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‘Campus of care’ proposed for Garrison Largest undeveloped block of land eyed for innovative ‘aging in place’ project Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Imagine a retirement community where seniors can transition through housing types, from independent living, to residential care, to a medical facility.

A rezoning proposal coming before council this week is aimed at creating an “aging in place” seniors’ housing complex on a sprawling eight-acre site at Garrison Crossing.

Named the ‘Elim Village at Garrison Crossing’ in the docu-

ments, Chilliwack council will consider amending the CD-10 zone to allow the residential care complex on the site, at Chehalis Drive and Keith Wilson Road in Chilliwack.

The scale is fairly large, and the parcels for the “campus of care” would cover 3.46 hectares (eight acres) for the three subject properties. The complex would include four independent seniors living apartment style buildings (207 units), two residential care buildings (120 units) and one public medical building (188 beds).

“It is intended to provide a facil-

ity to meet the needs of older adults as they transition through a variety of levels of care,” reads the staff report on the rezoning for 45460 and 45470 Chehalis Drive, and 45399 Keith Wilson Road.

The three properties have a combined area of approximately 3.46ha to be developed in conjunction with a fourth property (identified as Lot B 45460 Chehalis Drive - containing an existing apartment building) to create the proposed seniors living complex. The properties constitute one of the last large undeveloped sites inside the Garrison Crossing planned community.

A traffic study showed the project will actually result in a surplus

of parking spots, which was reassuring since city officials were concerned about a shortfall of parking in the area.

The site has road frontage onto Keith Wilson Road, Sappers Way, Garrison Boulevard, Capilano Lane and Chehalis Avenue; with a single driveway access for the complex via Chehalis Avenue only.

Here is why a rezoning is required of the applicant: “While the CD-10 Zone permits a range of housing options as well as Public Medical Facilities, the zone does not currently permit the proposed development,” according Continued: GARRISON/ p4

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The worker who died was Sebastian Gomez Obando, age 24 from Surrey. Friends identified Gomez on Monday with an online fundraising drive, and the BC Coroner confirmed the death on Tuesday.

“With profound sadness, we all try to cope with the fact that at the age of 24 years old, there was a man that was taken away from his family, friends, and coworkers.

His name was Sebastian Gomez,” a friend wrote on the popular fundraising site, GoFundMe. The creator of the fundraiser has set a goal of $50,000 to help ease the burden of Gomez’s wife and children — a two-year-old boy and a one-yearold girl.

“He will forever be in the hearts of many; but his wife, son, daughter, mother and father, and other family members’ lives will be forever changed. They need our support; but not just today, this week or this month. They need it for their future.

For those of you who personally know this wonderful man / family, we need to remember not just now, but months and years from now that this family needs constant support,” the page says.

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School board hopefuls ran lean campaigns, papers show Jessica Peters The Progress The school trustee byelection may have cost the Chilliwack School District $40,000 last fall, but the 14 candidates running for the seat spent only a fraction of that to promote themselves to voters.

The financials for any election in B.C. are required to be submitted to Elections BC 90 days after general voting day. That day was March 11, and the documents have now been released to the public.

In total, all of the candidates spent a combined $15,667 on various expenses — mostly on billboards.

Angelina Gosselin spent the most of all the candidates, at $5,799.87. Gosselin was also the

first to announce she was running in the byelection. She funded most of that cost herself, minus a $500 contribution from the Fraser Valley Labour Council CUPE 774.

She spent most of her funds on signs and billboards, at $3,635.83.

Other costs went towards printed material ($488.73), internet advertising ($327.89), other advertising ($94.43), furniture and equipment ($151.18), office supplies ($51.57), conventions and meetings ($59.50), and other campaign related functions ($478.72).

The victorious candidate by a long shot, former educator Bob Patterson, spent a considerable amount as well. He fully funded his own campaign, putting $10,000 into an account at the outset. However, he only spent $3,981.62 of that money, on various campaign costs.

Like Gosselin, Patterson spent the

bulk of his funds on signs and billboards, at $3,197. He then spent $314.14 on newspaper ads, $300 on professional services, $150.89 on conventions and meetings and about $20 on rent, insurance and utilities.

Candidates can receive contributions from supporters, and those gifts are required to be noted. As noted above, Gosselin received support from a labour council. Meanwhile, Paula DeWit received $500 from local businessman Harry Mertin and $100 from Louis De Jaeger, a Liberal candidate in the last federal election and a successful restaurateur. DeWit’s election expenses, including printed materials, internet, newsprint, and signs, totaled $2,134.

The remainder came from her personal funds.

Megan Praat, who graduated

from high school just months before the election, funded her campaign with $588 of her own money. She spent that on signage.

John Edwards spent $303.58 from his own funds, solely on newspaper advertisements.

Karen Jarvis spent $1,035 on printed materials ($105) and signs and billboards ($930).

Brian Mielke spent $384.43, mostly on signs and billboards.

Perr y Sherstobetoff spent $1,030.19 for internet, printed materials and signs and billboards.

Lisa Thebault spent $396.23 on her campaign, with $300 of that going toward signs and billboards.

But it doesn’t need to cost money to put in a run for an elected seat.

Alisha Atkinson, Ray Blanchette and Doug Wiens spent nothing on their campaigns. Marion Mussell

spent $10 in gas getting to the two all candidate debates that were held during the campaign, and Rob Stelmaschuk spent $4.

The byelection was held to replace the seat vacated when longtime trustee Martha Wiens passed away.

Patterson won the seat with 833 of the 1905 votes cast on Dec. 13, 2015.

DeWit earned 197 votes, and Praat earned 186.

Mussell and Gosselin earned almost the same number of votes, 155 and 154 respectively, despite spending so differently on their campaigns. Thebault earned 120 votes and Jarvis earned 113. From there the numbers drop off significantly, with Mielke garnering 63 votes; Edwards, 35; Sherstobetoff, 25; Atkinson, 15 and Stemlaschuk, 9.

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As many as 600 people use the Bailey Landfill on an average Saturday, the city says. PROGRESS FILE

Sunday opening eyed for Bailey Landfill Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The Bailey Landfill has been getting busier and busier on Saturdays.

With Chilliwack’s population growing, as well as organics and asbestos expected to be processed in the near future, the vehicles lining up at the landfill will only increase.

In order to tackle the high volume of traffic, Chilliwack council is considering opening the landfill on Sundays, from noon to 5 p.m. A vote is expected at the March 15 council meeting.

“Saturdays are particularly busy, with as many as 600 customers visiting the site,” according to the staff report produced for council. “Introducing Sunday hours of operation will help reduce congestion on Saturdays.”

The landfill site saw a record of 612 customers coming

through the gates on one particular day in 2015.

Saturdays have been extra busy of late, with wait times of up to 20 minutes, and traffic queues all the way down the street.

“Many residents are unable to self-haul material to the landfill during weekdays and are subject to long queues on Saturdays,” according to the report.

Traffic fluctuates seasonally, with spring, summer and fall, being busier than winter.

Because of high volumes of traffic at the landfill, there is demand for extended operating hours on weekends, like adding an 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday shift, according to staff. Current hours of operation at the Bailey landfill are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

“April is typically very busy, when the City’s Earth Month community and residential

cleanups occur and the landfill accepts scrap metal for recycling free of charge.”

With population growth rates expected for Chilliwack, landfill visits “will continue to rise,” added the staff report.

Asbestos waste will also soon be accepted for disposal at the site, which will add to the processing times and waits, as will the plans to build an organic waste transfer station in Chilliwack.

