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went as many as five CT scans in the past five years, and was diagnosed with cancer on Dec. 23, 2010 after a doctor determined his August test showed signs of the disease. He suffered a major stroke on Christmas Day, and passed away eight days later, said Moser. “For five years my father fought for an answer,” she said.

bbotsford’s chief of police says sending officers to investigate police incidents involving outside agencies is becoming a burden on the department. In the last month Abbotsford has been requested to investigate two different RCMP incidents in Kelowna and Surrey, Chief Bob Rich told the police board Tuesday. Six officers were deployed to investigate a Kelowna RCMP officer after he was caught on video kicking a man in the head during an arrest on Jan. 7. APD officers were also called out after a Surrey RCMP vehicle struck and killed a teenage pedesFirst reported @ trian on Jan. 31. abbotsfordtimes.com “I raise [the issue] because it’s concerning “We know both that our resourc- decisions were taxes are going to work on outside ing on our organimatters,” said zation, and I wish Rich. “ W e k n o w we didn’t have to both decisions do it . . .” were taxing on our organiza– Chief Bob Rich APD tion, and I wish we didn’t have to do it, but we feel we need to do our part. It’s important to maintain public confidence [in investigations of police].” Rich said it was imperative the province kept a promise made last June to develop an independent civilian-led unit to criminally investigate police. “There was a strong plan in the works,” said Rich. “I’m hoping the upcoming change in government won’t change that.” The APD and chiefs from other police agencies will be lobbying the province to ensure the plan goes ahead.

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raser Valley resident Laura Moser was devastated following the death of her father, John Moser, last month and is demanding answers. Her dad passed away on Jan. 2, at the age of 76. He had been in and out of hospital several times over the last five years, and was allegedly

denied treatment First reported @ said, sobbing. after several CT abbotsfordtimes.com “He died ver y scans came back painfully, and very negative for cancer, according slow, and I watched every ounce to Laura. of it happen. He was just a bone She added that Moser had pre- wrack, laying there, shriveled viously suffered from esophageal up.” cancer, but he’d beaten it. Moser said Tuesday her father By the time he passed, a second was one of the patients from the bout of cancer had consumed Powell River area whose CT scans his body. were analyzed by an unqualified “He loved his family and he radiologist. loved his wife so much,” she She added her father under-

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them homes conservation officers will have to come by and get the animals . . . and they’ll put them down.” Ho p c ra f t h a s b e e n re s c u i n g unwanted or abandoned reptiles for years, and has more than 100. His menagerie includes a variety of snakes, lizards and six large pythons, three caimans, and an American alligator, which are now prohibited under the Controlled Alien Species Regulation that came into effect in April. The new laws make illegal to

ike Hopcraft, Abbotsford’s Reptile Guy, is shutting down his animal rescue operation due to the province’s new laws around exotic animals and a cash crunch. “The government is not forcing me to close, but because of the new laws I’m out of money,” said Hopcraft, who said he’s been couch surfing or living in his van to save money to maintain his Abbotsford warehouse. “I can try to adopt them out, but I can’t legally sell them. If I can’t find

possess, adopt out, or transport prohibited animals without permits. Hopcraft also used to raise the funds to care for his reptiles through shows and reptile education seminars, but the new regulations prevent him from showing the animals in public. No other facility or animal rescue organization can care for the reptiles, said Hopcraft. “The [Greater Vancouver] Zoo can’t take them. They don’t have room for them,” he said.

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Armed robber hits Abbotsford bank Abbotsford Police are on the hunt for a suspect who threatened a teller with a knife during a bank robbery Monday afternoon. The suspect entered a bank in the 2500 block of Clearbrook Road at 3:15 p.m., brandishing a sixto-eight-inch blade, said Const. Ian MacDonald. The man demanded money from a teller. The suspect breached the counter, and following the teller, helped himself to money from the centre till, said MacDonald. The thief then fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a clean-shaven Caucasian male aged 20 to 30 years old. He was wearing thick horn-rimmed glasses and a white hoodie with the words Cage Fighter on the front, and the name BJ Penn spelled out on the back. Anyone with information on the robbery should call Abbotsford Police at 604859-5225.

Hopcraft and the zoo have been trying to work out some sort of agreement with the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA), but the reptile rescuer has run out of time and money. “As of right now I am shutting down. I can’t afford the [warehouse] rent anymore,” said Hopcraft. “It really sucks. If I can find some miracle way of getting money, I’ll stay open, but nobody really donates to reptiles. People don’t see them as cute puppies and kittens, and I can’t afford the big commercials that the SPCA can.”

new public art piece was installed at the McCall u m In t e rc h a n g e i n Abbotsford on Sunday. The project was created by First Nations artist Raphael Silver and represents the life of the salmon, a revered animal for the Sto:lo people.

“The implementation of public art in a city not only beautifies the community, but promotes creative expression and community engagement.” – Mayor George Peary

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Cars speed past a new public art piece at the McCallum Interchange. The art work represents the life of the salmon, and was created by First Nations artist Raphael Silver.

The sculpture was the first to be installed under the auspice’s of the city’s new public art policy adopted by council on Feb. 7. Under the new policy, the city will contribute one per cent per year on all new capital facilities projects, with a contribution cap of $300,000 per project. The city will also encourage private developers to adopt public art on a voluntary

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b a s i s a s a c o m p o n e n t of new construction projects in Abbotsford. “Public art is a vital c o m p o n e n t o f h e a l t h y, prosperous, and innovative cities,” Mayor George Peary said in a press statement. “The implementation of public art in a city not only beautifies the community, but promotes creative expression and community engagement.” The cost of the McCallum sculpture was $44,000, with an additional $22,000 allocated from the interchange budget to deal with landscaping the area, said city manager Frank Pizzuto. The artist is a member of the Abbotsford Sumas First Nations who spent his entire life watching and learning from his father, master carver Ray Silver. The still untitled sculpture features three suspended metallic discs with images of two salmon. The circles represent the creature’s continuous cycle from life in the egg, its journey to the sea and its return to the river.

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ormer UN gang leader Clay Roueche had a 30-year sentence for drug smuggling and money laundering reinstated in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Tuesday. Chief Judge Robert S. Lasnik said at Roueche’s second sentencing hearing that the 35-year-old led a major criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and money laundering, which inevitably led to violence. “The closer I look at the crimes, the more I am convinced that 30 years is the just and appropriate prison

term,“ said Lasnik. A cour t of appeal had ordered a second sentencing hearing so Lasnik could clarify the evidence he considered in reaching the original 30year sentence he imposed on Dec. 16, 2009. Roueche, who grew up in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, also received five years probation and was convicted of conspiracy to export cocaine, import marijuana and money laundering. The former gang leader admitted in his plea agreement of conspiring to export cocaine from the U.S. to Canada, and to import B.C. marijuana into the States, and to moving money associated

with illegal drug sales. Prosecutors provided the court with detailed information on the scope of the operations. “The [UN Gang] used guns, threats and violence to keep its contracted workers and gang members in line and to ensure that no one informed on the group’s activities,” prosecutors wrote in their sentencing memo. Ro u e c h e ov e r s a w t h e movement of tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana, thousands of kilograms of cocaine, and millions of U.S. dollars through several states and at least three North American countries, using private airplanes, float planes, helicopters, cars and semi trucks. Coded Blackberry telephones were employed to create a secret and successful organization that he planned to extend into Asia and South America, prosecutors added. Roueche was arrested in Texas in May 2008 after being

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arents fighting the possible closure of two rural schools in Mission made their final plea to the board of education Tuesday. Mission Public Schools (MPS) is considering the closure of Durieu and Deroche elementary schools. The district is predicting the schools, located in the eastern reaches of Mission, are projected to suffer declines in enrollment. The projected drop in student numbers and budget pressures are leading to the possible closures, state district staff. Parent Ian MacLachlan reiterated the parent advisory council’s desire that the board commit to the traditional model and make Durieu a choice school to ensure its viability. The district has estimated closing Durieu would save the school district $298,000, and shutting Deroche would net another $288,000.

It has also proposed consolidating Durieu with Hatzic elementary, while Deroche would be merged with Dewdney elementary. MacLachlan stated closing Durieu would amount to “false economy” as MPS could lose as much as $180,000 when students transferred to Abbotsford or other school districts. At past meetings, parents from both schools said closures would leave them without a community hub, and young children would have to travel long distances on the bus. Deroche children would be riding the bus for a maximum of 40 minutes to get to Dewdney, and Durieu students would travel a maximum of 55 minutes to Hatzic. In 2008, the Mission district shut down Ferndale, Fraserview and Stave Falls elementary schools. The board will make its final decision around the fate of Durieu and Deroche elementary schools at 7 p.m. on Feb. 22. at Hatzic Secondary School.

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or some things, it only takes a year for significant change to happen. For other things . . . not so much. A year ago, the whole world was watching Canada and British Columbia host the 2010 Winter Olympics. A year ago, Canadians were “owning the podium,” setting records in Olympic gold performances. A year ago, flaming torches were carried through Abbotsford and Mission, part of an Olympic-spirit-lifting relay that introduced many Canadians to their own country in a way that stirred hearts that soon overflowed with a patriotism seldom witnessed so overtly in this country. A year ago, Canada was on top of the world. A year ago, Canadians were proud of being on top of the world. A year ago, stadiums had been built, roads were paved, and businesses were raking in money from the flood of tourists here to see Olympic athletes from all over the world. A year ago, people with pockets bulging with money came from everywhere to experience the beauty of British Columbia – “The Greatest Place on Earth.” A year ago, hundreds of husky dog teams thrilled visitors from all over the world, with dogsled rides through some of the most beautiful terrain the

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Odd thoughts world has to offer. A year ago, Premier Gordon Campbell, like the huskies, was a hero – or at least a few people thought he was (maybe even a lot of people, for a little while). A year ago, British Columbians forgot – for just a moment – that they were going to have to pay for the giant party that was the 2010 Vancouver and Whistler Winter Olympics and the subsequent Paralympics. A year ago, Campbell and his Finance Minister Colin Hansen still had absolutely no idea how much hot water they were both in over their plans to have us pay for that party with the HST. A year ago, a guy by the name of Bill Vander Zalm was just a character – a bit of a goofy character, indeed – out of British Columbia’s rather goofy political history. A year ago, the former premier’s name was most often brought up alongside references to Fanatasy Gardens and questionable business dealings. A year ago, an anti-HST petition drive was expected to be a minor annoyance for Campbell and Hansen. A year ago, if anyone had

hinted that Campbell would be stepping down as premier, Hansen would almost certainly have been considered the top contender for a job over which he subsequently has shown some wisdom by not applying for it at all. A year ago, if anyone had guessed that Campbell would be a lame duck premier presenting a lame duck throne speech this week, there might have been a niggling notion that the HST would be behind it . . . but no one would really have taken such notions seriously. A year ago, few political watchers could have predicted that this year’s throne speech would be the usual effort at contriving a litany of “accomplishments,” since that’s often the stuff that throne speeches are made of. A year ago, not many of those political watchers would have predicted that this year’s throne speech would still be almost exclusively about what the government had “accomplished” a year ago. Closer to home, a year ago, bitter squabbling was causing bad feelings among and between Langley Township’s mayor and council. Like I said, some things don’t change.

his isn’t a court of justice, son. This is a court of law,” Billy Bragg nearly famously sang in “Rotting on Remand.” The English punk-folk singer was referring to innocent people being held in jail before trial, although the notion you don’t get justice in a law court is normally claimed nowadays by crime victims upset by the light sentences given to criminals. But there’s another group that is hurt when the courts deliver law instead of justice, and that is the group that comprises all the rest of us. Take the case of Chad Allen Stewart, who has managed to rack up 50 convictions in his 28 years on earth. Unless Stewart is the world’s most unlucky, atypical hoodlum, that means he’s committed hundreds of crimes in his life, the vast bulk of which never resulted in charges, let alone convictions. Stewart is now before the courts to be sentenced for using a large knife to rob a Maple Ridge restaurant in 2009 not long after he was released from prison for one of his previous robberies that he was caught at. At his sentencing hearing this week, the career crook claimed he was a changed man, and that going to prison was “getting old.” That’s not an uncommon claim to make, for people in his shoes. The Crown is asking the court to give Stewart six to eight years in prison, although the thug will get four years knocked off, thanks to the two-for-one credit he gets for the time he’s been in remand. Prosecutor Peter Ng is no doubt quoting the law in calling for such a weak sentence. But if we had justice in Canada, Stewart would be declared an incorrigible, lifelong, repeat dangerous offender, and he would be given an indefinite sentence. With 50 previous convictions, why should we risk anything less?

