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n Abbotsford senior is traumatized after a home invader kicked down her door early Sunday morning. “She’s still shaken up,” said Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald. “Victims’ services is “I don’t know how still working with her you get any lower and will continue to do so until she’s achieved [criminal acts], but some level of comfort, but it’s not something apparently these she’ll get over quickly, two were trying.” and it’s unlikely she’ll ever forget the inci– Const. Ian MacDonald dent.” The 89-year-old victim woke up to find a man in her bedroom demanding money. The suspect had forced his way into her apartment in the 2000 block of Gladwin Road around 1:45 a.m. by kicking in the front door. see INVASION, page A6

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The W.J. Mouat Hawks and head coach Paula Thompson celebrate a last-second basket that clinched a 69-64 win over the Claremont Spartans and sealed the Abbotsford school’s first-ever B.C. Senior Girls Triple-A Basketball Championship Saturday. For more, see pg. A18.

Sister city and UFV student survive unscathed

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UFV student on exchange in Japan and Abbotsford’s sister city of Fukagawa are both doing fine following Friday’s devastating earthquake. The female student landed safe and sound at Vancouver International Airport around noon yesterday, university staff

told the Abbotsford-Mission Times Monday. The university will not be releasing her name right now, said Leslie Courchesne, UFV’s director of marketing and communications. Courchesne confirmed the girl did not suffer any injuries from the magnitude-8.9 earthquake that shook Japan and created a devastating tsunami, killing as many as 10,000 people.

The student had been studying at Jissen Women’s University in Tokyo, about 304 kilometres northeast of Sendai, the city hardest hit by the quake. “We have been in contact with her and her parents, as well as some staff following the earthquake and tsunami,” said Courchesne. “She [was] met by family at the airport and UFV is offering support and counselling ser-

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eghan Brine learned her Honda Civic is one of the top three choices for Abbotsford car thieves the hard way. When the 21-year-old’s 1996 Civic was located after being stolen in January, the stereo and tires were missing, the interior was ruined and the steering column was busted. “I did have a [steering wheel] lock, but I didn’t put it on because the car was in a gated community and I thought it was safe.” On Monday, Brine joined Abbotsford Police, community policing volunteers and ICBC to launch Operation Lock Up, designed to raise awareness about the top three vehicles targeted by auto thieves and what to do to prevent becoming a victim of crime. Const. Ian MacDonald said the most at-risk vehicles in Abbotsford are pre-2001 Honda Civics, Honda Accords and Jeep Cherokees. To prevent thefts the APD and community policing officers are handing out vouchers for free steering wheel locks until the end of April to owners of targeted cars or other pre-2001 vehicles not equipped with anti-theft devices. Preventing car theft can also drive down other crimes as well, said MacDonald. “Often people steal cars and use them in other crimes. It could be home invasions,

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Const. Ian MacDonald of the Abbotsford Police Department hands out free steering wheel locks Monday at the launch of Operation Lock Up, an initiative geared towards reducing car thefts. break and enters, and robberies,” he said. “To the community, it’s thousands of dollars if we talk about the echo effect of those crimes.” A steering wheel lock is the most cost effective way for owners of older vehicles to reduce auto theft, said Don Miller of ICBC. Auto crime initiatives, such as the Bait Car program, have made great progress in fighting auto crime in B.C., said Miller. Abbotsford vehicle thefts

Police make three arrests in Thursday drug bust Abbotsford Police have charged one person and arrested two others following a drug bust Thursday evening in the 30500 block of Blueridge Drive. Police discovered cocaine in both crack and powdered form, cash and two bullet-proof vests inside the apartment.

have dropped by 72 per cent over the past seven years. In 2010, 390 vehicles were stolen, down from 1,380 vehicles in 2003. However, thieves are creatures of habit and target the older model vehicles they’ve successfully stolen in the past, said MacDonald. Brine, who is a student, was forced to pay a $500 deductible to repair her car. She was happy to help out the police, and not only because she got herself a new steering wheel

