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hilliwack police got the help they were looking for after asking the public to identify a man suspected of attempting to lure an underage girl using a computer.

Cops use photo seen in superhero sting video

Mounties, saying the man is a “person of interest” in the investigation, released a photo of the man Tuesday morning.

F i v e h o u r s l a t e r, p o l i c e announced they had identified

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the man in the photo. That photo is identical to one used in a video that became an online sensation last year.

Last November, a group with members between the ages of

17 and 20, posted several videos online in which they dressed as superheroes and confronted men supposedly looking to meet up for sex with underage girls.

The most popular video included

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ocal school kids could soon be getting two weeks off for spring break every year.

At a meeting Tuesday, the Chilliwack school board directed district staff to come up with a long-term plan for an extended break each year, bringing to an end the district’s flip-flopping between one- and twoweek breaks in recent years.

The move is long overdue, according to District Parent Advisory Council treasurer Don Davis, who said parents want certainty when it comes to the break regardless of how long it is.

“If we’re going to do it, let’s just do it,” he said after the meeting. “A decision should be made that we are either a one-week spring break district or a two-week spring break district and stop changing it up because people make holiday plans well in advance.”

Trustees first approved an extended break as a cost-saving measure for 2010-2011.

But that decision angered CUPE staff and teachers on call who lost a week of work, and irked working parents who had to scramble to arrange childcare for the extra week.

No sooner had schools moved back to a one-week break this year, however, than the

the same photo released by police.

In the video, a man who goes by the online handle longfellow88 talks up a person with the moniker Chwk.Babe95. The man lists his age as 41 and his hometown as Maple Ridge.

olice and fire officials hope an arsonist can be stopped before he or she hurts somebody.

Fire crews were called to four separate human-started fires in downtown Chilliwack early Tuesday morning, including one that did minor damage to a garage.

The busy night commenced with a dumpster fire on Mary Street just after midnight, according to assistant fire chief Ian Josephson. An hour later, at 1:13 a.m., fire crews responded to EB IRST a garage fire at a Marga- First reported on ret Avenue property. The chilliwacktimes.com flames were snuffed out quickly before the shed’s contents sustained any damage.

A couple hours after that fire, cedar hedges were set alight on Hocking Avenue, around 2:51 a.m., and at the ICBC claims centre off Chilliwack Central Road, around 3:04 a.m.

Josephson believes the same arsonist was responsible for all four fires. And while none did serious damage, both fire and police officials warn that future fires could do considerable harm.

“It escalates,” Josephson said. “Now we’re talking about a garage. What’s going to be next?”

This week’s arson spree comes just two

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ky Wishes is a baby miniature horse. She is one-day old. And she’s wearing a horse sweater while taking her first steps outside.

Take a moment to process that. To say she is cute is like saying it occasionally rains in Chilliwack in the winter. Sky Wishes—named by her rescuer’s seven-year-old daughter after a My Little Pony character— isn’t cute. Cute is Sky Wishes.

One day she will grow up, as much as miniature horses ever grow up.

But she will still be a miniature horse, which, adhering to the rule that the more you shrink a mammal, the cuter it becomes, is still a pretty darn cuddly animal.

But there’s a dark side to everything, even, believe it or not, miniature horses. And that dark side, is why Sky Wishes is here in Yarrow, at Pipsqueak Paddocks, likely the only miniature horse rescue facility in all of Canada.

The existence of Pipsqueak Paddocks prompts the question: how many miniature horses can possibly

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need rescuing?

The answer, unfortunately, is plenty.

Bec Bermudez, Pipsqueak’s founder and president, got her first miniature horse in 2004 to accompany the pony she had always wanted to own.

“I had heard about a mini that needed out of where it was,” said Bermudez, who had experience working with large rescued horses.

“She was in horrible shape. The vet actually cried when she saw her.”

The horse, named Glee, had been starved by her former owners and “looked like an alien hamster,” when Bermudez first saw her.

“It was three months before she could even lift her head up,” she said.

(Years later, and many minis later, Bermudez gave Glee to a woman who has turned the little horse into a provincial champion on the miniature horse driving circuit. The woman now sits on Pipsqueak’s board of

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Six months after getting Glee, Bermudez got a second mini for her mother, and again the horse came from a less-than-happy home.

Soon those two rescued horses became three horses became four.

Privately, between 2004 and 2009, Bermudez, with the assistance of her mother Janis Sawatzky, rescued and put up for adoption “a couple dozen” miniature horses.

Three years ago, with more people offering to help, the Bermudez’s set up Pipsqueak Paddocks as a registered non-profit organization. That year, 2009, the young group rescued another two dozen horses. They doubled that count the following year.

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“We get abused ones, we get neglected ones, we get unwanted ones,” Bermudez said.

In many cases, people just don’t understand the demands of horse ownership.

“A lot of non-horsey people get the little ones,” she said. “A lot of people say it’s exactly like having a great big dog. No! I say it’s exactly like having a real little horse.”

Just because their hoofs are smaller and their manes shorter doesn’t mean miniature horses don’t require the say type of care as full-scale horses.

“Other people are surprised at the numbers that we deal with. I’m not though. There’s lots of minis just kind of tucked away in corners, and now that there’s somewhere they can go, they’re coming out of the woodwork.”

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ne of the owners of Tycrop Manufacturing sought to downplay community concern regarding the company’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusion application on McGrath Road in Rosedale.

Scott Mason told the Times the company “is exploring ideas around development,” but nothing is firm yet.

He also said a community blogspace for information and discussion will be set up soon and a neighbourhood meeting is being planned for May. Signs for the ALR application were spotted by neighbour Susan Payne on Good Friday (April 6) and she said she can’t find out what is proposed.

Chilliwack MLA John Les spoke about Tycrop’s expansion plans in the Legislature

LURING, from page 1 A video then shows a person dressed in a batman costume confronting a man at a Sardis playground.

“Through several tips that were received from the public, the police were able to make an identification and can take the necessary steps in furthering their investigation,” said RCMP spokesperson Const. Tracy Wolbeck in a press release Tuesday afternoon.

She confirmed to the Times that the investigation did arise from the superhero videos posted last November but could say little else about the investigation.

The man may not be the only person stung by the teens. In March, the Times learned that another person charged in recent months with child luring was arrested the same day police nabbed one of the targets of a group of local teens posing as superheroes online.

ARSONIST, from page 1 weeks after fire crews snuffed out three other human-caused fires.

A dumpster was set ablaze on April 7. Four days later, on the morning of April 11, a cedar hedge and the same dumpster were lit on fire within half an hour of each other.

in February prompting some criticism about the ALR process, which is non-political.

Applications for ALR removal are decided by the Agricultural Land Commission.

“Farmland is very precious to me,” Payne told the Times.

“If you want a steak on your plate and a fresh potato then Tycrop should move down to Kal-Tire.”

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Superhero videos spurred arrests

On Dec. 5, the group’s Facebook page contained a posting indicating that police had swooped in the previous day on one of the group’s stings and arrested a 24-year-old man.

That same day, Andrew Karl Westerberg appeared in court to face charges of luring a child under the age of 18. Online records list Westerberg’s birth date as 1987, and the date of the alleged offence is listed as Dec. 4, 2011.

Mounties have also charged another man with using a computer to attempt to lure a child under the age of 16.

David Alan Strauss is the fifth such man in recent months to face such charges.

Multiple arson sprees

Josephson said one person is believed to be responsible for those three fires. But he said it’s unclear whether the same person is responsible for both arson sprees.

Either way, the fires need to stop, he said.

“Hopefully, somebody will give us some help.”

Chilliwack RCMP are leading the investigation into the fires. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 604-792-4611 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

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fter recent concerns raised by parents, trustees and its own staff, the Chilliwack school district has decided to launch an extensive review of its special education services.

In a report presented to the school board Tuesday, superintendent Michael Audet said the process will include both a self review to start this spring and an external review by an outside consultant to start in August.

The decision was welcome news to local parents of special needs students.

“It just means that we’ve been heard and they’re taking our concerns seriously and they’re not brushing them under the rug,” said Tonja Padgett, whose son has autism. “I think we’re going in the right direction.”

Padgett is one of several special needs parents who began rallying in February, when Chilliwack education assistant Kathi Friesen stood up at a school board meeting and told trustees the district needed to do a better job educating students with autism.

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Times she had sent the board a letter a month earlier outlining what she believed to be serious problems with special education in the district.

A speech-language pathologist with 44 years of experience in two other B.C. districts, as well as schools in Newfoundland and England, Rowe told trustees she was convinced the only thing keeping some local parents of special needs students from suing the district was a fear of reprisal on their children.

She was pleased to hear about the review announced a t Tu e s d a y ’s m e e t i n g , especially the external component.

“I’m happy that they would do a review because I think bringing anyone in with an external set of eyes could only be good in this particular district,” she told the the Times Wednesday.

She said the process had the potential to address the concerns expressed in her letter, but she warned the district would have to be willing to implement change “If they’re going to be defensive in any way about

the review, then I think there’s no point in doing it,” she said.

“But providing they are willing to accept that there need to be changes and accept the suggestions, then I think it could only be positive.”

The review process will begin with the district’s student services department undertaking a self-review using a set of ministry of education guidelines called the B.C. District Student Services Review Inquiry Process.

The external review, which will likely begin in August, will be conducted by David Carter, a consultant in special education recommended by the ministry.

According to Tuesday’s report, the whole review process will include input from both educators and parents and will eventually result in a three-year strategic plan.

Trustees supported the plan but wanted more information about the specifics of the external review and directed Audet to report back to them on the expectations and timelines for that piece by June.

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A vote here, a vote there L ast week’s byelection was the latest in a long, recent line of exercises in democracy we have faced here in the Chilliwack area.

Since the Nov. 15, 2008 municipal election some of us have made five electoral choices. There was the May 12, 2009, provincial election. 2010 was clear but then 2011 was the Year of the Vote with a federal election on May 2, municipal vote on Nov. 19, and who could forget the HST referendum.

(If you live in Harrison Hot Springs, you also have a village councillor byelection coming up on May 12.)

Local turnout was not particularly great for any of those but it wasn’t out of the ordinary in that regard.

Many young people don’t vote and there is no denying that grey hair is disproportionately present at ballot boxes. Those baby boomers and older folks generally understand the importance of democracy, and indeed feel it as an obligation.

So it was heartening to see the effort many, mostly seniors, went through to try to vote in the byelection on April 19 . . . despite their efforts ending in failure.

Confusion abounded as dozens showed up to their usual voting location at Evergreen Hall to find no one willing to accept a ballot.

“There were many upset seniors at the hall” someone on

PAUL J. HENDERSON

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A lovely woman, Mrs. White called me to express her outrage.

She said it was “atrocious” there was no voting at Evergreen Hall so she could help “get those Liberals out.”

Don and Lynne McKenna wrote a letter to the Times, in which the two 80-year-olds said they walked and walked (aided by canes) to try to find a voting location.

“Who made this decision to leave us out?” they asked.

The problem? None of these people live in the riding for which there was a byelection.

I explained to Mrs. White that John Les was her MLA and that she lived nowhere near the boundary between the electoral district of Chilliwack and Chilliwack-Hope.

“But it’s called ‘ChilliwackHope’” she said, confounded at the logic.

Well, yes, maybe the riding needs a name change. How about South Chilliwack-Hope?

Or Vedder Crossing-PromontoryCultus-Ryder Lake-Agassiz-Harrison-Hope?

Many others made it to voting

locations at Tzeachten Hall and East Chilliwack elementary only to find they weren’t eligible to vote because they too didn’t live in the riding. More confusion.

I even had one person comment to me that even though they don’t live in the riding they should be allowed to vote.

“What affects the people in Rosedale, Yarrow, etc. has an effect on us in Chilliwack.”

Interesting point but where would that end? Looming U.S. debt may affect my life. Should I get to vote for president?

I hate to finger-wag at non-voters, but those who couldn’t be bothered to get off the couch and drive to the nearest voting location should be ashamed.

Those who said ignorant things like “I don’t follow politics” and used that as an excuse not to exercise the franchise need a lesson in democracy.

And the nearly 60 per cent of eligible voters in ChilliwackHope need to think about the 80-year-old McKennas, canes in hand, starting off downtown on April 19 walking and walking and walking until they gave up and went home. All to cast a ballot in a byelection they weren’t eligible to vote in.

The McKennas said they were disappointed they couldn’t vote.

I’m disappointed how many Chilliwack-Hope constituents could have voted but couldn’t be bothered.

he teachers’ union had best step back and think carefully before it writes its next move in stone.

