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There are several vacant buildings in downtown Chilliwack, including this one at Five Corners. Last year Chilliwack Economic Partners brought on Walas Concepts to help spur new ideas on downtown revitalization. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Retaining court services a priority for Chilliwack, says mayorJennifer FeinbergThe Progress

City of Chilliwack will continue lobbying to keep Supreme Court services in Chilliwack, despite a year-old recommendation to make Abbotsford the regional centre for upper court services in the Lower Fraser Valley.

The report, released in February of 2014, called for a dramatic increase in c o u r t r o o m capacity for both provincial and supreme courts over the next 20 years.

Construction of a new $62

million court facility in Abbotsford with five Supreme Court court-rooms is the centrepiece of the plan.

Chilliwack, meanwhile, could see expanded provincial court ser-vices, with the consultant’s report calling for two more courtrooms to be built by 2028.

“A Supreme Court presence will be retained in Chilliwack,” the report pledges.

But that scenario, part of the “Court Capacity Expansion Project” released by the province, has some in Chilliwack fearing the city may be about to lose its histor-ic role as a Supreme Court centre.

“We will do everything in our power to keep it,” said Mayor Sharon Gaetz. “It’s is a topic that is near and dear to our hearts in Chilliwack.”

Significant numbers of court professionals and legal services are now established in Chilliwack,

Jennifer Feinberg The Progress

Everyone says you’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, when to fold ‘em, and especially when to walk away.

Chilliwack is walking away from Walas Concepts.

There was great hope and optimism expressed when Walas Concepts was hired last spring to breathe new life into downtown revitalization.

The consulting firm created a plan based on a “business incuba-tor” being set up in the downtown core to cut the number of vacant, and boarded-up storefronts with a surge of entrepreneurs.

The total spent before the Walas contract ended was about $65,000, with Walas staff having conduct-ed research, and an inventory of unused buildings, as ground work for the incubator concept.

But after a six-month review of the contract between Walas and Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation, the relationship between Walas and Chilliwack was terminated.

The decision last month by the CEPCO board was based on fiscal prudence.

“Sometimes we have to step off the traditional path and Walas was brought in to Chilliwack, based on the successes they had elsewhere in revitalizing large

downtown spaces in other parts of world,” said CEPCO president Brian Coombes.

“We looked at their six-month report findings and recommenda-tions and felt their vision for pro-ceeding did not justify the invest-ment required from us, and we needed to make the decision to end the contract at this stage.”

City of Chilliwack and CEPCO had partnered on the project, which had an annual budget of $195,000 over the three years.

“We felt at this time we could no longer justify the monthly invest-ment,” said Coombes.

The last day for Walas staff was on Jan. 16.

There were however “positive

contributions” to come out of the experience, including an updated downtown inventory and an analy-sis of the downtown plans com-missioned to date.

“It was made very clear people still have tremendous passion and emotional connections to the downtown. There are a lot of good people trying to make the down-town better.”

In the end there weren’t enough vacant buildings, which the entire plan was based on.

Mayor Sharon Gaetz said the contract was drafted with the con-dition built in that it could be ended at six-month intervals, if necessary.

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Everyone knows that soup cans, drink boxes and newspapers can be recycled.

But a Grade 6 class at Strathcona elementary has learned there’s anoth-er everyday item that can be diverted from the land-fill — something that’s in every school, every home, every office.

Pens. Teacher Kristina

Daneluz was research-ing the possibility of recycling sandwich bags when she happened upon a list that included pens. She learned that all pens, including felt pens, highlighters, mechanical pencils and all pen caps, can be recycled. Now, Daneluz and her class of eco-minded students are hoping word spreads like a leaking ballpoint.

“It’s making a big differ-ence here,” said student Jayde Blight-Swanson. “I think people are caring more about making sure they recycle.”

The class estimates they each use anywhere from three to 20 pens in a given school year. So, here’s some quick math.

If each student uses an average 10 pens per year, for 13 school years, they’re burning through 130 pens a student. That doesn’t include the dead pens at home, or college.

Multiply those pens by the 14,000 students in the Chilliwack school district, and it’s easy to surmise that each graduating class has discarded about 1.82 million pens in pursuit of an education.

But with how quickly the “dead pen” recycling awareness project has taken off, it’s likely the number of discarded writ-ing utensils is going to go down substantially from this day forward. The class began collecting the pens back in November.

Their goal was to collect 250 pens by the end of the year. Little did they know how quickly the concept would catch on. The stu-dents told their parents, and their parents took the idea to their workplaces.

Blight-Swanson stood up in front of the entire school at an assembly and

explained the program. Very shortly after that, teachers began knocking at the classroom door, pens in hand and eager to donate to the cause. But they didn’t stop at Strathcona. They drew up posters for schools around the district, pro-viding each school with a recycling box.

They even took the message to elected lead-ers, with Daneluz and student Daniela Chow addressing the school board back in December. Trustees showed immedi-ate support, promising to commit to recycling their

pens. Then, board chair Silvia Dyck challenged the City of Chilliwack to do the same. And in turn, the City challenged the Fraser Valley Regional District.

“In the spirit of collabo-ration and waste reduc-tion, the City of Chilliwck would be pleased to join Daniela and her class-mates in the Dead Pen Recycling Challenge,” Mayor Sharon Gaetz wrote in reply to Dyck. Similarly, the FVRD now keeps recycling contain-ers for pens near their photocopiers.

“This is all just because of who these children are,

and who they are talking to,” Daneluz said.

And now that the kids know they can recycle pens and felts, they can’t imagine ever tossing one carelessly into the gar-bage can. And they all plan to carry on promoting the message, and encourag-ing activism as they leave elementary school and head into middle school next year.

“I’ll probably tell my teacher about this,” Julia Hirch said, whose family is already in the habit of recycling office supplies.

Mme. Daneluz’s Grade 6 class hold up a container of pens, felts and mechanical pencils they are sending to be recycled. JESSICA PETERS/ THE PROGRESS

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Council okays base funding for Restorative JusticeJennifer FeinbergThe Progress

It was almost everything they asked for.

Annual funding of $31,500 for Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy was approved by council under the Community Development Initiatives Funding (CDIF) program last week.

But council stopped short of the green light for the extra $10,000 requested for a pilot project to help at-risk youth.

Council will wait until there’s some financial support estab-lished for the project from the school district before jumping in.

“Maybe once there is some funding there, we can revisit this,” said Sharon Gaetz at the last coun-cil meeting.

Council learned there were 176 files opened in 2014 compared to 166 files the year before. That was a year where they were second in the province for the number of total referrals, said Kathy Funk, executive director of the CRJYAA, in her report to council. They saw 800 people come through the office doors in 2014.

What’s new in the restorative justice world is further recogni-tion that if they start working early with young offenders, there’s a better chance of “getting them

on — or keeping them on — the right path,” said Funk

As an alternative to the justice system, it can also cut down on court processes and police time.

Mayor Gaetz noted a change in the client demographics, not-ing that 39 per cent who were referred were youth, while 61 per cent of the first-time offenders they assisted were adults.

“When council started with this process with restorative justice the focus was on youth,” she said, adding they’ve noticed since then there has been “a bit of a shift.”

Funk later addressed that query, regarding the question on youth, “that’s why we’re going

to work with the schools” on the pilot project.

