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missed the first week of Grade 10 at Sardis secondary. A scathing report into Despite the school conthe neglect of a teenager tacting ministry officials with special needs laid par- regarding the girl’s absenctial blame on the Chilliwack es, Turpel-Lafond said it school district. wasn’t enough. At a press “On the conference on education side, Monday, Mary it was a passive Ellen Turpelsaid Whatt happened h d approach,” Lafond, B.C.’s Wh Turpel-Lafond. child and youth at school or “The school watchdog, who was phoning didn’t happen the ministr y commissioned the Isolated and is deserving of and saying the Invisible report, child’s not at requested a its own further school, or the separate invescoming investigation child’s tigation into to school and the Ministry of is so exhausted ~ Mary Ellen she’s sleeping Education, and s u b s e q u e n t l y Turpel-Lafond all through the Chilliwack the school school district, day, but the for its role in idea of making the neglect of a the deeper th D 15-year-old girl with Down inquiries i i i i into what was syndrome who was left happening with that child alone with her dead mother required dedicated work. for at least a week. And what we found here “What happened at is they did not sufficiently school or didn’t happen is look at this child.” deserving of its own further Another point of coninvestigation and report tention for Turpel-Lafond with school officials,” said concerned a meeting Turpel-Lafond. regarding the teenager’s “The girl missed far too Individualized Education much school. It was another Plan (IEP) for secondary situation where observa- school being held without tions by professionals could the mother or any other famhave offered results and ily member in attendance. needed interventions.” IEPs are designed for The girl, who attended students with special needs Mt. Slesse middle school, that include program adapmissed 38.5 days of school tations, modifications and the year prior to her moth- strategies to help the stuer’s death – all of which dent meet individualized occurred in the last half of goals, as well as a list of the school year. She also Continued: REPORT/ p11

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Traffic is lined up after being diverted at the Bridal Falls exit early Wednesday morning after a mudslide (above) closed the highway.

Just two days before the start of the Canada Day long weekend, a mudslide has closed Highway 1, after sweeping away at least one car and stopping a train. There were no reports of injuries. But as The Progress went to press, crews were still on scene searching the mud that was 15 metres deep in places. Search and rescue crews had to wait for geo-technical clearance before searching the debris following concerns more mud could come down. The slide occurred around 10:30 a.m. near Herrling Island. Police say the slide is extensive making it difficult for teams on the ground to determine if more vehicles are involved. “At this point we cannot confirm if more than one vehicle has been involved in the mud slide,” said Sgt. Peter Thiessen, spokesperson for the Lower Mainland District Regional Police Service. “We know one vehicle was involved, but those occupants are safe and accounted for.” The mud extends across both east and westbound lanes, and crossed over the CN Rail mainline. Lynn Orstad, emergency program co-ordinator with the Fraser Valley Regional District, said the mudslide appears to be “a pretty fluid slide” with some large woody debris, but “mostly water and mud.” She said slide is reportedly about 40 meters wide – enough to cover both lanes – and 15 meters deep, It’s located in the same area as previous slides, but “I think this one’s going to be bigger,” she said.

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Caroline steps out for Canada Day Greg Knill The Progress Gord Wozencroft lowers himself through the hatch and settles into the metal driver’s seat, made a little softer by a thin layer of foam padding. It’s hardly a graceful maneuver. Wozencroft is not a small man, and Sherman tanks weren’t built for comfort. On his left is an olive-green box with a few dials and switches. Wozencroft fingers a switch in the lower centre, waits a second, then turns. The mighty power of a Detroit Diesel engine coughs to life. A hint of diesel mingles with the guttural throb of a motor two metres behind him. At his right hip spins a massive drive shaft that carries power to the transmission at his side and to the sprockets that drive the tracks outside. Wozencroft smiles. Caroline has new life. •••

For more than 30 years a Sherman tank has sat near the cenotaph at Sappers park at the corner of Keith Wilson and Vedder Road. It was climbed on, photographed, researched, written about, criticized and venerated. How it ended up there is a story in itself. But it’s not this story. This story is about how the tank – named after the daughter of the man who first saved it from certain destruction, and then from possible relocation – was resurrected. A Sherman tank is not a rare thing in the world of military artifacts. One of the most iconic images of the Second World War, the Sherman was manufactured by the thousands. Finding a Sherman that actually works, however, is a more difficult thing. More than 50,000 tanks were produced during the war, often faster than the engines could be supplied. It was the main battle tank of the U.S. Army, but it also served the Canadians, British, Russians and even the Chinese. It fought its way from the deserts of North Africa, up the spine of Italy and off the beaches of Normandy. When the war ended and the tanks decommissioned, most were scrapped, used as target practice, or enshrined as monuments at the entrance to military bases like Chilliwack. Brooke Quam is not a man of many words. But to him, the Sherman was the finest tank of the Second World War. Sure, it couldn’t slug it out with a Panther at 500 yards, he says. But that’s not what it was meant to do. Its greatest assets were mobility and reliability. Properly supported, or

Brooke Quam gives Caroline a new coat of paint in preparation for Canada Day. GREG KNILL/ PROGRESS

operating from a concealed position, it could take on the best the enemy had. Quam is no stranger to military equipment. He’s part of a tight confederacy of enthusiasts who volunteer their time at the Canadian Military Education Centre at the former CFB Chilliwack. He’s a kind of mechanical magician, says Wozencroft, himself the owner of two military vehicles, including a three-quarter ton M37 weapons carrier. Wozencroft and Quam have been the foot soldiers in the reclamation of Caroline. It’s been a process requiring both mechanical wizardry and political dexterity. The politics came early. In 2008, as plans were being made to redevelop the cenotaph site, it was learned that the military intended to move Caroline out of the city. While negotiations dragged on, a group of Caroline supporters dragged something else – the tank. They pulled the vehicle from the cenotaph into the military museum compound a few hundred metres away. Liberated – but still not totally free – Caroline had to wait for official government word that Chilliwack would remain her home. That word finally did come, thanks to strong political and public support that included a 1,800name petition. Rollie Keith, a veteran tank driver and instructor who gave

Caroline her name decades ago, helped marshal that support. It was the second time the retired army officer helped save the tank, and Keith counts those two victories among his most important in a career pocked by military and political engagements. But while Caroline was no longer in danger of being moved out of Chilliwack, her fans weren’t satisfied yet. They wanted to do something many thought impossible: Get the vehicle back in running order. First they had to secure permission. Caroline is technically the property of the military. It’s entrusted to the 39th Combat Engineers still stationed in Chilliwack, who have stewardship over the tank and had plans to put it on display. Wozencroft, delicately threading his way through these various levels of command (and mending bridges along the way), sought permission to convert the tank into what was deemed a “running monument.” There were some reservations, but several months ago approval was granted. But how do you return the shell of a tank into a functioning machine? Much of the working parts had been stripped out decades ago, including her motor. Quam never had any doubts it could be done. He already had many of the necessary parts, including an engine that he kept in his shop.

How did he happen to have a spare motor for Sherman tank? “I always knew I wanted a tank,” he says dryly, “so I thought I better start collecting the pieces.” Using a large hoist from one of the vintage military trucks on site at the museum, the volunteers gingerly lowered the motor into the engine compartment. The radiator was adapted from an old

bus; the fuel injectors removed and cleaned, hoses replaced and reattached. When the battery was finally attached and the ignition switched on, Caroline moved under her own power for the first time in maybe half a century. Wozencroft estimates he and Quam have spent more that 500 hours getting the tank to this point. Still others have contributed their time, their money, their expertise and their enthusiasm. For Quam, the thrill is seeing a legendary piece of machinery reanimated. For Wozencroft, it’s about preserving a piece of history for the men who once rode the tank into battle: a crew of five that worked shoulder-to-shoulder while the threat of an 88mm anti-tank shell could end their lives in a fiery second. It’s about veterans still alive who remember those tanks, and for the generations who have since grown up in a peace earned by their efforts. Caroline never saw battle (although she does have some war wounds from her days on the target range). She was one of the last Shermans built and models like hers were used by Canada in the Korean war. Because of that Korean connection, Caroline has been repainted to match that era. She’ll be on display for the first time at the Canada Day celebrations at Heritage Park on Friday. Veterans and the general public are invited to drop by and sign a special commemorative book. • Take a video tour inside Caroline. Find this story online at www.theprogress.com

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B.C.’s provincial sales tax is dead – for now – but a Chilliwack businessman is fighting a $106,000 bill after he stopped collecting the PST from customers five years ago on the advice of a B.C. government auditor. Wide Plank Hardwood owner Hans Baer said he didn’t keep a written record of the auditor’s advice in 2005, and now the B.C. Finance Ministry has rejected his appeal of the tax assessment. He said the company didn’t make any money by not charging the PST, and the 12-year-old firm had a clean record of diligently collecting the tax before the auditor advised dropping the PST on certain options for custom work. “It was their (auditor’s) confusion that caused this problem,” he said. “We’re completely the victim of this.” He said the company can’t very well go back to customers now, as the ministry suggested, and ask them to cough up the uncharged PST five years later. “If the (Harmonized Sales Tax) had been in place five years ago, we wouldn’t be where we

are today,” Baer said. Valerie Leroux, the company’s bookkeeper, said the auditor’s advice was accepted because it was assumed he was a professional who knew his way around the complicated tax. “You wouldn’t ask your doctor to back up his advice with documents,” she said. “They (auditors) are the professionals, that’s what we were going by.” Baer is now asking the ministry to “revisit” the case, and to provide the company with all the documents on its file, including the auditor’s notes. But that is proving a tall order since the PST bureaucracy was dismantled in July last year when the HST came into effect. Chilliwack MLA John Les said he is in touch with Baer, and after a meeting to get more details he will “plug in” to the ministry and “try to get them some help.” “I hope I can help them because obviously they are innocent victims of an arcane and difficult to understand tax,” he said. “The PST was probably easily the most hated tax in the business sector,” he said, and small business owners in B.C. often found themselves “huge amounts

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Apartments will be adaptable for seniors The Progress Chilliwack’s housing stock cannot be described as “age-friendly” noted a city staff member at the June 21 council meeting. But that may be about to change. Fifty per cent of all apartments built after Jan. 1, 2012 will have to conform to “adaptable standards” contained in the B.C. Building Code, following a council vote at the last meeting for staff to draft such a bylaw. “What it does is plans for seniors to age in place,” said Kurt Houlden, director of city planning, by way of introduction. The new bylaw would impact builders of new apartments at the construction stage. Adaptable standards include building wider doorways and hallways in apartments to accommodate wheelchairs, as well as reinforced walls for grab bars to be installed washrooms. It’s also making sure there’s adequate room to turn around in a washroom with a walker or wheelchair, and installing doors and faucets that open and close easily. These standards are contained within the B.C. building code but municipalities can opt into them by varying degrees. After two rounds of quality of life surveys conducted in Chilliwack in

recent years, it became clear it was of prime importance for aging citizens to be able to stay “independent” and in their homes for as long as possible, said Coun. Pat Clark, chair of a housing sub-committee looking at the issue. “We wanted to make a start with this and build up the stock,” she said, adding that half of the apartment stock in Chilliwack is more than 30 years old. The new bylaw affecting apartments a “great compromise” for the city, said Coun. Sue Attrill. “It’s also a really responsible way to address an issue.” Clark said the sub-committee members sought ideas that were both practical and doable, and this one emerged from the options. They knew it was possible, since other municipalities had implemented similar bylaws. “I hope that builders will see that these building criteria will be beneficial to the people who will be looking to rent from them,” she said. “These are characteristics that are good for everyone.” The standards bylaw is clear recognition by council that steps will need to be taken to care for aging baby boomers in the community, said Coun. Ken Huttema. “I can appreciate the foresight needed to implement this,” he said.

