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Mission Secondary School’s Jesse Walker, favoured in the 110 metre hurdles, clips the second to last jump in the Upper Fraser Valley Track Meet at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford on Wednesday and goes down. He was disqualified from the event despite getting up to finish first, but the next day won the 100m final in a time of 11.25, the fastest time of the meet. For more on the track meet, see page A22 and www.abbotsfordtimes.com for a photo gallery.
n Abbotsford teacher from Chief Dan George Middle School is facing a series of sex offence charges involving a female youth. Tanner Cervo, 36, is facing one count of sexual assault, one count of sexual interference and two counts of sexual exploitation, said Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald. The APD launched an investigation into allegations involving a female youth in early August 2012, and charges were sworn against the suspect on April 16, said MacDonald. Police are releasing no other details to protect the identity of the complainant, he added. Cervo is an employee with the district but hasn’t worked at any school since the start of the school year, wrote Abbotsford superintendent Kevin Godden in an email on Monday. The school district responded quickly when the allegations against Cervo surfaced in the summer, and the matter was referred to the APD and provincial teacher regulation branch, said Godden. see CHARGES, page A18
Mother goose bludgeoned on her nest of eggs ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com
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bbotsford police have identified the three youths who attacked a nesting goose, leaving it bloodied and injured last week. As a result, a conservation officer contacted the three teenage boys, two aged 16 and one 17, and their parents, said Const. Ian MacDonald, who described the attack as sickening. The main aggressor against the
bird has been issued a $345 fine for molesting or injuring a bird, said a spokesman from B.C. Conservation Officer Service on Monday. A security guard at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre discovered the Canada goose – covered in blood but still sitting on her eggs – in the parkade on April 27, said MacDonald. The guard immediately called Elizabeth’s Wildlife Rescue Center and its members arrived shortly after to evaluate the animal. The goose was still caring for
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WENDY BALES, INDEPENDENT
ROMAN BOJCZUK, INDEPENDENT
AIRD FLAVELLE, GREEN
SIMON GIBSON, LIBERAL
MARCUS HALLIDAY, EXCALIBUR
Abbotsford Mission Times asked candidates in four local ridings to respond to the following: What do you see as the 2 – 3 most important issues in your riding? What would you do about it? We’ll run the responses over four issues. This is Part 3. This riding has seven candidates. To see the remaining two candidates, turn to page A4. You can see all candidates profiles at www.abbotsfordtimes.com.
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any issues tie together, treating them in a short-term silo way is often part of the problem. The cost of living and taxation is rapidly outpacing living wages for many. Local jobs have been lost to temporary workers on a lower pay scale, while working standards are eroding. Tie that together with B.C.’s high rate of child poverty and people end up on the streets, on welfare and in prisons. Solutions include a better public education system, more investment in trades and technology, more affordable housing, a living wage and better health care. These investments would create jobs and save tax dollars now spent on welfare, policing or prisons. Countries like Norway keep sovereign control over resources and use profits to invest in technology, infrastructure and social programs. Before the last decade of mismanagement, BC Hydro still benefited B.C. residents the same way. We could save a lot by not having to buy back resources after private for profit margins are added on. It’s vital that we conserve and support renewable industries that work well to grow economies in other countries. Upgrade building standards to reduce energy and low interest loans to help people with utility costs would help prevent a future need for costly energy expansion. Wendy Bales is the Area C director in the Fraser Valley Regional District. See www.wendybales.com.
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hree of the more important issues are: –Growing our local economy: The NDP’s Feed BC program will put healthy locally grown food in B.C. hospitals and long-term facilities to improve diets and health outcomes. We must encourage small business, address the issue of cross-border shopping, create local jobs through skills and apprenticeship training and help youth find work. The NDP plan starts by showing how we will pay for our promises, providing the certainty our economy needs. There will be no job-killing HST-like surprises after the election. – Health care: Residents are upset with long lineups, access to doctors and elder care, and the loss of services at Mission Memorial Hospital. The NDP will commit $70 million over three years for home support and community care for seniors and people with chronic disabilities and complex conditions to reduce demands on hospitals, and increase resources for acute care. – Education: As a father of three children and as a school trustee, I know that a strong education system is the key to future economic growth. The NDP will commit $100 million to a long-term investment in skills training and to student grants to increase the affordability and accessibility of post-secondary education. The NDP will also focus on hiring new teachers, specialized teacher assistants, librarians and counsellors with a focus on special needs students. Preet Rai is a ministry of finance auditor and a chartered accountant, lives in Abbotsford with his wife and three children. Rai is an elected school trustee and is involved with several charities. Contact Rai at 604-820-8891, preet.rai@bcndp.ca
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he garbage incinerator – the B.C. Liberals are allowing Metro Vancouver to go ahead with the planning phase for building the waste-to-energy incinerator. We live in a fragile airshed and once this monstrosity is built, it will be in our valley for decades polluting our air. B.C. Conservatives will kill the plans for any garbage burner being built anywhere in the Lower Mainland or the Fraser Valley. The justice system – the B.C. Liberals announced a $1.8 million study on how to make local courts more effective. B.C. Liberals created the justice system crisis by closing 24 courthouses and nine prisons in the last decade. Over the next four years, the B.C. Conservatives will put $700 million more into the justice system to hire more prosecutors dedicated solely to gang crimes and hire more sheriffs and other essential court staff. The health care system – I am very interested in meeting with senior citizens, nurses and other healthcare professionals to listen to their ideas on how we can improve our healthcare system. Stahl has worked the past 15 years as a B.C. conservation officer, has also worked for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans as a fishery officer and several seasons with B.C. Parks as a backcountry park ranger. He attended the Mennonite Education Institute in Abbotsford and enjoys church, jogging, hiking and fishing. Stahl also serves on the executive of the Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon Electoral District Association of the Conservative Party of Canada. Contact Stahl at 604-556-4550, stahl4mla@ hotmail.com or see more on his background at bcconservative.ca
