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A Mount Baker eruption could send huge mudflows racing down hillsides and through valleys into the Sumas Prairie, where they could bury homes, farms, infrastructure and render the area unusable for years, according to a study on possible disasters the city could encounter. The good news is that while the consequences could be dire, such a disaster is unlikely to happen this century. But the study, commissioned by the city as it looks to improve its emergency planning, suggests there are more-likely emergencies that could also do widespread damage to Abbotsford. The city’s new Community Risk Assessment found earthquakes, floods and bad weather pose a “high risk” to Abbotsford and that more can be done to prepare for such events. Wildfires, human pandemics, urban fires, transportation disasters, dangerous goods spills and utility failures were all rated as “moderate risk,” while volcanoes, riots, landslides, and structural collapses were rated as unlikely to occur. Fire Chief Don Beer, who is in charge of the city’s emergency planning, says nothing in the study was particularly surprising, but that it will be a valuable “road map” as council considers how to better Continued on A4
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The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) has received dozens of recent complaints about an ongoing scam in which the caller claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Const. Ian MacDonald said the volume of complaints about the issue has remained steady, although the fraud has been prevalent for a few years. He said many of the reports are from people who were aware of the scam but want police to know that it’s still going on, while many others have been fooled. “We still have people who are being duped,” MacDonald said. However, he said the amount of money for which people are being taken seems
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We still have people who are being duped. Const. MacDonald payment must be made immediately or the person could face charges, jail or deportation. The caller, who is often threatening
and uses aggressive language, requests immediate payment by credit card or convinces the victim to purchase a prepaid credit card and to call back immediately with the card information. In one case reported last September by the APD, a local couple sent a $1,500 money transfer to the caller and then immediately reported the matter to police. While the couple was at the APD, they received a call from the fraudster and it was answered by an officer, who identified himself to the caller. The scammer became belligerent, demanded that the money transfer go through, and wanted the badge number of the officers involved. The fraudster eventually hung up, and Continued on A6
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such flood swamped the Whatcom Road interchange, and just a few years ago, officials were getting ready to issue evacuation prepare the city for a disaster. alerts to Huntingdon residents before a change in the weather. After considering the assessment and its findings, council will Beer knows first-hand the hazards posed by the Nooksack, be tasked with setting priorities to address. which can quickly rise due to a late fall snowfall and melt, or The report focused on 14 different hazards that could require warm temperatures in January or February. the city to establish an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Earlier “I watch the Nooksack way closer than I watch the Fraser,” he this month, an EOC was activated to deal with the damage from a said. While there is usually plenty of notice prior to the Fraser major windstorm, but it was just the second time in the last four reaching high levels, the Nooksack, he said, is in a “real tight wayears the city has operated an EOC. The last time was in 2012, tershed,” and can also be adversely affected by high tides. Notice when the Fraser River flooded parts of the Glen Valley. comes, in part, from a device installed along the river that can A total of 55 potential city actions were identified, and while give the city advance warning that waters are peaking. some are simple, like setting up a plan to warn homeowners to Some of the actions suggested throughout the report are almonitor snow levels on flat roofs, others would involve considerready underway or part of ongoing efforts. The city is seeking able resources. In setting priorities, the city will have to consider funding to address erosion arcs that threaten the banks of the both the likelihood of a disaster, and the potential conseFraser River in Matsqui. And the Abbotsford school disquences. Fortunately, because many of the hazards pose trict has four schools participating in a UBC study to test similar challenges, including to infrastructure, victim a system which detects unfelt waves that are released assistance programs and municipal services, some sugby a quake and which precede damaging tremors. gestions – like exploring alternate drinking water sources Recent events – notably the 2013 Lac Megantic rail – would help prepare the city for multiple types of emerdisaster and the 2011 Christchurch earthquake – have gencies. The city already conducts such “all-hazards” increased awareness about the need to plan for disastraining sessions. ters. Since Lac Megantic, rail companies must now turn The probability and consequences associated with a over quarterly data about the amount of hazardous major flood or earthquake put those two hazards front BEER materials moving through cities. The city’s report noted and centre. And while both dangers have been well-studthat the bulk of such dangerous goods moving through ied, the report suggests more can be done. Abbotsford involves flammable liquids and gases or corrosive One of the challenges in responding to an earthquake, the report notes, would be the fact that outside assistance may concentrate material. As for that Mount Baker eruption, the report notes that on other affected Lower Mainland communities, delaying aid to “Although Mount Baker is currently active, as evidenced by hot Abbotsford. Residents of Matsqui and Sumas prairies, along with the Glen springs, the probability of a volcanic eruption is less than once Valley, are most susceptible to either disaster. The soil of the in 1,000 years.” Still, with the potentially dire consequences of low-lying areas would amplify an earthquake’s shaking, increas- an eruption, the report suggested the city could develop a plan to respond to a possible event and address the vulnerabilities in ing the potential damage to structures. its storm sewer infrastructure. Similarly, all three areas are also at risk of flooding. The city will host events associated with the annual Emergency While the risk of a Fraser River flood to Abbotsford is similarly well-documented, the report also shines a light on the danger Preparedness Week in early May. Among the activities, residents posed by the Nooksack River in northern Washington. The river will be able to try out an earthquake simulator on May 2 at has overflowed its banks before, and when it does, the water often Highstreet shopping centre. flows across the border towards the Sumas Prairie. In 1990, one From A1
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Notice of Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014 Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on April 18, 2016, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaw. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the hearing.
Road Closure Notice – Vye Road A 48-hour road closure will be in effect on Vye Road, between York Road and Kenny Road, from April 12 to April 13, 2016. The road closure is to facilitate the replacement of a culvert. Motorists are advised to plan an alternate route. Detour routes will be posted. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Pardeep Agnihotri, Acting Director Operations Services, DDI and Civic Facilities, at 604-853-5485 or pagnihotri@abbotsford.ca.
The following is a synopsis of the bylaw amending the Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of the bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (2nd Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on April 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18, 2016 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.
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an officer was able to block the financial transaction. MacDonald said as more people become aware of a particular scam, the fraudsters usually move on to something else, but the CRA version remains. “This one obviously continues to work,” he said. Investigators believe most of the calls are coming from overseas, with the phone numbers showing up on the caller ID having been altered, making it virtually impossible to confirm an identity. The CRA states that when it calls, it has “established procedures” in place to protect personal information. It never requests prepaid credit cards, never leaves personal information on an answering machine, and never asks for information about passports, health cards or driver’s licences. To confirm the authenticity of a CRA phone number, call 1-800-959-8281. To report such a call, contact the Canadian AntiFraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501. For more information about CRA fraud, visit cra-arc.gc.ca. ACTUAL CALL The following is the text of an actual voice message left by a fraudster claiming to be from the CRA and posted on the CRA website (cra-arc. gc.ca): “The reason behind this call is to notify you that we have registered a criminal case against your name concerning a tax evasion and tax fraud in the federal court house. So if you want any further information about this case, please make sure you give us a call back as quick as possible to our direct hotline number to the Canada Revenue Agency Headquarters. That is 613-927-9919. I will please repeat the number. It is 613-927-9919. If we don’t receive a call from your side, please be prepared to face the legal consequences, as the issue of tax is extremely serious and time-sensitive. So have a blessed time.”
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Notice of Public Information Meeting SRP#2009 - 1357 and 1453 Gladwin Road The City received an application to remove approximately 90,000 cubic metres of soil at the properties located at 1357 and 1453 Gladwin Road. The removal area will be reclaimed for agricultural use once the soil removal operations are complete in approximately three years. A Public Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm at Dormick Park Elementary School located at 32161 Dormick Avenue. How can I learn more: The proposal and related information can be reviewed at the Engineering Department, fourth floor, Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. How can I provide input: You may attend this meeting in person, send a submission in writing via email to sdehaan@abbotsford.ca or fax it to 604-853-2219 by 4:30 pm on Friday, April 29, 2016. If you have further questions, please contact, Stanley de Haan, Soil Permit Coordinator, at 604-864-5514 or email sdehaan@abbotsford.ca.
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A report card ranking elementary schools in B.C. has once more put private schools on top, standardized testing in the spotlight, and teachers in opposition. The annual report from the Fraser Institute gives 944 schools a rating out of 10 and ranks them from best to worst. Abbotsford’s 28 private and public schools included in the rankings had an average score of 6.9, with MEI on top with a score of 8.8 and Alexander lowest at 4.8. Five independent schools ranked in the top 10 for Abbotsford schools, with MEI in first, St. James and St. Ann’s in second, and Dasmesh Punjabi in fourth. King Traditional and Abbotsford Christian took the eighth and ninth spots locally with 7.8 and 7.7 scores respectively. The highest ranking public school was Bradner, which had the third-highest score in Abbotsford and came in 82nd provincially. The report doesn’t actually portray poor performance on the part of schools and teachers, according to the B.C. Teachers Federation, whose representatives say that the ranking system relies too heavily on a single standardized test. According to Press Progress, a left-wing rival think tank to the conservative Fraser Institute, the report card is part of a “communications agenda” to erode trust in the public school system and build support for more privatized education.
