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Charges laid in Mission fatal hit-and-run ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

suspect has been charged in connection to the fatal hit-and-run of a Mission grandmother last year. Justin Brown, 25, is charged with dangerous driving causing death and failure to stop at an accident with a person after Elinor Clark, 65, died after being struck by a car on Dec. 2. Clark, a grandmother of four, was walking hand in hand with her husband of 45 years, Peter, along the north shoulder of 14th Avenue near Caribou Street at 4:30 p.m. when she was hit. She was airlifted from the collision site but was pronounced dead at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.

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Special O athlete Mike Palitti, left, and APD Deputy Chief Rick Lucy, right, lead the way during the Law Enforcement Torch Run that started in the city on Tuesday. Proceeds from the Torch Run and the upcoming Abbotsford Police Challenge Run on June 8 support the Special Olympics.

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bbotsford Police officers laced up to support B.C.’s Special Olympics as the Law Enforcement Torch Run got underway on Tuesday. About a dozen officers and Special O athletes participated in the first leg of the event, which set out from the Abbotsford police station and made its around the city stopping at a variety of community sponsors, said Const. Ian MacDonald. The Torch Run is a four-day affair that links communities across the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland and wraps up at the Delta police department on June 7.

Special Olympics athletes and officers participating in the run exchange the Flame of Hope torch along the way. Special Olympics B.C. has been an APD charity of choice for some time, said MacDonald. Abbotsford Torch participants got a running start on the fundraising initiative, he added. “We’ve already raised several thousands of dollars following stops at our community sponsors,” said MacDonald. The APD also hosts its own annual Police Challenge Run on Saturday, which provides additional financial support to the Special Olympics. The popular community fundraiser

features a family-friendly five-kilometre fun run/walk and a 10-km challenge run that starts out at 9 a.m. from Abbotsford’s Thunderbird Memorial Plaza adjacent to city hall. “It’s a big week for us in the fundraising and our efforts for Special Olympics,” said MacDonald. After Abbotsford, the Torch Run headed into Chilliwack, Langley, Surrey and White Rock on Tuesday. ■ For details on the Abbotsford Police Challenge Run on June 8, visit abbypd.ca/Challenge-Run, call 604-859-5225 or 1-800-898-6111 and ask for the Challenge Run local.

Witnesses told police the suspect vehicle, a blue 2007 Honda Accord, and another vehicle were speeding as they headed west on 14th Avenue. Clark was struck when the Accord passed the other car on the right. Mission RCMP later found the suspect vehicle not far from the scene but appealed for more witnesses for additional evidence in order to put the driver behind the wheel. Within a week, RCMP announced that a man they had already arrested in a break and enter case was also a person of interest in the hit-and-run. At that time police did not release Brown’s name. The hit-and-run offences were sworn against Brown on May 30, said Mission RCMP Sgt. Shaun Wright. The RCMP is pleased with the resulting charges, said Wright. “Anytime there’s a serious incident like this, police are relieved when an investigation is fruitful and successful,” he said. Brown is also charged with assault with a weapon and breaking and entering in connection to an incident in Mission on Dec. 5. According to online court records, Brown has prior convictions for numerous offences in Surrey, Delta and Vancouver including assault of a police officer, common assault, possession of a prohibited weapon without a licence, mischief under $5,000 and multiple counts of breach of parole and conditions. He is also charged with aggravated assault in connection to an incident in July of 2012 in Surrey. Brown is scheduled to appear on both the hitand-run and break and enter charges on June 7 in Abbotsford provincial court.

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Three armed robberies in 8 days ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

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Volunteer Heidi Schmidt gives a posse of ducklings a drink at Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center in Abbotsford. It’s the height of the season for orphaned animals and birds but the centre is struggling after being denied funding to pay for summer students.

Federal dollars dry up Orphaned and injured critters at risk ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

very spring Elizabeth Melnick finds herself up to the neck in fur and feathers but now she is struggling with finances too. Melnick, who runs Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center in Abbotsford, says the months of May, June and July are peak season for the injured and orphaned animals she cares for at her busy shelter. “It’s crazy at this time of year,” said Melnick, moving from cage to cage to hand feed baby birds andpossums and to check on injured bunnies. As she moves around the nursery shed, Melnick must also sidestep a posse of 20 ducklings that are making a dash for freedom as the lining of their enclosure is changed. Compounding the seasonal chaos, the federal government has decided not renew the centre’s funding to pay for summer students. “We’ve had it three years

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Elizabeth Melnick will get less help this summer with orphaned animals like this opossum at her shelter as federal dollars for student workers aren’t forthcoming.

“It’s hit me hard because it’s unbelievably busy at this time of year. Orphaned or injured animals need lots of nursing care and baby birds need feeding every 15 minutes.” – Elizabeth Melnick

running and suddenly the application isn’t right or the funding is not available, I don’t know which,” said

Melnick. “It’s hit me hard because it’s unbelievably busy at this time of year.” Melnick relies heavily on volunteers but found the two full-time paid summer students invaluable to deal with the annual influx of animals. In anticipation of getting the funding, Melnick has already hired one student who she feels she must now keep on despite the cash crunch. “Orphaned or injured animals need lots of nursing care and baby birds need

feeding every 15 minutes,” said Melnick, adding the center is taking in animals originating anywhere from Hope to Surrey. Finding the time to fundraise to meet the gap at this time of year is almost impossible. The centre is struggling as it already runs a shoestring budget funded mostly through donations, said Melnick. The centre gets $14,000 in a fee for service agreement with the city but Melnick estimates it costs around $100,000 to run the operation annually. “And that’s being really careful,” she said. “We don’t have any paid staff other than the summer students to keep down operating expenses.” But the costs of necessities can’t be waived, she said. “I just paid an $800 order to the States for specialized bird foods and infant formula for baby squirrels,” said Melnick. “Every one of the babies needs special foods. “All the animals have different needs and you can’t scrimp on that.” ■ For more information on

the wildlife centre visit elizabethswildlifecenter.org.

bbotsford Police are dealing with their third armed robbery in just over a week. On Monday, a man armed with a handgun entered the Mt. Lehman Liquor Store in the 30400 block of Cardinal Avenue at 1:35 p.m. and approached the cash register, said Const. Ian MacDonald. The suspect demanded cash from an employee and then immediately left the store. The description of the suspect and the nature of the robberies is similar to two other incidents within the last eight days, said MacDonald. Investigators are looking into whether the same suspect is responsible for all three robberies or if different people are all sporting the same disguise. “It’s looking more and more like the same suspect,” said MacDonald. “But it’s not definitive it’s the same individual. We always have to be alive to the possibility we might be dealing with more than one suspect working in tandem.” The suspect in Monday’s robbery is described as a stocky, Caucasian man in his 30s, who was wearing light-coloured clothing, a dark baseball cap and sunglasses. Over the weekend, APD released a photo of a man involved in an armed bank robbery on Saturday morning. The suspect entered the Bank of Montreal in the 32100 block of South Fraser Way at 11:35 a.m. with a gun and demanded money from a teller before fleeing. The man involved was described as a Caucasian male, 30 to 40 years old, five feet nine inches tall with a stocky build and scruffy facial hair. He was wearing eyeglasses with thick frames, a bright yellow baseball cap, a dark-coloured hoodie and light-coloured jeans. Another armed robbery occurred at the Whatcom Wine and Spirits liquor store the evening of May 26. The suspect in that robbery also wore thick framed glasses and a baseball cap. Anyone with information about any of the robberies is asked to call Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or text the APD at 222973 (abbypd). They can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Seniors asked for input on home help

Survey results released at June 13 session CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

ission seniors and service providers are invited to a Better at Home community meeting on June 13 to discuss what older residents require in order to remain living in their homes for as long as possible. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the Mission Leisure Centre and continues in the afternoon for service providers,

said Pam Alexis, the community developer for the provincially funded Better at Home program. Registration is required to determine requirements for space and the light lunch. During the morning session, Alexis will provide an overview of the Better at Home program and release details of a survey conducted in Mission this spring. The 200 surveys that were returned provided a good sampling from every economic background in the community, she said. Seniors and family members who care for seniors who may have specific insights to

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District budget absorbs $500K deficit ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

bbotsford board of education has approved next year’s budget that will absorb a $500,000 deficit due to slightly lower student enrolment. The board approved a budget of $183.3 million for the 2013-2014 fiscal year at its last meeting May 28. The district is expecting 174 fewer students in the next school year, which will result in a drop in funding from the province. As result, the district tightened operations and made some changes in procedures to balance the budget. SD34’s secretary-treasurer Ray Velestuk told the board at its previous meeting the spending reductions will occur primarily in the areas of services and supplies. Overall, spending reductions will have minimal impact on schools, said

