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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Residents of Abbotsford woke up Thursday morning to a blanket of white, which accumulated quickly and made slippery driving for morning commuters. Highway 1 was nearly a whiteout, and this gravel truck can barely be seen beyond the blossoming trees. For more photos see www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

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17-year-old was one of three men arrested Wednesday in what the Abbotsford Police Department is calling its largest OxyContin seizure ever. Police seized more than 1,100 OxyContin tablets with an estimated street value of $35,000 inside a house in the 32500 block of Bevan Avenue on

Wednesday morning. Police are recommending charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking against the 17-yearold and two other men aged 22 and 27. The two older suspects, apprehended trying to flee the residence, were found in possession of 80 OxyContin tablets and $1,000 cash. Const. Ian MacDonald said there were other people inside the house at the time of search, but only three arrests were made. He said the tablets were found in areas of the home controlled by its 17-year-old occupant, which led to his arrest. OxyContin is a highly addictive drug of choice for gangsters and is used as a narcotic painkiller.

“Essentially it numbs you,” said MacDonald. “The worst part is now it’s got a little bit of street cache.” The tablets seized Wednesday ranged from 20 to 80 mg and have significant street value. One 80 mg tablet can go for as much as $50, said MacDonald. Pharmacies now post signs stating they have a limited supply of the pharmaceutical drug because it has become the target of thefts. MacDonald didn’t specify if these tablets were stolen but said there is no way the pills seized were obtained legitimately through prescription. Police also found small amounts of marijuana inside the house.

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Briefly Annual egg hunt a go Egg hunters, get your baskets and your bunny ears ready. The 20th annual Easter Egg Hunt is set for Sunday, April 24 at 1 p.m. at Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street in Mission. Rain or shine, the eggs will be there for the hunting. There will also be prizes for best costumes/Easter bonnets, a haystack hunt for little ones, and Disney characters to meet and greet. The egg hunt is open to children 10 and under. The Mission Elks and Cedar Valley Lions Club are hosting the festivities, with Branch 57 Legion sponsoring the event. The Elks started the Easter tradition two decades ago. Last year saw about 3,000 come out to the park, said Elks secretary Roy Archer. For more call 604-8263112. – MARELLE REID/TIMES

o anyone who knew her, she was The Flower Lady. Hilda Warkentin’s five-acre garden in Mission bursts with rhododendrons every spring, spilling out into the street, turning the head of anyone who drives by. “There were accidents in front of our house because the gardens were so spectacular,” says her husband, Don. Despite the exuberant display she’s created every year for the past 30 years, Hilda was always a very shy, modest gardener, who preferred to let her flowers speak for themselves. And speak, they did. She regularly took first prize in gardening competitions. People came from around the world to see the results of her very green thumb and sign the couple’s guest book. And every year the Sunday after Mother’s Day the Warkentins opened their gates for friends to see their garden at its peak. This year will be a very special year for Hilda’s open garden. She passed away on April 3 after a three-month battle with cancer, leaving behind a loving husband and extended family members and friends. Don says he wants to continue the tradition this May as a tribute to The Flower Lady, his beloved wife of 36 years. The result of all her weeding and pruning this year will still be evident, he notes, and this will be the first year he’ll be able to boast about the work Hilda never would have shown off herself. “This is the first time she

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Hilda Warkentin and her husband Don share a moment in their Mission garden among her beloved rhododendrons in May 2003.

HILDA WARKENTIN can’t stop me,” he says with a smile. The couple’s contrasting talents and characters perfectly complemented each other. Don is outgoing. A stonemason by trade, he created their castle, while she, the shy one, planted the garden. They first met at a restaurant where she was a waitress

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and Don a hungry customer. “I left her the biggest tip I could. It was just too good to be true,” he says of their first encounter. When they got married, Hilda was not a gardener, having lived in a small apartment until that point. But as soon as they moved to a one-acre corner lot in Richmond, her passion for flowers suddenly began with a blank slate of a yard and a pile of gardening books. As Don says, we might not even know what talent we have in us until we’re given the opportunity to express it. As Hilda’s garden grew, word spread and nurseries started donating plants to her project. In 1981, Don and Hilda moved to Mission and worked together to start a new, bigger

garden. Hilda worked in her garden from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. The couple has gone without a computer or a TV set since they’ve lived here because there just hasn’t been time for anything but the flowers. “We often had dinner at 10:30 at night,” says Don, laughing. Was it worth it to him, to help her with so much physical labour and spend so much time in the yard? “She helped me and I helped her and we totally bonded,” he says, looking at a photo of her amidst her flowers. “If you saw the smile on her face, it was worth it all.” The Warkentins’ garden at 10595 Stave Lake Street in Mission will be open to the public on Sunday, May 15.

effrey Goddard’s wellplanned attempts to lure teens and preteens online merit jail time, Crown argued at a sentencing hearing Tuesday. Goddard, 21, pleaded guilty last year to invitation to sexual touching, luring a child under 16 using a computer, impersonating a police officer and two breaches of his bail conditions. Crown prosecutor Sylvia Domaradzki said during her submissions in B.C. Provincial Court in Abbotsford that Goddard primarily used Facebook to connect with his victims, all but two of whom were boys. Domaradzki said the crimes involved “a lot of preplanning.” Goddard had at least five aliases on Facebook and often used the name Julia Luzak to make initial contact with the young people. He w o u l d g e t t e l e phone numbers and call the victims, posing as a relative of Julia Luzak and a police officer.Goddard sometimes offered gifts or highly paid work opportunities to try and convince the teens and preteens to meet him. One 15-year-old even ran away from his foster home to stay at Goddard’s apartment, where Goddard made sexual advances. He invited the boy to shower with him and stood in front of the teen naked while asking if he wanted to have sex. see OFFENDER, page A24

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olice have charged Michael McLean with aggravated assault following an early-morning stabbing in Abbotsford on Tuesday. McLean, 49, was arrested Tuesday morning after he allegedly stabbed his 46year-old roommate during an altercation at a house in the 39900 block of Old Yale Road at around 1:30 a.m. The victim, whose name has not been released, was transported from the scene via air ambulance and underwent emergency surgery Tuesday. APD spokesman Const. Ian MacDonald said at last update the victim had been upgraded from critical to stable condition as of Wednesday. After his arrest, McLean was interviewed by investi-

gators. MacDonald said there have been no major breakthroughs other than what was reported on Tuesday, which was that the two men, who had little interaction with police before the incident, got into a dispute and McLean introduced a knife into the altercation. Another person who was living in the basement of the house, located at 33992 Old Yale Road, heard shouts coming from upstairs and called 911 after he found the victim on the floor suffering from a stab wound. MacDonald said it does not appear alcohol was involved in the conflict. He added the house has been the subject of police attention in 2010, but none in 2011, and that of the three people involved, the suspect had the least amount of interaction with the cops.

ayor George Peary worked a packed house during his third annual breakfast yesterday morning. The mayor covered points of pride over past year which included the completion of major infrastructure projects such as the Clearbrook and McCallum road interchanges or the Abbotsford International Airport improvements. Between jokes and moments of emotion, he saluted businesses, residents, and “everyday heroes” who contribute to the community, whether in economic, social, or environmental realms. He praised the city for finding ways to save close to $800,000 in capital and operating costs in 2010, and police initiatives to impede gangs’ ability to recruit the community’s youth and to drive down crime rates. He highlighted future projects expected to contribute positively to the city’s economy and employment numbers such as the Mt. Lehman area High Street retail development and the new Peardonville and Clearbrook

industrial areas. He also drew attention to affordable and social housing projects currently underway and those that had drawn the city national attention. Abbotsford has weathered the recession, said Peary, who confidently predicted that building permits would top $300 million in 2011, up from $ 207 million in 2010. The primary goal of the city was to create a complete community, he told the crowd. “We want to continue to build a community that is prosperous, just and sustainable,” Peary said. However the coming year was not without challenges, he noted. The city’s P3 water project proposal to develop the Stave Lake facility without the cooperation of the District of Mission would “clearly” be an issue in the upcoming election, he said, adding voters will ultimately decide whether to undertake the project during a referendum on the issue in November. He must also ponder his future. “I have to make a decision to become a better grandfather or continue to invest myself in this worthy cause called the City of Abbotsford.”

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Abbotsford teen firebugs singed by arson fines Mouat students charged for fire at Rick Hansen ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

bbotsford fire department has burned three teenagers with hefty fines after they recently set fire to a rival school’s bathroom. Three W.J. Mouat Secondary School students were fined $500 each for their participation in an arson at Rick Hansen Secondary on March 10, said Capt. Steve Oldroyd of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS). Crews were called out to the fire in a Hansen restroom around 10 a.m., but arrived to

find that quick thinking staff had managed to extinguish the fire. Regardless, the fire resulted in damages and the entire school had to be evacuated. Arson is a criminal offence not taken lightly, and school is a place where students should feel safe and not be at risk from reckless acts, said Oldroyd. “[AFRS] has zero tolerance for these types of activities,” he said. “If students are caught for the act of arson or mischief we will [fine] them.” The students involved were identified after witnesses reported them to school authorities who then contacted police. The police won’t be laying charges in the case.

The students cannot be named as they are minors. Dave Stephen, Abbotsford School District spokesman, said the trio were suspended following the fire, and their educational future within the district is under review. Damages to Hansen Secondary were close to $1,000, and the district is looking at recouping the costs from the teens. With the end of the school year approaching, the fire department will not look kindly on any graduation “pranks,” said Oldroyd. “We won’t tolerate situations that put students at risk such as pulling fire alarms, meddling with fire extinguishers, or arson.” Last year AFRS responded to three false fire alarms around graduation time, and ulti-

mately billed the students responsible for the incurred costs. The department is still considering charging the three Mouat students with the cost of deploying crews to the arson fire, which is estimated to be $1000. Fires and false alarms at schools cause a lot of turmoil, said Oldroyd. “You have to evacuate the building and disrupt thousands of students who have to head out to the field in the pouring rain and wait for fire trucks,” he said. “There are also students with disabilities or mobility challenges who may not be able to easily run out of doors or up stairs. It causes anxiety throughout the school when you have this type of incident.”

