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Christian school eyed for former UFV building Cascade Christian School hopes to purchase old Health Sciences building Jessica Peters The Progress

Firefighters and paramedics pull an injured driver from a pick up truck involved in spectacular crash that closed Highway 1 for several hours Friday. The vehicle was northbound on Gibson Road before it crashed onto the highway below, crossing four lanes of traffic before coming to rest in a ditch on the north side. GREG KNILL/ PROGRESS

Witnesses sought in highway crash A bizarre two-vehicle crash closed the westbound lanes of Highway 1 Friday morning sending three people to hospital.

A truck travelling northbound near the Gibson Road overpass left the road and crashed onto an eastbound vehicle on Highway 1 below.

The collision ripped out the cable barrier and littered the highway with

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One vehicle came to rest in a ditch at the side of the westbound lane of Highway 1, where firefighters struggled to free the occupant.

That person was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

The other vehicle, with a severely crumpled front end, came to rest against the barrier median in the east-

bound lane several metres east of the overpass.

Two occupants of that vehicle were also transported to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

The incident remains under investigation by Fraser Valley Traffic Service.

Anyone with info is asked to call FVTS at 604-702-4039 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Plans are reportedly under way to turn the old UFV campus into a new residential neighbourhood.

And a local private school is hoping the new development will be the answer to their prayers.

Parents at Cascade Christian School were recently advised that the board is considering purchasing a parcel of land at UFV that would include “Building C,” which was also known as the Health Sciences building. According to a preliminary sketch included in the letter to parents, most of the other buildings would be removed to make way for a playing field and residential housing. The theatre, however, is still being used by both the UFV Theatre program and the Chilliwack School of Performing Arts.

Most of the site on Yale Road has been vacant since the university moved to the Canada Education Park in the Garrison area in 2012. The Cascade Christian School Board’s letter says they could purchase the building and land for what’s known as “bare land pricing,” for $2.5 million.

“This is an opportunity that is of such amazing potential that we’ve felt led to pursue it, even though the immediate idea of ownership has not seemed possible or feasible until this point,” the board said.

For the last five years, Cascade has been operating out of the Salvation Army Church on Brooks Avenue. Prior to that, they were in the Chilliwack Alliance Church. But they are outgrowing their current home, with an ever increasing student body.

Stephanie Hampson, a board member and mother at the school, said the school operates in the back of the church, and in two portables.

“We are looking at hopefully being in there (at the UFV site) by September,” she said. “That is our goal right now.”

The board is asking the school’s parents for support, in prayer and financially, and fundraising efforts are already being funneled into the project.

Building C is only 23 years old, nearly 20,000 sq feet and is expected to be able to hold about 200 students with minor renovations. The design sent out to the school’s parents last week is only a conceptual drawing at this point, but also includes a large, grassy play area behind the building.

The letter to parents does not name a developer, but the proposal was drawn up by Craven Huston Powers.

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News Chilliwack groups getting ready to welcome Syrian refugee families Jennifer Feinberg The Progress A community-wide housewarming shower is set for Saturday as a way to welcome the various refugee families being sponsored by Chilliwack groups and churches.

“Please join us in a welcoming celebration, as we collect the necessities for our sponsored families’ homes,” said one of the REaCH organizers, Daris LaPointe.

The REaCH Syrian Housewarming Shower, is set for

Feb. 13, 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church.

They are asking for new or gently used items such as bed linens, blankets, towels, and clothes. For larger items that people may want to donate, like furniture, snap a photo and send it by email to REaCH through their website.

“There is a real spirit of community and of giving here,” said LaPointe. “People want to help and are looking for avenues to do so.”

The shower is going to be a low-key afternoon event, she said.

REaCH is a grassroots, community driven group, that has raised funds with a range of fundraising efforts and donations. They arecurrently awaiting confirmation of an arrival date for their approved and pre-screened family of four.

It was local resident Wendy Major who actually came up with the idea for a community housewarming. She’s been following developments in the Syrian humanitarian crisis, and attended the vigil for the drowned Syrian three-year-old in Vancouver.

Every local group is at differ-

ent stages in their sponsorship efforts, but all will benefit from this event.

The van den Bosch and Byers family Group of Five for example announced over the weekend that their family has arrived and is settling in nicely to Chilliwack life.

Major said at first she contacted Chilliwack Community Services, and other groups, to see how she could assist locally.

“I am finding there is a lot of positive energy in this town, around this issue,” she said.

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“Wendy spearheaded this housewarming shower with a group of ladies who she quilts with and who wanted to help out,” said LaPointe. “They wanted to have a party for the families, with just a few friends, but then they had the idea to do something larger and share everything with the other sponsoring groups.”

There’s a list of desirable items online at www.refugeesandchilliwack.com under the ‘donate’ link.

Slide show offers window on Syrian refugee crisis Jennifer Feinberg The Progress

Puzzlers gathered at the Chilliwack Library Feb. 5 and 6 for the annual Friends of the Library Puzzle Sale. More than 1000 donated jigsaw puzzles were up for grabs, with all proceeds funding programs and equipment in Chilliwack’s libraries. SAM BATES/ PROGRESS

Helping hands needed to put up tunnel fencing Jennifer Feinberg The Progress There is already a chorus of support from Chilliwack to help ensure the survival of toads and frogs of Ryder Lake.

The toad crossing tunnel on Elk View Road is proof, and the structure has already started reducing mortalities from vehicles strikes.

So it probably won’t take much to call a few volunteers into action.

A handful of volunteers are now being sought by Fraser Valley Conservancy to help install directional amphibian fencing on Feb. 13, as part of the Ryder Lake Amphibian Protection Project.

“The adults are about ready to start moving to the wetlands,” said Kendra Morgan, project coordinator and biologist with Fraser Valley Conservancy, about the

imminent adult Western toad migration.

They’ll head to the wetlands from the forested areas for breeding, and they have to cross a road to do it.

All six species of local amphibians will actually be on the move: Western toads, Red legged frogs, Pacific chorus frogs, Northwestern salamanders, and Rough-skin newts, Long-toed salamanders. Some of the toads and frogs are species of “special concern” federally.

“We usually see them on the roads in March,” she said.

Directional fencing went up for the toadlet migration in July but once completed, the fencing came down again. That’s why they need to install the fencing again, for the winter breeding migration that starts around the end of February or into March.

“The fencing is always temporary,” she said.

The directional fencing is made of silt fencing material attached to wooden stakes using staples or screws that directs the amphibians toward the entrance of the tunnel.

It’s the same type of lightweight black fabric used for fencing around some construction projects.

The crossing structure, which opened last July with help from partners like Lafarge Canada, is like a cement tunnel that runs under the road. The tunnel is already working to protect amphibians.

“It is definitely reducing mortalities, but we can’t fence off the entire six kilometre stretch around the wetlands. We are trying to reduce, not eliminate the impacts,” said Morgan.

Volunteers who wish to help on Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. can email projects@fraser valley-

conservancy.ca for more details, or call 604-6250066. Snacks will be provided.

“The most challenging part of this project will

likely be working in wet or muddy conditions on a steep slope. Volunteers must be prepared to work in cold or wet conditions and will need work gloves.”

Kendra Morgan, project coordinator and biologist with Fraser Valley Conservancy. PROGRESS FILE

It’s a way to get the broader perspective on the Syrian crisis — from someone who’s actually been there.

Dr. Osama Ebesh of Chilliwack is set to make a presentation with slides on Feb. 16 at the Sardis library.

He’s made the trek to Jordan twice, treating refugees in and outside of the makeshift refugee camps, while participating in medical missions of mercy.

“Most people in Canada can’t even imagine what is going on.

They never experienced anything like this, with the autocracy and dictatorship in Syria,” said Dr. Ebesh.

He’ll attempt to paint a picture of the humanitarian tragedy in broad brush strokes, with statistics and photographs, describing the terrible toll it can take on a people when a controlling dictatorship takes hold.

Ebesh is a local physician, a pediatrician, who’s lived in Chilliwack for 11 years. He’s also been lending his medical expertise to refugees for humanitarian purposes.

Most recently Ebesh travelled to a remote refugee camp in Jordan, about 10 km from the Syrian border. The Arabic-speaking doctor spent six days in January of this year, providing medical care inside the camps, and another four days of pop-up clinics for those outside the camps.

Few Canadians may be aware that most of the refugees are struggling to live outside of refugee camps, without UN support.

“In the camps, it was people living in tents, but more recently it’s become a caravan town, with shipping containers being used to house people.

“So the situation in the camps have improved. They have electricity and regular water supplies so it’s much better than it was,” he said.

A presentation and slide show

by Dr. Osama Ebesh at the Sardis FVRL library adjacent Twin Rinks, on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.

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students well, but know it will be a big undertaking for the small school.

“We feel this is truly the opportunity of our lifetime,” the letter from the board states. “Constructing a similar building on a similar piece of well-located property would cost approximately triple what we have the opportunity to purchase this site and building for, which is approximately $2.5 million dollars.”

The board will be spending the next three months determining if they are financially capable of making the purchase. They would hope to move into the new campus in time for the start of the 20162017 school year.

