to learn the job from the

ground up. He started off his career in the automotive industry by washing cars. He was a parts driver for awhile, worked in the accounting department and for a time, he even washed greasy floors in the shop which was his least favourite job. By the age of 19, Shane was managing the body shop, something that he ended up doing for 3 years. â€œI then sold cars at our Chrysler dealership for a couple of years,â€?

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Billy & Tina’s Valentine Bash will rock the Royal Hotel this weekend. It’s a gourmet dinner and a show at the Wellington 64 show lounge on Saturday, Feb. 15. Tribute artist Don Wolf has dedicated himself to recreating the magic that is Billy Joel. His uncanny resemblance to the star combined with his powerful and dynamic voice makes it all thoroughly convincing. He’s worked with many top stars and producers, including Golden Earring, Poison, Bruce Fairbairn, Jack Richardson and Danny Lowe. After encouragement by other tribute artists, Truly Tina (Tribute to Tina Turner) and Kenny Holliday, (Tribute to Rod Stewart, Tribute to Jon Bon Jovi), due to his resemblance to Billy Joel and his strong vocal talents, Wolf decided that a tribute to Billy Joel would be a natural fit and a highly sought after act.

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With this in mind, he made it happen. Now everyone in Chilliwack gets to enjoy his finelytuned setlist of highenergy Billy Joel classics. Valentine’s Bash, Saturday, Feb. 15 at Royal Hotel’s Wellington 64 show lounge, tickets at the door or by phone, $60 per person, includes 3-course gourmet dinner at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. 604-392-9355.

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Winter Games produce lifelong friends Eric J. Welsh, The Progress When Everly Royea is asked about the three girls she now calls her closest friends, a sheepish look comes over her face. She breaks eye contact, looks off into the distance and says, quietly, “To be honest, I didn’t actually enjoy being around them as much last year.” There are hundreds of words that can be attached to the BC Winter Games — competition, intensity, atmosphere, drama — but here’s one that doesn’t get mentioned as much as it should. Friendship. As Everly has discovered over the last 12 months, the best friendships are the ones you never expected to happen, those forged in the furnace of competition. When people of different backgrounds and personalities come together with a common goal, the relationships they form are more valuable than any medal could ever be. Sit across the table from Everly and teammate Cailin Cooke and you quickly see how different they are. Everly is shy, uncomfortable being interviewed and quick to defer when Cailin starts talking. Entirely forgivable, given that this is her first media adventure. Cailin seems like a pro, relaxed and confident as she muses about team-bonding dynamics and the way four girls have come together to form a Winter Games curling contender. “It’s not like a soccer team where you have 15-20 people. There’s only four, and obviously you need to talk to each other and like each other,” she says. “You get to know your teammates really well, traveling together and spending time in hotel rooms. You get to know them really, really well.” Cailin and Everly first

Cailin Cooke (left) and Everly Royea have become close friends training to represent the Fraser Valley in curling at the BC Winter Games, starting Feb. 20 in Mission. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

met up with Coquitlam girls Dezaray Hawes and Jamie Lynn a year ago at the Royal City Curling Club in New Westminster. Dezaray, the skip, has a friendly out-going personality. A natural leader, she did her best to make her new teammate feel welcome. She also wanted to see what this quiet and mysterious stranger could do. As teammates on the Chilliwack secondary school curling squad that will soon make its second consecutive trip to provincials, Cailin knew exactly what Everly was capable of. She watched her cucumber-cool teammate make shot after crucial shot all the way through to last year’s finals. She saw Everly thrive in pressurecooker conditions, and had

no doubt that she would be a great fit in this foursome. But it’s said you never get a second chance at a first impression. As the girls said hi to each other and settled in, Cailin sensed awkwardness. Everly wasn’t talking much and she seemed awful nervous. She worried that Everly would press too hard in an attempt to prove her worth. “You don’t want to mess up because you’re on a new team and you don’t want them thinking you’re a bad player,” she says. Everly admits she was shy and anxious at that first practice, plus a few more after that. The teenager needn’t have worried about her onice performance. Her talent was obvious from the first

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rock she threw. And, after sharing a few laughs over post-practice lunches, she started feeling better off the ice as well. More practices. More lunches. More bonspiels and one day it occurred to Everly that she really liked her teammates. All of her apprehension gone, in such a subtle way that she never saw it happening. “It was a really gradual thing rather than one sudden moment when I realized it wasn’t awkward anymore,” she says. Everly’s spent hours and hours with her teammates since. They’re no longer a mystery to her and she’s no longer an enigma to them. Heading into February the team has been practicing twice weekly. The Winter