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Hindu priest guilty of sex charges An Abbotsford Hindu temple priest has been found guilty of three counts of sexually interfering with two young women in his congregation. Karam Vir, 33, was charged with two counts of touching a young person for a sexual purpose and one count of sexual assault. Justice Neill Brown delivered the verdict in B.C. Supreme Court on Friday. Brown noted long-term friendships had developed between Vir and the two teenagers over months. Trust was breached when Vir made sexual advances towards the victims, then 17. He befriended the girls at the temple, offering them advice for boyfriend troubles. In both cases, this involved private visits to his living quarters, outings, and long phone calls. The first victim alleged Vir forced kisses on her and brief sexual intercourse and/or touching three times before she pushed him away, crying and asking him to stop. In the other case, Vir gave the girl a ring to “protect her.” She repeatedly asked Vir to stop talking about wanting to get sexually involved with her and resisted physical advances. An investigation began when members of theWalmsley Avenue Hindu temple approached police in March 2010 with an anonymous letter circulating through the community that made accu-
Briefly sations against Vir. The same day, one of the victims attended the police station and made a statement. Vir was fired from the temple after charges were laid. He is in custody until his sentencing on Aug. 14. – ELAINE O’CONNER / THE PROVINCE
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A B.C. Supreme Court judge acquitted one of the founders of a well-known Canadian rock band of sexual abuse charges involving his former foster daughter because her testimony was unreliable. Timothy Gregg Bachman, 59, an original member of the 70s band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, was found not guilty of touching a young person for a sexual purpose, sexual interference of a person under 14 and sexual assault by Justice Neill Brown on Wednesday. The allegations reportedly occurred between 2000 and 2004 while the complainant, Stacy Bohun, was a foster child in Bachman’s Abbotsford home. Bohun, now 24, allowed the publication ban on the case to be lifted. In 2004, she ran away from the Bachman home at age 14, lived in a group home and later began to abuse drugs. Bohun discussed the allegations with a counsellor in January 2006 and approached police in 2009. Brown didn’t find Bohun to be a deliberately dishonest witness. He commended her
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A male driver is going to be OK after flipping his car on Highway 1 in Abbotsford Thursday night after swerving to avoid a family of ducks. However, one of the waterfowl involved in the crash perished, said RCMP Cpl. Robert McDonald of Lower Mainland Traffic Services. The highway near the McCallum exit was shut for several hours after 7 p.m. as RCMP and Abbotsford firefighters attended the driver, who had to be cut out of his car and airlifted to hospital. “It looked bad and [RCMP] closed the highway . . . but the driver is listed in good condition. The only fatality was a duck,” said McDonald. – ROCHELLE BAKER
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bbotsford South candidates were hammered on their parties’ or personal records at Thursday night’s debate, where the moderator asked audience members to “keep heckling to a minimum.” Independent John van Dongen was repeatedly questioned why he “couldn’t get along” with the B.C. Liberals, and B.C. Conservatives. He said he “put people first, not politics,” then cited Liberal decisions after 2009 such the HST and gaming grant cuts to non-profits and poor leadership as reasons for leaving the parties last year. “I always acted in a manner that I thought best served my constituents,” he said. “I actually get along with everyone, but I will not support ineffective leadership. I couldn’t support a government that refused to answer questions about serious issues, or support a premier that provided an answer that I knew was not true. It was a pattern . . . I didn’t believe the B.C. Liberal Party was sustainable with that kind of ethics.”
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Abbotsford South candidates lined up to address the issues during a debate hosted by Abbotsford Chamber on Thursday. He said he joined the Conservatives because he believed they would be a free enterprise alternative to keep an NDP government at bay. Van Dongen was also asked how he could be effective as an independent MLA. He said he’d work closely with government ministers as he did for six years when the Liberals were in Opposition. “The base job is being an MLA. That’s the job of working for you and getting things done. I have absolutely no
doubt based on experience, based on networks, contacts in government, that I can do the job for you with anyone in government,” he said. But Liberal candidate Darryl Plecas said without a team, van Dongen couldn’t possibly keep track of all the information and nuances in all the ministries needed to make decisions. Plecas was also grilled on his party’s record – the HST, see DEBATE, page A19
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ndependent candidate John van Dongen received a second public endorsement in as many weeks from someone who might be expected to be a political rival, this time from former Liberal colleague, Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes. “John van Dongen is a man of integrity and is just a hard, hard-working guy that I think deserves to be re-elected and that has earned the respect of the people he represents,” Hawes said in the 44-second video that hit YouTube on Thursday morning. He was also featured in a van Dongen print ad in the May 2 Times. Hawes, who isn’t running for re-election this May, said he was happy to oblige his friend. Van Dongen left the Liberals in March 2012, saying he had lost confidence in Christy Clark’s leadership and the Liberals’ direction, and briefly joined the B.C. Conser vatives, but now stands as an independent in Abbotsford South. “I asked John if there was anything I could do to help him, and he asked ‘would you think about giving me an endorsement,’ and I said you bet,” Hawes said in an interview Thursday.
“I’m very appreciative of his endorsement. In this very competitive race, it’s very helpful from a colleague who knows me so well. I need people to know I’m still the same person,” said van Dongen. The two have known each other for 20 years, when Hawes was the mayor of Mission, and van Dongen was advocating for farmers. “He’s always been very helpful to me. Compared to me, he was a genius at agriculture,” said Hawes. Over 12 years in Victoria they collaborated on many issues, and when Hawes lashed out at his own government’s poor management of Community Living BC for disabled adults, van Dongen backed him up. “Abbotsford is incredibly well-served by John, he’s a great constituency MLA. He’s a very hard worker – he’s relentless,” said Hawes. When asked why he wasn’t supporting the Liberals, Hawes replied he’s “not married to the Liberal party.” Liberal candidate Darryl Plecas seems like a nice guy, “but to be honest, I’ve never seen him at any community events,” he added. Hawes is supporting Liberal candidates in AbbotsfordMission and in Maple Ridge-Mission, “but in that
particular riding I happen to think John is the strongest candidate.” “Jo h n i s a f re e e n t e rpriser, he is knowledgeable and deeply ingrained in Abbotsford issues. He’s at all the community events,” said Hawes. Hawes said he’s not concerned about a reprimand from the B.C. Liberals. “Do I care? I’ve spent my time in government speaking my mind. I’ve never been whipped and I don’t intend to be whipped,” said Hawes, who was also party whip. If Liberal party members chose to question him, Hawes said they should expect a scalding answer.
“I do not like what they tried to do to John van Dongen. The stuff with Moe Gill, I didn’t like what happened. It was very messy and shouldn’t have happened and I’m still very angry about that,” said Hawes. The Green Party and the B.C. Conservative Party have both chosen not to run in Abbotsford South. “John van Dongen would represent his riding so effectively there’s no point in us going against him. We want to support him rather than go against him,” said Conservative Abbotsford West candidate Paul Redekopp last week. See the video at bit. ly/132HSY3.
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Former Mission Liberal MLA Randy Hawes, left, endorses independent John van Dongen as the best candidate in Abbotsford South, over the current Liberal hopeful, Darryl Plecas.
