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May 18th 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's High

21°C

Low 7°C

POP 30%

Saturday Outlook

Sun 20°C

  Breaking World News:         • Washington ready to strike Iran if sanctions, diplomacy fail says US Envoy to Israel               • Vietnam bus plunges off bridge in Hanoi into river killing 34 dead                • As Facebook grows, millions of people say, 'no, thank you'                • 4.8 Earthquake hits eastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued             • Syrian forces shell rebel town north of Homs             • Baghdad pet market bombs kill five people            • Paralyzed Massachusetts woman uses her mind to control robot arm       •••••••

Alcoholics Anonymous

 

If you have a desire to stop drinking please call

 

604-819-2644

 

The PEO International Women's Organization is celebrating it's 100th Anniversary in the US and Canada. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization to help women

 

If you would like to join PEO, donate or can help in some way please call Illona at: 604-792-5204 or visit their website:

www.peointernational.org

Friday May 25

Gord Bamford

The Cultch

www.rvvrd.com

Fri May 25 - 7pm

Thrive

ACES Movie Night

Saturday May 19

Darren Lee

Cascades Casino

 

 

Recycle your used motor oil at the following Chilliwack locations:

 

Mr. Lube, Midas, Ok Tire Store, Tireland, O'Connor Dodge and Chilliwack Ford.

 

Help keep the planet green

www.usedoilrecycling.com

Marvel's The Avengers

This Week

The Avengers

Hillcrest Drive-In

June 2-3

Yarrow Parade

Yarrow Days

 

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Thank you for supporting independent media. 

 

Can You Help?

Mount Cheam Lions Club needs volunteers

 

Can you help a great community organization? It doesn't take much and the Lions always need volunteers. If you can donate a few hours a week to helping the community and having some fun

doing it, contact them at:

www.mountcheamlions.com

Volunteers Needed

The Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven, 49843 Chilliwack Central Rd.

 www.thesafehaven.ca

 

Safe

Now Playing

Safe

Galaxy Cinemas

Sunday May 27

April Wine

The Cultch

June 2 - 7pm to 7am

Relay For Life

Cancer Society

Recommended Reading

Betty Krawczyk's

This Dangerous Place

While jailed for contempt, Betty wrote about her life from Louisiana to the Law Courts of BC. Her book is for sale. Click photo for link.

Sat May 26 - 9am

Ride to Live

WC Motorcycle

Support Free Press

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Support Indie Media

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Free Public Event

Saturday May 19 - 11 am

Coast Salish Weaving

Stolo Resource Centre

 

Win 2 Movie Passes

Good for flicks at

Galaxy Theatre

Courtesy of

Cineplex Entertainment

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Voice Draw Date May 31

    

  Voice Headlines   Last Week's News

 

Thursday May 10, 2012

• Eatery Hold-Up: Armed robber eludes police dragnet.

 

 

 

 

Thursday May 10, 2012

• Smile of the Week: Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven have more cats to adopt than the SPCA.

 

 

Friday May 11, 2012

• It's Official: O'Mahony sworn in as MLA.

 

 

 

See all of your May news here

 

 

What do the stars have in store for us this week?

Read Georgia Nicols weekly here. Its like she knows you.

 

This Week

May `13th to May 20th

All Signs:

This week, let's put the voices together. First we have fiery, sexy Mars, which visits Virgo once every two years for about six weeks — a relatively rare and brief occurrence. However, through a celestial fluke, Mars is now in Virgo for seven months. (Holy Cannelloni!)

 

 

Read your weekly horoscope  here

The Stellar Voice

 

 

 

 

 

April 2012

Chilliwack

Real Estate Report 

Compiled by Voice staff

Stats courtesy of CADREB

 

Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board Residential Sales Stats

 

There were 187 residential real estate sales in Chilliwack during  April 2012 which is the same as in April 2011 when 1887 were also sold. There were 458 new residential listings in April this year compared to 469 listed in April 2011. Total April residential listings was 1,815 which is up from 1,757 that were listed last year.

 

Single Family Homes (SFH)

CADREB reports that there were 117 single family detached homes sold in April 2012,  up slightly from April 2011 when 105 sold. Currently, there are 243 new SFH's listed compared to 264 listed last year in  April. There were 921 listings last month compared to last year when 937 listed in the same period.

 

Town Homes

There were 41 Townhome sales in April 2012 compared to 47 that sold in April2011.  There were 109 new listings compared to April 2011 when there were 98 listed. A total of 380 were listed for sale in April 2012 up considerably from April last year when 305 were listed for sale.