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MRC fields set for grand opening Three new turf pitches open up potential in Abbotsford Ben LYPKA Abbotsford News
It’s been years in the making, but starting today (Friday) the time has finally come for the Matsqui Recreation Centre (MRC) fields to be officially opened. Plans for the construction of the fields were approved back in 2014, with a scaled-back proposal moving forward last May. In total, three new turf fields will be available for users in central Abbotsford: one on city land behind MRC, and two on school district land at Colleen and Gordie Howe middle school and W. J. Mouat secondary school. For Dan Village, the general manager of the Abbotsford Magnuson Soccer Club and the Abbotsford Soccer Association (ASA), the fields are going to be a welcome addition to a growing sport. “I’ve been around a long time here and to see this finally happen is a great thing,� he said. “It’s three more fields we can use all year round, and it makes a world of difference for the sport in Abbotsford.� Village said the new fields give sports groups
Dan Village, the general manager of the Abbotsford Magnuson Soccer Club and the Abbotsford Soccer Association, says the new turf fields at Mouat will be a major gain File photo for soccer in Abbotsford. much more flexibility, and give Abbotsford the chance to run more tournaments. “We can run and book bigger tournaments without having to worry about closing fields down because of weather,� he said. “And it’s going to be a huge benefit for local players. Aside from the two groups I run, there are also co-ed, men’s, women’s, church and
other groups that can always use more field time. We can run winter programs into the night now with all the lighting.� He said registration for youth spring league soccer with the new fields is already at 600, which is equal to last year’s numbers, and could reach 700 in a week. The fields will also be used as the soccer headquarters for the
BC Summer Games in July. Village, who is the sport chair for soccer at the Games, said the MRC fields will be a great showcase for Abbotsford. Village said it’s about being able to manage and satisfy many different user groups, and more fields will make it easier. “There are so many soccer entities in this community so to add
three quality fields into the community will help alleviate some of the pressure that the city feels during booking,� he said. He said the early feedback has been positive, and also pointed out that there are three mini-fields within the new fields that will help train younger kids. The ASA is expected to have more than 1,100 youth players hit the pitch in the fall. The fields will only be closed in the case of snow. “This is a great thing for the community and the sport of soccer in Abbotsford,� Village said. The fields, located off Maclure Road and Mouat Drive, officially open today at 1 p.m., with Mayor Henry Braun, city council and representatives from the Abbotsford school district on hand. Local sports teams, athletic clubs and school bands are also all expected to be on hand for the opening. Parking is available on the west side of fields by Matsqui Rec Centre. Organizers ask that those attending do not park in the Howe school parking area.
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School bible distribution It would be against the constitution not to be able to distribute. Emily Porter I think it’s ironic that Christians are now worried that atheists might ban the Bible. If they ever do, let’s not forget that the Christians were the ones who gave them the idea. But Christians didn’t stop at banning books. It wasn’t long before they moved on from banning books to burning books, then to burning people... Ian Brett Cooper Nobody is trying to ban the bible, what’s happening is it is currently being used by certain Christian groups to proselytize to school children and rational people want to see that stopped. If it was being taught as literature or used in a comparative religion context, that would be fine. Jeff Hughes I think it’s great! If it’s not wanted, the parents can choose to decline. Just like if someone was walking by on the street, or in a parade, handed a Bible out. Our nation was founded on Christ ... “God keep our land, glorious and free.” There are scriptures written on parliament buildings. We used to be able to pray in schools. Keep up the good work, Gideons. Meghan Storey Windle
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B.C. Views We hear a lot here at the B.C. legislature about hard-hearted government treatment of the poor. It’s a serious problem, and one often obscured by the partisan Punch-and-Judy show that passes for political debate in this province. As things stand, Premier Christy Clark’s government is heading into an election year with a basic income assistance rate for single employable adults at $610 a month, unchanged since the last miserly increase in 2007. Couples on assistance get up to $877 or up to $1,101 if they have two children. If those children are aged three or more, parents are required to look for work and file monthly reports that show they still need income assistance. The B.C. Liberals’ February budget left the basic rates and rules the same, with
new applicants required to look for work for five weeks before getting a first cheque. There are sound reasons for this hard line, and despite their frequent demands for more, no one should understand them better than the B.C. NDP. Mike Harcourt’s NDP government raised rates in 1991, and also eased eligibility rules to let people stay on assistance longer. Within two years, B.C.’s welfare rolls were nearly 10 per cent of the working-age population and climbing. Harcourt famously denounced the “cheats, deadbeats and varmints” gaming the system, rolled the single employable rate back to $500 a month and imposed some of the harsh eligibility and job search rules that remain today. The caseload of single employable recipients declined by a third. The current B.C. Liberal government did approve a $77 increase to the $906 dis-
ability income assistance rate, to take effect this September. Mostly what they got was protests about implementing a $52 monthly charge for transit passes. Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell rejected opposition claims that transit passes are being cancelled. There are 45,000 disability clients who don’t have access to transit, and they receive nothing for their transportation costs. If those who can use them want to continue, the cost comes out of their rate increase. A protest was organized for the legislature lawn March 2, featuring disability activists and NDP politicians. As I arrived, Hospital Employees’ Union members were posing for pictures with New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy, a former HEU business manager. Others in HEU T-shirts were leading developmentally disabled people up to the small crowd. All typical B.C. political theatre, with the union’s role omitted from news reports as
I intend to find out how many people decide to take the $77 increase and pay for transit only when they need it.
usual. But I had to wonder about the NDP demand for taxpayers to top up the $170 million disability assistance budget increase with another $35 million a year, to provide bus passes to those lucky enough to be able to use them. Most people on disability assistance aren’t commuting to work daily. If they were, they would likely no longer be eligible. If they are able to use transit, it’s mainly for shopping, medical appointments and social activities. When the change takes effect this fall, I intend to find out how many people decide to take the $77 increase and pay for transit only when they need it. I suspect there will be many. Faith Bodnar of the activist group Inclusion BC summed it up well when she spoke to the rally. “Government, all you did was equalize poverty for people with disabilities in B.C.,” she said. Note that Bodnar wasn’t calling for the NDP position of a further increase that only urban people could use. She was saying the rate still isn’t high enough. That’s the real issue. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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letters Letter of apology to the community Recently I have gone through a second-chance process with Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association, and throughout that process I have learned so much. A short while ago I wronged an innocent man by stealing some of his personal property. I took his licence plates so that I could gain a little bit of freedom without having to pay for it. At the time I was being influenced by some of my other teenage friends who had been able to drive early and I thought I would never get caught. By doing so, I endangered everyone around me, stole from the insurance company, and, most of all, caused this man to possibly miss work and took up his free time. I would like to send out my apologies to this man and anyone else out there who has woken up to the terrible frustrating feeling of something dear to them being taken away by greedy acts like the one I committed. After going through the restorative justice pro-
cess and talking to Constable Kern I have learned about all of the impacts that I had on the community, and I have learned how much more damage could have been caused by my actions. I have really adjusted my path towards being a more academic person. I have learned many things about the legal system and many other life lessons that will stay with me for a long time. The restorative justice process has thoroughly convinced me to stay far away from trouble like this forever. An Abbotsford youth Editor’s note: It is News policy not to publish anonymous letters except in special circumstances. The Abbotsford Restorative Justice organization provides an alternative to the criminal justice system without involving court, and this apology letter to the community, written by the youth responsible, forms part of restitution for the youth’s actions. Anonymity has been granted in this case.