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ravel mines and property rights were the focus of a candidates meeting for Sumas Mountain residents last week on Tuesday night. About 75 people turned up at Straiton Hall to hear some of the candidates from the two ridings straddling the mountain address local concerns around the aggregate industry’s impact on property values, traffic safety and enforcement of industry regulations. Abbotsford South independent John van Dongen and Liberal candidate Darryl Plecas attended as did Abbotsford-Mission candidates Liberal Simon Gibson, NDP’s Preet Rai, B.C. Conservative Don Stahl and Aird Flavelle of the Green Party. All candidates vowed they’d work so residents impacted by new or expanded gravel operations had a real voice with the province. Van Dongen said the process needed to be more equitable for residents. Stahl said he wanted to suspend the stalled Fraser Valley Aggregate Pilot Project, in the works since 2004, and set up
a new policy committee with half of the members being residents. Most candidates agreed no new mines were necessary on the mountain but some wouldn’t commit to a moratorium on the expansion of existing pits. Gibson said existing gravel operations had invested heavily in their businesses, contributed to the economy and provided hundreds of jobs to Valley residents. Va n D o n g e n s a i d h e wouldn’t arbitrarily commit to a moratorium, noting legal permits were already in place and it was important to hear from all levels of government, the industry and residents. Stahl said any expansions should only be allowed if companies had a record of complying with regulations. Flavelle said the provincial Mines Act was broken and new pit expansions and residential growth should be halted until a new permitting process was in place. Gravel expansion projects should be subject to enhanced environmental reviews, added Rai. Candidates also supported greater enforcement to deal with safety issues from gravel truck traffic.
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here was a time when I would have been excited about the prospect of an election, especially one that might mean a change in government. I’ve always been a sucker for new people being in charge. I remember being 15 and watching the lead-up to the 2000 American election. I knew little about the various parties or politicians, but I did know Al Gore’s name, and I knew that he would continue, more or less, to build on the legacy of Bill Clinton. And Clinton had been around half my life. I didn’t know if his legacy was good or bad. All I knew was: yawwwwwn. The other guy, whoever he was, was new. OK, his name rang a bell, but he promised to bring a fresh Texas style. So I kind of cheered for him. Would I have voted for the guy? Probably not. Definitely not if I was paying any sort of actual attention to the race. But when the ballots were counted (and counted again), I wasn’t unhappy to hear a new name after the word “president.” Of course, George W. Bush is now Exhibit 101 about why a person should actually pay attention to the platforms and personalities of politicians. The reporter in me still likes to see new people come to the fore. But after seven years or so of talking to politicians, that same guy has seen enough to lose a lot
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My take on things of interest in political races. It’s not that I think our politicians are bad people; I think they all want what’s best for British Columbia. But I’m unconvinced that an NDP-governed province would look much different from a Liberal-governed one. Yes, the NDP is more likely to put more money into social services. And the Liberals are more likely to cut taxes. But, by and large, I don’t believe that the casual observer won’t be able to tell, three years from now, which party is in power. In a way, that’s a compliment for both parties, even if they would fiercely dispute the point. But for the small masochistic part of me that once secretly cheered for Bush just because he was new, it’s a little disappointing. I do have other options, though. A BC Conservative or a Green government – or even just a local MLA from either of those two parties – would be new and exciting-ish.
But the Greens are almost a little too responsible about the environment, while the Conservatives seem a lot like certain BC Liberals. Which brings us around to the Excalibur Party. I have tried to imagine a British Columbia governed by a party that quotes liberally from the legend of King Arthur. I can’t. It blows my mind. Imagine the headline possibilities! The puns! The dress code! Would the premier carry a sword around? That would be awesome. Would the cabinet assemble around a round table? Could we call the Legislature Camelot? The possibilities are endless and fascinating to consider. OK, the Excalibur Party isn’t going to form a government: they’re only running five candidates, according to their website. But the novelty-fiend inside me is quietly hoping Chilliwack makes headlines by electing Michael Halliday the first Excalibur Party MLA. Whether I’ll actually vote for the party, I’m still undecided. I figure I’ll give the NDP, BC Liberals, BC Conservatives and Greens another week to persuade me to mark an X – instead of a sword – on my ballot.
■ Tyler Olsen is a reporter and columnist for the Chilliwack Times.
f you’re considering voting, but you don’t know if you’re registered, fear not. Are you 18 years old or older, and do you possess Canadian citizenship? Then this shouldn’t be too difficult. You can mark a ballot in the upcoming British Columbia provincial election, if you follow a few simple procedures. First, you should know that there was a simple online method to sign up as a voter. It’s now closed, but this still leaves a number of ways to get yourself registered. First, you need to know where you live. Second, you need to have some kind of ID. Option one, according to Elections BC, is to have a piece of government issued ID with your name, photo, and residential address. Your driver’s licence is ideal, or a B.C. Identification Card or B.C. Services Card for those who don’t drive. A Certificate of Indian Status from the feds will also work. Don’t have any of those? If your wallet was just stolen, you will need two documents that show your name, and at least one of them must also contain your home address. Bills are the best bets here – your cable bill will finally be good for something other than providing episodes of Duck Dynasty. However, according to Elections BC, a wide range of items, including hospital bracelets, bank statements, and membership cards will suffice. What is not acceptable? Nothing handwritten. Most voters will get a card in the mail telling them where to vote, if they’re already registered. However, if you are uncertain and didn’t get a card, you can vote at any polling place in the province on voting day. That includes polling places in other ridings. It may take a little bit longer to get through the paperwork but it’s still easier than figuring out the instructions for your new DVR. In other words, if you want to vote, you don’t have an excuse not to. ■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.
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Re: Times, April 30, Paying to go to the U.S. Canadians swallowed the cost of airport departure taxes, fees and surcharges, watched our ministry of transportation and highways charge user fees for needed, updated highways and to cross new bridges. Cents-savvy citizens avoid the cash grab, smaller seats, and reduced services by choosing U.S. carriers and destinations to either return into another Canadian destination, or travel abroad. The airline industry felt the loss, complained to the ministry, and after investigation, realized it lost potential gains – then created a solution: the new Canadian/U.S. border fees. The world’s largest undefended border, is now capitalizing despite our Canadian U.S. Free Trade Agreement. Mutually benefiting airports and businesses, the U.S. border patrol has redirected clients back into Canada. Workers’ wages stretch to pay increased gas, road and bridge tolls. Now (proposed) border charges may stretch minimal wage increases as they do not match increased inflation and living expenses. Yet people commute more during these hard times just to remain living where they do. Something’s got to give. Governments and big businesses ought to rethink
where their bottom line comes from . . . the United States – then seriously make adjustments. Will coming elections be a déjà vu historical moment when a disillusioned French queen once said: Give them cake? Current workers will one day have had enough. People will want to weigh border crossing costs to instead support local businesses – but only if affordable. Otherwise, a transportation coup anyone? Yolanda Schella Abbotsford
Van Dongen right to fight for the money Editor, the Times:
Re. Times, April 16, Gloves come off I am writing about the response by Darryl Plecas to John van Dongen’s request for a “neutral, independent, fact finding exercise” to the results of the conflict in the sale of BC Rail. Darryl Plecas states that “it is grossly unfair” that van Dongen continues to try to put Clark “under a cloud.” He goes on to say “what’s not appropriate is to continually trash somebody’s reputation for nothing more than political gain . . . To keep attacking the premier’s character after the report is both unfair and disgraceful.” When I see the headlines and read the articles published in the papers, the only thing that I think about is the fact that the government paid out $6 million of taxpayers’ hard-earned
money to pay for court costs that should not have been paid out. John van Dongen is not wrong to pursue the return of that $6 million. Randy Cooper Mission
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Word is out that the federal Conservatives plan to use your tax dollars to mail their juvenile propaganda against (new Liberal leader) Justin Trudeau to your home. Will Abbotsford MP Ed Fast sink to that level? The answer is in the mail. By now you’ve probably seen the TV commercials. In them, the Conservatives use out-of-context fabrications and falsehoods to try to smear the new Liberal leader. Liberals instead are responding with a positive campaign that introduces Canadians to the real Justin Trudeau, focused on his plans to fight for middleclass families and for all those who are working so hard to join the middleclass. But Conservatives plan to use their parliamentary mailing and printing privileges to put their ugly message in taxpayer-funded pamphlets to be distributed across the country. This is a gross misuse of tax dollars that should be going toward constructive public discussion of public issues, not partisan character assassination. At least 19 Conservative backbenchers have had the courage to reject this wasteful and dishonest abuse. They say it’s beneath their standards. But what about your MP?