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Social housing gains ground HOUSING, from page A1 the facility’s future operator, the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley (WRSFV). Lamb, the first and only woman to sit on Matsqui City Council, is the ideal role model for both future residents and the community at large, said WRSFV executive director Pam Willis. Not only did Lamb commit her heart and soul to her community and the work of the WRSFV, but she also experienced domestic violence during her first marriage. “I think the community will be delighted with this name and I don’t think we could have chosen anyone more appropriate,” said Willis. “She was a single mom for a number years, and an amazing women and look at all she accomplished.” Lamb, whose memorial serendipitously fell on the same day as the announcement, is a shining example of the potential of all women at risk, said Willis. The name will go a long way to dismiss stereotypes society associates with individuals who need temporary support, she added. “When I hear people talk about ‘those women’, I just want people to stop and think about who those women are – because they are [Christine] or any one of us.” The Christine Lamb Resi-

dence is halfway complete and slated to open its doors in February 2012. It will be built to the highest environmental standards and will feature lots of shared space, children’s play areas, and community gardens featuring a range of berries, fruit trees and herbs. “It’s going to be a fabulous place to live,” said Willis. “We’ve built it with an eye to not just providing a safe affordable place to live, but it’s designed around the concept of facilitating and sustaining community.” The celebration followed

“I think the community will be delighted with this name and I don’t think we could have chosen anyone more appropriate.” – Pam Willis

on the heels of the announcement last week of a new 30unit supportive housing project for men on King Road to be run by the Kinghaven Peardonville House Society (KPHS). Named the George Schmidt Centre, the new apartment building at 31250 King Rd. will provide second stage housing and support services to individuals with mental health and/or addictions issues

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Drawings illustrate new social housing facilities, the Christine Lamb Residence (top) on Clearbrook Road and the George Schmidt Centre on King Road, both due for completion in 2012. ly supportive of the men we served and their journey to recovery.” Peary noted recent numbers from the 2011 homeless count indicate Abbotsford has far fewer people on the city’s streets who are going without

shelter. It’s hard to draw concrete conclusions about the cause and effect for the numbers, but the city’s new housing projects can only support the positive trend. “Certainly some of the

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at risk of homelessness in Abbotsford. Milt Walker, KPHS executive director, said the facility replaces a similar project slated for Emerson Street in 2008 that was rejected following a public outcry about the proposed location. The new site is ideal and unlikely to create any controversy because it’s in a rural area immediately adjacent to KPHS’s current location where it has already been providing treatment services for decades, said Walker. The facility will go a long way to meeting the need for supportive housing for men trying to re-establish themselves in the community, said Walker. Peary agreed it was another step forward in meeting affordable housing needs. “This type of second stage housing allow fellows finishing treatment to get their feet under them and find jobs, and not have to worry about roof over head while they do that.” The new housing facility is named after long-time KPHS board member George Schmidt who passed away a couple of years ago, said Walker. “[George] was on the first board of directors and served for 35 years. He was extreme-

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ount the letters. It’s obvious to those of us with the brainpower it takes to count all of our fingers and thumbs that “coalition” is not a four-letter word. But some folks tramping the campaign trail seem to think we’re not quite bright enough to figure this one out on our own. In a parliamentary system like the one we have in Canada (and in each of the provinces), every government is actually a coalition of varying degrees. Although our federal election campaigns in Canada have focused more and more on national political party leaders, the fact is that, unlike our American neighbours, individual Canadians do not get to vote for the leader of our country. Indeed, if we were to put a fine point on it, we live under the dominion of a monarchy, so Queen Elizabeth II, rather than our prime minister, is actually our head of state. But mostly, the queen hangs out in other countries, where she doesn’t cost us anything, and her authority within Canada has dwindled to little more than a ceremonial role which costs us less the more she stays away. Either way, she’s not really relevant to our discussion of coalitions. Even if we throw the queen

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Odd thoughts out of the equation, we still don’t get to vote for the prime minister. The next prime minister will technically be elected within the House of Commons by the representatives Canadians elect in each of the 308 federal ridings on May 2. Technically, the prime minister is chosen – and leads the affairs of government – through the approval of like-minded Members of Parliament. That, folks, is a coalition. In more realistic terms, however, the vast majority of MPs are aligned with specific political parties, and it will be the leader of one of those parties who will receive the majority approval needed to oversee the business of government as prime minister. Consequently, when one party holds a majority of seats (more than 154), that party’s leader virtually automatically becomes the leader of the coalition of MPs that sit on the “government side” of the House of Commons. When the party with the most seats can’t muster more than the magic 50 per cent

plus one, it gets a bit more complicated. Usually, provided he is a rational and reasonably sane individual, the leader of the party with the most seats is invited to form a minority government, one that is dependent on the approval of MPs from other political parties to pass legislation and keep the government operating. This is how Canada’s government has been operating for nearly a decade. It’s still not the formal “coalition” that scare-mongers in the current federal election campaign would have us fear, but the principle behind it is almost the same. A formal coalition involves an agreement between two (or more) minority parties (adding up to a majority) to work together to maintain a stable government. Somewhere in between is what we might get if the Conservatives win the most seats, but not a majority. The Liberals could form the government – without a formal coalition, and as legitimately as any of the past minorities – with approval for their ideas from the most elected MPs inside or outside of their party.

■ Visit Bob Groeneveld’s blog, Editor’s Notes, at http://tiny.cc/v7b94.

on’t let Thursday morning’s flash snowfall in Abbotsford fool you, the Stanley Cup playoffs are here. The Vancouver Canucks are the team most everyone is looking at with particular interest, and evidence of that is everywhere in town. The stores are stocking their shelves with Vancouver Canucks merchandise, restaurants and pubs are offering up new deals, fans are dressed in their white and blue best and, yes, even the police are making adjustments to their game to make sure fans enjoy this time of year while keeping within the law. It seems everywhere you turn, the Canucks are front and centre. There’s something about this team that every year breeds more and more excitement as it goes for hockey’s holiest of grails, the Stanley Cup. Maybe it’s because in 40 years of NHL hockey, the Canucks have never won the Cup. You have to go back all the way to 1915, the last time a Vancouver-based team won Lord Stanley’s mug, and the NHL didn’t even exist back then. Even the Toronto Maple Leafs, Cup-less since 1967, have more bragging rights. But that’s what makes this edition of the Canucks so intriguing. Will this finally be the year? Many hockey “experts” predict the Canucks will drink champagne from the Cup come June, and while they’re opinions are as much their right as they are informed, fans have come to expect the worst. It sounds morbid, but maybe it’s the Canucks’ complete lack of championship success that keeps bringing the fans back. For all their ineptitude in the past, the Canucks will, and always have been there, as too will the fans who year after year come away disappointed. One would think their long-term suffering for a Stanley Cup will one day come to an end. Will it be in 2011? For better or worse, we’re about to find out.

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Water park would draw tourists Dear Editor:

Kudos to Mission Council for unanimously supporting the idea of a water park for kayaks, tubers and other users below the Ruskin Dam, at the Council meeting on April 11. If Mission successfully developed a water park similar to what Reno or Calgary have done, they would attract tourism, investment and businesses to the area. Water park festivals at sites in the US have had significant economic spinoffs. Promoting the idea to BC Hydro is definitely a first step. Mission should also consider proceeding on their own or in partnership with Maple Ridge, if BC Hydro decides to decommission the dam, to create a year round destination site for families, sightseers and river runners of all types. Marvin Moedt Abbotsford

Reader is proud and lucky to be Canadian Dear Editor:

It is really unbelieveable that one human being, because of having some difficulty in returning home after such a tragedy in Japan killing thousands of people, should be ashamed of being Canadian (Times, April 1). Perhaps this person should move to another country. I am a proud Canadian and feel very lucky to live here. There isn’t another country in the world that I would choose. Now if only we could find someone (Rex Murphy would be a good candidate) to lead our government honestly, with common

sense, doing the best they could for all Canadians and not bashing one an other to be top dog. Marilyn Alexander Abbotsford

Animal welfare should be an election issue Dear Editor:

Animal welfare is important to Canadians and this election, we need to address it. I am one of the 95 per cent of Canadians that, according to a recent Harris Decima poll, believe animal pain and suffering should be reduced as much as possible. I find it strange and surprising that Canada still uses animal cruelty legislation first enacted in 1892, when our views on animal cruelty as with other issues like the environment and women’s rights have changed so dramatically since this time. While other countries update their animal protection laws, Canada clings to a Victorian-era law. I want to hear candidates’ views on how they plan to improve the welfare of animals. Will they commit to updating our anti-cruelty laws? What are they doing to ensure the humane treatment and transport of farm animals? How are they going to protect Canada’s wildlife? That’s why I used the website www.voteforanimals.ca to send a letter to all candidates in my riding asking their views. I hope others will join me. I’m a Canadian voter and animals matter to me. Kari Sawyer West Kelowna

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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Runners braved Sunday’s rain as they pounded the pavement through Fishtrap Creek for the 10 kilometre distance of the annual Reach Run. Rod MacDonald ran the fastest 5k in 22.29 and Dave Stirling was ahead of the pack in the 10k distance. More than 200 runners took part in the annual event, which is the largest fundraiser for The Reach Gallery Museum.

Cuts for the Cure thanks Heat patrons Dear Editor:

On behalf of the Abbotsford Heat wives and girlfriends, we would like to thank our sponsors and fans for your generosity. With your help we were able to raise over $18,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation, which supports cancer care at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Without your generous donations, Cuts for the Cure

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Homeless numbers drop in Abbotsford and Mission

People without shelter climbing in other Fraser Valley communities ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

esults of the recent homeless count in Abbotsford and Mission indicate those living without shelter may be on the decline. Preliminary tallies from the volunteer survey conducted in Fraser Valley communities in March suggest homelessness dropped by 25 per cent regionally, according to data released Wednesday. A total of 345 people were located without shelter during counts in Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Aggassiz-Harrison and Hope, down from 465 individuals in 2008, stated the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) report. However, only Abbotsford and Mission registered real and substantial declines in the number of homeless people while those numbers rose in other communities. Abbotsford numbers indicate a drop of 50 per cent with 117 homeless people counted in 2011, down from 235 in 2008. Mission also experienced a 46 per cent drop with 54 people located without shelter, down from 100 in 2008. Hope experienced the largest increase with 43 people counted as homeless, up

– TIMES FILE

Although the numbers are down, homelessness is still a major concern in the valley. from 20 in 2008. Agassiz-Harrison went up to 20 people, from 12 in 2008 while Chilliwack had 111 homeless people, up from 98. Patricia Ross, FVRD chair, said the survey illustrates that homelessness is not just an issue in core urban areas. “While the numbers show improvement, they also demonstrate that smaller communities need the attention of senior levels of government to address this continuing challenge,” she said. Service organizations, volunteers, and government ministries have been working to reduce the problem of home-

lessness in the region through housing outreach programs, improved shelters, and housing linked to supportive services, the report stated. Survey numbers suggest those initiatives are having an effect even in the face of the recent economic recession, it added. However, the survey data showed youth homelessness was a particular area of concern with 19 per cent of the homeless aged 15 to 19. The majority of the homeless (26 per cent) fell into the 25- to 34-year-old age bracket.

Candidates take to the radio It won’t be televised, but it will be on the radio. The first all-candidates meeting in Abbotsford takes place Monday morning on UFV’s CIVL Radio 101.7 FM. Conservative MP Ed Fast, Madeleine Hardin of the Liberals, David Murray of the NDP and Daniel Bryce of the Green party will all be in studio to debate the issues with Justin Goodrich, the host of The Way I see It. Only 37 per cent of eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 24 voted in the 2008 federal election, but CIVL Radio station manager Aaron Levy said Monday’s event should be a good opportunity for the candidates to reach out to the younger demographic in Abbotsford. “Students don’t think their vote really matters,” he said. “If the candidates come out with some refreshing statements or ideas . . . maybe it will encourage students to get more involved.” The candidates will be back at it later Monday night for another meeting, this time it will be in front of a live audience of students, instructors and the general public. That meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Building B lecture theatre (room B101) on the UFV Abbotsford campus.