The union’s decision to unnecessarily ramp up its war against Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberal government could become a rout—and not in the teachers’ favour.

The B.C. Teachers Federation (BCTF) lost a big battle when the BC Liberals tabled legislation forcing a “cooling-off” period and a round of mediation. The appointment of Charles Jago, an apparently BC Liberal-friendly mediator, also could be construed as a defeat.

But in fact, the teachers’ union should quit while it’s ahead—because it is: by losing the legislative battle, the teachers actually won.

Consequently, job action of the kind now being proposed by the BCTF will be counter-productive on nearly all fronts.

Students and their parents won’t take kindly to losing sports days, graduation ceremonies, band concerts and school plays, end-of-year field trips . . . major activities that the kids have looked forward to for the entire school year (and in the case of graduation, throughout their school years).

Indeed, many teachers themselves are balking at the thought of throwing away countless hours of organization and preparation, and of disappointing the eager youngsters who are, after all, the very reasons for their career choices. Like all the rest of us, they don’t volunteer for nothing.

They really are in it for the kids.

It’s something the BCTF honchos point out repeatedly, but it’s hard to believe that they understand what they’re saying.

With the legislation and mediator in place, the BCTF is now playing a game of diminishing returns. Even if it beats the BC Liberals, everyone else gets beaten, too. And let’s face it, the BC Liberals have already lost anyway.

Teachers would do better to concede their victory, and gird for the next battle.

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The main goal of teachers is not a wage increase

Editor: I am appalled at the lack of initiative the BC. government is taking to end the B.C. teachers’ job action. It is a travesty that the government would pass legislation that is so “communistic” in nature and remove the teachers’ ability to bargain by taking away their right to strike. In the teaching community my children are taught in, it is evident that the teachers main goal is not to have an increase in wages, but to increase the help needed by teachers in the classroom, to make their teaching time effective.

I have two children, one in middle school, one in elementary, as well as experience in the teaching profession. Most classrooms are full to bursting and in many classrooms there are currently up to four and five children with significant disabilities ranging from children requiring full-time care to dyslexia. Each of these children may or may not, depending on their disabilities, qualify for a teachers assistant. Regardless, many of these children don’t have access to the help they or their teachers need to provide quality education for the entire class.

Many times teachers are spending so much time trying to maintain order in their classroom due to lack of manpower, that many minutes a day are wasted just trying to get all the students to work together. I have been incredibly disappointed that the government has not looked into new effective ways to manage these situations or tried to work with teachers to make their jobs effective. I have heard a number of teachers comment that segregation, in terms of interest and ability even as early as elementary school, would be incredible helpful for all of them. As the parent of two very different children with two very different learning styles, I would agree.

At this time, however, I would like to challenge the government to look at the proposal by the BCTF and give serious consideration to the points that matter through the eyes of the children, who are our province’s future.

Gail Derksen Chilliwack

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Who are you calling elderly?

Editor: Having been born and raised in B.C. I am writing in regards to the article about the “elderly” 67-year-old lady who had her purse stolen. Firstly, I am glad she got her purse back but I have an issue with the writer who considers her elderly. I am only two years away from 67 and do not at all consider myself or any of my friends elderly. People in their 80s and-on-up are elderly and even some of them might not feel that way. A more appropriate word would be older or senior. Just remember you are going to be there someday too and I’m sure won’t appreciate being called elderly. Thankyou.

From a young senior and liking it.

Pat Johnston Chilliwack

Doggy diary of a dike runner Editor: I live in Yarrow and often run along the dike of the Vedder River. Here is a summary of some my journey in the last few months.

January: Clear day for a run, heading along towards Bailey Bridge when I see a couple of sheep dogs coming along with their owner.

As I run by, one of them comes at me and I yell, “Hey” and put my hand behind me as he is coming up. As I put my hand out, the dog bites. No broken skin, but definitely a bite.

Hmmm, did that dog just do that? Owner calls dog and keeps walking.

February: Off again

towards the bridge and see a chocolate lab coming toward me and so I move to the left. The dog notices me and comes barking and charging. So I yell, “Hey” and the owner takes out her ear buds and looks up from her phone. She calls the dog and they go by and continue walking.

April: Sunday morning run with two girlfriends and we see two sheepdogs coming toward us. One comes up behind and as I put my hand back, the dog jumps and bites it. The owner calls the dog and then keeps walking. At this point I realize it was the same dog as last time.

April: Monday morning run in the rain and I see a chocolate lab and a little dog up ahead with their owner.

The owner calls the dogs well ahead and leashes them as she walks past and they continue on.

Monday was a good day.

Kristen Meindertsma Yarrow

who resigned after being involved in the HST fiasco.

Have they no shame?

Clive Edwards Chilliwack

‘Thank you’ to Hofstede’s Editor: I’d like to say “thank you” to Hofstede’s Country Barn for being able to shop in your store with my family, including my grandchildren, and for being able to invite a friend for lunch in your little cafe.

Thank you for keeping fam-

ily values in our community.

Thank you for not having magazines at the check-out counters, or even in your store, that feed our children and families pornographic pictures and filthy subtitles . . . magazines that tear family values apart and do our whole society no good.

When I and my family have waited at check out stands in other stores I have been appalled by just how far we’ve regressed as a society and a community by what we’ve put up with and allowed to happen. We have to stand there with our families and be subjected

to those pictures and titles when they could be put into another aisle that we don’t need to go down. It’s called having a choice.

Thank you for even closing on Sunday so that you yourselves can have time with your own families. Your store and values are greatly appreciated and respected by many members of our community.

Thank you and I hope you continue to be such a great example and a safe place to bring anyone at any age to shop and eat out.

J.L. Langdeau Chilliwack

Have the BC Libs no shame?

Editor: The federal Conservatives and the provincial Liberals colluded to bring in the HST under false pretences.

Even though we, the people of British Columbia, won the recall of the hated tax, it is still with us. Perhaps the above parties hope we will forget about the HST’s continued existence and go back to our bread and circuses, I mean hockey and beer.

I also note the faded stars of other political eras are being trotted out in support of the New Improved Provincial Liberal Party.

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Support for extended spring break high with teachers, low with support staff SPRING BREAK, from page 1

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board once again directed district staff to look into extending the break in 20122013—this time because the end of the vacation on next year’s calendar comes just four days before Good Friday.

Public input, gathered through a survey on the district website for nine days between April 10 and 19, largely supports a longer break.

Of the 2,421 responses, 83

74 per cent saying they were for it, 16 per cent saying they were opposed and 10 per cent saying they were neutral.

Comments on the survey also called for the district to come up with a long-term plan for the break, according to superintendent Michael Audet. “ We saw a number of comments from people who said, ‘Why go through this every year?’” he said. “‘Why can’t we have a two-week spring break every year?’

per cent were in favour of a two-week break, 13 per cent were opposed and four per cent were neutral.

Parents supplied most of the input with 1,070 responses, 78 per cent of whom were in favour and 20 per cent of which were opposed.

Suppor t was highest among the 412 teachers who responded, with 95 per cent indicating they were in favour of a longer break.

Support was lowest amongst support staff, with

So we said, ‘We’re going to need to look into that.’”

To get an extended break in place, the board also directed staff to begin negotiations with the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association and CUPE, a process that could be complicated by recent changes to the School Act brought in by Bill 22, the legislation that ordered teachers back to work in March.

Audet wouldn’t discuss what those complications might be, saying only “We have to sit down with our unions and talk to them about it, and that’s been m a d e m o re c l e a r t o u s recently.”

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One well-built body Training and fasting a sculpted physique

BY TYLER OLSEN tolsen@chilliwacktimes.com

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hilliwack bodybuilder Jeff Kilpatrick is heading to a major contest in Winnipeg this weekend with two things on his mind: qualifying for the IFBB Amateur World Championships in Ecuador; and chocolate cake.

Kilpatrick has been training and fasting for weeks for what will be the biggest event of his short-but-successful competitive bodybuilding career: the 2012 International Federation of Body Building Amateur World Qualifier. It’s taken a toll on the 33-year-old, who works as a trackman for the Southern Railway of British Columbia.

“It is very, very hard,” he said. “You really have to focus and stick to it and keep putting one foot in front of another.”

After playing minor hockey in his teens, Kilpatrick began recreational bodybuilding 12 years ago.

“I wandered into the gym one day and started working out and sort of fell in love with it,” he said. Kilpatrick liked the science of

the sport: learning about nutrition and how certain exercises affected different parts of the building. And the more he learned, and the more muscle he amassed, the more Kilpatrick enjoyed himself.

Two years ago, he began training with a coach in Langley with an eye on competing. At his first event, the 2010 Western Canadian Bodybuilding Championships in Kelowna, Kilpatrick finished first in the heavyweight division.

The enthusiasm of those competing, the adrenaline of performing, and the payoff after weeks of grueling training convinced Kilpatrick that he wanted to continue in the sport.

“That weekend was probably the most fun I’ve ever had,” he said. “When you get on stage, it makes it all worth it because you get to show off what you’ve been working so hard on.

“It’s such a big feeling of accomplishment.”

Kilpatrick followed that performance with a third-place finish at the Canadian Bodybuilding Federation’s 2011 Natural Physique Challenge.

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“They make fun of me a lot,” he said of his fellow trackmen ( Trackmen perform maintenance on rail tracks. It’s a tough, physical job that Kilpatrick says doubles as training). “They make fun of what I eat.”

What he eats, especially as a competition approaches, is not a lot. With the focus on the display of muscles, body fat is the enemy—Kilpatrick says he is currently at 3.5 per cent body fat.

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NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING JOUR NATIONAL DE DEUIL April 28th is Canada’s day to remember those killed or injured at work.

Workplaces in British Columbia continue to be unsafe.

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workplace incidents • 29 traumatic motor vehicle fatalities • 42 traumatic fatalities • 71 cases of occupational disease (Asbestos Exposure)

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A Sto:lo Ice Hawk is pinched off as he vies for the puck in the team’s 6-0 loss to the Prince George team during the inaugural All-Native Hockey Showdown at Prospera Centre on the weekend

Sto:lo hockey inspires Local Ice Hawks second in First Nations tournament

BY TYLER OLSEN tolsen@chilliwacktimes.com

J

ust as predicted, the final of the inaugural All-Native Ho c k e y Sh owd ow n l a s t weekend at Prospera Centre came down to Chilliwack’s Sto:lo Ice Hawks and an experienced squad from Alkali Lake.

The Ice Hawks trailed Alkali Lake 3-2 entering the third period, with both Sto:lo goals scored by Tyler Simpson.

B u t w h i l e t h e Ha w k s pressed, they couldn’t beat a red-hot goaltender, and Alkali Lake countered with a pair of goals against the flow of play en route to a 5-2 victory.

Sto:lo had booked their place in the final with a tight 2-0 win over Prince George. Goals came from a

pair of real Chilliwack chiefs: Soowahlie chief Otis Jasper and Squiala chief David Jimmie.

The win was especially sweet, coming as it did a day after Prince George had stunned the locals 6-0 on home ice.

“We changed up lines after that and I think it kind of snapped us out of rec hockey mode,” said Jasper of the game.

Sto:lo opened the tournament with a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over Chase, with the winning tally supplied by Brandon Ned. Despite the defeat in the final, Jasper said the weekend was a major success that will lay the foundations for larger events in future years.

“It turned out really well,” said Jasper. “We had a lot of

positive feedback from the teams that attended and the community members.”

The late-April date of the tournament made it difficult for organizers to attract teams, however, Jasper said next year’s event will be moved forward in the year.

The tournament also will have 35-plus and women’s divisions next year.

“There was a lot of support and I think there will be more buzz for next year,” he said.

Prior to the tournament, Jasper and Jimmie hoped that the tournament would expose young First Nations hockey players to a hockey future.

And early indications are it had the desired impact.

“There was some buzz from some of the young First Nations kids that play minor hockey who were in attendance saying they want to play for the Ice Hawks in the future so that was pretty cool.”

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CHILLIWACK TIMES THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012

Sports

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Chiefs commit to universities C

hilliwack Chiefs defenceman Alexander Perron-Fontaine has signed a letter of commitment to play for Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) for the 2013-14 season. RIT plays in NCAA Division I, the highest level of American college hockey.

Perron-Fontaine has one more year of British Columbia Hockey League eligibility left, although as a 20-yearold he will be vying for one of six overage spots on the Chiefs next year.

One of those Chiefs, goalie Mitch Gillam, verbally committed to play for Cornell University in 2013-14 last month.

