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The two fled the scene on bikes after her son threw an object, breaking some windows.

Disbrow, who said she’d consumed five or six drinks containing vodka, said police cars cornered the pair west of the Abbotsford courthouse at 32203 South Fraser Way. After being forced to the ground, Disbrow tried to get up from a prone position a number of times.

She believed two officers, a

arryl Porter has taken one last shot at the Calgary Flames for placing their American Hockey League affiliate in Abbotsford.

During a roundtable discussion Wednesday on Chilliwack’s 89.5 The Hawk radio station, the former owner of the Chilliwack First reported @ Bruins – along with abbotsfordtimes.com his partner in the now-sold Western “The fundamental bad Ho c k e y L e a g u e franchise (and cur- break that we got here rent Toronto Maple Leafs general man- was when the City ager) Brian Burke of Abbotsford built a – made clear his thoughts on the building with no plan Flames’ deal with and they did that deal Abbotsford.

“There’s a code in with the Heat.” minor sports, and especially in hock– Darryl Porter ey,” Porter told The Hawk. “ Yo u d o n’t d o what Calgary did here. You don’t do it. The fundamental bad break that we got here was when the City of Abbotsford built a building with no plan and they did that deal with the Heat. At the end of the day, we’re not contributing to that, we’re a victim of that.”

Burke then commented about the possibility the Canucks affiliate could move to Abbotsford.

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While photographing daughter Jaylene’s baseball game Tuesday at Exhibition Park, Times reader Val Soegard spotted this backhoe engulfed in flames near Abbotsford’s BMX track, with the man at left throwing dirt to help smother the flames. No injuries were reported.

If you have a breaking news photo to submit, follow Val’s lead and upload directly from our website: www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

Cop pleads not guilty to assault Alleged victim made no complaints to authorities ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

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veteran Abbotsford police officer pleaded not guilty to assault on the first day of his trial in provincial court on Wednesday.

Const. Doug Lemna was charged in March 2010 following an internal investigation into use of force concerns after he attended a mischief call in the early hours of Sept. 2, 2009.

Two officers who were at the scene testified they saw Lemna make contact with the alleged

victim’s mouth with the toe of his boot that night.

However, Daveen Disbrow, who did not identify Lemna in the incident, told court she hadn’t filed a complaint against any police officers involved, nor had she sought medical help afterwards.

Disbrow’s first statement about her involvement in the incident was made to an officer who tracked her down a year later while conducting an internal investigation.

“I wasn’t pursuing them. They were pursuing me,” Disbrow

said, who stressed that throughout the entire incident she had been more concerned about the welfare of her son.

Disbrow and her 16-year-old son were detained by police after the pair - angry about the murder of their friend Paul Denis two days before at their home - had attended a residence on Jasper Court.

“I thought some people at Jasper Court had something to do with Paul’s death,” she said, adding that she and her son were likely shouting and swearing.

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Seniors held hostage at Abby border

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The medium security Matsqui Institution is currently in lockdown after an inmate was assaulted Tuesday evening.

The inmate was found at around 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday suffering from injuries not considered serious and taken to an outside hospital for treatment. The institution was immediately put on lockdown and all regularly scheduled visits have been suspended until it is lifted.

An investigation into the incident is underway.

Matsqui institution houses 266 male offenders and is located in Abbotsford.

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group of Chilliwack senior citizens say they were held hostage at the Abbotsford/Sumas border for nearly two hours as they returned to Canada after a casino day trip in Washington.

The time the busload of seniors – many of whom were in their 70s and 80s – spent in a coach with no air circulation led to the hospitalization of an 85-year-old woman. “[Border officials] just abandoned the bus,” Chilliwack resident Rodney Philippson told the Times. “They just

Casino day trip turns into nightmare – 85-year-old hospitalized wouldn’t come out.”

The episode began when the 52 seniors crossed into Washington State at the Sumas border crossing in Abbotsford Thursday morning for a day trip to the Silver Reef Casino on the Lummi Reservation.

After a few hours at the casino, the bus headed back for Canada and arrived at the border crossing at 5:22 p.m., according to Philippson. At the border, the driver shut off the bus and went inside to the office. Hilda Walker of Chilliwack was the hostess on

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the bus trip and she brought the seniors’ declarations into the customs office.

That wasn’t good enough and customs officials wanted to see passports. But instead of getting out of the bus, filing through the customs build-

ing to show passports, the seniors were ordered to put all their passports in a plastic bag, which was brought to border officials.

Because the bus was shut off – something the driver said was a requirement of border officials – air was not circulating and some on the bus say they were threatened with arrest if they got off.

“We were literally held hostage there and we couldn’t do a thing,” Philippson said.

Because of the distress building among those on the bus, Chilliwack resident Ger-

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ald Cairns finally called 911 but was told by the dispatcher that Abbotsford police could not help unless there was a criminal matter.

“Everybody was just afraid and intimidated,” Cairns told the Times. “We know they have the jurisdiction and everything but with limits.”

After close to an hour on the bus, one woman nearly collapsed and was brought outside the bus. Someone called 911 again and two ambulances and a fire truck

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Abbotsford Collegiate’s Andrew Graham works on an electrical project at the 17th annual B.C. Skills competition Wednesday at Tradex in Abbotsford. Students from all over the Lower Mainland competed in timed skills events.

utomobile theft in Abbotsford has dropped significantly over the past four months, as the police department tries to deter property crime, said Const. Ian MacDonald.

Vehicle theft peaked in the last week of January and first week of February, as 17 and 20 vehicles were stolen in each of the respective seven-day periods; however those numbers have been in steep decline throughout the spring.

MacDonald said the Abbotsford Police Department is reporting an average of four vehicle thefts a week since the end of March, in large part because the department’s Crime see THEFT, page A6

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City’s water plan leaves protesters feeling hosed Moving forward with federal funding plan ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

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bbotsford council voted to submit a P3 water project proposal to the federal government for funding despite a vocal protest outside city hall Monday night.

The public private partnership (P3) plan is to establish a future water source at Stave Lake in Mission by 2016.

Council voted 7 - 2 to submit a revised First reported @ abbotsfordtimes.com proposal to Public Private Partnerships Canada (PPP Canada) “It feels like a following the District hostile takeover of Mission’s recent rather than a vote not to support the joint plan to design, mutually agreed build, finance and to decision.” operate (DBFO) the $300-million project.

Abbotsford will now – Coun. Patricia Ross proceed with the project as a city initiative rather than a regional proposal that includes Mission.

The move will reduce the project’s cost by $16 million to a total of $284 million.

The vote means Abbotsford will submit the proposal to PPP Canada, to try and obtain approximately $66.5 million, or 25 per cent of the cost, in federal funding.

Councillors Patricia Ross and Lynn Harris voted against moving the proposal forward.

Ross stated she couldn’t support the proposal as it violated the “gentleman’s agreement” Abbotsford had with Mission that the

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Roger Dowker joined other protesters in Abbotsford opposing a P3 water project proposal for Stave Lake being considered by council on Monday.

P3 project would only proceed if both cities agreed to it.

It must be “galling” for Mission – Abbotsford’s friend and neighbour – that the project they rejected would proceed at Stave Lake within its own borders, said Ross.

“It feels like a hostile takeover rather than a mutually agreed to decision,” she said.

Ross noted the project was supposed to be a joint project of the Abbotsford/Mission Sewer Water Commission (AMWSC).

“We should have sat down with our partners and worked out a way to move forward [together].”

Her comments got cheers and a standing

ovation from the crowd of around 40 protesters attending the meeting.

Harris stated she was also not comfortable making a commitment to a project with so many outstanding questions around a resource so vital to public health.

The remainder of the councillors expressed varying degrees of concern about the project, but felt it was necessary to start to take initial steps to secure funding for such a large-scale scheme.

Coun. John Smith said he believed the project could be done cheaper if it was undertaken in the traditional design-andbuild manner.

However, he noted the city could not afford to undertake the project on its own, and the federal government provided infrastructure funding that favours P3 procurement models.

“Being realistic, I don’t have the money in hand and the federal government stipulates the rules,” said Smith.

“If we send [the project] forward to PPP Canada, I take comfort in the fact people will have the last say.”

The final decision about the P3 project lies in the hands of voters who will vote on the plan during a public referendum in the upcoming municipal elections in November.

A number of councillors noted sending the submission to the federal government and getting a response would allow the city to provide citizens with more information to make an informed decision during the referendum.

Coun. Dave Loewen said council has noted public objections, but a response from Ottawa was necessary before making any final decisions.

“At this point we must exercise due diligence and put more information out. . . it’s premature to say no [to the proposal] at this point.”

The scope of the P3 project – which includes a Stave Lake pump station and treatment plant and transmission mains – is much the same as before, except for the planned expansion of the Maclure Reservoir.

The reservoir, a regional facility, will now be expanded when required by the AMWSC at a later date, according to a city staff report.

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CUPE cautions against going with P3 project WATER, from page A4 that has been deemed suboptimal by Fraser Health.

The AMWSC will have to consider a separate small water treatment facility, possibly using UV technology, at Cannell Lake in the future.

Prior to the vote, Blair Redlin, a researcher with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), made a presentation to council cautioning against undertaking the P3 project.

Redlin noted there were few P3 water proj-

ects across Canada. He suggested one reason the costs of the project had escalated sharply was estimates increase because cost overruns are factored into a contract before the project is built.

The city can borrow money cheaper than through privately financing the project, he noted. Redlin encouraged council to use the private sector to design and build the project, but to leaving the financing and operation to the city.

“Design and build is the best way to avoid potential cost overruns . . .” he said.

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Small group responsible for majority of crimes THEFT, from page A3 Reduction Unit targeted and arrested most of a small group of people believed to be responsible for the majority of stolen vehicle reports. “ We k n e w w e h a d a problem that needs some focused attention,” he said.

“In a city of 137,000 people, seven [auto thefts] in a week

is still plenty. Seventeen and 20 was just ridiculous.”

The vast majority of auto thefts in Abbotsford, MacDonald said, is centred around just eight people – the same amount of officers in the APD’s CRU – who were responsible for close to 200 criminal convictions.

One man alone has 103 separate convictions for auto theft in Abbotsford and

the Lower Mainland, said MacDonald.

“That’s a huge number,” he said.

“We certainly took that problem seriously and our expectation was that the [CRU] was going to bring about a positive result and . . . I certainly think we’re trending that way.”

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Foot on side of her face

TRIAL, from page A1 male and female, were dealing with her.

She attempted to get up because she was worried about her son who was yelling nearby and because she could see an ambulance from where she was on the ground.

