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Candidates keep UFV debate civil Robert Freeman The Progress A wide mix of voters, from students to retirees, were treated to some straight answers from federal election candidates at a Tuesday night meeting in Chilliwack hosted by the UFV Student Life Department. There was surprisingly little partisan bickering among the candidates, just one remark by NDP candidate Gwen O’Mahony at the start of the meeting that it was “unacceptable” for Conservative candidate Mark Strahl not to attend. But her view was roundly applauded by most of the estimated 160 people at the meeting held in the UFV theatre building. Strahl had also missed an earlier all-candidates meeting in Hope because of a prior campaign commitment in Pemberton. Similar commitments kept him from the UFV student meeting Tuesday, his campaign manager said. But Strahl organized a “telephone townhall” meeting for Wednesday night that would see 35,000 households in the riding called so he could answer voters’ questions. At the UFV meeting, the five remaining candidates outlined their differences – and sometimes their agreement – in response to nearly a dozen pre-submitted questions put to them by moderator Brian Minter. The issues included child care for single parents going to school, the loan forgiveness program in B.C., preserving Chilliwack’s water supply, transportation in the Fraser Valley and bringing Canadian troops home from foreign wars. After the meeting, UFV theatre student Nial Harrison-Morry said that hearing all the candidates at one sitting helped him decide who he was going to vote for - and his choice was Green Party candidate Jamie Hoskins. “I agreed with most of the things he said, it’s as simple as that,” Harrison-Morry said. Business student Jesse Byman said he was still undecided after the meeting, but “definitely leaning” toward the Liberals, the Greens or the New Democrats, who shared some similar platforms that “I believe strongly in.” He said NDP candidate Gwen O’Mahony would “probably” get his vote. “I’m disappointed that Strahl didn’t show up,” Byman said. Bev, a business student who didn’t want her last name published, said she was “still torn” after the meeting about who to vote for, but she had kept careful notes for later study. Chilliwack resident Rob Beischer and his wife Sabrina were at loggerheads after the meeting.

■ Related stories: Former owners, league reacts, p.33,41

It was a full house at the all-candidates meeting at UFV on Tuesday evening. Continued: CANDIDATES/ p13

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The announcement has been made and it is now official. The Chilliwack Bruins are no more. The Western Hockey League and Victoria’s RG Properties held a joint news conference in Victoria Wednesday, all smiles as they talked about the return of major junior hockey to B.C.’s capital city. An hour later, the league issued a press release explaining its decision to move a team out of a viable market that it was excited to get into just five years ago. It said the league had been pursuing a “strategic plan” since 2009 to bring the WHL back to Victoria, but had ruled out expansion. That left open the only other option: moving an established team to the capital city. Citing a changing market place and a leasing disagreement, the WHL said the Bruins were a good candidate. According to the league, the Bruins decided to sell the club for relocation to Victoria on Jan. 13. Meanwhile, as moving trucks began to empty Prospera Centre, it was revealed by the City of Chilliwack that the Bruins had approached the city in December, asking for ongoing financial support in the range of $175,000 per year. In a statement, Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz said the city rejected the request because using taxpayer funds to support a private business was not allowed under the Community Charter (provincial legislation). “As well,” said Gaetz, “council did not believe that taxpayers should be subsidizing private hockey club owners.”

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City council renews private security contract Robert Freeman The Progress Chilliwack city council is poised to spend more than 90,000 taxpayers’ dollars over the next three years – a total $270,000 – for security guards to protect municipal property. Mayor Sharon Gaetz defended the expenditure as a routine and inexpensive way to protect public property - and hold the line on city taxes.

The contract is also a drop in the bucket compared to the $18.7 million earmarked in the city’s 2011 budget for police services. “Our current financial plan provides for 25 additional RCMP members by 2021, including two in 2012 and then alternating between two and three per year going forward,” Gaetz said. “We work with the RCMP to identify their needs and we provide additional resources as much as is reasonably affordable to taxpayers,” she said.

Vandalism at public facilities is a costly and on-going expense for which city taxpayers are footing the bill. “We find that these inexpensive, routine patrols (by a private security firm) after hours make a difference,” Gaetz said. A security guard at the downtown public library and Salish Park costs $40,000, much less than an RCMP officer better deployed fighting crime elsewhere. “It just wouldn’t make sense

to have an RCMP member with a loaded cost of approximately $140,000 per year, assigned to one location,” Gaetz said. The city currently pays for 112 RCMP officers, 95 at the local detachment and 17 assigned to the integrated police teams that operate in the region. The city also pays for 44.5 support staff. The contract for private security, which is not a new one but a re-tendering by the city, was awarded to Griffin Security. Staff recommended the firm,

even though it didn’t come in with the lowest bid, but because it offered “the most acceptable level of compliance” with the request for quotation, and it has been working with the downtown Business Improvement Area in Chilliwack for a number of years. “They have a familiarity with the area, the people and problems associated with specific areas and specific people,” staff said in a report to council. rfreeman@theprogress.com

Young students prepare for their turn at the polls

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Fraser. Lapointe doubts the volcano theory, instead believing the wide variations possible in salmon returns can account for the difference. Over the long term, about five adult Fraser sockeye tend to return for every one that spawned four years earlier. This year’s return was spawned by roughly 900,000 adults four years ago. But that’s a far cry from the 4.5 million spawners in 2006 that produced 2010’s huge run. Even so, the forecast models indicate this year’s run could vary anywhere from one million to 15 million fish, with the median of around four million most probable.

Chilliwack’s young are getting an early lesson in democracy. On May 2, Central elementary’s Grade 5 and 6 students are going to the polls. Teachers Christopher Lister and Suzanne Bartel are holding a mock election for their students as part of the social studies curriculum. Mock elections are not new. Teachers have been holding them for years, getting their students to run against each other, and having classes vote on the pretend parties. But the difference with Central’s election, they’re bringing in real candidates and voting on those real candidates. Over a two-week span, which started earlier this week, five candidates – Dorothy-Jean O’Donnell, MarxistLeninist Party; Gwen O’Mahony, New Democratic Party; Diane Janzen, Liberal Party; Jamie Hoskins, Green Party; and Clive Edwards, Western Block Party – will be presenting to the kids their party’s views, and answering questions from the students. Parents have also been invited to participate. The idea to bring the local candidates in to the school stemmed from an English as a second language student asking Bartel who her parents should vote for in the May 2 federal election. Bartel informed the student that she couldn’t tell her parents who to vote for, they had to decide that for themselves based on their own personal beliefs. And what better way to help the students and their parents better understand than to bring the candidates in themselves. “By doing this, our students are learning what it means to live in a country that practices democracy,” said Bartel. “We’re reminding them they have a voice,” added Lister. “And we hope when they’re able to vote they will participate in their right and responsibility as a citizen to vote.” Voter turnout in the 2008 federal election reached an all-time low with just 59 per cent of Canada voting. In several communities across the country, voter turnout was less than 50 per cent. Mock elections, like the one at Central, that parallel real elections could improve those numbers. According to Student Vote, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing student interest in elections, if kids know at an early age about democracy, and know how to vote and why they should vote, they’re more likely to vote when they’re of age.

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Emily Felix, 5, watches as coho smolts are released into Chilliwack Creek at the Skowkale Hatchery during an Earth Day celebration on Wednesday. Students from various schools, including Chilliwack Landing Preschool, took part in the event. For video from the event, go online to www.theprogress.com. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Fewer Fraser sockeye predicted this summer Jeff Nagel Black Press Last year’s massive run of roughly 30 million sockeye salmon that filled freezers and kept barbecues sizzling won’t likely be repeated this summer. Instead, officials at the Pacific Salmon Commission are forecasting a much lower return of between three and five million sockeye to the Fraser River for 2011. That means relatively little, if any, sockeye fishing for commercial fishermen and sports anglers, and possibly even First Nations, who get first priority subject only to conservation needs. “Expectations are much lower,” said Mike Lapointe, the commission’s chief

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Jeff Nagel Black Press Despite a chorus of voices calling for an emergency infusion of money to unclog B.C.’s critically congested court system, the provincial government has no such plans. In fact, more cuts are coming. The B.C. Provincial Court warned in its extraordinary Justice Delayed report last fall that another 17 judges must be hired just to get back to 2005 levels and stop the growth of the case backlog that increasingly lets criminals walk free because of unacceptable delays. Instead, February’s provincial budget approved more cuts for 2011 – one per cent for the judiciary, eight per cent for court services and six per cent for prosecution services to carve out another $14.5 million – followed by a funding freeze for the following two years until 2014. Years of attrition have whittled down the number of judges and sheriffs and increasingly complex, longer cases take up more time for prosecutors. More than 2,100 criminal cases are now at risk of being tossed out of court due to delays that threaten to violate the accused’s right to be tried within a reasonable time. And the concerns don’t end

there. for taxation.” As recounted in previous Instead, he sees relief coming installments in this investigative from various reforms that don’t series, longer waits are hurting cost more money. victims of spousal abuse, chil❖❖❖ dren in custody battles and other B.C.’s shift last fall to much family law matters. tougher administrative roadside Defendants are less likely to penalties for drivers caught with plea bargain and more apt to go a blood-alcohol level over 0.05 to trial to try to exploit the long alarmed some motorists who delays in the system. wondered whether they could Even repeat speeders are drink any alcohol at all on an challenging traffic tickets evening out. and then getting them Restaurants and quashed when they drag b bars suffered a drop on too long in the i liquor sales. in courts. The number And critics of conventional say the the time charges police and resources laid against police spend impaired investigating drivers also suspects who plunged. never go to trial That’s starting to is an unacceptable t tak take pressure off the A Black Press waste. court system. special series “Clearly we have “If you can get a investigating the some challenges in cerb reduction – and big congestion and tain areas,” B.C. Attorney delays in B.C.’s w we’re seeing a 75- to General Barry Penner legal system. 80-per-cent reducsaid in an interview with t tion in the number Black Press. of new impaired But he confirmed there will be driving cases entering the court further cuts this year and no new system – that creates the opporcash for the foreseeable future. tunity for other matters to be “If we had extra dollars avail- heard sooner,” Penner said. able that would be one of the Impaired cases were taking things I’d be interested in consid- up to half the time in some B.C. ering,” Penner said. “But there’s courthouses, he said. a limited amount of money in A former lawyer in Chilliwack, taxpayers’ pockets. We heard Penner recalls drunk driving trithat throughout the HST debate. als used to take half a day 15 There’s not an unlimited appetite Continued: PENNER/ p4

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NewsFeature How bad will the court crisis get? He said the system has been bled on multiple fronts. In addition to the lack of judges, prosecutors, clerks and sheriffs, Krog pointed to past funding cuts to legal aid and the closure of courthouses, community law offices and poverty offices that have pushed the justice system in B.C. into a “deplorable state.” When Crown prosecutors are stretched too thin, he noted, errors happen and criminals go free. Provincial politicians tend to emphasize law enforcement. When gang violence flares up, they often

PENNER from p4 years ago but have ballooned to two days at present. Eliminating many of the cases may have a profound effect on the court delay problem, Penner said. According to Penner, in three months from December through February, there were 2,000 fewer impaired driving charges laid in B.C. compared to the same period a year ago as a result of the change. “It’s not the primary reason we did it,” Penner said, calling the freeing up of court time a “co-benefit.” The roadside justice may look tougher but some lawyers call it a virtual decriminalization of impaired driving, allowing drunks caught behind the wheel to avoid a criminal record, a Canada-wide one-year driving ban and, if convicted a second time, a minimum 30-day jail term. Penner counters that the public safety results look promising because fewer people now drive after drinking. Preliminary figures point to a 40-percent drop in the number of impaired drivers on the road and fewer deaths as a result. “Perhaps 15 people are alive today that wouldn’t be if we hadn’t made this change last year,” Penner said. “Never mind just court time, we’re actually saving people’s lives through this initiative.” But some observers question how much court time will be saved. They suggest police officers freed from drunk driving investigations and related paperwork will be back on patrol faster and finding other criminals to charge, adding cases back into the courts. “We’ll see,” Penner said. “If it’s freeing up the police to pursue other matters and people aren’t drinking and driving as much, I think that’s a very good thing indeed.” The attorney general is also optimistic other reforms will save time in the courts. He points to a pilot project underway in Victoria that aims to streamline the court process and reduce the number of pre-trial appearances. There should be no need, Penner said, to have up to seven court appearances – as now sometimes happens – before a case is actually heard. “How many pre-trial appearances do you really need to have before you have a trial?” The change will require cooperation of judges, lawyers and prosecutors. Penner also said work is underway

move quickly to add more police to ease public concern. Krog said it’s frustrating for police to risk their lives catching criminals, do all the paperwork involved and then see the case dismissed for delay. So far most of the cases tossed have been standard impaired driving cases. But public tolerance is waning, he said. “Wait until the first very serious crime is dismissed, involving deaths, drugs or serious penalties,” Krog said. “How much are British Columbians prepared to tolerate?”

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How much money would it take to simply do what the judges recommend and bring court staffing levels back up to what existed six years ago? Adding 17 judges costs more than strictly their annual salaries of about $235,000 each plus pensions and benefits. Additional sheriffs, prosecutors, court clerks and even janitorial staff must accompany them. All in, the cost is about $1.5 million per judge. Solving the problem would therefore cost roughly $25 to $30 million a year in additional funding – as well as a decision to forestall the further cuts now planned. That’s roughly a six-per-cent increase in the $458-million operating budget of the attorney general’s ministry. Advocates describe it as barely a rounding error in terms of the multibillion-dollar health care budget. But Penner said increased funding is not an option right now. He cited twin uncertainties clouding the province’s finances: the tepid economic recovery that could falter due to rising oil prices or other factors; and the fate of the Harmonized Sales Tax, which if defeated in this summer’s referendum could force B.C. to repay $1.6 billion in transition benefits provided by Ottawa. “If the HST is rejected, that will have significant financial consequences to the treasury in future years,” Penner said. Was he implying victims of crime who don’t want to see more criminal cases quashed by delay need to root for the HST to survive the referendum if they want to see more provincial money flow into the court system? “No,” Penner replied. “But those are some of the variables that are out there when we’re talking about our future budget plans. In order to fund government programs, you need tax revenues.”

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The fact the B.C. Provincial Court has even taken on the issue of the faltering justice system is remarkable. Several judges – who rarely comment on political matters – have also directly criticized the backlogs, delays and chronic underfunding in recent rulings in which they have thrown out charges against accused criminals. “No justice system should be in such a state of disarray that the judges have to be begging for help from the government,” said Leonard Krog, NDP critic for the attorney general.

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A clash of visions in political spring VANCOUVER – My weekend in the big city didn’t lack for variety. It started with Stephen Harper’s defence of business tax cuts, and ended with the election of Adrian Dix as B.C. NDP leader on a Marxism Lite program of reversing this world-wide trend and making the corporations pay. I caught up with Harper on a tour through swing ridings in Vancouver, including Vancouver South where now-Liberal Ujjal Dosanjh hung on by 20 votes in the last of our semi-annual federal elections. Harper hit B.C. pleading for a majority to stop this merry-goround of elections and stabilize the country as a player on the global business scene. I was granted a 10-minute interview, and one of my questions was about the multi-year program of business tax cuts being completed by both the federal and

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B.C. governments. I asked Harper if B.C.’s unemployment and investment performance suggests not all of the savings are being reinvested. That’s because taxes are only one factor, our economist Prime Minister replied. Business confidence has to be there, and that’s why stable, Tom multi-year proFLETCHER grams are needed for business plans. Ottawa has implemented its four-year reduction plan, and Harper noted that B.C. isn’t alone in following suit. Most provinces have cut business taxes, including Liberal and NDP provincial governments, and now their federal counterparts campaign on promises to roll them back.