“The transfer station project planned for later this year will include increasing scale capacity, which will help alleviate some of the inbound and outbound traffic queues. Some improvements are also planned for the residential waste drop-off area, but the congestion will not be fully resolved on Saturdays.”

City of Chilliwack has been working to prevent illegal dumping within its boundaries, with partners.

Joe Daniels of Fraser Riverkeeping, one of the partners in the Fraser Valley Illegal Dumping Alliance, said the Sunday opening idea sounds like “a good preventative measure.”

“I hadn’t heard of that idea yet, but I think it definitely would help relieve the dumping problem. Improving access to the dump allows people to tip more often, which might reduce the pressure, and help people to dispose of their garbage properly.

“I think it would be a good preventative measure against illegal dumping and a positive step on the city’s part.”

The landfill operation contract with Tervita Corp. includes the possibility of adding Sunday service at a cost of $125,690 a year, and council is considering introducing Sunday hours starting on April 1.

There are new faces at the helm of the BC Teachers’ Federation, including one Chilliwack teacher.

Clint Johnston was elected this week as the union’s second vice-president, taking over for Teri Mooring. Johnston was previously the president of the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association, as well as a local teacher. Mooring is moving to the role of first vice-president.

The election also marked the end of Jim Iker’s term as BCTF president.

Iker will continue as an executive committee member for one year, as past president. The new president is Glen Hansman, an eleClint Johnston mentary special education teacher who was also the anti-homophobia consultant for the Vancouver School Board.

The new roles will take effect on June 30.

In a speech prior to the election, Johnston spoke about the importance of fairness for all. He also spoke about the continued defunding of the education system in B.C., saying the BCTF must “continue to be the loudest voice against the active destruction of our children’s future.”

After the elections, Hansman echoed that statement saying it is the responsibility of teachers “to be strong advocates on matters fundamental to the welfare of the students with whom we work daily.”

As the incoming BCTF president, he identified four key objectives. The first is improved teaching and learning conditions in B.C. public schools in all areas of the province, which includes securing the necessary supports for successfully bringing in the government’s new curriculum. Secondly, he highlighted the need to engage new teachers and plan for the next round of bargaining. Third, working to address “systemic discrimination” in schools by supporting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and finally, working with parents and other parties to restore funding.

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to the report. Several amendments to the text of the CD-10 Zone are required, like adding “Residential Care” as a permitted use.

The term “residential care” as understood in City of Chilliwack zoning bylaws, is a broad one covering: Community Care Facilities, Assisted Living Residences, Adult Care Facilities and Community Care Centres.

By including the term “residential care” as a permitted use all four uses will be permitted within the CD-10 Zone.

“Such a facility would place housing adjacent to amenities with access to community kitchens and food services, and space for group activities, supporting communal interaction. Other benefits include the ability to move seniors into housing appropriate to their needs, as they age, without separating them from their neighbourhood and established social networks.”

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WorkSafe BC investigates fatal construction site accident FATAL from Front WorkSafe BC and the RCMP are investigating the incident that took place about 8 a.m. on Friday, March 11. A WorkSafe representative said that day that the organization will be working in two capacities following the incident.

“WorkSafe BC officers are at the work site to begin an investigation. Also WorkSafe BC critical incident support staff will be working with the families and coworkers in these tragic circumstances,” Trish Knight Chernecki said. “Our information is very, very preliminary at this point. We can confirm that WorkSafe BC responded to an incident at approximately 8:30 a.m. Three workers were injured, one fatally, when a concrete pumping truck fell

forward at a residential construction site in Chilliwack.”

The BC Coroners Service said Gomez and a second worker were struck by a concrete boom at the worksite. Gomez died on scene.

The fundraising site notes that Gomez’s parents had just left their jobs in Alberta two weeks ago to move to B.C. to be closer to their son and his family. They also brought along Gomez’s youngest brother, who is just 16. The two brothers had a chance to get in a driving lesson in the two weeks since the family relocated here, the GoFundMe account notes. Gomez’s parents have not found employment since their move.

On Tuesday morning, more than $12,000 had already been raised for the grieving family,

who have asked for privacy at this difficult time.

One of the other men is reported to be in hospital still, and was

airlifted to hospital after being freed. The equipment was removed from the worksite over the weekend, and construction continued at

nearby worksites.

This week at the worksite, adjacent to the Cheam Leisure Centre, the only reminder of the incident was a

single bouquet of white carnations tied to the security fence.

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Mike de Jong is a Renaissance man. In an odd, back-to-the-future kind of way.

The provincial finance minister does not have a smart phone. He does not correspond by e-mail. Because it’s government, he has people for all that. If there’s a call he has to take, some well-paid aide will foist a phone in front of him. If there’s an e-mail that needs his attention, another member of the taxpayer-funded army will provide him with a printed version.

We envy de Jong. Our job is to gather information from various sources and publish it for a wider audience. We could not do that without e-mail and smart phones.

We recall a time in newspapers before e-mail and widespread connectivity in general. Truth be told, newspapers thrived in that time.

We had typesetters and proofers and politically-incorrect-sounding jobs like copy boy.

Many jobs went by the wayside with the advent of technology in newspaper offices, much like they did in other industries.

Society as a whole, it must be said, survived just fine without e-mail, Facebook and Twitter. You could argue these technologies have downgraded our society — so many people post so many rude things they never would say to someone in person. The negative and nasty is now out there for all to see. This is progress?

Same can be said for government. Does anyone believe governments have operated more efficiently because of all this connectivity?

Certainly education — the pursuit and sharing of knowledge — has been enhanced by the digital age, although it has also been clogged by Internet junk science. Health care too — a knee surgeon in Vancouver, for example, can look at your x-ray minutes after it was taken in Chilliwack.

Still, we envy de Jong and salute his stance. For so many years, having the latest technology, the latest phone, was cool.

The new cool, as evidenced by de Jong, is having no phone at all.

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Freeloaders find warm reception in B.C. As the B.C. government spends millions on an international brand campaign with the recycled slogan “Super, Natural B.C.,” another brand identity has spread across Canada.

This one’s unintentional. It hit a new peak last week with the arrival of two young men from Saskatchewan, who were given one-way tickets to Vancouver and Victoria by typically burdened social services ministry staff in North Battleford.

Sorting through the blizzard of soothing sound bites and sympathetic TV clips, a clearer picture emerges.

In his initial interview with the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Charles Neil-Curly, at 23 the elder of the two, said he decided to head west when shelter staff told him his time had run out and he asked for bus tickets to B.C. “When they asked if I had a

place to go, I just said, ‘yeah’,” Neil-Curly said. “I was going to the next homeless shelter anyway.”

Transients and panhandlers aren’t the only ones who say whatever they figure will get them through another day. Politicians do it too.

Admitting she Tom knew little about FLETCHER the ar rivals, Premier Christy Clark suggested that both were mentally ill and deserve every support the province can give them.

B.C. housing czar Rich Coleman has also demonstrated factual flexibility as he presides over the creation of his latest single-room-occupancy drug ghetto in a residential neighbourhood in

Victoria.

After quietly proposing a closed-down nursing home called Mount Edwards Court as a temporary solution to the filthy “tent city” that sprang up on provincial property last fall, Coleman abruptly announced from his Langley office Feb. 5 that the building had been bought and partly renovated for $4 million. It would house 38 people for up to a year.

I asked him if the purchase meant the conversion of Mount Edwards into permanent “lowbarrier” housing for 100 people was a “done deal,” as area residents believe. “They’re wrong,” Coleman indignantly replied, and there would be community consultation over the next year.

