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CITY ORDERED TO PAY $220,000 TO IRWIN BLOCK PROPERTY OWNER Judge rules city shortchanged him on expropriated building

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Pauline Jollymour sits between columns of collected papers, plastic bags and boxes.

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auline Jollymour sits at the end of a winding narrow path on a 1950s era kitchen chair with metal legs and torn vinyl upholstery.

The path winds from the front door of her Mayfair Avenue home along the hall into the kitchen through stacks of newspapers, empty food packaging, unopened products, and cardboard boxes and plastic bags with who-knows-what inside.

Looking defeated and every bit of

Mother and son get a new lease on a better life her 93 years old, Jollymour also has a smile on her face and while she can’t hear very well, she has a sense of humour as she holds court amid teetering towers of accumulated stuff.

“I’m still laughing, I don’t know why,” Pauline shakes her head and says of the situation she and her 58-year-old son Gary find themselves in.

Gary suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder that has led to a near unimaginable case of hoarding.

Pauline and Gary have lived in the house for 21 years but it wasn’t like this until four years ago.

“Thats’ when I got sick,” Pauline says.

And that’s when she stopped being able to deal with Gary’s condition and keep the house in a manageable state.

The hot water heater in the house blew out years ago but was never turned off so the basement is wet and full of mould. Rats come in and

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out of the home—some might live in the piles full-time.

A white fluffy substance that looks like construction dust covers much of the material stacked up in doorways and against walls. It is not construction dust nor is it even normal household dust, it’s from the product Gary is most obsessed with: Tissues.

Boxes and boxes of both opened and unopened tissue are stacked in { See HOARDERS, page A19 }

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t was a full house at city hall Tuesday evening as close to 80 residents came to weigh in on the 2015 financial plan, a plan that includes the lowest tax increase in two decades.

Many on council were pleased to see the turnout since in recent years just two or three regular citizens show up at the annual public budget meeting to voice concerns or ask questions.

“People are discussing the budget,” Coun. Chuck Stam said. “Something that hasn’t happened in a long time.”

At the end of the evening, council unanimously approved the financial plan bylaw, which includes a 1.49 per cent property tax increase, the lowest hike in 19 years.

The tax increase, needed to combat inflation and deal with city’s RCMP contract, compares to last year’s hike of 2.44 per cent. Years 2011 to 2013 saw increases just below 3.5 per cent, and from 2006 to 2010 it was just under four per cent.

Most believed the main reason for the high attendance was Coun.

Sam Waddington’s comments at first reading of the bylaw on March 3 where he suggested there should be more scrutiny on budget line items.

As an example, he pointed to $6.5 { See BUDGET, page A28 }

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A murder victim’s dying mother seeks answers to his death

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

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ive years after Deano Paus went missing, and four years after his body was found, his mother wants answers although she knows there is no such thing as closure.

“That wouldn’t matter, that wouldn’t help,” Bev Paus says during an interview in her small Chilliwack apartment.

The murder of her only son weighs on her terribly.

“I still talk to my son and cry a lot. I’ve talked to other mothers who’ve lost and they all say the same thing: there is no closure, you never get over it, you take it to your grave.”

But that doesn’t mean Bev and Deano’s only sibling, sister Loreal, don’t want to see an arrest, particularly because they and most in the underground drug world are certain who is responsible.

Back in 2011, a year after Deano went missing and was presumed murdered, all signs pointed to a particular local drug dealer.

Now, in 2015, they are more certain than ever who did it.

Untouchable The particular dealer most think directly or indirectly involved in the murder Paul J. Henderson/TIMES of Deano Paus was in jail in early 2010.

Bev Paus still hasn’t seen justice for the murder of her son Deano five years ago.

Deano and he had been friends at one time. He was even living in the dealer’s of tips and still nothing,” Bev said. “I don’t apartment and then he started to date his on his bedroom door. The family thinks whoever got to him was a friendly voice know if they are just trying to make me ex-girlfriend. Deano’s roommate, who because the front door feel better or what.” possibly considered of the apartment wasn’t Mounties will say little about the case. herself to be his girl“They’ve told me so damaged, while his Sgt. Stephanie Ashton of the RCMP’s friend didn’t take that many times they got bedroom door was Integrated Homicide Investigation Team particular relationship smashed in.

(IHIT) told the Times only that the matter well, according to Bev. a lot of evidence off “Deano wouldn’t is still under investigation by IHIT. “The manager of the “No one has been charged at this the body and a lot have let anybody in that apartment block told he didn’t think was his point,” Ashton said via email, adding that me there was a fight of tips and still friend,” Bev said. perhaps a story might lead witnesses to one night between The case was declared come forward with new information.

Deano and [her],” Bev nothing. I don’t murder nearly immeWhen the case first came to public said. “She was very know if they’re just adiately, attention five years ago, Deano Paus was but the 40-yearangry and screaming.

What I think happened trying to make me old’s body wasn’t found described as “known to police,” as is the term often used for someone with a crimuntil 11 months later, in is [she] got word to [the feel better or what.” February 2011, by a hik- inal record. drug dealer] who DeaBut Deano’s sister Loreal says her er in the woods between no was dating.”

- Bev Paus brother was a hard worker, loved by a Agassiz and Hope.

The dealer got out of great many friends. He was a comedian, a If it’s so obvious jail on March 15, 2010. softball player, an uncle and much more. who killed Deano, why has no one been Deano went missing March 17. arrested?

Loreal said Deano had a metal bar on “They’ve told me so many times they the inside of his front door so the door { See DEANO, page A20 } got a lot of evidence off the body and a lot couldn’t be kicked in. He also had a lock

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BC Supreme Court Justice has ordered the City of Chilliwack to pay $220,000 to the man who once owned the Irwin Block at Five Corners.

Xing Chen of Vancouver was paid $600,000 when the city expropriated his building at 9282 Young Rd. in late 2012.

Chen said the building was worth $1.1 million.

In a ruling in BC Supreme Court in New Westminster on March 11, Justice Margot Fleming split the difference of two divergent assessments, settling on a value of $820,000 for the building.

The Irwin Block was expropriated by city hall on Dec. 27, 2012. City council was told it would take more than it was worth, $800,000, to get the empty building back up to occupancy. The building was demolished along with two adjacent ones at a cost of $141,000 in 2014 as part of the city’s plan to assemble a 1.5acre chunk of land downtown for future development.

The plan, still in action, is to acquire land in the block bounded by Young Road, Yale Road and Princess Avenue, and to make the block “development ready.”

The site of the Irwin block on the southeast corner of Five Corners is currently a park.

On April 17, 2013, Chen filed the lawsuit seeking the market value he estimated of $1.1 million plus what is known as “disturbance damages” of $26,000 in relation to property transfer tax. He later amended his claim of disturbance

damages the difference Art Director: to be Creative Director: between what he paid for the property in 2009 ($706,200) Copywriter: Account Manager: and the $600,000 he was paid, plus interest on the mortgage he incurred, property taxes he paid plus $20,000 for “designing and co-ordinating” the property for development.

His final claim for disturbance damages was $235,500.

Chen testified that in 2012 he corresponded with former mayor and then Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO) CEO John Jansen about his ideas for developing the property. The court heard that Chen received a positive response from Jansen after he sent a development proposal.

“Mr. Chen inquired about incentives available from the City and advised Mr. Jensen [sic] that one of his key investors was skeptical and hesitant after researching Chilliwack’s downtown and the current surrounding market,” Fleming wrote.

The judge decided, however, that Chen did not establish any loss for design and development costs attributable to the expropriation and dismissed his claim for disturbance damages.

The crux of the civil case rested on two widely divergent assessments. Chen’s assessor Simon Poon filed a report on Feb. 20, 2013 estimating the property at $1.1 million. The city’s assessor Dale Hooker appraised the property on Oct. 27, 2013 at $600,000.

After analyzing in detail the assessment techniques used by both Poon and Hooker, Fleming found neither came up with an accurate and objective market assessment.

“Given the difficulties I have identified with the opinion evidence of both experts, I am unable to accept either appraiser’s final estimate of market value,” Fleming wrote in her decision.

“I conclude that $820,000 is the proper estimate of market value for the property at the time of expropriation.”

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Turpel-Lafond here to support victim Youth worker on trial for sexual assault

Turpel-Lafond said she was in court to support the young woman who is still in care at a facility funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The Representative is the independent Officer of the Legislature appointed in 2006 and

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON again for a five-year term in 2011 phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com to support children, youth and he province’s official child families within the child welfare and youth advocate was system.

Outside the courtroom Turin Chilliwack this week to support a young woman testifying pel-Lafond said it’s one thing to against the man alleged to have have to go through the criminal sexually assaulted her while she justice system and yet another to was in the care of a local aborig- endure the child welfare system.

“Sometimes inal child welyou get shafted fare agency.

B . C .’s R e p - “Sometimes you get by both,” she said. resentative for shafted by both.”

Ju s t i c e’s Children and charges stem - Mary Ellen Yo u t h M a r y from three inciEllen TurTurpel-Lafond dents alleged to pel-Lafond was have occurred in B.C. Supreme at the centre.

Court while the Justice is alleged to have rubbed victim, whose name cannot be released, testified via video link the girl’s thigh and touched her breast on one occasion, sucked from a different room.

Darren Justice is on trial for on her fingers on another and sexual assault and sexual interfer- put his mouth on her genitals on ence of a person under 16 for inci- a third.

On the first day of proceedings, dents that allegedly took place in 2011 while he worked as a youth Crown counsel Anna Tosso told counsellor at the now-closed Ste- the court Justice also reached out hiyaq Healing and Wellness Vil{ See SEX ASSAULT, page A11 } lage in the Chilliwack River Valley.

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Stabbed football star in self-defence

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hen a diminutive 29-year-old man stabbed a musclebound, drunk football player outside a Chilliwack bar, he was defending himself and his girlfriend.

That was the finding of provincial court Judge Roger Cutler as he acquitted Allan McAra of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm after the Dec. 31, 2013 incident outside the Jolly Miller Pub. “I’m still registering it all,” McAra told the Times outside the court last Thursday. “I’m happy that the truth was heard.”

McAra was at the Jolly Miller with his girlfriend Tara Patterson the night of Dec. 30. The two had been drinking, as had been a group of young men that included former Chilliwack Giant and Valley Husker football standout Braden Churly and a group of his friends.

The couple and the group of young men had some friendly interactions inside the bar, but eventually both McAra and Patterson were kicked out.

There was talk among the group of the drinking continuing at Patterson’s house, but outside something went wrong.

The Crown’s case was, essentially, that an intoxicated and jealous McAra, whose girlfriend was flirting with Churly, goaded the much larger man into a fight and then stabbed him in the back.

