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Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman apologizes Thursday to Nick Zurowski, who lived at the homeless camp on Gladys Street where last week city workers dumped chicken manure in an effort to deter people from using the site, which is across the street from the Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope.

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he stench of chicken manure still lingered strong in the air Thursday morning as Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman went down to a Gladys Street homeless camp to apologize to some people the city had tried to drive away days before. Last Tuesday morning, city workers pulled up to the green space along the railway tracks not far from the Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope and dumped a load of pungent chicken manure on the ground to deter the homeless from camping there. However, a firestorm erupted after longtime homeless activist James Breckenridge made the city’s tactic public on Wednesday.

City workers returned to the site that same “We’re reviewing how that decision was day to try and clean up the mess. However, made,” said Banman. “Regardless of how the smell of manure and widespread chicken it happened, we are going to learn to do feathers still remained. better.” Upon arriving at the camp, Nick Zurowski, 50, one Banman told the media he was First reported @ of the people living at the abbotsfordtimes.com dismayed by the incident. camp, accepted the mayor’s “I came to apologize to message graciously. those who were affected,” said Banman, “I thanked him for coming out and expressafter speaking with some of those impacted ing his apologies,” said Zurowski. by the city’s actions. “Like many residents, But he did describe it as a “rude awakenI’m embarrassed, deeply ashamed and sorry ing” when city workers arrived at the camp for what happened.” and started unloading the manure. Banman said he had no prior knowledge “I got a whiff of that first shovelful,” said about the plans to use manure to disperse Zurowski. “The release of ammonia was the homeless. enough to knock you over.” It’s not yet clear how the concept was see HOMELESS, page A4 chosen, he said.

he battle lines are being drawn in Abbotsford over a proposed propane cannon bylaw. Abbotsford city council held a public hearing Monday night on a bylaw that would increase the restrictions on noise makers used to scare birds from blueberry fields. The bylaw, developed following a motion by Coun. John Smith last year, is the result of numerous noise complaints over the years to city hall and repeated violations of the existing Ministry of Agriculture guidelines. However, local blueberry farmers say the bylaw will restrict bird scare devices to such an extreme that they will be near useless and cost the multi-million dollar industry dearly. Mike Makara, a former grower and the current chairman of the B.C. Blueberry Council, said the bylaw is draconian, especially in a community with an economy so heavily invested in agriculture. “I find it ironic Abbotsford council touts us as a great agriculture community and we are one of the greatest revenue generating industries, but makes it next to impossible for these farmers to operate,” he said. “The proposals they are making will end up in almost a total ban.” The bylaw proposes onerous new setback rules that means many farms won’t be able to use any cannons or bird scare devices, said Makara. Makara also noted starlings, the main culprit in crop losses, hit the fields at dawn and dusk and the new time restrictions would badly impact farmers’ berry crop yields. The bylaw requires cannons be kept a minimum of 300 metres from residential homes, up from the 200 metres required by the agriculture ministry. The proposed setback rules would also apply to buildings housing livestock, and new farmers would not be allowed to use the devices. The start and stop times would change to 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., whereas ministry guidelines allow cannons from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. According to Ministry of Agriculture data, nearly half of the Abbotsford acreages with blueberries wouldn’t be able use cannons with see CANNONS, page A4

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More than 500 runners participated in the Abbotsford Police Challenge Run in support of Special Olympics B.C. on Saturday. Below, from left, Alain Blondeau finishes 10km in first, Nate Nickel finishes 5km and Percy Walker runs the 5km for Special O.

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undreds of runners came out in support of the annual Abbotsford Police Challenge Run Saturday that fundraises to support to Special Olympics B.C. Sgt. Casey Vinet said about 500 runners of all

ages turned out to the popular community event that features a family friendly 5-km fun run/walk and a 10-km challenge run. Proceeds from the event assist Special O athletes. Over the past 23 years hosting the event, APD has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Special

Olympics and other important charities, said Vinet. “It’s a day we always look forward to because it brings our community together in such a positive way while helping to change the lives of others,” he said. “Special Olympic athletes are, without question, some of the most inspiring people

we have ever met and we are proud to support them. We had a ton of fun doing that again this year.” Special Olympics is one of the charities of choice of the Abbotsford Police Department, which also participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the charity last week.

bbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong retains his post as B.C.’s finance minister on Monday, while rookie MLA Darryl Plecas, Abbotsford South, is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Crime Reduction. A total of 19 ministers and 14 parliamentary secretaries were sworn in Monday to Premier Christy Clark’s executive cabinet. De Jong is also government house leader. Marc Dalton, Maple Ridge – Mission, also retains his job as Parliamentary Secretary for Independent Schools. Another Fraser Valley political rookie, Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness, is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, and Attorney General for Corrections. Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman is the deputy premier deputy premier, Minister Responsible for Housing, and he also heads a new ministry as Minister of Natural Gas Development. Rookie MLA Peter Fassbender, Surrey-Fleetwood, is the Minister of Education. New Abbotsford-Mission MLA Simon Gibson (Abbotsford-Mission) did not receive an appointment. For more see www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

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n Abbotsford social issues committee will meet Wednesday to discuss the city’s response to its homeless citizens, and a proposed drop-in centre that would provide critical resources. Although the regular meeting of the Abbotsford Social Development Advisory Committee was postponed as the city reviews its committees, ASDAC chairman John Sutherland said it was imperative to meet after the manure-dumping incident by the city at a homeless camp last week. Sutherland invited the mayor, city officials and people who work with the home-

less to the public meeting. “We want to know why advocates say the city ignores and discriminates against the homeless. We do need to know the dimensions better,” said Sutherland Friday. One of those invited, 5 & 2 Ministries street preacher Ward Draper, said it was inhumane, demeaning and a health hazard to dump manure at homeless hangout last Tuesday. “What the city did is, no question, an absolutely foolish act. They broke their own good neighbour bylaw to do that. You and I should not be paying taxes for violating human rights like that.” He e s t i m a t e s t h e c i t y s p e n d s “a m i n i m u m o f $250,000 a year” on destroy-

ing homeless camps. Over a The need for such a housrecent three-day period, city ing option was identified durcrews including bylaw staff, ing the first regional homeless dump trucks, backhoes, police count in 2004, said Ron van and other Wyk, director workers were of programs used to dis- “What the city did is . . . with the lodge up to 30 an absolutely foolish act. Mennonite people from They broke their own Central Comtheir make- good neighbour bylaw to mittee and shift homes, an ASDAC do that. You and I should member. Draper said. A better use not be paying taxes for In 2011, of funds would violating human rights about 117 in be a 24-hour, like that.” Abbotsford low-barr ier were counted – Ward Draper street preacher as homeless. drop-in site where people “There can stay even needs to be a if they are high or drunk and concentrated effort to have a “we’ll bring in agencies and ‘housing first’ approach. If we service providers,” he said. can get people into housing, “It’ll have a positive impact then we can wrap around on everyone,” said Draper. them a care team and deal

with their different issues,” such as addictions and mental health problems. Then people can be moved into more permanent housing. It’s an approach that is working in Vancouver’s At Home project, he said. Trying to dislodge people from homeless camps with tactics such as manure dumping is not an answer, said Van Wyk. “I think it is despicable and it doesn’t belong in the community. Why would we do that? Since when do we do treat people in that fashion? . . . it’s callous,” he said. ASDAC meets at 10 a.m. June 12 on the fifth floor at Abbotsford city hall. It’s open to the public. See a related story on page A10.

