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Man dead following hit and run Robert Freeman The Progress

An RCMP officer adjusts a tarp covering the front and passenger side of a black pickup truck as it is loaded onto a tow truck from an apartment building on First Avenue. The vehicle was located one address east of the Mac’s store, near where a man was killed in an apparent hit and run on Sunday evening. Police will not confirm if the vehicle is part of that investigation. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

A 32-year-old Chilliwack man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Sunday as he walked along First Avenue. Police are releasing few details at this stage of the investigation. RCMP Cpl. Tammy Hollingsworth said the victim was walking east on First Avenue with a female companion at about 7 p.m. when he was hit by an eastbound vehicle, “which fled the scene.” No description of the vehicle is being released publicly at this time. But RCMP were seen Monday hauling away a black pickup truck with out-ofprovince plates discovered near the scene of the hit-and-run. Hollingsworth said it’s not clear whether the victim died at the scene or later in hospital. The female was not injured, she said. Anyone with information is asked to call the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. rfreeman@theprogress.com twitter.com/paperboy2

Candidates trade barbs as election day nears Robert Freeman The Progress A veteran by now when it comes to all-candidates meetings, NDP candidate Gwen O’Mahony’s political skills were in full blossom last Thursday at Sardis Secondary school. Several times she was able to capitalize on the clashes between her two smallc conservative rivals, BC Conservative John Martin and BC Liberal Laurie Throness.

Whether this is enough to see an NDP victory in the traditionally conservative Chilliwack-Hope riding in the April 19 byelection remains to be seen. But O’Mahony possibly got off the best line of the night after Martin bashed Throness and his party for essentially not being conservative enough, and for boasting a little too long about balancing the province’s budget next year — instead of reducing the debt. “I don’t see the Liberals or

the NDP ever being serious about paying down the debt,” Martin somberly intoned. “What services will you cut?” O’Mahony quickly interjected, to reduce B.C.’s $45-billion debt, which increased by $3.3 billion in 2010/11. “What we need is moderation and wisdom,” O’Mahony said, when it comes to managing the province’s financial affairs. And then came her piece de resistance: “The only fiscal conserva-

tive in the room these days seems to be the NDP,” she said. Throness faced the highest political risk going into the meeting organized by local teachers, and it was also the first public venue for others with complaints about the BC Liberal government. One of those, an employee of a Chilliwack wood products remanufacturing plant, said BC Liberal forestry policies had forced wage cuts Continued: DEBATE/ p20

Liberal candidate Laurie Throness answers a question during an all-candidates meeting at Sardis secondary Thursday evening. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Kinder Morgan unveils even bigger pipeline expansion Jeff Nagel Black Press Strong interest from shippers has convinced Kinder Morgan Canada to embark on an even bigger expansion of its Trans Mountain Pipeline through B.C. than previously suggested. The line that runs through Chilliwack and crosses the Lower Mainland and sends oil for export on tankers through Burrard Inlet will be nearly tripled from 300,000 barrels per day now to 850,000, pending regulatory approval.

Kinder Morgan had previously said it was considering an increase to between 600,000 and 700,000 barrels per day. Spokesman Andrew Galarnyk confirmed the $5-billion project to increase pipeline capacity would mean more outbound tankers filling up at Burnaby’s Westridge Marine Terminal. “We’re thinking it will be somewhere between 25 and 30 per month,” he said. Galarnyk said that estimate – up to 360 tankers per year visiting Burrard Inlet – is based on con-

tinued use of the current Aframax size tankers, not much larger Suezmax tankers, which would require dredging of the Second Narrows. Just 32 tankers loaded at Westridge last year and the highest number ever was 69 in 2010. The terminal itself is to be expanded to two berths under the project, and Galarnyk said the export capacity there will be revised upward, from a previously suggested 450,000 barrels per day to probably 500,000 to 550,000. Currently, around 80,0000 bar-

rels per day are loaded. “This strong commercial support shows the market’s enthusiasm for expanding market access for Canadian crude by expanding an existing system,” Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson said in a statement. The company plans 18 to 24 months of extensive public and community consultations ahead of a formal project application to the National Energy Board in 2014. “We are still early in the engagement process of the project,” Anderson said.

Safety guidelines coming out of substation fire Still no word on what caused the massive blaze Jennifer Feinberg

Residents air pipeline concerns Vikki Hopes

The Progress Fighting an electrical substation fire — like the one that erupted in Chilliwack a few months ago — is significantly more complicated than battling a typical structure fire. Thousands of litres of oil with trace amounts of PCBs escaped from a burning transformer during the fire, and a huge plume of black smoke was seen hanging over Chilliwack. No substation employees or firefighters were injured, but officials are now drafting operational safety guidelines to be used in the future by emergency responders, should another similar disaster ever strike again. BC Hydro is meeting with Chilliwack Fire Department officials to discuss the Jan. 27 incident at the Atchelitz substation on Lickman Road. “A post incident review was conducted as a followup to the substation fire,” Assistant Fire Chief Ian Josephson told The Progress. The substation transformer containing 115,000 litres of insulating mineral oil burst into flames, and some of it migrated into a nearby ditch. More than 50,000 litres of oil has been recovered to date but the recovery process is still ongoing. In the weeks since the fire, the focus has been on site remediation conducted by SNC Lavelin and efforts to prevent migration of the spilled oil and ongoing cleanup, said BC Hydro officials. “We’ll also be meeting again this summer to discuss what we can do for the future pre-incident planning,” Josephson said. “It’s about finding some common

“We will also consider providing financial support to local communities for environmental initiatives,” he said. “We have been planning for this day for many years and we are keen to start in-depth engagement this summer.” Kinder Morgan aims to begin construction in 2016 and open the new line in 2017. The company also promises traditional land use and environmental and socio-economic studies as part of the project review.

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ing requirements by Ministry of Environment have been met, said ministry spokesman Suntanu Dalal. “BC Hydro had retained a qualified professional to conduct air plume modeling to indicate how airborne contaminants would have travelled during the substation fire,” he said. “Ministry of Environment will be able to comment further on potential risks to human health and the environment posed by contaminants deposited from the smoke plume after we have reviewed the complete and final report from the qualified professional, and have consulted fully with agriculture, health and environment agency stakeholders.” The cause of the fire is “still under investigation,” said BC Hydro officials, in a FAQ on their website.

Panelists at an information meeting about the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion expressed concern about what they say has been a lack of public consultation on the issue. They encouraged those attending the meeting Wednesday night at University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford to band together to stop the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. “The only way it’s going to stop is by the power of the people. The corporations have big pockets. They are running the show,” said Eddie Gardner, elder and member of the Skwah First Nation of Chilliwack. The Trans Mountain Pipeline, built in 1952 and owned and operated by Kinder Morgan since 2005, carries tar sands crude oil from Edmonton to Greater Vancouver, and runs through communities that include Chilliwack and Abbotsford. The company has proposed doubling the capacity of the pipeline – from 300,000 to 600,000 barrels a day – which would result in many more oil tankers passing through Burrard Inlet to carry oil to destinations in Asia or the U.S. Speakers at the meeting in Abbotsford said this expanded capacity increases the risk of spills and pipeline ruptures, leading to detrimental impacts on human health and the environment. Abbotsford’s John Vissers, a board member with Zero Waste BC and Resilient Communities Canada, referenced the spill in January of this year at Kinder Morgan’s tank farm on Sumas Mountain.

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A transformer holding more than 100,000 litres of oil went up in flames at a BC Hydro substation on Lickman Road Friday morning. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

ground on how we can work together in future.” There are several substation facilities in the area, and Chilliwack firefighters might be called on some day to offer mutual aid to other fire departments in the region. “So these guidelines are definitely something that’s needed,” Josephson said. The main outcome is a better working relationship and communications between the various agencies. “If we’re ever called out again, we’ll be better prepared and we’ll understand what they need from us and vice-versa.” Substation fires are quite rare, according to BC Hydro records. “Over the past four decades incidents have averaged about one per year for more than 400 sites,” reads the online info. “In all cases the impact of the fire was limited to the site.”

BC Hydro has established fire safety plans for all their facilities. Coun. Chuck Stam had praise for the forethought. “I think it’s good public policy to be looking for ways to protect the community in this way. “We all rely on hydro in so many ways, that half day without any power in January highlighted for us just how much we depend it. So if we can put some safety measures in place to guide us in the future, it makes sense.” Stam said he’s curious to learn about the environmental impacts of the black plume of smoke, if any, especially any ramifications for nearby farmers. “Given that we’re the regional bread basket with so many producers in the area, I want to know what the impact was,” he said. Both the site and a nearby property are undergoing independent remediation and report-

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Premier Clark makes quiet return to Unity Christian School Katie Bartel The Progress Premier Christy Clark’s tour of a Chilliwack private school last week went unnoticed, unlike the last time she tried visiting the school. Clark spent an hour at Unity Christian school on Wednesday, touring the classrooms, and talking with staff and students. “We almost had to drag her from the classrooms because she was so interested in engaging with the students,” said school principal Ed Noot. “This was a big moment for our students to be able to interact with the leader of our province, and it was a thrill for them to be able to see this person we see on TV all the time right here in our school.” However, unlike several other highly publicized visits made by the premier to the Chilliwack area recent-

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Stolen native masks returned Some stolen handcarved native masks have been returned to the owner, after having been purchased at the Abbotsford Flea Market. Chilliwack RCMP previously reported that several masks, as well as native gold and silver jewelry worth more than $25,000, had been stolen during a home break-in. Last Thursday (April 12), a man came to the front counter of the Chilliwack RCMP detachment with masks he had purchased a month ago at the local flea market. He saw media reports about the theft and believed the masks he had bought were the ones that had been stolen. Corp. Tammy Hollingswor th said although many of the other stolen items are still missing, the family is grateful the man came forward. “These masks have

such spiritual and sentimental value,” she said. “The man who turned in these masks obviously appreciated them and paid several hundred

dollars for them, but he knew they were of value to someone else ... and wanted them returned to the rightful owner.” The investigation is

continuing, and anyone with information is asked to call the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

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Taken at face value, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s bemusement over the Legislature press gallery’s reaction to his noncommittal comments about next year’s general election is well-timed – and amusing – damage control. The Surrey-Cloverdale MLA’s remarks came in response to questions stemming from the defection of Abbotsford MLA John van Dongen from the BC Liberals to the Conservatives. Reporters asked if Falcon would run in the May 14, 2013 fixeddate election. His response: family priorities might take precedence over any political aspirations. Not unexpectedly, one would think, this kicked off speculation on what it meant to the party’s – and specifically Premier Christy Clark’s – future. Falcon noted he goes through the same process before every election. After all, shouldn’t family – as Clark often suggests – come first? Besides, what incumbent commits to running 14 months prior to voting day? Many, it turns out. With good reason. When we cast our ballots for political representation, we are investing in our future. At all levels, we seek visionaries with both long- and short-term goals to better serve us. The minister of finance, it must be noted, is the architect of the annual budget, projecting our economic needs well into the future. If Falcon can’t commit, Clark must find someone who will. During the divisive campaign, for the premier’s job, Falcon repeatedly stated he would be running in the next election, win or lose. What has changed? – Black Press