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Doesn’t seem the public is being properly served Editor, the Times:

Shame on the Abbotsford city council. You could have saved $9,000 and simply asked the wage increase question on the city web site. I’m sure your taxpayers would have given you a quick and cost-effective answer; though not the answer you were loading the dice for. Shame for continuing to think and act as though you have carte blanche to do as you see fit with our city. We put you into those seats. We will vote you out. Shame on you for distracting us with entertainment centres, roads and bridges while you continue to do little or nothing to manage the financial balance sheet in hard economic times. There’s no point driving new roads to jobs we don’t have, or watching concerts and hockey with money we can’t earn. Shame for behaving like nobility in the face of us commoners. It is true. We have inadvertently hired dictators, not public servants. Get off your cushioned thrones in council chambers and listen to the pleas of the single mom, the beggar on the grocery store meridian, the out-of-work family, the senior war vet whose home is over-taxed to fill the city coffer. Shades of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham come to mind. Shame that the disadvantaged don’t often vote and therefore have no voice, which lets you off the hook. You simply push the burden of taxation onto the lower and middle class with no proof of good management

practices required of given. And you call yourself a public servant. Tim Knight, Abbotsford

Maybe value is in the eye of the beholder Editor, the Times:

“Getting good value for money [for taxpayers] is our number one priority.” When Abbotsford’s city council is looking for an excuse to do something it wants (close Matsqui pool, leave the FVRD) council is all about saving or getting value for taxpayer’s money. But when it is an expensive boondoggle, they want to squander taxpayer’s money on (buy wealthy businessmen a professional hockey team, provide multi-million dollar operating subsidies for an arena for the team to play in, build a practically unused scraggly garden worth more than $1.4 million) value for money or saving taxpayer money is not a consideration. Given the comments of the mayor and councillor’s on leaving the FVRD and their choices over recent years that led up to the decision to close Matsqui pool, one is led to suspect they don’t have a solid grasp of the concept of value. Whether that is true or not, it is clear from councils decisions on Matsqui pool that council’s concept of value is quite different from that of the taxpayers of Abbotsford. And while there is nothing wrong with the municipalities in the FVRD wanting their taxpayer’s money spent wisely and efficiently,

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it is highly ironic – nay, the height of hypocrisy – for Abbotsford’s council to be complaining about the way Abbotsford taxpayer dollars are being spent by the FVRD in light of their profligate spending of Abbotsford taxpayer’s dollars. James W. Breckenridge Abbotsford

Raising salaries & lowered expectations Editor, the Times:

Mayor Peary, you and your councillors believe that your deserve a raise? What evidence would you like to put forward to prove that you deserve such a raise? The salaries of other municipalities are not evidence that you deserve more, it’s your performance that is the gauge, and $9,000 didn’t need to be spent to show that civic government performance is sub par. And lets look at that performance over the past few years. The mayor and his staff have plunged the city into a money loosing venture known as the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Center, and the Abbotsford Heat. The figures speak for themselves on that issue. We have built million dollar friendship gardens, watched crime grow, and then heard the city tell us that they want to charge

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Now more than ever, get youth involved Editor, the Times:

With a new Liberal premier about to take over, and with a provincial election perhaps scheduled soon thereafter, the question has been raised whether the voting age should be lowered from 18 to 16. MLA Mike de Jong, himself a candidate to become premier, wants this done. So does fellow candidate George Abbott, and other public figures including BC Teachers Federation president Susan Lambert, Cloverdale editor Jennifer Lang, and many others. The major argument advanced is that such a change should improve voter turnout. The intent is commendable. Unfortunately, all available evidence suggests that the result would be an even lower participation rate. Perhaps the most thorough study of this question was undertaken following the June 28, 2004 federal election. Susan Mohammad summarizes the evidence as follows: “According to Elections Canada, only about 22 per cent of voters aged 18-24 came out to vote in the last federal election.” The overall turnout in that election was 60.9 per cent. If we eliminate the 18-24 age group, then the rate rises to about 67 per cent. It’s the seniors who tend to vote, typically between 75 and 85 per cent. It’s the youthful voters who drag down the percentage. All other research comes to

the same conclusion. We all know, as Lang stresses, some young people are highly political, but that’s are not typical. The reasons why most of these young people would not vote are readily identified. Most of them are still in school. Most do not have a regular job. Most don’t pay taxes in any significant way. Most don’t provide for their own accommodation. Hardly any have established their own households. In sum, with very few exceptions, they have not yet become stakeholders in society. They are mainly consumers, not yet serious contributors. We know from voluminous research that unless voters view themselves as affected stakeholders, most tend not to vote. Several other factors should be noted. Most youths aged 16 to 18 are largely uninformed about politics. In large part this is the fault of the educational system which, unfortunately, has long ago decided that civics courses have virtually no value. The result has been near disastrous. As Parliamentary Librarian Marion Menard puts it, ”According to researchers, young people know little or nothing about the politicians and have no idea how the political institutions that run the country function.” Let’s do all we can to get young people involved in politics. But giving high school students the vote won’t raise the average; it will lower it. Such a move would be unwise. John H. Redekop Abbotsford

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any older people really need the comfort and security of familiar surroundings. Even though their health situation may be failing, they want very much to live in their own homes. Recently, new signaling mechanisms and support systems have been developed, which will help these folks do just that. They wear a small device that is coupled electronically through the telephone system to a central agency. In the event of an emergency when help is needed, they can simply press the button and help is on its way. It must be a terrible thing for a person to be in desperate need of help, with none available. I read of an incident that occurred in a major city. An elderly gentleman suffered a heart attack while walking along a sidewalk in the down-

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Faith that matters town area. He collapsed and lay there obviously in need of help. But although the area was full of people, as in any large metropolis, men and women alike just stepped over and around his prostrate body for several minutes, not wanting, apparently, to get involved. Finally, someone did stop, realized how serious his condition was, and immediately sent for an ambulance. But unfortunately, it was too late, and the man died. That account, taken from a big city newspaper, sounds very much like the familiar story

Jesus told that had a much happier ending due to the care of the individual simply known as the “Good Samaritan.” When we read that story, we mentally cheer the humanitarian who reached out to help someone in need. I hope that each of us would respond in a similar manner if confronted with that kind of situation. God says in His Word, “If one falls down his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” The apostle Paul also quotes Jesus in Acts 20:35. “In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must ehlp the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” There is also a legend told about a rabbi from a small Jewish town. The people had

gathered in the synagogue on the eve of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), but when the time came for the most important service of the Jewish year to begin, the rabbi was nowhere to be found. During the delay, a young mother went home to check on her little daughter, whom she had left sleeping. To her surprise, she saw the rabbi sitting quietly in a chair, holding the child in his arms. He had been walking by her home on the way to the synagogue when he heard the infant crying and stopped to help. He held the little one until she fell asleep. There’s a lesson for us here. Somewhere amid all the demands on you as a servant of Jesus Christ, take the time to hold the hand of an aging believer, to comfort a tired mother, or to cradle a child until she sleeps. God bless

Make the right change

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e live in a world of fast, unsettling change, which can cause us to feel overwhelmed, and work compulsively harder, doing the same things. According to David Noer, author of Breaking Free: A Prescription for Personal and Organization Change, “The only response that works is the positive willingness to learn and meet change head-on. Learning to learn is the best tool for growing beyond the victim mentality.” I don’t know about you but sometimes I get exhausted with change. Just when I finally figure something out, it changes. It seems to take up so much emotional strength. Many times I ask myself, “why can’t things just stay the same.” But change does not have to be a bad thing. see CHANGE, page A11

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“It got to the point where they sent him to a psychiatrist. They kept telling him that nothing was wrong. “Explain. Someone, please, someone’s got to explain to me how this is possible.” The tragic loss of her father was only made worse by a letter Laura received Monday from Vancouver Coastal Health, stating the results of a CT scan she underwent on Aug. 11 in Powell River had also been misinterpreted. An emergency scan was set up for Laura at Abbotsford Regional Hospital on Tuesday. “I guess I won’t get the results from that for some time because they’ve got to compare them to the original one from Powell River that was improperly read.” Laura originally went for CT scans to get a diagnosis on her ailing back, the result of an

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en years ago, it was easy to get a handle on decorating trends. A little faux wenge wood, a set of sky-blue-andbrown graphic bed sheets, and a whole lot of beige stuff in your all-beige house meant you were in style. But whose house was that anyway? And where was the personal stamp? Admittedly, the many – sometimes conflicting – trends these days will make you dizzy. Plus, with websites and blogs reporting on the latest and greatest at warp speed, it’s hard to decipher what was last year, five years ago, or even five minutes ago. But take a look at all the fabulously eclectic homes in magazines for 2011 and you’ll see that this broad spectrum of trends is a good thing. And in this time of bold, anything-goes decor, all you have to do is choose what works for you. We’ve come a long way in the past decade, and it’s simply pointless to worry about any one single trend’s trajectory: It’s all about the mix. More important, it’s how you play that mix in your home.

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Notice of Annual General Meeting This announcement serves as notice for the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, on March 30, 2011 at 12 p.m. at the Salvation Army Cascade Community Church (35190 Delair Road). Notice of Nomination Nominations are now open for election to the board of directors for the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce for the legislative year beginning April 1, 2011. Please refer to Chamber bylaw 7.04 at www.abbotsfordchamber. com. The following positions are available for

nomination: President: Two year term ending March 31, 2013 Vice President: Two year term ending March 31, 2013 Treasurer: Two year term ending March 31, 2013 Directors - Five: Two year term ending March 31, 2013 Directors - Two: One year term ending March 31, 2012 ◗ For more information or to let your name stand please contact David D. Hull at the Chamber office.