The pair were eventually released and later walked home.

She woke up with a sore back in the area where an officer had been kneeling, Disbrow said.

She told court a male officer had placed a

foot on the side of her face at one point, but she not did say who it was.

Const. Rene Hansen told court she had brought Disbrow to the ground, and was trying to control her with a knee on her back and a hand on her face.

She and another officer had gotten Disbrow under physical control, but the suspect was still “yelling and screaming.” see TRIAL, page A10

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No passing grade for school calendar changes

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here will be no changes to the Abbotsford School District 2011/12 school calendar, after all.

At a m e e t i n g Mo n d a y night, the board of education voted 4-3 in favour of a third option that will keep the current school calendar the way it is for next year after an overwhelming majority re s p o n d e n t s s a i d i n a n online survey they would like to maintain the current calendar.

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public with three different calendar options, received a total of 1,647 responses, with a whopping 92 per cent in favour of keeping the calendar as it is now.

The calendar aligns Christmas vacation with the standard Ministry of Education calendar and gives students two weeks off in March for spring break, as well as two Non-instructional days scheduled for January 27 and June 28, 2012.

The third option, which

was to keep the calendar the same, wasn’t on the table until a March 7 meeting, two days before the survey went online.

One choice, which drew c r i t i c i s m f r o m p a re n t s a n d t e a c h e r s, i n c l u d e d spending an extra $409,000 and adding six days to the school calendar.

It would still maintain the two-week spring break, however it would’ve been pushed back to coincide with the Easter long weekend.

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Canada Border Services issues apology SENIORS, from page A3 were dispatched from Abbotsford.

A spokesperson for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) told the Times that the bus driver was mistaken in his belief that the bus had to be turned off, but Walker said this has always been the policy as far as she knew.

CBSA spokesperson Faith St. John said the border was busy at the time and the entire time the seniors were stopped was a little more than 90 minutes, which included processing the travellers and dealing with the medical emergency.

“As a result of this incident, we are reviewing our internal procedures in order to eliminate the factors that contributed to the delay,” St. John said in an e-mail statement. “We make every effort to ensure that

travellers do not face unnecessary delays at our border, while protecting the safety and security of Canadians.”

She added that the shift superintendent did get on the bus to apologize for the delay.

“We again extend our apologies to those passengers for the unnecessary delay to their return to Canada.”

In 10 years of working as a hostess on these bus trips, Walker said she had never had such a negative experience at the border.

“They have been rude; the Canadians have been known to not be the best,” she said.

“We were threatened that if we got out of the bus for fresh air that we would be arrested and handcuffed,” Philippson said.

“We were not terrorists, we were senior citizens returning to Canada after a fun day at the casino in Washington.”

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Where’s the smoke this election?

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uring this election, much like every election, the Conservatives are accused of favouring American style health care or an American style justice system.

It’s all rubbish and little more than desperate fear mongering. But it’s quite clear that every political party in this campaign favours an American style election because that’s precisely what each and every one of them is engaged in.

The Fraser Valley, like everywhere else in the country, is currently a sea of election banners with no plot of grass too small for a volunteer to plant a sign. Candidates are making speeches in public venues with supporters chanting their name, waving placards and wearing buttons.

Volunteers work the phone banks and scrutinize the voters list for potential support.

Each and every one of these is a time honoured American political tradition that has been exported north. American politicians were using web sites and social networking with considerable savvy, years before Canadian parties picked up on the concept.

So, whether they admit it or not, every party in this election is running an American style campaign.

Sort of. There’s one thing missing – barbecue.

Americans long ago figured

JOHN MARTIN

Crime matters out that the quickest and surest way to rally the troops and whip up some enthusiasm is to offer up a feast of slow smoked barbecue.

I first discovered this a couple decades ago in Port Townsend, Washington. I had just gotten off the ferry and noticed a crowd and some activity at a small park down the street. Before I even reached the site, someone ran toward me with buttons and brochures asking if I was supporting so and so for mayor.

I quickly explained I wasn’t a U.S. citizen and couldn’t vote even if I wanted to. The young volunteer responded, “well, at least come and have some barbecue.”

That was all I needed to hear.

I joined the line up and was soon chowing down a plate of baby backs and happily dropped a few bills in the donation jar.

More recently, I was at an old time dance hall in Texas where a scrawny, red-haired fellow by the name of Willie Nelson led the Friday night house band many years ago. I’d been chatting and having a couple

beers with a fellow who, turns out, was the communications director for the incumbent representative.

He explained that the dance hall was booked the next night to officially announce his boss’ re-election bid and extended me an invitation. One of my favourite bands, Asleep At The Wheel, was supplying the entertainment and, naturally, there would be a big Texas barbecue.

I took the gentleman up on his offer and joined some 400 people the following night for a spread of ribs, sausage and all the fixins.

The combination of barbecue and politics is legendary throughout much of the U.S. We’ve borrowed every other American politicking strategy from kissing babies to renting campaign buses to running negative advertisements. So how about we go the full mile and get the smoker fired up at the next political rally?

It’s often said that election campaigns are little more than opportunities for politicians to bribe us with our own money.

Fair enough. My price is a plate of sliced brisket with a side of beef ribs.

■ John Martin is a criminologist at

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

he following is an important message to anyone fighting a case of anti-election-itis.

You might’ve noticed a wide spread of symptoms, ranging from general disinterest to perpetually rolling eyes and commercial fatigue.

Unfortunately the infection seems to be catching like wildfire, spreading through direct contact to rhetoric, party lines and apparently contagious attack ads.

Lucky for you, we’re here to help.

This week, the Abbotsford-Mission Times sent each federal candidate a short list of questions that touch on a few of the issues that matter most.

And while you won’t get to know each party’s policies inside and out, we’re hoping you get a good feel for where each candidate is coming from.

Ideally, readers will be buoyed to dig a little deeper, unearthing specific chapters directly from online policy resources.

As of press time, all candidates have been very cooperative. Responses will be separated into constituencies and run in editions previous to the everlooming election (only 10 sleeps to go!).

Our goal isn’t to unravel every inch of party line. We’re just looking to pour a little gas in the democratic carburetor and help move people to the polls for what many are predicting will be terribly attended event.

We want to know priorities for Abbotsford and Mission.

We want to know what candidates will do for our families.

We want to know where our money will go.

We want to be inspired.

After all, anti-election-itis affects us all . . . but with the help of our readers, and our candidates, it can be beat.

We’ll see you May 2.

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

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Two-stage referendum could be the answer I’ve long advocated for electoral reform. Being in B.C., I have of course been able to take part in two referendums on the issue, neither of which came to be because they asked the entirely wrong question.

The question shouldn’t be: Do you want such and such a system, or to keep first past the post.? Instead it should be: Do you want to keep first past the post, or have a referendum to select from two or three options for electoral reform?

A two-stage referendum would seal the end of the old two-party system of ‘first past the post’ and real democracy would begin.

At the federal level, we see that first past the post creates issues. The Green party is unable to gain seats, despite having close to seven per cent of the votes.

One million Canadians were deprived from having any representation in Parliament. A party is able to get false majority of the seats with as little as 38 or 39 per cent of the popular vote.

Check out the current poll summary at threehundredeight.com.

Currently, 39 per cent of popular support is putting Harper within three seats of a majority. A few days before the televised debate between of four out of five major party leaders, 38.6 per cent, had Harper getting 155 seats – a false majority.

Even if you remove the Bloc from the equation, there’s still 51 per cent of those not supporting Harper versus 39 per cent that do – another false majority. Even remove the Green Party, and you still are left with a false majority.

Harper and his Republican strategists are trying to get the undecided voter to stay at home. There’s good reason why; he can win a few close seats if people do not show up. Proof of this was in 2008, where we had the lowest voter turn out

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since Confederation began. (about 59 per cent) Harper is counting on you not to vote. I’d like you to disappoint him, and show up.

I voted today, and you can too. Why wait for May 2?

Tell Harper we want a Government of Canada, not a Harper Government.

Why should a minority of Canadians get to determine $90 billion worth of stupid spending priorities?

Keith Hebert Abbotsford

Maybe there is some hope after all Editor, the Times:

I wish that the uproar over the P3 controversy had not erupted at the same time as the Federal election because the P3’s importance locally far overshadows the run up to the May 2 vote.

Any private involvement in what must remain a public asset runs counter to everything I believe in for maintaining the public good and preserving our democracy, which is constantly being chipped away at by pro-business and pro free market lobby groups.

Who’s to say that the timing of the news of both Mission and Abbotsford councils sneaking behind our backs wasn’t deliberately planned to be released during the federal election to distract us?

And it’s also my right to doubt the veracity of the words from our Mayor and Council on this issue as the root problem is that Abbotsford has always acted in such a way as to render us just another suburb of their city.

But, as important as the

P3 proposal is, that issue can be debated at length and opposition galvanised in the fall should this shortterm gain and long-term folly be put to a vote. But for right now, we only have a limited period of time in which to put forward our views on the federal election.

For what is well and truly at stake on May 2 is the very nature of our country, which is under attack by the wedge politics of Stephen Harper.

So far Harper has been kept in check by his minority government status. Twice, over two thirds of the country has rejected his extremists’ social, evangelical, and economic beliefs.

Yet as frustrated as I am that people do not fully comprehend the dangers a majority Conservative government under Harper and his merry band of former Reform, Alliance, and evangelical bible thumpers will bring, I still see some hope. Even if older Canadians might not rally as quickly to the only slogan that truly matters in this election – Vote, But Don’t Vote For Harper – the younger and media savvy generation is causing a tsunami of their own in the social media by promoting just that very stance.

The use of the social media worked in Tunisia and Egypt. I hope the control freaks in the Prime Minister’s office are feeling nervous about a media ground swell that they can neither control nor predict when it will shred the carefully scripted message of this guy, who has the emotions of a robot.

Robert T. Rock Mission

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As reported in the media, the cost of gas and electricity is going through the roof.

Should we ignore the possibility that we might run out of oil reserves until the last drop is pumped before going to Plan B? Many have seen the documentary “Who killed the Electric Car” made in 2006, which has been televised about four times on CBC during the last year.

Just recently a wonderful accomplishment was announced of a “Green” House, completely built by a well-known expert homebuilder Shell Bussey.

It was able to capture so much energy from the environment that he was able to sell electricity back to Hydro. Since this house is actually in operation, it stands as a successful accomplishment. One would think government officials in charge of such essentials for citizens would be jumping to change certain building codes immediately for any future housing developments. However since the original photo and announcement, I have not seen any acknowledgement by the government or follow-up in the media of this amazing accomplishment.