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year and generated up to $150 million in the local economy, including value-added processing and employment, said Makara. Should the city council approve the new bylaw, it will still require approval from the

province, which enacted new guidelines just a couple of years ago, added Makara. “ I ’m n o t s u r e t h e y ’d look [favourably] on what Abbotsford is proposing, but I can’t speak for the ministry,” Makara said.

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Mike Makara, B.C. BlueBerry Council chairman and past grower, said a proposed cannon bylaw would restrict growers from protecting their lucrative crops from marauding birds.

Abbotsford Police deal with fake pipe bomb – Garden Street closed Suspicious tube left at local business STAFF REPORTER The Province

olice used a water cannon to destroy a device left at an Abbotsford business on Monday morning.

The area around the 2700-block Garden Street was closed until early afternoon after the device – a plastic tube with electrical tape wrapped around one end – was discovered at the back of a business just after 9 a.m. The street reopened at about 1:30 p.m. “Whoever is responsible for planting this device wanted people to think this was a functional explosive,”

Abbotsford Police Sgt. Casey Vinet said in a news release. “Whether this was a prank of some sort or otherwise is still yet to be determined.” The RCMP’s explosive disposal unit was called to Abbotsford to deal with the object. Police have no suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call the APD at 604-859-5225.

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the new setback rules. There are 546 lots with blueberries in the Abbotsford area and the city’s proposed setbacks would prevent devices on 254 lots. The B.C. Blueberry Council has always supported local bylaws that hand hefty fines to growers violating current cannon guidelines, said Makara. The new rules would allow for fines ranging from $250 to $500 for violations of the proposed bylaw. “If they had enacted this three or four years ago like we asked, we might not be having this problem now,” he said. The Abbotsford blueberry industry produced almost 45 million pounds of berries last

cized city policy that sees workers, bylaw officers or police regularly dismantling or destroying homeless camps HOMELESS, from page A1 across the city. “This is a new low for the city, “I think it was a chicken s*** I’ve got to admit,” he said. idea,” he said with a laugh. “I mean it wasn’t that many Zurowski, for the most part, years ago that we were dealing has made the decision to live with the avian flu.” There were additional health rough but he also believes it wouldn’t be easy for him to risks associated with the waste find housing should he choose material including mites and bacteria, he said. to change his lifestyle. The advocate suggested the On Wednesday, Abbotsford city manager George Mur- mayor’s apology was a “smoke ray took responsibility for the and mirrors” tactic due to city’s decision to dump the media attention. Breckenmanure. ridge said “As city mant h e re’s l i t t l e a g e r, I t a k e “The city thinks if they leadership and this situation persecute the homea poor culture very seriously toward the and retain full less enough they’ll go issue of homeresponsibility somewhere else. They lessness at city for the man- hope they can ignore the hall. ner in which “The people we dealt with problem.” I hold responthis incident,” – James Breckenridge advocate sible for this he stated in a are the mayor press release. and council “I am deeply that put the pressure on the sorry for our actions.” Breckenridge, at the camp- bylaw department that led to site at Thursday, said the this,” he said. “The city thinks if they permanure incident made him secute the homeless enough “incredibly angry.” The camps are convenient they’ll go somewhere else. “They hope they can ignore for the homeless who use the services at the nearby Salva- the problem.” Not just the city, but the tion Army, he said. The area is also a crossing province and federal governpoint across the railway tracks ment also have to step up, said for people headed to the Sally Breckenridge. “But you absolutely have got Ann. Breckenridge has long criti- to have local leadership.”

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Local high school math whizzes competed for more than $14,000 in scholarship money at the annual UFV B.C. Secondary Schools Math Contest recently. “Mathematics is the language of science, so we can expect these kids to become tomorrow’s doctors, engineers, climatologists, and teachers and researchers of math and science,” said UFV math instructor Ian Affleck. More than 145 students from 26 area schools took part in the math contest.

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he region’s best and brightest young math minds set to work at the University of the Fraser Valley’s annual B.C. Secondary Schools Math Contest. When the eraser dust settled, Yale Secondary students Sungil Ahn and Geon (Liam) Kim earned the highest marks in the senior and junior categories, respectively. Second-place senior was Ji Sup Kim also of Yale Secondary, followed by Jeffrey Lin, a student at Abbotsford Christian School. More than $14,000 in scholarship money was up for grabs, with 146 students representing 26 schools — an increase over last year’s 108 students from 19 schools. For their efforts, Ahn earned $2,400 in UFV scholarship money, Ji Sup Kim took away $2,000, Lin $1,600 and Geon Kim $1,200. For the second consecutive year, the fourperson Bantam (Grade 8 and under) team competition was won by Clayburn Middle school’s Zachary Funk, Mitchell Dombrowski, Jacob Child, and Harry Ryu. The contest was organized by UFV’s mathematics and statistics department and featured team puzzle solving punctuated by pizza social sessions.