“And nobody’s doing it,” Harper said. “This is what’s ironic. You look around the world. Ireland’s bankrupt, and it’s not raising its business tax rates. The United States has a deficit three times ours, and President Obama, who’s not on my side of the political spectrum, says they need to lower their tax rates.” But let’s not let federal or provincial politicians blow smoke that it’s their policies alone that have created 500,000 jobs across the country in two years, or made Canada’s currency soar past the U.S. dollar. Canada’s dollar is now seen as a stable petro-currency in an unstable world, and it’s international lumber markets that have led to double-digit unemployment in many B.C. towns. Natural gas, and foreign technology and investment in it, have been a key part of B.C.’s recovery. And in general we’re starting

to enjoy the effects of a commodity boom. Then came the NDP leadership vote on Sunday. Here is a party that already has tilted itself toward the urban areas with a one member-one vote system. And it just rejected Mike Farnworth, its most popular candidate and the one with the best effort to emphasize rural and resource development. Newly anointed NDP leader Adrian Dix is going to raise taxes on banks and those evil corporations, and use the money to subsidize post-secondary education for anyone who wants it. Meanwhile the reality for postsecondary students is that business programs are tough to get into, because students are lining up to pay the supposedly onerous tuition fees. Dix’s rhetoric about stateimposed wealth redistribution

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No sympathy for delayed seniors I am shocked. Stunned beyond belief that something like this could happen. Heartless Canada Border Services Officers holding these helpless seniors “hostage”. All right, I’ll cut through the sarcasm. I am shocked that seniors; the members of our community I respect the most can behave like spoiled children. Let’s look at this from a perspective that is a little more realistic: These seniors, on a fixed income, spent the day gambling. This money lines the pockets of an American Casino never to be used again for Canadian Interests (Money from lotteries and casinos are a “voluntary” tax where money surrendered to casinos and lotteries finance provincial objectives like healthcare, roads education etc.) They had to cross an international border, at which I am sure they had to surrender passports to US officials upon entering the US. They arrived at the border at peak traffic time while returning home and had to WAIT 2 hours to be processed. A traveler was upset that he had to wait so he called the police to

intervene. Yeah because you know Canada Border Services are a customer service organization rather than Federal Law Enforcement Agency. Something tells me that if this delay was going in to the US this person would not have called Sumas Police to intervene. Just imagine that call for a second – adds some levity to this situation now doesn’t it? What about the “You may be arrested” comments you ask? If you read the article carefully it says that nobody came to tell them what was going on. It seems all communication was done through the bus driver. So if no officers? came on to the bus to communicate with the travelers, who told them that, they could be arrested? An 85-year-old had a medical emergency and it was caused by CBSA members holding them ‘hostage’ at the border?! That doesn’t seem right. Perhaps being 85 was the cause of the medical emergency. I mean it’s bound to happen. Shocker ? I know right? Let’s make some things clear, although I am not sure how much good it will do. Seniors, youngsters

and anybody else going south: Understand something now. You are crossing an international border. You will experience delays, questions, grumpy officers, grumpy travelers, line ups, waits to pay your duties, waits to use the bathroom and questions about citizenship, goods and duration of absence. Further, CBSA officers do not enforce rules, they enforce the law. They are Peace Officers as defined in the Criminal Code of Canada. Some of the legislation they enforce: Criminal Code of Canada Customs Excise Act Immigration Act The CBSA officer does not know prior to arrival who is in a particular vehicle be it a bus, van or car. So they cannot be certain that each and every traveler belongs in Canada regardless of age, gender or skin colour. And by the way, a two-hour wait during peak traffic at a time where border traffic is up 40-50% doesn’t seem so bad. Maybe they all lost their life savings at the casino and needed someone to blame. Robert Vinton

Even children can pose a danger I feel I must respond to the column written by Margaret Evans and her question about why an RCMP officer would Taser a child. She obviously lives in some world (or town) without much exposure to children in the school system or children with mental illness or social problems like FAS, etc. I could bet that every principal (and teacher) in Chilliwack/Sardis (or Canada, for that matter) could tell her a thing or two about children who were threatening to children as well as adults in their schools and children whom they feared. My own “high incident” son had a child in his Grade 3 class (in another province) who had stabbed a classmate with a knife and was still in class with my son. I have been in a situ-

ation where I was actually worried that if I did not get to the school fast enough to calm my ADHD/Asperger son down in time (before the police reached the school), he would get shot (for threatening a fellow student with a pair of scissors) - forget Tasered. I personally know a family with an eight-year-old son who has already hospitalized two people – his EA from school and the receptionist at Youth Mental Services. I also personally know a young teacher who works as an EA (along with another EA) who has taken a stress leave because he so fears the actions of the young charge he is responsible for in the school room scenario. I myself am a former teacher (grades K - 12) and have averaged some-

times six high maintenance kids in my classroom at a time (and have often felt scared for my life). Ms. Evans has obviously not spent much time with high incident students/children. If she was sitting at Tim Horton’s having her coffee and an 11-year-old came towards her with a steak knife and was threatening her or her kids, I bet she would be wanting an RCMP officer with a Taser, and I bet she would not be wanting to wait for the officer to “talk the kid down”. Unless you have lived with a violent child (even as young as six), you cannot possibly understand why an RCMP officer even one new to the job (obviously he has been well-trained and instead of shooting the threat, simply Tasered him)

- would feel threatened or worry that the child would harm another child or adult (after stabbing the 37 year old adult with the steak knife). I commend this officer for having the training he did and for having the understanding of the situation and simply Tasering this threat once and not letting the situation get any more serious than it did. I would suggest that before Ms. Evans question such an action by RCMP, she get involved in her local elementary school for, say, a week’s time, and see if she still doesn’t understand that young children can be a serious threat. Or better yet, why not foster such a child and see how it goes.

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Candidates make election pitch CANDIDATES from Front Rob, who is backing Liberal candidate Diane Janzen, said the only thing that kept Liberals from winning past elections in Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon was “splitting the vote” with New Democrats. To wrest the riding away from the Conservatives, that voting pattern had to end. Vote Liberal, Rob said. Vote NDP, Sabrina said. Candidates Dorothy-Jean O’Donnell, for the Marxist-Leninist Party, and Clive Edwards, for the Western Block Party, both had more radical suggestions for real change in Ottawa. O’Donnell said either the Liberals or the Conservatives will win the May 2 election, that one or the other will form the opposition, and that an NDP government is simply not going to happen “despite Jack Layton’s dreams.” “We need to have an effective workers’ opposition (in the House of Commons), some force that can stand up and defend the interests of working people, defend social programs against these cuts that are going to come,” she said. O’Donnell’s party calls for an end to the “old cartel party” system “that runs this country but does not represent the Canadian people,” she said. Only one per cent of Canadians belong to one of the existing political parties, she said. Edwards said Canadians need to “de-confederate” the nation and start all over again, ending its military and free trade relationships with the U.S. “You can’t fix Ottawa – as a matter of fact, you can’t fix Canada. It’s structurally unsound,” he said. To give Canadians living in Western Canada “any control over their lives,” he said, confederation needs to be “re-negotiated” and the North American Free Trade Agreement “abrogated.”

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Friday, April 22, 2011 The Chilliwack Progress

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EASTER CELEBRATIONS!

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John Masters Meridian Writers’ Group BUDAPEST—The temperature is cool in the all-but-empty tunnels of the Hospital in the Rock, making them a pleasant place to be in Budapest’s hot summer. Today’s monastic tranquillity makes it difficult to imagine what a hellhole this would have been in December 1944 and January 1945 during the Siege of Budapest, when these halls were packed with the living and the dying. “They ran out of food, and medicine, but they still had bandages because they took them off the dead people, sterilized them and used them again,” says Hospital in the Rock guide Attila Vegh. The deceased were carted out of the underground hospital at night and buried in bomb craters. At the same time, dead horses were brought back and cooked in the kitchen. The hospital had been created in the 1930s, as a second world war loomed, in a section of the cave system that honeycombs the rock under Buda Castle. When Hungary entered the war, on the side of the Nazis, the hospital was designed to hold 60. But

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Mannequins recreate the scene in an operating room of Budapest’s Hospital in the Rock. In the Second World War’s Siege of Budapest, more than 600 people occupied this facility, meant to hold 60. JOHN MASTERS/MERIDIAN WRITERS’ GROUP

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Exploring the historic siege of Budapest over Christmas 1944, with the Russian army advancing on the city, 600 crowded in. There was one toilet for men, one for women. The Siege of Budapest ended in February 1945 with the Soviets victorious, following months of street-to-street fighting that killed an estimated 40,000 civilians and destroyed 80 per cent of Budapest. After that the Hospital in the Rock was mothballed, except for two months in 1956 when it treated casualties from the year’s uprising against Soviet rule, which was put down with tanks. But in the 1960s it found new purpose as a nuclear fall-out shelter, and for the next 40 years, until 2002, it was a top-secret facility. Fuel trucks kept its generators running by pretending to water flowerbeds above the complex; its power plant emissions were pumped out of a fake

house near the Chain Bridge, a well-known Budapest landmark. The Hospital in the Rock wasn’t where Hungary’s Communist leaders would have spent a third world war. “There are many other bunkers under Budapest,” says Vegh. This facility was intended to house 200 doctors and nurses for three weeks after a nuclear attack. Then to treat survivors, who would be allowed in from above. In reality, only a caretaker and his wife ever used the place, changing the sheets on the beds every

two weeks and keeping the equipment in working order. On his tour, Vegh shows a room still filled with medicines and antiradiation kits. There’s also Russian spyware from the 1960s, looking very large and clunky to the modern eye. Plenty more material left over from the 1960s is scattered around, including crates of gas masks piled by the hospital entrance. These, it turns out, aren’t just for display: they’re the real things and visitors can buy them. In fact, besides

“full head gas mask set,” a list of items for sale in the souvenir shop includes “stretcher,” “civil protection uniform” and “medical box–fully equipped.” They could be the perfect gifts for your “be prepared” friends. Explore More:

For more information on the Hospital in the Rock visit its website at www.hospitalintherock. com. For information on travel in Hungary visit the Hungarian National Tourist Office website at www.gotohungary.com.

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What do three Chilliwack women have in common with Michelle and Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Nelson Mandela, Bill Gates and Barbara Walters? They’ve all have been nominated to receive an award at the 2011 Global Woman Summit. Michelle Rickaby, Glenda Standeven and Julie Houlker (postmortem) are up for the Woman of Courage award for Choosing to Smile, their self-published book that started a global movement for those who face adversity and still choose to smile. The Global Woman Summit is a three-day educational event, held in Washington D.C., that unites and honours women from around the world in an effort to help close the gap that divides them. Created by Global Woman

Magazine, a publication that covers the latest issues on women from around the world, the summit endeavors to inform, motivate, inspire and empower women of all backgrounds, nationalities and religions. The Chilliwack trio fit perfectly. All three faced cancer head on. Standeven’s leg was amputated. Rickaby lost her big brother to cancer and then was diagnosed herself a few years later. And for 15 years, prior to her death in January, Houlker battled the disease, lost both her breasts, was told she had only a year to live – and yet, through it all, they kept smiling. “So many people focus on the disease and dying, but we discovered that it was more important to focus on living for however long we have,” said Rickaby. “Our book isn’t just a book about cancer. It’s

Julie Houlker, left, with Glenda Standeven and their book, Choosing to Smile, which they wrote with Michelle Rickaby. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS FILE

a book about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” Last year they released Choosing to Smile, and helped others find their smiles. With more than 4,100 followers on the Choosing to Smile Facebook page,

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“Angela loved our book and gave us a wonderful two-page review in the winter issue of Global Woman Magazine,” said Standeven. Rickaby, Standeven and Houlker are competing against Betty Snyder, Waris Dirie, Maimah Karmo, and Sarian Bouma for the Woman of Courage Award. The 10 award categories include Woman of the Year, First Lady of the Year, The Tuxedo Award, Ambassador of the Year, Woman in the Media Award, Woman of Courage Award, Humanitarian Award, Entrepreneur Award, The Emerging Woman Award and the Uncelebrated Award. Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters are competing for the Woman in the Media Award. Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela and Bill Gates are competing for the Tuxedo Award. “To be in the same room with all these inspiring people will be the memory of a lifetime,” said Rickaby. “Personally, I think we’ve had a little help,” added Standeven. Houlker, who had dreamed of living long enough to see Choosing to Smile become a best seller, also dreamed of meeting Oprah Winfrey and sharing their book with Oprah’s audience. Houlker passed away in January from metastatic breast cancer. “It’s just a little ironic that after Julie passed away we end up being invited to attend an awards event that Oprah Winfrey has also been invited to,” said Standeven. For more information on Choosing to Smile, visit the website at www.choosingtosmile.com

The Chilliwack Progress Friday, April 22, 2011

Free steering wheel locks offered to stop auto theft

A lockout auto crime blitz started in Chilliwack Wednesday with free steering wheel locks being distributed to owners of older vehicles with a high risk of being stolen. “Thieves know which vehicles are easiest to steal, and that’s why they target older models that are not equipped with an anti-theft device,” RCMP Const. Tracy Wolbeck said. “Steering wheel locks are one of

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the best ways to deter car thieves,” she said. Auto theft numbers continue to fall in Chilliwack, she said, “but older model vehicles continue to be targeted.” Registered owners of at-risk vehicles, like pre-2001 Honda Civics and Honda Accords and Jeep Cherokees, will get a voucher for a free steering wheel lock, as well as

tips on how to protect their vehicle from theft. Chilliwack residents can also get a free steering wheel lock, while supplies last, by bringing their vehicle registration to the Community Policing office at 45877 Wellington Ave. ICBC, Chilliwack RCMP and crime prevention volunteers are introducing the “Operation Lock

Up” program to help curb the theft of older vehicles in Chilliwack. “Protecting your older model vehicle with a steering wheel lock is the most cost-effective way of reducing your risk of being the victim of auto crime,” ICBC road safety coordinator Michael Weightman said. For more tips on how to stop auto thieves visit icbc.com

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their needs. As the renowned Oregon rhododendron expert, Harold Greer, points out, rhododendrons are foraging plants and won’t tolerate some situations. First, according to Greer, they must have a constant supply of moisture. Plants set out under huge trees often lose the battle for water and die because few folks realize that large trees can draw as much as 100 gallons of water a day during periods of warm weather. Rhododendrons need access to moisture, especially during cold or hot weather to prevent desiccation of their lovely foliage. Secondly, rhododendrons need well drained soil. Slow draining soil or high water tables are the kiss of death for rhododendrons. Phytophtora, or root rot, is a serious concern in rhododendrons, and little can be done to save a plant once this disease sets in. This is not to say rhododendrons must be grown in sandy or gravelly soil, quite the contrary. They love soils rich in organic matter and peat, but water must drain away quickly. The third requirement for rhododendrons - and this is a very important one - is aeration. It is essential that rhododendron roots have access to oxygen. I always like to mix fir or hemlock bark mulch into the planting hole to provide adequate aeration. Once you understand the soil requirements of rhododendrons, it’s then up to you to find a plant to suit your particular location. Most rhododendrons have a hardiness rating. This rating, often given in terms of zones, indicates the minimum temperature a well matured plant can take without serious injury. In the eastern Fraser Valley, for example, often vicious northeast winds dictate that H1 and H2 varieties are more likely to survive than some of the less hardy ones. Varieties, like ‘Anna Kruschke’, ‘Trude Webster’, ‘Rocket’ and

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An evening to pamper yourself

Domestic divas hold fundraiser Jennifer Feinberg The Progress All women deserve to feel beautiful. A way to pamper everyone’s inner diva is around the corner with a local fundraising edge. The owners of two downtown ventures, Kim Mallory Photography and Diva Boutique, are inviting local women to treat themselves to a Domestic Diva Cocktail Night on April 29. All proceeds from the event are going to the Ann Davis Transition Society. The focus of the fundraiser is on the prevention of violence against women and on raising awareness about the myriad services for women and men offered by the Ann Davis Transition Society. Photos of a local artisan and abuse survivor will be in the spotlight at the event, said Mallory. “To honour Sherol, we have dedicated this Diva Night to her and her story.” These days, the onetime victim of abuse at the hands of a family member has become a proud advocate for child safety and recovery through self-acceptance. “When I look at her I see a kind hearted, creative, independent, loyal soul,” said Mallory. “Thankfully, at the age of 50 she has finally learned to love herself, but it hasn’t always been that way. The gorgeous photographic results are ready to go from a special photo shoot

taken during a cleansing rainfall. They were artistically rendered by Enigma Galleries, and the final print will be unveiled the night of the party. “We’re so excited about it. We’ll be transforming our downtown Chilliwack studio into some swanky digs for the night,” said coorganizer Kim Mallory. “The truth is that we are all woman and we all deserve to feel beautiful.” A cash bar will be

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Mewhort and Murray Gordon. Erikson, Auguste and Mewhort have been involved with the Abbotsford support group and prostate cancer health for several years. Prostate Cancer Foundation BC, a charitable organization founded in 1997, raises funds through a variety of events, including the annual Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Walk Run, The Westcoast Motorcycle Ride to Live, The Hair Affair, and other projects. The foundation provides support to some 25 Prostate Cancer support groups throughout B.C.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men and is as prevalent to men as breast cancer is to women. During their lifetime, one in six Canadian men in their lifetime will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. But over 90% of prostate cancer cases are curable, but early detection is necessary. The first meeting of the group will be held May 5th at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Cheam Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, 45580 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack. For more information call Dale 604-824-5506 or Sean 604-858-7706.

