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A staff report to Chilliwack council detailed the statistics for the Upper Fraser Valley Bylaw Adjudication System, which serves five local gov- ernments including: City of Chilliwack; District of Kent; Fraser Valley Regional District; District of Hope; and, Village of Harrison Hot Springs. The municipal governments issued a total of 727 tickets for various bylaw infractions. Of those, 204 were paid with no dispute. Another 72 disputed tickets were forwarded to the Bylaw Adjudication System for parking, water and sewer infractions, animal control issues, noise complaints, unsightly prem- ises, signage, nuisance infractions and building regulation offences. Between the five local governments of the Upper Fraser Valley, 451 tick- ets remain outstanding, the majority of which have been forwarded to a collection agency, according to the report. Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The roar of Super Dave Mathieson’s aerobatic aircraft has been grounded over noise com- plaints. The full-time air show pilot, who made Chilliwack his home base a few years ago, received notification from Transport Canada earlier this month that he could no longer per- form the aerobatics under 2,000 feet at Chilliwack Airport, citing proxim- ity to “noise sensitive or livestock” areas. “I am now stopped in my tracks,” Mathieson said. “As an air show pilot, if I can’t do these manoeuvres that take me almost to the surface, I can’t prepare for the air shows.” The pilot said he was told by federal officials that the complaints were the reason for the decision. He characterized the effort to ground him as a “witch hunt” and said the complaints started when he moved here and started practis- ing the aerobatics. He might have to move. The decision will likely cost him a spot on the Great Pacific Media show Air Show on Discovery, which was gearing up to shoot a brand-new season of documentary episodes. “They just took everything away from me,” Mathieson said. “Now there’s nothing to film.” Super Dave has to regularly practise the aerobatic manoeuvres for safety reasons, said crew chief Michelle Nieforth, who is also the Super Dave team safety observer, and Mathieson’s partner. The practice runs are 12 minutes twice a day, to practise the flips and rolls of the plane before he heads out to various North American air shows for the summer season. Super Dave is a regular air show performer at the free Chilliwack Flight Fest and many others, and now has to use other communities to practise his stunts over airport runways. Some of the moves have him zooming toward the ground in his tiny one-seater, only to pull the nose up at the last minute away from the surface. It’s all about that criti- cal split-second timing that must be continually choreographed and rehearsed to get the cues timed absolutely perfectly. Team Super Dave had to get permission from the land owner, which is the Chilliwack Airport and Mathieson was again issued a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada for 2015, the special permit that allows him to do the aerobatics below 2000 feet. Everything was a go — or so they thought. In a letter dated April 8, from the Civil Aviation department of Transport Canada, a federal official reminded Mathieson of his “respon- sibility” to ensure compliance with the conditions of the SFOC permit. “We would like to take this oppor- tunity to remind you that Chilliwack Airport (CYCW) does not support the use of this SFOC as per the following standard condition: c) the site of operation is not located in the vicinity of noise sensitive areas, such as residential areas, etc. “Please be advised that use of your SFOC at Chilliwack airport for aerobatics below 2000 feet AGL is Super Dave grounded due to complaints Continued: AIRPORT/ p11 The Chilliwack RCMP is asking people to be careful with their mail given a recent rash of postal thefts. While the RCMP and Canada Post inspectors try to track down the thieves who have hit several apart- ment buildings and rural areas, Cpl. Mike Rail offers some helpful tips. “Collect your mail daily. 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Aerobatic pilot Super Dave Mathieson has been grounded by Transport Canada due to noise complaints. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Bylaw tickets going unpaid across regionJennifer FeinbergThe Progress
The numbers are in for the eastern Fraser Valley bylaw enforcement for last year.
Of all the bylaw infraction tick-ets issued across the region in 2014, more than two-thirds remain unpaid.
A staff report to Chilliwack council detailed the statistics for the Upper Fraser Valley Bylaw Adjudication System, which serves five local gov-ernments including: City of Chilliwack; District of Kent; Fraser Valley Regional District; District of Hope; and, Village of Harrison Hot Springs.
The municipal governments issued a total of 727 tickets for various bylaw infractions. Of those, 204 were paid with no dispute.
Another 72 disputed tickets were forwarded to the Bylaw Adjudication System for parking, water and sewer infractions, animal control issues, noise complaints, unsightly prem-ises, signage, nuisance infractions and building regulation offences. Between the five local governments of the Upper Fraser Valley, 451 tick-ets remain outstanding, the majority of which have been forwarded to a collection agency, according to the report.
Jennifer FeinbergThe Progress
The roar of Super Dave Mathieson’s aerobatic aircraft has been grounded over noise com-plaints.
The full-time air show pilot, who made Chilliwack his home base a few years ago, received notification from Transport Canada earlier this month that he could no longer per-form the aerobatics under 2,000 feet at Chilliwack Airport, citing proxim-ity to “noise sensitive or livestock” areas.
“I am now stopped in my tracks,” Mathieson said. “As an air show pilot, if I can’t do these manoeuvres that take me almost to the surface, I can’t prepare for the air shows.”
The pilot said he was told by federal officials that the complaints
were the reason for the decision. He characterized the effort to
ground him as a “witch hunt” and said the complaints started when he moved here and started practis-ing the aerobatics. He might have to move.
The decision will likely cost him a spot on the Great Pacific Media show Air Show on Discovery, which was gearing up to shoot a brand-new season of documentary episodes.
“They just took everything away from me,” Mathieson said. “Now there’s nothing to film.”
Super Dave has to regularly practise the aerobatic manoeuvres for safety reasons, said crew chief Michelle Nieforth, who is also the Super Dave team safety observer, and Mathieson’s partner.
The practice runs are 12 minutes twice a day, to practise the flips and
rolls of the plane before he heads out to various North American air shows for the summer season. Super Dave is a regular air show performer at the free Chilliwack Flight Fest and many others, and now has to use other communities to practise his stunts over airport runways.
Some of the moves have him zooming toward the ground in his tiny one-seater, only to pull the nose up at the last minute away from the surface. It’s all about that criti-cal split-second timing that must be continually choreographed and rehearsed to get the cues timed absolutely perfectly.
Team Super Dave had to get permission from the land owner, which is the Chilliwack Airport and Mathieson was again issued a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada for
2015, the special permit that allows him to do the aerobatics below 2000 feet.
Everything was a go — or so they thought.
In a letter dated April 8, from the Civil Aviation department of Transport Canada, a federal official reminded Mathieson of his “respon-sibility” to ensure compliance with the conditions of the SFOC permit.
“We would like to take this oppor-tunity to remind you that Chilliwack Airport (CYCW) does not support the use of this SFOC as per the following standard condition: c) the site of operation is not located in the vicinity of noise sensitive areas, such as residential areas, etc.
“Please be advised that use of your SFOC at Chilliwack airport for aerobatics below 2000 feet AGL is
Super Dave grounded due to complaints
Continued: AIRPORT/ p11
The Chilliwack RCMP is asking people to be careful with their mail given a recent rash of postal thefts.
While the RCMP and Canada Post inspectors try to track down the thieves who have hit several apart-ment buildings and rural areas, Cpl. Mike Rail offers some helpful tips.
“Collect your mail daily. If you go away, contact Canada Post to hold delivery until you return and never send cash in the mail.”
Get more tips and info at canada-post.ca/postalsecurity.
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An RCMP member was hit by a passing motorist at Mary Street and Hodgins Avenue, while attending the scene of an earlier acci-dent on Monday morn-ing.
A vehicle had hit a person in a scooter at the intersection, which is just metres away from the emergency room entrance of Chilliwack General Hospital. One of the officers attending that scene was then hit by a passing motorist. He was directing traffic at the time.
The officer was trans-ported to hospital on a gurney, with lower leg injuries. There is no update yet on the condi-tion of the person in the wheelchair.
Emergency personnel tend to one of their own after an RCMP officer was hit by a car while directing traffic at a crash scene at Mary Street and Hodgins Avenue in Chilliwack on Monday morning. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
FVRD takes aim at invasive plant speciesJessica PetersThe Progress
More grant money has been given out to help continue bat-tling back invasive plants in Chilliwack and the surrounding areas.
Both the Fraser Valley Regional District and the Fraser Valley Invasive Plant Council Society received funding from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
The regional district is work-ing to stamp out noxious weeds
like giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed, tansy ragwort and wild chervil. And they’re asking residents to help with the efforts.
The B.C. Weed Control Act states that all land occupiers are responsible for controlling nox-ious weeds on their private prop-erties. The regional district offers tips to identifying these four nox-ious weeds, and how to prop-erly bag and label them. Once a property owner has bagged the weeds, they can request pickup from the FVRD.
Summer students will be work-
ing from May through to August, picking up bags of the four des-ignated noxious weeds, free of charge. The service is available for FVRD residents in areas A through G. The FVRD’s Noxious Weed Control Program specifical-ly targets wild chervil and tansy ragwort within Electoral Areas C, D, E and G, as well as within the municipalities of Chilliwack and Abbotsford.
Invasive plants are species that have been introduced into British Columbia from other areas. They displace native vegetation, can
cause significant economic and environmental damage, and may pose health risks to people and animals. Invasive plants can dis-rupt natural ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, increase soil ero-sion, alter soil chemistry and adversely af fect commercial crops.
Last week, the provincial gov-ernment announced new grant funding for invasive species com-mittees, local governments and the Invasive Species Council of B.C.
The FVRD received $23,750
of the $1.7 million handed out provincially, and the Fraser Valley Invasive Plant Council Society received $50,000, while the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia received $217,750.
To learn more about local efforts, and how you can help, visit www.fraservalleyweeds.com
To request a pick up, contact the FVRD’s Noxious Weeds Program at 1-800-528-0061 or email [email protected].
New Chilliwack jobs training program helps give trainees a lift
RCMP seek info on stabbing
The Chilliwack RCMP’s Serious Crime Section is asking for public help after a man was stabbed in the 45600 block of Patten Avenue.
At 1:45 a.m. April 10 wit-nesses say the victim got into an altercation with two or three other men. Stabbed during the fight, emergency responders rushed him to the hospital with life-threat-ening injuries.
Aided by the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service, RCMP searched the area but didn’t find the suspects.
“Investigators are actively investigating this incident and continue to canvas resi-dents in the 45600 block of Patten Avenue for witness-es,” said RCMP Cpl. Mike Rail. “Police believe this was not a random act and the victim was targeted.”
The victim has since recovered enough to be released from hospital.
Anyone with info is asked to contact the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or Crime Stoppers (anony-mously) at 1-800-222-8477.
Future heavy industrial manu-facturing workers are hard at work in the classroom and on the job site, thanks to a new employment training program at Chilliwack`s Mussell Crane Manufacturing.
Up to 36 participants will gain theoretical and on-the-job experi-ence in heavy industrial manufac-turing and operations before the project ends in March next year.
Trainees will receive 10 weeks of employability and occupational skills training at the University of the Fraser Valley, four weeks of on-the-job work experience at local employers and two weeks followup support to prepare for jobs as heavy industrial manufac-turing and operations workers. The first of three 16-week training sessions is already full.
The project is supported by more than $360,000 in provincial funding and is part of govern-ment’s Community and Employer Partnership program.
Fred Mussell, president, Mussell Crane Manufacturing said the program is designed to give support to participants, along with their new skills and knowl-edge.
“It’s okay to not know, but it’s not okay to not try,” he said. “This training program will help participants gain the knowledge and skills required to enter the manufacturing workforce with confidence. Having the support of a program like this behind them will encourage and promote the development of independence and discipline, and contribute to a
strong foundation for sustainable employment.”
The Community and Employer Partnerships program is featured in B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint and provides more support to people who are struggling to gain a foothold in the job market. It is designed to help build stron-ger partnerships with industry and labour to connect British Columbians with classroom and on-the-job training, while making it easier for employers to hire the skilled workers they need - when and where they need them.
Rolf Arnold, director of the Trades and Technology Centre at UFV said this new project follows a long relationship with Mussell Crane.
“The University of the Fraser Valley strives to support the eco-nomic development of the com-munities it serves and recognizes industrial manufacturing compris-es a substantial industry in our region,” he said. “The opportunity to partner with Mussell Crane is a chance to support the people in our communities who could benefit from training in industrial manufacturing for good jobs in the manufacturing industry and at the same time assist in develop-ing a workforce for that sector. The university has a longstanding working relationship with Mussell Crane and are confident in their sincere commitment to the stu-dents in this program and the manufacturing industry.”
Property owners in the Columbia Valley, Greendale, Rosedale, Ryder Lake and Yarrow are invited to an Agri-Watch info session.
