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institutions . • Skilled workers and foreigntrained professionals that can fulﬁll employment needs. • Stronger networks among business, government, community and cultural organizations. • Greater collaborative capacity to respond to new and emerging issues. When we all work together to

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Chilliwack’s Changing Face Imagine you are in a grocery store. You approach the checkout with a cart full of groceries and just a few steps behind you is a man or a woman with a basket of only a few items. You smile and say, “You only have a few items, why don’t you go ahead?” The response you get is a blank stare—no smile, no response. You’re about to motion for the person to go ahead of you, but they walk away to another checkout. You stare in wonder. What’s her problem, you might think. But it’s very likely the only problem is that it’s a recent immigrant to Chilliwack who doesn’t speak English or isn’t comfortable with the language level they have. It could be the culture of their home country is very different when it comes to being addressed by strangers, and he or she was uncertain how to respond. Newcomers to Chilliwack aren’t always easy to identify. In fact, some of the most recent nationalities

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Feeling at home in Chilliwack Immigration leading to ‘multicultural’ community here Robert Freeman The Progress At first blush, immigration has not changed the face of Chilliwack all that much. We seem to remain the “country” community with a soft industrial base providing jobs that allows us a measure of self-containment. But when the B.C. government announced a $116,000 grant last

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Former UN Gang leader Clay Roueche suing police Vikki Hopes Black Press Former UN Gang leader Clay Roueche filed a notice of civil claim Friday against the attorney general of B.C. and the Vancouver and Abbotsford police departments (VPD and APD). Roueche, who earlier this week had his 30-year U.S. prison sentence upheld, claims several police agencies were involved in arrang-

ing his “unlawful” arrest in Mexico on May 17, 2008. The former Chilliwack man who graduated for Sardis secondary claims the Combined Special Forces Enforcement Unit, the Organized Crime Agency of B.C., the RCMP, the BC Integrated Gang Task Force, the VPD and the APD breached his rights under the Privacy Act when they informed U.S. authorities of his plans to travel to Mexico. This resulted in Roueche being

detained upon his arrival in Mexico and refused entry into the country, ensuring he boarded a plane which would land in the U.S., the claim states. The plane was destined for Vancouver, B.C., but stopped in Dallas, Texas, where Roueche was arrested on a warrant from the Western District of Washington (Seattle). Roueche claims his rights were further breached under the Privacy Act in several other instances.

This included when B.C. police provided to U.S. authorities: information obtained from a search of his Coquitlam home; intercepted private communications, which were also released to the media; and other private information. “As a result of the unlawful acts of the defendants, and its agents, the plaintiff suffered loss and damage, including financial loss, emotional and mental distress, and breaches of his civil rights and liberties as guaranteed by the Charter,” the

claim states. He is seeking general, special and aggravated damages, as well as declarations that his Charter rights were infringed. Roueche pleaded guilty in April 2009 to conspiring with others, from 2005 on, to export cocaine from the U.S. to Canada and to import B.C. Bud into the U.S. He further admitted that he conspired with others to transport and deliver the cash proceeds from the illegal drug sales.

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Child protection hearing adjourned Robert Freeman The Progress A court hearing mandated by legislation for the possible return of a newborn baby to a former Hope couple already fighting the B.C. children’s ministry for custody of three older children was abruptly adjourned last Thursday. “I was prepared to argue a few points, but the ministry wanted it adjourned,” Zabeth Bayne said in a telephone interview Friday. However, a ministry spokesperson said in an email Monday

that in fact it was the judge who adjourned the hearing after receiving a report from the ministry director that included the circumstances that caused the removal, and an interim care plan. “A copy of this is shared with the parents,” the spokesperson wrote. “It is the judge who makes the decision to adjourn a case.” The Baynes could not be reached for comment by press time Monday. But during the Friday interview, Zabeth said the Thursday hearing was adjourned for

seven days without a request for an extension and without any ruling on who has custody of her infant son in the interim. “There was no court ruling given ... it was crazy,” she said. “I don’t understand. We’re left in limbo.” Bayne also said she and her doula were “cut off” from talking to the pediatrician who is looking after the baby, born premature on Feb. 10 and removed by the ministry several hours later. The ministry refused comment on the latest removal because the Baynes are already

in a court case with the ministry involving three older children, who were removed after allegations were made that an infant daughter was shaken causing brain injury. The Baynes claim an older brother, a toddler at the time, tripped and fell on top of his sister. The couple has enlisted the support of medical experts to back up their claim in court hearings over the past three years. A ruling from Chilliwack provincial court judge Thomas Crabtree is expected by the Baynes sometime this month.

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Criminal links, if any, of a Chilliwack man whose skeletal remains were found last week near Hope are being investigated by police who suspect foul play. “This is standard practice,” RCMP Cpl. David Carr, spokesman for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, said Friday. But Deano Paus, 40, was known to police, Carr said, so IHIT investigators will also be looking into his background and “who he associated with and what their involvement in crime, if any, was.” The Progress could not reach the family Friday for comment. But according to other media reports, Paus was a friendly, outgoing man well-known in Chilliwack’s softball community. The Progress reported his disappearance in March last year, and the discovery of his grey, 2007 Ford Fusion two days later down an embankment of the Florence Lake Forestry Road near Stave Lake. Last week, human remains were found in a wooded area near Hope off the Garnett Creek Forest Service Road, about 17 kilometres east of Agassiz. Paus was identified through dental records. “It’s a sad day all around for the Paus family, but now they can put their son to rest, and we can move forward with an investigation,” Carr said. If the Chilliwack high school grad was the victim of foul play, he added, “we’ll get to the bottom of who’s responsible.”

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‘People will die before they come to this land’ Ottawa clamps down on visas for elders to join immigrant families Jeff Nagel Black Press A federal plan to sharply reduce the number of family reunification visas issued this year threatens to keep immigrants from being joined by aging parents and grandparents who may die overseas before they can come to Canada. Immigration lawyer Richard Kurland said Immigration Canada targets he has obtained under Access to Information show Ottawa intends to grant just 11,200 visas for parents and grandparents to join family in Canada in 2011 – a 40 per cent drop from 16,200 issued last year. With more than 140,000 applicants seeking such family reunification visas, Kurland said it implies wait times will more than double to 13 years, longer than many of the overseas elders may live. Charan Gill, executive director of the Progressive Intercultural Community Ser vices Society (PICS), said many immigrant families in Surrey and across the

Lower Mainland will be upset by the change. “There’s no point in processing many of these applications any more,” he said. “People will die before they come to this land.” Gill called it a serious reversal of Canada’s traditionally humanitarian policy of accommodating the reunification of families here. “This policy is really anti-immigrant,” he said. “They’re segregating the families.” Chinese applicants should not have as much difficulty – the targets show the number of elder visas earmarked for Beijing will more than double from 1,000 to 2,650 this year. But for Indo-Canadians seeking to bring parents and grandparents home, it’s a different story. New Delhi, the hub for all applications from India, gets 2,500 visas this year, down 45 per cent from 4,500 in 2010. And the number of German visas is slashed from 80 to five, with similar steep reductions for Turkey and Romania. Gill said the new direction doesn’t recognize the fact elders brought here to live with family

often help with child care, saving expenses and enabling one spouse of a family to go back into the workforce. Families will be hurt economically and culturally, he said, noting grandparents are key to helping instill heritage and cultural values in children. Kurland believes the decision to clamp down on reunification visas is about money, specifically the potential cost to Canada of aging relatives who arrive here and soon become a financial burden on the medical system. He proposes Ottawa consider a new option to address that problem. Elder applicants could be assessed overseas and actuaries could estimate the amount of medical premiums required to cover 15 years worth of their anticipated medical costs in Canada. Families could then choose to pay that as a lump sum – eliminating the health care cost to Canada from the equation – in order to have the parents come here without a wait, Kurland suggested. In many cases, he said, members of the extended family from around the world could pool their finances to support the move. While Gill fears the reduced

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allocation of elder visas is permanent, Kurland said it may be just a one-year reduction to enable government politicians to trumpet a subsequent “increase” back to normal levels in a possible 2012 election year. Immigration Canada spokesperson Melanie Carkner denied higher health care costs are the reason for the lower 2011 visa

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says April Neave, director of immigrant services at CCS. About 600 new arrivals this year are taking part in the six programs delivered at CCS funded by about $470,000 the B.C. government provides each year in partnership with the federal government. Why is the provincial government so keen on immigration? Because government planners say there won’t be enough skilled workers in the resident population to fill the one million job openings expected in the province by 2019. “As we expect only 650,000 people to graduate from university and college at that same time, we have quite a dependency on skilled workers and immigration,” a spokesperson for B.C. Ministry of Regional Economic and Skills Development told The Progress. Immigration is seen as a major source of skilled workers to help fill labour shortages with “a permanent, reliable and stable work force,” the spokesperson says. Mayor Gaetz agrees the immigrant workforce is “industrious and hardworking” and brings added value to the community - above and beyond economics.

“Their values enhance the ones we already have,” she says. “They aren’t afraid of hard work, they’re highly motivated and highly educated with a sense of community and inclusiveness.” And for Gaetz personally, they add “a profound sense of thankfulness for where we get to live” and “a heightened sense of responsibility to other parts of the world.” In short, immigrants connect Chilliwack to the world and their cultures make us better citizens of the global village. “The challenge for the community is to integrate (the new arrivals) and not just have pods throughout the community,” the mayor says. “There’s value in having people of every background in one place.” In Chilliwack, the top five countries of origin for immigrants are China, Korea, Iran, Romania and Germany. But they also hail from Asia, Russia, Central and South America. Imagine yourself arriving in any of those countries, not know-

ing the language, not knowing the customs, without a job or a roof over your head and you’ll get an idea of the challenges immigrants face. The 16 staff and “a host of volunteers” at CCS try to ease the transition, starting with English language instruction, and then with help finding housing and employment. There are also special programs and “mentors” for seniors and youth to make sure they “connect” with the community and form friendships so they don’t become isolated. More volunteers are always needed at CCS to provide the ideal one-on-one help for new arrivals, but Neave says everyone in Chilliwack can help by simply showing patience - and curiosity. “We need to celebrate and respect the diversity that newcomers bring to the community,” she says. “We need to be curious and listen to their stories,” she says. “Every immigrant has an incredible story to tell about their journey to Canada.” rfreeman@theprogress.com

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Ranger the cat has company Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Barry Penner’s cat, Ranger, is going to have to get used to playing second fiddle around the house. The Chilliwack-Hope MLA and his wife, Daris LaPointe, welcomed their new bundle of joy, Fintry Katherine Penner, into the world on Sunday, Feb. 20 at 11:21 a.m at Chilliwack General. “I’ve got another job now,” Penner tells The Progress, “Along with titles like Aboriginal Relations Minister, Attorney General, MLA, and husband, we now add father.” Mother and daughter are doing well, the MLA reported yesterday, and he dutifully counted all of his new daughter’s fingers and toes. Their newborn’s name, Fintry, is a nod to a provincial park in the Okanagan that Penner visited while he was environment minister. “It’s a beautiful and

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unique property.” The middle name, Katherine, is in honour of Penner’s grandmother. Penner said his wife went into labour on Friday and it was “quite serious” by Saturday evening. “I was surprised when they sent us home again that night. We barely got home and things

were not good, so we headed back to the hospital,” he said. Fintry finally arrived on Sunday morning, weighing in at 7 pounds, six ounces. Penner’s little family posed for their first photo-op while still tucked in bed at the hospital. “So I sent a photo by BlackBerry to (MLA)

John Les, and he messages me back to ask what room we’re in.” It turns out Les was only two doors down with his family, celebrating the birth of his new grandchild that very afternoon. “So we bumped into each other in the hallway at the hospital,” Penner added, to offer congratulations. Penner said he is hoping to bring his new family home from the hospital some time Tuesday. On the cat’s humorous Facebook page, ‘Draft Ranger the Cat for Leader,’ Penner writes: “Even though she is terribly cute, Ranger may have a hard time adjusting to no longer being the top priority in his household now that Fintry Katherine Penner has arrived. “Clearly, Ranger will have his work cut out for him in convincing the parents, Barry and Daris, to give him the attention he deserves as a potential leader.”