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Turf Wars at the Blue Heron Nature Reserve Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Chilliwack artist Sylvie RousselJanssens depicts the growing tension between creeping urbanization and wildlife habitat in her new project, Turf Wars. The sculptural installation for windows can be viewed at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve for a special Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 23, and the artist will be on-site to meet the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It was a nature walk that she took along the scenic Vedder Rotary Trail one fine spring day that became the catalyst for the creation of Turf Wars. “This local trail is a place to relax, and it’s shared by many people, their pets and by wildlife. But that day there were military helicopters flying in circles over my head, probably performing training manoeuvres above the base.”

The Steller’s jays were calling to each other cheekily as they circled. “They are always there. I thought, ‘How do they feel about that disturbance today? This is their territory.’” As she walked along, the loud crack of gunfire from the gun range also filled the air. “By then, I felt that the noise was an assault on my space and on the wildlife around me. As I arrived at the end of the trail by the Vedder bridge, I saw an endless row of gravel trucks.” That feeling stayed with her long after. “It had been a few years since I made a project specifically inspired by environmental issues,” she mused. “That spring day, I decided to explore the idea of territorial conflict between Man and nature.” The window installation features seven animals in all, and the project involves more than 100 red and

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black fabric panels attached to the glass with suction cups. “With a bit of irony, Turf Wars shows how uneven the territorial battle between Man and the natural world is,” she writes in her artist statement about the work. Roussel-Janssens is often deeply inspired by her frequent walks, hikes and bike rides around the picturesque Fraser valley, and the pieces she’s creating are increasingly drawn from her own personal mythology. She selected emblematic B.C. endangered species for Turf Wars like the Giant Pacific salamander, and the spotted owl, as well as creatures like the heron, salmon, duck, caribou and Stellar’s Jay. “By reversing the scale of the animal in relation to its environmental threat, I catch the viewer’s attention.” Depicted inside each animal image is the major environmental threat they face across Western

Canada and the North, such as the logging barge inside the salmon or the agricultural chemicals inside the salamander. “With the tar sands, logging and overfishing, it all affects wildlife,” she said. “That can be touchy for some, and lots of people make a living exploiting our natural resources. It’s not all bad, but we have to start becoming more aware of the effects of these practices.” The Montreal-born artist graduated with honours from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, specializing in sculpture. She shows her work frequently, and over the years has honed her techniques, making sculptural installations, as well as her complex and ephemeral light sculptures, fashioned from fabric and wire, and lit from within. Turf Wars will be on display at GBNHR from April 23 to May 1. Tomorrow morning starting at 10 a.m. Roussel-Janssens will

be at the Heron Nature Reserve in person to meet visitors, artlovers and Earth Day Celebration participants. She’ll be performing demonstrations of the fabric-burning technique used in Turf Wars. She used a soldering iron to burn tiny holes into fabric to create the designs. Some extra window panels will also be available for sale for $60 each, with partial proceeds going to the GBHNR foundation. Along with the art opening, there will also be endangered speciesrelated craft activities, and guided walks at the Nature Reserve site to help people re-connect with nature. Herons are sitting on eggs in the rookery at this time of year, and some may even be visible on-screen inside the Rotary Interpretive Centre from nest cams. For more info about the event, call 604-823-6603 or go to chwkblueheron.com

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26 www.theprogress.com Homebuyers and sellers today demand top-notch service and greater value than ever before. Because of my 30 years of combined Retail and Management experience, I really understand what it means to “listen” so I can specifically define and meet your needs. I am always upbeat with a lot of energy and will work tirelessly on your behalf, “Let me put the Strength of an Established, Leading real estate brand to work for you.” Selling or finding a home in the shortest amount of time as possible and at the best possible price is my #1 priority. A true Real Estate professional works for a buyer or a seller, not for themselves. Give me a call, I am ready to work for you today!

Friday, April 22, 2011 The Chilliwack Progress

meet

deborah williamson

Cell

604.799.6065

deborahwilliamson@royallepage.ca

Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam Realty

604.792.0077 www.royallepage.ca/chilliwack

Successfully selling real estate for 12 years, and a 5 year Master Medallion Member with the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board (Top 10% of 9,000 Realtors®). But one thing is clear, I’m NOT Number 1, MY CLIENTS ARE! If it’s time for you to buy or sell, call me today for results. “Selling the Coast Yard by Yard’’ from Chilliwack to the Sunshine Coast.

Wheeler Cheam Realty #8 - 8337 Young Rd.

meet

laurence owen

Sutton Group-Showplace Realty Ltd.

604.793.9900 www.suttononline.ca

When experience makes the difference. I know Chilliwack Real Estate. As a life long Chilliwack resident, I take pride in helping “visitors become locals” as well as delivering personal attention whether buying or selling. I expertly guide buyers and sellers through all the intricacies involved in a real estate transaction to ensure a smooth process. Building relationships is my business. My multi-tiered marketing system assures my clients the best promotion of their home in this end of the eastern Fraser Valley. My local knowledge is available to you, so let me earn your trust through Service & Results. I invite you to call me, drop by and see me at the Sutton ofﬁce on Young Road, or look for me at our Sutton kiosk conveniently located in the Cottonwood Mall. Call Chris before you enter into any Real Estate transaction! Service you deserve, Someone you can trust!

www.chriskloot.com

Good communication will enable you to get the best service from the Realtor who is helping you to buy or sell a home. Real estate sales are extremely complex transactions which involve large sums of money and the largest single asset most individuals will ever own. Since the possibilities for misunderstandings are great, professional Realtors work hard to ensure that the transaction will go smoothly. This requires clear communication between the buyers and the sellers and other Realtors. Most of the breakdowns in real estate transactions result from vague or inadequate communication prior to the signing of the contract. Express any concerns that you may have and ask about anything you don’t understand – the only foolish question is the one that isn’t asked! When Realtors begin to work with a new buyer, they sit down with them and ask a lot of questions, and do a lot of listening. In the initial buyer interview, they try to get a clear idea of what you are looking for, as well as the price range, considering your overall financial picture. They will explain how Realtors work to represent you, what the local market is like, and what they can do to help you locate that perfect home. At this initial interview, it is important for buyers to be as clear as possible about their needs. What do you like (and dislike) about your current home? What kind of furniture do you have? Do you have any hobbies that must be accommodated? Are you handy enough to take on major fix-up projects or do you want to buy a home that is in “move-in” condition? What is the criteria for selecting a neighbourhood, what style of house do you prefer, what price range and floor plan meet your needs? Are there any special considerations that will go into making your decision? When your

Since 1993 my #1 Priority is Excellent & Trustworthy Service And the tradition carries on. This is why you want to choose The KafkaRealEstateTeam For all your Real Estate needs. Real Estate to us means; R eliable E fﬁcient A ctive L oyal E xcellent S ervice T hroughout A ll T ransactions E very Time Visit our website for more info about us. You can also email us at: TRUDEK@SMARTT.COM

HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. sutton group showplace realty ltd. 9240 Young Rd.

meet

chris kloot

604.795.2955

www.KafkaRealEstateTeam.com

Cathy Reimer is a lifetime resident of Chilliwack and has been in business in the Chilliwack area since 1975. Pride in service has and always will be her goal. As a result, through the years she has built many lasting relationships as she does business from her heart. With this comes the satisfaction that a lot of customers have become her friends. With many years of experience and combined knowledge of sales and marketing, Cathy will do whatever it takes to satisfy her customers. She has a no pressure attitude, and takes direction from you, the client. You may call Cathy anytime and she will do her very best to fulﬁll all your real estate requirements.

meet

trude kafka

HOMELIFE HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. 8387 Young Rd.

meet

cathy reimer

Realtor has a good picture of what you want, they will go to work to quickly find the best property on the market to meet your needs. A Realtor won’t show you homes you might love that are way out of your price range. If they know that you have bad knees and want to avoid stairs, you won’t be taken through three-storey colonials with top floor master suites. Promoting clear communication with clients is vital for Realtors as it can save hours of house hunting and, more importantly, ensure that you are not missing out on a listing that could be the perfect house. Realtors listen carefully when buyers describe their needs and preferences. They screen the current inventory of homes to come up with possible matches. Since there is almost always some compromise involved when selecting a home, they may suggest alternatives that might work for buyers. If you prefer a specific neighbourhood where there are no homes in your price range, your Realtor may suggest homes in other areas with similar amenities. If you want four bedrooms and one of them will be used as a home office, they may look for a den or family room that could serve your needs. When you look at houses, remember that your feedback is important to your Realtor. Realtors succeed when they can make your goals their goals. Finding you the perfect home is a collaborative effort. You communicate what you want, why you want it, and where compromise might be possible, and they listen carefully and select only homes that meet your criteria. When there is trust and communication between you and your Realtor, miracles can happen! Creating these miracles for buyers and sellers is all in a days’s work for your Realtor.

If YOU are thinking of BUYING or SELLING... Make sure YOU give us a call at 604-793-9900 & Experience the Difference! YOU will appreciate the straight forward, honest & no nonsense approach of our HARD WORKING TEAM. With over 50 years combined experience, AWARD WINNING SERVICE & MARKETING, we will deliver the results YOU need. *watch for our 3/4+ page ad in The Real Estate Review every week! Put us to work for YOU! Warm Regards, Jim, Crystal & Marny

meet

jim

adam

Sutton Group-Showplace Realty Ltd.

604.793.9900 www.suttononline.ca

We are both full time Realtors® selling real estate in the Upper Valley since 1992. Our ofﬁce, HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. Located at the corner of Airport and Young employs over 84 Realtors® plus staff. We are proud to be part of a team that supports local charities from minor hockey to Operation Red Nose. Our HomeLife tent has been used over 40 times last year by local charities. We are always available to help you in your most important real estate decisions. Call us direct.

sutton group showplace realty ltd. 9240 Young Rd.

meet

rod & gloria humphries

Direct

1.800.304.0099

Sutton Group-Showplace Realty Ltd.

604.793.9900

Buying a home? Good Communication with your Realtor is important

HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd.

RE/MAX Nyda Realty sutton group showplace realty ltd. 9240 Young Rd.

604.858.7179 www.cathyreimer-remax.ca

NYDA REALTY #1 - 7300 Vedder Rd.

604.795.2955 www.ilovechilliwack.com

HOMELIFE HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. 8387 Young Rd.

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46182 GRIFFIN DR.

NEW PRICE

$789,000

More than meets the eye: real estate agent, businessman, photographer, poet, family man, churchgoer, volunteer, and hunter. I would describe Dave’s style as servant-hearted leadership. He’s had a talent for negotiating and a passion for real estate since his youth. Utilizing honed instincts, careful research and a drive to bless, many have enjoyed Dave’s timely counsel in strategic life-altering moves as he skillfully places the needs of others ahead of his own. Paint him the picture so he can look through your eyes.

meet

david john snowdon

“DAVE THINKS BIG PICTURE FOR YOU”

Cell

604.991.4040

www.suttononline.ca

Representing you in any real estate transaction, you can be assured that I will work hard and keep your best interests the #1 priority. If you are selling, you will get the maximum exposure needed to market your home effectively, and if you are purchasing I will listen to your needs and help you ﬁnd the perfect place to call home. I believe that the qualities of a good real estate agent are honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic. My name is Steve Mainse and I will take great pride in representing you.

sutton group showplace realty ltd. 9240 Young Rd.

meet

steve

mainse

Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam Realty

604.792.0077 www.stevemainse.ca

Searching for a home or selling your present home, my goal is to provide you with professional real estate service. The web is great for looking at properties...but the web alone won’t help you choose the perfect home for you. That’s what I’m here for! Buyer’s I will provide information to meet your speciﬁc needs and assist you with every step of your purchase. Represent you through the purchasing process from offer to closing procedures. Sellers Prepare a complimentary comparative market analysis of your property. Marketing and advertising through regular advertising, the MLS and my personal website are just a few of the ways I will present your property for maximum exposure. Helping you make your next move stress free! Ask Angela Thraves to help you ﬁnd the perfect Home.........

meet

angela thraves

Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam Realty

Sutton Group-Showplace Realty Ltd.

604.793.9900

One of a kind! This 5190 sq. ft. 1-level rancher sits on .41 acre with a private back yard. Custom designed kitchen featuring maple cabinets, huge working island, granite counters, Sub-Zero appliances, and a built-in pantry. The beautiful, vaulted ceiling living room with its unique teak walls, floor to ceiling rock wall, maple hardwood flooring, sculptured glass is great for hosting your evening parties. Totally new master ensuite featuring large walk-in shower and soaker tub for your personal spalike experience. 55.4’x37.6’ rec room with indoor pool, pool-side bar, sauna, gas fireplace, floor to ceiling windows to look out over your backyard which backs onto a creek & fields. RV parking, 2nd garage/workshop in basement for your toys. Call Mark Andersen of RE/MAX Nyda Realty for your personal viewing, 604-858-7179.

604.792.0077 www.angelathraves.ca

Hello, my name is Corny Woelders, I am one of the proud owners of Landmark Realty Chilliwack. I am married and have two great kids. I grew up in Chilliwack and graduated from C.S.S.S. (a long time ago) and then moved to Abbotsford where I met my wife of 23 years. I predominately worked in the poultry and dairy industry and also ran our own Poultry Farm. I became a Realtor® a number of years ago and worked out of the Landmark Abbotsford ofﬁce. However, I found myself selling a lot of homes in Chilliwack for friends and family, so when a Landmark franchise came available, my partners and I knew that Chilliwack was the place to go. Today’s low interest rates, plus low prices, plus high inventory, equals the perfect buyers market. So come on in and visit our ofﬁce and I will help you with all your real estate needs.