Fast facts on homelessness in the Fraser Valley ■ Fifty-five per cent of the homeless population is male, but the number of women without shelter is increasing. ■ Youth aged 15 to 19 years old make up a disproportionate amount of homeless people (19 per cent) in relation to their total in the general population (seven per cent). ■ The majority of homeless people counted (44 per cent) were on welfare, but 19 per cent had no income at all. ■ Twenty-seven per cent of the homeless reported an addiction, but 53 per cent reported a combination of medical conditions that also included mental health issues and physical disabilities. – STAFF REPORTER

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Dial-a-dope moms busted ELAINE O’CONNOR The Province

ay you’re a wayward teenager looking to score some dope. Who do you call? Certainly not your mom. But that’s exactly who some Abbotsford youth were contacting for drugs before police busted a dial-a-dope marijuana delivery service run by two local mothers of young children. The women, Richelle Lotte Dyck, 27, and Nicole Angelina Haller, 34, pleaded guilty earlier this month to one count each of trafficking in a controlled substance and were sentenced to four-month and six-month conditional sentences, respectively. They will also serve one year on probation and are prohibited from possessing firearms for the next 10 years. Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said that the case was unusual, given that the pair were mothers who had elementary-age children, but that the recruitment of women and girls into the drug business was a disturbing trend. “I think it’s a regrettable sign of the times, that for many of the criminal organizations and gangs a lot of the rules that existed a decade ago have gone out the window. “The people being recruited are getting younger and we have seen recruitment of more women and girls, where a decade ago that would have been almost unheard of. “From a law enforcement perspective, we think it’s due in part to depletion in the ranks [of gang members], but also from a social perspective, it’s also an indication of greed.” The moms were busted last June after police received a tip from a local middle school student. The student handed police a business card advertising the dial-a-dope ring after hearing the Abbotsford Police make an

– TIMES FILE

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anti-drug and gang presentation at his school as part of their Operation Impact program. The message clearly had an impact on the boy. Police set up an undercover sting, posing as customers who made a buy outside of St. John Brébeuf Regional Secondary on Townline Road, a spot the moms chose. The pair showed up on June 23 carrying 100 grams of marijuana and $400 cash and was promptly arrested by police. It was a scenario straight out of the hit Showtime TV series Weeds, where a single mother turns to marijuana dealing to help pay the bills. MacDonald said the force applauded the student’s judgment in handing over the card to police, and hoped to encourage other youth to do the same. “Some kids collect these dial-a-dope cards or keep them so that other kids think that they are cool. Others have them because they phone and place orders. But he took that card out of circulation. He could have thrown it in the garbage, but he felt the need to go beyond that. And by coming to us we were able to arrest two people.”

2011-12 School Bus Registration Night All students requiring school bus transportation to or from school are required to register. Registration forms and information regarding bus pass rates are available online at www.mpsd.ca. The Bus Service information icon is located on the homepage of the school district website.. WHEN AND WHERE TO REGISTER • April 18, 19, 20, 21 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. • At the Board of Education ofﬁce located at 33046 Fourth Avenue, Mission. • A fee deposit is required at the time of registration. • For additional information call the Transportation Ofﬁce at 604.826.2377.

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A city in bloom – Cherry Blossom Festival

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Visitors were in awe of the blooming cherry trees surrounding Civic Plaza in the rain on Sunday for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, above. Iris Okazaki, 3, left, and friends leave the community stage after performing a Japanese dance, and Hannah Bricknell, 4, right, takes cover with her flag.

Briefly Community cleanup week Spring cleanup is well underway in Abbotsford and all residents are encouraged to pitch in the week of April 18-24, in recognition of Earth Day on Friday, April 22. Everyone can help out by picking up litter around the workplace, schools and community parks. Get kids involved. Special yellow garbage bags are available at the Abbotsford Exhibition Park office, 32470 Haida Dr. These yellow bags can be put out with your regular garbage pickup without an extra garbage sticker. Call 604-557-1464 for more details.

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The Abbotsford Food Bank needs local residents to pitch in and help by donating food and funds this spring. As the number of individuals in need continues to grow, community support is increasingly important. To restock the shelves of the local food bank with nutritious and staple foods such as beans, canned meats, rice and cereal, residents in Abbotsford are encouraged to donate to the Extra Helping™ Spring National Food Drive which kicked off Friday. Between April 12 and 28, Abbotsford and Mission residents can purchase or bring non-perishable food items and drop them into the Extra Helping food donation bins in their local Extra Foods and Real Canadian Superstores. According to Food Banks B.C., the most needed non-perishable items include canned meat and fish, canned soups and stews, beans in tomato sauce, peanut butter, dry pasta and pasta sauce, and baby items such as baby food and formula. People can also make a cash donation at the checkout counter. This year, the goal is to raise $1.2 million and 1.2 million pounds of food for local food banks across Canada. One hundred per cent of food donated, and 70 per cent of the cash donated, goes to local B.C. food banks. For more information call 604-692-4230.

UFV convocation on the move in 2011 University of the Fraser Valley graduates will celebrate their achievements in a bigger way this spring. Students will walk across a larger stage at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC), located on the edge of the Abbotsford campus, to accept their credentials in June. UFV has outgrown the campus Envision Athletic Centre, the site of convocation ceremonies over the past decade, said UFV president Mark Evered. “Convocation is a time for tradition, but it is also about celebrating accomplishments with colleagues, family, and friends,” said Evered. “Not having to limit the number of guests is a huge advantage for our grads.” More than 2,900 seats will be available for UFV’s convocation ceremony. With the move to the new larger facility, UFV is scheduling three ceremonies (rather than four) over two days. In 2010 UFV had over 1,800 graduates, who earned almost 2,000 credentials. For information on UFV convocation visit www.ufv.ca/ convocation.htm or email convocation@ufv.ca or call 604 854-4503. – STAFF REPORTER

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Floods are near the top of the list for disasters that could affect Abbotsford at any given time.

t’s not if it will happen, it’s when, and the City of Abbotsford is prepared for any emergency situation, said Susan Rai. “We keep upgrading and updating,” said Rai, the emergency advisor for the Abbotsford Emergency Program. Now she’s hoping citizens take the same initiative, especially in the wake of the devastation experienced after the March 11 earthquake in Japan and with the Canada-wide Emergency Preparedness Week beginning May 1. “Community members must take ownership by preparing their own families . . . building emergency preparedness kits, updating those kits, developing an emergency plan and practicing that plan,” she said. Examples overseas should expose people to what can happen in the event of a disaster. Earthquakes are recognized as the most

likely disaster in the Abbotsford area, but there are more, including floods, severe winter storms, air crashes, Hazmat situations and multi-vehicle accidents. The events are rated based on possible devastation, how likely they are to occur and timeline for recovery. Rai said the public should prepare for selfsufficiency for up to 72 hours minimum, but seven days is the preferred number as it will clear emergency dispatch services and allow rescue crews – fire, police, search and rescue, and paramedics – the chance to respond to high-priority calls. A thorough preparedness kit should help people get through at least the first few days of an emergency, depending on the situation, she said. – CAM TUCKER/TIMES

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Rusty Spurs 4-H Horse Club is hosting its first 4-H Horse Show at Fast Times Farms, 6622 – 248th St., Aldergrove on Saturday, April 16. Registration at 8 a.m., Showmanship classes start at 9 a.m., followed by English, then Western classes. Free admission, must be 4-H members to register. All horse lovers are welcome to come and watch. For more information, check out www.rustyspurs4hhorseclub.webs.com.

Cartoon fun at the library

S e c o n d Wo r l d Wa r v e t eran Ernie Poignant, an Abbotsford legend and renowned cartoonist will be at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, on Friday, April 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to draw for children. Give him the initials of your name or tell him your

favourite animal and he’ll draw a special cartoon just for you. All ages are welcome, so just drop in. Call 604-859-7814 ext. 232.

Earth Day event

Celebrate Earth Day at the Abbotsford Community Services Recycling Program’s ReCreation Station Craft Day.

Kids can practise the second R – reuse, while creating a fun and unique planter using a tin can and other ReCreation Station art supplies. This drop-in event is Friday, April 15 at the Abbotsford Recycling Depot, 33670 Valley Rd., between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and on Saturday, April 16 at the Mission Recycling

Depot, 7229 Mershon St. between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact Abbotsford Community Services Recycling Program at 604-850-3551 or online at www.acsrecycling. ca for details.

Hospice fundraiser

An evening at the races, the Ascot Gala, is Saturday,

April 16 at the Best Western in Mission. Tickets are $85 per person, which includes dinner, live music, live/silent auction and a best hat prize. Call 604-826-21235 to reserve your spot. Proceeds will go to the Mission Hospice Society.

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Free cheer day

ACE Allstars cheerleading club wants to introduce the sport of cheer to the city, and our first free day was such a success that we are offering one more. The free class is on Sunday, April 17 for ages three to 18. Give coach Angela a call at 778240-3165 to find out when your class runs or visit the website: www.acecheer.ca.

Shroud of Turin

A digital replica of the Shroud of Turin will be on display at St. Anne’s Church, 33333 Mayfair Ave., Abbotsford, until April 18. There will also be presentations by shroud scholars/ authors John Iannone and Dr. Phillip Wiebe (TWU) weekdays at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a concert by the Stella Maris Choir of White Rock on Saturday, April 16 at 3 p.m. For more details call 604-855-2575 or check the website at www.stannsabbotsford.ca.

Spring fling

The annual girl’s night out of the Valley Woman’s Network - Spring Fling - will be set in Old Hollywood at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre, 36035 North Parallel Rd., Abbotsford on Friday, April 15. Tickets are $45. Find out more at vwnabbotsford.wordpress.com.

Help the animals

The Fraser Valley Humane Society is having a bake sale on Friday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Envision Credit Union, Junction Mall, 120 – 32555 London Ave., Mission. Bakers are needed. If you can help, call 604-8263290. Lots of cats and kittens are counting on you.

Fundraiser for crisis line

MCC Employment and Community Development program Youth Keep Working is holding a fundraiser on Friday, April 15 for the Telecare Crisis & Caring Line. The event, including a silent auction and entertainment by Jared Fowler and Abbotsford Dance Centre is at 6 p.m. at Emmanuel Mennonite Church, 3471 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Admission is free.

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Memorial United Church, 33737 George Ferguson Way. Guest speaker is Dan Trayler of Homestead Nurseries. Call 604-859-4492 for more.

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Sharing the lake – JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Lone fisherman Mark Bonkowski is unaware that a dragon boat from Sudden Impact paddling club is bearing down on him on a sunny Sunday at Mill Lake in Abbotsford. After a freak snowfall Thursday morning, weather this weekend is 50-50, with rain predicted for Saturday, but sunny skies coming on Sunday.

