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New bowler, Del Affleck (left), gets advice from Chilliwack Lawn Bowling Club member Jim McNeil during an open house at the greens on Saturday. The club, located at the corner of Edward Street and Princess Avenue, is welcoming new members to join. Lawn bowling season runs from May to September. For more info, email [email protected], or call club president Carol Bell at 604-823-6324. You can also go to sites.google.com/site/chilliwacklawnbowlingclub. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Sex cards distributed to middle school students, ‘inappropriate’Jessica PetersThe Progress

The school district has apolo-gized to parents of middle school students who received “graphic and inappropriate” cards describ-ing sexual acts and sexual street slang.

The cards were given to a few of the students at C.H.A.N.C.E. Alternate last Thursday, following a presentation on healthy relation-ships. They were tucked into a take-away bag of items for some, but not all, of the students. The presenta-tion was given by Sto:lo Health, and the material to be used was previously approved by Chilliwack school district staff when it was presented at the Sto:lo alternate school.

But the explicit cards used in the C.H.A.N.C.E. bags were not approved, said Rohan Arul-pragasam, assistant superintendent of schools. And now, the school district is apologizing to all families affected by the distribution of the material.

The decks of cards, created for and distributed by the AIDS Committee of Toronto, describe several different types of sexual acts and urge readers to perform the acts in safer ways. They use what could be deemed as obscene references and vulgar language.

The Progress spoke with ACT about their card’s intended use and audience.

“The A-Z sex cards that we pro-duced are intended for gay, bi and queer men who are generally in bars or bathhouses,” said Chris Thomas, communications coordi-nator for ACT. “They are used in outreach as an engagement tool, something to get guys into conver-sations that can be difficult to get off the ground. They’re one of our

Jennifer FeinbergThe Progress

The cable-wire barrier stretched along the Chilliwack section of the Trans Canada Highway has done it again.

A driver left the highway last week, hitting the median wire near Prest Road, before rolling over.

The motorist, who may have suf-fered a medical emergency before the crash on Friday morning, was later transported to hospital with unknown injuries, said RCMP.

But the driver survived the high-way crash, possibly as a direct result of bouncing off the high-tech wire barrier and coming to rest in the grassy median.

“It certainly did its job in this case,” confirmed RCMP Staff Sgt. Dave Peet, head of Fraser Valley Traffic Services, speaking about the median wire barrier that runs from Annis Road to Lickman Road.

“Those wires save lives. This is a real technological advance in road safety and engineering. You don’t have to go any further than the I-5 to also see them in action across the line.”

The wire tension is “incred-ible,” he noted. The barrier has the unique ability to absorb the enormous impact of vehicle colli-sions, keeping them from catapult-ing back out toward traffic and crashing into other vehicles.

“Anytime you can prevent a

head-on crash, you’ve done some-thing right,” said Mike Weightman, road safety coordinator for ICBC in the Fraser Valley.

When the first section of wire-cable barrier went up along Highway 1 in 2007, it was the first time the technology had ever been installed on a major B.C. highway, with wire ropes supported by col-lapsible posts and anchor polls. By design, the energy of any impact is absorbed by the wires and posts, which reduces the chance of injury and vehicle damage.

It was a notorious section of the Trans Canada with a history of cross-over crashes. The local MLAs of the day pushed Ministry of Transportation to try out the

wire barrier concept, with the sup-port of local community members.

They went ahead with the wire barrier, installing it at a cost of about $364,000, with about $30,000 chipped in from ICBC.

The idea was to cut down the number of fatal crashes and sever-ity of injuries on the grassy medi-ans separating the lanes of traffic.

The first extension of the medi-an wire barrier went in going east from Prest to Annis Road at a cost of just over $632,000. Then it was extended all the way to Lickman Road, in a joint provincial and fed-eral project that cost about $1 mil-lion and was completed in 2010.

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The City of Chilliwack earned brag-ging rights to the “best tasting tap water in B.C. on Thursday.

Chilliwack’s drinking water was up against tap water from 15 other com-munities from across B.C. in the sec-ond annual “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Test, hosted at BC Water and Waste Associations’ Conference, held this week in Kelowna.

A panel of selected “aqualiers” sam-pled and evaluated water based on appearance, aroma, taste, mouth feel, aftertaste, and overall impression.

It was the second annual event, held this year in Kelowna – home of the defending champion.

The taste test was held at the BCWWA’s annual conference, the larg-est peer-to-peer style conference for the water industry in Western Canada. The conference examines how commu-

nities can conserve and protect water resources, and build respect for water and and the role wastewater systems play in safeguarding public health, the environment, and quality of life.

“British Columbia has knowledge-able and passionate water profession-als who ensure we have access to safe, secure and sustainable water and wastewater systems,” says Tanja McQueen, CEO of the 4,700-member BCWWA. “We all need to remember that there is no substitute for the water we use daily. We cannot take it for granted. The Tap Water Taste Test is a way to celebrate our water systems and remind everyone that investment in these essential systems is an invest-ment in our health, a clean environ-ment, and our economic prosperity.”

The victory comes more than a year after the City of Chilliwack was

ordered by the Fraser Health Authority to begin adding chlorine to its drink-ing water – an order that drew harsh criticism from both the public and local politicians.

Prior to that, Chilliwack was one of the few communities in the country that did not chlorinate its water.

More than 90 per cent of B.C. resi-dents source their water from munici-pal distribution systems. Many commu-nities that entered to compete returned for a second year to prove their water was the best. Other communities that competed included City of Prince George, Furry Creek, Radium, City of Kamloops, Harrison Hot Springs, City of Penticton, Lillooet Lake, Bralorne, Gold Bridge, Squamish, Clearbrook, Rutland, City of Nelson, RDNO - Greater Vernon and City of Kelowna.

Jessica PetersThe Progress

Fraser Health has cancelled funding for two programs that have helped countless Chilliwack residents on the path to rehabilita-tion, Move to Improve and Cardiac Care.

Move to Improve will end on June 29, after years of being offered exclusively through the Chilliwack YMCA. The YMCA recently received notice from the health authority that the FHA will no longer fund the Move to Improve program, and passed the message

onto their members. That includes Winnifred Loucks,

74, who has been using Move to Improve for almost one year.

“I just can’t see this happening,” she said of the program cancella-tion.

When she began, she was using a cane and walker to get around. Now, she’s walking without mobil-ity aids, and credits the program for getting her to this point.

“I wasn’t walking when I went into the Y,” she said. “I had a walker and a cane, and now I’m walking on my own, so it’s doing me all kinds of good.”

The free program regularly had about 30 participants, all of whom were referred into the program by medical professionals within Fraser Health. It was deck and pool-based, and had the support of health pro-fessionals who also helped run the program. It was developed spe-cifically for the Chilliwack YMCA, who says it is working with regis-trants to find suitable programs for each of them.

A new program called Fundamental Fitness, designed for seniors who need a supported exer-cise program, will replace Move to Improve. It will be free to members and offered to non-members with a drop-in fee.

While Fraser Health has ended the funding partnership for Cardiac

Care as well, the YMCA will con-tinue offering that program with a user fee attached.

Those with complex health issues will need to speak with their doctors about the best program for their needs.

Fraser Health has not responded to a request by media to explain the cancellation of the long-standing funding partnership for the pro-grams.

Loucks, a former nurse, said it would not be possible for partici-pants to carry on doing the exer-cise programs on their own.

“I don’t have the equipment to do it,” she said, adding that some of the participants are stroke patients, or had been in accidents.

“This is a really sad state of

affairs,” she added, that the pro-gram is not being continued by Fraser Health. She sees it as just one more service being cut by the health authority.

“They’re doing this now to cut expenses,” she said. “But they’re just going to set themselves up for a catastrophe.”