A shallow education, indeed fact that development of new organs always requires new genetic information – which has never been observed to arise spontaneously. The BCHA’s bigoted drive to cut off students’ access to Bibles will also cut them off from much of their own culture, law and democratic government. In 1215, Magna Carta established that there’s a law even the Crown must obey – and it’s found in the Bible. That was the beginning of our democratic form of government. The Bible also establishes
Re: Atheist group calls for end to Bible distribution in schools (The News, April 1). The BC Humanist Association wants to protect the secularist monopoly on information given to children. Already, they’re offered a one-sided presentation of only the atheist perspective on the origin of life and species – in spite of glaring holes in neo-Darwinist theory that cannot explain the origin of life from non-living matter (a phenomenon never observed in nature, and disproved by Louis Pasteur’s research 159 years ago); or the
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Abbotsford mayor, city council, provincial MLAs and the B.C. Supreme Court for their dealings with the out-of-town squatter camp in downtown Abbotsford. The Supreme Court ruled in favour of the City of Abbotsford in regards to permanent camping on city property and in parks, and the problem continues. They have now relocated to Lonzo Park. This new squatter camp is beside a large subdivision, therefore putting children and residents at greater risk than the downtown camp. I personally have seen these vagrants plundering recycle bags, dragging garbage bags through the streets and wandering through the subdivision swearing at the top of their lungs, at no one in particular. These are not images I imagined I would see or want our children to see in our community. I know our elected officials’ concerns are not with the safety of children or city residents, but with the well-being of the squatters, but this has got to change. When did the City of Abbotsford residents be-
come the guardian of every squatter in Canada? These people are not the responsibility of the residents of Abbotsford. They are the responsibility of their own cities. I see Tom Fletcher’s B.C. Views article about the Saskatchewan government giving their vagrants one-way tickets to B.C. Christy Clark suggested these Saskatchewan vagrants were mentally ill and should get the support of the province. She’s right – that province is Saskatchewan. Put them on the next bus back to Saskatchewan. Rich Coleman of B.C. Housing claims homeless camps have been cleaned up in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. They have just been relocated, in Abbotsford’s case, closer to residential subdivisions. If Christy Clark and Rich Coleman want these vagrants in our province so badly, load all of them on a bus and drop them off on the front steps of the B.C. Parliament buildings in Victoria. Give them all a Subway voucher when they get off the bus – wouldn’t want to see them miss a meal. C. Howard
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Impaired driving charges laid in pedestrian crash Woman, 19, pinned beneath truck on Cardinal Avenue Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News
A man has been charged with impaired driving offences in relation to a crash earlier this year in which a 19-year-old woman was struck and pinned by a pickup truck. Sean Garrett Duffy, 30, has been charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, and failure to stop at an accident. Emergency responders were called to the 30700 block of Cardinal Avenue – near Highstreet mall in west Abbotsford – on Feb. 1 for a report that an eastbound
truck had hit a pedestrian on the sidewalk. Police, fire crews and paramedics arrived to find a young woman pinned under a pickup. They, and several local citizens,worked to free the woman from beneath the vehicle. She was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries. While on scene of the crash, police received a report of another collision minutes earlier in the 30200 block of Automall Drive. Witnesses described seeing a large truck sideswipe a parked vehicle in the Fraser Valley Auto Mall be-
fore departing at a high speed. Police were soon able to confirm that both collisions involved the same truck. Investigators believed that the driver had become unconscious before veering off the road on Cardinal Avenue and striking the pedestrian. The following day, police said the woman had made “remarkable progress” overnight and was in stable condition. Duffy is next slated to appear April 25 in Abbotsford provincial court. These are not the only driving charges that he has before the
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Economic development program in Ukraine City staff to assist counterparts in Eastern European country Tyler OLSEN Abbotsford News
City staff will be lending their economic development expertise to cities in Ukraine after council gave an enthusiastic thumbs up to participation in a federally funded pro-
gram. Abbotsford will be one of 12 municipalities from across Canada participating in an initiative that aims to help Ukrainian cities and towns develop strategies to bolster their local economies.
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Prince Charles Elementary student Tristan feeds salmon fry their lunchtime meal. flourish and subsequently plant-eating or tree-dwelling organisms. The PCE kids have been rearing salmon for the last few months as part of the Canadian Department
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about 15,000 to 16,000 salmon fry. The DFO works with about 400 schools in the Lower Mainland in its education pro-
grams. The PCE kids started the rearing process with a trip to a hatchery, where the eggs were removed from adult fish. Then
in January, the eggs went off to different schools in the district and began growing in their tanks. Calnek said the salmon hatch rate in
cultivation is 80 per cent and that in the wild, it’s only 10 per cent. Before spring break, the salmonids at PCE were at the alevin
stage, which are essentially hatched fish but not quite fry. They hid at the bottom of the tank. Now, they’re in the fry stage, swimming around the tank, bobbing upwards for food flakes. When they’re ready for release, the kids will go to a local stream and release the
fry, which can live in fresh water for up to a year before they swim towards the ocean as smolt. Some of the fish, like humans, are born with deformities and the children find a lesson in that. One exercise had the kids tell stories with slideshow software,
where the characters were personified salmon. Calnek said that the process is really a vehicle for kids to have “something to respect.” She often compares humans and salmon so that the kids might see the parallels between their lives and those of others.
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When a person dies, they’ve moved on. But the people they leave behind need to learn how to live with loss. Abbotsford resident Marie Bercier was on a co-op radio show with author and “death coach” Stephen Garrett, when a caller asked about Death Cafes, an informal forum to discuss and understand death. After gauging people’s interest, Bercier, Garrett and others, along with Valley hospices, are hosting Death Cafes in Abbotsford every six weeks. The first one is on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at Steamers Coffee House. The first death cafes in the Lower Mainland were organized in 2013. Participants ranged from the ages of 16 to 87. It’s not supposed to be a grief support group, although grief may arise. Bercier’s husband of 43 years died five years ago. When she came home from the co-op radio show, she realized she had never properly grieved. “I can’t tell you how good it was to talk about it,” she said. People should expect a safe space to discuss the topic without feeling pushed by some agenda. The cafes don’t aim to draw conclusions for people or to catalyze some sort of action.
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Meat Loaf to perform in Abby Legendary rocker scheduled for June 28
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Rock ’n’ roll icon Meat Loaf will perform at Abbotsford Centre on Tuesday, June 28. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8 at 10 a.m. For the past 40 years, Meat Loaf has been a monument on the musical landscape. His legendary 1977 album Bat Out of Hell transformed this former stage actor into one of the great American rockers. That record, with its operatic sound and impassioned vocals, has sold more than 44 million albums worldwide and remains one of the best-selling albums in the world to date. In 2013, Meat took his Last At Bat tour to Europe for a two-month run, playing to sold-out arenas, where for the first time fans got to see him perform Bat Out of Hell in its entirety. Four multi-platinum albums followed the sophomore album, including 1993’s Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell, which sold five million in the U.S. and 15 million worldwide.
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Meat Loaf performs at Abbotsford Centre on June 28. That album produced the Grammy-winning single I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That), a number-one single in 28 countries, earning the honour for best rock vocal performance solo. Welcome to the Neighborhood went double platinum in 1995, while 2003’s Couldn’t Have Said It Better earned platinum in 2003. Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose, the third in the best-selling trilogy, nabbed platinum in 2006.
Meat has also appeared in more than 60 films and TV shows such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Crazy in Alabama, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, Focus and Fight Club. His acting even often influences what he does musically. Ever since the timeless Bat Out of Hell, Meat has approached his musical output like he would a movie. “I interpret a song the same way I would interpret a script,” Meat says. “There are beats in a script. I try
to capture the emotion of the song. The band usually has to learn to do that with me. I don’t speak in musical terms; I speak in acting terms.” Meat got to combine all elements of his music and acting career with his yearlong Las Vegas residency in August 2013. Meat – along with a little help from some dancers, clowns and his longtime band, The Neverland Express – entertained audiences with a show that took a journey throughout his 44-year career. Not one to slow down, Meat went straight from Vegas into the studio, where he has been working on his highly anticipated next album Braver Than We Are with longtime collaborator Jim Steinman. Doors for the Abbotsford concert open at 7 p.m., with the show slated for 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the venue box office, ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855985-5000.
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Appeal denied for man who lied about pub shooting Inderjit Dhillon previously sentenced for incident Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News
A man who was kicked out of an Abbotsford pub in 2013 and then immediately called police to falsely report a shooting there has lost his bid for an appeal of his sentence. Inderjit Dhillon pleaded guilty in 2014 to public mischief. Crown and defence counsel both recommended he receive one year of probation and a conditional discharge, meaning he would be cleared of a criminal record if he followed the conditions of his probation. Instead, the judge imposed one year of probation and a suspended sentence, meaning even if he followed his conditions, he would have a criminal record. Dhillon argued that the judge erred in his ruling. The charge against him stemmed from an incident on March 17, 2013, when Dhillon was drinking at an Abbotsford pub and was asked to leave because of his conduct towards one of the staff, according to court documents. Dhillon felt he had been treated unfairly and decided to call emergency services, claiming there had been a shooting at the location. Numerous members of the Abbotsford Police
Department arrived on the scene and soon determined that the call had been a hoax. Dhillon was located on the street not far from the pub, and was arrested. At his sentencing hearing in November 2014, Dhillon’s lawyer informed the court that his client had completed a 16-week addictions program, was aware of the “waste of police resources that his actions caused” and was remorseful. But the judge said he was imposing a stricter punishment than recommended by both lawyers, in part because Dhillon had a prior conviction for impaired driving in 2009. “The fact of the matter is that this offence relates to alcohol consumption, as well as his conviction from 2009, and in the blur of his alcoholic state, he decided to take this step to draw valuable resources away from the community to attend to his own anger at the pub,” the judge said in sentencing Dhillon. The judge reviewing whether Dhillon should get an appeal agreed with the earlier decision, saying that “the alternative sentence that (the sentencing judge) imposed was a fit sentence.” The decision to deny the appeal was made March 31 in B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack.
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Abbotsford School Lunch Program benefits from recycling in the Shopping Centre Since the fall of 2010 Sevenoaks Shopping Centre has partnered with the Abbotsford School District to support their School Meal Program, helping to provide daily lunches to vulnerable children. Sevenoaks donates all monies collected from the return of recyclable beverage containers to the Program and is thrilled to announce that, to date, we have raised $17,123.14 to help feed hungry students with a nutritious lunch. Studies show students who are well fed have better memory, less irritability, improved attention span and achieve higher test scores. Presently, there are over 438 daily lunches
prepared and delivered to various District schools in Abbotsford. The need is always growing and the Management and Retailers at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre work together to ensure that all recyclable beverage containers are placed in our recyclable bins. They are generously picked up by Regional Recycling, at no charge, to help us retain the maximum amount to assist each and every student in need.