The defence argued, and Cutler agreed, the couple was set upon by the

Fight outside local pub escalated after girlfriend was knocked to the ground

group of young men, particularly Chur- Poole and Tage Cooper told the court ly who was angling for a fight. they were so drunk they remembered “There is no doubt in my mind the little. complainant wanted to fight,” Cutler Last week in court, Lefebure concedsaid. ed that McAra’s testimony “on a superThe sequence of events outside the ficial level was better to an observer in bar culminated in Patterson ending up the courtroom.” However, he argued, on the ground. Churly and his friend McAra’s version of the stabbing “offends Tommy Wheeldon said the woman ran common sense of how one would into Churly and fell. imagine something Patterson testified she like this happening.” was hit from behind During his final “I’m still registering as she crossed Vedder submissions, Cutler it all. I’m happy the challenged just about Road and landed on her head. everything Lefebure truth was heard.”

Patterson was on said, including the the witness stand on commonsense argu- Allan McAra the final day of the ments. trial last Thursday, After being and Crown counsel Michael Lefebure stabbed, and knowing that McAra had pressed her on how drunk she was and a knife, for example, Churly went back what she really remembered. across the street to attack him again.

“I’m going to suggest you can’t “This is not a commonsense remember events clearly,” Lefebure approach to looking after one’s well-besaid. ing,” Cutler said.

“I remember being hit and flipped on “This large individual is coming my head,” Patterson responded. across the street saying ‘let’s go,’ what “You are just sort of making this up as is Mr. McAra to do?” Cutler suggested you go along,” Lefebure said. later.

“No,” she said. “I do remember.”

Lefebure responded: “What he Back when they testified in Septem- should not be able to do is pre-emptiveber, Churly and Wheeldon were visibly ly stab someone who is bending over agitated and combative in response to helping someone else,” alluding to the defence questions about events. Chur{ See STABBING, page A11 } ly’s friends and Crown witnesses Ryan

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Board votes to educate MLAs Trustees will ask for an increase in funding

BY GREG LAYCHAK glaychak@chilliwacktimes.com

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he Chilliwack board of education is taking an offensive stance to battle the increased provincial budget pressures of 1.3 million over two years.

In a motion that was passed at Tuesday night’s meeting, it was decided that the board will come up with a “rationale for an immediate increase in funding for support for educational programs.”

The board will then ask before the end of this month to meet with local MLAs John Martin and Laurie Throness and present its requests for more funding to the MLAs and the Ministry of Education.

“I think we need to educate our MLAs; we need the government to see exactly what they’re asking from us and exactly what we won’t be able to do because of it,” said board vicechair Dan Coulter in support of the motion.

Trustee Heather Maahs urged caution in demanding money from the province.

“The Vancouver school board for six years basically declared war on the Ministry of Education and it did not gain them one single extra cent,” she said. “They are in fact being audited by the government right now.”

She points to a strategy of building surplus funds instead, and using resources to find ways to meet this year’s budget demands.

But board chair Silvia Dyck urges not only the board to collectively

FAST FACTS REVENUES:

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Higher absenteeism among staff last year required replacement staff (increase of $500,000) Source: www.sd33.bc.ca/board/budget push the government, but the communities as well.

“This Ministry and this government are attacking public education,” she said, making no apologies for spending money on the children of a newer, more complex society.

And Coulter said school districts like Abbotsford who hold large sur-

pluses are doing a disservice to the province by giving the government examples to point to.

“We are given an operating budget every year and that money is to be spent on education in the classroom,” he said. “We should not be socking away money.”

The motion was passed 5-2 with Maahs and Martha Wiens voting against.

The decision comes after the Ministry’s mandate that was recently discussed at a public presentation of the budget committee March 5 at Chilliwack secondary school.

And last Friday the Ministry of Education announced its funding details for the districts.

“No surprises, no good news, no more bad news,” said school district secretary treasurer Gerry Slykhuis. “We’ve got the same problem as before it was announced.”

According to the Ministry document, of the B.C.-wide ministry order for districts to trim $29 million this coming year, Chilliwack will need to cut just over $680,000 from administration and support services. This is slightly down from the $705,000 previously estimated by the budget committee.

Out of the provincial expectations of $25 million in cuts the following year, Chilliwack’s share will be $608,000 according to the committee’s estimate at this point.

This new ministry order comes on top of an already-stretched budget, which saw the district with a decline in revenues and an increase in cost pressures.

Including the new cuts, a decrease in revenues of almost $2.1 million and an increase in expenses of over $1.3 million adds up to budget pressures of nearly $3.4 million dollars for this year’s financial plan (2015/16).

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Board pushes pause button

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rustee Heather Maahs asked the board of education Tuesday night for a solid deadline on an earlier request to record school board meetings and make them publicly available online.

In a new motion the trustee presented that the cost of implementation report be made available

by April 28 this year.

“The report is just about finished and Heather Maahs will comfortably have come in April in any event,” said board chair Silvia Dyck about the unanimously passed motion.

It followed the Feb. 17 meeting when Maahs’ previous motion to add online archives was amended to be explored by staff with no definite timeline.

“It gives more transparency to the school board who are elected by the community,” Maahs said of the digi-

Trustee Maahs looking for more transparency at board meetings

tal record-keeping after the mid-February meeting. “Nobody has any way of knowing what’s going on at meetings if nobody’s paying attention or nobody has the ability to monitor.”

She added that there would be more involvement at the poorly attended public forums—held for discussions about topics like the school budget or the district’s strategic plan—if community members had access to the archived meetings at their convenience.

“If the community is not engaged, the community is not giving any directives, and so we’re kind of operating in a vacuum,” Maahs said.

But with money in tight supply these days, many on the board will wait to see the costs before deciding.

“In these financial times you want to be careful what you spend your money on,” said Dyck after the meeting.

Vice-chair Dan Coulter said there are many things he’d like to spend money on but couldn’t ask for it in the environment of tough budget

decisions.

“I just want to see the costs first,” he said.

The nearby Fraser-Cascade school district which serves Agassiz, Hope and other surrounding communities has posted archived audio after its meetings since 2006.

And in early 2013, the Cultus Lake Park Board adopted an archived video service for its community.

“It’s absolutely valuable,” said former chair of the Cultus Lake board Sacha Peter of that organization’s digital offering. “In today’s day and age in the 21st century, there’s really no reason not to.”

Peter noted that with weeknight evening meetings, it’s difficult for most people to attend with so many other obligations fighting for the top of priority lists.

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ver the weekend, there were numerous protests against the federal government’s Bill C-51, which proposes a number of new measures to combat the prospects of terrorism.

The Conservative government has proposed giving additional powers to the RCMP and CSIS, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Many of those protesting say these new powers will strip privacy from many Canadian residents. They also argue that both the RCMP and CSIS do not have sufficient independent oversight.

The Liberals have already said they will support the bill, and make amendments if they are elected as the government in the election this fall. NDP MPs, on the other hand, are stalwart foes of the bill.

The Liberals are clearly banking on the broad support among Canadians for more counter-terrorism measures, in the wake of the attack on Parliament Hill last fall and numerous homegrown terror plots.

The NDP, on the other hand, is taking its traditional principled approach, in standing up for civil rights over enhanced anti-terrorism measures.

The need for enhanced anti-terrorism measures is pretty clear. However, there should be more oversight of both CSIS and the RCMP, should they be granted new powers.

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Les is more in council chambers

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’ve said before that Chilliwack city council is a little like a group hug where few questions are asked, everyone gets along, and the lot of them smile and nod like actors following a script.

That’s a slight exaggeration and I know how hard city council works, but in these pages I’ve frequently bemoaned the lack of substantive public discussion of many issues decided by our elected officials.

Even patronize us if you must but, sheesh, explain this stuff to those watching on TV and online who aren’t reading staff reports and don’t have time to try to figure out details.

Tuesday was a pleasant surprise.

“We want to continue the dialogue,” Coun. Chuck Stam said at the public information meeting into the 2015 budget. That’s great, but why did it take a 25-year-old councillor in office for four months to stir up the pot enough to create a dialogue?

Waddington’s comment two weeks ago that $6.5 million for a new curling rink in 2018 was worth talking about led to dozens of curlers showing up for a budget meeting they likely would have otherwise skipped.

Maybe I’m partly to blame for the lack of discussion over the years. Waddington did what I should have done long ago

PAUL J. HENDERSON @peejayaitch if discussion of the budget is seen as so important. Namely, pick out a line item from the 10-year financial plan, use it as an example, create an uproar either for against said budget line item, and then we’ll talk.

Brilliant. Or lucky. Maybe a little clumsily, Waddington stumbled across a way to get people talking.

Former mayor and MLA John Les agreed. No longer in politics, Tuesday was not Les’s first budget meeting where he commented from the taxpayer side of the podium, but he too had to hand it to the new councillor for stirring up the pot.

“I’ve got to give some credit to Coun.

Waddington,” Les began his financial plan chat. “Not that I agreed with everything that Coun. Waddington said but...”

Great, I say, a discussion.

“That’s a lot of money for me for a small group of people that use it,” Waddington said on March 3 of the curling rink.

“Hurry hard!” you could hear the local

curlers as they rushed to city hall on Tuesday making their presence felt.

And while a new curling club is not the issue, at least real dialogue got started on this budget line item and others.

Recreation is one area that received attention. As a caveat before asking for more money for baseball facilities, Chilliwack Minor Baseball Assocation president Brent Bogart said: “Don’t get me wrong, I love curling.”

“You better tonight,” Gaetz joked, eluding to the room full of Curling Club members.

“How does Chilliwack Minor Baseball get themselves on a budget line like this?” he asked.

One answer, I suspect, is showing up at public meetings asking how do you get on budget lines.

But it was Les who stirred the pot the hardest Tuesday, even taking Gaetz on directly with the current mayor taking a shot of her own.

Les turned to the elephant in city hall that is Panorama Heights. The city paid something like $22 million when all was said and done to buy the homes in the Eastern Hillsides that sit on an ancient landslide.

Les suggested the city should, with a covenant in place, sell the homes and

make “$12 or $15 million” to put in municipal coffers.

Gaetz said the city is making money as the homes are rented out, and some of the houses are, in fact, still moving. The liability still exists.

“You signed that document and it has caused us quite a bit of grief,” Gaetz said, pointing to the development approved during Les’s tenure as mayor “You know as well as I do ,” Les responded, that there are ways to protect the city and sell the homes.

“We haven’t had that legal advice,” Gaetz said.

“It starts with your leadership and then you go from there,” Les retorted.

“Your time is up Mr. Les,” Gaetz said, referring, I think, to his speaking time that night.

The closest thing to fireworks I’ve seen in council chambers in a long time.

That exchange may have been the most awkward of the evening but to me it points to a possible tectonic shift towards open discussion of challenging issues. They’re talking, they are actually talking.

Maybe the group hug is over. but after Tuesday’s meeting, the irony is that more postive energy is flowing than ever.

Weird, that.

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Editor: Hey Chilliwack hockey fans, where are you?

With the Chilliwack Chiefs, we have the most competitive local hockey team in the last 10 years, WHL or Junior A. They are in the midst of the playoffs and playing terrific. They are a well-balanced, talented team which no opposition wants to take lightly.

For sheer exciting entertainment your hardearned dollars get fantastic value.

The last game of the regular season, attendance was 3,700-plus, but averaging less than half that during these exciting playoffs.

So to local hockey fans, where are you? Your team needs you.

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As the playoffs get more competitive, an arena full of fans can make a great motivation factor for attaining the top. So if you love hockey, come join us as we cheer this great team on to the top.