In subsequent comments to reporters, he said the province doesn’t really need city zoning, but will apply for it anyway. (That won’t be a problem with Victoria’s

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On Feb. 24, Coleman was asked if he is concerned that the 88 housing units at two locations would fill up and other transients would arrive to take their place. By that time the tent squat appeared to have about 100 people in residence, with the usual overdoses, violence and prostitution.

Coleman assured us it hasn’t happened in Abbotsford or Maple Ridge, where tent camps have finally been cleaned up after shelters and housing were provided.

The next day, he was asked if transitional accommodations would be sufficient to end the camp.

“They’re not actually all that transitional,” Coleman replied.

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bought the building so it’s hardly transitional. We’ve permanently done that.”

Fast forward to March 11. The 38 Mount Edwards spaces are full, another 40 rooms and camping spaces at a former youth custody centre are almost full, and the province applies for a court order to clear the Victoria camp.

A representative of the advocacy group Together Against Poverty Society goes on local radio to pledge legal support for the campers. How many are there now? At least 100, he says.

Meanwhile in Maple Ridge, where the “homeless” problem is all fixed, Coleman has just extended temporary shelter funding and paid $5.5 million for a 61-room motel to fix it some more.

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This is in regard to the news item about the triple murder/suicide in the March 9 Chilliwack Progress. I too suffered with migraine headaches for years, so I write from experience, and I would not wish that to happen to anyone else.

There were times when I would retch so hard that blood would come out of my mouth. I could not keep any food down, and my body would not maintain anything that could be moved. It would usually last about two days, then I would recover slowly. The day after I would get back aches, my adrenal glands would be exhausted, and my breath would be so foul smelling that no one wanted to be near me. (The lungs would get rid of the excess adrenaline through my breathing.)

It is amazing to me that the medical profession is seemingly so helpless when they see someone with migraine problems. First of all the cause of migraines, then the treatment of migraines. In my search for relief from years of suffering, I happened to read an arti-

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cle on migraines in a newspaper written by an English doctor who treated a lot of long distance truck drivers who lived on coffee to keep them awake on the road. The caffeine in coffee stimulates the adrenal glands, which keeps drivers alert, but can also increase stress and prevent them from relaxing even at a rest stop. Stress is something you want to avoid.

My doctor explained what happens when you have a migraine headache. Stress causes your adrenal system to release adrenaline into your blood stream, which cause your blood vessels to constrict (get smaller), so that your blood is pushed up into your head, where a blood vessel expands and puts pressure on a nerve centre.

People that get migraines should tell their dentist, because dentists use adrenaline when they give you a shot to keep the pain down. I had three very difficult experiences in the dentist’s office.

Finally, an older dentist explained what had caused my very traumatic experience. He showed me his vials of anesthetic all the way from

clear like water (no adrenaline) to deep purple (lots of adrenaline).

In my younger years I learned to detect an oncoming attack, and take early action to stop or lessen the impact of the attack. I dreaded weekends when I hoped to relax.

I could not really plan my days off so that my family and I could go somewhere we could enjoy a few days at ease. On a Friday night, if my right hand, held out in front of me, would tremble, I would take two Aspirin tablets and go to bed. I would wake up feeling fine.

My investigation into foods that have caffeine in them is not complete, but it has helped me to see a big drop in my migraine attacks.

In fact, I have them very seldom now. That list includes coffee, nuts, peanut butter, chocolates, Cocoa Cola, Pepsi Cola, and all caffeinated drinks and foods on the market.

So I make it a point to stay away from things that I have found to cause migraines for me. And I can enjoy my life and my family much more fully.

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Driving on the way to work, I was hit by an SUV near the Tim Horton’s on the Yale Road.

A kind woman must have been driving behind me and witnessed the accident.

She turned her vehicle around and offered her help as well as be a

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As she saw my car had been damaged, myself in shock and very shaky, she took charge by calling police and an ambulance.

She stayed with me until both ambulance and police had arrived, and until they said that

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She offered me a blanket if needed, and comforted me.

She did not hesitate losing hours of the time from her work.

We are often quick to complain about the bad things in life, but it is the good ones, the kindness

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I was reading about the ministry “slap in the face.” I would like to take this further and say that the ministry needs to increase our rental allowance.

For many years our rental allowance has been $325. We have to take the rest out of our grocery allowance to pay the rest. By the time we pay our rent and bills, there is not much more than a few dollars for food. The ministry does allow us to earn $800 extra a month, however it doesn’t

Let me get this straight.

B.C. contributes more into Canada’s equalization payment program than it receives, making it a ‘have’ province.

Quebec, since the inception of the program, has been a ‘have not’ province.

British Columbians pay MSP premiums while Quebecers do not.

Aren’t we glad we have collection agencies chasing after low income British Columbians for unpaid MSP premiums?

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Fines for 19 offences under the Wildfire Act, including interfering with wildfire protection efforts, are being increased to among the highest in Canada, Forests Minister Steve Thomson said Thursday.

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Thomson said there are “constitutional” issues with a proposal to seize vehicles from people who toss cigarette butts out the window while driving, but the province is still considering its options.

A proposal to ban people from B.C. parks if they violate campfire restrictions is also being considered, but is not included in the current changes.

Thomson said the legislation will redefine “interference” with firefighters so it doesn’t mean intentional interference.

That would apply to boaters who blocked air tankers from

filling with water on Okanagan Lake, as well as the drone pilot who caused aircraft to land as vineyards, homes and a school around Oliver were threatened by fire.

Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes the battle against two fires threatening the community last August were likely due to a recreational drone flown because “somebody just wanted a closer look.

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Forum focused on rights of indigenous children in care eral Sto:lo voices.

“This event will make people aware of two new developments,” said Victor.

One is research by

Cindy Blackstock, a Gitksan Nation author who has worked in the field of child and family services for 20 years.

Her work indicates an over-r epr esentation of aboriginal children in government care.

Her findings point to neglect as a reason for the apprehensions, Victor noted, which stems from poverty, the reserve system and the residential school experience. Also the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found that the federal government is discriminating against First Nations children and their families, in care in terms of both inadequate funding and discriminator y child welfare practices.

“It’s exciting to have that finally recognized,” said Victor.

“What it tells us is we don’t need more apprehensions, but we need to put resources into the communities.”

Some of the research shows that existing funding formulas actually lead to increased apprehensions.

Blackstock’s research findings show there are “three times the number of indigenous children in the care of the government now” compared to numbers at the height of residential school operations, she said.

The other exciting piece is that the “number one call to action,” coming out of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is to do something concrete to cut apprehensions.

Aimed at all levels of government the commitment was to take action to “reduce the number of aboriginal children in care.”

“According to the UN, the forceful removal of children, to be raised by a culture other than their own, is a form of genocide,” Victor said.

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Magic show brings smiles to Chilliwack Sam Bates The Progress Experience magic with a delightful touch with the awardwinning and sensational Trevor and Lorena Watters Comedy Magic Show on Mar. 19.

Offering an exciting brand of comedy magic entertainment like no other, Trevor and Lorena possess a vibrant, eccentric, and quirky dynamic that fills their performances with character and flair.

The two met while studying at Douglas College back in 2003. Lorena was an actress, and Trevor, who had years of experience in magic, was learning stage craft. Within a year, they brought the best of their expertise together to create top-notch comedic magic performances, and have been performing sideby-side ever since.

“We love the banter, and the chemistry that we have on stage,” Trevor told The Progress, which is made easier by the fact

that this duo are husband and wife.