Games run Feb. 20-23 in Mission, and as the opening ceremonies draw near, the girls are likely to step it up. If the lunch dates and Facebook chatter show that they’ve become a fun-loving group off the ice, know that they’re all business on the ice. “The practices are about an hour and a half and a lot has been about Dezaray getting to know all of our habits,” Cailin says. “Each of us does something different on the ice, in the way we release the rock, curl it or change its weight. Our practices are pretty go-go-go without a lot of time to relax. And all four of us are pretty intense when we start working.” Everly and Cailin have never curled in an event so grandiose as the one they’ll

curl in next month. The BC Winter Games are a really big deal for elite athletes, a chance to test themselves against the best of the best. All of them aspire to be at the top level of their sports, competing on the Olympic stage, and just about every BC born and bred Olympian once competed in the BC Winter Games. When Cailin closes her eyes she sees an event on par with the Tim Hortons Brier and Scotties Tournament of Hearts — great atmosphere, tense moments and enough memories to last a lifetime. This is her chance to prove her mettle. Everly can’t even imagine what this will be like. But her quiet nature hides the fact that she is no less than competitive than Cailin. She too will live and die with each shot, riding a roller coaster of emotion that hopefully lands her team on the podium, clutching gold medals. “It’s a feeling of pride when we win,” Everly says. “We put all the effort in, work hard and compete well and it’s a good feeling to know it gets us somewhere. There’s no better feeling in the world to me.” And yet, even if they go to Mission and fail to win a single match, this could never be a failed experience. No matter what happens, Everly has gained three friends she never expected to have. What value do you put on that? “They’re always there for me and I know I can tell them anything,” she says now. “They’re always there for me. It’s just been one year, but really, they’re like my sisters. And I definitely believe that the four of us will be lifelong friends.” Get 2014 BC Winter Games info online at bcgames.org/Games/ BCWinterGames.aspx

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Grizzlies look strong heading into Valley championships The GW Graham Grizzlies Senior Varsity Boys Basketball team is coming off an excellent week after winning two huge league games that has put them into a position to win a six straight league AA championships. Last Tuesday night Graham beat St. John Brebeuf 67-55 in what was a must-win game to keep their hopes alive for a No. 1 seed heading into next week’s Fraser Valley Championships. Inspired by the return of

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Chiefs take two of three Despite a late-game charge, the Chilliwack Chiefs couldn’t secure a win against the Surrey Eagles Monday. The loss spoiled an otherwise good weekend for the Chiefs. After beating Trail 6-5 in overtime Friday, the team dispatched Salmon Arm 7-4 on Saturday. The Chiefs got off to a fairly good start as they took on the Eagles in Surrey. But after leading the first period 3-2, they trailed the Eagles 4-3 heading into the third. Chilliwack kept it close, however Bradeden Russell’s second goal of the night broke a 6-6 tie with 40 seconds left on the clock to give Surrey the win. The Chiefs return to home ice for a pair of game this weekend. Former Chief Shay Laurent and the Nanaimo Clippers visit Prospera Centre Friday while the Eagles are in town Saturday.

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senior Jake Creasey the Grizzlies erased a six-point deficit in the fourth quarter to take the win by 12 points. Last Thursday night the Grizzlies hosted Arch Bishop Carney, who they had lost to by three in their first regular season meeting a few weeks back. The Grizzlies were firing on all cylinders this meeting and had their best offensive output of the year, defeating Carney 103-82. The Grizzlies had five players score 10 or more points, led by

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Grade 9 phenom Gabe Mannes with 23 and Ryan Kaplanis with 18. Jake Creasey once again brought much needed energy and a huge presence on the boards, pulling in 14 total rebounds. GW Graham will host the AA Fraser Valley Championships next week from February 19th to 22nd. The entire draw will be available on the Fraser Valley Basketball website @ www.fvbball.org following the completion of league play this week.