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Titanic’s demise offers lesson on the future On a shelf at home are two brass ornaments. One is a bulky bull dog and the other is a long haired Scottie dog. They are nothing out of the ordinary. Except for the fact that, through family connections, they have a link to the RMS Titanic, remembered worldwide this past weekend for its catastrophic fate with an iceberg. These little antique ornaments were once owned by my stepbrother’s grandfather, Richard Fry, who was the valet to J. Bruce Ismay, owner of the doomed luxury liner and chairman of the White Star Line acquired by his father Thomas Ismay. For 10 years Fr y, who was married with two children, had worked for Ismay as his butler. During the many business travels, Fry was his personal attendant. But he had to have been caught up in those heady years

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during the construction of White Star’s signature ‘Olympic Class Liners’. Big ocean-going things were happening and Ismay, who was no slouch at marine matters, was determined to keep the family firm front and profitably centered. Born in 1862 near Liverpool into a privileged upbringing, Ismay travelled the world Margaret before working EVANS in the White Star Line’s New York office. When his father died in 1899, he became head of the family business. In 1901 he cut a deal with J.P. Morgan to form an international conglomerate. White Star Line became a player in the International Mercantile Marine Company which Ismay

headed from 1904 to 1913 Strategy was his game play. In 1907 Ismay dined with Lord Pirrie of the Harland and Wolff ship building company in Belfast. They had partnered with White Star for many deals. Their issue was Cunard, White Star’s biggest rival. Cunard had launched the Lucitania that year and coming up was the Mauritania. The ships upped the bar in speed, size and luxury. Not to be outdone, the Ismay/Pirrie plan was to beat Cunard at its own game with steam ships bigger and more luxurious. On their drawing boards were the ‘Olympic Class Liners’: the Olympic, the Titanic, and the Gigantic (later named the Britannic). When they jotted down ‘luxur y’ on their trendy Belgrave napkins, they weren’t kidding. The RMS Titanic (RMS meaning Royal Mail Ship) offered stunning

features: Turkish baths, heated swimming pool, gym, reading, writing, and smoking rooms, restaurants, lounges, verandah cafes and palm courts. Some 2,224 passengers and crew boarded the ship, among them Ismay and Fry (first class ticket #112058, Fr y’s cabin being B-102). They sailed from Southampton at noon April 10th 1912. Just four days later, at 11:40 pm, the ship met its destiny with an iceberg and sank at 2:20 am on the 15th. While Ismay was rescued in collapsible lifeboat C, Fr y drowned and his body was never recovered. Numbers var y but some 1,514 died that day and 710 were rescued around 4 am by Cunard’s Carpathia. Scorned and vilified for abandoning ship and passengers, life unravelled for some time for Ismay. But according to our family lore, he made

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Hey, what’s your hurry? Since when did our public roads become racetracks? In all my years of driving, I’ve never seen speeding as bad as it is today. Side streets like Evans Rosf are an example. I typically see at least half of traffic doing well up to 80km/h here. And if you don’t keep up with them, they tailgate you hoping you will

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The right woman for the job I find it interesting these days the government suddenly has truck loads of cash to hand out across the province. Wasn’t it just yesterday we were too broke to offer any cash for health care and education, cuts were being made everywhere, and taxes were going up to help dig us out of the hole? I actually have to laugh though. The Liberals have no prob-

lem insisting (with a straight face I might add) that the timing of all of these big cash grants for all kinds of projects has absolutely nothing to do with the upcoming byelection. Christy Clark rarely visits us poor Valley folk, and suddenly we seem to be her favorite destination. I am disappointed that I live ‘on the wrong side of the tracks’ and therefore am not eligible to vote in this byelection. I

only hope the good people of Chilliwack will make the right choice this time. To me, the choice for Chilliwack’s next MLA is very obvious. Only one candidate has been going door-to-door for a very long time talking to everyone and asking for their input (regardless of party affiliation), and that same candidate shows up at nearly every event in Chilliwack to listen and learn about

Not convinced by endorsement Seeing Chuck Strahl endorsing the Liberals saying that they are balancing budgets and giving them credit when he should be giving the credit to me, my friends, all you people reading this and the rest of us taxpayers in BC. He should be apologizing to us for such a statement. I for one will not vote Liberal now not just because of Chuck’s

endorsement, although that is a big help in my decision, but also because of the gas prices which are the highest in Canada, the HST still lingering and the smart meters. It just proves that it is hard to respect and trust people in politics. More people would vote if they had a politician who actually kept their word. G. Davison

what’s going on here and what our citizens want. This is done with no big announcements or fanfare. It isn’t done because it’s a photoop. It’s done because Gwen O’Mahony is a very dedicated lady who genuinely cares about Chilliwack and it’s people. To me, the choice is obvious. It’s time for a change, and there’s only one woman for the job. Gail Johnson Chilliwack

Quotas keep the family farm strong I was surprised to read that John Martin is “uncomfortable” with quotas. His lukewarm or perhaps non-support of supply management makes one wonder if this university professor needs a little more time on the farm to understand its critical importance to the Fraser valley. This is a very important issue in this byelection for those of us who care about the family farm. Walter Dyck Chilliwack

Supply management system keeps economy stable It has been very interesting to watch the by-election unfold here in Chilliwack Hope. Very interesting indeed. After listening to the candidates, and looking at the economic strength of BC compared to the poor economic state of other provinces and countries, it has become clear to me that the most important question we need to be asking ourselves when we

go to the polls is which party has proven itself to be good stewards of the BC’s Economy? Without a doubt in my mind that party is the BC Liberals. The BC NDP have way too many costly promises on the table that taxpayers could never afford, and the Cummins conservatives don’t have anything even remotely close to a plan. I am particularly concerned

that John Martin, the Cummins Conservative candidate, does not support the supply management system that protects Fraser Valley farmers and keeps the local economy stable. What other bad ideas would the Cummins conservatives have in store for us if they were elected? Barbara Turpin Chilliwack

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School trustee’s tweet about parent causes a stir Katie Bartel The Progress A tweet by Chilliwack school trustee Doug McKay has some in the community up in arms. The day after last Tuesday’s board meeting McKay tweeted: Parent behavior at board meeting inappropriate. Accuses chair of breaking [school act]. Shame! While McKay admitted to The Progress that

social media probably wasn’t the best avenue for the comment, he said he’d defend the school board chair again in a heartbeat. “I’m not about to let someone stand up and wrongly accuse the board chair,” said McKay. The tweet was the result of a comment made by parent Karen Jarvis during the public

participation portion of the April 10 board meeting. Jarvis criticized board chair Louise Piper for seeking legal counsel regarding trustees participating electronically in public meetings through a web-conferencing system. Jarvis said the letter by the district’s lawyer, which was included in the meeting’s agen-

da, was “out of order” because the board chair should not have sought the information as an individual without consulting the other trustees. However, it was later learned that Piper wasn’t actually the one who sought out the legal advice, but rather it was superintendent Michael Audet. McKay said it was

Jarvis’ comments that were out of line. The district’s policy on public participation states that public participation is provided solely as a means for ensuring residents have an opportunity to obtain clarification or make a statement concerning the board meeting proceedings. McKay said Jarvis’ comments were not merely a statement, but

On April 19 vote for your parents In these uncertain times, many seniors are worried about their shrinking retirement savings, and continuing cuts in community-based services. Our parents need an MLA who will protect and strengthen the services they depend on.

an insult to the board chair’s integrity. “She comes to a public meeting and accuses incorrectly the board chair of violating the school act, someone needs to respond to that,” said McKay. “Everyone is just wandering around with kid gloves on and is afraid to deal with stuff like this. If someone attacks the board publicly, and if the officers of the board are not prepared to defend the board chair, I’m going to.” McKay said maybe next time he would handle it differently by suggesting the chair rule the comments out of order. Jarvis refused to elab-

orate on why she made the comment at the public meeting stating it was not newsworthy. She also declined reacting to McKay’s tweet. However, District Parents’ Advisor y Council president Gord Byers was none impressed with McKay’s public “bashing” of a parent. “The bottom line here, any parent should be able to speak up, whether right or wrong, about anything,” said Byers. “And trustees should not be turning around on Twitter or Facebook or any other public space and bashing a parent.” kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

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and exciting activities for the delegates to participate in. In teams of five they took to the streets for the Amazing Race: Nanaimo Edition. Participants had to uncover clues, accomplish tasks and be the first to finish; nothing like a healthy bit of competition to bring out team spirit while making new friends and having fun. Participants also attended a reception at the Cruise Ship Welcome Centre where they enjoyed fresh seafood and a great view of the harbour. They also experienced an inspiring spontaneous dance which got many delegates out on the dance floor showing off their amazing moves. Nanaimo was a wonderful host and everyone left they city excited with the knowledge, experience and possibilities we gained from attending the conference. For a look at all the fun they experienced please visit www. youtube.com/watch? v=bPBGIzFvQYA. During our visit participants learned, shared, explored, networked, discovered and got inspired!

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Downtown Wash Centre is a family affair A few months ago, Lindsay Gauthier and wife, Angela called a family meeting. They had an admittedly crazy idea, and wanted the support of their three children. They’d need it, said Lindsay with a laugh. As they sat around the kitchen table, Lindsay explained a plan to buy a downtown laundromat. Lindsay, a commercial Realtor in Chilliwack, knew the property’s owner and saw potential in the business. “We just decided to take it on as a family project,” said Angela, who’s also a local Realtor. A couple of months ago they opened the doors on the Wash Centre on Yale Road. The learning curve has been steep, both Lindsay and Angela agree, but the hard work is starting to pay dividends. There has been a laundromat at the location for longer than most people remembered. It opened sometime in the 1950s, making it the oldest laundromat in Chilliwack. And the old girl was showing her age, Lindsay says. The family began ripping out old carpet, laying new floors and bringing in updated equipment. They painted walls, installed security cameras

and even built a children’s area where kids can stay busy while their parents do the wash. They’ve installed a 42-inch TV, and brought in dedicated washing machines that can handle heavy loads like horse blankets and overalls. Laundry isn’t the only thing that comes clean at the Wash Centre. The facility also offers a car wash, and has a full line of car care products. The work isn’t done yet, Lindsay says, and he and Angela appreciate the patience shown by their customers as the renovations continued. But the place is much more clean and inviting than it has been for years. “We wanted to create a place that people felt safe and comfortable coming to,” said Lindsay. Customer service is key, he added, and the whole family takes turns filling in shifts at the sevenday-a-week operation. “I think that’s what our clients like,” said their eldest son Ryan, “that it’s a family operation.” Lindsay agrees: “It’s taken every one of us to make it what it is.” The Wash Centre is located at 46260 Yale Road. For more information, call 604.392.4445.