Like Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, they amusingly blend cute wisecracks and clever remarks with slapstick comedy and magical moments.

While many magicians are known for building a dramatic, serious stage presence, Trevor and Lorena are more silly in their approach.

“We enjoy the comedy because that’s what fits our character. We like to bring our own personalities out on stage and have a good time, which makes it more entertaining for the audience as well,” Trevor explained.

They have been taking their audiences on a roller coaster of hilarity and magic for over a decade now. Travelling across North America, regularly stopping in Los Angeles and Las Vegas venues, they show off their skills at festivals, fairs, television spots and headlining slots.

“It’s like travelling and work-

ing with your best friend,” Trevor said. And they’re building quite the reputation while they’re at it.

Although they currently call Surrey “home,” they’ve wowed audiences and earned accolades from across the globe.

Back in 2010, they competed against eight other countries worldwide for the coveted Siegfried and Roy ‘Golden Lion’s Head’ award, which they proudly brought back home to Canada after a win at the World Magic Seminar in Vegas.

A few years later they took home the North American Champions of Stage Magic award from the FISM (the International Federation of Magic Societies) competition in 2014.

Today, this couple continues to strive to bring exciting unique entertainment to audiences like no other entertainer can.

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Trevor and Lorena are known for incorporating audience interaction into their family-friendly shows as well. “We bring a lot of people up on stage,” Trevor explained. Children, parents, grandparents — they’re all welcome to join the fun of the show.

“If you’re looking for a fun time, where you’re going to see awesome magic and laugh all night, come on out,” he enthused.

Trevor and Lorena’s Comedy Magic Show hits the stage at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre (9201 Corbould St) on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29 for adults, or $50 for a family of four. Tickets are available at the Centre Box Office, online at chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or by phone at 604-391-SHOW. Learn more about the show at trevorandlorenashow.com.

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Demonstrating the power of one person and one instrument, Shawna Caspi taps into the roots of folk music.

She brings her intimate songwriting and powerful voice to Chilliwack as she wraps up a twoweek tour across B.C. This Toronto-based singer-songwriter’s third full-length album Apartments For Lovers (2014) is elegant and authentic in its simplicity.

The collection of songs is close-up and honest, bringing her warm vocals to the forefront, supported by her classically-trained finger style guitar playing.

Her songs are snapshots – delicate, quiet moments that may appear small, but which subtly carry weight and offer greater depth thanks to her wellcrafted lyrics.

For 15 years, Shawna has been playing the guitar she bought at the Ottawa Folklore Centre, one of Shawna Caspi Canada’s best-loved IAN SINCLAIR PHOTO music stores. This instrument has accompanied her on tour throughout Canada and the United States, where she has played festivals including the Blue Skies Music Festival, the Summerfolk Festival, the Deep Roots Music Festival, and the Ottawa Grassroots Festival.

Shawna found inspiration and influence in a wide variety of independent singer/songwriters as she played and sang her way through the folk music scene. Some of these artists are now her peers, and she has shared the stage with several of her favourites, including Rose Cousins, Jon Brooks, James Keelaghan, Old Man Luedecke, Suzie Vinnick, and Garnet Rogers.

From cafes, soft-seat theatres, living rooms and festival stages, Shawna is making her living singing her stories on tour.

She loves the landscapes of her travels and while weaving them into her songs, she has also been portraying them on canvases. Shawna paints one-of-a-kind works of art inspired by the rich scenery she sees. Two of those paintings make up the front and back cover artwork for Apartments For Lovers.

Shawna’s Canadian folk roots are an intrinsic part of who she is. In fact, Shawna as a solo musician is exactly who she is as a person – warm, inviting, a storyteller, a traveller, an authentic artist. “And at the heart of everything,” she says, “I’m just a really big music fan.”

Check out her sound at shawnacaspi.com.

Shawna Caspi performs at the Tractorgrease Cafe (48710 Chilliwack Lake Road) on Sunday, March 20 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 available by phone at 604-858-3814.

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Urban Sprout is anything but ordinary Sam Bates THE PROGRESSÂ At Urban Sprout, they offer far more than their fresh, organic menu.

It’s a business with a lot of heart.

It all started last summer, when Laura Jenson-Praat and her daughter Olivia spent the day in Ruth & Naomi’s community garden, painting the tool shed as their contribution to Paint the Town.

As they packed up to head home, they were inspired by a string of rather uninspiring vacant commercial spaces on the opposite side of Yale Road.

Just like that, a bold family business endeavour was the answer to one simple, yet essential question, “What can we do here?�

They decided to open a cafe, one bursting with creativity in cuisine, design and perspective.

With a repertoire of holistic, organic recipes built up over three decades, Laura worked with her culinaryinclined son James to develop a fresh menu.

Olivia, a current CSS student, painted murals and revamped the collection thrift store furniture. Her step-sister Megan, a UFV business student, applied her growing wealth of academic knowledge to lay out a financial plan. “The best way to teach young people how to do business is to put them smack dab in the centre of it,� Laura revealed. Each of her children have taken on integral roles in the operation of the business, and they work in the cafe when it fits within their academic schedules. “The historic district is the heart of Chilliwack,�

Megan explained. “Being here is really important to us. We want to bring more light and colour to the city.� “And we want that to spill out onto the streets,�

Olivia added. In a literal sense, they plan to add a few sidewalk tables in the summer, but they hope to spread vibrancy in a figurative sense as well.

The community board on the entry wall to the cafe reads,�If it’s not happening, make it happen.�

Megan Praat (front), James Mail, Laura Praat and Olivia Jensen (L to R) own and operate Urban Sprout, an organic cafe on Yale Road where community engagement and improvement are top of mind.

This family is passionate about civic engagement, and they want their cafe to heighten and inspire collaboration, conversation, artistic exploration and action in the community. “We didn’t realize how much we were needed in the city until we opened our doors,� Laura explained.

Since opening in January, they’ve received a warm welcome from regulars who seek out responsible cuisine, and the downtown passersby who stop in

for a healthy smoothie.

The menu is comprised of organically produced, farm-to-table ingredients.

Pure, fresh-pressed juices are named by their natural colour. Wholesome ingredients form wraps, sandwiches and salads. Unique flavours create healthy desserts. “Serving the healthy food, and seeing peoples’ faces light up when they try it,�

Megan said. “I love every second of it.�

They’re also making a quiet name for themselves as an intimate entertainment venue, hosting poetry and acoustic nights in the front alcove of the cafe.

And the colourful walls, eclectic art, mismatched furniture pieces, and the scent of Frits Praat’s fresh flowers allow every patron to feel at home.

Pop in to Urban Sprout at 46144 Yale Road. Check out their menu online at urbansprout.ca.

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Navigating the complexities of mortgage financing can be daunting.

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Starting their journey in a music room in high school, The Good Ol’ Goats have fine-tuned their initial discovery of folk into a clever, matured alternative style beyond their years.

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They bring their youthful, high-energy bluegrass sound to Chilliwack at the Acoustic Emporium (45892 Wellington Ave) on Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door.

Visit goodolgoats.com for a preview of their debut album The Train.

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This six-piece alternate folk band has grown greatly over the last year, they’ve gained and lost members and have transformed their sound time and time again.

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Mulch serves various purposes in lawns and gardens, including strengthening soil and protecting properties from the elements. Many experienced lawn and garden enthusiasts lay mulch to ensure their properties make it through spring, summer and fall unscathed.