He told the Peterborough Examiner at the time that if Cornell’s top goalie Andy Iles signs a pro contract, he could move on to the university next year.

A pair of graduating Chiefs have also announced their college intentions for next year.

Kit Sitterley will play hockey at, and attend, the University of Massachusetts Boston next year. The school plays in the NCAA’s Division III. And Chiefs captain Tyler Miller will play hockey at Mount Royal University in Calgary next year. Mount Royal com-

petes in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.

The Chiefs are already looking to restock for next year. The team hosts its 2012 spring evaluation camp Fri-

day to Sunday at Prospera Centre.

Dyck headed to Missouri Meanwhile, Chilliwack product Darnell Dyck, who

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Once again, the Cougars pitching staff and defence controlled the game and stopped any r uns from crossing the plate.

Colin Kellington got his first start of the season and pitched two innings, striking out four. Reliever Josh Anderson pitched three innings, and Jordan Scherbey and Tony Pharand each pitched one inning to close out the win.

Chilliwack’s offence was anchored by Alex Leiper’s lead-off double in the third inning and Kellington’s leadoff triple in the sixth. Donovan Moorman, Pharand and Anderson also contributed RBIs. The Vancouver pitchers helped the Cougars by giving up 7 walks and Chilliwack’s speed on the bases made them pay by stealing a total of 12 bases, with Dan Rogers and Moorman leading the way with three stolen bases each. Shane Rutley added two.

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o one ever wakes up and says, “My goal is to wreck my life and end badly!”

We have a worldrenowned marathon in South Africa called the Comrades Marathon. It is a grueling 89-kilometre race with approximately 18,000 people from all over the world competing.

At the start everyone has high expectations, with dreams of a gold medal around their neck, and you can sense the excitement and anticipation in the atmosphere. When the starter’s gun fires, the competitors launch strongly from the starting gate and all seems well at first. Some sprint for an early lead, others look strong and it seems as if the race will be a close one.

It doesn’t stay like that however. A couple of hours into the race and many who started the race so strongly, now fade; walking, limping, sitting along the roadside.

Not everyone who started strongly will end strongly.

In fact, only a fraction of the 18,000 that began well, will end strong that afternoon.

This is true for most of us.

We start life so strong. We

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We have ideals and aspirations, our goals are honorable and full of good intent.

But something happens along the way. We lose steam, get tired, give up hope, and fade, and some of us just throw the towel in and give up completely. Very few seem to end life in the same that they began.

We have a sad picture of this in the Bible. King Solomon started strong. He ushered in Israel’s golden years, bringing prosperity and power to the new nation. He was wealthy beyond measure, wise in every way and politically powerful, earning the respect of the surrounding nations. He started strong and one would have expected him to end in the same way, but somewhere along the way he lost sight of his ideals and gave in to his human desires, and faded, ending badly.

Solomon’s downfall began when he stopped listening to the wisdom of God, became proud of his achievements and began to rely on his own

abilities. What was sinful and destructive before became acceptable now, and slowly Solomon faded.

Beware the slow descent into sin and away from God. Things that don’t seem that bad now and minor, may well be the beginning of the slow road down. Don’t lose sight of the ideals and goals you had at first, but strive after them. And mostly, don’t forget The One who loves you extravagantly and desires only good for you, including a strong end.

The solution to a strong end is found in Solomon’s own writings, Proverbs 3:5-6 which instruct us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.”

May your week ahead be filled with a hunger for God, for His Word and the leading of His hand on your life as He takes your from “strength to strength and glory to glory.”

May you run well and end strong! ◗ Evans Hundermark is a pastor with Mountain View Church. He can be reached at pastorev@shaw.ca.

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Mounties are urging parents to talk to their kids about strangers after a man offered free candy to two teens last Friday in Harrison Hot Springs. Police say two 14year-old girls were approached Friday evening around 7 p.m. by a man in a van and asked if they wanted some free candy.

The girls, who were on Chest-

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“We want parents and teachers to be aware that this incident occurred,” said RCMP Const. Tracy Wolbeck. “It is always a good idea to re-visit with kids the importance of recognizing a stranger and what to do if approached by someone they don’t know.”

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Mounties were watching as a man suspected of numerous break-and-enters entered a Fairfield Island carport and stole fro-

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The possibilities are endless, visit our garden centre today for the latest and greatest in gardening. Live Local, Grow Local, Buy Local.

The new Boost Collection by Burpee offers gardeners a super serving of healthy antioxidants. Burpee boost is high in antioxidants, and they can be harvested several steps out your back door.

Burpee veggies are leading the way in nutrition and families are seeing the benefits of not only growing their own veggies, but increasing their intake of: Beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Anthocyanins, Lycopene, Carotenoids etc.

You say tomato, I say “Cherry Punch, Power Pops and Solar Power”.

The Burpee Boost lineup also offers ‘Sweet Heat’ hybrid pepper, ‘Gold Standard’ hybrid cucumber and ‘Healing Hands’ lettuce salad mix All these varieties have an extra dose of antioxidants and that is what sets them apart from the rest.

This unique edible collection is bursting with garden-to-table goodness.

Live Local, Grow Local and Buy Local

CHILLIWACK TIMES THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012

A23

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We source the world’s finest varieties of flowers and have assortments that you won’t find anywhere else.

From the shimmering contrast of the Black Satin Petunia, to Bahia White Night the largest flowering Bacopa, to double Calibrachoas... start creating your garden oasis today.

Superbells & Calibrachoas We are a mini petunia without the sticky icky, we perk right back up after it rains, and stay compact and bushy even when stressed. We will cover your containers, baskets and ground with hundreds of flowers from early spring all the way through to the first light frost. Our long, long, trailing branches cascade over the sides of hanging baskets and other containers, and spread over flower beds.

Hummingbirds are cuckoo about us. Deadheading is not even in our vocabulary and don’t worry about pinching back my stems either.

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Community

Plant a row, grow a row kicks off L ast weekend was Earth Day, this weekend it’s the Food Matters second annual Plant a Row, Grow a Row (PARGAR) kick-off Seedy Saturay event on April 28 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the community gardens behind the Mathieson Centre at 45195 Wells Rd. The event will be a chance for local gardening enthusiasts and first-time gardeners alike to come together and enhance their vegetable growing skills and soil health knowledge.

It is also a chance to share and trade seeds for the 2012 growing season and, as a community, participate in PARGAR 2012 for the local Salvation Army food bank/soup kitchen.

The event includes three gardening

workshops: 1 p.m. on how to turn a patch of grass into a thriving garden plot; 2 p.m. on planting a school garden and the best methods for healthy vegetables; and 3 p.m. Brian Minter on the secrets for success with popular and challenging crops.

The first 100 gardening enthusiasts to register will receive a complimentary garden starter seed kit with seeds to use for PARGAR 2012 and some for fun.

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`X_aN] u ]|o YN fT uaX _N Q aN |f u NffNu FORTISBC ENERGY UTILITIES INTEND TO AMALGAMATE NATURAL GAS SERVICE IN B.C. AND IMPLEMENT COMMON RATES On April 11, 2012, the FortisBC Energy Utilities applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission to amalgamate their natural gas utilities across the province and to implement common rates and services across their service areas starting January 1, 2014. Currently, FortisBC Energy Utilities is made up of three separate natural gas companies, operating in six service areas. The companies have their own services, service agreements (tariffs) and rates. If approved, the application would combine the three companies into one, under a single tariff, with common rates for the various regions.

This Application has different implications for customers in each service area. If approved, customers in the Vancouver Island and Whistler service areas will see rate decreases, while customers in the Lower Mainland, Columbia, Inland, and Fort Nelson service areas will see an overall rate increase.

PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS The Commission is initiating a review of FortisBC Energy Utilities’ Application. To view the timetable for this hearing and the Application go to www.bcuc.com select “Current Applications” under “Quick Links” and scroll to “FEU Common Rates, Amalgamation and Rate Design.”

HOW TO GET INVOLVED If you wish to participate actively in the review process, you may register as an Intervener or an Interested Party with the Commission Secretary in writing, using the contact information at the end of this notice. All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the general public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website.

If you wish to attend the Public Workshop or the Procedural Conference please register with the Commission Secretary using the contact information at the end of this Notice.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER For more information please contact Ms. Alanna Gillis, Acting Commission Secretary at Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com or using the Commission contact information.

WORKSHOP FortisBC Energy will explain the Application and answer questions.

Date

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Location

Monday, April 30, 2012

9:00 am

Commission Hearing Room 12th Floor, 1125 Howe Street Vancouver, BC

PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE The Commission will consider the regulatory process to review the Application.

Date

Time

Location

Friday, June 15, 2012

9:00 am

Commission Hearing Room 12th Floor, 1125 Howe Street Vancouver, BC

VIEW THE APPLICATION The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website on the Current Applications page (www.bcuc.com) and on the FortisBC website (www.fortisbc.com).

If you would like to review the material in hard copy, it is available at the locations below: FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Head Office 16705 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V4N 0E8

FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Kelowna Office 1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7

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British Columbia Utilities Commission Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Fax: 604-660-1102

CHILLIWACK TIMES THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012

A27

Community

4-H clubs in full swing

BY SARAH BRITZ 4-H Dog Club reporter

4-H

clubs are up and running once again in the Chilliwack District.

Ten clubs are registered this year: Agassiz Rainbow; Rushing Rivers; Chilliwack Dog; Horse; Lamb; Yarrow Lamb; Chilliwack Beef; Rabbit; Holstein; and Carousel.

The Chilliwack 4-H Dog Club started the year in January with training nights at Heritage Park. The members and their dogs practice competitive obedience, showmanship, and dog agility in preparation for fairs in summertime and achievement day in the fall. Training nights are always fun, and new members (age 9-21) are always welcome.

Over the past few months, 4-H members have also been busy with commun i c a t i o n c o m p e t i t i o n s.

The first is club speeches.

Sophie Hetland and Sarah Britz took first and second place for juniors; Cheyanne Schwab and Victoria Hergott were the top two seniors. The top two from each club went to the Chilliwack District competition, where Anik Gerry from the

NE’S ANYO0% T A E 1 WE BRICE BY P

First was communication and demonstrations, next up is judging competition Chilliwack 4-H Rabbit Club took first place and Codie Owens from the Chilliwack 4-H Horse Club placed second.

At District Seniors, Megan Skalicky from Agassiz Rainbow placed first, and Brenda Brickwood from the Chilliwack Rabbit club placed second.

The second communication competition is demonstrations—two members working as a team to teach the audience a skill or finished product using props, a table and posters. Sophie Hetland and Sarah Britz, and Megan Mulder and Rheanna Konrad were the top two junior Dog Club teams; Victoria Hergott and Hannah Bulmer, and Jaime Longmuir and Amber Howard finished first and second among senior teams.

Both the Hetland/Britz and Hergott/Bulmer teams went on to take first place at the district competition.

Second place district junior

winners were Matthew and Jacinta Meir from the Rushing Rivers Club. The second place District Senior team was Megan Skalicky and Sarah Wiltshire from Agassiz Rainbow. All four demonstration teams will be representing the Chilliwack District at the Regional Competition coming up in the next two weeks.

Next up for 4-H members in the district are the judging competitions. All the members gather at a certain location on a scheduled date and judge a class.

Cows, beef, sheep, pigs, rabbits or dogs are most common, but there can also be a fun class like patio chairs.

Members order the animals or objects from best to worst and write reasons for their placing. Your best four judging classes are taken into consideration for District Judging awards at the end of the year.

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News PONY, from page 3

Getting shy, abused mini horses ready for new lives

In three years, Pipsqueak Paddocks has acquired a reputation as Canada’s only specialized home for miniature horses. operation they need.

After taking possession of Rather than condemn and a horse, Pipsqueak Paddocks rail, Bermudez prefers to keep and a team of horse profes- the experience positive, so as sionals and volunteers works not to deter those who should to turn shy, abused and be handing over their horses. unhealthy minis into horses To that end, Pipsqueak Padready for new homes. That docks posts regular updates team includes a veterinar- online so former owners ian, a farrier and a massage can see their minis thrive therapist. in their new homes. Those Bermudez updates condoesn’t pass tinue after “To get local foster judgement a horse is homes would be on owners adopted. who turn The group super.” over their also mainhorses. Many, Bec Bermudez tains a netshe says, just work of horse didn’t know foster homes how to properly care for their stretches throughout the minis.

Lower Mainland and the B.C. Take the testes. The major- Interior. But Bermudez woud ity of rescued horses are like more foster homes in the mature males.

Chilliwack area.