The meeting will take place May 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Greendale elemen-tary school (6621 Sumas Prairie Road).
Agri-Watch is a communi-ty-based program, encourag-ing residents to keep an eye out for suspicious activities and report to police.
“Agri Watch is a rec-ognized partner of the RCMP and has aided with police investigations in the Greendale area,” said RCMP Cst. Jamie Rae.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 604-991-8667 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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A group of visitors who had a sleepover at the Yarrow Library had more fun than one could imagine this week, and it was all captured on video and in photos.
They used trolleys as race cars, the book drop as a slide, and took a hot air balloon ride through the aisles.
But aren’t those the type of shenani-gans one would expect stuffed animals to get up to when left to run amok?
The first ever Stuffie Sleepover was a pretty big success, said library super-visor Wanda Lindsay. She, along with Jacqueline Faber, organized the event.
About a dozen children dropped their stuffed animals off at the library on Tuesday, and picked them up the next day.
On Wednesday afternoon, the kids gathered around to see the photos
and videos that Lindsay and Faber had taken of their plush friends.
Pooh Bear lead the group to raid the fridge and steal the adults’ lunches, there was a puppet show, plus they ordered pizza. Johnny had to borrow a librarian’s reading glasses to play games on the computer.
They stayed up really late. “Past mid-night,” said Lindsay.
When it was time for bed, they brushed their teeth, Chewbacca put his arm around his new friend, and they all played with glow sticks. In the morn-ing, Cutie played with her tennis ball as she always does.
The Stuffie Sleepover will be return-ing to the Yarrow Library again. Go to fvrl.bc.ca/locations/yarrow_library.php to watch for the next Stuffie Sleepover, or for more info call 604-823-4664.
Children laugh as Wanda Lindsay shows them photos and videos of their stuffed animals having fun at the Yarrow Library during the Stuffie Sleepover on Wednesday. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
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Spring is here and it’s time to let go of all those unwanted clothes in your wardrobe.
And if you have formal dresses that have become too snug or too loose, suits that are no longer need-ed, or dress shoes you won’t wear again, Carolyn Burgh wants to hear from you.
She is gathering up donations of used but re-sellable formal wear, including accessories, footwear and jewelry. The donations will then be sold at affordable prices at the Fraser Valley Dress Sale, April 26.
Just how affordable will the items be?
Long dresses will fly off the rack at $10, while short dresses and men’s suits will be $5. All accesso-
ries, purses, shoes and jewelry will ring up at $2 a piece.
The sale is open to the general public, and the money raised will help fund next year’s “boutique day,” where Burgh and other vol-unteers will work tirelessly to outfit local graduates who may not be able to afford a brand new outfit.
The idea came from the Surrey Princess Project, which invited members of the Chilliwack Jobs Daughters to come out and get involved. Burgh said if the local dress sale is popular, and a need is shown in Chilliwack, then they will branch out and include Chilliwack for next year’s boutique days. In Surrey this year, they outfitted 150 teens for prom night.
But the upcoming dress sale is open to all styles of formal wear, and donations can be for anyone from 10 to 100 and all ages in
between, Burgh said. Not only is the money going
toward a good cause, buyers will be getting a good deal on formal wear.
She will be taking donations right up until the morning of the sale. Anyone with donations can contact Burgh at [email protected].
The local sale will include those local donations, but also will be supplemented with items donated to the Surrey Princess Project.
To take advantage of the sale’s low prices, or to make a cash dona-tion, drop by the Masonic Hall at 45905 Hocking Avenue on Sunday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Cash only will be accepted for payment, and Burgh warns that dressing room space is limited so buyers should be prepared for a wait, or to try on clothes in a com-munity environment.
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Premier Christy Clark met Friday with the finance ministers of China, India, the U.S. and other G20 countries to tell them about the suc-cess of B.C.’s carbon tax on fuels.
Clark said in a phone interview from Washington D.C. she was invited there by the World Bank, whose president Jim Yong Kim co-chaired the meet-
ing along with United Nations Secretar y General Ban Ki-Moon. Countries around the world are looking for greenhouse gas reduc-tion strategies before the next UN climate conference in Paris next December, and Clark said there was keen inter-est in B.C.’s experience.
B.C.’s carbon tax was introduced in 2008, and is currently set at $30 per tonne of carbon dioxide emissions. That trans-lates to about seven cents
a litre on gasoline and similar taxes on coal, nat-ural gas and other fuels.
“We’ve created one of the broadest-based car-bon taxes in the world and used 100 per cent of the tax to reduce corpo-rate, small business, and individual income taxes, and that’s resulted in robust economic growth compared to the rest of the country,” Clark said.
Clark put a five-year freeze on the carbon tax after winning the B.C. Liberal leadership, and
the government has wound up its carbon off-set purchasing office and withdrawn from a group of U.S. states working on a regional carbon trading plan.
Clark said B.C. will soon appoint a panel of “thought leaders” to see where the province can make further gains in greenhouse gas reduc-tion. One of those lead-ers who is unlikely to be included is Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver, who has criticized Clark
for reversing climate pol-icy progress made under former premier Gordon Campbell.
Weaver and NDP leader John Horgan say the province’s decision to ease emissions rules for liquefied natural gas production is a big step backward.
The Green Party has campaigned to increase the carbon tax to $50 a tonne immediately, and keep raising it to promote alternatives to carbon fuels. The NDP has called for carbon tax revenues to be directed to transit and building improvements instead of returning it as tax cuts.
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Earth Day resolutionsMany of us make new year’s resolutions every Jan. 1 and by now,
most of them are broken and forgotten. So why not start anew, this week, with Earth Day resolutions?
Today (April 22) is Earth Day, and without any real mainstream traditions, we are free to decide how to mark the occasion.
We might get a few million years on this planet, if we’re careful, and each of us gets to live here for 81.25 of those years. It doesn’t seem too much to ask, for us to keep it clean and tidy while we’re here, and wouldn’t it be a good and worthy thing to do to leave it better off than when we arrived?
It does seem a daunting task some days, the sort of days when we make messes like this month’s English Bay oil spill, have to scrub ducks with dish soap and recognize that there was a failing somewhere along the way. Are future generations going to see the Strait of Georgia the way we imagine it to be, pristine, wild, beauti-ful? Or will it be another polluted waterway, like too many around the world, that have become outfalls of human waste and selfish-ness, where we wouldn’t dream of even dipping our toes.
Every day we do see instances of people doing their part to make their environment a better place. For instance, Ontario and Quebec are announcing a new carbon-credit partnership. Carbon credits aren’t a perfect solution, but they have merit, and maybe we can think along those lines as individuals. If we’re not going to stop making single-occupancy commutes in our SUVs, then maybe we can earn a credit some other way, by cleaning a stream or planting a tree or improving our recycling efforts.
It is our choice to save the world or not, but there is some responsibility, we think, to leave it in good enough condition so that future generations will have that choice, too.
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government’s sale of Crown prop-erties to help balance its election budget was the dominant story in the legislature last week, as the NDP revealed evidence of a “fire sale” that may have left millions on the table.
They started with Burke Mountain, the biggest single deal involving 14 view proper-ties in Coquitlam. The buyer was a prominent developer whose array of companies happened to donate nearly $1 million to the B.C. Liberal Party since 2000.
The $85 million price tag was similar to the B.C. Assessment Authority value on these for-ested properties, but an outside appraisal concluded they could have fetched an additional $43 million if they had spent more time on the hot Lower Mainland real estate market.
(This sale made headlines last
fall for the province’s $8 million buyout of the local First Nation’s undefined territorial claim, when it was revealed the chief of the
tiny Kwikwitlem First Nation pock-eted an $800,000 commission.)
The govern-ment’s defence of the sale went from wobbly to weak. Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk was caught flat-footed
and tried to get by on platitudes rather than retreat and find some answers.
Premier Christy Clark weighed in, arguing that the budget would have balanced without the proper-ty sale, and that some sales closed too late to help the election-year budget. Finance Minister Mike de Jong stressed that all these
asset sales were detailed in three successive budgets. They down-played the notion of land sales being rushed.
Then the NDP produced a string of emails sent between senior officials responsible for selling two big properties across the street from the legislature.
“To be part of the sale and development of over eight acres of Victoria’s beautiful inner har-bour area is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. An opportunity that normally would warrant years of planning and preparation,” wrote one citizens’ services bureaucrat. “Unfortunately we don’t have unlimited time – our goal is to have For Sale signs up by Oct. 31 with sales proceeds in the bank by March 31, 2013.”
Then came a disclosure about a property in Surrey that had been bought as a potential hospi-tal site. Once the existing hospital
was expanded, that property was declared surplus. Indeed, de Jong featured this property to promote the government’s plan to stimu-late local economies with private sector investment on unused land.
The Surrey deal closed for $20.5 million on March 21, 2014, just days before the end of the fis-cal year. NDP leader John Horgan pointed to an outside appraisal of $23.5 million, and an assessment for tax purposes of $27.2 million.
The appraiser also recom-mended that the “highest and best use” for the Surrey land was to hold it until had been rezoned for commercial, retail or office development.
De Jong cited another big health property in Vancouver that sold for more than its appraised and assessed value. It’s only the actual market that determines worth, he insisted.
But it’s now clear that these and perhaps other sales were done with arbitrary deadlines that had everything to do with the B.C. Liberals’ need to balance the books. When elections are a battle of sound bites, perception matters more than reality.
It’s also worth recalling that the budget deficits prior to the 2013 election were largely a result of the B.C. government’s costly undoing of the harmonized sales tax, rather than the harsh forces of international finance.
Surplus asset sales have a long tradition in B.C., where the government owns more than 90 per cent of all land. But after this round, full disclosure will be demanded.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tom-fletcherbc Email: [email protected]
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Yesterday my dog got hit by a car, the lady that hit her stopped, and was also very upset about the situation. Five minutes after it happened an RCMP officer by the name Ian Sneddon just so happened to be passing by. He was very kind, and knew what he was doing. He picked up Nanu and we put her in his car, and he drove to the nearest vet hospital,
sirens on! I didn’t think my dog would make it, she wasn’t very responsive at first, but once the shock wore off she was looking at lot better. No internal bleeding and this morning she had X-rays done and it showed she fractured her elbow and a bone is chipped.
After Nanu was picked up and I was about to jump in my own car to go to the vet. I ended up exchanging hugs, words of encouragement and phone num-bers with the lady that hit her.
A day later we are still in touch and she has offered to pay some of the vet bills. And the RCMP officer phoned me up this morn-ing to ask how my dog and I are doing, he said he was glad the dog will be okay and he wishes her a speedy recovery.
Wow, just wow. I feel blessed and thankful that this story will have a happy ending and I could not help but share it.
Mieke DeBoer and Nanu
Re: Handicapped Parking
Today I happened to be having a nice cup of coffee and a sandwich at a local Tim Hortons, when I saw a very large, black pick-up truck pull into the only parking spot reserved for the handicapped. There was no handicapped tag visible, and the only per-son in the vehicle, the driver, bounced out and
walked into Tim’s, and stood in line. He didn’t appear to be handi-capped in any way.
I have also seen similar incidents, where the vehicle did have a tag, but no one in the vehicle appeared to be handicapped in any way.
Even if they do exhib-it a tag, but have no one in the vehicle, that is handicapped, why do they think they are
entitled to use a handi-capped parking space? It’s not a get out of jail free card. People do notice.
The only conclusion I can draw from this is, there is a segment of our society who just do not respect others, and exhibit a sense of enti-tlement and selfishness.
I wouldn’t be sur-prised if they thought they were very nice and
considerate people, but what I see is individu-als who are self-centred, and have a “me first” attitude.
Obviously their par-ents didn’t instill good manners and consid-eration for others, in them, and most likely, they will pass this on to their children. Heaven help us.
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My favourite choice of daily exercise is cycling around the variety of neighbor-hoods throughout the City of Chilliwack. The benefit is not only fitness but also enjoying the beauty of the many front yards, flowers, shrubs, trimmed lawns. Britton Avenue is a most unique example of this. A portion of that is from the addresses 45932 to house number 45992 on the south side. On the north side of Britton there are no homes, only trees, grasses, wild flowers and fields beyond the barbed wire
being prepared for the renowned Chilliwack corn.
What impressed me over the years of what I had witnessed on the north side, is the care given that side by the home own-ers numbered 45932 to 45992 on the Southside, who cut the grass, care for the wild flowers and trees. Recently I stopped to chat with a lady, one of the Southside residents, who was weeding, pulling out the dandelions, trim-ming the flowers on the north side. She told me this has been the case since 1998, 17 years ago,
of this neighborly cooperative venture.