Jim Scoular Chilliwack

CMO event was bueno Editor: This is to let you know how much my husband and I enjoyed the “Viva Espana” performance of the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra last Saturday night.

I liked the idea of having an emcee, Jack Kopstein. This allowed the conductor, Gregory Johnson, freedom to concentrate on the orchestra.

The music was lovely and so entertaining, although I suspect it was quite a difficult challenge. Despite that, the orchestra met that challenge and sounded very professional.

Karen Pitkethly, the Spanish dancer, was terrific, but with those incredible moves, she needed more of the stage

on which to perform.

Tiffany Delooff did an amazing rendition of Villa Lobos’ #5. Her voice moved effortlessly from angelic to haunting. And who better to accompany her than Rod Swanson, truly a master of the classical guitar.

What an evening. It was a delight to be in the audience. The CMO can stand proudly and equal to any professional orchestra.

Thanks to all who made the evening possible.

Cathy Maycock Chilliwack

We are left to suffer the fools Editor: Watching the news I have to wonder what era the people in Ferguson, Montana live in. How can they have prejudice that has overwhelmed their police department?

I have travelled a good part of the world and when the locals think I am an ignorant American, I show them my Canadian passport and am welcomed with open arms.

But I digress. There are fools in every sex, colour,

nationality and religion.

The only thing we as humane people can do is tolerate this trash and carry on.

Ignorance unfortunately will carry on. We can only hope for our children.

Scott H. Wallis Chilliwack

Continued prosperity Editor: In B.C., intelligent exploration and geoscience have contributed to a well-proven track record in the development of large scale mineral deposits as well as the best environmental protection anywhere in the world. But it remains our shared responsibility to encourage the industry to continue to innovate and take mineral exploration to the next level, responsibly developing our mineral resources for the benefit of all.

New technological methods and advances in exploration techniques, as well as new operational measures, are constantly being sought to enhance efficiency and make activities safer for the environment and for those who work in the industry.

These are the hallmarks of a responsible, future-oriented industry.

I am confident that the mineral exploration industry will continue to contribute to our province’s bottom line and the prosperity of all our citizens.

Mike Taylor Coquitlam

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Editor: Re: Moving city hall downtown good idea, March 12, Times.

Mr. Wiens letter, stating his opinion of Sam Waddington’s suggestion about moving city hall downtown, being a good thing, I find to be somewhat perplexing.

We already have a very good city hall, apparently in good condition, therefore in light of the present economics of trying to mitigate the waste of taxpayer’s money, how is it a good thing? Obviously this will be very costly, so keeping this in mind, please tell me, what are the real benefits to such a move?

He says it will revitalize the downtown area by putting a couple hundred people on the street each day. Where does he think these people are coming from, or for what reason?

The present city hall is only a stones throw from the downtown centre, has sufficient parking space available, has two new electrical charging stations, and everyone can access it easily.

Quite frankly, I don’t think such a costly move will be a real economic benefit to the city. If you want to increase the shopping in the city core area, I would think the type of business found in that area, would be the attraction for shoppers.

Besides, who in the Chilliwack area, would like to go shopping at city hall?

You already know why people go to the other areas for their shopping.

Richard Parent Chilliwack

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hen Jesus arrived on the scene as Israel’s long-awaited Messiah he made a statement that would have puzzled his listeners (he did that a lot by the way). He said, “I came to serve not to be served.”

Jesus was God in the flesh.

He came from the royal line of King David. He fascinated large crowds. And yet he came to serve . . . healing sick people, befriending the outcasts and marginalized of society, teaching eager listeners for hours all over the countryside, washing people’s feet, and paramount to all the rest, dying on a cross to pay the penalty for your sins and mine.

It is from the example of Jesus and in the strength he supplies that the Christian follows suit. In the days of the early church the Romans viewed caring for the poor as a sign of weakness, the

Christians on the other hand, found it to be the way of Jesus.

From founding many of the first hospitals and educational institutions, to the pursuit of human rights, the history is rich.

Organizations such as the Salvation Army, World Vision, the Red Cross, and YMCA/YWCA have Christian roots. Educational institutions such as Harvard and Yale began as Christian institutions.

Yet, to be honest, Christians in North America have lost some of that. Far from being known as those who serve the sick and marginalized, who work tirelessly for human rights, and are at the forefront of educational advancement, Christians seem known as judgmental, hypocritical, fundamentalist, narrow people—often rightfully so.

There is a story that has stuck with me over the years. It is about a priest named Father Damien. Who, in the nineteenth century, arrived in Hawaii to minister to the people there.

That sounds like a pretty good

gig until you realize that shortly after arriving he became compelled to serve a small area of one of the islands called Moloka’i; a quarantined leper colony.

He spent 16 years caring for the physical and spiritual needs of those with leprosy. He dressed wounds, built homes and beds, built coffins, dug graves and built a church where he preached for years and years.

One Sunday morning he stood up at the pulpit and opened his robe to reveal the first signs of leprosy on his chest. Then he started his sermon in a way he never had before, “We lepers . . .”

Like Jesus, serving the people so deeply he literally bore their pain. In a letter to his brother in Europe he wrote: “. . . I make myself a leper with the lepers to gain all to Jesus Christ,”referring to a verse in the Bible (1 Corinthians 9:22).

Not only were those in Moloka’i profoundly served by Father Damien, but thousands all over the world were impacted by his ministry, from Mother Teresa to

Mahatma Gandhi.

In fact, Gandhi declared in an interview that Father Damien’s selfless ministry warranted good reason to explore Christianity.

Servanthood puts meat on the bone of the Christian’s profession of faith. It intrigues the watching world. May it be the norm and not the exception.

May all of us discover a Moloka’i to serve. And in response to the great lengths that Jesus went for us, even the costly declaration of “We lepers . . .” would not be too great.

◗ Matt Shantz is a pastor at Central Community Church. You can reach him at matt@central365.org.

Our mistake Last week’s Faith Today column was mistakenly attributed to Craig Beyers of Crossroads Community Church when in fact Craig is a pastor with Keystone Church. We regret the error and any inconvenience or embarrassment it may have caused.

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to the young woman through Facebook after the alleged incidents and expressed love to her. His open Facebook account was active as recently as this week.

Mid-trial, on March 15, he changed his cover photo to an underlined chapter from the Bible, Micah 7:8: “Do not gloat over me, my enemy!

Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”

The trial began March 9 and will likely wrap up this week. On Tuesday the complainant faced cross examination by Justice’s lawyer.

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

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ity hall faces a $2.8 million lawsuit if the plan to raise a one kilometre stretch of Young Road by one metre for flood protection goes ahead.

A letter from the lawyer representing 34 property owners was hand delivered to city hall on Tuesday.

“We believe our clients have a strong case to argue, if the City proceeds with this ill-founded plan, to claim all of their damages relating to injurious affection, as well as direct physical damage, as a result of this proposed work on Young Road,” says the letter prepared by local lawyer Delwen Stander.

Led by Mayor Sharon Gaetz’s own brother, Dave Hallett, the residents along Young Road and some on side streets collectively put in money to hire the lawyer to try to stop the plan approved on Feb 3.

It was then that city council voted four to two to spend $780,000 to raise Young Road (the East Dyke) by one metre to meet new provincial flood guidelines. The money is one third of the approved budget of $2.34 million and will be matched by provincial and federal funding.

Critics of the plan, which include Couns. Chris Kloot and Ken Popove, say the money should be saved and an extension of the Wing Dyke (Cartmell Road) should eventually be built to Chilliwack Mountain.

(Gaetz has stepped out of all discussion about the subject because of her brother’s property.)

The Young Road residents say that based on current assessed values, an estimated 20 per cent loss in property value amounts to at least $2.8 million.

In his letter, Stander tells the city this amount does not include compensation to property owners who already have drainage and water issues, nor

does it include any amount for physical damage to properties.

Stander points to the city’s history fighting “injurious affection” as it did in the 1990s with Jesperson’s Brake and Muffler Ltd., when the Yale Road rail overpass was built.

The legal letter says the residents “will not voluntarily cooperate with the work on Young Road, and will not voluntarily provide access to their properties in order to assist in the road elevation project.”

The residents demand the city postpone the elevation project, investigate alternative dike improvement plans, and “engage in a good faith dialogue” with area residents.

Stander concludes by saying that the $2.8 million lawsuit may range much higher depending on physical damage and value diminution.

Acting Mayor Sam Waddington told the Times now that the letter has been received, the city won’t comment.

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In his final submissions, McAra’s new lawyer Carl Arnason said the man’s defence of himself and of Patterson were “not divisible.”

The woman was on the ground and “he doesn’t know how badly Miss Patterson is injured at this time.”

The fact that she is hardly injured at all was irrelevant, he argued, as she was on the ground while he is set upon by more than one male, one of whom is close to twice his size.

Cutler accepted defence submissions that McAra defended himself when he was attacked by the group of aggressive younger men, the largest of whom seemed intent on fighting him.

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Upcoming games: March 25 - Div. winner 2 at Div. winner 1 March 27 - Div. winner 3 at Div. winner 2

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Chiefs juggernaut sweeps past Spruce Kings Club claims Mainland title in PG with last minute-heroics

ROUND ROBIN DATE March 25 March 27 March 29 March 31

BY GREG LAYCHAK @ChwkTimesSports

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he Chilliwack Chiefs powered their way into a third round slot taking the Mainland division championship in the BCHL playoffs Tuesday night when they finished a four-game sweep that ended in Prince George.

Chilliwack won a dramatic 4-3 contest Tuesday against the Spruce Kings with the help of Tipper Higgins’ power-play goal at 19.5 seconds remaining in the third period putting an exclamation point at the end of a packed four-games-in-five-days series.

Higgins finished a third period

Away Seed 2 Seed 3 Seed 1 Seed 3

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If all teams are tied after the tournament, first place will be decided by the regular season tie-breaker formula. The remaining two teams will play a single game on the second place team’s home ice to see who moves on.

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Chilliwack’s Ryan Bowen tumbles with a Prince George player during Saturday playoff action. comeback that started with Liam Ferguson’s goal at 16 minutes left in the game, which narrowed the sec-

game at three with 5:15 left in the game, after which he set up Higgins to put the finish on the series, and

ond-frame Prince George lead back to a more pliable 3-2.

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bring the Chiefs home to a longer rest from the undefeated playoff round.

Craig Puffer scored his seventh postseason goal in the first period of action.

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Snack your way to better sleep

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ccording to the National Sleep Foundation, changes in sleep patterns are a part of the aging process. p ro oc Many people experience diffi d iffi fficculty falling asleep and then staying aasleep slleee as they age, and that difficulty ccan an n make m men and women over 50 feel more m ore tired during the day.

But B ut eeven though difficulty sleeping may bee a part of aging, that does not mean b men m en n and women over 50 cannot take ssteps teeps to improve their sleeping patterns.

For F or eexample, certain snack foods may m ay help to improve quality of sleep, when these foods replace less eespecially es spec healthy h eal a t snacking options. While men women over 50 should always conaand nd w with their physicians before making ssult su ult w aany an ny cchanges to their diets, the AARP notes no n otee that the following are a handful of snack ssn nack foods that promote better sleep.