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Cascades hoopsters stay hot, sweep UNBC on road The University of the Fraser Valley basketball teams put themselves in prime playof f position by sweeping the UNBC Timberwolves on the road on the weekend. The Cascades men ran their winning streak to 12 games, beating their Prince

George-based foe 87-62 on Friday and 67-61 on Saturday. The two games had vastly different textures – the opener was a massive blowout, as UFV raced out to a 48-28 lead at the half and cruised to victory behind 24 points from Kevon Parchment

(including 5-for-5 shooting from downtown) and 22 points and 12 rebounds from Jasper Moedt. The second game was much closer, as UNBC challenged the Cascades throughout and rallied to get to within two points with less than two min-

utes remaining in the fourth quarter. UFV hit its foul shots down the stretch, though, to grind out the win and improve to 15-5, thereby locking up second place in the Pacific Division of Canada West – and home court advantage in the first round of the

playof fs. Parchment and Moedt, with 17 points apiece, again paced the offence. UFV women keep pace

The Cascades women also swept, fending off an upset bid from the T-Wolves on

Friday (79-63) before winning more comfor tably on Saturday (8851). S a r a h Wierks ( 1 9 points) a n d Courtney Bartel (17 points) led the way in the opener, and both players hauled in eight rebounds. Aieisha Luyken, with 18 points and six boards, set the tone on Saturday, with Shayna Litman (10 points, nine rebounds) nearly notching a double-double in just 16 minutes off the bench. The victories allowed the UFV women to keep pace with the UBC Thunderbirds atop the Pacific Division – both teams have 15-5 records, but the Cascades own the tie-

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UFV and Trinity play a home-and-home series to wrap up the Canada West regular season, clashing in Langley on Friday and at UFV’s Envision Athletic Centre on Saturday (women 5 p.m., men 7 p.m.). The match-up is particularly intriguing on the men’s side, as the Spartans (10-10) are trailing UBC (11-9) for the fourth and final Pacific Division playoff spot. The TWU women (5-15) are already out of the running for a post-season berth.

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Registered Resident Care Aides Required at Cheam Village, in Agassiz. If you are energetic, enthusiastic & enjoy working with older people please email your resume to mrayworth@valleycare.info or fax to 604 796-3844

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Paisley Tax Service (since 1988)

Taxprep-Chilliwack.ca

LOCAL trucking company looking to hire full time Administrative/Bookkeeping Assistant to start immediately. Must have excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Job Duties include but not limited to order entry, invoicing, filing, payroll, A/R, A/P, remittances. Forward resumes to 888-372-1520, or nicole@micratransport.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

B Gas Fitter

Right Angle Gas & Boiler Works Ltd. is seeking a Class B Gas Fitter to perform maintenance & troubleshooting work. Benefits, medical, dental & uniform pkges available. Valid drivers licence & security clearance a must. Call 604-795-4548

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

SAWMILLS from only $4,897 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.

SHARE • GROW • BELONG

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45938 Wellington Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C7 ph: 604.792.4267 fax: 604.792.6575

Scan QR Code to Donate! www.comserv.bc.ca

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LEGAL 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.

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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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

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Chilliwack, BC

The Agassiz Harrison Observer, one of BC’s leading community newspapers, has an immediate opening for an Advertising Coordinator. This junior position is part-time, 30 hours per week, located at the Observer office in Agassiz.

Arrow TransportaƟon Systems Inc. is a diversiĮed transportaƟon, logisƟcs and materials handling company with operaƟons throughout Canada and the U.S.

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets selling advertising in special features and classifieds sections. The position is also responsible for administrative duties including reception, walk-in inquiries and processing advertisements booked by the advertising department.

Our Mining Division is looking for someone to complement the team as a Part-Time Oĸce Administrator in our Oĸce located in Chilliwack, BC.

The ideal candidate must be motivated, energetic, outgoing and organized. Being able to work independently and part of a small dynamic award-winning team is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. This position is a perfect introduction into the media and advertising industry and while sales and office experience is an asset, it is not a requirement. The Agassiz Harrison Observer is a part of the Black Press group of newspapers. Please submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday February 14 to ads@ahobserver.com or drop off in person to 7167 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz. No phone calls please. We appreciate all those that apply, however only those who receive an interview will be contacted.

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The successful candidate will possess: • understanding of the AccounƟng cycle • excellent interpersonal skills • strong computer skills • proven problem solving skills • keen aƩenƟon to detail • proven success working in a fast paced environment.