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DEBATE from Front and pension cancellations at a company that â€œformerly set the barâ€? for similar plants in B.C. â€œThe Liberals are running on a platform of job creation,â€? Carly Turner said. â€œWhat kind of jobs are you talking about?â€? Throness said B.C.â€™s forest sec-

tor has declined due to â€œworldwide competitionâ€? from low-wage countries like China. He agreed raw logs are exported to those countries, but it amounts to only 10 per cent of the supply. A government review of log export policies is underway, he said, but it will be â€œvery difficultâ€? to compete with countries like China

until wages rise in those countries too. â€œUntil then, itâ€™s going to be very difficult,â€? he said. Martin said the fall of the provinceâ€™s once-dominant forestry sector will be the â€œlegacyâ€? of BC Liberal government economic policies. Earlier in the meeting, Martin

said the BC Liberals had 11 years to build a legacy it could campaign on, but now it seems their strategy is to urge voters not to split the conservative vote that would result in an NDP victory. Oâ€™Mahony said no raw logs should be exported out of B.C., â€œif thereâ€™s a mill in this province that can process it.â€?

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2012 Volunteers: Passion, Action, Impact Volunteers Everywhere, Thank you! Canadians have a rich history of volunteering and community involvement. With 12.5 million of them dedicating their time across Canada, volunteers are leading positive change on all fronts: community health care, sports and recreation, heritage and arts, environmental protection & advocacy, disaster relief, international development, and volunteer firefighting – the list is endless. The work of volunteers is essential to maintaining resilient communities at home and around the world.

National Volunteer Week (NVW) pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who graciously donate their time and energy. This year’s 68th annual NVW takes place the week of April 15 to 21. It is Canada’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerism, and civic participation. Nearly one million more volunteers since 2007. Volunteering is part of our identity as Canadians – we value civic participation and embrace a spirit of community. The

tremendous efforts of our 13.3 million volunteers help make Canada a vibrant, safe place to call home. Across the country, Canadians are getting involved and leading positive change in a variety of ways, all of them vital – from quick bursts of mobile micro-volunteering on smartphones to front-line disaster relief efforts overseas. The work of volunteers is essential to maintaining healthy, vibrant communities at home and around the world. National Volunteer Week is all about taking time to recognize the incredible contributions of Canada’s volunteers and letting them know how much their efforts are appreciated.

when organizations stressed the importance of thanking community volunteers across Canada. NVW was reinstated and has since grown to become the largest celebration of civic participation in Canada.

NVW pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who graciously donate their time and energy. This is the 70th year since the establishment of NVW. This year it takes place the week of April 15 to 21, 2012.

This website supports organizations and individuals from coast to coast in their efforts to honour volunteers in their own communities. To help you say ‘thank you’, Volunteer Canada has developed a variety of resources and products. Visit the Thanking Volunteers and Campaign Kit sections of this website for inspiration, support and brand new NVW materials.

NVW was first proclaimed in 1943 to draw public attention to the vital contribution women made to the war effort on the home front. While NVW was largely forgotten after the war ended, it experienced a revival in the late 1960s,

Volunteers: Passion. Action. Impact. is the theme of this year’s NVW campaign. The theme recognizes the individual volunteers across Canada who dedicate themselves to improving their communities. Volunteers have a passion for getting involved, they take action to support the causes and organizations that are important to them, and they make an impact in communities across Canada and around the globe.

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Study Uncovers BC’s Volunteer Myth 67 per cent want to volunteer, 57 per cent cite lack of time, yet research shows one hour a week can change lives VANCOUVER, April 12, 2012 /CNW/ British Columbians fall short on their good intentions to volunteer, however new research reveals a volunteering myth that could change all that, according to the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, the non-profit organization that pairs girls with women who can offer guidance and support. Kicking off National Volunteer Week (April 15-21, 2012), The Volunteering Habits of Canadians Omnibus study by Vision Critical reveals that while 67 per cent of British Columbians say they would like to volunteer their spare time to a non-profit organization, the

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majority continue to cite lack of time as a barrier for not volunteering. “We really want people to know that it takes less time than you think to change a life,” says Lisa Cloutier, director of operations and communications, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. “As little as one to two hours a week is all it takes to be a volunteer and to make a real difference in a young girl’s life.” In fact, 94 per cent of British Columbians agree with Cloutier, saying they believe that one to two hours a week with a child can indeed make a difference in their lives. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland recommends volunteering anywhere from one to four hours per week as a Big Sister or Study Buddy tutor.

“The study is a wonderful indicator that British Columbians have the right intentions in mind and despite their busy lives, want to give back,” explains Cloutier. “Now, we just want to inspire them to come into our offices, so we can pair them with some of our amazing, bright young women - right now, we have 125 girls waiting to be matched with a volunteer mentor.” The Volunteering Habits of Canadians study findings have been released to coincide with the launch of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland’s new Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland designed to recruit women to volunteer for Big Sisters. “The intention of the PSA campaign is to dispel that misconception held by many women,

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that being a Big Sister requires too much of a time commitment,” says Cloutier. Developed pro bono by DDB Canada’s Vancouver office, the integrated PSA campaign features playful TV, radio, and print creative, supported by social media and PR, which accurately demonstrate that “Being a Big Sister takes less time than you think.” Lisa Chen-Wing, a mother and an art director, who is a Big Sister Study Buddy herself, brought the idea to fruition. “Here is a mother who’s managing to raise her own child while pursuing a career in an unquestionably demanding industry, and yet she still finds time to volunteer. That’s an admirable story that needs to be told,” says Dean Lee, creative director, DDB Canada Vancouver. “We just kept thinking if she can do it, there is no excuse why others can’t.”

To demonstrate how little time it takes to make a difference in a girl’s life, DDB Canada created the shortest messages possible in any given media: seven second TV ads, five second radio ads, Tweets and small space print ads. The ads are just long enough to feature a Big Sister giving a young girl advice, reinforcing the fact that being a Big Sister may take less time than you think. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland depends on the volunteer efforts of the community to help provide young girls, ages 7-17, with positive, female role models who help the girls build self-esteem with their support and friendship. “I would ask women across BC to think about a time when you were struggling through one of life’s many hurdles; now think about having to do it all by yourself with no one to talk to or to guide you in the right direction,”

Premier Christy Clark made the following statement on National Volunteer Week

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“The volunteers in our communities enrich our lives with their time, compassion and daily acts of selflessness. National Volunteer Week is dedicated to recognizing these unsung heroes who make such a big impact with each and every hour of service, and this week we thank them and celebrate their commitment.

Chilliwack Community Services gives their heartfelt thank you to our over 250 volunteers that makes us a great place to

“Later this month, this year’s recipients of the Community Achievement Awards will be recognized in an official ceremony at Government House in Victoria. Each of these individuals is a wonderful example of how the simple gifts of personal time, dedication and energy can make a positive difference in our province.” “This National Volunteer Week, I encourage all British Columbians to thank the volunteers in their community and to get active and make a difference in someone’s life. Your time is the most valuable and meaningful gift you could donate.”

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fund raising and service provision such as the Thrift Shoppe, the Shopping Cart, Bingo, Knitting Case, the gift shop at Heritage Village, Ambulatory Day Care and Information Centre

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Volunteer opportunities abound for todayâ€™s teens When attempting to gain acceptance to the college of their choice, teenagers quickly learn the admission requirements extend beyond their report cards. Colleges weigh academics considerably, but many institutions of higher learning also want

well-rounded students who will make great additions to the community as well as the classroom. One of the things admissions boards look for in an applicant is his or her track record of volunteering. Though students likely

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wonâ€™t be denied admission if they have never volunteered, it never hurts to have volunteer work on a resume, and some students have even earned scholarship money thanks to their record of service. Parents who want to help their child find the right volunteer opportunity should consider the childâ€™s hobbies and interests. Oftentimes, a childâ€™s favorite hobby matches up perfectly with a volunteer opportunity. When such a match is made, teenagers tend to look forward to their volunteer work and might even find a career path theyâ€™d like to follow. Find a volunteering opportunity that enables them to combine that passion with their desire to help others.

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In addition to Vision Critical donating the national Omnibus study, DDB Canada developed the multi-media PSA campaign for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland pro bono in collaboration and with generous donation from the following partners: Family Style Productions, Griffiths, Gibson, & Ramsay Productions, JMB Post and Mann Casting.

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From March 9th to March 10th 2012, an online survey was conducted among a sample of 1001 Canadians who are Angus Reid Forum panel members. The margin of error â€” which measures sampling variability â€” is +/- 3.09%, 19 times out of 20. The sample was balanced by age, gender and region according to the most recent census data. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.

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adds Cloutier. â€œSadly, this is the reality many of our girls face today, and weâ€™re asking fellow Lower Mainland women to help us change this.â€?

About Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland: Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is a non-profit organization that has been providing mentoring programs to girls in Lower Mainland communities since 1960.

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THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM Thank you to the many volunteers who help make our schools even greater places to be and to those who take the time to serve on committees.

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Eliminating barriers one week at a time Katie Bartel The Progress On a rain-soaked Wednesday morning Denise Einer stood in the front lobby of Sardis Community Church welcoming every mother and child that walked through the door. She addressed them by name, squeezed their shoulders, looked them in the eyes, and said: ‘Good morning. How are you today?’ Such a simple act may seem small to most, but for the women at Sardis DoorWay, it’s their sun. Sardis DoorWay is a non-profit organization that has been providing resources and support for vulnerable women and their children, between the ages of newborn to kindergarten, for 25 years. For Einer, the program director, connecting with the women is the most important role she has. “So many of these women and children feel

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It’s stories like McCurdy’s that keep Einer coming back for more. Einer has been at DoorWay for 16 years, and for years, when the program went on summer break, she swore up and down she would not return the following year. “You feel like you’ve been run over by a semi truck and you vow never to come back,” she said. “But it gets in your blood; it gets in

your heart.” Einer has seen hundreds of women come and go. She’s seen success stories of women who have been so debilitated by drugs or other abuses, and have risen to better the lives for them and their children. She’s seen women go back to school, start careers, even purchase their own homes. She’s seen them take responsibility. “It’s the hidden victories, the really tiny,

small victories that people don’t bang their drums about, those are the special moments,” said Einer. “A child not saying the F word, a mom phoning to tell us she can’t make it, taking responsibility – that’s huge. “When they come to our door, they’re broken, and what we try to do is pin a set of tiny wings on them so that when it comes time for them to leave, they fly.” kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

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UFV’s Absolute Style event offers backstage view of fashion industry Researching trends, preparing a collection, and styling models are all a part of UFV’s annual runway show, Absolute Style. The one-day event highlights the work of the Fashion Design program and its grad students, while providing them with real-world fashion industry experience. Absolute Style 2012 is taking place on Wednesday, April 25 with two shows at UFV Abbotsford’s Envision Athletic Centre, 1385 McKenzie Rd. The runway will feature an array of garments, including swim suites, tailored jackets, dresses and costume wear. Surface Design students will be showcasing items ranging

from hand-painted silk gowns to Shibori, a popular Japanese fashion method. The Art-toWear students will highlight weaving, draping and machine knitting. “The show is very exciting for students

as it’s a culmination of what they’ve learned throughout the twoyear program,” said Deanna Devitt, head of UFV’s Fashion Design program. Since January, students have been work-

ing on their collections for the show. They started off by researching the market and looking at trends, fabrics and colours. After determining their target customer and presenting their

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Experience living history, glimpse the future You’re invited to two exciting heritage tourism events in the historic Fraser Canyon! Glimpse the future of a restored and reinvigorated Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park and the 1926 Alexandra Bridge at a Community Presentation on April 19 at 8:00 p.m. at the Hope Recreation Centre, 1005-6th Avenue, Hope, B.C

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Experience living history on April 20 at the Grand Opening of the Tikwalus Trail, 1:30 p.m. in the trailhead parking lot, just north of Alexandra Lodge on the Trans-Canada Highway, in the traditional territory of the Spuzzum First Nation. Both events are free and open to the public. Refreshments and snacks will be served. To RSVP, please visit the Hope Mountain Centre website at: www.hopemountain.org and click on “Programs” For further information, please contact: Don Hauka, Communications/ Creative Director, New Pathways to Gold Society at ddlcauka@shaw.ca or phone 604.524.1884 Organized by the Spuzzum First Nation, Hope Mountain Centre and New Pathways to Gold Society in association with BC Parks.