The additional $10,000 would have gone toward the pilot project at the Chilliwack middle in coop-eration with School District No. 33 to hire a part-time co-ordinator of the new program focused on at-risk youth and prevention.

Council’s base funding level of $31,500 for Restorative Justice has remained at the same level since 2010. It also provides office space, telephone, utilities and office sup-plies for the office space located within the downtown Community Policing Society Office on Wellington Ave.

“We are of the opinion that

our program effectively reduces recidivism rates,” wrote Funk in the letter to the city requesting program funding.

“An evaluation by the University of the Fraser Valley Criminology Department of our program con-ducted in 2003 indicated that our recidivism rate for shoplift-ing was considerably lower for youth in the same circumstances when compared to those who go through the traditional justice sys-tem.

“In the first six months of 2014 our youth files have increased over 20 per cent.”

Parents asked to keep students away from skills testsJessica PetersThe Progress

The Chilliwack Teachers’ Association is asking parents to exempt their children from the Foundation Skills Assessment tests.

Clint Johnstone, president of the CTA, said local teachers have numerous concerns regarding the annual provincial tests that target Grade 4 and 7 students across the province. Preparing for and car-rying out the hefty exam eats up valuable teaching time, Johnstone said. It also doesn’t provide teach-ers with data that can help them improve a child’s learning in that particular year.

“It is quite a time investment for an assessment that adds nothing to the class teachers ability to design instruction,” he said. “The delay in results mean that it is not useful in providing feedback which could help the assessed students, and for a class teacher that is the key to assessing: gaining information which will help the student who is assessed.”

The FSA tests are now taken online, and that can add even more time needed for the process.

“The teachers have to have time for the children to learn how to use the online aspect,” he said. “They may practice the test themselves, eating up a lot of instructional time.”

It’s a long test that can be diffi-cult, covering topics students may not have learned in the school year yet, he adds. That can add undue stress on kids who feel a pressure

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“That was done to ensure we’d have some level of accountability,” she said.

Fiscal restraint and pru-dence were key consider-ations.

“We’re really careful with our money,” Gaetz said.

The Walas report in some ways confirmed what council already knew.

“They reaffirmed that a neighbourhood has to be built in the downtown to attract more residents. We were hoping for fresh, new

ideas. But they were not forthcoming.”

It’s not over. But it’s clear retail patterns are shifting, and city officials have been paying attention in terms of the future of Chilliwack’s downtown.

“But just because the contract ended, doesn’t mean we are giving up on the downtown,” said Gaetz. “We will do what we have to attract significant investment to our down-town, and continue to work closely with the BIA on this and other projects.”

In the end, the truly surprising finding was

that the number of vacant buildings downtown was lower than they actually expected.

“There are fewer than we thought, and not as many out-of-town own-ers as we had imagined either.”

It was a valuable process in the end. The next stage will focus on a new market-ing plan, and seeing what the private sector has to offer.

“We’ll take what we learned and move on from here,” Gaetz added.

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to perform on tests, with questionable benefits to the student. Other stu-dents may realize that the test doesn’t count for marks, or affect their grade. In turn, those students may not complete the test to the best of their abili-ties. That can skew the overall results for the school, making the data collected inaccurate.

The data is used by think-tank Fraser Institute to rate the schools across the prov-ince in an annual report card. Those findings can misleading, and paint the wrong picture of individual schools.

“The Fraser Institute is not interested in improving educa-tion,” Johnstone said. “They’re comparing schools without look-ing at any of the demo-graphics.”

Ultimately, he said, it’s up to the parents to allow their children to take part in the test, which will administered at local schools in the near future. Parents of children in Grades 4 and 7 can watch for the let-ter from the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association to come home, however the letter is not neces-sarily sent out by all teachers.

The test seeks to rate students reading, writing and numeracy skills. Once completed, tests are returned to families in late March, along with a scoring guide.

Results are also used by the school board for planning purposes.

RCMP are investigating a horrific head on col-lision that has claimed two lives of two Hope resi-dents.

Crews were called to Highway 1 eastbound just before Peters Road around 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 23. There were three people trapped and firefighters from Popkum worked to free them.

One person died on scene and another passed away at hospital. No names have been released.

It was raining heavily at the time of the collision and police report a westbound vehicle had crossed the centre median and crashed into other vehicle.

Crash claims two Hope residents

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Case not closed on courthouse: MayorPolice are still trying to identify

a thief who stole a laptop from St. Mary’s Parish last summer.

After finding a laptop in a closed cabinet, surveillance images show that he calmly sat down and had a smoke break at the church’s piano.

The thief had wandered in on the afternoon of Aug. 24 before stealing the laptop. In the images, he is wear-ing baggy dark shorts and a bright blue t-shirt. In one image, he is sitting at a covered piano in the corner of the church, smoking a cigarette.

The information about the theft was originally released in September, but police are still searching for the man. Anyone with information can contact

police at 604-792-4611, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Thief steals smoke break in parish

Police are still trying to identify a man who broke into St. Mary’s last summer, stole a laptop and took a smoke break while seated at the church’s piano. RCMP PHOTO

so it’s important that Chilliwack be left with “more than just a court registry,” or unused courtrooms, after the changes are made in the com-ing years.

The city does not have juris-diction over court services, which is a provincial matter.

Regional court services in the Lower Fraser Valley may be in flux, but city officials are vowing to lobby and do whatever they can to retain a functioning Supreme Court presence in Chilliwack.

“We made it clear to provin-cial reps that we expect to have a fully functioning courthouse, and we impressed upon them the importance of Chilliwack as a central location to access to the justice system,” Gaetz said. “It’s high on our list of priorities.”

It’s been important to Chilliwack for years.

City officials, led by former MLA Barry Penner, launched a vocal and ultimately success-ful campaign in 2000 to keep court services in Chilliwack when plans were to centralize services elsewhere.

City of Chilliwack contrib-uted $2.1 million at the time for the land assembly required for courthouse building con-struction.

Some have also suggested that court changes are coming from the city.

“Nothing could be further from the truth,” said Gaetz.

Next step is forming a work-ing group at city hall of staff and council to meet with the provincial decision-makers about the expansion plans.

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The Optimist Club of Chilliwack would like to ex-press their sincere appreciation to all of those who donated, participated in and volunteered at all of the club events during 2014. Looking back at the past year our club provided assistance to Chilli-wack Minor Hockey, CSS-Envirothon, St. Mary’s School, Meadow Rose Society, Harrison Paddle Sports, Sardis Secondary – Be the Change, Just Say No Drama Program, Chilliwack Sting Ray Club,

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More than a century ago, a young man origi-nally from Devonshire, England settled in the Sumas Valley to begin a new life.

Hector Toop, after spending time in Australia, purchased the 80 acre Hodgson estate in Sumas in November of 1903.

He established a small dairy farm on the property, launching an agriculture legacy that is currently in its fifth generation.

On Friday that legacy was recognized. MLA John Martin, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick, present-ed Beaverbrook Farms and the Toop family with a Century Farm Award for over 100 years of hard work.

Said Martin: “While farming continues to evolve, B.C. farmers continue to pass down years of proud tradi-tions. It’s important that we celebrate these mile-

stones and honour the long standing traditions and hard work of farm-ers and their families.”