The city works crews will no doubt appreciate this very much who do their share to keep the environment orderly and will not I am sure be offended with this kind of assistance and might I add also the taxpayers as well.Come and see!
As a final note, the Britton family were early pioneers of the Sardis area, and all this a legacy for the Brittons.
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Re: Mailbox thefts.The new improved
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A five-minute search on the Internet found
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Ann Davis Transition Society hosted the 26th Annual Bread and Roses event last Friday, which recognized 13 honourees.
For the first time a male volunteer was rec-ognized by ADTS, as well as a Volunteer of the Year.
Kirsten Hauge, President of Ann Davis Transition Society pro-vided introductions and the Bread and Roses Poem, with Patti MacAhonic, Executive Director emceeing the event.
“Volunteers are the backbone of our society, leading to strong and empowered individu-als and families which equate to a stronger and healthier commu-
nity, thank you to all Chilliwack volunteers who truly make a differ-ence,” said MacAhonic.
Held at the Chartwell Lynwood residence, more than 70 guests attended.
Honourees were:Gina Moore: Ann
Davis Transition Society
Velma Ens: Ann Davis Transition Society
Kitty Dunham: Chilliwack Restorative Justice
Donna Gannon: Chilliwack Learning Society
Maggie Saunders: Chilliwack Learning Society
Marilynne Black: Chilliwack Learning Society
Donna Yates: Chilliwack Bowls of Hope
Irmi Teichrob: Sardis Doorway
Sue Epp: Sardis Doorway
Volunteer of the Year, MaryJean Buchanan: Chilliwack Bereavement Society
Rusty Craig: Chilliwack Hope NDP
Kyle Hislop: Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
Mary Askey: Chilliwack Community Policing
“We are extremely grateful for the strong and continued support of both individual and corporate community members that allow us to honour and rec-ognize our community volunteers and we look forward to next year’s event which is open to all,” said MacAhonic.
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Those assertions did not sit well with Mathieson, nor an airport official.
The wording of the letter from Transport Canada is “ambiguous,” said Garry Atkins, man-ager of the Chilliwack Airport.
Chilliwack Airport does in fact support the Super Dave Team since they are a sponsor this year, with the name ‘Chilliwack Airport’ clear-ly printed on the side of Mathieson’s plane. The letter infers that the air-port does not support the use of the SFOC per-mit for aerobatics at the Chilliwack Airport, but it definitely has.
Ownership of the man-aging company at the air-port decided some time ago to support Super Dave by sponsoring his aircraft, Atkins added, and that is why it is “emblazoned” on the side of the plane right now.
Federal officials had to deal with the noise com-plaints, and this was the upshot.
“We wish we had been invited to be a part of those discussions, but we weren’t,” said Atkins.
“We fully understand the needs of people to have quiet, peaceful enjoyment of their lands. On the other hand we have to balance the fact that Mathieson needs to
practise at an airport. It’s hard to balance.”
This decision will likely have some eco-nomic impact, since the curtailed documentary filming used to bring crews from Great Pacific to Chilliwack, who spent money locally in hotels and restaurants. When Great Pacific shot Highway Through Hell in Hope, they pumped more than $6 million into the local economy in recent years.
“I don’t see that occurring anymore in Chilliwack,” said Atkins. “This could effect the ongoing expansion of the airport, but everything does. Generally speak-ing, we have a wonderful airport with great poten-tial. We want to keep it as such and continue to see it grow.”
Mathieson said he does not know if the deci-sion can be reversed. He moved his family and his business here more than three years ago, and invested at least a mil-lion dollars over the past decade.
All of Super Dave’s special flight operat-ing certificates from Transportation Canada and insurance papers were up to date, said officials, but a handful of complaint calls have come in nonetheless.
“That’s why I really need some positive let-ters,” he said.
Mathieson said he knows there’s actually a huge amount of sup-
port, more than those opposed, and is asking for letters to confirm this sent to: [email protected].
Transport Canada offi-cials did not respond in time to requests for com-ment before deadline.
Mathieson flies one of the most advanced aero-batic aircraft made any-where, called an MX-2. It’s designed for plus-or-minus 16Gs, which refers to G-force, or the impact of acceleration or grav-
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“They have just made a difficult job, which is extremely dangerous, impossible. It’s unsafe to practise this high. I need to be over an airport with runways for safety. Otherwise if the engine quits, I’m going to land in the trees.”
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Paul Mertin, gen-eral manager of Mertin Auto Group, said he was delighted to learn about the award and attend the ceremony last month.
Mertin Auto Group has a long history of com-munity leadership, and most recently has donat-ed to the Canuck Place in Abbotsford, sponsoring a room within the hospice.
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be recognized by the BC New Car Dealers Association in terms of proudly serving and sup-porting our community, in the same way that we have been proudly hon-ored by so many other great organizations in the 26 year history of the Mertin Auto Group,” Mertin said. “We remain grateful to our employ-ees and our customers for the role they play in allowing us to serve and support.”
Automotive dealer-ships are selected in six geographic regions to receive a Community Driver Award. The win-ners each exemplify busi-ness strength and com-munity excellence.
This year’s awards were presented at the Vancouver International Auto Show Gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre East on March 24.
The winners were acknowledged, and the program for the evening included the only sit-down formal gala at any Canadian auto show. On the same evening, an auc-tion was held in support of Special Olympics BC and the New Car Dealers of BC Foundation.
“Whether it’s support-ing Special Olympics BC, providing a break-fast program for stu-dents, sponsoring Minor League Hockey, or providing grants and scholarships for people pursuing car careers, B.C.’s new car eealers have a positive impact in their communities,” said Blair Qualey, President and CEO of New Car Dealers Association of B.C. “Dealerships were awarded for significantly focusing on making a tangible contribution to the growth and liv-ability of their commu-nities – congratulations to the recipients of the 2015 Community Driver Award.”
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DFest is celebrating 20 dynamic years.
The 20th Annual Directors’ Theatre Festival runs April 22-26 at UFV’s Chilliwack North campus in Chilliwack.
“The festival is a great opportunity to see and celebrate the work of students from across the province,” said Ian Fenwick, Directors’ Festival founder, and UFV faculty member. “Audiences can experience more theatre in five days than is possible in an entire year.”
Plays of almost every genre will be represented from comedy to tragedy and more.
DFest has grown by leaps and bounds, as a festival of short plays directed and performed by UFV Theatre students, as well as students from Capilano, Thompson Rivers, Trinity Western, and UBC Okanagan. The festival has become the largest event of its kind in B.C., attracting 150 students with 3500 tickets sold in 2014.
While some of the plays were writ-ten by well-known playwrights like Samuel Beckett and Edward Albee, 10 of them are original.
These plays will see their premieres at the festival, and the majority are by Canadian playwrights including the work of recent Governor-General Award-winner Jordan Tannahill. There will also be staged readings of scripts-in-progress written by upper-level Creative Writing students who are learning playwriting from UFV Associate Professor John Carroll.
A special feature of this year’s festi-val will be the return of UFV’s Friends of the Theatre to participation on stage in their production of All I Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.
DFest kicks off on Wednesday, April 22 with a series of previews and mati-nees, followed by Thursday’s opening ceremony at 4:30 pm.
This year, audiences can choose from 25 one-act plays featuring more than 60 performances playing multiple times in three performance spaces at UFV’s Chilliwack North’s Performance Theatre campus.
Single tickets are just $5 with pack-ages of 4 tickets for just $15, or a festival pass valid for all 25 shows for $40. Details at UFV.ca/Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at 604-795-2814, [email protected] or at the box office on the day of the show.
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Imagine being left to write your heart out alone in a cabin in the dead of winter.
That’s the moody vibe put out there by Leaf Rapids, husband and wife duo Keri and Devin Latimer of Winnipeg, on their new CD of Americana gems, Lucky Stars.
It’s the sound of the theremin that does it, the electronic instru-ment played by Keri Latimer, often described as “haunting,” along with her distinct vocal chops, and bass playing by her husband, Devin Latimer.
Never heard of a theremin? Picture someone playing air harp on something that look like a cross between an old TV antenna and a
cutting board. It sounds eerie and evocative like something out of a horror movie sound track.
Leaf Rapids are set to perform in Chilliwack with Slow Leaves on April 25 at Tractorgrease Café.
“It’s an amazing instrument,” said Keri Latimer about her ther-emin. “Right off the bat I felt con-nected to it. It’s so intuitive to play that they say you either have a disposition for it or you don’t. You’re feeling the notes rather than playing them.”
The album Lucky Stars was actually inspired by the isolated nature of rural Manitoba, where Keri spent some time, after grow-ing up in Alberta.
The themes on the CD reflect the “inner workings of people left too long inside their cabins in the
dead of winter,” according to the band bio.
“I’m a great hermit,” she added. “And winter is a great time to write.”
The couple has been perform-ing together since 1996, when they were (and still are) part of the Juno winning band Nathan, and “we just celebrated 10 years of being together musically,” she said. “I just feel grateful every day that I have a partner willing to do this.”
They’re on a West Coast tour to Vancouver and back, before heading to the U.K. and the Netherlands for five weeks of tour-ing with their kids, aged seven and eight.
“They’re used to travelling with us. We have them selling merch.
They’re on fire.”She plays theremin and acous-
tic guitar, and sings vocals, while Devin plays bass.
But it’s the wholly unique ther-emin sound that comes through in spades on the title track of Lucky Stars, as well as in a cover of David Bowie’s, The Man Who Sold the World.
“It’s a pretty spacey version of the song,” Keri noted. It was producer Steve Dawson of Black Hen label in Nashville who recom-mended they include a cover or two on the recording, and Devin suggested the Bowie song, cov-ered by Nirvana.
Leaf Rapids with Slow Leaves, $20, April 25, 7 p.m. at Tractorgrease Café, 604-858-3814 or [email protected]
The husband and wife duo Keri and Devin Latimer – Leaf Rapids – bring their unique sound to Tractorgrease Café on April 25.
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There’s a touch of Italian luxury in Crescent Beach, thanks to Tuscan Developments and its president, Mark Peers.
Their recent renovation takes advantage of a fantastic location to create a home that’s perfect for a family, and unrecognizable from the original home. Peers purchased the existing house, built in 1975, because he saw it as a “wonderful opportunity” to create something beautiful.
“The home had great bones,” he says. “Everything was in ex-cellent shape. This saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars by using the existing house.”
The $2-million renovation, which changed both the layout and the exterior facade, took a year from beginning to end, and later sold for over $5 million after the house was completed. Peers calls the home Villa del Sol Ponente, which means House of the Sinking Sun in Italian.
It’s an appropriate name.“From the kitchen you look through French doors over the in-
finity pool and to the ocean,” he says. Sunsets are never in the short supply through the huge windows, and the homeowners
are able to take advantage of unrestricted 180-degree views of the Pacific ocean to the west and the surrounding forest to the east.
The original home didn’t take advantage of these surroundings.“It was designed for an urban lot that was built looking in-
ward instead of outward,” says Peers. “We focused on the ocean and brought it into the home.”
Peers and his team removed all of the interior walls from the main floor of the home, and created a seamless open floor plan.
“We put in major steel beams to support the second floor after we removed the walls from the main floor,” he says. “This house had too many bedrooms, so we removed the bedroom above the living room and created 20-foot ceilings. It enabled us to place large windows above the new French doors.”
Light now pours into the home through those large windows, and the doors open onto the pool and garden area.
“I love the layout; it’s just to die for,” says Peers. “From the kitchen, the living room is on the left and a kids’ playroom is on the right with a fireplace and doors that open onto the pool. It means the family can all be together without being on top of each other.”
The original family room is now called the Arizona Room, after Peers removed the exterior wall and replaced it with an Eclipse Moving Wall that can open up completely to the outside. It holds an indoor fire pit that can be used for barbecues year-
round, and has direct access to the pool and hot tub.The kitchen, now moved to the centre of the home, is seriously
spectacular, with granite flooring and marble countertops. Peers and his team also added a spice kitchen off the main kitchen.
“The spice kitchen is where the action happens!” says Peers.There is also a wine cellar and huge pantry that blends seam-
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was integral to the renovation.“The powder room is the most important room in the house,”
Peers says. “When people come over, they form an opinion of you and your home from looking at the powder room. This one … is really beautiful.”
Another important room is the laundry room, which Peers notes is integral to the successful running of the house when you have a family.
“You spend half your life in there!” he says.Now, the no-longer-utilitarian laundry room has plenty of
space for sorting, folding and ironing, as well as tons of storage.The beauty continues upstairs. With the removal of some of
the floors upstairs to create the 20-foot ceilings in the living area, Peers was able to create a floating walkway that adds to the incredible sense of space in the home.