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that bring the minimum wage up to the poverty line within a year (using Statistics Canada’s beforetax low income cut off (LICO)), legislate annual increases tied to inflation, and eliminate the $6 training wage. Good call. At today’s cost of living no one can live indepenMargaret dently in a city EVANS earning $8/hour. When that minimum wage was introduced in 2001 it was the highest in Canada. But since then other provinces have increased their minimum wage levels to adjust for inflation leaving this province now at the bottom of the rankings. Stats Canada draws the poverty line at an annual wage of $22,229 based

on 2009 figures, the latest published LICO calculation which is equivalent to a wage of $11.11/ hour based on a 40 hour week 50 weeks of the year. On the other side of the fence, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business cries foul. They argue that small businesses can be adversely affected by an increase in the minimum wage. They said in their own report that if the minimum wage was increased employers would feel compelled to increase wages for all employees leading to increases in payroll taxes, CPP contributions and other overheads. But Ivanova debunks that as one of the myths in her report. She argues that “Employment levels in any economy, including BC’s, are determined by a number of factors and minimum wages are a very small player

overall.” She lists the economic outlook, commodity prices, the value of the Canadian dollar and global demand for our products all having bigger impacts on the labour market than minimum wage hikes. Besides, she argues, there is no evidence that minimum wage increases in other provinces resulted in loss of jobs. Another myth Ivanova diffused is that few people actually earn minimum wage. While only 2.3 per cent of B.C.’s workers actually earn $8, over 13 per cent of all employees in the province earn under $10/hour. That’s over 250,000 people. The harsh reality for low income wage earners is the fact that they can’t get ahead enough to live independently. According to Ivanova, in 2006 44 per cent of workers between 20 and 30

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Say ‘yes’ to the Contact Centre I am writing in response to the front page article “Residents mobilize against contact centre location” published in The Progress newspaper on Friday Feb. 18th. Dear potential neighbors of proposed Health Contact Centre: Without question, you have legitimate questions and concerns. Please do not block the opportunity for the Health Contact Centre to be established. Please take part in building a program that has tremendous potential to affect positive change in our community. The Health Contact Centre will reach out to some of our most troubled citizens. The people who will be served by this program already live here; and are fighting huge battles around addictions, mental and physical health, literacy, education, employment, life skills, poverty and relationships. Some need an incredible amount of consistent long term support. They don’t need us to battle them – they need

to be supported to fight the battles they already have. Please say ‘yes’ to the Health Contact Centre for their sake. Families are really suffering. I have visited bereaved parents after losing their son to suicide. Their son lost hope of ever getting out of his entangled mess of drugs and crime. I know families who have written on walls of buildings as a way of getting a message to their loved one who was “out there somewhere”. I’ve been with families as they bear the pain at a funeral where they haven’t actually seen their person for years. I’ve seen the cost that spouses and children pay. I’ve seen the anguish of family and friends who don’t know how to begin drawing in support after they’ve realized their loved one is in trouble. Please say ‘yes’ to the Health Contact Centre for their sake. It takes a huge amount of compassion and perseverance to work

with those who are most troubled, and organizations like Community Pacific Resources Society (along with a number of others) need our support to do the best job they can. Please say ‘yes’ to the Health Contact Centre for their sake. As well as caring directly for this particular population group, in a way, the front line people are working on our behalf too. The anticipated outcome is better health for people who access the cluster of proposed services. I cannot paint our most troubled citizens with one brush, however, there are potential benefits for all of us. For example, better health for them, could positively affect Chilliwack’s crime, health and employment rates, as well as emergency room numbers and wait time. Please say – yes - to the Health Contact Centre for our sake. Thank you in advance for considering these thoughts.

Christ’s body and blood. Roman Catholicism does Protestantism one better and offers a plethora of visual aids, which at one time were not superfluous, but necessary, prior to the advent of more widespread literacy. These visual aids have long assisted the people of the church to enter into the sacred mysteries of faith, during times in which literacy was available only to the clergy and the very wealthy. Today, the contemplation of icons, crosses, statuary, paintings, etc. work hand in hand with the liturgy, music and preaching encountered in worship in order to enrich the worshipper’s experience of the divine. How then, does a Christian find imagery representing First Nations spirituality so threatening? I submit that Ms. Eysinga speaks from the standpoint of post-colonialism: no longer is the Christian faith a particularity which overshadows all others, especially in the presence of spiritual prac-

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there is only one way to know God. Further, I believe Ms. Eysinga needs to take a second look at this art, which represents ideals common to all faiths: healing, well-being, hope, caring and strength. There is little here to object to on any basis except that of dominionism, as these principles are universal to all human systems of spirituality. We share this town, this country and this continent with people of many faiths (and those with no faith, at all, as Ms. Eysinga points out). In calling on First Nations artists to speak to the spirituality of the body in need of a physician, CGH has acted most prudently. Artistic renderings in an institutional setting should speak to people on a universal and not a particular level and it is clear enough to me that these works of art do precisely that.

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Hospital marks anniversary with $35M reno opening HOSPITAL from Front “This will allow for future capacity growth and technological advances, for example there is a vacant, shelled-in space on the second floor of emergency,” Krystal said. Funding partners were also on hand, like the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District and the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, which committed to providing $30-million and $5-million respectively, as well as reps from Fraser Health, Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary and Chilliwack Hospital Service League. Chilliwack MLA John Les said it was “marvelous” how the project and ambitious fundraising plan came together, with the community rallying to contribute with private donations to FVHCF. “I tip my hat to you,” he told. Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner quipped that he and his expectant wife, Daris, would soon be “spending more quality time” in the maternity ward. “Any moment now in fact,” he

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ernment who wants to have any children in poverty. So we have a plan in place that means we’re focusing our resources on people who are lower income, who are in some cases impoverished. We’ve made real progress on that. In fact there’s no province in Canada that’s made as much progress since 2003 as British Columbia. We’ve seen a 46 per cent reduction. We’re at the lowest level of child poverty we’ve had since 1980. And that in no way suggests that the job is done. But I think everyone has to recognize we’re making progress, and the people who pretend you can just throw more money somewhere and it’s going to work, I think are incorrect. The people who say it’s all about putting a label there are incorrect. We have had a strategy for dealing with child poverty, which is building a strong economy, creating jobs, targeting resources like rent supplement programs, Pharmacare programs, Medical Services Plan programs, and daycare programs to try to help people who are lower income, and it’s clearly been a benefit. On the timing and

nature of your retirement. In addition to Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, I have two other accounts of an effort that was made to accelerate your timetable on that. What was your sense of that, and do you accept that there was a movement to send you into retirement a little earlier? All I can tell you is this. If there was, I only had one member of caucus who ever said to me, you know I think you should think about doing this. And I had a good, honest discussion with him and said, you know, I’m not thinking about doing it. I’m not going to tell you who it was. They can tell you if they want. I thought that was fine. I had no concerns about caucus. There are always people who have differences of opinion. I did have a concern that British Columbians were focusing on me as opposed to the policies we were following to drive the province forward. And candidly, I never really thought that I was going to be running again [in 2013] for another term. Obviously when you’re asked just two weeks after you’ve been elected, you’re not going to say, oh yeah, I’m not

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running again. You have to be premier until you decide you’re not going to be. I always used to say to people, as soon as I’ve made a decision I’ll let you know. So I made a decision on, I think it was Nov. 1 [five days after a televised address in which he promised a 15 per cent income tax cut that was later suspended]. It was over the weekend of Oct. 31 that I thought to myself, this is not fair to your family. I talked to [wife] Nancy on Nov. 1 and on Nov. 3 I let everyone know, just like I said I would. What’s next after politics? Do you see what your next career move might be? I think you have to be premier while you’re premier, and I’ll be premier for another three weeks. When I’ve stopped being premier then I’ll have a chance to think about that. And most people who know me say, Gord, take your time. There’s lots of time, lots of things will come, don’t worry about it. I think there’s a real opportunity for me, because there’s a world opening up. While being premier is a great job, and I can’t say enough about how grateful I am to have the opportunity to be premier, it’s also in lots of ways very constraining. So I’m really looking forward to the months ahead. I think they’re going to be great for me and my family.

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Students take action to be the change Katie Bartel The Progress Trenton McIntyre walked out of Evergreen Hall on Thursday afternoon with a mission. The Grade 11 Sardis secondary student, who had just spent six hours participating in Challenge Day, was determined to get rid of the bullying, teasing, negative judgements, gossip and rumours at his school. He knew it had to start with him. “Before this experience, there was this guy I didn’t like, I didn’t know why I didn’t like him, I just didn’t like him,” admitted McIntyre. “Challenge Day helped me realize this entire time I was being ignorant. How could I not like him when I didn’t even know him?” Challenge Day is a program that was developed by Rich and Yvonne Dutra-St. John of California in 1987. Its mission is for every child to live in a world where they feel safe, loved and celebrated. Sardis secondary teacher Parween Irani felt she had to do something for students in Chilliwack after hearing some of the heartbreaking stories her students had confided in her. “Clearly these students are searching for someone to listen to them, but are often reluctant to seek the help of a counsellor,” said Irani.

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“They feel very alone.” Students today face social injustices not only at school but online and in the community. Every day they’re challenged with cliques, gossip, rumours, teasing, harassment, isolation, stereotypes, intolerance, racism, sexism, violence, homophobia, hopelessness, apathy, pressures of fitting in, and so much more. Research shows today’s student population feels more alone than any other population preceding it – despite the advances in online social networking. Challenge Day is working to change that. “The program’s aim is to break down the barriers between students and foster positive peer pressure,” said Irani. On Thursday morning, 100 students in Grades 8 to 12 from several schools in the district gathered at Evergreen Hall. They each came with a variety of backgrounds and issues, and many were selected to participate specifically because they were the “leaders” of a clique in their school.

sta The day started off with high-energy, getto-know-each-other activities. In a circle formed by chairs – “the laboratory of love” – the students, along with 35 adult facilitators, danced, linked arms, jumped up and down, delivered repeated high fives, giggled and laughed. They met new people, and for the first time really got to know the people behind the faces they’d seen, known and maybe even judged for years. “Everyone in this room has the power and can use that power to create the school of your dreams,” said workshop leader Jyoti Subramanian. “If we don’t take action in our life, nothing is going to change.” As the day progressed, many of the students let their guards down and opened up. An imaginary line was created, where participants were instructed to cross if their answer to a specific question was affirmative. The questions started out fairly neutral: Have you ever been teased? Have you ever been bullied because of

your size? For every question that was asked, the next became more intense: Have you ever lived with violence? Have you ever lost somebody to violence? Have you ever been abused? “These were really hard questions that the kids had to admit to,” said facilitator CareyJane Kerkhoff, a UFV practicum student with Chilliwack Addictions and Preventions. “I was surprised at how many kids crossed the line. It makes you think about the kids, if they’re not safe at home or at school, where do they go? “I think Challenge Day let these kids know they are not alone. When they crossed the line, they were never the only one crossing.” Following the event, many students committed to make an effort of really getting to know their peers and to not impulsively judge them on their exterior image. Trenton McIntyre is determined to dissolve the cliques. “I see a lot of cliques at my school, and I know a lot of the people in the different groups, so I think I’m just going to start hanging out with them all,” he said. “And hopefully I’ll make people understand that hating without really knowing a person isn’t right.” kbartel@theprogress.com

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Myriad Corporation: Q & A with President, Jason Lum M y r i a d Corporation is a Chilliwackbased company that delivers information technology and software development services to business. Recently, President Jason Lum had the opportunity to work with an immigrant practicum student. We asked Jason to share his experiences. Q: Jason, what was happening in your business that made you consider taking on a practicum student? A: Our business has been steadily growing the past seven years in Chilliwack and because we have always been a community-oriented business, we have looked for opportunities to give back to the community. Taking on work experience students, co-op placements, and practicum ... gave me a students is a really cool great way to opportunity to allow people an opportunity be introspective to learn about their preferred ﬁeld of work, and a great way for a business to play a role in strengthening the local workforce. I started my career as a result of a work experience practicum, so in a way I’m trying to create for others the same kind of opportunity I was afforded.

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Q: How did Ammar get placed with you? A: Ammar had been dropping off resumes and applications at almost all of the technology providers and computer shops, and had been unsuccessful in ﬁnding a placement. Allison Saulnier, the job coach, coldcalled me one afternoon to ask if I

would be interested, interested otherwise I probably would have never known about it. Q: What was Ammar’s original role, and how did it change over time? A: Ammar spent four weeks first learning the ins and outs of our company. It was immediately apparent to us that we were dealing with someone who was a very skilled technician. Ammar was immediately promoted to shadowing our technicians and assisting with onsite maintenance. We are a small team, and Ammar had an opportunity to work with each one of our staff members in the first month of the practicum. After his initial hours had been completed, I offered him a job working parttime as a technician. We are proud to have him working with Myriad. Ammar is a very bright guy with a diverse skill set, and that only works to strengthen our services. Q: Did you or your staff have to make any adjustments to help Ammar fit into your businesses culture? A: One of the reasons I started this company was to have the freedom to create the kind of culture I felt was conducive to this type of work. We are a very low-key company, and I think Ammar was a bit surprised at the informality of some of our meetings and daily operations. I think over time he began to notice the method to the madness, and realized we work very hard to maintain a very high level of professional service, but we also spend a lot of time having fun doing it. Although this business culture is very different from Iraq (where Ammar is from) it seems to work well here in Chilliwack, at least for us at Myriad. Q: What was the most surprising thing you discovered from this experience? A: I learned, and continue to learn,

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Paving the Way to Employment Prepare a resume with a cover in our community. “I work with individuals to letter, send it in, dress appropriately for the interview and land the job! assess the job market barriers they are facing,” Allison These days, that’s easier said explained, “It could be than done for many of us— lack of work history, so imagine the difficulty language difficulties some Chilliwack residents Newcomers or unfamiliarity have who are new to our need to learn with the job market. country. from the We review writing In other cultures, ground up a cover letter, finding employment can preparing a resume be very different from what and practice interview we are used to in Canada. skills. We also talk about Allison Saulnier, the job coach practices in the Canadian with Chilliwack Community Services, helps immigrants and workplace, personal attire and other newcomers build important hygiene. These are things the average skills that lead to getting a first job

many things as a result of this experience. Having a new person ask tons of questions about your business or business in general gave me a really cool opportunity to be introspective. Even some of the processes that had become routine or mundane were given new light when we had to explain them to someone curious about why we did things a certain way. Having a practicum student can be as much a positive learning process for an employer as it is for the student. Q: What would you tell other businesses who may be considering increasing staff? A: I would highly encourage them to take part in the work practicum program through Chilliwack Community Services. I don’t necessarily t h i n k that I would encourage businesses to look at these programs only when they have job openings–I

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Q: Would you do this again? A: Absolutely. I would also be glad to answer any questions that potential employers may have about the program from an employer to employer perspective.