Loucks has forwarded her con-cerns to both MLA John Martin and MLA Laurie Throness, and has spoken to the B.C. Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie. She’s hoping the loss of services will be re-evaluated.

“She is a nurse, and she has been there and done that and she really knows the business,” Loucks said. “She’s a true advocate.”

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■ STUFFING THE TRUCK

A woman (right) donates a bag of food to the third annual Stuff the Truck food drive spearheaded by Central Community Church on Saturday at Save-On Foods in downtown Chilliwack. With help from Sardis Baptist Church and Harrison Gospel Chapel, the event took place at three different locations, two in Chilliwack and one in Agassiz, collecting non-perishable food items for the Chilliwack Salvation Army. May was Hunger Awareness month, and for the last few years the church has ended the month with a food drive. This year, Stuff the Truck brought in nearly 35,000 items. Over the last three years the event has raised nearly 77,000 food items. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Chilliwack water named ‘Best in B.C.’

Four “Aqualiers” judge water from 15 communities based on appearance, aroma, taste, mouth feel, aftertaste and overall impression at BC Water and Waste Association’s second annual “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Test. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Chilliwack sees driest April/May on recordJennifer FeinbergThe Progress

Weather dictates almost everything when you’re farming.The corn came up across Chilliwack recently and it des-

perately needs the rain that was falling on Tuesday, with a little more expected Wednesday.

The dry weather means farmers may have plowed and planted their fields earlier than usual this spring, and fewer mosquito larvae will be hydrated in the river channels.

But the paltry April and May rain totals make for the dri-est on record, according to Roger Pannett, the Environment Canada volunteer weather observer for Chilliwack.

It rained 39.4 mm in May, compared to an average May rainfall of 98.3 mm, said Pannett. Most of that fell on May 5, when the 24.4 mm of rain became the “most significant” rainfall since the middle of March 2015.

Rainfall totals were 60 per cent below normal.“The abnormally mild and warm record-breaking condi-

tions of the past four months continued into May,” said Pannett in his monthly weather report, citing a mean tem-perature of 16.68 C, which made it the warmest May since local records began in 1895.

The previous warmest May was in 1993 with a mean tem-perature of 16.07 C.

With 67 per cent of the land base in Chilliwack being agri-cultural, the amount of rain has impacts locally.

Coun. Chris Kloot noted it’s been pretty dry out there across Chilliwack, and was praising the raindrops on his windshield Monday night.

“I’m a farm kid, not a crop farmer, but I know there have been three years of drier than normal conditions.”

It’s been a pattern in the whole region, he said.He runs a chicken farm but also helps on his brother’s

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Patients who have endured excessive waits for surgery may get into the operating room faster this sum-mer.

The province is injecting $10 million into the system to per-form an extra 1,000 sur-geries province-wide in an effort to reduce wait times.

The extra money will be targeted for patients who have waited longer than 40 weeks for sur-gery, Health Minister Terry Lake said Monday.

Orthopedic surger-ies, cataracts, hernias, plastic surgeries and ear, nose and throat procedures will be eli-gible for accelerated treatment.

Lake said the money will open up extra operating room time in hospitals across the province, and in some cases it will be used to contract private clinics to perform extra day surgeries.

“Patients want to have their surgeries done,” Lake told report-ers. “If the quality is

there and if it reduces wait lists and it’s paid for and administered by the public system, I think British Columbians would agree with that approach.”

Just one per cent of surgeries in B.C. were performed by private clinics using public funds in 2013.

It’s not yet clear how much that might increase and it will vary depending on the region.

A spokesperson said

Fraser Health so far has no intention of contract-ing out to private clinics and expects to provide 500 extra surgeries through its own hospi-tals this summer.

Island Health said in April it’s seeking a private clinic operator to provide up to 4,000 day surgeries a year, or about 10 per cent of the region’s annual total.

Further cash infu-sions for surgery increases are expected in the fall and early next

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ised short-term relief, the province is also pursuing longer-range measures to make the surgical system more efficient.

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B.C. adds $10m to cut surgery wait times

About 1,000 more surgical procedures should be performed this summer after the health ministry allocated an extra $10 million. BLACK PRESS FILE PHOTO

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Similarly, patients who face a long wait to get into their local hospital may be urged to instead get their surgery performed at another hospital an hour or so down the road where OR time is going unused.

“For patients, it’s not as conve-nient perhaps,” Lake said. “But it is an opportunity to have their surgery done faster.”

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Chilliwack RCMP confiscated heroin, cash, crack cocaine and a loaded firearm after a man barricaded himself in a Princess Avenue home Wednesday.

Police arrived with a search warrant at the home at around 4 p.m. following complaints from neighbours.

They found a male barricaded inside. However, members from

the crime reduction unit and serious crime unit gained entry through a side door.

A 47-year-old Chilliwack man was taken into custody.

Drugs, believed to be crack cocaine, heroin as well as cash and a loaded firearm were seized during the search of the home, located in the 45700 block of Princess Avenue.

“Our investigation was initi-ated when folks reported to us unusual activity in the area,” says Cpl. Mike Rail. “Neighbours watching out for neighbours is one of the most effective means we have to continue keeping our community safe.”

The suspect was later released from police custody pending fur-ther investigation.

No one was injured during the execution of the warrant, Rail said.

Everyone who witnesses any-thing they believe to be suspi-cious in nature is encouraged to contact the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611, he added. Or, if they wish to remain anonymous, they can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Two businesses in Hope were destroyed by fire late Saturday night. The blaze, which began around 9:30 p.m., gutted Canyon Carpets and three residential apartments within the Wallace Street structure, before moving onto neighbouring busi-ness Jay’s Appliance and Repair.

The combined efforts of more than 20 volunteer firefighters, in an amalgamation of Hope and Yale firefighting crews, were able to keep the intense fire from damaging nearby structures.

“It’s sad to see the loss of two buildings in our community that housed two active businesses and three residential apartments,” said Hope’s Mayor Wilfried Vicktor.

Canyon Carpets, which also sold paint, helped fuel the fire and escalate the speed and intensity of the blaze, which left subtle damage to vinyl siding of a neighbouring facade.

No one was injured in the fire and the cause remains under investigation.

“Thoughts and prayers go out to those involved and a special thanks to the fire personnel who worked tirelessly to contain the blaze to the small-est area possible,” said Vicktor.

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Invasion of privacyThe BC Liberal government is in the process of adopting the Election

Amendment Act, which will give candidates and political parties the ability to access hitherto private data about voters from past provincial elections.

The NDP, unfortunately, has gone along with the basic thrust of this law. The most principled opposition has come from Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver, and independent Vicki Huntington has also been chal-lenging the law.

The main purpose behind the law is to allow well-funded political parties, notably the BC Liberals and NDP, to “mine” voter data and craft campaigns to encourage their own supporters to come to the polls, while at the same time (and likely quite secretly) coming up with ways of targeting specific supporters of the other parties from casting votes. Along the way, they will be digging into voters’ privacy in a way that has caused the Information and Privacy Commissioner great concerns.

It is unfortunate that there has been so little attention paid to this. As Huntington noted in a press release, after an amendment to the bill was defeated, “People don’t want to be targeted or harassed based on whether or not they voted. This bill won’t encourage voter participation. It will reinforce voter cynicism.”

The amendment, introduced by Weaver, called for a delay in imple-menting the law until there was more public consultation. While the NDP supported the amendment, the BC Liberal majority voted against it.

B.C. is, in some ways, the wild west of politics. There are no restric-tions on donations from businesses, associations, wealthy individuals or unions to political campaigns.

Now the political parties are being handed another tool that, in a day and age when it is easier than ever to collect a raft of data about individuals, will allow them to hone their message and specifically target individuals.

This law is an invasion of privacy and will only lead to political manip-ulation, all in the name of winning an election.