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The power of a good teacher goes beyond the classroom With yet another school year coming to an end, I’ve been thinking lately about the power of teachers. Some say they have no power, they’re just glorified babysitters. And to that, I shake my head in disbelief. A teacher has the ability to positively affect children – to change their lives, really. They also have the ability to scar them. How can you not call that power? Twelve years in the Abbotsford school district, I was lucky enough to have had four unforgettably incredible teachers, two in elementary school and two in high school. This week, after 26 years – a full career – at the same school, Ms. Duma, my Grade 5 teacher at Bradner elementary, took a final teaching bow.

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Today, I give her thanks. It is because of Ms. Duma that my dear husband runs from the room ever y time I start singing. Not only was she my Grade 5 teacher, she also taught choir and handbells. And it Katie didn’t matter how BARTEL loud, or how out of tune I sang Winter Wonderland, she never shut me up, never banned me from the music room, never tried to dissuade my singing desires, not once. In fact, I am so sure her conductor signals were actually telling me to belt it out even louder. And so, Ms. Duma, I thank you

for my love of singing Christina Aguilera’s I Am Beautiful at the top of my lungs. Deep down, my husband does, too. It is because of Ms. Duma, and a postcard from Peru, that my dreams of travel were first ignited. It was in my year that she and her husband adopted a baby from Peru. They left in May of that school year and while some teachers wouldn’t have looked back in their heightened excitement of starting a family, she did. Many times. We received regular updates of her travels, and that summer break, I received a postcard from her with an Inca woman dressed in traditional attire. It was in that postcard that she informed me she would be bringing home not one, but two babies. We all got

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Farmers voice HST support As an organization that represents thousands of farmers and ranchers from across the province, the BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is clearly and unequivocally in favour of retaining the HST, and not going back to the archaic dual tax system of the GST plus PST. It would appear from the statements coming from both the FightHST group and, more recently, from the B.C. NDP, that both groups do not appreciate that B.C. farm businesses have benefited from the implementation of the HST. Of particular concern is the ongoing messaging that the HST is somehow a massive tax shift from “big business” to families and small businesses. Do B.C. farm families who run small businesses not count in this equation? They certainly do benefit from the HST, and would like desperately to keep it in place. The reason we say “desperately” is because the sector is

hurting. This reality is reflected in Statistics Canada numbers, which show that B.C. agriculture has been in negative net farm income territory for five consecutive years. While the overall annual benefit of the HST, an estimated $15-$20 million to agriculture’s bottom line, makes up only a portion of the loss in farm income, it is the first substantively beneficial policy change for B.C. agriculture that has been made by any provincial government in many years. B.C. farmers are so positive about the HST system because the old PST system was, quite simply, broken. It was broken under your Social Credit government, Mr. Vander Zalm, and it remained broken through the years of both the NDP government and the first nine years of Liberal government. This is why the BCAC had been in ongoing discussions with successive provincial governments advocating an overhaul of the PST system,

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B.C. Liberals love Wall Street Re: Tax my car, not my income (B.C. Views, June 15). Tom Fletcher can nitpick all he wants about the proper identification of the government’s July 2010 tax increase on private vehicle sales. As an alternative, maybe his beloved government should have considered rescinding the dealer tax on used vehicles. Most people buy used cars and other

used products because they can’t afford to buy new. In reality, this is just another tax that hits those who can least afford it. After slogging through all the statistics, graphs, and piecharts concerning the HST, one thing struck me: The province raises 14 per cent of its money from the HST, 14 per cent from personal income taxes, and only

four per cent from corporate income taxes. The province spends 42 per cent of its revenues on health and 27 per cent on education. Corporations benefit greatly from an educated and healthy workforce. It reduces their training costs, and unlike companies in the U.S. they don’t have to shell out huge amounts for heath insurance. That in itself provides

a big cost advantage for B.C. companies. So why aren’t these companies paying their fair share? Over the years our government has increasingly catered to the values of Wall Street and Madison Avenue. You know – those buzzing little stick people on TV. Now, if only it could rediscover Main Street. Mike Divine New Westminster

Fletcher arrives in 20th Century Re: A hard look at your choices (B.C. Views, June 22). Tom Fletcher’s column name “BC Views” suggests views that are antiquated (“Before Christ”), but his thinking is as modern as the early 20th Century when Canada had minimal governmental support for people who were poor or homeless or

unemployed. Yet Mr. Fletcher’s views are part of a healthy public debate on the use of scarce taxpayer dollars, and his defence of the HST is laudable on strictly economic grounds. Opponents to the HST worry about the social cost of shifting more of the tax burden away from businesses and onto

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Travel Nota Bene Sicily’s baroque treasure Judi Lees Meridian Writers’ Group NOTO, Italy—After a splendid morning spent driving through a sunlit landscape spangled with orange groves, lemon trees and palms, I steer our little rental car up a series of narrow, meandering streets. My friend doesn’t say a word as I negotiate hairpin curves—after two days driving in Sicily, we have an unspoken rule not to talk during what could be stressful times. However, this hilly route to the town of Noto turns out to be rather peaceful. We see no signs of life, and many of the streets are oneway. For a time, it seems as if we are lost in a maze. Then we arrive at our destination and gasp in delight at what is surely one of Europe’s prettiest tucked-away baroque treasures. Noto (pop. 23,000), in the southwestern tip of Sicily, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. It has a disaster four centuries ago to thank for the designation: in 1693, the town was the epicentre of a massive earthquake, which led to its rebuilding in a lavish style that came to be known as Sicilian baroque. The result is an architecturally splendid city of flamboyant churches, palaces and civic buildings, decorated with richly carved columns, grotesque masks, towering belfries and elaborate wrought-iron balconies. A stroll along the old town’s main

The ornate decoration on this balcony is typical of the baroque style to be found on the palazzos in the Sicilian town of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Judi Lees/Meridian Writers’ Group

avenue, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and connecting streets shows us some of the highlights. As we enjoy the Palazzo Ducezio, once one of Noto’s fine private homes, now the town hall, we can’t get over how quiet everything is. Here we are in the central piazza and we see so few people! (The modern section of Noto, along Viale Marconi, we will later find, is much busier.) Touring with guidebook in hand we feel a little bit like we’re visiting a deserted movie set. We climb the ornate staircase of San Francesco church and admire the

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balconies of the Palazzo Nicolaci, festooned with weird faced masks and mythological characters. One of my favourite buildings, among the many memorable sights, is the Palazzo Landolina, once home to the city’s oldest noble family. It was one of this family’s members, Giovanni Battista Landolina, who planned and laid out the new baroque town. Noto’s elevation to UNESCO World Heritage status has helped with the restoration of some of its exquisite buildings to their former glory. The best example is the Palazzo Villadorata, aswirl in richly brocaded walls and sumptuously frescoed ceilings. As well as enjoying the wonderfully florid baroque architecture, my friend and I have another quest in Noto: to find dessert heaven. My friend had seen a story in the New York Times on the Caffè Sicilia, whose fourth-generation owner/chef, Corrado Assenza, is well-known by food lovers, especially those fond of ice cream and pastries. We easily find the café, then the difficult choices follow: do we go with a Sicilian favourite, the yummy cannoli, or try the unique basil gelato or a cake that oozes with pistachios and orange peel? Or do we just go baroque and have a helping of everything?

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dried flowers. In shady spots or in full sun, perhaps the most elegant of all the late summer perennials are the Japanese anemones. Dwarf or tall, white, pink or dusty rose, these plants are a definite hit, blooming as early as August. The yellow-centered anemone blossoms always have a fresh look about them, and they combine well with so many other perennials or shrubs. The white varieties especially brighten up shady areas. For some early fall tones, add a bit of fire to your flower beds with crocosmias. For years they were called montbretia and sold as tiny bulbs, but today they are usually sold in ‘bud and bloom’ as perennials. Crocosmias need a somewhat sheltered spot and very well drained soil, but wow, do they ever add spice to our gardens with their fire-orange freesia-type blossoms! Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is an exceptional scarlet red variety from Blooms in England, but don’t ignore a RHS introduction called ‘Solfatare’ with its golden orange flowers. ‘Emily McKenzie’ is one of my favourites because of its orange flowers with striking bronze throats. Lush looking fall sedums are especially important at this time of year. The succulent foliage of ‘Autumn Joy’ and ‘Brilliant’ certainly looks great all summer and never stresses out in drought situations. As the rosy pink blossoms open, they provide refreshing new colour for weeks. They combine well with Continued: COLOUR/ p15


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To all our Leaders of Tomorrow Congratulations, Our sincere congratulations on achieving this major lifetime milestone. We wish you our very best as your journey continues.

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n a time of ever-growing tuition fees and living costs, scholarships are a beautiful thing. They can pave the way to higher learning for those who had no previous avenue. And they can ease the pressures of moving on, making success even more attainable. And for the nine students on the following pages, we hope that’s the case. This year’s winners are Michaela McManus, Olivia Prachnau and Allan Meldrum from G.W. Graham; Jacob Deacon, Lois Shellard and

Shannon Baier from Chilliwack senior; and Sarah Maleska, Alana See and Audra Toews from Sardis secondary. These are students who dive headlong into their studies, each and every day. Whether focusing on arts or sciences, math or athletics, they consistently set the bar higher for themselves and everyone around them. Yet they’ve still found the time and energy to push themselves beyond the confines of a conventional classroom, excelling in community

spirit, volunteerism and social awareness. They actively pursue knowledge, skills and experience by reaching out into the community to lend a hand. In short, they are making Chilliwack a better place for all of us to live. And for that, they are being recognized by their teachers and the community as the Leaders of Tomorrow. We wish all nominees and winners the best in education and in life, as they truly are the 2011 Leaders of Tomorrow.