When purchasing mulch, homeowners can choose between organic or man-made products. While manmade mulches can repel pests, they may also have adverse effects as they could be made of plastic or rubber.

Plastic, for example, can heat up in the summer and cause plants to burn.

WHAT IS MULCH? Mulch refers to a material spread around or over a plant to enrich and/or insulate its soil. Many homeowners prefer mulch made of wood chips, which is both effective and readily available.

WHY MULCH? Mulching can benefit plants around a property in various ways. Many people lay mulch to help soil retain moisture in the summer, when temperatures tend to be at their hottest. It can help plants survive summer heat waves. Mulch also can be used to suppress

Certain organic mulches can repel insects that threaten plants. The mulch increases the amount of beneficial bacteria in the soil, and the presence of helpful insects that do not pose a threat to plant life. Those helpful insects help keep the harmful insects at bay.

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9 ways to improve curb appeal Homeowners who want their homes to make strong first impressions must prioritize curb appeal. Homes with strong curb appeal can impart a welcoming feel to all visitors. Improving curb appeal need not be expensive, and the following are a handful of ways to improve the appearance of your home.

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Express yourself with colour Are you courageous when it comes to decorating your home? Many of us would like to be as creative as possible but need guidance to venture out from the neutrals -- and into something more powerfully beautiful.

Colour is the most important tool in the toolbox and one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to infuse the home with colour is with paint.

People often feel intimidated by this type of expression and that’s why so much of our country is beige and offwhite. Colour is a great balancer in a space; it’s a juggling act between neutrals, grounding shades, highlight and accent.

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Handy tips for revitalizing panelled rooms Panelling is a low-cost way to cover problem walls. In the 1960s and 1970s, panelling was very popular. Sold in large panels, panelling was relatively easy to hang, and quickly became a staple of dens and finished basements.

But few of today’s homeowners are enamoured with the look of faux wood panelling.

Those who purchase homes that have panelling on the walls often search for ways to transform the look of rooms in which the walls are covered in panelling. While panelling does go up quickly, removing it may not be as simple.

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Those who prefer a patterned look on the walls can opt to cover panelling with a printed wallpaper. However, depending on the thickness of the wallpaper, this may be a two-step process. You may need to fill in the creases between the panels first, or first use a thick wallpaper liner to create a seamless surface.

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The texture of the panelling will show from beneath, giving the room appeal without the dark hue of the wood or veneer panels. Consult with a paint store or home improvement centre to determine the most effective way to cover up panelling with paint. Sometimes it is wise to lightly scuff the panelling with a fine-grit sandpaper so that the paint will adhere. Shiny or glossed panelling can be dulled with a deglossing product. Sometimes a combination of a thick primer and colour will grip the panelling and reduce the number of coats needed to cover it. Also, invest in a high-quality, professional-grade paint. It may cost a bit more, but such paint will be well worth it when it glides over the panelling, covering it completely. If you don’t want the grooves showing between the panels, fill them in with spackle and sand down to create a smooth surface before painting.

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Glue will be much more difficult to remove and could further damage the walls and panelling in the process. If the panelling is too difficult to remove, covering or painting it may be a smarter option. Small nails can be removed by pulling at the panels. Spackle holes before painting over the walls.

Panelling is an inexpensive decorating option that was first popularized 40 years ago.

Though less popular now, panelling still shows up in homes and can be remedied with some relatively easy tips.

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How to increase storage in tight spaces Smaller living spaces often involve getting creative with storage because storage space in small quarters is often at a premium, and thinking creatively is a necessity to keep the home tidy and items out of view.

Rainy days are the perfect times to tackle indoor organization projects. When the outdoors isn’t beckoning, you can devote your attention to addressing storage issues in your home. To begin, take inventory of what you have, going through your possessions and determining what can stay and what can go. Part with anything you haven’t used in quite some time.

The next step is to sort items and get organized. Then you can find a place for everything. For example, if you have a dozen bath towels but only one sauce pot, you will need to find more room for linens than kitchen cookware. You may need to borrow space from one area of the home to give to another area. The following are some additional tips to increase space in an otherwise cramped home.

Add shelves.

Increase cabinet and closet space by adding shelves into them. This may double or even triple the amount of usable space, especially if you customize the shelving to fit storage containers you use to store ev-

erything from shoes to craft items.

Opt for dual-purpose furniture.

Benches with lids that lift up and sofas that convert into guest beds are just a few of the many ways you can keep a small home neat and increase storage space.

An ottoman is a great place to store extra blankets and linens, while a trunk or crate with a sturdy top can be used in lieu of a traditional coffee table to keep books or board games.

Think vertically.

When floor space is at a premium, you may need to look up for storage. Frequently used pots and pans can be hung from a decorative rack in your kitchen.

Use magnets on jars to store a spice rack on the wall near the stove. Racks above cabinets or on doors can be used to store everything from shoes to jewelry to toiletries. Shelving in children’s rooms can store lesser used toys away from the floor.

Empty walls are valuable real estate in a small home, and tall bookshelves can house a number of different things.

Take advantage of oddly shaped crevices.

If you have space under a staircase or a spot by a dormer or in an attic eave, use the space to store items. You may need to get creative, such as adding a door and small closet into the staircase, but such spaces make practical storage areas and add character to a home.

Use see-through storage containers.

Many people find that plastic storage bins are neater and more stackable than boxes. See-through bins enable you to quickly find items so that you are not searching around the house for lost items and creating a bigger mess along the way.

Clear storage containers work in the refrigerator, too. You can more easily spot leftovers, and uniform stacking containers free up more room for bulkier items.

Make use of space beneath your bed.

There likely is ample room to store more things than just dust bunnies beneath your bed. A bed frame with built-in drawers is the perfect place to keep bed linens and out-of-season clothes. Beds can be raised on blocks to create more space underneath for storing rolling plastic containers and even seldom-used suitcases.

Opt for an armoire.

Armoires are not exclusive to bedrooms.

Armoires can be used in dining spaces or in dens to store items out of sight. An armoire can be used when retrofitted with a pull-out shelf as a laptop desk, storing all office items behind closed doors when not needed.

Improve storage in the bathroom.

Try to choose a vanity that has underthe-sink storage so you will have a place to store some toiletries. Consider cabinets that can be placed above the toilet tank as a storage space for bathroom items. In the shower, hang a second tension-loaded shower curtain rod on the inside of the shower enclosure that can be used to hold bags of kids bath toys and other toiletries, keeping them off the tub ledges.

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Hayden Simon (in white) stretches out for a rebound during GWG’s provincial opener against Prince Charles last Wednesday. ERIC J. WELSH/ PROGRESS

For the second year in a row, the St. Michaels Blue Jags were GW Graham’s kryptonite at the AA boys basketball provincials.

After swatting aside two overmatched opponents to reach Friday night’s semifinal at the Langley Events Centre, GWG was close to making history.

No Chilliwack team has ever won a provincial hoops title at the AA or AAA level.

The Grizzlies came into this year’s tourney as the top seed after a dominant regular season and looked the part with wins over Creston’s Prince Charles secondar y school (92-48) and North Vancouver’s St. Thomas Aquinas (92-70).

GWG’s dynamic duo of Gabe Mannes and Ryan Trottier scored a combined 98 points and looked unstoppable heading into the semi.

But a combination of cold shooting and St. Mike’s D limited them to 31 points in a 75-62 defeat. The Grizzlies lived by the outside shot through their first two games, and died by it against the Jags.

Mannes was an icy 3-18 from the field and 1-8 from three point range while Trottier was 5-22 from the field and 2-12 from three point land.