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Surrey mayor to speak Dianne Watts to address Abby Chamber

n March 3, Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts will speak to Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce members about the re-birth of Surrey, the city’s growing pains, and the many initiatives she’s developed since taking office. Mayor Watts is the ViceChair of Canada’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus and was recently recognized as the fourth best mayor in the world by the 2010 World Mayor Prize. Dianne Watts was first elected as mayor of Surrey in 2005 after serving nine years on city council. She was re-elected for her second term in 2008. As mayor of B.C.’s fastest growing city,

DIANNE WATTS her brand of civic leadership includes forming partnerships with other levels of government and the private sector in order to build healthy, vibrant communities. She believes in bringing people together and engaging the community in order to move Surrey forward.

The mayor’s major policy initiatives have played a big role in attracting investment and creating jobs. For two years, Surrey has been named the best place in B.C. to invest, and this year it was ranked fourth on the list of top Canadian investment cities. E a r l i e r t h i s y e a r, s h e unveiled Phase 2 of Surrey’s Economic Investment Action Plan, which is designed to f o s t e r s t ro n g e c o n o m i c g row t h t h ro u g h c a p i t a l investment and strategic partnerships, and support the expansion of clean technology industries. The plan includes the Build Surrey program of capital projects, which will provide residents with world-class facilities.

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t is Chamber Week once again and the Abbotsford Chamber takes another step towards its 100th birthday. The much anticipated date, just over two years away should be quite a party. Imagine a not for profit organization starting with just a handful of members, now more than 750 strong and still growing. It is my sincerest wish that our numbers will be in excess of 1,000 by the time that auspicious date rolls by. Why do people join the Chamber? Most say it’s for the networking opportunities. Strangely, a fairly large number of those who join for networking are seldom seen at Chamber functions. We offer luncheons, breakfast meetings and in the evening,

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Chamber Connections in an attempt to accommodate everyone’s schedule yet some of our members do not attend on any sort of regular basis. Then there are annual events such as the golf tournament, trade show and Business Excellence

Awards which always tend to attract many people both members and non-members. Should we hold more annual events? Is there something in particular that you think your Chamber should offer its members? We would love to know. Please contact the Chamber office with your ideas and suggestions. Other reasons small and mid-sized businesses join the Chamber are the tangible benefits such as group insurance, discounts on gas and payroll, member to member (M2M) discounts, etc. The list is long. We have recently entered into discussions with neighbouring Chambers to extend M2M benefits to each other’s members as well. This could assist our membership

with expanding their customer base so stay tuned! Our great working relationship with the other Fraser Valley Chambers has been very favourably recognized by the BC Chamber as a great example for others to follow. Larger businesses generally join the Chamber out of a sense of community but let us not forget that the benefits of our lobbying have a positive effect on all sizes of business as well as the residents of our fair city. Although you may have heard this many times, we really do strive to make Abbotsford a better place to work, live and play. Please join us.

HST is the only choice for everyone in B.C. S

ometime in 2011 the people of B.C. will go to the polls to have their say about retaining or scrapping the HST. If there ever was a time to get off the couch and go vote, that will be the day. Without sounding like an alarmist this will be the most critical issue put to the B.C. electorate in memory. To allow a pitifully small percentage of people, as is the current trend for voter turnout, to decide the economic future of our province is unacceptable. If there ever was a time to stand up for the future of your province, and the collective future of yourself and your future generations, that will be the time. No t o n e e c o n o m i s t , o f a n y political persuasion, in any jurisdiction, can be found that will not concur that a Harmonized Sales Tax will be good for the economy of British Columbia. Ta k e n o t e, t h e y s a y o f t h e economy of British Columbia. Not big/medium/small business. Not pensioners or labour union members. Not teachers or executives. ALL of British Columbia. If you care about the arts community you should vote to retain the HST.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S SOAPBOX If you care about minor sports you should vote to retain the HST. If you are a unionized worker you should vote to retain the HST. If you have children you should vote to retain the HST. If you care about homeless and marginalized people you should vote to retain the HST. If you care about education you should vote to retain the HST. If you have a job, and would like to keep it, you should vote to retain the HST. If you value the high quality of life in B.C. you should vote to retain the HST. The list could go on and on. The education system, social systems, infrastructure improvements and maintenance, and everything else the government provides come from a treasury

that is replenished annually by the economic activity of the province. Personal income tax, royalties, corporate taxes, and the like, are the mainstay of government funding. The government does not have any money, all they have is our money. A competitive vibrant economy provides the funding for government to do all the things we have come to expect. Unsuccessful businesses, idled or decimated economic sectors, contribute very little to the government coffers. Unemployed people or those on assistance contribute very little, if anything, to the treasury. Think back to the best economic times in the history of this province. The backbone of those heady t i m e s w e re u n i o n i z e d w o r k ers, making really good wages, working for big business in the resources sectors driving the entire economy of B.C. The best thing for the personal finances of every person of working age in B.C. is a job. A couple of percentage points on your restaurant bill or your once every seven years real estate

commission pales in comparison to the first month on the dole after you have lost your job. A few extra dollars on grandm a’s f u n e ra l b i l l o r 5 0 c e n t s on your hair cut is negligible compared to the single largest employer in your town perma-

Whatever day is declared HST vote day, grab your neighbour, your union brethren, your pensioner friends, your college aged kids, the supporters of the arts community and head to the polls and vote to retain the HST. nently closing the sawmill. Yo u w i l l n o t b e c o n c e r n e d with who is going to sponsor the minor hockey team now as you have to scramble to move your family and start over again. The best outcome for everyone, of every ilk, walk of life, passion or station is a strong, vibrant economy. One that is buoyed by being the most competitive jurisdiction

in the world. Successful businesses employing people and paying corporate taxes. People with jobs paying income and consumption taxes and having money to spend in the economy. Governments with consistent sources of sufficient revenues to provide the quality of life we so richly deserve. These are the hallmarks of an economy with a har monized sales tax being part of a competitive jurisdiction. Whatever day is declared HST vote day, grab your neighbour, your union brethren, your pensioner friends, your college aged kids, the supporters of the arts community and head to the polls and vote to retain the HST. On your way pick up those concerned about the disenfranchised in our community and folks dependent on the government to give them a hand in life. And if you see a deposed former premier, who was ran out of office in disgrace, standing on the road with a vote NO sign ignore him as he does not have your best interests in mind. He either does not understand or is practicing willful ignorance.

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he new provincial budget tabled by the government Tuesday is a good reflection of past policy, said Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce president Patricia Sapielak. “It’s a quiet, carry-on budget for what was already in place,” said Sapielak. “We can’t see anyone new coming in and radically changing this.” British Columbia’s next premier will be in control of at least $2.55 billion over the next three years to put toward new spending and to help guard against fiscal uncertainty, Finance Minister Colin Hansen said Tuesday. The province hopes to balance the budget by 2013, but projects a $925-million deficit for 2011-12. Sapielak said the chamber, while supporting stimulus spending in the past, believes the priority now is on fiscal

prudence. “One good thing about the budget is that it is forecasting a path to a balanced budget,” she said. “And hopefully any surplus at end of the day would be paid toward the deficit.” Public projects to generate the economy during the recession, such as the Clearbrook and McCallum road developments, and the airport expansion, were very helpful, said Sapielak. However, the government should step back and look to the private sector to continue to grow the economy as it recovers. The government is facing significant challenges when it comes to controlling spending, she said, adding burgeoning health care costs due to an aging population will continue. The province is predicting a three-year total increase of $1.9 billion for health care. “ There’s quite a lot of spending forecast for the

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he Smart Tax Alliance is a nonpartisan alliance of 32 B.C. business and industry groups, including the BC Chamber of Commerce and by extension of membership the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, formed to support the job-creating benefits of the HST. The Smart Tax Alliance represents a wide cross-section of industries with over 800,000 employees across British Columbia. The following is from the Smart Tax Alliance Website http://hstjobs.ca. The HST is good for jobs. With the implementation of the HST, consumers will notice little change at the till. Approximately 80 per cent of goods and services will continue to be taxed at 12 per cent, which is equal to the five per cent GST and seven per cent PST. Overall, the HST was the smart choice because it puts jobs and the

economy in B.C. first. The HST is expected to create over 100,000 new jobs for B.C. communities and lead to $10 billion in investment in the next 10 years. Healthier businesses and more working British Columbians translate into a stronger tax base to support valued social services. Eliminate the HST, and public debt or other taxes would either have to increase or services be cut to offset the $1.6 billion in transition funds that would be clawed back by Ottawa. Creating more debt or higher taxes is not a legacy we wish to leave to the next generation. HST is also good for businesses. The planned harmonization of the PST with the GST is the most important measure available to stimulate economic recovery and ensure B.C.’s prosperity. The HST will provide B.C. businesses a 12 per cent input tax credit worth $2

billion in savings. B.C. businesses are expected to save $150 million annually in compliance costs, as they no longer need to collect, remit and audit for the PST. At 12 per cent, B.C. will have the lowest HST in Canada and one of the lowest around the world, making the province a more competitive jurisdiction for investment. The HST is particularly beneficial to the province’s export-oriented manufacturing, mining and forestry industries, and the communities built around them. The HST will save the forestry industry an estimated $140 million annually. The construction industry will realize the most significant tax savings from the HST at $880 million. Manufacturing will save $140 million. Mining oil and gas can expect $80 million in savings. The HST will also save the transportation industry $210 million.

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A few months ago, the Abbotsford Chamber welcomed a new staff person to their team – Meredith Miller. Meredith’s newly created role as Membership Development Representative is one more way for the Chamber to reach out to its members and the business community.

Chambers of Commerce across the province welcomed Budget 2011 as an appropriate budget that continues the government’s prudent approach while protecting the province from future challenges. “What the budget makes clear is that the strengthening provincial finances are a direct result of renewed con-

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The Sabir Sisters Studio is holding its annual Community Dance, featuring the West Coast Fiddlers, on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Matsqui Hall, 33676 S. Olaf St., Matsqui Village from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10/adults and $5/youth or $25/family of four, at the door or at King’s Music, 604-755-0398.

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an actual nightclub. And the opening hip-hop number with the full cast is so high energy the audience is bound to be up singing and dancing, or at least tapping their feet. The show is a must see for anyone who loves the music of Elvis Presley and is a fan of high calibre dance. “It’s a family show, very funny and lively. It’ll be a good time for everybody of all ages,” said Kwidzinski. Jailhouse Rock is also a benefit for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley. “The mandate of our dance company is to bring about social awareness through the arts and raise funds for a non-profit organization. Every show we do, we donate some of the proceeds to BB/BS.,” she added.

Worx and Aerial Dance and Acro Academy in Abbotsford will light up the stage with everything from hiphop, jazz and contemporary dance to lyrical and break dancing. Well known Elvis impersonator Ben “Preslee” Klein is coming up from Seattle to sing and shimmy in the Vegas club scenes, very much like

◗ Performances are Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Abbey Arts Centre (2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford), March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Arts & Culture Centre, and March 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the ACT in Maple Ridge. Tickets are $22/adults and $18/students and seniors, and are available at Jazz Ma Tazz, King’s Music and House of James.