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istrict of Mission finance managers have a way with numbers. For the sixth year running, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the District of Mission the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting. The award is presented to the district for going beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles and demonstrating an effort to clearly communicate the municipal government’s financial picture. “It’s about transparency of information to the public,” said chief administrative officer Ken Bjorgaard, who was the chief finance manager until this year. “It shows we met certain criteria on district and financial information for the public, so they can become conversant about [the budget] and more informed. It’s good for the community.” To fully meet the standards expected in an annual report, governments must achieve a lengthy checklist of organizational information, such as five years of statistical information on financial reserves, said Bjorgaard. Once the best practices template and system is in place, it’s relatively easy to maintain, he added. “We have to commend our finance staff

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n my previous column I demonstrated how the school system penalizes students because they are born in the wrong months. If the education system really believes that children are our most valuable resource, it would change its registration rules. Briefly, there is a simple change that eliminates 60 per cent of student failure, improves student achievement by a minimum of five per cent, and saves at least five per cent of the annual budget. Finland’s model, which has children attending school 54 per cent less than our students, is too severe. Our society is not willing to wait until age seven to begin formal schooling unless childcare is expanded. But there is a hybrid model that reduces the significant concern about the current 12-month registration window, which pits a December-born student against an older January peer. An age spread of almost 12 months to a five-year-old is very significant. I remember well the day my Grade 1 teacher informed me that I was moving from the middle to the top group in reading. While parents and educators work at not comparing children, children compare and compete with each other. Youngsters born late in the year can sense that they are falling behind their older peers. Unfortunately they do not realize their deficiency is most likely

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Guest Column the result of being born at the wrong time. Life is not fair. But if we know how to do away with unfairness while saving money, should we not change our rules? The simple change involves using a semester system for elementary schools, but with an added twist. Children born between March 1 and August 31 begin school in September while those born in September through February begin in February. Cutting the 12-month registration window in half reduces significant variances within the class. It also delays entry for the very young by requiring students to wait until age six when they are more mature. Equally profound, the school system will be more willing to accelerate and decelerate their students’ academic progress. Decisions of this nature are more likely to occur when only half of a “grade” is involved. In turn, this reduces the negative results of social promotion. The current policy was embraced by schools based on faulty research, and has lowered our educational standards. To be fair, this semester and

dual-entry approach is not a new idea. B.C. started it as a pilot 20 years ago as part of the Year 2000 initiative. It was abandoned when Premier Mike Harcourt announced that “Year 2000 is cancelled.” The initiative included a plan to do away with letter grades, which caused a public revolt. Dual-entry became the victim. Unfortunately, we did not have standardized tests in those days that provided a common measure across the province to see how significantly and systematically a large segment of our student population was disadvantaged. The tragedy is that we also did not understand the degree of grade inflation in the school system, which obscured the problem. Parents of children experiencing difficulty received inflated reports that minimized their concern. Parents of children who were strong academiccally received inflated reports that shielded them from realizing their children were not achieving their potential. We have a situation in our school system that disadvantages many children. Either we resolve the unfairness or do more to help parents know which month they should become pregnant. ■ Jim Dueck is a former Abbotsford school superintendent, former assistant deputy minister in Alberta, an author and dedicated duffer.

he Canadian Senate is to consider a plan to do a complete, top-to-bottom audit of its expenses, including the spending of each of its individual senators. It could be that this is a good thing. From all the evidence so far it seems that senators like Mike Duffy have treated the Red Chamber less like a place of learned discourse and more like Scrooge McDuck’s money vault. Duffy has been backstroking through cash and perks since being appointed, and we eagerly await more thorough audits of his fellow ex-journalist Pamela Wallin, along with a few other less famous senators. On the other hand, perhaps an audit isn’t worth the cost. Maybe we could just save money by replacing the entire senate with bags of sand, propped up in the comfy armchairs of the chamber. They would, in many ways, resemble the average senator. They would take up space, they would weigh about the same, and they would have as much relevance to the average Canadian citizen. In theory, the Senate holds an interesting place in our democracy, as a chamber in which lifetime appointments allow its members the security of not having to worry about public opinion. Instead, they let themselves ponder the larger philosophical issues. In practise, the Senate still holds an interesting place in our democracy. First, it’s not in the least democratic. Second, it has produced not very much sober second thought over the years, but has proved to be an excellent producer of scandal, patronage and headlines about worthless old political hacks taking vacations in Mexico or Florida on the taxpayers’ dime. The Senate only needs an audit if we intend to keep it around in its present form. If we can all agree that it needs massive reform, or simply to be disbanded, let’s save some money, and just get on with the job. ■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.

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Opinion & letter do not represent views of all Christians Editor, the Times:

Re: Times, June 4, No more pride parades please Many Christian voices speak strongly against acceptance of the LGBT community and the letter from Mr. Miff Crommelin is representative of these voices. However the comments do not represent all Christians. I am privileged to serve as the minister at Trinity Memorial United Church in downtown Abbotsford, which has long been a welcoming place for the LGBT community. We endeavour to live out a theology of inclusion of others. The public parades and others events recognizing the LGBT community and individuals serve at least two valuable purposes. They provide an opportunity to educate the general public about the issues of the LGBT community and the presence of the individuals in our city, and secondly, these events can help to generate pride. Pride in the way one is created can give an individual courage through the hard effort of reconciling who they are with the expectations of the culture. Many youth – gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, struggle with their sexual identity and sometimes this struggle results in suicide, most certainly in anguish and often bullying. I wonder how many youth have found a supportive community as a result of a public event such as a pride parade. I wonder how many lives were saved because someone discovered that the way they felt was not “against nature.” I know many may dis-

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. agree with me based on their Biblical interpretation but I don’t wish to begin an on-going debate. Suffice it to say that in our church, we often speak of taking the Bible seriously, not literally. If we are concerned with “biblical principle,” then I feel that most important principle is that Jesus was very serious about inclusion of those society excluded. Rev. Bill Booth Trinity United Church Abbotsford

We will exercise our Charter rights Editor, the Times:

Re: Times, June 4, No more pride parades please Miff, did you bother to read the rest of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? The part that says: Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: (a) freedom of conscience and religion; (b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication; (c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and (d) freedom of association I am sure in your opinion I am a sinner and a morally bad person, and you are entitled to your opinion. What you are not entitled to do is restrict me as a queer person from celebrating that in a peaceful assembly, with my fellow LGBTQ friends and allies.