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Lois Shellard Lois Shellard’s advice for next year’s Grade 12 students: Start applying for scholarships now. The Chilliwack secondary school graduate left high school with at least $9,100 in her pocket for post-secondary. “Don’t not apply for scholarships just because you think someone else will get them,” said Shellard, who admitted she wasn’t the smartest person in her class, but because of hard work will be able to pay for her first year of nursing solely through scholarship money. “Start now. Start applying for every one you possibly can, because you just don’t know. If anything, you’ll be $500 richer.” Shellard knew early in her high school career she’d be going after scholarships and made it possible to focus all her energy on them in Grade 12 by finishing her academic and advanced placement courses in Grades 10 and 11. “Grade 11 was super stressful, but it paid off 100 per cent overall,” said Shellard. “This year I was able to do a lot more because I pushed myself.” Not only did she spend her grad year working on scholarships, but she was also able to enjoy her school community. She volunteered for the grad committee, the Youth-4-Youth club, the environmental club, took leadership, played senior girls volleyball, took four extracurricular music courses and sat on student council. “I was a major face at CSS because of the things I was involved in,” she said. “I feel like I can not only take initiative and lead by example, but I can also let other people talk, and let them take initiative. I can fall back and follow other leaders, which I think is just as much a leader quality as being the main face.” Shellard will be going into nursing at the University of the Fraser Valley in January. Shellard was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

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Sardis Bottle Depot assures customers of the best possible recycling experience.

ncorp Pacific’s Return-It Depots are the public face of one of the most respected recycling programs in North America. Not content to rest on their laurels, recycled or otherwise, Encorp is constantly striving to raise the bar. Their innovative 5 Star Return-It Depot program is a perfect example of this commitment to excellence. Like the hotel industry, where a 5 Star designation assures the hotel guest of an exemplary standard of service, cleanliness, design and comfort, Encorp Pacific’s 5 Star Return-It Depot program assures customers of the best possible recycling experience.

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What distinguishes a 5 Star Return-It Depot? In addition to a clean, bright interior and a welcoming ambience here are some of the things that make a 5 Star Return-It Depot stand out.

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Sarah Maleska Sarah Maleska has been “geeking” out on weather ever since she was five years old. Instead of watching cartoons, her eyes sparkled in wonderment at the doppler radar on the weather network. Instead of reading typical teenage novels, her nose was buried in weather books. For her 13th birthday, she begged her parents for a barometer. And at 15, when she spotted Vancouver weatherman Mark Madryga at a Jonas Brothers concert, her heart skipped a beat. “It was my favourite part of the concert,” the Sardis secondary graduate said, smiling at the memory of getting a snapshot taken with her favourite weatherman. “I knew if I didn’t approach him, I’d regret it.” Maleska’s interest in meteorology started out with the colour-rich beauty of rainbows, which led to other weather phenomena like lightening, thunder, hurricanes and tornados. “And then I started looking up more normal weather stuff, like trying to figure out what type of clouds were in the sky,” she said. “I just think weather’s really cool.” And while she can’t yet predict weather (despite her friends constantly asking her for weather updates) she hopes to one day be able to. Maleska will either be attending the University of the Fraser Valley or the University of Victoria this fall majoring in atmospheric sciences. She plans to either become a meteorologist or obtain employment at Environment Canada where she’ll be able to put her fluency in both French and Spanish to good use. Maleska was awarded a $500 scholarship.

Shannon Baier Most would likely view Shannon Baier’s schedule this past year as insane, but she saw it as opportunity. The Chilliwack secondary school graduate loaded her Grade 12 year up with advanced placement English 12, advancement placement history 12 and biology 12. She also held down two jobs to offset the costs of her car and “texting” addiction. And she did it all while preparing for graduation, applying to post-secondary institutions and vying for scholarships. “Everyone told me not to overload my Grade 12 year, that I’d want to take it easy, enjoy the year,” she said. “But I did enjoy it. I met new people, I made new friends.” She admits it wasn’t always easy, at times she was extremely stressed out, and that through the year, she operated on very little sleep. But with her goals for post-secondary clear in her head, she refused to slack off. Baier is going into the Bachelor of Arts program at UFV in September, majoring in history, minoring in English. She plans on becoming a history professor. It’s not a path she expected to go down. Going into Grade 12, Baier was sure she wanted to become an English professor. But when she was forced to take history to meet post-secondary requirements, she found a new love. “I loved learning about past wars and the Holocaust and learning about the intricate details of history,” she said. Baier believes people who take history in university take it because they love the course, not because it’s a prerequisite for other courses. “I think people who have a greater love of history are more mature,” she said. “And I would much rather teach a class full of students with a passion for the subject and who actually want to be there than students who don’t.” Baier was awarded a $750 scholarship.

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Audra Toews Instead of going into university right away, Audra Toews wanted to build up her character resume. This fall, the Sardis secondary graduate will be attending Youth With a Mission (YWAM) bible school in London, England. “I want to take time to focus more on me growing as a person rather than just educationally,” she said. YWAM is an international Christian organization that teaches the gospel to impoverished communities throughout the world. For the first three months of the six-month mission, participants take part in intense bible training, and are then engrossed in an outreach mission. YWAM has several locations around the world, but Toews chose England for its royalty connections. “I love princesses,” she said, her infectious smile growing wider as she set free rapid-fire giggles. Following the six-month program, Toews will tour through Europe for a few months before returning home. It’ll be a well-earned break. For seven consecutive years Toews was a top academic student, getting across-the-board straight As. She was on the track and field team and the tennis club, was co-president of her school’s humanitarian club, was an active member of the math club and prayer club, and mentored Sardis secondary’s international students. She was also a volunteer in her church and youth group, where she organized a group of over 20 people to serve Haiti and helped raise $15,000 for earthquake relief. She volunteered for Kids Club, Rotary Book Sale, Gleaners, Operation Christmas Child, and participated in Me to We Day. “I don’t like to just do nothing,” she said. “I don’t like to waste opportunities.” And the fact that she’s got a personality that can get excited over almost anything is a magnet for getting others involved. After YWAM, Toews plans on enrolling at Trinity Western University to get her teaching degree. Toews was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

Jacob Deacon He tinkers with motorcycles and reads Jane Austen – not exactly the typical combination for a teenage boy. Jacob Deacon, however, is anything but typical. The Chilliwack secondary school graduate has been accepted into the Bachelor of Arts program this September at the University of the Fraser Valley where he plans to focus his energies on his love of literature and creative writing. “I’m really passionate about writing and I want to work on getting better at it,” he said. But because writing is a difficult career to break into, Deacon, being ever practical, felt it imperative he have a secondary career to fall back on. And so, next September, he’ll temporarily push his writing passions aside in favour of another passion: motorcycles. Deacon has been accepted into the UFV trades program for automotive technology for the 2012 school year. “It’s a skill that could be really useful across the board,” he said. Deacon, who follows a mantra set by his late nanabapa (grandfather), expects to excel in both educational pursuits. “Whenever I’m faced with a situation, no matter what it is, I try to be passionate about it,” he said. “My nanabapa used to say that any job done with pride, whether you’re a CEO or cleaning bathrooms, is a job well done. And I’ve always tried to keep that attitude with everything I do. I always try to give 100 per cent, because if you don’t give 100 per cent, you’re not going to get 100 per cent.” Deacon was awarded a $500 scholarship.

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Olivia Prachnau It wouldn’t be overly surprising to discover Olivia Prachnau actually has eight hands instead of just two, given how many school and community endeavors she’s had a hand in. The G.W. Graham middle secondary school graduate plays the flute, trombone, piano and guitar. She played trombone in the school’s jazz band and flute in the senior concert band. She peer tutored junior band classes and taught music to new students in summer music programs. She stage managed two GWG musical productions; performed with bands at community festivals; and also volunteered with the Chilliwack Lions Music Festival, the Rotary Book Sale, and the Mount Cheam Pony Club. “I like to be involved in different aspects of the community,” she said. “I think it’s really important to be involved.” With a list that long, however, some might have expected to see a frazzled girl running around like a chicken with her head chopped off. But that’s not Prachnau’s style. She’s far too organized to come frayed at the seams. “I’m an organizational freak, all my friends tease me about it,” she laughed. “I love to make charts and alphabetize and organize.” Initially Prachnau was interested in becoming a musical therapist but discovered the job market in that field wasn’t overly extensive. Instead, she plans on becoming a psychologist. “I want to go into field work with kids and teens,” she said. “Right now, it’s something I can relate to. I know some people my age who have gone through the system and there hasn’t been a lot help for them.” Prachnau hopes to change that. This fall Prachnau will be enrolled at the Vancouver Island University in Parksville. Prachnau was awarded a $500 scholarship.

Allan Meldrum Deciding to pursue music or science was a tough decision for Allan Meldrum. He loves both. For more than 10 years, the G.W. Graham middle secondary school graduate has been playing and composing piano compositions. He’s passed all the Royal Conservatory of Music grade levels, received first class honours in Grade 10 piano, composed the music for two G.W. Graham musicals, and this August will be taking the Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto (ARCT) exam, the highest level of achievement with the Royal Conservatory. For the ARCT, Meldrum is required to perform 10 pieces in eight different categories, all memorized and all on the same day. He must get 75 per cent on the $500 exam to pass. It’s a goal he’s been working towards for two years. “It’s something not many people can say they’ve done,” he said. With the ARCT, Meldrum could have gone into composing or teaching, but instead, this September, he’ll be enrolled at the University of British Columbia with the intent of going into med school. “I really like music, but a career in the sciences and medicine is better I think,” said Meldrum, who was awarded a $40,000 UBC major entrance scholarship, which is awarded to outstanding academic students. At GWG Meldrum had a 98 per cent grade point average overall. Meldrum’s decision to go into medicine was made clear in biology 12, which focuses on the human body. “I liked how so many tiny things come together to make a complex body work,” he said. And with medicine, “the fact that you’re able to correct tiny things to prolong a person’s life, I think that’s pretty cool.” Meldrum is going into the Bachelor of Science program at UBC, majoring in pharmacology, which will enable him to learn both the chemistry and applications behind medicine. Meldrum plans on becoming a trauma doctor in the ER. Meldrum was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

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Alana See Not only is Alanna See leaving high school, she’s leaving competitive swimming. For 12 years, the Sardis secondary graduate has been speeding through the water, obtaining personal bests in fly swimming and freestyle competitions, and for the last four years, her training with the Spartan Swim Club has consisted of six days a week, three of which she was in the water by 5 a.m. – up at 4:15 a.m.. “I’m pretty good about mornings and while I’m not the best in the world, I just really love swimming,” said See, a trained lifeguard. “I love the friends I’ve made, and I really like the competitions ... cheering on my teammates and trying to beat my personal best times.” At her most recent swim competition, See finished the 100-metre fly in one minute 11 seconds, four seconds off her previous personal best, and the 800-metre freestyle in nine minutes 56 seconds, six seconds off her previous best. “I was really happy with my times and proud of myself,” she said. “I know all the time I put into my practice had finally paid off.” The dedication she showed in swimming was the same she had for school. She’s received consistent A honours, was the captain of the cross-country running team, and was a member of the leadership program. “I thought it was important to get involved because I feel people aren’t really involved as much as they should be in school,” she said. “It was a good way to experience all the different things at school.” See has mixed feelings about leaving both high school and swimming behind. “I find it sad that it’s all ending,” she said. “It’s weird because I’ve spent my whole life doing this, it’s something I’m used to, but now I’ll be starting new things.” See will be attending the University of British Columbia in September for Human Kinetics. She plans on becoming a physiotherapist. See was awarded a $750 scholarship.