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Chamber of Commerce president Mike Welte, right, moderates the debate between Abbotsford South candidates John van Dongen, left, Lakhvinder Jhaj, Steve Finlay and Darryl Plecas Thursday night at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.
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n its 100-year history the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has done its bit to promote democracy by hosting candidate events prior to elections for all levels of government, said executive director Allan Asaph. “Our members are interested in political affairs, and it’s an important right,” he said. In recent years, the chamber has teamed up with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association to host the events – all done by volunteers – and to pose questions to the potential representatives. “We always have questions prepared for candidates that reflect concerns important to our membership, particularly those of small business,” he said. While the three host groups are all related
to commerce, “they do bring their own particular needs and issues,” said Asaph. “However, for a well-rounded discussion we recognize it’s important for the audience to participate.” The debates are open to members of the public, who are invited to bring their questions and issues to the events. Each debate follows a clear format – candidates try to outshine each other in their opening and closing statements, then the hosts pose their questions to all candidates, and finally written questions from audience are taken. Candidates are also each allowed five rebuttals during the course of the evening, which can lead to some fine verbal swordplay. Each response is carefully timed, and a moderator – this year it was new Chamber president Mike Welte – keeps the candidates and the audience in line.
Rather than have an open microphone, however, audience members are asked to write down their questions, which Asaph vets for taste and clarity and to avoid repetition, he said. “We want to make sure there is meaningful dialogue,” he said. Written queries forces audience members to put some thought into their questions, plus they provide a level of anonymity, he added. “We try to make it easy to ask questions. Not everyone can stand up in front of a group and speak,” he said. “But we’re not shy, if someone wants to ask a tough question.” The debates have earned the respect of the candidates over the years, he said. “They know they’ll have a fair and reasonable opportunity to present their platforms. We don’t want anyone to be bullied or embarrassed.” Asaph added the candidates say they enjoy
themselves. “They like the format. There is ample opportunity for them to get involved with the rebuttal cards, if they choose,” he said. Asaph said the chamber is no longer an “old boys club” and strives to offer a good crosssection of issues relevant to its younger board of directors and members. “I encourage more younger voters to attend the debates. You can certainly get to know the candidates in a more personal way, and you can see how they are in a competitive atmosphere.” The sponsors hold three debates for this year’s election: the Abbotsford West and Abbotsford South were held last week, each drawing from 250 to 300 people. The final Abbotsford-Mission debate is held tonight, at from 7 – to 9:30 p.m., at Christian Life Community Church, 35131 Straiton Rd., Abbotsford, next to Clayburn Village.
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Selling your home in a buyer’s market Homes being discounted as fewer buyers looking today
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ccording to Fraser Valley Real Estate Board stats, we are in a buyer’s market. “Here’s what that meant to sellers in Abbotsford in March,” says Dennis Kiffiak, Realtor at RE/MAX Little Oak Realty. “For every 100 homes listed, only 12 sold. Sellers had to compete against the other new listings that month, plus all the listings still on the market from previous months. There are fewer buyers in the market today than there were a year ago, and homes are being discounted by as much as $67,000.” “A property sells for five main reasons—location, price, terms, condition and the realtor. The seller is in control of four of those five.” Asked how a person can sell a property in a buyer’s market, Kiffiak identified nine essential factors.
1. Choose a good realtor that you trust. 2. Listen to his/her advice. 3. Get your home ready for the competition. 4. Price it at or just below the selling price of similar properties. 5. Show it in its best condition. 6. Be accommodating. Show your home whenever a buyer wishes to view it. 7. Be ready to negotiate. 8. Remember that it is a buyer’s market. Purchasing another home immediately will work in your favour. 9. Be patient. It is taking about 60 days to sell a home that is well priced. Kiffiak talked about two properties where he recently convinced the sellers to list at $10,000 below the market price. “That tactic effected a bidding war that resulted in both homes selling above their asking prices – $20,000 and $26,000 respectively. Remember the seller does not have to accept any offer. The goal is to attract offers, then negotiate an acceptable sales agreement.” To contact Dennis Kiffiak, go to www.mybcrealtors.com or call 778 628-7756.