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concepts to a panel of instructors and industry professionals, students were able to start development. “Every year the collections are unique and really showcase a variety of markets,” said Devitt. “We have everything from evening wear, to casual, to costume wear. Students really try to target a niche market that they are interested in.” The timeline that students are given to create their line closely mirrors that of the fashion industry. Working backstage at the Absolute Style show will add another element to their knowledge, as they will have to choose the hair and makeup for their models, along with their catwalk music. “They really get to see how fashion works,” said Devitt. “They have to do it all — everything they would do in the fashion industry, including the decisions you have to make.” The fashion show often draws industry professionals, visitors from around B.C., community members, and high school students. “It’s a great way for us to showcase what our university has to offer, show prospective students the campus, and feature the high quality work that our students do,” said Devitt. “It’s very innovative and creative.” The after noon Absolute Style show is at 2:30 p.m., with doors opening at 2 p.m. The evening show is at 7 p.m., with a wine and cheese event at 6:30 p.m. Through the afternoon, from 1 to 5 p.m., there will be an open house to showcase the Fashion Design program and its projects. Tickets for Absolute Style 2012 are $10 for the afternoon show and $18 for the evening. For tickets, email corinne. richardson@ufv.ca, call 604-557-4073 or visit ufv. ca/fashion. For more information on UFV, visit the UFV Today blog at ufvtoday.ca

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When the warm weather hits, it’s time to dig out your barbecue and do some outdoor cooking.

By Maggie Calloway In North America outdoor living includes eating outdoors, which in turn means barbecuing. When one is thinking about cooking outdoors, Nash Shivji of The BBQ Shop in Port Coquitlam is the person to call. Twenty-five years in the business means there is nothing this gentleman doesn’t know about the subject.

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Ben and his family enjoyed working with contractor Harald Koehn, right, while planning their Langley renovation. Koehn is the recipient of numerous local, provincial and national awards, including two Georgie Awards this year. Martin Knowles photo

Making a house a perfect home for Ben With the help of Harald Koehn, a local family now has a home that fits everyone. By Maggie Calloway Imagine if you will a family of five kids, one with spina bifida, and two adults all living in a 2,400-square-foot rancher which has seen, shall we say, better days. The imagination runs rampant thinking of long, dark, rainy winter weekends with high-energy kids trapped inside. Well not any more! After a total home renovation, this stunning home sitting on acreage in

Langley works for every member of this amazing family. Ten-year-old Ben, a dynamo on wheels, is now able to zoom around the whole house. Contractor Harald Koehn Construction Ltd., winner of numerous local, provincial and national awards for excellence, was a perfect fit with this family. The project was a collaboration between the family and the professionals to make sure every member had their needs addressed and while Ben’s needs, both now and into the future, were integral to the design, this needed to be a home in the real sense of the word. “The bones of the house were basically good so it was a smooth transition,” Koehn says. “We were able to create what they were looking for

within the new 4,400 square feet. The old house was not energy-efficient and none of the family had privacy. The difference for the family is lifechanging.” The project took a year to complete. There were many different things at play in the renovation. One was Ben’s mobility, but the house was inefficient in many ways, and there was also a need for the new house to meet the needs of the family while the children were still at home and, if the parents wish, to age in place. Built in a style similar to houses seen in Whistler, the home now includes a great room, dining

We are hearing a lot lately about aging in place. This single subject will become more and more important over the next few years as our population ages. Research shows the very best thing for our aging population is to stay in the neighbourhood they know, if at all possible. We all need a sense of community and that basic need doesn’t change as we age; in fact it’s just the opposite. Knowing your neighbours, your doctor, dentist and shoe repair store is a major part of belonging. As the theme song of Cheers said, “Everyone knows your name.” Staying in place is sometimes easier said than done. If the home is on multiple levels and mobility is an issue, moving or finding another solution is paramount. With 35 years in the business, partners Alan Bodnaruk and Cam Pomeroy of Western Elevators are certainly in that category. “There are a variety of ways the home can be modified to assist movement in the home from level to level,” Bodnaruk says. “Stairlifts, a sturdy chair assembly unit that travels up and down on a steel rail mounted to the staircase, are the easiest to install. They may be straight, curved, or custom

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Come home to natural gas Natural gas offers comfort, convenience and value Your home is perhaps your most important investment. It costs money to maintain it, and needs energy to run it. By choosing the right energy for the right use, you can maximize energy efficiency and value for your energy dollars. Natural gas is a good choice for heating, whether it’s hot water for a shower or warmth from the furnace or fireplace. It’s also great for barbecuing burgers on the patio. And, with the variety of stylish natural gas appliances and rebates available, upgrading your appliances to natural gas is more affordable. Find energy efficiency rebates that meet your needs at fortisbc.com/offers.

Natural gas makes your summers seem endless A natural gas barbecue never runs out of fuel. If you have a natural gas patio heater or fire pit, you can stay outside long after summer‘s over. And when that blustery storm hits, you can stay warm and well fed with a natural gas fireplace and range. Both will continue working during a power outage. For comfort, convenience and value balance your home’s energy mix with natural gas. Visit fortisbc.com/savingenergy to watch our video on how natural gas fits into your everyday life.

Choices to fit your life Stylish, convenient natural gas appliances increase the comfort of your home, indoors and out. Find out more about energy efficient appliances at fortisbc.com/gasappliances. Furnaces and boilers Heating systems provide even warmth and comfort throughout the home. Cooktops, ovens and ranges Chefs prefer natural gas for instant heat, a variable flame and precise temperature control. Barbecues With a quick connect you’ll never lift a propane tank or worry about running out of fuel. Dryers Natural gas dryers heat up instantly and dry your clothes with gentle warmth for fewer wrinkles.

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The heat of the summer Harald Koehn Construction turns a “ from page.33 Langley residence into a dream home “ from page.33 room and kitchen combination. “You get a great feeling of space, and the connection to the outside, through the three sets of French doors, flows naturally. There is a large patio with a pool and hot tub off the great room and no lip or step so Ben can come and go at will,” Koehn says. The house was stripped completely inside and out. The centre of the home was opened up to create the great room and dining room using a timber frame structure, creating soaring fourteen-foot ceilings. The garage stayed as it was but a new bedroom wing was added which gave the family two large bedrooms, a bathroom and a laundry room. “Our climate is so rainy and grey for a lot of the year we maximized the opportunity to bring in as much light as possible,” Koehn says. “We used distressed oak throughout the great room and dining room ... The kitchen works perfectly for everyone including Ben. There are a couple of areas especially for Ben; a lowered sink area and a bar fridge for cold snacks and at the end of the kitchen island there is a separate lower counter. We also placed the microwave lower so Ben can help himself.” There is a contained suite of around 400 square feet for Ben including a bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom vanity is lower, there is a jetted tub, and the separate shower is large with no sill. The whole floor of the bathroom has a special membrane under the tile which channels water into the drainage system. In addition the floor is electrically heated so any water will dry up quickly. “On the ceiling there is a track system with a lift so Ben can go right from the bathroom through to his bed which again will add to independence,” Koehn says. “The bedroom is multipurpose with the bed, storage and then another little area where, when Ben gets older, they can put in a sofa and chairs; it’s set up with TV, so he can entertain his friends. The door to the outside from his bedroom is automated by pushing a button, again to lend independence. Everything has been thought through to give as much accessibility and independence as possible.” The brilliance of this home is, even with the necessity of building in accessibility, nothing looks or feels contrived or institutional. Steve Riley of S.P. Riley Residential Design and Koehn worked hard to make sure that didn’t happen. “Steve Riley did a fabulous job both on the original design and making the necessary adjustments as the job progressed ... He was very critical in making this project work,” says Koehn. The exterior of the home is dramatic but also subtle. The sidewalks change elevation seamlessly and complement the home; this was done by building up the terrain so that the ramps become pathways. Darlene is the mother of this large brood. “It was so important to build a home that worked for the whole family. A lot of thought and planning went

The new house is perfect for Ben and his family, with upgrades meant just for him such as exterior ramps, a lowered counter and sink in the kitchen and his own dedicated bedroom. Martin Knowles photos

“Some very interesting things are happening in the business. One of the big things is reasonably priced barbecues are now available with many of the features previously only available on high-priced models, features like rotisserie and rear burners,” Shivji says. “Barbecues priced around $1,000, made in Canada or the U.S. ... are very well built with lots of bells and whistles. We scour suppliers to source out North American-built product. ... They are very well built and they come with a good warranty. There are some exceptions but readers in the market for a new barbecue, or other outdoor cooking product, should make sure the product is well made by a known brand, ... has a warranty and that replacement parts are available.” Shivji has a word of caution for people in the market for a new natural gas barbecue: check that the fittings are compatible with your home connection. It is frustrating for the person who has to go from store to store trying to match up the couplings. Shivji has plenty of advice for people looking to purchase a new barbecue. “First, make sure there is the good ten-year warranty which means the manufacturer will stand behind their product. Secondly, the way the burners and valves are placed in the barbecue is very important. You need precision so that they heat evenly across the whole area. ... When you want high heat for searing meat or low heat for a roast you want to be able to count on your barbecue to deliver.