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Every bedroom now has ocean views, a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom. The master bathroom in particular is gorgeous.
“The old bathroom was horrid,” Peers says. “It was a 1976 shagadelic pink bathroom with no windows.”
Now, the master bath has a huge window beside the soaker tub that overlooks the ocean, dual vanities and a large luxurious shower.
The low-ceilinged, dark basement below the living room has become a home theatre with eight-foot ceilings after Peers raised the floor above. There is also a Tuscan-style bar and French doors that lead to the garden.
Outside, the pool required a foundation that would cradle the pool six feet in the air. Peers then built the pool around it to cre-ate the infinity style.
Villa del Sol Ponente is now a treasured family home, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining.
“The reason you want to renovate is because you want your home to be the place you want to come home to,” Peers says. “You want it to embrace your lifestyle and reflect you. You want it to be the space where you feel most comfortable and happy.”
When it comes to choosing a renovator for your home, Peers recommends that the homeowner speak to past clients.
“We always ask our clients if we can show the home and have an open house,” he says. “That way future customers can talk to the owners and ask questions. Our modus operandi is to intro-duce future customers to old customers.”
He also notes that homeowners should never rush into a ren-ovation.
“The more time you spend planning and organizing, the less it will cost you and the happier you will be,” Peers says.
A renovation, no matter how large, is a major change to your home and your life, and trusting the person doing the renova-tion is an integral part of keeping your sanity at the end of the day. Peers and his team want to ensure that the process is as painless as possible.
“All of our customers become friends of mine,” he says. “We love them, and we love what we do.”outdoor dining terrace and covered lounge.
The level above is a private haven with three bedrooms. The mas-ter bedroom has its own dressing room and luxurious ensuite.
The top level has another bedroom, as well as a sitting room, library, play room and laundry room.
Teragon also expanded the basement of the home, from half crawl space and half basement to a basement with 10-foot ceil-ings throughout. That basement now holds a games room, home theatre, wine cellar and gym, making the home an entertainer’s paradise.
The home has plenty of heritage-style touches, such as wal-nut panelling and flooring laid in a herringbone pattern. The bronzed railing on the sweeping staircase was inspired by an art noveau railing from Brussels, Belgium, and was hand-forged. Custom millwork, five fireplaces, custom stained glass and natu-ral stone elements are just a few of the other luxurious aspects of The Mayfair.
Van Linge himself is a journeyman carpenter, noting that he enjoys bringing those old-fashioned elements to his work.
“Something that sets us apart is our eye for detail,” he says. “You can’t execute these kinds of ideas without being able to see the (small) details.”
The renovations were completed last year and the owner has since sold the home, but Van Linge and his team are still in-volved with the new owners, assisting them with the operations of the house.
“We’re still working with them to maintain and service the ex-terior paint and the HVAC system, for example,” says Van Linge.
For more information about The Mayfair and Teragon Devel-opments, visit www.teragon.ca.
The home’s main floor now has an open-plan layout and elegant kitchen (above left and top). Peers and his team also built a Tuscan-style bar in the basement (above).
Spending a few relaxing hours at a spa might not be an op-tion for you on a regular basis, but it doesn’t have to be when your own bathroom can take you away from it all at the end of a long day.
“If a consumer is looking to create a spa-like bathroom expe-rience, a custom shower or vertical spa is a great place to start,” says Garry Scott, vice-president of wholesale marketing and brand development for Moen Canada. “It allows the homeown-er to personalize the shower to meet their needs. Everyone has personal preferences for their shower, from finding the perfect water pressure to temperature, down to the scent of the soap.”
Before you can bring the spa home, you need to do a bit of research.
“When a consumer is shopping for a new shower solution, they should consider what’s most important to them and how they use their shower on a daily basis,” Scott notes. “If a con-sumer is looking to create a spa-like experience for their bath, than they might opt for a vertical spa that features a rain show-er, hand shower and multiple body sprays.”
A free-standing soaker tub might be another option for homeowners looking for a bit of relaxation. It can be easy to while away the hours in a warm, deep tub and let the stresses soak away. There are several options on the market for such a tub, from the classic iron clawfoot to a modern fibreglass square or oval shape.
“We are seeing modern designs, now more than ever,” Scott says. “Even our bath safety products are becoming more stream-lined.”
Bath safety products such as grab bars might not be top of mind when you’re looking to build your own spa-like bath-room, but they’re an important consideration if you’re planning to stay in your home in the long-term.
Another consideration is the environment, and this doesn’t have to fall by the wayside in your luxurious space.
“If conserving water is important to a homeowner, they should look for Watersense-labeled fixtures,” says Scott. “A typical shower head uses 2.5 gallons of water per minute (9.5
litres), while a Watersense-labeled shower head operates at 2 gallons per minute (7.6 litres). Since a typical family uses about 80 gallons of water per day in the shower and bathroom, this can equate to big savings.”
A relaxing bathroom needs to be an uncluttered space, mean-ing storage is an important aspect to consider as well. Where will you keep the towels, toiletries and assorted sundries? A proper bathroom vanity, whether it has one or two sinks, will keep ev-erything in its place without marring the clean and streamlined effect that you’re looking for in a spa-like bathroom. If a free-standing sink is more your style, consider built-in cabinetry in other areas of the bathroom, or utilize wire racking as an unob-trusive way to hold what’s necessary.
The key to any great bathroom is in the details, whether it’s
the storage or the fixtures. There is no better way to find your style than spending some time browsing the Internet, home decor magazines or speaking to a professional. A bathroom renovation can be one of the more extensive (and expensive) renovations to a home, so Scott recommends that a plumber be involved in any large renovation.
“Once a homeowner has discovered a tub or shower system that interests them, it’s important to seek out a plumber that’s familiar with the products, and who will work with them to de-sign a system that fits their needs,” he says.
Whether your style is clean, streamlined and modern, or el-egant and traditional, a spa-like bathroom will surely be an im-portant element of your home, one that will give you pleasure for years to come.
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Taking a dipBy Kerry Vital
Summer is fast approaching and pool weather will be here before you know it.
Now is the perfect time to consider installing a pool per-fect for entertaining around or getting in a morning swim before the heat of the day.
But there is plenty to think about before adding a pool to your backyard. Your municipality will have rules and regu-lations governing pools, so it’s important to take a look at those before you fall in love with a design outside of those boundaries. A permit will have to be approved as well before excavation and construction can begin. A qualifi ed pool pro-fessional should always be the fi rst person you consult.
It is also best to consult a professional when it comes to the safety considerations. Local by-laws will lay out the require-ments for fencing, and safety covers are available that can block access to the pool; your pool professional will be able to advise you as to your choices and what will work best for you and your family. And of course, adult supervision is the most important thing to have when children are around the water.
Beyond all of the regulations, there are a lot of design deci-sions to be made. Most in-ground pools are built from con-
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Even the shape of the pool can be up to the homeowner.“A 16’ by 32’ rectangle remains a standard size pool, but (it
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A negative edge pool is sometimes called an infi nity pool, where the pool appears to extend to the horizon or vanish off the edge. Th e trend is a relatively recent one, but is oft en seen in high-end hotels, residences and spas.
When choosing the shape of the pool, it’s best to consider how oft en you will use it and what you plan to use it for. If you’re planning to use it to swim laps as a form of exercise, a rectangular pool would probably work best. If your new pool is to be used only for entertaining, perhaps a more rounded and free-form shape would suit. Want to add an in-ground hot tub? Custom hot tubs can be built to match with the pool, including the shape, materials and colours. Even when the weather is cooler, a hot tub is great for relaxing and easing stress.
According to Trasolini Pools, most pools take about 60 days to build aft er the area is excavated. Just another reason to get that project started before summer entertaining season begins! While a pool can be an extensive renovation, it’s also one of the most rewarding and fun in the long term.
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Beating the heat this summerBy Kerry Vital
Metro Vancouver’s winter has been mild, and an early summer seems to be heading our way.
While we don’t oft en get the extremes of temperature that other regions see, you will want to keep cool as the mercury rises. An air-conditioning system might be just the ticket.
“Th ere are three basic types of air conditioners home-owners can go with,” says Matthew Edwards of Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating. “If they have an exist-ing furnace, this can be converted into a central air sys-tem. Th is is typically going to be the most cost-eff ective option, but it all depends on the work that needs to be done.”
Th e second type is called a ductless split.“In these units, one side is mounted on the interior
of the home and the other side is mounted on the exte-rior,” says Edwards. “Th ese are a good option if central air or using the ductwork for A/C is not a viable option. If you’ve just completed a reno and want to add A/C to the room but can’t use the ductwork, this is a good al-ternative.”
Th e third option is something Edwards calls an “air handler.”
“Th ese units work like central air, but require addi-tional ductwork to be installed,” he says. “Th is is usually the best option for older homes, because some of them won’t have the ductwork necessary. Th ey may have radi-ant fl oor heating and never needed the ductwork. Th e option you choose is largely going to depend on your own personal needs and the needs of the home.”
When choosing a system, it’s best to determine what those needs are. Are you trying to cool a small room, or an entire home? Are you replacing an existing system, or installing something brand-new?
“Th ink about how hot it gets during the summer season,” Edwards suggests. “Hotter climates will require your system to run for longer, consuming more electric-ity. So, a more effi cient system will benefi t from this cli-mate than in a colder summer climate.”
Edwards recommends looking at the SEERS number, which measures effi ciency. Th e higher the number (up to 21), the more effi cient the system will be.
“You’re going to pay more for the air conditioner at the start for a more effi cient system, but you’ll see the savings over the long term,” he says.
Edwards’ biggest tip for people looking to install an air-conditioning unit?
“Ask about the warranty. Ask about the warranty. Ask about the warranty,” he says. “If something goes wrong, what’s covered? What’s not covered? If you had the sys-tem installed by a professional, what kind of warranty is there on the labour? Will you have to pay for labour charges if a part needs replacing on warranty? With that being said, keep in mind that you want a licensed, bond-ed and insured installer taking care of all the work. Th at way you’re protected at all times, and so is your home.”
He also recommends doing a bit of spring cleaning.“Th ese units are constantly grabbing unfi ltered air,
fi ltering it and pushing it into your house,” Edwards says. “Dust accumulates all the time, and dust, dirt and grime will aff ect the operation over time. It’s best if you do a thorough cleaning in the spring time, before you turn it on for the summer.”
Homeowners can change the fi lter and vacuum out the unit, but Edwards notes that some cleaning requires a professional.
“Th e fi ns in the system can be easily damaged if you’re not careful,” he says. “However, changing a fi lter is easy.”
A well-insulated home will go a long way toward keeping your home cool in the heat, as well as warm in the winter. Insulation is not a do-it-yourself project, so make sure you consult a contractor or other construc-tion professional when looking at re-insulating your home.
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A well-lit house is a dramatic and beautiful addition to any neighbourhood, as well as one that is considerably safer.
Well-placed lighting will not only illuminate your landscaping but also welcome you and your guests to your home.
“Outdoor lighting is used to enhance the beauty of your home while providing safety and security,” says Svea Poulsen of Norburn Lighting and Bath. “Th e exte-rior of your home is the fi rst thing your guests see so it is important that you address it appropriately.”
She suggests that homeowners looking to install new outdoor lighting consider fi rst where they want to add some illumination. Th ere are many areas of the home that might need some extra light, including the en-trance, driveway or landscaping.
“Your main entrance welcomes your guests to your home and can be one of the main features on the exte-rior of the house,” says Poulsen. “Wall lanterns on either side of your door will be a warm and welcoming look for your guests. Under a porch or other overhang, you can use recessed chain-hung or close-to-ceiling fi xtures depending on the height of your overhang.”
Landscape lighting in the front or back yards can be another great way to accent your home, and showcase your gardening work, walkways or water features such as ponds or fountains.
“Well-lit walkways, driveways and porches create a safer and more secure environment for family and guests as they enter and exit your home,” Poulsen says. “Try to avoid the runway look by lighting the entrance to the walkway, any turns and all changes of elevation.
To add interest, place lights near plants to create inter-esting shadows.”
Another good place to install outdoor lighting is over the garage.
“Wall lanterns on either side of the doors or a single light over the door would be enough light for safety and security,” says Poulsen.
Just as there are many styles of home, there are many styles of lighting. Lanterns, spotlights and track light-ing are traditional time-honoured choices, but there are also new styles on the market such as candelabras, pen-dants and hanging chandeliers. Mason jars on a garden path lend a rustic air to the proceedings, while strings of white or coloured lights don’t have to be featured only at Christmas: they make a great addition to a garden or can be strung along a fence. You can even light up a pool, which will not only make it an elegant feature in the backyard but also add an element of safety due to its visibility even on the darkest nights.