Velestuk. “The district recognizes the need to manage within a fiscally strained public sector environment,” he said in a press release. “While some reductions in spending have been made over the past few years, the board has been intentional about keeping permanent reductions away from classrooms and has required us to look for opportunities to find efficiencies and in other areas of expenditure.” The new budget was shaped to maintain current operations and move ahead with SD34’s key educational strategies. New initiatives approved include a District Innovation Centre to be housed at Abbotsford Senior Secondary and the development of a proposal for an outdoor education school. A new print management model will be introduced, which will reduce

copying and printing costs and help the district continue to be environmentally friendly. Board of education chair Cindy Schafer said the district was in strong shape financially. “Despite fiscal challenges in the public sector, our record of strong financial management positions us well in moving forward,” said Schafer. “We are pleased to be able to focus resources on providing accessible and flexible educational opportunities for our students.” Some budgetary cost pressures at play included mandatory teacher pension plan contributions, teacher salary increments, the return to provincial sales tax (‘PST’) and other benefit plan increases. All boards of education must approve upcoming annual budgets by June 30 each year, and the fiscal year for districts run July 1 to June 30.

Briefly Check your soapbox racer Sunday The Mission Soapbox Derby Association holds an inspection of race carts this Sunday (June 9) at the Mission Leisure Centre parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Youngsters can bring their soapbox creations there for review by the organizers. A second pre-race inspection takes place on Aug. 11. Racers – boys and girls aged 8 to 14 years – can register on these dates or see the web site. The soapbox derby will take place Aug. 24 on Stave Lake Street, Mission. Youngsters who wish to race but don’t have a race cart can apply to use one supplied by the association, on a first-come first-serve basis. Kids and families are invited to take part in the other fun events, such as the pudding-eating contest. For more information call 604-814-2417, or see missionsoapbox.com.

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Siblings showcase robotics

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Siblings robotics team Jessica and Joshua Langager of Abbotsford were in the Mini Maker Faire at the PNE June 1. arts and crafts, and handmade musical instruments. The room is packed with creations from the high-tech to the decidedly low-tech (yarn hand-dyed with beets and onion peels). At the Langager’s table, a group of five young girls in princess dresses stops by the table to watch the robot picking up blocks. “That is sooooo cool,” says one. A copper-plated mechanical dog rolls up, and the Langager siblings and other kids rush over to play with the steel pooch, named M.U.T. (it stands for Mechanical Universal Tracker).

The Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is part of a growing community of “maker” events around the world. Last year, the Vancouver edition drew about 3,000 people, and organizers hoped attendance would top 5,000 this year. Joshua and Jessica appreciate the faire’s diverse range of gizmos, crafts and inventions, including the 15-metre electromechanical snake. They both want to return to future Maker Faires to try some different projects of their own. “I like this more than video games,” Joshua says. “It’s a lot more fun.”

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ost of the time, Jessica and Joshua Langager get along very well for a 12and 14-year-old brother and sister, but they admit they had trouble agreeing when it came time to name their robot. She liked Lego. He liked Peanut. B u t u s u a l l y, t h e t w o Abbotsford Middle School students make a great team. They’ve competed in robotics contests for three years, winning cash and prizes. Mom Karla says they make a good team because the ying and yang of their styles complement each other: Joshua is a natural who operates more on instinct, while Jessica takes a more methodical approach. She says Joshua wanted to get into robotics as a twoyear-old watching the Discovery Channel. “He could barely say ‘robotics,’ but he just said he wanted [to do] that.” The bright, excitable Langager siblings are emblematic of the spirit of creativity, enthusiasm and ingenuity that was on display at the third annual Vancouver Mini Maker Faire at the PNE recently. The whole Langager clan attended. There were other robots of different shapes and sizes,

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C4D team spreads message of inclusion

he third annual Cycling4Diversity tour was again a huge success. The C4D team traveled on a four-day journey, visiting 14 communities with 27 stops from Victoria to Abbotsford from May 21 – 24. The team of eight to 10 riders along with five support staff delivered a message of celebrating our cultural existence, and encouraged dialogue and ways to be inclusive with people of various backgrounds. What I said in many of my presentations during Cycling4Diversity Week (May 19 – 25 in B.C.) is that we need to build stronger cross-cultural discussion into our neighbourhoods, workplaces and sports teams. This is something we haven’t done very well and should always remain our primary focus as we move forward. As someone who is on the front lines on this topic and being a columnist for 18 years, I am hearing more and more that our multi-ethnic communities are not connected and isolation is unfortunately growing. Needless to say, there are many fantastic people and organizations doing exceptional work, but more citizens need to get involved to spread this message. This is one of the main reasons Sarina Di Martino Derksen and I started C4D: to capture the imagination and create discussion around this very important topic.

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On the edge I am amazed how well the idea has been received by all levels of governments, schools and the business community. I had only intended to do the ride once back in 2011, but with encouragement, Cycling4Diversity continues to grow more each year. This dialogue is not just needed here in B.C., but also across our nation. A prime example is in Quebec, where soccer players are banned for wearing turbans. Team member Anoop Tatlay said, “I have felt a strong need to connect our communities and promote a more respectful attitude toward our differences.” Cycling4Diversity is the perfect forum for this goal . . . and it’s a bonus because I love to cycle. “During the recent tour, it was powerful to see how our own very diverse group came together to tell our individual stories about discrimination and deliver our messages of hope to countless people. I’m certain that we’re making a tangible difference,” said Lindz Marsh. “I was thrilled to join the C4D team this year as the ride’s

message of supporting cultural diversity, standing up against discrimination, and supporting intercultural understanding. “I loved hearing one student’s dream of transforming her grandfather’s perception of Muslims and learning how many languages are spoken in one Richmond elementary school. “I felt that our C4D team embodied Gandhi’s vision – be the change – as we encouraged students of all ages to reflect,” said Marsh. Team member Terry Stobbart shared her thoughts. “I had the pleasure of driving for the C4D team. They have come to be my inspiration to move forward and to spread the message of what diversity is, can, and will be. “As we all started out, we didn’t know one another. But by the end of four days, 14 cities, 27 stops, and reaching out to hundreds of young people, the group came together as a team and gained new friends along the way,” she said. “One moment that stands out to me was when an entire gym full of elementary school students were asked to turn to one another, shake hands, and introduce themselves. “Acceptance is as simple as that.” ■ Kulwinder (Ken) Herar writes

about community diversity issues for the Abbotsford-Mission Times. Contact him at KenHerar@gmail.com.

ith B.C. Seniors’ Week (June 2 – 8) underway, we need to remember that “seniors” are one of the most diverse groups in the province, and one of the fastest growing. Canada and B.C. are aging. Mission is poised to add to its seniors housing stock with the future Cedar Valley Manor. Along with Mission, Abbotsford will launch a Better at Home program for elderly residents this year. But if we’re talking about the issues facing seniors, we’re talking about a lot of diversity in this growing demographic. There are seniors who are approaching the end of their lives, for whom issues of health care and mobility are predominant. But we also have a huge population of seniors who are hale and healthy, living independent lives, and who will do so for decades to come. The “zoomers” movement of active seniors is changing perceptions of what it means to get older, and what behaviour is “normal” for someone over 60 or 65. Under the broad umbrella of seniors come those raised in the 1920s to the ‘40s, and the generation of Baby Boomers born in the post-war years, up to the 1960s. Many seniors are retired, but others work, start new careers or businesses, or even go back to school. When we talk about “seniors’ issues,” we have to talk about the job market and the economy, health care, taxes, housing affordability, transit, and pensions and the social safety net. Seniors are very often engaged in their communities, working for charities, lobbying on issues that include everything from the environment to childcare. If we want to address the needs of modern seniors, we’re really talking about addressing the needs of every resident of this province. That’s not exactly a bad thing. If something is good for seniors, chances are it’s good for all of us.