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Peary: We’ll happily defend what we’ve done in court HEAT, from page A1 “In my mind, it’s a very real risk, it’s a more logical alignment,” Burke said.

“We have some information about that that leads us to believe it’s a real risk that was shared with the ownership group.”

In March, the Heat, Flames and Amer ican Hockey League denounced reports that talks were underway to bring the Canucks’ affiliate to Abbotsford.

Porter compared the Heat moving into the Fraser Valley to having two Starbucks on the same street corner.

“The market just got split in half and that led to some business challenges . . .,” he said.

Just prior to Porter, Burke and WHL commissioner Ron Robinson going on radio to discuss the sale of the Bruins to Victoria, Abbotsford Mayor George Peary defended the decision to bring an AHL to the city.

“The sad reality is hockey is a business,” he said.

“We’re sad to see the Bruins leave Chilliwack . . . but this is business.”

On Tuesday it was revealed during a city hall meeting in Chilliwack that the Bruins ownership approached the

mayor and council looking for financial help at what is believed to be $175,000 a year, although Porter also took exception to that number on radio.

The plea for financial assistance was denied.

“Under the province’s Community Charter, the city is not permitted to fund private business with taxpayers’ funds. This is . . . strictly forbidden,” Mayor Sharon Gaetz told the Chilliwack Times.

Gaetz was also questioned if she thought the City of Abbotsford violated the Community Charter for funding the Heat.

Peary once again denied any wrongdoing on the city’s behalf for bringing the AHL to the brand new Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, which is owned by the city.

“We would not do something that is illegal,” he said.

“We’ll happily defend what we’ve done in court.”

Pear y also told the Abbotsford-Mission Times that for a second straight year, it appears local taxpayers will be on the hook for another financial shortfall pertaining to the Heat.

Peary could not say by how much the franchise is expected to miss its $5.7 million in

TRIAL, from page A6 Lemna approached and told Disbrow to be quiet before he put the toe of his boot on the side of her face, and then gave her a small kick to the teeth or mouth before placing his boot toe on the side of her head briefly, said Hansen.

She could not testify to how much force was applied.

As a new officer, she said she felt the need to later mention the incident to two other more senior officers at the scene.

“I was so junior I hadn’t encountered an incident like this before,” she said.

Const. Edward Martin said he helped Hansen control Disbrow, who was still flailing her arms and yelling and swearing.

Martin characterized Lemna’s movements

guaranteed revenue for the local ownership group, but did say the franchise did not meet that amount.

Through the 10-year supply-fee agreement between the Heat franchise and the city, the city must compensate for any shortfalls in revenue. No date for a public announcement regarding the final amount of revenue for 2010/11 has been set.

Part of the reason for the expected shortfall is attendance, Peary said.

The team finished with an average of 3,807 fans per game in 2010/11, down roughly 2.3 per cent from its inaugural season.

The Heat also missed the playoffs, which denies the team revenue for a minimum two post-season home games.

During the regular season, the Heat drew an average of 2,839 fans during their first 10 home games of the season, but picked that up substantially in the final 10, posting an average of 4,195.

Peary said the city and team’s front office staff is focusing on the positive.

“We’re hoping to take that momentum from late last season into next year.”

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DISTRICT OF MISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will take place in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 to consider the following proposed bylaws: 1. DISTRICT OF MISSION ZONING AMENDING BYLAW 5208-2011-5050(37) (R10-028 – D & D Design Ltd.)

This bylaw proposes to amend District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050- 2009 by amending the zoning of the following legally described property: Parcel Identifier: Parcel Identifier: 005-468-078 Lot 50 Section 28 Township 17 New Westminster District Plan 56771 from Suburban 36 (S36) zone to Urban Residential 465 Secondary Dwelling (R465s) zone The location of the subject property is 8589 Nottman Street and is shown on the following map:

To accommodate the subsequent subdivision of the properties into 9 lots, three (3) of a minimum 465 square metre (5,005 sq. ft.) lot size, five (5) of a minimum 558 square metre (6,006 sq. ft.) lot size and a remainder, incorporating secondary dwelling units on each of the proposed lots excluding the remainder.

2. DISTRICT OF MISSION ZONING AMENDING BYLAW 5210-2011-5050(38) (R10-036 – OTG Development Concepts) This bylaw proposes to amend District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 by amending the zoning of the following legally described property:

Parcel Identifier: 005-840-881 Lot 155 Section 19 Township 17 New Westminster District Plan 45016 from Urban Residential 558 (R558) zone to Residential Compact 372 (RC372) zone.

The location of the subject property is 7446 Turner Street and is shown on the following map:

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to accommodate the subsequent subdivision of the subject property into 2 lots of a minimum 372 square metre (4,004 sq. ft.) lot size.

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with his foot as more of a continuous motion, agreeing with defence lawyer David Butcher the force applied was “minimal.”

Both officers told Butcher neither of them had observed any injuries to Disbrow or had felt the need to request a medical examination.

Neither made any notes of the incident.

The trial is expected to continue in Abbotsford provincial court Thursday.

Lemna, who has served with the APD for 20 years, is also one of two officers facing a public hearing by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC).

The hearing will examine if Lemna and Const. Daryle Young committed an abuse of authority during an arrest Oct. 9, 2009 that was videotaped and later posted on YouTube.

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ark your calendars for the 15th annual Regional Heritage Fair in Abbotsford on April 29.

More than 800 students in grades 3 to 7 have participated in a heritage fair at their school, and the winners will move on to represent their school at the regional level.

Students will showcase their historical/heritage projects and be evaluated by a panel of judges on their ability to share what they have learned through their research.

About 130 students from Abbotsford, Mission, Hope, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge and Langley have qualified to represent their school at the regional fair.

Four students from the regional event will be chosen to represent the Fraser Valley at the provincial competition in Victoria.

The public is invited to attend the fair to see first hand some of the amazing and unique projects students have on display.

The fair, hosted by MSA Museum Society, takes place April 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cadet Building at Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Dr., Abbotsford.

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t felt strange, really, to even close family members enter the U.S. recently at times – can be adopted without a passport. It secretly as an attempt to reminded me of less turbuovercome some habit or SIMON lent times when a customs addiction.

GIBSON official would simply request A woman might have an Faith that obsession with food, while ID such as a drivers license matters or social insurance card. a man may be drawn to My passport – at least for graphic images of intimate travel by car – has now been complemented behavior. A young girl could have an by something thoroughly modern: an infatuation with a male classmate, or an enhanced drivers license containing a radio older man might be struggling with a lifefrequency chip that receives data wirelessly. long addiction to alcohol.

During the few days my application was In each of these examples, there is a being processed, I was issued an interim continuous conflict between two forces, license, which reminded me of the singular one that is wholesome and one that is privilege of driving. destructive. The Bible speaks of this when On the back of the interim license was a it says, “Jesus gave himself for our sins, general list of over two dozen restrictions, that he might deliver us from this present potential limits on driving for a variety of evil world.” reasons.

Christ who was perfect accepted death Some examples were: not permitted to on a cross for you, once and for all, to exceed 80 kilometres an hour, restricted to take away your sins (all the bad things you automatic transmission, limited to 5 a.m. to have done). And he rose from the dead. midnight, corrective lenses required, and no John 3:16 is a Bible verse that summarizes it well: “For God so loved the world alcohol in the body.

While the only limits that applied to me that he gave his only son, that whoever seemed to relate to the operation of trucks believes in him should not perish, but and buses – which is obvious given my have eternal life.” experience – I became more conscious of Temptation can consume us and cause restrictions in general. us to feel empty and defeated. But there is As citizens of a modern society, we have hope. You may feel weighed down by guilt, grown accustomed to numerous restrictions but now would be a great time to call upon God through Christ and ask for his on our liberties – mostly for the good of the power in your life. collective.

Today, why not confess your sins and Try travelling alone in the HOV lane on your next trip to Vancouver; or attempt begin a wonderful relationship with God? to purchase a handgun at a local sporting goods store for personal protection.

Restrictions can also apply to our per■ Simon Gibson attends church in Abbotsford and writes Faith that Matters which appears sonal lives. Private restrictions – those which are generally not known to others, monthly in the Abbotsford-Mission Times.

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ALLIANCE

CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN

TRADITIONAL ANGLICAN

ANGLICAN Saint Matthew’s Anglican Church

Anglican Network in Canada (corner of Marshall Rd. & Guilford Dr.)

Sundays

Son-Rise Service ................... 6:00 am Holy Communion

Service on Sunday at 11:30am

(traditional BCP) ................. 8:30 am Family Eucharist (contemporary) ..................10:15 am Wednesdays

Meeting at the Seniors’Centre in the Matsqui Recreation Centre on Clearbrook Road ½ block S of MacLure

Holy Communion................ 10:00 am

For information call 604-853-6083 Anglican Network in Canada

604-853-2416

www.stmatthewsanglicanchurch.com

Invites you to worship according to the Book of Common Prayer

HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 PM

Matsqui Lutheran Church-Matsqui Village

5781 Riverside Street The Rev’d Michael Shier 604-951-3733 Info.: 604-856-6902

The Anglican Catholic Church of Canada part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Communion

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

BUDDHIST

LIVING HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Buddhist Centre

34631 Old Clayburn Road 604-853-6151

Please Join us for Prayers for World Peace ...with Gen Kelsang Sanden 11 am most Sundays* starting Jan 9th

*For more information please see our website: www.dorjechang.ca or call: 604.853.3738

Rev. Colin VanderPloeg Youth Director: Adam VanDop Sunday Services: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday School: 10:30 am (Nursery provided) Weekly activities for all Everyone welcome

MENNONITE BRETHREN

MENNONITE

LUTHERAN PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

2029 Ware St. at Marshall 604-859-5409

Worship Service 10:50 am

Pastor Christoph Reiners www.plc-abby.org

Everyone Welcome

2285 Clearbrook Road 604-859-4611

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

THE SALVATION ARMY

33668 McDougall Street 2597 Bourquin Crescent East Abbotsford Phone: 604-859-6902 604-859-0039

Pastor: Hans Sunday School & Kouwenberg Children Youth:. .Sarah Smith Adult Bible&Classes . . 10:30 am Evangelistical Service . .

11:30 am Good Friday Thursday Bible Studyam. . .7:00 pm 10:00

COMMUNION Pastor: D. Rideout Come as you are!