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hen considering group health benefits for your employees, you don’t have to break the bank. A benefits plan can supplement employees’ wages and help them provide for the needs of their families. Many small businesses misunderstand the costs, and pass up on a plan, making themselves less attractive to prospective employees. “Prospective employees almost always check out the benefits plan before they accept a new job,” says John Jenner, vice-president of marketing and communications at Western Financial Group. “A good plan can have a big impact on your quality of life. Employers have the misconception that this is very expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.” Ac c o rd i n g t o Je n n e r, employers should consider enrolling in a benefits pro-
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A group benefit plan protects your employees and makes your business more competitive, attracting better employees. gram for the following four reasons: ■ You’ll be more competitive. A group benefits plan helps you attract and retain employees. Any business owner knows that good employees make a business profitable. High turnover is costly; a benefits plan can help reduce that. ■ You’ll provide tax effective compensation. Most of the premiums you pay as an employer are tax deductible
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Whether it is a serious illness, an unexpected death, or another catastrophic event, benefits plans can keep a terrible situation from resulting in an employee’s financial ruin. ■ You’ll promote better health in your workplace. Though it may not be the right response, without a benefits plan, many employees will choose not to take preventative measures to preserve their health. Access to coverage for regular checkups promotes better health in your workplace, and could result in a condition being caught early, preventing it from becoming a serious issue. “A group benefits plan shows your employees that you care for their wellbeing,” Jenner continued. “For an employer, the question should not be: Can I afford a benefits plan? It should be: Can I afford to go without one?” More information is available at www.westernfinancialgroup.ca. – NEWSCANADA.COM
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Get involved in this year’s provincial election A
pril has been a busy month for the Chamber of Commerce. We have just concluded three great events; our annual Fraser Valley Business Showcase at Tradex, our April luncheon with guest speaker Ken Peacock (chief economist at the Business Council of B.C.), and a Chamber Connections held at the Abbotsford Art Gallery. On May 10, board members and staff are getting together for our annual strategic planning session so that we can develop a work plan for our upcoming year. We will come away from this session with a strong plan and clear direction. Please send me an email at mikewelte@ shaw.ca if you think there is something the Chamber could be doing differently or if there are any issues you would like us to look into. A pressing issue right now is the May 14
provincial election. You have probably noticed the election signs popping up all over town. I am pleased to report that we are again co-hosting three provincial all-candidate forums with the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association (FVICBA) and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) for all three Abbotsford ridings. This is a great opportunity to allow you to hear from and meet the candidates from each riding. Please see our website www. abbotsfordchamber.com for further details regarding these events. We have 18 candidates (as of April 27) vying for the three Abbotsford seats. The successful candidates will be responsible for determining how everyone’s tax dollars are spent for the next four years. I encourage all of you to get engaged in
the process and ask the candidates tough questions. Our members have concerns regarding skills training, job creation, the economy, fiscal responsibility, health care and other issues that directly affect their businesses. The Chamber has always encouraged our members, local businesses and Abbotsford citizens to become engaged in the electoral process. Please ensure you take the time to understand the platforms of the candidates and the views of their respective parties before your visit the polls in a few weeks. Please encourage your co-workers, friends and family members to understand the issues and get involved. In 2009 average voter turnout was only 45.7 per cent which was under the provincial average of 50.9 per cent.
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My request is that voters keep the issues of the business community in mind when visiting the polls on May 14. Deliberately seek out candidates who you feel put the interests of business at the forefront of their agenda. ■ For more information on everything from
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s a member-based organization our effectiveness is determined by our ability to meet the needs of our members. In order to help define those needs and recommend specific ways to best meet those needs we rely on the participation of our volunteers. In the case of our executive and board it is volunteers elected by the other members but when it comes to our various committees and task forces, it is members who step forward because they want to make a contribution. Sometimes they participate because it is
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a topic or activity that they are passionate about or is in their area of expertise. Sometimes they have a specific point of view or issue that is important to them that they would like addressed. In some cases it can be a way of meeting other people with similar interests and building relationships – both business and personal. While for others it can be a way of giving
something back to the organization or the community. One thing that is shared is a willingness to work with others towards a common goal or purpose. When this is done in a format that encourages input, fosters dialogue and discussion with full consideration of the issues involved the result can have significant impact. The Chamber regularly consults with and lobbies government on issues that affect members on a local, provincial and federal level. Our volunteer committee members represent a wide spectrum of the businesses and residents in the community. This is important that as we need to consider not just the best interests of the Chamber but those of the community as a whole.
Volunteers on our board and on our committees need to know that they have a meaningful role to play and that there is value to their contribution of time and effort. In most cases our future board members and executive come from members who have been active on one of our committees. Our current committees are government affairs, agriculture and member services. Chamber members are invited to sit in on a meeting at any time to see if it is of interest to them. If you would like more information about participating in one of our committees please contact me at the Chamber office at (604) 859-9651 ext. 302. We are YOUR Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.
TheChamberVoice The Chamber of Commerce of Abbotsford • Published Monthly
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, in a partnership with the Abbotsford Times, produces The Chamber Voice once a month. The statements and opinions expressed in this monthly newspaper are not necessarily those of the publisher. The Chamber, the city’s Voice of Business, intends on keeping its members, and prospective members, informed on important messages, information and education. Advertising opportunities in this publication are exclusive to Chamber members. The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is located at 207-32900 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 5A1. You can call the office at 604-859-9651, fax 604-850-6880, e-mail acoc@telus.net, or go to www.abbotsfordchamber.com.
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Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Location: Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd Abbotsford, BC
Captain Jim Reith has recently assumed the position of President of the Abbotsford International Airshow. Jim is an ex-military fighter pilot and recently retired airplane pilot with over 17,000 hours of flight experience. Captain Reith assumed the duties of President of the Airshow on April 1, 2013 and is looking forward to continuing the successful operation of one of the world’s top ten airshows (USA Today - February 2013).
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pilot and recently retired airplane pilot with over 17,000 hours of flight experience. Reith’s association with the Abbotsford airshow goes back decades, beginning with a stint as the Canadian military commentator in 1976, then returning in the 409 Sqdn. Nighthawks Voodoo formation team to open the show in 1977. In 1979 he was back in Abbotsford as a member of the Snowbirds.
During the past 12 years as a volunteer with the show, he has directed the flying display as air boss, a position responsible for the overall operation and flight safety of the airshow. Capt. Reith assumed the duties of president of the airshow on April 1, 2013 and is looking forward to continuing the successful operation of one of the world’s top 10 airshows . – STAFF REPORTER
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Student safety is priority CHARGES, from page A1 “We are deeply concerned about these allegations and formal charges, and will continue to cooperate fully with the Abbotsford Police and Crown counsel,” he wrote, adding student safety was a high priority. “This includes an assurance that we have procedures in place for swift and appropriate action when serious allegations of this nature are brought to our attention.” In addition to teaching, Cervo has been a referee with the Fraser Valley Basketball Officials Association and FIBA, the International Basketball Federation. The police investigation hasn’t identified more than one alleged victim, but that doesn’t preclude the possibility there are other complainants, said MacDonald. “He was a person of authority in different ways, with connections to a church and his role as a teacher that certainly allowed some contact with youth,” he said. “We’d be interested in any information related to this investigation or information that would launch another investigation.”
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A bloodied nesting goose defended eggs GOOSE, from page A1 While the wildlife rescue center’s volunteers regularly check up on the nests, the mall’s security guards constantly monitor the wellbeing of the geese, said Melnick. “Those people are outstanding and have been just remarkable for those animals.” MacDonald said the APD received lots of outraged calls about the goose attack. “The vast majority of individuals probably think this is a disgusting and disturbing attack, and want to see the people held accountable,” he said.
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But police were interested in finding those involved for reasons beyond the welfare of animals, he added. “We are looking to identify these individuals because those inclined to injure animals often also engage in other acts police should be aware of,” he said.
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No one worked harder or more successfully on behalf of their students than Darryl Plecas. I am certain that as an MLA he will work every bit as hard and successfully on behalf of his constituents, the Fraser Valley, and British Columbia”
Dr. Skip Bassford
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I have known Darryl for nearly 20 years, as a respected faculty member, inspirational teacher and supportive colleague. He is a perfect mix of smarts, common sense, courage, humility, and never ending generosity. He gives freely of his time and his resources. His constant encouragement — especially when the chips were down — helped me immensely. What emerged from our collective work has led to meaningful advocacy work that continues to this day.”