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VICTORIA – We might call our-selves Super, Natural or even The Best Place on Earth, but how is B.C. viewed around the world?

Ever since U.S. billionaires and their environmental clients decid-ed more than a decade ago to supervise our society, the impres-sion that British Columbia is a primitive colonial backwater in need of “saving” has only been reinforced.

In late April, the province and coastal aboriginal leaders announced completion of marine planning areas for Haida Gwaii and the North and Central Coast. U.S. activists knew about the announcement weeks before the legislature press gallery did, and a documentary crew was sent up to advance the narrative of the sav-ing of the “Great Bear Rainforest.”

Within minutes of the announce-ment, the World Wildlife Fund website trumpeted the creation

of the “Great Bear Sea,” continu-ing the penchant of outsiders for renaming large parts of B.C. to fit their marketing strategies.

Unlike the “Great Bear Rainforest” land use deal of 2007, the Sierra Club, ForestEthics and Greenpeace were not represented. Instead, Tides Canada CEO Ross McMillan sat beaming in the

audience.McMillan’s role in directing

U.S. foundation money to B.C. has prompted him to declare him-self “a principal architect of the Great Bear Rainforest project,” although in the early years he and his staff (currently 24 people) stayed behind the scenes while Sierra, Greenpeace et al took the

credit.At the event, two aboriginal

leaders gave a nod to the real funder of the ongoing effort to “save” the B.C. coast, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Gordon Moore is a co-founder of Intel Corp., maker of most of the world’s computer processor chips, now spending his vast for-tune on the Amazon basin, B.C. and other “threatened” places.

Other Silicon Valley and Seattle billionaires helped finance the original effort, and a strategy doc-ument surfaced in 2008 describ-ing their plan to de-market the Alberta oilsands by creating a blockade against energy exports on our Pacific coast. That cam-paign has featured a fake cancer study and grossly exaggerated greenhouse gas claims compared to U.S. coal and oil production.

The effort has since expanded to natural gas, with false horror

stories about “fracking” finding a receptive global audience.

Last week I wrote about the plan by British manufacturing conglomerate Reckitt Benckiser to buy up farms in the B.C. Interior and replant them with trees. Contrary to my description, “RB Trees for Change” isn’t par-ticipating in the dodgy European carbon credit market.

They’re just doing it for global marketing purposes, covering pioneer-cleared farms of our colo-nial backwater with forest for 100 years so they can advertise their soaps and cold pills as carbon neutral. Another 10,000 hectares of B.C. “saved” from destruction by benevolent foreign interests!

Back to reality. B.C.’s Auditor General issued a report last week calling on the province to do more to prevent the “cumula-tive effects” of industrial develop-ment. A familiar example of this is

the struggle to maintain caribou herds in northern B.C.

The B.C. government mustered a response from the multiple min-istries that have worked on this since 2010.

Among other things, they noted that 90 per cent of B.C.’s vast area is now covered by regional land use plans created to manage cumulative impacts. A whopping 37 per cent of B.C. is designated as parks and protected areas for environmental and cultural val-ues.

Maybe that’s still not good enough, but it’s better than any-thing I can find in Europe or the U.S. That’s particularly true of California, home of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, a pipeline spill, heavy oil refining and gridlocked freeways.

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The “stupid season” is upon us and with it comes the foolish guardian who believes they cannot leave their home without taking their so-called “beloved pet” shop-ping with them. Believe me, the dog or cat can live longer alone at home than being taken to the local mall and left in your hot vehicle while you go shopping.

Let me ask you, “How would you feel to return and find your dog or cat dead on the car seat?” Please, think carefully, and realize the animal could be dead in less than 10 minutes if left in a vehicle on a hot day.

Good Samaritans witnessing an animal in a closed hot vehicle are disposed to try and rescue. This may mean going in the local super-market store or “box store” to

report but often employees are less than cooperative. Thus, inform your employees how to respond, make a “PA” announcement stat-ing problem and licence number. Conversely, phone the local police and report the incident, with make of vehicle and licence number, time of occurrence.

But sadly, local detachment commanders, inspectors or officer-in-charge need refreshing upon how to respond, legal rights to “break windows” and the public needs to be continually informed by BC SPCA and announcements by local mayors and councils, as to the violation and penalty, many times during the “stupid season” if we are to ever convince otherwise caring guardians to take proper precautions to protect the lives of

their beloved pets. The first encounter was

Friday late afternoon at Mission Superstore, two small dogs, maybe daschunds, found in a hot vehicle with window barely open a half inch, that in short order if left unat-tended the dogs could be dead. Upon arrival police looked at dogs, remarked “they look healthy and active,” and can you believe, got in their car and left the parking lot. Only to be observed, to turn around, must have had second thoughts, and returned to the scene, to the relief of citizens now gathered around. The guardian and her daughter returned to the vehicle but unknown what was dis-cussed by police, hopefully a stiff fine for stupidity?

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Anyone who did not attend the Saturday May 23rd concert by the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra missed an extraordinary event. The concert’s theme was music from Walt Disney’s Fantasia, and if that was not entertaining enough, an uncommonly powerful performance of George GershwinsRhapsody In Blue very nearly “raised the roof” of the Cultural Centre’s Main Stage. Piano solo-ist, Sara Davis Buechner, demonstrated a range of dynamics that many

never imagined the Cultural Centre’s grand piano capable of; she delivered wave after wave of developing dynamic, concluding with a breath-taking climax of sound that will be remembered by audience members for a very long time.

So many things about the concert were note-worthy, with the tini-est details attended to. The writer particularly appreciated the carefully researched narration by Jack Kopstein and the authentic “visuals” pro-jected as backdrop. One

visual in particular stood out: a “short” of candles carried over a bridge animated by Klaus von Werner, and mounted for this event by Elmar Goldsmith was mesmer-izing.

The violin solo performed by Sora Takahashi, Ave Maria by Franz Schubert, was also memorable for its beauty and the tangible affection in the orchestra’s accom-paniment; after three years in Canada, Sora will soon return to her home in Japan.

Pianist, Dr. Derrick

Rogers, elegantly accom-panied the strings of the CMO in Debussy’s trans-lucent Claire de lune.

The CMO has been developing steadily as an ensemble since its establishment in 2008. This performance, and indeed the entire pro-gramme so beautifully crafted by conductor and artistic director, Gregory Douglas Johnson, dem-onstrated a maturity of technique and interpreta-tion seldom heard from a community orchestra. What a performance!

Paula Quick

As expected, the Harper elec-tion campaign has shifted into high gear with the first of the expected contemptible ads zeroing in on Justin Trudeau.

As despicable as these ads are they serve to show us in graphic terms the whole raison d’etre of the Conservative government under Stephen Harper to do any-thing to remain in power.

They call Trudeau shallow and a lightweight and not ready to lead a government and they do this without shame.

Mr. Harper is the man under whose leadership we have seen electoral malfeasance, criticism of Supreme Court decisions and jus-tices, dismissal of the most shame-

less sort of our esteemed veterans, denigration of women, muzzling of scientists who are paid by us to comment on their work, absolute lack of cooperation with provincial premiers, no action on environ-mental matters, no action on child poverty and food security for the one million children who go to bed and school everyday hungry, a naming of nearly 50 senators when a promise was made not to appoint and to reform the senate, the Duffy affair et al, contempt of parliament, omnibus bills, and now an attempt to manipulate the press over election debates and the use of taxpayers money to air ads with the only purpose but to promote the Conservative Party.

The Conservatives have gall to criticize Mr. Trudeau’s good looks, his hair and his inexperience?

What would one ask, does nice hair, good looks and experience done for Canadians after eight years with Stephen Harper at the helm? Seven consecutive deficits, $172 billion added to our national debt, an entanglement in a Mideast war and a border service that can’t get information on who is trying to enter in to our country?