“Stallions are crazy and “We’ve just got our offihard to handle. People get cial SPCA approval, so I’m this cute little baby boy for anticipating minis in who are their kids, but then it grows going to need a longer recovinto this monster,” Bermu- ery time,” she says. “To get dez said. local foster homes would be A gelding operation—the super.” equine equivalent of neuterSky Wishes sticks close to ing—almost immediately her mother, Rainbow Dash, turns the males into polite, who carefully eyes a pair of fun and less pushy compan- minis in a nearby pen. Rainions. But the procedure is bow Dash was one of seven expensive, and many aban- horses taken in by the paddon their troubled horses docks this winter. Three were instead of give them the pregnant. At the insistence

of Bermudez’s daughter, all were given My Little Pony names.

The birth of Sky Wishes was the first overseen by Pipsqueak Paddocks and shown on a webcam on the group’s website. While Sky Wishes is the first mini at Pipsqueak Paddocks not to have been “rescued,” her birth was not without drama.

“It’s nerve-wracking,” says Bermudez of the birth. Rainbow Dash “was too young so we’ve been watching her on the camera. . . . I haven’t had a night of unbroken sleep in two months.”

The two other pregnant horses will give birth at foster homes elsewhere in the Fraser Valley.

For Bermudez, who works at her father’s sign shop, running the non-profit has turned into a second job.

But the emotional payoff has been well worth it.

“It’s very rewarding,” she says. “Some of them, we have to lift into the trailer when we pick them up. And all of them go to a home where they have a purpose and interaction.

“It’s more than being stuck in a corner.” ◗ For more on Pipsqueak Paddocks visit www.pipsqueakpaddocks.com.

Your invitation to

A Scottish Salute to Spring Gala Dinner and Dance

Presented by

Saturday - May 5, 2012

Doors open at 6:00 pm, Dinner served at 7:30 pm Coast Hotel, 46920 First Avenue, Chilliwack BC

o Exclusive “Chilliwack Community Services” Dinner prepared by award winning Chef Tony Heesterman o Whisky and Chocolate Master Class, with professional connoisseur Marcus Van Albrecht o Silent Auction o Dance to the live Celtic music of “Piper Down” o Drive home with Mertin GM Tickets $125. ($80. charitable tax receipt) Tickets available at Chilliwack Community Sevices 45938 Wellington Avenue Contact Theresa at 604.798.2859 or marshallt@comserv.bc.ca Formal Black Tie

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At Home

Doors can be the window to your personality

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see a red door and I want to paint it black,” Mick Jagger once sang.

Was he feeling a bit blue? Not at all. According to a new colour survey, the Rolling Stones frontman just wanted to tell the world that he’d gone from being happy chappy to a money-making mogul, with a simple change of paint colour.

Turns out, if eyes are the window to the soul, your front door is the portal to your personality.

At least that’s the word from a 2,000-person survey conducted for UK paint manufacturer Farrow & Ball. According to their results, red door fanciers are the relaxed life of the party, while those behind black doors are successful. If you’re lucky, you live next to a purple door, whose owners are sociable, bubbly and chatty with a huge circle of friends.

And if pink is your poison? You’re popular and daring, but as mischievous as a bag of monkeys.

“If you have a smart, well-painted front door, the colour says a lot about your personality,” says Sarah Cole, UK marketing director at Farrow & Ball, which is running a competition for the most beautiful front door. “It’s the welcoming part of your

house and it gives people an indication of what’s inside. It expresses your personality and what’s important to you.”

But that should involve more than just a lick of colour, says Janise Saikaley, owner of Ottawa’s Wellington West Uproar Paint and Paper.

“There’s a lot of junkiness that happens in front doors,” she says.

“It’s not a drop-off zone and it’s not your exterior mud room. One of my pet peeves—and I know I’ll be shot for this—is, if you can afford to buy a $1,000 baby buggy, put it somewhere else than beside the front door. Be respectful of your neighbours and the street appeal of the neighbourhood.”

She recommends starting with the basics: Choose a colour that not only appeals to you, but fits with the style and era of your home. For brick houses Saikaley suggests using the exterior colour as a basis to either create contrast or blend with the front door. If you have a secondary front door, it should be painted a different, less noticeable, colour.

Garage doors present a special problem, particularly in subdivisions where garages jut out in front of the house. In those cases, the bigger the door, the less noticeable it should be. It should it be a lighter, more washed-out colour than the

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The colour you paint your door says something about you. front door, with the porch painted the same as the grout.

“You don’t have to match your front door to your garage door— that’s a designer no-no. Why do you want to see the garage door screaming at you when the front door is lost?” Equally important is lighting and a prominent house number, “which makes your home more welcoming and easier to find,” she says.

“Weak lighting is a sign of a bad front entrance. Highlight it using beautiful lanterns or beautiful sconces.

Update the light fixture on your garage, too. I like smaller lights on the garage and the big one on the front door, if the garage is in front of the house.”

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est and focus, too. For front doors offset from the centre of the house, a wrought iron planter “gets your attention and automatically guides you on a path to the front door,” she says. “On the door itself, I love handmade numbers and door knockers.

If you’re stuck for hardware, go for an oiled bronze or black matte finish and always have full-sized screen or glass on a screen door so the colour can be seen.” Shrubs and planters can also add interest, along with a beautiful cedar or teak storage box for recycle bins.

“Keep your front door clean, tight and respectful of the neighbourhood,” she says. “Your front door should always be welcoming, tidy and a little bit glamorous.”

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• Paint the underside of a porch canopy to add interest.

• Only paint exterior surfaces if the temperature has been above 8 C for more than five days.

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• If you chose a high-gloss finish, the colour will seem a shade darker.

Gloss is excellent for a classic look in strong colours, while exterior satin creates a more relaxed feel for softer colours.

• If you paint the back door a different colour, “keep within the same weight of colours. Stay in one colour family and link the two together,” says Sarah Cole, U.K. marketing director at Farrow & Ball.

• Choose a colour a shade or two darker than you’d normally have inside, since doors are in daylight.

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Basic flowers are white, yellow and pink, but hybrid colours include orange, red, deep pink and coppery tones.

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A few agapanthus varieties survive winter outdoors under mulch even in the chilly Fraser Valley. These are dwarf, deciduous and the clumps slowly enlarge. Plants can sometimes be found in specialist nurseries but are easy from seed.

Daylilies are botanically called hemerocallis. They’re very popular because they grow in most garden soils and produce flowers over several weeks. The most flowers are produced by feeding them lavishly and growing them in a sunny spot.

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Many are not quite as hardy.

Pineapple lilies have the botanical name of eucomis.

In warm coastal gardens they come through mild winters if they’re under a deep, leafy mulch. In cooler gardens, eucomis does best in containers brought inside for winter. It produces a fat spike of starry blooms in white, pink or purple with a tuft of green leaves on top like a pineapple.

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Purple-leaved forms are being developed as well as hybrids like Leia, which has very large, pink flowers.

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From hairdresser to pin-up model

she said.

Steward grew up in Dawson Creek and only recently moved andy Steward was destined to Chilliwack. She recalls coming home from high school one day to stand out in a crowd.

The Chilliwack hairdresser’s tat- in tears after being teased for her toos, piercings and wild hair have blue hair.

“My dad was like, ‘Well, if you garnered her a few funny looks over the years, but she doesn’t don’t want to be made fun of don’t dress like care. a clown,’” she The fusion of said. “When 1950s pop culture “People think pin-ups: he said that I with tattoos may you can put on red lipwas like, I don’t s e e m o d d , p a rcare. I might ticularly for those stick and a polka-dot get weird looks, who see the petite, dress and that’s that, b u t I d o n’t inked-up young notice anymore w o m a n s w i n g but you have to be a really.” dancing or at a character.”

S t e w a r d ’s classic car show.

Mandy Steward boyfriend is a “It looks out tattoo artist, of place to some which helps people that I have tattoos but they’ll get over it,” she with the ink, and she’s a hairdresser, which put her in the style says.

Steward—who goes by the name industry.

Two years ago she entered the Dolly Deville—won first place at last year’s West Coast Tattoo Cul- pin-up pageant at the show but won nothing out of the many cateture Show’s Pin-Up Pageant.

This year she’s a judge for the gories. Then last year she won it all.

“It was kind of cool because pin-up pageant, and she’s taking part in the inaugural Tattooed Vix- people think pin-ups: you can put Photo by Shimona Henry www.shimonahenry.com on red lipstick and a polka-dot ens Alt Model Contest.

“It’s going to be anything goes so dress and that’s that, but you have Mandy Steward, aka Dolly Deville, is a Chilliwack hairdresser finding success as a pin-up model.

I don’t even know what to expect,” See PIN-UP, Page 35

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She dressed as a mechanic for the first round and then, in the beach category, she dressed as a pirate.

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Chilliwack hairdresser Mandy Steward won last year’s West Coast Tattoo Show Pin-up Pageant. She is a judge this year. different things like that,” she said.

The West Coast Tattoo Culture Show is April 27 to 29 at Boulevard Casino in Coquitlam. The pin-up pageant Steward is judging starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 27 and the alt model

contest is 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. For more information visit www.westcoasttattooshow.com.

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She does car shows and magazine work but modelling for her isn’t about making money. In fact, it cost her money starting out but Steward has reached the point where she can get her hair done for free and trade photo shoots for the portfolio prints, along with other perks.

“We get paid in clothes or gift certificates, photo shoots, get in free to shows,

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The Chilliwack Players Guild production of Fiddler on the Roof continues April 26 to 28.

All shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices are $25/$22.50.

The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is the venue and tickets can be purchased there or by phoning 604-391-7469.

Chicago Graham Musical Theatre’s production of Chicago continues April 26 to 28. With a 22-member cast accompanied by a 13-piece orchestra, this burlesque send-up of sensationalist media and corrupt justice system brings the longest-running show in Broadway history to Chilliwack. Chicago is at G.W. Graham Theatre, 45955 Thomas Rd. Tickets are available at London Drugs, SaveOn Foods (Vedder) and at the school. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15.

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Ron James With five television comedy specials under his belt and the Ron James Show into its third successful season on CBC-TV, Canada’s busiest and best-selling comedian takes to the road with a new “gut-bustingly, knee-slappingly funny” 90-minute rant, Ron James . . . Live! James comes to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre May 3 at 8 p.m.

Reserved seating tickets are $40.63 to $46.43 (plus tax and local facility charges).

Bill Henderson and Chilliwack come to Harrison Hot Springs May 5 for a fundraising event for the Harrison Festival Society. This event will provide much-needed support to the society as well as a rare opportunity to see Chilliwack in a smaller, more intimate venue. There are only 200 tickets available for this evening. Tickets are $75 plus HST. A $30 tax receipt will be issued with each ticket. With the purchase of eight tickets your table will be reserved; all other seating is general admission. Tickets are available by calling 604 796-3664 or online at www. harrisonfestival.com.

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Tickets are available through the cultural centre box office by calling 604-391-SHOW or by visiting www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

Chilliwack Cultural Centre at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $25 general and $20 for seniors (service fees included) and can be purchased at the Centre’s box office (in person, online at chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, and over the phone at 604-391-7469), as well as at Verses and House of James.

Tenore Sing! is proud to announce its 2012 BC Concert Series for Sing! presents Tenore, the award-winning group that burst onto the Canadian Gospel music scene in 2011. The series will see Tenore return to Chilliwack with new material on May 11.

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With 31 years in a business and a graduate jeweller’s certificate, he knows jewelry, and that’s good for clients.“When you can talk to your customers about what you’ve got, and you’ve got the knowledge to explain things, it’s always easier to match what they want with what’s available,” he said.

Halsall prides himself on carrying on the business as one of Chilliwack’s few remaining full-line, independent jewelry stores, offering everything from earrings to Wedgwood and Waterford crystal. The store is the exclusive local dealer of the Pandora line of jewelry and the only place in town customers will find Royal Dalton figurines and Bradford Exchange collectibles. JR Jewellers was also the first store in town to offer Canadian diamonds when they came on the market in 1999.

Along with products, however, the store also provides quality services, like appraisal and repairs to ensure clients’ treasures maintain their ageless appeal. “People come in with things from their grandmother and great grandmother,” said Halsall, “and we fix them so they can wear them and pass them on to the next generation.”

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Darcy’s Darcy’s smile smile and and laughter laughter will be greatly missed. His unique uniquesense senseof of humour humour and jokes were always the highlight of of the the party. party. Darcy Darcy was was aa very hard worker that supported his his family. family. He He was was aa great great dad and will be sadly missed at his his daughter’s daughter’s baseball baseball games games cheering her on and his son will will miss miss doing doing things things with with his dad.