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Charter does protect four basic rights Re: Times, June 4, No more pride parades please In response to Miff Crommelin’s condemnation of the Abbotsford pride parade, Miff must have read the first line of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and stopped. While it does begin with the phrase “Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law . . . ,” you must ask yourself one question: when using this in pragmatic situations, which is more concrete, and which is more abstract? The word of God is open to interpretation, it always has been and always will be, which is why the Bible is not considered a legal text. The second stanza in the Charter has to do with four fundamental rights: 1. Freedom of conscience and religion (this includes freedom from religion, as well). 2. Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression (something which Mr. Crommelin believes he can act on, but homosexuals and homosexual-rights supporters cannot). 3. Freedom of peaceful assembly (such as a gay pride parade). 4. Freedom of association (such as associating oneself with the LGBTQ community). Please, Miff, if you’re going to use the Charter to back up your hatred and intolerance, you’re misunderstanding the point of this document. Your call to end the gay pride parade is in direct opposition to the freedoms that the Charter promises to every Canadian. Dylan Thiessen Abbotsford

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Re: Times, May 30, Language is “provocative and uncalled for” Have you ever heard someone begin a sentence with “I’m not racist, but . . .” and then finish with a blatantly racist comment? The preamble does not make the comment less racist, it is simply an attempt by the speaker to excuse him or herself. Similarly, denying that bigots, zealots, and intolerant people exist does not cease to make them exist. To rid the world of intolerance of excessive zeal (a goal that I hope we can all agree is worthy), we need to call these things what they are, bring them into the open, and simply refuse to accept them.

TO INCLUDE YOUR LETTER, use our online form at www.abbotsfordtimes.com or contact us by e-mail at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com. Letters must include first/ last names, hometown and be fewer than 200 words. Anyone who says it is “name calling” to denounce bigotry and intolerance is throwing stones in the wrong direction. Karen Wootten Mission

Hard to see ‘pride’ when he reads ‘queers’ Editor, the Times: Re: Times, May 30, Pride parade does Abbotsford proud When I read this article I was taken aback by the word “queers” along with others to include a wide range of our community. If anyone of the conservative segment used this word to describe his or her perspective in a response letter there would be a barrage of disparaging and displeasure expressed reaction. It doesn’t take much to realize and imagine how parents and loved ones of those that are challenged by relationships represented by the “Pride” event feel when their friends are labeled with such a negative term. It’s hard to see the pride when I read “queers” used to describe people who need our care and concern for their well being. I was encouraged to see representation from a wide range of the citizenry excluding “queers,” unless it describes everybody equally. Rudy Hiebert Abbotsford

Good vs. evil – we’re getting it wrong Editor, the Times:

Re: Times, June 4 letters My thanks to John Redekop and Miff Crommelin for taking the time to make it clear that the LGBTQ supporters in this town do not speak for the rest of us. The Bible warns that there are days coming where evil is touted as “good” and good is reviled as “evil” and that people will be “proud” of the things of which they should be ashamed. It appears that those days are not so far off. Thank you gentlemen for standing up for what it right, good and true. Jeff Bodkin Abbotsford

Winds of change will bring equality Editor, the Times:

Re: Times, May 28, Approval & acceptance at Pride parade I am writing in defense of

Mr. Kevin Francis. I applaud and fully back his comments both in regard to the support for the pride parade and the reference to the bigots, intolerant and religious zealots. Yes, from my understanding, there were no protesters at the event but, that doesn’t change the fact that there are people in the community who hold these outdated views and the descriptives used by Mr. Francis do reflect their attitude. They are fully entitled to their beliefs but, for too long, they have tried to force those beliefs on other people. The usual cries can be heard about threatening the sanctity of marriage and the erosion of their rights. Well, I’ve been married for 22 years and not once have my wife and I felt our marriage was devalued in any way by two people of the same sex finding happiness together. There is a wind of change blowing, bringing with it a bright future of equality. You can either embrace it or be one of the people who future generations look back on in the same way we now look back on those that protested interracial marriage. Mark Cunningham Abbotsford

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Re: Times, May 30 Language provocative and uncalled for While I agree with Jack that it shouldn’t be necessary to point out that there was no opposition to the recent pride parade, the reality is that there are still many intolerant, bigoted religious zealots out there who publicly oppose LGBT lifestyles – some even going so far as directly equating homosexuality with bestiality, incest and pedophilia. We would never expect someone like Kevin Francis to point out that there were no racists or Nazis at a multicultural parade or any other event, because we have more or less put those issues behind us. But statistics show that LGBT intolerance and bigotry stemming from religious extremism is still a major problem, including a significant contribution to youth suicides, not just in Canada but worldwide. But I digress: I marched in the parade myself and the amount of support from the community was overwhelming and incredibly

optimistic, including some amazing church groups like the 5&2 Ministries, as well as others mentioned in the (Times) May 30 editorial. I expect these kinds of opinion letters (mine included) will not undermine this tremendous event put on by the Fraser Valley Youth Society. Looking forward to next years. Nate Gill Abbotsford

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t’s an exciting time of year at high schools across the province. Graduation marks the culmination of years of hard work and a time for students to celebrate their accomplishments as they get ready to enter the next phase of their lives. As graduates are getting ready to plan parties and other celebrations, invitations and what they’ll wear aren’t the only things they need to consider. They must also plan ahead for a safe ride home. Although graduates know they’re not of legal age to drink alcohol, the reality is some of them will. While most grad parties go off without a hitch, some unfortunately have devastating consequences. In B.C., car crashes are the number one preventable cause of death for youth.

On average, three youth are killed and 1,160 injured in the Lower Mainland in April, May, and June every year. Year round speed, impairment and driver inatt e n t i v e n e s s a re t h e t o p contributing factors in fatal crashes involving young people in B.C.* Fe w k n ow t h e c o n s e quences of making poor choices like ICBC road safety speaker Kevin Brooks. Kevin lost his good friend one Saturday night while driving drunk in Surrey. Fr o m h i s w h e e l c h a i r, Kevin shares his personal, heart-wrenching story with high school students each year to remind them of the importance of making smart driving decisions. What started as a typical booze fueled Saturday night quickly turned tragic with a poor choice. Kevin left a party, intoxicated and driving in excessive speeds. He was not alone. Beside him sat his passenger and childhood hockey friend Brendon. Then came a horrif-

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Inspirational road safety speaker Kevin Brooks, injured in a vehicle crash in Surrey, regularly talks to high school students about making smart choices for a safe ride home. ic crash. Neither walked away. Brooks makes an impact on his audiences – tens of thousands of young people follow him and his story on his blog, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. For the past 16 years, ICBC road safety speakers have been sharing their first-hand experiences with more than 50,000 B.C. high school students each year. Pa re n t s c a n a l s o h e l p

make sure their teens have a plan for a safe ride home before they head out for the evening. Here are ICBC’s tips to help parents and their teens with those conversations: ■ Know their plan: Does your teen have a designated driver planned for their entire evening? Many grads treat themselves to a limousine ride – make sure they plan a safe ride home if they’ll be going

to any other celebrations or if the limousine isn’t scheduled to drive them home. ■ Plan B: Things don’t always go as planned so t a l k t o yo u r t e e n a b o u t expecting the unexpected and what their alternative options are to get home safely. Review a few scenarios with them to help guide them on how they can make smart choices. ■ Make it unconditional: If you haven’t done so already, consider letting your child know that they can call you at any time if they ever need a ride. It’s a good practise to adopt even well before graduation. If they do call you for assistance, be supportive and consider saving your questions for the next day or at least until you’re home. If you can’t pick them up yourself, you can always have them return home safely in a taxi. ■ Power of choice: Use real-life scenarios to talk to your teen about their driving behavior rather than lecturing them.

If they’re going to be a designated driver, talk to them about not letting passengers or peer pressure influence their choices and that a real designated driver is one who does not drink at all. ■ Power of influence: Your teen’s choices can have a significant influence on their friends. For example, if they take a stand against impaired driving they can help create a culture that recognizes making smart decisions. Even if you’re confident that your teen is going to make the right choices, talk to them about looking out for their friends, especially those they know are easily influenced by others. And don’t forget, you also set an example for them every day with your own driving behaviour. For more on road safety see: www.icbc.com/roadsafety/safer-drivers ■ Statistics are based on 2007

to 2011 ICBC and police data. Youth are defined as ages 16 to 21.

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Celebrating Grad 2013 UFV grads gifted membership to Mission Chamber

new partnership between the Mission new partnership, said Melia. Regional Chamber of Commerce and the “This partnership allows us to continue to UFV Alumni Association is support education and help helping graduates get a head students and alumni reach This allows us to continue start in their career. their full social, professional, The Mission Chamber of to support education and and networking potential,” Commerce will offer preferred help students and alumni he said. membership status to new reach their full social and “The chamber will bengraduates of the University of efit by gaining access to new, professional potential. the Fraser Valley, giving them eager and young members.” a one-year free membership. UFV’s young alumni will – Sean Melia Chamber president At the Mission chamber gain access to rich networking lunch on May 16, Tony Luck, opportunities when they need chairman of the UFV Alumni it most – right after graduaAssociation, and Sean Melia, president of the tion, said Luck. Mission Chamber, signed the official agree“Partnerships like these provide the Alumni ment to launch the new benefit. Association with an important connection to The Mission Chamber is excited about the our community as well,” Luck said.