“Th ere are plenty of diff erent styles in outdoor light-ing: traditional, modern and transitional,” says Poulsen. “Fixtures will come in a variety of fi nishes such as bronze, black, brushed nickel (and) stainless-steel. Con-sistency in the style of fi xtures unifi es your lighting plan and defi nes your property, making it easier for visitors to fi nd and approach your home.”
She cites a post light as an example of a fi xture that will welcome visitors to the home.
“Th e … light serves as a welcoming beacon, the primary fi xture announcing your home’s presence,” Poulsen says. “So, it’s appropriate that it set a style tone for the rest of the property.”
Outdoor lighting also doesn’t have to make a big dent in your wallet.
“For energy savings, consider purchasing LED fi x-tures,” says Poulsen. “Th e initial cost will be more than
a normal fi xture, but you will save money on energy costs. For the fi xtures that you want on throughout the night for security, you may want to consider one with a photocell.”
A photocell acts like a traditional timer on an indoor lamp, and will turn the fi xtures on at dusk and off at dawn.
“You don’t have to re-member to turn on the lights when it becomes dark,” says Poulsen.
As with most home renovations, getting a professional opinion is a good place to start.
“If you bring in your plans and/or pictures to the showroom, a light-ing consultant can help determine what kind of outdoor lighting would complement your home,” Poulsen says.
Outdoor lighting has come a long way from the traditional sconces and lanterns. Now, you can fi nd recessed fi xtures, uplighting and in-ground lighting, just to name a few.
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Growing your own herbs does not need to be complicated, time-consum-ing or stressful. In fact, it can be easy as purchasing a few basil or oregano plants. Herbs oft en don’t need as much space as other plants, and thus can be grown on apartment balconies, large outdoor gardens, or anything in-be-tween.
If you’re considering adding an herb garden, your local garden centre should be your fi rst stop. Th ere, you might fi nd some herbs that you’ve never consid-ered before.
“Herb gardens are about as popular as they’ve ever been right now,” says Chris Pershick of Potter’s Garden Cen-tre. “We carry a lot of the traditional favourites such as thyme, oregano, rosemary and mint that have been around for years. Th e diff erence from the old days is the numbers of varieties currently available.”
He cites multiple varieties of mint as an example, including chocolate mint,
English mint, orange mint and pepper-mint, among many others.
“Each has its own special or unique fl avour and growing habits,” he says. “Experimenting and discovering which ones you like the best is a lot of fun for the home gardener!”
Other popular herbs are marjoram, sage, basil, and lavender. Perhaps you’re looking for something a bit more exot-ic? Try lemongrass, which can be used to fl avour soups, teas and other edibles. It’s a popular herb for Asian cuisine. Are you more a fan of Italian? Parsley not only smells great, but also adds a great fl avour on top of pasta or pizza. Maybe add some French fl air with tar-ragon or dill. Herbs can be purchased in seed form or as seedlings, which might be easier for a novice gardener.
Our Lower Mainland climate is quite mild and it is rarely extremely hot or extremely cold, which means that most garden-variety herbs will fl ourish here.
“Th e hardy perennial stuff is pretty versatile and is perfect for the outdoor gardener who enjoys digging in the dirt in their yard,” says Pershick. “Others, such as rosemary, are somewhat hardy but you could lose the plants on a cold winter. For this reason, people tend to
plant the half-hardy plants under a bit of cover such as a balcony in an eff ort to make sure the herbs survive the winter.”
He notes that basil is a tender herb that requires warm weather to grow and thrive, and thus isn’t considered a perennial.
“Tender herbs are fi ne outdoors in the warmth of summer but also can grow indoors with little problems in any season near a bright window in a warm room,” he says. Basil is a great starter herb, since the leaves tend to wilt quickly if they’re not being taken care, and perk up again aft er some care and attention. Plus, it’s versatile and can be used in food and muddled in drinks.
Pershick notes that the best tip he can give to newbie gardeners is to pur-chase a good potting soil and quality fertilizer.
“Many gardeners are going the or-ganic route when it comes to growing plants, especially ones they will ingest, so if growing organically is important to you, there are a number of soils avail-able that are guaranteed to be organic,” he says.
Just about every dish tastes better with fresh herbs, so it’s well worth your time and energy to grow them yourself. An herb garden is also a great way to get kids involved, since the products of their labours are edible and relatively hardy. Who knows, you may even dis-cover that your thumb is greener than you thought.
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Sweet dreams & simple pleasuresBy Kerry Vital
One of life’s most simple pleasures is curling up un-der a fresh, clean set of sheets. Whether your style is modern or classic, the new bed linens in stores this spring are sure to delight.
“New bedding is a great way to change the look of a room,” says Ross Thompson, head designer for Quilts Etc. “What I’m seeing for spring and summer is blues. There are some really nice tropical blues right now, often paired with a base of navy or white. It’s a really crisp look. Kind of a nautical feel.”
A clean white palette can be both tremendously soothing and energizing, when done correctly.
“People want to recreate the hotel look,” says Thompson. “You can add a lot to that look with tex-ture, such as an eyelet or even a crochet. Linen is also a super-soft, beautiful look, and that fibre lasts forever.”
Thompson notes that the chic neutral at the mo-ment is grey, changing over from the beige that used to be popular.
“Grey goes with everything,” he says. “There is also a sort of ‘greige’, which is a mixture of grey and beige. It’s quite popular right now as well.”
When it comes to patterns, there are still several schools of thought. Florals might remind you of your grandmother’s couch, but you aren’t stuck with those fussy patterns.
“Florals are still a big seller,” says Thompson. “Big florals are popular right now, moving away from the Laura Ashley-style prints of the past. Watercolour flo-rals are also a trend.”
Other popular patterns right now are tribal motifs and Aztec fabrics.
“You get the bold blacks, reds and a bit of beige,” Thompson says. “There is also a trend towards geo-metrics, and recently, watercolour geometrics.”
He points out the trend toward a Japanese technique called shibori, which incorporates those geometrics in a softer style using a technique similar to the tie-dyeing that many might remember from their youth.
For something even more edgy, Thompson has re-cently seen skull patterns that have proven very popu-lar across Canada.
“They’ve flown out the door!” he laughs.Texture continues to be an important aspect of
dressing the bed, and those trends come and go as well.“We’ve been seeing more pin-tucked designs,” says
Thompson. “They’re almost ruched in a way. It’s usu-ally a solid colour, so you’re playing with texture as a pattern. I’ve also seen crinkled cotton recently, which is great because you never have to iron your bedding! It’s another way to play with texture.”
No matter what might be considered trendy, it’s al-ways important to maintain your own sense of style, even on the bed you sleep in.
“You want to create a room that tells a story about yourself,” Thompson says. “It needs to speak to you as an individual.”
Swapping out some throw pillows on the bed or us-ing a boldly coloured set of sheets is an inexpensive way to follow the current trends while not having to necessarily commit to a completely new style as those trends come and go.
“Use a neutral duvet colour and layer up the pil-lows,” Thompson suggests. “Use some heirloom pieces that bring up memories, and add some new pieces as well; that will make much more of an impact. It’s a great way to change up the look of a room.”
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Experts walk the talk on safe digging
Even the experts call before they dig
When a group of FortisBC gas operations managers and su-pervisors volunteered to plant trees and shrubs at Kelowna’s Ro-tary Marsh, they made sure to call BC One Call before they put any shovels in the ground.
Chris Hyland, FortisBC regional manager, Interior south, said the crew knew to call BC One Call a few days before doing the work to ensure they had enough time to receive and review information about underground utilities in the area.
“When you work around FortisBC utility lines regularly, it be-comes second nature to call before you dig,” said Hyland, who is also president of BC One Call. “But getting the information is just the first step. It’s just as important to make sure you under-stand that information and then follow safe digging practices, like start with hand digging when you know you’re working near underground utilities.”
The FortisBC employees received the location information of any underground utilities in the area – including natural gas and electricity lines– and clearly marked them before planting in the marsh.
Only then did they start digging holes to plant ponderosa pine, dogwood, sumac, choke cherry, willow and snowberry, helping to restore the downtown wetland to its natural state.
National Safe Digging Month
April is Safe Digging Month, a time to help educate and in-crease awareness about knowing what’s below ground before you start digging.
FortisBC historically experiences a spike in the number of calls to repair damage to underground utility lines in the spring-time with the start of construction season and homeowners starting their landscaping projects.
Ninety-nine per cent of damage to the natural gas system is
caused by third parties such as construction crews, contractors and homeowners. The vast majority of those incidents could be prevented by calling BC One Call and following safe digging procedures. If you do happen to damage a natural gas line, you could be on the hook for costly repairs.
“Once you have the information about underground utilities, take time to look at the map and if you have some questions we’re here to help,” said Ian Turnbull, damage prevention and emergency services manager at FortisBC.
Call before you dig
Whether you’re installing a fence or doing landscaping, al-ways call or click BC One Call before you dig and they’ll notify the member utility companies, including FortisBC. Then, the utilities will provide you with line location information for free.
Call or click: BC One Call at 1-800-474-6886, cellular *6886 or click bconecall.ca.
Review: Within two days, you will receive location informa-tion. Review it before you begin digging.
Clarify: If you’re still not sure where to dig, or don’t under-stand the information, ask FortisBC for help at 1-888-822-6555.
Never guess where it’s safe to dig. Learn more at fortisbc.com/digsafe.
FortisBC employees called BC One Call to find out where underground utilities were located in Kelowna’s
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The Harrison Festival of the Arts Society has unveiled the list of per-formers for the 2015 Harrison Festival of the Arts.
They also revealed some new features, including an acoustic stage on the Village beachfront and free tickets for youth 12 and under as well as discounted student pric-ing.
The annual festival, taking place July 11-19 this year, features such varied perform-ers as a master of the West African lute and a Chinese string ensem-ble, a young Quebecois band and a Latin-fusion band. It’s a taste of the world with the ties of a family binding it all together.
Indeed, family seems to be a recurring thread of this year’s festival. In a press launch Monday, executive and artistic director Andy Hillhouse touted the key role of families in keeping the event alive, through vol-unteers, audiences and through the connec-tions made within the festival.
“For the Festival week, there is a feeling created that approaches that of family amongst the participants, from volunteers to perform-ers and audience mem-bers,” said Hillhouse. “Further, with our mandate, we try to pro-mote the notion of the greater human family of cultures.”
In keeping this theme, festival organiz-ers have invited acts from diverse cultural backgrounds, where music “has been passed on through the genera-tions within family.”
Bassekou Kouyate is a master of the Ngoni, a West African lute, which was also played by his father and grand-father. He, in turn, has taught the instrument to his sons. Now his two sons and wife are mem-bers of the band Ngoni Ba which will be per-forming in one of the evening hall concerts.
There is an Iranian family-based group, Vashaan Ensemble, offering a mix of Person classical and folk music, and a family-based group called Les Poules a Colin, amongst oth-ers. One family that will surely provide a unique listening experience is the Jerry Cans, an Inuvik based band with a married couple at its core.
“This five-piece group plays a fun style of music that combines an energetic folk sound at times reminiscent of Spirit of the West and the Pogues, with throat singing and lyrics in the Inuktituk language,” shares Hillhouse.
The festival kicks off Saturday, July 11 with a six-piece band called Ayrad in the Memorial Hall.
“Ayrad performs a style of music that is designed for dance and celebration,” says Hillhouse.
As mentioned,
festival organizers Hillhouse and Mel Dunster, general man-ager, have decided to open up another venue for music this year, located on the existing village stage. These acoustic sessions will feature performers in casual, un-amplified sets and provide a background sound for the art market.
Children’s Day fea-tures a new co-ordina-tor, Janet Hutchinson. The hall performer this year is Al Simmons, a popular children’s per-former who has been
called the Thomas Edison of Entertainers for the inventiveness of his musical com-edy. There will also be crafts, games and other activities for the young attendees.
This year’s Literary Cafe features a one-man play called Bookworm.
“This show, really a spoken word piece, is all about the love of reading, told through the touching story of a father and son,” describes Hillhouse.
The festival will con-tinue to feature a juried art market, an art show
at the Ranger Station and a theatre night as well. The dance work-shop this year will be hosted by Seattle fid-dler Suzanne Girardot.
The Harrison Festival Society has several more Memorial Hall concerts leading up to the Harrison Festival of the Arts. Up next is Petunia & The Vipers Saturday, May 2 and a festival fundrais-er with Mad Pudding taking place May 23.