Since 1903, the farm has been passed down from older to younger Toop family members. Still standing today, proudly showcasing the farm’s rich history, are two landmarks -

the dairy barn erected in 1918 and the fam-ily home built in 1921. Often referred to as “The Big House”, the family farm house is known locally as a land-mark on Yale Road.

Dairy farming has changed a lot over the last century. However, the Toop family has

embraced many tech-nological advancements while maintaining some of the traditions. Farm life and the traditions that come with it are embraced by all Toop family members - young and old.

Today, Beaverbrooks Farm is operated by Victor, a fourth genera-

tion farmer and his son Jim Toop, a fifth genera-tion farmer.

“We are proud to be a fifth-generation, 100 years plus family farm,” the pair said. “The hard work and commitment of previous generations has given us this oppor-tunity. Dairy farming has experienced huge changes over the cen-tury but one aspect remains. It is a ‘way of life’ that supports tra-ditions and family – a reward for all of us!”

Centur y Farm Awards honour agricul-tural organizations that have been active for 100 years. Each Century Farm Award celebrates the rich heritage of farming and ranch-ing families and orga-nizations in B.C. The Century Farm award program was created in 1994 to mark the cen-tennial of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Chilliwack farm earns century recognition

The Toop family and Beaverbrook Farms were presented the Century Farm Award for over 100 years of hard work. GREG KNILL/ PROGRESS

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Gosite seeing.Students salvage dead pens

“My parents already recycle things like ink cartridges and batter-ies,” said Hirch.

Their dead pens will end up at Staples, who recycles them through Terracycle.

While the project has had a ripple effect throughout the commu-nity, it’s also part of a classroom project. They are keeping track of the project, creating a sto-ryboard for a video, and will present their proj-ect as an entry in the 2015 BC Green Team Games.

They hope to gather as many pens as pos-sible by the end of January, so they can finish their presentation in time for the contest deadline on March 1. But they won’t stop recycling pens in the classroom, this year and for years to come.

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Keep a cool head at the hockey rink

At first glance, the idea to ban parents from the hockey rink may sound ridiculous.

It happened last week when a Vancouver Island minor hockey asso-ciation announced they were considering banning people in the stands for a weekend to send a message to incorrigible parents squawking at refs and players on the ice.

On second glance, it may just be a good idea. Especially consider-ing some of the stories coming out of minor hockey events across the country.

In November, for example, a restraining order was placed on a woman who was harassing the Kootenay Ice (WHL), Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and others about her sons’ hockey careers. Earlier this month a Burnaby hockey dad was given a conditional discharge and 12 months probation for threatening a minor hockey player all of nine-years old. One blogger posted a video this week (date of its origin unknown) shot from the stands of a minor hockey game. A parent, from Florida, suddenly stands up in a rage over a ref’s decision and smashes his hand against the glass shattering it. At least one parent commented, “Way to go Paul. That’s classy.”

So maybe having a no spectator weekend might put things into perspective for the parents who dish out thousands of dollars in gear, travel and fees for their kids to play hockey. Hockey is there for kids to participate in organized sport, make friends and have fun.

What fun is it when you have to embarrassingly hang your head low on the ice or in the dressing room when your parents are the ones screaming from the stands? For the sake of the kids, volunteers and referees, keep it classy.

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VICTORIA – When the B.C. government last resorted to shooting wolves from helicopters in the 1980s, an emotional public outcry forced a retreat.

In the B.C. tradition, sensa-tion-seeking urban media and protesters led the way. An out-raged reporter named Pamela Martin marched a BCTV crew off the road near Fort St. John to expose this presumed crime against nature. With a metre of snow and temperatures dipping to -40, they didn’t get far, but public sentiment was aroused enough for politicians to overrule wildlife biologists.

This winter, while snow reveals the wolves’ location from the air, the choppers and rifles are out again. And my heart goes out to the biologists and First Nations hunters who face this grim task.

The South Selkirk mountain car-ibou herd, which ranges between

B.C., Idaho and Washington, has been the target of intensive con-servation efforts by governments on both sides of the border. Six

of the remaining 18 animals now wear radio collars. There were 46 in 2009, only 27 by 2012, and wolves have killed two more since last spring.

Targeted hunt-ing and trapping haven’t been suf-

ficient, so up to 24 grey wolves are to be shot from the air before the snow melts.

There are seven caribou herds in the South Peace, with the Graham herd the largest at about 700. It’s the control group, left to fend for itself as a measure of wolf removal for the rest. The Burnt Pine herd is down to one bull,

effectively extinct. The province and Treaty 8 First Nations are working on a plan to kill 120-160 wolves in that region.

It’s long been accepted that resource roads, logging and rec-reational trail use have increased herd disruption and predator access through what would other-wise be seamless bush and deep snow.

Snowmobiles and even back-country skiers can shift the bal-ance. Smithers-area outdoor enthusiasts are currently being urged to stay away from the Telkwa Mountains, where the car-ibou herd is down to fewer than 20 animals. Local hunting and snow-mobile clubs have observed a ban on motorized travel since 2003, but of course there will always be yahoos who chase animals for fun.

A mountain caribou recovery plan was implemented in 2007, protecting 2.2 million hectares

from logging and road-building, including most of the core habitat of the South Selkirk herd. The Nature Conservancy of Canada bought 550 square kilometres in that region to protect habitat.

Strategies include transplanting animals from healthier to weaker herds to increase genetic diver-sity, and capturing and penning females with young calves to keep them from being picked off by wolves.

The B.C. grey wolf population averages around 8,500, with man-aged hunting and trapping to pro-tect livestock while preserving the wolf as apex predator in most of its wide range.

This context is seldom report-ed by Vancouver media, which mostly sees its role not as explain-ing issues but rather embarrass-ing whatever political party is in power, and providing an uncritical platform for the stop-logging-min-

ing-energy crowd, which is seen as popular with urban viewers.

Remember the spotted owl, with the fringe of its range extend-ing into southern B.C.? Our branch-plant enviros marketed that one for years. Its core habitat is Washington and Oregon, where many sawmills were shuttered to “save” them.

Now they’re shooting invasive barred owls, which have emerged as a greater threat to spotted owls than logging. Context is impor-tant.

I suppose we’ll never know what difference the 1980s wolf kill would have made if it hadn’t been shouted down for TV ratings and urban enviro-donations.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tom-fletcherbc Email: [email protected]

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B.C. not blameless on Columbia River TreatyRe: U.S. ripping us off on water

(B.C. Views, Jan. 7).I am a scholar of Columbia

River Treaty history and live in the region where all the losses occurred. My own upcoming book about the treaty, A River Captured, represents a decade of research and travel across the Columbia Basin on both sides of the boundary. This is a big, complex story that deserves lots of attention.

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that the U.S. was not necessarily the Big Bad Wolf we would like to make them out to be.

In fact, the U.S. formally asked Canada in the 1930s if this coun-try had an interest in those salm-on that would be blocked and it was Canada that said no. Had Canada’s response been differ-ent, we might have gotten that fish ladder and saved our unique Interior salmon runs.

There was considerably con-troversy over the treaty between its signing in 1961 and its ratifica-tion by Canada in 1964. During that time, the agreement was on the edge of being tossed out, with Prime Minister Lester Pearson actively promoting the negotiation of a new treaty dur-

ing his 1963 election campaign.The U.S., as a result of their

own shifting water policies, would have very likely cooper-ated with changing or scrapping that treaty. It was Canada’s fed-eral bureaucrats who went into high gear to justify what had been signed and make sure it went through.