Curtis Kmyta led the Grizzlies with 18 points on 5-16 shooting.

Big men Kyle Helsloot and Jon Steele took just 11 shots against the Blue Jags and combined for just eight points.

Helsloot pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds, but the Blue Jags won the battle of the boards by a 38-30 count.

Despite all that, GWG was in it till the end.

“Our game plan was sound, we were well prepared and I believe if we played that team again nine times we win all nine games. It just wasn’t our night,” said head coach Jake Mouritzen. “SMUS was well prepared and had the game of their season. Everything that could go right

for them did and everything that could go wrong did for us. We just happened to play our worst game of the year on the wrong night.”

“SMUS played great defense — under the hoop collapsing in on our bigs and doing a great job to double team and close out on shooters. The boys played hard and never gave up, we just had too many unforced errors that cost us the game.”

St. Mike’s had four players in double digits in points, led by Ryan Hindson’s 21.

The Grizzlies can take some consolation from their final game.

Saturday morning they faced Lambrick Park in the bronze medal match, topping the Lions 66-61.

Mannes was back in a big way, supplying more than 50 per cent of the GWG offence.

No. 1 in white hit on 13 of 22 shots for 36 points.

No one else on the Grizzly roster had more than eight.

With Mannes due to return next season, Mouritzen believes GWG should be able to make another provincial run.

But in the short term, this stings.

“The team plans to take the next two weeks off and then have a family meeting the first week back after spring break,” he said. “Although we lose some amazing seniors we return Gabe (Mannes), Curtis (Kmyta), Jon (Steele), and Ethan Grey. We also add in a groups of juniors that are some of our very best ever.”

“Our goal is to return to the semi final next year and next year, as every year, our goal is to win a provincial championship.” ● Mannes was named a first-team tournament all-star.

The Collingwood Cavaliers won the provincial title with a 68-40 win over St. Mike’s.

Huitema’s Canadian crew battles to bronze in Grenada Chilliwack soccer star Jordyn Huitema is bringing home bronze from the 2016 CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championship.

Huitema, a 14 year old Rosedale native who got her soccer start

with Chilliwack FC, travelled to Grenada for the tourney, which ran Mar. 3-13.

Her team went 2-1 in group play, with Huitema exploding for two goals in a 7-0 victory over Grenada

last week.

Her squad lost 5-0 to the United States in a semi-final on Saturday, but rebounded to double up Haiti 4-2 in the bronze medal match.

After coming off the bench as a

substitute in group play, Huitema was in the starting lineup against the United States and the Haitians.

She went the distance against the U-S and played 85 minutes against Haiti.

The U-S ended up winning the championship with a 2-1 win over Mexico.

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The Chilliwack Centre of Excellence is offering a six-day Spring Break Kayak Camp, running Mar. 20-25. Introductory and intermediate sessions will teach skills and safety at the Hocking YMCA, on Cultus Lake and a local river run. Instruction, gear, boats, and water are all included and the CCE will continue running these lessons once a week on weekends starting April 3. For more info or to register, visit ccekayak.com and click on the events button, email ccekayak@gmail.com or find the CCE on Facebook.

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Chorney to Chiefs The Chilliwack Chiefs have reeled in promising prospect Austin Chorney, securing his commitment for the 2016-17 season.

The Abbotsford native spent last season with the Yale U-18 Prep Lions in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League.

The six foot and 208 pound blueliner collected 10 goals and 29 points in 36 games and was the circuit’s second highest scoring defenceman.

“We are very happy with the addition of Austin to our line up next season,” said Chiefs general manager and head coach Jason Tatarnic. “He’s a very skilled player who is sound in the defensive zone but he’s also more than capable of contributing offensively as well. He’s got good vision and will join the rush when the opportunity presents itself.

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They’ll face the Powell River Kings, who eliminated the Cowichan Valley Capitals in six.

Round two starts Friday and will run no later than Mar. 27, with the three division champs moving on to a double round-robin format in round three.

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In the Interior conference, the top-seeded Penticton Vees cut down Vernon in five games, capping the win with a 5-0 home-ice victory Friday.

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Spartan grad an All-American Chilliwack’s Colton Peterson can proudly claim to be an AllAmerican.

The for mer Chilliwack Spartan swimmer represented Simon Fraser University at the 2016 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships The meet wrapped up

Sunday on the campus of Indiana University– Purdue University Indianapolis.

Peterson competed in the 800 metre freestyle relay with teammates Gabriel Lee, MacKenzie Hamill and Adrian VanderHelm.

The foursome finished seventh but clocked a new Clan alltime record with a final

time of 6:34.32.

Individuals or teams finishing within the top eight earn All-American status.

Peterson is finishing up a tremendously successful freshman season at SFU. The GW Graham grad will be joined by another Spartan alum next season when Jessie Gibson joins the Clan.

Six medals for Spartan

Jessie Gibson is finishing her Chilliwack Spartan career with a bang.

The golden girl won six medals at the BC AAA Swim Championships, held Mar. 3-6 in Victoria.

Gibson competed in the 16 and over girl’s division, beating everyone in the 100 and 200 metre fly and 200m freestyle.

Gibson scored silver in the 200m backstroke and bronze in the 100m backstroke and freestyle.

She was seventh in the 800m freestyle.

Squaring off against 650 of BC’s best, 22 Spartan swimmers collected 16 medals.

Randolph Mcinroy picked up gold in the 11 and under boy’s division, winning the 50m breaststroke.

He added bronze in the 200m IM. Mcinroy finished fifth in the 50m fly and freestyle, sixth in the 100m freestyle and eighth in the 200m freestyle.

In the 11 and under girl’s group, Emily De Jager claimed double bronze in the 50 and 200m flies.

She was fourth in the 100m fly, fifth in the 200m individual medley and sixth in the 400m IM and 100m freestyle.

In the same division, Brooklyn Gerber swam away with silver medals in the 50m and 100m backstrokes and 200m breaststroke.

She added bronze in the 50m breaststroke, finishing sixth in the 50m freestyle.

Naomi Unger finished sixth in the 200m fly.

Haley Klenk was a

bronze medalist in the 12-13 year old girl’s group.

She placed third in the 50m backstroke, fourth in the 50m fly, fifth in the 50m freestyle and sixth in both the 100m fly and freestyle.

Ryan Han represented the Spartans in the 12-13 year old boys age group, winning bronze in the 200m breaststroke. He finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke and 1500m freestyle.

In the 14-15 year old girl’s group Fallon Quast pushed her way to sixth in the 50m fly and eighth in the 100m fly.

In the 14-15 year old boy’s group Myles Wheeler raced to seventh in the 200m breaststroke.

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Chilliwack’s Mitchell Thiessen tied for fourth in the juvenile boy’s division at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour opener.

Thiessen teed off Mar. 14-16 on two courses.

The University Golf Club (Vancouver) hosted rounds one and two with the final round at the Vancouver Golf Club (VGC).

The 16 year old carded rounds of 75, 36 and 79 for a total of 190 strokes, 10 behind the pace set by tourney winner Samuel Su (Surrey).

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Students from Chilliwack’s Valley Shidokan Karate returned home with an impressive medal haul after competing in Abbotsford’s 2016 Budo Cup. Dojos from as far away as Kelowna competed in this traditional Shotokan Karate tournament.

Sixteen year old Damon McArthur challenged the men’s black-belt division with great success.

McArthur earned the Budo Cup award and the title of Adult Male Champion after winning gold in kata and team kata and silver in kumite.