Catherine Dawson Abbotsford Consultant
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As Darryl’s accountant and former business partner for 17 years, I found Darryl to be one of the most creative, dedicated businessmen I have met. I saw our small business flourish from an idea to a highly successful international company. I am proud to stand behind Darryl and Today’s BC Liberals.”
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Knowing Darryl from my work on the Abbotsford Police Board, I saw firsthand how highly influential he was in reducing crime in Abbotsford and British Columbia. He exemplifies a strong, yet respectful leader, and he gets the job done. Abbotsford needs his determined and effective voice in Victoria.”
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Darryl’s education, public service, background in public safety and criminal justice, and strong leadership skills convinced me to leave the NDP — despite being a member for 25+ years — in favour of supporting him and Today’s BC Liberals. If you have any doubts, read his resume at DarrylPlecas.ca”
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I have known Darryl for over 30 years. For him, economics isn’t something abstract; it’s intuitive. For him, sound governance and sound fiscal policy are two sides of the same coin.
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Managing money was also hot topic at A-S debate DEBATE from page 6 deficit budgets, and the payment of $6 million in legal fees to two government staffers who pleaded guilty to fraud in the BC Rail scandal. When Plecas noted that the review cleared Premier Christy Clark of interference, he also chastised van Dongen “for using a political blogger as a source of information.” He was booed, compelling moderator Mike Welte to chide the audience. Plecas “hated” that legal fees were
paid for criminals but said senior bureaucrats made the decision, not B.C. Liberals, to more catcalls from the audience. Van Dongen responded that based on his experience in Victoria, “two relatively new deputy ministers would not make that decision on their own. I can assure you of that.” New Democrat Lakhvinder Jhaj chastised Plecas’ party for tabling five deficit budgets, including the last one, which the Liberals say is balanced but which is not.
Marijuana Party candidate Steve Finlay weighed in, saying there are times when a deficit budget “does make sense.” Plecas countered the budget is balanced and independent bond rating bodies gave B.C. a triple-A credit rating and under the NDP, the rating was downgraded six times. Jhaj said only “Clark and her finance minister” believe the budget is balanced, but then she was asked why her party “won’t obey the law” and lay out plans for a balanced
budget. She replied the NDP has “a fully costed platform, but we are inheriting a mess from the Liberals, and it’s going to take a full four years to balance the budget. It’s not going to happen overnight.” Plecas said that while there were many things his party could do better, the Liberals were the best option to support the economy and export natural resources, such as liquefied natural gas. He asked voters to “follow the money” put into projects like LNG
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May 7, Bridges of Faith: Family and Marriage, an interfaith community dialogue at Abbotsford Community Services, 2420 Montrose Ave., from 5 – 8 p.m. Contact: Kam.Aujla@AbbotsfordCommunityServices.com or call 604-859-7681.
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May 7 and every Tuesday and Thursday, carpet bowling at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, from 2 – 4 p.m. Cost is $1.25. Call 604-853-5532.
Lawn bowling opening
May 8, Jubilee Park Lawn Bowling Club opens for the season at noon. Mayor Bruce Banman will throw the first ball of the season, light lunch to follow.
Abbotsford Connections
May 8, Business Networking Lunch is 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. at Paliotti’s, 33886 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. RSVP at www.fraservalleybusiness.com.
Women’s luncheon
May 9, Valley Women’s Network lunch at Royal Canadian Legion, 32627 Logan Ave., Mission from 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost is $15/ members, $17/non members. Marilyn Fraser speaks on life in Mexico. Contact vwn.mission@gmail.com to book a half table. There is no fee for tables but we ask that you
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Book signing
May 9, former Abbotsford reporter Trudy Beyak will be signing her new book, The Mother Heart of God at House of James, 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford at 7 p.m.
Family fun night
May 10, free Family Fun Night from 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. at Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre, 33355 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford. Bring the family out for games, craft and meeting new friends. Call 778-880-8501 ext. 3111.
Clayburn museum
The Clayburn Village Schoolhouse Museum is open for summer at 4315 Wright St., Abbotsford on Saturday afternoons, from noon to 3 p.m. Learn about the community’s roots and B.C.’s first company town. See more at clayburnvillage.com or call 604-854-3960.
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May 10-12, Scouts annual M o t h e r ’s D a y w e e k e n d hanging basket sale from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Mission’s St. Andrew’s United Church, 10th & Grand. Rain or shine. Call 604-826-3598.
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Through May, the 130 – hectare Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve hosts an exhibit of Garth White photos at 5200 Sumas Prairie, Chilliwack. See chilliwackblueheron.com or call 604-823-6603 for more.
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Mike Rogers of MEI jumps to an eighth place finish in the senior boy’s triple jump Wednesday at Rotary Stadium.
Spencer Spenst of W.J. Mouat won the senior boys high jump at the Upper Fraser Valley Track Meet, held Wednesday and Thursday at Swan Track at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford. The Fraser Valley Championship goes May 13, 15 and 16 at Rotary, and is a qualifier for provincials in Langley at the end of the month.
Locals shine at Upper FV meet JEAN KONDA-WITTE
Then a trip to the Maple Ridge Hospital emergency room revealed a badly hat started out as sprained ankle with the dochis best event, the tor’s orders that he rest it for 110 metre hurdles, a couple weeks. turned into somewhat of a On Thursday, however, disaster as Mission Second- Walker was back at the track ary’s Jesse Walker clipped where he qualified in the the second to last hurdle and long jump and won the 100m crashed just metres from the final, beating Grade 12 boys finish line at the Upper Fra- and posting the fastest time ser Valley Championships on of the meet, 11.28 seconds Wednesday. and a personal best. The Grade 10 track star “He’s just a naturally talscrambled to his feet to fin- ented athlete,” said McAuish the race ahead of his ley, who has kickstarted the opponents. fledgling But he was Roadrunners’ photo gallery @ disqualified program and because he abbotsfordtimes.com has about 30 did not actukids particially go over the last jump, but pating in the school’s first full rather through it. year of track. He was disappointed said Other standout Roadrunhis coach Christa McAuley, ners were first-year Grade 8 adding the hurdles was his runner Alexia Seal who finbest event. ished second in the 400m What was more devastat- (68.17), fifth in the 80m huring than that race was that dles and sixth in 200m final. Walker injured his ankle in Parm Sandhu, Grade 10, the fall. took first in discus and third Still, about two hours later he competed in the 100m see TRACK, page A23 heat and finished first.
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Left, pole vaulter Spencer Spenst of W.J. Mouat finished first with his 3.10m jump. Right, Curtis Ridder of Abbotsford Christian Secondary finished second with a three-metre jump.