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hree outstanding Canadians will be honoured at the University of the Fraser Valley convocation ceremonies on June 13 and 14, held in the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Unique rock musician and activist Bif Naked will receive her honourary Doctor of Letters degree on June 13 at the 2:30 p.m. ceremony. Originally named Beth Torbert, Naked is a Juno-nominated, multi-platinum-record selling Canadian singer-songwriter, actress, television host and motivational speaker. “The No. 1 thing I have tried to do is express myself, whether it’s in song, speaking, or painting. What I say is always a reflection of my perception of life. We all have the same experiences. As for my speaking career, I talk like I sing. My theme is always the same – be true to who you are,” she said. Alberta-born Cree artist George Littlechild will be honoured at the 9:30 a.m. ceremony on June 14.

The Cree artist, originally from Alberta and now living in B.C., has built both a strong reputation and a huge catalogue of work over the 25 years he’s been pursuing his muse, since graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia School of Art and Design. “My role as an artist was chosen for me before I was even born. It is my passion, my joy, as my art has been there throughout my life’s journey,” said Littlechild. Penny Park, a science educator and now executive director of the new Science Media Centre of Canada, will receive her degree at the 2:30 p.m. ceremony on June 14. Park was producer and senior producer with Quirks and Quarks, the award-winning weekly science program on CBC Radio. Following that, she worked for the Discovery Channel, helping develop the show Daily Planet, the world’s first nightly TV magazine show about science and technology. Admission is free to the ceremonies and the public is welcome. There is a fee for parking.

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The Board of Education is proud to salute the Abbotsford School District’s graduating class of 1,560 strong this year from all our schools, as noted below. Many of our graduates have achieved scholarships, hundreds of our graduates will be entering college and university programs in the coming year, while numerous others are starting careers, working or travelling. There were many notable accomplishments by students at these schools over the past year in academics, athletics, the arts and especially in the areas of leadership, community service, and fundraising for causes both local and international. • Abbotsford Senior Secondary: 230 graduates • Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts—Sumas Mountain: 39 graduates • Abbotsford Traditional Secondary: 113 graduates • Abbotsford Virtual School: 22 graduates • Bakerview Centre for Learning: 85 graduates • Rick Hansen Secondary: 185 graduates

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Outdoor concert season begins It’s officially summer once the local and free outdoor concerts begin. So get your lawn chair and blanket ready. In Mission, the Envision Twilight Concerts, now in its 23rd year, are on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m. through the summer at Fraser River Heritage Park. Site includes food vendors and arts & crafts on some weeks. See the schedule at heritagepark-mission.ca. Envision also supports the Concerts in the Park, at Abbotsford Arts Council’s Kariton House in Mill Lake on Saturday evenings from July to September, and the coffeehouse shows in June and in the fall. See abbotsfordartscouncil.org for the concert and venue details. The Jam in Jubilee concerts run from July 11 to Aug. 15, at Jubilee Park in central Abbotsford. See more at jaminjubilee.com or find them on Facebook.

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f you want to explore Abbotsford history, there’s an app for that. The Reach Museum and Gallery have entered into a high tech partnership with Idéeclic’s inSitu Solutions to offer a unique way for technology-age history buffs to explore the community. The app’s GPS-enabled interactive map allows users to navigate not only through space but also through time. App users can go to a historic site and using the interactive program on their smart phone, access images of old photos, models, paintings or other information on the buildings that used to be at that particular site, explained collections manager Kris Foulds. “Wouldn’t it be cool to drive around the community and the streetscape and see how it was in the past?” Foulds asked. For instance, users could stop in downtown Abbotsford at what is known as ‘Pioneer Corner’ at Essendene and Gladys and see the buildings that were there once, such as the Pioneer Store and the livery stable.

HOT TICKETS Envision Twilight concerts

June 7, the Envision Twilight Concert Series features the Hatzic Secondary Affirmation & Jazz Band. Show is at 7 p.m., Fraser River Heritage Park. On June 12 it’s Heritage Park Jazz Band. The outdoor shows are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fri-

The Reach applied for and received the partnership opportunity from Idéeclic earlier this year. “We’re always looking for ways to engage new audiences, and we hope to draw in a lot of young people,” Foulds said, but really anyone with access to a smart phone. The Museum of Vancouver used the app to show their guests what the city streetscape looked like during its heady mid-century ‘neon’ days and to promote its neon sign display. To enliven the high tech historical tour The Reach recruited two local artists, Abbotsford model builder Don Bladon and B.C. heritage painter Brian Croft. Their creations will be part of the data the app will bring to users’ smart phones. An exhibit of the artists’ work will also be on display at The Reach’s next installment of Our Communities Our Stories, on from July to September. Don Bladon is an Abbotsford model artist who captures Abbotsford’s built heritage in highly detailed 1/87 scratchbuilt scale models. The app will show the structures – some no longer existing – recreated by Bladon, and link to related

days. See the summer line-up at heritagepark-mission.ca.

Strings Attached

June 7, pianists Mel Bowker and Johannes Weber and violinists Calvin Dyck, Lorin Friesen and Stan Gubiotti team up for Strings Attached, featuring Mozart, light classics and hymns, at 7 p.m., Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets $15, seniors/$12, stu-

photographs and other information. Bladon made his first model after the historic St. Ann’s Catholic Church at the corner of Gladys and Hazel streets was torn down. Since then, he’s made 80 models – 30 are in the Clayburn Village community museum, open on Saturday afternoons through the summer. The Reach will show 30 models in its exhibit. A former model railroader, Bladon gleans archival clues from old news stories, donated photographs and sometimes in-person interviews to get colours and other details right. The June exhibit will include 30 original paintings by Brian Croft, including his most recent work, Abbotsford – 1922. Croft creates painstakingly detailed scenes depicting bygone neighbourhoods, communities or buildings. He’s known for “painting the history of Vancouver and British Columbia.” Foulds and other Reach staff and volunteers will be working hard to collect the relevant data that will be used in the app. She expects the history app to be ready in September. See more at thereach.ca.

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Showtime events Fun House in Dewdney

June 8, Fun House performs at the Dewdney Pub from 8: 30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., at 8793 River Road S., five minutes east of Mission, off the Lougheed Hwy. Call 604826-4762. David “Hurricane” Hoerl “Canada’s top harp blower” and the Holligans perform June 16. Tickets $10 for this show. Call 604-8264762 for details.

Reach family arts

June 9, 1 – 3 p.m., families are invited to attend Sunday Family Arts at The Reach to create art projects together as teams, to promote sharing ideas, communication skills and artistic confidence. Dress appropriately for messy projects. Call 604-864-8087 for details or to register. It’s free.

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Sandra McMartin Photography is now showing at the Mission Art Gallery, at 33529 First Ave., Mission. Call 604-826-0029 or see missionartscouncil.ca for more. The Nasser Ghaderi exhibit opens on June 15.

Young Voice and a Youth Art Show opens May 25, from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Mission Art Gallery, at 33529 First Ave., Mission. Call 604-826-0029 or see missionartscouncil.ca for more information.

Through the summer the Fraser Valley Magic Circle will be using the Opening Nite Theatre to present their Monday Magic Shows. Support your local magicians – ONT is at 33135 North Railway Ave., Mission. See also openingnitetheatresociety. tripod.com.

ONT thank you picnic

June 8, the Opening Nite Theatre is 20 years old and to thank their patrons, they will hold a party for members, volunteers and supporters at Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission starting at 3 p.m. Details at openingnitetheatresociety.tripod.com

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Prayer turned his life around V

ern had reached the stage where he was thoroughly disgusted with himself. His addiction to alcohol had driven his wife and daughter away and he couldn’t blame them. He once owned a roofing company but a bad fall had wrecked his feet. He hadn’t been able to do meaningful work since he’d turned to drink and lost the business. Now he was reduced to welfare, a dingy basement suite and a struggle to stay warm. He tried to count his blessings, such as they were. Even in his misery he was able to avoid the booze. Whenever he scrounged a few dollars he didn’t spend it on getting drunk and he was glad that at least he had that much sense. And thanked God for the Salvation Army. They had helped him get off the street and every day he could get a good meal at their centre.