Our marches are not about you or saying you can’t have an opinion, although your opinions do offend me. You have a right to them. You have your voice and use your right to celebrate your freedom of religion and expression. Celebrations of Christianity are numerous and frequently public. We have the same Charter rights and will exercise our right to be who we are and to celebrate it with pride. Our march is an important expression of who we are. We are not going away. Johanna Clark Deroche

Bring on more parades says reader Editor, the Times: By the looks of the backlash my letter supporting the LGBT solicited, maybe I was hasty in my conclusion of Abbotsford having grown up and joined the rest of the world. The idea of going through life taunted, discriminated and physically threatened for being yourself is foreign to most of us, yet it is the scary reality faced everyday by people with a different orientation; yet they have the courage to come out and simply ask for what is owed to them: the basic respect every human being deserves. Do they not bleed the same as the rest of us? How dare these bigots and religious zealots hide

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not fear. All who stay silent on this are as guilty as the ones doing the harm. We are all children of humanity – be proud. Bring on more parades. At least the LGBT have the courage to demand what is rightfully theirs: the right to live in peace as humans. Kevin Francis Mission

Heads should roll over s--t disturbance Editor, the Times:

In a city where we find millions annually to support a professional hockey team, we are still subject to the mantra “it’s not a municipality’s business to house people.” On the other hand, it is apparently “our municipality’s business” to spread chicken s--t to discourage homeless campers. First my tax dollars are used to spread the s--t, then – after a barrage of publicity

– to clean up said s--t. Abbotsford has now made headlines as far afield as Britain. I realize that it’s not in Abbotsford’s history to have “heads roll.” This is, however, one time we should break with tradition. Regina Dalton Abbotsford

Ashamed of city over “despicable” act Editor, the Times:

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Abby pulp firm offers mulch for homeless camp CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

family-run Abbotsford sawdust company has offered to donate a load of wood chips or bark mulch to make a manure-befouled homeless camp more comfortable for its residents. Travis Klassen said when his five-member office crew at Valley Pulp & Sawdust Carriers heard a City of Abbotsford crew dumped chicken manure at the camp, they were initially outraged. “But we discussed it and realized anyone can make a mistake, and we wondered if there was anything we could do,” Klassen said Friday. Klassen contacted the mayor and staffers with the offer “to help bring some dignity back to the people staying in the park, whose lives had been disrupted by the inconsiderate actions of some city officials.” “I think a fresh load of chips or mulch will help to make a better ground cover,” he said. The city is open to the offer, but “if they can’t take the wood chips, we’ll make some kind of donation to one of the ministries in the area like 5 & 2,” Klassen said Monday. See more at bit. ly/11DamXZ

Pearys’ talk travel

June 11, former Abbotsford mayor George Peary and wife Sylvia talk about their travels and teaching in India, from 10 a.m. to noon, 35444 Seventh Ave., Mission. Fee is $10 for nonmembers.

Victorian tea & fashions

June 12, Abbotsford Women’s Connection Victorian Tea is at 9:30 a.m. at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Cost is $11. RSVP to 604744-5159, 604-852-8240 or abbyconnectreservations@ gmail.com.

Abbotsford Connections

June 12, Abbotsford Connections has a business network lunch from 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at Paliotti’s, 33886 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. RSVP to www. fraservalleybusinessnetwork.com.

Father’s Day BBQ

June 15 at 2 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 57 is hosting a Father’s Day tent event with BBQ hamburgers/hotdogs and music by Sweetwater, at 32627 Logan Ave., Mission.

Family fun fair

June 15, the MSA Museum Society hosts the free Optimist Club Family Fun Fair from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Trethewey House, 2313 Ware St., Abbotsford. Free

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Lions sized sale

June 15, the Abbotsford Lions Club is holding a garage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 34809 Everett Dr. (off McMillan Road), Abbotsford. All proceeds go to support Lions’ projects.

Walk for ALS

June 15, the Peoples Drug Mart Walk for ALS starts at 10 a.m., Mill Lake Park, Bevan Ave. entrance, Abbotsford. Help raise funds to support people living with ALS and research to find a cure. Register at www.walkforals.ca, call Tegan 604-837-1936 or Emily at 604-837-3790.

Yard sale treasures

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Celebrate dads

June 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., dads are the stars at this free Father’s Day picnic at Mill Lake, next to the water park. Face painting, climbing wall, bouncy castles, gold panning, carnival games, prizes, magicians, crafts, obstacle courses, sports. For details call Jeff McLean at 604-613-3487.

Day after dad’s day

June 17, celebrate the day after Father’s Day by singing or listening from 1 – 3 p.m. at the ASA dropin centre on Cyril Street in Abbotsford. It’s a friendly low-key, comfortable tribute to parents. Newcomers welcome; instruments invited; piano and organ available. Call Ed at 604853-8624 for details. – COMPILED BY STAFF

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im Reith knows a thing or two about the Abbotsford Inter national Airshow. The new president of the airshow society was first introduced to the aviation event 37 years ago, when as a young CAF Voodo pilot, he was assigned the task to provide military commentary in 1976. He moved to the ‘hot side’ of the tarmac the next year as a pilot in the 409 Squadron Nighthawks Voodoo formation team to open the show. It’s the same model of fighter plane that sits at the entrance to the airport complex, on Cornell Street. “I loved flying this. I took my wife supersonic in this thing,” Reith said last week, standing next to the plane. Reith’s wife Maggie, a military nurse who flew to remote parts of B.C., wasn’t as impressed as he had fully expected her to be when they hit the sonic barrier, but she did like accelerating straight up into the atmosphere, he recalled. In 1979 Reith was in Abbotsford again as a pilot with the Snowbirds demonstration team, flying as second line astern in the nine-plane formation that year. Reith left the military in 1980 to embark on a 32-year career as a civilian pilot with CP Air, flying a variety of airliners on routes in North American, Europe, Asia and Australasia. He retired from Air Canada last year, with more than 17,000 hours of flight experience. He took on his newest assignment April 1 as president of the Abbotsford International Airshow Society, taking the controls over from Ron Price. Reith has actually been a big part of the air show for the last 14 years. Through fellow civilian pilot and past show director Doug Charles, Reith began to help out in 1999 with the flying events. He took over Al French’s job as air boss in 2001, a volunteer role he’s held for the 12 years. As Air Boss, Reith is responsible for the overall operations and flight safety of the performers at the air show. He’d also sit in the air control tower during the show, helping the NAV Canada air controllers ensure the show went off without any hitches or accidents. Many people may not realize that commercial flyers such as West Jet and smaller companies, and forest fire fighters like Conair continue to land and take off at the airport during the show. “You have to integrate all that into the operations,” said Reith.