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The submission deadline for the Fraser Valley Music Awards has been extended until April 11. CIVL-FM originally set the deadline for March 31, and more than 200 musicians are currently represented in submissions from solo and band performers. The submission form and information about the event can be found at civl.ca/fvma. As a thank you to FVMA applicants, those who RSVP to fvma@civl.ca are invited to join the Last Class Bash on Friday, April 8 at Townhall Public House in Abbotsford and be eligible to win a Joseph Richards Group gift card for an eight-person dinner.
After the submission deadline, FVMA jurors will evaluate the submissions to determine the 2016 FVMA nominees. The FVMA Compilation Album and the #FVMABattle of the Bands lineup will then be determined. A nomination ceremony and press conference will announce the final list of nominees in late April, with the main event taking place July 16 in Abbotsford. One FVMA winner will be awarded a spot to play at this year’s Penticton Peach Festival in August, which will be headlined by classic Canadian rockers Chilliwack. For more information on the awards, email fvma@civl.ca or call 604-851-6330.
BC Gem Show at Ag-Rec Building Show includes demos, displays and more The BC Gem Show takes place from April 8 1o 10 at the AgRec Building in Abbotsford. The event includes displays, demonstrations, a children’s creative workshop, gold panning, door prizes and more. Doors open at 10 a.m. each day and close at 8 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 for adults, $2 for students (ages six to 17) and free for kids under six. The Ag-Rec Building is located at Abbotsford Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Dr. Visit bclapidary.com for more details on the show.
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Opioid antidote available over the counter Health Canada move will save lives, women’s shelter worker says Tyler OLSEN Abbotsford News
The move to make a drug that reverses opioid overdoses available over the counter at pharmacies will “absolutely” save lives, according to the Warm Zone’s Erica Thompson. As the country confronts what has been described as an “epidemic” of heroin- and fentanyl-related overdoses, Health Canada announced that naloxone, which is also frequently sold under the brand name Narcan, would be available without a prescription. The BC College of Pharmacists quickly followed suit, amending its rules to allow the drug to be obtained over the counter after receiving training and information from a pharmacist. Naloxone is frequently described as an “antidote” to overdoses from opioids – a group of drugs that includes heroin and fentanyl. It can currently be ad-
ministered only by injection and had been available only with a prescription, which meant it could only be possessed by those with a history of drug addiction. During a public consultation process, Health Canada said all 130 responses it received were in favour of removing the drug’s prescription status. Although there were calls for a more “user-friendly” form of the drug, Health Canada concluded “the benefit of having naloxone, even in the injectable form, available as soon as a potential overdose is observed outweighed the risks.” Thompson, a former heroin addict who now trains people in the use of naloxone, said the injection process is similar to that of an EpiPen used to halt allergic reactions. She said awareness of naloxone has increased dramatically over the past year in conjunc-
tion with growing data that show more and more people are being killed by overdoses. Fentanyl, a drug described as 100 times more lethal than heroin, has been associated to 30 per cent of such deaths; a bulletin sent out last August by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse found that fentanyl was a contributing cause in the deaths of at least 655 people in Canada between 2009 and 2014. Most of the deaths took place in the latter two years. Thompson said making the drug available over the counter will make it easier for family members of addicts and service providers to have access to naloxone. That, she said, will save lives. Thompson said being able to carry naloxone “empowers” those with relatives and friends who have battled drugs. “They just now feel that if something hap-
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though “nothing is imminent,” according to Const. Ian MacDonald. Thompson suggested that officers have shown enthusiasm for carrying naloxone, but that “red tape” issues have arisen. “I believe a lot of the police officers in patrol would very much like to carry this,” she said, noting that they too can feel helpless when confronted with a member of the public suffering from an overdose. “That’s got to
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Is event planning the career for you? People who can plan, promote, and run events are in high demand in a variety of sectors. Join us for a Hospitality Event Planning info session and learn how to enter this growing industry. Wed, April 20 from 6–8 pm Info session starts at 6:30 pm Rivers Dining Room at the UFV Trades and Technology Centre 5579 Tyson Rd, Chilliwack, BC
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WELCOME EVERYONE TO THE TORCHLIGHTING What an exciting time - we are fast approaching 100 days to go until the Abbotsford 2016 BC Summer Games. Planning is fully underway with our key volunteer team and office staff hard at work. In the few short months since I began on this journey, we have grown to an office staff of five (with three more eager people starting next week!) This office team will support the tremendous work of our key volunteer and Board of Directors. The progress is undeniable and is poised for success. Next up, we have the Torchlighting Ceremony and celebration taking place on April 13th at
8:30 pm at Civic Plaza. This will be a celebratory event to mark the 100 day countdown and officially light the torches which were shipped to Abbotsford following the closing of the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games. These public celebrations give our hardworking team the opportunity to showcase what they’ve been working on and also give everyone the chance to sit back and reflect on how far we’ve come. It is easy to get wrapped up in the logistics and the details, and events like this allow the opportunity for reflection and celebration. I hope you can all join us in celebrating the Torchlighting and the spirit of the BC Games which will soon take over the City of Abbotsford. ~Taunya Geelhoed, Operations Manager
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Daffodil Month 2016 When loved ones are diagnosed with or pass away from cancer, we often want to do something to help or honour them. The Canadian Cancer Society wants you to know that there is something we all can do. This April, we invite you to join the fight against cancer and wear a daffo-
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No lower speed limits or photo radar Transportation minister says municipalities not in favour Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Minister Todd Stone has ruled out a return of photo radar and lowering urban speed limits to help reduce motor vehicle fatalities. Provincial Health Officer Perry Kendall recommends in a new report that urban areas should have a default speed limit of 30 km/h to protect pedestrians
and cyclists from fatal collisions. Safer roads and vehicles have reduced fatalities for vehicle occupants by almost 80 per cent in the past 40 years, but the death rate for pedestrians has remained stubbornly high, and cyclist fatalities have gone up as more people take to bikes in urban areas,
the report says. Kendall said when a pedestrian is struck by a car travelling 50 km/h, the chances of survival are only 20 per cent. When the vehicle speed is reduced to 30, a pedestrian has about a 90 per cent chance of surviving a direct impact. The current default speed limit for streets in B.C. is 50 km/h, and that
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MSA Museum and The Reach partner on heritage theme The MSA Museum Society and The Reach Gallery Museum are partnering to create new programs with a heritage theme. The public can view the historic exhibition Voices of the Valley
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A cautionary tale about separation agreements Legal-Ease
One question people often ask me is, “Should I really go to the trouble and expense of concluding a separation agreement, if my ex-spouse and I are fine with the informal arrangements we have?” A separation agreement is a written agreement Karen between separating spouses which settles in a final way the division of assets and debts, and if there are children, can include arrangements for them, and their support. The benefit of a separation agreement is that you and your exspouse can move for-
ward with your separate lives knowing that assets and debts have been divided appropriately, the property you have will remain yours, and your f o r m e r s p o u s e w o n ’ t come to you in the future for a share of that property. Consider the true McNeilly story of David and Sharon. David and Sharon were married in 1965, and bought a house in Vancouver together in 1968 for $37,000. It was registered to both of them as tenants in common. They lived together there until 1971, when they separated and David
moved out. A few years later, Sharon met Ezra, who moved in, and they had a son, Philip. Sharon and David never divorced, and title to the home remained in both their names. David contributed to the mortgage payments until separation, but paid nothing after that time. The mortgage was paid off by Sharon in 1974. The parties had a few discussions about the property, but a separation agreement was never signed. It appears that Sharon was concerned that David would want payment for his half of the house, and David was concerned that Sharon would want spousal support. Sharon continued
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FLOWER SHOW The Bradner Flower Show takes place Friday, April 8 to Sunday, April 10 at Bradner Hall and school, 5305 Bradner Rd. The show includes demos, entertainment, food and more, and runs daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Facebook.com/ BradnerHall or 604-8568441
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CONNECT NOW The Connect Now business network hosts a Lunch and Laugh meeting on Tuesday, April 12 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m . at Yuk Yuks, 2509 Pauline St. Info and reservations: connectnownetwork.com
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COFFEE CLUB The Dutch Coffee Club meets Tuesday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the House of James, 2743 Emerson St.
NEWCOMERS MEET SCANDINAVIAN CLUB The Scandinavian Club of the Fraser Valley meets
The Abbotsford-Mission Newcomers Club meets Tuesday, April 12 from
7 to 9 p.m. at Terry Fox Elementary, 3071 Babich St. This is a group for women who are new to the area and looking for friends and a social environment. The club holds a monthly meeting, as well as a walking group, luncheons, dinners and outings. Info: corry1@ telus.net or 604-859-4859
LEARNING PLUS Abbotsford Learning Plus presents two classes next week in its spring series. Both sessions run from 10 a.m. to noon at Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC), 2499 McMillan Rd. The topic on Tuesday, April 12 is “Food Security and Rural Life in 21st Century India.”The topic on Thursday, April 14 is “Lessons from the Global Refugee Crisis.” Cost per class is $5, plus the $2 ARC drop-in fee. Info: 778-8087377 or learningplus.ca
BUSINESS WOMEN The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Abbotsford holds its monthly luncheon meeting on Wednesday, April 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Phoenix Lounge, 33780 King Rd. Guest speaker will be Kirsten Brazier, a pilot, businesswoman and
creator of the Girls Fly Too! event. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Confirm attendance by Friday, April 8 at 4 p.m. at eventbrite.ca.