Vern had a bit of self-respect left and he didn’t like begging, but asking for ‘change’ was easy so occasionally he’d do so. He was at coffee shop when Eric and Jeff walked in. They were on their way to the library, from a local Bible school. There was an air of excitement among the students because Christianity was taught as it had been practised in New Testament times. They were taught prayer produces healing and every day they expected to see signs and miracles. “Do you have any spare change, Guys?” Vern asked. “Nope, but we’ll buy you a coffee,” said Jeff. Over a meal he told his story and they told theirs. Jeff and Eric didn’t realize that they were doing what they’d been taught. They were living out the Bible verse that says, “Always be prepared to give an answer to

everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Eric and Jeff spent nearly three hours with Vern. By the time they had driven him to his home he was a changed man. Vern was grateful for the coffee and food and genuinely interested in the two kids who cared enough to feed him, but it was their excitement that fascinated him. They were unashamedly passionate about Jesus. When they asked Vern if they could pray for him he shrugged and said, “Sure.” His feet were completely healed. That was last year. Vern is now an enthusiastic, Bible-believing construction worker. Not all his problems are over but his life has more meaning. He even hopes he can earn back the trust of his wife and daughter.

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CLEARBROOK MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH

2719 Clearbrook Rd. & Old Yale Rd. Phone: 604-850-6607 www.clearbrookmbchurch.ca 9:45 am Sunday School and German Worship Service 11:00 am Family Worship Service 7:00 pm Evening Service HymnSing - 3rd Sunday of the Month “We preach Christ crucified and risen” 1 Cor. 1:23; 1 Cor. 15:20

TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL NETWORKING SEMINAR

a seminar in technology and social networking is being offered on Saturday, June 15

from 9:30 am to noon

In the Fellowship Hall at Saint Matthew’s at Grace Church Worship Centre, 2087 McMillan Road, Abbotsford. All are invited. Please bring your laptop computers, iPads, or iPhones as guided help will be offered. Make sure that they are CHARGED, as outlets are limited. Come with questions and $5 for the seminar. Please RSVP to 604-853-6746 or email: ofﬁce@ stmatthewsanglicanchurch.com if you plan to attend.

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Sports

Phone: 604-854-5244 • E-mail: sports@abbotsfordtimes.com • Fax: 604-854-5541

Yale takes provincial bronze JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

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– JOHN VAN PUTTEN/TIMES

Yale’s Ayden Kirkpatrick gets taken down by a St. George’s player in semifinal rugby action Thursday at Rotary Stadium. The Lions lost 33-6, but came back to win the bronze medal game 17-11 over Earl Marriott on Saturday.

ale Secondary made a bit of history Saturday as they claimed third place with a decisive win over perennial rivals Earl Marriott of Surrey in the BC Boy’s Triple-A High School Rugby Provincials. “We won the bronze and we finished the No. 1 public school in the province,” said coach Doug Primrose, pleased with his team’s gutsy performance at Rotary Stadium. After taking their first game against Lord Byng of Vancouver 4312 (with two tries each from Daniel Davidson and Spencer Loughlin), the Lions moved on to the quarter-final and bested Kelowna in a downpour 18-5. Daniel Combs scored two tries in the winning effort. That put Yale into the final four, the first time an Abbotsford boy’s team made it that far, but they were in tough against St. George’s, the No. 1-ranked team in B.C. throughout the season. “We were winning 6-5 at the half, but they came roaring back and we eventually lost 33-6,” said Primrose. That set up the bronze medal match, where the Lions faced Earl

– JOHN VAN PUTTEN/TIMES

Jake Thiel of the Robert Bateman Timberwolves passes during Wednesday’s game against Earl Marriott in Triple-A quarter-final action at Rotary Stadium. Marriott. They fell behind twice but didn’t quit, and with three minutes left to play, Loughlin scored to win the game 17-11. The other local team in TripleA, Robert Bateman Timberwolves battled to a seventh place finish as they beat Oak Bay convincingly 45-12. In Double-A action, Heritage Park

Secondary finished fifth, beating Hugh McRoberts 15-12 in their final game of the season while Rick Hansen placed seventh in the province with a 26-7 win over G.W. Graham. Four local players were named to the Commissioners 15 for outstanding play and they were: Spencer Loughlin, Yale; Cole Brien, Bateman; Arsh Gill, Hansen; and Nathan Sawchuk, HPSS.

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Obituaries

BLAKE, John Malcolm Aug 26, 1937 - Apr 23, 2013

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 16 between 1-5 pm at the Pitt Meadows Golf Club, 13615 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. Obituary may be viewed at Legacy.com where condolences to the family may be offered

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We are a full-service HVAC-R contractor located in Chilliwack, serving the Valley from Aldergrove to Boston Bar since 1989. We are looking for local Refrigeration & HVAC Technicians (minimum 3rd year completed.)Gas certification an asset. We offer an Employee Benefits Plan, companysponsored RRSP program, & paid BC Med. Please fax resume with cover letter to 604-792-6728.

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Job Listings, From A-Z

General Employment

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General Employment

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Glacier Media Group makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate. Versa Home Reno. (Langley) seeks F/T Painter. High Sch Dipl. & min 3 yrs exp. req’d. $24/hr. E-Res: versahomereno2013@gmail.com

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ASSEMBLER/SHOP WORKERS For Surrey Manufacturer $16.00 to start / $17.00 + Benefits after 3 Months Heavy Lifting & Shop Experience required Accepting Resumes by fax only: 604-591-5380

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FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

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Full-Time

INTEGRATED MEDIA CONSULTANT

The Chilliwack Times has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced Advertising Executive. Utilizing your strong outside sales experience you will be responsible for: • selling creative display advertising & new digital innovations to NEW clients in Chilliwack & Sardis area (newspaper, magazines, daily deals, print & deliver, & digital products) • developing successful advertising programs & new initiatives • prospecting and securing new business • meeting or exceeding client expectations & corporate objective

The Abbotsford & Mission Times has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced Advertising Executive. Utilizing your strong outside sales experience you will be responsible for: • selling creative display advertising & new digital innovations to NEW clients in Abbotsford & Mission (newspaper, magazines, daily deals, print & deliver, & digital products) • developing successful advertising programs & new initiatives • prospecting and securing new business • meeting or exceeding client expectations & corporate objective

This position requires great attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and the personality to excel in our deadline-driven environment. Strong communication skills are essential to your success.

The ideal candidate will possess: • previous media sales experience, or recent sales / marketing diploma • passion for community involvement • proven track record of success • strong written and verbal communication skills • willingness to work as part of a winning sales team • valid B.C. drivers license and reliable vehicle • self-motivation and a desire to WIN

If you are interested in this position; Please e-mail your resume and cover letter in conﬁdence to: Shaulene Burkett, Sales Manager sburkett@abbotsfordtimes.com No later than Friday, June 14, 2013

SALES & LEASING (Abbotsford, BC)

The Fraser Valley’s fastest growing and number 1 volume Ford Dealership Magnuson Ford has an immediate opening in our sales and leasing department. We are a T.O. store, so we offer great support as our Managers are directly involved with you and your customers throughout the whole sales process. Our dealership carries a big new and used car inventory as we have access to our sister store’s entire inventory. We have a strong payplan, good environment, strong advertising budget and can offer you pension and beneﬁts. Good knowledge in working with computers would be a strong asset. Please send your resume in soon to take advantage of the strong spring market. With our renovation under way, we are months away from being the freshest dealership in the Fraser Valley. Please e-mail your resume to Steve or Don at steve@magnusonford.com or dcurtis@magnusonford.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. If you are not contacted, we will keep your resume on ﬁle for future opportunities.

Social Services

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca caregiving@plea.bc.ca

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APPLIANCE Service Tech Appliance Service Contractor (Full Time) in Chilliwack at Sardis Appl. Needed: Exp. Tech, Appl. Service Ticket, be Bondable / Insurable. Fax resume to 604-846-0651

Check out the current employment opportunities at the University of the Fraser Valley. Applications are being accepted for the following position:

WEB APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER UFV is a growing, exciting, and welcoming workplace. Come join 16,000 students and 1,000 employees in our innovative and comprehensive learning environment. For full details on this position, visit

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. If you are not contacted, we will keep your resume on ﬁle for future opportunities.