There is no question in my mind that Canada and B.C.’s gov-ernment agencies played a very significant role in making the mess we got in 1964.

Eileen Delehanty PearkesNelson

B.C. should fire warning shotRe: U.S. ripping us

off on water, B.C. Views (Jan. 7).

This is an issue all of B.C. should have the same view on and an extremely important one at that. Energy Minister Bill Bennett should have given the 10-year notice to exit the agreement.

I don’t think we could ever actually deny the U.S. access to our water, as it would

ultimately lead to an invasion. We should however fire the warn-ing shot that we want a fair dollar for the resource.

Having just flown back from Puerto Vallarta, I saw noth-ing but desert out my window for almost the entire trip until we got into Washington state. Lake Mead, created by the Hoover Dam, is so low on water that

the dam is almost use-less and California is screaming for more to feed the crops.

We pay top dollar for the produce from there and yet give them the water for pretty much free. It’s totally crazy and will only get worse. The time to act is now.

Thanks for highlight-ing this ridiculous situ-ation that I’ve ranted on about for decades to mostly deaf ears.

Matt Taylor

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Hooray to Tom Fletcher for his views, he is so correct and on target. There is so much misinformation put out by the greedy retailers and bogus suppliers. People must do diligence for them-selves.

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My compliments to everyone involved with the CSOPA show The Addams Family.

My wife and I took in the Thursday Jan. 22 show and again, we were not disappointed

by the work put into this show. The lines, the singing, and the acting are all above average.

I did however find one problem with that particular show; there were too many empty

seats in the theater. Chilliwack and area, give yourself, your spouse, your friends, whatever a real treat and go see a show by these wonderfully tal-ented young people.

The price is right and the entertainment value is sensational.

My thanks for a great evening!

Al Trabant, Chilliwack

Buyer beware

Again I am not a young man. When I went to university we paid our way. There were no scholarships or free rides. Unless your parents were friends with a big time political person of the day. I worked part-time and full time during the summer to get by. Jobs at which soft hand could not do.

While I was writing this a gen-

tleman pointed out to me about having to leave home for various degrees. That I understand but I am sure that that is the exception to the rule.

I truly hate to say this but, I am so tired of the whining of these children.

Though, this is supposed to be a democracy, what these young people want is it to be a socialist

country. Which thanks to Pierre Elliot Trudeau we pretty much have and his son wishes to add to. There is still hope to fend this off.

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Laura Levitsky is a wildlife art-ist whose strikingly realistic work tries to capture the vast splen-dour of the natural world.

Levitsky tells The Progress she was “overwhelmed” to learn she had earned two separate awards for her art recently.

Her painting of American wigeons gliding gracefully, titled ‘Charm & Elegance’ was select-ed as Ducks Unlimited Canada Waterfowl Stamp & Print for 2015.

That’s been a longtime artistic goal of hers, so she’s thrilled and humbled.

“You just feel like you made it,” she says, about being chosen among the talented other artists in the DUC portfolio.

“I’ve admired so many of the Ducks Unlimited artists and their work with realism. To be includ-ed in that list is a real honour.”

Also her stately painting of a Great blue heron, called ‘A Quiet Repose’ won the B.C. Wildlife Federation ‘Artist of the Year 2015’.

So it’s a big year.The Chilliwack artist moved to

B.C. in 1989 from Saskatchewan and has been awestuck by its wonderful creatures ever since.

Levitsky enjoys looking to nature for inspiration around the Fraser Valley.

“I’m constantly in awe when-ever I am hiking around.”

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“When I first started, I used to sit there and try to get it exactly right.”

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centrated on self-publishing lim-ited edition giclee prints, and exhibiting the originals in solo shows and juried exhibitions.

“Art is where I go to explore and express. I get lost in it,” she says.

“It is the only thing I seem to

have an infinite patience for as I can sit for hours and meticulously paint every hair of lichen growing on a tree. It is what challenges and humbles me as an artist.”

If you meet Levitsky, she’s always on the go.

“Painting is the only time I’m standing still.”

It’s shaping up to be a great live show Jan. 29 at Tractorgrease Café.

Singer-songwriters Dustin Bentall and Carleton Stone will take turns on stage Thursday night at the new live Tractorgrease venue on Chilliwack Lake Road.

It’s like east meets west, as Stone, who hails from Sydney, Nova Scotia, performs with B.C. boy Bentall.

“Carleton Stone was out of tour in B.C. and Dustin was here in B.C. already so it just made sense,” said Jeff Bonner, owner of Tractorgrease Multimedia.

Carleton Stone’s tune ‘Blood is thicker than Water’ won recording of the year as well as pop recording of the year from his album, Draws Blood, at Music Nova Scotia awards.

It’ll be an early show, wrapping up around 9 p.m. They keep the volume reasonable.

Bentall was raised on the music of Neil Young, The Band, The Beatles and Steve Earle, as the Vancouver-born son of Barney Bentall. He’s written and co-written many songs, and likes collaborating with a range of great musical talent.

Since Tractorgrease has moved out to the Chilliwack River Valley from downtown, they’ve been holding regular live shows, and offering dinner specials at the cafe.

“We’ve been turning people away the past few Saturday night shows,” Bonner says.

Dustin Bentall and Carleton Stone, Tractorgrease, Jan. 29. Tickets $25. Call 604 858 3814 or email [email protected]

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Local Real Estate Board endorses the Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers Program

The Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board (CADREB)has announced their sponsorship of the Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers by generously donating $5,000 to the program. The program serves the same geographical area as CADREB. The service area includes Chilliwack & surrounding area, Hope, Agassiz, Harrison and Boston Bar.

With the help of CADREB’s donation, Crimes Stoppers will be adding Text Tipping to its Crime Solving arsenal in the near future. The program also plans to expand its services to the youth in our community’s schools.

Crime Stoppers is a community driven nonprofit crime solving program that doesn’t receive any government funding. It operates by raising money at the community level. It’s important to note that Crime Stoppers is not a police program although law enforcement agencies are the ultimate beneficiary of the information contained in the tips collected and processed by the program.

Crime Stoppers is the only program in the world that guarantees anonymity to people calling the Tip Line with information. The identity of people giving tips to Crime Stoppers has been protected by the Supreme Court of Canada. Canada’s highest court ruled unanimously on February 16, 1997 that police do not have to disclose any information they receive from this internationally

recognized program.Since the program was started in Chilliwack in 1991

more than $5,000,000 worth of stolen property has been recovered and more than $28,000,000 worth of drugs siezed – all because 4,634 people called 1-800-222-TIPS. Crime Stoppers is one of the most powerful crime solving tools available to law enforcement agencies.

Help stop crime in your community, tips can be called in anonymously to 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or, visit the Crime Stoppers website www.upperfraservalleycrimestoppers.ca. If information provided to Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest, a cash reward of up to $2,000 will be paid.

The Crime Stoppers Board of Directors will be conducting interviews over the next few months for anyone who would like to get involved at the board level. Crime Stoppers is also looking for volunteers, to help with fundraising and community events as well. For more information on getting involved in the Crime Stoppers Program, please contact Steve Davies at 604-316-2456.