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hey’ll be dancing to the Jailhouse Rock when the curtain goes up at the Abbey Arts Centre on Saturday, Feb. 26. And what better way to launch a new Fraser Valley dance company than with a high-energy show featuring all the classics made famous by the King himself. Jailhouse Rock is a love story and a love triangle. Main character, Johnny B. Goode (Justin Reist), ventures from his prison cell to the Las Vegas strip, where he falls in love with good-girl Marie (Tiffany Anderson). The Love Me Tender moments don’t last long though as Johnny is tempted by the Devil in Disguise, a Vegas show girl. “He’s torn in this love triangle, he doesn’t know who he wants to be with,” said Lee Kwidzinski, artistic director of ModernLee Dance Company. The story has no actual dialogue,

Johnny B. Goode (Justin Reist) sweeps Marie (Tiffany Anderson) off her feet in the chapel scene of Jailhouse Rock, playing Feb. 26-27 in Abbotsford. but is linked together through the music of favourite Elvis classics. “It’s a super high energy show and it will make you laugh and cry. And the love story is very moving. It has some very funny scenes. It has a bit of everything,” said Kwidzinski. More than 30 experienced dancers, including guest dancers from Dance-

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Knights of Monty Python

Hats Off Productions presents The Knights of Monty Python, Friday and Saturday (Feb. 18-19), and Feb. 25 and 26 at Straiton Community Hall, 4698 Upper Sumas Mountain Rd., Abbotsford. T h e t r i b u t e t o Mo n t y Python uses multi media interspersed with live and video performance much like the original TV show. Tickets are $20 and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Call 604-755-3667.

House of James

Gene Murphy will be performing at House of James coffeehouse, 2743 Emerson St. in Abbotsford on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. Murphy, who just recorded All That We’ve Been Through, has an acoustic folk style featuring harmonica, guitar and percussion. His lyrics talk about the adventures of life and God’s love for humanity. Admission is suggested donation of $7. Call 604-8523701 or go to www.houseofjames.com for more.

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Rockin’ River tix are on sale now Rockin’ River Music Fest has announced recording artists Travis Tritt, Lonestar, Sawyer Brown and Julian Austin will perform at the two-day Rockin’ River Music Fest, on Aug. 12-13 at Mission Raceway Park. Tickets can now be purchased for the early bird price of $99-109 for reserved seats or $79 for general admission. Ticket prices go up after March 1. “We’re really pleased with the lineup for this year’s festival,” said organizer Kenny Hess of Mission, who will

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also perform at the show. “These acts are some of country’s best stage performers and they will not disappoint this summer.” Reserved camping goes on sale next month and, like early bird festival tickets, can be purchased online at www.rockinriver.com. For more information on the music fest go to facebook.com/rockinriver, email info@rockinriver.com or call the Rockin’ River Hotline at 604-733-2235.

The Abbotsford Men’s Chorus is raising funds for BC Teen Challenge’s Women’s Centre with a benefit concert on Friday, Feb. 18 at South Abbotsford Church at 7 p.m. The concert is free but donations are encouraged. The 60-member chorus performs throughout the year raising money for community groups. Visit www. bcteenchalenge.com.

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Country music sensation Toby Keith is coming to the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre on Sunday, Feb. 27 as part of his American Ride Tour. Joining him are Juno and CCMA award winner George Canyon and Vancouver’s One More Girl. Tickets are available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, by phone at 1-866-977-2372 or at the box office.

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Harrison Mills film

Action Committee For Environmental Stewardship (ACES) Society, in association with Cinema Politica, is showing Esoteric Agenda at the Harrison Mills Community Hall (1995 School Road, Harrison Mills) on Friday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). This intriguing film will shift your perspective on the way the world ‘spins’. Admission is “pay what you can” and refreshments are by donation.

ONT auditions

Auditions for The Plum Tree are Saturday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. Set in Mission in the present day, this play examines Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. Needed are two men who are or can pass for Japanese, ages 30s to 70s, and one woman, age 50+. The Plum Tree runs May 6-29, excluding the Victoria Day long weekend. Auditions are at Opening Nite Theatre, 33227 Railway Ave, Mission.

Family Business auditions

The University of The Fraser Valley has open auditions

Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in the theatre on the Chilliwack campus for A Little Unfinished Family Business, by local playwright Rick Mawson. Some roles will require an English accent. Community performers are welcome to audition. The comedy/ drama has an ample serving of family intrigue, and runs May 26 to June 5 in the studio theatre at the Chilliwack campus. Those interested in working back stage are also invited to attend the auditions. Call 604-795-2814 or e-mail theatre@ufv.ca for more information.

Lion, Witch and Wardrobe

The stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic tale, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is being presented live on stage by Imagine That! Productions at The Venue in Langley (5708 Glover Rd.). There will be 10 performances of The Lion opening Thursday, Feb. 24 and running weekends until March 6, with matinees on Sunday. Tickets are $12. For details e-mail imagine@imaginethatplace.com or call 604612-6167.

Golden Idol

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Living Library

The Mission Library is hosting a Living Library event, where the books are actual people, from policitians, immigrants, aboriginal and more. Hear their stories and ask questions. The event is from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the library, 33247 Second Ave. Call 604-826-6620 for more details.

Singles travel

Singles Travel Club meets Monday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. for dinner at the abc Family Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford. We offer group tours for single people - meet new friends, enjoy the security of travelling in a group and avoid the costly single supplement. For details go to www.singlestravelclub.ca or RSVP Val at 1-888-552-1552.

Garden Club

Abbotsford Garden Club meets in the multi-purpose room of Abbotsford Middle School, 33231 Bevan Ave. at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Learn how to garden organically from Simon Hart, Green Star Plant Products. All are welcome and bring your questions.

Banned books

During national Freedom to Read week, award-winning writer, Marion Quednau is hosting an evening bound to be a challenge. Hundreds of books in Canada are banned each year. You can clear up the confusion on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Join local writers, Heidi Greco, Robert Martens and others for an earful. This event is affiliated with the upcoming Mission Writers’ & Readers’ Festival on March 12, at Heritage Park Centre. For information, contact the

Mission Community Library or Lifetime Learning at 604820-0220.

Social Media seminar

Think! Social Media is offering a social media workshop designed to help organizations understand how social media tools can be applied to their specific business. The course on Wednesday, Feb. 23 has been developed by leading e-marketing educator Paul Cubbon (UBC Sauder School of Business) with subject matter advice from digital tourism marketing expert William Bakker. The seminar runs 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Mission Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 34033 Lougheed Hwy., Mission. Cost is $100 +HST for members, $125 + HST for non-members. E-mail member_services@missionchamber.bc.ca for details.

Church celebrates 50

Abbotsford Canadian Reformed Church celebrates its 50th anniversary on Thursday, Feb. 24 at the church (corner of King and McKenzie roads) at 7:30 p.m. Come for coffee and fellowship following the program. If you would like to contribute to the program, contact Ron at rcdekker1@shaw.ca or phone 604-826-1060.

Hominum meets

The Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. The next meeting is Friday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location call Art

at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

Book sale

Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries Annual Book Sale will have great deals on gently used adult’s and children’s materials. The preview is Friday, Feb. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a $5 entrance fee. The sale is Saturday Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for the sale at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way). Call 604-859-7814 ext. 232 for more information.

African delight

Share African experiences and passion at a unique dessert evening, Saturday,

Feb. 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ross Road Community Church Gym, 3160 Ross Rd., Abbotsford. The event, hosted by MiRadi (Mobilizing Independent Rural African Development Initiatives) includes African music by Shirika, desserts and a silent auction. E-mail info@miradi. ca or go to www.miradi.ca for more details.

German sing-along

A German sing-along with folk songs, poems and sacred songs will be held Saturday, Feb. 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, corner of Ware Street and Marshall Road. Refreshments will follow and everyone is welcome. Bring a friend. Call 604-859-0822 for more.

Purse exchange and more

Abbotsford After 5 invites you to our “From One Old Bag To Another” dinner on Monday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at abc Country Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford. Come and bring your gently used “old bag” or new one that doesn’t quite work for you and give another old bag a fresh new start. Rushia Klassen, a mom and national speaker, who works with her husband who is chaplain to the B.C. Lions football team, is the guest speaker. Hear of her PURSE-uit of looking for love and what she discovered. To reserve a spot, call Pat at 604-856-7513 or email dfolson@shaw.ca. – COMPILED BY STAFF

Rural ratepayers meeting

The Abbotsford Rural Ratepayers committee is holding an open meeting at Bradner Hall (5305 Bradner Rd.) on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to anyone concerned about property taxes or and direction the city it taking. Call Daren Alary at 604-302-2332 for details.

Caregivers support

The Mission Family Caregiver Support Group meets Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pleasantview Care Home (upstairs) at 7530 Hurd St., Mission. The group meets regularly on the last Wednesday of each month. The group is for those who are caregivers, past and present, of loved ones at home or in a facility. Call 604-814-5600 or 604-814-5520 for more information.

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he winding road to the B.C. High School Triple-A Boy’s Basketball tournament in March is heading through Abbotsford this week. The Fraser Valley East playoffs are currently taking place at Columbia Bible College, as two Abbotsford high schools tipped off the tournament Wednesday evening. The MEI Eagles opened the tourney on a winning note Wednesday, toppling Sardis by a score of 76-42 to advance to Thursday’s game against the Yale Lions. The Lions, who went undefeated in league play this season and only now have been mentioned in the Triple-A rankings as an honourable mention, got a bye in the first round of the tournament. Rick Hansen was the only other Abbotsford high school in action Wednesday, however they were defeated 67-50 by Maple Ridge Secondary. Thursday featured the bulk of local high schools, each looking for the opportunity to move on to play this weekend, and increase their chances of securing a ticket in the provincial championships. Yale and MEI tipped things off Thursday, while the Robert Bateman Timberwolves took on Brookswood, and Abbotsford Collegiate Panthers went up against the W.J. Mouat Hawks. Scores from all four of Thursday’s games were unavailable at the Times’ afternoon deadline. The winner of Yale versus MEI will play either Brookswood or Robert Bateman in the quarter-finals, while whoever comes out victorious between Abbotsford Collegiate and W.J. Mouat will play either Walnut Grove or Maple Ridge. The Triple-A provincial championships begin March 15 from the Langley Events Centre. In Double-A senior boy’s basketball playoff action, Abbotsford Traditional will meet Holy Cross Friday night for the opportunity to face Mission Secondary on Saturday evening in the quarter-finals. Abbotsford Christian, fresh off a 74-57 victory

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MEI guard Jordan Schmidt, left, tries to keep Sardis guard Jordan VanDrimllan from stealing the ball in a downcourt race Wednesday in the Fraser Valley East playoffs at CBC. The Eagles beat the Falcons 76-42. over Thomas Haney on Tuesday, will face R.E. Mountain Secondary of Langley in the quarterfinals, as well. The Double-A Fraser Valley playoffs are going on this weekend at Mission Secondary and G.W.