Look for a manufacturer whose primary business is building barbecues; they are up on the new technology and the materials they use are very solid and stable. Thirdly, if you like to use the rotisserie for roasts or chicken, look for a rear burner which will give you the even heat you need in exactly the right place.” You should decide exactly how you are going to use your new barbecue. If the extent of your interest is hamburgers and hot dogs, simple is better. But if all your warm-weather cooking is done on the barbie, something more sophisticated is in order. After twenty-five years in the business, Shivji is still passionate. He feels he is not just selling barbecues but helping families have a great experience which will encourage more get-togethers with family, friends and neighbours. Nash Shivji of The BBQ Shop in Coquitlam is passionate about barbecues, outdoor fire pits and getting people together outside. There are a range of barbecues available, from the standard to the whimsical. Martin Knowles photos

into every bit of the house,” she says. “We wanted to get it right because we plan on being here for a long time. Ben is a full member of the family and now he is able to completely participate in family life. I would like to acknowledge the Vancouver Foundation for giving us a grant under their ‘accessible housing program’ to help with the part of the renovation that affected Ben. We really appreciate the help they gave us. “I want anyone who is building a new home or renovating to realize it’s not that hard to include little things that make it accessible. If they end up in a wheelchair after surgery or need a walker ... they need at least one entrance they can use to get into the house. Simple things such as making doors wide enough or planning for an elevator are easy to do when building but difficult to accommodate after the fact.”

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Now’s a good time to start planting your vegetables You may not be able to grow every vegetable, but it’s possible to grow something even in a small space. By Maggie Calloway One of the best things anyone can do for themselves is grow as much of their own food as possible. I am so passionate about this I have 54 12’ x 4’ raised beds on my property. I love being able to grow a lot of my food. I refer to my veggie garden as my forty-foot diet, not only because it is obviously healthy to pick organically grown food out of my own garden but because I also love the feeling of being as self-sustaining as possible. I know I am blessed living on enough property to grow so much but you will be amazed at how much you can grow in a smaller space, even on a balcony. You are not going to grow tons of different vegetables but what about concentrating on growing all your own salad fixings? There are some great decorative tubs available and your secret weapon is how much you can grow vertically and in hanging baskets. My go-to person on all things regarding growing organic vegetables is the amazing Carolyn Herriot. She wrote The Zero-Mile Diet, which is a year-round guide to growing fabulous veggies. “The very first thing, and the most important, is to build great soil. Everything starts with the soil; you can’t have great vegetables and fruit if they can’t pull nutrition from the earth,” Herriot says. “Save all your vegetable and fruit scraps, rake up your fallen leaves in the fall, all your grass clippings, and pile in your compost bins. In this climate we can grow vegetables all year round, so getting the soil right is paramount.” If you don’t already have a prepared area in your garden to grow vegetables and the thought of digging out your lawn makes you shudder, there is a great way to build new beds using the “Lasagna Method.” Herriot has a great section in her book giving instructions and I have used this method to great success in the past. First, decide the perimeters of the garden or bed then cover with a thick dusting of dolomite lime followed with a two-inch layer of manure, fresh or aged. Next, cover with a layer of plain cardboard, overlapping layers but omitting any coloured ink. Wet it down thoroughly then add a mixed layer of hay, grass clippings and leaves fol-

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lowed by another layer of aged manure and then rake until it’s level. Top everything with a half-yard of topsoil and water well. You can plant right away into the top layer and because of the high fertility of the bed, you can plant pretty intensively. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t have a sunny garden or balcony because there are lots of things you can grow; leafy greens, peas, chard, kale and beet greens for example. And don’t forget pots of herbs. Be adventurous and grow exotic herbs to infuse Indian and Chinese dishes. The main thing is don’t be intimidated. There isn’t a gardener in the whole world who knows everything about gardening. Everyone has successes and failures; one year the tomatoes and carrots are fantastic the next year a dismal failure. Who cares, just get out there, I know you’ll love it.

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Pointers for prepping your deck and backyard for summer fun Warm weather is here to stay, which means people everywhere are spending more time outdoors. If the sunshine, gentle breeze and chirping birds are calling your family outside to enjoy some fresh air, it’s time to get your outdoor space ready for fun activities. With some smart home improvements, you can easily prep your patio and deck for a full season of enjoyment. 1: Tricks for properly cleaning patio furniture. Today’s patio furniture can be as comfortable and stylish as indoor options, and similarly, it needs to be periodically cleaned. Resin, resin wicker or metal furniture can typically be cleaned with mild soap, water and a sponge or nonabrasive brush. Metal pieces can be polished with a light coat of car wax to bring back shine and protect it from rusting. Insider tip: If you live in an area with a lot of pollen, you may want to wait to clean outdoor furniture until it is done dropping. Wood pieces can benefit from a quick cleaning also. For finished wood, use an oil-based soap and a soft brush or cloth. If you have a treated wood deck, picnic table or Adirondack chairs, use a pressure washer and deck cleaner to remove dirt. Remember to use the low-pressure tip so you don’t damage the wood. 2: Get the grill ready for a season of tasty treats. Every warm day is better when you enjoy the succulent flavors of food cooked on the grill, but to keep the food tasting its best, the grill needs to be kept clean. At the start of the season, it’s wise to do a thorough, deep cleaning on your grill. If you have a gas grill, remove the propane tank, flame guards and disconnect the igniter wires, removing the igniters. Move the grill over a drop cloth and clean the inside with dish soap, water and a scrub brush. Grates may need to soak in a bucket before getting scrubbed. Once dry, reassemble and get cooking. In addition to the deep cleaning, remember each time you cook to scrape the grates to get rid of any food residue from previous uses. Simply light the grill and after a few minutes, the heat will have loosened the residue and you can do a quick scraping

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Chilliwack chosen to host BCHL showcase Eric J. Welsh, The Progress The British Columbia Hockey League announced Thursday morning that the Chilliwack Chiefs will be the host franchise for the first-ever BCHL Showcase event, happening Sept. 7-9 at Prospera Centre. The Showcase will bring all 16 BCHL teams to Chilliwack for two games apiece that will count in the regular season standings. Similar events are held in other Junior A leagues and have proven effective at attracting interest from professional and college scouts. “I think it’s fabulous, and it’s something that most junior A leagues throughout North America have,” said Chiefs head coach Harvey Smyl. “College and professional scouts have pushed for this and I’m all for it.” Several members of the 2011-12 Chilliwack Chiefs have landed post-secondary scholarships, and Smyl feels the showcase will only enhance opportunities for future Chiefs. “It’s all about the kids, and the college coaches will be able to come on one weekend, see all 16 teams a couple times each and start having dialogue with our players,” Smyl said. “For our players to have so many eyes on them is huge.” The early-September timing is perfect for coaches and scouts who like to get going as soon as possible. “They try to get out early and identify their guys immediately,” Smyl noted. “Their programs aren’t up and running yet. They aren’t allowed on the ice to have team practices yet. Their availability is huge that time of year.” So the hockey logic for the showcase is clear. But what of the business side? The Chiefs rejoined the BCHL before last season after the Quesnel Millionaires franchise was purchased and relocated to the Fraser Valley. Chilliwack led the entire country in average attendance. “The support we saw in Chilliwack this past season was phenomenal,” said BCHL commissioner John Grisdale. “Fan interest is a major reason we’re excited about the Chiefs hosting the Showcase and we know they’ll do a first-rate job in promoting and executing a successful event.” Chiefs president Glen Ringdal was plotting and scheming from the moment the BCHL announced their intention to run a showcase. In announcing Chilliwack as the first showcase host, Grisdale

used the word extraordinary to describe their bid. “I’ve put a few presentations like this together in my life and I had a pretty good idea how to do it in a way that might interest them,” Ringdal said. “The most important thing is we have the people involved who are going to make a difference.” Ringdal will co-chair the organizing committee alongside former Chilliwack mayor Clint Hames. The City of Chilliwack fully backed the bid, and Ringdal secured the support of every local business group he could find, enlisting the aid of the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Chilliwack. Ringdal included a detailed financial plan, and a clear plan for how the showcase will be organized. “I even included a games schedule, which they turned down,” he chuckled. “We have a meeting schedule planned where we’re going to meet every two weeks for the next three months, then every week for the final two months to make sure we’ve got every angle covered. The Chiefs are obvious winners, getting two home games while every other team in the league hits the road. Ringdal had to make a couple changes to the bid to better accommodate the needs of visiting teams. “Most of the league’s questions were about money, because if you’re not the host you’re looking at nothing but expenses,” he explained. “So for example, every team that requires a hotel stay will play their games two days in a row to ensure they don’t have to book a third night. We wanted to be as efficient as possible while maximizing profit.” Ringdal expects the showcase will be a money maker and hopes there’s enough money to not just cover a visiting team’s expenses, but provide them with some revenue as well. Ringdal also suggested some money may go to a Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame project that is currently in the early stages of planning. “We are out to establish ourselves as the best junior hockey club in Canada, and that involves stepping up and taking some risks,” Ringdal said. “This showcase offers us the chance to do that in a big way, and we’re very excited about it.” The schedule and ticket pricing/availability will be announced before the end of April. Chiefs season ticket holders will be given first opportunity to select seats at reduced prices.

David Bondra’s Chilliwack Chiefs will share Prospera Centre with the Penticton Vees and 14 other BCHL teams as they host the league’s first ever showcase event. JENNA HAUCK FILE PHOTO

Vees sweep Kings for BCHL crown

The 2012 Fred Page Cup was a much closer affair than the 4-0 series score would indicate, but the Penticton Vees still took the minimum number of games to get past the Powell River Kings. The Vees completed the series sweep and claimed the BCHL championship last Wednesday with a 3-2

win over the Coastal conference Kings. The decisive fourth game, played at the Hap Parker Arena in Powell River, saw Penticton take a 2-0 lead on goals by Ryan Reilly and Wade Murphy. Cohen Adair cut the lead in half with a powerplay goal at 12:46 of the second period, but Curtis Loik replied for the Vees 26 seconds later. Powell River out shot the Vees 13-4 in the third period and scored the only goal of the final frame on Matt Scarth’s third of the postseason.

But Chad Katunar turned aside every other puck, stopping 29 overall to earn his second firststar nod of the finals. There was some controversy in the dying seconds as the Kings thought they had found the equalizer. But the goal was disallowed. Each of the last three games of the finals were one goal games. Penticton continued the Interior conference’s dominance of recent league finals. The Interior has taken five straight Fred Page

Cups. The Vees won in 2008. The Vernon Vipers won in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The Vees will face the Brooks Bandits in the Doyle Cup series, starting April 20. The winner will represent the Pacific Division at the 2012 RBC Cup in Humboldt, SK from May 5-13. The Bandits won their first ever Alberta Junior Hockey League crown with a six game series win over the Fort McMurray Oil Barons. Get more info at bchl. ca.

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Sports Chilliwack Golf and Country Club’s Brad Clapp finished in a tie for third place at the latest Vancouver Golf Tour stop. Clapp teed off at the Sandpiper Spring Classic, held at the picturesque Sandpiper Golf Resort in Harrison Mills. Clapp birdied three of the first five holes, but bogeyed the seventh and 10th holes en-route to a four-under-par finish. Clapp was just two shots behind overall leader Ryan Williams, who was on fire down the back-stretch, carding six birdies on the final nine holes. The professional division included 37 players. Clapp earned $650 for his result, along with 900 Order of Merit points. Clapp is sixth overall in the OOM standings through April 15. His 1300 points leave him 1,236 behind Williams for the overall lead. The next VGT event is the Nickel Heating Open, taking place Thursday at Kings Links by the Sea in Delta. Follow VGT tournaments online at vancouvergolftour.com.