MAKE THE CONNECTION Abbotsford Women’s Connection hosts a New Life Breakfast on Wednesday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m. at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd. Tanya Lyn Werk will do a presentation on executor appointments, wills and questions about final needs. Speaker Donna Lamothe will discuss “New Life.” Cost is $14. Reservations: Joyce at 604-792-8090, Rose at 604-852-8240 or abbyconnectreservations@gmail.com
NATURE CLUB The Abbotsford Mission Nature Club meets Wednesday, April 13 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Abbotsford Middle School, 33231 Bevan Ave. Speaker David Clement, professor of biology and environmental studies at Trinity Western University, discusses Island Invasions Near and Far: Salt Spring Island and Hawaii. Info: abbymissionnatureclub. org Continued on A35
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DESSERT CONCERT Hope for Women Pregnancy Services holds its second annual dessert concert on Friday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. at 3970 Gladwin Rd. Entertainment will be from A Guy and a Girl, and Royal Coyote. Desserts and refreshments served. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. They are available at hopeforwomendessertconcert.eventbrite.ca
The Walk for Greta takes place Saturday, April 16 at Mill Lake Park (Bevan Avenue entrance) to raise funds and awareness for six-year-old Greta Loewen, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk starting at 10 a.m. The event also includes entertainment, face painting, postcard making and a colouring contest. Donations are accepted at eventbrite.ca. A $30 donation receives a T-shirt. Info: Walkforgreta@
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The Spring Market at The Ramada takes place Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre, 36035 North Parallel Rd. Vendors will feature a selection of items, such as home decor, jewelry, soaps, clothing, baby items and more. Admission is free. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and
The Fraser Valley Table Top Day is held Saturday, April 16 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Cascade Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd. Everyone is invited to bring their favourite tabletop game, and be eligible to win prizes. Admission is free.
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Valley holds Boom Boom 2016, an adultsonly dinner and dance featuring music by Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple, on Saturday, April 23 from 6 p.m. to midnight. The event takes place at Jubilee Hall, 7989 Bradner Rd. Tickets are $30 or $45 (with a shuttle service from Abbotsford, Mission or Chilliwack). They are available at the Positive Living office, #108 - 32883 South Fraser Way or online at brownpapertickets.com/ event/2163006. Info: 604854-1101
LAWN BOWLING Jubilee Lawn Park Bowling starts its new season on May 6. Bowling will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:45 p.m. at 2552 McCallum Rd. No experience is necessary, and lessons are free. Info: John at 604-556-0106 or Florence at 604-856-8407
ALATEEN MEETS Alateen, a part of Al-Anon Family Groups, is for young people whose lives have been affected
CARPET BOWLING Carpet bowling takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd. Cost is $1.25. Info: 604-853-5532
“I feel strongly that by listening to people, we are making better project decisions.” - Lexa Hobenshield, External Relations Manager, Kinder Morgan Canada
For more than four years, we’ve worked together with our neighbours and local communities to hear what they have to say about our proposed pipeline expansion. By listening closely and having an open dialogue, we’ve been able to create a stronger, safer and more responsive project. We are working to meet all the requirements of the regulators, as well as consulting with communities, Indigenous people, government agencies and municipalities – and we’ll continue to work with them throughout development, construction and operations. We know how critical it is to get this right. Most importantly, we’re acting on what we hear with significant changes to the Project.
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A $100 million investment in the West Coast Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) for marine safety enhancements.
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Inman races into Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame Ben LYPKA Abbotsford News
For years, whenever she’d look over her shoulder during races, Courtney Inman would see her arch rival Malindi Elmore. All the achievements and victories in her storied high school and college running career have become a blur to Inman, but battling Elmore for years is still fresh in the Abbotsford native’s mind. “I remember Malindi,” she said. “I competed against her since Grade 8 and all the way throughout my career ... She was my main competitor back then, and we’re still friends to this day.” Inman is one of two inductees into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame this year, and that rivalry helped fuel her passion for running. Inman began attending W.J. Mouat in Grade 8. She and Elmore, who attended Kelowna Secondary, duelled throughout high school in the 400 and 800 metre races. Inman won provincial gold medals at the B.C. high school championships in her Grade 11 and 12 year,
beating out Elmore. Inman went on to win silver at the Canadian Junior Nationals in 1997 and 1998, earning the right to represent Canada internationally. She also competed at the Pan Am Junior Championships in 1997 and the World Junior Track Championships in France in 1998, making it to the semifinals at the latter event. She graduated high school in 1998, earning a track scholarship to the University of Washington, and quickly realized her battles with Elmore were far from over. “She went to Stanford and I was at Washington,” Inman said, noting they would continue to duel in the 800 and 1500 metre events. “One would always finish one spot ahead of the other; we were always so close at the end of the race.” From 1998 to 2003, Inman wore the colours of the Huskies and excelled. She broke the school record in the 1500 metres, and garnered All-American honours following a fourth-place finish in the 1500 metres at the 2003 NCAA Div. 1
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Courtney Inman (right) battled Malindi Elmore in high school and college. The Mouat grad enters the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame on April 30. championships, a result she said was one of the highlights of her career. Following university
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graduation, Inman continued her running career as a carded athlete with Athletics Canada, and
was part of the Canadian women’s relay squad which won a bronze medal at the 2004 IAAF World Cross-Country Championships. It was Canada’s first-ever medal at the cross-country meet. Elmore also became an All-American, and represented Canada at the 2004 Olympic Games and the 2006 Commonwealth Games. The rivalry brought out the very best in both runners. But it was her formative years at Dunach Elementary and at Mouat that helped form Inman into an eventual hall of fame athlete. “An elementary gym teacher basically told my parents, you should probably put Courtney in track due to the fact I was running all the time and seemed to run well against the others.” At Mouat, Inman met track and field coach Gerry Swan, who would prove to be an integral part of her development. “He informed my parents that I had a talent. He was the track expert, so I knew I was pretty good when he said that.” The years at Mouat
transformed her into an elite athlete, and Inman kept in touch with Swan, who helped her out in her final year in college. “I wouldn’t be here without coach Swan. There were a lot of ups and downs at Washington, and in that final year he was still sending me workouts and that was the game changer for me. He basically coached me that last year.” She also credits her parents for her success. Inman said her main regret is not having the chance to represent Canada at the Olympics or as a senior athlete at the World Championships. Her time wearing the red and white was a dream come true. “It’s hard to explain how much it means,” she said. “You don’t make much money, especially as a female, when you become a pro runner, but representing your country is what keeps you going. It’s such an unbelievably proud moment to wear the colours.” Following graduation, Inman went into coachContinued on A40
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Former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco steps up to the plate during the Strike Out Against Opiate Addiction fundraiser at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford on Saturday. Canseco signed autographs for donations and also participated in a home run derby. Money raised from the event went to helping people deal with opiate addiction and sexual abuse. BEN LYPKA Abbotsford News
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ing track for a few years before moving into the world of human resources. She now lives and works in Vancouver as the HR manager at Eastside Games, an independent game-designing company. She’s also on the board of Komera Canada, an organization that supports girls’ education and empowerment in Rwanda. On top of everything else, she has a fouryear-old daughter and a two-year old son. She gets her athletic buzz from playing soccer nowadays, and doesn’t really miss the track. “I love what it gave me, but it was time to move on to other things,” she said. “Now I can play other sports; I don’t have to get up at 7 a.m. for practice and spend my time planning my diet and workouts. There are a lot of other things out there.” Inman officially enters the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame on April 30 during a banquet at the Legacy Sports Centre. For more information on the event, visit abbysportshalloffame.com-
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Abbotsford’s Carson Dyck earns boxing silver Ben LYPKA Abbotsford News
A boxer from the Abbotsford Mission Boxing Club earned a silver medal at the Canadian boxing championships over the weekend. Robert Bateman Secondary Grade 9 student Carson Dyck travelled to Quebec to compete at the annual event, facing the best boxers in his age 14, 75 kilogram division. Dyck kicked off the event with a three-round split decision victory over Quebec’s Simon Berube on Thursday.
According to team officials, his jabs and ring movement helped secure the win. The victory on Thursday in the semi-final advanced Dyck to the gold medal fight on Saturday. He battled Team BC teammate Aumtej Gill, but lost in a three-round unanimous decision. The tournament was Dyck’s first opportunity to compete at the national level. The 14-year-old has been involved in the sport since the age of nine, and began boxing competitively at 10 years old. He trains five days a week at the
Abbotsford Mission Boxing Club and at a gym in Vancouver. On March 12, Dyck had an exhibition match with Alex Wisniewski from Nanaimo, at the Tournament of Champions event hosted by Abbotsford Mission Boxing. There were 13 bouts at this tournament and it was a sold-out event. He next hopes to take on Gill in a rematch this Saturday in Vancouver. For more information on the club, visit abbotsfordboxing.com or call Dale at 604-826-1455.
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Cole Dyck shows off the silver medal he won at the Canadian nationals in Quebec City on Saturday. Dyck placed second in his 75 kilogram division at the event.