Graham Secondary School in Chilliwack. ◗ For more information on playoff scores, visit www.bcboysbasketball.com and www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

The Mission City Boxing Club is known for producing some of the best young pugilists in the province, and you can add Leeland Oostenbrink to that list. The 16-year-old showed just what he’s made of at a show in North Vancouver on Feb. 12. In just his second fight, Oostenbrink earned a technical knockout ( TKO) in the first round against Tom Davidson of the Griffins Boxing Club. He improved his record to 2-0, and is off to a thrilling start to a career. Oostenbrink won his first fight two weeks ago at the Diamond Belt tournament, defeating Luke Norton of Lillooet in the first round. The combination of a strong right hand and a gritty style has been cause for the instant success, said MCBC head coach Dale Gatin in a press release. “He has the potential to have a strong amateur career in boxing. He is a hard worker . . . very strong for his age and is willing to learn,” said Gatin. Mission City Boxing is having tryouts for its amateur boxing team. Anyone interested who is between the ages of 10 and 21 can contact Gatin at 604-826-1455. – CAM TUCKER/TIMES

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Heat netminder Leland Irving is 4-0 in his last four games, including two shutouts, but was not AHL Player of the Week.

eland Irving has become a fan favourite for the Abbotsford Heat, and given the recent hot streak he’s on right now, it’s not difficult to see why. In his last four games, Irving holds a record of 4-0, with two shutouts to his credit. As it stood after Saturday’s 3-0 win over Toronto, Irving had allowed one goal in his last 187 minutes and 42 seconds of playing, dating back to last week’s 4-3 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs. He’s in the zone. He can explain why, but it’s not like there’s any magical formula. “I’m seeing the puck,” said Irving. “Probably the biggest thing is a little better awareness of knowing where

their guys are at, and I just have to keep working hard and hopefully that will continue.” And even with those previously mentioned numbers, it’s hard to believe Irving did not garner recognition for AHL Player of the Week. Instead that honour went to WilkesBarre Scranton Penguins goalie Brad Thiessen, who went 4-1 last week, stopping 99 of 102 shots he faced. Irving, the AHL leader in wins and tied for second in the league in shutouts, wasn’t overly concerned with being passed up and praised the Penguins goalie. “I thought I definitely had a pretty good chance to get it,” said Irving. “Brad deserved it. I know him personally, so I’m happy for him. He definitely had a great week and he just came off

injury so that’s big for him and their team.” Being the only team on the West Coast, it might seem easy for the rest of the league to overlook certain members of the Heat. They only had one representative at the 2011 All-Star game – defenceman T.J. Brodie – but Irving is humbled by his own admission that there are still some great goalies across the league, and there are more important things on his plate, such as winning. “There’s still definitely more there,” he said. “I’ve just got to keep continuing to improve and make a strong push to get us into a playoff spot.” The Heat’s next game at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre is Saturday against the Oklahoma City Barons. The puck drops at 7 p.m.

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t has come down to this. A two-game series against the Brandon University Bobcats tonight and Saturday at the Envision Athletic Centre in Abbotsford. All the UFV Cascades men’s basketball team needs to do is win both games, hope the University of Calgary Dinos lose at least once over the weekend, and it will be off to the CIS West playoffs following a dizzying stretch drive to cap off the regular season. Despite having lost five of their past seven games, the Cascades sit tied with the Dinos for the final post-season spot in the conference. Both teams have two games left. Cascades head coach Barnaby Craddock has one request: win. “It’s a chance to make playoffs, and playoffs are a whole new season,” said Craddock moments beforeWednesday’s practice. “ We’d like to see if we couldn’t put forward some of our best basketball of the year this weekend.” Craddock reiterated that his team can’t get caught up in scoreboard watching this weekend, even though the Dinos play the No. 3 ranked University of Saskatchewan Huskies in Calgary at exactly the same time as his Cascades will be on the court with the lowly 4-18 Bobcats.

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The UFV Cascades men’s basketball team enters the final weekend of the regular season needing to win both games against the Brandon University Bobcats to secure a playoff berth. “It’s not a cliché, but we just have to take care of our own game and that’s all we have control over,” he said. “We’ll just come out and try to earn to W’s.” One of the ways that’s going to happen, said the coach, is a renewed commitment to defence. As Craddock pointed out, the majority of the Cascades wins this season have come when they hold the opposition to 80 points or less.

Despite playing what on paper looks to be an inferior opponent in the Bobcats, the Cascades are going to have to batten down the hatches at the defensive end of the court. “When we don’t do that, we lose. That’s the bottom line,” he said. “Our defence has been a roller coaster ride all year, and when we put forth a good defensive effort, we have success.”

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The Twisters Gymnastics sent its national level girl’s team to the Omega Invitational in Coquitlam on Feb. 5, and came away with some outstanding results. Ashlynn Skulstad in National Novice, won bronze in the all-around competition. This was Skulstad’s first invitational competition at the national level, and she came through by placing second in both the floor and vault competitions. Andry Friesen, competing in her first competition this year in the National Open, won bronze in the all-around. The Twisters women’s competitive team also competed at the Flip City meet on Jan. 29 and 30, and came away with several medals. Medal winners include Justine Robinson, Carissa Williams, Ashley Perry,Tamara Skulstad, Ella Palmer, Ella Contant,Vanessa Beckman, Jessica Gibson, Sydney Dyck and Sol Morley. Beckman won the Floor Choreography award, while Tamara Skulstad won the Most Confident Competitor honours.

The Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame will induct four new members into its lore later this spring. John Cannon, Ken Yates, Stephanie Tsang and Kelly Lochbaum will be officially inducted at a banquet scheduled for April 30 at the Legacy Sports Centre. Cannon has represented Abbotsford, the Abbotsford Rugby Football Club and Canada several times throughout his career. Yates will go into the builder category for his years of service as parks and rec director, and Tsang in the sport of judo. Lochbaum, a former student at W.J. Mouat, gets into the Hall of Fame after eight seasons with the B.C. Lions, and one with the Calgary Stampeders, of the Canadian Football League.

If you love the water, want to get fit and have fun, then this may be the year to give dragon boating a try. Come out to a free open paddle on Saturday, Feb. 19th at Cultus Lake Main Beach at 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The open paddle is hosted by Sudden Impact Paddling Club, which boasts three teams, including a youth team for teens. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. Life jackets and paddles are provided. It’s time to trade those winter blues for some sun and fun on the water. Snacks and hot dogs will be available after the paddle. For more information go to www. suddenimpactpaddlingclub.com. See you at the lake!

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ABBOTSFORD SPCA 604-850-1584

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Singles Clubs

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Beauticians/ Barbers

EXP’D HAIRSTYLIST required fulltime, hourly + bonus. email: nichol@gossipshopsalon.com

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Drivers

MHL TRANSPORT

Reqs a Yard Person to unload & offload trucks. Some in-town p/ups. Applicant must have a Class 1 Driver’s Lic. & a good abstract. Exp. with various kinds of flat deck freight a must. Medical/dental + pension. Info@mhltransport.com

MHL TRANSPORT LTD

Req Owner/Ops for Long Haul Flat, step, super Bs div. For busy Canadian, Alberta and US Fleets. We offer Medical, dental & pension plan. Succesful applicant should have a good abstract & refs.

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Truck Drivers

Canadian Valley Growers with locations in Aldergrove and Abbotsford requires Drivers for deliveries in greater Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the interior (Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton and Vernon). Position is seasonal from early March to late summer. Class 1 drivers licence and clean drivers abstract required. Competitive pay, compensation to be discussed. Please send resume and drivers abstract to Fax resumes to 604-857- 0666 or mail to Box 1330, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2V1

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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

General Labourers Nursery in Langley, BC is looking for 2 General Labourers. $9.28/hr. Seasonal full time required now to Sept. 15, 2011. No nursery experience required. Must be able to handle heavy loads Work Schedule: °Must be able to work 10hrs/day, 6 days/week Duties include: Potting, digging trees, fieldwork, plant moving and general nursery work To apply please fax to 604-856-1706 or e-mail at tg_nursery@yahoo.ca

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General Employment

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.

Now Hiring

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

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General Employment

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Hotel Restaurant

is now accepting applications for : ★ Restaurant/Pub Servers ★ Liquor Store Cashier full and part time positions available Please apply in person with resume at 7160 Oliver Street, Mission

1266 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

RAW DOG food Company in Mission requires F/T & P/T help for our production line. Must be organized, able to lift up to 60 lbs., good memory, fast worker. Experienced with vacuum pack machine & butcher shop equipment an asset. Must have own car. Early hours and fax resume to: 604-814-2584 TELE-MARKETING, FINANCIAL SERVICES. Langley location. Calling on individuals and businesses to book appointments for financial advisor. Flexible hours. Excellent compensation. Call Steven at RBC Insurance for more information. 604-556-8778

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

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Education

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

GREENHOUSE LABOURERS required for Canadian Valley Growers with locations in Aldergrove and Abbotsford. Job involves picking, planting and harvesting annuals. Heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time is required. Hours are 40+ over 6 days per week. Rate of pay is $9.28/hr. This job would be suitable for those looking for regular seasonal employment. Fax resumes to 604-857- 0666 or mail to Box 1330, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2V1

EDUCATION

Medical/Dental

DENTAL Assistant / Technician required in Abbotsford. Must have Dental background. Fax resume to 604-746-2428 or call 604-374-8482

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Office Personnel

Busy Family Construction company requires experienced BOOKKEEPER to start immediately. This is a part time position with flexible hours. Must have experience with simply accounting and be able to work well with others. Duties incl: Acct’s payable, receivable and payroll. Fax resume with references to 604-792-5440

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Education

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

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Sales

SALES REP for local Mfg. Shop with Equipment & Machinery background. Fax Resume to 604-852-5614.

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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.

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BUS DRIVERS Applications are being accepted for casual bus drivers • Valid BC Class 2 driving license with air endorsement, along with a safe driving record • Emergency First Aid Ticket • Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation and safety precautions to be taken in the driving of buses • Ability to perform minor bus maintenance tasks • Previous experience in driving large multi-passenger vehicles would be an asset • Must provide a Drivers’ Abstract Applications with supporting documentation must be received by the undersigned by February 28, 2011 Michele Dance, Senior Human Resources Coordinator Mission Public Schools 33046 4th Avenue, Mission, B.C. V2V 1S5 Phone 604.814.3709 michele.dance@mpsd.ca Fax 604-826.1761 We regret only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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Antiques

RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR 175 tables & booths of fun, fabulous finds for you & your eclectic abode! SUN FEB 20 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Dr, 604-980-3159 Admission: $5

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Food Products

HHOWARD WONG FARMS

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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM

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For Sale Miscellaneous

2002 HONDA Civic RT & LT Tail lites $50; L. Oak 4 TV trays with stand $20; 604-504-3629. 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

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca PORTABLE SOIL SCREENER, great for Bobcat / Backhoe loader 20yrd/hr $2995. 1-250-717-7833 www.greenersoilscreener.com

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Furniture

SECTIONAL $500 tan m/fibre, tbl 4 chairs $20, br dressers $80, patio tbl/chairs$50 604-832-0351

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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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Sports Equipment

NORDIC TRAC X TRAINER very good cond. $300 as is. 604-855-4437

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Wanted to Buy

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

Garage Sale

Indoor & Outdoor Sundays 6am - 4pm

Abbotsford Daycare Closing!! Sat. Feb. 19th, 8am - 3pm 34707 Beverley Cres. Attention Parents.... this a a garage sale you WON’T want to miss....