604-850-7579

immanuelfellowship.ca 2950 Blue Jay Street, Abbotsford, BC

COMMUNITY CHURCH

COMMUNITY CHURCH

29623 Downes Road Sunday School 10:00 am

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St. Pauls 8469 Cedar St. 604-826-8481

10:30 am

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Sunday Worship Services 8:45 am 11:15 am 11:15 am 10:00 am

Traditional Service Liturgical Service Contemporary Service Learning Centre for all ages

CASCADE

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St. Andrew’s United Church

33737 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford

7756 Grand Street at 10th Ave. Mission

604-853-2591

Rev. Connie Thompson

10:00 am Service Gladwin Heights United Church 3474 Gladwin Road Abbotsford

604-852-3984

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Rev. Tim Bowman

Rev. Dorothy Jeffery

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Our Family Welcomes You Sunday Worship 10:30AM Kids’ Lighthouse Classes Pastors: Keith Falconer & Vernon Forbes

Pastor Nelson Stratulat Pastor David Steunenberg

SUNDAYS: 10:30 a.m.

604-859-9937

Fall programs resuming in September 2010.

Worship Service - 10:15 am & Children’s Ministry

Weekly activities for students and children as scheduled.

Lead Pastor - Warren Schatz Associate Pastor - Adam Palesch Worship Director/Jr. High Youth Associate Pastor - Adam Palesch

MENNONITE BRETHREN

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“We preach Christ crucified and risen” 1 Cor. 2-3; 1 Cor. 15-20

Sunday Service: 10:00 AM Connections Groups: Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM Thursdays @ 7:00 PM Pastoral Team: Blake & Adrienne Joiner Sean & Jamie Sabourin 778-808-9684 www.connectchurch.ca connect with God | connect with people

Phone: 604-850-6607 9:45 am German Worship Service and Sunday School 11:00 am Family Worship Service 7:00 pm Evening Service 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study German/English

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Phone: 604-856-2024 SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM “KIDS PROGRAM DURING BOTH SERVICES” ALL ARE WELCOME!

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Saturdays @ 3130 McMillan Road

11:30 am Snack & Fellowship 12:00-2:15 Music, Message & Prayer **The first Sabbath of each month a POTLUCK dinner is held from 11:30-12:30 and the main service will begin at 12:45** Contacts: Enrique & Sharilyn Ortiz @ 604-855-4492 Raphael & Linda Meadows @ 604-859-5244

PENTECOSTAL NEW LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

33668 McDougall Street Abbotsford 604-859-0039

Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes . . . . 10:30 am Evangelistical Service . . 11:30 am Thursday Bible Study . . .7:00 pm

Pastor: D. Rideout

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Weekly Meditation Classes

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Times have changed, the Gospel Wednesday Night message Home Bible Study has not 7:00 pm changed Sunday Worship 2:30 pm

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H.O.M.E. Society Building 31581 South Fraser Way

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Community Church 35190 35190 Delair DeLair Road Abbotsford, BC 604-556-7000 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

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Easter bake sale

The annual Easter Bake Sale at the Ukrainian Hall at 33059 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Mission is Good Friday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be perogies, cabbage rolls and a lot of baked goods and more. There will also be lunch including borscht, bread, dessert, coffee or tea and a goodie for $5. Phone 604-820-9795 or 604-820-9121.

Straiton Easter egg hunt

Families are invited to a traditional Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 23 at Straiton Community Hall, 4698 Sumas Mountain Rd., Abbotsford.

Kids can hunt for plastic eggs and turn them in for candy and prizes provided by local sponsors. Also, a colouring contest, door prizes, a jelly bean count, temporary tattoos and hot cocoa will round out the day. Doors open at 11 a.m., the hunt begins at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 at Big Foot Moccasin and Clayburn Village Store in Abbotsford. For more call 604-852-4278.

Easter party

Kids of all ages are invited to the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, for a hopping good time, on Saturday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wear your Easter bonnet or make one while you are here. Hunt for eggcellent goodies and play games.

Registration not required. Call 604-859-7814 ext. 229.

Easter magic show

Make it a family affair and bring the kids to the AbracaDazzle, starring John Kaplan, on Saturday, April 23 at 4 p.m. at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets are $25/adults, $20/seniors and $10/children, students, or one free student/ child ticket per paid adult.

Proceeds go to the Variety Children’s Charity. There’s lots of fun prizes at the door. Call 1-877-826-0446 to reserve your tickets.

Heritage Park egg hunt

The 20th annual Fraser River Heritage Park Easter egg hunt is Sunday, April 24 rain or shine at 1 p.m. and open to all children aged 10 and under. Dress up in costumes for prizes and fun. The park is at 7494 Mary St., Mission. Call 604-826-3112 for more.

Woodturning

The Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild is putting on a woodturning demo with Doug Fisher on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bow River Woods facility, 46501 Ballam Rd., Chilliwack. Lunch is provided by Bow River Woods. Registration is $25.

Fisher turns an off-center offaxis double-sided sculpture using a vacuum chuck so that he can design on both sides.

This will include applying the

design, rotary carving, burning, and colouring. There will also be two short slide presentations, which will touch on design, form and inspiration.

Trust your intuition

Self awareness talks at the BW Regency Inn, sponsored by the Inner Peace Move-

ment of Canada, is Tuesday, April 26 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at 32110 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford. TIckets are $16 at the door. Learn about life purpose, communication with your angels, use of your psychic perceptions, seven year cycles of life, and aura readings. Everyone welcome. Call 1-877-969-0095 or

visit www.innerpeacemovementptyltd.com for more.

UFV lecture series

The third speaker in UFV’s president’s leadership lecture series features food safety expert Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from the University of Guelph. The lecture “Where is the global food system

headed?” will take place Tuesday, April 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Room B101 (Lecture Theatre) at the Abbotsford Campus. Visit www.ufv.ca/events or e-mail betsy.terpsma@ufv.ca.

Tots ‘n’ Tales storytimes

Storytimes are at the MSA Centennial Library (33660

South Fraser Way, downtown Abbotsford) on Wednesdays and at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) on Thursdays and run until May 26 at 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kids aged 2-5 can drop in for stories, songs and more. Call 604-853-1753.

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alk into any health food store and there’s an endless array of products promising to supplement your health. Whether weight loss, weight gain, better immunity, cleansing or enhanced sex drive is your goal, there’s a pill for it.

But where should we draw the line?

Do we need any of this?

First consider he name.

“Supplements” are just that.

They’re not called “replacements.”

They can’t replace every calorie, nutrient and disease-fighting property that comes from eating a well-balanced diet. As a colleague of mine says, using supplements without a balanced diet is like using deodorant instead of showering.

Once you have established a solid routine of quality meals, snacks and hydrating fluids, one supplement you should add is vitamin D. The recommended daily intake of vitamin D was increased in late 2010 to 600 IU for those age nine to 70 and 800 IU for those over 70. In addition to vitamin D from food sources, Health Canada recommends that all adults 50 and older take a supplement of 400 IU per day.

It can be tough even for milk drinkers to get enough calcium, so consider taking 2,500-mg doses of calcium daily. We need it for healthy teeth and bones, of

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Don’t assume that supplements can replace a healthy lifestyle and diet.

course, but calcium also plays a role in weight loss by reducing fat storage and potentially raising your metabolism.

If the calcium supplement contains adequate vitamin D, skip the additional vitamin D pill.

It’s recommended we consume fish at least two or three times weekly for heart and overall health, but if you don’t eat fish at all, consider taking omega 3-6-9 supplements for the beneficial oils they provide.

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As for herbal products, I’m unconvinced that any are absolute requirements for everyone. There are specific cases where certain products are worth trying, but these should be discussed with your doctor and dietitian for a customized approach.

Energy bars, protein powders and milkshakes make up another category of supplements.

Are these required for weight loss?

No. Do they supply any miracle ingredients you can’t find in food? No. Are they a convenient option for people who might otherwise not eat a healthy meal or snack? Yes. In this case, they can fit into a weight loss program. But avoid over-relying on them as you may tire of the taste, they can be costly, and they don’t promote a varied diet. They’re typically designed for adult use only and aren’t the best option for kids trying to lose weight.

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Spinning a classic tale Charlotte’s Web opens next week with two shows JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

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he endearing story of friendship comes to life once again as the Abbotsford Children’s Theatre brings the classic Charlotte’s Web to the stage for two public shows next week.

The story wraps around a young piglet Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider Charlotte, who saves his bacon more than once as she spins messages praising his worth in her web in order to persuade the farmer to let him live.

Audiences will enjoy seeing how the messages present themselves on stage, using today’s modern technology.

But the story, first published in 1952 by E.B. White, is still the classic tale of barnyard characters, including a goose and gander, their fluffy goslings, an old sheep, the little rat Templeton, and the farmer’s daughter Fern, who takes care of Wilbur.

“Audiences will love the costumes, set and most of all the characters in this well known children’s story,” said artistic director Freddy Latham.

ACT double casts the main characters so Patrick Schweers and Emily Toews will share the lead role of Wilbur (the pig), Mickelle Karey-McKenna and Julia Toews will trade off playing Charlotte, and Nada Moorthy and Lucy Muldar will do double duty in the role of Fern.

Charlotte’s Web will be performed for children at local schools (four shows in two days) in addition to

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Hot Tickets 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.

Suggested donation is $10 or $25 per family. For more phone 604-859-4611.

Easter dance I Love to Dance, is Saturday, April 23 at Maple Ridge Secondary School, 12150 224th St., Maple Ridge.

Trip the Light Fantastic to ballroom, Latin and swing dancing with a lesson from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., then the dance at 8 p.m. to fabulous music. Tickets are $20 and includes food and refreshments. Singles welcome.

Visit www.ilovetodance. ca or call Ray at 604-8367295.

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Patrick Schweers plays Wilbur the pig and Jenna Provost is Mrs. Arable in the Abbotsford Children’s Theatre production of Charlotte’s Web, which opens April 28 for two public shows. Goslings are Hallie Moorthy and Jinaya Towson. their two public performances.

“Our public performances are getting close to selling out and that is always our sustainable goal so that we can continue to offer quality productions in the future,” said Mike Schweers, ACT board chair.

ACT is about kids bringing quality theatre to kids and has been going strong for 30 years, said Latham,

who’s been there every step of the way.

“Being a part of ACT has been a labour of love,” she said.

Charlotte’ Web plays at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, on Friday April 28 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m.

Tickets are $10/ advance and $12/

door, and are available at Tourism Abbotsford, House of Fine Art, United Optical and Abbotsford Parks & Rec at City Hall. ◗ For more details or how to become involved in their next production email acttheatre@hotmail.com or visit the website at www.abbotsfordchildrenstheatre.org.

Watercolour show coming to Clearbrook Library The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society will host its Annual Spring 2011 Art Show from Tuesday, May 10 to Friday, May 20, at the Clearbrook Library in Abbotsford.