For more on the fes-tival and to see the full line-up, visit www.har-risonfestival.com
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Rotarians At Work Day
Thank aROTARIAN
APRIL 25This Saturday morning, the Vedder Rotary Trail will be abuzz with three Chilliwack Rotary clubs engaged in maintenance and restorative work. The Rotary Trail is one of the most popular recreational locations in the Eastern Fraser Valley where families, friends, and fi sherman can spend quality time in the open air. The trail is
also a favourite of joggers, dog walkers, cyclists, bird watchers, and horse riders. Over the years, the trail has become a true hub of community involvement and enjoyment.
The Rotary Club of Chilliwack would like to invite your help with this work: “If community service through Rotary appeals to you and if you would like to
join us in our “Service Above Self“ projects, we’re always looking for like-minded, enthusiastic new members”
To learn more about what we do, check our website at ChilliwackRotaryClub.ca, fi nd us on Facebook at /RotaryClubofChilliwack, email us at [email protected] or talk to any of our members (look for their Rotary lapel pin).
Drop by the Rotary display at the Vedder Road Parking lot between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
DON’T HESITATE TO THANK THEM FOR THE INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY AND AROUND THE WORLD.
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10.5 tonnes of waste were removed from the Fraser River near Gill Road; organized by Fraser Riverkeeper, Rotz Disposal, and Woodtone. 32 groups are cleaning roadside litter around Chilliwack while 4 groups are picking up bulky items from residences for disposal by donation. 175 people from 18 Adopt-a-River groups, and drop-in volunteers, removed 3 tonnes of garbage from the Vedder/Chilliwack River. 21 nesting boxes for swallows, ducks, and bats were built and installed by the Fraser Valley Young Naturalists at Browne Creek Wetlands.
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See below for some ways you can get involved in Earth Day, and continue these on for the year. Together we can reduce our ecological footprint and keep Chilliwack beautiful!
April 22: FREE COMPOST GIVEAWAY - ‐ 12:00 pm - ‐ 4:00 pm. Parr Rd. Green Depot - ‐ check out the products created from your green waste! Limit of 1, 12 kg bag per person. Sponsored by BioCentral.
Community Litter Clean Ups all month long. Non- ‐profi t/community groups collect litter along roads, parks, dykes and streams. Help keep the volunteers safe by slowing down and passing them with care
All Month: FREE Scrap Metal Disposal! Take your scrap metal to Bailey Landfi ll for recycling during
regular business hours for the month of April (fees still apply for other materials).
The City of Chilliwack also offers other year- ‐round ways to get involved and help the environment:
• Adopt a Road• Adopt a River• Storm Drain Marking Program• Tree Planting• Business Waste Reduction Program
For more info on these initiatives contact the City of Chilliwack.
1. Earth Day was fi rst celebrated April 22, 1970.
2. The household appliance that uses the most energy? Refrigerators! About 11% of a household’s total energy consumption.
3. The household appliance that uses the second most amount of energy? The clothes dryer! If you hang your clothes to dry, you can save $85 in energy costs per year!
4. Heating costs rise by 5% for every degree above 20 degrees Celsius that you overheat your home in the winter. Put on a warm sweater & some slippers instead!
5. What is the most effi cient cycle to wash & rinse your clothes on? Cold ‐cold. Use cold water to wash your clothes. If every household in Canada did this, it would reduce approximately 1.5 BILLION KILOGRAMS of greenhouse gas emissions yearly!
6. Did you know that the average Canadian home
is illuminated by 41 light bulbs?! Use compact fl uorescent bulbs, which use much less energy than incandescent bulbs & turn off those lights when you leave the room!
7. A typical 5 minute shower uses 100 litres of water! Just by using a low fl ow showerhead, this would be reduced to 35 litres.
8. Over a period of one day, a slow dripping faucet could fi ll a BATHTUB! Fix those faucets!
9. The average Canadian uses 36,000 litres of water each year for... toilet fl ushing! The average toilet uses about 19 litres of water per fl ush so if your toilet needs replacing choose a low fl ow toilet or purchase a water displacement dam for your current toilet. Those can save up to 5 litres per fl ush.
10. You can save up to 11 litres of water on average just by turning off the faucet while you brush your teeth or wash your face.
1. Smart ShoppingBuy what you need, not what you want. Consider renting & borrowing things that are seldom needed. Buy used items from garage sales & second hand stores.
2. Simple SaversReplace incandescent light bulbs with LEDs. Use aerators on faucets & shower heads.
3. Transportation AlternativesWalk, cycle, car pool or use public transportation. When driving, reduce idling & maintain correct tire pressure.
4. Food Choices
Choose local & organic foods that are in season & support local food producers.
5. Washing & DryingWash full loads of clothes in cold water & hang to air dry
6. Heating & CoolingFor summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24 or 25 degrees Celsius. For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19 or 20 degrees C. Install ceiling fans & programmable thermostats.
7. Close to HomeWork as close to home as possible
8. Bathroom BasicsTake short showers instead of
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9. Careful CleaningChoose natural, non ‐toxic cleaning products. Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda & water.
10. Don't DiscardDonate, reuse & recycle items instead of throwing them into the trash. Harmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. should be taken to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers.
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Is your present home no longer ideal?Many people buy their first home before they have a
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Changes in lifestyle often create changes in housing needs. If you are starting a family, it may be time to trade your home for a house which has a big yard and is located near schools. If changes in your life have prompted thoughts of moving, give your local real estate agent a call. They will be happy to discuss all of the possibilities with you.
Your REALTOR® can determine what your present home is worth and show you homes that will meet your current needs.
As part of your buying strategy, it may be a good idea to have an offer on your present home before you begin a serious search for a new home. This will make you attractive to sellers in two ways. You won’t have to include a “subject to sale of your present home” in your offer, and you will look more qualified financially, which will improve your bargaining position if you negotiate on the price or terms of the property you are buying.
In a situation where there are other offers, the chances of your offer being accepted are increased
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The other side of the coin is when many couples feel the urge to give up yard work, sell their present home, and seek a different lifestyle when their children leave home. They may even consider a condominium or a home near amenities, shopping and other conveniences.
Your REALTOR® will be able to tell you the value of your current home and the availability of houses in your preferred area. Buying a small home or condominium can have important advantages, such as lower property taxes, simplifying property maintenance, and generating cash which can be put into other investments.
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Before you make any move, you should always consult an important professional - your REALTOR®.
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European Fire Ants (EFAs) are a nuisance that can deliver
painful stings and are known to exist in Chilliwack. They
are most likely spread through the movement of infested
garden material.
Please join us to learn about EFAs and how to reduce their
spread in Chilliwack. Guest speakers from Thompson
Rivers University and the Van Dusen Botanical Gardens will
present information on EFAs and control methods being
tested.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Chilliwack Secondary School, 46363 Yale Road
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GRANT APPLICATIONS INVITEDThe Chilliwack Foundation was established in 1985 to distribute bequests and gifts to benefi t the community. The Foundation considers new applications for
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR GRANTS TO FUND SPECIFIC CAPITAL PROJECTS (SUCH AS BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS OR EQUIPMENT). THE NEXT DEADLINE FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE
FOUNDATION IS TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2015 Recent recipients of grants from the Foundation include the following community organizations:
• Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (for Chilliwack Hospital Expansion project)• 147 Airwolf Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets • BC Dairy Historical Society• Central Elementary Community School• Chilliwack 4H Dog Club• Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society• Chilliwack Museum and Historical Society• Chilliwack School of Performing Arts• Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society• Meadow Rose Society• Scouts Canada, 1st Fairfi eld Group
• Applicants must apply through a federally registered charity in order to be eligible for consideration and must use the most recent version of the Chilliwack Foundation’s grant application form.
• All applicants must deliver 10 collated and stapled copies of the grant application form and supporting materials to the address below.
• Grants for operating expenses cannot be entertained.• Successful applications normally will demonstrate lasting value and benefi t to the
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Seven DaysA list of A&E events for April 23 to 29
April 22-26 - The 20th annual Directors’ Theatre Festival fea-tures several one-act plays performed and directed by B.C. post-secondary theatre stu-dents. Runs April 22-26 at UFV Theatre on Yale Road. ufv.ca/theatre
April 23 to May 2 - The Chilliwack Players Guild present The Fox on the Fairway at the Cultural Centre April 23 to May 2. Show times: April 23, 24, 25, 30, May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m., and April 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets $25/adults and $20/seniors and stu-dents, and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackcul-turalcentre.ca.
April 23 to May 27 - The Hope Artists at Work fine arts exhibi-tion and sale is on dis-play at The Art Room (20-5725 Vedder Rd.) from April 23 to May 27. Opening reception
is Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.
April 24 - Young film-maker Jiayi Zhong will project short film, Peach Blossom Spring, on the rounded exterior wall of new UFV building (for-mer Bank of Montreal) at Five Corners while ballet dancers from Creative Outlet studio will perform an Ode to Spring, modelling the spring collection from Lolly’s Fashion Lounge. It’s a combination of art, film, dance and fashion in downtown Chilliwack starting at 7:30 p.m.
April 24 - Ari Neufeld performs at the Acoustic Emporium (The Vineyard Centre, 45892 Wellington Ave.) at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door.
April 25 - Bands Leaf Rapids and Slow Leaves perform at Tractorgrease Cafe at 7 p.m. at 48710 Chilliwack Lake Rd. Tickets $20 and available at the café, or call 604-858-3814 to purchase. www.tractor-grease.com.
April 25 - The fifth annual Rock Out Cancer Benefit Dance Party takes place at Tzeachten Hall tonight. Proceeds will go to the BC Cancer Foundation via the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Tickets $30 and available at www.rock-outcancer.ca.
April 27 - The Chilliwack Folk Song Circle meets at 7 p.m. at The Art Room (20-5725 Vedder Rd.). No instruments are neces-sary, as it is a singing circle. There is a $5 drop-in fee. Check out ‘Chilliwack Folk Song Circle’ on Facebook for more info.
April 27 - Wanda’s Tea Dance with music by Sweet Water takes place from 1-3 p.m. this afternoon at the Lions Hall (45580 Spadina Ave.). There will be refreshments, door priz-es, and a 50/50 draw. Tickets $6 at the door.
April 29 - The C h i l l i w a c k International Film Series runs every Wednesday from April 8 to May 13 at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas at 7 p.m. Tickets $6. Tonight’s movie is Big News From Grand Rock. Canada, English, 87 min., rated G, comedy.
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Dakota Conroy capped off the Penticton Vees’ series comeback with the Fred Page Cup-clinching overtime winner in a 3-2 road win over the Nanaimo Clippers.
“You’re so excited for your teammates,” said Patrick Sexton, Vees captain, describing the moment to Nanaimo News Bulletin report Greg Sakaki. “You fight for six, seven, eight months with these guys just to be able to accom-plish this champion-ship. It’s such a great feeling.”
Perhaps tentative owing to what was at stake, the teams were scoreless through 40 minutes.
Dante Fabbro opened the scoring for the Vees at 9:18 of the third but Nanaimo’s Spencer Hewson had an unassisted reply just 14 seconds later.
Riley Alferd had his second goal in as many games to put the Vees up 2-1 but with just 3:22 remaining, but Brett Roulson converted a Cole Maier setup and forced the game to overtime.
Just 2:06 into the extra session, Conroy finished an unassisted effort to win the game and the BCHL title for Penticton.
He was able to steal a puck that was caught up in an opponent’s skates and had time and space to make a move on the goalie and score the winner.
“That’s a feeling you can’t really explain,” he said. “I just tried to get in the corner and get my
stuff off and hope that I didn’t get mauled by my teammates there.”
The Vees lost the first two games of the series on home ice but won four-straight from there to take the best-of-seven set.
The title is Penticton’s second in four years. In 2012, the Vees set a CJHL record with a 42-game win streak on the way to the BCHL crown and an RBC Cup national title.
This year’s Vees will have to first go to the Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup in Ft. McMurray, AB. April 25 to May 3. That event sees the winners of the four Western CJHL leagues plus the host Ft. McMurray Oil Barons do battle for two berths into the RBC Cup.
The national champi-onship this season is in Portage-la-Prairie, MB.
Vees claim crown
The National Hockey League playoffs are under way, full of play-ers with links to the BCHL.
Of the 16 teams involved, all but one has at least one BCHL alum-nus on their roster or hockey staff.
In the Vancouver vs Calgary series, the Canucks don’t have an active player with a BCHL background, but assistant coach
Doug Lidster once skated for the Kamloops Chiefs/Rockets. Flames forward David Jones played for the Coquitlam Express.