PRACTICAL NURSING

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PRO-LINE CONSTRUCTION is a leading supplier of construction materials. We are looking for a qualified Hiab/Stinger operator for our Surrey branch. Must be CRANESAFE Certified. We offer a competitive hourly wage, benefits as well as a RRSP plan. Please fax resume Attn: Dan Smith to 604-596-4559 or e-mail dsmith@proline-construction.com or apply in person 13385 Comber Way, Surrey

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Saturday Market in the Park June 8 - Sept 7 10am-3pm CULTUS LAKE East Side Main Beach Parking Lot behind Giggle Ridge Produce, Home Baking, Crafts, Jewellery, Make-Up, skin care. Flea Market Items Vendors Welcome Entertainment every week when avail. Agnes 604-846-6606

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PEO Boot (Trunk) Sale Still under the Big Tent at the parking lot at Wong’s Farm. Elegant & Unique Items! Saturday, June 8th 9:00am - 2:00 pm

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3540

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups CKC reg, vet ck’d, ch parents, health tested. Ph 604-794-3786

5017

Business Services

HAVE YOU BEEN DENIED Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Contact Allison Schmidt at: 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca

PB KANE Corso ready, m/f, dew claws/tails, 1st/2nd shots, deworm, $1500, 604-802-8480

5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $499 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

*Annual starting revenue of $12,000-$120,000 *Guaranteed cleaning contracts *Professional training provided *Financing available *Ongoing support *Low down payment required

3540

Pet Services

GARRISON CROSSING 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 3385 sq ft executive Self-contained carriage-house suite. Only $694,500 Call 604-847-9459. PropertyGuys.com ID 76459

6008-18

New Westminster

Contact Coverall of BC A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning!

www.coverallbc.com

6 BDRM 3.5 bth newly reno’d 4,077 sq ft home w/ 2 bdrm legal suite located south central Abbotsford. $598,600. 604-852-1748. PropertyGuys.com id# 149267

Money to Loan Need Cash Today? Own a Vehicle?

TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $244K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

6008-28

Richmond

Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local ofﬁce

FULLY finished 4,000+sf in Desirable Creekside on the Park, Abbotsford, 6 brs, 3.5 bath. Granite/ ss appl, a/c. $579K. 604.852.6951

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046 STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-275-7986 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR New customer special $27/ night restriction apply www.jetpetresort.com

5 BDRM home w/ new 2 bdrm inlaw suite. Secure priv backyard w/ 16.5’x12.5’ dble door shop. Pool, hot tub. Close to Mill Lake area. $424,000. Ph 778-960-7118 PropertyGuys.com 149839

604.434.7744 • info@coverallbc.com

5070 MINI Dachshund Puppies CKC Reg’d Vet check 1st shots health guarantee $1200 778-388-1057

1 BDRM 1 bth spacious condo w/ open flr plan in Creekside Estates. $121,500. 604-852-8778 PropertyGuys.com id# 149826

7015

Escort Services

6008-42

S. Surrey/ White Rock

OPEN HOUSE, SAT & SUN 1-4 514 Bradner Rd, Updated in/out, 2.5 acres, 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2 gas f/p, 2576sf, $789k 604-856-2036

6020-06

Chilliwack

Cares! The Abbotsford-Mission Times has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

The Fox Den @ Metro Town 100 Vancouver Escorts online

PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575

6020 Reduce Reuse Recycle The classiﬁeds can help! 604.795.4417 604.630.3300

Houses - Sale

6020-01

3 BDRM 2.5 bth 2475 sq ft custom built log home on priv 3 acres overlooking Sumas Prairie & Vedder Canal $639,000. 604-823-2183 PropertyGuys.com ID# 149834

Real Estate

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CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

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A26 THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013 THE TIMES

REAL ESTATE 6020

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-14

Houses - Sale

6020-14

Langley/ Aldergrove

7683 210A St NEW 3550sf 6br 6ba w/2br legal basement suite HST incl $669,900 778-895-8620 see uSELLaHOME.com id5636

Langley/ Aldergrove

FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5br w/suite above 3 additional rental units $965K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

6020-34

Surrey

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-34

6040

Okanagan/ Interior

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $895K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

6030

8080

6050

Out Of Town Property

Lots & Acreage

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guar’d. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX 80K below assessment. $3100mo rent $529,900 firm 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3428

FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf 4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmt suite $529,000. 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

THE BUY T SELL T FIND T IN CLASSIFIEDS I I I

BUY T I

SELL

IND IT F IT

2.75 ACRE executive lot Chwk Mtn build your dream home View! View! $389K 604-316-7775 see uSELLaHOME.com id5641

BUY T SELLIT FINDIT I

6052

Real Estate Investment

6035

Mobile Homes

QUALITY MANUFACTURED HOMES Manufactured homes new and used Park spaces. Park models Service work 1- 800-339-5133

RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included, N/S, Secured, U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Ref’s req’d.

Phone: 604-556-7705 PARK TERRACE

$50 off / month for the first year Spacious Reno’d Bach, 1, 2, 3 BR suites. Heat & hot water included. Walk Score = 75 Call 604-530-0030 www.cycloneholdings.ca

6540

Houses - Rent

5 BR Abby beautiful house, nr town Gladwin Rd. $1,700, now. 604-832-3029 * 604-832-1200

6565

Office/Retail Rent

OFFICE Space For Rent McCallum Towers. 77 sf. Available July 1st. Contact Dr. Lyne Piche, Registered Psychologist at 778-5526747 or drpiche@shaw.ca

6605

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

2 BR or as 1 BR Abby, near Townline Rd & Upper Maclure ns/ np, 604-852-3406, 807-2553

LANGLEY BUILD your dream home, secluded 5 ac view ppty, well inst $630,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id4513

6065 LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d 2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt suite $1,150,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id5582

6035

ABBY 1 br reno’d bsmt ste, inclu utils no laundry, nr Rotary Stadium, np, ns, $650. 604-850-1314 ABBY 3BR upper, new reno,1.5 bath, fp, alarmed, d/w, jacuzzi tub, small pet ok, ns. nr Mill Lake. $1,200 604-825-1535 Jun 1st MISSION Newly Reno’d 2 BR gr/ level, $550 + utils. w/d, cat ok, NO SMOKING. Now 1-604-939-9950 MISSION UPPER flr, 3 BR, all appls, own W/D, A/C, gas f/p, huge yard. Close to schools, shops. Pet negot. Avail JULY 1. $1100 + 1/2 utls. 604-765-3340

MISSION, 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, rent geared to income, n/p, avail Now, 604 820-1715

To advertise in the Classifieds call

604-850-9600 or fax

604-630-4500

Townhouses - Rent We have 7 Playgrounds for your kids! And are “Pet-Friendly”

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 per month + utilities 3 BR = 11/2 Baths - 2 Levels

1,100 sq.ft. and a fenced back yard For more info call Mike at 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or Email: wb@raamco.ca WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel St. Chilliwack. BC Move-In Incentive! Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family-Oriented.

CULTUS LAKE HOLIDAY PARK, site #155, 60x35, storage shed, firepit, Bell dish, lawnmower, $77,900. 604-596-7060

For your manufactured homes

BROOKSWOOD HOMES LTD

42 yrs with display homes on site A+ rating from the BBB 3229 - 200th St. Langley, B.C.

Lawn & Garden

Spring Services

Same Day Service, Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs •Yearly Maintenance Programs •

8185

Moving & Storage

Find the Key to your New Home • BUY • SELL • RENT

604.850.9600

Painting EXT/INT Paving Power Washing Liability Ins & WCB Est 15 yrs. Ref’s upon request Comm & Res

8255

Rubbish Removal

604-RUBBISH 10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com

AAA

sold 3,995

05 Chevy b lt C evyy Cobalt Ch Cobba

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

778.881.6096

604-850-9600

1,500 auto, 167,000k................ 1,500 02 Chrysler Sebring $ 185,000k........................ 2,600 2,200 05 Chrysler ysler Se C ysler Ch SSebrin Sebring br $ Touring, riing, ing 170,000k.......... 170 17 70,000k.... 000 ng, 170,0 170,000k l0 kd 3,995 o s 08 Buick Allure $ 127,000k......................... 7,000 08 Chevy Malibu $ 4cyl,119,000k ................. 7,000 98 Pontiac ntiac tiac Fire Firee Fly $ Pontiac Pon l 170,000k, ,0000k, 0s , aau uto... o d 2,195 00ko auto auto................ 02 Mercedes C240 $ 135,000k........................ 6,500 96 Acura 3.2 TL $ ......................................... 1,600 04 Saturn L300 S/W $ 135,000k........................ 3,500 99 Inﬁnity QX4 $ 155,000k........................ 6,000 06 VW Jeetta 2. VW Jetta Jett 25 2.5 d $6,995 150,000k........................ 00,,000k ,000k................ 00 ko 000 .............. ..l .. ....... s 01 VW Jetta Wolfsburg $ 130,000k, 1.8T ................ 4,100 00 Honda Accord 4 cyl, auto ...................... $3,200 99 Toyota Pasaeo $ 135,000k, 5 Speed......... 3,200 07 Pontiac Wave $ $ 142,000k........................ 142,000k........................ 4,200 02 Honda Civic $ $ 173,000k........................ 173,000k........................ 3,200 06 Nissan Sentra SE $ $ 97,000k, 97,000k, ........................ ........................ 6,000 06 Toyota Camry Solara $ $ 135,000k, 135,000k, ....................... ....................... 7,200 93 Toyota Camry $ .........................................