#8 - 8337 Young Rd.

604.858.1800 www.cornywoelders.com

meet

mark

andersen

Cell

604.819.1422

mandersen@remax.net

RE/MAX Nyda Realty

604.858.7179 www.markandersen.net

In my business career, I have bought and sold many homes, in every province of this country, and I have always relied on the professionals at RE/MAX to help me realize my dreams. I am very pleased to be a part of the RE/MAX Chilliwack team of full time professionals, and to be able to offer my experience to help you to realize your dreams. I offer the dedicated time and experience that you require, if you, or someone you know, is interested in buying or selling a home, business, or property. Please call me anytime for exemplary customer service!

NYDA REALTY #1 - 7300 Vedder Rd.

meet

neil

sulkers

RE/MAX Nyda Realty Wheeler Cheam Realty #8 - 8337 Young Rd.

meet

corny

woelders

604.858.7179 www.myvalleyhome.ca

So is it time to make a move Now that spring is ﬁnally here? If you don’t know where to start I’ll help you have no fear! Listings are strong & rates are low, Perfect to buy or sell! So if you want a helping hand Just come and . . . “Ring My Bell”

NYDA REALTY #1 - 7300 Vedder Rd.

meet

lynn bell

Serving Chilliwack, Hope, and the Fraser Canyon.

Cell

604.819.4133

HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd.

Landmark Realty Chilliwack Wheeler Cheam Realty

If you are looking for the right Realtor® to market your home, or you’re planning on purchasing and want to know which neighbourhood will be just right for you, give me a call! Born and raised in Chilliwack and being actively involved in my community has given me extensive knowledge of the area that will be invaluable for your real estate needs. I would love to work with you! Helping You Make Your Dreams a Reality!

Landmark Realty Chilliwack #100-7134 Vedder Rd.

604.795.2955

www.homelifechilliwack.com

HOMELIFE HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. 8387 Young Rd.

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Friday, April 22, 2011 The Chilliwack Progress

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Scene&Heard

Seven Days

■ T URF W ARS

A selection of entertaining events for the week ahead: April 22-28

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Tulipmania goes until May 1. See, pick and purchase some of the 100,000 tulips at 51535 Ferry Rd. This event is to raise money for Chilliwack Hospice and the B.C. Cancer Foundation. Open weekdays from noon to 8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 604-794-3686. www.tulipmania.ca

SATURDAY Crafts, guided walks and a special art project opening at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve by light sculpture artist Sylvie Roussel-Janssens are all part of the activities today. She has created a window installation called Turf Wars, which is her take on wildlife conservation in Western Canada. Activities 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 604-823-6603 www.chilliwackblueheron.com The annual school district 33 high school art exhibition is on display now at the Art Gallery. Gallery hours are Wednesdays to Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.

TUESDAY

(continued)

Photographer Kat Wahamaa has an exhibit at Woodside Gallery (2226 Lougheed Hwy.) in Harrison Mills now until April 30. Hours are Wednesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 604-615-7770.

SUNDAY Head to Amethyst Book Store for a weekly guided mediation this morning from 10-11 a.m. Drop-in meditation is offered on a first-come first-served basis. For your own comfort, please bring your own cushion and/or a fold-up chair. Arrive early as door is locked at 10 a.m. Please call to confirm 604-792-3730. www. amethystbookstore.com

MONDAY Spend a traditional Easter at Kilby Historic Site on Sunday and Monday this weekend. There will be an annual Easter egg hunt each day on the grounds of the historic site and crafts for the children throughout the day. 604-796-9576. www. kilby.ca

Sign up now for upcoming adult wheel-throwing pottery classes at the Cultural Centre. Beginner classes start today (April 26) and run every Tuesday night from 6:30-9 p.m. (no class June 7). Advanced classes take place every Wednesday from April 26 to June 14 (no class June 8). Cost is $190 for members and $210 for nonmembers. Classes may start one week later if too few people sign up. www.chilliwackartscouncil.com 604-392-8888

WEDNESDAY The Chilliwack Camera Club meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Clover Room at the Landing Sports Centre. The club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. www.chilliwackcameraclub.com

THURSDAY Thursday is poker night at the Anavets (305-46268 Yale Rd.). Registration at 6:30 p.m. and game starts at 7 p.m.

Join artist Sylvie Roussel-Janssens at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve as she demonstrates how she creates her windowlit artwork. See Saturday’s listing at left for more info. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Coming Up Domestic Diva Night is April 29 at 7 p.m. at Kim Mallory’s Beautiful Woman studio at 46130 Yale Rd. Tickets $29. The focus of the fundraiser is on prevention of violence against women and on raising awareness of the Ann Davis Transition Society, with all proceeds to the local charity. Fashion show, hand massages and refreshments.

Seven Days is a free listing, published every Friday. For more information, phone 604-702-5576 or e-mail all information, including a contact phone number, to photo@theprogress.com.

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April 27–May 1 A ﬁve-day fringe-style event featuring 21 one-act plays in the Theatre Complex on the Chilliwack campus

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Keith speaks as confidentiality agreement expires Eric J. Welsh, The Progress With the sale and relocation of the Chilliwack Bruins complete and the moving vans rolling into Prospera Centre, Moray Keith was finally able to speak on Wednesday afternoon. No longer bound by a confidentiality agreement, the Dueck car magnate and former Bruins minority owner offered his response to a WHL-issued press release that effectively threw him and business partner Jim Bond under the bus. “I see we’re being blamed for the rent,” Keith said, referencing a large part of the news release citing an expensive lease as a reason for the team to move. “I think that’s using a scapegoat. The rent’s $125,000 per year on a $2.5 million budget. The rent wasn’t the critical factor at all.” In fact, Keith said the rent was exactly where it was supposed to be according to league guidelines. “The percentage used by the league is between 10 and 12 per cent of the gate revenues,” he explained. “The gate last year was $1.1 million. We were asking for $100,000 for the first three years and back to 12 per cent or a minimum $125,000. You can’t convince me a $2.5 million grossing business is going out of business over $125,000.” Plummeting attendance was a factor, and Keith delicately pointed the finger of blame in the direction of managing partner Darryl Porter. “They’d dropped from $1.5 to $1.1 million in season ticket revenue, in one year,” Keith said. “Unfortunately, at the end of the day you have to look at manage-

ment. Whether I wasn’t involved enough or whoever wasn’t involved enough, we certainly weren’t getting the job done and the people there weren’t getting the job done.” The other three owners (Burke, Porter and Glen Sather) are quick to point to the Abbotsford Heat as the real reason behind the attendance woes. “I don’t know that we were never a large market, we were always 70 to 80 thousand people and we should be able to hold our own,” Keith said. “And with Abby, look at what they’re drawing there. I don’t think that the 200 tickets that went down the road, or 150 that we actually knew about, really cost us a whole lot of business.” It’s no secret that a serious rift had developed among the fiveman ownership group, stemming from the internal disputes over the Heat, Prospera Centre lease and the viability of the market. On Wednesday the rift had both camps effectively calling each other liars. Burke and Porter talked about a Jan. 13 conference call in which Jim Bond allegedly gave his and Keith’s approval to the pursuit of a sale, at the same time locking the group into exclusive negotiating rights with Victoria. Keith wasn’t involved in that meeting, but he got a play-by-play from Bond. “Burkie talked and he was the only guy that talked, and it was presented as a fait accompli that this was done,” he continued. “Jim is adamant that he didn’t concur in a unanimous way that it should be sold. Porter, Burke and Sather agreed to sell the team. That’s 75 per cent and that’s not unanimous.”

If losing the Bruins wasn’t bad enough, more salt was rubbed in the wound Wednesday as the Prospera Centre video screens were taken down. They too are going to Victoria, property of the new Bruins ownership group. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Keith cited an Apr. 11 phone conversation between his right-hand man Glen Ringdal and Porter where Porter fingered Robison and the WHL executive as the masterminds behind the Chilliwackto-Victoria plot. “When Burkie (Brian Burke) asked him (Ron Robison) about selling the team back on Jan. 1. Robison said they had to sell to Victoria and they had to sell at a fair price,” Keith elaborated. “The problem with that is that they knew we (Keith and Bond) were there with $6.1 million, and another offer was there at five-plus, and they chose to sell and

move the team. That makes no sense to me.” The WHL’s own press release on Wednesday identified a strategic plan and a determination to get into Victoria with relocation, not expansion. If it wasn’t Chilliwack, another market was going to eventually lose their team. Regardless, in the short term Chilliwack is now without a WHL team and Keith is without a tenant for his arena. The easiest fallback option is a return to the junior A BCHL, which would return to Chilliwack in a heartbeat if the opportunity

presented itself. But that is, at the moment, plan B. “We still believe that a WHL team in Chilliwack is a viable alternative, and if they’d grant us an expansion franchise, we’d do it tomorrow,” Keith said. “I don’t think you engage the fan support and turn around and pull the rug out from under them. I just don’t think it’s fair.” U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Robison has made it clear that expansion is not on the league’s agenda. “Further expansion was not considered a viable alternative due to the demand it would place on the talent pool

of players and the ability for WHL clubs to remain competitive at the national level,” the release stated. Keith doesn’t agree. “You can’t tell me there’s not 12 more kids out of Saskatchewan,” he said. “I can’t imagine that. How dare people judge that these kids aren’t good enough. Why not give them the chance?” Which leaves relocation. Much bandied about possibilities include the Prince George Cougars and Kootenay Ice, with a couple very slim possibilities in the Regina Pats and Saskatoon Blades.

There’s a good possibility that if the WHL doesn’t come back now, they may as well not bother at all. The way this has gone down has left a bitter taste in the mouth of local hockey fans, and the league is unlikely to be welcomed back with open arms. “I think at the moment, based on what I’m seeing today, the WHL isn’t giving us any choice but to go to the BCHL,” Keith said. “We haven’t stopped having conversations with Mr. Robison and other WHL teams to talk about what’s going on. But I’m not optimistic at this point.”

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Porter takes the heat, blames the Heat Eric J. Welsh, The Progress Darryl Porter says the last two months have been the most difficult time in his life. For the second time in his hockey life, he has been cast in the role of the villain. First it was Kennewick, WA. as the Tri-City Americans came within a whisker of relocating. And now he’s in the center of the storm again as the Chilliwack Bruins pull up stakes and move to the Island. He gamely answered questions Wednesday night, but you could sense the frustration bubbling to the surface. “How would you feel if you opened up the paper and read that you were doing a poor job? How would you feel to be cast in this light?,” he asked. “It’s a joke. I think everyone’s mad at the wrong guy, but you know what? Part of being the president is that I have to take the bullets. The hardest thing has been not responding, not defending myself.”

As managing partner, Porter has been the man on the ground since day one, overseeing the business side while Darrell May, and later Marc Habscheid, oversaw hockey operations. He has been a lightning rod for criticism, and as this drama has played out in cloak-and-dagger style, he has drawn fire for staying silent. “I actually tried to answer questions, but I also tried to be respectful of the confidentiality agreements I signed,” he said. “It has been the hardest two months of my life, and it’s still going on, but I’ll take it because it goes with the territory.” Criticism from his former business partner, Moray Keith, has been delicate but pointed. Keith has diplomatically raised issues with how the team was managed in the community, with the declining fan and corporate support as evidence. “I take that as a criticism of me and my entire staff, and all I’m going to do is back up my people,” Porter said. “We did 50 things in a row (ticket promotions)

that didn’t work. Are we and my staff went through,” bad marketers or do you he said. “We lost 800 season have a defined market? If ticket holders that summer. there’s a disconnect, it’s with I know through database myself believing the market analysis where those fans changed and Moray and came from. We went from some others believing it 1200 fans per game from didn’t. Obviously there’s a outside of Chilliwack to 300, significant disagreement on overnight. That’s also why that.” they were struggling as well. During Porter’s five year The fan base was split.” run as the team’s presiThe lease at Prospera dent, the Bruins Centre was the other averaged 4467, 4529, bone of contention 4041, 3260 and 3357 cited in the WHL’s in announced attennews release. Porter dance per game. was quoted saying In terms of a he, Burke and Glen changing market, he Sather had tried cited the arrival of repeatedly to renegothe American Hockey tiate the lease with League’s Abbotsford Keith and Bond, only Darryl Heat as the main reato be rebuffed. PORTER son for the dips in “People ask us why years four and five. we signed the lease Dips that ultimately made in the first place,” Porter Chilliwack vulnerable to said. “When we came here relocation. and we were the Chilliwack An argument can be made Bruins, the Fraser Valley’s that Abbotsford’s attendance home team, we were drawhas been low — that the ing 4,000-plus a game. minor pro team probably Everything was OK. But didn’t siphon off as many now, it’s not a good deal.” customers as Porter mainKeith maintained the team tains. made money through the “That’s an opinion and I first four years before suftake huge issue with that fering a slight loss (approxibecause I know what myself mately $18,000) this year.

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Porter shook his head. “I’m not going to get into the finances in the newspapers, but on a cash basis we’ve been going backwards for the last two and a half years,” he said. “We’ve been operating our business on a line of credit for the last 32 months.” Porter sided with co-owner Brian Burke in saying that during a Jan. 13 conference call, the five owners (with Jim Bond representing himself and Keith) surveyed the situation and reached a unanimous consensus to sell, negotiating exclusively with Victoria. Only four days later, he says, did Keith and Bond come back stating a desire to buy the team. Bond and Keith maintain they never green-lighted anything. “I wrote notes during that conference call and I sure took it that we had direction, and I went home afterwards and said to my wife that our life just changed,” Porter insisted. “It’s been a very frustrating two months because we got unanimous consent on that conference call to move forward,

and we’ve been taking bullet after bullet after bullet ever since. We couldn’t talk because of the confidentiality agreement, and we stuck by what we were supposed to do.” Porter said people were hurt when the confidentiality agreement was violated and the whole soap opera started to play out in the media. “This wasn’t supposed to play out publicly. This was supposed to be a process that gets to the end and we were supposed to announce the entire deal,” he said. “I think it was very unfair to the stakeholders of this franchise to have things played out with half-truths. It was highly, highly emotional for the wrong people.” It sounds like the age old argument about whether it’s better to rip a Band-aid off slowly or all at once. “Who got hurt when some of us didn’t stay loyal to the confidentiality agreement is who you don’t want to have hurt,” Porter said. “It was the fans and sponsors, billets and staff. They all got hurt and they didn’t deserve it.”