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Ex-military pilot Jim Reith assumed the duties of president of the Abbotsford International Airshow on April 1 this year, and is looking forward to continuing the successful operation of one of the world’s top 10 air shows. Reith stands in front of a model CF-101 Voodoo, a plane he flew for CAF. As president, he’s gained a whole new perBut it’s still going to be one of the best airspective on the airshow workings. shows in North America, he promises, with a “There’s planning and budgeting, there are salute to the RCAF as its theme. 30 to 40 committees, and more than 1,000 volHistory buffs will have lots to enjoy from unteers – it’s quite a task just to Tiger Moths to a P-40 Kitty feed all our volunteers.” Hawk, P-51 Mustang, HarNow in its 51st year, the “Unfortunately the U.S. vards and others. Abbotsford airshow faces a There will be a strong CAF unexpected challenge as it will military is under financial presence, with the Snowbirds, have no U.S. military pres- restrictions and is not CF-18 Hornets, the Army’s Sky ence – no U.S. Air Force Thun- supporting any air shows, Hawk parachute team and derbirds, no U.S. Navy Blue many others in the sky and in Angels, no Raptors or Super anywhere. It’s quite a static displays. Hornets. The breathtaking civilian drastic change from pre“Unfortunately the U.S. mili- vious shows.” aerial performers will include tary is under financial restricSmoke & Thunder Jet Car, aertions and is not supporting obatic pilots Matt Chapman, – Jim Reith airshow president any air shows, anywhere,” said Rob Holland, Jack Knutson Reith. and Bill Stein, glider Manfred “It’s quite a drastic change Radius, and more. from previous shows. The Abbotsford show is The three-day airshow is on Aug. 9 – 11. well liked by the U.S. pilots. There are going to See all the details at www.abbotsfordairshow. be a lot of disappointed aircrews.” com.

Background on Jim Reith: Reith attended Royal Roads and Royal Military College, graduating in 1973 with an engineering degree. Following flight training, he became a fighter pilot on CF-101 Voodoo interceptors based in Comox, B.C. His next tour was as a qualified flight instructor on the Tutor aircraft in Moose Jaw and then was selected as a team pilot for the Snowbirds. Capt. Reith left the military in 1980 to join CP Air and during his 32- year career with the airlines, he flew a wide range of heavy and medium airliners such as the DC-10 & DC-8, Boeing 767 & 737 and the Airbus A319/320/321 on domestic North American & Caribbean routes and internationally to Europe, Asia and Australasia. Captain Reith retired from Air Canada in 2012 as an A320 Captain, with more than 17,000 hours of flight experience.

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Chamber looks to Hop on the Chamber’s Clark to aid economy billion-dollar farm tour CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

ow that the provincial election is behind us, the crew at the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce hopes Christy Clark’s government will act on its commitment to shrink B.C.’s deficit, and also do something about skilled labour shortages and that pesky PST. “Having the Liberals return to government certainly sends a strong message that the economy is an important issue (with voters), and to maintain a strong economy,” said Chamber executive director Allan Asaph. With 24 new MLAs on board, Asaph said “this really is Clark’s government she is forming now.” “She has the opportunity to move forward from a much stronger position, to deal with the federal government, and with Alison Redford (the premier) of Alberta. They’ll have to pay attention to her now.” Asaph said New Democrat leader Adrian Dix may have ruined his chances to govern when during the campaign he said if his party formed government, it would nix the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan pipeline proposals. “I think people came to question whether or not he was committed to job creation and to moving the economy forward,” with his opposition to those projects, he said. While Clark also rejected the Enbridge proposal recently, Asaph noted she turned down the proposal because it didn’t meet environmental standards as it presented now, “but she still leaves the door open.” One of the things the Chamber looks forward to is the government taking firm action

on dealing with the provincial deficit. “The Chamber want to see concrete action on their commitments,” he said, adding a major challenge is the rising healthcare budget, and overall, the cost of running the government. ALLAN ASAPH The business community also wants Victoria to address with province’s skilled labour shortage with increased training programs and temporary foreign workers to keep enterprise working. While Abbotsford hasn’t seen the full impact of skilled labour shortages here, “it is coming,” said Asaph. But the biggest thorn in the side of business, especially small business and agriculture, is the return of the Provincial Sales Tax. When the Liberals backtracked on their promise after the last election and brought in the Harmonized Sales Tax, a grassroots opposition forced the government to hold a referendum on the matter, which favoured the return of the PST. Clark acquiesced, but the PST’s return places “a heavy burden and a lot of red tape on business,” said Asaph. “Agriculture is particularly hard hit.” Currently, businesses have to go a half-inch binder on what is and what isn’t PST-exempt. The Chamber would like some of the former exemption restored and the whole process streamlined. The B.C. Chamber of Commerce will also lobby the government for a new made-in-B.C. value-added tax.

he annual Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce annual Agriculture Bus Tour is a perennial favourite for the Fraser Valley business community, and is coming up next month on June 21. This is a chance for Chamber members and non-members to see how Abbotsford’s diverse agricultural sector contributes more than $1.8 billion to our city’s economy and generates more than 11,300 local jobs. Through the day, guests

will find out what makes Abbotsford the agricultural capital of Canada by touring a variety of local agriculture businesses. In the morning, guests will climb aboard buses at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, which will take them to all the stops on the tour to enjoy snacks, a gourmet lunch and networking along the way. T h e y e a r ’s t o u r w i l l includes visits to VanderMeulen Greenhouses Inc., Van Eekelen Enterprises

Ltd., Lakeland Flowers Ltd. and Paragon Farms. Guests will be treated to a catered lunch at Lakeland Flowers Ltd. with guest speaker Kim Sutherland, one of the regional agrologists with the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Lands complex in Abbotsford. Event details and registration are available at the Chamber office at 604-8599651 or at www.abbotsfordchamber.com. – STAFF REPORTER

ACC fair marks 100 years The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce will host their 100th anniversary Community Fair on July 24 from 3 – 8 p.m. at the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery in Abbotsford. The Community Fair is a free family fun event that will feature: SONIC Nation Street Team, Country 107.1 Cruiser and a visit from Hawkey, the Abbotsford Heat mascot. There will also be: food vendors, a bouncy castle & games, face painting, tours of the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, fishing and more.

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Two-way communication between Chamber and members is key to success

n May 10 our board members and staff met for our annual strategic planning session. We took the time to look at every aspect of Chamber operations to determine if we are still delivering value; and to ensure we are on the right track for the future. The consensus re-affirmed that overall we are in great shape. With a few enhancements, over the next year or so, I am hopeful we will be well positioned for the future.

One of the many themes that came out of our session was the need to ensure that we are fostering effective two-way communication between the Chamber and our membership. Ultimately we need to ensure that we are adding value for our members. One of the ways we plan to evaluate our member’s needs is through a survey campaign over the next six months. I know what you are thinking – the last thing I need to do is another survey – but bear with me for a moment while I explain. The Chamber has developed five surveys that will be sent to all of our members and anyone who receives our e-newsletter. We have designed them to be brief and each should only take about two minutes to answer. The topics of the surveys are

PRESIDENT’S Report MIKE WELTE PRESIDENT

around the Chamber’s events, advocacy efforts, member benefits, our website and the Chamber Voice. Your feedback is extremely important to our board and staff, so I would encourage you to take a few minutes to help us improve the services delivered to you by the Chamber.

