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Murder suspect ‘not responsible’ Allegedly killed wife and burned down their home ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

the UFV student. There was also a digitally created image of Kasha with wings, and a newspaper article covering the

n Abbotsford man accused of murdering his wife and then burning down their rural family home on Remembrance Day in 2009 will likely be declared not criminally responsible for his actions. The man, who cannot be named due to a publication ban to protect the couple’s two children, was originally scheduled for a three-week trial at Chilliwack Supreme First reported @ abbotsfordtimes.com Court. However, on Wednesday morn- “He and his wife ing both Crown and were intensely in defence submitted a n a g r e e d s t a t e - love and had a ment of facts stating loving family . . .” the accused suffers from a severe men- – Deanne Gaffar attorney tal illness with a depressive disorder accompanied by psychotic symptoms. The sole witness, a psychiatrist who has been treating the accused at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam to determine if he was not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder (NCR-MD), reviewed numerous reports also submitted by other experts. The husband developed the illness only two months prior to the incident, and had absolutely no history of mental disorders, court heard. There was also no evidence or history of domestic abuse. “He and his wife were intensely in love and had a loving family . . . that was collaborated from sources, family and friends,” said defence attorney Deanne Gaffar. In the period before the incident, the accused grew increasingly delusional in nature and feared for the safety of his family, she said. Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service was called out to the family home on Lefeuvre Road around 9 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2009. The Integrated Homicide Investigation

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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Cori Jantzen, aunt of Kasha Dezainde, hugs a friend at the site where her niece died after the car she was riding in crashed Sunday afternoon.

Tragic end for “bubbly” teen

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he muddy tracks are still visible where the tires of a Nissan NX ground through the front yard of a rural home on Page Road moments before striking a tree at the end of the driveway – ending the life of a young woman with so much promise. The passenger – Abbotsford’s Kasha Dezainde, 19 – died at the scene Sunday afternoon,

Crashed coming home from church while her friend who was driving continues to fight for her life in hospital. The pair were travelling westbound in the 33500 block of Page Road in Abbotsford when the driver lost control of the car, said Abbotsford Police spokesman Const. Ian MacDonald. “They came across the slightly elevated railroad track, lost control and careened into a tree,” he

explained. Kasha’s aunt, Cori Jantzen, joined others at the crash site Wednesday afternoon. “It’s going to be so hard to live without her,” Jantzen said. “She [was] amazing.” A handful of people attended the crash site Wednesday, paying their respects to their beloved Kasha at a makeshift memorial, which included a photograph of

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Briefly de Jong signs up 10,000 new members, mostly South Asian Liberal leadership candidate and Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong says his campaign has signed up 10,000 new members. Observers say a majority of de Jong’s supporters are South Asian. Jatinder Sidhu, an Abbotsford businessman, who accompanied de Jong on his campaign tour around the province, said de Jong could hold “the balance of power” in a second or third round of counting in the preferential ballot set for Feb. 26. Sidhu said de Jong could be the “kingmaker” because most of the new members signed up by his camp will follow his preferences for second or third choices on the ballot. -DOUG WARD/VANCOUVER SUN

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Members of the Fraser Valley Hunt travel the countryside for their weekly ride on Saturday in Abbotsford and Aldergrove with about 20 riders and 11 English foxhounds taking part. For more photos see page A18, then visit www. abbotsfordtimes.com for our full story and web gallery.

Hazardous polluter likely pleading guilty ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

dward Ilnicki, owner of Valley Demolition and Design and Repair, is scheduled to plead guilty today in Abbotsford provincial court to three charges around the mishandling of hazardous waste. It is the second time Ilnicki has been in front of a judge for such crimes. He was fined $10,000 in 2005 for improperly storing dangerous chemicals that caused the Environment Ministry to call for the emergency evacuation of an industrial area of Abbotsford. Ilnicki was running Canadian Petroleum Corp at 33790 Industrial Avenue, but when he abandoned the property after failing to meet lease payments, businesses within 200 metres of the site were forced to evacuate for their safety. There was an estimated 9,600 litres of liquid methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), a substance used in oil-based paints

that is very flammable with highly explosive fumes. It cost the provincial government approximately $861,000 to mop up the mess left behind by CPC, according to the Environment Ministry. In April 2008 the ministry charged Ilnicki with 52 new offences under the Environmental Management Act and Hazardous Waste Regulation. A total of 17 charges were incurred against Ilnicki doing business as Valley Demolition and Design and Repair at 31234 Wheel Avenue in Abbotsford. A further 29 charges against Ilnicki resulted from activities at 1717 Foy Street in Abbotsford east of the airport, and six were laid for activities on a property at 2790 Glouchester Way in Langley. Ilnicki allegedly moved hazardous materials in his own vehicles without ministry authorization following an inspection of the Wheel Avenue site to Foy Avenue, and then onto to the Glouchester Way property, stated Environmental Appeal Board (EAB)

documents of June 2007. Jennifer McGuire, regional manager of the environmental protection division, testified the Foy Street property was located above the Abbotsford/ Sumas aquifer, and any pollutant spilled to the ground could find its way into the water source. An inspector found numerous, open, unlabelled and exposed barrels, some containing acetone, at the site. Ilnicki said he’d been working in the business for 40 years without a spill, or a conviction of a spill, and asked, “Why all the fuss?” He stated the materials were not hazardous “waste” because they were being used in his various businesses. The inspector also noted water from Ilnicki’s meat tray washing operation was being discharged onto the ground at the Foy Street property. Officials at the Environment Ministry won’t elaborate about how Ilnicki was able to set up a second operation given his history until his sentencing. If convicted, Ilnicki faces a maximum fine of $1 million, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. Crown said the presiding judge will decide whether to sentence Ilnicki immediately or to set another date. For more, visit www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

73-year-old Abbotsford man is in hospital with remarkably few injuries following a dramatic hit and run Tuesday afternoon. The senior was crossing Clearbrook Road at Hillcrest Avenue around 3:15 p.m. during the walk signal when a beige or light brown sedan turned left onto Clearbrook and hit him, said Const. Ian MacDonald. The impact was significant and it’s quite miraculous the pedestrian survived the crash. “He gets hit, dents the front quarter panel, hits the hood and possibly breaks the windshield, then goes airborne over the roof and is launched about 25 feet into the air, comes down for a hard landing and only sustains cuts, bruises, and soft tissue damage,” said MacDonald. It’s highly unlikely the driver could claim he was unaware of the crash, he added. It’s reported the driver fled the scene southbound on Clearbrook Road at a high rate of speed. The senior, who was conscious following the crash, is still in hospital as a precautionary measure. Approximately 20 people witnessed the incident and have come forward. They report the driver was male. Investigators want more people to come forward with data on the driver or car. “Oh, we’re going to get him,” said MacDonald. “He should make contact with police sooner rather than later. . . accelerating away after throwing somebody over your windshield . . . we don’t call that good citizenship.” Anyone with information should call Abbotsford Police at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Board proposal retains two-week spring break ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

he Abbotsford Board of Education is proposing to spend an extra $409,000 and add six days to the 2011/12 school year to achieve proposed changes to next year’s spring break. The new proposal would still allow for a two-week spring break, but it would be scheduled along with the Easter holidays from April 2 to April 13, rather than being in March. It would also eliminate the practice of adding an extra eight or nine minutes to each school day to make up for the lost class time. The board introduced a two-week spring break a number of years ago in an effort to

Forum to help farmers The Ministry of Agriculture is hosting an information session on a program to help struggling farmers. A forum on the AgriStability Program is taking place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 7 at the Abbotsford Agriculture Centre, 1647 Angus Campbell Road. The program is a federal/

save the district money. However, trustees concerned about the loss of class time that facilitates genuine learning have attempted to return to the standard oneweek break on a number of occasions, only to be met with furious outcry from parents, teachers and students. The new calendar proposal would also have Christmas vacation run from Dec. 23 to Jan. 9. It also places two professional days for teachers before Labour Day on Sept. 1 and 2. The board is required to review the upcoming year’s school calendar before the end of each May. The district is looking for feedback from stakeholders and will hear from delegations at a board meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21 at the district’s administration office. The final decision around next year’s spring break and school calendar will be made March 28. For more information visit www.sd34. bc.ca.