Steve is the 4th generation of his family to call Chilliwack home, and has lived in Chilliwack his entire life.

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plowright


Presentation is EVERYTHING when Selling!As a REALTOR® and home stager I have an eye for detail and design. As a seller, it is important for you to accept that you are selling a product, and no longer your home.This can be a diffi cult transition and that is where my expertise factors in. I will transform your home to make it give the best fi rst impression possible during a showing or when viewed on the internet. After all, isn’t that what you want?I will help your home stand out in a crowd of thousands, and attract as many potential buyers as possible with my home staging service, professional photos, and virtual walk through tours.Call me today, and let’s start preparing your home for sale so that the fi rst impression people have when they see your home is . . . WOW!

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#8 - 8337 Young Rd.

Over 27 Acres!


20191 FLOODS RD., HOPE$1,590,000

Ideal equestrian or cattle ranch with a variety of functions. Ranch-style home with fully fi nished basement, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths.A separate ranch hand’s residence on the property along with a 4-bay garage, 11-stall horse barn with tack room, lunch room, hay storage area and indoor viewing room to the 65’x200’ riding ring.Shops for anything and everything, including room for a bus or transport with 14’ overhead doors. 6 bathrooms on property. All outbuildings are insulated and metal clad.Almost 28 acres, with board rail fencing and 10 separate pastures plus large hay fi eld. 2 wells and 2 septic systems service this property with water within 50’ of all pastures.Possible future development to light commercial or industrial.

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2 Homes and Shop

The saying goes, “If you want something done, give the job to a busy man.” Since 1987 I have worked hard to meet the real estate needs and challenges of thousands of Chilliwack people. In doing so, I have earned a solid reputation as Chilliwack’s foremost REALTOR® and property expert.

With RE/MAX as Chilliwack’s #1 Real Estate service, I am included in the top 5% of over 110,000 agents worldwide. I have the Experience, Integrity, Knowledge, Programs and Team Support to bring you the very best Real Estate service possible. Selling or buying, I look forward to applying my caring enthusiasm and realty expertise in making yours a great real estate experience. The RUSS BAILIE Team motto is to provide you such Outstanding Service that we will become “Your Friends in Deed for Life”. Call now at: 604-858-7179.

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meetrussbailie


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meetjimadam


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9240 Young Rd.

Community-Minded Real Estate FRIENDLY, APPROACHABLE, and VERY EXPERIENCED!Sabrina works hard with honesty and trust. Combine that with extensive experience in ALL types of Real Estate including New Construction, Acreage, Strata, Commercial, Investment and Development, and add extensive marketing including professional pictures whenever possible, FULL page COLOUR ads EVERY week in Chilliwack plus ads frequently in Abbotsford, and you will see why SABRINA is consistently a top Realtor and so good at meeting your Real Estate goals. Sabrina’s team put their clients best interests fi rst. Combine that with their experience, and friendly, no pressure approach, to see why The SABRINA vandenBrink TEAM is so good at what they do.Give us a call, and see why it is so easy to work with us.Sincerely, Sabrina, Kellee, Deborah & Marny


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vandenbrink



So is it time to make a move,

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Cell604.819.4133


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meetlynn bell



Representing you in any real estate transaction, you can be assured that I will work hard and keep your best interests the #1 priority.

If you are selling, you will get the maximum exposure needed to market your home effectively, and if you are purchasing I will listen to your needs and help you fi nd the perfect place to call home.

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My name is Steve Mainse and I will take great pride in representing you.


604.792.0077www.stevemainse.ca

meetstevemainse


#8 - 8337 Young Rd.

Finding the right agent to represent you is an important decision to make. My goal is to always exceed my clients expectations. I provide the expertise and personalized attention you deserve so that you can count on me for a positive real estate experience. Put my hard work ethic and results driven marketing to work for you!

Whether Buying or Selling give me a call. I’d be happy to discuss promoting your house and help you explore your buying options.

Award Winning Realtor servicing Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz & Harrison Hot Springs.

“Because Every Family Tree Needs Great Roots’’


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meetdianelothian


9240 Young Rd.

Since 1993 my #1 Priority is Excellent & Trustworthy ServiceAnd the tradition carries on.

This is why you want to chooseThe KafkaRealEstateTeam For all your Real Estate needs.

Real Estate to us means; R eliable E ffi cient A ctive L oyal E xcellent S ervice T hroughout A ll T ransactions E very Time

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kafka


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Feb. 2 to March 21 - The 68th annual Chilliwack Lions Club Music And Dance Festival runs Feb. 2 to March 21 at the Cultural Centre (plus some band performances at G.W. Graham theatre). For more information on the festival, go to chilli-wacklionsclubmusi -canddancefestival.com. Tickets and passes available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilli-wackculturalcentre.ca.

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to end of April, previous theatre experience (not required), special skills, and more. Those audi-tioning will be given a scene to read at the audi-tion. No further prepa-ration is required. Bring a pen/pencil, water, and an idea of your schedule between February to end of April. Everyone is welcome to audition. Previous theatre expe-rience is not required. Casting is for more than 20 one-act plays directed by students of THEA 451. Priority will be given to THEA 212 students who are participating in the fes-tival as part of their final grade. Auditioners must be available for the fes-

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Feb. 4 - The Odd Couple takes to the stage at the Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35/adult, $32/senior, $30/student and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilli-wackculturalcentre.ca.

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experience base and provide feedback. Youth could see obvious barriers or problems that might inhibit others, so it has been important to learn from their insights. Most of them said they were surprised how positive they felt coming out of their counselling ses-sions. They have also provided some direct advice on how the physical clinic space could be adapted and furnished to be more youth friendly.

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She says it with such a straight face, with such conviction, that you almost believe it’s true.

When Sarah Wierks says she never looks at her stats with the University of the Fraser Valley basketball team, you want to take her at her word.

But, how can you?How can you believe

that the Chilliwack sec-ondary school grad, perhaps the best play-er in University of the Fraser Valley’s wom-ens’ basketball history, didn’t know she was re-writing the school’s record book?

That’s her story and she’s sticking with it.

“I didn’t even know about some of this stuff until the Christmas break when you started emailing me,” she said to the friendly neigh-borhood sports writer. “I have this rule that I don’t look at stats. The only exception is I need to make sure I average at least 10 rebounds in each game. Other than that I don’t care about my stats.”

Wierks pulled down 18 rebounds in a 70-67 win over UBC-Okanagan last Friday, moving into second place on the all-time Canada West rebound-ing list.

She added another 19 Saturday night in the rematch, won 77-65 by her Cascades.

She’s now got a whopping 945.

“I used to track things when I was in high school, but at some point I just felt stat-tracking was tak-ing away from the team aspect,” she explains. “When I’m focusing less on myself and more on my team, we tend to have more success in both areas.”

The funny thing about Wierks, as is the case with many great athletes, is she strug-gles to explain how she does what she does. She ascribes most of her rebounding success to intangibles, a burn-ing desire to get to the ball first, to want it more

than her opponents.The technical aspects

come to her by instinct, honed through hun-dreds of games and practises.

“It’s one of those things I don’t have to think about, but if I’m really forced to think about how I do it, I’d say it’s pretty much a hustle play,” she says. “If you’re willing to put in the effort to get it, probably 90 per cent of the time you get it.”