Derby Dollz host double bout Chilliwack’s Voodoo Derby Dollz present Rollin’ For The Cause May 12, with back to back bouts at the Hope Arena. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. The first whistle is at 6 p.m. pitting the Derby Dollz against the Haney Hooligans. The second bout features the Mainland Misfits taking on the Vancouver Murder. The event includes a beer garden, prizes and a halftime show. Tickets are $12 at the door, with $2 from each ticket sold being donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Kids 12 and under are free and tickets can also be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com. For more info, email voodooderbydollz@gmail. com

Cascade camp for hoop hopefuls The University of the Fraser Valley men’s basketball team will hold an identification camp April 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Envision Athletic Centre in Abbotsford. Players will be put through specific drill work by the UFV coaching staff, followed by an officiated scrimmage. Cascade coaches will be evaluating talent, joined by several of their PACWest colleagues. The cost of the camp is $30 per student-athlete. Players are asked to bring a reversible jersey, or at minimum a light and a dark shirt. Sign up and payment will be done on arrival (between 10:15 and 11 a.m.) The Cascades are the defending Canada West silver medalists, ranking fourth in the final CIS top ten poll. UFV participated in the CIS Final 8 national championship tournament in Halifax, Nova Scotia, finishing fourth. For more info, contact UFV head coach Barnaby Craddock by phone at 604-851-6310 or by email at barnaby.craddock@ufv.ca. Get more info on UFV athletics at ufv.ca/athletics

The Chilliwack senior rugby Crusaders wrapped up their spring season Saturday with a 27-10 home field loss to Capilano. The Crusaders got off to a strong start and led 10-8 at the half. Loz Davies scored one of the Chilliwack tries off a pass from Kyle Prydal-McQuaig. Erik Van Den Boom scored the other off some great passing from back Matt Myers. But discipline was Chilliwack’s downfall in the second half as two red cards and two yellow cards helped Capilano to three tries and the win.

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DRIVERS REQUIRED HTL Transport LTD. Hiring long haul Class 1 flatdeck drivers to run AB. High Pay & new trucks. Must travel to the U.S. 2 yrs exp & clean drivers abstract. Fax Resume to 778-395-3536 htltransport@live.ca

Operations Manager Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc. 33777 Enterprise Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9 Fax: 604-859-7011 Email: rsfeeds@rsfeeds.net CLASS 1 DRIVER - must be able to cross border. Super B exp. an asset. Local work - home everyday. Hrly wage depends on exp. Clean Dr. abstract req. (604)309-7609

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OWNER OPERATORS & CLASS 1 Company Drivers Surrey Terminal Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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$15.00 per hour The Abbotsford Youth Commission is seeking a youth-friendly, personable, organized individual to join our non-profit organization to assist with reception, administrative support, reporting, graphic design etc. Set hours are 11:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday with additional hours offered occasionally. QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated competency in computer use and typing • Skilled in working with all MS Office programs • Minimum 2 years experience working in the field • Demonstrated ability with graphic design programs Corel or InDesign • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team • Criminal Record Check is required

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A full service Natural Foods retailer based on Vancouver Island with two stores, located Parksville and Qualicum Beach. We are looking for individuals interested in growing their careers with our company as we expand, while promoting healthy, low impact life styles. Applicants must: - have retail grocery store experience - be willing to work full time - be looking for advancement opportunities - be willing to work ﬂexible hours Successful applicants will likely have a management background in produce or grocery retailing and be willing to relocate for career advancement, as we grow. Naked Naturals offers a competitive wage and beneﬁt program, with job security. Please make your applications to: Kris Baker - careers@shopnaked.ca - 250-594-0277

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CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. .

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✞ Obituaries ENGSTROM Linda J.

Jan.25, 1947 - April 10, 2012 Survived by husband Rod, daughter Linnea, granddaughter Karly. Predeceased by son Jaret. Special thanks to Dr. McIntosh and the wonderful people at Glenwood Care Centre, Agassiz. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held April 21,2012, 2:00 pm at Hendersons Funeral Home, Chilliwack.

MUNRO Vivian

1942 - 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Vivian Munro, on MUNRO April 7, 2012, at Chilliwack General Hospital. She is survived by her daughters: Caroline (Neil) and Orma (Lorne) Pennell; granddaughters: Rachel, Rhonda, Terry, Shalinda, Diana, Kathleen, Jamie and Amanda; grandsons: Larry, Melvin, Brad and James; and 25 greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by ﬁve brothers: Ernie, Earl, John, Casper and Gordie; ﬁve sisters: Bernice, Violet, Shirley, Josie and Alice; and many nieces and nephews. Services to remember her life will be held on April 21, 2012 at Siska Hall at 1:00 pm, Lytton, BC.

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Johanna T. Struys, passed away at age 80 years, on April 10, 2012 at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack. STRUYS She is survived by ﬁve children: Ed (Marilyn), Ann, Nancy (Barry) Thompson, Francis (Heidi), Gerald (Wilma); grandchildren: Michael, Jason, Leola (Adam) Sippel, Anthony, (Kristy Robertson), Charlene (Adam Bergsma), Johanna (Bryan Strahl), Adriana, Walter, Marianne, Jami, Stephanie, Ryan, Sean, Courtney (Peter Gouwenberg), and Great Grandson Beckett Sippel; as well as siblings: Leen Van Laerhoven, Julius (Stien) Van Laerhoven; Kees (Bep) Van Laerhoven, To Van Laerhoven. She was predeceased by her husband Tony (Nov 2011), her parents Franciscus and Anna Van Laerhoven; her brothers: Charles and Jac Van Laerhoven; and her niece Jaantje Lazeroms; nephew Robert Van Laerhoven. Johanna worked on her family’s dairy farm in Schyf, Holland until she married Tony on December 30, 1957. Right after the wedding, she immigrated to Canada with Tony. On October 14, 1967 they purchased the family farm and continued to live there until their passings. During their retirement they enjoyed travelling especially to Holland and Alberta. Johanna was an active member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and Catholic Women’s League in Agassiz Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 7:30pm at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Agassiz. A funeral will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Agassiz. Reception to follow. Memorial donations may be made to Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack or BC Cancer Society. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Cascade Hospice who cared for Mom during her last month.

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

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CHILLIWACK CHURCH OF CHRIST Sr. Citizens’ Building, corner of Cook & Victoria John Forman 604-792-7806 Al McCutcheon 604-824-6703 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICES

LABOURERS required with framing experience to work in Chilliwack area, wage depending on experience. Previous work ref’s are an asset. If you are very hard working, dependable, positive and enjoy a fast-paced work environment please apply. Email resume to: gsharmsen@shaw.ca Having a GARAGE SALE? Sell it with our “GARAGE SALE SPECIAL” For more details call 1-866-575-5777

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TRACTOR OPERATORS, FARM MANAGER & SUPERVISORS and VEGETABLE PACKERS OPINDER BHATTI FARMS is hiring for Tractor Operators (Machine Operators) $9.64/hr. Farm Manager $13/hr. Farm Supervisors $12.78/hr. Vegetable Packers (Fruit Packers) $9.64/hr All 40hrs/ wk. Mail: 5061 Tolmie Rd, Yarrow BC V3G 2V4 Fax: 604-823-2271

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ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES LIMITED is recruiting Line Cooks and Guest Services positions for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. E-mail your resume to: humanresources@arcticco-op.com or fax: 1-204-632-8575.

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Birchwood Retirement Suites & Cottages is looking for a casual cook. High volume restaurant or Banquet cooking an asset. Must have Food Safe. Please drop off resume at 45650 Patten Ave or email trollman@chartwellreit.ca. No phone calls please. Cook required, part time, with experience. Good wages to right person, please drop off resume to: Gloria’s Restaurant, 43915 Industrial Way.

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SECURITY GUARDS required immediately. Must have valid security license, vehicle an asset. Please apply with resume to: allegiance1_len@shaw.ca or fax: 604-392-1693, attention: Len

CHILLIWACK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 46024 Riverside Dr., Chilliwack (1 Block off Young St. on Riverside Dr.)

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BAHÁ'Í FAITH “Is there any Remover of difficulties save God? Say: Praised by God! He is God! All are His servants, and all abide by His bidding.”

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

MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH 46875 Yale Road East

Worship/Sunday School 11:00 am The friendly place at Yale & Quarry!

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

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal. Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms. Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations. Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designrooﬁng.ca Visit: www.designrooﬁng.ca

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic - Truck Van-cam Freightways Ltd. requires a full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic with truck experience. This position is located at our Surrey Terminal (10155 Grace Road). Applicants should have related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. This is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Submit a detailed resume and email/cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 or call Derek at 604-587-9818 (leave a message) Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Environmental Responsibility. Van Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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Experienced individual needed 25-30 hours per week. Daily duties are to upkeep a 7 acre recreational resort in Harrison Hot Springs. Duties include but are not limited to: landscape maintenance, repairs, pool cleaning and general building/washroom maintenance. Must have the following abilities; good organizational skills, valid drivers license, operate and maintain a variety of equipment, be in good physical condition, able to problem solve and work independently. Past applicants need not apply. No phone calls please. Please email details and experience to: billspuddle@hotmail.com

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Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, transportation, batgirls, tickets & gates, and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours. In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive: • FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked! Call our ofﬁce or visit our website for more info. 604-536-9287 or www.canadianopen fastpitch.com or Attend our next Volunteer meeting for more details. Tuesday, May 1 7:00 pm at the Sandman Signature Hotel, 8828 201 Street, Langley

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WORLDLYNX WIRELESS BELL MOBILITY STORE IS HIRING! Store Manager & Retail Sales Representative at Eagle’s Landing Shopping Centre, Chilliwack - Retail experience in wireless products industry - Excellent customer service and selling skills; interpersonal and communication skills - Must be available work on weekends and Stat holidays, upon request, to work overtime Please send your resume to cvanbuuren@worldlynxwireless.com. Website: www.worldlynxwireless.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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PRODUCTION NURSERY WORKER F/T. Van Belle Nursery, propagator of shrubs and perennials,seasonal position to begin May 1. Apply with resume weekdays 8am 4pm 34825 Hallert Rd, fax 604-8536282. Wage $10.25/hr.

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

604-702-5552

Classes - 9:30 am Worship Service – 10:50 am Sunday School - 9:30 am Associate Youth Pastor: Aaron Roorda

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Offering Great Beneﬁts

Precast supervisor required full time, experience with blue prints, construction or precast experience Email resume to: lsc@lscprecast.com

Full Time Position- Resident Manager (Chilliwack, BC) Seeking F/T experienced Resident Manager for 100 units in 3 rental buildings in Vedder Crossing, Chilliwack. Duties include but are not limited to, common area and in suite cleaning, maintenance and repairs, renting suites and rent collections, keep maintenance and admistrative records, excellent communication and customer service skills. Applicants must submit to background checks.