The show will feature a wide range of original new works by local artists and will be open to the public during library hours with the opening of the show at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10.

The artists will be present at an Artists’ Reception

on Wednesday, May 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The featured artists are Bryan Robberts, winner of two awards, FVWS Artists’ Choice Award and People’s Choice Award for 2010, and Myles Mathis winner of Award of Excellence, 2010.

There will also be a Eugene Ristau Memorial Award presented for 2011.

There will be a free draw on May 20 at 3 p.m. for an original watercolour painting.

Contact the Clearbrook Library at 604-859-7814 for library hours and more details.

The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society welcomes new members to join. Members of the society meet weekly at the Abbotsford Collegiate SchoolArt Room to paint and support one another.

For more information regarding the show or membership, call Carol Portree at 604-850-9694 or Anne White at 604-855-5363.

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Music at the MAC Singer/songwriter Lorne Warr is coming to Mission on Wednesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. for the Music at the MAC concert. Warr is known for his intricate guitar playing and velvet baritone vocals – coupled with his songwriting and gift of telling stories.

The Mission Arts Centre is at 33529 First Ave., Mission.

Tickets are $10 at MAC, Murdoch’s Book Shoppe or at the door. Call 604-8260029 for details.

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Showtime Briefs UFV students form theatre company Coup d’ État Theatre is a new company, created by University of the Fraser Valley theatre students with the mandate of producing thought-provoking shows aimed towards a young adult audience.

Their debut performance of Bert V. Royal’s award winning show, Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, will be performed on Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the theatre on the Chilliwack campus.

It is a coming-of-age story about a 17 year-old boy named CB who, after the death of his dog, begins to question how to live his life. He turns to his friends, a group of familiar faces, and finds love where he least expects it.

Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, look up Coup d’ État Theatre on Facebook.

Warning: Language, violence and sexuality. Not suitable for children under 14.

Songs Strings and Steps

Songs Strings and Steps Eleven takes place on May 5 and 6 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre and this year’s theme is ‘Talent’. Last month Songs Strings and Steps held an open call audition and 25 local singers, dancers and instrumentalists auditioned for the committee which included Mayor George Peary and Times Ad Manager Bruce McLennan.

Calvin Dyck and Sylvia Friesen will direct this year’s lineup, which includes the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra, the Abbotsford Skipping Sensations and Charlene Hart (So You Think You Can Dance Canada). Other highlights are Canada’s No. 1 Yo Yo champion in the “X” category, Charles Haycock from Yale Secondary, the B.C. Ballroom Champion dancers Zillion Wong and Sarah Liang, singers Chelsea Ruh and Rachel Fast, the Kevin Boese band, and other surprises.

The music will range from Phantom of the Opera to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, from high energy fiddling tunes such as Lord of the Dance to the heart warming strains of Johann Strauss’ Voices of Spring.

Host for the show is comedian Clifford Prang (the Panic Squad). Tickets are available at Kings Music, 604-853-5996.

Arty Awards deadline is April 22

The Abbotsford Arts Council is accepting nominations for the eighth annual Arty Awards – a night dedicated to recognizing those who have contributed to the local arts community. Nomination forms can be picked up at the Abbotsford Arts Council, 2387 Ware St., or downloaded online at www. abbotsfordartscouncil.org.

The deadline for nominations is April 22. The awards take place on May 28 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way. Tickets are available at the Abbotsford Arts Council box office for $10. For more information, call 604-852-9358.

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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 Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, 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.

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The Odd Couple

Robert Bateman Secondary School presents The Odd Couple, a hilarious classic comedy about two polar opposite roommates by Neil Simon, on April 29-30 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 details.

A Night of Theatre

Opening Nite Theatre presents A Night of Theatre: The Noble Lord by Percival Wilde and The Love Course by AR Gurney on May 6-8, and May 13-15. These two one-act plays will tickle the funny bone. The Noble Lord is a tale of deceit, ambition and mistaken identity, The Love Course is a university class on romantic literature, but when amorous intent goes awry, laughs ensue. Tickets are $12 at Murdoch’s Book Shoppe. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Check out www.openingnitetheatresociety.tripod.com.

Stranded at Westcliffe

Fraser Valley Stage presents an original play featuring the music of Gilbert and Sul-

Calvin Dyck leads a string quartet in the Good Friday concert. livan in Stranded at Westcliffe, May 11-14 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 fraservalleystage.com.

The Lion King

ASIA: North Poplar students are performing the musical, The Lion King on May 17-18 at 6 p.m. at the Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Children from kindergarten through Grade 5 are part of this delightful musical, which features song, dance and drama. Tickets are $6 at 604-859-3101. The Lion King wraps up a year of African study.

Dances

Easter dance

I Love to Dance, is Saturday, April 23 at Maple Ridge Secondary School, 12150 224th St., Maple Ridge. Trip the Light Fantastic to ballroom, Latin and swing dancing with a lesson at 7 p.m. and

the dance at 8 p.m. to fabulous music. Tickets are $20, includes food and refreshments. Singles welcome. Visit www.ilovetodance.ca or call Ray at 604-836-7295.

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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. Phone 604859-4611 for more.

Friday night seniors

Dance the night away to Midnight Eagles on Friday, April 22 at the Abbotsford Seniors Association hall, 3 3 8 8 9 E s s e n d e n e Av e . , Abbotsford from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $6.50 for nonmembers. Phone Jodie at 604- 850-2465 for details.

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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

Singer/songwriter Lorne Warr is coming to Mission on Wednesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. for the Music at the MAC concert. Warr is known for his intricate guitar playing and velvet baritone vocals – coupled with his song writing and gift of telling stories. The Mission Arts Centre is at 33529 First Ave., Mission. Tickets are $10 at MAC, Murdoch’s Book Shoppe or at the door. Call 604-826-0029 for details.

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Dewdney Pub

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April, Easter and spring will be among song subjects on Mondays while the A-Tones celebrate the old tunes with singalong/jams in Abbotsford. You can participate by singing or listening on Mondays, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The singalong/jam sessions include songs from the past, folk music, gospel, blues, country, standards, old-timers and requests. at the ASA Drop-in Centre, 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Phone Ed at 604-853-8624 for details.

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Pounding pavement and painting police cars

ho says Abbotsford has always been politically blue?

Looking into the history books, the 1960s and ’70s federal elections were always a three-way battle between then Social Credit, Liberal and the New Democrats. Only a few thousand votes separated each party from victory.

In fact, Abbotsford elected a Liberal member of Parliament to Ottawa in 1968.

Gerry Pringle served one term from 1968-1972 as the Fraser Valley East representative. He was later defeated in 1972 and 1974 by long-time Social Credit and Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament Alex Patterson, who regained his seat from Pringle.

I applaud candidates from all political stripes, who let their names stand for public office. Many people talk about it, but very few actually follow through. Little appreciation comes along with the enormous responsibilities.

I had the opportunity to experience this firsthand and go door-knocking with one of the federal candidates. For the most part, people were welcoming when we came to their door. Looking back, we only had one bad experience, where the lady basically slammed the door in our face. Little did she know, I reside a few doors down. If candidates come to your door, take the time to meet and greet them, and ask questions. It’s a fabulous opportunity to be politically engaged faceto-face at your own door step with the candidate who may be representing you in Ottawa.

Looking for perfection can be nearly impossible in politics. Finding a candidate who best represents you is a much better method. There will be someone for everyone on the ballot May 2. In public life almost everything can be fair game, including one’s personal life.

It’s occurring more frequently and candidates are being fired or forced to resign for silly behaviour.

Mandeep Bhuller, who is the Liberal candidate for Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge/Mission, recently had his drinking and driving conviction from 2003 thrown into the spotlight.

Speaking with Bhuller recently, he expressed sorrow for the incident and claims he has learned from it.

“I am humbled that my friends, supporters have stood with me despite my mistake. Liberals believe

that mistakes should result in help, not prison. Liberals believe that people can, and should, make amends, but should also have second chances,” said Bhuller.

“I decided to run despite my DUI because I think our riding deserves an MP, who believes in these values.”

Driving past the political colours on our streets, notice any other changes

changes.

In 2005, it represented the 50th anniversary of the Matsqui/Abbotsford Police.

To mark this special occasion the department decided to have two cars appear with a ‘retro’ black and white look.

Lucy said: “At around this time, there was also some discussion about updating the overall appearance of our marked

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vehicles. Our awareness that a number of policing agencies in North America had been returning to the traditional black and white colour scheme, combined with the public feedback on the black and white cars that we had patrolling the community, had us embark on a design review based on a black and white scheme.”

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Bathrooms, after kitchens, are among the most expensive rooms to renovate. There’s less cabinetry involved in a bathroom, and you don’t have major appliances to add to the bill. But plumbing, tubs, tiles and taps aren’t cheap.

While kitchen renovations can set you back $50,000 or more, for a new bathroom, you should budget $5,000 to $15,000, experts advise.

If your bathroom is more than 10 years old, it is probably in need of a makeover.

A quick spruce-up is easy - a colourful shower curtain and accessories such as matching towels, wastepaper basket, bath mat and small accessories - quickly change the mood of the room.

There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint on the walls to liven up a room at moderate expense.

Other quick and budget-friendly ways to dramatically change the look of a bathroom would be to install a curved shower rod, new towel bars, door pulls or toilet tank lever. All of these can be installed with nothing more than a screwdriver.

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Old bathroom faucets can be both outdated in style and water-efficiency. New faucets that meet WaterSense criteria reduce water usage by up to 32 per cent without affecting performance.

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Some people embark on a bathroom renovation just before they put a house on the market with a mistaken belief that it will help boost the value of the house. But that’s not always a good idea.

Many buyers would rather pay a few thousand dollars less for a house that needs a new bathroom, and choose their own design.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS EVENTS, from page A14 English practice groups

Practise your English and make new friends on Wednesday, April 27, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Everyone is welcome. Call 604-826-6610.

Enchanted storytime

Pack up the youngsters and head to the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford for a bedtime story at the library.

Kids ages 2-6 are invited to let the imagination roam with books, puppets and songs. Wear pajamas. It runs until May 30, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Phone 604-8597814 ext. 229 for details.

Knitting club

Join us on Wednesday, April 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. for knitting, conversation and fun at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. For more, call 604-826-6610.

Travel exposé

Lifetime Learning Centre presents “Travels in the British Isles, English Cotswolds & Southwest Coast” with Joan McLatchy on Wednesday, April 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Carrington House, 32679 Sixth Ave., Mission.

Admission is $7.