They need to raise $100,000 by May 1 for moving and set-up expense and further significant funds for

a down payment. The board has been “actively investigating and pursuing” the potential development for a few months, and wrote the letter to the parents for support and to ask for help fundraising, and for support.

The letter underlines the fact that these are merely proposed plans.

“Please bear in mind these are conceptual drawings at this point — Cascade’s needs and financial abilities are what will guide the final site outcomes.”

They are asking their families for prayer, for donations, and for help finding potential donors.

UFV considers the land surplus property, and has been actively looking for a buyer since 2012. A Request for Expressions of Interest from that time lists the potential from two major land parcel development opportunities; a residential

Building C at UFV’s Chilliwack North campus could soon become the new home of Cascade Christian School, who are eager to move in and renovate to fit their ever-growing needs.

component of about 12 acres, and a commercial component along Yale Road at about seven acres.

They were looking for “developer with vision and experience to maximize the use and value of the site

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Here we are February already, spring Áowers are starting to show up in sheltered areas. Having recently been on the prairies we are certainly fortunate to have these Áowers showing up now.

I have mentioned that we will be kicking off a Legacy Project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the International Association of Lions Clubs. In a sense we are expanding on a something we have done in the past. The equipment at the Eye Centre at Chilliwack General Hospital is reaching the end of it’s life span. In order to keep our Eye Centre at the leading edge of technology we are going to replace the equipment with the latest in technology. This project currently prices out at just over $600,000 so we do have a signiÀcant fund development project ahead of us. We are kicking off the campaign at Chilliwack General Hospital on February 25th at 2pm.

The Chilliwack Eye Centre at it’s inception in 2003 operated 2 days a week, it now operates 5 days a week where more than 5,700 patients have cataract surgery every year. Patients come from as far away as Prince George and the area serviced by Fraser Heath. The eye centre has become one of the leading eye care facilities of it’s type in Western Canada.

Obviously this project is going to take more than just our Lions Club and the Steller’s Jay Lions Club who have partnered with us as the two lead Lions Clubs on this project. This is truly going to be a community project.

Watch for more details in this newspaper or online as we get closer to that date.

Our Lions Club continues to grow and expand to serve our community.

All of our new members are being recognized as “Centennial Lions” with a unique special member lapel pin. We will be welcoming our newest Centennial Lion this week.

We continue to be busy planning our annual events as well as some new ones. Our Strawberry Social is in the very active planning stage even though the Strawberries aren’t even growing yet! Our next Spaghetti Supper is on February 26th at our hall on Spadina, 4:30 to 6:30 pm. It is a fun relaxed evening for all.

If you would like the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others remember “Where there is a need Club News brought to you by: there is Lion”. You could join us and be a Centennial Lion. Until next month, I’m Johns Electronics Ltd. Allan Hunt a member of the Mt Cheam 604-847-9977 Lions Club.

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be the reason decay develops around these fillings. The gases they produce as a byproduct are very foul smelling. So the more old fillings, and the more decay present, the higher the likelihood you will have bad breath.

Other sources for bad breath include having a dry mouth, gases coming from the stomach, a diet high in sulfur containing foods i.e.) onion, garlic. Not brushing the tongue, and food stuck between teeth are two more common reasons bad breath exists. Certain medical conditions and medications can contribute to halitosis as well.

If you suspect you have a bad taste coming from your mouth, or just bad breath it would be a good idea to ask your dentist to examine your mouth for the potential causes. Some of the causes can be dealt with by brushing and flossing your teeth and tongue more regularly.

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It states that the 7.8 ha parcel of land will need rezoning and subdivision by the the developer, as it is currently zoned P1, for institutional/ civic assembly. No rezoning on the site has been addressed

by Chilliwack council.

However, the portion Cascade is eyeing up would not need to be rezoned, as their purpose fits the P1 designation.

Hampson said the board isn’t privy to

any other information about the development.

“We’re just worrying about our little part of it,” she said. “We haven’t been given any other information.”

The site is bordered by by residential family homes to the northwest, AD Rundle middle school to the north, commercial retail to the east along Yale Road, and Chilliwack River to the west.

Cascade Christian School has a fundraiser coming up this weekend, and the funds raised will go directly toward this new effort. jpeters@theprogress.com

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Soowahlie First Nation youth, a reserve that’s “largely overlooked,” for this type of funding support will benefit from the tennis camp experience, along with bus transportation to participate.

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It’s could be the start of a lifelong love of tennis for local Métis and Soowahlie youth.

The group of about a dozen kids are learning the finer points of tennis for the next five Fridays at the Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre, under the guidance of Chilliwack Tennis Society Coach Gudrun Anderson.

The Aboriginal Tennis Development Camp was organized as a partnership between the hosts, Chilliwack Métis Association, and the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council with instruction by the Chilliwack Tennis Society.

So why tennis?

“This is the start of tennis development, with the help of funding partners, for local First Nations and Métis youth,” said Bryan Stephenson, education coordinator with the Métis Association.

It’s something families can do.

“It’s a game you can play for the rest of your life, and it’s a very positive sports activity,” said Stephenson.

Soccer or lacrosse activities are more likely to get funding for aboriginal organizations.

“This is just the start of it for our aboriginal communities, and Chilliwack is the only community that I know of in Canada that is

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Dangerous dogs need photo ID Dogs who are deemed dangerous in the Fraser Valley will now need to pose for a mugshot.

This is a sweeping change in municipalities from Abbotsford to Harrison Hot Springs, and most points in between. The Fraser Valley Regional Board voted unanimously to amend their bylaw on Jan. 26, following a brief report by FVRD’s manager of environmental services, Stacey Barker.

“First and foremost this is for the safety to the animal control officers,” she told the board.

In the cases where a dog is known to be dangerous or aggressive, officers can identify those dogs prior to engaging with them when visiting a home.

“If the officer is moving in, it’s best to give them a head’s up,” Barker said.

But there are many other reasons for the photo ID, including preventing injuries to the dogs themselves. The amendment includes a change in definition to “aggressive dog” to include “aggressively pursuing a vehicle.”

“We’ve had situations where there has been damage to vehicles, and popped tires,” she says, from dogs that are aggressive towards vehicles. There are other dogs who will stand a driver or passenger inside a vehicle, while “snarling at windows.”

“This will prevent motor vehicle accidents as well as injury to the dog itself,” she says, by encouraging owners of dogs who are known to be aggressive from letting them roam freely and causing harm.

“We certainly know that dogs chase cars,” she said.

A photo registry of dangerous dogs will also prevent false accusations from members of the public who feel an aggressive dog is not being cared for responsibly.

“In some cases, it’s not that (aggressive) dog at all, and the owner of the dog is acting responsibly,” Barker said. “It helps in those situations.”

The Dangerous and Aggressive Dog Regulation Bylaw works through compliance and awareness, Barker added.

This change to the bylaw is not about deem-

The photos add more information to basic written descriptions of dogs, and can identify markings, shape and size more accurately.

The bylaw is effective in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, the District of Kent, Harrison Hot Springs and FVRD’s electoral areas D (Popkum, Bridal Falls) and E (Chilliwack River Valley).

The photos are to be provided by the owner.

The penalty for not providing a photo to identify a dangerous dog is $500.

ing dogs dangerous, said Jennifer Kinneman, FVRD’s manager of communications.

“This is only if they’ve been deemed aggressive or dangerous,” she said, which is a formal process that includes an investigation.

This will also help neighbouring municipalities. Because if a dog is deemed dangerous, that information is passed on when a dog’s owner moves.

“If you were to move to Metro Vancouver, that doesn’t mean your record goes away,” she said.

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Indications that the province of British Columbia will allow firefighters to carry naloxone, also known as Narcan, is welcome.

The drug is known as the “antidote” to opiate overdose, and can reverse the otherwise deadly effects of ingesting too much heroin and/or fentanyl.

Despite often being first on the scene of overdoses, firefighters, police officers and others who don’t have a required prescription for naloxone have thus far been banned from carrying the drug.

Addressing that is a move that is long overdue, given the stakes involved and the safe nature of Naloxone. It is available over the counter in more than a dozen U.S. states, and hospitals have been using the drug for more than four decades.

Earlier this summer, Health Canada promised that it would review the drug’s prescription-only status, although a full process was expected to take more than a year.

Whatever the outcome of that review, the fact that it’s only being done now – after too many deaths from accidental overdoses – shows that our society, and our government institutions, still have much they can do to help those on the fringes who have frequently been overlooked.

While the drugs drive some into a life of homelessness and property crime, they are also used by husbands and mothers, sons and daughters, employees and bosses who conduct lives not stereotypically associated with hard drug use.

In cases of overdose, all of those people – those on the fringes, and those in the mainstream – deserve the best shot at life, and the best opportunity at eventually overcoming their addictions.

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Protesters fear there will be peace in forests After 20 years of representing B.C. coastal First Nations to negotiate what U.S.-directed activists labeled the Great Bear Rainforest agreement, a weary Dallas Smith expressed his relief and frustration.