Mikaela McManus The Energizer Bunny has nothing on Mikaela McManus. The G.W. Graham middle secondary school graduate isn’t often found sitting around. All through high school she excelled in sports including soccer, basketball, and field hockey. And when she wasn’t playing, she was organizing sporting events and managing sports teams. She was also a contributing member of the GWG music department and regularly volunteered within the community. And she kept her grades at a solid A average. How did she manage it all? “It sounds a lot more difficult on paper than it actually was,” she said. “Being busy comes naturally to me. I always have something on the go. I can’t sit still for very long, I have to be doing something.” She doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. McManus is heading to the University of Victoria this fall to obtain a bachelor of physical education degree. She intends on becoming a P.E. and math teacher. “I loved P.E.,” she said. “And I don’t want it to end just because I’ve finished high school. I want to keep doing it, and so instead of playing, I’ll be coaching ... taking it to the next level.” McManus credits her “fantastic” P.E. and math teachers for her love of the two subjects, and hopes her future students will be inspired in the same way she was by her teachers. “The teachers and coaches that I looked up to, you could really tell they loved what they were doing; I found that so inspiring,” she said. “When you enjoy what you do, I think that comes across, you shine. And I hope that when I’m a teacher, that’s what I’ll be like with the things I love.” McManus was awarded a $750 scholarship.

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Neighbours Terrina Mason: Smiling through adversity Nelson Mandela once said, “I would like to be bitter but there is no time to be bitter, there is work to do.” As Terrina Mason and I sat down for a little chat, I was reminded of this quote because Terrina didn’t particularly have a joyous upbringing. However, she’s not one to dwell on the past but rather, used the difficulties that she had to overcome, to her benefit. “I have always worked hard and realized, from a young age, that I had to work super hard, at everything that I did, to achieve my goals. I was babysitting by the age of 10 and using the money to buy my own clothes, for instance,” she said. Terrina and her family moved to Chilliwack when she was eight. “We were in Prince Rupert before that and it was a rough place to grow up, she admitted with a sigh. She was an active teenager and enjoyed sports; playing volleyball, basketball, field hockey and soccer all through junior high. She also took time to volunteer at the extended care unit at Chilliwack General Hospital. “This was important for me to do,” she said. By the time that she reached high school, she traded sports for business and began to take as many business classes as she could. After graduating from high school in 1984, she was unsure of her career path and began working in the service sector. Then, four years later, she packed up her MGB convertible and moved to Banff. “I needed to get away

to explore the world. I needed to know what was out there,” she said. The Olympics were in Calgary that year and she was hired by the Banff Centre, a globally respected arts, cultural and educational institution and conference facility. “I worked in the area of food services and we fed the RCMP during the Olympics. This was a huge facility and it was a neat experience. I met such a variety of people and living in staff housing is a different kind of experience. I did grow during my time away,” she reflected. Ana When she returned to MACEDO Chilliwack, she began working at the Chamber of Commerce in Harrison. “I put out their first ever Visitor’s Guide and had the opportunity of assisting with the Sandcastle Competition,” she said. While she was there, she heard of a Country Music Festival that was coming to Chilliwack. “I ran the office and coordinated over 1000 volunteers. It was quite the undertaking but then they left town and that didn’t end so well,” she chuckled. However, in typical Terrina fashion, she put that experience behind her and took on a job with the Holiday Inn Chilliwack. “I worked hard and wanted to be successful. I started off at the front

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Light shines bright at the end of the tunnel Eric J. Welsh, The Progress Forty-six weeks of chemotherapy looked like a mountain of Kilimanjaro proportion. Forty-six weeks of dizziness, fatigue, nausea, weight and hair loss. Forty-six weeks of hell. But time marched on. One week became two and two became a month. Summer turned into fall and then winter and suddenly there was a light at the end of this darkened tunnel. For the first time in a long time, there was hope. Hope that his story would end in triumph, not tragedy. As the weeks continued to roll by, did he allow himself to look ahead? Did he think about what it might be like to hear the one word cancer patients want to hear. Or would saying it out loud somehow compromise the chances of sitting in a doctor’s office in mid-July and hear him say the R word? Kyle Lorteau has never liked the phrase ‘knock on wood.’ Not a superstitious sort, he silently seethes as his friend Shannon uses the expression to cover her bases against the fickle whims of cosmic fate. Hoping to pass a test. Knock on wood. Hoping to avoid a cold. Knock on wood. “I hate that because I hate superstitions,” Kyle said. “And I always told her, ‘No! No more knocking on wood.’” He doesn’t believe in jinxes. He doesn’t believe in luck, unless it’s good. If there is one kid who is going to say the word remission without fear of cosmic backlash, it is Kyle. “I’ve never actually thought about chemo not working and me not beating the cancer,” he said. “I have thought lots about afterwards when it’s going to be no more chemo and just doing my thing. This whole time, I’ve just focused on wanting everything back the way it was.” And that’s just about where it is. Here we sit on June 30. After months of misery, Kyle is down to his last three weeks of chemo, with the final dose scheduled for July 25. There are no guarantees, not until the post-chemo tests come back clean.

Kyle Lorteau shares a laugh with friend Cassie Robertson and mom Flora during Chilliwack senior’s grad commencement ceremony at First Avenue Christian Assembly on June 11. To see a complete photographic slide show of this four-part feature on Kyle, go to www.theprogress. com and look for this final story in our sports section. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Even then, the 18-year-old will spend the rest of his life with regular checkups hanging over his head like the Sword of Damocles. But odds that were once stacked overwhelmingly in cancer’s favour have now tilted. Kyle is oh so close to being able to say he battled one of the worst cancers you can get, and beat the snot out of it. And then? “I don’t think I’ll ever be able to put it behind me and for a long time Monday’s are going to be coming and I’ll be dreading them,” he admitted. “It’ll be weird not having to do it anymore. But now I can go out and get a job, because I’m tired of borrowing money from everyone.” June 11, not July 25, was the day that kept Kyle going through weeks of chemo, endless visits to the Children’s Hospital and all the other bits and pieces of cancerrelated misery. On graduation day he would walk onto the stage with all of

his Chilliwack secondary school friends, receive his high school diploma and celebrate the closing of one chapter and opening of another. For most teens, the significance is lost. The finality doesn’t sink in. They don’t realize that the people they know and care about now will mostly fade from their lives as they move into the bigger world. For Kyle, his friends have been his lifeline and cancer, in a strange way, has given him a gift. It has been said that you have to wait for death to find out what people thought of you in life, and by that point you’re unlikely to care. Though you wouldn’t wish Kyle’s last 16 months upon your worst enemy, it has made him far more appreciative of the people around him. Support from his family — mom Flora, dad Chad and brother David was always going to be there. The gift was finding out who else was in his corner. Because of

awful, dreadful, despicable cancer, Kyle knows he’s not just liked, but loved. Hundreds of people were willing to have his back when things went wrong and the proof exists in a notebook that his parents gave him in the hospital — signed by everyone who came to visit him. There are a lot of names in that thing. “I found it the other day and I read through it and I was like, ‘Wow,’” Kyle said. “All my friends, their parents, the teachers, they’ve been great. It’s been nuts and I don’t even know how to explain it.” On the last school day of November 2010, a group of students took it upon themselves to shave their heads. Girls who take their hair seriously (extreme understatement) let it fall to the floor in support of their friend. Classmates wore t-shirts emblazoned with Kyle’s personal slogan, ‘Too Legit to Quit, and somewhere along the way they started calling

him Legit Lorteau. When all of this started, Kyle strongly considered taking a year off, coming back in 2012 to finish high school. Time proved he made the right call. “All the people in our grad class, we all know everyone through one person or another and we’re a close knit group,” he explained. “It’s not like, ‘Oh that kid. I don’t want to hang out with him.’ So going through Grade 10, 11 and not finishing off didn’t seem right. And starting with a new group, I couldn’t even think of it.” For all those reasons and more, graduation day was everything Kyle dreamed it would be. No one got more cheers than he did as he received his high school diploma. And no one got more hugs afterwards. “Everyone blew up when I got up to the stage,” he said. “It was un-freakin-believable.” Continued: WHAT /p34

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What cancer leaves behind LIGHT from p33 One person in the crowd was louder than any other. Flora. As the throng at the First Avenue Christian Assembly exploded, Kyle could see his mom leading the cheers. He was happy to see her happy. Chad was quiet. But as Kyle looked at him he could see pride. For 16 months, no two people had meant more to Kyle than his mom and dad. They had shot-

gun seats on the cancer roller coaster, experiencing vicariously every twist, turn and dizzying drop. The experience led Chad to cardiac arrest and rendered Flora an insomnia and worry riddled mess. But, the experience also brought the Lorteaus closer than they’d ever been before. “At 16 or 17 years old, you usually lose all communication with your kids, and this has made sure that door can’t close,” Flora said with a

weary smile. “I have no problem telling my kids that I love them and I don’t care anymore if they get embarrassed. And now, Kyle will say that to me as well.” If it is true that adversity builds character, then Kyle is set for life. He’ll never be able to put this behind him, no matter how hard he tries. Cancer leaves scars that never heal. But for every test Kyle will dread over the course of his lifetime, he will be able to reach

back and remember this. As horrible as cancer was, he’s a better man because of it. “I’ve turned into a nicer person, and I’m more optimistic than I’ve ever been,” Kyle said. “I got dealt one of the worst hands you can get and I turned it into something that made me a better person.” “And I’m still untouchable.” This is the final installment in a four part series. See parts 1-3 online at www.theprogress. com.

