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Job losses come with LW store closureJennifer FeinbergThe Progress

Employees at Liquidation World in Chilliwack face an uncertain new year after the firm that bought the store two years ago announced plans last week to shut it down.

The announcement comes just two weeks before Christmas.

And while the Chilliwack location is expected to remain open until at least January, the news is hitting employees hard.

“It’s brutal,” said one staff mem-ber who asked his name not be used.

It’s not clear how many jobs will be affected by the closure. A spokes-person for Liquidation World did not return calls in time for The Progress’ deadline.

However, across Canada the clo-sure could affect 1,500 workers.

The local discount retailer was rebranded from a Liquidation World to a Big Lots store after the strug-gling LW brand was purchased by Big Lots in 2011.

The lease of the local building is up at the end of January and it’s not clear if the store will remain open until then.

Big Lots is North America’s larg-est closeout retailer and officials have decided to cut their losses in Canada. Lower than expected profits and competition were named as the primary reasons.

Company officials said the pub-licly traded Big Lots was not able to “gain the necessary traction” in the Canadian market since the purchase, citing expected losses of more than $50 million for 2013. The wind-down is starting now and all 78 stores are expected to close by April 2014, including the headquarters in Brampton.

Big Lots is the parent company of Liquidation World stores, which it also owns.

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Ryder Lake residents are dealing with a rash of mailbox thefts, and a crown corporation that doesn’t seem to care.

Barry Smith, who’s lived in the area for 33 years, says the first break-in occurred sometime around Dec. 1 and another break-in hap-pened a few days later. He had just returned from a trip to Hawaii. His neighbors had been collecting his mail while he was away, and when

he went to fetch it they told him about the problem.

The first break-ins were noticed at a bank of mailboxes on the corner of Parsons Road and Ryder Lake Road, but those weren’t the only ones invaded. A bank of boxes on Elk View Road, was also targeted, along with boxes further up the hill.

“And those are only the ones we know about,” Smith said. “I have never received anything from Canada Post to tell me my box has been broken into.”

Smith’s neighbors phoned the

post office, and reported the break-ins in a voicemail message. Smith tried to do the same, dialing up the Sardis post office and asking for someone to call him back.

No one did, so he dropped by for a face-to-face chat.

“I talked to the postmaster, and he informed me the Chilliwack post office on Yale Road takes care of that sort of thing,” Smith said. “But they don’t have a phone number.”

Well technically they do. Google Canada Post Yale Road

and you’ll get 604-795-1604, a num-

ber that feeds you into an automated system. Choosing the ‘customer ser-vice’ option gets you a 1-800 number. Hitting zero in hopes of getting a human gets ‘the operator isn’t avail-able’ message.

Playing by the rules, Smith dialed the 1-800 number. He spoke to a woman who promised to take care of the problem and get back to him.

She never did, leaving Smith thor-oughly unimpressed.

“I didn’t like the cavalier attitude that Canada Post displayed,” he said.

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Fraser Valley Distance Education is becoming part of history.

Belize’s history.Three teaching delegates

from Belize were recently at FVDES learning all about Chilliwack’s distance learning (DL) programs to take back to their country – a first for the developing nation.

“The experience we gain here is definitely going to help our students,” said Dr. Lorna McKay, principal of Gwen Lizarrage high school in Belize City.

Last August, Gwen Lizarrage launched the coun-try’s first open learning school for its night division students – mostly females, young moms, 16 years and older, struggling in the conventional face-to-face style of learning. For many of them, attending classes four days a week, on top of other responsibilities, proved too difficult.

But with online learning, education can be broadened beyond the walls of the school.

“This will help bring a great-er awareness for our students in low-socioeconomic back-grounds,” said Maxine McKay, a professor at the University of Belize.

“It will give them a brighter future in education, they won’t have to live in poverty any-more, but will live to see a future.”

Fraser Valley Distance Education is playing a signifi-cant role in that transforma-tion.

Last spring, Dave Manuel, principal of FVDES, was con-tacted by Commonwealth of Learning, an intergovernmen-

tal organization that helps developing nations, like Belize, improve access to quality edu-cation and training through distance education knowledge, resources and technologies.

And because of the exten-sive history FVDES has in DL, it was seen by Commonwealth of Learning as a leading force.

“Some countries are not interested in open learning,” because of the believed stigma that it’s a lesser model of edu-cation, said Frances Ferreira, education specialist with Commonwealth of Learning. “But if we come to them with examples like Fraser Valley Distance Education and show their successes, then we’ll get the buy in.”

Through Commonwealth of

Learning, Manuel was intro-duced to Maxine McKay. The two put their heads together and developed a partnership they hope will soon put Belize on the map for DL.

Last May, FVDES vice prin-cipal Sharon Bernard went to Gwen Lizarrage high school to help streamline it for online learning. And two weeks ago, the Belizean teachers were in Chilliwack job shadowing FVDES teachers, learning online policies and regulations, reviewing the various courses, gaining insight into the tricks of the trade – sponging up any bit of knowledge they could take back home with them.

“These teachers have pedagogy, they have tons of classroom experience, but

they don’t have any reference points for DL,” said Bernard. “Whereas we have a huge background.”

Teachers from both schools have also committed to an ongoing mentoring relation-ship, with the goal of help-ing Gwen Lizarrage smoothly transition into DL without the hiccups and stumbling blocks FVDES has already overcome.

Belize is just the beginning, said Manuel.

With 71 million children around the world not being educated, according to the 2012 UNESCO report, Fraser Valley Distance Education, and DL specifically, could play a huge role in improving those statistics.

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Anne Mummery (left) and Inder Kauldher (second from right) with Fraser Valley Distance Education School speak with Belizean deligates Louis Mortis, Maxine Mckay and Lorna Mckay about FVDES’s teaching system. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Cheam band rejects concerns over riverside landfillJennifer FeinbergThe Progress

Environmental concerns about a proposed waste recycling plant near the Fraser River are not going away.

The matter was a sore spot for some residents and river stewards at last Tuesday’s rezon-ing hearing, but the rezoning received unanimous approval by city council.

At the same time hearing the spectre of river pollution was raised by Mayor Sharon Gaetz who said she was interested in talking about the leachate poten-tial of a former landfill operation on Cheam First Nations land.

The Aevitas plant will be moni-tored by both the city and the Ministry of Environment, but unregulated facilities are not.

Some called that an attempt to deflect concern away from any risks posed by the waste facility proposal by Aevitas for Cannor Road.

It came up when Cheam band councillor-elect Ernie Crey stood up in council chambers at the pub-lic hearing and asked Chilliwack to hold off on rezoning the prop-erty on the Cattermole Lands until local First Nations could consider the implications, citing fishery concerns.

Mayor Sharon Gaetz later explained that consultation with

First Nations are required for OCP amendment hearings, not rezonings.

“While I’ve got you here. You referenced the Fraser River, sometime I’d like to talk to you about the landfill and the potential for leachate going into the river,” said Mayor Gaetz to Crey about the Cheam site, adding later on social media that “unregulated” landfills were more of a concern than the Aevitas proposal.

“My offer to talk was genu-ine. It’s in all of our best inter-ests to ensure there’s no dam-age to our waterways. “I’m proud of Chilliwack’s environmental record.”

The landfill has been a source

of great concern for the communi-ties around it including Chilliwack and Agassiz-Harrison, Gaetz said.

“I hope they do have a leach-ate system in place. We value the chance to talk frankly and ask questions of our neighbours and I’m looking forward to continued positive relations with Cheam.”

But the concerns about the old landfill are not founded, or may have been out of date, as it has received a clean bill of health, according to Cheam officials.

“The landfill has been closed for over two years now,” said Cheam Chief Sidney Douglas, in a phone interview from Ottawa where he’s attending a national chiefs’ meeting.

“We still monitor it and it’s been sealed off.

“We check the water quality to make sure it’s safe, and even have wells near the Hope Slough.”

Monitoring wells also went in around the landfill and a “repu-table” environmental consultant firm was engaged by Cheam to monitor the water quality on an ongoing basis.

Chief Douglas would not name the consulting firm.

“We don’t have to report to anyone but we keep our records,” he said, in response to the ques-tion about the old landfill being “unregulated.”

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A good deal turned bad for a Chilliwack man Thursday.

What he thought was a conclusion to a suc-cessful sale ended in an assault and armed robbery.

The victim had posted several items for sale on a popular free classified website. On Dec. 5 at about 10:45 p.m. he went to a Yale Road coffee shop to complete the deal.

As he waited in the parking lot, he was grabbed from behind by two men wearing balaclavas.