 

Mobile Homes

There were 8 mobile home sales in April 2012 compared to 4 that sold in April 2011. There were 20 new listings in April this year compared to 13  listed that were listed for sale in April 2011. There were 75 new listings in April 2012 compared to 71 during the same period last year.

 

Apartments

There were 16 apartment units sold in April 2012 compared to 22 which sold in April 2011. There were 50 new listings in April 2012 compared to 58 in April 2011. The total apt listings for sale this year were 284, up slightly from the 266 listed in April 2011.

 

Homes with Acreage

A total of 5 homes with acreage were sold in April 2012 compared to 9 that sold in April 2011. There were 36 new listings this month identical to the 36 listed in  April 2011. There were 155 total listings in April 2012 compared to 178 in 2011.

 

Grand Total

Total residential sales in Chilliwack for April 2012  was $64,100,717 which is way up from April 2011 when $58,548,289 changed hands.

 

For more information visit www.cadreb.ca

 

Today In History

May 18th 2012

This is the 139th day of the leap year
There are 227 days left in 2012

 

1642 The Canadian city of Montreal was founded.

 

1804 The French Senate proclaimed Napoleon Bonaparte emperor.

 

1860 The Republican Party convention in Chicago nominated Abraham Lincoln for president.

 

1897 A public reading of Bram Stoker's new novel "Dracula, or, The Un-dead" was staged in London.

 

1911 Composer Gustav Mahler died in Vienna, Austria, at age 50.

 

 

1951 The United Nations moved out of its temporary headquarters in Lake Success, N.Y., for its permanent home in Manhattan.

 

1969 Apollo 10 was launched on a mission that served as a dress rehearsal for the first moon landing.

 

1980 The Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state erupted, killing 57 people.

 

2003 "Les Miserables," the third-longest running show in Broadway history, closed after more than 16 years and 6,680 performances.

 

2004 Randy Johnson, 40, became the oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a perfect game, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Atlanta Braves 2-0.

 

2009 Sri Lanka's 25-year civil war ended with the government announcing it had defeated the Tamil Tiger rebels and killed their leader.

 

2011 Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigned as head of the International Monetary Fund, saying he wanted to devote all his energy to battling the sexual assault charges he faced in New York. (The charges were later dropped.)

  

The main source for text information here is AP and Wikipedia. Google Images are borrowed for the day from various websites.

Our Readers Write

Our readers always have a voice with us and their opinion matters.

 

May 14th 2012

One Heck of a Hospice Hike

Christina Johnson, Chilliwack Hospice

 

I wanted to check in with you
today and let you know that I saw the Community Story you posted on Saturday May 12th for our Hike for Hospice Event. Thank you very much for posting the information regarding the trophies, thank you's, sponsors and food donors we sent last week as well as the wonderful photos accompanying the copy! It looks wonderful. We really appreciate your attendance and coverage as well as the support you have showed us. I look forward to working with you again for future events!

 

May 11th 2012

Tycrop Not Transparent

Susan Payne, Chilliwack

 

I would like clear up a misconception that I feel needs attention. The concerned public is not against, but for the expansion plans of Tycrop. By no means do we want to stop the proposed expansion, local job creation or the local boost to the economy.

 

However we do not feel this ALR Mcgrath Rd. site is the appropriate one for this type of business. If they are wanting to be on one parcel for setting up shop.

 

                (Continued)

 

More letters here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Chilliwack Crimestoppers

www.chilliwackcrimestoppers.ca

 

More Most Wanted  here

Chilliwack River Valley COPs Volunteers Needed

CRV Citizens on Patrol are looking for volunteers. Check for stolen cars, neighbourhood problems, or other police matters. Cars are marked so people will know we are out there. Needed for May to September on Fridays and Saturdays in particular.

 

For more information call Joe at: 604-745-7915

 

Chilliwack Gas Prices This Week

 

May 16th

138.9 Shell -Yale Rd.

 

Last Week

132.9 Esso - Young Rd.

 

Cheapest

15’/gal Venezuela

S. America

Today's Crude Oil Price

 $92.34/bbl down 3 am PST

$93.40/bbl yesterday

Courtesy of Bloomberg Energy

 

Recommended Reading

Apprentice Millionaire Portfolio

by Jack Bass

The first edition of Stock Market Magic: Building Your Apprentice Millionaire Portfolio authored by Jack A. Bass, was published in March 2012. This review is based upon reading that edition and the author's stock market letter at www.amp2012.com

This comprehensive volume (some 500 pages ) offers the reader the nuts and bolts as to what the Apprentice Millionaire Portfolio strategy is based upon - investing , trading and selection.

Buy the book here.