HANDYPERSONS

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

WG DRYWALL. Renovations, repairs, and T-Bar ceiling. Call Walter, 604-997-9074

HOME REPAIRS

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

300

LANDSCAPING

RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150

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MOVING & STORAGE

GET the BEST for your MOVING we are Licensed & Insured 24/7 Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

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

627 • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.ahobserver.com

PETS

01/14F_AAC31

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PETS

ADORABLE PUPPIES -sm. breed & X’s. Vet Check, Deworm, Shots. $350+ Ready To Go (778)545-0311 New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $595. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $84,988. Chuck 604-830-1960

FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info. Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750. charlesfoyers@gmail.com

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FEMALE YORKIE - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

MORTGAGES

MALE POMERANIAN registered, micro-chipped, all health records, video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com MALE WESTIE. Top of the line pup. Registered, email for more info. Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com 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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE .

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ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

WANTED: BRITISH PAINTINGS. STERLING SILVER & MEDALS, ETC. CEF Est 1980. 604-727-0137

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS FURNITURE

Furniture Specials MCC Thrift Shop Downtown, on Kipp Ave. Take it right away get extra 20% Off!

PLUMBING

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

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BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

removal done RIGHT!

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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Wntd to buy Ind/comm mid/v lrg bldg. Must be reas. Priv, confidentl. Best deal fastest. rrw1@telus.net

TREE & STUMP

Preference will be given to individuals with post secondary educaƟon or proven success with the accounting cycle. Please send resume in conĮdence to: Larissa Pepper, HR Coordinator, email: lpepper@arrow.ca Fax: 250-314-1750

TREE SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

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www.arrow.ca

MISC. WANTED

REAL ESTATE

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

Part-Time OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Advertising Coordinator

STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

.Curve Communications 1.855.615.4208

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

02/14W_CCS12

Residence Worker

Please visit our website at www.comserv.bc.ca for full job posting. Please mention the job title of the position you are applying for in your cover letter. No phone calls please. Closing Date: 12:00 Noon, February 17, 2014

EDUCATION/TUTORING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

Coin collector buying collections, Olympic gold and silver coins, etc. Call TJ 604-701-8041

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HELP WANTED

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

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

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

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

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

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TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.

604-746-6777

LEARN how to Operate an Excavator in as little as 6 Weeks. Gov reg. course. Women welcome. 604-5467600 www.rayway.ca

Mattress Sets

563 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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

MISC. FOR SALE

Save On Furniture

Talk to an insolvency professional before you act. FREE FINANCIAL EVALUATION

CHANEL SPA New Year Specials! 180

560

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

COMPUTER SERVICES

MECHANIC

PERSONAL SERVICES

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

No Sales Tax On Fee Call John 604-792-7635

Financial counseling Bankruptcy - Proposals 604-392-5300 www.sheilasmelt.com

Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Exc. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

All Aspects of Personal Tax incl Mobile Tax Service

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

FINANCIAL PROBLEMS?

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

ANNACIS ISLAND PAWNBROKERS open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #1041628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com.

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Full and part time positions are needed to staff an Assisted Living Facility in Hope BC. Resume can be emailed to: info@optima-living.com or fax to: 604-860-4701

We have the following position available:

PERSONAL SERVICES

Sheila Smelt & Associates Inc.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

BRANCH MANAGER & Counter Parts Person required for automotive parts, HD parts and body shop supply business in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Parts experience required. Email: radirect@telus.net.

LPN’S and CSW’s

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RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Bole Apartments Certified crime-free multi housing.

559

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

WALK-IN BATHS & SHOWERS Save $$ Enjoy bathing again! 866404-8827 www.aquassure.com

1 bdrms start...$550/m 2 bdrms start...$670/m includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d (604)792-8974

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

706

SENIORS! STUDIO & ONE BEDROOM

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 736

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

810

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

Heritage Square Apartments

10-13H HA24

Freshly painted, new floors, fully renovated. Large one bedroom & studio. Excellent central location. Parking, balcony, elevator, non-smoking. Large in-suite storage. Adult only, very secure. Corner of Main & Spadina.

604-316-3040 or 604-799-3428 1 Month FREE Rent

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& 2 bdrms available now! Starting at $670/month

$100 Move-in Allowance

CHILLIWACK - $835/M. 1000SF 2 bdrm, 2 bath, central location , close to hospital & shopping, washer/dryer, stove/fridge, dishwasher, gas f/p, balcony. This unit is the ONLY rental in the building, all others are owner occupied. Building is age restricted (45 yrs). No pets, no/smoking, good references a must. Available Mar. 1. This suite will appeal to a mature adult or couple who are looking for a refined, quiet bulding. Call Thomas collect, 1 (604)-530-0380

Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.