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Collision course at speedway Plenty of car bashing on and off the track marked another exciting weekend at the Agassiz Speedway. Local driver Robert Adams did his thing in the hornet class, winning one of the heats. He provides an update in this week’s Progress sports section. For a small donation last Saturday night, fans were invited to grab a sledgehammer and take a shot at a Pink Dodge Neon. Kids from 6 to 60 took turns demolishing the car during intermission, with all funds raised donated to the cancer society.

The rest of the night was even more explosive, with tense races in five classes. In the street stocks, Kelly Moto held an early lead, but it was Murray Jones who held on through a cautionfilled race to grab the checkered flag. Paul and Keith Tourand finished twothree. In the focus midgets race Billy Bell, Troy Globe and Kris McKenzie staged a three-car battle for first. Bell held the point with Globe pressuring on every turn, in turn pressured by McKenzie. With two laps to go

Bell drifted too high, opening the door for Globe to pass and pick up his third win of the year. This was also the debut of young rookie Brayden Planko, who drove the No. 00 car and made continuous improvements all night. In the hornet class, Chilliwack’s Robert Adams held a late lead, only to see Curtis Williams pull of a beautiful inside pass with two laps to go. Williams finished first followed by Adams and Dean Bridge. The mini-stocks headlined the evening with Wayne Goodwins

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Chilliwack Senior Class of ‘76 35 year grad reunion. Yes, its true! It has been 35 years and we are looking for you! The reunion is on Sept. 10, 2011 Please contact us by email bonnefoy@telus.net or call Lori, (604)795-2207

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS & O/O req w/ flatdeck exp. for Canada/USA and Canada only. Exc pay & benefits. Fax resume & abstract to 604-5948565 or email lpsvad@hotmail.com

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Local, lower mainland routes/various shifts Clean drivers abstract with minimum 2 years class 1 driving experience Multi combination equipment experience preferred (but not mandatory) Excellent wages and benefits starting at $20.55 + shift differential + special equipment certification bonus

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OWNER / OPERATOR Required ASAP for Diamond Delivery, a busy transportation company located in Surrey! Cargo vans, 1 ton and 3 ton cube vans! Candidates must be customer service driven, have min. 1 year driving experience with good knowledge of the lower mainland. Please call Maria 604-591-8641.

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Disability Claims Coordinator Black Press is looking for a Disability Claims Coordinator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with more than 150 community, Daily and urban weekly newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be responsible for the coordination of nonoccupational and workers’ compensation claims for our Canadian Division. Summary: The Disability Claims Coordinator will be responsible for the management of ill/injured employee claims focusing on the development and implementation of proactive stay at/return to work plans. The successful applicant will work directly with insurance companies, third party adjudicators, medical professionals and internal stakeholders to ensure all documentation is received and processed in a timely manner. Requirements: • Post-secondary certification in disability claims management and a minimum 3 years direct experience administering the disability management process. Equivalent combinations of specialized education and experience will be considered. • Must be thoroughly familiar with laws, regulations, and guidelines governing disability management. • Good working knowledge of workers’ compensation regulations and practices, occupational health and safety and employment legislation. • Experience implementing and promoting safe work practices and policies within a manufacturing environment is considered a strong asset. • A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills. • Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail required. • Excellent teamwork and team building skills. • High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability. • Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. • High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts. • Proven ability to maintain confidences and ensure confidentiality of information and records. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter before July 7, 2011 to: Robin Clarke Director, Human Resources Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 E-mail: rclarke@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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✞ Obituaries DYCK Abraham “Abe” Jacob

April 21, 1944 - June 4, 2011 With heartfelt love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved DYCK father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Abe was born in Cabri, Saskatchewan, travelled to BC with his family and was raised on the family farm in Yarrow. He was a long-time employee as an equipment operator for Elk Creek Waterworks and then for the City of Chilli-

wack, where he settled and raised his family. Dad coached girls’ softball and is remembered for his gentle manner, fun-loving sportsmanship and many victory game trips to the Dairy Queen in the back of his pickup. An avid gardener, hobby machinist and an enthusiastic BC day-tripper, Dad was also a great cook who loved nothing more than to share a home cooked meal with family. Abe is survived by daughters Terresa Rempel and Deborah Petrovitch, sisters Jessie Dyck and Rose Adrian (Peter), grandchildren Steven Rempel (Jacquie), Nyah Petrovitch and numerous nieces and

nephews. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the staff and volunteers at CGH and the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission who provided such loving respect and care in his final days. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Riding Club Hall on July 16, 2011at 1:30. Donations to the Salvation Army Food Bank would be a gracious gift to Dad’s memory. “To live on in the hearts of others is not to die.” Dad, you are loved and missed beyond measure. Online condolences can be made at www.abedyck.memory-of.com

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Before the Car Show enjoy a

Pancake Breakfast for only $4.00, prepared by the Sardis Kiwanis Club, from 8-11 am. Net proceeds go to Special Olympics in Chilliwack Media Sponsor

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BIKE Canuck Place Kids overcome challenges everyday. Challenge yourself and compete in the INNOVATIVE FITNESS CANUCK PLACE ADVENTURE CHALLENGE For more information Phone (604) 646 1342

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It’s all about

CHILDREN The Kiwanis Clubs of Chilliwack and Sardis

how to reach us... 45860 Spadina Avenue Chilliwack B.C. V2P 6H9

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Serving the Chilliwack Community for the past 40 years CHILDREN ARE PRIORITY ONE

OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS

• Formation of the Super Reader Program • Instigated the Read to Me Program • Formed the Students-of-the-Month Program • 8 Scholarships in the Community • Supports Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities • Supports Central Gateway Learning Center

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Founded Special Olympics in the Chilliwack area. Constructed the Fire Building at the Safety Village. Built the YMCA/YWCA Weight Lifting Room. Helped to build the Boy Scout Camp at Cultus Lake. Through UNICEF, helped to rid the world of Iodine Deficiency. Built and maintain the Kiwanis Village in Sardis. Founded the Annual Mutt Show at Fall Fair.

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Cec Rempel: 604.858.1983 Meets every Tuesday 7a.m. cecrempel@telus.net

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HELP WANTED

ALPHA Safety Ltd is looking for First Aid Instructors for industry at our Training School in Ft St John, BC. Please send resumes by email or fax Attention: Martin Weideman Email: martin@alphasafety.net Fax: (250) 787 8839

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

Minter Gardens in Rosedale is seeking seasonal grounds crew members to join our team! If you are an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with previous garden care experience, please visit mintergardens.com for full position details & application form. Please note weekend work is required.

EXPERIENCED STYLISTS Wanted For

GREAT CLIPS

JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Autobody Technician. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

Now Open In Chilliwack If you enjoy team work, a fun environment and being in a busy salon, Great Clips Chiliwack has Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities. We Provide Customers for Hair Stylists That Love To Cut Hair!

RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS needed, with experience. Must have own vehicle. Competitive wages. Serious inquires only. 604-795-6546.

Please apply in person; 8249 Eagle Landing Parkway (Ask for Susan) or Call Keith (1)-778-908-2136

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Marketing + promo company looking to hire + train a few outgoing people to work. No sales. F/T, 18+. Going back to school? Not a problem! Scholarship program available. Call Destiny at 604-777-2194

HELP WANTED

FARM LABOURERS required in Yarrow Chilliwack area. $8.75/hour. Must have own transp. Apply online at: sahotafarms@shaw.ca

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Please Fax Resume to: 604-854-1385 or apply in person at BEST WESTERN BAKERVIEW INN 1821 Sumas Way ABBOTSFORD

SUPERVISOR to look after student canvassers 4-9:30pm. Must have reliable vehicle. Earn $80-$125 cash nightly. 1-778-256-2576

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The Falls Resort is now accepting resumes for a: BREAKFAST COOK and DISHWASHER starting P/T which could lead to F/T. Competitive wage. Please submit resumes to: ljarvis@thefalls.com or drop resume off to the clubhouse. www.thefalls.com 604.794.3300

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

KURO ASIAN CUISINE is looking for experienced chef, kitchen and serving staff to join our opening team. Floor manager, server, line cook, cook & dishwasher. Please send your resume attention: Jin kurorestaurant@gmail.com

RESTAURANT MANAGER SEATED PIZZA RESTAURANT in Fraser Valley is looking for an exp’d manager. Must have restaurant management exp, and must be familiar with all aspects of running a successful operation.

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Exp. Equipment/ Rock truck/dozer operator out of town work minimun 5 yrs exp. Resume to yardman10@live.ca

Dr. Camellia Parsa. Pls reply in writing to:

HELP WANTED

The Abbotsford News & Chilliwack Progress are looking for owner-operators to deliver bundles of newspapers to specific locations in Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack.

Experienced Sales Professional

At Sunrise Toyota, we have provided our clients with the best in Automotive products, services and purchase experiences in the Fraser Valley for over 45 years. As part of our strategy to continue to be one of the dominant Vehicle retailers in the Fraser Valley, we are seeking an exp’d and proven Sales Professional to join our team and market our products to a large and diverse client base. Preference will be given to an individual with a successful track record in Vehicle sales, strong Customer Satisfaction results, and a desire to succeed. The successful applicant will be a driven, results focused individual with a “can do” attitude. For the successful candidate(s), we will provide a very competitive pay plan (including a 3 month income guarantee), Medical & Dental Benefits, demo plan & a great atmosphere in which to succeed. Should you feel that you possess the skills, knowledge and passion to take this challenge on, please forward your resume in strictest confidence to mark@sunrisetoyota.ca

required immediately for our new additonal associate dentist,

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Bundle Drivers

MEDICAL/DENTAL

Chairside Dental Assistant

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General labourer with carpentry/ bobcat exp, valid class 5 and own vehicle. Email resume to yardman10@live.ca

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Dr. Michael Thomas 102-45625 Hodgins Ave., Chilliwack V2P 1P2

Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Avail. 1-888-778-0459

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Minimum requirements are a reliable ¾ ton cargo van or 1 ton cube van. NO MINIVANS.

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Circulation Department Email: circulation@theprogress.com Fax: 604-702-5542

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CARE AID with experience available for Seniors care. Call Vanessa (604)799-8400

Interested applicants should forward a resume & cover letter to:

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“We’re looking for carriers in your area to deliver Tuesday and Thursday editions of The Chilliwack Progress.”