The first man grabbed and held the victim while the second man produced a knife and demanded the victim’s wallet. The first man grabbed the victim’s wallet and took the money in it. The victim was then punched in the face and stomach. The two men then left the area. The second man, who produced a knife, is described as 6 feet tall and weighing approxi-mately 200 pounds.

The victim had advertised his items on Craigslist, but RCMP spokesman Cpl. Len vanNieuwenhuizen said any social media site deserves caution.

“We are cautioning the general public to use care when arranging to sell items privately through social media websites,” said vanNieu-wenhuizen. “The victim had thought that this was a legitimate transaction”.

He suggested some personal safety strate-gies for both buyer and seller when using social media sales, like confirming the identity of the other party, and ensuring no transactions are done alone, but in a safe and known environ-ment.

The Chilliwack RCMP are asking the assis-tance of the general public in resolving this investigation. Anyone having information are asked to contact the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Chilliwack RCMP have released the sketch of a man they believe is responsi-ble for the assault of a woman more than a year ago.

The woman was looking for her lost dog in the Fairfield Island area at around 1 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2012 when a lone male approached her and assaulted her.

Subsequent inves-tigation was able to gather sufficient information to have a composite sketch completed of a pos-sible suspect, said Cpl. Len vanNieuwenhuizen.

“The victim was very traumatized by this assault,” he said. “We certainly would like to bring closure to this investigation by identifying the possible suspect. It is believed that the pos-sible suspect lives locally in Chilliwack.”

Anyone with information leading to the iden-tity of the possible suspect is asked to call the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or, the anony-mous tip line at Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Ever y year Chilliwack Community Services joins with the local Salvation Army to create packages of food items and gifts for strug-gling families in the city.

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part time to help make ends meet, but the money she received barely covered the day-care costs.

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Then they heard about the Christmas Sharing Program. They applied and were accepted.

C h i l l i w a c k Community Services has been helping fami-lies for 85 years. It was started when a woman noticed that one of her neighbours was struggling to make ends meet. She rallied friends and neighbours together to make sure that this family did not go without. This is still the mission of CCS: to help families in the Chilliwack community.

Every day in the weeks leading up to Christmas, the Chilliwack community gets together and starts collecting donations, of toys, gift certificates and cash to support the Christmas Sharing pro-gram. Drop off boxes can be found through-out Chilliwack. “Angel Trees” have been set up at local businesses, where residents can select a tag with the name of child and pur-chase a gift for them.

CCS partners with the Salvation Army in the application process, assembly and distribu-tion of Christmas ham-pers. The Salvation Army collects food dona-tions and CCS manages the collection of gifts. Registration closed Dec. 7 and hampers will be available to be picked up Dec. 19 – 20 at the Salvation Army Church, 46420 Brooks Ave.

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Meanwhile, Remax will host its toy drive at the IHOP Restaurant (45466 Yale Road) on Dec. 14, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Donations are accepted for all ages, from tots to teens.

The hamper packing has begun, with volun-teers “Santa’s special Elves” filling them up with clothing, toys and gifts. The volunteers are looking for some specific items to fill the requests; hats/toques, mitts/gloves, pajamas (girls and boys, sizes 2 to 7), and teen gifts (hockey sticks, cosmet-ics, hoodies, leggings, art supplies, board games) Gift certificates from local retailers are always welcome.

You can donate gifts to the Christmas Sharing program at CCS offices; 45938 Wellington Ave., 9214 Mary St. and 7112 Vedder Rd. Donations can be dropped off at any of the Angel Tree locations, too!

It takes a real com-munity effort to fill the hampers. But Sam and Elizabeth are grateful that there are so many in Chilliwack who care. Through their generos-ity, their children found presents under the tree Christmas morning (even new pajamas) and were able to enjoy a deli-cious meal that evening.

Says CCS’s Karin Massar: “She was truly moved by the wonderful support this community provided to her family!”

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From left, Crystal Collins of Hampton House, Salvation Army outreach worker Dave Booker, Marie Lashley of Lynnwood, Safeway’s Brad Edmondson, and Jillian Poole of Birchwood work together to box up three shopping carts full of donated food on Tuesday during Chartwell Retirement Residences’ Stuff the Bus campaign at the Safeway on Yale Road. The three Chartwell Retirement Residences in Chilliwack are col-lecting donations of non-perishable food. Day two of the group’s Stuff the Bus food drive takes place at the Safeway in Sardis on Luckakuck Way Thursday, Dec. 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Friday at 45860 Spadina Ave., Chilliwack. The Progress is a member of the Canadian Circulation’s Audit Board, Canadian Community Newspaper Association, British Columbia and Yukon Community Newspaper Association and B.C. Press Council.

Season for givingThe recent snowfall and Saturday’s Christmas Parade has certainly

added to the holiday feeling in Chilliwack.Lights are twinkling on local homes, and Santas are now all ensconced

at malls and shops. The hype for seasonal sales is building.It’s hard to escape the commercial trappings of Christmas.Nor should we. Livelihoods depend on it.But amidst the hustle and bustle in this final two weeks, it’s important

to take some time out to think about, and reach out to, those who don’t have the means to indulge, who can’t afford to get their kids the latest toy sensation, who don’t have proper winter coats in their closets, who can’t put a holiday feast on their dinner table, who may not even have a home to keep them warm.

There’s no shortage of groups and organizations who work hard all year to help make life a little easier for people who are struggling. Those struggles are magnified in the holiday season, and all the expectations it brings.

For those of us hustling from store to store, fulfilling wish lists, it takes but a moment to drop some spare change into the Salvation Army red kettle at the front door, or to drop a winter coat, mittens or hats at a business holding a coat drive, or to place a few cans of hearty soup in the Food Bank box at the grocery store.

Better yet, pitch in by volunteering some time and energy to those worthy groups. They’re busy this time of year, and would likely appreci-ate the help.

Or pledge to make an effort to help out through the year. Need doesn’t go by the dates on the calendar.

They’re small gestures but for those on the receiving end, they’re blessings.

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VICTORIA – The federal gov-ernment stepped up its sales pitch for new pipelines to the B.C. coast last week, as it prepares for the imminent release of the federal review panel’s report on the fea-sibility of the Enbridge Northern Gateway project.

Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver arrived in Vancouver to release an expert panel’s report on the current state of tanker safety on the West Coast. It was the first of two reports that tell the Stephen Harper government in blunt terms how steep a hill it must climb to enable energy exports to Asia.

Oliver gave a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade the fol-lowing morning, where he vowed to implement one of the panel’s key recommendations. Legislation is coming to ensure that pollut-ers, not taxpayers, must pay for any environmental damage from

resource development and trans-port.

The panel was chaired by Gordon Houston, a former Prince Rupert

h a r b o u r m a s t e r and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver. Its report details the little-noticed fact that coastal waters around Victoria and Vancouver are already congest-ed with shipping traffic, including Alaska oil tankers,

and are at “very high risk” of an incident.

Of course that “very high risk” should be seen in the B.C. context, where there has never been a seri-ous oil spill at sea in a century of continuous petroleum shipping.

The report calls for potential pol-luters to show they are prepared

for a “worst case” discharge like the 1989 Exxon Valdez ground-ing in Alaska. It tells Ottawa the Canadian Coast Guard must be properly funded to serve as inci-dent command.

Oliver recounted efforts made so far, including annual tanker inspections, increased aerial sur-veillance and marine markers. And he reminded his audience that Canada’s only energy export cus-tomer, the U.S., is about to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest petroleum producer.

The second federal report was from Doug Eyford, a lawyer who has been meeting for months with aboriginal communities in north-ern B.C. and Alberta.

He found, as Enbridge has reported, that many aboriginal communities are working with energy producers to get the eco-nomic activity they so desper-ately need. (Most urban people

likely don’t believe this, because the conflict-addicted media report mostly protests.)

Eyford’s report is no whitewash either. It reminds Ottawa that B.C.’s unresolved aboriginal title and a general lack of trust of both the energy industry and the feder-al government are key obstacles to the largest economic opportunity in the world today, the rise of Asia.

Eyford was dealing with the pro-fusion of gas pipeline projects that are set to cross northern B.C., as well as the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan Canada oil proposals. The entrenched opposition is against oil, particularly heavy oil in tank-ers.

Politics and protesters aside, these are the facts for B.C. The prosperous provinces in Canada today are Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, based mainly on energy development. The rest are struggling.

B.C. continues to lose skilled workers to Alberta, where oil sands development continues to expand despite the continuing cho-rus of U.S.-financed misrepresen-tation of its environmental impact.

It’s a key moment in Canadian history. This is where we see if we can go beyond our status as a cli-ent state of the U.S.

This year’s B.C. election, where pandering to urban protest back-fired on the NDP, suggests a new seriousness in the public mood.