Family storytimes

Fun for all ages and stages is at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Enjoy stories, songs, puppets and more from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 28. For more, call 604-826-6610.

Baby time

An interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes and more is at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 29. For more, call the library at 604-826-6610.

Philosophers’ Café

Lifetime Learning Centre presents Philosophers’ Cafe : “How much do we know about the psychopathic personality?” on Friday, April 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Moderator is David Barrett. Location is Cedarbrooke Chateau, 32331 Seventh Ave., Mission. $5 – includes refreshments.

Cultural fundraiser

Cornerstone Christian School is hosting a fun night of cultural food and entertainment on Friday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at 3970 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. In addition to foods from different cultures, there will be student entertainment, art projects to view and a silent and live auction. Tickets are $10 and must be pre-ordered at the school at 604-859-7867.

Plant sale helps animals

The huge Green Thumb plant sale fundraiser is Saturday, April 30, and continues May 1, 7, and 8 at 32965 Fourth Ave., (west of Grand) in Mission from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pre-order large hanging baskets for $25. Money raised goes to the F.V. Humane Society, S.A.I.N.T.S. rescue society and Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre. Call 604-826-6290 or e-mail junmo@shaw.ca.

Garden Club plant sale

The Mission Garden Club’s annual plant sale is Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Mission Public Library, 33247 - Second Ave. Mission. It’s a great time to buy perennials at a great price. Contact K. Holmes at 604-820-1421 or e-mail klholmes@telus.net for more details.

Garage sale and pancakes

Garage sale and pancake breakfast at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 8469 Cedar St., Mission is Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. There will be lots of great collectables - books, toys, housewares, bake table and sports items. Breakfast served only until 10:30 a.m.

will be October 6, 2011. For more information call Nancy Gallagher 604-504-3713

Genealogical seminar

The Abbotsford Genealogical Society is hosting a seminar with Lyn Meehan, on Saturday, May 7, at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $35. Go to www.abbygs.ca or call Donna at 604-8553693 for details.

Ice cream social

Celebrate spring with the Mission Community Archives annual ice cream social on Saturday, May 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Cedarbrooke Chateau, 32331 Seventh Ave., Mission. Enjoy deli-

cious ice cream and treats with relatives and/or friends.

There are door prizes and a raffle for a Fraser River Safari trip for two, artwork and a $40 voucher for the Blackberry Kitchen. Tickets are $12 at Murdoch’s Book Shoppe or Mission Community Archives. All proceeds support the Paths & Pathfinders: Women of Mission Program. Call 604-820-2621 or visit www.missionarchives. com for details.

Restorative justice AGM

The annual general meeting of Abbotsford Restorative Justice & Advocacy Association is Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Abbotsford School Board Office, 2790 Tims St., Abbotsford. RSVP

by May 3 to office@arjaa. org or call 604-864-4857.

Valley Women’s Network

The Mission Chapter of the Valley Women’s Network will host its monthly luncheon on May 12 at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bellevue Hotel Legends Lounge. Cost is $15/members, $17/guests.

Registration is required at MissionReservations@ValleyWomensNetwork.com.

Cancer prevention forum

Learn to prevent cancer at the Fraser Valley’s Cancer Prevention Forum on Saturday, May 14, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Speakers are Lorna Vanderhaege, Sheryl

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Stanton, RN, Dr. Balcaen ND, Susan Agostino and Suede Hills Organic Farm. There are exhibitors and door prizes with proceeds going to Inspire Health, Integrated Cancer Care. Advance tickets save $2 at www.healthbrights.com or $10 at the door. Contact Anne at healthbrights@gmail.com or call 604-832-4289.

Community fun fair

Come to the King Traditional Community Fun Fair on Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 28776 King Rd., Abbotsford. There will be games, live entertainment, a petting zoo, silent auction and lots more fun. For details, call the school at 604-857-0903.

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Manga Village

Watch anime, eat snacks, and chat with other teens at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on Saturday, April 30, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Anime with a TV 14 rating will be shown. For ages 12-18. For more, phone the library at 604-826-6610

Cuddle time with baby

This program is for newborns to 23 months and their parents at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford. This is a unique two-session program (each lasting 20 minutes) for babies that introduces them and their parents to the world of children’s literature, song, rhythm and rhyme on Mondays, May 2 & 9, 10:30 a.m. Registration is required one week prior to the start date. Phone 604-859-7814.

Arthritis support

Abbotsford Mission Arthritis Support Group meets Thursday, May 5 at Super Store (community room) 2855 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford at 6:30 p.m. Share education, information and support with others. No cost. Call Terry Davies 604-853-8138 or e-mail koipond@telus.net.

Blankets for Canada

Abbotsford Chapter of Blankets for Canada meets on Thursday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Michael’s Arts and Crafts in West Oaks Mall.

All are welcome to help put knit and crochet blankets together for those in need in Abbotsford. Donations of yarn always appreciated.

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Rugby rivals meet yet again

Bateman Jr. Boys down Yale squad in another thriller CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

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orget the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago B l a c k h a w k s , t h e re might be an even bigger rivalry in sport, and this time it’s local.

The Robert Bateman Timberwolves junior boys rugby team went up against its cross-town rival, the Yale Lions junior boys squad, on Wednesday for top spot in Abbotsford on the line.

In another chapter of hardknocks rugby, the Timberwolves came out with a 20-14 victory to earn a bye in the opening round of playoffs next week.

“We really stepped up the physical play,” said T-Wolves head coach Chris Kleisinger.

“We secured the ball really well and basically took the ball away from them. But give Yale credit too. They were also the same way, it was a very physical game.”

Despite Bateman’s success, Kleisinger said his players weren’t happy with how Wednesday’s contest ended.

The Lions scored a very late try to pull within six points of the T-Wolves, which turned what was supposed to be a moment of jubilation into bitterness.

“We have so much to work on,” said Kleisinger.

“The boys were deflated when Yale scored right at the end of the game. Asking them if they felt like they had won the league championship, they all said ‘no’. There’s so much room for improvement for us.”

Wednesday’s win also came with a scary price.

One Bateman player was taken off the field on a stretcher and to hospital after getting knocked unconscious during play.

Kleisinger said it was just a safety precaution and credited the Yale coaching staff with reacting as quickly as they did in being the first on scene to attend to the injured player.

“We’re all first aid trained and we all make sure we have cell phones on us,” said the coach.

“Luckily because the Yale coaches were the first to respond we were able to secure his neck and make sure it was nice and safe. He was awake and responsive when [paramedics] arrived.”

The Upper Fraser Valley playoffs begin next week.

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Yale Lions’ Spencer Loughlin tries to get past two Robert Bateman Timberwolves during Wednesday’s junior rugby match at RBSS. The T-Wolves bested the Lions 20-14 in this outing for a bye in round one of the Fraser Valley playoffs, which begin next week.

Hall of Fame coach began in ’60s CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

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ake Braun will enter the B.C. Basketball Hall of Fame on April 30 following a magnificent coaching career that began in the 1960s with MEI and shifted to Trinity Western University.

He was successful at both institutions, wracking up two B.C. titles at MEI before guiding TWU to a Canada West Championship.

It seems fitting then that Braun modeled his coaching career after the late

John Wooden, the legendary UCLA mens basketball coach who finished his overall career with a record of 885 wins and 203 losses, and took the Bruins to 10 NCAA championships.

“I took him as my teacher, I read his offence and so I decided to use that same offence,” said Braun of Wooden.

“I thought that if it worked for him it will work for someone else as well, and I found out it did. I agreed with his basic philosophy of life and coaching.”

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“It was a matter of stepping into something that was tailor-made for me,” he said. “But I didn’t know that much about basketball.”

That’s where Wooden’s teachings came in. Now almost a half-century after starting his coaching career, Braun is about to enter B.C.’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

“It was totally unexpected, but I feel very proud to be selected.”

Local gymnasts going to Nationals Abbotsford Olympian Ken Ikeda highlights a solid Team B.C. entry for the 2011 Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Charlottetown, PEI, beginning May 23.

Ikeda, who competed for Canadian mens gymnastics team at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Games in Athens, Greece, and Beijing, China, will be competing in his 17th national championships.

He joins nine other members of Twisters Gymnastics, located in Abbotsford, headed to nationals next month.

Steven Chaplin and Ashlynn Skulstad from Mission are on their way to Charlottetown, as are Ikeda, Dawson Friesen, Nicolas Garfias, Charles Haycock and Andry Friesen from Abbotsford.

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The Abbotsford Cardinals senior baseball club is hoping it can get back in the win column this weekend as it begins a five-game home stand at DeLair Park.

And what better way to do that then pick up a win or two against the best teams in the British Columbia Premier Baseball League.

Having lost two of their last three and five of the first seven games of the season, the Cardinals entertain the Nanaimo Pirates for a double-header Saturday afternoon at DeLair, beginning at 1 p.m.

Led offensively so far this season by Ryan Lucky, who is off to an impressive start in 2011 with eight hits in his first 21 at-bats for a batting average of .381, the Cardinals also take on the Vancouver Cannons in a double-dip Sunday afternoon and home before rounding out things at DeLair with a Tuesday night showdown with the Fraser Valley Chiefs.

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n years past, the Abbotsford Junior Cardinals have been blessed with an outstanding group of young pitchers that helped hurl the team to the top of the B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League regular season standings.

This season is shaping up to be no different, despite head coach Corey Eckstein saying before the home-opening series last weekend that the team had a “young and inexperienced” pitching staff.

“I believe our pitching staff will carry us for the duration of the year,” he said. “I believe they will adapt to the premier league with much success. We have a solid core of five starters with another four or five guys that can log a lot of innings in our bullpen.”

There was evidence of that last weekend, as the Jr. Cards opened up the season with a split with the Okanagan Jr. Athletics at DeLair Park.

Yale Secondary student Daniel Koo tossed a complete-game, seven-inning shutout as the Jr. Cards opened up the campaign with a 4-0 win six days ago. He allowed just four hits and one walk, while striking out eight.

The fact Koo threw strikes is something Eckstein and his coaching staff have stressed to their young pitchers since before the season began.

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“Our pitching staff understands the importance of throwing strikes in a wood bat league,” he said.

“Lack of offense means we can attack the strike zone and hope for a limited amount of damage. We don’t have many over-powering arms, but the majority have an understanding on how to pitch.”

The team will now look to gain momentum and move up in the standings, as they travel to North Vancouver for a double-header with the North Shore Junior Twins at Parkgate Park on Sunday afternoon.

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Obituaries

WHITTINGTON Bryan of Mission BC, born March 6, 1939 passed away on April 13, 2011. Bryan was a loving husband to Bonnie for 51 years, a caring father to Lisa (Brad) and Donnie (Debbie), and a proud papa to Cameron and Courtney.