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Our problem dogs sent to Chilliwack Pound contract ended Monday

violate local bylaws, said Ferguson. Abandoned animals, or investigations into animal ROCHELLE BAKER welfare or cruelty cases fall RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com to the local SPCA. “ The city doesn’t take he City of Abbotsford someone’s dog just because will be sending its they don’t want it anymore. problem dogs to the We are not interchangeable Chilliwack pound until it can with the SPCA,” said Ferguestablish a long-term solution son. to house wayward animals. The city typically works Gord Ferguson, Abbotsford with animal rescue shelters manager of bylaw enforce- to adopt out any dogs that are ment, said the arrangement not reclaimed at the pound. is a temporary provision. Ferguson would not say if “It’s just a transthe city was curfer of service.We’re First reported @ rently in negolooking for a long- abbotsfordtimes.com tiations for the term solution . . . pound contract. hopefully within “We’re looking The city is six months,” he exploring a numfor a long-term said. ber of options for The city’s seven- solution . . . ” its pound seryear contract with vices, including the Abby Animal the possibility Shelter in Alder– Gord Ferguson of setting up its grove expired own operation, Monday. he said. Chilliwack city council However, that option would approved the idea for a fee be more expensive than conof $4,000 per month at its tracting out the service. meeting Monday. Any solution will have A Chilliwack staff report to come before council for stated that the Fraser Val- approval, he added. ley Regional District is lookCo u n c i l re c e n t l y g o t ing to establish a regional an offer of $10,000 from animal control service for a resident keen to estabAbbotsford, Chilliwack and lish an animal shelter in other areas in the region. Abbotsford. One dog has already made Diane Davies said there the trip to the Chilliwack ani- was an “extreme necessity” mal control facility located for the city to open its own on Wolfe Road. shelter. Ferguson said the facil“I am offering the city ity should be able to accom- $10,000 to have the privilege modate dogs from both of taking the first shovel full communities without any of dirt for our own shelter,” problems. Davies told council in midAbbotsford impounds January. The city should find around 40 dogs a month, some land and build a “no most of which are reclaimed kill” shelter that accepts all by their owners. animals, she said. The city only deals with – WITH FILES FROM PAUL J. HENDERSON/ loose or dangerous animals, CHILLIWACK TIMES or barking complaints that

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Will be missed by all TRAGEDY, from page A1 recent wounds in the bark of the tree caused by the car’s impact. A bouquet of flowers and a candle rested at the base. “She never had an enemy in her life, ever,” said her sister, Ayla. “Music was her life. She just loved it.” Kasha, who attended Abby Junior and then Robert Bateman Secondary up until Grade 11, was a student at the University of the Fraser Valley, where she was upgrading her courses. She and her friend were coming home from church on Sunday afternoon said her aunt. “It’s so hard to grasp. She was such a good kid. How do things like this happen? None of us thought this would happen.” Jantzen said Kasha liked art and computer drawing, and wanted someday to design houses. “She was just silly, bubbly and always smiling,” she said. “She’s going to be so missed.” A Facebook group commemorating Kasha has been set up, with close to 100 friends and family posting messages and photos of their departed friend. Said Carolyn Eaton on the social website: “I am sending warm hugs and prayers of strength to all of Kasha’s family and friends.” Another friend, Lyndee McCutcheon, added: “… She was always so bubbly and kind-

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Accused killer Jamie Bacon will proceed with his claim that his rights were violated when authorities intercepted dozens of his phone calls to his lawyer. Last year it was revealed

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Home invasion nets prison time for pair BY JENNIFER SALTMAN, The Province

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wo men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a home invasion and robbery at a rural property near Mission. Darren Deadder, 30, and Robert Wright, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to using a restricted or prohibited weapon to commit a robbery. The incident took place shortly after midnight on April 28, 2009, when two armed masked men burst into a home east of Mission. A man in the home was struck on the head before he and his wife, who had an infant son at the time, were held at gunpoint in the kitchen by one of the men while the other went to their bedroom. The two intruders made off with cash, jewelry and

valuables, and escaped in a minivan. The van was pulled over less than an hour later and three people inside – including Deadder – were arrested. Wright bailed out of the van and ran away, but a police dog found him a short time later. Inside the van, police found a loaded handgun, an extra magazine, in excess of $4,000 and personal items and valuables belonging to the victims. Both Deadder and Wright have been in jail since the incident. They were given double credit, 42 months, for the time they spent in custody. Deadder will spend another three years in prison while Wright will be incarcerated for 18 more months and then will be on probation for two years.

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uper Bowl Sunday fast approaches and a handful of enduring regularities will surely persist. There won’t be a buffalo wing left in town come Monday morning. The commercials will be a lot more entertaining than the actual game. And, once again, ignorant commentators will draw attention to the annual spike in domestic violence during the big game. It all started back in 1993 when CBS and the Associated Press identified Super Bowl Sunday “a day of dread” for women. Apparently emergency room admissions and calls to domestic abuse support centers were off the chart during the championship game. The press had a feeding frenzy and endlessly quoted one particular doctor at a hospital in Houston, Texas who warned: “There is a lot of testosterone flying around during the Super Bowl. You mix that with alcohol and underlying relationship problems and you have a recipe for disaster. If a woman is in a relationship where this is happening, it might be best to stay away from the house or party on Sunday.” The only problem was, there was no problem. It was a myth, a lie and a shameful opportunity to make a statement about domestic violence. The fact that there were

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Crime matters no facts to support the claim was irrelevant. But it made for a great headline and generated considerable discussion – most of it outrageous. It left the impression that the typical male is a drunken brute sitting on his couch with a lap full of nachos ready to throw a beer can at his wife, who is all the time cowering in the corner, at the next fumbled reception. It fit nicely with the anti-male attitudes held by those who remain convinced that all men are vicious louts and all women are subjugated victims. Long after it was revealed the Super Bowl domestic violence phenomenon was merely a mischievous hoax, activists continue to spread the noble lie. After all, they explain, if this urban myth draws attention to such a serious issue as violence against women, why would we want to stop repeating it? They even convinced NBC to run a public service announcement during the big game to emphasize “domestic violence is a crime.” The great Super Bowl domes-

tic violence swindle is hardly unique. Remember that guy who’s spending the rest of his life in prison for stealing a pizza? You know, the guy who got nailed for his third offence and became the poster boy for opponents of “three-strikes-you’re-out?” Guess what? It never happened. He never got busted for stealing a pizza. He pulled a knife on a pizza delivery boy. And he was released a short time later as well. No matter. It’s a great story and the soft on crime brigade is sticking with it. Sadly, using false numbers and manufactured claims to achieve social change is still seen as acceptable by many. Caught red handed manipulating the data and deliberately hiding massive sets of “inconvenient statistics,” climate change scientists defended their deceit as “working for the greater good”. Apparently the facts aren’t all that important when you’re convinced you’re doing the right thing. “Evidence? We don’t need no stinkin’ evidence.” ■ John Martin is a criminologist at

the University of the Fraser Valley. John.Martin@ufv.ca. This commentary is the author’s personal opinion and is not the opinion or policy of his employer.

t’s going to be difficult to notice when we actually do have a federal election, seeing as how the campaigning has carried on so interminably since at least 2006. Attack ads have started running on television, and rumours are now circulating that an official campaign is just weeks away. Either way, a half-decade of pointless name-calling later, the stories are still the same. The Liberals say the Conservatives are a bunch of ogres with all sorts of nefarious schemes ready to hatch should they win a majority, and the Tories say Grit leader Michael Ignatieff is an opportunistic dilettante ready to leap into bed with whatever socialists and separatists will help him pursue the amusing hobby called leading our nation. Both Ignatieff and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have been busy lately trying to debunk each other’s notions, with Ignatieff bringing his best handshaking populism to targeted ridings, and Harper sitting down with the CBC to insist his sleeves are free of surprises. Of course, they both took the opportunity to say nasty things about each other, too. It is an occupational hazard of this constant semi-election, but it’s disappointing that our public figures still can’t find it in themselves to be civil. Trash the policy, but not the person. We all respect athletes for being gracious with their competitors, so why can’t we demand this of our public figures? Our failure to do so is what has led to this dumbing-down of our debate. Harper and Ignatieff are both supremely talented people who have done much they can be proud of in their lives. Both will be remembered as great Canadians. But it would be a surpassing achievement if they could publicly acknowledge this in each other.