604-792-6013

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

SARDIS FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

BCNurseryJob@hotmail.com

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

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

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

www.cookespresbyterianchurch.webs.com www.noahsarkpreschool.webs.com

CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

9340 Windsor St. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11 a.m. Evening Service - 6 p.m. Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.

email resumes to:

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 162 TEMPORARY/PT/SEASONAL

Rev. Willem van de Wall

www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca office@chilliwackalliance.bc.ca

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

We are looking for: • attention to detail • energy & enthusiasm • reliability Full time and some part-time Fax resume: 604-703-0358

HELP WANTED

Sunday Worship 11:00 am

8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack 604-792-0051

BAPTIST

Greenhouse Assistant Seasonal

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

CHEF REQUIRED Significant experience in kitchen operation, staff management & most importantly customer satisfaction for a senior’s care facility located in Agassiz, BC. Meal service includes fine dining experience for our independent living residents. Competitive wage and benefit package offered. Please reply to mgregoire@valleycare.info

4-12H CV12

ANGLICAN

HELP WANTED

CUSTOMER SERVICE No Associated Fees Enjoy this unique and interesting position and the associated training. Are you interested in providing feedback to a Fortune 50 company specific to store conditions and service levels? Hourly rate for driving time, observation time, report time applies. Mileage reimbursed based on distance associated with assignments. For additional information and to submit an on line application visit: https://qualityshopper.org No Associated Fees

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Britco leads the industry in the innovative design and production of temporary and permanent modular buildings. Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Production Supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of the Plumbing and Mechanical departments. Key performance measures include: meeting production schedules and quality standards, and leadership in safety. Britco provides employees with competitive pay and beneﬁts, a great work environment and more.

Qualifications: • 3-5 years supervising a team of plumbers • Must possess a Plumbers Trade Certificate – B.C.T.Q or Interprovincial Red Seal Ticket • Valid BC “B” Gas Ticket c/w Electrical Endorsement • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook To apply go online to: www.britco.com/careers or drop off your resume at our Agassiz manufacturing location.

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

Sunbeam Yoga, Lynn Hamilton. Golfers Welcome. Tue/Thur mornings. Start Apr 17. Chilliwack Seniors Social Centre, 604-703-8782

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

477

PETS

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

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs

FAWN PUG PUPPIES - ready to go. Have shots, vet checked. Adorable. $650/ea. (604)607-0207

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

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Passap Electronic 6000 knitting machine, stand, book, patterns & yard, $900 obo. (604)858-5443

Yellow Labs, p/b, 5m, 2f, $700, dewormed, vet chkd. Chwk. (604)7947633 (604)997-3040 No Sun. calls.

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Dan Knoke Trucking

Organic Mushroom Manure

*Spring Special*

Fresh, $30 or Aged, $40 pick up load - picked up in yard

(604)794-3388

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

FINANCIAL SERVICES

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

NEED HELP MANAGING YOUR DEBT? Need STRESS relief? One easy payment makes that possible!

Call FREE 1-877-220-3328

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

www.debtgone.ca

509

Licensed, Government Approved, Canadian Company.

Jims Mowing Franchise your future is here

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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HANDYPERSONS

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

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

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca

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Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155 HK PLUMBING & HEATING. 24 hour service. Call (604)824-8817 or cell: 604-316-4811

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS NAHAL CONSTRUCTION New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid. 25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

WG Drywall - new construction, renos, repairs, steel stud framing, TBar ceiling & texture. 20 yrs exp. Walter, (604)795-9074/604-997-9074

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

CGA- Tax, Audit, Accounting: Call Peter Tel:604-593-5447; www.peternjengaassociates.ca

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

Paisley Tax Service (since 1988)

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378

All aspects of Personal Tax Mobile Tax Service for shut-ins

Small ad = Small fee! and no hst. Contact John Zillwood Chilliwack - 604-792-7635

RUBBISH REMOVAL. No job too big or small. (604)897-2005

Tax - Accountant

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Herman Ensz Business-Corporate Financial Statements & Returns

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(604)701-7762

SEPTIC TANKS

email: hermanensz@yahoo.com

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CONCRETE & PLACING

LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years experience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187 SCHOLS CONCRETE. Stamped, removal, cutting & more. Call (604)792-7733/793-7480 TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.

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MOVING & STORAGE

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting, $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

COUNTERTOPS

Cheam Countertops. Solid and laminate surfaces. Free estimates. call Hank, (604)795-3163

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RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Spring Special Only $210 + taxes. Call Clint @ Fraser Valley Septic - 604-856-7816

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

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS 465

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

LESSONS/TRAINING

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES starting now. www.k9confidence.com or phone (604)794-3566

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ELECTRICAL K-ONE PAINTING. Commercial, Residential, interior, exterior. WCB coverage. Free est. (604)997-1674

UNDER $100

new cement bricks, .40 cents each, pavers, only $1, (604)793-7714 ----------------------------------------------used roofing tin, 12x20 $100; also other lengths. (604)793-7714 ---------------------------------------------project cargo or work trailer, needs finishing, $100. (604)793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Great hervy chain block & nice bench grinder $100 for both 793-7714 -------------------------------------------------2’ aquarium, pump, lid, filter etc. $65, pond pump $35, 793-7714 -------------------------------------------------Gorgeous 34’ white storm screen door w/pet door $100, 793-7714 -------------------------------------------------Milk cans $20 & up, machinery seats $15 & up, 793-7714 -------------------------------------------------Side bag lawn mower or 1 1/2 ton chain hoist $50 choice 793-7714 -------------------------------------------------Antique wheel barrows fro garden decor, some $100 or less, 793-7714 -------------------------------------------------Heritage interior & ext. doors, lrge double windows $10 & up 793-7714 -------------------------------------------------Vintage hand water pumps, decorative $30, working $70, 793-7714

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PETS

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. Over 20 years of referrals. 604-807-5204, 604-592-5442 or 604-854-1978

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New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Chilliwack, 1 & 2 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation, schools. Parking, laundry hook/up incl. avail now or May 1. Rob, 604-316-5404. No Sun. calls or after 7pm.

PADS in Chilliwack for new SRI single & dble wides. Call Chuck @ 604-830-1960 Glenbrookhomes.net

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I say “let’s make a deal on trees & shrubs” Beech, Oak, Japanese Maples, Magnolias, Dogwoods, Katsuras, Rhododendrons

1 Bdrm.............$625/mo Available May 1 4 appl., secure bldg, small pet negot. Must have ref’s.

Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077

Chilliwack, 46053 Chilliwack Central Rd. 2bdrm, 25+, 2 bath, sec. prking, 3 appl., patio, n/p avail now $800/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 Chilliwack

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

CHILLIWACK

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

1/2 Month Free Rent! 2 bedroom fridge, stove, window coverings, hot water heat incl., Adult oriented. wheelchair access, elevator, laundry on every floor.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170. STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT SALE! 20X26 $5,199. 25X28 $5,799. 30X42 $8,390. 32X56 $11,700. 40X50 $14,480. 47X76 $20,325. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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604-792-1503 for details CHILLIWACK

LAKESIDE COURT 45810 First Ave., West

1/2 Month Free Rent!! 2 BD, 1bth Chlwk suit for rent. No smk. no pets. $725/mnth. Call Gerry 604-861-7560

FOR SALE BY OWNER

LANAI Apartments

MERRITT SxS Duplex. DOWNTOWN. 1 Side newly decorated and vacant. Other side rented. Each side has 4 bdrms, 3- 4 pce baths, garden area & storage shed. $337,900. (604)534-2748.

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9462 Cook St. (certiﬁed crime-free multi-housing complex) Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking

HOUSES FOR SALE

Call Verna, 604-819-0445

45645 Lark Rd.

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Cheam View Apts Clean, quiet building

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS!

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422 CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

Call Mgr: 604-791-9488

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.

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

1 bdrm(sm)...$450 w/patio 1 bdrm (larger).....$550 2 bdrm..................$650

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Orion tilt wheelchair w/roho seat & elev. leg lifts, exc cond. used 4 yrs in home, $1700, 604-858-7885

2 Bdrm. Avail. April 15 Near Cottonwood Mall on quiet street. N/S, N/P, Hot water, 3 appls, balcony, elevator, On-site Manager. 55 +

1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $575/m

NEWER

bcclassified.com 1-866-575-5777

COTTONWOOD Apts.

Harrison/Chilliwack. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 4th flr beautiful views, cov parking, patio, May 1. No pets, $850/m. 328 Esplanade Ave. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, (604)792-0077

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

fairview

Chilliwack 2 bd @ The Parkside top flr, adult/senior, 3appl, w/d h/up $775, across city hall 604-701-8910

Sat Apr 21 & Sun Apr 22 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 45533 South Sumas Road, Chilliwack

Close to amenities, Free laundry & heat & hot water, bus route No pets or BBQ’s, Adult/family & seniors oriented On-site manager

(604)858-9832

1 bedrooms suites, upmarket quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hook-ups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p. Suits available now.

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(off Vedder Rd, South.) 1&2 bdrm, $660 & $750/m 3 appl., avail. now.

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9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229

GARAGE SALES

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

Clean & Spacious

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Broadway Maples Apts

FURNITURE

MISC. FOR SALE

Newly updated lg 1 bdrm, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condos in secure and well maintained building. Secure parking, elevator with wheel chair access. Walk across the street for shopping, next to library, park. Includes 3 appliances, window coverings, insuite storage, laundry on every floor. Onsite manager. Available now. 604-792-1506 for details

Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS! 1 bedrooms - $650/m, Apr 1. 2 bedrooms - $750/m, Apr 1.

UNDER $200

SCOOTER, Shop Rider, as new $1500; new walker, basket, seat, $85. (604)793-0799

DRIFTWOOD APTS. 9474 Cook St

REAL ESTATE

NEED TO PLACE a birthday greeting, wedding or birth announcement? Want to have an open house craft fair or garage sale, call (604)702-5552

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9430 Nowell St. 1 bdrm, starting $550/m avail now. Adult oriented. Heat, hot water window coverings incl, most suites with balcony, laundry on 1st flr with elevator, (604)824-0264

604-826-8988 8069 Nelson St Mission

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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Chilliwack

Fresh and clean Recently renovated

I JUST TURNED 80 My Dr. says “SLOW DOWN” My wife says “QUIT”

APARTMENT/CONDO

46030 Princess Ave.

MORTGAGES

MISC. WANTED

MATTRESSES staring at $99

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DRYWALL

260

TREE SERVICES

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Local Collector Buying Old Coins $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, Olympic, Gold Collections + Sets 604-701-8041

Men’s 6spd folding bike, $160; womens 3 wheeler folding bike, w/dog basket, $275. (604)847-9112

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

Renos or New Quality Work Give Frank a call (604)824-8015 cell: (604)312-9682

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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CLEANING SERVICES

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

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Compact laptop XP, MS office, CDRW, wireless. $55. (604)3911138

LANDSCAPING

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Surelock Mini Storage will hold a live auction of unpaid lockers on April 20/12. Registration at 1:00pm. Auction to commence at 1:30pm. Cash/Visa/Mastercard/Debit only. 43903 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC

523

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

Unpaid Locker Auction

PLUMBING

$39 SERVICE CALL plumbing, heating, plugged drains. Big & sm jobs.