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Musical Instruments

ALTO SAXOPHONE, Selmer, Mark VI Serial # 199XXX original lacquer, amazing tone, free blowing, all new pads, in excellent condition and highly cherished. $6300 OBO. 604 808 6223

Auctions

NEXT AUCTION: March 26, 9am CAN-AM AUCTIONS Industrial, Construction, Forklifts, Farm & Turf Equip., Fleet Trucks & Trailers, Lumber, Boats. See web for more! Cars & Trucks, 9am Start!!!

Located in Langley just minutes from Vancouver WE WELCOME INDUSTRIAL SMALLS.

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BERNESE MOUNTAIN Puppies. Shots, dewormed. Parents on site. $1200 604-823-0097

PAPILLON 2-3 mths, reg B. W. pups, champ parents 2nd shots, microchip $1100. 604-987-9516

BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg. vet checked, good pedigrees, nicely marked, To view: 604-406-2415 or 1-604-794-3786

PUREBRED LAB puppies Born Dec 25, 2010, 1st shots, dewormed, vet checked. black golden & blond. $550-$650. phone 604-308-4401 or 604-850-9690

CHOCOLATE LAB for stud. 1.5 yrs old, friendly, high qlty proven $500 604-308-8834 CKC REG. Bernese Mtd pups Expected d.o.b. Feb 21 Taking deposits now! $1500. 1-604-758-1828

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, PBFarm/Family, Rosedale, $600 Shots, March 1, 604-845-7434

Dogs

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Dogs

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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.

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

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

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Four weeks of relative solitude, weariness and quietude begin now. “Relative,”because you’re in one of the luckiest periods of your life until June. Even low energy, seclusion won’t prevent bountiful results. Still, be charitable, reconnect with your spirit, deal with government and institutions, and plan. Crucial relationships confront you Sunday/Monday. Two bonds weaken, three are born. Be diplomatic. This brews: a) a new spiritual, compassionate outlook, or b) a wild romantic attraction that’s nine-tenths fantasy. Grab a legal settlement, investment, or intimacy/commitment. Taurus April 20-May 20: Get ready for rising popularity, social delights, optimism, wish fulfillment, entertainment and light romance! You have something to celebrate. Tackle chores Sunday/Monday. Let a brand new career or prestige project flow away: it has little future growth. Something bigger (and more social) is coming. Relationships offer excitement and good luck Tuesday/Wednesday – relocation, business agreements, friendships, new horizons fill these days. Life dives into deeper realms Thursday to Saturday. Your secret plans might be frustrated, or a “sanctuary” is disturbed. Avoid illegalities! Gemini May 21-June 20: Be ambitious over the next four weeks. You could meet someone in a position of power, authority or fame, whose reactions can affect your life. E.g., in a lawsuit, the judge appears. Romance, pleasure, beauty and creative urges lure you Sunday/Monday. A new intellectual, legal or travel project might begin, but let it pass: it has a short future. Tackle chores and health matters Tuesday/Wednesday. Exciting meetings (and perhaps fractious ones) occur Thursday to Saturday morning. One who cheats (even someone you like very much) will be squelched. Saturday holds secrets: look, think!

Cats

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Dogs

Boarding

HORSE STALL IN SQUAMISH If you really want to spend time in nature with your horse by the Cheakamus River or close to Starvation Lake then board your darling at Ce-dar Farm in Paradise Valley. Approx 50 mins from the North Shore. Individual stall avail immed $475 mth, boarding incls feeding & cleaning 3 times daily. Ferrier & Vet visits extra. For details pls call 604-898-9101 or email: bioman@telus.net

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SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, family raised, 4wk pups & 2 older pups. $800. 604-526-1943

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Cancer June 21-July 22: The weeks ahead will be mellow yet excited, you’ll feel understanding and compassionate, yet driven. Now to the end of March, strictly avoid legal hassles (unless the law’s your job, in which case you’re approaching a promotion or burst of good business). You might, if single, toy with making a “prestige marriage” – careful. Focus on children, property, security Sunday/Monday. Don’t start a new investment or research project. Romance calls midweek – sure, answer! Chores or health issues loom Thursday to Saturday noon. A partner/competitor steps on the hem of your ambitious garment. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The weeks ahead hold mysteries, depths, big investments, commitments, critical health factors, lifestyle changes. Your sexual urge rises to the surface – you could dream of marriage with a sexy someone. Marriage based on lust seldom lasts, so consider if this attraction holds mature love also. (It might!) Sunday/Monday bring errands, casual friends. Don’t start a big paperwork or mail project. Home, kids, property are fine midweek. Pleasure calls Thursday/Friday but, as all week, work or home duties tend to overrule travel, romance, legal affairs in a crucial way. Let duties rule. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Chase money Sunday/ Monday. A new work project might be discussed or offered, but it will have a short future, so I wouldn’t bother. Many new opportunities, new horizons, are going to appear over the few weeks ahead – wait for these. Errands, friends, communications, details and paperwork flow easily and successfully Tuesday/Wednesday. Obstacles centre on your home, security, real estate or family Thursday to Saturday morning. A partner or more casual relations are growing volatile (to late March). This can bring anger – or love! All week, finances meet communication obstacles.

ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS Email your name & contact info to: Contest@abbotsfordtimes.com ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: A month of work and health concerns starts. Ah, well. Just plod forward. Your energy and charisma surge Sunday/Monday – and it might look like a new romance will spark – but this particular attraction has little future. Be patient: life’s bringing Libra singles a surprising gift – soon, soon. (Perhaps after an impending breakup.) Chase money, call clients, purchase items Tuesday/Wednesday – all’s smooth, fine. Short trips, communications, errands, casual friends, paperwork fill Thursday to Saturday morning – but not peacefully Thursday. A partnership or opportunity might hit a deep snag. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Romance, creative surges, speculative urges, pleasure and beauty fill the weeks ahead – you’re on a winning streak! Still, lie low Sunday/Monday. Rest, contemplate. A domestic or property project (and a “mad love” urge, or a therapy idea) might begin, but it will go nowhere, so let it slip away. Your energy, charisma and effectiveness soar Tuesday/Wednesday! Go forth, impress people, start important projects, ask favours. Shop (and chase money, if so inclined) after 4 p.m. Thursday into Friday, not earlier. All week, workplace communications face obstacles: don’t dismiss pleas. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The weeks ahead emphasize home, family, security, property. You’re on the verge of big expansions, big luck (especially in schooling and creative matters) and perhaps big romance – so it’s natural that you will end certain approaches, projects and relationships, in order to let new ones in. Do that now, this week, especially Thursday/Friday (and somewhat March 3 to 5). Happiness and hopes fill Sunday/Monday. Retreat from the bustling fray to handle important matters (e.g., admin. chores) Tuesday/Wednesday. Your energy rises late week: pick where you’ll stand (in life).

Feb. 20 - Feb. 26 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The month ahead accents errands, emails, casual friends, meetings, appointments, paperwork. You’re lucky in real estate, home, family and nature now through May, so spend the weeks ahead exercising your curiosity about these, handling associated paperwork, etc. Travel goes well, especially if family or property is involved. You might come to a place you will want to settle in, or which presents property opportunities. Your ambitions stand out Sunday/Monday: DON’T pursue a new career project. Happiness, popularity brighten midweek. Rest and think late week: decide on security goals. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Chase money, buy/sell, contact clients, and make important purchases during the four weeks ahead. Sunday/Monday emphasize higher education, legal affairs, far travel, cultural involvements. Don’t start a new project or relationship in these zones. If you wait, you’ll see that money and practical goals are a better bet. Be ambitious midweek: money and work combine well. Happiness, hope and ﬂirtations enter Thursday to Saturday morning! But these few days also hold a subtle problem: you have to choose between talk and silence, loyalty and curiosity. Retreat later Saturday: rest. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness climb to a peak over the next few weeks. You’ll attract love and attention. Start new projects, ask favours, tackle things that intimidated you before. Your sexual magnetism and determination grow. This is also a lucky money period, so steer your drives in this direction. You could hit a jackpot! But all this week, you might need to choose between prestige and popularity, between ambition and your heart’s wishes. Wishes, popularity are more valuable. Don’t invest Sunday/Monday. Wisdom, gentle love bless you Tuesday/Wednesday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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Houses - Sale

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NOTICE TO MR. HILARY RICHARD MANUEL - d.o.b. 23MAY65 and/or RELATED FAMILY MEMBERS A Final Order was granted in the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins, ON on December 15, 2010. The documents pertaining to this order are to be served on you in accordance with the Family Law Rules of Ontario. You may obtain information about this matter from Child and Family Services of Timmins and District, 707 Ross Avenue East, Timmins, ON P4N 8R1 (705)360-7100. If you do not reply to this notice within 30 days of its submission, the order will go as ordered.

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Surrey

#48-15020-66A AVE, SURREY Senior Strata Complex, 55+, 2 BR Cottage, 2 bth, new appls, all reno’d, new roof, storage, $195 maint. per mo. incls elect & heat, $260,000 obo. 604-572-0036

Vancouver East Side

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Vancouver West Side

BEST BUY on Oak St. Quality built 6 br, 4 bath, potential bsmt suite with sep entry, 2 f/p, 17 yrs old, $1,078,000. 604-727-7908

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COLLAPSED SALE New SRI 14 wide selling at dealer cost. 1152 sq ft double wide $77,900. Glenbrook 604-830-1960 Mobile Home Restorations and Service Work No Job too small Chris 604-393-3087 NEW SRI 14 wide, $4000 down, Pmts $899 incls pad rent oac. Glenbrook 604-830-1960

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Apartments & Condos

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2 BR 1150SqFt, fresh renovated, one level basement, full kitchen & bathroom, enclosed garage available, N/S, 604-721-5272

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SRY, GUILDFORD. 2 BR, 1 bath, 850sf g/l T/H, f/p, patio. $175,900. Near schools, amens. By Owner 604-277-2512 or 604-657-3810

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Houses - Sale

Repossessed mobile homes to be moved, 1974-2008, 12 wide to be moved, FREE. 604-830-1960.

Apt/Condos

2 BR, above grnd bsmt ste, own entry & prkg, high ceilings, shed $650 Yarrow. Now 604-556-4089 3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597 3 BR +den, Totally Reno’d House & Yard, Gardeners Delight! Beautiful Views, near shops, hwy & schools, avail now.. ns, $1650, 32864 10 Ave, Mission. Call 1-604-657-0229 for viewing. 3 BR, wd, Matsqui nr Riverside & Harris, $1200, on farm, ns, np, avail now, 604-556-1180

2 BDRM APT FOR RENT Available for Immediate Occupancy

6 BR house, 2 full baths, Clearbrook. Feb 20th, Rent neg. 604-852-8367 or 604-613-6045

in Langley

Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Covered Parking,

★Adjacent to green space Inquire about our rent incentives

Please call 604-534-9499 2 BR Newer, maple cabs, insuite wd, cov’d patio, 2 ug prkg, fp, Abbts. $1075, 604-807-8665

ABBY 4 bdrm 2 full baths,5 appl, nr schools, prks, rec$1500+utils, n/s Mar 1st. 604-855-1938

Langley

53B Ave & 200A St.