WHL commish called on quotes Eric J. Welsh, The Progress Western Hockey League commissioner Ron Robison was forced to defend himself Wednesday night as his own statements from early March were thrown back at him. In a Progress article published March 4, Robison offered several quotes that seemed comforting to the Chilliwack hockey fan. Asked whether the Bruins had been sold or a letter of intent signed, he said no. Semantics perhaps, but clearly the wheels were well into motion. Asked whether the Bruins would be playing in Chilliwack in 2011-12, he offered this. “It is certainly our intent and we haven’t considered anything different at this point.” Asked about the league’s strong desire to get into Victoria, he offered this. “We are very interested in that possibility, and it’s just been a case of whether we can accommodate that. At this point, we’re not in a position to do that.” And yet here we are

today. Victoria sud- them, although Robison denly has a team while painted the picture of a Chilliwack does not. Bruins franchise in seriAnd the prospects of ous distress. one showing up for the “The changed mar2011-12 season ranks ket, the deteriorating somewhere between relationship within the slim and none. ownership group and “Our objective always the inability to reach a is to leave franchises lease agreement, those where they are, were the tests and there are we went through a lot of condibefore agreeing tions that had that it was in the to be met prior best interests to to the sale being relocate that franapproved,” chise,” Robison Robison said said. “The Regina when asked Pats are an examabout those ple of a franchise Ron quotes. “So we we would not conwere very much ROBISON sider relocating. in the early stagWe understand es of discussions then the landscape in most and we could not com- of our markets, and ment on what was tak- Chilliwack presented a ing place.” different situation.” In the WHL’s news Moray Keith had release on Wednesday, publicly offered to buy the league cited a stra- the team and keep it in tegic plan and a desire Chilliwack and claims to get into Victoria neither he nor business with relocation and not partner Jim Bond ever expansion. agreed to sell. For a league that Just like Brian Burke wants franchises to stay and Darryl Porter, put, it sure read like the Robison wound things WHL was waiting like back to a Jan. 13 confera vulture for a team to ence call where all five falter. Bruin owners (Burke, If the Kootenay Sather, Porter, Bond and Ice or Prince Albert Keith) allegedly greenRaiders had come onto lighted the sale along the market, it may just with exclusive negotiaas easily have been tions with Victoria.

Robison admitted that once the owners agreed to sell, local offers were not going to be considered, but insisted the league didn’t wade into things until the Bruins owners made their decision. “We awaited that decision before the league acted,” Robison said. “Once that happened, everyone understood that confidentiality agreements applied and we were not in a position to comment.” Robison’s biggest problem now may be polishing up the league’s tarnished image. Other markets have taken note of Chilliwack’s treatment, and when Nanaimo or another hot market comes calling for a team in the next few years, it will be remembered. “We have franchises that need improvements to remain viable moving forward,” Robison said in non-comforting fashion. “It’s unfortunate circumstances that have led to this, and this shouldn’t reflect on the market and the fans, and we believe Chilliwack is still a viable WHL market and we would have interest in going back in the future.”

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July 07, 1940 – April 17, 2011 Born to Richard and Dorothy Callon in Hamilton, ON, John was the oldest of seven chilCALLON dren. He leaves behind loving memories to four daughters. Leslie (Brian), Kim (Andy), Kelly (Darin) and Katie (Mark). He is also survived by six grandchildren, three brothers, three sisters and many extended family and friends created in his 70 years of life. An avid golfer, John was a member of the Seymour Golf and Country Club most of his adult life. His charismatic smile will be missed. Join us for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, May 1 at Leslie and Brian’s 1-4 pm. Please contact leslie.carpenter@empire.ca for directions. Donations are welcomed to the Autism Society of BC at www.autismbc.ca in lieu of ﬂowers.

CORCORAN Gregory Paul

Gregory Paul Corcoran, longtime resident of Peace River, passed away suddenly on March 30, CORCORAN 2011 in Peace River, AB at the age of 54 years. Greg was born on September 30, 1956 in Victoria, B.C. He attended elementary school in Clearbrook, B.C. and ﬁnished high school in Ottawa, then back to the lower mainland for university. Greg was an avid musician and devoted teacher. His most important roles were Husband, Dad and Mr. Mom. Greg was also a member of Peace Players and the lead guitar for the band “No Limitz”. Greg was predeceased by his father, Paul Corcoran and father-in-law Gordon Cairney. He is survived by his loving wife, Cara, sons Bradley, Adam and Josh, daughter Cadence (Cady), mother Bonnie Corcoran of Chilliwack, B.C., brother Gordon (Clarice) of Wainwright, AB, mother-inlaw Noel Cairney, as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews and many, many friends and students. Funeral Services for the late Greg Corcoran were held on April 6, 2011 from St. James Anglican Cathedral in Peace River, Alberta with the Very Reverend Iain Luke ofﬁciating. A music award has been created in Greg’s memory. Donations may be made to the “North Peace Performing Arts Festival.”

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LIGHTFOOT Joy (Zillwood) It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Joy Lightfoot ( Z i l l w o o d ) LIGHTFOOT our loving, vibrant, and youthful wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend. She passed away peacefully on April 16, 2011. She will be lovingly remembered by husband and loving companion, Ed, sons Chris (Eileen), Keith (Debbie), David (Della), grandchildren Matthew, Olivia, Thomas, Chloe, Kevin and great-grandchildren Phoebe and Harriet, as well as stepchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends near and far. Predeceased by parents (Fred and Gladys), brother (Fred), sister (Eileen) and son (Tony), husbands (Guy and George). Joy was a gift to all, enjoying a full life, and spreading her warmth, kindness and inspiring enthusiasm for life to everyone she knew and met. She was born in London, England on April 23rd, 1926. Highlights of England life included: wonderful childhood with best friend/brother, Fred; serving in the Royal Army Ordinance Corp in WW2 (driving trucks and ambulances); marriage and the birth of her first 2 sons. In 1958, the family moved to Canada (Richmond/Vancouver), where she had 2 more sons. Joy served as Executive Housekeeper at VGH and GF Strong Hospitals for over 20 years, successfully balancing family and career. After raising her sons, Joy was blessed with a long fullfilling retirement as a “recycled teenager” (White Rock/ Chilliwack), including winters in Yuma, dancing, gardening, reading, and spending time with the Lord. She also served in the Legion, Kiwanis and her church. The family wishes to thank the caring staff of Chilliwack Hospital for their kindness and support. Joy (and her laugh, smile and hugs) will be greatly missed. Memorial to be held Tuesday, April 26th, 2:00 pm at Vedder Golden Legion Branch 280, 5661 Vedder Road. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

McLELLAN Archie (Mac) Mar. 19, 1926 – Apr. 12, 2011 Archie McLellan lost his brave battle with cancer at the Cascade Hospice with his wife and McLELLAN daughter at his side. He was born in Wolseley, Saskatchewan on March 19th, 1926. He was a farm kid who joined the navy during WWII at the age of 16

serving for 3 years. In 1948, he joined the RCE and was posted to Chilliwack. Archie had 2 tours with the UN in Egypt and 1 tour in Germany. After his discharge from the military he worked in construction with Kel-Mor and Chilliwack Sand and Gravel. In 1950 he married Doreen (Micki) Bishop and they celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary on March 25th. Arch was a “dyed in the wool” Vancouver Canucks fan and supported them for 40 years. We will always remember his cheering them on and how much he loved Trevor Linden. He was a true sportsman by nature. He played baseball for the Chilliwack Monarchs back in the ’50s, he was a member of Meadowlands Golf Club; was also a member of the “Hole in One” club at Kinkora Golf course. He loved to curl and had a lifetime membership at the Chilliwack Curling Club and played up to 3 years ago when his health began to fail. He was a 51 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4. He is predeceased by his son Scott, July 1991. He is survived by his wife Doreen (Micki), daughter Joanne (Warren) Hancock, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, brother Wesley, sisters-in-law Helen and Kaye, brother-inlaw Bob and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the caring medical staff at the Cascade Hospice and the thoughtfulness of Dr. Graham. God Bless you all. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 46078 Higginson Road, Chilliwack. No ﬂowers by request. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Chilliwack Hospice would be appreciated.

moved to BC in 1955 with Alvin and their young son Larry to start a new life. Then continued to add to their family 6 more children. When her kids got older, she then went to work at Kel-tone Cleaners. She worked there for many years. In her later years she travelled with her family. Her trip of a lifetime was an Alaskan cruise with her cousin Betty Price. Irene was a loving and caring woman devoted to her family. She was very giving and she would put the needs of others before herself. Family meant so much to her. She always lit up when she saw her great-grandbabies. The family would like to thank Dr. Hamilton, Dr. Bull, the nursing staff at CGH, the staff and volunteers at Cascade Hospice for their care and support. Also, her many friends and the staff at Cascade Manor. A Viewing for family and friends will be held on Monday, April 25th, 2011 from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack. Celebration of Life Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Luncheon will be held at the Chilliwack Anavets #305 Legion Hall, 46260 Yale Road, Chilliwack, following the service. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Chilliwack Hospice Society or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Irene’s Memory would be appreciated.

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OESCH Irine (Irene) Carrie April 13, 1931 – April 17, 2011 It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Irine Oesch at the Cascade Hospice on April 17th, 2011. She was born on the family farm in Handel, Saskatchewan on April 13th, 1931. Mom’s goal was to reach her 80th birthday and she did. She is predeceased by her parents Hank and Addie Hynne, little sister Julia and a baby girl. Irene is lovingly remembered by her children Larry (Moneca Gentray) Oesch, Jean Oesch, Garry (Karin) Oesch, Dennis Oesch, Donna (Darren Burt) Oesch, Barbara (Brian) Carr, Gerald (Tracey) Oesch, brother Bob (Ethel) Hynne, sister Judy (Rodney) Rhinehart, brother Carl (Sandra) Hynne and their families. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Alvin and Irene married on December 15th, 1953. She

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Join the fuel haul leader. We are expanding and require drivers to move fuel locally in BC. Applicant must have a min 3 years Class 1 exp with no related DUI offences. Scamp offers very competitive hourly wages, full benefits, RRSP program, and an opportunity to make over 3 dollars an hour in safety bonuses. We offer a 4 on 4 off schedule. Check out our website and apply on line www.scamptransport.com or forward your resume and drivers abstract in confidence to :

Troy Campbell 26988 Gloucester Way Langley, B.C., V4W 3V6 Ph: 604-857-4051 Fax: 604-856-6166 troy@scamptransport.com

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Executive Director Chilliwack Community Services (CCS), dedicated to meeting social and community needs in Chilliwack and surrounding areas for over 80 years, is now seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is accountable for the implementation of the general policies and general management of Chilliwack Community Services. Responsibilities Include • To manage the Society’s programs and services, and report as required to the Board of Directors. • To oversee the budget preparation process and monitor the financial affairs of the Society as required by the Board of Directors. • To promote the Society among government, private, and community sectors. Candidate Profile Your application should demonstrate that you possess these qualities: • Clear ability to operate a large organization successfully. • Adept at forming strong working relationships with staff, management, and community partners • Very strong financial and budget management. • Exceptional at building community relationships. Chilliwack is a close knit community, full of goodwill and collaboration; the individual will need to become highly integrated within the community by attending functions and getting to know the people of Chilliwack. Fundraising is a key part of the organization, so the strength of community building skills directly attributes to fundraising dollars. • Understands the nuances of contract negotiation. Demonstrated ability to work with Government. Specifically, for this role, the new ED must further establish and maintain a solid relationship with MCFD. Qualifications • Strong management background with experience in a non-profit environment. • University degree in the Social Sciences or related education and experience. • Experience in negotiating and completing government agency contracts. • Excellent communication skills; both oral and written, with successful experience in fundraising and public relations. Compensation Total compensation will be based on industry guidelines under the CSSEA Executive Director Compensation Survey.

For an indepth job description and information on submitting your application please go to: www.comserv.bc.ca and click on career opportunities. Applications should be forwarded to: amcaulay@gmail.com. All applications must be received by May 13, 2011 at 4pm 04/11T_CCS19

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Drivers Wanted: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

STAIR BUILDER

Req. for West Coast Moulding & Millwork, Langley BC. Must have previous experience reading Blue Prints and CAD drawings, ability to build straight and curved spiral stair & experience with on site measuring and installation of prefabricated stair types. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration & Beneﬁts. Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

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EVERYTHING WE DO IS DRIVEN BY YOU.

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EDUCATION

DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more. “Preferred by Employers INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 Att. College/University Students Summer Work, $17 base-appt. flex. schedules, customer sales/service, conditions apply, no exp. necessary will train. Apply now, start after exams, call now 604-755-0957 workforstudents.com/mv

Camperland RV Resort has the following positions: Registration Clerk Shift work, must be flexible, have own vehicle and experience with cash/credit machines, computer knowledge a must. MS office pref and digital Rez would be an asset. Starting date of April 2011. Wage negotiable depending on experience. Cashier Involves shift work, must be flexible, have own vehicle and experience with cash/credit machines Please email resumes to: acctsmgr@telus.net Chilliwack Community Services EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CCS, dedicted to meeting social and community needs in Chilliwack and surrounding areas for over 80 years, is now seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. Full job description at www.comserv.bc.ca Deadline to apply: May 13, 2011, 4pm CONTRACT PAINTERS with min 3 years experience. Must have own tools & transportation. Neat, organized & on time. Reply with info to: paintjobs123@hotmail.com FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 Greenhouse employee needed monday, wednesday & friday. Please email: bvermeer@telus.net HOUSEKEEPER wanted to work for a busy household in a large home (6000sf) on a rural route starting in Sept. Must be able to cook variety of cuisines including Nepali, Indian, Greek, German etc. Willing to work hard and have flexible hours, experience a benefit. Apply w/resume: slow2b@live.com

LOOKING TO HIRE?

The best place to start is in classified’s. In-print and online packages available. The Chilliwack Progress 604-702-5552

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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 LEMARE GROUP FORESTRY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR The Lemare Group is currently seeking a Forestry Operations Coordinator for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a significant forestry services company, tenure holder and log marketing group. The candidate should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and to manage and meet tight deadlines in addition, the ability to work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: •Coordination of Marine Barging; Equipment, Fuel & Supplies •Human Resources •Purchasing •Daily organization of Field Managers (5-7) •Maintaining customer’s relationships •Conflict Resolutions (Union/Employees) Qualiﬁcations: •Post Secondary Education an asset •Forestry experience an asset •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Strong decision making skills •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at jouellette@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888.

LEMARE GROUP HUMAN RESOURCE/OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Lemare Group is currently seeking a HR/OH & S Administrative Assistant for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a significant forestry services company, tenure holder and log marketing group. Responsibilities: •Human Resources •Placement of ads, screening & short listing of applicants •Process correspondence, reports & other documents •Maintain confidential records & office files •Ensure adherence to all company policies, standards & procedures •Assist operational department in the creation of occupational materials (ie block journals, emergency cards, bucking specs, etc) Qualiﬁcations: •Forestry experience an asset •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Strong decision making skills •Balance priorities & work flow •Ability to work both independently & collaboratively •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at jouellette@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888.

Mini-Storage Seeking Saturday/PT Assistant Manager Applicant: • Must be self motivated • Must have excellent customer service, sales and computer skills • Wages start $11/hr Email resume to: office@doubleddevelopments.com

PERSONAL ASSISTANT to busy professional, few hours/wk, filing, bookkeeping, good computer skills. Intelligent, very organised & motivated. Mature students welcome. Ref’s. Call Victoria 604-703-5396. skipowder4ever@gmail.com

Security Salesperson

required with experience to work full time, Chilliwack & Abbotsford areas. Qualified applicant must have previous experience and be bondable. Apply with resume box 125 c/o The Chilliwack Progress, 604-792-8015

SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR for ABC Transmissions Ltd. (formerly Detroit Diesel Allison BC). This is a full-time position in Port Kells • Applicant will be responsible for the co-ordination of the daily parts, service and clerical operations. • Previous truck dealership exp. would be considered an asset. • Strong mechanical aptitude. • Effective oral and written communication skills. Interested applicants can fax resume to: 604-882-5886 Attention to Christine Humphrey or e-mail: cjh@abctransmission.com Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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Stonework Installer needed with exp. working with cultured stone, full time, own transportation required, (604)869-2772 or 791-3989 WINTER HARBOUR, BC. Master Mechanic logging. Full time. 10 years experience minimum. Welding, excellent diagnostics, physically fit, all logging equipment. References required. Fax or email your resume to 250-969-4222 or employment@wdmoore.ca.