At a ceremony to sign the final agreement in Vancouver last week, Smith, president of the Nanwakolas Council of remote Central Coast communities like Bella Bella, joked that he’s finally out of a job. Then he got serious.

“My communities still aren’t better places to live yet,” he said.

But the land use agreement with the province and forest companies over a vast coastal area up to the Alaska border means the years ahead will be better.

He said when he started it was like being caught in a divorce between the B.C. forest industry and international environmental groups. Dutch-based Greenpeace,

its California offshoot ForestEthics and others moved on from their Clayoquot Sound battle to the B.C. coast, looking to continue the blockades against logging.

“It’s the First Nations of the Coast who stood up and said ‘no, this is how it’s going to work’,” Smith said.

Tom How it’s going FLETCHER to work is that logging will continue on 550,000 hectares of coastal forest, with a greater share for First Nations, and with 85 per cent of the region preserved after a century of logging that began with sailing ships.

Aside from a few diehards who are either paid to protest or can’t get past issuing demands, B.C. aboriginal people have grown

tired of being used as props in global de-marketing campaigns directed from San Francisco or Amsterdam. The protesters’ tactic of organizing customer boycotts that damage far-away economies might be good for international fundraising, but it’s bad for poor people.

Formally begun 10 years ago with $30 million from Ottawa, $30 million from B.C. and $60 million from a group of wealthy U.S. family foundations with a larger antidevelopment agenda, the land use plan remains under attack.

Among the many protest outfits is Pacific Wild, which has specialized in Great Bear Rainforest campaigns and now needs a new enemy. Their credibility was demonstrated recently when potty-mouthed U.S. pop star Miley Cyrus decided to speak out against B.C.’s wolf kill.

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Cyrus’s handlers spoon-fed video and statements to urban media, who were so anxious to exploit her global popularity that they played down the fact she was at the wrong end of the province spouting nonsense.

After periodically attacking their own B.C. agreement as inadequate, Greenpeace and ForestEthics have moved on to what they call the “boreal forest,” which we like to call northern Canada. The same bully tactics with forest products customers and producers have been featured.

This time, a Quebec company that signed an accord in 2010 is suing Greenpeace for “defamation, malicious falsehood and intentional interference in economic relations.”

Aboriginal companies on the B.C. coast will continue to log, including areas of old-growth forest and secondary growth. They will continue to export logs as economics dictate. They will continue to harvest animals, including grizzly bears.

And, I expect, they will continue to be subjected to attempts to supervise and direct them by members of urban society’s new religion, environmentalism.

The leaders of this movement don’t like peace. It’s bad for their business.

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Looking for some harmony Is it just me? Or does everyone else sense it too?

Cognitive dissonance. We are presented with a news item, and in quick succession we are asked to believe almost the opposite of the original story.

Here are some examples: The low Canadian dollar promotes tourism and foreign investment. Lower oil price equal lower gas price. Low gas prices lower shipping costs and help stimulate the economy. The Trans-Pacific Partnership or TTP Trade Deal is important for Canada’s partici-

pation in international trade and will be good for all Canadians.

Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals will end Canada’s participation in illegal foreign wars.

We now are told that the low value of our currency and cheap gas are having disastrous effects on our economy. The TTP is not about strengthening the Canadian economy. It will make it easier for international corporations to ship Canadian resources to Asian sweat-shops. The wars continue. The CF-18s are still in Syria. We still fund,

train, arm and support ISIS. And, we’ve got our eyes on returning to Libya too.

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Path to a larger federal share they can weigh in on the proposals.

It could be that the city has had extensive discussions with the province of B.C. on what involvement there could be from that level of government.

Back to federal assistance through infrastructure spending, it is possible that during the Harper Conservative years the city has explored the possibility of dollars earmarked for renewal with the sitting Member of Parliament Mark Strahl who represented the riding in which Chilliwack sits for many years.

We know that Chilliwack got a shooting range and a promise of a new bridge. Perhaps our MP could enlighten us on what projects in Chilliwack he advocated for and what projects were done in tandem with the mayor and the provincial MLA. After the recent election we found this riding again represented

by Mr. Strahl. It would appear that the voters were satisfied with his performance, but now he is unfortunately not a member of the majority party in Ottawa and it should be obvious to voters that if there was

little money coming during the last eight or so years, Chilliwack probably won’t see much for the next four years. We have no effective voice in Parliament.

We can only hope that our current MP will do his best to present Chilliwack’s case to the Liberals if there is any plan in existence but that may be difficult for him because of partisan politics.

Also we could ask our MP to address in the House of Commons through the Finance Committee the problem of tax write-offs for commercial properties which act as a disincentive for landlords to fill empty shop spaces in the downtowns of cities at lower rents to attract new innovative businesses. It is better for the bottom line to leave these shop fronts empty than to have them filled at reasonable rents to stimulate these areas.

The bottom line for the people of Chilliwack is the democratic process. Demand a plan.

Elect people who are willing to give the leadership necessary to make the city a better place. Understand that power comes from the people that you elect. If

you don’t demand leadership you will never receive it.

There may be a way in the short term for citizens who are concerned about affairs in Chilliwack to provoke action on our infrastructure needs.

Get in touch with the MLAs in this valley and ask them if the mayor has asked for assistance and what has she asked for. Call Mr. Strahl and demand that he engage all ministers of the Trudeau government with a cogent plan for renewal.

If answers are not for thcoming then remember that there was a fine Liberal candidate Louis De Jaeger who still has the ability to appeal to the prime minister personally and as a citizen as an outreach to see what could be done if the mayor and council along with the above mentioned players provide him with an infrastructure plan that might be considered.

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“There are still too many patients waiting too long for an ambulance who need one and there are too many patients receiving an ambulance and a transport to an ED (emergency department) that don’t require it,” BCEHS executive vice-president Linda Lupini said.

Accompanying the plan is an independent review that found it takes an average of 10 minutes and 24 seconds for ambulances to reach life-threatening calls in the Lower Mainland and Greater Victoria.

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Online videos help spread the word on eating disorders A series of videos about eating disorders has been released to help families and health care providers dealing with disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

The group of seven videos are available publicly through YouTube. They were created in B.C. and offer information on understanding eating disorders and helping the patient and their family members. The videos were released in time for National Eating Disorder Week, which was Feb. 1-7.

They feature experts from the Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program, located at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, giving presentations about the medical assessment and management, various therapies, meal support and more.

But they aren’t all clinical.

One is solely about the family experience, and features Rylee McKinlay, 20, and her mother Terri McKinlay. When Rylee was 16 she was hospitalized for nine weeks at BC Children’s for her anorexia. At her sickest, her heart rate was so low she was at risk of dying of heart failure.

“Eating disorders can take years to cure, and for some there is the constant danger of relapsing, especially under times of stress,” says Rylee. “But healing starts with being honest and

sharing our stories to help raise awareness about this powerful disorder. If my experience can help even one person avoid what my family and I went through, it will be worth it.”

Eating disorders (ED) affect 1.5 per cent of young women age 15 to 24 in B.C. In recent years, rates of eating disorders have been increasing in men, too. They are the deadliest of all mental health concerns, with up to 15 per cent of those with the diagnosis eventually dying directly from the disorder.

The goal behind releasing videos is to help standardize practices to provide consistent care and support to children, youth and families struggling with eating disorders.

They were filmed last year in Kimberley B.C., when six experts from the provincial program travelled to the region to present a day long-workshop.

Now the edited videos are being released province-wide to help spread the knowledge more widely to other regions that may struggle with how to provide upto-date and effective treatment in B.C.’s more rural and remote locations.

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There are now 65 local action teams all across B.C. The funding for the Collaborative comes primarily from the Shared Care Committee, a joint committee of the Doctors of B.C. and the B.C. Government. Funding for the whole initiative has also come from two other joint Doctors of B.C./B.C. government committees.

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More paramedics, other ambulance changes promised CHANGES from page 10 to an emergency room, because that’s what really ties up resources.”

The top reform prior-

ity is to reduce how long paramedics wait in hospital emergency departments to hand over incoming patients so they can get back on the road.

Fraser Health hospitals are expected to be at the forefront of making the necessary ER reforms.

Faster dispatch and deployment times to get

ambulances in service is another strategy.

The latest reform plan comes in the wake of ongoing complaints from municipalities and

their fire departments of unacceptably long waits for ambulances to arrive and transport non-critical patients.

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A m b u l a n c e Paramedics of B.C. president Bronwyn Barter said the review confirms the service is “extremely understaffed” and argued more immediate staff increases are required.

But she said there are “a lot of positives” in the report, including the acknowledgement of the need for more resources and the move to reduce delays at hospitals, which consume 17,000 paramedic hours a year in urban areas.

NDP heath critic Judy Darcy said the government should have acted sooner in light of years of public outcry.

She predicted the plan will leave many people “still falling through the cracks” – and they may include those less acute cases where a decision is made they don’t need an ambulance response.

“The devil is going to be in the details,” Darcy said. “Triaging over the phone is a very different kettle of fish than triaging when someone presents at an emergency room.”