More people understand today that our comfortable modern soci-ety with free-access health care is a fragile thing. We have it better than most of the world, for now.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com

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A vacancy occurred [because of the resignation of trustee Louise Piper] on the Chilliwack School District No. 33 board of trustees which precipitated a by-election.

The city clerk of Chilliwack informed school board chairman Walter Krahn that a byelection would cost the school district approximately $50,000. Chairman Krahn wrote the B.C. minister of education, asking that there be an exception to a byelection, however the minister of education stated

that, according to the School Act and B.C. Elections Act, a byelec-tion was required, and he was powerless to alter it.

Perhaps it is time for the provin-cial government to rewrite those Acts to allow for flexibility and variations.

In this 2013 byelection for the Chilliwack School Board, the final results were identical to that of the general 2011 election for the board: Coulter - Schmidt. A change could be made so that in

the event of a needed replacement, the runner-up in the previous elec-tion automatically would fill the vacancy.

Their views, work and opinions were made known in the main election, and they were next in line. Either way, Coulter would be the seventh member of the board. This would avoid a costly byelec-tion. The same process could be implemented for all municipal posi-tions when they are vacant.”

Harold Schmidt

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Higher speed limits will mean more deathsRe: the article in the

Chilliwack Progress - Dec. 6 (Driveway) regarding highway speed limits.

It is my belief that if the provincial highway speed limits are raised from the current limits then the drivers in this province will be in a world of hurt and there will be more carnage on our roads. If this is the case then the people of British Columbia will be paying higher rates for auto insurance.

The following is my perception of the above

statement.After driving on our

provincial highways for many years especially the Trans Canada Highway between Chilliwack and Vancouver I have taken note of the following:

1. The right curb lane has a speed limit of 100 km/h. Except for the few, the average vehicle now is driven at or close to 110km/h. This being the case I would suggest that if the speed limit is increased to 110 km/h then the average driver will be traveling at or

close to 120km/h.2. The left passing/

travel lane also has the speed limit set at 100 km/h. But I believe that the Motor Vehicle Act states that you can increase your speed when passing another vehicle. I have found that the average driver travel-ing in this lane at pres-ent is driving at a steady 120-plus km/h. As this is the case then they will increase their speed up to 130 km/h.

3. In considering adverse weather condi-

tions and how close vehi-cles travel behind each other and also the people who have to weave in and out to gain a few car lengths ahead. Then if the speed limits are changed I would suggest that the average driver will be traveling at or close to 12 km/h and 130 km/h, respectively.

Can you imagine what the loss of live and dam-age would be at these increased speeds?

E.Wane Banks,Chilliwack

After seeing many posts lately on Facebook, I think this needs to be said.

With the ever-growing popular-ity of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, there is an increased risk that informa-tion will become public and violate privacy.

Parents, we’re all involved in social media. Whether we’re on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or just sending an email, every time we type and hit ‘post’ or ‘send’, it’s inscribed in the waves of the Internet.

As we all know, there have been several instances of ‘private’ things on Facebook not staying private lately. Several times, in other groups, people have copied and pasted conversations onto their blogs and into emails and shared them with outside groups.

It’s not just Facebook. It hap-pens in texting, when you acci-dentally text the wrong person. Or

when your private text message is shared with someone else.

My point: what you mark as pri-vate might not stay private forever.

What you say, what you post, what you say to each other in emails it can all be shared, today, tomorrow, in 60 years. Not only are you opening yourself to a pos-sibility of giving yourself a bad name when you accuse people of things in emails or when you post inappropriate things in Facebook groups, messages or your wall, or when you post on Pinterest, Twitter, anywhere, you also give a bad name to those involved and to the groups and associations of which you are a member.

I feel like I’m back in my fourth grade classroom, but this needs to be said: Stop and think before taking action. Stop before you send someone a nasty email. Stop before you post something that has nothing to do with business in a business-related group. Stop

before you accuse someone. Stop before you share your inner most secrets.

Think. What you say and do gets around.

What you say online effects you. Forever.

People look at your Facebook wall before they hire you for a job, before they accept you into col-lege. Some visit Facebook before hiring a new babysitter.

Friends, I know of a person who was not hired for a job because of one Facebook status years ago. I know of bloggers who were cut from campaigns because of writ-ing a harsh email that replied all. Another sent a private email, call-ing someone rude. That email was shared in a private group.

You can’t put the toothpaste back into the tube.

Corey NeyrinckChairman McCammon Traditional

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“They (Canada Post) are there to provide a service, and they should be providing the solutions. Not us.”

Canada Post spokes-man John Caines says the 1-800 number is the best route for reporting this sort of thing, and

he declined comment on why it didn’t work this time.

Meanwhile, Smith is pining for the days of home-to-home delivery, when mail theft was a non-issue. Canada Post cut that out years ago. But when they installed the banks of mail-box-es, some were placed

in areas that invite bad behaviour.

Smith’s is 500 feet away from one house, shielded by trees and shrubbery. Another house sits 200 yards away, around a corner with a driveway that blocks sight-lines.

“These boxes are sit-uated where there’s no

one close by, with poor lighting or no lighting at all,” Smith explained. “They should be relo-cated closer to resi-dents or they should put up lights and secu-rity cameras over the top of them.”

“They’re always put in a safe location, and we always work with the local authorities anytime anything hap-pens,” Caines coun-tered.

Smith reported the mailbox break-ins to the RCMP on Monday. Contacted that after-noon, RCMP Cpl. Len Vannieuwenhuizen said Canada Post has investi-gational jurisdiction.

“We have postal inspectors across the country and their efforts have been exceptional,” Caines noted. “Normally we find the perpetrators and get this taken care of.”

If Canada Post doesn’t fix the situa-tion to his satisfaction, Smith plans on taking to the streets with a peti-tion.

“I’ve talked to other people and mentioned that idea, and there’s quite a few people who’ve expressed inter-est,” he said. “So I may take it on, go door to door and call for some type of action.”

• The mail-box break-in problem may have extended past Ryder Lake. Chilliwack resi-dent Dixie Nash said she was walking past a mail box on Evans Road and saw yellow police tape draped across it.

“We recommend staying vigilant and not leaving mail in any mailbox,” Caines said. “And for outgoing mail, please drop it off as close to the pickup time as possible.”


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The Chilliwack RCMP Serious Crime Unit is asking for the public’s help to find a woman who’s been missing for over a year.

Laverne Hazel Vetters was last seen Nov. 7 of last year, at

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If you get a call from an injured relative in a foreign country, think twice before send-ing money, Chilliwack RCMP say.

Police have noticed a sudden increase in a common fraud that preys on an elderly per-son’s desire to help.

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A spectacular variety of both eclectic and traditional Christmas music is in store for Chilliwack music fans on Saturday night.

There will be 65 voices in the chorus, and another 25 CSO players performing in the sym-phony this year.

“I’m really excited about this concert, as I think it will offer the best of both worlds,” says resident conductor Paula DeWit. “From the eclectic first

half with harp, piano and choir, to the second half that is devot-ed to Handel’s Messiah, these are some of my favourite ele-ments.”

Here are some of the pro-gram highlights, with a few sparkling gifts being kept under wraps until the night of the concert.

CSO resident harpist Miya Otake will be on concert harp, while harpist Joanne Hankey will be performing on the Celtic harp, and together they will per-form the Winter Harp arrange-ments of I Wonder as I Wander, Huron Carol, and In the Bleak Midwinter.

Sarah Dyck will play flute, bass flute and penny whistle.

The sound of harp strings being plucked has been likened to the sound of someone’s voice.

“It’s the closest sound I know to the human voice, and just looking at the instrument itself is beautiful. There are so many different sizes and shapes.”

Incredibly, a total of 10 harps will be performed on stage dur-ing the first half, and one of those will be the CSO’s concert harp.

“Thanks have to go out to the Chilliwack Foundation, as the CSO is most fortunate to own a concert harp of its own,” says DeWit.

It’s a dream come true for the CSO to have acquired its own harp, and the wisp of that dream was first ignited by the late CSO Maestro John Van Liempt.

“Now we have several harp players and we’re talking about creating a harp ensemble here in Chilliwack.”

The other compelling reason for featuring the harp is their association with angels.

“People also connect angels with Christmas so it’s fitting.”

The concert harp will be played throughout the evening in both the lobby and on the stage.

The Christmas concert is another opportunity to be delighted by the gorgeous piano stylings of Chilliwack’s own Debbie Fortnum.

“As Debbie plays the carol, I Saw Three Ships, she’ll be joined by Scottish dancers from the Aberdeen Dance Studio,” says DeWit.