In addition, I believe it is really important that we ensure two-way communication with our membership. We are very open to all member feedback. I want to again extend an invitation, at any time, to give me a call or send me an e-mail if there is anything you would like to discuss about the business environment or ways the Chamber can deliver an even better product. What you have to say might not fall into one of the categories above and that is okay. I want to hear about what is getting in the way of your success and to see if the Chamber can do anything to help. ■ Contact the president at mikewelte@shaw.ca or by phone at 604 309-0737.

We remain the voice of business in action Holding governments accountable for actions in regulating business

he 61st annual general meeting and conference of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce was held in Nanaimo from May 23 – 25, 2013. One of the highlights of the event is the policy resolution session held over two days of the event. At these sessions, Chambers from around the province propose policy resolutions to be considered by the delegates in attendance. The policies have been well researched, are vetted by the policy review committee and presented for debate. This often involves lively and sometimes heated discussion that takes place both before and during the policy session. As a result, proposals are often changed or

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amended to reflect that further discussion and input. Those resolutions that are passed are then included in the B.C. Chamber Policy and Positions Manual. The B.C. Chamber Policy and Positions Manual is presented to the provincial and federal governments and to the cabinet ministers responsible in order to make it possible for pending government legislation and regulations to reflect the individual opinions of our Chamber members. This then becomes the major tool used by Chambers in B.C. to advocate to government on behalf of you, the local members.

The track record of success of the B.C Chamber policy lobbying efforts is impressive. One example is the Small Business Accord announced in October 2012. This accord will ensure that the government is held accountable for its actions in regulating business. The consultation will develop a regulations framework to reduce red tape and help make B.C. the most business-friendly jurisdiction in the country. Two other examples are the appointment of a municipal auditor general for local government and the implementation of the mobile business licence pilot project in the Fraser Valley. This year’s policy resolution sessions were attended by Abbotsford Chamber president Mike Welte, VP Josh Bach, directors Rick Rake and John MacDonald, past president Patrick Giesbrecht and myself. Some of the policies affect the province as a whole, while some can be quite specific to one geographic area or economic sector of

the province. An important part of the debate is to ensure that policies do not favour one part of the province at the expense of others. A resolution submitted by the Abbotsford and Langley Chambers dealt with the establishment of an east-west connector between Highway 99 and the Abbotsford Airport and Highway 1. It called on the provincial government to designate 16th Avenue as a provincial highway with widening to four lanes and installation of traffic lights to control critical north-south intersections. This was approved by the delegates and will now become part of our lobbying efforts with the provincial government. More details on the resolutions approved at this year’s B.C. Chamber AGM and Convention will be posted on our website at www.abbotsfordchamber.com. 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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Members want a B.C. value-added tax instead

Chamber Connections monthly networking event is coming up on June 26 at the Sandman Hotel & Suites from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. There will be food, tours, door prizes and entertainment at this open house. The Sandman is at 32720 Simon Ave., Abbotsford. Tickets are $10 for the first ticket for Chamber members, $5 for each additional ticket, and $15 for non-members.

he B.C. Chamber of Commerce is calling on the provincial government to make tax reform a top priority to boost job creation and economic prosperity in British Columbia. At the B.C. Chamber’s annual general meeting last month in Nanaimo, the province-wide network of chambers and 36,000 businesses called on Victoria to launch discussions on the creation of a made-in-B.C. value-added tax. The group says the Provincial Sales Tax regime, to which the province returned to this year after the HST was rejected in provincial referendum, is bad for business. “The PST is an abysmal tax and as British Columbians, we simply can’t settle for it,” said John Winter, the B.C. Chamber’s president and CEO. “This tax stunts business growth in B.C., scares away Canadian or international businesses that might come grow jobs here, and mires everybody in red tape and nonsensical rules. Frankly, it’s an embarrassing tax.” A made-in-B.C. value-added tax could be a viable option. But while those talks take place, the B.C. Chamber’s general assembly called for the

province to: • Widen PST exemptions on investment in machinery and equipment, to enable B.C. businesses to invest in needed technologies and equipment to keep competitive; and • Continue administrative improvements to the PST. B.C.’s PST regime harms the province’s ability to attract new businesses by slamming them with taxes on start-up costs that they wouldn’t face in more competitive tax jurisdictions such as Alberta or Ontario, the Chamber notes. And taxing business equipment discourages B.C.’s businesses from investing in the technologies they need to innovate and boost B.C.’s worrisome productivity record. Winter said there’s no time to lose in fixing B.C.’s broken tax system. “We can’t wait for the PST to do more damage before we act,” Winter said. “We have to put the HST debacle behind us, implement some quick fixes to the PST as a stop-gap solution, and build a made-in-B.C. tax solution that will grow B.C.’s prosperity – not undermine it.” The B.C. Chamber represents more than 125 Chambers of Commerce and 36,000 businesses in the province. – STAFF REPORTER

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Shoreline cleanup for 3 more weeks Businesses or corporations are invited to make a difference in the community during the Great Canadian Shoreline Spring Cleanup. The campaign is on until June 30. It is a national conservation initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and World Wildlife Federation, that encourages B.C. enterprises to clean local waterways and shorelines, ensuring their health for the wildlife and communities that depend on them. Presented by Loblaw Companies Limited, the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup spring educational program is the perfect opportunity to

Briefly learn about shorelines and clean up litter that would have a serious impact on the health of our oceans, lakes and rivers and ultimately our communities. Find out more information or register your company at www.shorelinecleanup.ca or call 1-877-427-2422.

Let the Chamber promote you With more than 18,000 unique visitors each month, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce website offers members great potential for exposure. Every member business automatically receives a listing in ACOC’s searchable online Membership Directory. As a Chamber member, this exposes your business, not just to others in the Chamber network, but also to other local businesses, residents and visitors to Abbotsford. Members can easily make the most of this opportunity by completing a simple online form. To make this even easier, a short video shows you what you can include in your listing and exactly how to post it. You can:

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than the rest of us. I thought I might have a chance at second and was doing everything I could to hold on to that spot.” At Abbotsford’s sixth annual Run for Water on May 26, Jackson won the men’s half marathon in a time of 1:10:49. – WITH A FILE BY JEAN KONDA-WITTE

Briefly Cards’ Kostuk picked by Arizona It may have taken until the 38th round, but Abbotsford Cardinals’ Kurtis Kostuk was chosen by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2013 Major League Baseball (MLB) First Year Player Draft on Saturday. The talented outfielder and pitcher is a Grade 12 student at Yale Secondary in Abbotsford and a graduate of the Yale Baseball Academy. Kostuk was the 38th pick out of 41 selections by the Diamondbacks.