Kumite is sparring.

Kata is the demonstration of proper form.

Sara Sharp was equally impressive winning triple gold in girl’s advanced kata, kumite, and team kata.

Chloe Prokopchuk, earned double gold in girl’s intermediate kata and team kata, adding silver in kumite.

In the tournament’s largest division, Logan Sharp was fought hard for his gold, sparring against 15 competitors in boy’s intermediate kumite.

“Chilliwack had a great group of competitors, volunteers, and referees here at the tournament,” said Valley Shidokan Sensei Don Sharp. “And I hope they are all looking forward to the BC Championships in Kelowna this summer.”

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FOX, Rolland Murray

Rolland (Rolly) Murray Fox was born March 22, 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Rolly was the third of nine children born to Rodney Fox and Bertha (Shale) Fox. The early years were difficult financially for the large Fox family resulting in Rolly, at the youthful age of 9, calling Saint Michael and All Angels Church his home for 2 years. He would get a taste of the west coast when he attended a cadet camp in Abbotsford, B.C. Rolly would meet Betty Lou Wark on Winnipeg’s busiest and coldest intersection, Portage and Main, and they would marry in 1956. The following year their first child Fred was born, Terry would arrive in 1958, Darrell would follow 4 years later and finally Judith, the daughter Betty wanted, completed the Fox family in 1965.

Rolly would begin a 36 year career with CN Rail in 1954. Working outside in the harsh Manitoba winters prompted Rolly to consider raising his family in a warmer climate. The Fox family would make the move to Surrey, B.C. in 1966 where they rented a house. With the move Rolly would lose 12 years seniority at CN and would have to start fresh in his new role as switchman on Vancouver’s north shore. In 1968 they would purchase 3337 Morrill St in Port Coquitlam which would be the family home for the next 16 years.

Rolly and Betty insisted on good behaviour, good manners, that their children should respect their elders and to speak only when spoken to. Rolly was a competitor, he despised losing, whether it was a simple card game or rough wrestling in the living room - he was determined to win at all costs a trait successfully passed on to his children. In early 1977 son Terry would be diagnosed with osteo sarcoma. Rolly was devastated and bitter thinking that life had delivered an unfair and cruel turn - Rolly would say he wished he could change places with his son and he meant it. It is well known that Betty reacted negatively when Terry delivered the news that he was going to run across the country - knowing the will of his son Rolly simply said “when?”. When Terry died in 1981, Rolly and Betty were forced into roles neither were expecting or educated for but they had an endless passion for their son and inherently understood his values and vision. Betty was the public figure sharing Terry’s story - Rolly was the pillar of strength and support who was always close behind. He had a serious side but place him in front of a room full of friends and family and get ready to be entertained by an unscripted performance.

He would evolve over the years from someone who was scrupulous with his money to a man who wanted to give to others regardless of the financial implications.

Loneliness arrived in Rolly’s life with the passing of his wife Betty in 2011 after 54 years of marriage. Rolly went almost overnight from a homebody to a man never at home. He would meet Janet Shields during this time who was also experiencing loss with the passing of her husband. They would marry in the spring of 2013 - there was no denying Rolly’s happiness the last few years. Rolly was diagnosed with lung cancer, stage 4, in January. He was not devastated or bitter, accepted it quickly, fulfilling a promise to Terry of being strong and positive. It may have been his plan to give those around him these last few weeks a legion of memories to last a lifetime. Rolly is survived by his loving wife Janet, three children Fred(Theresa), Darrell(Bonnie), and Judith(Paul), step children Gary, Stephen and Joanne, nine grandchildren, Terrance(Melissa), Kirsten, Erin(Matthew), Jessica, Sarah, DJ, Tianna, Alexandra, and Connor, brothers, Rod, Terry and Doug, sisters, Nancy, Barbara and Jeanine.

A “Farewell Party” will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, March 19th at Terry Fox Theatre 1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam. Please email your interest in attending the service to rollyfoxservice@gmail.com . In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Terry Fox Foundation Online at: terryfox.org, Mail to: The Terry Fox Foundation, #150-8960 University Street, Port Coquitlam, V5A 4Y6: Call 1-888-836-9786

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BERNECKER, Siegfried January 5, 1929 - February 12, 2016 Siegfried RG Bernecker passed away on February 12, 2016, in Hope, BC. He is survived by his loving wife Janet and 3 children Elaine, Robert and Karen, sister Hannah, 4 grandchildren, and nieces & nephews.

Memorial services will be held on March 19, 2016 at Martin Brother’s Chapel, 1270 Ryder St., Hope, BC at 11:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Hope Legion.

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Liane June 14, 1975 - March 3, 2016 Surrounded by her loving husband and family, Liane passed away peacefully on March 3rd after courageously battling breast cancer for 4 years. True to Liane’s spirit she stayed positive and fought right to the end without ever complaining.

She is survived by the love of her life, best friend and husband Marcel; children Jennifer (Dorey), Brad, Amanda and Breanna; grandson Jaxtyn; dad and step-mom Larry and Cathy; step-dad Lloyd; sisters Darcie (Chris), Kristy and Tiffany and nephew Tristan as well as many other extended family members who loved her dearly. She was predeceased by her mother, Caroline.

Liane had an extraordinary love for life and has always been a leader and an inspiration to many. From a young age she showed a gift for taking charge and managed the junior boys basketball and volleyball teams and the track and field team in high school; the latter of which she was a part of winning the provincial championships.

After high school Liane discovered her love for the food and beverage industry and she quickly moved her way up to management positions at various restaurants. Most recently she was a manager at Convergys (formerly Stream) which allowed her to travel the world, one of Liane’s passions. She travelled extensively with her husband, especially over the last 4 years, including a trip to Europe, Reno, San Fransisco, New York and a cruise to the Bahama’s.

While she loved travelling, Liane was just as content exploring BC and camping with family and friends.

Upon being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36, Liane was not only determined to beat it, but also made it her mission to live her best life and teach others to do the same by dedicating much of her time to breast cancer awareness, even while receiving treatment. She was the co-director for the CIBC Run for the Cure, a member of the Chilliwack Chicks, paddled with Spirit ABreast Dragon Boat team, volunteered for Mudarella and other various breast cancer awareness fundraisers and events and by sharing her story, has touched and inspired so many.

Thank you to Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack for the amazing care and support provided to Liane and her family the last few weeks, Abbotsford Cancer Centre and all of the Chemotherapy nurses and a special thank you to Dr. Uhlman. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 20th from 1-3pm at the Best Western, 43971 Industrial Way, Chilliwack, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations in Liane’s memory can be made to Chilliwack Hospice online at www.chilliwackhospice.org or to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation online at www.cbcf.org.

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Coach Selection Committee is also seeking volunteers, interested parties should email: coachcoordinator@ chilliwackminorhockey.com

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

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

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

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Qualifications:

PRESSURE WASHING

• Progressive management/leadership experience at a senior supervisory and administrative level, ideally in a not-for-profit environment.

• Relevant degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• An understanding of hospice palliative care.

• Effective communicator.

• Excellent social and interpersonal skills, public speaking and writing ability.

• Proficiency in the use of computers.

• Successful track record in the development and execution of fundraising programs and in the development and stewardship of donors/sponsors.

• Demonstrated human resources, financial and project management skills.

• Direct experience working with a volunteer board of directors.

Power Washing / Gutter Cleaning SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

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

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HANDYPERSONS

F.V. DO IT ALL. One call does it all.