Stephen Harper has proven without a doubt that he is in over his head and cannot handle the job of Prime Minister. He is just not ready yet.

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T e m p e r a t u r e extremes for May includ-ed a maximum of 29.0 C on May 21 and a mini-

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Memorial tribute part of Mostly MozartJennifer FeinbergThe Progress

The Fraser Valley Philharmonic Society has a solid track record of supporting young performers with its annual Mostly Mozart concert.

This year is no different, and the concert is slated for Saturday, June 13 at Chilliwack United Church.

A choral musical tribute to the late Emily Janzen, a former Orchestra Philomusic mem-ber, will see In Paradisum from Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem per-formed in her memory.

All selections of the night’s program will be conducted by

Maestro Leonard Camplin and supported by Orchestra Philomusica, and soloists.

The concert will showcase the extraordinary talents of Clinton Denoni, playing the popular Piano Concerto No. 21, and soprano Rebecca Paulding performing operatic arias from Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, and favourites from Donizetti’s Don Pasquale and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, said FVPS spokesperson Paula Quick.

Chilliwack’s Denoni has made a name for himself in Canadian music circles as a pianist of rare ability. He recently completed a Master’s degree in piano per-formance from the esteemed

Cleveland Institute of Music.Concert pianist Edward J.

Parker describes Denoni, his stu-dent: “Clinton has been study-ing piano with me for the past eight years and during this time has matured into an impres-sively dynamic, colourful pianist who performs with passion and authority … and I foresee a bril-liant future for him.”

Paulding has also recently com-pleted a Master’s degree in Opera performance at the University of Manitoba.

“Her vocal ease and dramatic stage presence have enthralled audiences since she first set out upon the operatic path,” said Quick.

Paulding began her vocal stud-ies with Quick at the Chilliwack Academy of Music, and later studied with Ingrid Suderman at Trinity Western University and with Joanne Hounsell at the Victoria Conservatory. She was the 2009 B.C. provincial win-ner of Senior Classical Voice, as well as the Silver Medalist for Grade 10 RCM Voice. Paulding has also won numerous awards at festivals, including two provin-cial awards for performance of Canadian Music.

This will be Paulding’s second appearance at the annual Mostly Mozart celebrations.

Both young musicians will pur-sue doctoral studies in perfor-

mance in Fall 2016.This hand-selected profession-

al orchestra will open the con-cert with the delightfully youthful Symphony No. 1, K16, as well as having plans to perform the Divertimento in F major, K138 and Symphony No. 30, K202.

Tickets $25 General and $20 Seniors/Youth 19 and under, may be purchased at Long & McQuade Music, Chilliwack (cash only) and King’s Music, Sardis (CC accept-ed). For further information call 604-316-2729.

The Fraser Valley Philharmonic Society’s Mostly Mozart 2015 is for Saturday, June 13, 2015 7:30 p.m. at Chilliwack United Church.


From the desk of Executive Director FIENY VAN DEN BOOM...

From May 24-27, Vice-President Ingrid Gauw & I attended British Columbia’s foremost business gathering, the 63rd BC Chamber Annual General Meeting & Conference in Prince George.

One of the prominent speakers the Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training & Minister Responsible for Labour, spoke about the importance of skills training & British Columbia’s ability to build a liquefi ed natural gas (LNG) industry.

A very important part of this conference is voting on new business/economic policies by approximately 134 Chamber delegates from across B.C. These proposed policies call for local government reform changes to for example: Energy policy, a new take on Property Transfer Tax & promoting Innovation in Regional Solid Waste Management.

This year delegates voted in 39 policies; these adopted policies now become part of the BC Chamber’s advocacy agenda.

As quoted by John Winter, president and CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce on the BC Chamber policy process: “Our policy development process canvasses the best and brightest ideas from business leaders right across B.C. Once again this year, this unique grassroots process has

delivered some excellent policy recommendations to help enhance B.C. as a business jurisdiction.”

On Promoting Innovation on Solid Waste Management: “There is a potential confl ict of interest, Chambers are asking regional governments to structure or restructure waste management policies in a manner that reduces expenditures on publicly-owned facilities when in direct competition with private industry - to promote innovation and investment by private enterprise.”

On A More Transparent Approach to Taxation in B.C.: “There is an erosion of public trust around taxation decisions, Chambers recommend the provincial government commit to a provincial dialogue on tax in B.C. to determine what is the appropriate mix and type of taxes and levies need to pay for programs and services.”

On Rebalancing Municipalities and Regional Districts: “Taxpayers deserve a more accountable and effi cient regional governance system, B.C.’s Chambers believe the current “Local Government Act” is inadequate and recommends the provincial government modernize the Regional District Legislation.”

On Provincial Role on Municipal Restructuring: “There are areas in B.C. where urban municipalities share

common boundaries; Chambers ask the provincial government to amend the Community Charter to include option for instigating municipal restructuring by order of the province where a clear benefi t exists”

On Securing Tourism Funding: “Tourism industry needs the assurance of secured levels of funding to ensure eff ective long term planning, and to remain competitive.”

Detailed information about further policies & content of the conference will be put on our website at a later date.

Upcoming Events: June 16: Chamber Connections hosted by ‘Valley Proactive Orthotics’ at Society Gathering House

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Seven DaysA list of A&E events for June 4 to 10

Now to June 6 - There are only a few more days to catch Art 33, the School District 33 high school art show, in the Art Gallery at the Cultural Centre. Gallery hours are Wednesdays to Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. Free admission.

June 4 - Leeroy Stagger per-forms at 7 p.m. at the Tractorgrease Cafe (48710 Chilliwack Lake Rd.) Tickets $20 and available at the cafe or by calling 604-858-3814. www.tractorgrease.com.

June 6 - Chilliwack United

Church (45835 Spadina Ave.) has its Hawaiian Night Fundraiser tonight at 5:30 p.m. Includes Polynesian dancers, dinner, and a silent auction. Tickets $20, and can purchased at the church office or by calling 604-792-4634.

June 6 to July 5 - Shelter is a solo art exhibition by artist-in-residence, Aimée Henny Brown, on display June 6 to July 5 at the Ranger Station Art Gallery (98 Rockwell Dr.) in Harrison Hot Springs. Opening ceremony is Sunday, June 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. 604-796-2723.

June 6 - The 47th annual

Yarrow Days returns this week-end with the theme A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock’N’Roll. Events include a parade along Yarrow Central Road at 10 a.m., plus activities and entertainment in Yarrow Pioneer Park starting at 11 a.m. There’s also a dance and pig roast Saturday night at Yarrow Community Centre; tickets $25 at Yarrow Co-op. For more info, go to www.yarrowcommunity.com.

June 6/7 - Evolutionz Dance Studio presents Growth and Gratitude at the Cultural Centre on Saturday (4:30 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.). Tickets $18 and available at the Centre Box Office,

or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackcultur-alcentre.ca.

Now to July 21 - Art exhibi-tion, Layers: Five Faces of Collage, is at The Art Room (20-5725 Vedder Rd.) until July 21. The show features the works of Christine Newsome, Janet Carroll, Vicky Ray, Dianne Hultgren and Betty Meiszner who used a variety of mixed media of paints, pastels, inks, papers and found materials to create their collage art.

Sign your kids up now for sum-mer arts and craft classes at the Art Room in July and August.

There are a variety of different classes for kids aged three and up. Info, and to register: 604-769-2787, chilliwackartscouncil.com.

Now to December - The Sí:tel Coast Salish Baskets exhibi-tion is on display in the Chambers Gallery at the Chilliwack Museum until December. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Admission $3/general and $2/seniors and students.

Seven Days is a free A&E listing published in print every Wednesday, and online every Thursday. For more information, or to submit your event, email it to [email protected] (please include a contact name and number), or call 604-702-5576.