■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.

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Serious concerns for Lake Errock Editor, the Times:

I am concerned about the area known as Lake Errock in the FVRD, Area C. Within a 180-degree circumference exists the 300-plus houses, the wildlife and the lake, which is the community of Lake Errock, situated in a bowl and our only view is of the surrounding mountains that enclose the lake. Three of our mountains have huge clear-cut logging scars, and the fourth has a moon-scape aggregate mine with plans of expanding. Should the logging companies and mines extract any more, the area will be surrounded by hazardous, ugly scars that jeopardize the whole area, leaving us spiritually, emotionally and physically vulnerable. To quote from the geotechinical hazard evaluation report for the proposed gravel pit, “There is a low probability of landslides. Erosion of the open pit face from redirected stream beds is a major concern with slope stability and debris flow. The large boulders present hazards to workers, the active highway, and the residential community and

tree buffer area. Halachten Creek requires areas to be investigated by hydraulic engineers because the creeks path follows a shallow valley.” Residents of Lake Errock receive their drinking water from aquifers inside the proposed expansion of the Lehigh gravel pit and are seriously concerned that the creeks will be contaminated. Changing the course of waterways is totally unacceptable. A rock slide in past years has killed the fish in the lake, and once an oil spill contaminated the water. Residents, along with The Sto’lo First Nations, are requesting a moratorium of mining expansion and further logging within the Lake Errock area be established to preserve what is left from the scars already there. We’re doing this so that reclamation of our lake can commence, our drinking water protected and shelter for the wildlife be secured. It is important encroachment of industry not spoil any more, or the beauty of our very tiny area of Lake Errock. Sylvia Langmann Lake Errock

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Have to stop the sleddog slaughters Editor, the Times:

It is gut-wrenching to think about the unimaginable suffering for the 100 dogs who had their throats slit or watched each other get shot after a B.C. sledding operation decided they were no longer needed. Dog-sledding operators unrepentantly view the dogs they use as little more than disposable equipment. The largest dog-sledding operation in the U.S., Krabloonik Kennel in Colorado, routinely and unapologetically shot dogs and dumped their bodies in a feces-filled pit until public outcry put a stop to it. In 2009, 100 dogs were found emaciated, chained, and near-death in Quebec, and three dead sled dogs were found chained to

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Editor, the Times:

Sarah Palin is symbolic of what I hate about modern society: being famous for nothing. She is vain and egotistical, and nothing but a half-term governor who couldn’t even complete one term in office before literally fleeing as fast as her high heels would take her once she got a taste of the (undeserved) media attention. Certainly she is no role model for Canadians and discredits our Conservative Party merely by association.

CHINA'S ROAD DEATHS OVER 220,000 PER YEAR? Chinese leader Hu Jintao’s recent meeting that followed China’s revision in the late 1990s with President Obama and early 2000s of its road in Washington, DC has traffic laws and adoption of prompted torrents of many preventive measures speculation about the curthat had proved effective rent state of the US-Chiin high-income countries nese relationship which, such as lower speed limits, in turn, has required a standardized road signs flurry of updating of the and signals, and stricter now regularly ongoing training and testing for comparative analysis of driver licensing. Cedric Hughes Barrister & Solicitor the ‘new China’ versus But this decline was ‘the West’. questionable in China’s Rex Murphy, for example, writing in the case because by 2006 its rate was extremely National Post pointed out the implications of low compared with the rate observed in China’s recent agreement with the Newfoundother low- and middle-income countries, and land government to begin the importation of because it defied the rapid increase in the seal and seal products into its vast market. absolute number of vehicles. A real or at least While, as he called it “good and rare news for better understanding of the magnitude of Newfoundland sealers,” he also pointed out that China’s problem with road traffic fatalities was this “gesture” has wider implications, showing important, said this report, “not only in terms of as it does China’s indifference to or carelessChina’s ability to develop effective measures for ness of “many of the predominant concerns and preventing and controlling traffic injuries, but values of the progressive West.” also in terms of priority-setting in health at the global level.” Road Rules notes the reports on the steadily China’s obvious struggle with the many chalgrowing auto industry in China and the explolenges from its almost instant transformation sion of auto sales in China to the point where into a ‘self-driving’ car culture is, among other in 2010 it “took the title of the world’s top auto things, a cautionary tale. While our longer-term market from the United States.” Reports on trends for injury and fatality have steadily imthe effect of this growth on China’s road safety proved, we are constantly revising and tweaking statistics have also been noted. our road traffic rules and regulations. A study published in late December 2010 Some regard traffic regulation as problemin the World Health Organization’s Bulletin, atic—symptomatic of the growing propensity “Comparing road traffic mortality rates from of our governments to over protect—to save us police-reported data and death registration data in China” has concluded that for the period from ourselves, to minimize personal responsibility for any risks taken which thereby restricts 2002 to 2007, the rate of death from road our fundamental freedoms. China’s example of traffic injuries based on death registration data was about twice as high as the rate reported by unbridled and inexperienced road use reminds us not to take for granted our elaborate, wellthe police. developed, and ever-improving system. In 2007, for example, police reported road deaths were 81,649 compared to 221,135 Cedric Hughes L.L.B. registered road deaths. Police reported rates Leslie McGuffin L.L.B. also showed a declining trend starting in 2002 www.roadrules.ca

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How much is your life worth?

ecent media coverage of the illnesses of actor Michael Douglas and Apple entrepreneur Steven Jobs has made the point that even the rich and famous are not free from medical adversities. Douglas has apparently contracted a form of cancer, which has been aggravated by excessive smoking and drinking, a lifestyle he readily admits embracing for many years. Jobs also has cancer and received a liver transplant a few years ago. His illness has required him to reduce his work responsibilities at the Apple headquarters for extended periods on at least two occasions. The prognosis for Douglas and Jobs is uncertain. Both are extremely wealthy, especially Jobs, who has an estimated personal worth of $6 billion. Both have access to the most sophisticated medical care in the world.

Many people, no doubt, have envied Douglas and Jobs, who are at the pinnacles of their careers. But, today, given their challenges, few of us would choose to assume their medical conditions. In fact, Douglas and Jobs would almost certainly trade everything – wealth, prestige and recognition – for healthy lives, free of the threat of an early death. Well-known billionaires such as Canada’s Jimmy Pattison and Galen Weston, and America’s Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, most assuredly, would also choose good health – continued life – over more money. Life is rather intangible, yet we cling to it. Often it can be our most precious possession, especially if we are facing some difficult news from our doctor. In Canada, we have a publicly funded health system that protects us from the insecurity of exorbitant medical costs. On the other

SIMON GIBSON

Faith that matters hand, we can often be shielded from the real price of certain procedures. For example, in the U.S. – which has yet to adopt public health care – kidney transplants can cost $250,000. A heart transplant can be three times that amount. People without medical coverage may have to sell their homes, everything, to receive required surgery. When our lives are relatively care-free, with a regular income, enough food to eat, a comfortable place to live, and the support of family and close friends, we can be oblivious to the vulnerability of life, but that can suddenly change.

death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Christ, who was perfect, accepted death on a cross to take away your sins – all the bad things you’ve done – and he rose from the dead. The Bible also says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Wouldn’t you love to live a life full of meaning and purpose, free of the shame of sin and its power? Why not call on God through Christ today? He is waiting for you to seek him. He will never turn you away. Life may be fragile. But whether we are billionaires or just average folk – like you and me – we can still face the end, boldly knowing that God has a wonderful plan for us.