His many friends remember him as helpful and soft spoken. He loved his Arizona winters, his camping & fishing trips, and his dogs Robbie, Myra, & Buddy. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer.

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Obituaries

Born July 6, 1946 in Vancouver, BC went to be with his Lord while he slept in his Abbotsford home on April 14, 2011. Ted was a determined and strong willed man who suffered from Parkinson’s Disease and congestive heart failure, never complained, and remained positive through it all.

He is predeceased by his mother Thelma. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lynn; his father Tom Smith; children Shawn (Cindy) and Shelley (Evan); 4 grandchildren Kristopher, Stephanie, Hassan and Sento; siblings Pam (Doug), Jeff (Louise) and Rebecca (Frank) as well as many nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Ted was very passionate about the outdoors and loved all of the activities that came with it. He was a true servant and will forever be loved and greatly missed by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday April 23, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Northside Community Church, 33507 Dewdney Trunk Rd. in Mission. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted‘s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of BC. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day.

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Corcoran, Gregory Paul Gregory Paul Corcoran, longtime resident of Peace River passed away suddenly on March 30, 2011 in Peace River, AB at the age of 54 years.

Greg was born on September 30, 1956 in Victoria, B.C. He attended elementary school in Clearbrook, B.C. and finished high school in Ottawa, then back to the lower mainland for university. Greg was an avid musician and devoted teacher. His most important roles were Husband, Dad and Mr. Mom. Greg was also a member of Peace Players and the lead guitar for the band “No Limitz”.

Greg was predeceased by his father, Paul Corcoran and father-in-law Gordon Cairney.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cara, sons Bradley, Adam and Josh, daughter Cadence (Cady), mother Bonnie Corcoran of Chilliwack B.C., brother Gordon (Clarice) of Wainwright, AB, mother-in-law Noel Cairney as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews and many, many friends and students.

Funeral Services for the late Greg Corcoran were held on April 6, 2011 from St. James Anglican Cathedral in Peace River, Alberta with the Very Reverend Iain Luke officiating. A music award has been created in Greg’s memory. Donations may be sent to the “North Peace Performing Arts Festival”.

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Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The Abbotsford/Mission Times will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liabilitylimitedtothatportionoftheadvertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration. For best results

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

Mail resume and cover letter to: Stó:lô Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training #8A-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 Email: info@saset.bc.ca Or Fax: 604-858-3528 Attn: SASET Manager

E-mail to: jobposting@chilliwackminorhockey.com and/or, mail to: PO Box 2416 STN, Sardis Main, Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A7 or, drop off: CMHA Office -Twin Rinks - 5745 Tyson Road, Chilliwack, BC Please refer to www.cmha.goalline.ca for a detailed job description.

SUMAS FIRST NATION (SFN) SFN is looking to fill 2 new positions: General Requirements, Qualifications and Experience (both positions): • Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related field • Experience in working with First Nation communities and/or organizations • High level of competency using computers/software (MS Office) • Proven experience in preparing and administering budgets • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • Ability to be professional in stressful circumstances • Solution oriented thinker who enjoys working independently and engaging others to work as a team

Programs & Services Manager Specific requirements include: • Minimum 2 years experience managing and/or supervising INAC funded programs (i.e. Education, Social Assistance, Public Works) and CMHC On-reserve housing programs • Proven experience in strategizing programs to meet specific objectives and resulting in positive outcomes while gaining acceptance by the larger Community • Ability to interpret & implement policies that balance the unique environment and needs of a First Nation • Experience in working with confidential information • Ability to multi-task and respond to & prioritize staffing requests • Ability to engage and mentor staff to develop their department

Economic Development Officer Specific requirements include: • Minimum 5 years experience in economic development (preferably in a First Nations environment) • Proven ability to negotiate business relationships that have resulted in positive employment and financial benefits • Proven ability to secure funding and grant monies to support projects and resource opportunities in the community • Experience working in a committee setting with diverse interests • Established relationships with economic agencies and governmental bodies (ie Municipal, Provincial, Federal) • An interest to work in a salary position within the First Nation (we are currently not looking for a consulting arrangement) To view job descriptions, visit our website at www.sumasfirstnation.com/employment In addition to a current resume, provide details of salary expectations and submit a cover letter expressing clearly how you meet the requirement criteria as stated within the job description.

Applications will be accepted until May 10, 2011 at 3:00 pm: Attention: Jennette Silver Email: Jennette.Silver@sumasfirstnation.com We appreciate all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The closing date may be extended if a suitable applicant has not been identified and/or the position was not able to be filled.

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Beauticians/ Barbers

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Potential to earn a good living to the right candidate. Pride of work and attitude are the most important assets. Call Jerry between 7 & 9 pm.

604-626-4835

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Customer Service

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Please fax resume to 1-866-311-1181.

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We have immediate openings for experienced owner operators with cars, full size panel vans and cube vans no older than 2008.

Apply in person to Atlas Courier Ltd. 32 West 5th Ave., Vancouver

General Employment

We are seeking 2 skilled experienced & self directed individuals to fill the position of Live-in Resident Managers for a 25 suite complex plus Assistant Manager of a 100 suite Apartment Complex in Abbotsford.

The applicant should be experienced within Bldg Maintenance & Management, RTB Rules, Regulations & Procedures, carpentry, painting, electrical and hot water boilers & systems, swimming pool etc.

The applicant must be computer literate with good writing & communication skills, Valid BC License and vehicle. The postion includes reduced rent of a 2 BR suite with parking.

Please send written cover letter and resume by fax to: 604-585-8525 RESIDENCE MANAGER COUPLE Mature couple wanted for a 30 suite building in Campbell River. Must live on-site.

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STEEL FABRICATOR

Our client, a fabrication company in Abbotsford, is looking for fabricators with the following: +10 years experience with steel fabrication, Journeyman status, own basic tools, STWB. This will be a full-time, morning position. To apply, please send resume to pvu@aerotek.com or call Phuong at 604-501-8787.

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REAL ESTATE 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.

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-02

6008-30

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6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

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Houses - Sale

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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

6020

Condos/ Townhouses

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5040 LAB PUPS yellow, chocolate & black, male/ female, vet checked. $550. Phone 604-701-1587

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3520

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6035

Mobile Homes

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6050

Out Of Town Property

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6065

Recreation Property

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

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

1 BR NEW Bldg, inste w/d, d/w & 2 u/g prkg, nr Superstore in Abby. $800. May1 Vic 604-308-1480

6508

6508

Apt/Condos

1BR $605 & 2 BR $745 Mission. carpet, coin wd, avail now, Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147

MISSION UPPER/LOWER SUITES 7th Ave – 2bdrm LOWER suite – nice & bright – all laminate or tile – private w/d - $700+shared utils Egglestone – Near new home – spacious 3 bdrm LOWER suite - 1.5 baths – fridge, stove, d/w, shared laundry - $1050 + shared utils Lightbody – 3 bdrm UPPER floor + 4th bedroom/den down – 4 yr old home – no thru road – appx 1700 sq ft – double garage – fenced yard - $1350/mo+shared utils HOUSES Shook Rd - 2 bdrm-2 bath - near new mobile home in Green Acres - F/S-D/W-laundry hook ups - $900/mo Scott – IMMACULATE – dated but in perfect condition – 4 bedroom 1.5 baths – enclosed garage – fenced yard – convenient central location - priced very well – $1200/mo – no pets no smoking Dewdney Trunk – Desirable HATZIC location! Large 2 storey w/ unfin bsmnt 2 bdrm 2 bath completely remodeled character home on 1/3 acre – hardwood floors – stainless steel appliances - gorgeous! $1400/mo Hillcrest Ave – Large 5 bdrm with 2 kitchens – single encl garage – fenced back yard – 2 fridges, 2 stoves, washer/dryer $1600/mo+utils

Apt/Condos

1 BR condo, Abbots, 33546 Holland Ave, new luxury, hardwood, full appls, insuite ldry, patio, alarm, ug prkg, ns np $850.

May 1. 604-825-5395, 719-5122

2 BDRM APT FOR RENT in Langley City Ideal for children, next to park and green space.

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ABBOTSFORD 2 BR, 2 baths, $700, nr schools, n/s, small pet ok, Avail Now. 1-604-858-0958

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2441 Countess St 1 Bedroom from $620

1 Bdrm. & Den from $650

APARTMENTS

LATITUDE – 2233 McKenzie Rd #116 – 1bdrm – 587 sq ft – garden level west facing - $825/mo #217 – 1bdrm – 587 sq ft – desirable west facing - $825/mo #401 – 2bdrm+den – 954 sq ft – east facing - $1225/mo TEMPO – 33546 Holland Ave #304 – 2bdrm 2 bath – 1160 sq ft corner unit - $1250/mo

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Apt/Condos

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

32101 Mt. Waddington Ave.

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ABBOTSFORD

HOUSES Hillcrest – 3 bdrm solid rancher w./bsmnt - 1.5 baths - fenced yard - close to shopping avail. immed. - $1200/mo+utils & water

6508

2 Bedroom

starting at 700 totally reno’d $790

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SURREY/CITY CENTRE Pacifica Beautiful 2 bdrm +den condo, laminate floors, large patio, all appliances, sec.prkg & storage, short walk to sky train, shops & bus W&D Avail.Now $1200 N/S Small Pet ok SURREY- FLEETWOOD . Large 1 bdrm condo, TOP FLOOR laminate floors, f/p, storage, secure prkg, ns np, $900 incl h/water. May 1st Call to view Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

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6515

Duplexes - Rent

ABBOTSFORD, MATSQUI. Large, bright 3 BR, 2 floors, sundeck off 1 BR, 2 baths, priv w/d, spacious living area & big kitchen. 2100 sf. Smoking okay.

Pets okay. Backs onto farm land. $1,300/mo + util. Avail immed. Nr schools & bus. 778-574-5848 MISSION, RENO’D 3 BR, 1ba, gas f/p, h/w floor in all rooms, lrg stor, $825. Immed 604-838-8692

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Delays end. You can charge ahead on new fronts. You’ve already entered a brand new world – it is sleek, clear, alive, even nervous, and within this new world, friends, ideas, inventiveness and fun are more important than money.

You’re going to have fun Sunday to Tuesday – and for eight years! Your freedom is growing. The shy, quiet, dreamy and elusive friends of the past decade fall away, to be replaced by bright, sharp-minded types.