Required for Hazelmere Roofing Company. Full - Time opportunity available. Excellent Wages! Start Now! Andy 604.808.1655 E-mail : hazelmereroofing@shaw.ca

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to supplement their income. Approx. $600/mo.

We thank all those who are interested in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Chilliwack Progress

• SINGLE-PLY ROOFERS • SLOPED ROOFERS • LABOURERS

This is a contract position, with flexible hours. Tuesday & Thursday delivery to be completed by 6 p.m.

Criminal record check is required.

To Deliver

Local Transport company requires a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. Must be available for days, evenings and weekend work. The successful applicant will be responsible to service, repair & maintain a fleet of tractor & trailer units. Holding a class 1 license is an asset but, not a requirement for the position. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Please e-mail resume: jobs1991@yahoo.com

The Chilliwack Progress is looking for a motor route driver, Rosedale area. Must have own dependable vehicle.

Circulation Department The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Ave. Abbotsford, B.C V2S 2H5 or email circulation@abbynews.com

KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED

HEAVY DUTY JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC

Motor Route Driver

Must be available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Pick up location is 34375 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Carpenters & Carpenters Helpers needed. Must have own transportation. (604) 819-8167 (Chilliwack).

NEED TO HIRE? The best place to start is in classified’s. In-print and online packages available. The Chilliwack Progress 604-702-5552 theprogress.com

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Must be able to work weekends.

Please submit a resume along with a picture of your reliable vehicle to:

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This role is responsible for producing bodies of work to generate leads for our soluƟons worldwide. This includes everything from creaƟves for our regular e-newsleƩer all the way to managing our public facing social media experience. You will be responsible for “disrupƟng” the regular Ňow; to breach the boredom of tradiƟonal markeƟng to get our message out there to exisƟng clients and new prospects.

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Chilliwack BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS Local Businesses Ready to serve! 604-702-5552

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PERSONAL SERVICES

WELL KNOWN local Violinist now taking students for Sept. 2011. Classical, jazz, rock, bluegrass - all levels. Call Rick @ 604-795-4767.

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

Jessica -Amy - Jade’s Massage

Drop - in. In / Out calls. 604-854-0599 1980 Emerson

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Massage Paradise

GARAGE SALES

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45381 Labelle Ave. Chilliwack

New Girls • New Girls • New Girls

604-746-6777

July 2 9am - 2pm Moving Sale

Furniture & Kitchenware.

604-859-9686

Antique farm machinery, appliances, furniture, and misc

EDUCATION/TUTORING

47416 Chartwell Dr

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

427 tall deck Chev motor, metal band saw, LTI stuff, wedding decor, household applainces, double mattress Chilliwack

9475 Williams St Streethope Recovery Centre for Men Fundraiser Garage Sale June 1 & 2; 8am - 4pm

some antiques, collectibles, ladies clothing & quality misc items, household Chilliwack Mega Garage Sale

(corner of Chilliwack Lk Rd & McFaul Rd.)

Furniture, antiques, household items & more.

July 2 & 3 9am - 2pm

Furniture, recliners, chairs, tables, lamps, desk, dishes kitchen utensils, etc., toasters, grills, blenders, elec hand mixers, rados sm stereo, pictures, old rugs, knick/knacks

Sardis

6750 Lorne Dr July 2 9am - 12noon

Everything must go!

new Roadtrip BBQ & accessories, 4 mountain bikes, chairs, household items

SATURDAY MARKET in the Park at Cultus Lake

SARDIS

June 11 - Sept. 3rd East Side Main Beach Parking Lot. (Behind Giggle Ridge and bumper boats.) 10am - 3pm Venders Welcome (604)858-6593

Garage Sale 6727ndHenry St. -

9785 Williams St July 3;10am - 4pm

July 2

9am - 2pm

clothing, houseware,electronics & lots more

salon equipment, pro rollerball/heat lamp, shampoo station, 50’s Youngstown metal kitchen.

Lots of Household Stuff and misc.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

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ELECTRICAL

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

GARDENING BARK MULCH

www.triplefivequalitywood.com 604.290.2879 ~ 604.328.6355 HEPPNER LANDSCAPING. Weekly lawn cut, bed cleanup, tree & shrub trim, power rake, bark mulching & new lawns, etc. Call Ken (604)866-0052

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ALARM

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SYSTEMS

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

New Sunroom for Sale HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

10x16’: tinted roof, windows & doors, proinstalled - $10,000 (604)793-7932

mrs. neat & clean specializing in busy active families since 2006 call eileen, (604)793-4515

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andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com

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604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

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*Farmers Market *Crafts, *Flea market, *Home baking, *Fresh produce Entertainment when available

PETS 477

PET SERVICES

PETS

PETS

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MOVING & STORAGE

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. 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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING Becky’s Interior Painting. 20yr exp Will match any written estimate, ref’s. Chwk 316-3349/Abb 755-4268 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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

Gord, 604-798-6370

IN-HOME PET Care 30 yr exp. We provide ultimate care for cats & dogs. Alleviate anxiety for your pets. (604)604-819-9135

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PETS

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. AUSTRALIAN CATTLE dogs, bluehealer female puppy, born April 26, vet checked, 1st shots, working parents. $550. Call (604)860-4400 Beautiful & adorable purebred German Shepherd puppies born on Apr. 27, no papers. Loving & affectionate parents, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. Good family dogs. 604-796-3561 BICHON Pups CKC Reg. $650. Adorable. Hypo-allerg, vet chk, 1st shots, guart’d. 604-617-3470

Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 BULLDOGS, CHOCOLATE French! Very rare color. Pet homes only. price: $4,500.00 1 girl & 2 boys left. shamrocksuniquebullDogs.com CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 COBY/GOTTI Pitbull male, 8mo/old stocky, $800/obo. 778-240-0563 ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies, Male/Female, P/B, mircochiped, dewormed, Vet check, health guar’d Call Andrei 604-970-3807. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 2 Male & 2 Fem. $550. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. MINI SCHNAUZER POMERANIAN X, 3F, 5 weeks old, tails docked, dewormed $500 (604)826-0257 PUREBRED RAZOR’S EDGE Blue Nose Pitbull puppies. $1000 only 3 girls left! 604-716-1377

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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

RETRIEVER / LAB puppies, simply irresistible, 2 left, comes w/ extras. $350 & $450. (604)869-0424

TOY POODLE puppies. 2 apricot, Adorable. Ready to go June 25. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)

YORKIE X, 10 weeks $600, 2 fem, vet ✔, 1st shots, dewormed, family raised, 604-541-0656

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 520

BURIAL PLOTS

Burial cemetery plots, (4) Chilliwack Cemetery, Chilliwack, Heritage section. $350 each. 1 (604)719-2052 or missionmarauder@shaw.ca

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PLUMBING

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VACUUMS

PAVING/SEAL COATING

CONTRACTORS

ELECTRICAL

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TREE SERVICES

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

WCB Insured - Bonded Visa & M/C accepted 7 days/week No hst special for June

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

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

Free Alarm w/monitoring Mobile Rapid Response Service to all Makes Plus, Medical & Fire

Tree removal done RIGHT!

orthstar Painting Ltd

LANDSCAPING

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING service using green products. Honest and reliable. Excellent rates. Free quotes. Service from Abbotsford to Hope. Call Traci (604)845-5552. VALLEYVINYL & Gutter Cleaning. Call for your free estimate today. (604)799-4020

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 Looking to improve your home? New construction, additions, reno’s. Need to find a reliable trades person to do the work, we can help there too! Call (604)819-7240

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

(604)792-8055

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

LAND CLEARING

LUMBER Cut your trees into lumber on your property. Hooker portable sawmills. 604-826-2911; cell 604-556-1707.

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CLEANING SERVICES

Lena Rose Cleaning, weekly/bi weekly, 20 yr experience, excellent references. Lena, 604-702-9579

Want to make some extra CASH?

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604798-8480. Homesense@shaw.ca

.Own a home? Need Money? Origin Home Financial Partners

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GARAGE SALES

4532 McFaul Rd

Agassiz.

July 2 8:00 - 2pm Multi family Sale

604-777-5046

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4781 Humphrey Road,

(off Riverside)

July 2 9am - 12:30

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Last Chance Estate/Garage Sale

Tons of deals to be made!

9836 Inglewood Cres

GARAGE SALES

Sardis

Friday, July 1- Sunday, July 3

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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new SS appliances, large wood lathe - 1200sf garage sale!

Chilliwack

Fri. June 30 - noon til 7pm & Sat. July 1, 9am-5pm. Sun & Mon Phone 793-7714, Humungous sale, 1000 items including antique farm stuff, camping parafanalia, patio & lawn decor, power tools, incl. pressure washers, miter saws, welder, compressor, antique tools, loading ramps, freezer, weigh scale collection, garden tools, wood stoves incl cooking, utility & boat trailers, project boat, 28’ motor home, like new 28’ luxury travel trailer, mounted deer heads, moose horns (velvet), whale vertebrae, pond pumps, farm gates, chain link gates plus piles of things for the ladies and lots of free stuff

TUTOR, RETIRED, M.Ed, B.Sc. grades 4-10. Call (604)847-9784

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6357 Lougheed Hwy, Agassiz Near #7 & #9 junction

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GARAGE SALES

9785 Williams St July 3 10am - 4pm

3925 Lougheed Hwy

Sat. July 2nd, 9am -2pm

SPRING RELAX SPA

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Chilliwack

Agassiz

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby. Full body hot oil massage. Insuite showers. 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. #102-2451 Clearbrook Rd., Abbt.

GARAGE SALES

Manufacturer and installer of vacuums & accessories. Repairs to all makes and models.

(604)792-8055

(by the new roundabout)

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LESSONS/TRAINING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 1-855-240-5362 or 604-832-1053

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL EARTH FRIENDLY On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com

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UNDER $200

coffee and matching end table, exc cond., $50; dining table, 4 padded chairs, new, $200. (604)845-4510 Oak veneer dining rm table, 2 leafs, 8 chairs, $200; queen washed oak bed, $100. (604)792-1994

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UNDER $300

Dresser, antique, maple, $275; oak electric f/p, as new, $100; antique wardrobe, $50; maple desk chair, $25; patio set, $50. (604)858-2221

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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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MORTGAGES

FARM EQUIPMENT

Ask about our seniors discount. Pets upon prior approval.

604-796-8760

Marg Schulz

Paid $3500, sacrifice $1000. Downsizing must sell.