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Jacob (Jack) Block
October 5, 1923 - March 30, 2016 A man of faith, devoted husband, family man, educator, investor, farmer, adventurer, visionary & leader. Born in Russia to John & Helena Block, he lived through 92 years of change. In 1925, the family moved to Saskatchewan, & 11 years later to Yarrow. At age 20, he joined the Army Medical Corps, served in Europe, & returned 3 years later. Jack & Lena (Janzen) married in 1947 & had 3 children. Jack was a high school principal in Coquitlam. He enjoyed camping, water skiing, snow skiing, & motorcycling. He had a pilot’s license, ocean sailing & power squadron certifications, an air brakes certification, & at age 78, a road motorcycle licence. He liked flight simulators, remote control helicopters, woodworking, travel, reading & computers. Jack’s moral compass & actions were guided by Christian principles. He rooted in the Mennonite Brethren Church, was active in many charities & often provided significant leadership. He lived a full life, enjoying his family & friends. He was a determined, disciplined man of integrity. He is mourned by his loving wife, 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren & 3 siblings. Memorial Service: Bakerview MB Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford on April 18 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Stillwood Camp, Columbia Bible College or Mennonite Central Committee. See also http://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/valleyview/obituaries
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Cameron Newton Das It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Cameron Newton Das Webb, 33, of Abbotsford B.C. Cam died suddenly of a suspected heart attack on April 2nd, 2016 in Vancouver, Washington while on a work trip with his cousin Ross Webb. Cam leaves behind his beautiful and loving wife Kim and their two daughters, Kerala (2 years) and Abigail (10 months); parents Mala and Chuck; sisters Jocelyn (Justin) and Jenna (Christian); and nephews and niece (Lachlan, Jovan, Ava) and many family and friends who loved him dearly. Cam met the love of his life, Kim, when he was 21. Together they enjoyed travelling before buying a house and starting a family. Cam and his cousin Ross owned a thriving road marking business, Infinite Road Marking (incorporated 2007). They formed the business venture in their early twenties and now have contracts all over the province in a rapidly accelerating business. Cam and his cousin Ross were not only great business partners but loving cousins who acted more like brothers. Cam was a truly exceptional person who had a vibrant personality, always making people laugh. He made friends with everyone. Cam cared deeply for his family and friends and touched the lives of all he met. He also had a deep love for music. You were taken too young from us Cam. A light has darkened here on Earth, but you have ignited two others, for you left behind two beautiful souls. You will always be loved and missed. The Celebration of Life for Cam will be held on Sunday, April 10 at 2pm, at Sevenoaks Alliance Church, 2575 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford - with a reception to follow. Those who wish to wear sports jersies or other sports attire to the service may do so in honour of Cameron and his love of sports. In lieu of flowers, donations in Cameron’s name can be made to either the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Salvation Army.
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JOHNCOX John Douglas
Dec. 13, 1942 to Mar. 19, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Doug. Mourning his loss are wife, Adele; son Chris, grandson Austin; daughter Jenn (Joel), grandson Graham. Many other family members and friends are missing him as well. Doug’s interests included serving with the naval reserve, scouting, search and rescue, hiking, camping, skiing, swimming, music and sailing. He was always willing to lend a hand and share a laugh. Celebration of Life to be held April 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 30635 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford, B.C. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made at: www.bakerviewcrematorium.com
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June 08, 1930 - March 25, 2016 With great sadness we mourn the loss of our patriarch Roy Stobbart. Roy, youngest son of Thomas and Elizabeth Stobbart, was born in Deroche, BC on Arnell Island, just below the current Leq’a:mel Band Office. Roy passed away in the arms of his beloved wife (Marge), in the early hours of March 25 in his room, in the Deroche wing at “The Residence” at Mission Memorial Hospital and we extend our sincerest gratitude to the wonderful staff there for their care and support of our Dad these past few years. Roy left school at age 12 and, as was quite common in the years of WWII, easily found work, and eventually became a steward with Pacific Steamships in his mid-teens, travelling up and down the waters of the BC coast. He then tried logging and enjoying the hard work, continued in the industry in a self-employed capacity for the next 40 years. Roy was also a renowned pool player and often supplemented his income during the winter months with the proceeds gained by his ability with the cue stick. Following the war years, Roy returned to Deroche and married Marge in November, 1954. They had 6 children and lived in Deroche throughout the majority of their lives. Roy is survived by his loving wife Margaret of 61 years, brother Ron (Peg), sons Allen (Denny) and Steve; Daughters Pam (Jay), Beverly (Carl) and Ronita (Matt) numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Roy is predeceased by his parents, Tom and Elizabeth, his brother Tony, and his eldest daughter Penny. The family invites you to a celebration of Roy’s life beginning at 1:00 pm April 09, 2016 at the Deroche Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice in Roy’s name would be greatly appreciated.
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FARM WORKES NEEDED! Surrey Farms, located at 5180 152 St., Surrey BC requires the following: Farm Supervisor (NOC 8253)-Permanent, full time. Wage $15/hr for 60 hr/wk. College Diploma and 2-3 yr exp req. Duties incl: supervise workers, oversee crops and farm operations, ensure safety and train employees. Tractor Drivers (NOC 8431)-Permanent, full time. Wage &14/hr for 50 hr/wk. Must be able to drive tractor. Class 1 licence req. Duties incl operate farm machinery and equip., clean/maintain equip. assist with planting and cultivating crops. Pls apply by fax:604.580.1043 or email jobsatphi@gmail.com
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The Langley Times, an award winning newspaper with Black Press is seeking a reporter/photographer to join its editorial team. We are looking for a talented individual who is a strong communicator, well organized, self-motivated and enjoys working in a fastpaced environment. You must also be able to understand the challenges and rewards of working for a community newspaper while meeting daily and weekly deadlines. Responsibilities will include story and photo assignments as required for the newspaper as well as various special sections, in addition to maintaining content on the web and social media sites. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, sound news judgment, strong photography, InDesign and Photoshop skills and a valid driver’s licence with a reliable vehicle.
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The Senior Accountant is responsible for organizing and managing the provision of financial accounting for MCC BC. The Senior Accountant further provides support to the Director of Finance and Administration in the management of accounting staff, properties, equipment and other assets owned by MCC BC. MCC BC has a $13 million annual budget, a 9,000-10,000 donor list and 150 church constituency which includes 25,000 members. This is a full-time exempt position, accountable to the Director of Finance and Administration. Mennonite Central Committee
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604-850-2355
www.renovationsmission.com RECLINER PUSH BUTTON, large brown leather, Lazy Boy style. Exc cond. 7yr/old. $200. 604-853-2427.
VECTOR RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Interior & Exterior. Additions, Repairs & Strata Improvements. Also fences, decks, sheds, garages & wood planters. 604-690-3327
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TONYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Painting
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
TOTAL RENOVATIONS
Dan 778-837-0771
Cell: 604.341.7374
HANDY RICHARD Does most any job, big or small!
www.neilsmithservices.com
D D D D
GARDENING
Kitchen / Bath Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electrical / Plumbing Painting / Drywall Decks & Railings Anything else, just ask!
Serving Abbotsford for 20 yrs
Call 604-556-8183
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HOME REPAIRS
REPAIRS, Misc Service Jobs, etc., big or small, call Robert at 604-8444222 If I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it, it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be done
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MOVING & STORAGE
1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Honest Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607.
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
MISSION
CEDARWOOD MANOR NEW 24x60 - 1440 sq/ft double wide in Abby 55+ Park. Pet ok. Pad $602/mo. Home $139,800. Chuck 604-830-1960.
706
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
*WCB *Licensed *Insured
APARTMENT/CONDO
Mountainview - Bakerview
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
â&#x20AC;˘ Basement Suites â&#x20AC;˘ Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchens â&#x20AC;˘ Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall â&#x20AC;˘ Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Texture â&#x20AC;˘ Patches â&#x20AC;˘ Flooring â&#x20AC;˘ Mouldings â&#x20AC;˘ Much More
Mosaic Landscaping
MOVING SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO
PRESSURE WASHING
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs
GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Mushroom manure $10/yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255.
Neil Smith Construction & Landscape Service
Mosaic Landscaping
GARAGE SALES
www.paintspecial.com
604-302-9304
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
281
341
A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, Senior rates, Free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 20 Yrs exp. No job too small.Call 778-980-0717
Call for Free Estimate
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
Mini-Excavator, T190 Skid Steer, D4 Wide Pad, Cat 320 Excavator, Hourly or Contract
PLUMBING
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & IMPROVEMENTS
DRYWALL
338
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
551
ABBOTSFORD
MISSION
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. 38 yrs. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d/Ins. BBB. Gas, drains, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
damaged concrete. Ken 604-307-4923
257
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
604 - 720 - 2009
rg_handylandscaper@yahoo.ca
287 SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, sidewalks, drivewayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Re & re old or
MOVING & STORAGE
R. G. HandyLandscaper
* Insured * Experienced Maple Ridge, P. Meadows, Mission
CONCRETE & PLACING
Some of Everything! Including tools, furniture and home decor.
Alleyway behind house.
House Cleaning Team
242
Sat Apr 9th, 9am - 2pm. 2748 St. Moritz Way, Abbotsford
April 16th & 17th
Furniture, yard tools, electronics, dishes & misc. household items.