Darcy Darcyalways always had had great great manners manners and is one of a kind. Darcy will will be be greatly greatly missed missed but but never forgotten.

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Sunday/Monday are romantic. Tackle chores midweek. Relationships – and intimacy – face you Thursday-Saturday.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Your energy, charisma, courage, clout and effectiveness soar for the next three weeks, Taurus – start important ventures, see and be seen, ask favours, demonstrate your talents.

Your earnings (your whole money picture) look great to August – so do your sensual involvements. But a trap might also exist in both areas until September: DON’T try to get something for nothing, don’t yield to temptations, and if you meet inexplicable delays (even small ones) get out, fast. Spend Sunday at home. Romance, creativity and “happy risk” draw you Monday eve to Wednesday eve. Say yes!

Gemini May 21-June 20: Continue to rest; avoid the crowd. Your energy is low, though your charisma is unusually potent. You could attract someone who is too energetic, or demanding/needy for you – this applies right into Aug, 30, so be patient, love without bias, and know the cosmos will pick the right time. (If a love affair is dumped in your lap before September, at least give it a good try. But if you have to chase it, let that tiny spark of resentment guide you to walk away.) Avoid arguments at home. Sunday’s busy, happy. Settle into home or rest midweek. Thursday/ Friday spark romantic notions.

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April 29 - May 5, 2012

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Like Virgo, you face mysteries, detective work, health diagnoses, intimacy, financial and lifestyle decisions. These zones are lucky, especially up to May 13, so dive in rather than play for safety. (But remain honest, ethical.) Sunday/ Monday feature wish fulfillment, social joys. Lie low, rest midweek. You can make a great investment Tuesday. Your energy and charisma rise Thursday/ Friday: act to establish your position in power play, intimate or financial situations. Chase money, buy/sell Friday night, Saturday. Legal or international waters hold joys and traps – be long-sighted!

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Relationships face you, carrying huge bags of potential: lucky money opportunities, beneficial relocation, negotiations, public dealings – especially as we approach May 13.

You’ll need diplomacy, eagerness and desire to join.

Where relationships veer into commitment, funding, intimacy – there you have good luck mingled with difficult karma, so step carefully. (Yes, it sounds contradictory.) Be ambitious Sunday (best) and Monday. Midweek, wishes come true, your popularity rises. But retreat, rest and contemplate Thursday/ Friday. Your energy, charisma surge Friday night, Saturday.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Work piles up – plunge into it. Protect your health, eat and dress sensibly. Relationships continue to sparkle – now to August, people treat you with grace and affection.

If you want to approach someone but are afraid, approach now; even if you’re rejected, you’ll walk away smiling. A wise, gentle mood flows over you Sunday/Monday. Career, prestige and relations with authority arise midweek. Bosses are temperamental now to July, so be diplomatic, grin and bear it. You’ll be more creative in your career. Friends and sunshine bless you Thursday/Friday. Retreat Saturday.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Romance, creative surges, joys from children, beauty, pleasure, vacation, self-expression, speculation and rewarding risks – these fill your days. They might build to a lucky situation or love around mid-May, but it will have a big responsibility attached. Until July, stray idealistic or “principled” thoughts might urge you to end a romance – I wouldn’t. Much talk at home might prefigure a summer struggle: talk about the pressures and “accidents” you fear might loom. Mysteries arise Sunday. Sweet wisdom midweek. Ambition Thursday/ Friday. Friday night begins an exciting weekend.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The weeks ahead emphasize home, children, security, retirement, foundations, nature and nutrition. These build to a superb opportunity (peaking about May 13) – for example, you could buy real estate (and be forever glad you did) or start a family healing, create a child, etc.You’ll feel sluggish, so take frequent naps. Your investigative talents rise to the surface, now to July – so might your sexual desires, so be good, moral, especially Tuesday/ Wednesday. Sunday/Monday highlight relationships (maybe love, Sunday morn, noon). Seek wisdom, learning, travel afar, Thursday/Friday.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The main accent lies on travel, communications, errands, details, paperwork, and casual friends. These swell large, might provide you with a pathway to career or business success.

(E.g., an idea or email you send the boss might wake him/her to your talents. Or you meet a VIP while running your errands.) Partners and others abandon their winter/spring indecision, and leap up to respond to you (especially midweek) – whether favourably or not, depends. Your home life is sweet, affectionate, until August.Tackle chores Sunday/Monday. Mysteries, finances, sexy urges arise late week. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 604-727-3673

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Furniture

GLASS Table & 4 Chairs $475, Onyx Coffee Tble $250 Onyx Nest $275 Call: (604) 948-9862

Garage Sale

Chilliwack Garden Club Plant Sale Sat April 28th, 8:30am or-till sold out or 2pm

Chilliwack Mall

MOVING - Excellent Furniture in Great Condition Solid 48" Oak Dining Table, leaf + 4 chairs $425; Almost new 8’ cotton sofa $275; Queen Solid Pine 4-poster bed $200; Solid Oak Media Centre $25; New bone low-flo toilet - not used $50; Double Maple Bed $25; 18 Spd Mountain Bike $40 email: marandway@telus.net

ROYAL LEPAGE GARAGE SALE FOR SHELTER Saturday May 12, 9-1 Hot Dog BBQ! Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam 8-8337 Young Road, Chilliwack Now accepting donations in good clean condition, (no clothing). Rain or Shine.

604-792-0077

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Wanted to Buy

COWBELLS, working cement mixer used EPDM roof membrane and used galvanized roofing (lots of both), chain link fencing and long chain link gates, construction fence panels, insulted heat stove chimney, good portable dishwasher.

Phone 604-796-6661

3507

Cats

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

Plants trellis, planters, power washer, ladies golf set, ex-bike

MAPLE TABLE $350, four chairs $235; Garden Harvest dishes, 64 pcs $175.

Call: (604) 307-0404

DINING TABLES

Large dark cherry pub style dining table with 8 chairs, large leaf & lazy susan. $300 obo Ikea glass top dining table with 6 chairs. $200 obo 604.846.6148 • 604.316.1018 (view in Chilliwack-Harrison area)

KING SIZE mattress & box spring as new $275. Queen also avail 604-794-9817, 604-791-9147

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Garage Sale

Chilliwack

45738 Railway Ave Estate Sale Sat. & Sun. Apr 28 & 29 8am - 3pm 89 yrs of accumulated stuff, collectibles, furniture, lge selection of art supplies, kitchen ware.

Chilliwack

Huge Moving Sale 8755 Willow Drive Saturday, April 28 8:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday, April 29 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

2095

Lumber/Building Supplies

DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars.

FREE BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

2105

Musical Instruments

DRUM KIT Pearl Forum (Black With Chrome Hardware) 12x9 Tom Drum 13x10 Tom Drum 16x16 Floor Tom Drum 22x16 Bass Drum Comes With Bass drum claw hook and tension rods have been upgraded. Set of legs for floor tom and bass drum, Gibraltar tom arms, and a basic Gibraltar kick pedal, exc cond. $250.00 North Shore 604.922.3343

2135

Wanted to Buy

STAMPS wanted Collector looking to buy stamp collections. email: swisshouse@shaw.ca

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

Paisley Tax Services since 1988

All aspects of Personal Tax Mobile Service for shut-ins Small Ad = Small Fee and NO HST! Contact John Zillwood at 604-792-7635

5017

Business Services

HAVE YOU BEEN DENIED Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help.

Contact Allison Schmidt at: 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca

5035

5035

Financial Services

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

To advertise call

604-795-4417

Financial Services

TAX PREPARATION starting at $45 includes e-filing

Couples in same household $10 reduction on second return

Small Business & Personal Tax Preparation ° Rental - Investment ° Pension Splitting ° Tuition ° Child care deductions - Child Fitness ° Adjustments to prior years Call Cathy @ 604-819-8888 or email cathy_vasileff@hotmail.com bean counters Bookkeeping & Tax Service Excellence in service for over twenty years Confidentiality and Commitment to our client’s peace of mind 10% discount for Seniors

' Helping Businesses one shoebox @ a time'

CHOCOLATE LAB Puppies Born March 15 /12.

Both parents on site to view & CKC Reg’d. www.vancouverlabs.com Call: (778) 891-4556

Pet Services

in Chilliwack is now accepting clients for obedience instruction, behaviour problems & consultation.

New classes starting now!

Call 604-556-9966

604-724-7652

3508

6002

Agents

Fila/Mastiff Guard Dog Pups owners closest friend. Thieves worst nightmare. All shots. Ready now! 604-817-5957

Are you looking to make a move this year?

Contact Sarah Dennis 778-896-0619

for a free Market Analysis on your home + Receive a free Report outlining 5 things to do before you sell your home!

www.saradennis.ca denniss@sutton.com 778-896-0619

Real Estate Services

6005 PET’S STAIN & SCRATCH on Wood, Granite, Stone, Grout?

Call FIN Wood Stone Tile CARE 778-889-7106, member BBB A+

LABRADOODLES creams & choc’s, vet checked, dewormed, reg’s parents. $650. 604-845-4951

4020 MIN PIN red male, shots, puppy package, 8 weeks, very smart, cute, cuddly. $650. 604-719-4404

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ADAM LLOYD 604.526.2888 Re/Max Advantage Realty Buy or Sell with Me and Use My Truck for Free! www.AdamLloyd.ca adamlloyd@remax.net

Health Products & Services

HERBAL MAGIC Look great for summer - 1st 9 weeks for $99.

Lose Weight and keep it off.

Results Guaranteed! Call NOW 1-800-854-5176.

ED GOSS Park Georgia Realty

SELLING /BUYING Serving you for 28 years www.edgoss.com Call 604-644-0141

Metaphysical

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $449 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

SHIH TZU: non sheds, Hypoallergenic, $450. Ph 1-604-861-1477 or 1-604-793-3870 - Chilliwack

POMERANIANS 5 WEEKS Shots included. Born March 15. $800. (778) 867-7802

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Financial Services

Looking for business, personal or title loan?

Now get up to $1.5m business or personal loan, with interest rate starting from 1.9% bad credit welcome!

Call now to apply 1-866 642-1867 www.exapplication.com

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure.

1-877-776-1660.

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Business Opps/ Franchises

BUSINESS FOR SALE Be your own boss publishing your own local entertainment/humor magazine. JavaJoke publications is offering an exclusive protected license in your area. We will teach you our lucrative proven system, step by step to create the wealth that you want. Call today to get your no obligation info packet. info@javajoke.com 250.785.1232

5060

Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Money-back guarantee.

100,000+ Record Removals since 1989. A+ BBB Rating. Only $45.50/month - Assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET - 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com

TRUE ADVICE! TRUE Clarity!

TRUE PSYCHICS!

1-877-342-3032 or 1-900-528-6256 or mobile # 3563 (18+) $3.19/min.www.truepsychics.ca

5505

Legal/Public Notices

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

ROGER BASI Interested In Selling Your Home?

Lets Talk!!! Remax Award Winner 100% Club. Certified in Feng Shui Home Stager. List and Sell your home with me & receive $500.00 towards moving costs.

Cell: (604) 618-2820 www.rogerbasi.com

6007

Personals

LIZ (MATURE & drug free) avail.

Clients 55 and older only.

604-378-8233 for info. Local to Chwk

7015

NANAIMO BUSINESSES For Sale. Candy store with great volume $149,900; Bagel shop kitchen equipment $75,000; Other businesses too; 1-800-779-4966; 1-250-802-3650; Rob Boyle, Coast Realty Group; www.HomeAndLife.ca

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-06

Chilliwack

6008-18

New Westminster

N. WEST: 2 BR, Sunny west exp, inste W/D + 4 appls, F/P, sec prkg, locker. Rentals/Pets OK. Near skytrain/transit. $215,500.

HIRA • Sutton• 604-318-9474

Escort Services

I do things you'll never forget!

SUMMER 604-727-8182 Sensual Massage & More by Jill, Blonde, Classy, Mature (38) & Discrete. 604-819-4333 (Chwk)

One call does it all...

604-795-4417

Surrey

Sun April 22, 2pm to 4pm #412-10082 132nd St, Surrey Top floor, bright, open concept, 2 BR & 2 full baths, reno’d, w/d, Walk to amens/transit. $249,000.