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Lenten vespers

Lenten vespers and the Abendmusik Choir is Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. at Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, 3386 Mt. Lehman Rd. Donations go to Menno Simons Centre.

Poetry scramble

Poems, stories, puppets and fun for all ages are at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

Computer basics

Learn a new skill at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave, on Saturday, April 16 from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. for basic computer lessons on library catalogue essentials. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

Poetry reading

UFV Writer in Residence, Elizabeth Bachinsky, nominated for the Governor General’s Award for Poetry in 2006, will be reading her poetry at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, on Monday, April 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is part of the Blue Moon Reading Series hosted by the Poets Potpourri Society and the Fraser Valley Regional Library. For more see www. poetspotpourrisociety.com.

Retired workers meet

The Fraser Valley branch of the B.C. Government Retired Employees Association meets Monday, April 18 at Trinity

Singles Travel Club meets Monday, April 18 at 6 p.m. for dinner at the ABC Family Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford. They offer group tours for singles - meet new friends, enjoy the security of travelling in a group and avoid the costly single supplement. Visit www.singlestravelclub.ca and RSVP to Val at 1-888-552-1552.

Clutter be gone

The Valley Women’s Network Abbotsford chapter invites women to their luncheon on Tuesday, April 19 at noon at Cascades Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd., Abbotsford, where speaker Heather Knittel (co-author of Good Riddance: Showing Clutter the Door), will help create simple organization solutions to fit everyone’s style and budget. Cost is $15/members and $17/nonmembers. RSVP to vwnabbyreservations@gmail.com or register online at www. valleywomensnetwork.com

Tracing military roots

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The Abbotsford Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. Guest speaker, Colin Stevens, manager of the New Westminster Museum and Archives, will give a presentation on Your Family’s Military History at 6 p.m. For information see www.abbygs.ca.

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“Regular Joe” Plumber & Wife Speak Out and Reveal the Raw Truth About That Canadian “Multi-Millionaire”, Darren Weeks, and his How to Get Rich in Canada Seminars.

Brian Lauer a “Regular Joe” This guy, Darren Weeks, promises all sorts of things to us average Canadians about how we can get out of the “Canadian Rat Race” and on to the “Fast Track” He claims that people can start from scratch and become “Rich” in 5 years or less. He talks about wrestling back control of your finances from the Big Banks and Financial Planners. He says he teaches people how to buy Canadian Real Estate with “No Money Down”, and many other “creative” money making ideas and so on. Every time I used to read one of his ads, I thought, “Who could be dumb enough to fall for this guy’s smoke & mirrors?” Now, I’m going to tell you the raw truth about Darren Weeks and his“How to Get Rich in Canada”stuff. My name is Brian Lauer. I live in Kelowna, B.C. with my wife Donna and our 2 kids. I grew up in Saskatchewan, moved to B.C. in the early 70’s. After doing different jobs in the Alberta oil patch, and then in construction, I married Donna in 1991. A few years after getting married I was out of work for a few months and I decided to get into plumbing. It was pretty rough trying to make it on apprentice wages of only $9 bucks an hour back then – especially with a family to support. Once I got my Plumber’s ticket things were OK, but I always thought I could do better in life instead of just grinding it out 9 - 5. I was doing OK with my plumbing work. But at the end of the day I was always trading hours for dollars – and there always seemed to be more expenses than money in the bank. If I ever stopped working, the money stopped coming in. I had a $15,000 line of credit that I honestly thought I’d never pay off. Then in 2001 I saw an ad for one of these“Free Rich Dad”events. I had read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and I thought what the heck, maybe I should be a little more open minded – what can I lose at a ‘free’ seminar anyway? But in the back of my mind I was sure that they were going to try to get me all jazzed up and excited, and then try to sell me some $5,000.00 real estate course. I had told myself that I would only stay at the event until the “pitch” started, then I’d go home. What Donna and I discovered at Darren’s “How to Get Rich in Canada” seminar really shocked us. First of all, I was waiting the whole time for the “other shoe to fall” and wondering when I was going to get “pitched” the expensive Real Estate course. It never happened. The most expensive thing I could buy there was a book – and they weren’t hardly mentioned. What was mentioned were rock solid ideas, tips and strategies that Darren himself has put to use in his own life to create millions of dollars in income and equity in his businesses, investments and Real Estate. The man doesn’t like the Big Banks or Financial Planning companies very much, and he showed us why not. He opened our eyes to a whole different way of thinking about money and wealth – and most importantly, he inspired us to take action and go for it! Within a week of attending that event we decided to make Real Estate investing our

vehicle to wealth (but Real Estate is not the only subject covered at Darren’s events – he also goes in depth about Business and investing). Over the next couple of months we got cracking and started buying our first investment properties. Now, just a few short years later, we have over 29‘doors’(rental units) in B.C. an Alberta and we are looking for another apartment building to buy with our investors. The positive cashflow from our properties is more than enough to replace my plumber’s wages. Now I work at plumbing because I want to, not because I have to. While others in my field are worried about the economy and impending work shortages – all I can see is opportunity! And I know that if anything ever happened to me, we would be just fine with our Real Estate. Not only that, but we learned how to buy them right and at the right price, and our Net Worth now officially makes us millionaires twice over! (Which is sweet revenge for all the snickers we got from friends and family when we first told them what we were up to). Now you might be asking yourself how such a thing could happen to a blue-collar guy like me. The answer is simple. It’s all about learning how real proven and effective wealth creation systems work. I’m not talking about the “late nite t.v.” crap that comes in from South of the border either. I’m talking about proven methods and strategies that work right here in Canada – our home and native land. In spite of everything you’ve heard about investing in Real Estate being ‘risky’ – or the failure rate of starting your own business – or how crappy investing can be (and it can be – if you do it the way the ‘establishment’ tells you to) you too can learn how to get rich sooner rather that later. So here is the raw truth about Darren Weeks: Unlike most of those ‘pretend’ experts out there, he actually teaches stuff that works. He not only teaches it – he does it! He walks his talk and has businesses, investments and lots of Real Estate. Just like me, you’ve seen his ads in this paper before. You’ve gotten postcards from him. Or maybe you’ve seen him on TV, or heard his ads on the radio. If you haven’t been to one of his “How to Get Rich in Canada” events yet, I don’t know why not! Maybe you think you’re too smart and know it all, or that it is going to be a rip off, like I did. But if you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich and happy? Maybe you are doing well already – but you could do better (many of Darren’s students are ‘retired’ in their 30’s or 40’s). Maybe you just don’t want to be sold something that’ll be a waste of your hard-earned money. About that

You must register immediately to attend my upcoming FREE “How to Get Rich in Canada” event. ABBOTSFORD Events at 12-3 pm or 7-10 pm Tuesday, April 26 Ramada Plaza 36035 North Parallel Road Here are 2 ways to do it: 1. Register online at: www.AbbotsfordGetRichNow.com 2. or Call 1-877-RICH CDN (1-877-742-4236) with our 24hr. live operator. CONGRATULATIONS!

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you can relax. At this event there’s nothing for sale that’s more expensive than a book – so leave your cheque book at home! I’ve got over two million reasons why you ought to check out what Darren has to say. What reasons do you have NOT to look at this? There is an event coming to Abbotsford on Tuesday, April 26. This is a FREE event if you pre-register (otherwise it is $39.95 at the door) and registration is super easy. Either go on-line to www.AbbotsfordGetRichNow.com or call the 24 hr. live operator to register by phone at 1-877-RICH CDN (1-877-742-4236). By the way, I wasn’t paid even a penny or given anything to write this about Darren Weeks. I am a regular Joe just like you. I did this as my way of saying thanks to Darren for everything he’s done for me and my family. And I’m not the only person who feels this way. Darren has spoken to over 200,000 Canadians at his events since he started in 2001. Many, just like me, are now making more money than they ever did before and are reaching their own financial dreams. My wife Donna just says “Wow” about how much we have accomplished and how much more we are going to do and have. We continue to go to Darren’s events as often as we can, because we always learn something new, and meet great new people. All I can say is, “Don’t envy us. Join us” BRIAN LAUER, Kelowna, B.C. P.S. Please don’t get my number and call

Darren Weeks, Donna & Brian Lauer (after Brian’s make over!) me. The last thing I need is a zillion phone calls asking me about Darren Weeks. I’ve said what I have to say right here. What else could you possibly need to know? Go to his upcoming FREE Event and learn for yourself “How to Get Rich in Canada”. The event is in Abbotsford on Tuesday, April 26 and you can go either at 12 noon or 7 p.m. The event is FREE with pre-registration, so go online to www. AbbotsfordGetRichNow.com or call 1-877742-4236 to register with a live operator 24/7. Register now. You owe it to yourself.

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2393 West Railway Street ~ 604-864-ACTK www.actk.ca There’s always a place for You! ABBOTSFORD CHRIST THE KING COMMUNITY CHURCH

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33077 Second Avenue at James Street, Mission Sunday, April 17 8:00 am Holy Communion Palm/Passion Sunday 10:00 am Family Eucharist with Palm procession Thursday, April 21

6:00 pm - a Simple Supper 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Eucharist

Good Friday, April 22 11:00 am Stations of the Cross Saturday, April 23 EASTER DAY Sunday, April 24th

8:00 pm Service of Light in the Great Vigil of Easter - Refreshments following worship. 8:00 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Family Eucharist

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Easter Sunday April 24th A Continental Breakfast 9:30 am An Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am Our Celebration Service 10:30 am and Drama Pastor Jim Calamunce Check out our website @ cedarbrookchurch.ca

Holy Week

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PALM SUNDAY @ 12:30 pm MAUNDY THURSDAY @ 11:00 am Institution of ‘The Lord’s Supper’ GOOD FRIDAY @ 3:00 pm The Lord’s Passion and Stations of The Cross EASTER SUNDAY @ 12:30 pm Sung Eucharist Matsqui Lutheran Church - Matsqui Village 5781 Riverside Street The Rev’d. Michael Shier 604-951-3733 Info: 604-856-6902 or 604-859-9109 Visitors most welcome to join our friendly parish for any of these services

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Good Friday, April 22

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Easter Sunday, April 24

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Goddard lured foster home kids OFFENDER, from page A3 The teen often woke up with Goddard in his bed. Police intercepted the boy, a friend and Goddard trying to catch a ferry to Vancouver Island. Goddard told police he was planning to adopt the 15year-old. The incidents all happened between January and October 2010, with some happening after Goddard had been arrested and released on bail. “This has had a tremendous effect on the community at large,” Domaradzki said. Domaradzki read out parts of presentence and psychological reports prepared before the hearing. Goddard, according to one report, minimizes the offences, has little insight into what he did and does not fully take responsibility for his actions. Domaradzki called Goddard’s attitude “highly, highly problematic.” The psychological report

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usic lovers are in for a real treat when accomplished pianists Mel Bowker and Johannes Weber take to the stage on Sunday for a variety concert featuring two pianos and a trio of violins in Strings Attached. Local musician Bowker (who has arranged, recorded and performed with numerous groups including the Island and Surrey symphonies) has been playing with Weber for just over a year, and the two, although decades apart in age, are in perfect sync and harmony on the piano and together are making extraordinary music. They click both on and off the ivories. “Johannes Weber is a very gifted man,” said Bowker, brimming with pride for his 30-year-old friend, who hales from Germany and now lives in Aldergrove. “This guy is so talented, the music is something he just does it as a sideline.” Weber, who came to Canada in 2008, admits his real calling is the ministry, where he’s about to graduate with a degree in theology. “This concert marks the end of a segment in my life,” said the modest Weber of his seminary experience. Now he’s looking to the future, where he hopes to combine his love of music with the ministry as a worship pastor. The Strings Attached variety concert will have something for everyone including Rachmaninoff ’s Suite No.