Almonds: Magnesium is a mineral ◗A lm with wi w ith h muscle-relaxing properties, and contain enough magnesium aalmonds al lmo help to h to e men and women get a better night’s n igh sleep. A small amount of al-

Dental IV Sedation Now that you know more about the many dental procedures we perform, lets discuss your options on anesthesia. This decision will be made by you and Dr. Singh together based on your physical wellbeing and your emotional comfort. Dr. Singh is highly trained and experienced in all types of anesthesia including local anesthesia, oral and IV sedation, nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas) and, most importantly, general anesthesia. Dr. Singh’s office is the only

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Keep in mind that there are different levels of IV sedation ranging from conscious sedation to deep sedation. Conscious IV sedation helps a patient to relax similar to oral

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monds before bed might be enough to make falling and staying asleep easier. ◗ Bananas: Much like almonds, bananas provide a substantial amount of magnesium. Bananas also contain the amino acid tryptophan, which many people associate with Thanksgiving turkey. While tryptophan might be most often associated with the sleepiness people feel after eating a holiday meal, it also has been linked to better sleep quality, so a banana shortly before bed might be just what you need to fall and stay asleep. ◗ Cheese and crackers: One more traditional snack may just help you get a better night’s sleep. Cheese and crackers contain tryptophan and carbohydrates, which can induce a better night’s sleep and help you fall asleep sooner. ◗ Cherries: Cherries contain the sleep hormone melatonin, and the AARP notes that recent studies indicated that participants who drank tart cherry juice on a daily basis fell asleep more quickly and slept longer and better than partici-

pants who did not. ◗ Hummus: The primary ingredient in hummus is chickpeas, which are loaded with tryptophan, folate and vitamin B6.

Folate has proven especially beneficial to older men and women who need help regulating their sleep patterns, while vitamin B6 helps the body regulate its clock. ◗ Peanut butter: Peanut butter is another snacking item loaded with tryptophan. Spread some peanut butter on a carbohydrate, whether it’s a slice of toast or some crackers, before going to bed, and you may enjoy a better, longer sleep. ◗ Walnuts: Like cherries, walnuts contain melatonin, which can contribute to a longer, more restful night’s sleep. Walnuts also can help regulate stress, which is a leading cause of sleeping difficulty.

Many men and women experience difficulty sleeping as they age. But the right foods may just help combat such problems and help men and women get a more adequate night’s sleep.

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◗ Exercise more. Regular movement helps to maintain flexibility in the body’s joints. Those with joint pain may shy away from exercise, but they could be doing themselves a disservice. Low-impact exercises, like swimming and water aerobics, can work out muscles and joints without adding extra stress. Walking can replace jogging or running, and yoga and pilates may be just the thing for deep stretching. ◗ Lose weight. Joint pain is often

the skin. Wrap them in a towel first before application. ◗ Include anti-inflammatory foods and beverages in your diet. Explore the many different natural foods and herbs that are purported to reduce inflammation in the body. Ginger, turmeric, flaxseed, grape juice, and bromelain can alleviate inflammation and stiffness. Foods such as fatty fish and nuts high in omega-3 fatty acids also will help fight inflammation. Blueberries, garlic, celery, and kelp should be included in diets as well. tied to obesity. Losing just a few pounds can ease up strain on certain joints, such as the hips, feet and knees. Shedding weight can improve mobility and decrease pain and potential future damage to joints. Exercise goes hand-inhand with healthy eating to lose weight. ◗ Consider hot and cold therapies. Using a heating pad, hot shower or bath or an ice pack can work wonders on arthritis-related pains. Hot treatments will loosen up stiff joints, while cold therapy is best for acute pain relief. Do not apply hot and cold packs to the skin directly, as this can injure

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◗ Go for a massage. The Arthritis Foundation says regular massages can help reduce pain and stiffness and improve range of motion.

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Treatments for joint pain and stiffness range from medication to physical therapy. Finding the right regimen may take some effort, including some trial and error. For those looking for treatments they can try at home, consider these homespun remedies. (Note: Check with a physician to confirm the safety of alternative treatments before adding herbs to or modifying your existing medications.)

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› Sports Ross is golden

Chilliwack’s Ceilidh Ross won the BC/YT Super Series Gold Ladies Championship trophy in early March in Kelowna, representing the Cheam Skating Club. Ross won the series for the second time in three years. The top three scores for skaters from a series of competitions in 201415 determine the final results.

GWG finishes sixth

In BC high school basketball provincial championship action over the weekend, G.W. Graham’s 2A varsity boys almost recovered from their quarterfinals loss to St. Michaels earlier in the week. The Chilliwack team beat Valleyview 76-60 Friday afternoon, but couldn’t muster

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Chilliwack curler Dianne Knutor is one of the grand prize winners glaychak@chilliwacktimes.com of the Everest-Ferbey national pro-am contest. Knutor will join the win against Clarence Fulton curling hall-of-famer Randy Ferthe next morning (76-70) at the bey and Olympic gold medalist Langley Events Centre. The loss Jennifer Jones on one of the put GWG in sixth place overall in pro-am teams scheduled to play the tournament standings.

March 28 as part of a VIP trip to Edmonton during the 2015 Three all-stars Everest Canadian Senior ChamThree G.W. Graham football pionships. The Chilliwack player players have been selected to be will join three winners from on former BC Lion Cory Philpot’s across the country to be placed all-star team. Quarterback Gabe in one of the teams with Ferbey, Olivares, defensive back Ethan Jones, and other world-class Mastin and centre Jake Troyan players as part of a contest that 2 Topping were chosen to head 2 toLarge Miami in was open to senior curlers of all July with the travel team to help Pizzas for $25 skill!levels.

Chilliwack native Sarah Wierks was the first University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Cascades basketball player to be named to the CIS All-Canadian team, and only the second Cascade to receive the distinction in any sport. Wierks finished her career this winter when she ended her fifth season with the university with some major achievements.

The 6’2” centre from Chilliwack secondary school (CSS) led Canada West with 19.2 points per game, set the single-season conference records for total rebounds (307) and rebounding average (15.4) among many other accomplishments, including a second place slot in Canada West’s alltime rebounding list (1,049).

{ CHIEFS, from page A14 }

“Cardiac kids strike again,” tweeted head coach Jason Tatarnic after the game. “Great effort in the third by our boys. All heart! Time for some rest and prepare for the round-robin Chilliwack!”

In the four games the Chiefs won their first two home games Friday and Saturday (3-2, 8-1) before heading north to take the next pair of wins (4-3, 4-3).

As the Times goes to press the Penticton Vees lead their round two series against the Vernon Vipers 2-1 with a game Wednesday and the Nanaimo Clippers and the Powell River Kings are tied 2-2 after four games.

The winners of the Island and Interior divisions will join Chilliwack in a three-team double round-robin on March 25 to decide which two teams will battle for the Fred Page Cup in the finals.

“Every round robin game will have the intensity of a game 7 of a playoff series,” Tatarnic tweeted.

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Two cars in the Jollymour driveway are full of overflow from the house.

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The back deck of the house also holds spillover of collected materials.

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Pauline sits in the open space of a bedroom in her new house.

City has ordered clean up before { HOARDERS, from page A1 }

Gary’s room alongside piles of loose tissues, most unused, some folded and stacked.

While Gary’s mental health is at the root of the problem in the house, even the casual observer can see that Pauline’s own actions range from enabling to hoarding herself.

Gary is getting help and is aware of his condition.

“I’m going to make an effort,” Gary quietly tells a visitor.

“I mean, I’ve got a problem.”

Problem meet solution Pauline and Gary have faced orders from the city to clean up the premises. The fire department has tracked the dangerous situation for years urging them to clean up. Fraser Health officials apparently won’t go inside to visit any more because of the mould and rats.

But finally, the seemingly insurmountable situation is coming to an end thanks to three local brothers.

Mark, Tony and Lee Gore—known locally as one of the three main developers renovating and building dozens of homes in the award-winning Garrison Crossing neighbourhood—have stepped up to help Pauline and Gary for free.

The Gore brothers bought a townhouse on Woodbine Avenue, set it up with furniture, a TV, even put food in the fridge and toiletries in the bathroom. Pauline and Gary agreed to sign over ownership of the Mayfair house to the Gores who in turn will sign over the new home to the mother and son. They also offered $1,000

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“The cat,” she says, referring to a feline she hasn’t seen for close to two years.

How does she know the cat is still alive and in the house?

“The food,” she says. “I put food out and it’s gone.”

Not exactly a ringing endorsement of existence given the rat population in and around the home.

Cat or no cat, Pauline knows she needs out of the dangerous and disgusting home she has lived in for years.

“I need to get out of this dump,” she confesses.

each for three junk cars full of belongings and garbage in the driveway.

Simpson & Simpson Notaries have waived legal fees, TD Bank waived processing fees and the Gores’ sister, realtor Jill Hall, will list the Mayfair house, once it’s cleaned out and renovated, and sell it with no commission.

In recent weeks Gary has slept over at the Woodbine house frequently and the Gores said Pauline finally slept at the new house for the first time on Monday night. During a visit to the Mayfair house last week, Pauline was asked why she hadn’t moved over to the Woodbine house yet.

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A new start With the assistance of the Gore brothers, Pauline and Gary pile into vehicles and head over to the Woodbine house for a visit. Pauline sits down on a couch in the living room with a look of comfort and relief.

“I wish I was about 70 years younger,” Pauline says on the couch. “I’d marry one of these guys.”

“You guys are wonderful,” Gary adds.

The case of Pauline and Gary is not the first time the Gores have been involved with hoarders. As developers who buy homes they’ve stumbled across it before, but they also got involved with a U.S. reality show, Hoarding: Buried Alive, where they rescued a hoarder from her situation and renovated her home.

Why have they taken such an interest in Pauline?

“Basically she is 93 years old and is a total sweetheart,” Tony says. “She reminds me of my grandma. She is totally sweet and nice and caring and she doesn’t seem to have a bad bone in her body. You get attached to her.”

Once the slow transition to the Woodbine house is complete there is the danger, of course, that Gary won’t be able to stop his compulsion. The Gores say they plan on making weekly or biweekly visits to clean and check in on the couple so that doesn’t happen.

And while all the details on costs of the new house and a sale price of the old house haven’t been worked out, the Gores are committed to not making a dollar off this “deal.” All time and investment are freely given; if any money is made on the home sale it will go back to Pauline.

While overjoyed about all the help, Pauline worries that the move will be tough for Gary because of his condition.

“I feel sorry for Gary, it’s going to be hard on him,” she says. “It’s not something that he wants to do. It’s a force that’s driving him.”

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› News Chilliwack Hospice Society is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice raised more than $50,000 to help support hospice programs and services. This Denim and Diamond event was held at Evergreen Hall on March 14, with a sold-out crowd of 250 people. The event’s presenting sponsor was Prospera Credit Union.

{ DEANO, from page A3 } He worked at lumber mills in Chilliwack and Abbotsford, but he also struggled with addictions and clearly got involved with the wrong crowd.