Have you ever reflected on the value of your life? Do you treasure it? Are you thankful for your health, even if you’ve had a few setbacks or issues that may have alarmed you? Your life and mine are truly gifts which we appreciate one day at a time. But why are we here? And what is the purpose of life? The Bible talks about this when it says: “When a man walks in the darkness, he doesn’t know where he is going.” In other words, our lives can be utterly confusing without guidance; someone to show us the way. Jesus, God’s only son, also said these encouraging words: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Your life is worth everything is God. Another Bible verse is especially relevant: “The wages of sin is

■ Simon Gibson attends church in

Abbotsford and writes Faith that Matters which appears monthly in the Abbotsford-Mission Times.

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THE TIMES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2011 ❘

FAITH

❘ A11

Nine important lessons in learning to resolve conflict

he Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:26, “Be angry and do not sin, do not let the sun go down upon your wrath.” I remember times when I went to bed angry and I certainly did not sleep much. Most of my life I ran away from dealing with problems. Just hearing the word “conflict” would send shivers down my spine and cause nervous tension. My favourite motto was “Let there be peace in the valley for me.” But what I did not realize at the time was there can be no peace if I keep ignoring the problems staring me in the face. I soon realized that I needed to learn how to handle problems in the early stages so they do not get out of hand and overtake me. I’ve heard it said that in every problem lies an opportunity. Problems can encourage us to look at unused personal strengths and spur us on to take positive action. I suppose there are times when we can withdraw from an argument, or play down a conflict by emphasizing the common interests. But

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GRACE

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ABBOTSFORD’S MOST WANTED The Abbotsford Police Department has warrants attached to these individuals that were outstanding as of 10 a.m. Thursday. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of these individuals, call the detachment at 604-859-5225 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Farnworth here Sunday

NDP Leadership Candidate Mike Farnworth is coming to the Liberal heartland of Abbotsford to ptich his vision for the future of the province on Sunday. The MLA for Port Coquitlam will be meeting with party members and members of the public to get their input. Raising the minimum wage and holding a province-wide referendum on the HST are two commitments he has made. Farnworth appears at 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6 at Legal Grounds Coffeehouse, 233775 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford. Everyone is welcome.

Silver anniversary ball

The Abbotsford Hospice Society is celebrating 25 years of service in the community hosting its annual spring gala, The Silver Ball, Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre, 36035 North Parallel Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.The gala’s grand raffle prize from Lee’s Fine Jewelry is valued at close to $20,000. Tickets are $125 each and include dinner, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. Visit www.abbotsfordhospice. org.

Parkinson’s support

The Abbotsford Parkinson’s Support Group will meet M o n d a y, F e b . 7 , a t t h e Matsqui Recreation Center (MRC), 3106 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, in the Aerobics Room at 2 p.m. The speaker will be Dr. M. Friesen, speaking on monitoring a healthy heart when faced with chronic illness and stress. Call Frieda at 604-850-7472 or Betty at 604-853-0382.

Mission book club

Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, invites you to the premiere Mission Book Club on Monday, Feb. 7 at 7p.m. Refreshments provided. Call the library at 604-826-6610.

Lifetime learning

On. Feb. 7 Lifetime Learning Centre presents Quilting Show and Tell, featuring quilt displays, sharing of stories around quilts and quilting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Carrington House, Seventh Avenue, Mission. Admission by donation.

On Feb. 8 the book discussion group continues at Lifetime Learning Centre from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Feb. 9 it’s Valley Alert Lifeline, a review of the lifeline alert program from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at 32444 Seventh Ave., Mission. Fee is $7 (non-members $10). On Feb.

10 it’s Italian Conversation with Vittorio Pistone, a series of six one-hour sessions on the basics for conversing in Italian. $40 (non-members $10).

Family storytime

Fun for all ages and stages! Drop into Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., for some stories, songs, puppets and more. Storytime runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8. For more information, call 604-8266610.

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The next chapter meeting for the Crohns’ and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) is Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at Terry Fox Elementary, 3071 Babich St., Abbotsford. The CCFC provides information on bowel disease and raises funds for research to find a cure. Newcomers are welcome. Contact Nina at 604504-7799.

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Cancer support group

The Women with Cancer support group meets once a month. They are looking for volunteers to help with funding, designing pamphlets, preparing topics each month. Call Edith at 604-504-0630 if you can help.

Teen book club

Join the League for Extraordinary Readers Teen Book Club at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The club is for ages 12-18. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

Retirees meet

The Central Fraser Valley Federal Retirees of the F.S.N.A. meet on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Abbotsford Rec Centre (ARC), at the corner of McMillan and Old Yale roads. Free tea/coffee to all members. Call Gary at 604-820-9179 for details.

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The Clarke Theatre in Mission and the Arts Club Theatre of Vancouver have teamed up to present a perfectly pleasant evening of theatre sure to beat the February blues. Becky’s New Car ,written by Steven Dietz and directed by Rachel Ditor, takes the on-ramp to Mission and will be presented one night only on Monday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. The show is part of a tour throughout the Lower Mainland and has been charming audiences at every stop. Becky is married – with one son, in college – living a perfectly ordinary life. But she wants more. When an unexpected offer from a dashing millionaire falls into

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Briefly Sex offender denied visits A sex offender who was the subject of an Abbotsford police warning last summer has had his privileges clawed back by the parole board. James Douglas Campbell was denied any further unescorted temporary absences (UTAs) for family visits at a National Parole Board hearing on Jan. 27 because he breached one of his conditions. A parole officer noticed the odour of alcohol on Campbell’s breath on Sept. 9, 2010. Campbell was originally granted three 12hour day trips a month in May, with the possibility of extending the period of time for each pass in the future. Campbell, a diagnosed pedophile, is serving a 24-year sentence for five sexual assaults, forcible confinement and possession of a prohibited weapon. He has more than 60 criminal convictions

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Tonight will be a special homecoming for Dastardly Danni Deeds of Abbotsford, and he’s hoping there’s a championship belt across his waist when the night is done. Deeds will return to his home soil for tonight’s Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling show at the Abbotsford Cadet building, when he takes on current Canadian Heavyweight Champion, Scotty Mac, for the title. Tonight’s event begins at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The Abbotsford Cadet Building is located at 32470 Haida Drive.

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UFV Athletes of the Week, Jan. 30 Basketball post Josh Kufske scored 20 points (13 on Saturday night), pulled down nine total rebounds and recorded two steals and one assist, in averaging 23 minutes on the court per game last weekend. Still, the Cascades dropped two games to the University of Regina Cougars, 92-89, in double overtime, on Friday and 87-83 on Saturday. The Cascades now sit tied for eighth place in the Canada West standings with the University of Calgary.

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please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

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GUN & ANTIQUE SHOW Sat. March 12, 9am-5pm Sun. March 13, 9am-3pm

Heritage Park

44140 Luckackuck Way Chilliwack (off Hwy. 1)

BUY - SELL - SWAP

For more info 604-880-4706 or visit our website @ www.HACSbc.ca

Lost & Found

Cats DMH Black Male Adult DSH Calico Female Adult DSH Torbie Female Adult Kitten DSH Black Female 12 Weeks DSH Black Male 12 Weeks Dog Terrier/Chihuahua Male Adult Rabbit Dutch Mix Black Male Young Adult

34252 Marshall Rd, Unit 2, Abbotsford Wednesday February 9th & Thursday February 10th 8:00am to 5:00pm DOLLARAMA, Canada’s largest and fastest growing Dollar Store chain has the following opportunities available at our new location . Manager & Assistant Manager The ideal candidates will have 2-3 years supervisory experience in a retail environment with demonstrated organization and communication skills. The successful individuals will possess strong leadership and motivational skills. Other responsibilities include inventory control and work in compliance with all company procedures and policies.

Merchandisers Your primary responsibility will be to un-pack and sort merchandise by department, stock shelves to merchandise plans and maintain a clean and safe workplace. The successful individual must enjoy working in a fast paced environment and be able to handle heavy loads.

Cashiers

Full and part-time positions will be available at our new location.

Interested in joining our team? Please bring your resume to our Job Fair. We look forward to meeting you.