97 Pontiac FireFly

TRUCKS 05 Chevy Silverado

9,000 Ext Cab, 4x4................... 6,000 07 Dodge Ram Ram 07 Dodge $ HD2500, Hemi................. $7,000 HD2500, Hemi................. $ Crew Cab, 1500HD......... 1500HD......... $ Crew Cab,

07 Chevy Silverado

$ Ext Cab, 4x4................... $

TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAILERS TRAILERS 08 S rr nnggddal Spri Spr Springd 08 Springdale SSpringdale Spri Spr Springd alee $$

sold 8,995

18.9 ftt ............ ft.............. ft ............ .... .............. 18.999 ft fft............................. ft.............. ft............................. ..........

No documentation documentation fees fees No

FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean ups, light moves, odd jobs & scrap rem. 604-820-2383.

• Exterior/Interior Projects • Written Warranty • Years of Experience • Fully Insured • WCB Covered Residential Specialists

RV LOT at CULTUS LAKE HOLIDAY PARK with year round camping access; finished in paving stones, low fees. All ament Grt loc. Moving must sell $107,500. 1-604-795-9785

TOP CALIBER CONTRACTING Renovations, home Improvements, general contractor, project management 604-309-9051

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

LOG CABINS new 1 bd for sale 10’ x 20’ (portable) only $149/mo oac. Delivery all BC, Cheaper then storage. Various sizes. 604-791-1865 Chwk

NEW SRI 1152 sq ft, 3 BR, dbl wide $77,900. Full gyproc single wide $66,900. Repossessions 1974-2007. Call 604-830-1960

Renovations & Home Improvement

782-2474

604-530-9566

OCEAN FRONT boat access only 2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min from W Van $799K 778-998-9141 see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

8240

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Painting/ Wallpaper

PRECISION PAINTING

NEW MOBILE Home w/river view in Ruskin. Fam/pet ok. $89,900 w/ $505 pad rent. Chuck 604-830-1960

Auto Wrecking Recycling 604-855-1644 604-852-1296 34314 Vye Rd., Abbotsford

604-785-0369

★ 604-652-1660 ★

LOT & Trailer. This little gem is located 120 miles from Van, pool - C.H, hiking, fishing, history of Caretaker, maint $775/yr, $30,000 obo. Lot 33 - 30860 Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764

brought to our yard

✦ Scrap Car Pick Up ✦ Rolloff Containers

WHITESTONE

Low Budget Moving.com

8195

We pay for Scrap Metal

Property Maintenance

BOOK A JOB AT

HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel ski, fish, $134,500. 604-209-8650 see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

auto wrecking ltd.

604-RUBBISH - ’’ We do all the loading & cleanup and we remove almost anything'' 604-782-2474

www.jimsmowing.ca

2 BR MOBILE HOME, Gardeners Dream! Pond, Creek, etc. Newly upgraded, South Surrey, $29,900. 604-996-5565

Recycling

Recycling all but food waste ✦ Wood Products ✦ Tires ✦ Construction Waste

Hauling

NO DOCUMENTATION FEES 140,000k........................ ,0000k 0000 000k............ . . ........... 0 k ...........

604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

8135

BEATS A HOLLANDER DEAL!

Plumbing

Capt’n Crunch

310-JIMS (5467)

HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront $65K is for both 604-302-3527 see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

Townhouses Rent

6605

Recreation Property

Mobile Homes

2 BR ste, Abbots, $650/mo, Now, nr schl & bus, ns/np, no w/d, ref. 604-308-5301, 778-240-4796

2BDRM / 1BTH 5155-256 St. Utilities included, 1300 sq ft. on acreage. $1,100 monthly. Call: (604) 308-2399

LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex +1/2ac lot, rental income $2,300 /month $489,900 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3186

8220

Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

8160

BUY T SELLIT FINDIT BUY SELL FIND I IT IT IT

drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8235

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

NOBODY

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick,

A FIXIT PLUMBING & Heating H/W tanks, boilers, furn, renos, drains, gas fitter. 778-908-2501

Century Hardwood Floors CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

Paving/Seal Coating

8205

Electrical

ELECTRICIAN LIC#1997 - new work, reno’s & hut tubs. Call Tom 604-859-5732 or 604-308-6891

Surrey

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $489,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

HOME SERVICES

OPEN 10:00 10:00 am am -- 5:00 5:00 pm pm OPEN

31581 South Fraser Way

604-866-2434 DL: DL: 30849 30849

Call ThE Experts PATIOS, DECKS, RAILINGS

Patio Covers You Buy It! We Build It!

Advantage Aluminum Products Ltd. 143 - 14488 Knox Way, Richmond, B.C.

Tel: 604-276-2323 Fax: 604-276-2313 Toll Free: 1-877-440-2323 www.advantagealuminum.ca

Call to Place Your Ad — 604-850-9600

THE TIMES THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013 A27

9102

Auto Finance

9135

Parts & Accessories

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

9145

Scrap Car Removal

9160

Sports & Imports

9515

Rob.Godin@MarvJonesHonda.com

604.356.2303

9110

Collectibles & Classics

1956 OLDSMOBILE Sedan, excl cond 324/ Rocket 88 78,000 org miles. A must see $12,000. 604-795-3344

1966 CADILLAC Coupe de ville a/c, pwr pkg, nr new tires, was $7500, now $6500 604-793-5520

9125

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

2007 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900, new saddle bags/batt, w/shield, bike cover. $4,995. 604-209-1039

OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

9145

WEEKLY SPECIALS

June 8 - June 14, 2013 Hub/Spindle Assys $ 95 - car ............................................ 15 Fwd Axles - 447-1 ...........$1995 Wiper Motors........................$1495 Window Motors ..................$1495 Cylinder Heads - alum .......................................$3495 All Bucket Seats - manual .................................$1995 All Bench Seats .................$2495 Any Plain Steel Wheel ......$795

Scrap Car Removal

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

Has your vehicle reached the end of its useful life?

Have it recycled properly Pick A Part is environmentally approved and meets all BC government standards for automotive recycling

HIGHEST PRICES PAID for most complete vehicles

~ FREE TOWING ~ Pick A Part Used Auto Parts 43645 Industrial Way Chilliwack BC V2R 4L2

1-866-843-8955 604-792-1221

Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca

Toll-Free: 1-866-843-8955

604-850-9600

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

9522

1979 FORD M/H, 23 ft, cozy, bunk beds, fully equipped, low k, hi way usage, $4,950. 778-737-3890

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 67,000 kms tan leather interior. 5 spd/2.5L FL. No claims/ accidents. incl winter tires $12,500 Call: (604) 703-8323 2007 MAZDA 3, GS SEDAN, 38km, 1 owner, exc cond. $14,900, call 604-984-7164

9515

RV’s/Trailers

2005 ROCKWOOD Tent Trailer model 1940 ltd, sleeps 6, exc cond, f/s, BBQ, furnace, heated matt. $5500 firm. 604-807-7337

AUTO SALES

Boats

2444 W. Railway, Abbotsford

853.1171

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IO Fresh water cooled, new windshield/canvas/swim grid, trailer. $6,975. 604-837-7564

A loan that puts you in the DRIVER’S SEAT Bad Credit - NO PROBLEM We can help with rebuilding your credit. No Credit - NO PROBLEM We offer a FIRST TIME BUYER PROGRAM.

1-855-957-7755

12 TOYOTA COROLLA 12 TOYOTA MATRIX 09 TOYOTA MATRIX 08 CHEV AVEO LS 37,000 km 07 MAZDA 6 GS Only 70,000 km 06 MERCEDES C230 Coupe Loaded 06 MERCEDES C350 Performance 04 PT CRUISER GT TURBO low km TRUCKS 07 F150 LARIAT supercrew 4x4 06 TITAN LE 4x4 Wow! 06 RAM 1500 SLT 4X4 quad cab 05 EXPLORER SPORTRAC XLT 99 JEEP GRANDE CHEROKEE 98 FORD EXPEDITION XLT

Bring us a quote in writing of any identically equipped vehicle, and we will beat any competitor's price... It's that simple. We have low overhead compared to our "big box" competition, and we have never lost a deal to price!