ENGLISH FOR THE WORKPLACE CLASS Do you know a newcomer to the Chilliwack community who could use: • assistance looking for work • job information • help learning about the Canadian workplace • practice strengthening his or her English skills for the workplace Join this evening class and learn more about the Canadian work environment. Classes run March 28 to June 23, 2011 Contact Julie Pariseau at 604-393-3251 ext.223 or by email at pariseauj@comserv.bc.ca Canadian grows up learning, but newcomers need to learn from the ground up.” Allison also works with employers. She participates in orientation sessions and job fairs to understand which jobs may be a ﬁt for the individuals in her care, and regularly meets with employers who are looking for workers. “We’d like to see more Chilliwack businesses offer practicums. Practicums are a great way for employers to get labour when they

most need it, and for individuals to gain important language skills and Canadian culture experience on the job. It’s also a great boost of conﬁdence for them.” If you’re a Chilliwack employer considering taking on a practicum worker, or you’re interested in posting a job opening with Chilliwack Community Services, contact Allison Saulnier at 604393-3251 ext. 226 or by email at saulniera@comserv.bc.ca.

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Ramona’s Story circle Circumstances Ci in i Romania Romania, close l circlle off family l and and d friends, friend i ds Ramona’s home country, were but knew that wouldn’t help her ﬁt difﬁcult. Things had improved into the community. “I didn’t want to stay inside since the revolution, but the tension between cultural groups that small group of people,” Ramona remembered, “I wanted was ongoing. Providing a good living for a to be involved in the community family was very challenging, and and meet new people. The ELSA program helped me peer pressure made seeking do that.” Ramona training or education completed English as an adult almost classes and today, impossible—the she volunteers for culture was not It’s not just ELSA (English open to learning learning a L a n g u a g e as an adult. language, it’s Services for Ramona’s brother about using the Adults), as well encouraged her to as a program for bring her family to language. immigrant seniors. Canada, and after She gets to work some discussion one-on-one with Ramona and her individuals who many family decided to take times don’t have the English the chance to build a better life. Ramona could speak and language skills that she had when understand basic English, but she she arrived in Canada. They participate in outings and felt intimidated to use her skills in her new community. Ramona felt other common tasks that involve most comfortable staying inside her conversation and dialogue. “It’s

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Immigrant services at Chilliwack Community Services are made possible through funding from the Province of British Columbia. Chilliwack Community Services 9214 Mary Street, Chilliwack, B.C. Ph: 604-393-3251 Web: www.comserv.bc.ca MISSION… Chilliwack community Services is an independent local charity creating opportunities with people to make positive change in their lives. VISION… To be a leading partner in helping our community be the best it can be.

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Police are asking for public help finding two women and a man who robbed the Husky gas station on Yale Road late Thursday night. A lone female clerk described all three suspects as being native. Police say the two female suspects and the male entered the gas station at about 10:20 p.m. and demanded money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No weapons were produced and the clerk was shaken up, but unharmed,â&#x20AC;? Cpl. Tammy Hollingsworth said. The suspects fled on foot heading south on Yale Road. The male is described as about 30 years old, about 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9â&#x20AC;? tall with a heavy build and dark hair. He was wearing a dark jacket, jeans and a dark baseball cap at the time of the robbery. One female is described as being in her 30s about 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? tall, also with a heavy build and dark hair. She was wearing a darkcoloured shirt and jeans. The second female is described as being in her late-20s, about 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? to 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? tall, with a slim build. She was wearing a darkcoloured top and jeans. Anyone with information that can help identify the suspects is asked to call the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS.

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Eric J. Welsh, The Progress A tough three-games-in-threenights road trip ended in heartbreaking fashion Sunday night as the Chilliwack Bruins dropped a 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds at the ShoWare Centre in Seattle. Ryan Howse had a pair of goals and goalie Lucas Gore stopped 64 of 67 shots in regulation and overtime, but it wasn’t enough to halt a losing skid that has now grown to four games. “It’s frustrating because we’re shorthanded, missing four defenceman with guys playing out of position,” said Bruins head coach Marc Habscheid. “I thought for the most part we competed hard, and I wanted the guys to be rewarded for their effort. It didn’t happen.” Sunday’s result leaves the good guys ninth in the conference with a record of 24-29-2-3, three points behind the Kamloops Blazers (2631-3-1) with three games in hand. The Bruins scored the only goal in an action-packed first period, with red-hot Howse pulling the trigger. With Seattle’s Mitch Elliott chugging back into the play after serving two minutes for charging, Howse finished off a beautiful feed from Dylen McKinlay, snapping his 43rd of the season past T-Birds netminder Calvin Pickard. Chilliwack had an excellent chance to double the lead when Seattle’s Burke Gallimore (crosschecking) and Brendan Rouse (interference) took back-to-back minors. The Bruins had 56 seconds of five-on-three power play time, but couldn’t cash in. Pickard took a sure goal away from Howse, sliding cross-crease with the double pad-stack to rob the Prince George native. Gore was outstanding at the other end, turning away 22 shots in the opening frame. But the T-Birds finally solved the Chilliwack stopper 4:57 into period two with a power play goal by Travis Toomey. With Roman Horak banished to the box for hooking, Toomey took a feed from Rouse and snapped a glove-side shot off the post and in for his 19th of the year. The Bruins re-took the lead at 13:48 on a goal by Robin Soudek. He didn’t earn an assist on the play, but Chilliwack defenceman Jesse CHILLIWACK ON THE ROAD Vancouver Chilliwack Giants Bruins

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Vancouver blueliner Joel Rogers gets away from Chilliwack’s T.C. Cratsenberg during an early January meeting between the two teams. The Bruins and Giants play twice this weekend. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Zgraggen deserved one for a nice pinch at the left point. Soudek nabbed the puck, cut to the middle and netted his 18th of the season with a low hard shot that eluded Pickard. The lead grew to 3-1 at 18:01 on another goal by Howse. Linemate Kevin Sundher did some great work to set him up, dipsy-doodling around a couple T-Bird defenders before firing a backhand shot. Howse buried the rebound. Eighteen seconds later a 10-player brawl broke out. The chaos resulted in 11 minors, two fighting majors, four 10-minute misconducts and the approval of 5,319 Seattle fans. Chilliwack’s Brandon Magee got the worst of it with two minutes for cross-checking, two minutes for instigating, five minutes for fighting and the misconduct. Unbeaten this season when leading after 40 minutes, the Bruins picked a bad time to cough up a third period lead. Elliott cut the deficit in half at 11:40 and Colin Jacobs got a power play marker with 1:48 left. That was it for regulation and

then overtime, leaving the teams to settle things in the shootout. Howse got the Bruins on the board first with Gallimore responding. Sundher missed for the first time this year (three for four), falling victim to a Pickard poke-check. Jacobs put the T-Birds up 2-1 and put all the pressure on Horak. The Czech hit the goal-post, giving Seattle the shoot-out win. “The bright side is we still got a point and we’re going to start getting some guys back,” Habscheid said. “We’re three back of Kamloops with three games in hand and we’ve got to look at the glass at half full.” The shot clock in Seattle had the T-Birds putting 67 shots on net. On Saturday night in Portland, the Winter Hawks were credited with 61 shots. That sounds like a severe indictment of Chilliwack’s defensive play, but Habscheid considers it more a case of generous score keeping. In some arenas, the home team seems to get credit for a shot on goal simply skating the puck within 20 feet of the net. “Opposition buildings can do what

they want and build up whatever they want,” Habscheid said. “Those shot clocks, they are what they are and I’m not going to say anything about that. But what we look at are chances, and for the most part the chances were fine for us.” Still, giving up 22 goals over the last four games is a concern for Habscheid, particularly as his team gets set to face Vancouver and Prince George, two teams who can light the lamp. Brandon Manning is back from suspension Friday night as Chilliwack visits Vancouver. Fellow blueliners Jeff Einhorn and Zach Habscheid should also return this weekend, making a huge difference to the depleted defence. “Jeff and Zach are both close, and having them and Brandon back would be big for us,” Habscheid said. “Every game now is crucial. If we get guys back and get into a rhythym for the first time this season, I like our chances.” Chilliwack is home Saturday night to host the Giants at 7 p.m. The Prince George Cougars are here Sunday for a 5 p.m. start.

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The last matchup between these two teams wasn’t a pretty one for the good guys, who dropped a 7-3 road decision in Vancouver Jan. 23. The Giants scored the first seven goals, with Slovakian import Andrej Stastny picking up three and Brendan Gallagher two. Steven Hodges, Roman Horak and Robin Soudek scored third period goals to make the final score look better. Lucas Gore stopped 29 of 36 Vancouver shots. The Bruins generated just 16 shots on goal.

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Grizzlies gear up for provincial run REVIEW Eric J. Welsh, The Progress If they’re being perfectly honest with you, even the G.W. Graham Grizzlies will tell you they didn’t figure to end up where they are. Last year’s unexpected ride to AA provincials was fun. The first appearance in school history was one that required a boatload of last-second fundraising because no one saw it coming. No one thought a roster heavy on athleticism but light on experience would grow up so fast. They did so on the backs of Micah Cockrill and Chris Thomson, twin towers who wreaked havoc on opposing teams. Coming into 2011, both were gone, graduating to the CIS ranks with the University of British ColumbiaOkanagan (Cockrill) and Lethbridge (Thomson). Expectations were tempered. The Grizzlies would still be good, but it would likely be a case of taking one step back to take two steps forward. Star power is everything in high school hoops, where one or two players can carry a team to dizzying heights. The Grizzlies didn’t know if they had any as the 2011 season dawned. Fast forward three months and everything has changed. G.W. Graham rolled through the regular season unbeaten (10-0) while averaging 91.4 points per game. They won the Fraser Valley East league outright, finishing three games ahead of second place D.W. Poppy (Langley). The Grizzlies swat-

The G.W. Grizzlies are one win away from their second consecutive trip to provincials, thanks in large part to dynamic guards Lucas Mannes (left) and Fran Armengual (right). JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

ted aside Surrey’s Pacific Academy 83--69 in their playoff opener on Saturday. Should G.W. Graham beat Delta’s Delview secondary school in a Thursday night game at Surrey’s Holy Cross regional high school, they will secure their second straight provincial trip. And this time, they will head to Kamloops as the top ranked team in the province, favourites to win it all. “I thought this season was going to be a lot tougher, because Micah and Chris really helped us out last year,” admitted standout guard Fran Armengual. “But I think we’re at the point now where we have a really good chance to pull it off. We can win a provincial title if we keep working hard.” Armengual and teammate Lucas Mannes have stepped to the forefront as offensive

leaders for GWG, replacing the star power lost when Thomson and Cockrill left. Both showed glimpses of potential last year, and both were challenged by coach Jake Mouritzen to step it up this year. “Last year I was not confident at all, not the type of guy who saw himself as an offensive player,” Armengual said. “I think I can drive by a guy this year, where last year I was worried that he would take the ball away.” Mannes had to develop that confidence as well. He’s now at the point where he relishes having the ball in crunch time. “I take pride being the guy who makes a big shot or comes up with a big steal at the right time,” Mannes said. “A good pass or a good rebound, I live for those close moments at the end of the game.

Last year, my job would have been to give it to Micah or Chris and watch them. This year, it’s me, and I take pride in that.” Armengual and Mannes are in the gym just about every weekday morning from 7 to 8 a.m., shooting hundreds of shots. “We try to get 500 shots each, so we just rebound for each other in the morning, and whenever we can after the afternoon practice too,” Mannes said. “If Fran shoots 100 three balls, he’s probably going to make 80 or 90 on a good day.” That sniper-like ability to drain the treys has proven devastating to opponents this year. Few things are more demoralizing than seeing a tie game turn into a three-point deficit with one shot. “I don’t like it when guys sink threes on me, and I know how

devastating it can be when I make one,” Armengual said. “I hear their coaches yelling at them and it feels good. It’s my favourite part of the game and I’m good at it because I put the time in.” Mannes is almost as lethal from the outside. And where Armengual (five-foot-seven) might be slightly quicker, Mannes (five-foot-11) has the benefit of height. An off-season growth spurt gave him an extra two-and-a-half inches — a surprisingly big advantage in high school hoops. As point guards go, he’s big, but he’s retained the quickness that makes him effective when he slashes into the paint. “I found this year that I have a lot more moves that I can go to because I can go down to the post because I’m a bit taller,” Mannes noted.