Cascade Community Church 35190 Delair Road, Abbotsford, BC Cascade Community Church is a ministry of The Salvation Army and strongly committed to reaching the unchurched and leading them into a relationship with Jesus Christ. RESPONSIBILITIES:We are seeking to employ a full time (25 hours/week) Children’s Pastor to provide a discipleship and outreach ministry to pre-school, elementary and middle school children and their families from the church and the local community. We are looking for someone who loves working with children, leading them to faith in Jesus Christ. Previous experience in this type of ministry is essential. A theological or ministry related degree is preferable or at least working towards this end. This position requires a self- motivated team player who is passionate in serving the Lord and working with others. Interested applicants must respond in writing by February 18th to: Sylvia Antonescu, Human Resources Advisor, The Salvation Army, 34081 Gladys Ave. Abbotsford, BC V2S 2E8 FAX 604-826-1316 EMAIL: sylvia.antonescu@shawcable.com We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Find a

FOUND 2 siamese cats in HATZIC area, if you think these may be yours Call the Fraser Valley Humane Society at 604-820-2977

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MISSING CAT - REWARD - Lost by Laity & Douglas since August 17, male neutered cat long haired black and tan with light green eyes-.. 604-760-3521

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Am I a Good Person going to Hell? www.truth-oneway.ca Bob Wright Isaiah 41:9 library prints 8p. for small fee

MISSING DOG - REWARD - lost since Jan. 31. near Rupert and East 24th Ave. Male Pomeranian mix dog with white coat and brown spots. Call 604 230-6734.

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CHILDREN’S PASTOR

JOB FAIR

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Coming Events

ABBOTSFORD SPCA 604-850-1584

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New Career BCIT is integral to BC’s prosperity. Join the team at one of BC’s top employers. Receive generous benefits in an inclusive environment with career advancement opportunities. Because it’s not just what you do, it’s what you do it for. BCIT FACILITIES IS CURRENTLY HIRING: > 3rd Class Power Engineer

> Hourly rate of $28.98

> Carpenter > HVAC Mechanic

> 35 hour work week > Professional development funding

Discover a World of Possibilities in the Classifieds!

Call

Singles Clubs

*** 45 + Singles ( Silver Singles) 1 & 3rd Friday at 7:30 pm. 27247 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove Call Linda 604-853-9110

THESE POSITIONS OFFER:

For full details, visit bcit.ca/jobs

604.850.9600 to Advertise

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FEATURED EMPLOYMENT Health Care Assistant Program Faculty The School of Health Sciences at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) invites applications from qualiﬁed individuals for one (1) full-time faculty position in the Health Care Assistant program. The School of Health Sciences also requires part – time/sessional faculty to teach in the Health Care Assistant program.

Stó:lô Nation

requires the services of a full-time qualiﬁed

ABORIGINAL INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONSULTANT for the Stó:lô Nation Health Services located in Chilliwack.

For complete details visit our website

www.stolonation.bc.ca

click on Jobs link on the homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 email: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca or fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: Stó:lô Nation HR Personnel

UFV is a growing, exciting, and welcoming workplace. Come join 16,000 students and 1,000 employees in our innovative and comprehensive learning environment.

The Abbotsford Police Department, with staff strength in excess of 290, is committed to making Abbotsford the safest city in BC. Through continuous improvement and innovation, we strive to provide the highest quality of service to our growing community. We currently have the following unionized civilian position:

Casual Finance Clerk You will be responsible for assisting the Finance Staff. Responsibilities will include timesheet data entry and verification, word processing and spread sheet preparation, processing invoices and billings, managing correspondence and problem solving. You will have a minimum of three years related accounting and/or payroll experience in a computerized environment and a certificate or diploma in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, with a typing speed of 45 wpm and proven computer skills. Good grammar, cognitive and interpersonal skills will also be required. Applicants will be tested in order to assess the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain an enhanced security clearance, which includes a polygraph test. If this opportunity matches your qualifications and expectations, please submit your resume online at:

www.abbypd.ca

Closing date: February 19, 2011 We are accepting resumes online only.

Take Your Pick from the

HOTTEST JOBS

For full details on this position, visit www.ufv.ca/es/Career_Opportunities

To advertise in Employment Classifieds call

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Abbotsford Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage diversity.

@ EMPLOYMENT 604-850-9600

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SUMAS FIRST NATION (SFN) SFN is a progressive organization looking to fill 3 new positions: General Requirements, Qualifications and Experience (all positions): • A valid BC Driver’s License • Ability to pass a criminal record check • Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related field • Experience in working with First Nation communities and/or organizations • High level of competency using computers/software (MS Office) • Proven experience in preparing and administering budgets • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • Ability to be professional in stressful circumstances • Solution oriented thinker who enjoys working independently and as a team

Programs & Services Manager Specific requirements include: • Minimum 2 years experience with INAC funded programs and CMHC On-reserve programs • Experience in working with confidential information • Ability to multi-task and respond to & prioritize staffing requests

Lands & Resources Manager Specific requirements include: • Minimum 5 years experience working in a related field • Ability to lead and guide Committees to develop a Land Use Plan, Matrimonial Law and other by-laws that support the Land Code • Experience in the coordination and management of natural resources programs and projects with a focus on fishing, forestry and mining.

Economic Development Officer Specific requirements include: • Minimum 5 years experience in economic development (preferably in a First Nations environment) • Proven ability to work with Business and investors to develop joint venture opportunities • Proven ability to secure funding and grant monies to support projects that further develop economic opportunities in the community To view job descriptions, visit our website at www.sumasfirstnation.com/employment In addition to a current resume, provide details of salary expectations and submit a cover letter expressing clearly how you meet the requirement criteria as stated within the job description. Applications will be accepted until February 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm: Attention: Jennette Silver Email: Jennette.Silver@sumasfirstnation.com We appreciate all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Farm Workers

Bradner Farms is hiring for their dairy and poultry division. Full-time, shift work, includes weekends. Hourly rate from $11- $13/hour, depending upon experience. Fax resume: 604-856-1341 Or email resume to: bradnerfarms@shaw.ca

FARM WORKERS NEEDED MSB Farm Ltd., 5331 Riverside Street Abbotsford Pruning, harvesting, cultivating and general farm work duties. $9.28/hr. Call 604-820-3601 Fax 604-557-0774 FARM WORKERS REQ’D East Abbotsford, 40 hrs/wk until December 15th. No experience required, heavy lifting required. Duties include planting, fertilizing, irrigation, harvesting and loading field vegetables. Pays $9.28/hr Fax resume to Bains Farm Inc. 604-823-2162 FRESH HARVEST Farms Inc, requires general farm labour for planting, pruning, hoeing and harvesting. From March-Nov2011, Bending and kneeling req’d. $9.28/hr + vacation pay. call 604-854-6345 or Fax 604-864-4964

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General Employment

Anderson Construction seeking F/T painter. $24/hr - min. 3 yrs exp & high school diploma req. e-res: banderson@andersonconstruction.ca

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. Earn up to $70/hr. Government Financial Aid may be available. Hilltop 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education. CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS wanted. Exp with tools helpful. Call after 7pm 604-870-8890

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

General Employment

DRIVERS WANTED: Class 3, 1, AZ, Dz and BZ

Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg.

Skills Needed

Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid AZ, DZ class 3 or 1 High School Diploma or GED Apply online at: www.sperryrail.com under careers, Click here to apply, key word Driv. Do not fill in city or state.

Now Hiring

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Workers Wanted

All Seasons Mushrooms Inc. (Langley, Abbotsford) Mushroom Farm Labourers / Harvesters Job is physically demanding and requires good hand to eye coordination. Must be available for weekend and late days. Minimum pay $10.13/ hour with piecework rate negotiable. Please fax resume to:

604-534-0218 or stop by farm to fill out application or Phone: 604-534-0278

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Health Care

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca

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

To advertise in the Classifieds call

604-850-9600 or fax

604-985-3227

Exciting opportunity to share your love, knowledge and skills of gerontological nursing in the scenic town of Chilliwack! We are implementing Fraser Health Authority staffing guidelines for Residential care. This means NEW POSITIONS for Registered Nurses / Registered Psychiatric Nurses in our 89 bed Complex Care Residential Facility. Regular full-time, regular part-time and casual positions are available with competitive wages and benefits. Casuals must be available 2 shifts - 2 days/wk including some W/Es and holidays. If you currently registered in good standing with the CRNBC /CRPNBC and you have a love of gerontological nursing, come and join our team! Recent long-term care nursing experience preferred and a certificate/ diploma in gerontological care is an asset. Send your resume by e-mail to employment@ progrouphealth.com or fax 1-866-509-1294.