Mala, Sutton 778-859-4458

uSELLaHOME.com

673 Homes 62 businesses FSBO Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Sry Centre ground level 1500sf 2br 2ba 45+ tnhouse $254,900 868-7716 id5516 Sry Fleetwood immaculate 1785sf 3br 2.5ba tnhouse $419,900 507-8186 id5525 S. Sry beautifully updated 976sf 2br 2ba +55 condo $208K 542-0233 id5527

THOM CREEK Ranch - House for Sale By Owner. In Chilliwack’s premier retirement complex. 2090 sq ft finished plus 294 unfinished ready to model. In the top row with superb, unspoilable views of the City, mountains and way beyond.

Excellent Clubhouse. Friendly neighbours $440,000 negotiable.

No HST. 604-824-1892

6020

OPEN SUN 2-4. 1706 612 5th Ave. Incredible views! 1086 sf.

1.5 baths. 1 BR + den. $299,000.

Brian Erhardt, Royal LePage Coronation West, 604-649-4382.

6008-22

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Houses - Sale

6020-18

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL (Maple Ridge) 5 acres w/ no water course owner occupied 2 storey home in Thornhill’s designated Urban Reserve, $1,550,000.

No real estate commission.

Call Inna @ 778-858-8825

6020-20

Mission

MISSION MULTI family 10 legal rental homes on 6.5 acres, with $92,000 net income. $1,099,000 www.saxvik.com 604-838-8692

6020-22

New Westminster

QUEENS PARK Heritage Home, 5 bdrms + family room, updated bthrms, custom kitchen + eating area, lrg living & dining, wood flrs thru out, 2 fireplaces, full bsmt, new roof & eaves, newer paint, garage & carport, lane access, 44 x 137 lot. $948,000. 410 5th St. Martin 604-220-2129

6020-30

Port Moody

Real Estate

★ WE BUY HOMES ★ Damaged Homes! Pretty Homes!

Any Condition! No Fees! No Risk!

Quick Cash! Convenient! Private! ( 604) 657-9422 www.webuyhomesbc.com

●DIFFICULTY SELLING?●

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees!

www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

3BDRM/2.5BTH 3875 Bedwell Bay Road, Waterfront Access, 1/4 dock share $999,000 Call: (604) 328-8127 email: taracaldwell@remax.net

6020-34

Surrey

HOUSE ON 1/2 acre lot, rented, future developement, good investment. $695K 604-324-0655 WANTED We Buy Homes & Town Homes anywhere in the Lower Mainland.

NO real estate commission.

Call Inna @ 778-858-8825

www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $23,500 down $2,235/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6020-02

Abbotsford

CENTRAL LOCATION ABBOTFORD ★Price Reduced★ 4 level split, 3 BR., 2 ½ baths, double att. garage, large dble. lot fully landscaped with large work/garden shed. Updated throughout incl. oak floor and pot lights in the kitchen, new en suite, new window coverings, new paint inside and out, new roof and completed basement with wet bar plus intercom/ radio system up and down.

Great for medium to large family – lots of room to install pool or play area in the backyard. Good neighbors who have lived on this street for years – well looked after properties. $429,000 (this price includes all appliances) and some furniture negotiable.

Please visit usellahome.com and key in #5458 to view the property.

Call for appointment to view 604-855-7033 or cell.

604-807-8441.

For sale by owner.

No realtors

6020-14

Langley/ Aldergrove

North Vancouver

N. VAN: Townhouse; 5 BR, 1800sf, $479,900. Condo’s: 1 BR ocean view, concrete $344,900.

1 BR, 680sf, updated $238,900.

1 BR, 7 appls, 4 yr new $309,900.

HIRA • Sutton• 604-318-9474

6020

For Sale by Owner

6015

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

1 BDRM Condo in Chwk, 780sf, 55+ bldg, $88,000. (furnished) 604-219-8485 or 604-583-2510

7010

6008-30

BC FIXER UPPERS These Homes need work! www.BCFixerupperlist.com

Gadry Consultation

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Family issues, Happy Marriage, Reuniting loved ones, Immigration and Court matters, Business Success, Stress, Relationship, Depression.

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Condos/ Townhouses

Sat April 21, 2pm to 4pm 7837 120A St, Surrey Unit 123: 2BR, 2bath, $265,000.

Unit 222: 3 BR, 2bath, $297,900.

Reno’d T/H’s close to all amens.

Mala, Sutton 778-859-4458

Dogs

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

TAX TIME 5005

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

MEXICAN Male Chihuahua Puppy. Sweet and playful. $600.

Call: (604) 707-0314 or email cathalynn@shaw.ca

3540

6008

Dogs

Heal-Well Centre for Dogs

Sardis

45979 Ivy Ave (Higginson to Beaufort) Garage Sale Sat. Apr 28 ✫ 8am to 1pm

3508

WANTED We Buy Homes & Town Homes anywhere in the Lower Mainland.

NO real estate commission.

Call Inna @ 778-858-8825

6020-52

Other Areas BC

NANAIMO HOME FOR SALE 351 Woodhaven Dr; wonderful lake view; 3900 sq. ft. $498,000 Other homes also available.

1-800-779-4966; 1-250-802-3650; Rob Boyle, Coast Realty Group; www.HomeAndLife.ca

6035

Mobile Homes

MOBILE HOMES

New and Used Homes Service Work Available Park Spaces Available QUALITY MANUFACTURED HOMES

1-800-339-5133

To advertise in the Classifieds call

604-795-4417 7243 199 Street, Langley Beautiful 4 BR family home with legal bsmt ste, central location, $629,000. Sutton West Coast RUPE MANN 778 240-7914

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Mobile Homes

Recreation Property

6508

6540

Apt/Condos

NEW SRI 1152 sq ft, 3 BR, dbl wide $77,900. Full gyproc single wide $66,900. Repossessions 1974-2007. Call 604-830-1960 PADS in Chilliwack Park for new SRI, single or double wide. 604 830-1960 glenbrookhomes.net

Sat Apr 28, 1-3pm, #18- 4426- 232nd St, Langley.

Seniors Park, privacy lots of trees, newly renod 2 BR double wide, storage, large decks, air cond. 10 mins from major shopping. $46,900. 604-534-2997

6040

Okanagen/ Interior

3/4 ACRE lot on Fraser River, 8 km outside Lillooet on highway 12. Beautiful view with 90 ft. of river frontage. Drilled well. Build your dream home or cottage. 3.5 hrs from Vancouver. $89,000.

Mark Rawson, Re/Max Sea to Sky R.E. Lillooet. 250-256-1898.

6075 10 ACRES OF OKANAGAN VIEW PROPERTY FOR SALE There are several suitable building sites on the property with spectacular views of city of Penticton, and both Lakes. Power at lot line and only 10 minutes from the full service Hospital. This beautiful property is being sold by the owner at only $299,000.

Contact: donaclair11@gmail.com for further details, or call 250-493-5737.

2 BEDROOM elegantly furnished executive villa at the Falls Golf and Country Club. Garage 6 appl., in suite laundry, view @ www.deererestvillas.com S.D $1500 rent $2300/m util incl, call Gerry 780-499-5706 or email gerr8633@telus.net

Sunshine Coast

6050

Out Of Town Property

Sunshine Coast near ferry bright 1 BR, 1 bath w/shower, 30’ Trailer, 55+, 2 decks, shed, priv yd. Great getaway or live yr round. Pad rent incls: heat/elec/ 9 hole golf course, excerise rm, licensed clubhouse, w/d/shower facil. $9,500obo. 604-312-3025

2 BR bsmt ste, in Promontory Estate w/amazing view & private entrance. Prkg for 1 vehicle.

Private laundry & internet. No pets. Avail Now, $800 incls utils, 604-530-0117 John/Sonia.

49’x171’lot, Exc investment. $888/M

• Residential • Residential area Area • Elevator • Adult Oriented • Elevator • Adult Oriented • Sparkling Renovations • Sparkling Renovations • 1 Bdrm No Smoking From $590 • 1 Bdrm from $600

6565

Office/Retail Rent

Store Front Office spaces

CHWK, 1BR, 1st Ave bright corner, 5 appls, insuite wd, off St prkg, $625, Ref’s 604-819-5646

for lease 575 sf. & 525 sqft busy complex. (Cwk).

M.Y. Mini Storage 604-703-1111

Duplexes - Rent

6590

9125

Domestic

3 BDRM bsmt suite, 5 appl, fenced back yard, close to schools & bus route, 1/2 mth dd, $900 util incl. 604-792-1979 Chill, 3 BR, upr lvl, lrg bright, just reno’d, rent to own possible, np/ ns, $1400, Now, 604-768-2639

6605

Townhouses Rent

EVERYDAY

1981 LINCOLN Town car, signature series, stock, collector plates, $5000 obo 604-792-6367

9125

Domestic

GREAT

PRICES CARS

2003 CHEVY Cavalier. Only 59,600 kms!! 2 door, 5spd, 2.2L ecotech engine; runs perfect! Has remote start and CD player. Very clean car - inside & out. Excellent on gas and very reliable! Aircared with no accidents. Asking $5300 obo. 604-999-4098 1995 FORD Mustang convertible, new top, Aircared, V6, auto, good cond $3200. 604-984-7574

CAVALIER

• 2003 Chev Cavalier

$3495

#DD0994 5spd., 125kms

• 2002 Mazda Protege

$4695

#DD62232 4 dr,5 spd,loaded,161kms

• 2003 Pontiac Grand Am

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM Sardis, n/s, n/p, nr bus, mature, incl utils/cable. $575. Ph 604-316-1875

½ DUPLEX 3 br Sardis 5 appl, fenced yd, ns, pet neg. June 1st $1200+util. 604-308-4409

3 BDRM, 2 bth, lge 1500 sq ft w/garage, near hospital, w/d, f/s, n/s, cat ok w/ depoist. $1300 incl hydro/gas. 604-792-1923 TOWNS & GREENS, 3 Br + den T/H, recent reno’d, $1050 + DD, May 1. ns,pet neg 604-847-3839

• 2001 Chrysler Neon

1 BR + sunroom, Chwk Mtn, priv back yrd, ldry, 6 appl., ns, np, $650. Av immed. 604-703-0287

$2895

#DD2439 4 cylinder, auto, 156kms

$3595

#DD5734 auto.,140kms,4 dr.

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in April, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

Collectibles & Classics

Bach suite 3 appl, heat incl. – 475 Bach suite Vedder area – $475 1 bdrm 2 level Twnhse, 650 sq. ft. F/S. – $550 1 bdrm Agassiz F/S, coin laundry – $500 1 bdrm apt 4 appl, gas f/p – $650 1 bdrm suite F/S, all new, util inc.l – $695 2 bdrm house + shop 4 appl, new paint – $1100 2 bdrm bsmt ste F/S, sh’d W/D, util incl – $700 2 bdrm 3 appl, gas f/p, Sardis – $800 2 bdrm bsmt suite 4 appl. gas f/p incl util – $875 2 bdrm suite 4 appl, gas incl. – $750 2 bdrm + den condo 6 appl, 2 bath. – $1100 3 bdrm suite 1100 sq. ft., util incl. – $750 3 bdrm rancher Agassiz, 5 appl – $1350 $

• 1995 Mercedes E320

$4295

#DD9348 Low kms, Loaded

BUICK REGAL

• 1998 Buick Regal

$3395

#DD3235 Loaded, V6, 168kms

2008 CADILLAC Escalade EXT $39,888. (604) 626-4548 www.bypassautosales.ca #30576

• 1999 Chrysler Intrepid #DD6030 Loaded, auto

• 2005 Pontiac Pursuit

#DD0007 4 DR, 5SPD, A/C, 84KMS

www.BurrellAuto.com 3094 Westwood St, Port Coq 604 945-4999.

2925 Murray St, Port Moody 604 461-7995.

• 1991 Corvette Conv. #D07146 Auto, low kms.

$2895 $5795 $2503

#DD2844 2 dr, 5 spd

1966 CHEV PU V8 – 4 spd. collector plates, interior like new. $6,500 604-796-2866

$5995 $5695

#DD0011 89kms,5 speed

• 1997 VW Golf

RENTALS | 604-793-2200 ..........................

#DD0615 AWD, 167kms, loaded

• 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

• 2002 Pontiac Sunfire

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Apt/Condos

• 1999 Mercedes E320

• 1996 VW Jetta

2006 LINCOLN LS, 1 owner 26,000K, garage kept, immac, loaded, dark wine colour ext, blk leather int, $18,500 + HST. Call 604 584-4704 or 778 228-2721

$4650 $2995

#DD9114 4 dr, 5 spd

2001 CHEV cavalier, 2dr auto, low k, clean, reliable, best offer, must sell, Sth Van 604-828-7474

Rooms

PROMONTORY LGE room priv bth, frd, hot plate, micr. $500/m ns, no drinking/drugs. Prefer eldery person suits 1 only . 604-858-4054

2 BDRM newly reno ½ duplex gd size fenced yd, carport, grt area close to ament., all appl except dishwasher avail immed. Refs req’d call 604-819-8681

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Collectibles & Classics

#DD8000 GT, loaded, leather

9530 Fletcher St. 793-9572

6508 EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $140,000. Nice trees.

No time limit to build. Owner wants to retire. Will carry financing.