Friendly, professional, reliable, green cleaning service. Bonded, WCB & Insured. (604)615-4769 Visa & m/c positivelygreenclean.ca
WE are looking for cleaning contracts here in Abbotsford, Licensed, Insured and work safe, Elsi at epide.services@hotmail.ca
Large Moving Sale
9 am - 3 pm
Sunday April 10th - 9:30 - 4:00
Positively Green Clean
604- 467- 1118
Apr 8, 9, 10th, 8am-5pm
In the Community Hall
MULTI FAMILY MOVING SALE
GARAGE SALES
AGASSIZ
7365 Cedar Street
ABBOTSFORD
551
6357 Lougheed Hwy
(Corner of 3rd & Cedar)
CLEANING SERVICES
Details : mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com
Lots of garden ornaments, tires, pet carriers, antiques, anything imaginable, almost all must go.
Mission Cooperative Housing Association
1000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, household items, pictures, decor, clothes, books, Too much to list. No junk!
GARAGE SALES
Huge Yard Cleaning Garage Sale
St. Andrews Place
2853 Bourquin Cres. West Saturday, April 9 @ 9 am
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236
551
Annual Garage Sale
Multi Complex
2878 Woodland St. ABBOTSFORD
GARAGE SALES
Odd Jobs. Remove anything/ any size from house, yard, or business. Furniture, appl. electronics, yard waste, blkberry bushes, weeds etc. Reliable ~ Affordable rates.
The Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Farm Market Family owned & operated since 1975
OPEN 6 Days a Week Monday - Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm
Dave ~ 604-825-0066 FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap removal. Free est. 604-820-2383 WE CAN DO IT ALL From an ant to an elephant, we can move it all. 604-302-8496
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
MISSION TOPSOIL
â&#x153;Ś Screened Topsoil â&#x153;Ś Mushroom Manure â&#x153;Ś Bark Mulch â&#x153;Ś Sand & Gravel
Pick Up or Delivery
5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village
563
MISC. WANTED
WE BUY RECORDS & BOOKS Hemingwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 33765 Essendene Ave. Abbotsford ~ 604-855-1894
8590 SYLVESTER RD.
hemibooks@yahoo.com
604-820-0808
We make housecalls!
www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
APARTMENT/CONDO
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604-820-0128
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Friday, April 8, 2016
RENTALS 706
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
706
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
706
FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices!
ABBOTSFORD
MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex
MAPLE RIDGE
Apartments
604-855-0883 Cell 778-779-2281
SWAP & TRADE
TIRES, BF GOODRICH M & S Premium touring with rims, P185/65R14 set of 4 $100. for all. 604-870-9398. FREEZER, UPRIGHT, DANBY Energy Star, white, good condition, $100. 604-870-9898. WANTED: RECORDS 60’s 70’s 80’s, like Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, ACDC, classic Rock & Roll. Will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. WANTED: NINTENDO VIDEO games system with games or whatever. Will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. OLD CEDAR CHEST, excellent condition. $100. 604-557-1163. 36” ROUND DARK solid oak dining table in like new condition. $90. 604-826-3524. COMPACT 4.4 CU FT black All Fridge 35” high x 21” wide. Great second fridge. $70. 604-826-3524. BRAND NEW BATTERY with warranty from BCAA from 1 ton, front side attachments. $177 new, 75C 650 85. $100. 604-744-8272. BUBBLE BLISS FOOT soaker heats, bubbles and vibrates, new, $25. Bev Doolittle collectable framed poster, $75 obo. 604-7448272. NEW BRUSHED CHROME floor lamp, adjustable light arm, $40. Two as new brass table lamps, adjustable light arms, $60 obo. 604-744-8272. BROWN VELVET SWIVAL rocker arm chair, small size, $25. Brown vinyl wing back lounge chair, swivel on wheels, as new, $25. 604-744-8272. RETRO BLACK VELVET framed of dogsled team on ice orange sunset, $40. Large horse in moonlight, $60 obo. Both signed. 604744-8272. COLLECTION OF MURANO glass art from Murano Italy of course. All for $100. 604-744-8272. CAT LITTER BOX hooded with litter, wicker basket bed, scratch play post, dry feede toys, cat-nip, brush. $25 for all 604-744-8272. PROFESSIONALY FRAMED BEV Doolittle “Prayer for the Wild Things”, $40. Three Oxborough framed prints, $60 Native Children. 604-744-8272. MICROFIBER SOFA 3 seat beige $50. 604-826-6064.
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WANTED: FRENCH PROVINCIAL furniture. Up to $100. 778-5499161. WANTED: HARDCOVER BOOK Peace Shall Destroy Many, author Rudy Wiebe, will pay up to $15. 604-853-1636. ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 80”w x 6”h x 16”d, fits 52” TV, dark coffee color. $100 obo. 604-853-6286. THREE BLUE MOUNTAIN bowls, $15 each. Garden claw, $20. Three new stepping stone molds, $20. Wooden magazine rack, $8. 604556-3432. TWO SMALL PLASTIC patio tables, $3. each. Solid pine 3 piece corner shelf, $2.50. Box well dried pine cones, $4. 604-556-3432. ARTIFICIAL HYDRANGEA PLANT, $10. Two new white plastic window boxes, $5. each. Hanging glass terrarium, no plants, $10. 604-556-3432. REC ROOM BAR, $10. Rebounder, $5. KDK oscilating fan, $10. Magic mill grain grinder, 1 HP motor, $50. Monopoly game, $5. 604853-8017. NEW HAIR CURLER, as Seen on TV, “Calista Perfect Fusion”, R.T. $105., asking $50. 604-744-8088. PILATES 4-WAY abstrech ropes, 2 handles on each. Asking $10. 604-744-8088. HIBACHI BARBQUE with 4 long untensils & 10 lb. bag of brickets, $20. obo. 604-744-8088. 20” ROUND PATIO table with ornate cast iron chair, $10. obo. 604744-8088. GOLF SHOES, LADIES Soft-Step II size 7M, new, never worn. R.T. $110., asking $40. Call 604-7448088. MENS/BOYS ADIDA CLI soccer shoes, size 7, 3 white on black stripes, new, R.T. $180., asking $75. obo. 604-744-8088. SOLID WOOD BATHROOM cabinet, 35” W X 29” H X 7” D, center mirror, 2 side doors, 2 shelves in each, like new, paid $175. asking $60. Call 604-744-8088. EYE LAST EXTENSTIONS COUPON, value $110., paid $60., asking $45. obo. 604-744-8088. LORD KRISHNA’S CUISINE The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking Cookbook 750 pages. Excellent condition $25. 604-302-3880.
PERFECT “SIT-UP” EXERCISER, new, $35, asking $15. obo. 604744-8088. KODIAK WORK BOOTS, size 10, brand new in box, steel toe shank, $60. Guinea pig cage, great shape, 28” X 16” X 17”, $25. 604-8539773. PIONEER RAINGEAR PANTS, jacket, $25. 30 gallon aquarium with accessories, $25. 604-853-9773. SOLID WOOD COFFEE table, good condition, $20. Bedspread set with pillows, $20. Metal trunk, $20. 604776-2001. DOUBLE BED, COMPLETE, including mattress and boxspring, $100. 604-776-2001. THREE PIECE SOFA set, good condition, $100. 604-776-2001. 17 CU. FT. UPRIGHT FREEZER, 30” wide 66” high, manual defrost, $100. firm. 604-826-3524. COUCH, 3 SEATER, DARK brown, very seldom used, over 1 year old, bought from the Brick Warehouse, 1st $100. 604-864-9786. FILE CABINET, WOOD, antique, good condition, 53” high X 17” wide X 31” deep, 4 drawers, 14” wide X 11” high, $25. 604-7448088. ROBERT BATEMAN LARGE print of six lions and two cubs, called “Family Gathering”, $75. obo. Small framed winter scene, Bateman, $25. 604-744-8272. BEAUTIFUL AS NEW queen size four piece duvet cover, two shams and skirting, spring colors, was $325. new, $100. firm. 604-7448272. FREE MEDIUM SIZE deep freezer running. 604-826-7415 or 604-8261960. WOMEN’S BURGUNDY DOC martin like boots. Made by vegetarian shoes in England Women’s size 8-8.5 $75. 604-302-3880. NEW TOM’S CLASSIC black canvas shoes. Size 8.5 but fit bigger. Worn 4 times $25. 604-302-3880. NATURAL BLACK LEATHER lined moto style short boot with silver buckles. Size 8.5 $25. 604-3023880. STACKED TWO PIECE dining room china cabinet solid maple const 51”wx60”h Asking $100 obo 604826-1420.
Buck-Passer Ad Form
1) THESE ADVERTISEMENTS ARE RESTRICTED TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS ONLY – ANY ADS OF A BUSINESS, COLLECTORS OF ANY KIND, OR COMMERCIAL NATURE (FULL OR PART-TIME) DO NOT QUALIFY. 2) Each ad must be accompanied by one dollar payment for each run day. NO ADS CAN BE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE OR EMAIL. Each ad MUST be 20 words or less including telephone number. 3) Miscellaneous items for sale – more than one item may be advertised, but EACH ITEM MUST BE SEPARATELY PRICED AND THE TOTAL PRICES COMBINED MUST NOT EXCEED $100. 4) Items sold in bulk must specify the number of items and be priced as individual items. The quantity you have times the price of each item shall not exceed $100.