1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735 Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit.

*1 Bdrm $650. *2 Bdrm $800. New F/P, floors, kitchen, bath & newly painted. Lndry facils onsite, walking distance to most amens.

1.877.409.9874

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. Starting from $520/m. 604-824-0264

Chilliwack quiet sec spac 1 bdrm $575/mo. Deck. Avail now Bob 604-703-1401

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3 Bedroom Basement Suite located near Yarrow, $1000 per month + $1000 deposit, Avail. now. Call 604-897-2094 or 604-823-2341 BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777

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

fairview & fairhaven

Close to shopping mall.

752

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOWNHOUSES

We Have 2 Playgrounds for your kids And are “Pet Friendly” NEWLY RENOVATED $990 PER MONTH + UTILS sardis holdings. april terrace

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

Apartments

Beautiful, crime-free certified, 55+

Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented.

757

Call Trudi for an appt. 604-392-5684 No Sunday calls

WANTED TO RENT

Older retired gentleman with service dog on small pension looking for small 1-2 bd house with yard, or house on acreage looking for possible caretaker in chwk or surrounding area. Call Dave, (604)858-0431

25th Annual

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

Bowl your way to

DARE tofrom be a the Kid! Blast ABBOTSFORD:

PAST! … RIDGE MEADOWS:

Galaxy Bowl

Dogwood Lanes

April 1 - 2 March 3 - 4 www.abbotsfordmissionridgemeadows.kintera.org/bfks Mentoring is about the power of friendship. Volunteers and young people are building friendships where they experience the magic of everyday moments REVS Bowling shared with a friend. Everyone needs someone to laugh with, share a dream with, and just hang out... With friends it's the little things that make a big difference!

ABBOTSFORD:

March 9,13–April 11 & 12 February 5

ABBOTSFORD:

CHILLIWACK:

Galaxy Bowl Abbotsford Chillibowl Lanes For more information or to register your team: It is easy, rewarding and FUN!

Dogwood Bowling Wednesday, March 4th

MAPLE RIDGE: HOPE: 604-852-3331 (Abbotsford) Call: 1. Select a bowling party REVS Bowling Sunshine Alley 12-2pm

- Lunch Bowl

Thursday, March 5th

604-466-7555

(Maple 4-6pm, 7-9pm - Dine & Bowl 2. Register Your Team Friday, March 6th 3. Start Collecting Pledges 12-2pm—Lunch Bowl Abbotsford 4. Celebrate the difference 4-6pm - Dine & Bowl your fundraising will make 6-8pm - Dine & Bowl Dogwood Bowling in the lives of children and Galaxy Bowling Friday, March 27th families in your + 4-6pm, 9-11pm community! www.mentoringworks.ca Saturday, March 28th

Ridge)

Maple Ridge

E-mail: shirley@bigbrothersandbigsisters.ca For more information or to register your team: Online: Online registration available +

REVS Bowling Centre Thursday, March 12 12-2pm– Lunch Bowl

Call: 604-852-3331

Friday, March 13th 12-2pm, 4-6pm, 7-9pm

Saturday, March 14th

ou raise your name will go into a draw for our grand prize!!!!! maureen.berlin@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca E-mail: 4-6pm, 8-10pm

4-6pm, 7-9pm

taylor place

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

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

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

Call or email:

604.852.3331 Abbotsford 604.466.7555 Ridge Meadows Buildingfriendships@mentoringworks.ca

Meadows For every $100 you raise your name will go into a draw for our grand prize!!!!! The Chilliwack toringworks.ca

Progress

The Agassiz Y Harrison Y Hope Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

I=: C:LH A MEMBER OF BLACK PRESS

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

AUTO FINANCING

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack, 2 bdrm upper, 5 appl., deck, cls to amen/schools, pet neg, $950m+util. Mar 1. 1(604)596-3666 Chilliwack, 9499 Robson St. upper 3 bdrm, $850/m, lower 2 bdrm $750/m, 4 appl., balcony & patio, good cond. avail. March 1, pet negot. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