Daytime robbery at Subway

 Feature Story   Mon, May 14, 2012

Many In Motion

Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Tour wheels into town

Staff/Voice photos

 

t was Day 264 on the road for the 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay team which started in Cape Stewart...

Read more here

 

Monday May 14, 2012

Community

Hooping It Up For Cancer 

Cops raise money playing basketball with local school kids

Released by Cpl. T Hollingsworth

 

he inaugural "Fill the Basket" for Cops for Cancer campaign was a success. The campaign consisted of three...

Read more here

 

 

Monday May 14, 2012

Community

Religious Injustices 

Baha'i human rights in Iran the topic at community forum May 24 

Released by April Neave, Chilliwack

 

ay 14th and May 22nd mark the anniversaries of the arrests in 2008 of leaders of Iran’s Baha’i community, and the coordinated raids on 39...

Read more here

 

 

Monday May 14, 2012

City Hall News

Envisioning a 'Scenario' 

Latest Hillside development plan ready for council's scrutiny 

Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chilliwack

 

he revised version of the draft Eastern Hillsides Area Plan reinforces community...

Read more here

 

 

Tuesday May 15, 2012

Comment

Paramount Pal's Problem 

Who pays for demolition if  and when the project flops? 

Staff/Voice

 

he group "Friends of the Paramount" have developed a business plan to save the Paramount Theatre on Yale Rd from the wreckers ball.

 

Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Native News

Weaving Wonders 

Experience Stσ:lō Culture May 19

Released by Francine Douglas, Chwk

 

one-of-a-kind opportunity for all of Chilliwack to experience will be this Saturday May 19th at the Stσ:lō Resource Centre on the Coqualeetza grounds at #10-7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC from 11am...

Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Event

Thank You Party 

Ugly Bug Ball V in Surrey June 23 

Submitted by Rachel Drennan, Fraser Valley Water Conservancy

 

ommunity Advisors of the Lower Mainland and the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation invite you to Ugly Bug Ball V, June 23rd 2012.

Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

City Hall News

Freshet Update

Snowpack at 129% of normal but no worries yet

Staff/Shaw TV images

 

ara Friesen, Assistant Manager of Environmental Services made a presentation and update at the city council meeting Tuesday regarding this year's freshet outlook. Her report is as follows.

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Community

Healthy Ever After

AGM May 31 features speaker Dr Bill Code

Submitted by Arlene Onderwater

 

he Family Support Group includes Caregivers, Family Members & Friends of People with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) who meet once/month to share/learn...

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Theatre

Lion, Witch & Wardrobe

Theatre Junkies presents Chronicles of Narnia May 25 at UFV Chilliwack

Submitted by Megan Mackenzie

 

o matter your age or background, say “Yes” to your creativity and hop onstage with your fellow theatre junkies!

 

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

On the Road

Keep Summer Fun

Two die weekly in BC due to drunk driving

Released by Lennae Durant, BCRSF

 

re you looking forward to the May long weekend - backyard barbeques, golfing with your buddies, trips to the beach, or just hanging out on a patio?

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Letters

Faux Pas Fixed

UFV organizers admit MLA speech oversight

Released by UFV for Pres. Dr. Mark Evered

 

e are writing to apologize to those who felt we failed to properly include MLA Gwen O'Mahony in the recent event at our new building at the...

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Local News

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Local pet food company gains from EAP loan

Released by Robert Pearsall, PA to MP Mark Strahl

 

anada’s Economic Action Plan is helping a British Columbia fish and animal feed manufacturer hire more workers and buy...

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Environment

Nurturing Nature

CRV benefits from Home Depot Evergreen cash

Submitted by Suzie MacMillan

 

he Fraser Valley Conservancy received $3000 last year from the Rebuilding Nature Grant Program to help create and...

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Local News

Burning Ban

Park campfires okay, City fires outlawed

Released by Chief Ian Josephson, City of Chilliwack FD

 

here is no ban on campfires at this time but if you are planning to go camping this weekend please follow the links in the for specific restrictions.

 

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Fire News

Butt Flickers Beware

Median fires happening around Chilliwack

Staff/Voice photo

 

rivers flicking cigarette butts out of car...

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

City Hall News

Municipal Kudos

Singing City praises May 23

Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chilliwack

 

he City of Chilliwack is a proud participant in Local Government Awareness Week, May 20-26, 2012.

        “From the roads we drive on, the water we...

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Crime News

Domino's Robbed

Masked man pepper sprays customer and employee

Staff /Google image

 

t around 11:15 P.M. Wednesday, a man walked into Dominos Pizza in the 6500 block of Vedder Road and used pepper spray on an employee and a...