The Winnipeg/Anaheim series has Andrew Ladd (Express) skat-ing for the Jets against Ducks D-man Clayton Stoner (Powell River Kings).
The Chicago/Nashville series
has Predators forward Mike Santorelli (Langley Hornets/Vernon Vipers) taking on Black Hawk blueliner Duncan Keith (Penticton Panthers).
In the Eastern conference, the Montreal/Ottawa series is stocked with BCHL alums. The Senators lineup includes forwards Kyle Turris (Express) and Colin
Greening (Nanaimo Clippers), defenceman Patrick Wiercioch (Express) and goalie Andrew Hammond (Surrey Eagles, Vipers) versus Montreal goalie Carey Price (Quesnel Millionaires).
The New York/Pittsburgh series has Ranger forward Tanner Glass (Clippers/Panthers) tackling Penguin forward Beau Bennett
(Penticton Vees).D-men clash in the Detroit/
Tampa Bay series with Red Wing Dan DeKeyser (Trail Smoke Eaters) taking on Jason Garrison (Clippers). Detroit assistant coach Jim Hiller was formerly the head coach of Chilliwack’s Western Hockey League Bruins and BCHL Alberni Valley Bulldogs.
BCHL graduates making their mark in NHL playoffs
Chilliwack’s Kurtis Flynn (left) of the Gators takes on a Razorbacks player during the junior ban-tam Valley All-Stars game at Exhibition Stadium on Saturday. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Britz rink unbeaten at Pacific International CupA win over a team
from Illinois capped off a dominant perfor-mance for Chilliwack’s Kevin Britz rink at the Pacific International Cup.
The Chilliwack Curling Club champi-ons joined the best of
the best from around the province in a field that also included inter-national rinks.
The 16th annual PIC ran Wednesday through Sunday at the Richmond Curling Club.
Britz, joined by Ken
Britz (third), James Crawford (second) and Darren Jarvis (lead) started strong with a 5-4 win over Vancouver in draw one.
They routed Vernon 8-3 Thursday morning and edged Quesnel 6-4 in the afternoon.
Britze and company demolished Fort Rupert 7-1 Friday morning and stayed unbeaten Friday afternoon with a 5-3 win over Kerry Park.
A 7-5 win over Creston Friday night followed by an 8-7 win over Richmond
Saturday catapulted them into the finals.
First up Sunday morning was the Travelers Curling Club Championship and a 7-5 win over Vancouver, with Britz scoring three in the seventh end.
He capped off the
event Sunday afternoon with a 5-4 win over Illinois in the PIC final.
Britz finished 9-0 and will now represent British Columbia at this November’s Travelers Canadian Curling Club Championship in Ottawa.
Two hundred and eighty three Chilliwackians made it to the fin-ish line in Sunday’s Vancouver Sun Run.
39045 participants tackled a picturesque 10 kilometre course that started on Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver, winding through Stanley Park and across
the Burrard and Cambie bridg-es before finishing at BC Place Stadium.
Running in the mens’ 19-24 divi-sion, Colton Sperling was the fast-est local. Clocking in at 00:39:25.0, he was 250th among men and 287th overall.
Competing in the female 40-44
division, Chilliwack’s Melanie Kassel was just four seconds behind at 00:39:29.0.
She was the 38th fastest female in the entire field, finishing third in her division and 297th overall.
Jean Wever was the oldest Chilliwackian making it to the fin-ish line. Competing in the womens’
75-79 division she made it to the end in 01:58:05.0.
Ken Roberts, Al Ens and Chris Colvin were the oldest Chilliwack men, competing in the mens’ 65-69 division. Roberts was the fastest in that trio with a time of 00:56:58.0.
Andrew Hajiadem, Max Bergin, Ethan Neumann, Liam Neumann
and Tyler Bergin ran in the U-15 boys’ group.
Hajiadem had their fastest time at 00:52:38.0.
Sierra Jensen, Natalia Rus, Sophia Wagner and Allie Dueck ran in the U-15 girls’ division.
Jensen posted their fastest time at 00:58:54.0.
Sperling and Kassel speed through Sun Run
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Simon Fraser University middle dis-tance runner Travis Vugteveen finished sixth in the 1,500 metres at Friday’s Mt. San Antonio College Relays, held at Hilmer Lodge Stadium in Walnut, CA.
T h e C h i l l i w a c k native eclipsed the NCAA Division II pro-visional qualify-ing standard for the national championships in May.
He completed the race in three minutes and 47.63 seconds, the eighth fastest run in NCAA D2 this season.
Vugteveen was two
seconds off the auto-matic qualifying mark 3:45.65.
The SFU senior car-ried on Saturday with a strong showing at
the Beach I n v i t a t i o n a l , hosted by Long Beach State University.
The Unity Christian grad finished the 800 metre race in 1:52.82, hitting the GNAC (Great N o r t h w e s t A t h l e t i c C o n f e r e n c e )
automatic qualifying mark.
This means he’ll be able to compete at the GNAC championship meet.
University of the Fraser Valley mens’ basket-ball assistant coach Kyle Graves is hosting a weekend camp on May 1-2 for boys in Grades 5 and 6.
The camp costs $20 and runs at Sardis sec-ondary school — Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The coaching staff includes current univer-sity players and high school coaches. Graves is well known locally for leading the Sardis senior boys b-ball team to back-to-back provincial tour-neys. For more info email [email protected] or 604-799-8035.
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Chilliwack Minor Football hosts a sec-ond round of Star Bowl action Saturday with bantam and midget matches at Exhibition Stadium.
These games fea-ture integrated rosters with players from both the Valley Community Football League and Vancouver Mainland Football League.
Chilliwack ban-tams playing in a game, that kicks off at 1 p.m. include Tynan
Kah-Sanzah, Adam Phillips, Brendan Piegsa, Cash Weich, Erik VanserWerf f, Gabriel Olivares, Haden Oraschuk, Kalum MacPherson, Nat Oenema, Ryan Clayton and Warren Rogers.
Chilliwack midg-ets playing in a game that kicks off at 4 p.m., include Grayson Marquart, Hunter Larocque, Thomas Hueser, Mike Folland, Austin Penner, Chris Derksen, Matt McGregor, Marius Anghel and Thijs Duineveld.
There is a bantam nine-man game kick-ing off at 10 a.m., but no Chilliwack kids are involved.
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Local runners Erin Barclay and Thomas Hoogendoorn stared down the granddaddy of endurance races last weekend, competing in the Boston Marathon.
Barclay, a 38 year old Chilliwackian, covered the 42.195 kilometre course in 3:28:36.
That was good for 9641st in the field of 26610 who finished the race.
She was the 2160th fastest female.Hoogendoorn, a 53 year old Agassiz native and
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The marathon was run April 20.It is the world’s oldest marathon, dating back to
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Doering, Adolf “Sam”
February 1, 1940 - April 13, 2015
Adolf Doering went to be with Jesus peacefully with his daughter by his side on April 13, 2015. He is lovingly re-membered by his wife of 48 years, Verna, his daughter and son-in-law: Corina & Darryl, his three grandchildren: Col-ton, Levi, & Daisy, his siblings: Henry (Margaret), John (Joyce), and Ana (John), many nieces and nephews, and friends who are like family. He is predeceased by his son Er-ic. Adolf spent the past two years trapped in a body that no longer functioned effective-ly for him, but remained in good spirits and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. We as a family are grateful to all the wonder-ful staff who helped care for him at Valleyhaven. A Cele-bration of Life will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Central Community Church in Chilliwack. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Cadrin,Donald Harvey
Donald passed away sudden-ly, yet peacefully, at 9:10 am on April 14, 2015 at the age of 88 years. His wish was to spend his fi nal hours sur-rounded by his children and grandchildren and happily that wish was granted.Don was born on September 02, 1926 to a large family in Saskatchewan and grew up farming and ranching. As a young man he worked at many different jobs taking him as far east as Quebec. He settled in Meota, SK after marrying Emi-ly Lavigne in October of 1953. From then until July of 1974 they farmed and ranched and raised their seven children. Don retired at the age of 48 and moved the family to Chilli-wack, BC.Don fi lled his retirement years with family events, cooking and canning, travel, reading, hiking, cattle drives at the Douglas Lake Ranch (Quilche-na), selling tickets for Knights of Columbus, helping at Moth-er Teresa’s Place Thrift Store, and playing crib with friends and family. He loved to travel back through Alberta and Sas-katchewan, stopping to visit his nieces and nephews and siblings along the way. He took great pride in always be-ing there to help his children with whatever undertakings they had going and looked for-ward to the big meal and crib-bage to follow.Don was predeceased by Emi-ly, his parents and many of his siblings. Prayers will be held at St. Mary’s Church on Friday, April 24th, at 8:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 25th, at 11:00am fol-lowed by interment in the Catholic Cemetary on Promo-tory Rd. We will return to St. Mary’s Hall for lunch and a celebration of his life. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to World Vision, Red Cross, Leprosy Mission, Adopt a Family or a charitable or-ganization of your choosing.
FergusonDarlene Ruth
It is with great sadness that we announce that Darlene Fergu-son passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with cancer Tuesday March 10, 2015 at the Cascade Hos-pice in Chilliwack, BC. Darlene is survived by her lov-ing husband Norm, Step chil-dren Sheldon and Quin, her wonderful grandson Abe, her son Michael Radke and his wife Katie. There will be a celebration of life in July of 2015.In lieu of fl owers donations to the Chilliwack Hospice Society would be greatly appreciated.
Hilborn, Larry David
Larry David Hilborn passed away on April 7, 2015 in the Chilliwack Hospital at the age of 66 years. He was born No-vember 21, 1948 in Calgary, Alberta. Larry is survived by his sisters, Lorraine Howse and Jacque-line (John) Freitas, nephew Jeremy Pumphrey, who was like a son to him, three neph-ews and a niece, and his spe-cial friends, Lynne, Kathy Marylou , Rick and Keith. He was predeceased by both of his sons, Kenneth and Robert and the mother of his son’s , Jenet. Larry’s distinguished career as a banker began at the Bank of Nova Scotia and ended with President’s Choice Financial. He was proud of his accom-plishments and earned many awards and accolades for his dedication to his customers. Larry enjoyed being a Rotarian and Legion member. He had a passion for fi shing and had made many friends. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Mt. Cheam Lions Hall, 45580 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack between 4 and 6 pm. Special thanks from the family go to the staff in ICU and on Fifth Floor North at Chilliwack Hospital. The care and atten-tion given to Larry in his time of need are greatly appreciat-ed. Memorial Donations in Larry’s memory made to the SPCA would be welcomed as he was a true lover of pets.Henderson’s Funeral Home in
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604-792-6013Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central
Pastor: Rob BrownSunday School - 9:30 am
Worship Service – 10:50 amAssociate Youth Pastor:
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Mary WendelinaAugust 13, 1924 -
April 13, 2015It is bittersweet to announce the death of our Mary who passed away peacefully at home to her Lord in the early hours of April 13, 2015. An in-domitable Chilliwack girl she was the last of her family headed by Wendell and Melita McDonald and sister Joyce Hickman. Mary relocated to Vancouver when war broke out, training as a nurse at Vancouver Gen-eral Hospital. It was a profes-sion well-suited to a woman so down to earth and so kind.She married her beloved Charles in 1949 and spent the following decades satisfying her soul as a nurse in Public Health and as a doting mother, grandmother and great grand-mother. She was an active church member, a dear friend to many and is survived by her husband Chuck, children Da-vid, Dianne, Wendy (Geoffrey) and Janet (James), ten grand-children and fi ve great grand-children.A memorial service will be held at 1pm, Friday, April 24 at Forest Lawwn Funeral HOme at 3789 Roayl Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC
RiemerAnneliese Ruth
It is with great sadness I an-nounce the passing of Anne-liese Riemer. Born April 23, 1930 in Eberwalde, Germany. She was educated as a chef and worked in Germany and South Africa. In 1965, she im-migrated to Canada, working as a chef in Montreal, Banff and Vancouver. She spent several years working as a chef at the Richmond Hotel in Richmond, BC. After retiring in 1995 she then moved to Chilliwack. She spent the last one and a half years at the Eden Care Home where she passed away peacefully on April 11, 2015. She will be missed by her long time friend Rene Williams as well as Jean Woods. Many thanks to Dr. Clarke and the staff at Eden Care… especially Roberta who Anneliese was very fond of. In lieu of fl owers, please send donations to the BC SPCA. Anneliese loved all ani-mals so much.