The chorus will sing favou-rites like Away in a Manger, The Little Drummer Boy, Silent Night, and also a new selection entitled O My Babe, written by

Lori Pappajohn of Winter Harp.Following the intermission,

the orchestra and chorus will present Part One of Handel’s glorious Messiah.

The popular Part One of Messiah is sometimes known as the ‘Christmas’ portion, because in concert it is traditionally performed during the Advent, sometimes in singalong.

Celebrated soloists of the eve-ning include soprano Michelle Koebke, Soprano; mezzo sopra-no Fabiana Katz, tenor Jonathan Michel, and bass Tony Funk who will sing Messiah.

• The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at the Cultural Centre, Dec. 14, Tickets $25/$15 students, at the Cultural Centre, or online at www.chilli-wackculturalcentre.ca or phone 604-391-SHOW(7469).

Cherished Christmas music and harps SaturdayJoanne Hankey of Chilliwack (foreground) and Miya Otake of Vancouver are two of the featured harpists in the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert, A Christmas You Can Handel, at the Cultural Centre on Saturday. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS


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Chilliwack’s own Paul Williamson rep-resented BC in the National Piano class.

Katie Miller from the Kiwanis Fraser Valley Festival won first place in the voice category. The $1,500 prize was donated by The Gail Asper Family Foundation, MB.

Katherine Minha Kim from the Vancouver Kiwanis Festival was the third prize win-ner in the National Woodwind category with a $500 award from Saskatchewan Music Festival Association.

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Kyera Fedoruk of Chilliwack is representing Canada at the World Dance Championships in Europe for the second year in a row.

The fifteen-year-old is competing in the Senior Jazz and Modern dance competitions this week.

“I am very proud to have been chosen as a repre-sentative of, not only Chilliwack, but of my country when competing at the world level.”

Last year it was Frankfurt, Germany for the Worlds, this year, Mikolajki, Poland.

“Dance is not recognized in Canada as a sport-ing event, even though many of these dancers train up to seven days per week,” says Team Canada National Dance Director Bonnie Dyer.

Fedoruk is in Grade 10 at Chilliwack secondary school. She has won a number of competitions and has been dancing since she was two years old.

The Canadian National Dance Team has no major sponsors, or government support. For that reason, dancers have to raise their own money to travel to the competition, she says.

To cover the costs, Fedoruk is still seeking spon-sorship through her Go Fund Me account.

To support Fedoruk, call 604-793-0322, email [email protected]. or donate directly through her GoFundMe website at http://www.gofundme.com/4uy89s. For more information visit the web-site www.ido-dance. com.


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Gary Haggquist has his work on display and for sale at the WaterWealth Project Office (45668 Storey Ave.) for Gallery Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. today. 604-798-8990.

Festive concert Winter Harp returns to the Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35/adults, $32/seniors, and $30/students and available at the Cultural Centre’s box office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469), or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present A Christmas You Can Handel 2013 at the Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25/general, $15/students and available at the Cultural Centre’s box office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469), or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

The Chilliwack Academy of Music presents Christmas Café in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre at the Cultural Centre at 1 p.m. Admission by donation.

Saturday afternoon live band at the Anavets (46268 Yale Rd.) from 3 to 5 p.m. Also, live band Saturday night from 8 p.m. to midnight. 604-792-6370.

Cultus Lake Christmas is a free event running Dec. 16 to 22 for fami-lies to enjoy the spirit of Christmas at Cultus Lake Park. The event features a home and business decorating contest, Christmas music, carolling, a nativity scene, Santa visits and more. For more info, go to www.cultuslakechristmas.ca.

Theatre Junkies Anonymous presents The Gift of the Magi at the Cultural Centre Dec. 18 to 21 at Canada Education Park Studio Theatre (45190 Caen Ave.). Tickets $10 and available at the Cultural Centre. 604-391-SHOW(7469).

Last Leaf Theatre brings Hercules and the Golden Apple to the Cultural Centre at 2 p.m. Tickets $10 and available at the Cultural Centre’s box office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469), or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

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The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra brings its Celebration of Christmas to the Cultural Centre on Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Ralph Jones will be narrating the Dylan Thomas poem complete with Welsh carols by soprano Madison Mailey and harp by Miya Otake. The Chilliwack Festival Chorus will also be performing. Tickets $25/adults and $15/students and available at the Cultural Centre’s box office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469), or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

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Doll Christmas Village is now open at Dickens Sweets & British Museum (45945 Alexander Ave.). Walk through scenes of Santa’s workshop, the forest, Disney friends, the pet shop, and more. Admission is free with a donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank or to the Rotary Wheelchair Foundation. Go to www.dickenssweets.com or call 604-793-1981 for times of Santa’s visits. The vil-lage is wheelchair friendly but no stroll-ers or car seats are allowed due to fire department regulations.

The Golden Palette Art Club presents its show Potpourri: The Spice of Life at the Art Gallery in the Cultural Centre until Dec. 14. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays.

Chilliwack’s cel-ebrated a cappella sing-ing group, Belle Voci, has prepared a special holiday repertoire for an engaging set of perfor-mances.

The beautiful St. Thomas Anglican Church will be filled with the stunning and pure sound of unaccompanied voices On Dec. 21 and 22.

Seasonal favourites on the program include Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming, Silent Night and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas in addition to a number of traditional pieces, a few jazz-style tunes and some fun, crowd-pleasing numbers.

Harpist Joanne Hankey, a member of the singing ensemble, will be featured on Celtic Harp.

Belle Voci, St. Thomas Anglican Church (46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack,

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An exhaustive executive search was conducted and now the arts council is pleased to announce that long time school teacher/principal Patti Lawn will be taking over the reins in the new year.

Lawn has a long association with the arts council as both an employee as well as a board mem-

ber in the late 80s. She is known in recent years for being an enthu-siastic and active member of the Chilliwack Players Guild.

Lawn will be retiring from her role as principal of F.G. Leary ele-mentary school where she was responsible for creating the only fine arts elementary school in the Chilliwack school district.

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Arts council moved its base of operations last year to a new location at #20-5725 Vedder Road where it provides arts program-ming, events and activities for all ages.

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The Chiefs hit the road Friday, taking on the Powell River Kings at the Hap Parker Arena. The Kings got two goals from Curtis McCarrick and singles from Kyle

Chatham, Ryan Scarfo and Jarid Lukosevicius in a 5-1 win.

Austin Plevy sniped the lone Chilliwack goal in the game’s final minute.

Spencer Tremblay was the goal-ie of note, stopping 39 of the 44 shots sent his way.

Josh Halpenny got the start

Saturday as the Chiefs faced Nanaimo. He played well, stopping 26 of 27 shots. Devin Brosseau snuck a puck past him in the sec-ond period, and Brendan Taylor had an empty netter as the Clippers won 2-0.

Halpenny’s good work earned him a second straight start Sunday,

with his team playing the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

Facing the Island division cellar dwellers, Chilliwack experienced another defensive meltdown, los-ing 7-2.

Mathieu Tibbet and Jake Hand had the Chilliwack goals.

Halpenny stopped 42 of 49 shots.

Chilliwack’s league-worst record (tied with Trail) sits at 7-22-1-2.

The Penticton Vees are in Chilliwack for a Friday night game at Prospera Centre (7 p.m. start). The Chiefs hit the road for Saturday and Sunday games against the Spruce Kings of Prince George.

Losing skid hits seven as slumping Chiefs suffer sweep

The Sardis Falcons invaded the gym of their biggest rival last week, and came away with a tournament win.

For only the second time in their history, the Falcons took top spot at the Chilliwack sec-ondary school tourney. They beat a top-20 team to do it, slaughtering the Semiahmoo Totems, 95-62, in the final. Sardis also downed the LA Matheson Mustangs (Surrey), Sa-Hali Sabres (Kamloops) and GP Vanier Towhees (Courtenay).

Tournament most-valuable player Cam Servatius led Sardis with 27 points against Semiahmoo, with Hayden Lejeune adding 21 and Eric Rogers add-ing 14.

Lejeune and Rogers were named first-team all-stars.

The Falcons are 8-0 to start the season, and they play three home games this week. Sardis

hosts Charles Best tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 7:30 p.m. Fraser Heights pays a visit Wednesday night, with a 6:45 p.m. tipoff, and Kelowna’s in town Saturday for a 3 p.m. start.

● The Unity Christian Flames finished fourth at the CSS tourney, bat-tling through injuries to go 2-2. Ian Herfst and Bryce Ypma were injured, and Jon Vugteveen was visiting Reemeer University in Ontario.

Minus those three, the Flames beat CSS and the Sardis B team. They lost to Semiahmoo and GP Vanier.

● Storm star Brandon Isaac was named a sec-ond-team all-star along-side Unity Christian’s Clay Driesen.