Hot Tickets Cinnamon Toast Funk will bring their unique selection of funk and R&B to the Historic Dewdney Pub on Saturday, April 16 for one show from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dewdney Pub is located five minutes east of Mission, just off Hwy 7, in Dewdney. Watch for the signs. Call 604-826-4762 for more.

Welsh Men’s Choir The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir will be joined by Kallisto, an incomparable a cappella trio, on Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets are $25/general and $22/students and seniors. Call 604-820-3961 for details and ticket information or get tickets online at vwmc.ca. – JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Pianists Mel Bowker, left, and Johannes Weber mix music and friendship as they rehearse for their upcoming concert, Strings Attached, on Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Bakerview Church in Abbotsford. Three violinists will also perform. 2, which Bowker describes as, “an old warhorse for two pianos,” along with some light classics and hymn arrangements. “With two pianos you can do techniques that you can’t possibly do, even a good player on one piano,

Local artist and music teacher Cathy Hardy will debut her CD, Love Shines, at a concert on Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. “This CD reflects who I am more than I’ve ever expressed

and there’s a stereo idea with sound coming from different sources,” he added. The strings will come courtesy of accomplished violinists Calvin Dyck, Lorin Friesen and Stan Gubiotti. The Strings Attached concert is

on a recording,” says Hardy, a soft-spoken woman who has suffered loss and pain, and chosen to embrace a path of love and light in her life and in her inspirational music. All of the songs were written by Hardy and her sound

Sunday, April 17 at Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12/adults and $10/ seniors and are available at Kings Music or at the door. Call 604-8535996 for more information.

has been compared to that of artists such as Emmylou Harris, Enya and Amy Grant. Hardy is joined on some songs by master percussionist Boris Sichon, adding texture and a world music sound, and Brian Thiessen

on guitars. Tickets to Saturday’s concert are $15 and available at Murdoch’s Books in Mission, House of James and King’s Music in Abbotsford, as well as on-line at www.cathyajhardy.com.

Aladdin, the musical MEI Middle School presents Aladdin – a musical. Performances run Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m. at MEI Middle School, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Performances continue on April 18, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 with proceeds going to Canuck Place - Abbotsford in memory of student Rohit Ahuja (1996 - 2010). Call 604.859.3700 for tickets or for information. – STAFF REPORTER

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Singer/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson performs Monday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 7756 Grand St., Mission with songs from her new album Roses At The End of Time. Tickets are $20/advance or $25 at the door, available at Murdoch’s Book Shoppe.

Coffee concert

Mission Coffee House Concert Series presents ROCA on Saturday, April 16 at Mission Community Activity Centre (formerly the Playstation at 10th and Taulbut in Mission. Roca, Robert and Cailin have put together an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, pop, light rock and country. There is an open stage at 7 p.m., and the main act at 8 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door. E-mail Lisa Nessim at steppingstonemusic@shaw.ca.

Singalongs at ASA

Join the sing-a-long at the Abbotsford Seniors Association drop-in centre (between Essendene and Ferguson Way) on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sing the ‘old tunes’ with the A-Tones, play an instrument or just listen. Acoustic instruments welcome. Volunteers to play piano and help organize wanted. Phone Ed at 604853-8624 for more information.

Dewdney Pub

Classic rockers, Harma White Band and Fanaticus play Friday, April 15 at 8:30 p.m. at the Historic Dewdney Pub, east of Mission. On Saturday, April 16 Cinnamon Toast performs from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Dewdney Pub, which has plenty of room to dance, is located five minutes east of Mission, just off Hwy 7.Watch for the signs. Call 604-826-4762 for more. Sunday Blues Jam in the ‘church of the blues’ is every Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or later if the joint is hoppin’. Join the best blues musicians in the valley. Roger Potter hosts ‘Acoustic Open Mic’ every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Contagious Karaoke has returned on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday concert

The Pacific Spirit Choir from West Vancouver under the direction of Gerald Van Wyck will team up with a string quartet led by Calvin Dyck to present the Seven Last Words of Christ composed by Franz Joseph Haydn on Good Friday, April 22 at 3 p.m. at Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Admission is by donation with a suggested donation of $10 or $25 per family. For more information phone 604-859-4611.

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The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir will be joined by Kallisto, an incomparable a cappella trio that will be performing on Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets are $25/general and $22/students and

The 11th annual Songs Strings & Steps is back for two shows May 5 and 6 at the Abbey Arts Centre at 7 p.m. Under the direction of Calvin Dyck and Sylvia Friesen, this year’s show will include the Abbotsford

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Big B Saloon

The Brent Lee Bare Bones Show will be at the Big B Saloon every Sunday until June 26, in the Bellevue Hotel, 32998 First Ave., Mission. Sunday shows start at 7 p.m. There is no cover charge. Call 604-826-9814 for details. – JOEL NICKEL/FOR THE TIMES

Theatre

Aladdin, the musical

MEI Middle School presents Aladdin - a musical. Performances run April 15, 18, 20, 20 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m. at MEI Middle School, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets are $10 with proceeds going to Canuck Place Abbotsford in memory of student Rohit Ahuja (1996 2010). Call 604-859-3700 for tickets or for information.

The Mousetrap

Opening Nite Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap April 15 to 16 at 8 p.m. Matinee performances at 2 p.m. on April 17. Tickets are $12 at Murdoch’s Book Shoppe or at the door.

Charlotte’s Web

Abbotsford Children’s Theatre presents two public shows of Charlotte’s Web on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 at 1 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Audi-

MEI Middle School students are performing Aladdin, which opens tonight at the school at 7 p.m. and runs next week. Kaitlyn Dyck is the Magic Carpet, Hannah Kornelsen plays the Genie and Mitchell Janzen is Aladdin. Call 604-859-3700 for ticket information. torium, 32315 South FraserWay, Abbotsford. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, available at United Optical, House of Fine Arts, Tourism Abbotsford and Abbotsford Parks and Rec.

The Odd Couple

Robert Bateman Secondary School presents The Odd Couple, a hilarious classic comedy about two polar opposite roommates by Neil Simon, April 29 to 30 at 7 p.m. at the school, 35045 Exbury Ave., Abbotsford. Tickets are $5/students and $7/adults. Call RBSS office 604-864-0220 for more details.

G&S at Westcliffe

Fraser Valley Stage presents an original play featuring the music of Gilbert and Sullivan in Stranded at Westcliffe, May 11 to 14 at 7:30 p.m. (with Saturday matinee

at 2 p.m.) at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Tickets are $22 and $18 for seniors/students. For tickets call 604-853-4164 or go online at fraservalleystage.com. Dances

Friday night seniors

Dance the night away with Johnny Hsu on Friday, April 15 at the Abbotsford Seniors Association hall (33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $6.50 for non-members. Phone Jodie at 604- 850-2465 for more information.

Free swing dance at the Phoenix Lounge (33780 King Rd.) on Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m., with DJs and eventually, live music. There is a $5 door charge. This is a 19+ venue so be sure to bring your ID. For more information, check out the website at www.suburbanswing.com or call Jason or Crystal at 604-308-3662.

Swing dance

Enjoy swing dance and lessons Sundays in the ASA ballroom [33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford] from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., drop-in lessons at 7:45 p.m. Call 604-308-3662 or visit www.suburbanswing. com

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Gallery 7 celebrates 20 You Say Party splits What better way to thank its patrons and honour its own for 20 years of quality theatre, that has not only touched the heart and the soul, than with a gala event Imaginate on Saturday, April 30. For the past 20 years, Gallery 7 has been producing professional quality theatre with a new goal of building on its history for the next 20 years and beyond. “We want to continue to grow with this community, to be an integral part of it, providing Abbotsford with an excellent theatre experience,” said Ken Hildebrandt, Gallery 7’s founder and executive artistic director. The 2011 Imaginate Gala is a fundraising event that celebrates 20 years of theatre and invites

the community to invest in the future of Gallery 7. “Guests will have a chance to see the current theatre from the inside out,” said Hildebrandt. “There will be opportunities for back stage tours and a chance to see a hilarious one-act play called 20 Years in 20 minutes, written by Shelley Picard.” Cinnamon Toast Funk will provide musical entertainment and roving actors interacting with people as they arrive, a dinner prepared by chef Michael Dicks of Q Steakhouse and a silent auction with quality items such as two nights at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver . “Our hope is that our guests will be inspired by what they hear and see at the gala, just as

they are inspired by what they see when they come to a production,” Hildebrandt said. “And out of that inspiration, they’ll be moved to help us continue to provide excellent theatre in our community.” The Gallery 7 Imagine Gala takes place at 6 p.m. on Saturday April 30 at MEI Secondary School, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets are $75 each (includes a $25 donation) or $600 for a table of eight (includes a $200 donation). Tickets are available online at www.gallery7theatre.com or at the theatre. Call 604-504-5940 for details. – STAFF REPORTER

You Say Party is saying it’s time for a break.The Abbotsford dance-punk band announced plans April 14 to take a hiatus. “[We] are announcing the immediate cease to activity as YSP,” wrote bassist Stephen O’Shea on the band’s website. “Call it a hiatus. Call it a break. Call it whatever you want. It’s been a hard year for us. Not a bad year. We’ve experienced wonderful support from people. But you gotta listen to your body and your mind when it begins to revolt against what you think it is you have to do. So we’re gonna stop for a while, and we’re gonna work on who we are as people. We know that everyone understands exactly why and where we’re coming from.” The decision comes almost exactly

a year to the date of the death of their drummer, Devon Clifford. Formed in 2004, the band was originally called You Say Party! We Say Die!, but members decided to drop the second half of their name after Clifford collapsed on stage during a performance in Vancouver on April 16, 2010. He died two days later in hospital as a result of a massive brain hemorrhage. The online statement from O’Shea asks fans to support a foundation set up in Clifford’s name at http://devonrbclifford.com. You Say Party toured throughout North America and Europe, earning award nominations and critical acclaim for their music, and reached number one on Canadian campus charts. The band’s fourth album, XXXX, was released in 2009.