Also: 1 spectacular 3 acre parcel $390,000. 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

5 BDRM home lovely area. ns, $1350/m. Avail May. Call Kevin 604-792-4191

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on

2 BD upper unit in 4 plex bright with w/d, f/s, by Hospital $950/m incl heat & light. N/S,. 604-792-1923

MUST SELL!!! $217,000. 200ft ocean front. Hardy Island, 10 acres, sheltered bay, deep moorage, drilled well, septic approved, 5 min ot BC Ferry term, prop/fuel delivery, cell/internet, reasonable offers only. Call Rick 604-582-6907 or 604-230-8117

9110

DAILY DRIVERS 1 BDRM $575/m. incl. water/ sewer, garbage. Ph 604-824-1902 Mon to Fri from 8 am to 4 pm

LANGLEY - 4 - 20159 68th Ave, TOWNHOUSE, 3bd, bright, quiet, family end unit, garage...$1,488/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6515

Suites/Partial Houses

3 BDRM new paint, great location Keith Wilson Crossing Vedder Rd. Refs req’d. Working person preferred. $950 + util & DD. Ph 604-316-4382

Small home with barn space on Acreage, priv location, long term ref’s req’d, $1150, 604-853-1595

3 BD 2 ba Mtn view, almost new, close Chwk Safeway, granite, hardwood, fp, air cond, 2 prkg, $1200/m, avail May 15. Ph 1-604-728-0578

CULTUS LAKE beautiful year round RV site grt location, low fees, all ament., $117,500. 1-604-795-9785

GETAWAY ON GALIANO ISLAND (Lt.27 Stewart Rd).

Completely furnished home & cabin on .9 acre w/private beach, deep water mourage, $999,000.

604-802-8711. View website for more info, photos & virtual tour: www.yourlinktorealestate.ca

6602

1 BDRM fully re-built, private yard on Young Road. Avail immed $825/m. Ph 604-795-1433

1 BR central Chwk, 2 level, slate hardwood, oak kitchen, prkg, ns, np. Refs. $675 1-604-921-1047 − Great Location & Quiet − LANGLEY / BROOKSWOOD 2 BR single mobile, OWN lot, storage shed, 55 + Park. Pet OK. RV Parking. Maint fee $100/mo. $131,900. Agents ok. Open to Offer. By OWNER. 604-309-5974

Houses - Rent

$10,995

• 2005 Ford Focus Wagon

$4895

#DD3653 105kms, loaded

• 2003 Ford Focus Wagon #DD9876 ZXW-SES leather, 161 kms

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$4495

TRUCKS

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6505

3BDRM/2BTH The Regent AVAIL MAY 1st or sooner1,300 sq.ft - new bldg, all high end APPL’s, wash/dry, gas F/P, 2 PARK stall. No Pets. $1,200 Monthly.

Call: (604) 671-9016.

Fabulous Summer Home Terrific Retirement Home Country Bed & Breakfast $537,500 USD * 2,750 sqft./ on .95 acres* * 4 Bedrooms * 3.25 Bathrooms * Oversized 2 Car Garage * Carport & Outbuilding * Drive onto Beautiful Samish Island, just North of Anacortes, Wa., to this custom Craftsman home with 25 feet of waterfront with adjacent road access. Park like setting. Two level exotic wood deck with views of Padilla Bay. Master with high ceilings, walk in closet, attached bath and solid Carerra marble surfaces.

Bonus room upstairs. Extensive hardwoods, solid fir doors, walkin pantry, plenty of indoor storage, maple cabinets.

For more information pls call:

Robert & Nancy Chaney, (for sale by owners) 9418 Marshall Rd, Bow, WA

Apartments & Condos

2BDRM/1BTH HARRISON Hot Springs 2 Bdrm. Newly renovated condo in HHS. W/D, F, S, DW, gas Fp, Pets OK. Refs required. $850/month plus damage dep. Minimum 1 yr lease. Call Peter @ 604-796-0186.

6508

Apt/Condos

1-(360)395-5525. bubba@wavecable.com

1 BR, 3rd flr, heat/hotwater incl, prkg, small bldg, Nowell St. cat ok, 604-369-1058, 604-931-1068

REAL ESTATE Opportunities in USA - Commercial & Residential Retail building in Lynden WA $329,900; Profitable antique & gift business $95,000. 4 BR, 3 bath 3,524 Sq Ft home in Bellingham $350,000. Many other great buys.

MacDonough Real Estate 360-733-3308 dobemac@comcast.net www.macdonoughrealestate.com

1 Br $530up 2 BR, $695 up heat & h/w, garbage incl, no pets, Chwk nr amens. Resident Mgr. Member of Crime Free Multihousing, 604-792-8974 msg

6065

Recreation Property

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Exclusive & Private Lake Shore Cottage, for all info: www.cottageonlake.ca $329,000 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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1968 THUNDERBIRD 429 quadra jet, 2 dr cpe, reblt mtr, new brakes &lines & paint, $9,500 604-376-8363

1969 FORD Falcon Futura 302 auto, fully restored, immac paint & body, numerous high performance options. $13,500. Photos at www.photobucket.com/69falcon Call 604-307-0201

2 BDRM APT

Corner unit avail anytime No rental Increase

Laundry In Suite Microwave & Dishwasher Electric Fireplace Hardwood Flooring Elevator Garbage Disposal & Storage Small Pets Negotiable

1-604-240-4003

EXPEDITION

• 1998 Ford Expedition XLT #DD5432 4X4, Full load, 180 kms

• 1996 Chev Silverado #DD2294 2WD, extra cab, short box

$4895 $2895

VANS

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1987 ROLLS Royce S. Spirit Beautiful cond. 96k, all records, local Carter car, 24yrs one owner. $26,500 obo 604-644-6061.

3 bdrm house

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4 appl, 1 car garage – $1300

#DD621, Local, no accidents, extra clean

• 2001 Toyota Sienna LE #DD7633, Loaded, local

#DD8592 Loaded, low kms

• 1994 Mazda MPV

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ODYSSEY

• 2003 Honda Odyssey

• 2001 Mazda MPV

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1 BDRM + den, all appl., secured u/g parking, cat ok, refs req’d $790/m. avail now, 604-824-6704

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#DD7131 Very clean, runs great

1995 MERCEDES E320 Cabriolet Exc cond; local, 109K, NO accid. $15,800 Rare 778-773-1398

• 2003 Kia Sedona

#DD7426 135kms, loaded

Townhouses - Rent We have 2 Playgrounds for your kids!

And are “Pet-Friendly”

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 per month + utilities

1996 BENTLEY, 1 owner, only 73,000 km, just serviced, collector plates, immac. $31,800.

604-987-3876. D#24627

WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel St., Chilliwack, BC Move-In Incentive!

Our Gated 5-acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented!

$4995 $1795 $4595

RVS & TRAILERS

$2040

Daily Drivers

45750 Luckakuck Way (across from Greyhound Bus Depot)

3 BR + 1 ½ Baths – 2 Levels 1,100 sq ft and a fenced back yard

For more info call Ingrid 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or Email: wb@raamco.ca

$4995

• 1975 TIOGA 22’ Classic Sportsman #DD1428

6605

$5495

Steve 604-799-5600 www.dailydrivers.ca 1999 BENTLEY Arnage Stunning sapphire on cream interior. Quick 4.4L twin turbo. Non smoker, No accidents. Mint. Looks new! $54,900. Call 604-889-2525

DL#10257

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9125

Domestic

9129

Luxury Cars

Scrap Car Removal

9145

9150

Services & Repairs

9160

Sports & Imports

9160

Sports & Imports

9515

2005 HUNTER 33 Sailboat, $95,900. Moored @ Point Roberts. Call Greg 778-686-5299

45895

Airport Road 2001 BMW 525i

Loaded. 120,000K . . . .$8,995

1995 FERRARI F355 GTB. Meticulously cared for. Canadian car. Recent full engine out service, new clutch and release bearing, Tubi exhaust, Hyperflow cats, wheel spacers. Drives and looks perfect! A must see! $54,900. Call 778-834-6069 2001 CORVETTE Z06 black on black, absolute mint cond, 55k.

Must sell! $32,000. 604-574-7629

2002 Nissan Xterra

Auto, 4x4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900 2005 ASTON Martin DB9. 'James Bond style car!' Silver metallic.

23,000 km. 6.0, V12, 450 hp. New tires. 1 owner. You deserve the best! $87,980. 604-781-7614.

2002 Ford Explorer

Auto, Loaded . . . . . . . . . .$5,900

2007 BMW 525I, black, loaded, leather, sunroof, very clean, 122K, $24,900. 604-999-4097

2008 BMW 335 i Coupe 19,500 kms, sport pckg, 19" bmw rims $34,900 (778) 772-4359

9130 2005 Pontiac Montana Extended, Loaded . . . . .$4,995

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

2010 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900 custom, 5200km, mint, extras, wrty. $7000, 604 556-8862

2000 Nissan Quest Loaded 123,000K . . . . . . . .$5,400

2004 Ford Ranger

Auto, canopy . . . . . . . . . . 4,995 $

THE ONE AND ONLY Harley Davidson Technician Training Program in Canada. GPRC Fairview Campus. 15 week program. Current H-D motorcycle training aids. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

9135

Parts & Accessories

Has your vehicle reached the end of its useful life?

Have it recycled properly Pick A Part is environmentally approved and meets all BC government standards for automotive recycling

We will pay up to

2004 PT Cruiser

OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

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2002 Ford Taurus

Auto, Loaded . . . . . . . . . .$2,495

PLUS MORE!

Heater Motors................. $1095 Heater Cores ................... $1095 Elec. Distributors............ $2995 Struts–Front 527 ........... $1595 Lower Control Arms ...... $1095 All Bucket Seats............. $1995 All Bench Seats .............. $2495 Any plain steel wheel ...... $795

45895 Airport Rd,Chilliwack

www.mcemotors.com

FINANCING AVAILABLE

WE BUY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

Luxury Cars

604-792-1221

9145

Scrap Car Removal

1982 EXCALIBUR Phaeton Totally done! The best in North America. $69,000. 604-240-9098

604-615-7175 1997 PORSCHE 911 C2S Wide body. Silver on black. Last of the air cooled, hand built 911’s.

Tiptronic. Mint cond. Many extras!

117K km. $36,999. 604-630-2500

1990 GMC Suburban. 4 WD, underdrive, blue, well kept. New Bluetooth. $6,000. 604-584-0324

for most complete vehicles ~ FREE TOWING ~

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

1995 SUBARU Legacy wagon good run cond 242,000 k, s/roof, $2600. 604-985-8495 eves pls.

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Pick A Part Used Auto Parts 43645 Industrial Way Chilliwack BC V2R 4L2

604-792-1221 Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES E

2001 INFINITY QX4, 4 dr, 222,000 km, fully loaded, exc cond $8,900 Call 604-846-6648

Services & Repairs

9150

2003 MAZDA Prote´ge´ 5, 5 spd, 140K km, new water pump, timing belt & front wheel bearings, sunroof, pwr windows, locks, cruise, nice cond. $7,700.

778-227-2010

2005 AUDI S4. Quattro (AWD).

102,000 km. Blk leather. Incl 2 set of wheels & tires. 6 speed. Power everything! Exc cond. $19,500.

Call/text Rick @ 778-847-2975.

Is your Vehicle A/C Not Working?

Avoid Costly repairs, let us tune up your original a/c system.

Save lots of $$$ Guaranteed Results!

2002 Toyota Sequoia Automatic 305,000 kms 1 owner, top condition, all records, new Michelins. $13,900 email: randyenomoto@gmail.com

9160

Sports & Imports

2008 HONDA Civic, 4 dr, silver, auto, 60,000kms, excl cond, fully loaded, $11,500. 604 518-3166

1997 WILDERNESS 22ft, good cond, sleeps 5, fridge/freezer. $5,500 obo. Tony 604-464-1072 2000 FORD Travelaire Mtrhome Superduty, 25ft, 125,000kms, exc cond, $16,000obo. 604-531-2109

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL 4 dr, loaded. 25,500 km. $11,795.