2467 Clearbrook Rd
2450 Center St. Abbotsford
ON SALE Sat. April 9/16
Resident Manager ~ Martha
604-870-1118
✯ Bantview Gardens ✯
33415 Bourquin Pl. Abbotsford UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Park-like setting, close to Mill Lake, Centennial Park & 7 Oaks Mall. Quiet, clean, wellmanaged, competitive rates.
NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 BDRM + DEN & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, d/w. Senior’s Discount SECURE UNDERGROUND PARKING
Resident Managers Marilyn or Roger Robinson
604-556-7742
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD. Attractive Office & or Retail Spaces avail. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Right now we can accomodate your needs up to 5500 sq/ft. Ph: Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and references. No Living Quarters. 604-820-0808
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RV PADS RV Sites $355/mo.
Sewer, water, hot showers incl. Electricity, metered. Heated washrooms, ldry, 20-25 min E. of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store, near post office, gas LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741.
TRANSPORTATION 818 CARS - DOMESTIC
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5) NOT ACCEPTABLE AS BUCK-PASSER ADS: Pets, birds, poultry, rabbits, livestock, fish, nursery stock, fruits and vegetables, top soil, or firewood – whether free or otherwise. 6) Ads may only be booked for one week at a time. 7) Miscellaneous items wanted shall be limited to A TOTAL OF $100 or less. 8) Any ads received after the deadlines shall be published in the next upcoming edition. 9) THE NEWS AND/OR THE MISSION CITY RECORD RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY AD NOT CONFORMING WITH THESE RULES. THE NEWS AND/OR THE MISSION CITY RECORD ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERPRET THESE RULES AS THEY APPLY TO BUCKPASSERS
CARS - DOMESTIC
1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD LXI Original owner. 194,000 kms. Auto, 4 door. Leather interior. Exc. cond. $1,300. Call (604)853-4057
Linda “Your Car Girl”
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2014 DODGE JOURNEY FWD
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2012 CHEV EQUINOX LT AWD Only 77,000 km, Power Options, Onstar Navigation
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TRUCKS ‘03 HONDA ODYSSEY 7 pass,V6, auto, full load local STP#6191..........$3,995. ‘02 FORD F150 XLT SC 4X4, super cab, V8 auto, fully loaded, STP#1903......$2,995.
Phone 604.854.2832 or 604.864.6239
AUTO SALES
838
SALE $16,470
SALE $16,970 2004 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED
Power Options, in Black Just Arrived
The Scrapper
851
TRUCKS & VANS
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford 30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 1995 TOYOTA COROLLA. 4dr auto sedan, a/c. Only this week. STK#772. $1,595. 2002 HONDA ACCORD. 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week. STK#706. $4,900. 2004 FORD EXPLORER. 4dr 4X4, auto, 7psg, full load. Only this week. STK#470. $4,900. 2004 ACURA EL. 1.7 4 dr sedan leather, sunroof, loaded STK#724. $5,900. 2007 TOYOTA YARIS. 4 dr, auto, sedan, STK#734 $5,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4dr auto, loaded. STK#672. $6,900. 2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan loaded, auto STK#687 $6,900. 2004 HONDA CRV. 4dr, fully loaded auto. STK#747 $6,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC. 4 dr auto fully loaded. Only this week! STK#672 $6,900. 2008 DODGE Cavalier STX. 4dr, loaded, auto, low ks. Only this week . STK#774. $7,500. 2008 HONDA CIVIC. 4dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900. 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4dr, auto loaded. STK#696 $7,900. 2009 FORD FOX 4dr auto runs good loaded STK#687 $7,900 2010 HONDA CIVIC. 4dr auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#788. $9,800. 2010 FORD FUSION. Full load, auto, 4 dr, sedan. Only this week. STK#776. $9,900. 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT. 4dr auto loaded, STK#750. $11,900. 2011 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 4dr auto loaded STK#721 $12,900 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, low kms. STK#746. $13,900. 2012 HONDA CIVIC. 4dr, auto loaded, STK#695. $14,900. 2001 HONDA CRV. 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#787 $3,900.
33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888 2003 FORD FOCUS. 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $2,900. 2004 DODGE CARAVAN. 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2002 HONDA ACCORD. 2dr, auto, loaded, STK#648 $3,900. 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530 $3,900. 2007 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg fully loaded. STK#473 $4,500. 2004 MAZDA 3. Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900. 2005 FORD EXPLORER. Full load, 7psg, 4X4, auto. Only this week. STK#773. $5,900.
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2010 HORNET HIDEOUT 23 RB Travel Trailer
Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca
A/C, qu bed, solar panel, TV, CD, DVD, lots of storage, many extras, excellent cond, $14,000. Call: (604)776-2494
810 2008 GMC ENVOY SLE AWD
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CARS ‘10 CHEV COBALT LT 2 dr, 4 cyl, auto, fully loaded. STP#3352.......... $4,995. ‘06 FORD FOCUS ZX3 SE 2 dr, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, 81K local. STP#0232.........$4,995. ‘06 HONDA ACCORD 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, full load STP#0131............$4,995. ‘05 TOYOTA SCION SE 2 dr, 4 cyl, 5 spd, full load, STP#0204..........$3,995. ‘05 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4dr, 4 cyl, auto, 131K, loaded, local, STP#5394........$3,995. ‘05 CHEVY IMPALA 4 dr, V6, auto, full load, local, STP#6548..........$1,995. ‘04 CHEVY MALIBU 4dr V6 auto, fully loaded, local STP#4803..........$3,495. ‘04 CHEVY CAVALIER 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, 160K, local STP#2192.........$2,995. ‘04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 4dr, V6, auto, full load, low k’s STP#7906............$1,480. ‘02 HONDA CRV EX AWD, 4 cyl auto, fully loaded, STP#1550..........$4,995. ‘02 NISSAN CENTRA 4 dr, 4 cyl, 5 spd, fully loaded, STP#4701............$1,650. ‘01 OLDS AURORA 4 dr, V8, auto, loaded, local, 155K. STP#2078.......$2,995. ‘01 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, local STP#7730............$1,995. ‘01 FORD TAURUS 4 door, V6, fully loaded, local STP#6809............$1,250. 2000 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 4 cyl, 5 spd, loaded STP#0116............$1,650. ‘99 HONDA ACCORD 2 door, v6 auto fully loaded, STP#0542............$2,950. ‘99 VW GOLF 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, STP#7629..........$2,495. ‘97 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr, 4 cyl, auto, local, 150K, STP#6604..........$1,995.
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PJ AUTO SALES LTD
✯ Aspen Court ✯
Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, d/w, micro. UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING
818
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
2010 MAZDA 3 GT, auto, white, sedan, 2.5 L, All options. 87,000 Kms. $9,000/firm. 604-538-9257
Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.
BUCK PASSERS
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
NEW BUILDING
SWAP & TRADE
845
NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. Senior’s Discount.
NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES
584
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
(Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.
604-850-7050
MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS. Spacious 1 bdrm starting at $675/mo. heat, h/w & parking incl. 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.
TRANSPORTATION
2487 Countess St. Abbotsford
Sorry No Pets
584
APARTMENT/CONDO
Resident Manager ~ Linda
CRIME FREE BUILDING
SWAP & TRADE
TRANSPORTATION
✯ Arlington Place ✯
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
1 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Includes heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Ref’s & Credit check req’d.
www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc
584
33370 George Ferguson Way
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge
3046 Clearbrook Road
706
604-463-2236 604-463-7450
GARIBALDI Court
Conveniently located at
Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front. Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS allowed.
Near Shopping & Amenities.
Townhouses
✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets
* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet
and Hydro
33555 South Fraser Way Crime Free Multi-Housing Certified
1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances
2 bdrm. 1 bath $780/mo. 2 bdrm. 2 bath. $800/mo.
Includes: Heat, Hot Water
Call Dave @ 604-859-0482
1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances
Member - Crime Free Program
Great Location
Queen Anne Apts.
Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker. X-Lge & Bright Heat and Hot Water Incl Sprinklered. Lge patios, 2 Elevators. Lockers. Gated Pkng. Super Clean. N/P.
or Email
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
$880/mo & $980/mo
1 bdrm - $735/m Avail May 1
meadowood@ pacificquorum.com
706
OAKMONT MANOR
1 & 2 Bdrms available
www.dmkeim@shaw.ca
Phone 604-852-4696
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
A47
AUTO FINANCING
810
AUTO FINANCING
APPROVED AUTO LOANS
Hemi, 4WD, Fully Featured
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MAX. TOTAL VALUE OF BUCKPASSER AD: $100
SALE $8,470
SALE $7,470
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Dealer #26135
AUTO FINANCING
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Friday, April 8, 2016
Abbotsford News
MSA FORD will be open & actively
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT
operating out of TWO LOCATIONS during the next 3 DAYS!
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Our MSA Ford location at the Fraser Valley Auto Mall will be in FULL OPERATION and open for business, as usual. As a valued customer and shopper, we are providing you with another option for 3 days, to shop your best deal offsite. MSA FORD DEALERSHIP HOURS Friday - Saturday 8:30am - 6:00pm Sunday - CLOSED
TRADEX HOURS Friday 10:00am - 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
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