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Family Storytimes

Choosing to smile

Join us for a candid visit by the co-authors of Choosing to Smile, Glenda Standeven & Michelle Rickaby as they share the journey their inspiring book, the life stories of three friends with cancer, at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) on Wednesday, April 20, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Choosing to Smile has evolved into a world-wide movement, providing support and inspiration to those who face adversity. This will be a lighthearted event with plenty of laughter. Phone 604-8597814 to register.

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Fun for all ages and stages. Drop in to the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., for stories, songs, puppets and more. Storytime runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 21. Call the library at 604-826-6610.

Better breathers

The Mission Sumas Abbotsford Better Breathers Club meets Thursday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cascade Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd., Abbotsford. Living with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease and/or asthma can be difficult. Come and share information, education and support with others who have breathing problems. Bring any questions you may have regarding your specific breathing problems.

Mission Chamber lunch

David Urban, strategic planner, FVRD, is the speaker at the Mission Chamber luncheon on Thursday, April 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rockwells Bar & Grill, 32281 Lougheed Hwy., Mission. Cost is $20/members and $25/non members. Email member_services@missionchamber.bc.ca for more information.

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Cancer support

Women With Cancer support group will be held Thursday, April 21 at Super Store, 2855 Gladwin Rd., at 7 p.m. The theme will be “Herbs Vital to a Healthy Balance” with guest speaker Klaus Ferlow, Honourary Master Herbalist. This program touches on the value of herbs and healing in our lives and how medicinal herbal and personal care products without harmful ingredients can help.

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itter sweet would be the best way to describe Leland Irving’s season with the Abbotsford Heat. A former first-round pick of the Calgary Flames and the suspected heir to Mikka Kiprusoff’s thrown, the Heat goaltender put forth his best season as a professional and was at, or near the top of every major statistical category for American Hockey League netminders. He set career bests in games played (61); wins (30); saves (1518); save percentage (.913) and shutouts (8), as well as a number of others. And all that will sink in throughout the next couple of days, as will thoughts of moving onward from the AHL to greener pastures in the NHL. For right now, however, the sting of not making the playoffs, which became official just six days ago in a 3-0 loss to the Lake Erie Monsters, still lingers. “Obviously there’s some frustration,” he said Wednesday, one day after his exit meeting with the Heat coaching staff. “We work hard all season and all summer just to get in the playoffs so it’s a big disappointment to not make

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES FILE

Abbotsford Heat goalie Leland Irving enjoyed his best season as a professional. He also makes his home in Abbotsford and became a fan favourite for his play and his community efforts. it but at the same time we showed a lot of character and we made it close.” Irving’s play was a major reason why the Heat were in the playoff hunt as long as they were. Hampered by injuries from virtually the beginning of the regular season and periodic

scoring droughts – inconveniently one occurred in the final 10 games – Irving was called upon 61 times in an 80-game schedule to keep the Heat afloat. His game changed drastically this season from last, beginning right from the time he strapped on the pads at

the Vancouver Canucks’ prospects tournament in Penticton. It’s been well documented his demotion to the Victoria Salmon Kings of the ECHL last season in order to find his game that had somehow went awry. Gone this season were the

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alk about a neat way to celebrate your birthday, even if it is one week early. Ken Yates turns 71-years-old one week before he will be inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame in the builders’ category on April 30. The best part is that his family, which is spread out across North America, from as far south as California will be there to see his special night. “We’re all pretty excited about it,” said Yates from his home in Vernon. “I’m really looking forward to coming back and

seeing a lot of old friends and receiving the award on behalf of all the people that I worked with and all the people I volunteered with.” Yates was the Recreation and Parks director for the City of Abbotsford from 1977 to 2000 and, unbeknownst to some, has had a major impact on the local sports scene both as an employee and volunteer. A rugby player at heart, Yates has contributed to the building of the Fraser Valley Exhibition Park, both the Matsqui and Abbotsford Recreation Centres, Twisters Gym, the air cadet building and the skate parks. Despite his contributions to the community, Yates

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stretches of excellent play followed closely by a poor showing and ensuing confidence problems. “It was a learning experience and definitely frustrating to go through what I went through last season,” he said. “This year I was able to get the starting position right out of the gate and I was able to roll with it. At the start I was a little inconsistent. “There’d be a good game and then just an average, OK game and Jim Playfair kept throwing me back in there and I was able to get some confidence. “One of the things I wanted to improve on was my consistency and I think I did that this year.” Now lies ahead of him the next step in his career. T h e re’s b e e n m u t t e rings from fans and media throughout the year that Irving, 23, could be in the NHL as quickly as next season, after three years in the AHL. “Part of it’s just being given the opportunity,”said Irving. “We’ll see what happens but I don’t know to be honest. I haven’t played any regular season games [in the NHL]. I’ve proven I can be a starter at the AHL level, but that doesn’t mean much at the NHL level.”

was still surprised when the selection committee chose him as one of four people to be inducted for 2011. “It’s a real honour and I feel very humbled by the selection,” he said. “I really enjoyed my work in Matsqui and Abbotsford and was fortunate enough to KEN YATES be there in times where a lot of construction was going on, both residential and manufacturing.” Now retired, Yates moved to the small Okanagan town of Vernon in 2005. He spends his time playing golf, at least twice a week, if not more, and camping across B.C., as well travelling to Arizona in the winter.

Keith’s contract expires Aldergrove product eyes return to Heat

his season started out better than Matt Keith could’ve possibly imagined, it’s just too bad it didn’t end the same way. The Aldergrove Minor Hockey product signed a one-year contract with the Abbotsford Heat in late September with hopes of producing a Calder Cup contender. Despite putting up 20 goals and 35 points this season, which led the injur y-plagued Heat, Keith and his teammates were ousted from playoff contention in Game 79 of the regular season. “ I d o n’t t h i n k y o u would’ve found anyone in our dressing room that didn’t believe heading into the last month of the season that we could be a playoff team,” said Keith, the Heat’s recipient of the AHL Man of the Year award and candidate for the Yanick Dupre Memorial Award. “I feel very fortunate that I was able to come and play here but in terms of points . . . I’m not satisfied. I believe I’m capable of producing more and I had an opportunity this year to do that.” With his contract set to expire, Keith is hoping to re-sign with the Heat. “Being able to be at home and play here, it’s something I take pride in,” he said. “I was so honoured to be able to do that, it was a great experience. “I really want to be back and I feel like I want to be a part of this and what the organization is trying to do in Abbotsford and I feel I can be a big part of it not only on the ice but off it as well.” – CAM TUCKER/TIMES

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oving away to university can be an eye-opening experience, especially for student-athletes, but one Abbotsford girl seems to be doing just fine. Brittany Kachur, a graduate of Rick Hansen Secondary, made the jump from her parents’ home in Abbotsford to living in a tiny apartment at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne in northeast Indiana, where she plays softball for the Mastodons, the No. 2-ranked team in the Summit League. “I love being out here, it’s probably one of the biggest achievements that I’ve ever had,” said Kachur, one of four B.C. girls on the team. A standout with the White Rock Renegades Girls Fastp i t c h C l u b, Ka c h u r h a s stepped right into the Mastodons lineup. Her numbers at the plate may not be what they were when she played for White Rock, but her game has developed as the season has progressed. “Moving up here the pitching is a lot better, the teams are better and it’s just a whole different atmosphere from the ball I was playing back home,” she said. “My coach has been working with me more on the mental game and she’s been

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Registration for the 20th season of Abbotsford Falcons football runs this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at West Oaks Mall. Kids can register between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Falcons hope to drive up participation numbers this year by adding a second team to both the atom and peewee levels. Check out http:// abbotsford-falcons.com.

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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

RESIDENCE MANAGER COUPLE Mature couple wanted for a 30 suite building in Campbell River. Must live on-site. Experience and good credit history required. Call: 1-204-480-8327

V A N CO U V ER ’ S L A R GE S T 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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required for well established electrical subcontractor specializing in single family dwellings in the Fraser Valley & greater Vancouver area. Must be 1st or 2nd year apprentice. Competitive wages & benefits. Please send resumes to: Fax: 604-556-3961 or email: dnelect@shaw.ca FULL - TIME Certified HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or Email:

in Abbotsford M-F (40hr/wk), C$18/hr 3+ year exp. or cooking diploma or 3 year apprenticeship Duties: Prepare & cook complete meals. Maintain Kitchen supplies. Supervise kitchen helpers. Send your resume via e-mail, stlee6800@korea.com Little Japan Sushi Restaurant #105-33643 Marchall Rd. Abbotsford, BC, V2S 1L4

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TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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Aries March 21 - April 19: Your energy, charisma and luck remain high. But you face many nudges to change – your ethics, life philosophy, legal approach, culture, your raison d’etre; to change your goals and hopes, friends and entire connection to mankind, to change your career and ambitions, even your close relations – these urges race through your days and your being. Ignoring or fighting them can make you say, “I’m unlucky!” If you embrace them, you’ll ride an exhilarating breeze of providence. Sunday/Monday show your limits; midweek, your immense horizons. The month ahead accents earnings, spending. Taurus April 20-May 20: Start nothing new before April 23. Recent weariness and solitude are due to lift partially from Wednesday through late May, as your energy and charisma rise. Then by June a whole year of luck and expansion will begin! Meantime, proceed carefully Sunday (work, health) and Monday (relationships) – you might suffer a loss of enthusiasm about something essential, or meet a legal roadblock. Wait until Tuesday, when new ideas and renewed affection make dealings, love and work, brighter and better. Lucky intimate and financial opportunities exist Wednesday/Thursday. Sweet wisdom late week. Gemini May 21-June 20: Start nothing new before April 23.An exhilarating month of smiles, hopes, social openings, flirtations and entertainment meets an obstacle Sunday/Monday – another’s reluctance to involve deeply with you is a reflection of your own hidden reluctance. Romance in 2011 and 12 demands deep commitment and sacrifice, or forget it. Wednesday/Thursday you have a (big!) chance to commit, sign, relocate, marry. But Wednesday also starts a month of quietude, retreat and weariness. If you recently launched big things, now handle the consequent obligations. A life wish will soon come true!