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The Wenatchee Wild will join the BCHL as its 17th fran-chise starting next season, the team and league announced Monday at a media conference held in the central Washington city.

“The BCHL is gain-ing a strong franchise in the Wenatchee Wild and we value the pas-sion and professional-ism they bring to our league,” said BCHL commissioner John Grisdale. “The Wild will quickly develop rivalries with our exist-ing franchises and I believe they will be a big draw in opposing buildings.”

The Wild had been a member the North

American Hockey League (NAHL) since 2008-09, with winning records in each of their seven seasons.

This past year they had six players on their roster commit-ting to NCAA Div. I programs.

Playing out of Wenatchee’s Town Toyota Center, the team averages about 3,000 fans per game.

Head coach Bliss Littler, a native of Minot, N.D., is enter-ing his 22nd year as a junior hockey coach.

As a U.S.-based club, the Wild will be allowed to roster a maximum of four Canadian players.

With today’s announcement, they become the first U.S.-based franchise in the BCHL since the Bellingham Ice Hawks, who operated from 1990 to 1995.

See bchl.ca

Eric J. Welsh,The Progress

Chilliwack Chiefs coach Jason Tatarnic will look to increase his team’s inter-national footprint when he holds an evaluation camp in Los Angeles, CA.

Tatarnic heads south in late July (24-26), setting up shop in the Toyota Centre, home of the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks.

“We know California is a hot-bed for good hockey players right now, and we want to establish our identity more down there,” he said. “When California kids are looking to play hockey, we

want them thinking about the Chilliwack Chiefs.”

Tatarnic’s 2014-15 roster included two Cali kids.

Forward Luke McColgan was there from train-ing camp, and goaltender David Jacobson arrived after Christmas.

Both were important players, but the bulk of the American imports came from Connecticut and Vermont.

“Last year we did well in the east, and this year we did well in the east, but you can never rest on just one area when you recruit,” Tatarnic noted. “You want to expand your recruiting area and to us, California’s right in our backyard. We want to get

down there and open those doors.”

Tatarnic’s 2015-16 ros-ter is almost fully stocked, meaning players he recruits at the LA camp won’t make an immediate impact.

“We’ve made it quite known that we recruit early, and we’ve already star ted the recruiting pro-cess for 2016-17,” the coach explained. “This camp is for a specific age group, kids we’ll be looking to identify and then invite to our spring camp in 2016.”

Tatarnic’s not placing any numerical expectations on

the camp, knowing atten-dance might be under-whelming at first.

But he believes it will grow and grow over the next

few years, and he’s done plenty of leg-work to promote it.

“The camp will be a success if we find one or two kids,” Tatarnic said. “They have some really

good players, and some hid-den players too, diamonds in the rough. Some of them might just need an opportu-nity to play somewhere.”

The team got positive results from an appear-

ance in Rubber Magazine, a popular publication read by players and parents involved with California’s ice and inline hockey communities.

The team has posters up at the Toyota Centre and a link on the arena’s ‘camps and clinics’ page.

“We’ve contacted all the minor hockey associations down there to spread the word to their members,” Tatarnic added.

Chilliwack’s not the only BCHL team interested in California.

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks had a camp just outside of LA.

“They’re pretty aggres-sive, doing camps in California and Colorado,”

Tatarnic said. “Every team’s different in the way they approach things. Our next thing is to establish one in Boston, and we’ve already selected the dates and start-ed making contacts for next year.”

“Colorado’s getting big-ger,” he added. “Texas is growing and the new one that’s really coming up is southern Florida. Even Ohio and Wisconsin, there’s lots of growth there.”

● The Chiefs have just released a new recruitment video which can be viewed on the team’s website at chilliwackchiefs.net or on YouTube (search Chilliwack Chiefs recruitment video).

Chilliwack Chiefs recruiting California kids

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The Rotary Club of Chilliwack has been, and continues to be an important part of our city’s future since 1934. Our members are very proud of all our accomplishments to make Chilliwack a healthier, safer and more beautiful place to live.

2015 will see the launch of the Canada Flag project, a new initiative where homeowners are invited to subscribe to have Canada fl ags planted on their lawns for three weekends during the year.

Another initiative we plan to begin in September is a partnership with local schools to improve literacy by providing weekend backpacks of nutritious food for needy kids.

We will also be active in distributing free copies of Josh The Baby Otter (a book that works to prevent drowning deaths in young children) to parents in the community.

Chilliwack loves its Rotary trails and we will continue to support development and enhancement of the Rotary trails on both sides of the Vedder River by teaming up with the City of Chilliwack with our gifts of money and people power.

This year’s Rotary International theme is “Be a Gift to the World”. That’s why we joined Rotary, to use our talent and treasure to make a difference in our city and around The Globe.

If you would like to be part of ‘’ A Gift to the World ‘’ and join with like- minded people who want to make a positive difference, we’re always looking for, enthusiastic new members. Visit our website at www.chilliwackrotaryclub.ca, or contact us at [email protected], or talk to any of our members. Look for their Rotary lapel pin.

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Brad Clapp struggled in the opening tourna-

ment of the 2015 PGA Tour Canada season, missing the cut at the PC Financial Open.

Clapp tied for second at this same tourney last year, held at the Point Grey Golf Club, and the Chilliwack Golf Club instructor started this year’s event strong, firing an open round 69 that had him just three off the lead.

But Clapp was

undone by a shaky sec-ond round, a four-over-par 76 that included double bogeys on the second and 10th holes.

Clapp was one over par, with the cut-line was set at one under.

Five golfers tied for the tourney lead at 12 under par and had to settle matters in a play-off.

American Drew Weaver out-lasted the

other four to pocket $31,500 in prize money.

Clapp has little time to mope with the sec-ond tournament start-ing Thursday.

He’ll be at Victoria’s Uplands Golf Club for the Bayview Place Island Savings Open.

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Second round woes sink Clapp

Chilliwack’s Spartan Swim Club sent five athletes to the 2015 Mel Zajac swim meet,

held May 22-24 on the University of British Columbia campus.

This was an interna-tional swim meet featur-ing top swimmers from Canada and around the world.

The Spartans were led by 17 year old Jessie Gibson, who earned top eight finishes in four of her events.

Gibson was third in the 200 metre butterfly

with a time of 2:18.88. She placed sixth in the 100m butterfly, 100m freestyle and 200m free-style.

Carson Olafson, who recently committed to UBC for next season, placed sixth in the 100m freestyle and seventh in the 50m butterfly. Colton Peterson, who will swim for the Simon Fraser University Clansmen next season,

placed fourth in the 50m breaststroke with a time of 30.01.

Also representing the Spartans were 15 year olds Wyatt Hine and Brooke Kienas.

The Spartans are a year-round competitive club featuring more than 170 swimmers from around the Fraser Valley.

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Gibson podiums at international meet

Aaron Pauls has authored many memo-rable moments over the years with the University of the Fraser Valley men’s golf team. He made sure his last tournament as a mem-ber of the Cascades fit that description.

The Chilliwack native came into Friday’s fourth and final round of the Canadian Univers i ty/Col lege Championship at Cutten Fields in Guelph, ON. tied for the individual lead.

While he didn’t end up taking home the title, he did finish third to earn All-Canadian honours and secure a spot on Canada’s three-member men’s squad for the 2015 Summer Universiade.

That event will be held in Gwangju, South Korea in July.

Pauls and his UFV teammates, including fellow Chilliwackian Connor McLellan, com-bined to finish fourth overall.

Their coach, Chris Bertram was named coach of the year by the Golf Coaches Association of Canada, capping a much-dec-orated 2014-15 season which also saw him win the coach of the year awards for the PacWest conference and the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA).