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A Chilliwack Minor Hockey team hopes to score big bucks in the Stagg Chili Saves for Success contest.

Chilliwack’s peewee A1 Bruins have thrown their hats into the ring, taking on teams from across

the country in a race to get the most online votes. Chilliwack is competing in the Western confer-ence, and currently sits fifth out of 10 teams.

As of Monday morning, they’ve collected 369 votes.

The midget Port Coquitlam Raiders lead with 608 votes.

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The offseason make-over of the Valley Huskers continues with the naming of Moe Agagnier as the team’s general manager.

Agagnier joins Adam Smith to form the new brain trust of the BC Football Conference team.

Smith, who just won a provincial title as offensive coordinator of the GW Graham junior football squad, was recently hired as the Huskers head coach. He replaces Tyson St. James, who resigned at season’s end due to per-sonal reasons.

Agagnier’s primary job will be to make it easier for Smith to do his. Agagnier will act as a liaison between Smith, his coaching and training staff and the Huskers board of directors.

Agagnier will oversee everything the coach shouldn’t be bothered with, from billeting to marketing, registration to player employment. His involvement will

allow Smith to focus 100 per cent on football, eliminating any distrac-tions.

“I’ve been affiliated with the team over the last two years, and some members of the execu-tive have been trying to get me more involved,” Agagnier said. “I’m not a part-time person, so if I was going to do it, it was going to be full time. And we were able to work out that arrangement.”

Agagnier’s big chal-lenge will be cleaning up the communication issues that have plagued the BCFC team’s off-the-field operations. The people serving on the Huskers’ board of directors are dedicated and capable of doing a very good job. But too often, they’ve been pull-ing in 13 different direc-tions.

“The executive, coaching staff and play-ers have not had prop-er communication,” Agagnier said bluntly. “We haven’t had every-one on the same page, and my duty is to bring them together.”

Agagnier, a long-time football coach with roots in Manitoba, will help fellow Manitoban Smith put a coaching staff together.

He will fill one spot, serving as defensive line coach.

Together, they’ll for-

mulate a player recruit-ment plan.

“We have started already, and it is a tough sell getting com-mitments to a team that hasn’t won a lot of games,” Agagnier admitted. “But we’re bring a new philosophy to it.”

The sales pitch to Husker recruits in recent years has basi-cally been, ‘You’ll never see the field with Nanaimo or Langley. Come to Chilliwack and you’ll play.’

“We don’t want players coming here because they can make the team easier,” Agagnier said. “We want to attract players who want to be part of a

winning tradition. This team has been rebuild-ing for 10 years and that’s enough. We want to win now.”

Agagnier’s stated goal is to make the playoffs in 2014, and he doesn’t think the team is too far off.

“We had some losses come in last minutes, and when you have a young team, it’s who-ever makes a mistake or takes advantage of a mistake that wins,” he said. “Our goal is to help the players believe in themselves and have confidence in the sys-tem. Adam (Smith) has the belief that he can do well, and I hope that he can transfer that to his players.”


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Huskers hire general manager Former Chilliwack Chiefs defenceman Alex Perron-Fontaine picked up his first NCAA point in a weekend win over the American International Yellow Jackets.

Perron-Fontaine and his Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers won 3-2 on home ice Friday. In the Saturday rematch, Perron-Fontaine’s second period tally helped the Tigers to a 5-2 final and their fifth straight win.

Perron-Fontaine has one point in 11 games this year.Follow US collegiate hockey online at uscho.com.

A third BCHL team has climbed into the CJHL’s top 20 rankings.

The latest list was released Monday, with the Vernon Vipers joining the mix for the first time this season.

The Vipers, who will host this year’s RBC Cup tournament, moved from not-ranked to 17th over-all, one spot ahead of the Penticton Vees. Penticton moved back onto the list after settling for honour-able mention status last week.

The top BCHL team remains the Powell River Kings, slotting in at No. 5, two spots higher than last week.

The AJHL Spruce Grove Saints are No. 1.Get the full rankings online at cjhlhockey.com.

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Team Canada roller derby tryouts were held last Saturday at Heritage Park, with 75 players from the west-ern region vying for spots.

Canadian citizens from as far away as Hawaii came to com-pete.

Chilliwack’s NWO Roller Girls hosted the event — the third and final tryout after previ-ous stops in Saskatoon and New Hamburg (Ontario).

NWO was repre-sented by Pohlverine, Steddie Blurcury, Maul E Mayhem and Sofa-King-Wright.

Coaches evaluated skills (balance, agility, strength and skating) in the morning. The list was cut to 28 women for the afternoon.

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Team Canada will compete in the Roller Derby World Cup, tak-ing place in Dallas,

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Alcoholics Anonymous 604-819-2644

The Salvation Army

Fireside Addiction Services.

604-702-9879Call for appointment.

LOST: Cat, male, black & white, white paws/face, on Dec 1. Call (604)858-9373/703-3405

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CLASS 1 DRIVER - must be able to cross border. Super B exp an asset. Local work - home everyday. Mountain driving exp. an asset. Hrly wage depends on exp. Clean drivers abstract required. Must speak English. Call: (604)309-7609

DRIVERSThe Abbotsford News, The Mission Record

& Chilliwack Progress

Are looking for two drivers to make deliveries of bulk newspapers to specifi c

locations throughout the cities of Abbotsford, Mission

& Chilliwack.Newspapers are picked up

from our plant in Abbotsford. Takes approximately 4 - 6 hrs

to complete each delivery area. Deliveries are to be

made on Tuesday & Thursday between 4:00 am & 2:30 pm.

Earn approximately $900.00 to $1800.00/month.

Must have a 16 foot, 1 ton cube or a 3/4 ton cargo van.This is a permanent contract position. Interested parties

please submit your resume and picture of vehicle to:

The Abbotsford NewsBlack Press

Circulation Department34375 Gladys Ave.,

Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5604-870-4595or email to:

[email protected]

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS$3500 SIGNING BONUS

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee

benefi ts package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

REFRIGERATION and Air Condi-tioning Technician, full-time position available. Email resume to [email protected]

F/T DISPATCHERSanfred Transport located in Langley is accepting applications for an experienced full time dispatcher. Must have knowledge of the transportation industry, cross border data entry and must have excellent communication skills.

Interested applicants please submit your resume via email

to [email protected] or fax to 604-607-6433

Attn. Fred Schaefer

GENERAL LABOURERSOIL & GAS INDUSTRY

GUARANTEED Job Placement

• Labourers • Tradesmen• Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is accepting applications for the posi-tion of Marketing Assistant. The po-sition is a major part-time position starting in January 2014. Applicants must have signifi cant graphic de-sign experience and writing for the media. This is an exciting opportu-nity to be a part of a dynamic, team-orientated workplace. Before apply-ing, please view more details at www.chilliwackcultural-

centre.ca/employment. Application Deadline is December 17, 2013. Send resume and cover letter to:

[email protected]

TICKETED LUMBER grader and experienced forklift operator re-quired for lumber re-manufacturing plant. F/T employment for right can-didate. Wages commensurate with experience. Drop off resume to: 8133 Aitken Rd., between 7-3:30.

Production WorkerBlack Press

Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at both our Surrey and Abbotsford production facilities. Come join this team-based environment at our 24/7 facilities.

This position is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of the newspaper and related advertising supplements.

Requirements:• Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks• Must be able to lift 35lbs and stand for extended period of time• Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro.• Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented• Completion of high school• Must have own transportation

This part-time position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

Starting at $12.20 +Shift Premiums!

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your

resume, including “Production Worker” in the subject line to:

[email protected]

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33 INFORMATION

041 PERSONALS

42 LOST AND FOUND

TRAVEL

74 TIMESHARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

130 HELP WANTED


130 HELP WANTED

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


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BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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902-12 Elliott, Emerald, Hope River, Kent, Manor 73

902-16 Beverley, Fairwood, Manor, Wedgewood 104

902-22 Conrad, McDonald, Montana,

Ponderay 92

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920-04 Dogwood, Eden, Spruce, Stevenson, Vedder 98

921-04 Casabello, Collins, Lorne, Salish, School,

Stevenson 98

921-06 Brada, Christina, Joh, Stevenson, Vanmar 103

922-06 Arlington, Montcalm, Oliver, Roseberry, Tyson 96

923-03 Kermode, Teskey 64

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924-20 Alma, Marie, Marton, Vedder, Viola 158

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SOME SHOESNEED FILLINGWE ARE LOOKING FOR NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

JOB POSTINGGKS Enterprises Inc. o/a

Tim Hortons, 27-6014 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack; 7670

Vedder Road, Chilliwack; unit B-43791 Industrial Way, Chilliwack & 45837 Yale Rd.,

Chilliwack. Food Counter Attendant (NOC:6641). Permanent /Full-time /Part-time /shift

work /Weekends /Day /Evenings /Nights.