Henderson’s Funeral Home(604) 792-1342
Nunn, JessieJessie Lilian Nunn (nee Poo-ley), born in London, England on December 16, 1924, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hillside Village, Sal-mon Arm, BC on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the age of 90 yrs.Jessie was predeceased by her husband, Don Sr, in 1985 and her oldest son, Don Jr, from Smithers, BC, in 2014. She is survived by her children Lana Kirkby, Janet (Ken) Sie-mens, Jacquie Smolne, Ste-ven Nunn, Mike (Lenora) Nunn, Rennie Nunn, Clint Nunn, and extended family, Rainer Smolne and Tammy Brookes. Also, 15 grandchil-dren and 17 great grandchil-dren, who all fondly remember her as “Nannie”.Jessie was very proud and spoke often of her service in the English military during WW2. Soon after the war she married and started raising her 4 oldest children before immi-grating to Canada in 1956. In 1958, Jessie and Don fi nally settled in Sardis where they added another 4 boys to the family before moving to Sal-mon Arm in 1979.A couple of accomplishments in Jessie’s life, besides raising 8 children included opening a teen dance club in the early 60’s at Vedder Crossing in Sardis, and volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society for 17 years as the fi nancial aid representative in the Sal-mon Arm area.The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Aitchi-son for her extra special care, and also to the ‘too numerous to count’ staff at Hillside Vil-lage, for their kindness and for treating our mom like family.Internment will be held Satur-day, May 30 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm, BCOnline condolences can be sent through Jessie’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralser-vice.comArrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profi t organization providing free shelter and support/counseling services to abused women and their children. The Society is seeking applications for the position of Permanent Day Support Worker at the Jean Scott Transition House.
Qualifi cations:The preferred candidate will have:• Knowledge and understanding of support and crisis counseling related to
family violence issues.• The ability to demonstrate assertiveness along with both
professional and personal boundaries.• Excellent verbal and written communication with the staff team, including
confl ict resolution.• Effi cient time, organizational and stress-management skills.• Flexibility and ability to assimilate into the staff team, along with being
able to work independently with little or no supervision.• Profi cient computer skills.• Post secondary degree in social work.
Ability to pass and maintain security clearance, carry a valid driver’s license and have a vehicle with four seat belts plus the driver.
Along with your resume send a letter of interest indicating how you meet the qualifi cations to:
The Hope & Area Transition SocietyManager, Heather Garfi eldBox 1761Hope, BC V0X 1L0
Start Date: ASAP
Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
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Service WriterValley Toyota is looking for a highly motivated service writer to join our team. The candidate must be a goal oriented team player with previous service writer experience. Responsibilities will include: Working with customers and auto technicians, a service writer schedules automotive maintenance and assigns work to repair staff. Researching parts pricing and labor estimates is part of the job, and can include working with suppliers to fi nd specifi c automotive parts. Service writers also compile an estimated price and fi nal bill of repairs for customers, and estimate the time needed for repairs.We offer a competitive salary and incentive plan as well as a com-prehensive benefi ts package. If you are interested in this career opportunity, please e-mail your resume’ in complete confi dence [email protected] or apply in person with resume’.
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All applications must be accompanied by a resume including references (references will be checked) and dropped off in person only at:
43830 South Sumas Rd., Chilliwack, B.C.9:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday
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DeVry Greenhouses is seek-ing self-motivated delivery drivers for our busy spring season. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license with a minimum Class 5. Air endorsement is required. The position is seasonal, Monday through Saturday. April 25 – June 15. Some heavy lifting involved.
Please email your resume including a current driver’s
attn: Tito or drop off at 49259 Castleman Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 6H4.
Here we grow again! Fortin’s Home Hardware is seeking a part time cashier for our Chilliwack location, and a part time cash-ier/shipper/receiver for our Vedder location. The successful applicant must have a great attitude, love working with people, and possess the ability to work in a fast paced environ-ment. Please be prepared to work some or most weekends, and be available to work any shift. We will offer some training but require that you have sales experience. Please drop off resume in person to Mark -Chilliwack or Donna -Vedder.”
ICE CREAMVENDORS
CA$H PAID DAILY!$400 - $700/wkly. 18+Call: 604-866-240111a.m.- 5p.m. Only
PLUMBER or 2nd/3rd year appren-tice required for commercial project, Chilliwack, Please send resume to: [email protected] or fax: 604-858-0434
COOK Req. for Auburn Retirement Residence, a boutique style, independent living facility that provides quality supportive living services to its tenants.The ideal candidate excels in preparing quality, home style cooking, enjoys working with seniors. Casual to part-time hours available.To apply visit: www.retirement
All PositionsFull time & Part Time positions, including
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to: Tim Horton’s - 52855 Yale Road E, (Rosedale) &
45837 Yale Road, Chilliwack
Janitorial Positions
Available in the Abbotsford and Chilliwack area, even-ings at a commercial facility. Must have security clear-ance, reliable transportation and have good command of the English language. This is a part-time position, 4 hours per night.
Are you an experienced Dental Treatment Coordinator?
Abbotsford Dental Practice is looking for a team player who is friendly, hardworking and detail oriented to join our team.
Please send resume to:abbotsforddentalad
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Marine Engineering Offi cers re-quired for various civilian positions with the Department of National De-fence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay, BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commis-sion of Canada website, Refer-ence# DND14J-008698-000051, Selection Process# 14-DND-EA-ESQ-386803, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet. Applicants must meet all essential qualifi cations list-ed and complete the application. ***http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index-eng.htmLe ministère de la Défense nation-ale recherche des agents de la mécanique navale pour combler divers postes civils à Victoria et Nanoose Bay en Colombie-Britan-nique. Nous acceptons uniquement les candidatures posées en ligne au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, nu-méro de référence DND14J-008698-000051, numéro du proces-sus de sélection 14-DND-EA-ESQ-386803, Flotte auxiliaire des forces armées canadiennes. Les postulants doivent remplir le formu-laire de demande et posséder toutes les qualifi cations essentielles énumérées.***http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index-fra.htm
WAREHOUSE WORKER / DRIVER
We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefi ts are excellent.Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start. Mon. - Fri.If you are dedicated, have lead-ership ability and are looking for good solid employment
PRODUCTION WORKER with 5th Class Power Engineer Certifi cate required - Beaver Plastics Ltd. Starting rate is $18.48/hr increasing to $20.04/hr after probation. Rotat-ing 8 hour shift schedule M-F. Drop off your resume in person at #215 - 6333 Unsworth Rd., Chilliwack, BC.
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236 CLEANING SERVICES
242 CONCRETE & PLACING
260 ELECTRICAL
281 GARDENING
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
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300 LANDSCAPING
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL REPORTING
The Fraser Valley Regional District hereby gives notice in accordance with Section 814.1 of the Local Government Act; reporting of remuneration, expenses, contracts along with the 201 Audited Financial Statements. The Annual Report will be presented at the Board meeting on Tuesday , 201 at 7 p.m. at the Fraser Valley Regional District Office, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC.
A copy of the Annual Report is available for public inspection at the office of the Finance Department of the Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack during regular office hours.
Mike Veenbaas, CPA, CMA - Chief Financial Officer
Fraser Valley Regional District
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Each suite has 6 appliances, stainless steel appliances in kitchen,front load washer/dryer. No pets.
Steps away from shops, restaurants,
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this 55 plus adult building features new studio,
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BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recy-cling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca
3 YEAR OLD Dobi/Rotti male, FREE to good home. Moving. Pre-fer adult only home. Would make exc. guard dog. 778-856-1115 Abby
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!
All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.
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JACK RUSSELL; Adopt a beautiful 8 yr old Jack Russell, she is petite, standing 11’’ at the shoulder, and weighs 11lbs. All white with brown markings around both eyes & ears, with her right ear being 1/2 white. (604)846-8212
PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge.
$850-$1250. 604-765-0453
CHEST Freezer, 7 cu ft., like new condition $70. Call (604) 795-1119 or (604) 824-9160.
Stackable 1.5 meter tall precast rings at 8.5 meter diameter available for swimming pools and/or
storage. $1800 per ring. Call 604-888-1968.
125 pieces of cedar railing for fenc-ing. (604)795-4449 for info
FOR Sale, four 22 inch chrome rims and tires complete, with 24 locking lugs, and special wrench for remov-ing lugs. Also for sale, two Commu-nity CSX35 Professional Sound System Speakers, Offers. Call 604-316-5528.
Quilting machine, w/cruise control TL98Q & B-line quilting frame, $2500 new sell $900 fi rm for both; 4x8 home made table, removable legs, $100obo. 604-705-2200
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Shop Rider, great small scooter, in-doors/outdoor, perfect cond. $295. (604)858-5496
STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
FIREARMS. All types wanted, es-tates, collections, single items, mili-tary. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er.1.866.960.0045www.dollars4guns.com.
WTD to buy ind/comm/res/farm or portion. Best reas deal. [email protected] Confi dential. 604-997-6078
Chilliwack. Thom Creek 2 bedroom Condo, 2.5 baths with air condition-ing installed, 19 yrs +, 1800 sq.ft., updated fl ooring, beautiful mountain view with private backyard, creek and mature trees, 400 SQ.FT. crawl space and oversized garage with 2 extra parking on large driveway, $339,000. Call 604-392-6065.
MOBILE HOME for sale with free pad rent in Mission. Privacy with a view. $35,000. (604)820-8218
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,900. *New SRI 14’ wide
$74,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
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CedarApartments
Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.
1 bdrm. from $5752 bdrm. from $735
Includes Heat & HotWater. Close to Schools,
Shopping & Transit.
Please Call Mary
1.877.409.9874
1 bedroom9430 Nowell St.
Hurry only one suite remains! ....$620/m.
Freshly painted. Ready to move-in. Adult oriented. Incl. hot water heating & window cover-ings, 2 appl. N/p. Suites w/balcony, laundry on 1st fl r, elevator w/wheel-chair ramp, covered parking. 604-824-0264
Bole Apartments Certifi ed crime-free multi housing.
1 bdrms start...$550/mBachelor.........$520/mincludes heat & hot water,
insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d.
(604)792-8974
Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $900/m. Avail. may 1. 604-392-3332 or 1-778-994-8734
CHILLIWACK. The Vibe - 1 bdrm $750/m; avail may 1. State of the art electronic security and access control system. Call Stratatech, Wayne, 604 799 0259.
Mountain Village Apts9482 Williams St.Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!
Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms
Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laun-dry, elevator, cls to amenities,
under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d.
604-799-1472 to view
Vedder Plaza Apts45645 Lark Rd(off Vedder Rd South)
(604)858-9832 17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms
Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate fl rs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, n/s no BBQ’s. Starting at $650/m.
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Chilliwack, 9340 Woodbine St., 3 bd S/S duplex, 4 appl., hardwd fl rs, fenced, sm pet ok. $1000/m incl water. Avail apr 15. (604)824-0264
SARDIS, 3 bdrm & den (could be used as 4th bdrm) 2 living rooms, 2 patios, 2 full baths, fenced back-yard. N/S, small pet considered. $1400/m + util & DD, refs req’d, avail May 15. 604-703-5296 lv msg
SARDIS, 5726 Kestral Dr. Whole house, newer home (2007). 4 Bdrm 4 bath, 1 offi ce. $1950/mo. 1 Cat / 1 sm dog allowed. Avail now. Call: 1-(604)294-9443 leave msg.
SARDIS - Superior location near schools. Lrg country kitchen, 12x17 sundeck, 2 n/gas f/p, 3bdrm 2baths 2100sq/ft, lrg fncd lot w/RV pkng. NP/NS. Monthly inspection. may1st $1450/mo +utils. Call 604-819-7008
Retired gentleman would like to rent a place in country for motorhome, would like to rent partial farm yard. Call (604)793-0210
CHILLIWACK clean bright spacious 1 bdrm +den with wood burning f/p, all fresh paint,new tiles in bathroom, own driveway & entrance, laundry hook-ups.On quiet residential street NP/NS. Ref’s req’d. $800 incl utils.
Call aft 6pm: 1-604-940-0419.
CHILLIWACK, SPACIOUS, 1 bd suite, gr fl r, $725/m - 9038 Garden Dr. newly painted, clean, avail now, n/p, ref’s req’d. incl. util. Call 604-380-2957 or 604-818-1457
GARRISON CROSSING town-house, 3 bdrm, 3 levels, 2 full baths/1 half bath, rec room opens to patio, open concept kitchen & liv-ing area with 9’ ceilings, rock f/p, 6 appl., garage, walk to amenities. $1400/m +util & DD. N/s, n/p. Avail July 1st. [email protected] for appt. to view.
West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310