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Sales

ATTN: Local people to work from home on-line. $1500 - $4500 p/t or f/t. Training. Call 604-576-2485

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Trades/Technical

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER needed to work for Amar Singh Builders LTD. 5yr exp, $24-$28, 40hr/wk, finishing carpenty & framing. Drop Resume to 2543 Stanley St.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Shop/Field Mechanics

High Prairie, Alberta. Journeyman/4th year Apprentice; Must have drivers license and provide own tools. Forward resume w/abstract to email@coxcontractors.net Fax 780.523.4394

Trades/Technical

HUDSON BAY Railway(HBR)

owns and operates over 800 miles of track through Manitoba to the Hudson Bay, is seeking candidates who have the knowledge and desire to work out of The Pas, in Northern Manitoba. • Locomotive Machinist • Car Repair Foreman • Director of Mechanical/ Technical Support • Engineer • Conductor • Trainmaster • General Roadmaster • Track Inspector • Tamper Operator • Signal Maintainer Additional details at www.omnitrax.com Send resume to: recruiting@omnitrax.com or fax 866-448-9259. LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors. Short log and long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 or ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities.

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MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOL

Education

A - Security Officer Training. Classes avail in Abby. Full Job placement. 859-8860 to register.

Entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. February 28 - March 19, 2011 and March 28-April 16, 2011. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

Hilltop Academy 604-930-8377 www.hilltop academy.ca

Become a Registered Personal Trainer

• Earn up to $70/hr. • Government Financial Aid may be available.

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EDUCATION

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CHEF TRAINING

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Programs Available ■ Accounting ■ Payroll ■ IT ■ Business Administration ■ Web Design ■ Home Inspection ■ Medical Ofﬁce Assistant ■ Ofﬁce Administration ■ Resident Care Attendant ■ ■

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CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

We offer

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Train for a career in Health Care. It’s not too late to train for a new career. Find training in the education section.

• apprenticeship qualification • work experience placement • Foodsafe certification Over 90% of our graduates find full-time employment.

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• Resumes • Workplace English • Basic Computer Skills • Cover Letters • Interview Skills • Job Search SPACE

BOOKING Learn Job Search & Basic Computer Skills for FREE! For: SCHOOL DISTRICT #34 TypingRep: • MS Word • Internet KJohnstone Ad#: 1292580 You can attend this program and still receive your EI beneﬁts. To attend this program you must be 19 years or older and a landed immigrant or a Canadian Citizen.

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Food Products

HHOWARD WONG FARMS

ENGLISH FOR LIVING & WORKING

“The Valley’s premier farm market for 35 years”

WJ MOUAT SECONDARY

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM

604.859.3928

32355 Mouat Drive, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4E9 Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

We Believe in You.

Sprott-Shaw Community College has been training students in BC for over 107 years. We want you to be a success story too!

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

Morning & Evening Classes Available Career Opportunities: Practical Nursing Free Biology Upgrading.

START DATE MARCH 7

Sprott Shaw is the Largest Practical Nursing Trainer in BC and is one of the Largest in Canada!

Health Care Assistant Program

(Formerly Resident Care Attendant Program)

Health Care Attendants and Community Health Workers have an important contribution to make to BC’s Health Care system.

Includes: Crisis Prevention Management & Palliative Care

OPEN

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For Sale Miscellaneous

FREE CATALOGUE 1-800-353-7864 HALFORD’S butcher equipment and supplies, leather, beads, craft kits, animal control equipment + trapping supplies. Order from our new web store and get free shipping until August 31, 2011. www.halfordsmailorder.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca OAK NATIONAL POOL Tble 1 inch slate w/new red felt & all access. $1,700. 604-820-0372 WHITE BEAUMARK Fridge, 12.3 cu.ft. $125. 604-504-3629.

Community Support Worker/ Social Services

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Women’s Shelter Worker, Family Place Worker, Teen Pregnancy & Parenting Counsellor, Settlement/Newcomer’s Service Worker

PRESA CANARIO PB pups, view parents, Fawn & Brindle, shots & dewormed. $900. 778-593-0533

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

ABBOTSFORD FLEA MARKET Exhibition Park

AMERICAN COCKER Spaniel P/B pups, 7wks old, 1st shots incl, $700 cash obo. 604-375-8822

- ROTTI/MASTIF/PITTY 7wks old Ready to go/no shots/ call after 6pm / 604-392-3392

AUSSIE DOODLE/LAB Doodles, from $650 - $900, yellow or black non shed 604-302-3993

ROTTWEILER BOXER Cross, 8 weeks old, $325 obo, 778-862-3568

BLACK FEMALE SHEPARD/ LAB Pups, vaccinated, parents reg, $500 ea. 604-534-3524

SHIH TZU BIJON Pups. Family raised. 1st shots, dewormed, tri-colour. $500. 604-882-0137

Indoor & Outdoor Sundays 6am - 4pm

604-859-7540 MISSION MCC Thrift Shop

Valentine Collectible Sale

★Sat Feb 5 - Mon Feb 14 ★

50% off Selected Items 32608 Fraser Cres. Mission ...604-826-1515

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Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse or storage building. 6 different colors available! 40 year warranty! FREE shipping for the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Plants & Trees

CEDAR HEDGING $1.00/foot& up. Dug in ready, installation & delivery avail 604-795-1999. Now is the best time for planting!

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BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg. vet checked, good pedigrees, nicely marked, To view: 604-406-2415 or 1-604-794-3786 BOXER CKC reg’d purebred puppies ready Feb 14. Fawn, 3Male 1Female $1200 604-302-5052

SIBERIAN HUSKY Timberwolf pups, $900. 250-295-6280 dalenterry@gmail.com

Wanted to Buy

LARGE QUANTITY of used ROOF TIN, lots of used E.P.D.M roofing membrane, deluxe small boat trailer, cheap utility trailer, used security fence panels or dog run panels, 12’ or other chain link gates, larger mig/gas welder. Ph 1-604-796-6661 - Chilliwack

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups healthy socialized. exc temp vet check deworm $575 604-819-8083

Horses

WANTED TO buy farm tractors, back hoe & equipment, any cond Call collect 1-604-794-7139

Lighten Your Load and Advertise in . . .

Get in. Get Out. Get Working.

Huski Pups ready mid Feb very healthy, $500-$600 1 604 537 1877

HAVANESE PUPS, CKC Reg. 1 female, 3 males, almost ready to go. choose now, 604-536-1817

JACK RUSSELL pups smooth m/f, dewormed, 1 shots, tails docked, view parents, $450. 604-701-1587

• SMALL CLASS SIZES • MONTHLY INTAKES • FINANCIAL OPTIONS • CAREER FOCUSED PROGRAMS • FREE LIFETIME UPGRADING • JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

www.sprottshaw.com

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CLEAN HOG FUEL $250+ / truckload, delivered. 13 units. Call 604-307-4607

Child Care Supervisor, Child Care Centre Director

504-3323

SHIHTZU X Japanese Chin Puppies, Vet checked & shots. $495 + 604-746-9332 Abbotsford

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

Career Opportunities: Early Childhood Educator,

Call our Abbotsford Campus

PUREBRED LAB puppies. Born Dec.25,2010, chocolate, black, golden & blond. $600.- $700. 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed 604-308-4401 or 604-850-9690

Garage Sale

Eary Childhood Education

(604)

PEKINGESE PUP. Male, blond colour, very cute & smart, 2 ½ mos old, $500. 604-464-9485

Dogs

GORGEOUS GREAT Dane x Rotti/

Career Opportunities: Child & Youth Care Worker,

P/B LABS, non papered, family raised, vet checked, 1st shots, 604-795-7662 No Sunday calls

604-724-7652

35190 Delair Road, Abbotsford Telephone: 604-556-7000

MARKETPLACE

FREE FIRST AID COURSE!!