RENTALS

AUCTIONS

SUPERB 24TH Annual Auction. Horse drawn carriages & sleighs. Plus incredible offering horse era antiques. Sunday, May 6, 12 Noon, Al Oeming Park; www.aloemingauctions.com. Bodnarus Auctioneering. Phone 306-227-9505. Canada’s Best. Steve’s Lawn Cutting. $20 & up. Hedge trimming, pruning, moss control, fertilizing. (604)845-5296

REAL ESTATE

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

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.

MISC. FOR SALE

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

HERBAL MAGIC Limited time offer - Save 50%!! Lose Weight and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Don’t delay call NOW 1-800-854-5176.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca.

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Renting Soon!

Fairhaven Apartments

(located in building next store)

Heat & hot water, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, on site mgmt. Ref’s. 604-393-0560 to view

APARTMENTS

• 1 & 2 Bdrm., 55+ • Affordable living for a better lifestyle • Working & retired preferred • 1 block from Leisure & Downtown Shopping • No Pets, No Smoking • Crime Free Certiﬁed Call Trudi at 604-392-5684 No Sunday Calls fairviewmanager@gmail.com

4-12T FA17

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APARTMENT/CONDO

736

HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TRANSPORTATION 845

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

MARINE 912

BOATS

The Scrapper

Luxury Suites

Chilliwack, 4 bdrm in family, gated complex, cls to hospital, prespera, townsend park & bus route, smoking outside, sm pet ok, need refs. Call 1 (604)997-0785

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Loan.

Apply

1996 23’ motorhome, Yellowstone Capri Class C, rear bed, $10,000. Call(604)796-9508 1997 FLEETWOOD 27’ Class A Motorhome, self-contained,sleeps 6 b.i. generator, TV, lots of storage. $13,900/obo. 604-853-5528 Abbots

CHILLIWACK McNaught Rd. 2 Bdr 1 bath main floor house, new paint, lrg livrm & kitch, lrg fenced yrd, carport. $1150 incl utils. 604-702-8806

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1 & 2 Bdrms & den

Adult oriented, 5 appl’s Secure underground pkng Across from hospital, close to all amenities. No pets. CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED

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8977/9003 Edward St Diana, 604-792-4191 No Sunday calls.

managerhpbp@yahoo.ca Promontory, 1 bdrm, ideal for 1 person, rec room & kitchen area, n/s, n/p, $650 incl util. (604)824-1301

Garrison Crossing, heritage style, 4 bdrms, 2 years, gas f/p, W/D, F/S, ipod dock w/sound throughout, n/p May 1, $1550/m (778)998-6160

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

HOPE - 3 bedroom house w/ finished basement for rent. $1100 a month. Avail. May 1st. refs required. Call Karen 604-845-3179

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6200 firm. Call 604-538-4883

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

RYDER LAKE, beautiful heritage home, completely reno’d, 3 bdrm + den, huge yard, no inside pets, Apr 15/May 1. $1450. (604)807-4151

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

OFFICE/RETAIL

sardis holdings.

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

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

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

1 & 2 bdrm apartments Up 1040sf. Includes hot water & heat, elevator, walking distance to hospital, near college & bus route, in-suite laundry hook-ups for W/D & coin laundry, full-sz stove and fridge. No pets, seniors welcome! References req’d. UPDATED One Bedroom - $600 / month including heat and shared laundry. Quiet - convenient - crime free - on site manager - Downtown Chilliwack (604) 392-7429. Available now.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack, 2 bdrm in 4 plex, upper unit. bright & sunny 4 appls. N/S $950 incl heat/light. 604-792-1923 CHILLIWACK, 9534B Broadway. 2 bdrm, lower unit in 4-plex, new carpet, 4 appl., backs onto park, cats ok, avail now. (604)824-0264

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750

Chilliwack rooms & suites. $500 $600. Avail now. Incl. all utils. (604)792-2441/ 791-2803 lv mess Sardis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 parking spots, 1040sf, gr flr, bus stop outside, suit quiet, responsible tenant, sorryn/p, n/s, refs, $875m + gas/hydro. $450 DD. (604)824-1864 SARDIS, avail may 1, 2 bdrm, lower T/H, modern, spacious, parking, walk to mall. Incl heat, hdyro, inet, pet welcome. $1000.(604)824-5917

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CHILLIWACK. 2 BDRM older home, 4 appls, separate garage, fenced, NS. 46055 Cleveland Ave. Pet OK. Call Mark Brown Homelife, 604-807-6786. CHILLIWACK 4 bdrm house, close to hospital & leisure centre. 5 appl. $1200/mo + util. Ref. & credit check req’d. May 1. Lorence 604-853-8371

SUITES, UPPER

CHILLIWACK 3 BD, totally reno’d, 5 appl., quiet area near Prospera & hospital. N/P, N/S, N/D. $1000 + util Ref’’s req’d. Avail. now. 701-8607

752

TOWNHOUSES

Chilliwack 3 bdrm unit, 2 bath, lam. flr, oak kitchen, 4 appl $1300 incl heat/light N/S. 604-792-1923

TRANSPORTATION 804

AIRPLANES

CESSNA 180 1976 on 3000 Caps for lease. DeHavilland DHC-2 1957 on 4930 Floats for lease. Van. Is. E-mail; rleroy@telus.net

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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1967 MUSTANG Conv auto, pb, ps, 289 V8, red on red, white top, GT frond end, exc cond. $29,500 obo. (604)535-0226. CUSTOM FIBERGLASS STREET ROD, body only, $2,500. obo. 604835-4025 GT 40 FIBERGLASS KIT BODY, $1,500. 604-835-4025.

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HOMES FOR RENT

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CHILLIWACK 1 bdr g/lvl, sep entry. W/D, heat, hydro. Ref’s & DD req’d, $650/mo. Ns/Np. 604-792-7484.

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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 1-888-5936095.

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AUTO SERVICES

West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310

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In The Matter of the Rent Distress Act & Surelock Mini Storage Park

Perrault, John x’s 2 Ronald, David Johnson, Wilma Jean Take notice that furnishings and personal effects located at 43903 Industrial Way, Chilliwack, B.C., V2R 4L2, will, if not claimed by May 4, 2012, 1pm be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, SureLock Mini Storage Park. (604)795-2424

In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act and Cache 21 Mini-Storage Ltd.

$9,995.00 604-463-9428

2005 ROAD RANGER, 24’ trailer, like new, slide, microwave, q.bed, air, $15,000. Call (604)869-3466

CHEV ASTRO VAN with 200 wheelchair conversion Very good condition. Reasonably priced. Call 604-869-9140

2007 20’ CLASS C FORD Adventurer, 114K kms sleeps 4, f/s,full bath $27,000 obo (604)826-4925 2010 R-POD TRAILER Light weight, 2121 lbs. 18’ 4” in

length, towed w/ a Rav 4. Gold rated ECO Construction. Queen bed, 4 person dinette/double bed, Fridge, Stove, Micro./Conv. oven, A/C, Furnace, H/W, AC/DC, Inverter, Bath w/ shower, ext. Adda-room. $13,900 ~ Save $1000’s Call: 604-307-4357 or email: ajeepster@shaw.ca

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

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FOR SALE: 1996 GMC 1-Ton, 1982 Ubilt/Flatdeck Trailer, 2011 Trailerman w/ electric dump box $5,100 obo for 1st 3 items. 1997 Chevrolet 2-Whdr P/U $1,200 obo. Offers accepted until April 18, 2012 12:00pm. (Property of Cultus Lake Park) For more info contact Manager of Community Services David Stelmack at 604-847-2047 or www.cultuslake.bc.ca.

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Maria Rusterholz Take note that furnishings and personal effects located at 45770 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, will, if not claimed by May 8, 2012, be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The manager, Cache 21 Mini Storage Ltd. 604-858-7867

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1986 CADILLAC SIMMARON, 2.8L auto, runs exc. nice body. $1250. Call (604)863-2255 1988 Chrysler LeBaron 2.2 turbo, burgundy, leather int, near new top, exc cond, $2500. (604)858-8332 2005 Chevy Optra station wagon, 104,000k, auto, red, $3900. call 1 (604)794-3084

9’5 CITATION CAMPER, long box, north/south bed, fridge, stove, furnace, h/w tank, lots of storage, privacy glass, basement, outdoor shower, electric jacks. Nice shape. $10,000. obo. (604)820-2593

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2006 BUICK Allure CX. 94K kms. No accd’s, local, garage kept. Exc. cond. $8,500. Abbts 604-855-1335 2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3850 firm. 604-538-9257.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1996 SUZUKI Swift 2/dr car, auto, 4 cyl. 1.3L, stereo, passed AirCare for 2 yrs. $1250. Call (778) 551-1662. 1998 MERCEDES E320, 4 dr. auto, fully loaded, 80K, local, no accid, $6200/obo. Call 778-881-1216. 2004 HONDA CIVIC DX 4cyl 4dr auto a/c p/dl keyless entry,103K Great cond! $7500. 604-626-8894 2004 VOLKWAGEN TD 4/dr sedan, fully loaded, leather interior,sunroof, blue, 157K. 1 Owner. Mint cond! $10,900/obo. Call 778-240-1966. 2004 VW JETTA S/W, diesel, 185 km, new tires, battery, inj. pump. $8,900 obo. Phone (604)530-5529.

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1980 HARLEY DAVIDSON. Looks & runs great! Ready to go for Spring! $7900/obo. 604-825-6793. 2000 Honda Shadow ACE Touring, 1100cc, 26,000k, seat back rest, blk/chrome, $4900. (604)792-1407

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1993 CHEV P/U with ext. cab, recent tune-up & brake job, runs great. Offers. Call (604)869-7376

Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7, 1 bunk, Shower in & out. G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras

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Chilliwack. Working person to share 4 bd furn heritage home, fenced yard, close to amen./bus, avail now, Must see. $500/m. (604)2941678

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2007 DODGE CARAVAN - 74,000 kms. Excellent condition. New tires. $9,500/obo. 604-859-8263

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1998 FORD LARIAT pick-up truck. Looks & runs great. $2500. Call 604-825-6793.

ROOM FOR LEASE in clinic. Suitable for massage practitioner. Call Candace 604-795-9047.

500 - 12000 sq. ft. Ross Stathers 1-877-738-7603

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2001 DODGE DURANGO SLT 260k 7 pgr runs & drives real good $4500 604-854-0536/604-820-6733

2003 LAYTON 25’ Travel Trailer. Lite, easy-tow, clean, well maintained. Queen bed, big freezer/fridge, full kitchen, m/w, TV. Many extras incl. hitch & gas certified. $9,500. 604-852-2992

Rosedale. Good freeway access, quiet park, lg clean 2 bdrm mobile home, W/D h/up, avail June 1 or sooner, cat ok, no dogs, $725/m. Call (604)795-0101/795-3398

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14 ft. wooden boat, 15hp honda motor, w/trailer & accessories $2000, 604-702-0408 ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

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