Cancer June 21-July 22: Start nothing new before Friday. But do push forward with ongoing or past projects, especially in career, prestige and business zones, and in relations with bosses, parents, VIPs and authorities. Your luck in these areas continues brightly to early June. Don’t waste this time! From Wednesday onward, your popularity and optimism rise, and social networking will increase the results of your ambitious efforts. A wish might come true in the weeks ahead. Romance lures but disappoints Monday/Tuesday. Tackle chores midweek. Relationships excite Friday, but present dilemmas Saturday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Before April 23, stick with ongoing projects, people, or re-start ventures, relationships from the past. You’ll feel sluggish Monday/Tuesday – rest, realize a recent travel, legal, love or cultural “push” is subsiding briefly. New trends in these areas arise late April to early June, and will be as lucky as those of the last three months. Wednesday begins a month of ambition, status-seeking, and relations with VIPs, authorities, bosses and parents. All’s smooth here, but do work hard, as your worth, talents, will be “examined.” Romance, creative urges soar midweek! To work, Friday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Start nothing new before April 23. Sunday/Monday might deal a minor blow to your sexual, financial or “new lifestyle” projects. If you’ve already accomplished much in one of these areas the last several months, early week merely brings doubts. But if you’ve spent past weeks building up to a magnificent act, and haven’t performed that act (sexual, financial or lifestyle) yet, this week could disappoint. Whatever happens, you still have seven weeks of huge luck in these arenas. All could be solved by mid-week! If not, wait until after the 23rd, then launch your efforts anew.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Avoid new starts before April 23. Significant events might have occurred with an “ex” during the last few weeks, yet if this person pursues you now (early week) you might softly reject him/her, mostly due to doubts about your passion, or about the long-range security of the relationship. (This can happen in business, also, e.g., in contract negotiations.) Don’t despair – solutions occur Tuesday to Thursday. Luck still swells relationships, relocation and agreements to June. Wednesday begins a month of significant sexual and financial choices, lifestyle changes. Home, late week. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: A long, wearying month of work and health concerns ends now, but “significant work” lasts until early June. Don’t weep – this period offers substantial monetary compensation. If you’re handling two people’s jobs, ask for at least one and a half people’s pay – but do it Wednesday/ Thursday, or before the work ends (early June). Work, health, machinery run into a barrier Sunday/Monday. Your energy is high Monday, so try to leap over this hindrance. If you can’t, make an adjustment Tuesday (might involve sweet-talking a sweet person) and go on. Start no new projects before April 23. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Romance, a creative project or dealings with children hit a snag early week. Look at your long-term future – this will tell you how you should react. That hindrance might be a hidden blessing. You still have seven weeks of splendid luck in romance, speculation, games/ sports, kids, creativity, pleasure, beauty – and a major prize might await, especially if you’re seeking love! (Remember, pursue noting, no one new before April 23.) Sunday’s optimistic, joyous. Your energy fades Monday/Tuesday, but returns, with clout, charisma and luck, Wednesday/Thursday. Work looms – soon.

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Apr. 17 - April 23 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: You might have sewn up a great security, real estate or business territory deal (or severance package) during the last few months, Cap. If not, you have seven weeks still to accomplish this. Don’t ignore it – it will be one of the significant turning points of your life. Plan, delegate rather than “slave.” Your efforts might hit a temporary snag Sunday/Monday; the core of this obstacle is your own desire to gain status. The true gains now will be made at the opposite extreme: be humble, forget fighting to be top of the heap. Start nothing new before April 23. Soon, romance! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: An active, talkative, friendly, travel-filled period partly ends Wednesday (though it lingers luckily in many ways to early June). A legal, educational, cultural, travel or other obligation or restriction arises Sunday/Monday. There’s a message here: the long is stronger than the short. The month ahead features land, security, home, territory, family, gardening, soul and nutrition. In June, a year of huge luck in these zones begins, so use late April and May to investigate, plan, to get ready. But don’t jump (e.g., buy a home) before June 4! Joy and friends come, midweek! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: A lucky financial month is about to end, although your money luck will continue to a large degree until early June. The weeks just past emphasized money connected to work and industry; the seven weeks ahead emphasize money connected to career, ambition and prestige. This “switch” is partly signaled by an obstacle or sobering event Sunday/Monday, in which your future, or your social connections, prove stronger than your pure monetary desires. (Going forward, it’s not what you did, but who you will know.) Your career is beautifully favored Wednesday/Thursday – charge ahead! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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3 BDRM, 2 bath, great room, Abbots, nr amen, all appl, Now. $1700 + utils. call 604-615-2334 3 Bdrm Townhome! Fenced yard. RENT TO OWN! STOP RENTING! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597 AVAIL MAY 1, 5 BR hse 2 bath 4 appl or legal Business front. 2653 James St, Abby. $1600/mo. N/P. 604-583-6844 or 604 809-7796 CULTUS LAKE. Cottage avail for long or short term rental. Fully furnished 2BR, BBQ & sunny deck. Near beach. $900/mo incl utils. N/s. Immed. 604-813-7535 New SRI single wide, Abbotsford park. $79,900 with $480/mo pad rent. Glenbrook 604-830-1960 *RENT TO OWN*

Abbotsford- 3262 Clearbrook Rd. HOUSE with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Mortgage helper. Walk to all Schools and other amenities. Only $1,598/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 or (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

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MOBILE TRAILER 2 Br, 1 bath, $750+utils, nr Abbots Airport 0 Ave, Immed. 604-308-5855

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6602

1 BR + den, Abbots, Sandpiper, ns np, no w/d, $625 incl util & net immed 604-853-3013/ 724-0440 1BR BSMT, Mill Lake, nrbus, school, shop, N/S, sm pet ok, priv entry, laundry, cable, net, parking, D/D, ref. lrg. bright, very clean, recent update, $725 +shrd. utils. avail. immed. 604 803 8585

2 BR ste, Abbots, avail now, nr school & bus, n/s, n/p, $650 incl util. 604-308-5301, 604-308-4303

Rooms

ABBOTSFORD ROOMS $450. 604-854-1000

Abbotsford/ Mission

1 BR in 3 br home, fully furn. Mission, cat ok, wd, $500 inclusive, immed. Adam 778-899-4162

REAL ESTATE 6020

6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

KELOWNA - Upscale Adult Resort, 4 Jacuzzi Stes., 6 ½ baths. Salt pool, media room & sauna. Lake, mtn & city views. Private 2 bdrm. res. Fabulous semi-retired lifestyle. Turn key. $1,549,000. 1-877-762-7831 ClassAct@shaw.ca

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-02

Abbotsford

MOUNTAINVIEW VILLAGE in quiet end location. Family oriented complex in East Abby. Has outdoor pool, club house, playground, pets allowed. This UPDATED 3 BR, 3 bath feels like a home. Spacious mn flr offering eating area/computer space off the remodeled kitchen w/new modern cabinet fronts & hardware, counters, tile floor & appls. Nice dining rm w/slider to private yard & patio. Good size living rm w/gas fireplace w/lam flrs. 3 BR up master has ensuite & walk in closet. Double side by side garage. Painted in trendy colours & close to visitor parking. Great place to call home! Easy access to Hwy 1, shopping, parks, and all levels of schools. $284,900. Call Pamela Stadnik, Remax Treeland Realty, 604-533-3491

6008-30

Surrey

PANORAMA RIDGE. Sun. 2 4pm, at #113 - 6363 121st St. Spac 2 BR. 2 f/baths, gas f/p, inste w/d, priv patio, 2 u/g prkg, lots of storage. 1072 sf. Near bus, parks & shops. $247,500. Call Sean Thompson, Re/Max Colonial Pacific Realty. 604-862-5370

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

★ ALERT: WE BUY HOUSES ★ Foreclosure Help! Debt Relief! No Equity! Don’t Delay! Call us First! 604-657-9422

3 BR spacious, upper $1150. 3 Br lower $850. Both Abbots, own w/d, incl utils, ns np, May 1. 604-613-9499 after 4pm, or 604-792-3310 lv msg ABBY, CLEARBROOK 2 br ste, ns, np, ref’s required. $675 per mth. Max 2 Immed 604-850-2673

MISSION. 2 BR. 2 gas f/ps, f/yard. Priv laundry. $900/mo incl hydro/ cbl/internet. Ns/np. 778-839-0905

Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $94,900 597-8361 id4714 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 306-931-3939 id5234 Sry Priced to Sell!!! Guildford 909sf 2br updated quiet condo $165K 588-5592 id5305 Sry Boundary Park immaculate 3139sf 5br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite $689K 590-0981 id5335 Sry Tynehead on Greenbelt 3600sf 5br 4.5ba 1/2ac GD lot $930K 575-7311 id5350 Sry Guildford reno’d 922sf 1br+den or 2br condo, private yard $219K 454-7050 id5353

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www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

www.bcforeclosures.com 6 BR home from $19,000 down $1,940/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

To advertise in the Classifieds call

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Ads continued on next page

Suites/Partial Houses

MISSION 2 BR, deluxe, 1200sf, alarm, priv., 5 appl, fp, cov’d patio, $900+, ns np, 604-820-7011 MISSION 3 BR Upper, 2 Ba, view. garage, 5 appl, sm pet ok, n/s, Nr WCE. $1300 June 604-302-1305

Warehouse/ Commercial

MISSION: Silver Creek Industrial Park. 1800 sq.ft. FOR LEASE $1088/mo + triple net. RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty, Gary Fraipont 604-466-2838 or 604-240-3948

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

Houses - Sale

6020-01

6602

6620

3 Lines 3 Times

Shared Accommodation

6595-05

Suites/Partial Houses

Do You Need to Rent Your Property?

GRACELAND HAIR STUDIO has 2nd floor, 400sf space for rent, good for spa or esthetics. $900/mo+tax for 2 rooms. 604-825-8845 or 604-870-5665

6595

6602

2 BR ground level suite, Abbots, clean, big, ns np, $850 incls utils & laundry. Near shops, 2 schools. Refs required. 778-899-6786

Office/Retail Rent

6590

Suites/Partial Houses

A37

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A38 FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 THE TIMES

REAL ESTATE HOME SERVICES 6020

6035

Houses - Sale

6020-02

PRICE MATCHING

Don’t be fooled by out-of-province Dealer Promises. Enjoy 10yr. Extended Warranty. Local Service Prices Approx. $70.00 sq.ft.

Quality Homes • www.qmhrv.ca

1-800-339-5133

Mobile Home Restorations and Service Work No Job too small Chris 604-393-3087 NEW SRI homes single, dbl & modular on display, Abby. Glenbrook.ca 604-830-1960 Repossessed mobile homes to be moved, 1974-2008, Chuck at Glenbrook.ca 604-830-1960.

Selling Your Home?

6050

Call

RICK EDEN 604-854-4888 FREE Property Evaluation

25 yr. Gold Master Medallion Recipient

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

6020-22

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport. Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! Pre-recorded msg 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

New Westminster

5 BR (3 BR upper + 2 BR legal suite. $1000/mo rent). 2313 sq ft. $640,000. Karim Juma, Royal Le Page City Centre, 604-678-9143

To advertise call

604-850-9600

Out Of Town Property

Recreation Property

6065

MISSION - LAKE FRONT starting from $78,800. 60 mins from Vancouver. Park Georgia Rlty Lisa Hughes • 604-931-7227 MT. BAKER SKI AREA 2 cabins, 1 property. Rent one, use one. Gated community w/ amenities. 35 min. from border $374,000 U.S. Maryann Angus 360-224-6704 www.mymtbakerhome.com

8055

Cleaning

Spring Cleaning Special!