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“We think it’s important to support them in growing whatever sport that they’d like to introduce, or develop,” said Garner. “Also I love the thought that tennis is not one of the priority sports that we have identified as part of our action plan for the Fraser Region. But it’s perfect for the age group we support, which is ages 6 to 12. It’s inexpensive and they can go any place in Chilliwack to play.”

The long-term hope is the youth will get inspired to join the Chilliwack Tennis Club.

“We found that when Aboriginal or Métis youth can get together and be introduced to a new sport like this, they feel more connected to each other, and will remember this time of learning and being connected.”

Registration is open to aboriginal participants including First Nations, Métis and Inuit. The tennis camps are every Friday until March 4, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The kids wear indoor gym gear and indoor running shoes.

Snacks are provided. For more details call Bryan Stephenson 604-823-0229 or email yarrow1@telus. net

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Remembering the Strecker ‘Stump Farm’ A welcome new addition to Chilliwack’s walking system is about to open. This takes you from Keith Wilson Road (between the big ASU building and the blue house at 44884), down past the city well and through the River’s Edge Development, connecting to the Rotary trail by the Vedder River. This land was once the Strecker family farm.

Special to The Progress As you wander down the trail connecting Keith Wilson Road to the Vedder River, you will notice several signs of the original farmers of this land, The fruit trees in front of the ASU building, the “crooked tree,” the tall fir, and the remainder of the forested area, are all reminders of Frank and Elsa Strecker, whose family turned 28 acres of bush and stumps into a working farm.

Frank and Elsa were married in Chemnitz, Germany in 1909. As rumours of war grew, the family decided to emigrate, choosing Canada over South America.

Frank came first, in June 1912, and used the skills he had learned working on a tunnel under the Rhine to get work in the mines in Joggens, N.S. When he had earned enough money, a pregnant Elsa and toddler Martha joined him.

But with such prices at the company store, Frank realized that he needed to head off for a better life. As he moved, the ever-enlarging

family followed him, first to Canmore and then to Rosedale, in the Drumheller Valley.

Frank, always known for his ingenuity, used clay from the river to make 30,000 bricks and built the only two-story house in the town.

However, working as a coal miner, Frank developed silicosis and needed clean air for his lungs.

He came to Chilliwack in 1938 and bought 28 acres of land for $800.

The farm went all the way from Keith Wilson Road to the Vedder River, getting a little smaller one year when the river changed course. For the next two years, Frank spent winters back in the mines, then summers in Chilliwack clearing the land with son Bill.

In 1940, Frank, Elsa, and the two youngest children moved to Vedder Crossing. The land had previously been logged, but all the stumps remained.

Clearing a stump farm meant digging out huge roots with the help of Jack the horse. Young Frank Jr. and Margaret were responsible for the dangerous task of moving the peg in the chain

Marge (Nowell) Kern with milk cans on the farm.

the horses used to pull out the stumps.

Gradually the farm took shape. A small house was built and added onto. Eventually there was a barn, two chicken coops, a toolshed/blacksmith shop, and a brooder house, complete with a rounded brick oven to keep the chicks warm. Many, many fruit trees and a large vegetable garden were planted. The family relied on a herd of five cows and about 1,000 chickens for income.

Frank was an early adopter of ecological farming practices. To keep the water table pure, no bulldozers

were permitted to mix up the gravel and soil.

Everything was done by hand. Frank used vine maples woven through barbed wire for fencing. The bedding for the chicken coops was sawdust from the old Collinson Sawmill on the corner of Peach Road and Keith Wilson.

Frank and Elsa were, like so many settlers, known for the way they helped their neighbours.

During one winter snowstorm, Frank and Frank Jr. rescued Duncan Dundas, a First World War veteran. They tied themselves together with rope to walk to the Dundas house, where

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sold to the Department of National Defense.

The memory of the Strecker farm is still strong for the Nowell family. Marge (Nowell) Kern and her husband Bob still live on the remaining 1.5 acres.

Marge remembers fishing for bullheads from the log jam and harvesting the hay in the big wagon. Frank and Elsa’s great-greatgrandchildren still climb the crooked tree, and still pick the blackberries growing on the back fence. The few stumps that were left have mostly rotted out, but the memories still remain.

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Mr. Dundas had only some newspapers to burn for heat. He stayed with the Streckers until the weather got warmer.

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at Chilliwack Cultural Centre with Dance Competitions and Music Competitions begin Feb. 29th. Vocal and Band competitions are at G.W. Graham Secondar y School. Check out our website or the Chilliwack Cultural Centre site for more details. We are in our 69th year of competitions! Come out and enjoy watching local talent during the 3 sessions each day at a cost of only $4.00 per session. Our final concerts are Sunday,

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Invitation to unique musical journey Sam Bates The Progress It’s one thing to hear an evening’s worth of beautiful harp playing and vocals. It’s another to hear the stories that lie within the music.

That’s precisely what Mary Murphy will share on Feb. 13.

Mar y is an accomplished harpist and a gifted teacher.

Born in Sligo, Ireland, she took up the harp at age eleven. She was awarded scholarships from the Irish Academy of Music prior to studying with renowned harpists in London and New York.

Her talent and love for music allowed her to captivate audiences around the world for decades.

For the past several years, however, she’s only performed on rare occasions.

She was peering into the windows of the Vineyard Centre in downtown Chilliwack in the fall when she saw a vision of herself on the stage. Immediately, she knew it was an insight she had to bring to reality.

She began to riffle through the songs that she’d written during ever y extraordinar y, compelling, or even tumultuous experience of her life.

“I’ve gone through a fair bit,” Mary said. “But I’m really thankful for it.”

Through those experiences came a lifetime of writing material.

As she and her harp grace Chilliwack’s stage once again, she plans to play music and tell stories that will make up two parts.

The first half of which will narrate Mary’s own experiences with love and loss, youthfulness and growth, disappointment and change, to name a few themes.

Essentially, it’s an exploration of various relationships.

Striving for forgiveness with those who have wronged you, accepting even the worst of your past, and asking yourself - and God - the toughest of questions.

She’ll share what she’s learned, and what she’s still trying to figure out.

“It’s been years and years of growing up. Gettin’ older and

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Rockin’ the kitchen with Raccoon Deathmatch Sam Bates The Progress Don’t miss the wild Raccoon Deathmatch that’ll take place at the Tractorgrease Cafe on Feb. 13.

It’s a band name that’s more literal than you’d think.

This collective of Vancouver musicians lays down a hootenanny, kitchen party style of music.

Vocalist and guitarist Kevin Gau chatted with The Progress to break down this smorgasbord of up to eight musicians.

Gau, who was the front man for The Left for 10 years, met fellow Deathmatch member Steven Drake while busking last sumIt’s all mer.

No stranger about to the Vancouver music scene, the music Drake was in ~ Kevin 1990s alternative rock band Odds.

Gau “I had [Drake’s] poster on my wall as a kid. They were my favourite band,” Gau explained.

The two continued to pool the money they made singing and playing on the downtown streets, to buy some beer and go to the park and play more music.

They nailed down their new sound when they got together with Cowjazz Billionaires JJ MacDonald, and they decided to take their tunes from the streets to the stage.

At one of Raccoon Deathmatch’s shows today, you might see Gau, Drake, and Macdonald, and any combination of Howlin’ Daz, John Hayes, Joe Abbott, Jordan McNeilBob, Anni M. Fables and Andraya Starnino, all of whom bring passion and experience from other bands they’ve been in.

“We’re just kinda hitting the ground running,” Gau said of the collective group who are starting to make a name for themselves.

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Acclaimed harpist Mary Murphy will perform at the Vineyard Centre (45892 Wellington Ave) on Feb. 13. She brings a career’s worth of music that tells the stories of her life, woven together with parallel tales of immigration and displacement through history.

gettin’ wiser,” she said with a smile. “But I never veered from who I was.”

At her core lies Mary’s Irish culture.

In the latter part of her show, she’ll take the audience on a journey of parallel stories of immigration, stemming from her own journey to Canada.

Broadening her experiences, she drew inspiration from the 1990 novel Under the Hawthorn Tree, by Marita ConlonMcKenna. It tells the story of three Irish siblings who lose their parents during the Great Famine, and set off on a journey across the ocean to find care from distant relatives.

Mar y grew close to these young characters, and wrote songs that told the parts of their story that weren’t written in the novel.

“The Hawthorn Tree story is the same story for any immi-

grant under similar tragic circumstances,” she said, finding commonalities with the modern-day refugee crises.

“They’re all tr ying to get away from something - with integrity and dignity - to a new life. Some make it and some don’t,” she continued.

For her, the songs she’s written aren’t simply based on the novel or the characters, but on the resilience of all people who have have been displaced, taking with them only what they can carry.

She explores the question, “Do you die taking a chance with hope and belief? Or do you die never knowing what could have happened?”

Each of the stories and songs that Mary will share portray a representation of true struggle and genuine hope.

Throughout her career, Mary has performed to prestigious

crowds in the Lincoln Center and the Whitehouse.

But she says that it was in the small places that she saw the real faces, and really connected with her audiences.

“When I was little, I’d listen to records and the radio, and I wanted to be the music,” Mary explained. “I wanted to be the orchestra, the arranger, the producer, the conductor…”

And that’s what she’ll be on stage this Saturday.