A big piece of paper is put in front of her and she’s handed a pen. She sketches a hoop, key and three-point arc.

“Knowing your posi-tioning around the hoop when a shot goes up is so important, and I’m usually in the post, somewhere in this vicinity,” she continues, pointing at the key. “You almost always try to set up on the opposite side from where the shot is coming from, because it’s usually going to bounce off the back-board or rim and come right to you.”

An athletic six foot one, with a six foot wingspan, Wierks has a physical edge on many opponents.

But again she circles back to the mental side, saying her instincts and desire, not her size, give her the biggest advan-tage.

“I am tall, long and quick and it really does help me,” she admits. “But I don’t know if rebounding is a skill you can teach, almost. When everything else in my game doesn’t seem to be work-ing, I can always rely on rebounding. And I honestly don’t have an explanation for it.”

Maybe it has some-thing to do with her sister, Nicole, and the rivalry they forged on Fraser Valley basketball courts.

Teammates for four seasons at UFV, the sis-ters were happy torch-ing CIS opponents, but even happier playing intensely competitive games of one-on-one.

“We used to just get after each other on the floor,” Sarah laughs. “Maybe that’s where it comes from. That’s where I got that will to get to the ball before

anyone else.”Nicole was nearly

as dominant at the uni-versity level, in a dif-ferent way. The older sister’s stat lines were a little heavier on points and a little lighter on rebounds.

Given a choice between a 15-point-15-rebound night that are more characteristic of her career and the 25-point-five-rebound nights that Nicole rou-tinely put up, Sarah pauses.

“That is tough,” she winces. “But as long as I’m doing my job in the post I guess I’m happy with my game.”

Now that she knows about the CIS rebound-ing record and how high on the list she’s climbed, Wierks is happy about it.

As she prepares to graduate this spring and move on to grad-school in California, she’s happy to know she’s left a mark.

“I wanted to take something away from my career that I’m per-sonally proud of,” she says. “It’s nice, it’s cool, to be in the record book for something.”

Soon, Wierks will be leaving basketball behind as she moves to San Jose to study at the Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Beyond any personal achievements, she’s proudest of what UFV has accomplished dur-ing her five years. The Cascades became a dominant force, pow-ered by Chilliwackians like the Wierks sisters, Courtney Bartel, Alexa McCarthy and Kayli Sartori.

“My first year we played in Winnipeg, which was the second ranked team in Canada, and we were a total underdog that wasn’t even ranked,” Wierks says. “Nothing could go wrong for us in that game and we beat them. That’s my favou-rite game.”

“But more than wins and losses I think I’ll remember the people I played with and how much fun we had on the road,” she continues. “I hope the people I played against remember me as someone they hated to play against. It’s a

sign of respect and I hope they feel that way about me.”

Wierks will say her public goodbye on senior night.

In just over two weeks her team will wrap up its regular sea-son schedule at home, with a game Feb. 14 against Thompson Rivers University at Abbotsford’s Envision Athletic Centre.

Each year the school recognizes its departing players.

Speeches are made.Tears flow.Wierks doesn’t seem

the type to enjoy that sort of thing.

“I thought about it a bit and I don’t know if it’ll be emotional or not,” she says. “We are an emotional family. We can’t get through a movie without crying.

It was a big emotional thing when Courtney and Nicole left, and this will be sad. But this is just a chapter of my life that’s closing. I’m ready to move on.”

And her final advice for the players who will remain once she is gone?

“Do your own thing and don’t worry too much about what your fans, or coaches or

other players think,” she says. “I struggled with my confidence at times when things weren’t going well. But trying to go with the flow and stay positive whether we won or lost really helped me find my way again when I got into those ruts. I always knew I’d bounce back, and that’s the advice I’d give to the younger players.”

A familiar sight has UFV’s Sarah Wierks beating two opponents to a rebound during a CIS basket-ball game. The Chilliwack secondary school grad just climbed up to second spot on the Canada West all-time rebounding list with 945 boards. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Wierks winds up record-setting career

An uneven week-end saw the Chilliwack Chiefs win two of three games and maintain their slim lead over Langley in the Mainland division standings.

The Chiefs played three games in three days, starting Friday night against the Interior division cellar-dwelling Trail Smoke Eaters.

Trail (15-27-0-3) had Chilliwack on the ropes for 53 minutes at Prospera Centre, lead-ing 7-4 with time ticking down.

Credit Chiefs coach Jason Tatarnic for unorthodox strategy. The Chilliwack bench boss pulled netminder Aidan Pelino several times over the last seven minutes to get an extra man.

It paid off at 13:14 with a goal by Jake Hand, and again at 14:12 with a Jordan Kawaguchi snipe.

With Pelino at the bench in the final minute, Craig Puffer pounced on a rebound in front of the Trail net and snuck the puck past Smokies keeper Brett Clark to send the game to overtime.

There, Tipper Higgins won it with a long distance wrister that squeaked through Clark’s leg pads and dribbled across the line.

The good feelings dissipated in a hurry Saturday night with a one-sided loss in Victoria.

The Chiefs fell 6-1 to the Grizzlies, with start-ing netminder David Jacobson stung for six goals on 39 shots.

Scott Davidson had the lone goal for the locals, with assists to Dennis Cholowski and Jake Larson.

Chilliwack finished Sunday afternoon, tak-ing on the Cowichan Valley Capitals at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan.

The Chiefs needed to be resilient in this one, falling behind 2-0 just four minutes in on goals by Kade Kehoe and Kyle Horsman.

Bennett Morrison got Chilliwack on the board at 6:11, scoring on a power play.

Kurt Black’s 13th of the year at 6:59 got them even and a Luke McColgan goal early in period two gave them a lead.

The teams were tied 4-4 heading to the third period, with Kawaguchi

picking up the fourth goal.

Cowichan Valley’s Skylar Pacheco put the Caps up 5-4 with 10:30 to go, but a Davidson tally at 13:43 sent the game to extra time.

There, for the second time in three games Higgins produced the winner.

Higgins and com-pany emerge from the weekend 27-16-1-1, with their 56 points putting them one up on the sec-ond place Rivermen (25-16-1-4).

The Chiefs have burned through all but one of their games in hand, leaving them with little margin for error.

The team wraps up January at home, host-ing the Prince George Spruce Kings Friday night at Prospera Centre (7 p.m.)

That’s the only game this weekend.

The Chiefs don’t play again until the follow-ing Wednesday when they visit the Coquitlam Express.

Get stats and scores online at bchl.ca

— The latest Canadian Junior Hockey League Top-20 rankings find the Penticton Vees at No. 4, with two other BCHL teams on the list.

The Nanaimo Clippers are in at No. 17 with the Vernon Vipers one spot behind.

No BCHL squads earned honourable mentions.

Find the list at cjhl-hockey.com


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The Vancouver Arts Club Theatre on Tour brings this classic theatre production to life at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Wednesday, February 4 at 7:30pm . The Odd Couple is full of razor-sharp banter, impeccable dialogue, a healthy dose of double entendres, and classic conflict between two characters who fight constantly, but can’t help loving each other anyway.

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It’s a wonderful example of a classic duo, and whether you identify more with the neat freak or the slob, this performance is bound to have you laughing all the way to the end.