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Experienced respite care for disabled senior/children/adult, 2 bdrms. (604)703-0052

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

SERVER REQUIRED, must be mature & dependable, exp preferred. Fax resume to (604)824 0481 or email: bbth@smartt.com

Short Order Cook & Server Full time, must have management skills, be responsible and have 3 yrs exp. Good wage, benefits after 1 yr. Tues - Sat. 9am - 5pm. shifts. Please apply with resume to Planet Earth, 6336 Vedder Rd., atten: Barb or fax resume: 604-824-8253

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Our firm seeks an administrative assistant. Please send resume to: tillpl@msn.com Fraser Valley based Company requires an energetic, hard working individual with several years accounting experience that enjoys a high-paced work environment. This position would be ideal for a recent accounting graduate or a student late in their program of studies. We are looking for candidate with strong interpersonal communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to meet deadlines. Benefits package accompanies salary which will be negotiated commensurate with experience and education level of the successful candidate. Please email your resume and a covering letter to:

fvacct11@gmail.com

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Canadian Tire CHILLIWACK Requires Full Time

Tire Installers and Oil & Lube Technicians We offer a competitive pay plan, commensurate to experience, an excellent benefits package, profit sharing and employee benefits. Interested applicants should contact:

Tony Warren, Service Manager by phone: 604.858.7245 fax: 604.858.7236 or email: Tony433@shawlink.ca 4-11F CT22

SOPREMA CANADA INC IS CURRENTLY SEEKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

MAINTENANCE HELPER (PERMANENT, FULL-TIME)

Successful candidates will have graduated secondary school and ideally a preapprenticeship trades program. You possess natural “handyman” mechanical skills, or 1 year’s work experience in any of the following: maintenance, farming, processing or manufacturing. In addition to mechanical savvy, knowledge of any of the following: welding, blueprint reading, or basic electrical knowledge would be an advantage. Most importantly: you are reliable, display initiative & problem-solving abilities, and possess excellent work references. Apprenticeships may be arranged after a minimum of 3 years’ service to the company. Shift work will be required. Soprema offers 100% medical/dental insurance & a full pension plan after a probation period, and proﬁt sharing. Salary commensurate with experience. To learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.soprema.ca. Interested applicants should submit a copy of their current résumé, cover letter and a salary expectation. Please apply in person at 44955 Yale Road West Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 4H3 before May 6, 2011 We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those retained for interviews will be contacted. Absolutely no agencies or telephone calls please. Soprema is an equal opportunity employer

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SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

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ing of day to day construction operations including personnel and equipment delegation. Demonstrate and develop a positive relationship with all staff, owners and subcontractors. Knowledge of all aspects of WCB and Ministry of Mines Regulations. Ensure all safety values are met or exceeded.

Please forward Resume in the strictest of conﬁdence to: civilminingcontractor@yahoo.ca Only those short-listed will be contacted.

CNC OPERATOR with Biesee or Morbidelli

CAD DESIGNER with cabinet experience

- Millwork Designer with Mastercam or AutoCad. - Kitchen Designer with 20-20 or Cabinetvision or Microvellum. Needed NOW in local area **STABLE F/T EMPLOYMENT** WOODTECH International Fax: 1-866-360-1139 WoodTechJobs@shaw.ca (100% Conﬁdential) DRIVE SHAFT TECHNICIAN

required for a busy spring shop. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Email: abbyspring@shaw.ca or Fax: 604-504-1943

EXPERIENCED WELDERS / STEEL FABRICATORS Required immediately Please apply in person with resume at: Loewen Welding Ltd. 33655 Harris Rd., Matsqui Village. Monday to Thursday between 12:30pm to 4pm. No phone calls please.

Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic P & R Western Star & Freightliner Trucks requires qualiﬁed full time Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic for our Duncan location. Possession of an Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection ticket would be an asset. Excellent Wage and Beneﬁt Package. Please e-mail resume: michele@prwstar.com or fax: (1)-250-746-8064

Local Dairy Equipment Company Requires a permanent, full time tech service person. Negotiable salary & beneﬁt package. Duties to include maintaining & servicing and installing of dairy equipment. Plumbing / electrical knowledge would be useful. On the job training provided. Please email Resume to valleydairy@shaw.ca or fax to (604)794-5792

LOST Black suitcase full of clothes fell off back of truck on the morning of April 21st, between Cessna Drive and Lickman Road Hwy exit. Please call: 604-316-4866 if found

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body MASSAGE ~ 604-702-9686 11am-11pm. 9263 Young Rd Chwk

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

D’BEST MASSAGE - Abbots

Drop - in from 10 am. 604-854-0599 1980 Emerson

Massage Paradise

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ACTING FOR THE FILM AND TELEVISION industry is coming to the fraser valley. Get the foundation for a career in one of BC’s fastest growing and exciting industries. Call 604-800-8339 or www.sleekproductionsltd.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca 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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com

604-777-5046

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Truckers - are you searching for the right bookkeeper? Someone who understands the complexities of your business, familiar with monthly and quarterly reports. 10 years experience in the industry, I can help! Call Pat (604)392-3631 or 604-703-3768 to discuss your business needs.

HANDYPERSONS

D Ofﬁce & Construction Sites D High Quality D Professional D Competitive pricing D Environmentally friendly D LicensedDInsuredDBonded

Call today for a free est. 604-768-9248

LENA ROSE SERVICES. Cleaning, errands and companionship. Call (604)702-9579

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com Becky’s Interior Painting. 20yr exp Will match any written estimate, ref’s. Chwk 316-3349/Abb 755-4268 BESTWAY PAINTING & Decorating Interior/Exterior. Comm/Res. Crown Moldings. John 778-881-6737

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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Haul Anything...

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 PAUL’S MOVING 5 Ton truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 1-888-507-2857 604-792-5901 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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PETS

WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER pups. Born Feb. 26th. 1 M, 1 F. 1st shots. vet ✓, ready April 23. $1100 each. Great with kids. 604-850-6567 Abb

WE’RE ON THE WEB w w w.bcclassified.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 503

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

LESSONS/TRAINING

But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

bradsjunkremoval.com

PLUMBING

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New Installations Renovations Repairs All Work GUARANTEED Licensed with 30 yrs exp Low Rates

SECURITY/

ALARM

SYSTEMS

Steel Buildings 30x40, 100x100 Others. Discounted before Inﬂation (Steel Shortage Looming) Buy Now! www.sunwardsteel.com Source# 1L0 800-964-8335

SAVE UP TO $400

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24/7 Alarm monitoring Medical Alert Services Service on all makes/models Bonded & Insured

CENTRAL VACUUM Let us service your central vacuum system. We will extend your warranty. We service all makes & models.

(604)792-8055 45140 Yale Rd. West www.contactsecurity.ca

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TREE SERVICES

Phone, 604-798-6370

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REPAIRS

SERVICING AND repairs to all makes of rideon and push style mowers. Pickup and delivery available. Starting from 35$. Marks mobile toolbox 604-316-8190

Get your trees or tree removal done NOW while they’re dormant

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certiﬁed Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, ﬂat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 1-855-240-5362 PRECISE ROOFING. Asphalt shingles, cedar conversions, all types of metal avail., metal roofs rolled on site for less, 24hr emergency service, fully insured, WCB regulated, 10yr labour warranty. Fast efﬁcient workmanship guaranteed. Mike for a free est (604)855-2857

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on a pre-existing system based on 3 year contract.

NORTH GATE PLUMBING By Gord

MOVING & STORAGE

477

HAY 1st 2nd, 3rd & 4th cuts, between 7000-8000 bales, from dairy farm, Agassiz. $5.50-7.50/bale. (604)796-2886 (604)793-3992 HAY SALES per load/bale All types. Will deliver Wilton Hay Sales Call Tony: (604)793-3765 Or Visit: www.wiltonhay.com Round Bale Silage - 60 bales at $40/bale. F.O.B. Reeves Rd. Call Max, (604)858-4913

PAINT SPECIAL

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FEED & HAY

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats

SEMI RETIRED CARPENTER avail., for small reno jobs & home repairs. Reliability and integrity for over 40 yrs. John (604)792-9199

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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PETS

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

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs

HOME REPAIRS

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

April 23 8am - noon

BLOW OUT HAY SALE Hand bales $6. Round bale various cuts. 604-796-2706

“For work your husband won’t do” (604)791-9539

SAWDUST

113-5373 Peach Rd

PETS

Rubbish Removal 1-800-468-5865

The Chilliwack Progress

Sardis

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES RUBBISH REMOVAL

Have a garage sale! Ph: 604-702-5552

furniture, tools, appliances, collectibles, toys

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

ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

Prof real estate home stager - WCB covered. www.pairhomedesign.com 604-795-3618

53680 Dyer Rd April 23 & 24 8am - 4pm

household items and more

www.1800gotjunk.com Redeem this ad & Save $23

www.husbandsforhireconstruction.ca

Rosedale

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9am - 3pm

diecast cars, house, lots of misc items

Want to make some extra Cash?

Moving Sale - all must go!

Shop from home! Check out our FOR SALE sections: class 500’s for Merchandise, 600’s for Real Estate, and for Automotive view our 800’s.

GOT JUNK?

Husbands For Hire Construction Ltd. All interior & exterior work.

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

April 23 8am - 1pm

Antique furniture, bikes, household items, jewelry, and LOTS MORE................

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604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

B+ CLEANING SOLUTIONS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

INCOME TAX RETURNS

10281 Parkwood Dr

CHILLIWACK (Promontory)

Saturday, Apr. 23 - 9 to 2pm

45391 Watson Rd Sat April 23

Rosedale

Furniture, household, garden items lots of misc..

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com

All aspects of Personal Tax Mobile Service for shut-ins NO HST! Contact John Zillwood Chilliwack - 604-792-7635 www.paisleyservices.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Littlest Pet Shop toys, bunk bed, antiques, desks, air hockey table

STEVE’S LAWNCUTTING PLUS. Quality & experience. Professional lawn care & yard maintenance. Hedge trimming, pruning, fertilizer, aeration. Res. & Comm. Steve (604)845-5296 (604)824-9048

Paisley Tax Service

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April 22, 23, 24 9am - till sold out

ESTATE GARAGE SALE 5350 WESTWOOD DR.

Garage Sale 10384 McSween off Hope River 9am - 3pm

LAWN CARE. Lawn Care Sharks provides superior lawn and yard maintenance, call Ron today 604824-1976.

LANDSCAPING

Garage Sale

Chilliwack

HAHN YARDSCAPES. P. washing, mowing, garbage removal, tree/ hedge trimming, rock gardens. (604)799-7977

300

Sardis

9405 Windsor St

dining table, old records, couch, TV, antiques, tools

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 25% off lawncare. Call Ron today for a free quote, 604-824-1976

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Furniture & quality household items.

numerous

April 23 & 24 9am - 5pm

$30/Pick up load (604)794-3388

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Baby & childrens items, clothing & household goods.

10360 Wedgewood Dr

(Spring Special)

thetoolboxman.com- Your Handy Man, home, house,garden/yard repair and maintenance. 604-3167433,----don`t be shy, no job too small.

45968 Britton Ave Garage/Moving Sale Sat. April 23 10am - 3pm

GARAGE SALE Sat. April 23 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 48573 Auchenway Road (just off Chilliwack Lake Rd.)

GARAGE SALES

Sardis

Moving Sale

Organic

283A

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(off Ashwell) April 22 & 23 9am - 4pm antiques, furniture, lawn mower, ladies +size clothing, lamps, collectibles, country western decor, dishes,

Chilliwack

Mushroom Manure

INCOME TAX

14 yrs experience. Personal & Small Business. Basic returns starting at $25 Pick up & delivery. Call Geeta (604)316-2631

furniture plus houshold items

Dan Knoke Trucking

Stevie D’s lawncutting, pressure washing, rubbish removal. Established 2004 age 9. (604)792-1010

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale

10106 Bonnevista St April 23 & 24 8am - 2pm Garage Sale

AUSSIES OUTBACK LAWNS & GARDENS. Thatching, Fertilizing, Hedging, Yard clean-up. Res-ComStrata, Lic + Ins., Chill - Harrison. (604)798-6213

EDUCATION/TUTORING

551

45208 Deans Ave

Chilliwack

GARDENING

604-746-6777 2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

GARAGE SALES

Chilliwack

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

New Girls • New Girls • New Girls

551 Chilliwack

7497 Maple Cres April 23 9am - 3pm Rain or Shine No early birds Downsizing Garage Sale

ELECTRICAL

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GARAGE SALES

Agassiz

J.H. ELECTRICAL. Licence #7474. New installations, repairs, service. No job too small. Jim 604-798-5742

Bookkeeping

Technical Service Position

CLEANING SERVICES

DOALL CONTRACTING LTD. Thinking of renovating? Why not call the local experts today for a free no obligation estimate. Siding, sofﬁts, gutters, downpipes, custom fascia cladding. (604)823-6678

PLUMBING & HEATING FOREMAN

Well established Lower Mainland Mechanical Contractor req. a Plumbing and Heating Foreman for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work. Applicants to have a MINIMUM 5 years exp. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunity. Competitive Wages, Proﬁt Sharing & Excellent Beneﬁts. Wage Commensurate w/ Exp. Fax Resume: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: info@dualmechanical.com

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RESIDENTIAL CLEANING. Wkly, bi-wkly, monthly. Exc. ref’s. Call 604-795-2764 Cell 604-316-2894

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

A well-established Highway, Heavy Civil and Mining Construction Contractor in Southern BC is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Superintendent for a fulltime, year-round position. You must be a highly motivated, self-starting individual. Responsibilities to include: • The planning and schedul-

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ALTERATIONS/ DRESSMAKING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

10% OFF with this AD

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UPHOLSTERY

WEASEL’S UPHOLSTERY. RV, furniture, car kits installation, snowmobile, motorcycle & ATV seats. Free Estimates. 778-878-4065.