Ask about our spring specials. Senior discounts. Chris, 604-798-7085

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Local Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, low prices (604)703-8206 JUNK METAL removal, general clean-up & lawn cutting. Call George, (604)799-9129 BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378

For more information about CHS, please visit our website at www.chilliwackhospice.org Please forward your cover letter and resume to us no later than March 31, 2016 as follows: Attention Hiring Committee to liz@chilliwackhospice.org

HOME REPAIRS

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

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

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NEED A LOAN? Own Property?

Have Bad Credit? We can help!

Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

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PRODUCTION WORKERS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

Masonite International is looking for mature and hard working Production Workers, including Assemblers, Packagers and Preppers to join our Interior Door Division team, located in Yarrow BC. These positions are available for the afternoon shift (3:30pm - 2:00am) but require individuals to be flexible to work day shift also. If you enjoy working in a demanding and fast paced environment, we’d like you to apply. The starting rate for these position, with great room for advancement, is $14.50 - $16.00.

Please send your resume and cover letter to mgilles@masonite.com. For more information, please visit www.masonite.com

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Chilliwack Hospice Society (CHS) is a community based volunteer organization that accepts death as a part of life. We support individuals and families during the dying and grieving process.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is accountable for all aspects of the Society related to leadership and overall management. The Executive Director is responsible to adapt and execute the strategic plan and to directly manage and/or oversee operations, programs, financial reporting, fundraising and communications activities. The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising and will be a competent and engaging leader who can motivate and engage staff, volunteers, partners and supporters.

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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2 coats any colour

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Commercial Transport & Diesel Engine Mechanics

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

Position Wanted: Geriatric Health Care Provider

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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TOY POODLE PUP 6 weeks old.

Cream color, female. $800. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WORK WANTED

Experienced/Affordable/ Convenient for $25/hr will provide a better quality of life with: • Assist with activities of daily living • General household chores including cooking For more information please contact: Terry Kovacs 604.491.4458(h) or 604.798.5192(c) terry.b.kovacs@gmail.com

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www.paintspecial.com

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

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Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star and Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions available in Surrey.

Late model highway tractor exp. considered an asset. Factory training provided.

A & D TREE & GARDEN

Cloverdale High Performance paint.

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

OFFICE ASSISTANT - Required for truck repair / parts location in Chilliwack. Experience required. Various office and bookkeeping duties. email tractionparts@shaw.ca Fax 6047939620

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Hedges, Tree Pruning/Removal, Leaf Blowing, Landscaping.

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

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

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TREE SERVICES

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LAB CHAIRSIDE ASST. Busy dental practice needs Lab Chairside Assistant to work Tuesday to Friday, some Saturdays and Mondays. Please contact Rhonda at Dr. Caroline Cesar office at Bourquin Dental or email resume to drcesar@telus.net

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KELLYGIRL PAINTING & DECORATING. Blending quality care & colours for your home that reflect your lifestyle. Call 604-819-7342

Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association

WALDUN FOREST PRODUCTS

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Fabricator Welder We are currently seeking a full time Fabricator/Welder to work on multi-component parts on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities for Fabricator/Welder: • Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders.

• Perform welder duties using a wire welder.

• Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the jobs needs.

The right candidate will have excellent communication and willingness to work with others in a team environment.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Cree-Ative HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

604-858-4513 604-997-2007

PAINTING

HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

• 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

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

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• Wood or Chain Link Fencing • Storage Sheds • Gazebos and Arbors • Custom Decks

Call at 778-927-1326 or E-mail

For all your Outdoor Projects Call for a quote

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778-246-2404

Quality & Experience SINCE 1993

We are one of the largest suppliers of windows and doors in all of BC

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5 Star Cleaning

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8104 Evans Rd, Chilliwack 604-792-6700

FENCING

LAWN CUTTING

WINDOWS & DOORS

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

JANITORIAL

info@columbiacleaningservice.ca

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+ Aeration $45 & up! + 3/16W_SL9

Competitive Wage Offered!

Interested and qualified candidates to email resume to: info@amixsystems.com

To Advertise in this space call 604-575-5555

• PRUNING • FERTILIZER PROGRAMS • MOSS CONTROL

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERICAL

604.845.LAWN (5296)

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AKITA PUPS Championship. $800 each.

Call 604-751-0191

MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division

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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

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Have Unwanted Firearms?

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973.

We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Certified crime-free multi housing.

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

(604)792-8974 Chilliwack

46030 Princess Ave. 1 Bdrm.............$650/m 3 Bdrm............$850/m

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

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

Avail. April 1

REAL ESTATE

view additional rental homes at www.rossfullbrook.com

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.

STEEL BUILDING SALE...”BIG BLOW OUT SALE-CLEAR OUT PRICING IN EFFECT NOW!” 20X20 $5,444 25X26 $6,275 28X28 $7,454 30X30 $8,489 32X34 $10,328 42X50 $15,866. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

4-11F HL1

604.858.RENT (7368)

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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.

HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

AUCTIONS

MISC. FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT

Chilliwack Rentals

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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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HOMES FOR RENT

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!

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

AUCTIONS AGASSIZ ~ $579,900.

Price incl. building, business and all equipment / fixtures. 2 story commercial bldg. Beautiful & very clean 2150 sq.ft. up & 2365 down. High traffic area. Frontage on both Pioneer & Cheam Ave.

Unreserved public equipment auction

Plant Group Realty Inc. Gurpreet ~ 604-864-7107

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Special limited-time financing offer! No payments for 90 days* sardis holdings. april terrace

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $99,900.

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

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ROOM & BOARD

CHILLIWACK. Avail now. Private large room 3 meals + extras. No Drugs. $800/m Call (604)795-0397

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MORTGAGES

SUITES, LOWER

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

2011 Caterpillar 140M VHP Plus

2011 Caterpillar 336DL

TRANSPORTATION 838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2007 Topaz Triple E travel trailer 32 ft., 2 slides, $22,500. Call Larry, 604-858-0510

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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2008 Madill T2250C Tilter

2014 Peterbilt 388

RECREATIONAL

Fully furnished 3 cabin on Westside Rd, native leased land. l_trant@yahoo.com for additional information.

Boulton 24 Ft Aluminum Jet Boat

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APARTMENT/CONDO

9430 NOWEL ST. 604-824-0264

1 of 6 – 2013 Lode King

2012 & 2011 Dodge 5500 4x4

Chilliwack, BC

March 23 (Wednesday) 8 am

Equipment includes

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Trucks, trailers, forklifts, scissorlifts, ag tractors, sweepers, landscape equipment, air compressors, gen sets, light towers, welders, pumps, tanks & much more

▸ No minimum bids or reserve prices ▸ Test and inspect on-site ▸ Open to the public, free registration

42275 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

On-site inspection hours

Up to 100% financing, with no money down.

Mon–Fri, 8 am–5 pm

Chilliwack. 2 bdrm, partly furn., 850sf, washer&dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $950. Avail. now.

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

Advertise your garage sale in the classifieds.

We’ll give you all the tools you need to have a great sale and results are guaranteed.

More items added daily Call about selling: 604.823.2700

Financing & leasing available

pick a part

See complete listings at rbauction.com/Chilliwack MV Dealer #10539 * OAC. Terms and conditions apply.

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.

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You’re in the driver’s seat when you take out an ad in the classifieds.

Call us today!

604-702-5552

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA van, 154,200k, seats 7, very good cond. $3550. Call (604)858-5427

2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER XLT Ext Van. Good condition. Low kms. $6,900: 778-344-3191

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