“It helps offensively and defensively. We’re a smaller team, so if I have to, I can take a bigger guy and help the team that way.” That GWG’s top guns are guards fits perfectly with the overall philosophy — Mouritzen has these boys playing a run and gun game that leaves opponents exhausted. Mannes and Armengual are the perfect players to push the ball up court. “We do it all game and everyone knows it, but they still have a hard time stopping it,” Mannes said. “Take even a split second break defensively and we’re making a layup on your hoop. We think we’re the team to beat in AA.” Confident words. Maybe even cocky. But no one’s been able to stop them yet, so they’re also justified. Follow the boys bas-

ketball journey online at www.bcboysbasketball. com. ● G.W. Graham’s senior girls basketball team took on Mission secondary school in their Fraser Valley zone playoff opener on Saturday. Against a power-house Roadr unner team they’ve yet to beat in four years, the Grizzlies fought hard but dropped a 59-48 decision. Janelle Tucker and Kaitlyn McDonald led the Grizzlies in scoring with 18 and 20 points each. Senior point guard Mikaela McManus had one of her best games in the back court, while Breena Wirtz and Jamie Wesa played strong in the post. The Grizzlies travel to Coquitlam’s Archbishop Carney Thursday night, with the winner of that semi-final getting an automatic berth to provincials in March.

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may represent some of the best buys in terms of space and amenities for the price. However, some buyers who are very sensitive to noise or concerned about small children or pets, may automatically rule out houses that are located on busy residential streets. Other buyers don’t share these same concerns and will find many benefits to a house in these types of locations. Another factor to consider is if the sellers have made pricing concessions on the property based on its location, you may have to pass on a similar price break to the next owner. There are some buyers who would like to be close to schools, shopping, and churches, but don’t want to live across the street from these facilities, or may want an easy commute to their job, but would not consider a location close to the main road. As you balance all of the factors, remember that a location liability which gets you a great house at a reasonable price, will probably require you to pass a similar savings on to future buyers. Traditionally, there is a strong correlation between the consumer confidence index and

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.

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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 ckloot@sutton.com

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and Janet Klebe — will head to Prince Rupert intending to qualify for the Canadian Mixed Championships. All details can be found online at www. playdowns.com. CCC’s juvenile girls travel to Cowichan Lake Mar. 3-6 to play in the B.C. Juvenile (U-16) Championship. The field includes the Corrine Brown team from Kamloops, winners at the just-concluded Canada Winter Games. Get more local curling info online at www. curlchilliwack.org.

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edging Eddy Duffy in the C final. The Pacific Coast Master’s Curling Association/B.C. Interior Masters Curling Association B.C. Men’s Championship runs Feb. 28 to Mar. 3 at the CCC. Sixteen top teams will participate in over 60 and 70 age categories. The CCC had a team qualify for the B.C. Mixed Championship that will take place in Prince Rupert Mar. 14-20. The Doug Marshall rink — Marshall, Lisa Deputan, Darren Jarvis

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Chilliwack native Zachary Clay competed for Team B.C. at his first Canada Winter Games, turning in excellent results in Halifax. The 15-year-old competed against athletes as old as 18 at the Games, helping Team B.C. to a silver medal in the team event. Individually, Clay competed in a field of 36, qualifying for finals in floor, pommels, parallel bars, high bar and

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✞ Obituaries ALLAN Alexander John

Alexander John Allan, 66, died early Saturday morning, February 12, 2011 at his home in ChilliALLAN wack after battling lung cancer. When first diagnosed, he was given only a few months to live, but his courage and indomitable will, as well as the support of his wife, gave him the strength to endure for almost three years. He is survived by Velma, his beloved wife of 20 years; his sister Isa; his three children: Cheryl, Robert and Connie; and three step-children, Brian, Tracey and William, as well as 12 grandchildren. Alexander was in the military for 23 years, serving overseas a number of times, including a peace-keeping tour in Egypt. He was an avid fisherman and was happiest out on the lake trolling in his boat. After retirement, he worked in a number of different industries, eventually working in Chilliiwack as a flagger for A&D Flagging. While professing to prefer a solitary life, it was clear he had a great love for family. Children and dogs all loved him, and could easily depend on him for treats, and his gruff humour and mischievious charm endeared him to the people who knew him. He was well loved by all, and will be missed. At his request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society

BRANDOLINI Claire (nee Marion Claire MaClaulay)

Born August 12, 1936 in Vermillion, AB; passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2011 in the presence BRANDOLINI of her loving family. Claire will be missed by her devoted husband Cy, of 54 years, her children: Brad, Jody (Ken), Christel. Curtis and Leslie (Daniel), her parecious grandchildren: Stephanie, Seabstian, Michela, Samuael and Quinn, as well as her siblings: Angus (Jeannie), Neil (Rae), Mary, and Pat. Claire was an exceptional athlete who became BC Women’s Racquetball Champion. She was an outstanding poerson who always put family ﬁrst. Her smile and joyful spirit will always be remembered. “Sunshine fades and shadows fall, but sweet remembrance outlasts all.” Prayers and viewing will take place on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish, 8909 Mary Street, Chilliwack, BC. Funeral Mass will be held on Salturday, eb. 26, 2011 at 10:30 am.m. at St. Mary’s Parish. Gathering to follow, at the Travel Lodge (Pantry Restaurant), 45466 Yale Road West, Chilliwack. 604-792-2300.

COLLINS James “Jamie” Todd

James “Jamie” Todd Collins passed away on February 7, 2011 at his home at the age of 42 years. COLLINS Jamie enjoyed acting, music, drawing and writing poetry. He had a great sense of humour and always enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed walking and family picnics. Jamie will be sadly missed by his mother, Sharon Collins; step-mother, Linda Hinbest; sister, Charlena Collins; brother in law, Billy Giddings and nephew, Brody Wallace. He also will be remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. He was sadly predeceased by his father James Thomas Collins as well as all grandparents. Visitation and condolences for family and friends will be held from 11:00am to 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave. Chilliwack. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6300 Tyson Rd. Sardis. Memorial donations may be made in James Collins name to a Charity or Foundation of your choice.

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DAFFURN Rodney Milton

(Aug. 27, 1927 - Feb. 10, 2011) With family at his side, Dad passed away peacefully at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Vernon, BC. DAFFURN He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Kathleen; brother, Mike; and his beloved wife, Celia, of 37 years. Rod will be greatly missed by his close friend and companion, Fern Wolney; sons: David (Pennie), Ken (Elvie), Robert (Elaine), Leslie (Elaine), Victor (Gina), Gary (Jennifer); daughters, Heather (Dick) Ellis, Roseanna (Jacee) Bennett, Ronda (Gerry) Blais, Darlene (Wayne) Wildon; 17 grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Dad will be remembered for his sense of humour, his easy laugh and kind, loving spirit. In lieu of ﬂowers donations can be made to the Canadian Lung Association. There will be a memorial service at 3:00pm, February 26, 2011 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 46024 Riverside Dr., Chilliwack, BC.

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Katharina Dyck, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2011 AD, at the Chilliwack General HosDYCK pital at the age of eighty-nine. “Tina”, as she was known by her friends, was born on July 7, 1921 in Georgestahl, Ukraine, then emigrated to Germany when she was 25. With her husband, Abram, and two sons, moved to Canada in 1955. She spent her time with family, friends and church, loved life and travelling. She was a selﬂess caregiver to not only her family but to numerous foster children and loved to provide for others. In spite of her years of illness her main concerns were for the well-being of others over herself. She will be sadly missed. She’ll be lovingly remembered by her brother, Peter Bergmann (Margaret); sisters, Helen Friesen and Nettie Bergmann; sons, Henry Dyck, Rudy (Susan) Dyck and Robert Dyck; grandchildren: Robert Dyck and Gregory Dyck (Michelle), Brian Dyck and Jason Dyck; great-grandchildren: Ryan Dyck and Brendon Dyck. She was sadly predeceased by Abram Dyck. Memorial service will be held at 2 PM on February 22, 2011 at Eden Mennonite Church, 46551 Chilliwack Central Road, Pastor Rob Brown, ofﬁciating. Burial at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Katharina Dyck’s name to the BC Cancer Foundation, 600 - 685 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V5Z 1G1.

Online condolences can be left at www.Woodlawn-MtCheam.ca

GRIFFIN Roger Davis

Roger Davis Griffin died February 16, 2011 in VGH ICU of complications following heart bypass surgery. He was born October 7, 1943 in Toronto where he spent most of his life, moving to BC with his family in 1993. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Karen, daughter Kristen, son in law Michael, sister and brother in law Marion and Dan Deschenes (Ottawa). He will also be missed by John and Lois Howard (Karen’s parents) brother in law Dan Howard and family as well as cousins Padriac and Sean Garrety. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Velma Griffin of Toronto. Roger truly enjoyed working as a consultant and teacher in the Marketing and Advertising field. He loved to travel with Karen, especially to tropical beach destinations where they would enjoy the sun, sand and surf. Roger’s passion and flair for cooking was a delicious treat, and will be missed. A kind and gentle man, he had an infectious personality, a healthy dose of curiosity and always had a smile to share. A celebration of Roger’s life will be held on Sunday,

February 27, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the Promontory Lake Estates Clubhouse, 6001 Promontory Rd., Chilliwack. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

KERFOOT Linda Lillias

Linda Lillias Kerfoot passed away February 5, 2011 at Chilliwack General Hospital. Linda was born January 19, 1947 in Vancouver B.C. She will be missed by her husband Brian and their Children and families. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February, 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Mclean’s Funeral Services 45651 Lark Rd. Chilliwack, B.C.

KNUTSON Muriel Christina

Muriel Christina Knutson passed away peacefully on February 2, 2011 at the Bradley KNUTSON Centre, Chilliwack. She will be lovingly missed by her three sons: Ken, Kelvin and Kris; daughter-in-law Judy and former daughter-in-law, Trudy; her four grandchildren: Barb, Leah, Kim and Karen and her 10 great-grandchildren: Cassidy, MacKenzie, Noah, Brady, Melissa, Meranda, Mariah, Colin, Nathan and Payden. She was predeceased in 1964 by her husband Amel Adolph Knutson whom she married on Jan 4, 1942. Muriel was born in Chilliwack and lived on farms on Yale and Nevin Rd. as well as an apartment in Chilliwack. A farm girl, she saw all aspects of farming to this day. Muriel was devoted to her family and was a homemaker until her husband’s passing when she was 48. She worked hard to support her family. Many thanks to the staff at the Bradley Centre for their wonderful care and compassion. A family celebration to honour Muriel’s life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences can be left at www.Woodlawn-MtCheam.ca

LAWLEY Shirley Beverley

Shirley Beverley Lawley (nee Desrosiers) lost a courageous ﬁght against cancer and LAWLEY passed away on February 17, 2011 in the Cascade Hospice, Chilliwack, B.C. at the age of 63. She was born in Kapuskasing, Ontario on May 7th, 1947 and moved to Duncan, B.C. in 1965. Shirley is survived by husband, Donald, daughter Cheryl (Darrell) Gosick, Son, Greg (Wendy) Lawley, sisters, Sharon (Allan) Curtis, Linda (Terry) Giles, Brenda (Mark) Lotzkar and four Grandchil-

dren, Alyssa and Katrina Lawley, Kristi and Devin Gosick. She was predeceased by Sister, Shawn Desrosiers and parents, Alphonse and Marion Desrosiers. She was an active 30-year curler right up to December, 2010 and also liked golfing. She loved to travel with 3 trips to continental Europe as well as most of the USA and Canada. Her other hobbies included Cross stitching, knitting, gardening, scrap booking as well as making Christmas and other cards. She was also a collector of bells, angels, Swarsky crystal figurines, Beanie Babies and Christmas decorations for the Grandkids. During her life she was also a Wolf Cub Pack leader, sorority member as well as a CGIT member during her childhood years. Shirley was very personable and made numerous friends in the Chilliwack/Agassiz area. Most important to her was family and friends who appreciate Shirley sharing her life with them. She has given them many happy memories and her cheerfulness and caring will be missed. Special thanks to Drs. Bartel, Dueck and Bull as well as the staff and volunteers of Cascade Hospice and Chilliwack General Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Curling Club, 9291Corbould Street, Chilliwack, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the Chilliwack Hospice Society, 45360 Hodgins Street, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P5 would be appreciated. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

MONREAL Carlos Hugo

Monreal, Carlos Hugo was born November 1, 1928 in Chile and passed away on February MONREAL 18, 2011 surrounded by loved ones at Chilliwack General hospital. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Carol Sloat; three daughters: MariaInes, Marie– Luisa, Carolina (Pia); stepdaughter, Nicole; two grandsons: Sebastien and Xavier; one granddaughter, Carolina and one great-granddaughter, Lana. Carlos moved to Chilliwack in 2002 and had a deep appreciation and love for the people of Chilliwack for how welcoming everyone has been toward him. A tribute to Carlos will be held at The Evergreen Hall on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 4-6 pm, in the Minto Room, located at the corner of Corbould and Spadina. All neighbours and friends are welcomed.