Call: 604-309-6206

REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

INVESTOR SPECIAL- Kamloops $46K down. 2 yr. deal Pre-sold. Gr8 Profit. www.PropertyInvestorDeals.CA CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

LANAI Apartments 9462 Cook St. (certified crime-free multi-housing complex)

SPORTING GOODS

Perfect condition, hardly used. Patented 3-D articulating chest press, arm & leg press.

7425 Shaw Ave - Sardis, 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt with fridge/stove, patio, coin op laundry in building $725/m avail immed. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

T. Marlowe Manor Spacious 1 bdrm available now.

MISC. FOR SALE

Refinance now and pay off high Interest debt.

We do: *bank turn downs *self employed/stated income *free downpayment (oac) *bad credit/prior bankrupcy *free consultations

Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS!

Rates starting at 2.10%

1 bedrooms, avail now $639/m.

604-701-1104

Call Verna, 604-703-1089

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS New SRI.com 14 ft. wide mobile home in Chilliwack park $69,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

AGASSIZ

FERTILIZERS

Want to get into shape?? Hoist V3 Home gym

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Broadway Maples Apts 1st month ONLY HALF RENT! (new tenants only)

Brookswood Homes Ltd. 3229 - 200th St. Langley, B.C. 604-530-9566

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Double wide space available for new home in 55 + Langley park. Only 2 left of special buy 2 Bdrm, 1 bth single section homes.

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

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Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!

HAYING EQUIP.- Retirement Sale: N.H. #278 H.D. baler, very good cond., $3500. M.F. 135 diesel tractor, complete w/Allied loader, needs clutch, $2500. 604-823-6530.

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APPLEWOOD COURT 45744 Spadina Ave. 2 bedroom Available July . 1 No pets. Quiet building. Ideal for senior.

604-792-0578 CHILLIWACK, 1 & 2 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation and schools. Parking, laundry hook/up included. available now or Apr 1. Rob 604-316-5404. No Sun. calls or after 7pm.

Cheam View Apts

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Chilliwack, 1 bdrm ste, close to hospital, n/p, avail. now. Call (604)7959577 or 604-378-9240 CHILLIWACK, 2 bd, 2nd Ave, cls to amen., n/s, n/p, $800 w/hydro, w/d incl. fam oriented. (604)792-5068 CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm, 850sf, insuite w/d, family-oriented, near school & trans. $750/mo. Avail now. 604-792-0749 CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm apt. 1 blk fr. both malls, bus rte, social servic, etc. Approx. 700 s/f. Incl. lndry facility, sundeck, F/S, blinds, strg area. 604.858-7297. CHILLIWACK 2 bdrm apt. avail. July 15. spacious. Balcony. Centrally located Edwards St. Heat & garbage incl. Onsite laundry. $695/m. Heather 1-800-815-6311.

CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $525 + util., Fridge & stove. Avail now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 CHILLIWACK 46356 Margaret Ave. 2nd floor clean 2 BD: $650 + util., w/d, sm pet negot. July 1st. Ref’s req’d. Call Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 Chilliwack BACH ste $540, senior building, 55+. incl., heat & hot water & cable. Avail now. (604)703-9076

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

Starting at $650.00/mo. Call Jerry or Fern 604-795-3159

Chilliwack Gardens 45749 Spadina Ave.,

1 bedroom

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

Some Incentives *Call for details

Apartments

(604)858-9832

2- 1 bdrm, $670/m 2 appl., n/p, n/s, elec bbq, bus route, walk to amenities, crime-free building.

CALL 604 858 2513

1 bdrm, balcony $650/m 2 appliances avail June 1 • • • •

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

SPACIOUS 2 BDRM SARDIS, 1010 sf, corner unit, top floor, ELEVATOR. Walk to malls. Incl’s inste storage, laundry, prkg, gas f/p and air cond. N/S, N/P, adult building. $980/mo + utils.

Call (604)794-7943

Hazelwood Manor 1 bedroom available now.

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

Better than an apartment, no noisy neighbours on other side of the apartment wall. A 2 bedroom Mobile home in a Seniors Community in Hope. References, Criminal background check, abstainers, No pets. Our community is clean and has strict management. Call for an appointment to view, Gordon 604-869-7641

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777

RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

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 Chilliwack, Maple Ave. Family bldg. Updated 2 bdrm apt. Nr schools/ shpg, on bus route, coin laund, deck, 2 prkg stalls, small pets neg. $750/m., avail aug 1. 1 (604)5565352 or 1 (778)240-6688 CHILLIWACK QUIET CLEAN SECURE APT. fully renovated w/new appliances. 2 bdrm $800; 1 bdrm $575. Tenant pays hydro. Incl., free cable, free on site laundry parking, garden avail., sm pet by terms. Application and ref’s req’d. Avail. immed. Call Harvey, (604)799-0261

beasuperhero.ca

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

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

9197 Mary St.

45810 First Ave., West

1.888.663.3033

Shaw Ave

CHILLIWACK

LAKESIDE COURT

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Avail., july 1

604-792-1872

One big need.

Crime free building, 5 full size appliances, lg storage, deck, n/p, n/s, elec bbq, bus route, adult bldg (prefer 45+), walk to all amenities

45598 McIntosh Dr

CHILLIWACK

Two open heart surgeries.

45750 Knight Rd. 1 bdrm + den, $785/m

APARTMENT/CONDO

McIntosh Manor

Apartments

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

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Cornerstone

1 Bdrm...............$550

Ref’s required, no pets Crime-free multi-housing Call for appt. 604-792-3010 or leave message

Chilliwack. 1 bdrm & den, 3rd floor, 750/m. Includes Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer & Dryer, Secure underground parking, non smoker, no pets, CRC required. Call 604-799-2818 or 604-793-9000

APARTMENT/CONDO

Chilliwack

1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $575/m

CHILLIWACK 1 bdrm apt. avail. July15. spacious. Balcony. Centrally located Edwards St. Heat & garbage incl. Onsite laundry. Full cable pkg. incl. ($62 value). $670/m. Heather 1-800-815-6311.

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45655 McIntosh Dr.

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

CHILLIWACK 1 BD $600/m. Avail., now & July 1. Incl., heat & hot water. (604)703-9076

APARTMENT/CONDO

Chilliwack 2 bd @ The Parkside quiet adult/senior, 3appl, w/d h/up $725, across city hall 604-701-8910 Chilliwack, 3 spacious bdrms, insuite laundry, avail July 1 or 15. $795/m. Call (604)339-5040 CHILLIWACK 45535 Spadina Ave, newer condo/apt, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, 1 pet neg. avail immed., $900/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 CHILLIWACK, 45559 Yale, 2bdrm $850/m 6 new appl., secure u/g prkg, storage, avail. immed. Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 792-0077 Chilliwack, 45561 Yale Rd. The Vibe. (2) 1 bd, luxury unit well maint., beautiful unit 2nd flr. $700/m avail now. on site manager, safe secure bldg. 1 week early move-in. Collin (604)703-6209 Stratatech Property Management. www.stratatechconsulting.ca Chilliwack, 45595 Tamihi Way, Luxury condo, 2bdrm + den, 2 bath, 1248 sq ft, high ceiling, 5 appl.,a/c, 2 parking spaces & storage, avail immed. $1150/m 1-604-837-0993 Lee

Clean, quiet building • • • •

RENTALS

Chilliwack. Spacious. 1 bd w/balcony. FREE heat, h/w & parking, elevator. On site mngt. Great Mary St location. From $610. 604-702-0722 Sardis, 212-7425 Shaw Ave., 2 bdrm top floor, completely reno’d, new paint, laminate flrs, avail aug 1. $750/m. Wayne, Stratatech Property Management, 604-799-0259

HIGHGATE MANOR 19+ BUILDING

SENIORS

NO DAMAGE DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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Golf pass for Sand Piper Golf resort, anytime, pd $90 sell $45; The Falls golf pass, wkdays, $58 sell $30. (604)824-9850 Power Juicer, Jack LaLanne, new, $60; cedar dog house, $65. (604)824-6719/604-793-3877

REAL ESTATE

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

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

LANAI APARTMENTS 9462 Cook Street, Chilliwack, B.C. (Certified Crime-Free Multi-Housing Complex) • Heat and Hot • Large Storage • On-Site Laundry Water Area • Digital Cable • On-Site Manager • No Pets • Security Cameras • Adult Oriented • Wheelchair /Dead Bolts • Elevator Access • Parking Free Premium Cable - $80 Value WE CATER TO SENIORS 1 Bedrooms Available Now - $625/mo.

Call Verna at 604-703-1089.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

Royal Oak 45562 McIntosh Dr. 604-793-7099 (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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707 APARTMENT FURNISHED

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

GARRISON, fully furnished coach house ste, avail May 22. N/s, n/p, refs, $750/m + util & DD. Call (604)858-8655

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Beautiful New Building Currently Under Construction Coming Soon!

8990 Young Rd., near firehall, up to 5300sf, upper and lower spaces, separate or combined. Great for office, retail, doctors, lawyers or dentist office, on site parking, great exposure from street. Other spaces avaiable. Also warehouse units - individual or combined, SXS, over 800sf each, mezzanine 12’ bay door, ideal for tire/detail business. More retail locations also available. Courtesy to realtors. Call (604)792-0671, 604-795-2450 or 604-819-6657 CHILLIWACK. 600 sf. Commercial /Retail. Ground floor. Avail. now. $625/mo. Rear & front entrance. Near Safeway. Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage. 604-792-0077 Chilliwack, medical/professional office complex located in Magnolia Manor. A unique centrally located high-end heritage facility. Waiting room, reception, 3 treatment/offices, bathrm, kitchenette. 450sf/$725; 637sf/$975. All utilities, taxes and maint incl. Parking. (604)702-5696 www.magnoliamanorbc.com

Space for lease High traffic-Near Home Depot- 8080 Evans Rd. 2nd floor space 1500 to 3000 @9.50 sq ft NNN Main floor 2200 to 4400 sq ft-(inc showroom) 12.50 NNN-(Courtesy to brokers.) caseyk@westeckwindows.com

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CHILLIWACK/VEDDER area: River frontage furn’d Cabin. Month/wk/dail rates avail Now. 604-858-7953 CULTUS LK Summer rental Cottage, 2 bdrm fully self contained. $200/night or $1000/wk. NS/NP. 604-819-7733.