The live Christian woman, whose birthright Christian title is Diane Charlene and whose Family name is Armitage, as it relates to her business affairs (both Public and Private), with all her constitutionally-protected, birthright Prerogatives, Immunities, natural and unalienable Rights preserved under the common law of England, does hereby lawfully claim all rights to the exclusive use of the all-capital “first, middle and last names”, “DIANE CHARLENE ARMITAGE,” nunc pro tunc praeterea preterea (i.e., then as now and hereafter), together with all variations, derivatives, or combinations thereof, as his exclusive, private intellectual property / “words of art” and commercial equitable property. For the Terms and Conditions of use for profit or gain in Commerce of the aforesaid common law copyrighted “name” or any commercial variations, derivatives, or combinations thereof, you may send a written request with a selfaddressed stamped envelope enclosed to: Diane Charlene [Armitage], c/o 9655 McGrath Road Rosedale British Columbia Dominion of Canada. (Postal Code exempt). Any mail matter that is sent with “BC” or a Postal Code as part of said address will be returned, unopened, to the sender.

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

Chilliwack, Brooks Ave, 2 bdrm, in 4-plex, W/D incl. $775/m + util. no dogs. (604)819-9447

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HOMES FOR RENT

CHILLIWACK, 45386 Wellington, 3 bdrm rancher, 6 appl., fully reno’d, single attached garage, lg yard, cls to school, avail now. $1100/m. Refs req’d. (604)824-0264

Chilliwack, 45576 Perth Ave, 4 ame For will go into a draw for ourdraw grand prize!!!!! 2 1/2 bath, fenced prvt yard, every $100 you raise your name will Forgoevery into a$100 for youour raise grand your prize!!!!! name will go into a drawbdrm, for our grand prize!!!!!

PRESENTED BY: 4.852.3331 Abbotsford : 466.7555 Ridge Meadows botsford endships@mentoringworks.ca

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

1965 FORD THUNDERBIRD 390 V8 auto trans, dual power seats, pwr windows, slide away steering sequential turn signals, front disc brakes, remote drivers mirror, exc cond!Aircared, passed inspection Rust free. Super clean. $15,000. Call 604-824-7560 (Chilliwack)

810 715

The live Christian man, whose birthright Christian title is Michael Douglas and whose Family name is Stegemann, as it relates to his business affairs (both Public and Private), with all his constitutionally-protected, birthright Prerogatives, Immunities, natural and unalienable Rights preserved under the common law of England, does hereby lawfully claim all rights to the exclusive use of the all-capital “first, middle and last names”, “MICHAEL DOUGLAS STEGEMANN,” nunc pro tunc praeterea preterea (i.e., then as now and hereafter), together with all variations, derivatives, or combinations thereof, as his exclusive, private intellectual property / “words of art” and commercial equitable property. For the Terms and Conditions of use for profit or gain in Commerce of the aforesaid common law copyrighted “name” or any commercial variations, derivatives, or combinations thereof, you may send a written request with a selfaddressed stamped envelope enclosed to: Michael Douglas [Stegemann], c/o 9655 McGrath Road Rosedale British Columbia Dominion of Canada. (Postal Code exempt). Any mail matter that is sent with “BC” or a Postal Code as part of said address will be returned, unopened, to the sender.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

Leisure center, hospital & downtown minutes away. No Smoking, no pets, on premises coined laundry starting @ $570 mo.

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

www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Chwk, great 1 bdrm, reno’d, immediate occupation suitable single or couple, $680/m excluding elec, 604-846-6408 or (604)946-1731

Call Mgr: 604-791-9488

Chilliwack, 9372 Fletcher St, 1 bdrm, heat & hot water incl. F/S, newly reno’d, $600/m, 1 small pet negot. avail. now Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

Time to buy a new car?

Avail now. NS/NP. $750 incl utils, cable & internet CHWK: Bachelor suites & 1 Bdrm suites available. 55+ Laminate flrs, N/S, N/P. Incl heat/water. Call: 604997-7337, 604-792-5173

2 Bdrm avail Mar 1

CHILLIWACK. 1 Month Free Chilliwack, spacious & bright studio and 1 bed, balcony, Free heat h/w, parking, elevator. Great Mary St. location, from $510. 604-702-0722

Private Entrance & Patio, Full Bath, Insuite Laundry.