“It seems like the coaching awards fol-low the success of the team,” Bertram said. “We have a good mix of players, and we have a good thing going in the program. It’s nice, and humbling, to get recog-nition for that.”

It’s the second straight summer that Pauls will represent Canada in interna-tional play – in 2014, he took part in the World University Golf Championships in Switzerland. This year’s national team berth is particularly spe-cial because Bertram will serve as head coach of the Canadian men’s squad at the Universiade.

“It was a pretty unbelievable experi-ence last year (at the World University C h a m p i o n s h i p s ) , because I’d never done anything like that before,” Pauls said. “But

this is kind of special in a different way, given that this was my last event as a Cascade. To be able to have one more tournament with

Chris as head coach is special. This was my goal for the entire semester.

“I did what I set out to do at the beginning

of this tournament, so I’m pretty happy about that.”

Bertram agreed.“Aaron didn’t have

his best stuff today,

but in typical Aaron Pauls fashion, he man-aged to get it around,” Bertram said. “To come top three and earn a spot on this Universiade

team, it’s just a massive accomplishment. He continues to set the bar for UFV student-ath-letes, and I know he’ll do a great job in Korea.

I couldn’t be prouder.”The UBC

Thunderbirds won their fourth men’s team title.

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Hilz, GaryGary David Hilz went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28th at Chilliwack Gener-al Hospital.Gary will be lovingly remem-bered by his wife Elaine; his children Amber (Shane) Hip-well, Aaron (Michelle) Hilz, and Amanda (Jason) Pringle; and his grandchildren Chloe, Owen, Evan and Corbin. Also surviving him are his brother Edwin (Dawna) Hilz and sisters Hilda Munton, El-sie Schmidt, Irene (Keith) Mur-ray and Jean (Jim) Warnstaff, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.He is predeceased by his par-ents Henry and Olga Hilz, and sisters Glenda Kohlsmith and Lita York.Gary was born and raised in Vulcan Alberta. He married Elaine Rose Adolf on July 22, 1972 in Hanna, Alberta and enjoyed 42 wonderful years to-gether.Gary attended Hillcrest Chris-tian College and S.A.I.T in Calgary. He went on to farm in the Champion area. In 1980 a big move to Chilliwack brought a new farming adven-ture with raspberries. Rasp-berry farming was family life until he retired in 2000. Church and music was always an important part of Gary’s life from playing bass guitar, lead-ing worship at church and singing in various quartets.Gary was diagnosed with Mul-tiple Myeloma in February of 2010, which began another journey in his life.Gary’s love for the Lord, his family and his profound faith will always be remembered. He was strong, courageous and a Godly man who left an amazing legacy for his family.Special thanks to Dr. G. Enns, Dr. P. Galbraith, and the staff at CGH and BCCA for the care they provided for Gary and his family. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at Cross Connection Church, 9310 Williams St. on Thursday, June 4 at 1:00pm with Rev. John Reimer offi ciat-ing. In lieu of fl owers dona-tions can be made to the Cross Connection Church Hai-ti Project 2015 or the BC Can-cer Agency. Online condolenc-es may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca

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CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

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

obituaries

BedardRaymond A.

It is with heavy hearts we an-nounce Ray’s passing on May 25/15 at the age of 71 after a short illness. Ray is survived by his loving wife Eileen of 49 years. His twin brother Robert, mother-in-law Elizabeth Cran-ford, sister-in-laws Patricia Pruefer, Louise Beaumont, Ju-dy, Marg & Betty Cranford. Brother-in-laws Wayne, Max & Lew Cranford & many cousins, nieces & nephews across Canada. Ray was a man of his word & lived his entire life with dignity, respect & quiet strength. No service by re-quest. Flowers gratefully de-clined. A donation to a charity of your choice can be made in Ray’s memory. A Remem-brance for Ray will be planned for a later date.

McLean’s(604)847-3477


604-792-6013Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

Pastor: Rob BrownSunday School - 9:30 am

Worship Service – 10:50 amAssociate Youth Pastor:

Aaron Roorda

EVERYONE WELCOME!

EdenMENNONITE CHURCH

WEEKDAY MASS8:00 a.m.

SATURDAY9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

8909 Mary St.604-792-2764stmarysparish.ca

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

Sunday Services8:00 am BCP Holy Communion Service

10:15 am BAS Family Service & Eucharist

46048 Gore Ave, ChilliwackCorner of First & Young

604-792-8521www.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

Visit us on Facebook:Chilliwack Alliance Church

Celebration Service - 10:30 amMain House & Video Cafe Chilliwack Campus

Sunday, 9:30 & 11 am46100 Chilliwack Central Rd.

Agassiz CampusSunday, 10:30 am6800 Pioneer Avenue

www.central365.org

mainstreetchurch.ca

9325 Main Street9am & 10:45am

(604)792.6844

Helping people encounter wholeness in Christ

604-795-5725

45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack

Worship & Service

11:00 am604-792-7299

The Friendly Place46875 Yale Road E. (at Quarry Rd)

Chilliwack B.C.www.mtshannonunited.ca

9340 Windsor St.604-795-7700

SUNDAY SCHEDULE:Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.WEDNESDAY SERVICE:

6:30 p.m.

BAPTIST CHURCHBAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Services:9:30 AM & 11:15 AM

Wednesday Service: 9:30 AMNOW OFFERING:

Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care.

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46098 Higginson Rd., Sardis604-858-2229

www.stjohnsardis.ca

St. John’sJJJJJJAnglican ChurchAnglican Church

Where All Are Welcome!Where All Are Welcome!

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

Sunday MorningWorship 10:00am

46510 1st Ave., ChilliwackChildren’s Programs Available

www.fi rstave.org

For MoreInformation Call604-703-1863

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Incline your ears to the sweet melody of this

Prisoner. Arise, and lift up your voices, that haply they that are fast asleep may be awakened. Say: O ye who are as dead! The Hand of Divine bounty proffereth unto you the Water of Life. Hasten and drink your fill. Whoso hath been reborn in this Day, shall never die; whoso remaineth dead, shall never live.

New LifeChristian Church

Pastor Dennis Bjorgan1-360-296-6419

Vedder Elementary School45850 Promontory Road

Sunday Worship & Sunday School •10:00 a.m.

&Gospel Hymns ChristCentered Sermons

Sunday Service:10:00 am

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Morning Worshipat 10:30 am

Yale Roadat Spadina604-792-4634

www.chilliwackunitedchurch.com

Rev. HeatherAnderson

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Helping you Plan • Helping you Grieve • 52 weeks of Support

2061 Riverside Rd., Abbotsford V2S 6A5Ph: 604.746.3040 | Fax: 604.746.3050www.frccs.com

In loving memory of Pat and Vernise AndersonTogether again in heaven!

Pat Anderson December 30, 1942 - November 24, 2014

Vernise AndersonApril 10, 1946 - May 21, 2015

Mom and Step Father both fought a courageous battle with cancer and will forever be remembered by their families. Laurie (Craig) Thomson, Bern-est (Jeff) Shepard, Vernise Calimli and Tim (Kim) Watson and extended family.Special thanks to Gloria (sis-ter) and Ron Emery for their support. Thanks to Drs. Hard-er and Larson, Home Health Nursing and Fraser Cheam Home support team, Cascade Hospice and Hospice volun-teers! Thank you so much for assisting us with all the care you had given them during this diffi cult time. We were truly blessed with your support and care. Thanks from daughter, Vernise.