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INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 Announcements ...............................................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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The Abbotsford and Mission Times is seeking an individual with Abbotsford work and Mission Times seekingorganizational an individual with aThe professional ethic who hasis strong and a professional work who has strong organizational and communication skills,ethic for the position of full-time Receptionist.

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The Receptionist will carry out clerical duties including: The Receptionist will carry outand clerical dutiescalls including: • Answering phones directing Greeting office visitors • Answering phones and directing calls General office • Greeting officesupport visitors Ad control reliefsupport •• General office Market Share reports •• Ad control relief Filing Share reports •• Market Processing of invoices •• Filing

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supplies, inventory and equipment, mail, bank deposits, Must be computer photocopying, digitalliterate sendingand etc.proﬁcient in using Microsoft Word and Excel. Candidate must be comfortable with learning other software programs in daily operations including Must be computer literateutilized and proﬁcient in using Microsoft PC andand Mac based platforms. Word Excel. Candidate must be comfortable with learning

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This is asend full-time position,and Monday Friday to 5pm Please your resume cover to letter incl.8:30am references to: andShaulene offers a competitive and benefits. Burkett – salary Sburkett@abbotsfordtimes.com for resume qualifiedand applicants is June 2013. to: PleaseDeadline send your cover letter incl.28, references No phone calls will be accepted. Shaulene Burkett – Sburkett@abbotsfordtimes.com Please Deadline note: Onlyfor those short listed will be contacted for 2013. an interview. qualified applicants is June 28, No phone calls will be accepted.

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MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

We are seeking 2 skilled experienced & self directed individuals to fill the position of Live-in Resident Managers / Caretakers for a 25 suite complex plus Assistant Manager of a 100 suite Apartment Complex in Abbotsford. The applicant should be experienced with Bldg Maintenance & Management, RTB Rules, Regulations & Procedures, carpentry, painting, electrical and hot water boilers & systems, swimming pool etc. The applicant must be computer literate with good writing & communication skills, Valid BC License and vehicle. The postion includes reduced rent of a 2 BR suite with parking. Please email resume to: ciggulden@hotmail.com or fax: 604-585-8525

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Daytime Cleaning Person. for Abbotsford, Mon to Fri, 4 hrs daily, $12/hr. 604-825-2282 WELDER REQUIRED for steel fabrication shop. Fax resume to 604-852-5614.

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Hotel Restaurant

GREEK ISLAND RESTAURANT III (S.F. WAY) Requires a F/T dishwasher, 40 hours/wk, $10.25/hr. No exp nec. Will train. Fax resume to: 604-859-1641

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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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Trades/Technical

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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BUSY VANCOUVER ISLAND Body Shop has an immediate opening for Journeyman Painter and/or Journeyman Body Tech. Flat rate plus benefits. Apply to: R101 c/o Courier-Islander, Box 310, Campbell River, BC, V9W 5B5 or email: jobs@courierislander.com PARTS PERSON. Join BC’s Largest Volume Outdoor Power Equipment Sales and Service Center with over 20 employees serving BC since 1986. We require immediately, one FullTime(Year-round) experienced Parts Person to join our Parts Department. Duties include Counter Sales, Telephone inquiries and Sales, Parts Lookup(Both Computer and Manual), Inventory stocking and merchandising. This F/T position requires applicant to have knowledge f the outdoor power equipment industry, superior customer service skills, and excellent communicative and organizational skills. Medical and Dental plan. Salary is commensurate with experience. Mail resume to: Fraser Valley Equipment Ltd., 13399 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W-2N5, Fax: 604-599-8840, Email: terry@fraservalleyequipment.com

SMALL ENGINE TECHNICIAN. Join BC’s Largest Volume Outdoor Power Equipment Sales and Service Center with over 20 employees serving BC since 1986. We require immediately, one FullTime(Year-round) experienced Service Technician to join our extremely busy service centre. This F/T position requires the applicant to have extensive knowledge of 2cycle and 4cycle engines, all lawn and garden equipment and related power equipment. Industry certification is definitely an asset. Medical and Dental plan. Salary is commensurate with experience. Mail resume to: Fraser Valley Equipment Ltd., 13399 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W-2N5, Fax: 604-599-8840, Email: terry@fraservalleyequipment.com

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of KELLY BRENDA MALKIN, deceased, formerly of #409 - 33485 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of KELLY BRENDA MALKIN, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Patrick Wyatt Malkin, c/o Klassen & Company, #206 - 33119 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3E5 on or before July 2, 2013 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. PATRICK WYATT MALKIN, Executor

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Chilliwack

Houses - Sale

6020-01

6008-18

Real Estate

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6020-02 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

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. 702659 PropertyGuys.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

Abbotsford

RICK EDEN

New Westminster

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

6020-06

Chilliwack

To place your ad call:

604-850-9600

6540

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

Houses - Rent

Office/Retail Rent

2000SF OFFICE or retail space available. Close to Seven Oaks. $1500/m, Call Dan 604-504-7850 (Days) or 604-859-3154 (Eves).

Call

RICK EDEN 604-854-4888 FREE Property Evaluation

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

25 yr. Gold Master Medallion Recipient

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

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

6565

Selling Your Home?

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

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

6020-14

Need a New Place?

Langley/ Aldergrove

FULLY finished 4,000+sf in

6602

Desirable Creekside on the Park, Abbotsford, 6 brs, 3.5 bath. Granite/ ss appl, a/c. $579K. 604.852.6951

Suites/Partial Houses

ABBY 1 br reno’d bsmt ste, inclu utils no laundry, nr Rotary Stadium, np, ns, $650. 604-850-1314

Find one in the Classiﬁeds To advertise call 604-850-9600

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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

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

6605

Townhouses Rent

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

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.

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REAL ESTATE 6020

6040

Houses - Sale

6020-14

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

10 ACRES OF OKANAGAN VIEW PROPERTY FOR SALE Located 6 km from Penticton Hospital on the eastern hillsides above the city. Numerous building sites with view to the north up Okanagan Lake. One of the few remaining 10 acre country residential parcels that has not been developed. On paved road with power to the lot line. For sale by owner at only $289,000. Contact donaclair11@gmail.com or 250-493-5737

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

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

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

6030

6065

Recreation Property

Langley/ Aldergrove

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

6020-34

Okanagan/ Interior

THE TIMES TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 A23

6050

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

6052

Lots & Acreage

Out Of Town Property

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 er , m a i n t $ 7 7 5 / y r , $30,000 obo. Lot 33 - 30860 Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764

HOME SERVICES 8080

Electrical

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

8135

Hauling

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

or small...