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MUNRO (Laine) Edna Helen

(Aug. 2, 1925 - Feb. 8, 2011) Edna died peacefully at the age of 85, in Chilliwack General Hospital after a lengthy illness. MUNRO Predeceased by her beloved brother Roy and her husband John (Jack). She is survived by her sons: George of New Westminster and Robert of Surrey B.C. Edna was renowned among family and friends for her stylish dressing, her excellent homemaking and cooking skills and she loved to provide lavish family dinners over the years. In later years she remained as independent as possible, yet kept in close contact with her sons whom she fondly referred to as “her boys”. A special thanks to the Chilliwack Home Support, Home Health Services and the Canadian Veteran’s Affairs Services for the kind care and support they provided in her ﬁnal months. A Memorial Service will be held in Chilliwack, to be announced at a later date.

SCHROEDER Elsie Louise

Elsie passed away on We d n e s d a y, February 16, 2011 at Chilliwack General Hospital, at the SCHROEDER age of 77 years. Elsie was born in Hythe Alberta, where at the age of 17 met her future husband Ed, and they married in June of 1951. They moved to Agassiz in 1964 where they had a dairy farm, and raised their three children: Ronald (Irene), Larry (Wanda), and Cheryl (Harry); grandchildren: Travis, Tanya (Darryl) Stirling, Meka, Thomas, Marianne. Elsie with her loving and generous heart will be greatly missed by her husband of almost 60 years, children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. We would like to thank the nurses and staff of the 5th ﬂoor of CGH, for the great care of our mother. A Celebration of Elsie’s life will be held at the Chilliwack Alliance Church, February 22nd 2011 at 2:00 p.m. We Love You Mom, and Miss You, Your Loving Family. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd.

SHIELDS Kenneth Jack

(June 5, 1931 - Feb. 15, 2011) Kenneth (Ken) Jack Shields passed away in Chilliwack General Hospital on February 16, SHIELDS 2011 after a courageous battle with complications following pneumonia at age 79. He was predeceased by his parents Helen and Larry Shields, his son Philip and first wife Valerie. He leaves behind his beloved wife Janet; sons: Wesley (Debbie), Terry (Lisa), Jeffrey (Sherri); daughter, Sharon and step-children Gary (Glyn) Corfield, Stephen (Stephanie) Corfield in England and Joanne Thomson (Tom Page) of Cultus Lake. He will be remembered by his grandchildren Melissa (Dustin) Stacy, Dylan, Megan, McKenna, Zachary, Grace, Angela, Christopher, Scott, Nicholas (Tatiana), Tara, Sheldon, Stephen, Lisa, Danielle, Natalie, and Bradley, great-grandchildren: Mekenzie, Carter and Cooper, Jake, Harry, Emma, and Jack. Ken is also survived by his brother Larry (Carol) of Winnipeg, nieces and nephews Kelly, Tracy (Ray), David and Carson, his cousins John (Bev) Trothern and Robert (Harriet) Trothern of Ontario and their families. Ken worked as a flight technician for Transport Canada prior to his retirement. He enjoyed painting, sailing, singing, reading World War II Memorabilia, an ongoing love of aviation, travelling and the theatre. He was until recently a member of the Chilliwack Harmony Chorus, as well as a member of Chilliwack Players Guild and a supporter of his wife’s “Brits Abroad” comedy group and he belonged to the Chilliwack Epileptic Society. Grateful thanks to Dr. Scott Bakker and his colleagues and the nursing staff of ICU and 4th floor south who helped to make his last days comfortable. A Memorial Service will be held at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. followed by reception. No flowers by request. Should friends so desire donations may be made to the Epileptic Society of British Columbia. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

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Maria Georgia Toner of Rosedale, BC, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2011. At the TONER Cascade Hospice at the age of 60. She was born in Budapest, Hungry on May 28, 1950 to George and Veronica Doka. The Doka Family came to Canada in 1957 and lived in Vancouver, BC, where Maria grew up. Maria later moved to Chilliwack, BC where she had her two sons and then the family moved to Aberdeen, Scotland where they lived for 12 years. Maria and her sons moved back to Canada in 1994 after her father passed away. In 1998 Maria attended the University College of the Fraser Valley and completed the Resident Care Attendant certiﬁcate course, and was then employed by Fraser Health as a Community Health Worker for over 10 years. Due to illness Maria had to quit working early 2010. Maria had many hobbies including knitting, reading, thrift shopping (for all her many treasures) and of course her beloved pets. She will be lovingly missed and always remembered by all her family, she was survived by her mother Veronica, Sister Ava (Dave) of Miami, Florida and her two sons Justin and Shane (Erin) of Chilliwack, BC. Maria was predeceased by her father George and also her brother George. A memorial service will be held at the Camp River Community Hall 50246 Camp River Rd. in Rosedale on February 26, 2011 at 3:00pm. In lieu of ﬂowers donations can be made to the Chilliwack Hospice Society 45360 Hodgins Ave, Chilliwack BC.

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FREE REFORMED CHURCH 45471 Yale Road (by BC Access Center)

Sunday Services at 9:30 am & 2:30 pm "Hope in the LORD.... With Him is abundant redemption." Psalm 130 www.chilliwackfrc.com

'Where all are welcome' Sunday Services: 9:30 am & 11:15 am Now offering Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care

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St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

“Come discover the Heart behind the Shield”

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Holy Communion – 8 am Holy Eucharist – 10:15 am with Sunday School 46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack Corner of First & Young 604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com

46420 Brooks Ave.

www.salvationarmychilliwack.ca attend our Sunday Service: 10:00 am

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm Song worship following evening services. INFANT & TODDLER CARE AVAILABLE

Pastor B. Elshout (604-794-3501) LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON... www.chilliwackhrc.com or sermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc

CHILLIWACK ALLIANCE CHURCH

ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. MARY’S

SUNDAY CELEBRATION 10:30 a.m.

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“Connecting People To Passionately Pursue Jesus Christ’’

CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764 Weekday Mass: 8 a.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. , 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Youth Lead Mass: 6:30 p.m.

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PRESBYTERIAN

45865 HOCKING AVE., (ACROSS FROM THE Y)

COOKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

604.847.9159

Wellington Ave (near Mary St.) 604-792-2154

Many Waters

Sunday Worship 11:00 am

COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP 6:00pm, Sunday Evening 6542 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack, BC Atchelitz Farmers Institute Hall www.mwcfellowship.com

Sunday School during service. BIBLE STUDIES: TUESDAY @ 1PM EVERY SECOND TUESDAY @ 7PM

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MENNONITE EDEN MENNONITE CHURCH 604-792-6013

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

Pastor: Rob Brown

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FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 45768 Hocking Ave. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11 a.m. Evening Service - 6 p.m. Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.

604-702-5552

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

45625 South Sumas Rd.

Our online job matching solution will provide you with 100’s of job listings where you can login to your account to view potential jobs that match your criteria. Your path to a better job. Now in the Lower Mainland

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

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604-858-8433 Dr. David Lee - Senior Pastor Rod Heppell - Pastor of Community Life

9:15 • Worship Services 9:30 • Sunday School 11:00 • Worship Service

COMMUNITY CHILLIWACK CHURCH OF CHRIST Sr. Citizens’ Building, corner of Cook & Victoria John Forman 604-792-7806 Al McCutcheon 604-824-6703

11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICES

CHILLIWACK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 46024 Riverside Dr., Chilliwack

BAHÁ'Í FAITH

Sabbath Services Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Vespers 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 7 p.m.

Reflections on Unity in Diversity, hosted by the Chilliwack Baha'i community.

UNITED CHURCH CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH

Everyone Welcome! February 27th • 2:00-3:30pm at the Chilliwack Library meeting room.

Rev. Heather Anderson Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 Morning Worship and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

Contact 604-703-0230 for upcoming events

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MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH

FOUNTAIN OF LIFE

Worship/Sunday School 11:00 am

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The friendly place at Yale & Quarry!

Where His Word brings new life and hymns soothe the soul. Watson Elem School 45305 Watson Rd. ALL ARE WELCOME 604-794-3974 & leave message.

Driving Positions SCAMP Transport Ltd. 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

Truck Drivers, Class 1 Amix Salvage, Chilliwack/Surrey Established co. with multiple locations in BC and AB and 40 yrs in business requires exp. drivers with clean driving records. Have exp. hauling equipment, super b, flat deck or step deck? Must have mountain driving exp. as most loads originate in North and Central BC and AB and then return down to the Lower Mainland. Great extended medical/dental package, uniforms and all necessary safety gear provided. A pre employment drug screen is mandatory as well as being able to pass a respirator fit test. A road testand a capabilities eval. is a part of our interview process.

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ECE Position Qualified Applicants must have ECE certificate and be 19 years+, Must have a current first aid certificate. Please submit cover letter, resume and certificates to Elaine Jackson , Child Care Manager Fax 604-792-7298 or email Elaine.jackson@vanymca.org

CLEANING PERSON required at Jolly Miller Pub.

Chilliwack YMCA 45844 Hocking Ave Chilliwack BC V2P 1B4 Visit our website at vanymca.org

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Love the Green Industry? Have a passion for plants & people, super work ethic & sense of humour? We’d like to hear from you! Seasonal positions available at Country Garden & Minter Gardens. Visit mintergardens.com for position details & application!

Harrison Hot Springs Non-profit Preschool and After School Care is seeking responsible adults for our after school care and day camp programs. We are looking for energetic and friendly people. Must have/ take Community Care First Aid. One position Mon to Fri 2 - 6:30, others part-time. $13 per hour. Located at Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School. Email resume to

NIGHT CLEANERS req’d P/T for meat packing plant. Email resumes davecotnam@shaw.ca

harrisonhotspringspreschool@shaw.ca

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PROGRESSIVE Tree Company requires certified BC Utility Arborists, 1st or 2nd year apprentice BC Utility Arborists. Generous wage and benefit package. Must have a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license. Send resume, in confidence to fax 250-762-3667 Attn: Larry.

Chilliwack software services co. needs energetic, outgoing, computer-literate person for Sales and Marketing Support, Trade Shows, Sales Admin & Bookkeeping. Valid license & vehicle. Start Part Time / progress to Full Time. Some travel required. Resumes by email only to: rmurrell@dominicsystems.com Star Fleet Trucking HIRING! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES needed with 3/4 Ton or 1-Ton pickup trucks to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to dealers throughout Canada. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Pref. commercial Lic. or 3 yrs towing exp. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-8904523 www.starfleettrucking.com

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Building Inspector / Bylaw Enforcement Ofﬁcer

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Position is responsible for all building inspection duties in accordance with Park Bylaws and BC building codes; and the enforcement of the Cultus Lake Park Regulatory Bylaws and issuing fines and tickets as appropriate. For more information regarding qualifications and education requirements for this position please consult our website at www.cultuslake.bc.ca. Please submit resume of skills, experience and qualifications to Meghan.shattock@cultuslake.bc.ca

LANGBROEK, LOUWERSE & THIESSEN LLP is seeking an

Experienced Ofﬁce Manager

The Office Manager’s responsibility will be organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency, as well as coordinating the human resource needs for the company.

Executive Assistant / Corporate Clerk Position must provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Administrative Officer/Corporate Officer with responsibilities to elected officials. For more information regarding qualifications and education requirements for this position please consult our website at www.cultuslake.bc.ca. Please submit a resume of skills, experience and qualifications to Meghan.shattock@cultuslake.bc.ca

Data Entry Position Temporary / Part-Time Position responsible for entering streams of information from existing paper files into various computer databases according to established procedures. For more information regarding qualifications and requirements for this position please consult our website at www.cultuslake.bc.ca. Please submit a resume of skills, experience and qualifications to Meghan.shattock@cultuslake.bc.ca

Must have strong leadership qualities, be creative and work well in a team setting. 3 years minimum experience a necessity.

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proven leadership skills experience in a professional office knowledge of office policies and procedures experience with the hiring/termination processknowledge of employment standards strong computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheet and word processing programs analytical and problem solving skills decision making skills effective verbal and listening communications skills very effective organizational skills effective written communications skills time management skills Please include cover letter and preferably drop off resume in person at: 201-7491 Vedder Road Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 6E7 Alternatively, resumes can be e-mailed to resume@lltcga.com

Canada’s #1 team of Cruise Specialists is looking for new and/or experienced travel consultants. Find out how you can have a rewarding Career (full- or part-time) with Expedia CruiseShipCenters/Chilliwack. Join us at our presentation Wednesday, February 23, at 7:00 pm RSVP to fdehaas@cruiseshipcenters.com or 604.795.6066

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CLASS 1 DRIVER POSITION We are looking for a hard working Class 1 Driver. Position available through spring but can be permanent for the right individual. Individual must be a team player and work until the job is done. Position available immediately. Must have Drivers abstract & Resume references

ACR Group, Western Canada’s leader in Rubber and Urethane manufacturing is looking for an outside sales professional for the BC area. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Rubber and Urethane Products for a mining, wood processing and other heavy industries. Extensive travel is required. Good computer skills are essential.

Competitive compensation & beneﬁt package offered.