“I’m excited. It takes guts to spill your guts,” she laughed.

“So for me, this is huge.”

Connect with Mary Murphy’s stories and songs in her show entitled ‘For the Love of a Child.’

She performs at the Vineyard Centre (also the Acoustic Emporium: 45892 Wellington Ave) on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

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All for one and fun for all the The Three Musketeers Nobody puts on a kids’ show quite like Dufflebag Theatre – and these fantastic fantasy adventurers are making a swashbuckling return to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 21, with their extra-imaginative retelling of The Three Musketeers!

With over 20 years experience bringing well-loved tales to kids across Canada, the ‘Nearly World Famous’ Dufflebag Theatre really knows how to take storytelling to a whole new and interactive level. Appearing in schools, on stages, and at performance workshops since 1992, these guys have crafted an approach to performance all their own – creating magical plays from a duffle bag full of props and an audience full of imaginative kids.

These super-fun performers start by retelling a classic fairytale - bringing their signature humour and wit into the show – before bringing the audience into the story to go on twists and turns that make every show unique. From singing along to joining the actors on stage, with a Dufflebag Theatre show the kids get to release their own imaginations and become part of the fairy tale – and what could be more exciting than diving into the daring adventures of The Three Musketeers!?

And the company’s approach will make The Three Musketeers’ famous cry of ‘It’s One for All and All for One’ the perfect motto for this show, as everybody gets drawn into the enchanting

retelling of these swashbucklers’ exploits. Kids will help take the story on an unexpected twist, and might even become part of the action, boldly battling the dastardly villains as a famous musketeer.

Taking place on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m., The Three Musketeers will be an unforgettable afternoon of family entertainment. The kids will never forget the time they became part of a thrilling theatre show – and with the awesome audience participation, mom and dad will have a great time too! Tickets are $10 and are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391SHOW(7469) for more information.

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No Tweed Too Tight, the right fit for entertainment An all-out assault of side-splitting comedy, exhilarating action, and outrageous entertainment will hit the stage at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 19 and 20, when the award-winning Monster Theatre returns with No Tweed Too Tight. Fast, thrilling, and hilariously offensive, No Tweed Too Tight has been a riotous sensation across the Canadian fringe scene – and after sell-out runs in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Winnipeg, this explosion of tweed-clad adrenaline has its sights set on Chilliwack.

No Tweed Too Tight follows the exploits of Grant Canyon, a perpetually inebriated, one-liner dropping insurance investigator that’s out to break hearts and split sides. From Des Moines, to Brazil, to outer-space, Canyon leaves a trail of snapped necks and empty bottles in his wake in his mission to discover what exactly is going on… and what the hell happened last night. Canyon fuses all the style, (un)sophistication and bad facial hair of iconic 70s detectives with a serious drinking habit to produce an uproarious riot of mystery-filled mayhem - and as co-writer Ryan Gladstone reveals – the show’s ensuing carnage seems to be mostly of his own creation. “I honestly feel like Grant Canyon wrote No Tweed Too Tight himself,” Ryan says. “He’s so fully-formed as a character (in spite of us as writers!), and has such a strong comic voice that the show just kind of came flowing out of us.”

And Canyon’s larger-than-life personality doesn’t just make for easy writing – it makes No Tweed Too Tight a complete riot. With a main character that falls somewhere between a detectiveextraordinaire and a self-destructive whirlwind of whisky, womanizing, and bewilderment, the show is riddled with side-splitting gags, unforgettable one-liners… and more than a few self-inflicted plotholes. “His personality gives the show such a fun concept,” Ryan goes on. “Each scene begins with Canyon coming back to consciousness and having to figure out why he’s getting buried alive, or on an airplane with no pilots, or inside an anaconda. And right when he starts connecting the dots, he gets hit on the head and passes out, or drinks himself to oblivion. It makes for some pretty ridiculously hilarious situations!”

And being produced by Monster Theatre - the company that brought the fantastic Til Death - The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Who Killed Gertrude Crump, and The Shakespeare Show to The Centre in previous seasons – you know that No Tweed Too Tight is a guaranteed good time. The world the show takes place in and Canyon’s character are so unique that it gives a different crowd the chance to reach out and experience our pieces… because this is definitely no Shakespeare-inspired show!”

No Tweed Too Tight February 19 & 20 – missing it could be the last mistake you ever make! Tickets are $25 are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391SHOW(7469) for more information.

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Vancouver band brings its bluegrass and hootenanny blend to Tractorgrease Feb. 13. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Raccoon Deathmatch at Tractorgrease RACCOON from page 15 Coming up with that unique band name is a story of its own.

While recording in a Lion’s Bay studio a while back, the group heard some crazy racket going on outside.

Drake immediately described the rowdy sound as an apparent “raccoon deathmatch” taking place, and the name stuck.

“It represents our style in a way, too,” Gau explained.

“There’s sometimes eight members in the band, sometimes three. So when a solo comes up, nobody really knows who’s gonna take it. So several of us start, and kind of battle for it.”

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will be the same.

“It’s no big deal if someone can’t show up, but then other times we barely fit on the stage,” Gau laughed.

Show-goers will often be dancing to the upbeat sounds of the washboard, slide guitar, clarinet and fiddle. Other times the Deathmatch will be playing to a downtown bar crowd where people are focused on their conversations rather than the tunes.

This band doesn’t mind either way.

“It’s all about the music,” Gau stressed.

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“It was awesome. It was just JJ on the stand-up bass, Steven, and me,” Gau explained. “But it was full and people loved it.”

He says the entire band will be there on Saturday.

As Raccoon Deathmatch begins to lay down their first EP, their first music videos are available on YouTube.

“It’s still pretty new and fresh, but everything’s going really well,” Gau said.

Join the party at Tractorgrease Cafe (48710 Chilliwack Lake Road) on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Cafe or 604-8583814.

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Statistics compiled by the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB) show the average January to January comparable median price of a single family home in Chilliwack is up 10.4% in Chilliwack, 20.9% in Sardis, and 34.3% in Hope.

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Febr uar y – Chilliwack Lions Club Music & Dance Festival begins on Saturday, Feb. 6th at Chilliwack Cultural Centre with Dance Competitions and Music Competitions begin Feb. 29th. Vocal and Band competitions are at G.W. Graham Secondar y School.

Check out our website or the Chilliwack Cultural Centre site for more details. We are in our 69th year of competitions!

Come out and enjoy watching local talent during the 3 sessions each day at a cost of only $4 per session. Our final concerts are Sunday, March 6th 1:30 p.m. for Dance at Chilliwack Cultural Centre and Saturday, April 2 7 p.m. for Music at Broadway Church.

Cost of tickets $10.

Feb. 13 – Bridge Tour nament.

It’s that time again. The Chilliwack Seniors Recreation Centre will be hosting a bridge tournament on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the centre (9400 College St.). Doors open at 9 a.m., with games starting at 10. Entry fee is $10, lunch included.

Five rounds of bridge morning and afternoon.

Lots of prizes. To register email pdd604@ gmail.com, or call 604796-0014.

Feb. 13 – The Chilliwack German Canadian Club has its “Valentine’s Dance” with music by The Silverstars on Feb.13 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at St Thomas Hall(46048 Gore Ave.).

Pre-sold Tickets are $14 and available at Vallee Sausage on Alexander Ave. and Multi-PackDeli on Nowell Street, or Clubhall, No Refund.

For table reservation Call Gerhard at 604858-3021 and for more info call Hans at 604857-5000or Renate at 604-792-0696 Feb. 21 – Come for a Sing-Along Program of Traditional Christian Music accompanied by Advertising g Feature

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Prepare for excitement, adventure, and a funfilled afternoon of family theatre – because Dufflebag Theatre will be swashbuckling their way through the Chilliwack Cultural Centre with The Three Musketeers on February 21, 2016!

The magic at the heart of ‘the nearly world famous’ Dufflebag Theatre’s shows lies in their audience – the vibrant and creative imaginations of kids. Inviting members from the crowd up on stage to dive into the show, these pros work with suggestions and improvisations from their young co-performers to take each play on exciting, entertaining, and delightfully unpredictable twists and turns. It makes each of their shows incredibly fun, exceptionally energetic, and completely inimitable in every way – and the kids always love being a part of the action!

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“Our shows are the sort of thing that families love to come together and share – there’s a lot of joy and humour, it’s a truly fantastic family experience” So grab the kids and join Dufflebag Theatre for an afternoon of unforgettable family entertainment when they bring The Three Musketeers to The Centre at 2:00pm on February 21, 2016. Tickets are $10.

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the Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra.

Enjoy special music presentations. Admission is free. To be held on Sunday, February 21st at 3:30 PM, at Cooke’s Presbyterian Church, 46835 Wellington Avenue, Chilliwack.

For more details, call 604-792-2154 or 604-7927843 March 5 – Hello, Spring!

Market: Hosted By The World Youth Day Team, March 5, 2016 10 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 8909 Mary street Chilliwack. Admission is $2, and we will be selling raffle tickets and concession. Cash only.