$10.25 per hour plus bene-fi ts (dental & medical) Start date - ASAP. 40 vacancies available. No experience or education necessary. A list of detailed job duties is available in store.

Please apply in person at one of the above store

locations or email: [email protected]

FARM LABOURERS req’d, season-al full-time, March - October 2014 Must be physically fi t for pruning, planting, hand weeding, harvesting, general farm work, heavy lifting and be able to work in all weather condi-tions. Wage is $10.33/hr. Must ap-ply in person at Brackhaus Farms Ltd, 600 Kosikar Rd, Lindell Beach. (604)824-1708

CASUAL RN’SBayshore Home Health is currently seeking casual RN’s in the Chilliwack areas for home support clients.

Strong IV starts and skills is a must. Flexible casual shifts available. Must have a vehicle and licensed to practice with CRNBC.

Please email your resume to Greatpeoplework@

bayshore.ca

EXCAVATOR Operator with experi-ence in Residential Exc. for Lower Mainland job sites. Good wages, benefi ts. E-mail: [email protected] or fax 604-460-7853.

GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instruc-tors. No teaching experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Car-reau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca.

HD MECHANIC. Noble Tractor & Equip. is seeking a Journeyman or 4th year apprentice Service Techni-cian for our Armstrong location. A self-starter with Ag tech background is desired. Interested candidates send resume to: [email protected], or mail: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax: 250-546-3165

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experi-ence. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefi ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: [email protected].

Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic

required for our Langley lo-cation - Rollins Machinery Ltd. This position would give a mechanic the opportunity to work on agricultural equip-ment, golf & turf equipment, waste/recycling trucks, hydro excavating trucks as well as other equipment as required.

Please submit e-mail - [email protected] or drop resume off at our Langley Location - 21869-

56th Avenue, Langley/Chilli-wack Location - 44725 Yale

Road West, Chilliwack.

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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

138 LABOURERS

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

173 MIND BODY SPIRIT

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

HainesLeonard Richard

Leonard Richard Haines passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at Chilliwack at the age of 71. He was born March 30, 1942 in New Westminster, B.C.Len is survived by his wife Evelyn. Children Thomas, Sheri, Brenda (Gary), Dwayne & Robert; grandchildren Tris-tan, Keira, Jordan, Kristen and great-grandson Connor. Len was predeceased by his father Fred, mother Jean and sister Merle. Len took a terrible fall which he did not recover from. He has fi nished his life’s’ journey and is now at rest and in peace. A family gathering will be held Sunday, Dec. 15th in the club-house at 7600 Chilliwack River Road, Chilliwack between 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. In lieu of fl owers, please make a donation in Len’s name to Canadian Dia-betes Foundation or the Van-couver Children’s Hospital.Henderson’s Funeral Home in

care of arrangements. 604-792-1344. On line

condolences may be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

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SARDISCOMMUNITY CHURCH

45625 South Sumas Rd.Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

www.sardiscommunitychurch.com604-858-7191 [email protected]

ALLIANCEALLIANCE

BAPTISTBAPTIST

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

9340 Windsor St. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE:

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.Morning Service - 11 a.m.Evening Service - 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ'Í FAITHBAHÁ'Í FAITH

CHILLIWACKCHINESE ALLIANCE

CHURCH

“Do not look at your weakness, nay, rely upon

the confirmation of the Holy Spirit. Verily, it maketh the

weak strong, the lowly mighty, the child grown... and the

small great.”-Abdu’l-Bahá

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL604-703-1863

ANGLICANANGLICAN

'Where all are welcome'Sunday Services: 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM

Wednesday Service: 9:30 AM

Now offering Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care

COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

FULL GOSPELFULL GOSPEL

EDEN MENNONITE CHURCH604-792-6013

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack CentralPastor: Rob Brown

Classes - 9:30 am Worship Service – 10:50 am

Sunday School – 9:30 amAssociate Youth Pastor: Aaron Roorda

EVERYONE WELCOME!

SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 11AM46641 CHILLIWACK CENTRAL ROADCITYLIFECHURCH.CA604.792.0694

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46420 Brooks Ave.Ph. 604-792-0311

www.salvationarmychilliwack.caattend our

Sunday Service: 10:00 am

CHILLIWACKCOMMUNITY CHURCH

“Come discover the Heart behind the Shield”

Gospel Hymns &Christ-Centered

Sermons Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

New Life Christian ChurchPastor Dennis Bjorgan

1-360-296-6419Vedder Elementary School45850 Promontory Road.

REFORMEDREFORMED

ROMAN CATHOLICROMAN CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC PARISHOF ST. MARY’S

8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764Weekday Mass - 8 a.m.

Saturday - 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.Sunday - 8 a.m. , 9:30 a.m.,

11:30 a.m.

UNITED CHURCHUNITED CHURCH

CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH

Rev. Heather AndersonYale Road at Spadina

604-792-4634Morning Worship and

Sunday School at 10:30 am

MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH

46875 Yale Road East

Worship/Sunday School11:00 am

The friendly placeat Yale & Quarry!

CHILLIWACK HERITAGEREFORMED CHURCH

YOU ARE INVITED TOJOIN OUR WORSHIP AT

45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack

Sunday Services9:00 am & 6:00 pm

Song worship following evening services.

INFANT & TODDLER CARE PROVIDED

LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON...www.chilliwackhrc.com

orsermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc

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St. Thomas’St. Thomas’Anglican ChurchAnglican Church

SUNDAY SERVICES8:00am BCP Communion

10:15am BAS Family Service, Music and Communion46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack

Corner of First & Young604-792-8521

www.stthomaschilliwack.com

9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages

10:30 am - Celebration ServiceSanctuary & Video Cafe

8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack BC V2P 4P4Phone: 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca

d School for all ages

Visit us on Facebook:Chilliwack Alliance Church

Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International

604-824-0185cell: 604-316-4540

[email protected] .com

Meet every Saturdayat 12 noon

at Homer’s Restaurant,for more info:

‘Best Of Chilliwack’‘B‘‘B‘B wack’wack’wack’wack’

lightingChristmasChristmasTOURTOUR

Have you seen a spectacular residential Christmas light display? Or have you decorated your home in a light display that you’d like others to see?Once again for the Christmas Season, the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board is collecting the addresses of the most festively decorated homes for the enjoyment of everyone in our community.If you know of a home that should be on that list, call the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board o ce at 604-792-0912 on or before December the 13th, and submit the full street address. Addresses for the ‘Best of Chilliwack’ Christmas Lighting Tour will be published on the front page of the December 20th Real Estate Review, delivered inside The Chilliwack Progress or visit the City of Chilliwack’s website, www.chilliwack.com and select ‘Discover Chilliwack’, select ‘Events’, select ‘December 2013’ and scroll down for the ‘Best of Chilliwack’ Christmas Lighting Tour.

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Mavis’ Homecare, exp. cert. C.A. personal care, caregiver relief & D.V.A welcomed call 604-391-1236

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, educa-tion, professional, certifi cation, adoption property rental opportu-nities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

QUALIFIED QA MANAGER/SCI-ENTIST FOR YOUR MEDICAL CANNABIS COMPANY Outsource to ST Lund Project Consulting for professional cost-effective quality assurance (QA) services. Save on lab setup and ongoing QA costs. Contact us to set up a free consul-tation on how we can work together to save you money. Visit our web-site, www.herbassure.com, for con-tact details.

LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years ex-perience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187

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

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

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

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

SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER avail. to fi x things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199

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

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential

moving services. (778)378-6683

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services.

ACCURATEPAINTING

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• Quality Guaranteed • Bondable • Ref’s Randall 604.353.8042

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

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

CRESCENT Plumbing & HeatingLicensed Residential 24hr. Service• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers

• Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

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

CRUSH YOUR JUNKGarbage / Yard Waste Removal. Construction Clean Up. $85/load. Senior Discount. Call 604-798-8201

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it6 - 50 Yard Bins Starting from $99.00 604.586.5865

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

TREE PRUNINGBest done in Dec. or Jan. while

dormant for optimal health!• Tree Trimming

• Christmas Lights Installation

• Snow Removal604-787-5915

www.treeworksonline.ca

Blue Italian Mastiff & Matiff/Boxer X pups, ready for good homes, view parents, vet checked/1st shots, $500. Text to view (604)819-2697

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. Visit us at

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604-794-7347

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Need loving home for Bijou a fe-male, 3.5yr old fl uffy cat. Spayed and well loved. Call (604)824-1903

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS3 female pups. Vet ✓. Ready to go.