He was in and out of rehab and went to jail himself, which he told his mother was the best thing that

Mother fears she may not live to see justice done happened to him.

“It cleaned him up,” she said.

“He was doing so well.”

Bev and her only son were exceptionally close, and she is glad about one interaction the two of them had in March of 2010.

“I was fortunate to be able to tell him about a week before he went missing that he is the best son I could ever have. I was so glad I got to say that.”

Bev herself is likely not long for this world. She has stage four colon

cancer that has spread to her liver.

“I hope something about Deano’s death comes out of this, but I may not live to see it,” she said. “About six months ago I was given two years to live. I think I’m going to last a little longer. I’m not done yet.”

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Studies have indicated that gardening can be good for the mind and body. In addition to improving mood and reducing stress, plant life and gardening also may help people have a more hopeful outlook on life. If reaping the benefit of a beautiful landscape is not reason enough to get into gardening, elevating your mood and coping with depression or illness may be even further motivation to start developing your green thumb.

Home-design trends seem to be following suit, offering individuals more opportunities to surround themselves with potentially therapeutic plants. Explore these emerging and established garden décor trends to try in and around your home. ◗ Living wall planters: A living wall planter can add greenery to any décor without taking up floor or table space. Ideal for outdoor structures, these planters also can be used indoors if you safeguard against leaks and dripping. A living wall planter is a framed device that houses plants in a manner that enables them to be vertically mounted to a wall surface. While there are commercially available models, you can create your own design and paint or stain it to match the existing décor. Use a soil-free potting substrate to avoid the mess that regular soil may create. ◗ Combining fish with gardening: Enjoy the best of two relaxing worlds by installing a water feature in your yard. Garden retailers offer ready-made kits that can make fast work of establishing a pond

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Plant sweet peas now

Q: My daughter is getting married beginning of July 2015 and we would like as many fresh flowers as possible.

Are there ones I could plant now that would work in a July wedding?

Raydeen Fuge Langley A: Sweet peas are one of the very best flowers to plant now for a July wedding.

This is the right time to plant them and their flowering time is more predictable than most other flowers. Their range of colours is immense.

Seeds are easy to get everywhere. All the ones I mention are available from West Coast Seeds which is sold in most garden centres as well as online. The Mammoth series, for instance, flowers when days are ten hours long and this type is the earliest of all. These sweet peas come in a range of colours—crimson, pale and deep pink, navy-blue, lavender and salmon.

The Mammoth series blooms have long stems and the vines climb to about six feet (3m). Then there is the wonderful fragrance. All the sweet peas I’m recommending need supporting because tall vines grow the long stems to work in a bouquet.

It’s best to sow some heat-tolerant sweet peas as well. The Royal Family Blend tolerates heat (so it blooms for longer even in a hot summer). This type has big flowers and long stems as well. It grows 4 to 5’ (1.2-1.5m) tall . It comes in many colours and in white.

The best heat resistance is in the Old Spice Blend. These are enormously fragrant though the flowers are a little smaller. It’s another six-footer (2m).

The Spencer varieties include names like the all-white ‘Royal Weddding’, and the ‘Spencer Ripple Formula’ which has pink and white bi-coloured flowers with curved edges. The Ripple type climb

ANNE MARRISON Green Thumb 6’—8’ (2 -2.3m) tall.

By focusing on sweet peas, the remaining issue becomes simpler since all you then need is some kind of a background for the bouquet. You may be able to lay your hands on some shrub already in your garden: huckleberry perhaps or salal plus ivy as a trailer.

Or perhaps a friend may have suitable greenery. In any case, florists have green branches some on hand always, some of which, like salal, are native here.

You might invest in some Asiatic lilies as a fail-safe. Most bloom through June, but this spring has been very warm and if you planted the lilies in March you might have some earlier flowers. The same could happen if you planted gladiolas a tad early too.

Q: I collected poppy seeds from a plant of my friends, but didn’t plant them last fall. If I planted them soon, could I get flowers this year?”

Lana Austin East Vancouver A: If they were annuals like the red Corn Poppy or the grey-leaved, pink, frilly Papaver peoniflorium, you should plant them in April and you’d get flowers this year. For perennials such as the clump-forming, red, huge-flowered Oriental Poppy which grows into clumps, you’d not get flowers this year. It’s best to plant these soon. ◗ Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca. It helps me if you tell me your region or city.

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If you go Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Best of the Fest Tour: April 4, 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets are $18. To reserve a spot call 604-391-SHOW(7469) or visit online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

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et ready to kick movie night up a notch with the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Best of the Fest Tour; coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m.

It’s a blast of white water, rocky mountains, and high altitude. This night of short films takes the audience all over the world in the ultimate exploration of the outdoors.

Prepare for an astonishing lineup of adventure films, discovering extreme and beautiful landscapes sure to make your heart skip a beat.

Follow the footsteps of the world’s best athletes, adventurers, and filmmakers as they push the boundaries of wilderness and their own abilities. Sit back for breathtaking views of the mountains, rivers, lakes, and rocky cliffs from British Columbia to Europe and everywhere in between.

Breathtaking cinema of the Best of the Fest Tour This stunning cinematic showcase will have you clinging to the armrests of your seat as you follow a journey through astounding landscapes, adrenaline-pumping stunts, feats of courage, and the tenacity and determination of human spirit.

And who better to pick the line-up of this year’s showcase than Chilliwack’s own favourite outdoorsman —Sam Waddington. As the owner and operator of Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors and life-long champion of everything wild and athletic, Waddington turns his keen eye to the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival to pick the Best of the Fest. He will be selecting films from the winners of the 2015 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival awards, so not only will you get to experience the

very best of the array of amazing footage submitted, but also our very own home-grown expert to guide you along the way.

And after all, as Waddington puts it, there’s no better place to celebrate the stunning beauty of nature and exploration than the heart of the Fraser Valley.

“Chilliwack and her surrounds are truly home to some of the best, and most diverse, back country lands in our region,” he says. “We have everything here, from lakes and rivers, to mountains and forests, and because of this terrain nearly every outdoor sport and activity are possible here.”

The festival whisks its audience on a heart-racing and breathtaking tour through the world of extreme sports —from mountain biking to mountain climbing, snowboarding to wake-

boarding, mountaineering, kayaking, and so much more. Whether you’re a buccaneering explorer or an armchair adventurer, this is a fast-paced evening that you won’t want to miss. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the majesty of the great outdoors and experience the adrenaline-pumping action of extreme sports without leaving the comfort of your seat.

Now in its 18th year, the Vancouver International Film Festival was created to bring a taste of the outdoors back to the urban environments of the Lower Mainland. With almost two decades of fantastic film under its belt, the fest has grown from an original audience of 1,700 to nearly 20,000 viewers across 30 Canadian communities. It continues to grow and gain momentum as the premier event in the Lower Main-

land’s extreme sports calendar.

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival’s current role is to inspire and entertain the community with the use of unique films and presentations that illustrate experiences and cultures from all corners of the globe, to bring foreign and local filmmakers and photographers together in an international competition, and to promote positive life values and an active lifestyle.

It all comes together in a single mesmerizing evening of awesome proportions. You won’t want to miss the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Best of the Fest Tour when it stops at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Saturday, April 4, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for all seats. Find more information or secure your spot by calling the Box Office at 604-391SHOW(7469) or visit The Centre online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

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Lead role in Oklahoma up for grabs

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The lead role of Curly is up for grabs in their summer production of Oklahoma, a Rodgers and

Hammerstein musical.

They are also looking for a few more male chorus members as well.

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start on May 12, and run on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m., and on Sundays from 2 to 10 p.m. with a dinner break at 5.30 p.m.

◗ Oklahoma runs at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and July 26 and Aug. 2 at 2 p.m.

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rom psychology to stunning accuracy. Don’t the power of suggesmiss your chance to see tion, no one underhis mind-blowing performance up close and in stands the human mind person. quite like The Amazing And as per usual, Kreskin.

Kreskin will end his show As one of the world’s with one of the most specpremier mentalists, this tacular conclusion in show legendary performer business by challenging brings his powers to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre himself to find his own paycheque, hidden someon March 22, in a breathwhere in the Chilliwack taking display of mental Cultural Centre. If he fails prowess. In just a few to find his cheque hidden short hours, The Amazing someKreskin where in is bound “My life really is the facilto astonity by the ish and an adventure. audience, astound But people still he forfeits in a perfee to formance surprise me, that his charity. both hilarPrevious ious and gets us on the hiding dramatic in same page.” spots have scope. included in Kreskin - The Amazing the barrel is perhaps Kreskin of a gun, best known under for his ’70s a man’s television denture plate, and the end series The Amazing World of Kreskin which originally of a fire hose, but perhaps the craziest hiding spot aired on CTV and played was at a huge celebratory in syndication across banquet.

North America for many “On the table was a years. During this weekly demonstration of his pow- large half carved turkey—I guess everybody was eaters of the mind, Kreskin ing turkey that day—and continually proved his I kept lifting the tray, and sensitivity to the thoughts there was no cheque of others and made a case under it. And I kept lifting for the powers of ESP. the tray and there was His name has become ingrained into pop culture, no cheque,” Kreskin told AP Magazine. “I started invoked in comedy clubs, to get an image of taking comic strips, sitcoms my jacket off. So I took my and national media. As tuxedo jacket off, rolled a regular visitor on The up my sleeves, and found Jimmy Fallon Show and myself, as I’ll remember many other popular talk for the rest of my life, shows, he regularly predicts the outcome of world shoving my hand into the events —from elections to { See KRESKIN, page A25 } Super Bowl results—with

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ovie buffs can rejoice as the Chilliwack International Film Series runs Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chilliwack 4 Cinemas starting in April.

First up on April 8 is Gemma Bovery, France/French/English/ 99 min/ 14A/ drama. This is the story about a passionate young Englishwoman whose dull married life in a provincial Norman town steers her toward adultery in this updating of Flaubert’s masterpiece Madame Bovary. Director: Anne Fontaine. Cast: Fabrice Luchini, Gemma Arterton, Jason Flemyng.

April 15 is Mr. Turner UK/English/150 min/ PG/bio, drama. The movie explores the last quarter century of the eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner. Profoundly affected by the death of his father and loved by a housekeeper that he takes for granted, he forms a close relationship with a seaside landlady with whom he eventually lives incognito in Chelsea, where he dies. Director: Mike Leigh. Cast: Timothy Spall, Paul Jesson, Dorothy Atkinson.

April 22 is The Imitation Game UK/ USA/English/115 min/PG/bio,drama, thriller. Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail biting race against time

by Turing and his brilliant team of code breakers during the darkest days of World War ll. Director: Morten Tyldum. Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode.

April 29 is Big News From Grand Rock Canada/English/87 min/G/comedy.

Small town journalist Leonard Crane starts making up stories to save his job but gets into trouble when one of his fabricated news pieces turns out to be true.

Director: Daniel Perlmutter. Cast: Aaron Ashmore, Kristin Booth, Gordon Pinsent.