LAB PUPPIES Choc Black & yellows, males & females, ready view parents $550. 604-701-1587

3 ORANGE tabby for sale, born Dec. 4th, ready to pick up Feb. 4th, $120, call 604-872-6025

3, 6 and 12-month programs

R.F.Richmond

Dogs

Cats

a recipe for success

Learn the Fundamentals of Professional Cooking

Many individual courses also available Many individual courses also available

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MARKETPLACE! Call Today to Place Your Ad

604-850-9600

KOMONDOR 8 wks, 2 males, low shed/low allergen, smart, loyal, loving. $1000. 604-857-4120

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

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

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Abbotsford

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Burnaby

uSELLaHOME.com

2271 DUTHIE Ave. Sun, Feb 6th, 2 - 4pm. 7 BR, 3.5 baths. 2560 sf house. 66 x 121 sf lot. $868,000. Call Lilia at 604-219-2900.

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Coquitlam

COQ: 1980 Cape Horne, VIEW! 3 BR DUPLEX, dbl garage. National Home Warr. $499,900. By Owner/Builder. 604-522-3100

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RICK EDEN 604-854-4888 FREE Property Evaluation

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Mobile Homes

MOBILE HOMES Service Work Available 604-393-3087 REPOSSESSED MOBILE homes, 1981 to 2009. free 20 x 40 to be moved. 604-830-1960

Tsawwas.

RANCHER Next to Tsaawwassen Town Centre, fully reno’d 3 br, 2 bath, 1848 sqft + 750 sf over sized garage w/workshop. $759,900. Info 604-943-2572

Real Estate

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Bear Creek Park Reduced 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $279,900 597-0616 id5234 Sry Guildford Quiet 909sf top fl 2br condo, many updates, view, $172K 588-5592 id5305

Houses - Sale

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Financial Services

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Mobile Homes

COLLAPSED SALE New SRI 14 wide selling at dealer cost. 1152 sq ft double wide $77,900. Glenbrook 604-830-1960 MOBILE HOME pads available in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Hope. Call Chuck 604-830-1960

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PARK ADULT – New Home – 104,900

Personal

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Apartments & Condos

THE SEASONS in Abbotsford, 2 bdrm,1 bath, renod suite avail immed $1050/month call 604-832-8570

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Apt/Condos

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Aries March 21 - April 19: Lie low, rest Sunday morning. This afternoon to Tuesday your energy and charisma surge – a bit of big luck could come, maybe involving home, relationships or money. (However, don’t push authorities.) Chase money Wednesday to Friday noon – but take care with purchases. Your hopes and your money resources (earnings level, savings) are in conflict – find reality. You might sense, or be offered, a career or status “partnership.” It’s subtle, you have to be intuitive or watch clues. Friday eve, Saturday bring errands, casual friends, curiosity and variety – read, write, talk. Taurus April 20-May 20: The emphasis lies on ambition, career, prestige relationships, your reputation and status. Elements of fantasy/deception, creative ideas and impatient bosses crowd this zone. If you deal with government, large corporations, institutions or charitable agencies, “impatient bosses” will be less of a factor. Be willing, quick to respond – and keep your sense of humour (especially Thursday!). Use Sunday eve through Tuesday for research and planning – get plenty of rest. Your energy surges Wednesday to Friday: display your skills, work hard. Excellent purchases Friday eve, Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20: The accent lies on gentle love, compassion, broad vision, law, higher education, publishing, far travel and cultural rituals. February 5/6’s sober, realistic love wish is almost sure to come true. But a “sweet confection” love wish, involving beauty, and perhaps involving a Libra or Taurus, is less likely to come true. (Some “destiny” lies in wait for this one – either a wipe-out, or a deep rebirth.) In other ways, Sunday to Tuesday brings wish fulfillment, social delights and happiness. Rest, lie low Wednesday/Thursday. You shine, succeed and attract others, Friday eve, Saturday!

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Cancer June 21-July 22: The emphasis lies on mysteries, sex, intimacy, research, large finances, lifestyle, crucial health matters, commitment – anything that can change your life deeply (usually another person is involved). This month, these changes tend to work through your ambitions, career, or status situations. E.g., a “status” wedding changes your life and finances. Or a career opportunity demands a commitment (of $?) from you, and will change your life. (Your career is marked by splendid luck this winter/spring.) Charge ahead SundayWednesday (a happy day!). Retreat, rest, plan Friday eve, Saturday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Relationships, relocation, dealings with the public, fame, negotiations, litigation, agreements, opportunities and opposition – these fill February. This week, especially Sunday to Tuesday, emphasizes the source of this winter/spring’s good luck: legal, loving, intellectual, international and cultural scenes. Work, health and your duties or ambitions might interfere – these are heading for a deep change and “rebirth.” (It centres on Wednesday, but could occur anytime in February.) Chase your ambitions Wednesday, but avoid conflict, aggression Thursday. Joy, friends, Friday/Saturday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Work’s essential – get it done. Your efforts, duties (and perhaps health) are tied up with an influence of deep change this month, especially this Sunday to Tuesday. This can manifest as: a sexual affair with a co-worker, investment in your job or tools/machinery, or changes brought about by your job or health – all are agents of change – beneficial change. Money goes better than romance right now. A gentle love floats in Wednesday, but irritation dissipates affection Thursday. (DON’T invest or make big changes this day.) Be ambitious Friday eve, Saturday – success accompanies you!

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The emphasis is on romance, creativity, beauty, luck, risk, pleasure, charming kids, sports/games. You’re riding a winning streak – recognize and use it, seize on openings, issue invitations, respond, speak what’s in your heart, etc. Take a chance! The source of your January-to-June luck is highlighted Sunday afternoon through Tuesday: relationships, relocation, negotiation, agreements and contracts, litigation, co-operation. Clue: everything in the first sentence will aid these; but security, property, family will “fight” them. These, security, property, etc., are about to transform. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Be gentle on the home front – spend energy on renovations, repairs, rather than causing family friction. Think back and ahead: decide who should stay in your life, who should leave. Your choices will affect your health and your duties, for good or ill. Your work will expand for the next four months – clues arrive Sunday to Tuesday. Quiet discussions and administrative contacts benefit your efforts, but more adventurous communications (especially of love or competition) will erect barriers to work success – take heed Thursday. Mysteries, intimacy and finances succeed Friday eve, Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Romance, creativity and a risk-taking mood steal upon you Sunday afternoon to Tuesday – take that risk! But realize money and confidence aid romance/creativity more than wishful thinking does. You might have some puzzles to work out around these: romance, pleasure, money and work.Work definitely faces you Wednesday (success) and Thursday (when work interferes with romance’s communications, or might be dangerous – practise safety). Exciting meetings (and some a bit more stable, boring, with other generations) arrive Friday eve/Saturday: love’s possible! All month, money’s lucky.

Feb. 6 - Feb. 12 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Chase money, buy/ sell, seek lucrative clients – but most importantly (as Sunday to Tuesday might whisper to you) pursue the connection between security and money: e.g., buy or sell real estate, start a retirement fund, put away funds for your children’s education, purchase insurance, spend on new business premises or to expand your territory. Ending unprofitable or stale situations is also a wise move financially. Romance and pleasure call Wednesday (successfully) and Thursday (not – beware “wasted money”). Tackle chores Friday eve, Saturday: you’re ambitious, productive! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness are at a peak! Start important projects, seek favours, call in markers, show yourself in person. You’re very communicative, curious and travel-prone this month – these are emphasized Sunday to Tuesday. A Libra and a Gemini are attracted – the Libran is very serious. A Leo wants to spar – and join. Attend to domestic matters, family and security, property and “territory” Wednesday to Friday afternoon. Don’t be overbearing Thursday p.m. Romance, creative surges and the urge to take a big chance arrive Friday eve, Saturday – yes, plunge in! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Rest, lie low, contemplate, plan. Be charitable, spiritual. Attend to obligations, committee and administrative chores. (Do taxes?) You will want to be free of these in two weeks when your energy and money luck will soar upward. Let much of your planning involve finances. Money, earnings and possession are highlighted Sunday p.m. through Tuesday – let realism rule fantasy and wishful thinking. Your wishes, however, do have a destined road ahead – something is wiped out or born this week; it changes your future. Careful with money Thursday. Deep rest, good family Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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6540

Houses - Rent

2 BR, above grnd bsmt ste, own entry & prkg, high ceilings, shed $650 Yarrow. Now 604-556-4089 ABBOTSFORD, Clearbrook. SXS duplex. 2660 Parkview St. 2 BR, $675/mo. N/p. 778-863-4373

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32101 Mt. Waddington Ave.