Different vendors such as crafters, builders, home based businesses, direct sales, and more!

March 12 – Chilliwack’s All About Fishing: Would you like to learn how to cast a fishing rod, tie a fly, or catch a salmon and steelhead? Now you have a chance to do all that under one roof!

On March 12th, join us at Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way) to learn all about fishing in Chilliwack!

Our experts at the show will demonstrate the basics of different fishing techniques. Find out where you can go fishing in the Fraser Valley.

Learn about conservation efforts being done by local watershed stewardship groups. From novice to experienced anglers, this is a FREE event for all ages!

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C h i l l i w a c k Community Drum Circle gathers every first and third Fridays monthly at Chilliwack Cultural Centre from 5 to 7 p.m. It’s a drop in program for $5.

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Bring your special drum and percussion or use ours!

In preparation for their upcoming April 9th “Voices” performance, The Chilliwack Symphony Chorus has openings for male vocalists who are interested in joining a men’s chorus. The ability to read music is a requirement. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Chilliwack bidding on Royal Bank Cup Eric J. Welsh, The Progress Tourism Chilliwack is preparing a bid to host the 2018 Royal Bank Cup, the national championship tournament for junior A hockey.

Scott Beare is TC’s business development coordinator and Allison Colthorp is TC’s executive director.

They are putting the bid together with input from the Chilliwack Chiefs, City of Chilliwack councillor Ken Popove and Squiala First Nation Chief David Jimmie.

Their massive document will sing the praises of Chilliwack and Hockey Canada will see how that document measures up against a loooooong list of criteria.

The most important will be the venue, and Beare feels Chilliwack’s in excellent shape with Prospera Centre.

“TSN would be here the week of the tournament, so they’ve got to make sure the lighting would be proper,” Beare elaborated.

“They’d need to know there’s enough rooms for TSN, the scouts and the teams.”

“And that’s fine because the Chiefs have that ready to roll for us. Prospera Centre is one of the best rinks in Canada for junior A hockey.”

Bid evaluators will look at the City of Chilliwack itself and it’s history of hosting large events.

They’ll want to know the hotel situation and have attendance estimates in hand.

“We’ve got to give them ideas about sponsorship and have marketing and ticket sales

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plans,” Beare added.

“Logistics is a big one.

How do we get teams, officials and VIPs to Chilliwack?”

“Accommodation.

Transportation. Meals.

Stuff like that. Bids like this often come up to 80, 90 or 100 pages by the time you’re all done.”

Hosting the BCHL Showcase the past few seasons help’s Chilliwack’s case.

Each September, the city welcomes all of the BCHL’s teams to town for one weekend. The most recent Showcase saw 17 teams playing 34 games, watched by a small army of college and pro scouts.

“I know the league thinks the Chiefs do a pretty bang-up job with that event,” Beare says.

“The attendance the Chiefs get is one the highest in Canada, so that’s going to help us too.”

Chilliwack Chiefs president Glen Ringdal had the BCHL send off a letter of support/ recommendation to Hockey Canada.

That’s the first big step.

The deadline to submit the bid will come up fast.

Everything must be done March 18, and the winning bid will be announced at this spring’s Royal Bank Cup in Lloydmister, AB. “We’ve got to come up with a $50,000 guaranteed fund and we need to sent a $2,500 cheque in with the bid,” Beare says. “We don’t see any issues coming up with that and our plan is to go all-in because we think we’ve got a real good shot at this.”

“I think it will be real wonderful for the com-

Jake Smith (above red) will be done running over Surrey Eagles in the BCHL by the time the 2018 Royal Bank Cup rolls around. But the franchise he currently plays for is about to make a run at hosting Canada’s national junior A championship.

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munity, and everything we’ve gathered up so far has been really positive.”

Chiefs put up nine in Express win

— While discussing the RBC Cup bid, Beare dropped another interesting tidbit.

The International Ice Hockey Federation is holding the World Women’s Hockey Championship in late March/early April. In the week before the tournament, the Swiss national women’s team will be using Prospera Centre for their training camp.

A pair of one-sided weekend wins have moved the Chilliwack Chiefs a lot closer to clinching first place in the Mainland division standings.

The Chiefs went into Coquitlam Friday night and whumped the Express 9-1.

Vimal Sukumaran led the slaughter with three goals and an assist.

Jordan Kawaguchi and Kohen Olischefski also had four point nights, each recording one goal and three helpers.

Taylor Allan, Zach Giuttari,

Jake Smith and Dennis Cholowski also scored for the Chiefs.

Aidan Pelino stopped 19 of 20 shots in net and was back in action Monday afternoon as his team beat the Langley Rivermen 5-2.

Captain Kawaguchi led the attack in this one, popping four pucks past Langley keeper Bo Didur.

Darien Craighead also scored for Chilliwack with Zac Masson netting both Rivermen goals.

The weekend results leave it a two-horse race for first place.

Wenatchee beat Langley twice over the weekend to keep pace with Chilliwack.

The Chiefs (31-11-4-2) are five points up on the Wild (2915-2-3) with one game in hand.

Langley (27-20-3-1) has slipped 10 points back.

Chilliwack will be in great shape if they can survive this weekend’s road games in Powell River, Cowichan Valley and Victoria.

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The Canadian Football League’s reigning defensive player of the year dropped by Robertson elementary school Thursday afternoon. Adam Bighill (above) of the BC Lions was joined by teammate Rolly Lumbala. The pair delivered an energetic and entertaining presentation in support of the Fortis BC Energy Champions program, showing the children the many ways they can save energy and help the environment. ERIC J. WELSH/ PROGRESS

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Cascades sweep Heat to keep playoff dream alive points per game) finished one rebound shy of a triple-double with a team-high 19 points, 10 assists and nine boards, while surrendering just one turnover.

Williams (6-for-9 from three-point range) and Cameron finished with 18 and 17 points, respectively, while Taylor Claggett (14 points) and Katie Brink (10 points, nine boards) also scored in double figures.

The Cascades limited the Heat to just 24.6 per cent shooting from the field, and no one from the home side scored in double figures.

UFV established season highs for points (90), field goal percentage (49.2) and threepointers made (12).

They also out-rebounded the Heat 47-33.

“I think Syd and Shayna were the recipients of some great ball movement for us,” Tuchscherer said. “That was the No. 1 key for us both nights, sharing the ball, and we have some kids who can finish. We wanted to go deeper

at home next weekend versus the Thompson Rivers WolfPack.

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into possessions, and that paid off with some wide-open looks.”

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hristine is a bright, ambitious young lady who has quickly made her mark on the staff and students of CSS. She has maturity that is well beyond her years and strives to become a better person on a daily basis.

She is quick to lend a hand and looks at volunteering as a part of the process of shaping you as a person.

One of her great passions has been coaching Special Olympics. She has been doing this for four years and has never regretted one minute of it. Christine has a number of fitness outlets including dance, yoga, Zumba and running, and instructs many of these as well.

To quote Christine, “Every day I want to be challenged, I want to better myself, inspire others and learn from my surroundings.”

Congratulations Christine on being selected as the Leader of Tomorrow for December.

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lake Pyne is a hardworking and wonderfully talented young performing artist.

His resume includes work in a number of musicals with the Chilliwack School of Performing Arts and GW Graham Theatre Department. Along with his work in musicals, Blake really shines in serious theatre starring in many productions at the Graham Theatre including the Remembrance Project where he tackled a number of roles based on the experiences of Canadian veterans. He also gained top honours at the Provincial Theatre Showcase from his work in Megan Rubeniuk’s award winning ”Holding On”.

This multi-talented performer is also an important member of the GW Graham vocal jazz group. Blake continues to work hard to improve himself as performer, honing his skills as an actor and musical performer.

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A dancer, musician, and an avid rower, Martha still finds time to take on the role of co-president of the Community Club at Sardis and has been heavily involved with fundraisers for various charities. She also volunteers her time in the community in a myriad of activities ranging from President of the Chilliwack Interact Club to volunteering at individual events like the Valley Huskers football games, Chilliwack Children’s Art Fair, and the “Do it for Dad” charity run.

Recognized for her community involvement with the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, Martha is a great leader in our school and our community. Congratulations Martha on being selected Sardis Secondary’s Leader of Tomorrow for December 2015.

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The University of the Fraser Valley women’s hoopsters did their best collective impression of a flame emoji on Saturday evening, turning in a red-hot shooting performance in a 90-44 blowout win over the UBC Okanagan Heat in Kelowna.

The Heat came into the weekend with some of the best defensive statistics in the nation, allowing just 54.9 points per game.

But after authoring a tough-minded 65-50 win over the Heat on Friday, the Cascades outdid themselves in Saturday’s rematch, particularly in the first half. Head coach Al Tuchscherer’s charges scorched the Heat

to the tune of 57 per both ends of the floor cent shooting from the tonight,” Tuchscherer field (17-for-30) and 47 said.

“I thought we had per cent shooting from beyond the arc (7-for- a great week of prep 17). By the three-min- and it all came together ute mark of the second tonight after a relatively quarter, the Cascades strong performance last were tripling up on the night.”