May 6 is Sunshine on Leith UK/ English/96 min/PG/comedy, drama, musical. Based on the sensational stage hit of the same name, featuring music by pop-folk band The Proclaimers. The film follows the stories of Dave and Ally, who have to relearn how to live life in Edinburgh after coming home from serving in Afganistan. Director: Dexter Fletcher. Cast : Antonia Thomas, Jason Flemyng, George MacKay. May 13 – Wet Bum Canada/English/99 min/G/drama, family. It’s the start of the spring term in a small northern town, heralding swimming lessons, hanging out with best friends, new classes and new possibilities. But this year things are different. Director: Lindsay Mackay. Cast: Julia Sarah Stone, Kenneth Welsh, Craig Arnold. ◗ Save money with a series pass costing $30 for all six films, or door admission at $6 per person. Series passes available from The Chillwack Arts Council office#20-5725 Vedder Rd. or The Book Man - 45939 Wellington Ave. For more information call 604-769-2787.

stuffing of the turkey. They had cooked it in the stuffing of the turkey.”

Kreskin uses audience members as “mental guides” to give him the necessary clues—with astounding success. Over the course of his long career and nearly 6,000 performances, Kreskin has only failed to find his cheque nine times—and offers one million dollars to anyone who can prove he uses secret assistants or electronic devices to aid him in this amazing act.

“The cheque test has been a focal point in my career, and I’ve done it whether I’m playing state fairs or anniversary shows or banquet halls,” he has said. “If I don’t find my fee, I literally don’t get paid, which is a hell of a way to make a living, of course.”

With a showman’s flair, a come-

Uses audience as ‘mental guides’ dian’s wit, and the capacities of a bona fide mentalist, Kreskin has more than earned his title—and six decades of constant performance has honed his craft to a fine art.

The airline industry estimates he has flown more than three million miles over the course of his career—more than some pilots.

“My life really is an adventure,” he says with a laugh. “But people still surprise me!”

Kreskin credits his mind-boggling powers to simple intuition and a sensitivity to the emotions and thoughts of others. While he acknowledges his mind is especially attuned to this kind of work, he strongly believes that anyone could train their mind to work in the same way.

“Many of the great minds I’ve studied, including men like Einstein, would work this way,” Kreskin has said. “Whatever would come to him would come to him intuitively.

I create a kind of harmony in the people I work with, so that we’re almost tuned in to each other and thinking along similar lines. ◗ The Amazing Kreskin is on stage at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for students, $32 for seniors, and $35 for adults. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Centre Box Office at 9701 Corbould Street, contact them by phone at 604-391-SHOW (7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

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y Darling Clementine, the celebrated country duo from the UK, will kick off their West Coast tour at Bozzini’s Upstairs on Thursday, March 26.

It’s been a successfully busy year for My Darling Clementine, which has seen them playing shows throughout the UK, Europe and North America, TV performances, numerous radio plays and live sessions as well as a host of festival appearances (including Cambridge Folk Festival, Perth Southern Fried, Kilkenny Roots, Truck and Secret Garden Party).

My Darling Clementine are husband and wife team Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish, and as leading lights in the British country music scene have, to date, released two highly acclaimed albums, How Do You Plead? (2011) and The Reconciliation (2013), garnering a growing legion of fans.

At first glance, the bygone sounds and imagery of the group might suggest something outand-out nostalgic, but scratch the retro surface of the record sleeves or the stage clothes and

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My Darling Clementine plays Bozzini’s Upstairs March 26. you’ll find an act as pertinent and as compelling as any other 21st century proposition.

But while looking to the future, there’s nothing wrong with nodding to the past.

Inspired by the classic duets of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, their blueprint was to make records that sound like they were from the late ’60s or early ’70s and to embrace the whole countrypolitan look of that time.

“What initially drew us to George and Tammy is that they

had an ageless quality to them”, says King. “They were making records in their thirties, forties and beyond—which was refreshing for us. That’s a common factor between their music and our own songs—they were written by people who’ve been around the block a few times.”

My Darling Clementine offer country music for grown-ups, peppered with life lessons, but King and Dalgleish are well aware that the genre as a whole can often be met with resistance

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in some quarters, with some people quick to dismiss it as a cliché ridden genre. “ Those clichés have only become clichés because they’re so good, they’re so true” says Dalgleish. “But that doesn’t mean you can’t address those clichés with intelligent lyrics.

Country songs tend to be relatively short and often use very few chords, so it’s really important that the lyrics you use in the short time available carry some weight, you have to use your words cleverly. It’s an overlooked art, I think.”

With the music nailed down and honed to perfection, My Darling Clementine relish the fun they have in presenting it on the live stage, playing the sometimes passionate, (though frequently warring) star-crossed lovers with aplomb.Dalgleish is often resplendent in a vintage wedding dress along side King’s powder blue, stay-crease-polyester suit. ◗ My Darling Clementine play Bozzini’s Upstairs March 26.

Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 9:30 p.m. Tickets $20 at Bozzini’s or call 604-7920744 to reserve by phone.

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Sam and five friends filmed Leave It All on the River last summer during a weekend trip. Follow these local adventurers as they paddle up a Harrison river system in oneman inflatable boats, climb mountains, and make camp in some of British Columbia’s most beautiful places!

“Our goal is just to show people there’s something here to be very proud of, and to get outdoors and take a look at it,” Sam says. “Our backcountry hasn’t really been showcased. You see films out of Squamish

and Whistler and Vancouver all the time – but I think our back country is equal, if not better.”

BC has long been known for its amazing wilderness and the wide variety of extreme and outdoors sports that are possible here. This festival is one of the best ways to celebrate that wonderful variety of landscape and athleticism. From mountain climbing to mountain biking, skateboarding to wakeboarding, kayaking to backpacking, the Best of the Fest has it all. It’s the perfect night out for adrenaline junkies of all ages!

While the Vancouver International Film Festival Best of the Fest Tour travels all over Canada, the Chilliwack line-up is unique. Each film is specially picked by Sam Waddington with a Chilliwack audience in mind. He promises a wide and wonderful variety of action in an ultimately amazing evening of independent and outdoor film.

“There are tons of films to choose from, and most venues pick the award-winning films,” Sam says. “Every year, I get together with friends and select what I think Chilliwack will receive the best. I think it’s important to put a little bit of everything in the lineup, so it’s not just a climbing festival or a mountain biking festival.”

“The Best of the Fest is always a great time, and I just encourage people to come out and take a look at it,” he continues. “A lot of people don’t know what our back country has to offer, so we try to pick films from BC and our local area. Our goal is to inspire people to get outside and live adventurous

lifestyles – and they never leave the festival disappointed.”

With a healthy dose of athleticism and more than a few cinematic masterpieces, it all comes together in a single mesmerizing evening of awesome proportions. You won’t want to miss The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Best of the Fest Tour when it stops at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Saturday, April 4, starting at 7:30pm! Tickets are $18, and are selling out fast! Thanks to generous community sponsors, audience members are automatically entered to win a variety of prizes. Past years have included a wide variety of outdoor and adventure equipment – so the festival could very well be your gateway into an adventure of your own!

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WiL plays Bozzini’s

Singer/songwriter WiL performs March 20 at Bozzini’s. Tickets can be purchased online at www. ibreakstrings.com/tour-dates.

Easter hymns

Come to a traditional Easter hymn sing-along accompanied by the Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra on Sunday, March 22 at New Life Christian Church. It will take place at 3:30 p.m. at Vedder elementary school, 45850 Promontory Rd. Special music provided

by Heritage Singers. For more information, email dennis@soulexpression.ca.

Spring Break Party

CRC Events presents a Spring Break Party at the Echo Room Nightclub March 25 at 7 p.m. This is a 15+ show so IDs or student IDs are necessary. Tickets are on sale now for $10 or can be bought at the door for $15. The show features Eternity, Kid Vicious, Mr. Bag, Caliber, Brill Distortionz, Skool Suppliez and NEKKID. For more info call Mitch at 604-845-2513.

Old Man Luedecke

Award-winning roots singer-songwriter, Old Man Luedecke, makes the Western Canadian tour run, and plays Bozzini’s Upstairs March 27. Luedecke has a penchant for language. Tickets at Bozzini’s or call 604--792-0744 to reserve by phone.

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recording artist Danielle Marie performs at The Well in Chances Chilliwack March 28 at 9:30 p.m. Marie has been busy this year recording her new album between Nashville, Edmonton, and Vancouver. The album is set to come out April of this year and features some of the industry’s leading talent. The Danielle Marie band features familiar local artist Andrew Christopher as well as Dylan Weightman and Adam Coleman (formerly of Pardon My Striptease).

Spring film festival

The Chilliwack International Film Series runs Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chilliwack 4 Cinemas. Save money with a series pass: $30 for all six films, or door admission: $6 per person. Series pPasses available from The Chillwack Arts Council office- #20-5725 Vedder Rd. or The Book Man - 45939 Wellington Ave. For more information call 604-769-2787. First up on April 8 is Gemma Bovery, France/ French/English/ 99 min/ 14A/ drama. This is the story about a passionate young Englishwoman whose dull married life in a provincial Norman town steers her toward adultery in this updating of Flaubert’s masterpiece Madame Bovary. Director: Anne Fontaine. Cast: Fabrice Luchini, Gemma Arterton, Jason Flemyn.

We’ve got your Bach

On April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, see and hear the joy in the wondrous music of composer J.S. Bach as the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and chorus bring his all-time favourites to life in celebration of the renewal of spring.

Bach’s cherished works are showcased with the presentation of choral masterpieces, classical guitar, cello, brass ensemble, piano and orchestra. Featured guest performers are local pianist

Clinton Denoni, guitarist Jeff Bowman of Chilliwack and the Vancouver Community College Mount Pleasant Brass Ensemble. Chilliwack counter-tenor Shane Hanson will also be making an appearance. Admission: general-$25/student-$15/family-$60. Tickets by phone at 604391-7469 or online-boxoffice@ chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or in person at the Cultural Centre.

Twin Kennedy concert

Victoria-based country duo and seven-time BCCMA nominees Twin Kennedy (previously Carli & Julie Kennedy) will be presenting a full band concert at G.W. Graham School Theatre April 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in celebration of their debut album release, It’s a Love Thing, produced by George Canyon. Tickets for this all-ages concert are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets available at www.twinkennedychilliwack.eventbrite.ca. For more on the Kennedy Twins visit www. twinkennedy.com.

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SimPhoney Improv presents an evening of spontaneous and improvised fun March 20 at The Vineyard Centre, 45892 Wellington Ave. in Chilliwack. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $12 each and available at the door. Light snacks will be available. For tickets call 604-702-9850.

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Slow Leaves is Winnipeg’s Grant Davidson, and he takes to the road in support of his latest single/video “Rearview” from his new album Beauty is so Common, recorded and produced by Rusty Matyas (Imaginary Cities).

Slow Leaves plays Tractorgrease Cafe April 25.

Baloney and Wine

Canadian comedian Derek Edwards brings Baloney and Wine, an uproarious romp through the increasingly strange quirks of our daily routines, to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s stage April 18. Reserved seating tickets are $40 (tax included, facility fees and service charges extra), and on sale through the Chilliwack Cultural Centre box office: 604-3917469. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

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Guitar hero Colin James brings special guest Chris Caddell to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre May 11.