 Read more here

 

 

Thursday May 17, 2012

Letters

First Responders at Risk

Communicable disease disclosure a

no-brainer

Submitted by Maclean Kay for Kelowna MLA Norm Letnick

 

hile I applaud the work done by AIDS Vancouver, I respectfully disagree with Jessica Woods' recent letter about the about the Emergency Intervention...

 Read more here

 

  Feature Story                                                                 Thursday May 17, 2012

 

Motorcyclist Down

Air ambulance brought in to take injured man to hospital 

Staff/Voice photos

 

Paramedics attend to injured motorcyclist Thursday on Young Rd.

 

motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after a collision with a pickup truck on Young Road. Thursday at around 1 P.M.

 

According to witnesses the motorcycle was travelling north on Young when it collided with the vehicle which was turning onto Young Road from Fourth Avenue.

 

After the accident, the motorcycle rider was seen moving his arms, and one witness said they thought he had a broken leg.

 

The parking lot at Fire Hall No.1 was cleared for the chopper which had just finished airlifting an elderly man to hospital after another serious MVA on Highway 9.

Read more and see the photos here

 

 

Thursday May 17, 2012

Local News

Hang Glider Pilot 'Sorry'

Orders apologizes to victim's family

Staff/Voice photos

 

ang glider pilot William Jon Orders issued an apology Tuesday regarding the circumstances surrounding...

 Read more here

 

 

Contact the Newsroom  here

Entertainment

Saturday May 26 - 7:30 pm

Charley Pride

Prospera Centre

Recommended Reading

The Home Stretch

by Rafe Mair

"This book is about religion but is not a religious book. It does not preach nor try to convert. I simply look at various religions from the point of view of a lapsed Anglican and I also spend time on such things as the Soul and Near Death Experiences. I also deal with that scariest of books in the Bible, Revelation."

 

"The book is not intended to convert you to anything but simply say what one person has discovered on his own journey through life. I believe you will find it an easy and enjoyable read."

For more information, visit: www.rafeonline.com or click on the book cover above to be taken directly to Amazon.

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Monday May 14, 2012

RCMP News

Recreating Safely 

Police step up enforcement over the Victoria Day Long Weekend 

Released by Cpl. T Hollingsworth

 

very Summer the Upper Fraser Valley experiences a major influx of tourists who come to the area to enjoy the beauty...

Read more here

 

 

Monday May 14, 2012

Community

Beatle-Proof Yourself 

Yellow Submarine sets sail for Galaxy Theatres May 24  

Released by Sara Marshall, Cineplex

 

ineplex Entertainment, via our Front Row Centre Events and EMI Music today announced Yellow Submarine, the...

Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

BIA News

Five Minutes of Funk

Lellow's and Appledorn's have new owners and new things to offer Mill Street shoppers

Staff

 

owntown Chilliwack BIA Executive Director Kathy Funk, appeared on 98.3 Star FM Wednesday to chat with...

 Read more here

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Seniors

Engaging Elders

Up to $25k available for senior's programs

Released by Robert Pearsall, PA to MP Mark Strahl

 

ark Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, is encouraging local organizations to answer the call for proposals by the...

 Read more here

 

 

 

 

 

                             Friday May 18th is: International Museum Day

 

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Chilliwack RCMP & Crime News

• Police hope public hold clues to locating armed suspect in May 10th daytime Subway robbery on Yale Rd at Williams.

• Mounties seize 255 grams of pot from suspected dealers in Hope BC last Friday. No charges laid as of yet.

• RCMP charge 41-year-old Chilliwack man with impersonating a police officer after bizarre Eagle Landing incident.

• Have you seen Douglas Banman? Mounties seek 16-year-old teen last seen at Sardis Secondary Monday morning.

                                                                                                                       See 3-years of crime headline news here

 

Recycle Your Cellular Phone

 

Chilliwack Locations

Rogers Plus 46030 Yale

Can Talk 45905 Yale

Apex Comm 45300 Luckakuck

Bell Cottonwood Mall

PCS Wireless Cottonwood Mall

Rogers Wireless Cottonwood Mall

Clearwest Solutions 7544 Vedder

 

For locations near you visit:

 

 www.recyclemycell.ca

 

 

Community Police Crime Prevention

 

 

Volunteers needed

Crime Prevention Office

45877 Wellington Ave.

604-393-3001

Chilliwack, BC

Have you donated

blood recently?

www.blood.ca

 

 

Have You Checked Out The Chilliwack Museum Lately?

 

Volunteers are always welcome!

 

Mon to Fri 9:00 - 4:30 pm

Saturdays 11:00 - 3:30 pm

45820 Spadina Ave.

604-795-5210

 

www.chilliwack.museum.bc.ca