Sydney Williams hosts (39-13), and they led 51-21 lead at the and Chilliwack native Shayna Cameron lit the break.

UFV closed the third fuse on the Cascades’ offensive pyroquarter on a 14-0 technics in the run to boost first half. their advantage Williams to 71-37, and came off the pushed the marbench to go gin well beyond 4-for-5 from the 40-point beyond the arc threshold in the in the first half, fourth. while Cameron The Cascades AL went 4-for-4 (9-7) still trail the Heat (10- TUCHSCHERER from the field, including a pair 6) by a game of three-pointin the race for the Explorer division’s ers. Between them, they third and final playoff poured in 22 points in spot, but they now own the opening 20 minutes the head-to-head tie- with just one missed breaker, having won shot between them.

With the Heat forced three of four games vs. to respect the Cascades’ UBCO. Both teams have four perimeter shooting, games remaining in the space opened up inside for Chilliwack’s Kayli regular season.

“The girls came out Sartori to take over.

The Canada West with a lot of fire, and just had it happening on scoring leader (18.8

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JONES Dorothy, Melanie Mrs. Dorothy Melanie Frantiska Jones (formerly Shaw, nee Polley) died peacefully in Cascade Hospice on 1 February 2016 in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 69.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 24 years Garth Jones, her daughters Melanie (Patrice) of Charters Settlement, NB and Krista (Laine) of Pipestone, AB, her step-daughter Lynda Beaverstock (Ernie DeMarco) of Delta, BC and her grandchildren Nicholas, Jennika, Hulaina, Chas, and Ivan; and her dog Amber. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents John and Melanie Polley of Chilliwack, BC. Dorothy was born on 23 August 1946 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia to John and Melanie Polley. She graduated from Chilliwack Senior Secondary in 1964. Dorothy worked as the Aquatic Supervisor for the Chilliwack YMCA and after many years decided to go back to school where she earned her degree as a Nurses’ Aide and received a job at Parkholm Lodge where she worked until she retired.

After retirement, Dorothy worked part time at Auld Phillips and then as an Elizabeth Arden Representative at Sears in Chilliwack. The highlights of Dorothy’s life were coffee, camping and her grandchildren, of whom she was extremely proud of.

A memorial will be scheduled for the summer of 2016 at her favourite campground. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dorothy’s life; details will be made available once complete. Condolences may be sent to Garth Jones at gj79ca@yahoo.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations, in memory of Dorothy M. Jones to the ALS Society of Canada at http://als.ca/donate/memorialtribute/one-timedonation.

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HELP WANTED

Local Industrial Laundry

is now accepting applications for a

Customer Service/ Delivery Rep

Must be physically fit, have a valid BC class 5 driver’s license, be a strong self starter and driven to provide a high level of customer satisfaction.

Full-time position, mon-fri, no shift work.

Call Mark at 604-845-0328 for an interview.

WEEKDAY MASS 8:00 a.m.

SATURDAY

9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY

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8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764

604-795-5725

8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

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St. John’s Anglican Church

Sunday Service: 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM Wednesday Service: 9:30 AM

Worship & Service 11:00 am

The Rev. Allan Carson, Priest 46098 Higginson Rd., Sardis

Work From Home

In the Health and Wellness Industry, Training Provided, Must have a good attitude and be teachable.

Starting Immediately!

Call: 604.799.0484

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HELP WANTED MLS Customer Services Clerk

Senior member of the MLS® department, providing first point of contact with REALTOR® members regarding Multiple Listing Services (MLS®), data issues, and providing guidance.

Responsible for ensuring that all property listing documentation received is correct so that it can be input quickly and accurately and in keeping with-in the limits of the Rules.

For full details visit: www.LocalWorkBC.ca Apply with resume to: cadreb@telus.net

Zajac Ranch (zajacranch.com), Mission, seeking Nursing Director (RN). Permanent PT position. Position will oversee a camp setting medical facility for children attending camp with life threatening or chronic illnesses and disabilities. Responsibilities include overseeing health centre, equipment, medications, supplies; review medical application forms, needs & requirements; recruiting and directing volunteer medical staff; liaising with volunteer medical advisory & day to day operation.

Pediatric experience preferred.

Submit resumes to: nurse@zajacranch.com Also looking for volunteer nurses & doctors for summer 2016.

604-858-2229

www.stjohnsardis.ca

604-792-7299 The Friendly Place 46875 Yale Road E. (at Quarry Rd) Chilliwack B.C.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

9:00 am & 10:45 am

9325 Main Street / 604.792.6844

www.mtshannonunited.ca

mainstreetchurch.ca

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

Helping others discover & live their best life in Jesus

Where All Are Welcome!

LUFT Betty, Marie

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm Song worship following evening services.

INFANT & TODDLER CARE PROVIDED

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

Sunday Morning Experience 10:00am

BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY SERVICE: 6:30 p.m.

9340 Windsor St.

Route

Morning Worship at 10:30 am Rev. Heather Anderson

Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 www.chilliwackunitedchurch.com

THOMAS REYNOLDS (DR. TOM)

8:00 am Holy Communion 10:15 am 142nd Anniversary Service 1918 Church of England Service 46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack

Chilliwack Campus

Sunday, 9am & 10:45am

46100 Chilliwack Central Rd.

Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am 6800 Pioneer Avenue

www.central365.org

604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com

9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages

Main House&&Video Video Sanctuary CafeCafe

8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack BC V2P 4P4 Phone: 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca Visit us on Facebook: Chilliwack Alliance Church

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SARDIS

Gospel Hymns

921-03 Foxglove, Safflower, Southdowne

Christ Centered Sermons

925-16 Eena, Elsie, Unsworth, Ellen

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Sunday Worship & Sunday School •10:00 a.m.

945-02 Chilliwack Lake Road

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Christian Church

PROMONTORY

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

St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church

CELEBRATION SERVICE - 10:30 am 10:30 am - Celebration Service

Boundaries

Corner of First & Young

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Augusts 4, 1934 - February 4, 2016

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Chilliwack Hospital & Health Care Foundation, (http://www.chilliwackhospitalfoundation.org/).

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

46510 1st Ave., Chilliwack www.firstave.org

MARTIN

Please join his family and friends at a celebration of his life at: Henderson’s Funeral Home 45901 Victoria Ave, Chilliwack 10:00 a.m., Friday February 12, 2016

SOME SHOES NEED FILLING

KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED!

604-795-7700

Passed away at his home in Chilliwack, after a week filled with the things he loved to do with the love of his life, his wife of 57 years, Brenda - dancing at the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel, exploring local back roads on his bike, talking to his kids, watching sports, listening to music and reading literature.

Born in Wallsend, England. Graduate of Durham University (UK), Dalhousie, Harvard and the Medical College of Georgia (USA).

Highly respected obstetrician and gynaecologist, beloved professor, and mentor and friend to many residents at Dalhousie, UBC and Aga Khan University. His passion was caring for mothers and doing all he could to bring healthy babies into the world in Halifax, Vancouver, Pakistan and Chilliwack.

Lovingly remembered, he lives on in the hearts and souls of his wife, Brenda, his children, Karen, Kim, Graham and Brad (Laurie), and grandchildren, Natalie, Tamara, Connor, Nicholas, Amy and Hamish.

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

DIVINE LITURGY Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at 10:00 am Rt. Rev. Fr. Peter Hnatiw 604-792-2193 Info 604-795-5271 or 604-858-9048 Victor St. & Cleveland

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ROSEDALE 960-13 Berkshire, Bunker, Jade, Lexington, Parkwood, Sussex, Thompson, Windermere, Woodgrove, Yale

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45860 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack

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Betty passed away at the Bradley Centre at the age of 75. Betty was born in Edson, Alberta to Bernie and Bertha Edwards and grew up in Jasper Alberta. Betty is survived by loving husband Lloyd and her loving, children Debbie Long, Brent Long, Cora Green (Jon), Carrie Richards (Paul), Marcy Barrett (Brent Neels); sister Barbara Richardson; grandson Evan Barrett-Neels. She is predeceased by Bernie, Bertha and brother, Bill Edwards.

Betty worked and studied to earn her CPA Accounting degree and operated Betty Luft and Company in Chilliwack for many years. Betty loved fishing, traveling, playing darts and duplicate bridge. When Betty was not cruising around the world she wintered in Arizona.

Betty loved spending time with friends and family and her dogs Pita, Metoo and Brody.

Betty belonged to the CPA Association of BC, Fraser Valley East Dart League and Branch 280 Legion before illness slowed her down.

A service will be held Saturday morning @10am at St. Mary’s Church, 8909 Mary St, Chilliwack, BC. Reception to follow.

Thank you to all the staff at the Bradley Centre for their loving care of Betty. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stoke Foundation.

Henderson’s Funeral Home, in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344. www.hendersonsfunerals.com

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BOOKKEEPING firm seeking individual with min 2 years experience working with SAGE. Duties will include A/P, A/R, Payroll, Bank Reconciliations. If you are detail oriented, enjoy variety and are looking for 3-4 days per week, email helen@booksbyhelen.com

Position wanted: GAC/Home Health Care Worker Experienced/Affordable/Convenient for $25/hr will assist you with your daily living needs such as: • Cooking • General Household chores For more information please contact: Terry Kovacs 604.491.4458(h) or 604.798.5192(c) terry.b.kovacs@gmail.com

LOCAL Dairy farm looking for Office Assistant to cover maternity leave.