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Submit your applications in person to: 43830 South Sumas Rd. Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 4LR Phone 604-858-8100 Fax: 604-858-9438 9:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday • or email to: kdenbok@rainbow.ca

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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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Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network PO Box 765 2895 Chowat RD Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 Email ginagibson@seabirdisland.ca

Seabird Island Band EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Internal/External Posting Health & Social Development Position Title:

Young Parents Program Infant/Toddler Senior

Educator- Temporary through June 2011- may lead to permanent full time

Fraser Region Aboriginal ECD Network Coordinator Contract Position Responsibilities The Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network Coordinator’s role is to work at the direction of the Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network members and assist the Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network Executive in the following ways: 1. Coordinate, implement and report on Network initiatives 2. Maintain linkages between Network members 3. Recruit and build positive relationships with new members 4. Disseminate information and maintain Network website 5. Foster linkages between Network, funders and government in regards to initiatives Qualifications 1. Bachelor Degree in a related field 2. Minimum 3 years experience in an administrative role/or community service sector. 3. A demonstrated working knowledge of family centred service, early intervention, child development, family support and community based services 4. Experience working independently and as part of a team 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Programs and website maintenance 6. Familiarity with Aboriginal culture, language and traditions will be considered an asset as well as knowledge of social-economic issues effecting urban Aboriginal families and families on reserve 7. Experience in creating and implementing record keeping and tracking system 8. Experience in agenda preparation, minute taking, report writing, writing proposals and filling out grant applications 9. Experience in organizing meetings and events Applicant must successfully complete criminal record check and have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license, have own vehicle and be willing to give drivers abstract. Closing Date: March 4th , 2011 at 12:00 noon. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted. PLEASE PROVIDE 3 REFERENCES. Criminal Checks are required for all employees of FRAECD Network. Please submit application to: Gina Gibson – Executive Assistant ECD (No phone calls please) Seabird Island Band Fax: 604-796-3729 Email: ginagibson@seabirdisland.ca Fraser Region Aboriginal ECD Network would like to thank all applicants; however only successful candidates that meet minimum requirements will be contacted for an interview.

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Department: Health and Social Development Responsible to: Early Childhood Program Supervisor Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the Infant/Toddler Senior Educator will Plan and implement the daily care and education of the children enrolled in the Seabird Island Young Parents Daycare Centre EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be Infant/Toddler qualified or be working towards such qualifications • Early Childhood Education Certificate and License to Practice • Experience working in a daycare setting • Experience working with Young Parents - (under the age of 19) • Supervisory skills and experience • Valid Safety orientated First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain) • Valid B.C. driver’s license with reliable transportation • Good written / oral communication and computer skills • Physically and emotionally capable of carrying out the duties of the position • Awareness and knowledge of Sto:lo traditional culture, traditions and language is an asset • Satisfactory Criminal Record clearance • Ability to develop and maintain a warm, caring, responsive positive relationships with parents, children and co-workers • Ability to maintain confidentiality in regards to children, families and staff members • Respect for Seabird Island First Nation rights and entitlements PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, which includes fieldtrips /special events, newsletters etc. • Supervision of Staff which includes ensuring that the daily routines and tasks required throughout the program are completed by staff • To develop and maintain a positive relationships with the parent of the children in care Wage: In accordance with ECE salary scale. Up to 35 hours per week. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry Interested individuals are required to submit a resume and covering letter with 3 letters of reference to: Human Resources - Seabird Island Band P.O. Box 650 Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0 Phone 604-796-6814 Fax 604-796-3729 humanresources@seabirdisland.ca Deadline – Monday, February 28, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. 2-11F_SI18

TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN MECHANICS Amix Salvage, We are well established company with multiple locations in BC an AB and a history of 40 yrs in business. Seeking HD and CT Mechanics for our Chilliwack and Surrey shops. Our progressive co. offers a great extended medical and dental pkg and all necessary safety gear to ensure employee safety. Apply online: www.amix.ca or email to: jobs@amix.ca

604-746-6777 $30/30min CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888449-1321

You can heal your life - practitioner. For body, mind and spirit. Certified nutripathic teacher and Reiki master & intuitive healer. $195/hr. Holds business license. 30 yrs exp. Brigitte (604)793-0222

THE HEALING OAK. Registered Massage Therapy. Flexible hours to meet your needs. Ste 203-45800 Promontory Rd, Chwk. 604-846-2999

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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DRYWALL

260

ELECTRICAL

J.H. ELECTRICAL. Licence #7474. New installations, repairs, service. No job too small. Jim 604-798-5742 PRICE ELECTRIC (#102909) renos, troubleshooting, panel changes, small jobs, bonded. Free Estimates plus great rates! Call NATHAN 604-518-9625 REIMER ELECTRIC - res/com small jobs and renovations welcome free est lic#88840 chwk 604702-8078 hope 604-860-9263 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

281

GARDENING

Aussies Outback Lawns & Gardens BOOK NOW FOR SPRING. Thatching, Fertilizing, Hedging, Yard cleanup. Res-Com-Strata, Free Est. Lic + Ins., Chill - Harrison. (604)798-6213

Call 604-328-6409

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING INCOME TAX Paisley Tax Service

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

INCOME TAX RETURNS

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

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

100% ALL POWERFUL and natural sexual male enhancement supplements based on individual/personal symptoms available at: Let’s Get Better Natural Medicines Ltd., Brigitte DeFehr, Nutripath, 30yrs exp. #2-45467 Yale Rd., W. Chilliwack. Hours: 1-3pm, 7 days week.

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TEXTURE, DRYWALL, PAINTING, CARPENTRY. Over 10 years exp. WCB and liability insurance. For best prices in town call 604-7839623.

Own A Home? Need Money?

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SEDREH Alterations. Ladies, mens & kids. New dresses/suites. Curtains, zippers, hems.(604)701-6746

CONTRACTORS

604-777-5046

Origin Home Financial Partners Matt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

ALTERATIONS/ DRESSMAKING

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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 Madden Brothers Construction. All aspects of home/comm reno’s. Framing, siding, doors, windows, decks, finishing carpentry, drywall, painting. Seniors discount. Ian (604)316-6939 Paul 1(604)226-5086 Abby

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

PLUMBING & HEATING FOREMAN

170

CONCRETE & PLACING

Jims Mowing Franchise your future is here

Get Mortgage Money TODAY! quick, easy, confidential no credit or income required low payments, lots of money

PERSONAL SERVICES

242

Wet basement? Call Crackmaster Concrete. Nationwide since 1994 (604)614-2615 www.wetbasementrepairvancouverbc.com

NEED CASH TODAY?

LMS REINFORCING Steel Group hiring INFRASTRUCTURE REBAR PLACERS for Projects across Western Canada. Experience preferred, not mandatory. Long term full-time employment, Competitive Wage & Benefits. Please fill out an on line application at: www.lmsgroup.ca

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

* Carpet Cleaning * Floor cleanin, polishing, stripping & waxing * Food Processing/Plant Cleaning * Recreational Facility Cleaning www.kcscleaning.ca (604)799-0841

D’BEST MASSAGE Cleo 20, Amy 22, Jade 23

Oriental Service 9:30am-9:30pm

CLEANING SERVICES

KCS Cleaning Janitorial Service

604-854-0599 Jan-$50/30min philippines-hilot-massage.com

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

SALES

236

MIND BODY SPIRIT

173

Required Experience an asset Food Safe Required

GAS Enterprises Inc. o/a Tim Hortons 6640 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC Food Counter Attendant Full Time/Shift Work/Nights/ Over Nights/Early Mornings/ Evenings/Weekends. $10.31 per hour + Benefits Apply in store or by email: g.a.s.jobs@hotmail.ca GKS Enterprises Inc. o/a Tim Hortons & ColdStone 7670 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC Food Counter Attendant Full Time/Shift Work/Nights/ Over Nights/Early Mornings/ Evenings/Weekends. $10.31 per hour + Benefits Apply in store or by email: gksjobs@hotmail.com MARU SUSHI looking for a F/T Japanese cook (Business Location: 1-45540 Market Way Chilliwack BC V2R 0M5) $17.00 per hour, Completion of high school and min. 3 yrs exp. Cook Cert. and Korean speaking an asset,10 days paid vacation, send your resume to sushimaru@hanmail.net

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

MASSAGE PARADISE

Candidate must have: • •

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Casual Food Service Worker

Please apply to: wboleen@valleycare.info Or Fax 604.796.3844

We thank all those who apply but only those chosen will be contacted.

EXPEDIA CRUISESHIPCENTERS

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

236

CLEANING SERVICES

Lena’s Cleaning Service, weekly/bi weekly, reliable, honest. 702-9579. lena.rose.cleaning@gmail.com TOO BUSY TO CLEAN? Call me Housekeeper avail. Excellent ref’s, 20 yrs exp. (604)795-9903

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services - jimsmowing.ca

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

283A

HANDYPERSONS

A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018 HomePro HANDYMAN. From reno’s to repairs, friendly affordable service, lic. & guar. (604)701-6922

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Homesense Renovations & Repairs. Kitchen, bath, basements, decks. (604)798-8480 MR. FIX IT. Electrical, plumbing, drywall repairs, ext painting, flood repairs, decks, general contracting and more. Call (604)798-5082

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HOME REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 362

SECURITY/

ALARM

SYSTEMS

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

300

LANDSCAPING

Complete snow removal & landscaping services. Sanding & salting. Yard clean-up. Rubbish removal. 604-825-9547 or (604)392-7280 RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-1050

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

SAVE UP TO $400 on a pre-existing system based on 3 year contract. • • • •

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

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

477

320

MOVING & STORAGE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (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 K-ONE PAINTING. Commercial, Residential, Interior & Exterior. For a free estimate call (604)997-1674 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

338

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 ASERO PLUMBING & HEATING. Renovations, Repairs, Gas Fitting, Drain Cleaning, Furnace Repairs & Replacement Mark (604)316-0634

HK PLUMBING & HEATING •

Air Conditioning & heat pumps All Plumbing repairs & service Fireplaces & BBQ’s Drain Cleaning Class A gas ﬁtting 24 hr service

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(604)316-4811or (604)824-8817 LES THE FRIENDLY PLUMBER. Specializing in bathroom renovatons, including ceramic wall and floor tile. In with the new, out with the old. Call 604-858-8842.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378 EVERYONE NEEDS A Maid. Pressure washing, ext. windows, gutters, yard clean-up. (604)316-8366

524

FEED & HAY

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, $500. (604)7963026. No Sunday calls BELGIAN MALINOIS 1 Female, 7 months, reg’d, vet ✓, top working bloodlines good watchdog, 1-250333-8862 weldonbay@gmail.com BERNESE Mtn Dog Puppy. Female. Vet checked & ready for good homes. $800. Lngly. 778-241-5504 BLUE HEELER 2 fem. 1 male born Dec 18.10 first shots, dewormed, ready to play $395 (604)826-6964 CAIRN TERRIER puppies, CKC reg’d, vet checked, microchipped, shots, $1000. Call 604-625-1131. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 DALMATIAN male 7.5 MO. CKC registered, all shots, $500. 604793-5130 DOBERMAN PUPS, tails & dew claws done, dewormed, view both parents. $500. Call 604-798-7579. GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies registered, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guar. 604-856-8161 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 1 male & 2 female. $800. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. Golden Retriever puppies born Nov. 23, third generation of healthy puppies, home raised in a canine 4H obedience family & well played with, ready to go, c/w first shots & deworming, $650. Mission 604820-4827. 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 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Reg’d., micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready mid March. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.com PARAKEETS. (2) male/female, with cages, $15/each. Call (604)7915009 PB Blue Nose Pitbulls, Razor’s Edge bloodlines, Seal blue coats with blue eyes, 1st shots & dewormed. $900 Call 778-877-5210 PB LAB PUPPIES. Males and females. Ready to go Feb 28th. Family raised on a farm. Well socialized. First shots, dewormed and vet checked. Mom and pups ready to view. $475.00. Phone 604 531 0552

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 523

UNDER $100

Exercise equipment, 3 assorted pieces $40 ea. Incinerator, wood burning $40 (604)792-4090 Heater, new, oil filled, elect. $60, small one $25 793-3714 -----------------------------------------------Chimney, insulated 8” galvanized 1/2 retail $15/ft. 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Logging block (old) 250 lbs $100 for street #, mail box etc. 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------45 & 15 gal plastic food grade barrels $15-$30 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Oars $20-$40 a pair, garden tools $5 & up 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Motor, outboard, older 3.5 hp $100 up to 25 hp avail., 93-7714 -----------------------------------------------Pressure washer, like new elect, $100 nice gas one avail 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------6’ chainlink fencing, 9 gauge c/w heavy posts $4.50/ft gates avail., 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Heat stove, antique, awesome garden piece $100 others avail., 7937714 LAPTOP, IBM, internet ready, works well, very clean, CD, $99. Call (604)845-9000

UNDER $400

Bedroom suite, 7 pc. light oak. Exc shape $400 obo. (604)858-7726

530

FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: used potato/carrot washer for market garden. Smaller model. 250-395-4042

548

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

WINE OF the Month Club. Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 888-751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING!

581

SOUND/DVD/TV

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464.