2 BR Townhouse in 4plex, carpets, fridge, stove, carport, lots of storage, patio, $825. Avail Mar 1. N/S, N/P.

Call 604 592-5663

1 BR $650. 2 BR $745 Mission. carpet, coin wd, avail now, Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147

ABBY Downtwn older 1 BR well kept suite, with fridge & stove, on 2nd flr. Incls hot wtr. Call 9am-9pm daily ★ 604-539-2533

LANGLEY, Walnut Grove. Beautiful view! Executive home on shared acreage, upper 2 floors. New appl. Private w/d, f/p, covered veranda + sundeck, vaulted ceilings. Ns/np. $2,000/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-882-2505

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

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR in triplex, corner unit, insuite wd, $800 incls heat/light, ns np Cedar/Egglestone, 604-556-1180 2 BR, W. Abbots, 1 yr old, own w/d, ns np, $800 incls utils & cable, avail now 604-856-4576 ABBY 2 BDRM Bsmt. $750/mth incld hydro & cable. NP, NS. Nr Mall Avail immed 604-859-3733

ABBOTSFORD ROOMS $450. 604-854-1000

6602

A33

ABBY 2 BR bsmt , $700 util incl & ldry, 2974Townline Rd small pet ok, 778-241-1783 ..604-556-8834

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM bsmt ste, d/w, f/s, Sumas Way/Costco, n/p, Mar.1, $550 incl utils. 604-835-2711 1 BDRM ste, large, walkin clost, inlc utils, w/d, own entr, $675sgl, $750cpl, Mar 15, 604-854-1051

1 BR bsmt, $650, 2br upper $850, both +utils, share wd, central Abby, ns, np, 778-990-0336 1 BR+ den, Abby, Sandpiper, ns np, no laundry, $650 incl util & internet 604-853-3013/ 724-0440 1BDRM SUITE, Mission, Brand new, bright, own W/D, NS, $800 utils incl, avail now, 604-826-8674 2 BDRM, Mission, Cedar Valley large, new, own entry, $800 incl utils, wd, ns, np 604-287-7646 2 BR Bsmt, Abbts, close to Hwy 1 & McCallum Rd. $750 incl elec & gas, ns now/Mar 1, 604-319-8799

MISSION 1 Br + office, new appl, gas fp, sep ent, own w/d, ns, np, Now, $675 incl util. 604-217-9286 MISSION 1BR bsmt suite, jet tub, suit 1 only, fp, wd, $650 incl gas/ hydro Before 4pm, 604-715-5661 MISSION, 2 BR, clean, suits 1 or 2, $800 incl utils, ns, np, sat tv, nr Lougheed, now, 604-826-9133 MISSION 3BR upper. deck, fncd yrd, sep w/d, nr schls, bus. ns $1150+util. Mar 1 604-217-9286

MISSION 4BR upper level, reno, share wd, big yard, ns, $1200+60 %utils immed. pet? 778-378-7160 MISSION, College Hts. bright 1 BR, h/w flrs. NS/np. $575/mo incl hydro. Av now. 778-863-2186 MISSION, NEWLY renovated, spacious grnd lvl 2 Br with rec rm, own laundry, d/w, ns np $1250 incl utils & satelite. 778-997-1772 MISSION UPPER flr, 3 BR, all appls, own W/D, A/C, gas f/p, huge yard. Close to schools, shops. Pet negot. Avail now. $1200 + 1/2 utls. 604-765-3340

Ads continued on next page ABBY GLEN APARTMENTS 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 br suite avail, Call 778-880-0920

CEDAR GREEN

APARTMENTS www.cedargreen.com

2441 Countess St 1 Bedroom from $620

1 Bdrm. & Den from $650

2 Bedroom

starting at $700 totally reno’d $790

604.850.5375 Seniors Incentive UP TO

10% DISCOUNT

Secure underground parking with elevator. Damage deposit reduced.

32101 Mt. Waddington Ave.

HOMESTEAD ESTATES

Abbotsford: Deluxe, large apts. Newer, well maintained bldg.

Gas heat, F/P, D/W, inste. W/D hookup, gated u/g prkg. Cat OK.

Call: 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca Baywest Management Corp.

604-850-9600

2 BDRM cottage, Bradner Rd, $750, own laundry, Avail now. 604-807-6181 or 604-856-4361

5 BR, 3 bath family home, Mission, 3 br up, 2 br down, close to school, fenced yard, tree fort, ns. $1550. 604-820-7833, 813-3908

1 Bedroom from $750 2 Baths in 2-bdrm. units from $895

MINIMUM AD SIZE IS 1 COL X 1” — UNTIL MARCH 31, 2011

Houses - Rent

THE TIMES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011

MISSION 2 bdrm 7696 Grand St., reno’d. 2nd flr, renovated, on site Mgr. Avail now $750 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808

MISSION, 4th Ave. 3 BR house, f/bath, 5 appl. Pets ok. Smoking ok. $1,150/mo + util. March 1st. 604-287-8298, 604-802-2558 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required

ABBOTSFORD - 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,636/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required Flexible Terms ABBOTSFORD - 3262 Clearbrook Rd, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Bad credit? Self-Employed? Unable to Qualify for a Mortgage? 'Rent-to-Own' this great family home. Central location and close to all amenities. Only $1,636/m. Option Fee Required (604) 626-9647 or (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 - 134 St. Solid 5 Bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre, needs TLC.... $1,688M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Time to Get Your Own Place? Find your answer in the Abbotsford Times Classifieds – in print and online!

FOR RENT

1-BEDROOM AP T. Move in tomorrow. Affo rdable monthly rent. Call Norm a 555-3210.

Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-850-9600.

Do You Need to Rent Your Property? 3 Lines 3 Times

Place Your Ad On-line at https://webads.van.net or call 604-850-9600

A34 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 THE TIMES

RENTALS

HOME SERVICES 8087

8020 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 Egglestone – 2bdrm LOWER – fenced b/y – cov’d deck – shared laund - $750/mo + shared 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 uitls 6th – 3bdrm UPPER – laminate & tile throughout – carport – shared w/d - $1050/mo incl 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 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 - $1800/mo Johnson Rd – large 2900 sq ft 3 bdrm + recroom in the country on 10 ACRES – pine hardwood floors - double garage $1800 + triple bay shop/horse stalls - $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)

ABBOTSFORD APARTMENTS — LATITUDE —

2233 MacKenzie Rd., Abbotsford

#132 – 1bdrm+den – 672 sq ft garden level – north facing - $865/mo #217 – 1bdrm – 587 sq ft desirable west facing - $825/mo #227 – 1bdrm+den – 686 sq ft – south facing - $895 #401 – 2bdrm+den top ﬂoor – 954 sq ft 2 full baths – east facing – $1225/mo

* 6 Stainless Steel Appliances * Granite Countertops * * Elec f/p * Exercise Room * Min 6 month lease *

FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM

604-820-8888

www.andersonavenue.com

mini EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT • Site Clearing & Prep. • Drainage • Landscaping & Retaining Walls. We do it all! Paul 604-897-2453

Blinds & Draperies

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8055

LINDA’S CLEANING service provides quality work for an affordable price. 604-852-0104

Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Need a Painter? Find one in the Home Services section.

Home Services

8160

8185

8195

• Excavating • Dumptrucking • Landscaping • Fencing

604-290-8845 823-2382 or 795-1027

8180

Home Services

7 days a week: ext 213 24 HOURS local 213 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

1-866-288-2672 1-866-288-2672 1-800-469-4663

8255

Rubbish Removal

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

Getting Ready to Move?

604-723-8434

8235

Recycling

Capt’n Crunch auto wrecking ltd.

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

We pay for Scrap Metal

brought to our yard

✦ Scrap Car Pick Up ✦ Rolloff Containers

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

8220

DRAPERIES & CARPETING

Call for FREE CallEstimate: 24 hrs a day,

GL Roofing cedar shake, asphalt shingle, flat roofs BBB WCB clean gutters $80. 24/7 1-885-240-5362

15% OFF

TalkYou to Someone Trust. You Trust.

Sears also installs Sears also sells & installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, HEAT PUMPS & AIR CONDITIONING, WINDOW COVERINGS ROOFING & WINDOWS, & CARPETING

Painting/ Wallpaper

Roofing

Interior & Exterior Interior Special Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

COLD FEET? COLD FEET? Talk to Someone INSTALLED INSTALLED FURNACES FURNACES

8250

Plumbing

38/HR! CLOGGED drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets,installs, Lic/Ins. 604-217-2268

PRIMO PAINTING

Landscaping

•turf instalation (top soil spreading •mini excavator • dump truck service • retaining walls • fencing • concrete breaker • land clearing • demolition

8220

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

Moving & Storage

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

COL-RIC CONTRACTING

Lawn & Garden

ADAM’S YARD CARE Hedge trimming, pruning trees, yard clean up, etc Adam 778-899-4162

Century Hardwood Floors

8155

Electrical

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

8180

Flooring/ Refinishing

8105

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Cleaning

EXPERIENCED HOMEMAKER Professional Cleaning Lady avail, Reas Rates, 604-308-1441

8080

Excavating

Refer to the Home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs.

Plumbing

BEKWAY ENT LTD Plumbing & Gas

Service & Repairs Hot Water Tanks Leaky Pipe Repairs •Bonded •Licensed •Insured •B Gas Ticket •Red Seal Abbotsford & Mission Call David • 604-996-0330

CLASSIFIED

604-850-9600

HOME EXPERTS DIRECTORY LANDSCAPE AWAY WINTER CLEAN UP • Snow Removal • Complete Lawn Care • Turf Installation • Pruning & Gardening • Landscape Design & Upgrades • Retaining Walls Residential • Strata • Commercial

604-845-1467

NORTH GATE P PLUMBING By Gord L NEW INSTALLATIONS U • Renovations M • Repairs B • All Work Guaranteed w/ 30 years I • Licensed experience N Low Rates G Cell. 604-798-6370 A D V E R T I S I N G

PRIDE PAINTING

P A 3 Room I Special N $ T from I N Call Rob to book today G 604-819-5693

299

Interior and Exterior Painting

L A N D S C A P I N G

LANDSCAPE AWAY WINTER CLEAN UP • Snow Removal • Complete Lawn Care • Turf Installation • Pruning & Gardening • Landscape Design & Upgrades • Retaining Walls

Residential • Strata • Commercial

604-845-1467 1294497_0218

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T R A D E S H O W

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Get face to face this year with thousands of potential customers

9th Annual 2011 Yard, Garden & Renovation Show Reserve your booth and receive a Free ad in the Chilliwack Times. A $93 value

Call 604-792-3407 and reserve your booth today! www.outdoordecorshow.com

AUTOMOTIVE Scrap Car Removal

9145

9105

9125

9135

Has your vehicle reached the end of its useful life?