• Best in class towing and cargo versatility • Longest lasting • Best in class fuel economy

2013 DODGE JOURNEY

• Most versatile & affordable crossover • 2013 IIHS top safety pick • Fastest growing crossover • Seven passenger seating • available in AWD

NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW

NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW

nomadautosales.com

WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD!! 2013 DODGE RAM SUPER DUTY

BRUCE

FINANCE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL VEHICLES

2006 FORD F250 4x4, 8 cyl stnd, 170k’s, 5.4L EFI, tow pkge, alpine stereo, single cab $7900. 604-819-3610

place ads online @

2000 FORD F-250 4X4 diesel, gd cond. 1998 27’ Okanagan 5th Solar R/O, TV, super slide, new floors, double windows. $18,000 for both . 604-316-3261

NOMAD DENNIS

classiﬁeds.abbotsfordtimes.com

RV’s/Trailers

1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained. Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

Hours: 8:30am-5pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca

To advertise in the Classifieds call

604-615-7175

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

1995 LEXUS LS 400 80,000 org km, new tires, must be seen and driven. $10,900. 604-792-6231

THE SCRAPPER

Domestic

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms. 2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email: sjscot@shaw.ca (604) 794-3428.

9522

WANTED. 2 small outboard motors. 15 HP, 9.9 HP & smaller. Motor doesn’t have to be running. Will pay cash. 604-319-5720

YOU WORK? YOU DRIVE!

It’s that simple, even if you have bad credit or no credit history we can get you behind the wheel of a great Marv Jones New or pre-owned vehicle. Imports, domestic, all makes available – We ﬁnance everyone! Contact:

Boats

2013 DODGE RAM 1500ST

14,970 14,970 $ 10,970 $ 7,970 $ 9,970 $ 13,970 $ 15,970 $ 7,970 $

18,970 18,970 $ 15,970 $ 7,970 $ 3,970 $ 2,970 $

Dealer #26135

WE’RE Listen toBACK us on at 8:15 am

2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

• Best in class aerodynamics • Longest lasting • Best in class fuel economy

• Consumer Guide BEST BUY AWARD • Canada’s best selling minivan for 29 consecutive years • 2013 IIHS top safety pick •Long lasting minivan • Industry-exclusive super stow’n go • Best in class towing • 36 MPG

2013 DODGE DART

2013 JEEP WRANGLER

• Most award winning vehicle in its class • Class leading safety & security • 2013 IIHS safety pick • Up to 59MPG • Interior spaciousness of midsize sedan • Best in class capability • Ultimate 4x4 performance

NEVER LOST A DEAL DUE TO PRICE

Pioneer ChryslerJeep

Jeep 33320 First Ave Mission www.pioneerchryslerjeep.com • 1.888.903.7211 DL5224

Mon - Thurs 8:30-8 • Fri 8:30-6 • Sat 8:30-5 • Sun 11-4

MASON is our resident mascot!

A28 THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013 THE TIMES

Our Reputation Rides With You

mpg hwy

Only 2 left at this price

Over 32 Focus in stock

137

PAYMENTS EVERY TWO WEEKS

20,888

LEASE 48 MOS. $0 DOWN

272

/month

$0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

IN HOUSE FINANCING ALSO AVAILABLE

AWD, leather, nav, loaded, #PT0342

31,888

Now

2013 FLEX SEL

AWD, MyFord Touch, fully equipped, #PT0379

29,988

Now

156

2008 EDGE LIMITED

17,988

BEST VALUE 2004 F350 SUPERCAB XLT 4x4, #12ED0675B1

Now

9,998

Finance with $2999 down

192

LEASE 48 MOS. $0 DOWN

PAYMENTS BI WEEKLY

309

/month

$0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

2007 EDGE SEL

leather, alloys, nicely equipped, #PT0343B

14,988

Now

WON’T LAST! 2006 F350 SUPERCAB

4x4, power stroke diesel, leather, loaded, #12F17966A

19,999

Now

$192 bi-weekly payment includes taxes, 2999 down based on a 96 month ﬁnance term with APR of 6.99%. The $1000 conquest/loyalty rebate is taxable.

2007 DODGE NITRO SXT air, auto, alloys, #13F10280A

11,499

Now

10,788

air, leather, pwr grp, #13EX5017B

17,888

pickup with canopy, a/c, auto, #12F18835A

2008 CHEV SILVERADO with canopy, a/c, alloys, #PT0386

15,999

Now

THE FRASER VALLEY’S BEST PRE-OWNED TRUCKS & SUVs!

BUY FROM US! WIN A HARLEY!

UPCOMING DRIVE ONE EVENTS JUNE 8: 10:00 -4:00 pm at Rick Hansen parking lot

Rick Hansen Senior Secondary

OUR RENOVATION SALE IS ON

JOHN MacMULLIN Community Relations Manager

$20 from each test drive taken will be donated to this great cause

Deal with our noise & dust and we will make it up to you with the Best Price and the Best Buying Experience

Buy a new or used vehicle from us in June and enter a draw to this custom pink 883 Sportster Harley Davidson

WIN

P R E O W N E D

2009 ESCAPE 4X4 XLT

Now

2008 DODGE RAM SXT

Now

BIWEEKLY PAYMENTS

Sale price is $30,288. You must currently own a qualifying Ford, a competitive vehicle that meets the criteria of the program. Contact us for details.

0% is available through Ford Credit up to 72 mos payment is calculated at 6.99% APR over 96 mos. Extended term rebate is $2250 and has to be added back for a cash purchase or lease. 48 month lease is calculated at 0% purchase option is 8935 + taxes. Total paid = 14,832 + taxes, lease payments are plus taxes. Startups required.

AWD, leather, pwr grp, fully equipped, #PT0350

Now

PURCHASE $0 DOWN

ALL NEW DESIGN

OAC

84 mo ﬁnancing calculated at .99% APR. 0% is available over 72 mos. 48 mo lease is calculated at 0% LAPR, purchase option = 8472 + taxes. Total paid = 13,056 + taxes. Lease includes a $499 lease fee; lease payments are plus taxes. Startups are required.

2011 EDGE LIMITED

21,499

net of conquest/loyalty rebate if eligible

MAGNUSON SALE PRICE $

net of ext. term rebate

29,288

MAGNUSON SALE PRICE $

FINANCE OR LEASE @ 0% THROUGH

air, auto, 18” alloys, Sirius with 6 mos paid, block heater, Sync, privacy glass, power windows & locks, remote entry, tilt & speed control, AdvanceTrac, 4 wheel ABS, MyFord & more, #2927

a/c, auto, Sync, EasyFuel, p.windows & locks, remote keyless entry, tilt & speed control, ABS, AdvanceTrac, SOS postcrash alert system, #4666

a/c, auto, power equipment grp, fog lamps, 16” alloy wheels, rear spoiler, Sync, ABS, EasyFuel, MyKey, AdvanceTrac, tilt & speed control, #3394

PURCHASE 84 MOS. $0 DOWN

2013 EDGE ECO BOOST

2013 FUSION SEDAN

2013 FOCUS SE - HATCH

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10 Edges in stock

Somebody in your family will love this bike!

This draw is for vehicles sold between April 2 & Aug 31, 2013. Some of the proceeds from each sale will go to the Breast Cancer Society

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All prices are plus taxes + a $399 doc fee. In-stock vehicles only. Some pictures may not be exact.

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN THE INDUSTRY. BUT DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT! “Cory Hill was very helpful and answered all my questions right down to the smallest details. I appreciate his personal approach and service right up until we left the lot.” ~ S. Bateman

“I was more than happy with the service, the dealership and Chris Penner were a pleasure to deal with. I came a long way and it was worth the trip.” ~ T. Wastrodowski

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“This dealership was more than excellent and went over and above to meet my needs. Very friendly and attentive, understood what I was looking for and delivered.” ~ D. Burgeron

“I was completely satisﬁed with everything that they did and all of the help that they gave us.” ~ M. Land

“Overall my experience was very good. I am happy with the service we received at Magnuson Ford and the sales rep Don Silzer.” ~ R. Powell

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We have staff that are ﬂuent in Punjabi & Hindi

www.magnusonford.ca

32562 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC DL#030937 Open Sundays in sales for your convenience