$500/each. 778-899-3326

TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old. Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

1920’s screen door & cooking pot, from Empress, $100; 1947 Evinrude outboard motor, 90cc, $60; Antique watches, $20&up. 604-846-5439

FOREST Lawn, West summit. $16,000. Selling 1 Dbl depth Ground Burial Plot, (holds 2 coffi ns & 2 urns) Includes 1 Open/close fee ($1600) 604-789-3999 [email protected]

RADIAL TIRE CHAINS, 2 sets of 2, Sierra cable link, stock #1930, both like new. $30 & $40. (604)858-7781

Mattress SetsTwin........$99

Double......$249Queen.......$299

Plus, 50% off select furniture items.

Save On Furniture#2-45676 Yale Rd,

Chilliwack. 604-392-9200

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE all for $99 including FREE SHIPPING.Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-836-0780 or metromeds.net

FOR SALE. My Piano accordion collection of 16 piano accordions. Priced from $190. to $1500. (604)853-7773

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

NEW Manufactured home onSELF OWNED pad in Abbotsford.

$263,888. Financing available.Chuck 604-830-1960

New SRI *1404 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide

$67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •Diffi culty Making Payments?

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7326 MARBLE HILL Rd. 6000 sq.ft. home on 1.23 view acres, includes 2 bldg lots. $649K. David @ Re/Max (604)328-8250

PERSONAL SERVICES

185 HOME CARE

188 LEGAL SERVICES

190 MEDICAL HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

246 COUNTERTOPS

260 ELECTRICAL

283A HANDYPERSONS

288 HOME REPAIRS

300 LANDSCAPING

320 MOVING & STORAGE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

338 PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

374 TREE SERVICES

PETS

477 PETS

PETS

477 PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

503 ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

520 BURIAL PLOTS

523 UNDER $100

560 MISC. FOR SALE

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

636 MORTGAGES

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

684 SURREY

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TZEACHTEN COMMUNITY CENTRENominations for this year’s awards are now closed and

we are thankful for the overwhelming reponse.

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

1 Month FREE Rent

CedarApartments

Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.

1 bdrm. from $5752 bdrm. from $735

Includes Heat & HotWater. Close to Schools,

Shopping & Transit.

To Arrange a Viewing Call

1.877.409.9874

LANAI Apartments9462 Cook St.

Certifi ed crime-free multi-housing

residence complex.

Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr.Adult Oriented * Elevator

Large Storage Area * No petsWheelchair access * Onsite

laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking, apt. ins. required.

1 bdrms available now!$670/month

$100 Move-in AllowanceFree premium cable, $80 value.

WE CATER TO SENIORS!

Call Verna, 604-819-0445

Bole ApartmentsCertifi ed crime-free multi housing.

1 bdrms start...$550/m2 bdrms start...$670/m

includes heat & hot water, in-suite storage, onsite manag-

er, no pets, refs req’d(604)792-8974

BroadwayMaples Apts

604-819-62291 & 2 bedrooms suites, up-market quiet building, w/bal-cony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fi replaces, hook-ups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p.

CHILLIWACK. 1 bdrm, $580/m; Heat & hot water incl. Ref’s, avail now. Senior discount. Call (604)703-9076

CHILLIWACK; 1 Bdrm apt incl F/S, curtains, prkg & deck, $600. 2 Bdrm $700. Both have new carpets/lino. Close to bus, shops, Landing Rec Ctr & hospital. N/P. 604-792-2695

CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm avail now. Laundry Hook/ups, $700/m. Call (604)703-9076

CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $550 + util., fridge & stove. Avail now. Call Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077

Chilliwack, 9372 Fletcher St, 1 bdrm, heat & hot water incl. F/S, newly reno’d, move-in special $650/m, avail. now Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

Chilliwack, 9425 Nowell St, 2bdrm, 1 bath, covered parking, laundry & heat incl. sm. pet negot. $800/m, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077

CHILLIWACK AREA, 1 & 2 bed-rooms, family building close to schools, shopping and bus. Park-ing, laundry incl. small pet ok, avail now. Rob, 604-997-4206

736 HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDOChilliwack quiet sec spac 1 bdrm $575/mo. Deck. Avail now Bob 604-703-1401

Chilliwack, senior building 55+, bachelor ste, $520/m & 1 bdrm, $560/m cls to shopping & amenities. Now. (604)703-9076

CHILLIWACK. spacious & bright 1 bdrm, balcony, FREE heat, h/w, parking, elevator, great Mary St. lo-cation, from $625. 604-702-0722

CHILLIWACK, The Newmark, 1 bdrm. + den, 5 appl., patio, u/grnd prkg. $725/m Avail. Now . Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077

COTTONWOOD Apts.1 Bdrm avail now.

Near Cottonwood Mall, on quiet street. N/S, N/P. Hot water, 3 appl,

balcony, elevator. 55+ fi rm

Call Mgr: 604-791-9488

fairview & fairhaven Apartments

Beautiful, crime-free certifi ed, 55+

Leisure center, hospital & downtown minutes away. No Smoking, no

pets, on premisescoined laundry

starting @ $570 mo.

Call Trudi for an appt.604-392-5684

No Sunday calls

FOR Rent Jan. 1st 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom and 2 heated parking for rent at the “Vibe” in Chilliwack. In suite laundry and an open concept gives over 900 sq ft with a view of the mountains and green space from your balcony. $850 mth + uts (604) 617-2584 [email protected]

LOGAN PLACE/LOGAN MANOR

9245 EDWARD ST.

1 & 2 bedroom luxury apartments

in an adult oriented bldg.5 appliances, u/g parking,

no pets.Certifi ed crime free.

On site Resident Managers

604-845-0044(no Sunday calls)

Luxury Suites

1 & 2 Bdrms & den• Adult oriented, 5 appl’s• Secure underground pkng • Across from hospital, close

to all amenities.• CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED

8977/9003 Edward StDiana, 604-792-4191

No Sunday calls.

Mountain Village Apts9482 Williams St.

Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments.

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

Heat & hot water, new carpet & li-no, balcony, parking, coin laun-dry, elevator, cls to amenities,

under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d.

604-799-1472 to view

736 HOMES FOR RENT

CLASS ADS WORK!CALL 1-866-575-5777

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

NOW RENTINGSpacious 2 bdrm apt from $800/m

• modern, well-maintained• quiet, adult oriented building• hot water & parking included• lg kitchen with double sink• 3 appliances, elevator• insuite storage with W/D

hookup• Located next to bus

8537 Young Rd., ChilliwackCALL 604.701.8910

royal oak

sardis holdings.april terrace

taylor place

736 HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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 $660/mo

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

AVAILABLE Jan 1st! Bright and Cheery Fully Renovated offi ce on 2nd fl oor of building on Airport Road. Main offi ce approx. 360 sq ft with room for 3 people to work com-fortably. Separate private front of-fi ce approx 130 sq ft can be used for reception or? Pvt. bathroom and use of kitchen. Lots of parking for this secure building accross from RCMP. Will rent offi ces together or separately. $550/month plus GST for both offi ces. Call Chris at 1-866-936-1858 ext 1 or email [email protected] to view or for more info.

713 COTTAGES

Vedder River. $600/m util incl, n/s, small, well-kept cottage, suit 1 per-son, lg. priv. yard, owner on site, near Vedder River for walks or fi sh-ing, cls. to Garrison shops, library, Cheam pool. Sec. deposit req’d, available Dec 15. (604)858-8161

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack 2bdrm ranch dup in quiet area. Lrg yard. Nr schl/bus. Quiet. NS/NP $800. Immed. 604-454-4747

Chilliwack, 9642 Coote St. 1/2 du-plex, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D, F/S, gar-age, workshop, fenced yard, pet ne-got. $1100/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

FAIRFIELD ISLAND; 1 bdrm ste at-tached garage & bsmt. Newly re-no’d. Appls & lndry incl. $700mo + utils. Nov. 1. Ed (604) 818-3444

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

Sardis, Chilliwack Lake Rd., 2 bdrm mobile. small pet neg, n/s, water, sewer, garbage & sat TV. $675/m. Avail now. (604)858-9687/819-0249

736 HOMES FOR RENT

CARRIAGE house for rent on beau-tiful Old Orchard Rd. Open concept, 1350 sqf, includes 2 full bath and drive-in garage/wokshop. Newly renovated. Gated property. Beauti-ful view. $950, includes utilities. Call 778-873-5450 or [email protected].

CHILLIWACK. 2 level, 2 bdrm, 2 bath home, lg yard, unfi nished bsmt, ref’s req’d. Avail dec 15. $1050/m +dd. Call 1(604)853-0622

PROMONTORY, 3 bdrm, 3 baths, 5 appls, lrg fncd yrd. NS/NP. $1400 + utils. Avail now. (604) 991-0333.