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Stó:lō NationRequires the services of a

Qualifi edCommunity Wellness Worker

For the Health Services Department

Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our

website:www.stolonation.bc.ca

click on Jobs link on the HomepageMail resume and cover letter to:

#7-7201 Vedder RoadChilliwack BC, V2R 4G5

E-mail to: [email protected] Fax to 604-824-5342

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Stò:l Aboriginal Skills & Employment Services (SASET) Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Outreach Worker

Send to: Stò:l Aboriginal Skills and Employment TrainingBldg. #8A – 7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5

Attention Anna Celesta or by email: [email protected] DEADLINE: Thursday, June 11, 2015 @ 4:00pm

We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. An eligibility list may be established from this posting. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Visit our website at www.saset.ca for full job posting

Stò:l Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training (SASET) require the services of a quali ed Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Outreach Worker

to provide Employment Services in Mount Currie (Lil’wat), BC. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of

Aboriginal Ancestry. Please self-identify on your cover letter or resume. The CDP Outreach Worker is responsible for all aspects of career development services including needs determination, employment consultations, assessments, labour

market research and active case management with a team of professionals.Candidates will be screened according to the quali cations/requirements above. Please clearly

indicate on your resume compliance with all indicated quali cations and requirements.

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Located in the eastern Fraser Valley, the communities of Cheam First

The incumbent must be able to demonstrate his/her ability to establish

communities.

Mr. Wallace Mah

District of KentP.O. Box 70, 7170 Cheam AvenueAgassiz, B.C., V0M 1A0 Fax: 604-796-8516Emailed applications will not be accepted

SENIOR PROJECTS COORDINATORPART-TIME (CONTRACT)

Cook and ServerThe Auburn Seniors Residence, our state of the art campus care, has IMMEIDIATE VACANCIES for

Please send your resume to or register on

our website


130 HELP WANTED

Come join the Four Seasons RV Rentals Team in

Abbotsford as a

RV Cleaner Weekdays and Weekends

Full-Time or Part-TimeBring your resume to:

30580 S. Fraser Way, Abbts. or email to:

[email protected]

.Kluane First Nation www.kfn.ca


130 HELP WANTED

Local IndustrialLaundry

Now accepting resumes/applications for the following positions:

Delivery / Customer Service: must be physically fi t, have a valid BC drivers licence, be a strong self starter & driven to supply a high level of cus-tomer satisfaction. Full-time position, mon-fri, no shift work.Production Position:must be physically fi t, able to work at a moderate rate of production, handling and sorting soiled garments. Folding and hanging clean garments and towels. Op-eration of industrial laundry equipment. We will train, male applicants preferred.Seamstress: general garment repairs of work clothing. Able to hem, repair, replace zippers and sew on emblems.

Please contact Markat (604)792-5556

to submit your resume.

LOCAL SLAUGHTER house/ farm in need of full time em-ployee. Willing to train, knife experience an asset. Contact Kevin, 604-819-0400

604-702-5222


130 HELP WANTED

Looking for a Career with

Unlimited Potential?Sales and Service Positions

Now Available

Do you have…• A desire to provide cus-

tomer service through sales and tire replace-ment and repair

• Aspirations to have a ca-reer, not just a job

• A desire to exceed in customer service

• The attitude to success-fully work in a team at-mosphere

• The ability to excel in physically demanding environment

• Effective problem solv-ing, planning, organizing and communication skills

• Leadership skills with a desire to grow into a management position

• An Entrepreneurial spirit• Must have a valid Driv-

ers License• Must have Grade 12 or

equivalent

With competitive salary and benefi ts program, as well as the opportunity to participate on profi t sharing, Kal Tire could be just the career move you’ve been looking for.

Bring Resume in person attention: Jeff Johnson

NEW LOCATION: 43990 Progress Way, Chilliwack,

BC V2R 0C3.For additional information about Kal Tire please visit

our website at www.kaltire.com

Quik’s Farm Ltd is currently hiring for full

and/or part-time positions.Positions available for gen-eral labour such as planting and harvesting fl owers, bunching and packaging fl owers, sticking or picking cuttings, bouquet making, both indoor and outdoor.Priority will be given to full time applicants, however part-time positions will be considered as well.We offer competitive wages.

Please send resumes via email to:

[email protected] or drop off in person at our main offi ce at 8340 Prest Rd.

130 HELP WANTED


134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

F/T HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER req’d to start immediately. Must be available day shifts, weekends & holidays. Apply in person at BEST WESTERN Bakerview Inn, 1821 Sumas Way, Abbotsford

Tim Horton’s is hiring for our Chilliwack

& Popkum locations

All PositionsFull time & Part Time positions, including

weekends.We are looking for individu-als who are customer ser-vice and speed of service fo-cused. We offer fl exible hours, competitive wages, full training, benefi ts and a great environment.Apply in person with resume

to: Tim Horton’s - 52855 Yale Road E, (Rosedale) &

45837 Yale Road, Chilliwack

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

RN NEEDEDfor oral surgery offi ce

in Chilliwack A registered nurse is needed on a casual basis for our oral surgery offi ce.

Duties will include:Pre-operative assessment / preparation, starting IVs, admin-istering medications and intra/ post operative monitoring of pa-tients.

Fax / email resumes to:604-392-8021

[email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

CommercialTransport Apprentice

Required for Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. 2nd/3rd year level position available in Abbotsford. Engine experience considered an asset. Factory training provided.Union Shop - Full Benefi ts

Fax Resume: 604-888-4749E-mail: [email protected]

MECHANICSCommercial Transport

& Diesel EngineWith late model diesel engine experience req. for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. Positions available in Surrey. Detroit Diesel & MTU engine exp. considered an asset. Factory training provided.Union Shop - Full Benefi ts

Fax Resume: 604-888-4749E-mail: [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

OASIS SPA201 - 33072 1st Ave

MissionWe are now open 7 days/week

from 10am-8pmfor relaxation & massage

Call: 604-287-1988

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

WANT TO REACH THE RESTOF CANADA? Advertise in 600+

community newspapers across Cananda.Call 1-866-575-5777

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

236 CLEANING SERVICES

Chilliwack’s mobile car wash. Hand wash entire vehicle, tires & wheels, interior vacuum. Starting at $25. (604)702-0204 / [email protected]

CLEANING LADY with 15 years exp, personalized cleaning, avail with ref’s/products. (604)791-8290

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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

260 ELECTRICAL

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

281 GARDENING

YARD CLEAN up & Maintenance. Truck and equipment. Most city lots $20. Free estimates, senior disc. call (604)845-7313

162 TEMPORARY/PT/SEASONAL

BC BEST BUY - Place yourclassified ad in 3 BC REGIONS

66 NewspapersCall 1-866-575-5777


283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

283A HANDYPERSONS

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

Jones the Handyman. All home re-pairs, pressure washing, senior dis-count, licensed. (604)819-0161

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928




300 LANDSCAPING

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

LANDSCAPE AWAY. Residential and Commercial. Book early! Call (604)845-1467

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Hon-est Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607


WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassified.com



1 bdrm + den...... $850 - $895/m2 bdrms................ $1150 - $1200/m

For info call Doug 604-997-7223 or Bill 604-991-1777

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New Luxury Apartments!

9155 Edward St., Chilliwack

FREE TELUS TV/INTERNET FOR 1ST YEAR. LIMITED TIME OFFER.

Ideal Chilliwack location. Walk to Leisure Centre, Hospital and to Leisure Centre, Hospital and

Shopping. Parkade parking. Corner Shopping. Parkade parking. Corner suites have quartz counter bars. suites have quartz counter bars.

Each suite has 4 stainless steel Each suite has 4 stainless steel appliances in kitchen, front load appliances in kitchen, front load

washer/dryer. No pets. Adult Only.washer/dryer. No pets. Adult Only.

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MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT...www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com

604.858.RENT (7368)HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD.

Property Management Division

Steps away from shops, restaurants,

boutiques and the Cheam Leisure Centre

this 55 plus adult building features new studio,

one and two bedroom suites. Six brand new

appliances greet each new tenant. Rents start at

$650 per month and include one underground

parking stall.