Exc cond. 1-604-793-5520 (5961)

2008 SPORTSMEN 28’ 5th wheel, all equip’d, spotless. Reduced $19,900. 604-230-2728

2007 Honda Accord Sdn Auto, 69,400kms, V6, sunroof, great condition, no accidents $16,990. (604) 603-4015

2002 GMC Adventurer. Great camping with snowbird option! 106,000 kms Excellent 20’ motorhome. Sleeps 4, with oven, microwave, fridge & new stereo system. Low km, little used. $20,000. (604) 833-4537

9173

Vans

2000 PONTIAC Montana, 7 pass, good cond, 138,000 km, $3,500 obo 604-987-2691

2006 VW Golf 4-door, 2.0L auto, 77,000 km, books/records, as new. $10,800. 604-987-3876.

D24627 2009 HONDA Civic Sport, 4 dr sedan, well equipt, low kms, $9,500 firm. CALL 604-538-4883

Avail in North Vancouver ★ with DEALERS LICENSE ★ ■ all equipment included ■ Ready to operate ■ Established business

1992 SAAB 9000, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, runs great, affordable luxry, $2400, obo, 604-984-4490

Serious Inquiries only Call OWNER 604-612-5536 for further information.

1994 PONTIAC Trans Am GT red with grey int., well maint., lady driven $4800. Serious inquires only. Ph 604-997-2583

BIG FOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 bigfoot Campers have arrived ony at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com

8080

8105

Electrical

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

SPRING SPECIAL! 1 photo auto ad, 3 lines in 12 community papers.

1 online auto ad, 5 photos, many lines.

It runs till you cancel, for up to one year.

We can sell your stuff.

Give us a call.

604.795-4417

WE GUARANTEE IT!

2002 WINDSTAR (Ford) 137 kms, good cond., $4300. 604-845-4766 after 4pm or all day wkends CHEVY UPLANDER 2005. V-6, auto, 7 pass., grey, A/C, power locks & windows, cruise, tilt, 93K km. Runs very well. $6,400.

604-241-2530 or 604-375-2570

ROAD RANGER 5TH WHEEL 24 FT. Rear bath, queen bed, new tires. New cond. $11,950.

Call: (604) 325-7871 or email: glendoro@telus.net

To advertise call

604-795-4417

HOME SERVICES YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402.

Fast same day service guar’d. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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1995 SEA Breeze 31 (Class A) Fully equipped, exc. cond., tow car avail $22,500 obo 604-746-5898'

2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON SE. 103K km. Leather, mint, sunroof, a/c, CD, alarm. 2.0 L, 4 cyl. No accid. $10,900. 604-839-6253

AUTOMOTIVE Repair Shop

$

RV’s/Trailers

1996 ITASCA Class A M/H 28ft, new awning, exc cond. 100,000 kms. $16,000 obo. 604-574-3141

1988 CHEV 20 work van, 3/4 ton, Aircared, original owner, good running order $2750 obo 604-986-2430 bberbea@shaw.ca

1991 Ford F-250 Auto.149,000 kms. Exell. Cond. $2,500 Call: (604) 272-4898

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

2000 FORD Explorer 4x4, fully loaded, 150K, exc cond, white, air cared. $3,750. 604-218-8499

2009 DODGE p/u 150 hemi SLT, loaded, matching canopy, rhino lined, show room cond. 8,000 org km ’s, $25,000. 1-604-613-3727 1-604-796-9060

THE SCRAPPER

2007 PT CRUISER. Hot deal!

Auto, low kms, very clean. Cream exterior, grey interior. A/C. Mag wheels. Spoiler. Aircared. Rear wiper. $6,795 obo. 778-242-2018

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL 4 dr, loaded. 25,500 km. $11,795.

Exc cond. 1-604-793-5520 (5961)

rhero aise the supe LE DEAL! Pr ghts AB Ti .

EV LI es lin BE 3 UN in this vehicle of s ie . lit 17 bi 44 capa 4-795tional. Call 60 and cape op

604-701-6008

1995 MAZDA 626, 4 dr, 209K, good cond, a/cared to 2013, $1375 obo, 778-387-9034 (Rich)

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

Hours: 8:30am-5pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca

serving the valley since 1989

9129

9155

9522

1995 BMW 328I Convertible, 88,000kms, leather int, new tires/ brakes, $7,999. 604 536-4293

00

Call KoolAir King

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

J & L Tri City Truck Services Ltd. 2320 Rogers Avenue Coquitlam.

Service & Repairs on all Makes of Heavy Duty Trucks & Trailers.

Licenced Mechanics 604 544-1115 or 778 836-2119

300

$

604-996-5464(KING)

Auto, 4 cylinder . . . . . . .$4,995

Boats

Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

8155

Landscaping

COL-RIC CONTRACTING • Excavating • Dumptrucking • Landscaping • Fencing

•turf instalation (top soil spreading •mini excavator • dump truck service • retaining walls • fencing • concrete breaker • land clearing • demolition

604-290-8845 823-2382 or 795-1027

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

778 997-9582

Any project,

BIG

or small ...

Find all the help you need in the Home Services section

CHILLIWACK TIMES THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012 A43

HOME EXPERTS For

ALL Your

B Concrete Needs O & EXCAVATING SERVICES B BOBCAT • Trenching & Drainage Driveways & Sidewalks C •• Gravel Concrete Removal • Backfilling A BIG & SMALL...WE DO IT ALL! Office: 604-792-7733 T Cell: 604-793-7480 www.scholsconcrete.ca Fully Insured • WCB

DIRECTORY

G Steve’s ting LawncutPlus A Quality & Experience R D a CUT and E Hedge Trimming • Pruning N Fertilizer Programs • Moss Control I Residential & Commercial N CALL STEVE AT G 604.845.5296 (LAWN)

P L U M B I N G

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C O N T R A C T I N G

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THATHING SPECIAL ON NOW • Complete Lawn Care FREE • Turf Installation ESTIMAT ES • Pruning & Gardening • Landscape Design & Upgrades • Lawn Cutting Specials • Residential • Strata • Commercial

ROOF EVALUATIONS by PROFESSIONAL ROOFERS Family owned & operated since 1961

604-792-1479

604-845-1467

P O W E PHIL R HOT & COLD PRESSURE WASHING & INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING W ❏✔SIDING ✔ ❏ HOUSES ✔PATIOS ✔CONCRETE ❏ A ❏✔ ✔HEAVY EQUIPMENT GUTTERS ❏ S ❏RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • AGRICULTURAL H I 604-703-3319 N Toll Free: 1-888-400-8822 604-796-0189 G

• Basements • Additions • Renovations

One Call Does It All! Free Estimates Phone Wayne

604-845-1141

A D V E R T I S I N G

L A N D S C A P E

JNR GREENSCAPES Commercial • Residential

• Lawn Cutting • Turf Cutting & Garden Prep • Yard Waste Removal • Hedging

604-793-5249

R O HOWARD O F When Quality Counts!

I ROOF EVALUATIONS by N PROFESSIONAL ROOFERS G Family owned & operated since 1961

604-792-1479

R E N O V A T • Kitchens • Bathrooms I • Decks • Flooring • Sundecks O • Siding • Fences • Arbours N Brad Woodrow: (604) 799-5117 S www.bradscontracting.com My L Mow Men A 604.791.8826 N Complete Lawn Care Services D ▲ Hedge Pruning S ▲ Rubbish Removal C ▲ Power Raking ▲ Spring Aeration A ▲ Fertilizing P Residential • Strata • Comm Insured • Bonded E FREE ESTIMATES

H A N D Y M A N

Handyman • Yard and garden cleanup • Repairs to decks and fences • Pruning and planting Call cell 604-378-9948 or 604-769-0038 10% Seniors Discount

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Reasonable Rates

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FINAL FINISH CONTRACTING

• Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements • Sun Decks Seniors Discount

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For ALL Your

Concrete Needs

• Stamped Concrete • Breaking - Removal • Concrete Cutting • Site Prep • Bobcat / Excavating Work BIG & SMALL...WE DO IT ALL! Office: 604-792-7733 Cell: 604-793-7480

www.scholsconcrete.ca Fully Insured • WCB

G A R D E N I N G

in the garden • Pruning, including hedges • Regular garden maintenance / seasonal clean up • Lawn mowing / fertilization programs • Design & installation

Jo Lester 604 .819.5413

A44 THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012 CHILLIWACK TIMES

See It! Report It!

Rail Safety Week April 30 - May 6

High Water Concern for the Fraser River Are You Prepared?

The City of Chilliwack is actively preparing for potential high water concerns throughout the community due to high snow packs in the Fraser Basin. City staff are monitoring snow pack conditions, weather patterns and forecasts to ensure that residents are aware of the possibility of cooding. bigher water levels may occur, particularly if we have a cool spring followed by a sudden hot spell and/or heavy rainfall.

Dyke systems are routinely inspected and maintained to ensure they are in the best condition to face high water. At various stages the City will increase patrols and institute other emergency response measures as needed.

Individuals, families and all levels of government have a responsibility to be prepared for any emergency, including the threat of cooding.

If you don’t already have an Emergency Plan in place for your household, now is the time to do so!

For updated cood-speciec preparedness, response and recovery information, please visit chilliwack.com/coodprotection. Flood preparedness pamphlets are available at City ball, the Fire Department and the Chilliwack Library.

For more information, call 604.792.8713 or email info@chilliwack.com.

Ensure you have an emergency kit ready to go with 3 days supply ok water and essen alsn wisit chilliwackncomyep for a complete list of suppliesn

MyCity - Online Access For Your Taxes/Utilities

False Alarms

You can now view your property records and billings online by using MyCity at mychilliwack.com. MyCity is a new online service that provides residents with convenient access to view: ! bistorical assessment and tax information, including levies, payments, bome Owner Grants and balances owing. ! Utility account balances, payments, due dates and water consumption.

False alarms are an ongoing problem for the Fire Department. In 2011, the Fire Department responded to 558 false alarms, resulting in 26% of total call volume and becoming the second leading call for service. Responses to false alarms are a public safety issue and can delay erst responders to real emergencies. Cooking incidents and security alarm keypad errors accounted for 90% of these calls.

Multiple properties can be added to your personal MyCity proele and automatic payments can be set up. To register, visit mychilliwack.com and set up your MyCity proele. If you have any `uestions, please call the Tax Department at 604.792.9498.

DRINKING WATER WEEK

May 13 - 19, 2012 drinkingwaterweeknorg

belp by reporting dangerous behaviour. If you see someone disobeying the signals at a railway crossing or trespassing on CN tracks or property, please don’t hesitate to call 911 and CN Police at 1.800.465.9239.

You could save a life!

Safety Tips: ! If your vehicle stalls on a crossing, get all the occupants out of the vehicle and away from the track immediately. ! Do not walk, ride your bike, drive your car, ATV or snowmobile on or beside tracks. ! Obey lights, warning bells and whistles at railway crossings. ! Wait for the crossing gate to be fully raised before crossing tracks.

An Ongoing Concern

! Never race the train to the crossing. ! Never drive around the crossing gates. If the gate is down or in the process of being raised or lowered, do not cross the tracks. ! Two-wheeled vehicles must slow down for highway/railway crossings. Railway tracks are extremely slippery and the potential exists for a wheel to get caught in the crossing. Always attempt to cross at a minimum angle of 45 degrees.

“Never let a shortcut cut your life short.” For more information please visit cn.ca/railsafetyweek.

City-Wide Garage Sale Register Now

Sat.,May 12, 2012

To help reduce false alarms, False Alarm Bylaw 3747 was implemented, which has impacted unwanted alarm calls, but more can be done. bomeowners can help reduce false alarms by understanding their security system and ensuring they know how to contact the monitoring company when there is an alarm activation.

Visit chilliwack.com/garagesale for additional details and to register your property. For more information, please call 604.793.2907 or email info@chilliwack.com.

Repeat offenders may be issued a minimum ene of $100. If you would like more information, please contact the Fire Department at 604.792.8713.

The Fire Department recently graduated 11 new `aid-xn- all tretghters from its Lecruit Training `rogramn These tretghters are employed throughout the community and, at mes, have to leave their go_s to respond to emergenciesn The Fire Department is very apprecia ve to all hilliwack _usiness owners for allowing tretghters to asend these community emergenciesn

Great Blue Heron 10th Anniversary Open House - May 12 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Neremony anQ re^ep[on. More Xnforma[on, M04.L2V.MM0V or ^ZXUUXaa^W_UueZeron.^om

Thank You Local Businesses