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6602

Suites/Partial Houses

ABBTS 3BR bsmt ste, nr schools & bus, ns, np, Feb 1, $900inc ut, w/d 604-852-4835, 778-878-6634 ABBY 2 BDRM Bsmt. $750/mth incld hydro & cable. NP, NS. Nr Mall Avail immed 604-859-3733 ABBY 2 br ste on Marshal Rd, nr UFV & hospital, np, ns, util incl. $800 Avail now ! 604-870-0331

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MISSION 5BR new carpet, large fenced yard, $1200, beautiful mtn view, np, ns, now 604-461-5094

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UPPER/LOWER SUITES – MISSION Williams – 1bdrm LOWER suite – F/S - shared laundry - $575/mo + shared utils Cherry – 2bdrm LOWER – shared laund - $750/mo incl utils Hood – 2bdrm LOWER suite – newer home – F/S – shared w/d $800/mo + shared utils Williams – 2bdrm+den – 2 baths – huge storage – private laundry - $900+shared utils 6th – 3bdrm UPPER – laminate & tile throughout – carport – shared w/d $1050/mo incl utils Dunsmuir – 3bdrm UPPER - 2 baths – Mt Baker view – shared w/d – shared carport - Heritage/Windebank area - $1100/mo+shared utils Cherry – 3bdrm+den down – cov’d deck – shared laund – fenced yard – close to great schools - $1100/mo

HOUSES – MISSION Shook – WATERFRONT – quaint 2bdrm cottage – appx 900 sq ft - f/s w/d – covered patio area - $1,000/mo Sixth – 4 bdrm two level character home – sunroom - det’d garage – back lane access - $1350/mo Maple – 4bdrms – 3 baths – recroom – carport – good storage - $1400/mo Waxberry – Desirable Hillside location! – 4bdrm+den+rec room – double garage + RV parking - $1600/mo Ireland – Fabulous super quiet HATZIC location near the Abbey - 2000 sq ft nicely updated and well maintained home on .89 acre – 3bdrms + 2.5 baths - shop – fish pond - $2000/mo Johnson Rd – large 2900 sq ft 3 bdrm + recroom in the country on 10 ACRES – pine hardwood floors - double garage + triple bay shop - $2200/mo Egglestone – BRAND NEW! 5 bdrm+den – appx 2800 sq ft – very nice finishing - $2200/mo

UPPER/LOWER SUITES – ABBOTSFORD Magnolia – appx 1000 sq ft 2bdrm above ground suite in well maintained 4-plex in good area – shared laundry - $760/mo (+ $80 utils subject to change)

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6565

Office/Retail Rent

OFFICE SPACE for rent, 1500sf, $2000/mo in high traffic area same bldg. as Greek Island Restuarant on 2686 Langdon St. 604-850-1613 or 604-819-2045

6590

Rooms

ABBOTSFORD ROOMS $450. 604-854-1000

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR g/l ste, Abbots, nr Mt Lehman/Hwy 1, $600 incl utils + cable, ns np, Now. 604-308-7929 1 BR like new, very bright above ground bsmt suite, fp, alarm. Nr Abby Hospital & Mill Lake, NS, small pet ok, share wd, $700 incls, Avail now, 778-552-6529 2 BR 1300 Sqft Daylight Suite. Huge Kitchen, dining, living room, laundry. 604 858 0896 $850 2 BR bsmnt, newly reno’d, walk in closet, full bath, nr bus, Feb 15. 604-820-5228 or 604-751-0503 2 BR bst ste Abby, Feb. 1st, $650, no ldry, incl utils, np nr schools, Townline area 604-746-5009 2 BR clean bsmt suite, Abbots, nr all amens & school, own entry, np ns, avail now 604-864-8409 2 BR in triplex, corner unit, insuite wd, $800 incls heat/light, ns np Cedar/Egglestone, 604-556-1180

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MISSION 3BR Lower, bright, gas fp, wd, ac, yard, quiet, cov’d deck, reno, $975, Feb 1, 778-833-0802 MISSION HATZIC 1 Br + office, new lrg kitch, new appl, gas fp, sep ent, laund, ns, np, Feb 1/ 15. $750 incl util. 604-217-9286

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Townhouses Rent

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

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Children’s acting classes

Opening Nite Theatre Society’s children’s acting classes are back. Classes run Wednesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Feb. 9-18. Cost is $65 per child, aged 7-12. Call Camille at 604-832-8089, or e-mail openingnitetheatre@hotmail.com. Classes take place at ONT, 33227 Railway Avenue, Mission.

Audition call

Auditions for Ad-Hoc, an original play will be held Saturday, Feb. 5 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Trinity Memorial United Church (33737 George Ferguson, Abbotsford). Call 604-8592407 or email ragmag@ telus.net for audition times. The 90-minute play will be performed Saturday, June 25.

Auditions for theatre fest The University of The Fraser Valley Theatre Department will hold open auditions for the Directors’ Theatre Festival on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. on the Chilliwack campus. The Festival will take place April 27 to May 1 on the Chilliwack campus. Call 604-795-2814 or e-mail theatre@ufv.ca.

Billy Bishop goes to war

Follow Canadian World War 1 flying ace Billy Bishop in the touching musical theatre, Billy Bishop Goes to War, for one show only on Monday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. All lovers, veterans, families, and fans of live theatre are invited to the Chilliwack Arts & Culture Centre, 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack. Phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca for tickets. Comedy

Comedy night fundraiser

Drive the winter blues away with the Blues Comedy Nite on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Bradner Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. Three comedians will leave you in stitches. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a full buffet dinner, door prizes and flowers for the ladies. Tickets are $30 at the Bradner General Store. Call 604856-8441 for more.

Blue collar comedy

Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall are bringing their irreverent brand of humour to the AESC on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 7:30

p.m. Tickets are $49.50$59.50 (includes HST) and are available at the AESC box office, at www.abbotsfordcentre.ca or at 1-866977-2372. Arts & Culture

Layers of Colour

The Abbotsford Arts Council presents a new show at the Kariton Art Gallery (2387 Ware St., Abbotsford) featuring Sheldon Grimshaw and Kathie Selinger, two local artists who fill their pieces with layers and textures using oil and acrylic based paints. The show runs until March 2.

Watercolour demo

The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society welcomes watercolourists to paint and enjoy the fellowship of other painters in watercolour on Thursday, Feb. 10 from7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Abbotsford Collegiate Secondary School, 2329 Crescent Way, Art Room N102. Come for a fun evening featuring local artist, Carol Portree doing a demonstration on Gold Leaf withAcrylic paint. The drop-in fee for non-members is $7. Call Carol Portree at 604-850-9694 to reserve a spot or visit the website at www.MyArtClub.com.

New at The Reach

Four new exhibitions will be opening at The Reach: Canada, Myth & History, Found Wanting, Everything but the Light and Our Communities: Our Stories - A Day in Town. Call 604-864-8087 for details.

Music for lovers

The Reach launches a new season of Live at The Reach (32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford) with a Valentine’s special featur Pancho and Sal - a couple that make “beautiful music together” on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 /$35 per couple and include bubbly, a red rose, special appetizers and a little chocolate. Call 604-864-8087 ext. 111 or e-mail info@thereach.ca.

Merengue music

The Harrison Festival Society presents Merengue musician Joaquin Diaz on Saturday, Feb. 12 at

8 p.m. at the Harrison Memorial Hall. This will be a high energy show with the Latin rhythms of the Dominican Republic. Tickets are $22 at 604-7963664, online at www.harrisonfestival.com.

Laughter and music

The Central Valley Acedemy of Music presents a Valentine’s special benefit concert on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Abbey Arts Centre (2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford) with opera comedienne Natalie Choquette, be full of surprises. Tickets are $25. Call 604852-3242.

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