REAL ESTATE

UNDER $200

526

BOARDING

HAY FOR sale 2nd & 3rd cut $7.00 per bale. Phone 604-794-7415 HAY Sales per load/bale. All types. Will deliver. Wilton Hay Sales. Call Tony: 604-793-3765 Or Visit: www.wiltonhay.com

#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

UNDER $100

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PETS 453

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Roofing, galvanized, used, heavy gauge 12’ and 14’ $1 lin’ (604)7937714 -----------------------------------------------Extension ladder 28’ med grade $140 also multi ladder $60 793-7714 Roofing, used galvanized, example, 12x24’ ft for $100. (604)793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Windows, used, dbl glass approx 20 $10-$50 (604)793-7714 Sofa and chair, $50. Dressers, $50. TV stand $50, Yamaha organ $50 (604)792-4090 Washer & dryer, matching, Maytagpair, white, gd cond, $100. (604)847-9750. No sunday calls

SMALL FRYS DOG DAYCARE Specializing in the loving care of small breed dogs in a cage-free environment (overnights/wkends avail). (604) 824-1800 www. smallfrysdoggydaycare.com

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MISC SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CHINA CABINET, lrg, oak, beautiful piece, good cond., $200 obo. Moving must sell fast. (604)792-7512 Curios cabinet, mahogany $200 China cabinet, mahogany $200 Book shelf, mahogany $200. All matching and in exc cond., (604)823-6650 Hide-a-bed sofa, 1yr old mattress, still covered in original plastic, cream, like new, pd $600 sell $200. (604)860-0252. (14k North of Hope) STOVE, Maytag, coil elements, lg self clean oven, white, new 2005, gd cond. $150. (604)824-0797

45140 Yale Rd. West www.contactsecurity.ca

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

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FURNITURE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Alaska Goldmine w/camp/equipment Known resource, large block, over 40 claims! $1.5M Firm. Serious/capable only! By owner dave.fpsak@hotmail.com FPS,p.o. Box 73087,Fai.AK. 99707

625

VERY DESIRABLE energy efficient upgraded 4 bedroom home in Lavington. Upgrades include: Windows, doors, flooring, and exterior paint. Fully landscaped, private fenced yard, paved driveway, separate garage and carport. 6866 Learmouth Rd. 778-475-2212.

630

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

560

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES WANTED

LOTS

Own 20 Acres Only $129/mo. $13,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner financing. Free Map/Pictures. 866254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com

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. 877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

636

MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

CHILLIWACK

APARTMENT/CONDO

Luxury Suites

Camelot Apartments 9197 Mary St. • • • • • • •

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

Starting at $650.00/mo.

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Call Jerry - 604-795-3159

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Chilliwack Gardens

1 & 2 Bdrms & den

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

8977/9003 Edward St Kevin, 604-792-4191

45749 Spadina Ave.,

Bachelor & 1 bedroom

No Sunday calls.

Available Jan 1/Jan 15. Heat & hot water incl. Downtown location, clean, quiet building. NO PETS.

McIntosh Manor 45598 McIntosh Dr

604-792-1872

1 bdrm suites. Bright and spacious. No pets. Avail now. 604-316-5363/792-1872

CHILLIWACK

LAKESIDE COURT 45810 First Ave., West

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

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. 1033 sf, 9’ ceilings, 2 bd 2 bath, near Leisure centre, 5 appl. gas f/p, a/c, gas/water incl. ref, n/p. $850/m. Mar 1. 604-795-5382 Chilliwack. 1/2 month free rent. 1 bd w/balcony. FREE heat, h/w & parking, elevator. Great Mary St location. From $650/mo. 604-702-0722 CHILLIWACK, 2 & 3 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation and schools. Parking, laundry hook/up included. available now or Feb 1. $575-$750/m. Rob 604-316-5404. No Sun. calls or after 7pm. CHILLIWACK 2 bdr 2 bths 5 applis, f/p, prkg for 2, $900/mo, avail now. Close to Little Mtn. 604-794-9842 Chilliwack, 2 bdrm 2 bath apt, avail Mar 1, 5 Apl., huge deck, secure parking, hospital area, walk to leisure landing centre and shopping $900/M +DD. Ph 604-819-8664 Chilliwack 2 bd @The Parkside, quiet adult senior, 3appl, w/d h/up $700,mar, across city hall 795-5226 CHILLIWACK, 3 bdrm + den, $900/mo. Wolf Road. Avail., avail March 1. Updated 1300 sq’ 2 storey, n/p, ideal for 2 children. Call Russ, 604-819-5642 CHILLIWACK, 45559 Yale, The Vibe. 1 Bdrm, 6 new appl., secure u/g prkg, storage, $700/mo. Avail., now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $525 + util., Fridge & stove. Avail now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 Chilliwack 46021 2nd Ave. newer 2 bd + den, 2 bath, f/p, balcony, u/g prkg, 6 appl., hrd wd flrs. Pet negot. $900 Avail., now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077

Chilliwack 46030 Princess Ave.

1, 2, 3, Bdrm suites $600, $700, $800 5 appliances Secure building On-site manager Small pet negotiable Must have ref’s

WEDDING DRESS!!!

Caretaker (604)799- 2262

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

Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077 CHILLIWACK 46356 Margaret Ave. 2nd flr. Clean 2 BD $650 + util., Avail now. w/d, sm pet negot. Ref’s req’d. Call Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 CHILLIWACK Birch St. Top floor 2 bd, 2ba, 921 sq/ft, 10’ ceil, 6 appls, f/p, sec syst, parkade, ns/np, refs req, $875. 604-794-5572 after 6pm

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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)8242964/846-8579

1 bdrm apt/bachelor, avail now. Heat, hot water window coverings incl, most suites with balcony, laundry on 1st flr with elevator, (604)8240264 or 604-702-9106

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Managers Special! Large newly updated 1 & 2 bdrms in quiet, well maint., adult oriented building. Includes fridge, stove, window coverings, heat & hot water, parking and storage. Elevator with wheelchair access and on-site laundry. Walk to all amenities. Resident manager, (604)792-1503

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The Willows

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HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 1 Bdrm condo with 5 appls, 2 prkg. NS/NP. $700. Avl now. (604)826-2006

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STEEL BUILDING WINTER SALE... $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800668-5422. See current specials www.pioneersteel.ca.

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RECREATIONAL

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

WE BUY HOUSES

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Shared ownership late model 40’ 60’ cruising yachts moored on Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland. Sail & Power. Professionally maintained. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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Dining rm table formal burnished oak & leaf, 4 fabric chairs, As new, seats 6-8 people. Showroom, cond., $650 obo. 604-791-3951 FORMAL solid light oak dining rm pedestal table with 6 upholstered chairs, 2 leaves, $650 obo. brand new electric stove $300 obo. 604824-9700, 604-855-6367

REAL ESTATE

1 & 2 bedrooms, available now.

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

Heather Ridge

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

45530 McIntosh Dr

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

(in house manager)

LOCATION - SPACE – VIEWS !! NEWMARK, Yale Rd., Central Chilliwack. Like-New 900 sqft. 2 bed + 2 bath superb apt. 3rd flr, u/g prkg, beau. kitch, 5 appli., balc. mtn. view, walk 2 shops, N/Smoke, N/Pets. $880/mo. 778-628-6807

LOGAN PLACE/ LOGAN MANOR 9245 EDWARD ST. 1 & 2 bedroom luxurious apartments. All appl. Adult oriented. 1 or 2 baths, u/g parking. On site manager. Crime-free certiﬁed.

(604)792-0951

Ph: Pearl, 604-793-7099

Royal Oak 45562 McIntosh Dr. Ph: Lori, 604-793-9993 (in house manager)

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.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

*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

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SARDIS Duplex. Reno’d 4 bdrm, 3 bath. March 1. $1250+utils. New appls, paint, carpets. A/C, f/p. Fenced yard. Great family home nr UFV, Garrison. 604-858-8133.

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HOMES FOR RENT

3 + bdrm bsmnt entry home. Asking $1200. Avail., March 1st. Call Bill D for more info. (604) 991-1777 CHILLIWACK 3+2 bdrm, 3 baths, full bsmt, dbl garage. 50790 Yale Rd. 1/4 acre lot, fenced. avail. Feb. 15. $1475/m. visit www.bosker.ca (604)794-7260 CHILLIWACK, 3/bdrm 2 level home. 2 bath, 5/appli, fnced yard. N/S, Pets negot. refs req. Avail Apr 1. $1100/mo. (604)991-0645 CHILLIWACK 3 bdrm rancher, laminate flrs, lrg shrd bk.yrd, shrd W/D. Sm.pet OK, avail Mar.1. Ref’s & DD req’d, $1100/mo + utils. Ph after 6pm. 604-857-4133, 604-866-0485

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED Garrison Crossing. Coach house, furnished ste, great for one person, n/s, n/p, $775/m + util & DD. avail now. Call (604)858-8655

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Chilliwack, 2000+sf light industrial warehouse for lease or sale, fenced high door, #110-45635 McIntosh Dr. 604-850-7337 or 604-832-1400 CHILLIWACK

Commercial Property Restaurant for Lease/Sale (with 3 Bdrm mobile). Very large, well known hi-traffic area on Yale Rd. nr Tim Horton’s, church & schls. $2450/mo. 604-786-2437, 778-869-0786 or 604-754-2528

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

**** Rent or Lease **** Chilliwack Airport Terminal Building, 2nd ﬂr. 10 fully furnished executive offices. Includes kitchen area, reception, mail room, large patio area, washrooms, storage, separate entry. Beautiful view. Immediate occupancy available. Enquire Magnum Management Inc. Tel: (604) 792-3430

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COTTAGES

CHILLIWACK/VEDDER area: River frontage furn’d Cabin. Monthy rates avail.Avail. Apr. 1st. 604-858-7953

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm unit, ground floor, in 4-plex, 4 appl., new paint & carpets, backs onto park, close to amenities. (604)824-0264 CHILLIWACK centre 3 bdrm.., 1.5 baths, $1050 mo. 1/2 mo. DD. Incl. f/s, d/w, March 15. 604-819-8650

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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SUITES, LOWER

Chilliwack 1 bdrm grnd flr. utilities extra, shared laundry, cover patio. Avail. now., $600/m (604)792-5409 Chilliwack, 1 bdrm, new bsmt ste, quiet & priv, ground level, priv entry, n/p, n/s, $750/m. (604)795-2443 Chilliwack 3 bd upper. N/S, N/P. $750/mo. Avail., now. Promontory 2 bd lower, N/S, N/P. $900/mo. Avail now. (604)378-1541 Chilliwack, lg 1 bdrm bst ste, Yarrow, share laund, gas f/p, cable/util incl. Mar 1. $685/m. (604)823-2352 CHILLIWACK newer 3 BD, own laund., 4 appl., Avail now or Mar 1st. $1150 incl util., (604)703-3784

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2000 Mazda Miata, convert, auto, p/w, p/l, p/s, fog lights, security, new tires, aircared $4200 (604)795-6038 2001 Honda Civic. 4 dr, auto,139k, loaded, local, 1 owner, warr/fin. avail. $5,350 obo. 604-836-5931. 2003 VOLSKWAGEN GOLF Only 16,000/km’s. $11,000. 604-852-5719 or 604-308-2963. 2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd manual, 80K, red, $6850 firm. Call: 604-538-9257. 2006 Hyundai Accent 5, h/b, auto, dark blue, 4dr, CD, 81,000k, exc cond., local. $3850. (604)795-7515 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA grey, V6, cloth, 72,000/kms, no sunroof. Call 604-615-8529. 2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, loaded, only 33,500 km. no accidents. local car. $14,900 (604)793-5520 DL5961 2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $21,900. 604-836-5931

Chilliwack, share 2 bdrm apt. includes heat, hot water, cable, avail. now. $325/m. 604-702-9849.

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TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Chilliwack spacious 1400 sq’ 3 bd, sept entry & laund. Priv fncd yrd. $965 + util. Apr 1st. 1(604)302-7090

Chilliwack, 9315 Coote St. 3 bdrm rancher, 2 baths, dbl garage, fenced yard. available Feb 15, $1345/m. (604)794-7260 or visit www.bosker.ca No Sunday calls.

LANGLEY, 2/bdrm large bsmt suite. Private, quiet, gated farm setting. Close to town. Too many good things to list. N/S. Incl util. $980/mo. (604)230-2808

Chilliwack, Chilliwack Central Rd., 3 + 1 bdrm upper unit, 5 appl., sep laundry rm, share util. Avail now.(604)824-0264

PROMONTORY. Large 1 bdrm. suite. Gas f/p, all appl. incl. Most utils. Patio, private entry. NS/NP. $700.Immed. 604-858-6067 aft 5pm

Chilliwack, Chwk Central Rd., 4 bd 1.5 bath, 5 appl., sep laundry rm, share util. Sm pet ok.(604)824-0264

PROMONTORY, new 2 bd ste in home, sep laund., gas/electric, n/s. Avail now. $850. (604)240-0087

1994 RANGER with canopy. 270K New brakes, newer tires. 4 cyl., 5 spd. $2500. obo. Call 778-549-1410

CHILLIWACK King Ave 2 bd, 4 appl., $900/mo. N/p, avail now, ref’s req’d. Wellington Ave. 2 bd w/ garage 5 appl., $1200//mo. Avail now (778)322-0473.