4 days/week (flexible). Duties include data entry, a/p, a/r, and some payroll. Prior office experience using Sage and Excel required. Starting end of February. Please email resume to cpfoffice@uniserve.com

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WORK WANTED

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

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BUSINESS/ OFFICE SERVICE

Have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits?

The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal.

Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

CLEANING SERVICES

Experienced, honest meticulous cleaning lady has 2 openings, products supplied. Call (604)791-8290

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HELP WANTED

ELECTRICAL

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

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

Busy, local food processor is looking to fill the following positions: • Production Yard Coordinators (3 yrs of forklift experience required) • Utility Workers (entry level position) No experience in the food processing industry required, however experience working 12 hour shifts is an asset.

Compensation includes Group Health & Dental, MSP and Group RSP matching plan.

To apply email: jobs@pacificcoastfruit.com.

Inside Sales Consultant The Langley Times has an opportunity for an Inside Sales Consultant.

Candidates for this position will possess the ability to create strong marketing programs and nurture existing clients for our print and online publications.

You will be innovative and have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy working independently.

Special features will be an important part of your job description along with developing and prospecting new business. Your career is built on relationships with customers and you understand the importance on consulting with clients about their objectives and developing marketing solutions that help them achieve their goals.

Our environment is fast-paced and you can adapt quickly to change and work in a deadline driven environment. You may have a marketing degree or experience but your personality and enthusiasm will sell your application. Knowledge and familiarity with Mac based office programs is required.

We offer a competitive salary plus commission and the opportunity to grow your career with Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

If you are up to the challenge, please send your resume by February 15th to: Jean Hincks Publisher, Langley Times publisher@langleytimes.com

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STEEL BUILDING SALE...

“REALLY BIG SALE-EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!”

21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

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MORTGAGES

2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale High Performance paint.

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

DUMP IT! Will haul anything anytime. 12’ trailer and truck. Off season rates. Steve, (604)845-5296

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TREE SERVICES

A & D TREE & GARDEN Hedges, Tree Pruning/Removal, Leaf Blowing, Landscaping.

Fully Insured / Free Estimates 28 Yrs Exp. Call 604-845-5547

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PETS

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

Super Duty. 4 X 4 With canopy. 346,000 kms. $3,850. obo.

Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, under new on-site mgmt.

Ref’s req’d.

604-799-1472 to view

Re:

The estate of

Frederick Adolph Simon, deceased, formerly of 415 Eagle Street, Harrison Hot Springs.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Frederick Adolph Simon are hereby notified under section section 154 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor c/o Patten Thornton, 9245 Main Street, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6J4, on or before March 30, 2016, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

sardis holdings. april terrace

Sardis, lg 1 bdrm suite w/balcony, heat & hot water incl, walk to shops and malls. No drugs, no partys, no dogs, prefer working person. Avail Oct 1. On-site mgr. (604)819-8666

WITNESSES WANTED If you have any information about a Motor Vehicle Accident on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 11:50PM in Abbotsford, BC, involving a 2009 Black Honda Civic and a Semi-Truck, westbound on Highway 1 near Mt. Lehman exit, please contact: David Wallin at 604-891-7211 or Ashley Rempel at 604-4433483 ASAP - Whitelaw Twining Law Corp

HOMES FOR RENT

VEDDER, walking distance to GW school, 4 bdrm with ground level suite, lg deck, avail Feb 15. $2000/m + util. Call (604)791-0409

pick a part

DOWN TO BUSINESS

To Advertise in this space call 604-575-5555 HOME IMPROVEMENT

WHERE DO YOU TURN

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

2003 FORD 250 XL

TRANSPORTATION

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.

736

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.

PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

TRUCKS & VANS

Call Kevin: 604-851-4509

ROSEDALE: Wanted; clean reliable couple for caretaking duties in exchange for reduced rent. 2 Bdrm house, cat ok. Avail. March 1. Must be physically fit, have a clean criminal record check. (604)795-3398

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. 38 yrs.

Lic’d/Ins. BBB. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423

GARRISON. lg 1 bdrm ste, 6 appl, f/p, refs req’d, n/pets, n/smokers, $875/m + dd, util & wifi incl. Call 604-846-6221

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs

PLUMBING

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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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

www.paintspecial.com

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SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+. Feb. 1st. Lam flrs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping.

Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

POLARBEARPAINTING.COM Paint 3 rooms walls only for $299.

Cel: 604-866-6706

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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TRANSPORTATION

GARRISON, furnished suite, 6 appl, no pets, n/smokers, $775/m + DD, util & wifi incl, refs req’d. Avail now. call (604)846-6221

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad.

Complete supply and installation.

Call John at 403-998-7907 jcameron@advancebuildings.com

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The link to your community

APARTMENT/CONDO

Chilliwack, senior building 55+ building. Bachelor ste, $550/m.

Close to shopping, heat, hot water & cable incl. Mar 1. (604)703-9076

MISC. FOR SALE

MOVING & STORAGE

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

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RENTALS

CHILLIWACK Patten Ave. 2 Bdrm $900. Heat incl. Spacious, reno’d, avail now. No dogs, Criminal check.

Lve msg 604-792-7917.

UNDER $100

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

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

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

RENTALS

DURIOD SHINGLES, $10 per bundle. Buy all - cheaper. Call 604-7951060.

HOME REPAIRS

PETS

www.langleytimes.com

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

No phone calls please.

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

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2 DAY ONLINE AUCTION FEB. 16 & 17 - 1000 PLUS LOTS INCL $350K INS. CLAIM OF FOOD EQUIP (some in orig. pkg) / 7 BAILIFF SEIZURES OF RESTAURANTS & GROCERY STORES / HIGH END SAUSAGE MAKING EQUIP / 3 X 350 GALLON STEAM KETTLES W-AGITATORS / ICE CREAM EQUIP & COMPLETE CAPPUCCINO BAR EQUIP. VISIT W W W. AC T I V E AU C T I O N MART.COM TO VIEW, REGISTER & BID. ONSITE VIEWING OPENS FEB 9. CALL 604-371-1190 OR EMAIL BUYIT@ACTIVEAUCTIONMART.COM FOR MORE INFO

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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

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Experience in moulding, millwork, doors and interior finishing detail an asset. F/T - Monday-Friday.

Strong Client Base, Competitive Wages, Co. Perks & Health Benefits After 3 Months. Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: johnh @westcoastmoulding.com

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Cree-Ative HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

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We’re On The Web

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

9430 NOWEL ST. 604-824-0264 2nd and 3rd floor with patio, $550 & up! bachlor and one bedroom suite remain!

Rent includes water, heat & parking, laundry on first floor, adult oriented with elevator.

Avail Feb. 1st.

Bole Apartments Certified crime-free multi housing.

1 bdrms starting at $580/moth includes heat & hot water, in suite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d.

(604)792-8974 CHILLIWACK. 2 BDRM avail now, $700/m, laundry hook-ups in unit. avail March 1. 604-703-9076 Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $900/m. Avail. now. 604-3923332 or 1-778-994-8734 CHILLIWACK. Bachelor apartment and one bedroom apt , 3 blks to 5 corners, elevator, quiet gr. level access. Bachelor $550/m. One Bdrm, $610/m Heat/hot water. Senior oriented. Avail. March, 1st. Call Yvonne, 604-793-6941.

• All Home Improvements & Additions • Fences, Decks, Bathrooms & Basements • New Construction • Shop & Barns • Energy Rebates & Senior Discounts Available

604-858-4513 604-997-2007

PAINTING

• Furnace • Air conditioners & heat pumps • Tankless hot water systems • Repair • Maintenance • Installation • Sales • Free estimates Toll Free:

1-844-943-2846

Email: rgs.refrigeration@gmail.com

WINDOWS & DOORS

www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12years

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats of any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale High Performance paint.

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

Residential, Commercial & Institutional We are one of the largest suppliers of windows and doors in all of BC 8104 Evans Rd, Chilliwack 604-792-6700

westeckwindows.com

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 The Chilliwack Progress

Love comes in every colour

Come taste the love at Kin’s Prices effective: February 10-14, 2016 *While Quantities Last Fresh and Nutritious

Fresh and Nutritious

Sweet and Juicy

Spinach

Asparagus

Large Oranges

2 bundles for $5

$0.59/lb

3 bunches for $2

Grown in California

Grown in Mexico

Grown in California

Fresh and Nutritious

Fresh and Nutritious

Long English Cucumber

Zucchini

$0.99 ea.

$0.59/lb

Grown in Mexico

Grown in Mexico

Cottonwood Mall

South Fraser Gate

Across from London Drugs Beside COBS Bread Chilliwack 604.858.6368 OPEN same as mall hours

#105 - 2653 Trethewey Street

By Shoppers Drug Mart Abbotsford 604.870.8686 OPEN 9am to 7pm