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

We will pay up to

30000

2007 FORD Crown Victoria LX, grey, tan leather interior, traction control, A/C, power everything, no accidents, extended warranty, a great highway vehicle. Car Fax provided. 64,000kms. $12,500. (604) 617-0480.

Parts & Accessories

for most complete vehicles ~ FREE TOWING ~

1284506_1207

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

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

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

WEEKLY SPECIALS Feb 19 - Feb 25, 2011

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2006 NISSAN Titan SE, king cab 4x4, full load, Leer canopy $21,500 obo. 604-853-5280

9160

Sports & Imports

1994 TOYOTA Camry LE, extremely rare '2 door', V6, leather, fully loaded, sr, exc. running order, $2500, 604-824-6796

Window Motors.............. 12

Windshields.................... $2495 Fwd Axles (447-1).......... $1695 Engines (Gas) ............... $13995

Utility Trailers

9173

Vans

2011 CHAPPARAL (Lite) 5th wheel (268RLE) $33,800. 30 ft 3', lrg slide, elect awing, dining table, + many extras. 604-943-0603

792-1221

STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960

AWD, leather, moonroof, backup sensors

18,900

4x4, turbo diesel, FX4, Loaded

16,900

07 FORD F150 FX4

07 FORD ESCAPE LTD

4x4, crew cab, loaded

15,900

03 NISSAN MURANO SE AWD

RV’s/Trailers

FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-615-7175

Toll-Free: 1-866-843-8955

NOMAD AUTO SALES

2010 5’ x 8’ Carry-On Cargo trailer used 1 time $1000. Ph 604-703-0217

ONLY $37,900 Below Retail Value, 52k For info call 604-832-6199

123,000km

5,695

www.abbotsfordtimes.com/autoﬁnd

99 VW Beetle GLS 5 Speed, 161,000k

3,995

1 Year Warranty

TO AU

ALE

19,900

13,900

07 MAZDA B4000 CAB PLUS 02 S10 EXTREME EXT CAB

4x4, loaded, only 60,000km

06 Hyundai Accent 79,000k

Leather, loaded, lots of extras

16,900

4,495

05 Dodge Magnum

6 month Warranty

5,995

1 Year Warranty

4.3 V6 5 speed, loaded

Cars $995 to SUVs $5995 Mini Vans

06 Hyundai Accent ..................Auto................................................ 1 Year Warranty ...... $5,495 06 Hyundai Accent .......................................................................... 1 Year Warranty ...... $4,995 SOLD 05 Chevy Optra LS Wagon ...Fully Loaded................................... 1 Year Warranty ...... $5,495 05 Hyundai Accent ..................Auto................................................................................... $3,995 04 Kia Sedona LXE ..................Mini Van......................................... 1 Year Warranty ...... $4,295 04 Pontiac Grand AM .............123,000k ........................................ 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $3,895 03 Ford Windstar Sport ........Leather, New Tires, New Trans...... 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $4,995 03 Kia Sedona Mini Van .......Entertainment System................... 1 Year. Warranty...... $3,695 03 Buick Century .............................................................................. 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $1,495 02 Dodge Neon ..........................2.0, 5 speed....................................................................... $2,995 01 Hyundai Sonata ..................165,000k ........................................ 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $3,495 01 Kia Sportage EX .................SUV, Auto, Leather Interior ............ 1 Year Warranty ...... $4,995 00 Chevy Impala .......................140,000k ........................................ 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $2,495 00 Mazda Millenium Super Charger .....................Amazing Car, Full Load, 145,000k. 1 Year Warranty ...... $4,995 00 Volvo S80 ...............................By Appointment (Wife’s Car)......... 1 Year Warranty ...... $4,495 99 VW Beetle GLS .....................5 speed.............................................................................. $3,995 99 Chevy Blazer ........................Mechanics Special ........................................................... $2,495

2 Drive.

Contact the dealer, check out your new ride and drive home. Easy, right?

11,900

Supercrew, 4x4, buckets, back up sensors

9,970

Warranty ALL CARS Financing O.A.C.

07 VW Rabbit 2 dr, 5 Speed

9,795

6 month Warranty

99 Suburban ................................4x4..................................................................................... $5,995 99 Saturn 3 Dr Coupe ............Auto................................................ 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $1,295 99 Chevy Suburban SLE .......2 Wheel Dr...................................... 1 Year Warranty ...... $3,995 99 Chyrsler Sebring ................Convertible..................................... 1 Year Warranty ...... $3,495 98 Chevy PU ................................126,000 k .......................................................................... $2,895 98 Ford Windstar Mini Van .172,000k ........................................ 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $1,495 97 Ford Explorer .......................155,000k, Mechanic Special ............................................ $995 97 Chevy Suburban SLE .......2 wheel drive .................................................................... $3,995 97 Toyota Tercel ........................Auto................................................................................... $2695 97 Dodge Neon ..........................Auto, Tacky, Low Miles, 97000k .... 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $995 96 Dodge Ram PU ....................136,000k ........................................................................... $2,695 96 Saturn ......................................Auto, Nice and Clean ..................... 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $1,695 95 Chrysler Sebring ................185,000k ........................................ 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $1,295 94 Mustang Convertible .................................................................................................. $2,695 94 Mazda Percidia MX3 .......5 Speed .......................................... 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $1,295 91 Chrysler LeBaron ...............Convertible..................................... 6 Mo. Warranty ....... $995 91 Jaguar .............................................................................................. 1 Year Warranty ...... $2,495

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14,900

06 RANGER SPORT 4X4

1 Year Warranty

Two Easy Steps to Finding a Pre-Owned Vehicle

AWD, leather, moonroof, backup sensors

Over

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

(we are secure & conﬁdential)

NEW CREDIT, CHALLENGE CREDIT, LOW RATES for GREAT SELECTION 604.853.1171 TRUCKS & SUV’S 1.877.853.1171 08 FORD ESCAPE LTD AWD 05 FORD F350 SD LARIAT 06 DODGE DAKOTA SLT

Sipercab, auto, loaded

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

www.autocreditfast.ca

ON THE SPOT FINANCING WITH NOMAD FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Transmissions ................ $4995

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

No Application Refused or 1-877-792-0599 or apply online

2444 West Railway St ABBOTSFORD • www.nomadautosales.com

30 FT Corsair 5th wheel. 2000 model. Low miles. Always garaged. Immaculate condition. Sleeps 5 to 6. Side kitchen with large slideout and booth dining. Built-in vacuum. Polar insulation package. $18,000. For more details, call 604-465-9512

0 Down & we make your 1st Payment o.a.c.

Bruce Walker’s

2006 HONDA Accord, blk, lthr, s/r, 4cyl, 109K, 5 spd man, grt cond, $12,600, (604)824-8799

9172

All Makes & Models, New & PreOwned

dit...OK! Poor Cre y...OK! Bankruptc n...OK! ssio Reposse uyer...OK! B e 1st Tim K! loyed...O p DLN 30309 m E Self 1267075_0917

LIFTED DODGE 3500, 6' BDS lift, 37'Toyo tires, nerf bars, 6' exhaust, Fully loaded Laramie.Never Driven Off Road.604-290-1629

9522

Wiper Motors.................. 12 $

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

2008 HONDA Odyssey EX, 7 pass, loaded, 25K, $21,900 firm D9921 toll free 1-877-855-6522

OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

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SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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Auto Miscellaneous

1990 Mercedes 560 SEL AirCared, fully loaded, leather, heated seats, pw, pl, alarm, pwr sunroof, pwr seats, CD, new tires & brakes, 228,000 km, runs well. $1800 obo. 604.316.1018 2004 Ford F350 Lariat Supercrew, turbo diesel, loaded, leather, sunroof, 260,000 km., runs great. $13,500. 604.316.1018 or 604.793.3010. 2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson All black. Perfect running condition. Only 10,500 original km. One of the last motors built by John Andres of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.1018.

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Wise customers read the fine print: •, ±, †† The Breakthrough Year Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after January 6, 2011. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealer for complete details and conditions. •$37,980 Purchase Price applies to 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (26E) only. Pricing includes freight ($1,400) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for complete details. ±Variable Prime Rate financing up to 84 months is offered on approved credit on most new 2010 and 2011 vehicles to qualified retail customers through TD Financing Services and Royal Bank of Canada. Bi-weekly payments shown are based on 84-month terms. Variable rate shown is based on TD and RBC Prime Rate and fluctuates accordingly. Payments and financing term may increase or decrease with rate fluctuations. RBC offer not open to Quebec dealers. TD offer is not open to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Some conditions apply. See participating dealers for complete details. ††Customer Choice Financing for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services and Ally Credit Canada is available at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on most new 2010 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models (except Grand Caravan Cargo Van and Ram Chassis Cab) and select 2011 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models. The following terms apply to TD Financing Services contracts. (Different contract terms apply to Ally Credit Canada offers. See your dealer for complete details.) Vehicles are financed over a 36-, 48- or 60-month term with payments amortized over a term of up to 96 months and the pre-determined residual balance payable at the end of the contract. At contract’s end, customers have the choice of returning their vehicle through a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealership with no further obligations (except payment of a $199 return fee and excess wear and tear, mileage and similar charges), financing the remaining balance for the rest of the amortization period at then-current standard rates or paying the residual balance in full. Some conditions apply. Customer Choice Financing offered by TD in Quebec is subject to different terms and conditions. All advertised Customer Choice Financing offers are TD offers. Example: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (26E) with a Purchase Price of $37,980 financed at 2.99% APR over 60 months with payments amortized over 80 months equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $241 and one final payment of $10,355 for a cost of borrowing of $3,699 and a total obligation of $41,679. Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage and wear and tear charges, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and charges not included. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for complete details. ♠Based on Ward’s 2010 Middle SUV classification. ¤Based on 2010 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under licence. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. ®SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Customer Choice Financing is a trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

A36 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 THE TIMES

NEW LUXURY ON THE INSIDE. ALL JEEP ON THE OUTSIDE.

LEGENDARY JEEP CAPABILITY

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

PURCHASE FOR

37,980

Jeep.ca/Offers eep.ca/Offers

•

OR CHOOSE

INCLUDES FREIGHT.

• Over 1,000 Kilometre Driving Range on a single tank of gas

232

BI-WEEKLY

A VARIABLE PRIME RATE OF

FOR 84 MONTHS

3.00 %±

• Unsurpassed 4x4 Highway Fuel Economy ♠: HWY: 8.9L/100 KM/CITY: 13.0L/100 KM¤

CUSTOMER CHOICE FINANCING

OR CHOOSE

BI-WEEKLY

241 2.99 @

%††

FOR 60 MONTHS AND $0 DOWN

WITH OPTION TO RETURN TH THE OPT AFTER 60 MONTHS

NEW FEATURES FOR THE 2011 MODEL

• Mid-size Utility of the Year according to Auto123.com

• New 3.6L PentastarTM V6 delivering 290 hp

• New Premium Interior & 4-Wheel Independent Suspension

• Keyless Enter-N-Go with Proximity Sensor

• Quadra-Trac I® 4-Wheel Drive System

• More than 45 Safety & Security Features Optional Select-TerrainTM System UconnectTM System with Optional Garmin GPS

New Premium Interior

Keyless Enter-N-Go