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Athletes gear up for next meet TRACK, from page A22 in shot put in his first year of competition. Myla White, in Grade 9 and new to track, placed second in the 300m hurdles. Valley Royals Alexandria Siemens and Callum Pilgrim each placed first in three events to win aggregate awards. Siemens had little trouble winning the senior girls division 800m (2:21), 1500m (4:55) and 3000m (10:23). For the most part the W.J. Mouat senior ran conservative races but won by wide margins ranging up to 150m. For good measure, Siemens ran a leg of the Mouat 4x400m relay that placed second. Meanwhile, Pilgrim performed the same feat in the junior girls division but she had to display a good fighting spirit to secure victory. Pilgrim fought hard to win
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A St. John Brebeuf runner competes in the senior boys 3000 metres on Wednesday.
the 1500m (4:56.9) and staved off a challenge by Walnut Grove’s Isabella Bercia. The other two victories by Pilgrim came in the 800m (2:23) and the 3000m (10:39). Oliver Jorgensen (Bateman) ran a personal best 9:05 to win the senior boys 3000m and came back on
Thursday to place second in the 1500m (4:11) and 2-km steeplechase. Other multiple medalists included Sarya Ross (Mouat), second in both the senior girls 1500 and 3000m, and Hannah Konrad (Yale) with a first in the junior girl’s 400m (61.10) and second places in both the 800m (2:23.7) and triple jump (9.96m). Spencer Spenst (Abbotsford) won the senior boys pole vault (3.10m) and Catherine Tackema was first in the senior girls vault (2.48m). Aiden Bingert (Mouat) had a second place finish in the junior boys 1500m (4:32) while Ashley Heisler (Chilliwack) came second in the senior girls 800m and third in the 400m. The Fraser Valley Championships take place in Abbotsford May 13, 15 & 16. Athletes in that meet will fight to gain entry marks for the BC Secondary School Championships set for Langley May 31 and June 1.
YOU AND THE LAW
COMPENSATION FOR DELAYED UNIVERSITY GRADUATION If you’re hurt in a car crash which delays your graduation from university because you can’t study full-time, you could be entitled to money compensation, i.e., damages. Take the recent case of Amy, a 17-year old Grade 12 student (name changed to protect her). Amy was driving a van in Burnaby, waiting to turn left at an intersection. She was rearended by another van driven by Mr. P. He (and another defendant) admitted the accident was his fault. The B.C. Supreme Court had to determine what amounts of money would fairly compensate Amy for her physical and psychological injuries. Amy suffered headaches and neck, right shoulder, mid- and lower-back pain, as well as pain in her wrists and right ankle. She also suffered some emotional difficulties, such as anxiety attacks. Some of her physical injuries got better over time, but she continued to have headaches and anxiety issues, for which she took medication. Before the accident, Amy had been an honour roll student, with grade averages of 85% and 83.7% in her first and second Grade 12 terms. In her third term, after the accident, her grade average dropped to 53.25%, and she graduated with a grade average of 78.1% for the year. Before the accident, she had planned to study engineering at UBC and take a full course load, which was a very realistic expectation given her history. Afterwards, due to the accident, she was only able to carry a part-time course load at SFU. By the time of trial, Amy had obtained 67 of the 120 credits needed to graduate. Her graduation had already been delayed by a year and 7 months, and that delay was likely to become two years. She now planned to go on to
graduate school for a Master’s degree and work in public health or health administration. The court awarded her $70,000 as compensation for two years of delayed university graduation. This was based on a yearly starting salary of $35,000 that she could expect to get in a suitable job after she graduated. This case also illustrates that car crash victims may be entitled to compensation for other types of losses. Here, for example, Amy was also awarded $50,000 for her “pain and suffering,” $23,300 for loss of (past) income, $7,500 for loss of housekeeping capacity and $13,750 for costs of future care (such as physiotherapy and psychological counselling). She was also awarded some $4,300 for special damages (essentially out-of-pocket costs because of the crash). There are other types of accident losses that may also be compensated, for example loss of future earning capacity – it depends, in each case, on what it takes to put the victim, so far as practically possible financially, in the same position as if the car crash hadn’t happened. Of course, the devil is always in the details of each particular situation, and there is often some vigorous debate between the lawyers for the victim and those of the defendant (often in reality representing an insurance company like ICBC) about what damages really are due to a particular car crash. If you’re injured in a car crash, it makes sense to seek legal advice promptly. Your lawyer can advise you and help you obtain the compensation to which you may be entitled.
Written by Janice Mucalov, LL.B with contribution by STANLEY COPE. This column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact STANLEY COPE for legal advice concerning your particular case. Lawyer Janice Mucalov writes about legal affairs. “You and the Law” is a registered trademark. Copyright by Janice Mucalov.
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BOTSFORD, Elizabeth Ann Apr 13, 1916 - May 02, 2013 Elizabeth Botsford (Liz) 97,of Mission, BC passed away peacefully at home on May 2nd, 2013. The funeral service will be held at May 11th at 2pm, at Henderson’s Funeral Home in Langley. Elizabeth was born in Vancouver on April 13th, 1916. She graduated from Crofton House in Vancouver. She lived with her parents and sister on Vancouver Island on their beloved farm. After marrying her husband Robert (Bob) she moved to Abbotsford to a farm of her own, where she raised her children. Elizabeth worked as a clerk for William Kerr’s Land Survey for many years. She was a devoted dog breeder and trainer, with a particular love of collies. She was also actively involved in the First Church of Christ, Science. Elizabeth is survived by her children Richard (Lucille) and Margaret, grandchildren Victor, Sean (Jenn), Alex, Sheldon (Sarah) and Crystal (Dean), and 9 grandchildren, as well as many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Bob, sister Megan, and grandson Joshua. The family thanks her wonderful caregivers, doctors and nurses.
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Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.