SARDIS, 1 BDRM bsmt ste, priv entry, N/S, N/P, 5 appls, alarm, sat TV, util incl. Suit single person, refs & D.D., avail now. (604)819-3903

1995 FORD F150 XLT, good cond. Air Cared until 2012. Canopy, good tires, $3900 obo 604-462-1542

Chilliwack new home upper 3 bdrm, 2 bath, n/s, n/p, avail now. $1750/m + util. Call 1 (778)319-5767

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 GREENDALE, 3 bdrm, garage/shop, small hiproof barn, fenced pasture, n/p, n/s, avail now. $1200/m. Call (604)795-6941 Sardis, 1 & 2 bdrm ranchers, w/d free cable, carport, n/p, $775$900/m. Avail now. (604)824-2050

E. Chilliwack 2 bd, above grnd, 1600 sq’ 7 appl., incl all util & i/net. $1000 + dd. Ref’s req’d (604)794-7343

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1995 GMC Safari,

Sardis, 2 bdrm bsmt unit, 4 appl., sep priv. entrance, fncd back yard, ideal for couple/single mom & child, avail Mar 1. (604)824-0264

1997 CHEV SILVERADO with cab, longbox & canopy. 110,000 kms exc. cond. $6000. 604-793-9444.

SUITES, UPPER

Chilliwack, 9490 Tupper St. Under reno. 3 bdrm upper, 1400sf. 5 appl. Avail., Apr 1. $1000 incl util., suits quiet couple. (604)793 6952

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2002 FORD F150 Lariat - 4x4, exc. cond. leather, new tires, local, 160K no accid., $9888 / 778.861.8355

1998 BUICK LASABRE V6, new tires & brakes. Supreme cond. Low km. Private. $5900. 604-593-5072

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1998 Chev 3500 Express van, 266,107k, 4 buckets, running boards, rubber mat, side barn doors, trailer brakes, hitch, manual boat loader. $7500. (604)793-3014

1996 INFINITI I 30, V6, 4 dr. sedan, fully loaded, AirCrd to 2013, Bose Stereo, $3,450 obo. 604-309-4309.

SARDIS 3 bdrs, 2 bths, 5 appl, dbl garage, fenced yard, Mar.1. $1350 utils extra. NS/NP. 604-793-7710

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TRUCKS & VANS

2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto fully loaded st#51 $12,500 2006 CHEVY 2500 HD crew cab auto gas st#34 $9,900 2006 FORD F350 crew cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#40 $17,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#25 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#17 $17,900 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER van 7 pass auto st#1 $7,900 2006 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pass loaded st#57 $8,500 2006 HONDA CIVIC 4dr SDN auto fully loaded st#53 $16,900 2006 NISSAN Altima 4dr auto leather loaded st#55 $10,900 2006 CHEVY AVEO 4dr h/back 5 spd st#12 $3,995 2006 CHEVY OPTRA 4dr hatch back auto st#21 $6,900 2005 FORD F250 c/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 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sedan fully loaded st#15 $5,900 2004 FORD F350 c/cab Lariat 4x4 auto diesel st#43 $15,900 2001 FORD c/cab Lariat auto dully 7.3 diesel st#42 $18,900 2001 FORD F350 c/cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 st#46 $14,900 1999 TOYOTA TERCEL 4dr auto sedan Aircare st#65 $2,900

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1997 GMC Safari van, runs well, $1650. Call 1 (778)895-2374

1996 CROWN VICTORIA Police Interceptor, aircared. $800 firm. Call 604-703-0543.

Room for rent, n/s, no partiers, prefer female, share kitch, laund & common rm, lrg fncd yrd. $425/m. util incl. Avail immed., (604)997-0785

TOWNHOUSES

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1997 GMC Black Sierra 1ton, 2WD, Dually, ext cab, lthr, auto, V8, gas p/w,p/d,164K, $5500. 604-309-9897

2001 GRAND PRIX, V6 auto, 2 dr, tinted, c/d, p/w, p/l, dual exhst/magnum, no rust, nice cond, $2800 obo. (604) 751-3162 or 615-6514.

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.

TRUCKS & VANS

8 passenger, 195,000km, very clean, good condition, no rust, no accident. $2500. 604-230-1634 or 604-467-3724

Sardis, 3 bdrm up 1 down, in lg. very bright home, sunny location with yard & garden, N/p, n/s, cls to Vedder River, schools & shops, $1200. (604)846-1785

RV PADS

2009 TOYOTO VENUZ V6 AWD Touring Pkg w/added extra. Low Mileage $28,500. 604-796-9602 ask for Alan

SARDIS 2 bd bsmnt ste. 5 appl., $800/mo + dd, incl util., not cable. Avail Mar 1. N/P, N/S (604)858-8499

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ROOMS FOR RENT

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2001 BMW 320I, fully loaded, leather, auto, AirCared, 142K, $7500. Call 778-552-1462.

SARDIS 2 bd, 4 appl., new carpet & paint, priv. laund, N/S, ref’s & dd req’d. $800 incl., util. Mar. 1. (604)824-0610

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

SARDIS. 1 bdrm grnd lvl entry bsmt ste. Off Watson. Priv. entry & laundry, $675/mo util. & cable incl, wifi. NS/NP. Immed. Ref. 604-858-5205

Sardis, Promontory area, 2400’, newer, 4 bdrm, office, lg master & soaker tub, w/i closet, views, lg open kit., 5 appl., nice family neighbourhood. avail Mar 1. Refs. $1500/m + 2/3 util. (780)880 5755

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

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

SARDIS: 1 bdrm bsmt suite, private entry, utilities incl. Close to bus and College. No smoking, no pets. $600 + dmg dep. (604)846-0058

WEBSTER LANDING 3 bdrms, 1100 sqft, bright, large windows, open kitchen, island, fireplace; double vanity; shared laundry; private entrance; fenced backyard; n/s, n/p, ref req, $1100 incl util, Avail Mar 1. Call 604-858-4107.

MOTELS, HOTELS

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SPRING TIME HANDYMAN project for summer fun. 10’ camper needs TLC. $500. (778)344-7782

TRANSPORTATION

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

CHILLIWACK, 4 bdrm home + fam. room, 2.5 baths, 2200 sf, fncd yrd, nice area, cls to schl/amenits, looking for long term resp. tenants. Min. 1 yr. lease. NS. Cat ok,Refs. Credit check. $1350/mth + utils. Avail. April 1st. Phone (604) 526-2066.

Sardis #3 - 45741 Britton Ave. 3 bd up + 1 bd suite down, 2.5 bath, great parking. $1400/mo. + util., Avail now. Call Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077

WANTED TO RENT

RENTALS

2003 GMC DUAMAX, auto, extra cab, long box, 4x4, 254,000km. $11,000. 604-991-2894

1990 TOYOTA TERCEL, 142K, no rust, AirCared til April, runs great, nice & clean, $1450. (604)751-0698

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+ BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT \TRAVEL & FREEDOM. Call for your FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1 866 972 7366). www.PardonServicesCanada.com.

2003 PONTIAC MONTANA extended, 7 pass, auto, air, loaded. c/d, new air care. $2950 (604)556-4242 2006 CHEV Uplander, $13,000. 69,000K, serviced every 6 mo. by GMC. 604-557-1668 after 8pm 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO, 4X4, 6L, V8, ext. cab, shortbox, 89,000km. $13,500. 604-858-0041

CHILLIWACK

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RENOVATED

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

Lease Wanted TO ALLOW FOR GROWTH...

✶ 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

Church is relocating and in need of new facility in Chilliwack, preferably close to Highway 1.

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

We require a facility that will seat 100 - 150 people, with adequate visibility, access, parking and appropriate zoning for public assembly, preferably in a commercial or residential area. We wish to initially enter into a two-year lease. IF YOU HAVE THIS FACILITY AVAILABLE FOR LEASE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT

604-858-0606 or 604-792-7853

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

EMIL ANDERSON MAINTENANCE CO. LTD.

Notice of Public Tender

Contract EAM-078

Contract EAM-077

Work: Landscaping Maintenance at Highway #1 of Hope Interchange, Hunter Creek Rest Area, Lake of the Woods Rest Area, Gardner Motors and Bolleman’s Creek and at Highway #7 of Johnson Slough Rest Area.

Work: Landscaping Maintenance of Bradner and Cole Rd. Rest Areas, Clearbrook and McCallum Interchanges.

Note: Contract to begin March 15, 2011. Tendering at this time is to enable proper viewing of the landscape areas. Closing: 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2011, at Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd. (address below) Tender documents, including invitation to Tender, can be obtained on or after February 16, 2011 from the following address, upon payments of $20.00 per set (HST included), which is non-refundable.

Note: Contract to begin March 15, 2011. Tendering at this time is to enable proper viewing of the landscape areas. Closing: 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2011 at Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd. (address below) Tender documents, including invitation to Tender, can be obtained on or after February 16, 2011 from the following address, upon payments of $20.00 per set (HST included), which is non-refundable.

Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd. 51160 Sache Street Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0

Inquires should be directed to Bob Hacking at 604-794-7414 ext. 102.

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We proudly support

Anti-Bullying Pink Shirt Day February 23rd

Tuckwell. “It isn’t just a rite of passage. It doesn’t It started in September 2007, when have to happen. And it’s relevant to evtwo teens at a Nova Scotia high school eryone, whether in school, after school stood up for a younger student. or in the workplace.” David Shepherd and Travis Price, both According to www.bullyingcanada. in Grade 12, heard about a Grade 9 stuca, as many as 25 per cent of children dent at their school who had been bulin Grades 4 to 6 have been bullied lied and threatened for wearing a pink and approximately one in 10 children polo shirt on his first day of school. have bullied others, while a 2004 study They decided they should do somepublished in the Medical Journal of Pething about it and went to a discount diatrics found that about one in seven store, where they bought 50 pink shirts Canadian children aged 11 to 16 are and tank tops to victims of bullying. wear to school It is important to the next day. They recognize what also went online to bullying is, and that round up support it happens in many for their anti-bulforms – verbally, lying cause, which socially, physically they dubbed a “sea and online (cyber of pink.” bullying), says It worked. Tuckwell. The next day, “By wearing pink, dozens of students people show they’re were outfitted with making that comthe discount shirts, mitment, to not let but even betbullying happen,” ter – hundreds of she says. students showed In 2008, 6,000 pink up wearing their shirts were purown pink clothes, chased to support some from head the cause. In 2009, to toe. 20,000 pink shirts The bullies were were sold and last reportedly never year, 30,000 helped www.pinkshirtday.ca heard from again. the anti-bullying This year, Feb. 23 effort. is Pink Shirt Day This year, “I think in B.C. and other parts of we’re going to hit 50,000,” says Canada, an annual anti-bullying event Tuckwell. that started after the now-famous 2007 But she and others emphasize that “sea of pink” campaign. The provincial the pink shirt is secondary to raising government plans to again, announce awareness about bullying and getting Anti-Bullying Day in B.C. to coincide people involved. with the Feb. 23 event as well. At North Delta Secondary School, for Yet the need for awareness and action example, a student focus group typiagainst bullying remains as strong as cally puts on a week’s worth of events ever, say those involved in the pink and programs to complement Pink event, including local radio station Shirt Day, and CKNW even visited CKNW, the Boys and Girls Clubs of students there last year to check out Greater Vancouver, and London Drugs, all the anti-bullying related activities. where people can buy the official ‘Bul“It’s great to see them get involved,” lying Stops Here’ pink shirts for 2011. says NDSS principal Alex Watson. “Awareness of what bullying is and un“This is kids saying ‘We’re not going derstanding that it hurts is important,” to tolerate bullying,’ and that goes so says Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater much further than coming from someVancouver president and CEO Carolyn one like me. Peers have so much more TRICIA LESLIE / BLACK PRESS

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influence.” B.C. is no stranger to tragedy related to bullying. From Surrey’s 14-year-old Hamed Nastoh, who jumped off the Patullo Bridge and killed himself after leaving a note behind blaming the constant bullying he endured at school, to Mission’s Dawn-Marie Wesley, 14, who committed suicide by hanging herself after relentless bullying, there are countless told and untold stories that remain horrific. The provincial government has taken steps to address bullying in recent years, including a Ministry of Education resource brochure for parents in 14 languages that can be found online at www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sco. All school districts in B.C. have codes of conduct in place reflecting the legislation passed in the fall of 2007, the government notes in a release. “This step fulfils a commitment to institute zero tolerance of bullying in B.C. schools,” it states. As well, the government says school districts across the province have set up student web forums, introduced anti-bullying programs facilitated by local police and community groups, and have made information available through school district websites to help parents deal with children who are either bullied or being bullies. Tuckwell is looking forward to another successful Pink Shirt Day this year. “We’re just thrilled to be a part of it,” she says. “It’s never too late to learn the skills to have healthy relationships, or to help others have healthy relationships.”

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Q Comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings Q Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches Q Has few, if any friends, with whom he or she spends time Q Seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus, or taking part in organized activities with peers (such as clubs) Q Takes a long, “illogical” route when walking to or from school Q Has lost interest in school work or suddenly begins to do poorly in school Q Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home Q Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailments Q Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams Q Experiences a loss of appetite Q Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem

More possible warning signs that a child may be a bully include: Q Positive views towards violence Q Often aggressive towards adults – including teachers or parents Q Marked need to control and dominate others and situations Q Boy bullies tend to be physically stronger than their peers Q Hot-tempered, impulsive, easily frustrated Q Often test limits or break rules Q Good at talking their way out of difﬁcult situations Q Show little sympathy toward others who are bullied

For more information and resources on bullying:

www.mychildsafety.net www.pinkshirtday.ca www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sco/ www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/special/uf4870.html www.bullyingcanada.ca

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