This week, this “peeling off” causes a relationship disappointment. For the month ahead, chase money, seek higher earnings, cultivate new clients.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness rise strongly! The delays of April have ended. Start new projects, see and be seen, tackle chores that previously intimidated you.

Despite this surge of energy, one part of you remains contemplative, and is tied in to private matters, quiet planning sessions, government liaisons, etc. Your real “break out” will come in June, when a year of huge luck will commence! Meanwhile, be ambitious Sunday/Monday – luck is with you. Watch legal, ethical factors all week. Change is needed here.

Happiness midweek! Retreat, rest Friday/Saturday.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Recent delays end, but indecision continues unless you make choices based on gentle love, foreign travel/contacts, culture and intellectual pursuits, which all draw you nicely Sunday to Tuesday. The weeks ahead emphasize rest, contemplation, solitude. Retreat, plan, prepare and fulfil obligations. Contact government agencies, institutions, charitable organizations. Your spiritual side grows – and might become, June onward, a significant relationship factor. If your hopes about a special person are disappointed, alter love goals. Be ambitious Wednesday. “Half happiness” late week.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Your future looks bright!

Optimism, new hopes, friends, wishes, entertainment and light romance come waltzing in. You’ll enjoy the weeks ahead – even more so because your position in the world is on the rise, your ambitions meet luck.

Recent warnings about not starting anything new are now over. Sunday to Tuesday feature changes, big finances, commitments, sexual urges, lifestyle changes and health diagnosis, all productively. A partner or competitor isn’t thrilled with you, though, so proceed cautiously – all week. Gentle love might point to the right mate for you midweek!

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The emphasis for the next few weeks will be on ambition, prestige relationships, your status in the world. All looks fairly smooth here, no big highs nor deep lows. Meanwhile, your expansion (usually lucky) in love, legal, intellectual, international and cultural zones continues, especially Friday/Saturday – but work or health demands, or your caution, can interfere. Recent delays end, so charge ahead with new ideas, relationships and projects, especially Sunday to Tuesday, when exciting meetings and prospects arise!

Research, financial and sexual commitments are favoured midweek.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: A mellow, understanding vibe fills the weeks ahead. This promotes gentle love, far travel, intellectual pursuits, legal and cultural affairs, education and publishing. Recent delays dissolve; you no longer need to avoid new projects.

Tackle chores Sunday to Tuesday – everything runs smoothly. One caution: the first half of this week might cause a barrier in income zones, or a conflict between sexual desire and ethics. This continues more softly, “workably” the last half. You face different relationships now to 2025, in love, business, with the public – think “enchanted.”

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Houses - Rent

2 BR Rancher w attached Garage on Hatzic Island, incl all appl, suitable for retired couple or senior, $1100 per mth 604-826 -0150 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*

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6565

Office/Retail Rent

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

6590

Shared Accommodation

6595-05

Abbotsford/ Mission

1 BR in 3 br home, fully furn.

Mission, cat ok, wd, $500 inclusive, immed. Adam 778-899-4162

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR bsmt suite, Abbots, nr bus, school & shops. $570, np ns 604-614-2252, 778-878-6529

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR + den, Abbots, Sandpiper, ns np, no w/d, $625 incl util & net immed 604-853-3013/ 724-0440 2 BDRM bsmt ABBY nr UFV newer home, ns, np. $800 util incl Digital tv, May 1 604-832-8555.

2 BR ground level suite, Abbots, clean, big, ns np, $850 incls utils & laundry. Near shops, 2 schools.

Refs required. 778-899-6786 2 BR ste, Abbots, avail now, nr school & bus, n/s, n/p, $650 incl util. 604-308-5301, 604-308-4303 3 BR upper reno’d, 1.5 bath, new paint, Clearbrook. neg. Immed 604-852-8367 or 604-613-6045

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

ABBY 1 Bdrm, shared w/d, private entry, gas f/p, NS, NP, refs req. $600 incl. util. 604-314-7938 ABBY, CLEARBROOK 2 br ste, ns, np, ref’s required. $675 per mth. Max 2 Immed 604-850-2673 ALDERGROVE BRAND New, 2 BR gr lev avail May 1. $950 incls utls, cbl. NS/NP. 778-240-3015 BACH, FURN, FARM, SHOP, pool, W/D, hot tub, cable, ph, net $600 incl, MISSION. 604-826-3874

MISSION. 2 BR. 2 gas f/ps, f/yard.

Priv laundry. $900/mo incl hydro/ cbl/internet. Ns/np. 778-839-0905

HOME SERVICES 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

Rooms

ABBOTSFORD ROOMS $450.

604-854-1000

6595

6602

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Landscaping

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Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: A month of mystery, depths, investment, financial manoeuvres, intimacy, commitment, lifestyle changes, health diagnosis and detective work lies ahead. Your life might change.

You’re in a powerful and unpredictable relationship trend. So far (early 2011) this might have been more talk than action, but this week and May could cement you in the age-old way. Don’t expect smooth sailing for eight years – but do expect excitement! Whatever occurs this month could “return” in a hugely lucky way June 2011-June 2012. Romance, Sunday-Tuesday.

But you must change! “Security” sabotages.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: The weeks ahead emphasize relationships and opportunities. Be diplomatic, eager and willing. Don’t stubbornly cling to an outmoded position, especially at work or in health areas. Recent delays and indecisiveness end – charge ahead, especially on work and machinery fronts. A co-worker might oppose you, although the opposition’s subtle, might exist “between the lines” in a conversation or email, etc. You’ll win such a struggle, but might lose a friend: i.e., win the battle, lose the war. Be forgiving! Home, rest are both sweet Sunday to Tuesday. Romance, beauty call midweek.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: You’re in the midst of a lucky, pleasure-filled, scholastic, romantic, creative surge! (January to June.) But the four weeks ahead emphasize work, health, machinery, duties and dependents. Ah, well – it will run smoothly, anyway.

(Except, perhaps, for a wee struggle around midweek when life dictates that you must choose between love and money – with money exercising the most influence. This, of course, steers you back toward work.) Recent delays and indecision pass now. Travel, errands and paperwork fill SundayTuesday. Home, midweek. Romance late week – sober, then strong!

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8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

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Apr. 24 - April 30 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Recent delays end.

Charge forward with new ventures, relationships and situations. The weeks ahead emphasize romance, speculation, risks, good luck, children, beauty, creativity, pleasure and sports – you’ll ride a winning streak! You face a choice now: on one side are your ambition, your natural personality; on the other lies love. If the love is in your home, you become protective, nurturing. If the love is “outside,” you might unconsciously press it, to end it. Chase money Sunday-Tuesday. Casual friends, talk, travel midweek.

Home, security Friday/Saturday – buy it!

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The weeks ahead accent security, domesticity, rest (hibernation) gardening, nutrition, soul, stomach, Mother Nature.

Look over your retirement fund/plans, protect your children and their future, repair the house, etc. And settle back every once in a while to observe what you’re doing – present interests and inclinations hold a clue to where the riches lie in a very lucky period on the horizon – June 2011 to June 2012. That time might bring a new, better home, the end of an oppressive situation, a child, good things! Your energy and charisma rise nicely Sunday to Tuesday.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Delays end – so do mistakes, and wrong-headed money decisions.

If needed, correct, alter course now. If you need a guide, look at your long-term future, envision it, where you want to be, and reconsider, alter money directions to suit that future. This works best midweek. The Thursday-Saturday period emphasizes a slightly different money trend: your earnings versus your net worth, debts, ability to “grow.” (E.g., do I work for wages or start a business?) You might start something that will grow big in money areas! Retreat early week. Your energy, charisma soar midweek. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

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

8225

Power Washing

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8235

AUTOMOTIVE 9135

Parts & Accessories

Plumbing

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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

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Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

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9105

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9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1996 TAHOE Sport, low mileage, clean in and out, California vehicle, $5600. 604-539-0506 STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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1986 CHEV Gruman. Propane.

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

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9173

2003 PONTIAC Montana extended van, great running condition. Navy blue (similar to picture), gray interior. 166,000 KMs, all in Lower Mainland. New brakes, DVD system, comes with snow tires. $5,000 obo. Call 604-908-9080 or 604-802-2884.

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Boats

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

9522

From Classic to Modern

RV’s/Trailers

8.3 CUMMINS Diesel pusher, 36ft, 80,000 mi, loaded. $32,900.

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A31

2004 JAYCO 10ft Tent Trailer, fully loaded, sleeps 8, good cond.

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30000

Vans

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

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Sports & Imports

9160

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See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. •$26,498 Purchase Price applies to 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (24A+AGR+XFH) only and includes $8,750 Consumer Cash Discount. See participating dealers for complete details. Pricing includes freight ($1,400) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealers may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on most new 2010 and select 2011 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-dealer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ±Variable Prime Rate financing up to 84 months is offered on approved credit on most new 2010 and 2011 vehicles to qualified retail customers through TD Financing Services, Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank. Bi-weekly payments shown are based on 84-month terms. Variable rate shown is based on TD, RBC and Scotiabank Prime Rate and fluctuates accordingly. Payments and financing term may increase or decrease with rate fluctuations. RBC offer not open to Quebec dealers. TD offer is not open to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Some conditions apply. See participating dealers for complete details. ††Customer Choice Financing for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services and Ally Credit Canada is available at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on most new 2010 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models (except Grand Caravan Cargo Van and Ram Chassis Cab) and select 2011 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models. The following terms apply to TD Financing Services contracts. (Different contract terms apply to Ally Credit Canada offers. See your dealer for complete details.) Vehicles are financed over a 36-, 48- or 60-month term with payments amortized over a term of up to 96 months and the pre-determined residual balance payable at the end of the contract. At contract’s end, customers have the choice of returning their vehicle through a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealership with no further obligations (except payment of a $199 return fee and excess wear and tear, mileage and similar charges), financing the remaining balance for the rest of the amortization period at then-current standard rates or paying the residual balance in full. Some conditions apply. Customer Choice Financing offered by TD in Quebec is subject to different terms and conditions. All advertised Customer Choice Financing offers are TD offers. Example: 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (24A+AGR+XFH) with a Purchase Price of $26,498 financed at 2.99% APR over 60 months with payments amortized over pp g not included. Dealers mayy sell for less. See pparticipating p g 92 months equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $149 and one final payment of $9,880 for a cost of borrowing of $2,771 and a total obligation of $29,269. Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage and wear and tear charges, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and charges plicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealers may sell for dealers for complete details. §2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport 4x2 shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts: $31,645. Pricing includes freight ($1,400) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable rk of Chrysler Group LLC. Customer Choice Financing is a trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. less. °Based on 2010 market share gain. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under licence. ®SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark

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