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6008-18
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6008-42
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PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575
For Sale by Owner
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6020-14
NEW MOBILE Home w/river view in Ruskin. Fam/pet ok. $89,900 w/ $505 pad rent. Chuck 604-830-1960
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7683 210A St NEW 3550sf 6br 6ba w/2br legal basement suite HST incl $669,900 778-895-8620 see uSELLaHOME.com id5636 4 BD 2.5 bth 2087 sq ft energy efficient home, new appl., Great family home in Auguston Estates close to Auguston Traditional School. $440,000 604-746-0073. PropertyGuys.com 702659
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
6020-20
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
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NEW SRI 1152 sq ft, 3 BR, dbl wide $77,900. Full gyproc single wide $66,900. Repossessions 1974-2007. Call 604-830-1960
OWN THE land, Chilliwack, 1092sf, 2bdrm rancher style mobile home, kids OK, $179,900 604-824-7803 see uSELLaHOME.com id5541
Mission PAD IN Ruskin MHP. Pet & family friendly! Rent $449/mo. Great view of Stave River. New home $89,900 incl F&S, DW, upgraded carpet. Call Chuck 604-830-1960. PropertyGuys.com id # 81635
6040
Okanagan/ Interior
Surrey MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $895K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592
Surrey
NEWTON 723SF 1br ground level w/private entry, insuite laundry $139,900 604-984-8891 see uSELLaHOME.com id5546
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Richmond
STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-275-7986 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376
2.75 ACRE executive lot Chwk Mtn build your dream home View! View! $389K 604-316-7775 see uSELLaHOME.com id5641
LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d 2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt suite $1,150,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id5582
FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5br w/suite above 3 additional rental units $965K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533
TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $244K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580
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Houses - Sale
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6020
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2095
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6050
Out Of Town Property
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6020-06
Chilliwack
2 BDRM 1.5 bth rancher fully reno’d on own property at Baker Trail Village. Mins to Chwk River, Garrison Crossing & UFV campus $209,900. PropertyGuys.com # 149276. Ph 604-824-8293
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
GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608
GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT 4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek, main floor master br, $729K 604-581-5541 see: uSELLaHOME.com id5506
6035
CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304
6065
Recreation Property
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Mobile Homes
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REAL ESTATE 6065
Recreation Property
LINDELL BEACH - Cultus Lake 2 bd, 2 bth, extensively reno’d 1905 sq ft home. Asking below assessed value $495,000. 604-716-4258 PropertyGuys.com ID# 149728
6065
Recreation Property
Electrical
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8130
Handyperson
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8160
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RENTALS 6508
Apt/Condos
2 BR, 2 bath, central Abbots, deck, top flr, $800 June 1, ns np. 778-754-2019, 778-214-4265 1 BR, $645, Mission. quiet bldg, coin laundry, avail Now, Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147
6602
PARK TERRACE
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ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187
8220
Renovations & Home Improvement
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9110
Collectibles & Classics
Rubbish Removal
FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean ups, light moves, odd jobs & scrap rem. 604-820-2383.
~ FREE TOWING ~ 1956 OLDSMOBILE Sedan, excl cond 324/ Rocket 88 78,000 org miles. A must see $12,000. 604-795-3344
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1966 CADILLAC Coupe de ville a/c, pwr pkg, nr new tires, was $7500, now $6500 604-793-5520
9125
Domestic
Suites/Partial Houses
6605
6605
Townhouses Rent
MISSION, 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, rent geared to income, n/p, avail Now, 604 820-1715
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms. 2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email: sjscot@shaw.ca (604) 794-3428.
9130
Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes
Houses - Rent
3 BR, Abby large yard, newly
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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!
6508
Apt/Condos
2007 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900, new saddle bags/batt, w/shield, bike cover. $4,995. 604-209-1039
9145
Scrap Car Removal
6555
Mobiles/Pads
2 BR, 2 bath mobile home, Abby/ Matsqui, big lot & deck, nr shops $1050, immed 604-626-9632
6565
Office/Retail Rent
NEW BLDG downtown Mission avail soon 4,157 sf retail space & 1,570sf office space. 604-820-8664
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
ABBY 1BR BSMT ste nr Costco, d/w, carport, no ldry, no dogs, $550incl, NOW. 604-835-2711
604-615-7175 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
MISSION, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 5 appl, includes Bachelor bsmt ste, walk to bus, school, shops, $1200/mo. Call 604-862-0487 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 2 level HOUSE, new fridge, Gas stove, hot water heater, with 10% down... $588/M Call 604-435-5555 for showing www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca
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9150
Services & Repairs
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1987 NISSAN Pickup Automatic 232,000 kms Blue, Auto, new muffler and runs good, Good for work. Mission. $2,000. Call: (604) 855-6304 or email: yadvinder@mail.com.
2005 GMC Sierra 3500 4X4 SLT DIESEL Auto 162,919 kms,loaded,extra 40 gal fuel tank,tool box, wind defl,tow pkg, all maint. records, exc cond, org owner. Asking $26,500. (604) 824-6033
Which SUV sips gas like a subcompact?
1979 FORD M/H, 23 ft, cozy, bunk beds, fully equipped, low k, hi way usage, $5,500. 778-737-3890
Sports & Imports 1995 JAYCO TT 12UDopen 23’, 3 burning stove/Frdg/Frzr/Fur, As new, $3,500 obo. 604-866-6125
1997 LEXUS ES 300, pearl white, loaded, 170K kms, no accident, exc cond $5500. 604-613-6210 1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained. Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270
9173
Vans
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 obo. 604-819-8795
Accelerate your car buying 2004 TOYOTA Sienna Van, 111,000 km, silver, ex cond, one owner $11,500 obo 604-792-3256
9515
Boats
Aluminum Boat Wanted, 10, 12 or 14 ft, with or without motor or trailer. Will pay $. 604-319-5720
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RV’s/Trailers
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9522
2006 FORD F250 4x4, 8 cyl stnd, 170k’s, 5.4L EFI, tow pkge, alpine stereo, single cab $7900. 604-819-3610
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9155
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6540
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8255
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A FIXIT PLUMBING & Heating H/W tanks, boilers, furn, renos, drains, gas fitter. 778-908-2501
9145
9155
ABBY 2 br sunny ste, inste ldry, patio, np, ns, Sandy Hill area, June 1st $725incl 604-504-7275
MISSION Deluxe 1 br, 5 appl, secure prkg, storage, balcony, Now. no pets, n/s, 604-820-8664
Auto Finance
Paving/Seal Coating
8205
8240 310-JIMS (5467)
9102
LOT & Trailer. This little gem is located 120 miles from Van, pool - C.H, hiking, fishing, history of C a r e t a k e r, maint $775/yr, $30,000 obo. Lot 33 - 30860 Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764
OCEAN FRONT boat access only 2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min from W Van $799K 778-998-9141 see uSELLaHOME.com id5424
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6065
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RELAXED FIT
DENVER HAYES 50 Wash Tees
Oversizes available in select styles Reg. $16.99 - $18.99
SALE 2 FOR $24 Oversizes extra
2 FOR
24
$ DENVER HAYES Walking Shorts
Size 30-42. Oversizes available in select styles Reg. $39.99. SALE $27.99 Oversizes extra. More colours and styles available in-store.
No refunds or exchanges available on this day. **Excludes gift cards.
WALKING SHORTS
SAVE
30
%
MEN’S AGGRESSOR® WORKBOOTS Men’s Aggressor® Lynx II 8” Workboots
CSA Grade 1 steel toe/plate and ESR. Sizes 7-11, 12, 13. (14 through FastFind or special order) Reg. $99.99. SALE $79.99
Mark’s Clothes That Work
South Fraser Way & McCallum Rd (Five Corners)
ABBOTSFORD
604.859.1363
Men’s Aggressor® Lynx II 6” Workboots
CSA Grade 1 steel toe/plate and ESR. Sizes 7-11, 12, 13. (14 through FastFind or special order) Reg. $89.99 SALE $69.99
Free
SAVE
20
$
on site
PANT HEMMING with purchase
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