For the months of April & May we will clean your home and any extras at no extra cost. The garage, oven, blinds, walls and even detail your car for $25 per/hour! We’re the all around cleaning experts at

Supreme Bean Cleaning 778-24-CLEAN

www.supremebeancleaning.com

8080

Electrical

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

JOURNEYMAN FLOORLAYERInstallation of hardwood, laminate and lino. Over 30 years experience. Ref’s avail. 604 626 0707

8155

Landscaping

CEDAR GROVE Landscape & Maint.

U.S. COMPETITION

Abbotsford

RICK EDEN

8155

Mobile Homes

Spring rates 10%Seniors Discount ❏ Clean-ups ❏ Hedge & Tree Pruning ❏ Cedar Fence Repairs ❏ Lawn Mowing ❏ Allen Block Retaining Walls ❏ Power Washing/Raking Call Henri 604-309-1492

8195

Painting and Design Interior & Exterior Painting For quality work, fast service & free estimate call (Steve, BFA)

Cell: 604-798-2014

John Van Drunen Landscaping. 30 years experience. Ph 1-604-807-6466 or 604-792-7063

8160

Lawn & Garden

Serving Abbotsford 13 Years

Landscaping

GET ON THE LIST! SPRING LAWN AERATION

The experts agree core aeration maintains lawns health and vigor. Call Darren @ DJ Landscaping 604-855-0064 • 604-309-6480 Power raking avail on request Serving Abbotsford 13 Years

Landscaping

Your Complete Garden Maintenance Service Openings Available for Lawn & Yard Maintenance

“Simply the best for less” Specializing in Interior & Exterior Quality Repaints

COL-RIC CONTRACTING • Excavating •turf instalation (top soil spreading Dumptrucking •mini•excavator • dump truck service •• retaining walls • fencing ••concrete breaker Landscaping Fencing • land clearing • demolition

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Do you want to sell your RV?

Moving & Storage

8185

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Brucer’s Walke

NOMAD AUTO SALES

Dennis’s

PICKS OF THE

WEEK 07 MAZDA B4000 Cab Plus, 4x4, loaded

07 HONDA CIVIC LX loaded, auto, air, cruise

07 VW BEETLE GLS

loaded, auto, leather, sunroof

Power Washing

All Corners Pressure Washing Residential or Commercial Reasonable Rates 604-854-9599 / 820-7099

8235

Recycling

Capt’n Crunch Recycling all but food waste ✦ Wood Products ✦ Tires ✦ Construction Waste

Eric 604-556-3341

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Call Darren

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

8225

auto wrecking ltd.

604-855-0064 • 604-309-6480

Landscaping

Painting/ Wallpaper

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

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

CARPENTRY, TILE, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, Free Est. $25/hr Call Brad 604-855-1368

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9145

Scrap Car Removal

1 Click.

2 Drive.

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

9145

Scrap Car Removal

To place an ad, please call 604-850-9600 www.abbotsfordtimes.com/autoﬁnd

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC

03 NISSAN MURANO SE AWD, leather, loaded

97 HONDA CR-V EX

9155

loaded, auto, air, power cruise

96 HONDA ACCORD EX

4 cyl, auto

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

Dealer #26135

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

604-853-1171

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD

Licenced & Insured. Refs.

15% Discount with ad!

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8255

Rubbish Removal

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

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

CLINT’S EXTERIOR STUCCO Small repairs our specialty. Res/Comm. 604-306-2658

(we are secure & conﬁdential)

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

loaded, auto, leather

89 VOLVO 240DL

Roofing

www.autocreditfast.ca

THE SCRAPPER

04 ACURA TL 3.2

low kms, 4 cyl, auto,

8250

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

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

Just arrived

3 Lines – 4 Times

countrywestlawncare@gmail.com

9160

Sports & Imports

2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr h/b, auto, red, some option 20k, $9000 Firm. 604-538-9257

04 TOYOTA SIENNA LE

1. Go to abbotsfordtimes.com/autoﬁnd 2. Search by STOCK# 3. Get details & photos of cars you choose

604-825-1390 604-825-0154

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

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plenty of people looking for an RV like yours!

• Res. / Comm. • Guaranteed Work • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Reasonable Rates / Free Estimates • Trimming • Lawn Cutting • Weeding / Aerating • Pruning & Edging • Power Raking • Re-Seeding • Gutter Cleaning • Fencing • Steam Pressure Washing

All Makes & Models, New & PreOwned

05 NISSAN XTERA SE

Place Your Ad for

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Call Stephanie for an instant approval on your next auto loan.

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Advertise in the Classifieds to find

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05 TOYOTA ECHO LE

Two Easy Steps to Finding a Pre-Owned Vehicle

8240

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2000 TJ Sport Jeep, green, complete hard & soft top, 4 l, 6 cyl, low 120k kms $10,500. 604-530-2839

1986 CHEV Gruman. Propane. Step van style. This is an ex-tool truck. $5,500 obo. 604-607-7711

9515

Boats

Aluminum Boat Wanted, 10, 12 or 14ft, with or without motor or trailer. Will pay $. 604-319-5720

9522

RV’s/Trailers

29 FT 5th WHEEL, recently refurbished, incls upholstery, awning, appls, new bed, wood flr, $4700 obo. 604-464-2702

Accelerate your car buying

THE TIMES FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011

AUTOMOTIVE 30 CARS UNDER $6,000

06 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Auto.................................................. Auto..................................................

4,995

05 CHEVY OPTRA LS WAGON $ Auto,.................................................

05 CHEVY OPTRA LS

5 speed,...........................................

4,995 2,995

05 DODGE MAGNUM WAGON $ ........................................................

5,995

05 FORD FREESTAR MINI $VAN

Sport ................................................

04 PONTIAC GRAND AM

128,000k .........................................

5,995 3,695

03 KIA SEDONA MINI VAN$ .......................................................

3,895

02 DODGE NEON SE

00 VOLVO S80

5 speed...........................................

.........................................................

2,695

3,995

00 FORD SUPERCAB F150$ 4x4..................................................

5,495

99 NISSAN PATHFINDER

99 CHEVY BLAZER

......................................................... .......................................................

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

WEEKLY SPECIALS Apr 16 - Apr 22, 2011 Computers (ECM)......... $1495 Cylinder Heads (Alum).. $3795 Wiper Motors............... $1195 Window Motors .......... $1195 Fwd Axles (447-1) ....... $1895 Batteries ...................... $2495 Composite Headlights.. $2495 Hours: 8:30am-5pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca

2,495

97 INFINITY QX4 SUV

Auto..................................................

5,995

96 TOYOTA AVALON

95 CHRYSLER INTREPID

95 NISSAN PATHFINDER

95 CHEVY CAVILIER

190,000k, ....................................... 190,000k ........................................

......................................................... Auto, 170,000k.................................

1,695 1,495

1,695 2,695 895

.............................................................

.........................................................

2,495

91 JEEP CHEROKEE LERADO $ Convertible.......................................

87 VOLVO 740

2,195

.............................................................

895

All cars come with a 6 month power train warranty

MORE SAVINGS IN STOCK Peard onvi

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Clearbrook Rd.

Abbotsford

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2,495

93 MERCURY VILLAGER MINI$ VAN 91 JEEP WRANGLER

18,995 159

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2009 TOYOTA

2008 TOYOTA

2007 HONDA

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1,295

93 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE $ ........................................................

792-1221

2,495

96 SATURN

Auto, ...............................................

2010 Dodge Caravan’s

to choose from

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2,495

Auto, 2dr ..........................................

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84 mo. bi-weekly, taxes and fees included. STK#U1206, U9031, U9036

98 CHEVY 3/4 TON PICKUP$

126,000k .........................................

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3,495

97 TOYOTA TERCEL

A39

South Fraser Way

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604-866-2434 DL: 30849

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604-826-6201

Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30-8 • Fri 8-6 • Sun 11-4

Want to Downsize Your Gas Guzzler?

Find your answer in the Abbotsford Times Classifieds – in print and online!

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

AUTOMOTIV

Jeep

06 CIVIC. Run s great. 34 MP G, 30k miles. Call Jim 555-3210.

DL5224

A40 FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 THE TIMES

Anniversary

YOUR BIG WEEKEND TO SAVE 2011 RANGERS & 2011 ESCAPES WILL BE SACRIFICED AT FACTORY INVOICE TO YOU. PLUS WE WILL EXTEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ON ANY SIRIUS EQUIPPED VEHICLE WE SELL.

BUY YOUR NEW VEHICLE FROM US AND RYAN KESLER WILL SIGN AN AUTHENTIC RK17 JERSEY FROM RYAN’S COLLECTION FROM

RYAN KESLER CK HATTRI

✔ ✔ ✔

PAY FREE FREE

invoice Sirius subscription RK17 apparel autographed

mpg hwy

2011 ESCAPE XLT

2011 RANGER RK17 S/CAB

RK17 edition, 15” wheels, 4 cyl, Sirius satellite radio w/extended subscription, Kesler decal pkg #1217

4 cyl, a/c, Sirius satellite radio with extended subscription #1217

Sale price ........................... $13,417 Magnuson Finance Cash .......... -$500 Guaranteed Trade-in Allowance -$1000

Sale price ........................... $21,917 Costco members save ............ -$1000 Guaranteed Trade-in Allowance -$1000

You could pay $11,917

THIS IS A LIMITED TIME OFFER & EXCLUSIVE TO MAGNUSON FORD. ONE JERSEY PER VEHICLE.

You could pay $19,917

Guaranteed trade-in offer of $1000 applies to vehicles running and registered.

1000 in

COSTCO MEMBERS CAN GET AN

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on select models

BUY YOUR USED VEHICLE HERE AND WE WILL

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Over

vehicles r priced unde

$13,998 & fees plus taxes

UNDER $10,999

2006 CHEV MALIBU #9F15064A ......

10,998

2007 FOCUS SEDAN #PC0109 ..............

9,998

2005 FOCUS ZX5 #PC00151 ............

9,388

2007 PONTIAC G5 #PC0142 ..............

8,788

2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT #PC0143A ............

7,988

All offers at invoice are for in-stock vehicles only. Documentation fees & taxes to be paid. $750 matching program for vehicles without trade-ins.

UNDER $11,999

2009 FOCUS SEDAN #PC0145 .........

11,998

2007 TOYOTA YARIS #PC0144 .........

11,998

2007 HONDA FIT #PC0132 .........

11,998

2007 TAURUS SEDAN #PC0150 .........

11,998

2005 MUSTANG COUPE #10F174438 ....

2009 TOYOTA YARIS #PC0154 .........

12,998

1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR #PC3436 .........

12,998

2007 MONTANA SV6 #PT0192 ..........

12,998

UNDER $13,999

2009 NISSAN VERSA #PC0148 .........

#PT0139 ..........

12,998

13,998

2007 DODGE MAGNUM #PC0100 .........

13,998

2007 RANGER S/CAB 4X4 .......

13,998

2006 ESCAPE XLT #PT0133 ..........

2005 DODGE CARAVAN

11,998

UNDER $12,999

13,998

MANY MANY MORE under ...............

20,000

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