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Chilliwack, 2 bdrm, lower unit, fresh paint, new carpet, 4 appl., backs onto park, july 1. (604)824-0264 Chilliwack, 3 bd, fenced yard carport, shared laund., $975/m. Call (604)792-7878 or 604-316-1192 Chilliwack: small 1/2 duplex, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl, lrg bkyrd, $650+util, avail now (604)991-2235

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Chilliwack rooms & suites. $500 $600. Avail now. Incl. all utils. (604)703-0225/ 824-1607 lv mess Garrison, 1 bd bsmt ste, clean, storage, bright colours, lots of lighting, util incl. sat tv, own parking, suit 1, avail now. $640 (604)791-8477 PROMONTORY: Newer, lrg 2 bdrm w/view. July 1. 5 Appls, sep ldry/ent NP/NS $800 incl utils/cbl/w.net. 1/2 mo sec dep/ref’s req. 604-835-4780 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 SARDIS. 1 bdrm. Newer bright. Nr twin rinks. Pri. ent. N/S, N/P. Refs. Suit single. $620 incl. utils & shrd W/D. Avail. now. 604-858-0863. SARDIS, 44743 Lancaster, 3 bdrm, fenced back yard, 5 appl., air conditioning, lg. cov patio, lower suite, $1075/m incl util. Call Wayne, Stratatech Property Management, 604-799-0259

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Chilliwack 1400 sq’ 3 bd + den, cls to Hospital. Newly reno’d, lrg yrd, sng garage, share laund., $1100+ util., avail immed. (604)702-8740 Chilliwack, Garrison, 1 bdrm suite above garage, 6 appl, f/p, 1 prking spot $850 avail July 1 Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 Promontory, 3 brand new stes, avail now, all with views, sep entr., 2 with garage, sep laundry, SS appl., deck, 2+ 3bd, $995-$1295/m. Call 1 (604)302-7090

ROOM & BOARD

ROOM AND BOARD, available now Cultus Lake. (604)824-8267 or 604721-9121

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RV PADS

MOBILE Home in the country. $1300/month. 3 bdrms,1 bath,extra storage addition,appliances incl. 604-792-9506

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Chilliwack, 4 bdrm+, garage, recently painted, cls to amen., june 1. $1000/m. (604)792-4977 CHILLIWACK, DESIGNER Home East Chk. 20ft floor-ceiling window, chef quality kitchen, theater, 3 bd, 3.5 bath, 2 den, 2 deck. 180 views Valley & Mt Cheam. 604-819-1119 CHILLIWACK. Lrg 3 bdrm older house, downtown. Freshly painted. $875/mo. 3 bdrm $1175/mo. new roof, carpets & paint. Single garage. 604-795-1433. CHWK, new reno, 4bdrm, 2bth, N/S, pet OK, DD, ref’s, $1500/mo. Aug. 1. 604-768-0472 HARRISON HOT SPRINGS. 3 bdrm bungalow. 2 blocks to beach, large treed lot, carport. $990. 604850-0666 Promontory, 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, dbl gar, fenced, hrdwd flr, view, avail now, $1550 (604)518-3417 ROSEDALE, 3 BDRM, 1.5 baths, attached garage, avail. Aug. 1. $1,050 incl water/garbage p/u. Refs. req. Phone (604)794-7008.

RV PADS for rent at our 5 star resort. Full hookups/Cable available. $650/month metered hydro. Laundry facilities onsite & wireless internet available. 604-794-7361.

AGASSIZ -Newly reno’d. 2bdrm, 1.5bths, 5 appl. Short walk to downtown. N/S. $850: 604-796-3523 AMAZINGLY roomy 6 bedroom rancher with fully finished bsmt in quiet neighbourhood (Carleton St). Recently updated. 2 bath, 5 appl incl. Large fenced backyard. N/S. 1 small dog ok. $1400/mo+util. Available July 4. Contact 604-7984338. No Sunday calls pls. Chilliwack, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, loft,fam room, renovated, avail now, cls to park & elem school. No dogs, $1275/m + util. Call (604)792-9266 Chilliwack, 3 bdrm, 9687 Woodbine St, incl. all util., $1175/m, upper flr of home, aval July 1. N/p, n/s. Call Russ (604)819-5642 Chilliwack, 4 bdrm 3 bath house on Peach Rd. with views of Vedder river, 4 app., dbl garage, fenced back yard pets negotiable, NS, $1500/m util extra. 1 bdrm suite which could be rented by tenants or used as extra space. Avail. Aug 1st. Call (604)703-9042

RENTALS

ROSEDALE, share home. Own furnished room, private bath. Suit student/working person. ref. n/s, n/p, non-drinkers. $475/m incl. util., Avail now. Call 604-794-3930

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

Chilliwack, 3 bdrm upper, 1200sf, 5 app., nr schools & bus, $1000 + util. (604)795-6366/604-798-6366 Chilliwack 700 sq’ 1 bdrm, lg master bdrm, cls to Hospital. Newly reno’d, lrg yrd, share laund., $700/m utilities incl. July 1, (604)702-8740 Chilliwack, clean 1 bdrm living rm w/gas f/p, lg soaker tub, util incl, cable, wireless inet, sm pet neg, no partiers, priv entr., must be working. Paula, (604)316-1109 lv message.

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Designated as Crime Free Multi-Housing

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

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1967 Ford Mustang fastback, 302 engine, many new parts. Call (604)795-7133 1994 CADILLAC. Fully loaded good interior, black, leather, $2500 obo. Moving must sell. 604-853-4269 1998 MALIBU, blue sedan, 88,824 kms (55,192 mi) purchased on estate sale Apr 2002, lady driven, Michelin ice radials, exc cond, no accid’s. $3800. Ph: (604)852-3870 2000 LASABRE LTD. All options, certified. Grand Touring. pkg. 124K Spotless. $5900 778-565-4334 2005 PONTIAC VIBE, a/c, standard, new tires, 86,000 kms. $6300: (604)846-8125 2009 FORD MUSTANG Black (Pony pkg w/45th Anniv. side badges); 25,000 km.; many after-market extras. A steal at $20,900 Call Dave at 604-819-0213.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1991 SOUTHWIND A Class Motor Home

Older but nice. Incl’s gen set. A/C trailer hitch & more. $16,995 O’Connor RV 1-866-309-5104

2008 DESERT FOX 21’ travel trailer, awning, slp 6-8, sat./tv/dvd, generator, fuel tank, $24,900. Hardly used, exc. cond. 1 (604)880-9962

2011 COLEMAN 192RD

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1980 HARLEY DAVIDSON, Electra Glide, good in all weather, mint cond, $8000 or trade 604-504-0738

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1987 GMC CAMPER VAN, slps 4, good shape, aircared, $5500 obo. Call 1 (604)796-2649 1989 Triple E Regency Class C 28ft, good condition, low mileage. Would make a great summer home. $10,900 If interested Call John at 604-796-8905 or 604-793-8593 1993 KOMFORT 23ft 5th wheel, fully equipped, new fridge, $6500. call (604)824-0781 DLN 5952

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

851 CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

DSI Water Heater, A/C, large double door fridge, AM/FM/CD, microwave. Held Over Sale. $16,995 (Stk.30824) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #31087

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2011 COLEMAN 270 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

1996 FORD F250, V8 , auto, 178K, 1994 Nomad 5th wheel. 27.5 12’ slide out, new tires, new propane tanks, exc. cond. Both units very well maintained. Asking $15,000 obo for combined unit. 604-859-4984 2001 Wildwood 26’ 5th whl, NW pckg, 12x3’ slide, less than 500 road km. $9900. 1 (604)751-0122

2004 37C PACE ARROW, 15,800 m, Shaw auto satellite, 3 slides, W/D, custom cover, 10 yr paint protection, etc. Better than new. $79,900. Call (604)869-3313 2006 KUSTOM Koach 30’ 5th wheel $28,500 alone, selling with 2003 Ford F350 truck, 7.3 diesel 158Kms $49,500 obo for both. Will trade for mobile home in the Fraser Valley (778)887-4185

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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NEW 2011 Windriver

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1996 SUZUKI auto, 4 cyl. 1.3L, $1250. (778)551-1662 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L, auto 4x4 lded, new brke/tires, aircared/13. $7800. 604-533-9133.

270RLDS Travel Trailer Double living room slides. Loades with extras! Reg. $42,475 Clearance $31,979 (4 season)

TRANSPORTATION

We pay you! Removal of vehicles, machinery/scrap metal. Up to $300 Dave@ NJS Metals, (604)852-5556

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

Mercedes diesel, loaded with extras. Reg. $129,659 Clearance $109.977

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2004 CROSSFIRE Mercedes built, new Perf.tires,paid$53,000,like new in/out, orig.owner.778-232-3578 2007 HONDA Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr, grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no accid, $10,500. (604)855-3313 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA S, navy blue, 4 dr., loaded, 86,000km, lady driven. $10,900 obo 604-464-6078 2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT white, 38,000Kms, dual air bags, a/c, cd stereo, power options, excellent cond $9,499. Call 1-778-245-7485 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 89K, silver. $8800. Call 604-825-9477.

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NEW 2011 Pleasureway Plateau

1993 PHOENIX 26’ Class A Motorhome, GM chassis, rear queen bed, awning, 62K, nice shape, $13,500. 604-536-8379.

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TRUCKS & VANS

1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGUER 7/pass, mint cond! 159K, AirCared, $1750/obo. 604-308-9848. 1995 Ford F150 4.9L, 5spd, 193,km, 7’ box, fibreglass cap, aircare 2013. $2400. (604)751-0122 1997 DODGE RAM club cab 4wd, Cummins Diesel $6500 OBO (604)820-8654 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, absolutely in exc. running order, new battery & tires $3500. (778)883-8096 Rmd. 2003 DODGE DAKOTA, ex cab, 2 wheel drive, auto, canopy, 100 km, $8,750. Call 604-538-4883.. 2003 LANDROVER V6 silver 135,405k loaded 4/whl dr $6999 778-908-7572,778-552-6300 2005 SAFARI cargo van, great work van, $8900. Call (604)8467476 Cultus Lake. 2007 FORD Lariat Black, h.d Turbo Max V8, dual wheel, tow pkg. Loaded. $29,500: (604)536-8289

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DSI water heater, A/C, enclosed & heated water tank only & microwave. Held Over Sale. $18,995 (Stk.30826) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #31087

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NEW 2011 Creekside 26BKS Travel Trailer Bunk House lots of extras & very spacious. Reg. $31,585 Clearance $23,798 (4 Season)

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BOATS

14’ HURSTON DEEP V. 45 HP, Merc. Full canopy & extras. Clean, gd trailer. $3500 obo. 604-997-3113

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ALUM. BOAT WANTED 10 12 or 14’ with our w/o motor or trailer. Will pay cash 604-319-5720. Very good condition. Approx dry weight 293 lbs. Only $11,995. O’Connor RV 1-866-309-5104

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