AUTO SERVICES

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

Call (604)792-6751

COTTONWOOD Apts. Near Cottonwood Mall, on quiet street. N/S, N/P. Hot water, 3 appl, balcony, elevator. 55+ ﬁrm

812

Chilliwack - BRAND NEW

1 Bdrm ground level suite.

SARDIS- Central-Large, clean 1 bdrm-700 sf. Recent upgrades. Balcony. Inc heat, walking dist. to shops/transit. $670m. Safe long term tenants. Avl nw. 604-791-0211

Chilliwack, senior building 55+, bachelor ste, $520/m cls to shopping & amenities. avail now. (604)703-9076

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.

Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $850/m. Available now. 604392-3332 or 1-778-994-8734

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

Members of the Crime Free Multi Housing Association.

Call Verna, 604-819-0445

SUITES, LOWER

3 Bd, 1500 Sq. Ft, Reno’d Bsmnt, Shared Laundry, Full Kitchen, $1050/Month. Utilities Included, Pets Ok, 604-340-9757.

Please call 604-835-1788 CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

Chilliwack. 2 bdrm, avail now, downtown, adult pref., secure parking. $750/m incl util. (604)792-2048

1 & 2 Bdrms & den

Onsite manager. Refs req’d. No pets.

604-819-6229

To Arrange a Viewing Call

• • •

CHILLIWACK

Building of the year by by Canada’s Largest Protection Agency

Broadway Maples Apts

750

LEGAL NOTICE

2 BDRM, 4 appl. N/S N/P. Avail March 1st. 778-833-1717 - $975/mo Inc Utilities.

Newly reno’d apts

Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS!

Cedar Apartments

Luxury Suites

Rosedale, 3 bdrm 1.5 baths, freshly painted country house, n/s, no indoor pets, $1100/m + util. Avail Feb 15. Call (604)794-7008

gas f/p, 5 appl. pet negot, avail. March 1, $1500/m, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077 Chilliwack, 4 bdrm, L/R, fam rm, din rm, 2 full baths, share laundry, n/s, n/p. $1250 + util. Avail now. Call (604)793-9467 or 604-793-9448 Chilliwack. 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 L/R, 2 car garage, 5 appl, blt-in deck, fenced yard, cls to amenities. Avail mar 1. $1590/m. 1 (604)888-2831 Chilliwack, 8558 McCutcheon Ave, 2 bdrms up, 2 down, w/inlaw suite. New laminate flooring, lrge balcony, nice fenced yard. Pet negot. $1200/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 ROSEDALE, cozy 2 bdrm, W/D hook-up, no dogs, cat ok. Avail March 1st. $750/m. (604)795-3398

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FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to “Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1249, 2014” [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1249].

NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to “Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1245, 2014” [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1245].

The Public Hearing will be conducted on Saturday February 22, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at the FVRD Ofmce, 4th Floor Board Room, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C.

The Public Hearing will be conducted on Tuesday February 18th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cultus Lake Community School, 71 Sunnyside Avenue, Cultus Lake, B.C.

The purpose of Bylaw 1249, 2014 is to rezone a portion of the former Aquadel Golf Course, property located at 1859 Columbia Valley Road, to a new comprehensive development zone to accommodate the development of Comprehensive Resort Residential Development (CD1) with a maximum of 127 dwelling units and to rezone a portion of the property to Park (P-1) to facilitate the development of a public park.

The purpose of Bylaw 1245, 2014 is to rezone a portion of the property located at 1536 Frosst Road to Campground Holiday Park (CHP) to facilitate the development of 10 new strata lots that will become the fourth phase of the Cottages at Cultus Lake and to rezone a portion of the property to Country Residential (CR) to facilitate the development of a single fee-simple parcel.

The public hearing on Bylaw 1249 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaw 1249 are available for public inspection until February 21, 2014 at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) . For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604- 702-5000, toll free 1-800-528-0061, or by email at planninginfo@fvrd.bc.ca

The public hearing on Bylaw 1245 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaw 1245 are available for public inspection until February 18, 2014 at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) . For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604- 7025000, toll free 1-800-528-0061, or by email at planninginfo@fvrd.bc.ca.

Information is available online at: http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/InsidetheFVRD/DevelopmentApprovals/Pages/CurrentApplications.aspx

At this public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw which is the subject of the hearing.

Written submission may also be submitted to Fraser Valley Regional District in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. February 21, 2014. Written submissions will be entered into the public hearing record.

Written submission may also be submitted to Fraser Valley Regional District in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. February 18, 2014. Written submissions will be entered into the public hearing record.

Dated this 28th day of January, 2014 Paul Gipps Chief Administrative Ofmcer

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