Tickets are $42.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

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million budgeted for 2018 to build a new curling rink to replace the 60-year-old facility that now exists.

Discussion about the curling club circulated on social media in the days that followed and Tuesday night dozens of curling club members filled council chambers for the meeting.

One of the first to speak to the bylaw at the meeting was Chilliwack Curling Club general manager Bruce Renwick who said his was the sixth busiest curling club in B.C. and has been host to numerous regional events and bonspiels.

“Our city and club was featured twice on national television,” Renwick told council, adding that a new facility would “add another gem to the city.”

Renwick said a concrete floor in a new building would mean other user groups could use the curling rink for other events such as roller derby.

Coun. Sue Attrill pointed out, as did others, that the current curling rink is not only a city asset but other user groups use it for other functions.

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multiple times depending on the circumstances. public libraries, cafes and other wireless environments may act as space for these shared experiences.

If you have recently acquired an iPad and would like to learn about the various features of this device or are just curious about what an iPad has to offer, these customized one-on-one sessions provide the perfect opportunity to learn the basics and beyond.

Surf the Internet, set up an email account, discover how to download apps, explore the features of the powerful iPad camera, chat with loved ones on Skype or iMessage, watch videos, play games and so much more.

“It’s never too late to learn to surf,” that’s the motto of the Silver Surfers Project.

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Former mayor critical will probably become more of a multi-purpose facility,” Attrill said.

“I’m looking forward to that facility coming to life,” Coun.

Jason Lum said.

Waddington addressed his comments from two weeks ago that some saw as a criticism of the curling community saying he speaks from “a place of blunt honesty.”

“If I misstep, it’s never intentional.”

What was broadly agreed upon was that it was Waddington wading into budget line items that helped spur interest in the financial plan too often ignored by taxpayers.

Former mayor and MLA John Les was one of the harshest critics of the city’s plan, though he began by giving credit to Waddington for stirring the pot.

Les was critical of road infrastructure planning and suggested Promontory should be made four lanes up the hill. He also talked about the city’s purchase of homes near Marble Hill that were found to be on a landslide, and he suggested the city was too obsessed with downtown revitalization.

“Maybe we need to quit throwing taxpayer dollars at [downtown],” he said.

Downtown business owner and 2014 mayoral candidate Cameron Hull also stepped up and expressed concern over what he sees as a ballooning property acquisition budget for downtown and not enough resources for police.

The largest portion of the budget is for policing, which this year includes increases in the RCMP contract with the addition of two police members.

Another focus in the budget is the addition of one fire trainer and three firefighters. A staff report outlines transit expansion, public works programs and capital projects to be funded without debt as central to the need for a tax increase.

Staff pointed out that Chilliwack residents pay the lowest taxes and have the lowest business multiplier levels out of 19 municipalities in the Lower Mainland.

Council also approved a 1.49 per cent increase to water and sewer utility rates.

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The Chilliwack Learning Society (CLS)continues to meet the needs of seniors in our community who wish to explore the entertaining and educational world of tablet technology.

Now in its second year, the Silver Surfers Project which engages senior participants with trained volunteers is offering free one-on-one sessions for seniors interested in learning how to operate an iPad. The program teaches iPad skills at a comfortable pace under the tutelage of patient volunteers, many of whom are seniors themselves. Participants may bring their own iPad or learn on the iPad provided by the CLS volunteer.

These new one-on-one iPad sessions can be tailored to the specific needs of the learner and allow for flexibility in meeting times and locations.

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Our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, Mabel Elva Beaver passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 in Abbotsford, BC. She is survived by her children Lorne (Louise) Beaver and Margret (Mel) Berg, her grandchildren Terri (Mike), Cheri, Stacey (Peter) Tammy (Mike) and Harley (Tracy), 7 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Mabel was predeceased by her loving husband Harry Beaver and her sisters, Ada Flood and Irene Orr. Mabel was born in Vancouver, BC May 28, 1917 to Arthur and Elizabeth Cumberworth and moved to Bezanson, AB in 1918 as a toddler, all of her schooling was completed in that area. In 1937 she went to Flin Flon, MB where she meet her husband and married that same year. In 1938 Mabel and Harry moved back to Bezanson, AB where they farmed the family farm, in 1952 they moved into town and in 1963 they moved to Abbotsford, BC area where they resided. In lieu of a formal service the family will hold a memorial gathering to celebrate Mabel’s life on March 28 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Trethewey House, 2313 Ware Street, Abbotsford.

Many thanks to the staff of Menno Hospital E1.

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OBITUARIES Mabel Elva

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OBITUARIES Jean Scott

April 21, 1912 – Feb 25, 2015

In loving memory of Jean Scott, well known centenarian and social activist, there will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre (9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack).

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dr. Jean Scott Endowment Scholarship at UFV are encouraged.

Philippe F. Argieri 1927 - 2015 It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Philippe F. Argieri who passed away peacefully at Heritage Village on March 15, 2015.

He is survived by his wife Rosetta, kids Antonio, Alberto, Marco, Carmela, daughter-in-law Joyce and granddaughter Alicia.

We will all miss you.

Rest in peace.

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OBITUARIES

Wilkinson, Patricia June 26, 1938 - Mar 11, 2015

English by birth, Canadian by choice! Arrived in Canada in 1956. Loved cats, mountains (especially Moraine Lake!), roses, chocolate, knitting, crossword puzzles, beautiful bone china and lovely crystal.

Predeceased by daughter, Daphne (aka Cary), parents, Tom & Win Godbold, dear husband of 44 years, Eric, and very special friend, Vee Boerner.

Also, several beautiful cats.

Survived by son, Robert, 4 grandchildren, Trina, Cameron (wife, Tasha), Will, Laura (husband, Brien), and super great grandson, Ryan. Also, brother, Ron (wife, Francis), and Richard, Chris, Rosemary and their spouses and children in England.

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INFORMATION

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GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meet every Thurs at 7:30 pm St Thomas Anglican Hall Chilliwack & Sat at 8pm at Unit 1 5732 Vedder Rd. Info ph 778986-3291 or 604-858-0321

HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

PERSONALS

New West 604.522.4900

TRAVEL 74

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED

Chilliwack Location Full and Part time positions.

Guaranteed hourly rate of $12.00 to start Plus 25% profit sharing. No clientele required. Paid Birthday, Dental & Drug Benefits.

Equipment supplied & maintained. Advanced annual upgrading training.

Management opportunities.

TIMESHARE

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FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Auto Mechanic Partner Ok Tire and Automotive, Terrace BC is seeking a licensed auto mechanic partner for an OK tire franchise. E-mail: momack@citywest.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

.21st Century Flea Market. Mar 22 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr. 3250 Commercial Dr. Adm $5.

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God’s Love Crushes, Satan’s Lies www.helpothers.cc

COMING EVENTS

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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

NORMA’S BAKERY Requires 3 P/T production workers. Required to work in fast paced demanding environment. Must be fluent in English and physically fit.

Work is repetitive, with on the job training.

Drop off resume to 46147 Fourth Ave Chwk

Call 604-858-8082 for an interview

ATTENTION KIDS & ADULTS

FRANCHISE

Seniors Slow-Pitch

Chilliwack Senior Slow-Pitch starts its 2015 season on April 2 at Townsend Park. All seniors (55 and over for females, 60 and over for males) are welcome to come out and play. Games are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30am. Registration begins April 2 at the park; annual fee is $30 per player. “Come out and have some fun” organizers say.

For more information contact Gary at 604-792-3450

THEY’RE HERE!!!

Girl Guides Classic chocolate & vanilla cookies are now available for $5/box. The Chilliwack District Girl Guides cookie blitz is coming Saturday March 21st, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the following locations:

* Envision Credit Union, Cheam Ave. * Marketplace I.G.A., Menzies St. * Save on Foods, Chilliwack * Shoppers Drug Mart, Chilliwack * Rona * Country Garden on Young Rd. – DRIVE THRU LOCATION * Homelife Realty on Young & Airport – DRIVE THRU LOCATION * WalMart, Eagle Landing

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Problems Walking or Getting Dressed?

The Disability Tax Credit $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). For assistance Call: 1-844-453-5372.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)

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HELP WANTED

Class 1 Driver

Quik’s Farm Ltd is looking for an individual to fill a position for part-time Class 1 Driver for local tractor/trailer deliveries. Applicant must possess a valid Class 1 BC Drivers license with a clean drivers abstract. Apply in person to office at Quik’s Farm Ltd at 8340 Prest Rd, Chilliwack.

DO YOU WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA CASH? TIMES NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTES NOW AVAILABLE!

Girl Guides of Canada 1-800-565-8111

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Two open heart surgeries.

One big need.

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

Please Give.

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INFORMATION

Do you have a DISABILITY? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. FOR DETAILS check out our website: disabilitygroupcanada.com or CALL us today Toll-Free 1-888-875-4787.

Tritec Construction looking for mature reliable & experienced carpenters for full time work.

Refs req’d. Pls send resume to tritecconstruction@shaw.ca BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777

Call to apply today! 604-702-5147 Or email us at: lellis@chilliwacktimes.com

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HELP WANTED

Production Positions Quik’s Farm is currently looking for highly motivated team players for production positions.

Qualifications: Self-motivated, hardworking and responsible. Previous horticulture experience not required but will be an asset.

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 7-4:30 and Saturdays 7-12.

We offer competitive wages.

All interested applicants please email: hiring@quikfarm.ca.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Shandhar Hut Restaurant 8835 Young Road Chilliwack BC 604-793-0188

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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CLIMBER/BUCKET Operator needed for residential tree service. Min. 2 years exp., must have valid BC DL, Certified Arborist an asset. $30$35 based on exp. 604-819-9447/ the.treeguy@hotmail.com

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

PERSONAL SERVICES

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Must have 2 - 3 years experience in Tandoor cooking and knowledge with Indian Cuisine

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Someone who has completed secondary school

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Someone that can handle all kitchen duties unsupervised $18.50/per hour Drop resume off at restaurant or email shandar_hut@hotmail.com

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Charlotte Psychic Reader and Spiritual Healer

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

CARPET INSTALLATION

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

teps away from shops, restaurants, boutiques and the Cheam Leisure Centre this 55 plus adult building features new studio, one and two bedroom suites. Six brand new appliances greet each new tenant. Rents start at $650 per month and include one underground parking stall.

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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Semi-Retired Trades Person. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete work, decks, fences, specializing in bthrm installations. (604)824-9141

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

VACUUMS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS

CHIHUAHUA male pup, vet checked 1st shots. $650. Ph 1 (604)792-9946 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $675. 1-604-794-5844 CHIHUAHUA X YORKIE PUPS, 1st shots & vet chkd, 2 M & 1 F, ready to go Mar 17. $600. 604-823-6575

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

FORBES BROS LTD. Is Currently recruiting for: POWER LINE TECHNICIAN “TRANSMISSION” JOURNEYMAN// APPRENTICES These positions are permanent full-time $50.00/Hr (Journeyman Rate), 40 hours Per Week with Shift, Overtime, Weekend, Day Work (Rotations 3 & 1)

Affiliated with Elim Village in Surrey: A Unique Christian Retirement Village

PITTBULL pups purebred, born Feb 24th. Avail for viewing. Great bloodlines. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453

HOMES FOR RENT

736

HOMES FOR RENT

OWNERS WE CAN MANAGE YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY FOR A LOW MONTHLY FEE.