SENIOR LIVING RENTAL CONDOS IN GARRISON CROSSING

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To view call Yolanda at 604.791.1910

Affiliated with Elim Village in Surrey: A Unique Christian Retirement Village


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

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.

NORTHSTARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com

Master Painters at Students Rates.We will BEAT any Qualifi ed Quotes.

778.344.1069

STEFANO PAINTINGExterior Summer Special 10% OffFREE Estimates (604)720-1390

338 PLUMBING

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423

706 APARTMENT/CONDO


341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

PETS

474 PET SERVICES

Reliable dog walker needed for small dog every evening, Yale/Vic-tor area. Call eves (604)391-1487

477 PETS

BLUENOSE BULLIES CROSS LAB PUPPIES. Ready to go $300 fi rm Call btwn 12noon-6pm 778-551-0769

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

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

PETS

477 PETS

CKC Reg Sheltie Puppies sable CH bred-N.B. contract. $1500. River-wind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768.

GERMAN SHEPHARD X PUPPIES for sale, 7 weeks old.Please call: (604)793-5909.

PIT BULL PUPS- born Feb 24th. Blue/Blue Brindle. Shots. Wormed.

$850-$1250. 604-376-0920

Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. House pets. 604-854-1978, 604-807-5204

WANTED pure black LAB PUP female 6-8 wks. Give full details & telephone # to Box #001, 20258-Fraser Hwy Langley V3A4R6

Yellow Lab, female, 4 yrs old, spayed, vet checked, shots. $700 obo. No sunday call, 604-795-4681

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS

BUD HAYNES, WARD’S Firearms Auction. Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask. Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns. Website, catalogue w/pictures. Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549;www.budhaynesauc t i ons . com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

523 UNDER $100

DURIOD SHINGLES, $10 per bun-dle. Buy all - cheaper. Call 604-795-1060.

548 FURNITURE

Dining room suite, maple, table, 56 chairs, hutch, $850. Call (604)858-2312

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALESTEEL BUILDINGS...”OUR BIG 35TH ANNIVERSARY SALE” 20X20 $4500. 25X24 $5198. 30X30 $7449. 32X36 $8427. 40X46 $12140. One end Wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca.

REAL ESTATE

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

For Sale Investment Opportunity

Building fully leased

$575,000 Yield: 8%

Call Brian Bignell - Sunnus Properties: 1-604-790-4825

WTD to buy ind/comm/res/farm or portion. Best reas deal. [email protected] Confi dential. 604-997-6078

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,988. *New SRI 14’ wide

$74,900. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900.

www.glenbrookhomes.netMANUFACTURED HOMES.

MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES.NEW & USED

Call Chuck at 604-830-1960~ your local SRI dealer ~

VACANT MANUFACTURED

HOME PADSAVAILABLE45+ Abbotsford, Ruskin

55+ Abby, Ruskin, Mission, HopeChuck 604-830-1960

636 MORTGAGES

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

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

2 bedroom apartment. In-cludes fridge, stove, dishwash-er, in-suite washer & dryer, se-cure underground parking. $800/m. non-smoker, no pets, refs req’d. Avail June 1. Tasha 604-793-9000

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 bdrm condo, 5 appl., $800/m + util. Avail now. Call (604)316-6687

CHILLIWACK. 9280 Mary Street. 1 or 2 bdrm apt. Quiet building, new paint, hot water, 3 appl, under-ground parking, lrg balcony, storage. N/p. Avail. now, Call 604-791-3344 or 604-793-9155

Chilliwack - Downtown1 Bdrm Apt - Avail June 1.

$550 incl heat & parking.Coin laundry avail. Near public

transit, shopping & many amenities.

Free Multi Housing ProgramOn-site Manager who will need

good references. No pets please.

46124 Princess Ave.Please call Darrenat 604-835-1788.

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)

Spacious and bright new condo quality

1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all

conveniences, down town. Available now.

Call 604-703-3405

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 viewroyal oak

736 HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

sardis holdings.april terrace

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.

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Chilliwack. 2 bdrm. fenced yard. $1450/m incl util. Avail. now. Call (604)378-7274

Chilliwack, 46321 Chilliwack Cen-tral Rd., 3 + 1 bdrm upper, 1.5 bath, close to schools. 5 appl., sep laun-dry, cat ok, share util. $1200/m. inc. water. Call (604)824-0264

CHILLIWACK, spac, exec. 5 bdrm home w/lovely view, 2 lvl deck, gar-age/shop, lg, pri acreage. 10 Mins to frway. $2300. Ref’s req’d. June 1 1(250)982-2936 or 604-798-6731

E Chilliwack, 2 bd rancher, smaller, priv country setting, carport, shed, $950/m. avail now. 604-795-4777

750 SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+. Avail now. Lam fl rs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337

GARRISON, 1 bdrm, 6 appl, n/p, n/s, ref’s req’d, $875/m + DD req’d. Avail June 15. (604)858-8655

Promontory, 1 bdrm bsmt ste, pri-vate entrance, all appl., all util incl., n/p, n/s, laundry neg., $780/m. Avail Oct 1. Call (604)846-7029

Sardis. Renovated 1 bdrm private suite, n/s, n/p, gas f/p, suit single person. $750/m. (604)819-6163

752 TOWNHOUSES

CHILLIWACK. 1-bdrm loft t/house. Priv. fenced patio, close to d/town. Walk to amens. Avail. June 15. $725 + utils. 604-309-8723

TRANSPORTATION

812 AUTO SERVICES

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

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2009 G5 Pontiac, air conditioning, power windows, loaded, 72,000 km. Asking $7,500. 1-604-869-9832

736 HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1999 CAMRY SOLARIS, exc cond., apprx. 195,000kms, $4000 obo. Call (604)823-6231

2007 JETTA CITY, 42,800km, exc cond, $8900 obo. Call (604)796-3450

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1989 Bounder 34’ motorhome. 97,269km. 96108 Hazel St, Chilli-wack. $10,000. (604)792-9994

26ft Motorhome, propane run for sale. Any reasonable offer will be considered. I’m a fair man to deal with. Asking $2900 604-997-6586

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

pick a part

The Scrapper

MARINE

912 BOATS

24 ft Reinell Boat & trailer for saleAny reasonable offer will be consid-ered. I’m a fair man to deal with. Asking $6500 604-997-6586

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED 10’, 12’ or 14’ with or without motor or trailer. Will pay cash 778-868-9342

551 GARAGE SALES

Chilliwack

9219 Edward StEdward Manor

June 68am - 2pm

Multi - Family

MOVING Sale - Downsizing! Satur-day June 6, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 45791 Henderson Ave., Chilliwack

736 HOMES FOR RENT

A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434


Receive A FREE...10 YEAR PARTS AND LABOUR

WARRANTY ON ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT.*

THERMOSTAT INCLUDED WITH ALL HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS ($400 VALUE)

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BY

comfortableKeep your loved ones

this Summer!

BEAT THE RUSH!

ACT NOW!

Install central air condition

now and BEAT THE

HEAT THIS SUMMER!

THE PROGRESS 2014

A-LISTChilliwack

PROUD TO TO BE CELEBRATING PROUD TO TO BE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF BUSINESS!10 YEARS OF BUSINESS!

SPRINGDUCT CLEANING SPECIAL RECEIVE

$50 OFFOF WHOLE HOME DUCT CLEANING

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Serving Chilliwack and surrounding Serving Chilliwack and surrounding communities since 2004!communities since 2004!

FREE INSTALLATION ESTIMATES

$800RECEIVE

back on eligible equipment!

FORTIS FORTIS REBATES ARE REBATES ARE BACK!BACK!

Please Call 1-877-795-2173 For A Free Estimate604-795-2173

www.classaheating.ca01/15W_CA28

604-426-0186

Chilliwack Progress, June 03, 2015

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