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BookkeeperCheam Village, a residential care facility located in Agas-siz, BC is seeking an experi-enced bookkeeper. You should be profi cient with QuickBooks and Excel and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. We offer a very competitive wage and benefi t package.If you love an exciting and challenging work environ-ment please send your re-sume to [email protected] eligible applicants will be contacted for an inter-view.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in owning your own small business? Now is a great time to leverage the brand strength of Jiffy Lube. The two Chilliwack Jiffy Lube stores are currently for sale so if you live in the Chilli-wack area and would like more information on owning these stores please email [email protected]

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111 CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

Assisted LivingManager

Logan Manor, an assisted living residence located in Agassiz, BC is seeking a compassionate and profes-sional manager to ensure the delivery of high quality services to our residents. This is a permanent part-time position that offers a competitive wage and bene-fi t package.Qualifi ed candidates will possess an active LPN or RN registration and have ex-perience working within an assisted living or home health setting.Please fax your resume to 604.796.3844 or email to [email protected] Only eligible applicants will be contacted for an inter-view.

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTEDAZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake

• Guaranteed 40hr. WorkWeek & Overtime

• Paid Travel & Lodging• Meal Allowance

• 4 Weeks Vacation• Excellent Benefi ts Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.Apply at:www.sperryrail.com,

careers & then choosethe FastTRACK Application.

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

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[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

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Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

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115 EDUCATION

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130 HELP WANTED

Local IndustrialLaundry

Full-time positionApplicants must be physi-cally fi t and a strong self starter. Duties include op-eration of industrial laun-dry equipment. Position is mon-fri, day shift, no evenings or weekends.

For an interview pleasecontact Mark at (604)792-5556

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130 HELP WANTED

CoordinatorPromontory Heights Elemen-tary Community School As-sociation is looking for a new Community School Coordi-nator. Competitive wages. 35 hrs/week with some fl exibility. Details at phec-sa.ca/jobs and email re-sumes to [email protected] by Feb 13.

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Recreation Therapist

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BYRNES PEELSheila Ellen

After a journey of love, laughter, and light, our courageous Sheila passed away peacefully with loving family members at her side. She is survived by her Mother, Joan Dunn Byrnes; by her Daughter, Angela Peel and Son-In-Law, Rodd MacNeil and their son, Sheila’s grandchild, Austin MacNeil; by her siblings: Elaine (Frank) Kinnaird, Judy Anderson, Joanne Sexsmith, Patricia Byrnes, Colleen (John) Bishop, Bev (Terry) Berg, Jim Byrnes (Claudine King), Cathy (Danny) Johnson, & Janie (Gary) Meeres; by her 27 Nieces & Nephews; by her 22 (and counting) Great Nieces & Great Nephews. She is predeceased by her Father, William Austin Byrnes (April 3, 1921 - September 8, 2011).

Joan & Austin moved their young family out west from Kindersley, Saskatchewan, settling in the Fraser Valley on a dairy farm, where they fl ourished, raising a beautiful, close-knit family. Sheila was instilled with traditional values and was taught the importance of strength in family.

Her happiest, healthiest, and most fulfi lling years were spent as a wife, mother, & homemaker. She excelled at sewing & upholstery, and had a rich social life. She was a member of the Chilliwack Fish & Game Club, and the Black Powder Club, where she learned marksmanship & camping skills. She loved live music, and on occasion, was known to rule the dance fl oor! Her proudest moments include attending Byrnes Family parties, trips to Cape Breton to visit the Dunn clan, volunteering at Family Place, and when she (at long last) became a Grandmother in March 2014. She got to spend quality, treasured time with her grandbaby & he will always know his Gramma Sheila through her legacy of love.

A remarkable example of resilience, Sheila was a gracious warrior as she endured and battled her illnesses. She will be remembered as a kind and colourful personality, and by her generosity of spirit. She lived her life by the Serenity Prayer. She sought recovery & maintained her serenity in her willingness to console others by sharing her experiences, and by listening to those in need of a good listener. She was a legendary listener. Sheila enjoyed decades of fellowship within Chilliwack, Rosedale & Sardis areas, before retiring to Abbotsford. This move allowed her to be closer to her dialysis treatments, a minimum of 3 times every week, a heavy regimen that she committed to for over 7 years. The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional care Sheila received during visits to Chilliwack General Hospital, Mary Street Medical, and the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. She powered through the turbulence of bipolar disorder and kidney disease. May her fatigued body rest in eternal peace. May her persevering spirit live forever in the hearts of all who love her.

Please join us for The Celebration of Sheila’s Life. We will all come together on Saturday, February 7 at 1 p.m. at The Salvation Army Community Church 46420 Brooks Avenue, Chilliwack.

Online condolences may be offered on our Facebook page, In Loving Memory of Sheila Byrnes Peel (www.facebook.com/SheilaByrnesPeel) or at www.hendersonfunerals.com

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Ann Annis 1917 – 2015

Ann Annis passed away on January 23, 2015, with family by her side at the Bradley Centre which had been her home for the last fi ve years. She was born on June 10, 1917, in Kurgan, Siberia.Ann was predeceased by her husband, Roy, in January of 2000.She is survived by sons, David (Sharon), Gordon (Valerie) and daughter, Eleanor, grand-children Sheri, Clayton, Tavish (Erin), great grandchildren, Mei-Li, Avery, and Joshua.Ann was a longtime resident of Fairfi eld Island and was a graduate of Strathcona Ele-mentary School and Chilliwack High School.She enjoyed people, her gar-den, travelling with Roy in the camper, coffee with friends, late night card games, and her guest book.As Mom continued to receive, read, and enjoy books from FVRL until her death, Memori-al Donations may be made to ‘The Fraser Valley Regional Library – Chilliwack Branch’ in lieu of fl owers.A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, Janu-ary 30, 2015, at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack.604-792-1344www.hendersonsfunerals.com

JohnsonAlfred Harry

Alfred Harry Johnson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Chilliwack Hospital at the age of 85. He was retired from Sky-Hi Scaf-folding and was a church member of Faith Baptist Church. He loved God’s crea-tion of fl owers and was a stamp collector for many years. He enjoyed carpet bowling with his wife. Alfred will be lovingly remembered by his wife Frances, children Charlene, Darryl, Garry and Joseph (Judy) and brothers Paul (Trudy) and James (Ju-dith). He was predeceased by his fi rst wife Irma Joyce John-son. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 30 at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at 1:30 pm at Faith Baptist Church, 9340 Windsor St., Chilliwack; Pastor Randy Hoxie offi ciating. Memorial Donations may be made in Alfred Harry John-son’s name to Faith Baptist Church or the Chilliwack Gen-eral Hospital.