747 RV PADS

Rosedale. RV pads available. $400/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $70/mo available. call 604-794-7361

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONPromontory, working person to share furnished executive home. 3 bd, 3 bath, 3 bay garage. Gym, i/net, lrg TV, util. incl., avail now. $600/m. (604)858-1937/791-1937


HELP GIVE A CHILD A REASON TO SMILE THIS CHRISTMAS!HELP GIVE A CHILD A REASON TO SMILE THIS CHRISTMAS!11-13 SD1411-13 SD14

FILL A STOCKING AND FILL A LITTLE HEART WITH JOY

Christmas Stocking Drive

R O Y A L L E P A G E W H E E L E R C H E A M R E A L T Y4 t h A n n u a l

Stop by our offi ce at #8 - 8337 Young Rd. to choose your child’s age category from 1-17.

Stockings are provided (at cost) for $2. Return stockings with unwrapped items to our

offi ce by Dec. 13th,

OR: No time to shop? Not sure what to buy? Drop off your cash donation and we will fi ll a stocking for you!

THE FILLED STOCKINGS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE FILLED STOCKINGS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY CHILLIWACK COMMUNITY SERVICES.CHILLIWACK COMMUNITY SERVICES.

The holiday season can be a diffi cult time of the year for

families who are struggling to provide the necessities and

have little or nothing extra for their children at Christmas.

Stockings are fun to fi ll Stockings are fun to fi ll and so much fun for children to open!and so much fun for children to open!

Join the REALTORS® of ROYAL LEPAGE WHEELER CHEAM

REALTY to help fi ll stockings this holiday season.

W h e e l e r C h e a m R e a l t yI N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D

604-792-0077

FREE photo with Santa

Claus

RE/MAX Nyda Realty 20th Annual

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Saturday,December 14December 14

10:00AM - 3:00PM 10:00AM - 3:00PMIHOP RestaurantIHOP Restaurant45466 Yale Rd. W.45466 Yale Rd. W.

Collecting new, unwrapped toys to assist Chilliwack Community Services’ Christmas Sharing Program for less-fortunate children in our community.

Drop off your gift, stay for a visit, enjoy Christmas refreshments & enter to win one of our great door prizes. For the kids we have face painting, tattoos, goodies & treat bags! A professional photographer will be taking photos & you’ll receive a FREE framed photo with Santa, courtesy of RE/MAX Nyda Realty.

Bring A Toy...Share The Joy!

RENTALS

749 STORAGE

Mini Storage Ltd45648 Storey Ave

(behind 7/11 in Sardis)

For all yourstorage needs!www.accessministorage.ca

Call (604)824-0030

750 SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK Yarrow. 2 Bdrm on acreage own w/d, d/w, suit mature tenants Ns/np. $700 incl water/hy-dro. 604-823-4118, 604-819-8498

CHWK: Bachelor suites & 1 Bdrm suites available. 55+ Laminate fl rs, N/S, N/P. Incl heat/water. Call: 604-997-7337, 604-792-5173

752 TOWNHOUSES

Chilliwack, 45185 Wolfe Rd, 2 level, 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, new paint, new fl oor, f/s, w/d, 2 cats allowed, no dogs, avail. now $1100/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077

RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSES

LEWIS COURT2 Bdrms $750/moQuiet place. Seniors Discount. No pets.

Call The Manager @

(604)316-5523

We Have 2 Playgrounds for your kids And are “Pet Friendly”

NEWLY RENOVATED$990 PER MONTH + UTILS

3 BR + 1.5 BA & fenced back yrdFor more info call Mike @

604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696or email: [email protected]

WOODBINE TOWNHOUSESPart of the Multi-Housing

Crime Free Program9252 Hazel ST, Chilliwack, BC

Move-In Incentive

Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented.

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

812 AUTO SERVICES

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class. Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice com-mand, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, pano-ramic roofs both front and rear. Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents. 150,000 km. Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

[email protected] or604-897-1546

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

pick a part

CASH FOR X-MAS

CASH for all Vehicles FREE Towing

QUICK Service ALWAYS Available

778-865-5454

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

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALSCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1997 CHEVY 14 ft Cube Van. Gas & propane. Shop maintained. $3500. Please call (604)792-5151

Abandonment of PropertyWarehouse Lien Act

Estate of John Dean Clifford

The following will be dis-posed of by Selomas Mobile Court on or after January 6, 2014 for none payment of rent/storage for $350.00 plus all cost incurred by this ac-tion.

1973 Paramount Mobile Pad 18,#GCSCFYMP60X123491

along with all contents, 2003 Suzuki Alto

JS2RC41HX3521637

Selomas Mobile CourtInquires: 604 798 9653

In The Matter of the Rent Distress Act & Surelock

Mini Storage Park.Plumber John (John

Johnnie) Fawcett, Marion

Kemp, GlenTake notice that furnishings and personal effects located at 43903 Industrial Way, Chilliwack, B.C., V2R 4L2, if not claimed by December 20, 2013, will be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to:

The Manager,SureLock Mini Storage Park.

(604)795-2424

Notice To Creditors And Others

Re: The Estate Of Anne Susan Bond aka Ann

Susan Bond, DeceasedDate of Death: July 16, 2013

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the late Anne Susan Bond aka Ann Susan Bond, for-merly of Coquitlam, British Columbia, are hereby noti-fi ed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act (British Colum-bia) that particulars of their claims must be sent to the undersigned Executor, c/o Baker Newby LLP, 9259 Main Street, Box 390, Chilli-wack, BC V2P 6K2 to the at-tention of Todd C. Harvey, Lawyer, on or before Janu-ary 12, 2014, after which date the Executor will distrib-ute the said Estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice.

Karen Elizabeth Lockyer, Executor

c/o Baker Newby LLP, Lawyers

9259 Main Street, Box 390Chilliwack, BC V2P 6K2

Songs, Strings & Steps presentsSongs, Strings & Steps presentseps presents

CABINETS-COUNTERTOPS

Featuring:Calvin Dyck &

the Abbotsford Youth OrchestraJubilate! directed by Larry Nickel

Friday, December 20th, 7pm

Saturday, December 21st 2pm and 7pm

Central Heights Church, Abbotsford

Tickets: House of James; King’s Music - Abbotsford & Chilliwack

Wheelchair seating - please call 604.855.9696


Bedrails

from 38.00

Sizes Available

Twin 98from

Queen 195from

Double 195from

King 295fromBoxspring 75from

Company coming?Share holiday cheer with a new

Mattress

Unit 116 - 44981 Commercial Court, Chilliwack, BC

www.canadianliquidation.com PH: 604-393-7242

Store Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm Sun 11am - 5pm

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Freezers

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up to 65% off

18.00Travel Bra Carrier

from 24.00

Remote ControlHelicopter

from 27.95Wild Hats

14.95

LeatherChange Purses

Great Selection of

TOYS

DecorativeGlass Plates

9.95

JewellryHolders

ryers

Marble Mortar Pestle

Cheese Slicer

Headphones &Ear Buds

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DecorativeGlass PlatesGlass Plates

Tis the season for great deals

BlocksCompatible with other

brick brands

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Last truck of the year is onLast truck of the year is onDec. 16, 2013 so get your orders in Dec. 16, 2013 so get your orders in this week to make it for Christmas, this week to make it for Christmas,

next truck is Jan. 6, 2014.next truck is Jan. 6, 2014.

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25% OFF25% OFFSesame StreetSesame StreetWaf e MakerWaf e Maker$22.49$22.49

Sesame Street Sesame Street Sandwich MakerSandwich Maker$18.75$18.75

ChillsnerChillsnerBeer Chill StickBeer Chill Stick(made by Corkcicle)(made by Corkcicle)

2 pack now only2 pack now only

$34.99$34.99GREAT STOCKING STUFFER FOR THAT BEER LOVER.GREAT STOCKING STUFFER FOR THAT BEER LOVER.

Got extremely dry Got extremely dry hands well not hands well not anymore with O’Keefe’s anymore with O’Keefe’s Dry hands creamDry hands cream

4670-0904670-090Was $9.49Was $9.49

$7.99$7.99

PortablePortableInfrared HeaterInfrared Heater

$169.96$169.96heats up to 1150 sq. ft and heats up to 1150 sq. ft and uses replaceable hepa lteruses replaceable hepa lter3836-0463836-046

Last Chance!Last Chance!

PadernoPadernoFactory SaleFactory Sale

While supplies last.While supplies last.

Fuller 3 pack tape Fuller 3 pack tape measures now onlymeasures now only

$22.99$22.99

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