Find all the help you need in the Home Services section

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

Auto Finance

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 •

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

BOOK A JOB AT

place ads online @

9145

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

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

6035

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

Mobile Homes

Scrap Car Removal

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

Has your vehicle reached the end of its useful life?

Have it recycled properly

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: Rob.Godin@MarvJonesHonda.com

604.356.2303

9110

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

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

6035

Pick A Part is environmentally approved and meets all BC government standards for automotive recycling

HIGHEST PRICES PAID for most complete vehicles

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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

9125

Domestic

Mobile Homes

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

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

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

9160

Sports & Imports

★ 604-652-1660 ★

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

AAA

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

8220

Plumbing

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Tired Of Your Old Railing? Give Peter a call for a free quote to upgrade your home to a modern look. 604-791-1753 TOP CALIBER CONTRACTING Renovations, home Improvements, general contractor, project management 604-309-9051

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

778.881.6096

WHITESTONE Property Maint Painting Ext/int, Pwr Wash, Ins & WCB Est 15 yrs. 604-785-0369

9160

Sports & Imports

8255

Rubbish Removal

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

9522

RV’s/Trailers

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

9515

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

Boats

1995 LEXUS LS 400 80,000 org km, new tires, must be seen and driven. $10,900. 604-792-6231 1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained. Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270

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

1-866-843-8955 Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca

604-615-7175

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

9522

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

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HATZIC LAKE – Everglades Resort - in Mission, 1 hr. from Vancouver. 2 married lots for RV’s, one waterfront. Only $57,000 for both for quick sale. 604.603-8539 or 604.836-6476

Low Budget Moving.com

2000 KOMFORT 26’ trailer, lge fridge, big oven, a/c, queen bd, full bth. Must see $7500. 604-824-0850

Recreation Property

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Paving/Seal Coating

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

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

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

6065

Scrap Car Removal

8205

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

www.jimsmowing.ca

9155 2.75 ACRE executive lot Chwk Mtn build your dream home View! View! $389K 604-316-7775 see uSELLaHOME.com id5641

Moving & Storage

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick,

310-JIMS (5467)

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A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or No Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.

Real Estate Investment

8185

Spring Services

AUTOMOTIVE 9102

Lawn & Garden

Any project,

BIG

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

8160

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TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS

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

List It. Sell It. Guaranteed. Craig Can’t Do That. Why? Trusted Sellers You know the sellers and so do we. No scams. No concerns. YVJ LPXQ UEFKTSFUSH Local Buyers You know your community and you can trust the folks you know.

$49 buys you a print and online ad in 1 market until sold*! WCGPR UGFDX TE XQGXH

You get what you FSST O RVGCGFXSSTH YEEN XETGJH Trusted Vendors, Local Buyers

* if you reduce the cost of your item by 10% each month. Private party only.

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

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A24 TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 THE TIMES Denver Hayes 50 Wash Bestbuilt Baseball and Pocket Tees

SAVE

Oversizes available in select styles. Reg. $16.99-$18.99

SALE 2 FOR $24

Oversizes, talls & long sleeve tees extra.

More colours and styles available in-store. Our 50 WASH T-shirts are made with premium, pre-washed cotton that won’t shrink or fade, even after 50 washes.

2 FOR

$ THURSDAY, JUNE 13TH 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Men’s Denver Hayes Khakis and Cargo Pants Sizes 30-42. Oversizes in select styles. Reg. $29.99-$34.99

SALE 2 FOR $50

Oversizes extra and also available through FastFind.

Dakota Denim in Straight Leg, Relaxed Fit and Loose Fit

2 FOR

Sizes 28-44. Oversizes 46-60 in stonewashed only. Reg. $29.99 SALE 2 FOR $50 Oversizes extra

Denver Hayes 50 Wash Polos Reg. $39.99

**Excludes Gift Cards ***Check local store for hours of operation No adjustments, exchanges or returns during this event. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Denver Hayes Vintage Polos with Fooler Hem Reg. $34.99

SALE $29.99

SALE $26.24

Denver Hayes Essential Solid Denver Hayes Luxe Dress Polos Colour and Patterned Polo Oversizes in select colours and styles. Reg. $21.99 SALE $16.49 Oversizes extra

Oversizes in select colours and styles. Reg. $41.99 SALE $31.49 Oversizes extra

SALE

NEW Scoop Neck Rib Everyday and Artisan Slub Tanks

$ 99

Assorted colour. Sizes XS-2XL. Reg. $12.99-$14.99. SALE $7.99 EACH

THE NEW EVERYDAY TANKS AND TEES

A slimmer ﬁt that ﬂatters every shape, whether you’re curvy, straight or in-between.

THE NEW ARTISAN TANKS AND TEES

A relaxed ﬁt that’s easy to wear, easy to outﬁt - as relaxed as you want to be.

SAVE

SALE

$ 99 NEW Crewneck Everyday and V-neck Artisan Slub Tees

Assorted colour. Sizes XS-2XL. Reg. $14.99-$16.99. SALE $9.99 EACH. Select styles only.

CURVE-TECH® Ruched Fooler Tank Dress with Built-in Bra

CURVE-TECH® Linen/Rayon Tank Dress with Built-in Bra

Evening blue. Sizes XS-2XL. Reg. $59.99. SALE $35.99

1827

SALE

Mark’s Clothes That Work

Black, cell blue, navy, white, plum. Sizes XS-3XL. Reg. $24.99. SALE $18.27

Essential Multi-pocket Scrub Pants with Silpure Black, cell blue, navy, white, plum. Sizes XS-3XL. Reg. $26.99. SALE $19.27

Essential Flare Scrub Pants with Silpure

$ Assorted colours and styles. Sizes 2-18. Reg. $34.99-$39.99. SALE $19.99. Select styles only.

Snap dragon, marine blue, beet. Sizes XS-2XL. Reg. $44.99. SALE $26.99

STOCK UP ON SCRUBS Essential V-neck Unisex Tops with Silpure SALE

Denver Hayes Vintage & Denver Hayes Shorts

Braided Waist Flip-Flop Dress

True red print. Sizes XS-2XL. Reg. $69.99. SALE $41.99

South Fraser Way & McCallum Rd

Black, cell blue, navy, white, plum. Sizes XS-3XL. Reg. $26.99. SALE $19.27

SALE

(Five Corners)

ABBOTSFORD

604.859.1363

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