Online condolences may be offered at

www.woodlawn-mtcheam.caWoodlawn Mt. Cheam

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Stearn, Arthur David

Art passed away in Chilliwack on Jan. 21, 2015. Born in Yorkton, SK on Jan 16, 1921 to Walter and Margaret (Dry-nan) Stearn, and had six brothers and three sisters: Nellie, William, Walter, Ger-trude, James, John, Ernest, George and Gwen. In 1936 Art hired on with the CPR and learned telegraphy. In 1939 & 40 he took volunteer training with the 64th artillery. Upon being accepted he spent one year in the RCAF, then in Dec 1941 transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy as a telegrapher, serving on ships HMCS Calgary, Assiniboine, Tordo, Armentiers and the He-therington. He was discharged in Oct 1945, returning to York-ton. Art resigned from the CPR in Oct 1945 and hired out as an agent on the CNR in Nov 1945. In the meantime he had met Caroline McLachlan and they were married in 1946. They have a daughter Phyllis, living in Chilliwack, BC and a son Hugh, married to Barbara Bauer, living in Saskatoon, SK and they have one son, David, and one daughter, Heather, deceased. While he was a CNR agent at Fenwood, SK for 14 years, Art was also the Sec-Treasurer of the village for several years. After be-coming the Past Master of the Melville Masonic Lodge, he became their Sec-Treasurer, and after serving as the First Principal of the Royal Arch Masonic Lodge, also became their Sec-Treasurer, serving in that capacity for both Lodges for several years. He retired from the CNR in Melville in 1981. In 1984 they moved to Chilliwack. He joined the Roy-al Canadian Legion in 1945 and after moving to Chilliwack in 1984, joined the Chilliwack Senior Veterans Society in 1985 becoming the President in 2002 and 2003. He has always enjoyed danc-ing, golf and playing cards. Art is survived by his daughter Phyllis, son Hugh, daughter-in-law Barbara, grandson David, sister Gwen and numerous nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be offered at

www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam

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BohmerGrada, Maria

January 8, 1929 - January 22, 2015

With appreciation for a life lived with tremendous unself-ishness and gratitude, we an-nounce the passing of an amazing mother, grandmother, great Grandmother, Grada Bohmer. Mother left us peacefully on the morning of January 22, 2015, at Valley Haven, Chilli-wack. Grada was born in Het-eren, Gelderland, Netherlands on January 8, 1929. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 yrs, Christiaan Bohmer; her son, Ben, and son-in-laws, John Munro, Rob Takken, Mi-cheal Schur and Rick Som-merfeld. Grada will be survived by her eight daughters, Elizabeth (Betty), Corrie Takken, Greta Munro (Bob), Jane Murray (Campbell), Susan Hylkema (John), Mary Sommerfeld (Rick), Ann Woodrow (Terry), Chris Hrusik (Scott), her 25 grandchildren, and her 9 greatGrandchildren.Grada and Chris were married on Feb 11, 1950, and immi-grated to Warwick, Quebec in April, 1950. In 1955 with their 3 children, they moved to New Westminister, BC. Shortly after they dairy farmed for 11 years in Aldergrove, BC. In 1971 Chris and Grada purchased a dairy farm on McGuire Rd, in Chilliwack, with their 9 children many wonderful memorieswere created here! Anybody that knew Grada will not forget her beautiful smile, and kind words along with her never ending thankfulness. She was a devoted mother and had a lovely sense of humour we will greatly miss.We would like to give a heart felt thank you to the 3rd Floor Staff at Valley Haven for their compassionate care and great respect for our Mom. Also thanks to Dr. Quinton Smith for his constant compassion-ate care.Funeral mass will be held on Jan 31, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s, Chilliwack - prayers on Friday, Jan 30th at 7:00PM

WE LOVE YOU MOM!!! -- Betty - Corrie - Greta - Jane - Susan - Mary - Ann - Chris

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January 20, 2015

Anne passed away peacefully in Royal Columbian Hospital surrounded by her family. She is survived by her brothers John (Maxine), Rory (Lynda), her nieces and nephews and her many grand nieces and nephews. Anne worked as a school teacher in Chetwynd and North Vancouver. Anne was very well known in the fi eld of music. She retired from teaching and spent many happy years in Walnut Grove. She will be missed by all that knew her. A Celebration of Life will be held in Fort Langley at St. George’s Anglican Church on Feb. 3rd at 12 noon. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to Children’s Hospital.

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Powers, Melville It is with heavy hearts the family of Melville Hilton Pow-ers announces his sudden passing on January 15, 2015 at the age of 81 years. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 25, 1933. He was predeceased by his parents, Augie and Ruby Pe-dersen, also his wife Harriet. He has left to mourn his com-panion Loretta, sister; Eileen, and two brothers; Lloyd and Harvey. His children; Kim, Grant (Jackie), Linda (Allen), Phillis (Pat) and Kendal (Lori), 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service will be held at a later date. In memory of Mel, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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456 FEED & HAY

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563 MISC. WANTED

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laun-dry, elevator, cls to amenities,

under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d.

604-799-1472 to view

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.

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RENTALS

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED

GARRISON, furnished, suit 1 ma-ture adult, n/p, n/s, ref’s req’d, $750/m + DD & util. Avail now. (604)858-8655

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Promontory. 1900sf, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 5 appl, gas f/p, sundeck, sin-gle car garage, cat ok, n/s, avail. mar 1. Landlord in bsmt suite. $1450/m + util. (604)858-6067

739 MOTELS, HOTELS

MOTEL ROOMS - Bridal Falls. Newly renovated. Kitchenette avail. Available monthly to May 15. Start-ing at $700/m+DD. Wifi internet avail . N/s, n/p. Call (604)794-7710

745 ROOM & BOARD

CHILLIWACK. Avail now. Private room 3 meals + extras. No Drugs. $650/mo. (604)795-0397

747 RV PADS

Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361

750 SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+ Feb 1 Lam fl rs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337

Promontory, 1 bdrm + den, avail now, incl heat & hydro, near bus, fenced yard, own entr., n/s, n/p, $825/m + cable. (604)824-4681

Promontory, 2 bdrm new bsmt ste, new appliances and renos, own laundry, patio, carport, n/p, avail now. $1000/m incl utilities. Call (604)791-1723

Ryder Lake, 1 bdrm above ground bsmt ste, furn, $800/m all incl. Avail Feb. 1. refs & DD. (604)858-4659

SARDIS CENTRAL. Spacious 1 bedroom ground fl oor yard & patio. Parking, shared kitch-en & laundry. Utilities included. $800/m incl. util. Non smoker. Available now. 604-845-7900

TRANSPORTATION

812 AUTO SERVICES

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

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

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

The Scrapper

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size

vehicles, any cond. 604-721-4528

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TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

pick a part

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2006 Pontiac Torrent - Whistler Blackcomb edition, 3.6 l V6, auto, leather power heated seats, p.sun-roof, p.w., a/c, p.mirrors, ABS, cruise, alloy wheels, roof rack, run-ning boards, black, 150,000km. $8500. Call or text 604-795-0639

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826

Notice to Creditorsand Others

Re: The estate of ROBERT STANLEY WALLBANK, De-ceased, formerly of 314-46180 Bole Ave., Chilliwack, British Co-lumbia, V2P 2W2. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of ROB-ERT STANLEY WALLBANK are hereby notifi ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act (British Colum-bia) that particulars of their claims should be sent to 316-46180 Bole Ave., Chilliwack, BC, V2P 2W2 on or before February 14, 2015 after which date the estate will be distributed among the parties en-titled to it, having regard to the claims of which those then has notice.

Sardis/Garrison, 3 bdrm, rec room, 2.5 bath, open kitchen with raised island/eating bar, lots of natural light, 9’ ceilings, fl oor to ceiling rock f/p, 6 appl., garage, covered deck & patio, walk to shopping, schools & river. For more info email:

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