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PET SERVICES

CARING HEARTS Pet Services - 604-819-0477

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Care

PETS

2 AUSTRALIAN Shepherd x Husky. Brother & sister. 1.5 yrs old, healthy. $200 ea. To gd home (604)807-4151

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. Call 604-533-8992 GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $650. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PITT BULL, 5 1/5 mo male, blk, wht chest, friendly, needs new home, $450. (604) 852-8837 or 897-5243 PRESA CANARIO puppies, born Feb 14 brindle view/parents on farm great temp $800 604-855-6929. PUG PUPS, 8 weeks old. 1st shots. 5 females, 1 male. $800 each. Call 778-808-5445. RAG DOLL CROSS KITTENS for sale, 8 weeks old, ready to go. To view, (604)796-9935 VIZSLA PUPS, CKC reg’d, shots, guaranteed. $850. ph, 604-8192115 or email: vizsla@telus.net

UNDER $100

Patio bench rocker, green & white, like new $35. 604-858-2509 Arbour arch seat $100, decor. metal, absolutely gorgeous 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Tires & wheels small for boat, utility trailer or go cart $10-$30 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Cedar fence boards, quality, 42”x6” $1.50 + 54”x8” $2.80 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Tailgate protectors, $10, car ramps $15. st. bask. $2.00, 2x2 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Firewood, maple $100/cord - fresh cut, you split more info 796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Prop. bottles 20/30lbs $15/$25. Old multipane windows $10, 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Doors, 42” ﬁr, solid, c/w glass $50,+ int. french, choice 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Door, house entry $100, new in frame, glass insert 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Pushmower, new, c/w catcher $100 obo 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Twin window, new for 7’x21/2’ft opening $100 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Glass rack for truck or shop $100, approx. 6’hx8’lx6’ 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Sluce box for gold, antique that works $100 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Wtr barrels, 15x45gal $15&$30, Angel garden fountain $55 793-7714 LULU LEMON scuba hoodies (4) $20-$50 ea. sz 4,6,8. CLOTHING, girls & ladies. Very gd clean cond., ALL SEASONS, girls sz 10-16, ladies xsm-med, tops, bottoms, dressy & casual. Stuff a bag $15. 792-1876 lv msg TOILET, Crane, 3 gallon, complete with seat, $50. Call (604)824-1592

The Chilliwack Progress Friday, April 22, 2011

UNDER $100

Mulch. mower Noma elec. $60, also new elec. rear bag mower 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Washer & dryer, Maytag $100 for both may separate 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Rototiller, electric $100 obo, looks ok, runs like new 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Ladders, alum, step & ext. $20 & up, 12’ alum $30, others 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Styrofoam, rigid, blue, 12 sheets 2’x8’ $100 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Gates, chainlink 6’ high 3’ - 4’, $100 other gates avail 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Spring horse, antique, $100 for collector 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Doors, int., ext., screen, slider, strm. windows $20 choice 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Doggie door, new, $100, also strm/scr c/w doggie door 793-7714

533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $100 fresh or well rotted. 10 yards - $120. Free delivery in Chilliwack. 604-856-8877

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548

FURNITURE

Accounting Practice

BUYING - RENTING - SELLING bcclassified.com

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.

560

1 Bd........................$550

(604)858-9832

706

FLEA MARKET Open SUNDAYS 6 am to 4 pm Fresh Vegetables, Tools, Antiques, Collectibles & Concession BIRDING SCOPE, telescope and microscope parts, hand tools. Call (604)824-4178 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

603

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel. Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends with loads of summer fun for everyone! 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC. Only $729,000

Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398

ACREAGE

Email:

dlklitch@telus.net

COPPER CREEK VALLEY RANCH & ACREAGE FOR SALE BY TENDER PARCEL #1: W 1/2 of NE 1/4 SEC 36, TP 21, PID# 007-047-312, Lot 1 Plan KAP68234, PID# 024931-161 407 Acres Home Ranch - Shop c/w Suite, Mobile Home, Barns etc. Hayland, 360 GPM well, 900 AUM range permit PARCEL #2: SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 1, TP22, PID# 007-047-355 160 Acres Partial Hayland - 140 GPM well PARCEL #3: NW 1/4 SEC 1, TP 22, PID# 002-373-874 160 Acres Partial Hayland PARCEL #4 LOT 1 PL KAP52752, 018-850-979 103 Acres Hayland PARCEL #5: SE 2/4 SEC 11, TP22, ExC. SW 1/4 LS2, PID# 002-373-815 80 GPM Well 160 Acres PARCEL #6 SW 1/4 OF LS10, SEC11, TP22, 002-373-831 10 Acres Hydro & Telephone to all properties All offers to be submitted to Royal LePage Kamloops on or before June 1, 2011 Deposit cheque for 5% of offer - Payable to Royal LePage Kamloops - In Trust - Balance of funds must be paid in full by June 15, 2011 Offers accepted on any or all parcels Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted Persons submitting offers must rely on their own research, inspection of land and improvements as to condition and # of acres. No offers will be considered which are subject to ﬁnancing. ALL OFFERS TO BE OPENED AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011. Please forward bids and inquires to:

Wayne Gardner C: 1-250-558-9516 O: 1-250-374-3022 322 Seymour St, Kamloops

For more details

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com

636

Avail., Now.

APARTMENT/CONDO

Includes fridge, stove, Insuite w/d. Close to amen. Contact 604 799-0259 Stratatech Consulting Ltd. Full service property mngt www.stratatechconsulting.ca

9197 Mary St. • • • • • • •

A Must View!!! SARDIS, SPACIOUS 2 bdrm 1010sf, corner unit, top floor, elevator, walk to malls, incl insuite storage, laundry, parking, gas f/p, air cond., NS/NP, adult building, $980/m + utilities. May 1.

Call (604)794-7943 ARCADIA ARMS Deluxe 2 bdrm unit • • • • • •

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-711-8818 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

Convenient location Gas ﬁreplace 4 appliances Hot water & gas incl., $650/mo. Avail., now. 604-799-0259 46160 Princess Ave Stratatech Property Management stratatechconsulting.ca

Broadway Maples Apts 1st month HALF RENT ONLY! 9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229 1 & 2 bdrms, upmarket quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hook-ups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p. Suits available April 1 & 15th & May 1st.

Cheam View Apts Clean, quiet building • • • •

Insuite storage Laundry on every floor Heat & hot water incl Secure underground prkg

1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $575/m Ref’s required, no pets Crime-free multi-housing Call for appt. 604-792-3010 or leave message CHILLIWACK, 1 & 2 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation and schools. Parking, laundry hook/up included. available now or Apr 1. Rob 604-316-5404. No Sun. calls or after 7pm. Chilliwack, 1 bdrm, elevator, bsmt parking, laundry, family building. (604)839-8411 or 604-702-0594 CHILLIWACK. 1 bdrm. near hospital, Mary St. N/S. N/P. Avail. May 1. $560 + hydro & sec dep. Ref’s req. 604-792-5642 or 604-819-8987 CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm., 2 ba, ldry. Newmark Bldg. Ground flr, 2 prkg, $900. Tony/Sutton 778-552-0982 CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm, 850sf, insuite w/d, family-oriented, near school & trans. $750/mo. Avail now. 604-792-0749 CHILLIWACK, 2bdrm ste, nice country setting, 4 appls (incl w/d), crim rec check, $800+hydro. 604793-9000 or 604-799-2818 CHILLIWACK, 45559 Yale, The Vibe. 1 Bdrm, 6 new appl., secure u/g prkg, storage, $700/mo. Avail., now. 2 Bdrm, 2 bath $900 Avail., May 1. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 Chilliwack, 45561 Yale Rd. The Vibe. 1 bd, luxury unit well maint., beautiful unit 2nd flr. $750 avail., May 1st. 4th ﬂr, (2) 2 bdrms, $925 avail., May 1st. on site manager, safe secure bldg. Collin (604)7036209 Stratatech Property Management. www.stratatechconsulting.ca CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $525 + util., Fridge & stove. Avail now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS! bcclassified.com 1-866-575-5777

• • • •

Laminate floors, Free laundry & heat No pets or BBQ’s, Great location on bus route - Lark Rd, Vedder On-site manager

Hazelwood Manor

1 & 2 Brms Heat & water included Adult oriented Gated underground pkng. Close to amenities Indoor pool No pets

Starting at $650.00/mo. AGASSIZ, 106-1735 #9 Hwy. Smokers welcome, cat or sm dog ok with pet deposit. Coin laundry. 1 bdrm, grnd level. $575/mo. Wayne (604)799 0259 Stratatech Property Management

1 bdrm, $650/m 3 appliances available

•

Camelot Apartments

101 ft frontage by 88 ft. Fabulous 180 - degree water view with tons of outdoor living space. VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large floating wharf - 512 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit

*Call for details

CHILLIWACK

Lakeshore living At it’s Best!

ABBOTSFORD

530

ACREAGE

4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!

MISC. FOR SALE

Chilliwack

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

OKANAGAN

*SPECTACULAR* MEDICAL SUPPLIES

706

*FREE RENT

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Sole - Practitioner in Eastern Faser Valley wishes to retire. Non audits, small to medium sized businesses and income tax clients. Flexible terms. Please reply in confidence to Box 8888 c/o The Chilliwack Progress. 45860 Spadina Ave. Chwk BC, V2P 6HP

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

45655 McIntosh Dr.

www.dannyevans.ca

MISC. WANTED

REAL ESTATE

559

706

RENTALS

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

WEDDING DRESS!!! STUNNING JADE DANIELS wedding gown from the 2010 collection. Purchased in April from Ivory Bridal in Langley The colour is ivory with a sweetheart top, is fitted to the waist, then flows away from the body. A bustle was added to the dress so the train can be buttoned up during the reception. It is a size 8 (fits a little small). Cost was $1400 plus $100 for the alterations, will sell for $875. Contact 604-768-9109 to see photos or jen_toor@hotmail.com

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Phone 604-859-7540

603

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

RENTALS

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

PIANO; KAWAI, 5 yrs. old, excellent condition, $2100 obo. Call 604819-0589.

CHINA CABINET & BUFFET $85 obo. Call (604)793-4889

WANTED: Wiggle hoe or complete cultivator set for I.H. 140 tractor. Please call Rob 250395-4042

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

SILVER DOLLARS WANTED Cdn/US. $15 cash for each. Please call (604)991-0422

UNDER $200

FARM EQUIPMENT

560

563

TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

524

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Call Jerry or Fern 604-795-3159

1 & 2 bedrooms, available now.

Quiet & Clean, 3 appl. on bus route, no pets,

(604)316-5363 or 604-792-1872 HOPE

Chilliwack Gardens 45749 Spadina Ave.,

1 & 2 bedrooms

Available May 1. Heat & hot water incl. Downtown location, clean, quiet building. NO PETS.

604-792-1872 CHILLIWACK. Immaculate 2 bd, 1 bath in ste w/d, f/s, gas f/p, new lam flrs & paint, gd parking. $765/mo (604)702-7066 (604)869-9229 CHILLIWACK. Immaculate 2 bd, 1 bath in ste w/d, f/s, gas f/p, new lam flrs & paint, gd parking. $760/mo (604)702-7066 (604)869-9229 CHILLIWACK

LAKESIDE COURT 45810 First Ave., West

For Rent, better than an apartment, no noisy neighbours, in a quiet senior’s community. A 1 bdrm furnished mobile home with all appliances. Ref’s req. N/P, N./S.

CALL (604)869-7641

Chilliwack, lg 2 bdrm, 1 bath, gr floor, patio, quiet bldg, n/s, n/p, $750 incl heat & cable. May 1 or sooner. (604)823-4265 Chilliwack. nice location furnished, 1 bdrm, $625/m util & basic cable & inet, n/p, n/s prefer mature person. (604)792-0671/795-2450 /819-6657 Chilliwack. Spacious. 1 bd w/balcony. FREE heat, h/w & parking, elevator. On site mngt. Great Mary St location. From $610. 604-702-0722 CHILLIWACK

APARTMENT/CONDO

SARDIS

1 & 2 Bdrm Apts

Well maintained, on bus route, close to banks, pharmacies, medical clinic, grocery stores and more. Senior discounts, elevator, laundry rm, insuite storage, n/s, n/p. View & compare. From $625-$740. 5810 Vedder Rd. Call Marj, (604) 824-2964/846-8579

Spacious & Bright Suites Multi-housing crime-free building.

Heather Ridge 45530 McIntosh Dr Ph: Pearl, 604-793-7099 (in house manager)

Royal Oak 45562 McIntosh Dr. Ph: Lori, 604-793-9993

Mary Street Apartments

(in house manager)

9280 Mary St Spacious 1 bedroom Large balcony, great view References required Call Rod: (604)392-5521

1 & 2 bdrm Condos 1 bath, F/S, D/W, private deck, in suite storage, secure building and parking, wheelchair access, elevator, laundry on each floor, walk to park, shopping, library. Call 604-792-1506

706

Need To Place a Rental Ad? One call is all it takes! The Chilliwack Progress Classified’s 604-702-5552 www.theprogress.com

Sardis

45702 Watson Rd. Glendale Manor Deluxe 1 BD, elevator, w/d hook up, D/W, secure building, adult orient. 3rd flr $575 incl,. heat & hot water, close to shopping. Avail., immed. Wayne (604)799-0259 Stratatech Property Management stratatechconsulting.ca

1 & 2 bdrm apartments Up 1040sf. Includes hot water & heat, elevator, walking distance to hospital, near college & bus route, in-suite laundry hook-ups for W/D & coin laundry, full-sz stove and fridge. No pets, seniors welcome! References req’d.

*SUNDIAL COURT* 9234 Charles Street, Chilliwack 1 bdrm, coin laundry, family dwelling, small pet ok, ref’s req’d. 604-791-0463 or 1-877-817-0289

RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Willows 1 bdrm starting at $500, avail now. Heat, hot water window coverings incl, most suites with balcony, laundry on 1st flr with elevator, (604)824-0264 or 604-7029106 Chilliwack Timberlane Apts. 7425 Shaw Ave. 2 bd. $700/mo. Avail., May 1st. Call Collin (604)703-6209 Stratatech Property Management stratatechconsulting.ca

HIGHGATE MANOR 19+ BUILDING

SENIORS

NO DAMAGE DEPOSIT REQUIRED

4-11F HL1

523

Chain link fence, 6’, 9 gauge (heavy) posts inc. $4/lin. ft. rail avail. 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Commercial shelf, 5 adj. 2’x4’x8’high. Complete 4’ sec $60 each 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Roofing, used galv. med grade 16’x25’ $100 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Bath seat, raised toilet seat, sm walker, $100 all or sep. 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Canopy for long Dakota, $100 needs hinge, other sizes avail. 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Fish pond pump, lrge. $50, 50,000 btu pool heater, $50 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------BBQ, portable, camp stove, bag chairs, $5 - $25 other stuff 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Saw horse, aluminum, B&D work mate, table saw $100 all 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Planters, exposed aggregate, 300lbs (10 gal) also other planters 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Tool boxes, red, top & bottom, new $100 for pair 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Pond liner, rubber, heavy gauge $1.00 sq. ft. like new 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Tailgate, newer Dakota + 56’ Ford step wide $100 choice 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Tonneau cover, fiberglass, for newer Dakota $100 obo 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Tailgates, 80’s GM, 90’s Dodge & GM pickups $50 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Bull float, long handled aluminum. Gyproc Jack $100 choice 793-7714

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

1 & 2 Bedrooms starting at $575/mo $575/mo., cats ok ok.

Call Brian Browne at 604-858-RENT (7368) www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com

LANAI APARTMENTS 9462 Cook Street, Chilliwack, B.C.

Harrison Hot Springs, 1 bd, clean, part reno’d, very bright, across from lake, courtyard view, cable incl. n/s, n/p, $600 (604)853-4273

(Certiﬁed Crime-Free Multi-Housing Complex) • Heat and Hot • Large Storage • On-Site Laundry Water Area • Digital Cable • On-Site Manager • No Pets • Security Cam• Adult Oriented • Wheelchair eras/Dead Bolts • Elevator Access • Parking Free Premium Cable - $80 Value WE CATER TO SENIORS 1 Bedrooms Available Now - $639/mo.

Call Verna at 604-703-1089.

4-11F_LA15

Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368) HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division

4-11F HL1

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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APARTMENT/CONDO

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD, Warehouse 2600 sf + office 500 sf. Fully secured. Prefer long term lease. Call for more info. 1 (604)853-2227 Chilliwack, 2000+sf light industrial warehouse for lease or sale, fenced high door, #110-45635 McIntosh Dr. 604-850-7337 or 604-832-1400

713

COTTAGES

CHILLIWACK/VEDDER area: River frontage furn’d Cabin. Monthly rates Avail. now. 604-858-7953

715

736

HOMES FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD 2653 James St. Avail May 1st. 5 Bdrm house, 2 baths, 4 appls or legal business front. $1600/mo. No pets. Call: 604-583-6844 or 604 809-7796

CHILLIWACK

Large 4 bedroom, 2 baths, finished bsmnt., separate laundry. Detached garage, walking distance to parks, schools and shopping. N/P N/S. June 1. $1450 + utilities.