PETS

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

LANDSCAPING

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To view call Yolanda at 604.791.1910

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Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928

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from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes.

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

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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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PRESSURE WASHING

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ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

CARPET / LINO *New/Used *Install *Repair *Stairs. 35 Yrs Exp. Fully Qual. Journeyman. 604-346-7116

EDUCATION/TUTORING

APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/our-programs/scholarship.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

SENIOR LIVING RENTAL CONDOS IN GARRISON CROSSING

We Service all Makes

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

On all matters of life.

Extreme accuracy in palm, Tarot card and crystal ball readings.

APARTMENT/CONDO

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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Cook/ Tandoori Master We are looking for 2 full time permanent Cooks and Naan makers

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

2 coats any colour

604-615-2061 Abbotsford

SEEKING FULL-TIME experienced Finish Sander.

Responsibilities will include finish sanding, inspecting product and packaging for shipping.

Benefits include: After 6 months of employment, extended medical and dental.

After 1 year, RRSP contribution plan. Starting wage. $14.00/hour.

Please apply in person with resume and references to: 45909 Trethewey Ave Chilliwack B.C V2P 1K4 Mon-Fri 7:30-4:00

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOUSE RENTALS 604-793-2200 1 bdrm ½ duplex............f/s close to town $495 1 bdrm apt................ f/s gas incld coin laundry $550 1 bdrm twnhse. Vedder Xing, 2 Levels, Patio $600 1 bdrm Condo .............newly painted, 5 appl $650 2 bdrm apt 55+ ...new paint, kitchen + carpets$695 2 bdrm apt...... f/s, heat incl’d, hardwd flr, lge unit$700 2 bdrm apt...................... gas f/p, 4 appl $775 2 bdrm condo..adult oriented 5 appl, gas fp, Sardis $850 2 bdrm hse ............ new paint, new flrs. 4 appl $1200 3 bdrm condo............... 1200 sq ft 2 bth $1150 3 bdrm mnflr ............. Sardis 4 appl, incl util $1300 3 bdr suite . Lrge yard,/deck, FFI 1/2 hydro, newly reno’d $1395 4 bdrm twnhse Prom2000 sqft, 2½ bth, garage $1450 5 bdrm hse Prom ..... 6 appl, 2½ bth, garage $1995 6854258

Located in Southern Alberta, Northern Alberta & Fort MaKay REQUIREMENTS: As the successful candidate you have: Lineman Trade Certification, 1st Period Apprentice, 2nd Period Apprentice, 3rd Period Apprenticem 4th Period Apprentice, Lineman Red Seal Certificate, or 3 to 5 years equivalent work experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (day to day responsibilities): Install, maintain, remove and repair powerlines and cables that run between transmission electrical systems, towers and poles (stringing/wire work). Assemble, erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires. Construct and maintain footings and bases for transmission towers and poles.

BENEFITS: Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Pension Plan Benefits, Vision Care Benefits.

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TOWNHOUSES

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 per month + utilities 3 BDRM - 1.5 Baths - 2 Levels 1,100 sq ft and fenced back yard For more info call Mike at 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or Email: wb@raamco.ca 6875544

HOW TO APPLY

PHONE: 780-960-1950 • FAX: 780-481-1373 • EMAIL: work@rsline.wa

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We have 2 Playgrounds for your kids!

And are “Pet-Friendly”

We encourage all qualified Canadian and Permanent Residents to apply.

EMAIL • FAX • PHONE • MAIL • IN PERSON #300, 10403-172 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K9 www.rsline.ca

TOWNHOUSES

WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel St. Chilliwack BC - Move in Incentive!

Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented

6295005 6353866

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

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REAL ESTATE

MISC. FOR SALE

625

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RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

706

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

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

Find a friend www.bcclassified.com MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

SEIZED VEHICLE Auction, City New West, Sat. Mar. 28th @ 10:30 am www.allcityauctioneers.com

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SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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Is your house ready inside and out for the market?

If you are an executor, or have an estate that needs cleaning up ? For a fee we can help you get your house where it needs to be!

Michael (604)819-0546

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MISC. WANTED

HOMES WANTED

FARM EQUIP wanted. Farm tractors, back hoe & equip.

Any condition. Call collect 1604-794-7139 or 604-795-0412

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RENTALS 706

GARAGE SALE

TOWNHOUSES

APARTMENT/CONDO

CHILLIWACK - Clean quiet newly reno’d 1 bdrm apt, priv front entry, back door to pkng, double glazed windows with blinds, fridge, stove, m/wave & TV. Immed occupancy. $685/mo. Suit mature tenant(s).

604-846-6408 or 1-604-946-1731

Sat March 21st, 9am - 4pm.

6274 Silverthorne Rd.

CARS - DOMESTIC

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

SARDIS. 3-storey 3-bdrm t/house, 2.5 baths. Newly reno’d. Cls to schools. N/s, n/p. Avail. April 1. $1400 + utils & DD. (604)702-8655.

GARAGE SALES

Books, games, kitchenware, electric grill & much more.

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

WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

SARDIS;

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• Residential Area • Elevator • Adult Oriented • Sparkling Renovations • 1 Bdrm from $620 and up

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FRASER VALLEY MITSUBISHI Because We Really, Really Like you Built Better, Backed Better

2015 LANCER SPORTBACK SE ***

DESIGNED TO OUTPERFORM

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$1,500 in No-Charge Extra Features CARS - DOMESTIC

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- LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL AND GEAR SHIFT KNOB - FRONT FOG LAMPS - EXHAUSE FINISHER - POWER GLASS SUNROOF WITH SUNSHADE - 10-YEAR/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY

CARS - DOMESTIC

WWW.MCEMOTORS.COM

Lancer DE

2015 RVR SE **

2015 OUTLANDER SE AWC **** POWERFULY VERSATILE

5,400

$

05 NISSAN X TRAIL AWD Auto, 4 cyl, loaded

$

9,590

06 NISSAN FRONTIER Auto, V6, 4x2, loaded

V6 SUV 7 PASSENGER STARTING FROM $31,198, 1.99% 84 Months O.A.C.

- POWER GLASS SUNROOF WITH SUNSHADE - FRONT FOG LAMPS - LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL AND GEAR SHIFT KNOB - EXHAUST FINISHER - 10-YEAR / 160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY

2015 MIRAGE ES * BEST VALUE ON THE MARKET WITH CLASS-LEADING FUEL ECONOMY AND A 10-YEAR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY

53 MPG GT Shown

5,400

$

05 PONTIAC G6 Auto, sunroof, loaded

4,900

$

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08 HUNDAI ACCENT 4 cyl, 5 spd, loaded

5,400

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4,995

2995

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99 TOYOTA CAMRY Loaded, leather

SPECIAL

07 CHEVY HHR

3,995

$

6885687

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Dealer #9723

- ALL WHEEL CONTROL (AWC) WITH DRIVE MODE SELECTOR MVY 8\HSPÄ LK 9L[HPS (4WD ECO/AUTO/LOCK) Customers - 3.0 L SOHC MIVED V6 ENGINE, 227 HP - 7 PASSENGER SEATING WITH 3RD ROW FLAT-FOLDING SEAT - 3,500 LB TOWING CAPACITY Top Safety Pick Plus applies to Outlander GT only - DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONROL - FAST-KEY KEYLESS ENTRY & Available on Outlander GT IGNITION SYSTEM - 10-YEAR/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY **

Starting from $23,598 O.A.C. PLUS 1.99% For 84 Months for Qualified Retail Customers - HEARTED AND FOLDING POWER SIDE-VIEW IRRORS - HEATED FRONT SEATS - CRUISE CONTROL WITH STEERING WHEEL-MOUNTED CONTROLS Available on RVR SE AWC. Limited Edition and GT models*

- POWER DOOR LOCKS WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - 10-YEAR / 160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMTED WARRANTY **

STARTING FROM

$11,498

CONSUMER

INCLUDES

- 5.9 L/100 KM COMBINED DRIVING†S - 10-YEAR / 160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY ** - 7-AIRBAG SAFETY SYSTEM - POWER FRONT WINDOWS

$2,500 CASH DISCOUNT - USB AUDIO INPUT - REAR WING SPOILER - DRIVER SIDE VANITY MIRROR - CARGO COVER - MAP LIGHTS

$5,000/$1,500 off purchase price is composed of $2,000/$500 consumer cash discount, $1,500/$1,000 loyalty rebate and $1,500/$0 lease rebate on a new 2015 Outlander SE AWC/2015 RVR ES 2WD leased/purchased and delivered between March 3, 2015 and March 31, 2015. Consumer cash discount/lease rebate will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and will take place at time of purchase. Loyalty rebate will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Other conditions apply. Ÿ $2,000/$500 consumer cash discount applicable on 2015 Outlander SE AWC/2015 RVR ES 2WD models purchased between March 3, 2015 and March 31, 2015. Some conditions apply. * Based on MSRPs and applicable incentives of Outlander SE AWC and competitive models, plus included features such as Mitsubishi’s 10-year warranty, 3,500 lb towing capacity, V6 engine and 7-passenger seating. ◊ $11,498 starting price applies to 2015 Mirage ES (5MT), includes consumer cash discount of $2,500 and excludes freight and other fees. 2015 Mirage ES (5MT) MSRP is $11,498. Factory order may be required. • Based on MSRPs and applicable incentives of Mirage ES and competitive models, plus included features such as Mitsubishi’s 10-year warranty and class-leading fuel economy.

Mitsubishi First Auto Program applies to Lancer, Sportback, RVR and Mirage (excluding ES 5MT model) vehicles, is applicable to all approved Scotiabank. See Dealer for complete details. **2015 MSRP Starting From $23,598 RVR SE Freight & PDI $1,750 ****2015 Outlander SE V6 MSRP $31,198 Freight & PDI $1,700 ***2015 Lancer DE 0% 84 months and Sport Back SE and Lancer SE 0% 60 Month O.A.C *2015 Mirage ES MSRP $11,498 Freight & PDI $1,458 No Special Offers

WANT A NEW MITSUBISHI. LOOKING TO REBUILD YOUR CREDIT. RATES AS LOW AS 5.9% O.A.C.

Loaded, sunroof, 5 spd 45895 Airport Road Chwk - 604-701-6008

GT Shown

$2000 OFF

03 NISSAN ALTIMA Auto, loaded, 4 cyl

$

03 DODGE CARAVAN Auto, loaded, 101,000 km’s

5,900

07 VW CITY GOLF 4 cyl, 5 spd, 91,000 km’s

45510 YALE ROAD, WEST CHILLIWACK • 604.793.0600

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For 84 months O.A.C.

2015 LANCER SE ***

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