(604)794-7943 CHILLIWACK, Promontory: new 4 bdrm house, fenced. $1600 + utils. Avail June 1. No pets, no smoking. 604-339-2683, 604-295-1582.

Chilliwack Suites For Rent Newer fully furnished suites avail., 2 & 3 bd. 5 appl., Weekly and monthly rates. View online: hoperiverlodge.com or call: (604)792-8377 or (604)819-2541 FAIRFIELD ISLAND, very neat & clean 3 bdrm. home, 2 baths, a/c, w/d incl., nr. park. N/S N/P. Avail. immed. $1400 mo. 604-819-1110 For Rent Exec 2 storey home 4 bdrms, 2 bath, powder room. Dbl garage, 5 applian, 17.5 X 10.2 sundeck Please call 604-625-1014 HOPE, 66525 Johnson Rd., 2 bdrm cozy log cabin, 5 appl., nice yard & porch for BBQ’s, lg lot, cat ok/dog negotiable to pet deposit, avail June 1. $850/m. Colin, DLN 5952

HOMES FOR RENT

PROMONTORY 4628 Teskey Rd. 3 bd + den, 2 bd suite down, dbl attached garage, hard wood floors. Avail., immed., $1800/mo. Call Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage. 604 792 0077 PROMONTORY, 5239 Weeden Pl. lrg 4 bd, 3 bath, garage, 5 appl., gas f/p, unfin bsmnt. Avail Apr 16. $1650/mo. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792 0077 Promontory, lower ste in home, 2 bdrm, own entr., deck, 4 appl., 1 year old, half garage, $800/m incl all util, no cable. n/s, n/p, avail May 1. (604)824-2050 Rosedale, clean 2 bd mobile home, quite park, good freeway access, w/d h/up, no dogs, cat ok, May. 1 $700/m. (604)795-3398 Ryder Lake, lg bsmt ste, sep entr. & laundry, huge yard, no inside pets, May 1. $675/m. (604)807-4151 Sardis, 1 & 2 bedroom ranchers, w/d free cable, carport, n/p, $775$850/m. N/p, Avail now. Call (604)824-2050 Sardis, 2-3 bdrm, country setting, n/s, n/p, prefer mature married couple, avail may 1. $1150/m + util. Refs req’d. Call (604)858-4562 Sardis 4 bd, 2 full bath, 2 lrg lv rms, 2 lrg patios, fenced yrd, sm pet negot. $1350 + dd. 703-5296 Lv msg SARDIS - Beautiful California beach house. Near UFV and Vedder River. 3 bdrms. 1900 sqft. huge deck,small yard, gas fp, rec room, 5 appls. ns/np, $1400/mo + Utils. Avail May15/June1. 604-858-1712

739

MOTELS, HOTELS

MOTEL ROOMS - Bridal Falls. Newly renovated. Kitchenette avail. Available monthly to May 15. Starting at $630/m+DD. Wifi internet avail . N/s, n/p. Call (604)794-7710

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

RENTALS 750

Space for lease Quality mezzanine offices 400 - 1600 sq. ft. Remax Little Oak Realty Ray Veenbaas @ 604-309-0257 Richard Riemersma @ 604-309-8541

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

Promontory lge room un/furn, cbl, computer, net. own frdg/bathrm Ref NS/NP $450 incl util 604-316-2614 Room for rent, n/s, no partiers, no drugs, prefer female, share kitch, laund & common rm, lrg fncd yrd. $425/m. util incl. Avail immed., (604)997-0785

747

RV PADS

RV PADS for rent at our 5 star resort. Full hookups/Cable available. $325/month metered hydro. Laundry facilities onsite, and wireless internet available. Please call 604-819-6918.

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION Agassiz. Priv. bath, shared kitch, own entry. Avail Apr 1st. $500 + DD, incl., util., N/S, N/p, (604)796-9755 Chilliwack, $450/m room to rent in finished 1000sf house (bsmt ste), util. Yale & Banford. (604)703-0052 Room for rent. furnished, in 2 bdrm apt, 2 baths, bus route, cls to town, inste W/D, smoking on deck, $400/m + $200 dd. avail now. (604)316-1313 SARDIS, working person to share furnished executive home. 3 bd, 3 bath, 3 bay garage. gym, i/net, lrg TV, util., incl., avail now. $600/m. (604)858-1937 or (604)791-1937

749

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION 810

751

838

2001 23’ KOMFORT RV Trailer Very nice inside; A/C, TV & more, Queen sz bed w/ privacy. Fold down couch, convertible eating nook, sleeps 6 ppl, lots of storage. Nicely trimmed in & out, many extras,must see $8900 (604)796-0172

SUITES, UPPER

2011 Coleman 180

CHILLIWACK 3 bdrm. spac. above average suite, vaulted ceiling, b/i micro, d/w, b/i vac., ldry., strg. shed, carport, lge. yard. Utils. incl. Avail. now. $1200 mo. Call Carol 604316-4668 Chilliwack, spacious 1 bd suite, ground floor, 9038 Garden Dr. new paint, n/p, avail. now, ref’s req’d. $700/m incl. util. (604)9429691/604-818-6937. Chilliwack, spacious 2 bd suites, top flr, 9040 Garden Dr. clean, May 1, n/p, ref’s req’d. $950. incl. util. (604)942-9691/604-818-6937. Chilliwack, spacious 3 bdrm, 2 bath, air, W/D, storage shed, fenced, n/s, $1300/m. (604)308-0720 SARDIS, 3 bd up, 5 appl, single attached garage, fenced yard. avail. now. $975/m (604)824-0264

752

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Electric Awning, microwave, slideout, a/c, enclosed & heated tanks, best selling floorplans! $16,995 (stk. 30322)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #31087

2011 Coleman 187

TOWNHOUSES

CHILLIWACK

NEWLY RENOVATED

Woodbine Townhouses A Gated Community Designated as Crime Free Multi-Housing

✶ MOVE-IN INCENTIVES ✶ 1,100 s.f. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths Very quiet, family oriented. Well maintained, 2 playgrds. New carpeting & lam. floors Large, private fenced yards Close to amenities, schools and bus routes. D Pets ok upon approval. Refs. D Rents start at $990/mo. D D D D D D

For viewing ... Call: 1-877-515-6696

TRANSPORTATION

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

Elec. Awning, microwave, Dual LP bottles, enclosed and heated tanks, light weight, easy to tow! $18,995 (stk. 30320)

1997 BUICK RIVIERA - 2 dr. coupe super charged, leather, loaded, sun roof, local, no accid, home link, new tires & more. $4295 (604)328-1883

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215. 2000 BUICK Century Burgundy, 4 dr, beige inside, elec seats. Air cared Sept. 2 years. V6. 54,000 kms. $6500/obo 604-541-8607. 2000 BUICK Century, white 198K. Pwr str/wind, dl. Keyless entry, a/c. New trans, $3000. 604-807-7662 2004 CHRYSLER Sebring, Touring. Exc cond. New brakes & snow tires. $4895 obo. 604-864-6256 2006 Cadillac CTS, full load, sport package, remote starter, GM ext warr., white diamond, 52,000km, $23,000 obo. Call (604)824-2050 2006 CHEVROLET COLBALT-2 dr. sport, 5spd. exc. cond. no accid. local, fuel wise. $4995 604-328-1883

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #31087 YALE, BC, RV lot with small trailer, Emery Creek. $20,000. Call (604)795-3398

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CHILLIWACK 1 bdr g/lvl, sep entry. W/D, heat, hydro. Ref’s & DD, $625/mo. Ns/Np. 604-792-7484 Chilliwack 1 bdrm grnd flr. utilities extra, shared laundry, cover patio. Avail. now., $500/m (604)793 6192 Chilliwack 2 bd, quite area. Private entry. No parties, n/s, n/p, ref’s, Avail., now. (604)701-3334 799-5264 CHILLIWACK 2 BDRM above average suite, spac, pri entry, sep lndry, storage & lrg yard. Utils incl. Avail now. $900. Carol 604-316-4668. Chilliwack, FFI area, 1 bdrm ste, gr level, bright, $650/m includes util and cable. N/s, n/p, avail apr 15. Call (604)845-2351 Chilliwack rooms & suites. $500 $600. Avail now. Incl. all utils. (604)702-5652 or 824-1607 lv mess

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TRUCKS & VANS

2007 Nissan Xterra, 4wd, 92,000k, 4dr, 6cyl, tow pkg, loaded, keyless 4yr warr., $18,000. (604)858-0041

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 passenger, auto, loaded ST#77 $9,900 2007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $18,900 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto fully loaded st#51 $12,500 2006 FORD F350 crew cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#40 $17,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#17 $17,900 2006 TOYOTA Corolla 4dr sdn auto p/l st#05 $9900 2006 NISSAN Altima 4dr auto leather loaded st#55 $10,900 2006 CHEVY AVEO 4dr h/back 5 spd st#12 $3,995 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 crew cab 4X4 auto V8 Hemi leather clean ST#59 $15,900 2005 FORD F250 crew cab lariat 4x4 auto diesel st#58 $15,900 2005 DODGE 3500 crew cab auto 5.9 diesel st#48 $14,900 2005 CHEVY 1500 reg cab long box auto st#60 $5,900 2004 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4X4 auto diesel st#78 $14,900 2003 HYUNDAI Accent 4dr sdn auto loaded st#70$4500 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 pass, full load, st#79 $3995 2002 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4 auto, leather, loaded, ST#80 $4,900 2001 FORD WINSTAR 7 pass loaded ST#83 $2995 2001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 st#46 $14,900 1994 CHEV SUBURBAN Van 9 psgr auto diesel loaded st#71 $3900

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Whereas TERRY WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Whereas TERRY SIMPSON of 9482 Williams Street, Chilliwack, BC V2P 5G1 is indebted to IRONSIDE DESIGN MANUFACTURING INC for the sum of $363.18 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure, sale and publication of this notice on a 1985 FORD MERCURY VIN #WF1BP80W9FM633422 and a 1994 FORD TAURUS VIN #1FALP5749RG195427 and the said sum ought to have been paid and has not been paid. Notice is hereby given that on April 30, 2011 a date not less than 14 days after the first publication of this notice these vehicles will be sold. Bids on the aforementioned vehicles will be received at 45831 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC up to 3:00 pm on April 29, 2011.

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

1995 SUZUKI SWIFT - 107K. Exc cond, 5/spd, great gas mileage! Incl both Summer & Winter tires. $2500/obo. Call 604-538-5378. 2001 VW CABRIO, 5 spd, exc cond, 138k’s, blue, all service records, $7300 obo. (604)702-8330 2008 Hyundai Accent, hatchback, auto, p/s, p/w, p/d, 42,000k, exc cond, great on gas, 2 yrs left on warranty, $9500. 604-798-0713 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9300. Call 604-825-9477. 2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr. H/B, auto, red, 20,000 Km, many options, $8800 firm. 604-538-9257. 2010 Nissan Versa 4 dr H/B, full load, 38,100km, exc cond., local car, $14,900. (604)793-5520 (5961)

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1998 BAJA 31 FT Twin GM 502 Mercruiser Bravo One legs; with trailer $39,900.Receivership Sale. Please contact Marty Eakins at 250-748-0386 for Details.

STORAGE

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, diesel, 2WD, summer/winter tires incl., cloth seats, cd/radio, trailer/5th whl ready, colormatch canopy, a/c, remote start, 100,km. 2nd owner, service history avail. $21,500 obo. Must see. 604-302-3184.

EAST CHILLIWACK Storage/Work Shop. hydro incl, secure. Call 604819-7231. Mon-Sat.

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AUTO FINANCING

Garrison Crossing 1 bd lower ste. Priv, ent. 5 appl., N/P, N/S, $695 + util., Avail May 1. 1(604)556-7621 Promontory, lg (1000sf) above gr apt, 1 bdrm, incl F/S, D/W, inste W/D, 9’ ceilings, lots of storage, $825/m incl util. N/s, n/p, refs. 1 (778)389-5100 SARDIS. 1 bdrm. Newer bright. Nr twin rinks. Pri. ent. N/S, N/P. Refs. Suit single. $600 incl. utils & shrd W/D. Avail. May 1. 604-858-0863. Sardis 2 bdrm bsmt entry, $790/m incl util. share W/D/fenced yard, suit mom/child or couple (604)824-0264

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Chilliwack 2 bd duplex ste, w/d, frg/stv, carport, no dogs, n/s, $775 + util., Avail Apr 15. (604)858-6067 CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex clse to ament, quiet area, carport, fncd bckyd $700/mo. May 1st. 604-703-1260, 604-799-2707 aft 6 CHILLIWACK, 2 storey, 2bdrm, 1.5 bath unit. Incl water, W/D, garbage. No parties, no drugs, n/p. Avail May 1. $775/m 604-824-4199 Chilliwack, 9340 Woodbine St., 3 bdr S/S duplex, 4 appl., hardwd flrs, fenced, sm pet ok. Avail May 1. $950/m (604)824-0264 CHILLIWACK, lg 3 bdrm duplex, stove, fridge, water, sewer & garbage incl. N/s, refs req’d. $895/m. Avail now. (604)795-9292 CHILLIWACK small 2bdrm, w/d, f/s, oak kitch cabinets, sunroom, small dog or cat ok, n/s, $875 incl heat/light, +DD. 604-792-1923. CHILLIWACK, SPACIOUS 3 bdrm, 2 pc ensuite, lrg yard, hospital area, $890/mth. incl utils. Ref’s req’d. May 1st. Call Neil, 604-795-0808. ROSEDALE, Mt Cheam trailer park, 2- 1 bedroom duplexes, $450/m incl heat & hydro, 1/2 mo sec dep & criminal check. Avail now/May 1. Call (604)794-7596

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CASH FOR CARS & TRUCKS FREE/FAST 24 hour tow service: or Donate to registered charities

Call 604-767-3842 or 778-552-4145

830

MOTORCYCLES

2000 YAMAHA ROADSTAR 1600 36K km, 1 owner, loaded cruiser, A1, belt drive, fact. maint., super reliable, details $8000 (604)768-9904

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2000 MONACO 34’ wide body. 54,000 mi. A beauty. Banks/large slide/jacks/2TVs/plus 604-866-4568 2008 CLASS A HURRICAN, 32’, 2 slides, 1 owner, $47,900. Call (604)888-5301 (Langley).

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1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194 1982 CHEV S-10, regular cab, longbox, 350, V8, 3spd auto, bucket seats, B&M floor shifter, lowered Camaro rims. Must sell. $2400. (604)795-4213 1988 DODGE CARAVAN, 7 passenger, aircared, Runs well. $700. Call (778)549-7347 1989 FORD F250, good cond. $1150 obo. Call (604)860-2188 2000 GMC SIERRA rare black, s.b. V6, STD, canopy, 106,400 Km, 1 owner, no accid., 38 MPG, garaged, details $8000 (604)768-9904 2001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Aircared. $13,500. Joe 604-309-7302

for a hole. 4.

PRINCECRAFT Resorter. Like new. 14’. With floor, 8 HP, elec. starter, tilt, Yamaha motor, front mounters, W55 remote controlled electric motor, galvanized trailer etc. $6500. obo. 604-855-0116

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