Briefly Chadwyn Weber, 32, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. MacDonald said that Weber’s arrest was significant as it is believed he is one individuals “involved in the recent jockeying for the Abbotsford drug trade.” It’s alleged Weber is associated with a

lock. “I hope people are more aware that if you drive these three vehicles that you get some extra protection, because it just too easy [to steal them],” she said. “I was aware Hondas are pretty commonly stolen, but you just don’t expect it to happen to you.” Vehicle owners with vouchers should redeem them at the Abbotsford Community Police Office at 5 - 34194 Marshall Road.

faction that splintered from the Duhre Group that moved into Abbotsford with the weakening of the Red Scorpions and UN Gang due to recent arrests. A 24-year-old female and a 21-yearold male were also taken into custody, but were later released on promises to appear for future court dates. Police are actively pursuing charges relating to possession of the body armour.

hristy Clark was sworn in as premier on Monday and Abbotsford MLA Mike de Jong was one of the few previous government ministers to escape being pushed onto the back-benches. De Jong, who came in fourth during the leadership bid, was sworn in as the health minister. Clark’s closest rival, Kevin Falcon, was appointed as deputy premier and minister of finance. The remaining leadership contender George Abbott re t u r n e d t o h i s p re v i o u s appointment as education “We are going to minister. De Jong, MLA for Abbotsford- make a point of West, said he was honoured to serve in a ministry of such meeting with some importance. of the people . . . and Working to secure the new Abbotsford Regional Hospital establish a relationand Cancer Centre has given ship with them.” him some insight into his future duties, de Jong said. – Mike de Jong MLA The priority of the Health Ministry will be to ensure people across the province get the services they need, when they need them, as close to home as possible, he said. The challenge was to deliver those services in a fiscally prudent manner, he added. Dealing with emergency room congestion was also an issue to tackle, he said. “We are going to make a point of meeting with some of the people we rely on [for services] such as nurses and health care professionals in days ahead and establish a relationship with them.” Abbotsford-South MLA John van Dongen did not get a cabinet position and was replaced as party whip by Westside-Kelowna MLA and former minister of agriculture Ben Stewart. De Jong, who had promised a leaner cabinet during the leadership race, was pleased with Clark’s decision to lower the number of ministers. Clark cut the size of cabinet to 18, including herself, down from the previous total of 24. The reduced cabinet’s key priority is to put families first, Clark said in her inaugural speech. “Our government will put B.C. families at the centre of all our decision-making,” she said. A new ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation was created to unite sectors focused on job creation. Responsibility for colleges and universities has been recombined under the Ministry of Advanced Education, while mining has been returned to the Ministry of Energy and Mines. Labour and citizen services are now in one ministry and forests and lands have been combined with natural resource operations. Clark has developed three new cabinet committees: the Committee on Families First; the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth; and the Committee on Open Government and Engagement.

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ealth officials are reviewing more than 2,300 radiology scans conducted at Fraser Health Authority hospitals after a fourth B.C. radiologist was investigated for misreading test results. The doctor worked at Ridge Meadows Hospital from November 2010 to March 4, 2011. He had previously worked in Abbotsford in 2008 and 2009, and the reviews will include test results he interpreted at that time. The statement was posted on the health authority’s website on the same day that the chair of the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, Dr. Douglas Cochrane, released a

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report into a growing health scandal involving unqualified radiologists practising in B.C. In early February, the Ministry of Health announced a review of all B.C. radiologists’ credentials after two doctors were found to have misread scans. A third case was uncovered a few days later. Cochrane held a news conference Friday to announce he is confident all problematic cases have now been identified. “We don’t have any more of these potential problems out there,” Cochrane said. He declined to address questions about specific

radiologists. However, the fourth radiologist under investigation was hired at Ridge Meadows Hospital even after he had been cited for serious errors reading mammograms and his contract wasn’t renewed, in October 2009. Those errors included “two misses, a cancer and a suspicious lesion,” said Dr. Andrew Webb, VP of Medicine at the Fraser Valley Health Authority. The physician, who was originally trained in South Africa, moved to Europe, where he received further training in mammography, said Webb.

In spite of his history, the physician was able to obtain a provisional licence and began working at Ridge Meadows Hospital in November 2010. His provisional licence required supervision and quarterly review, said Webb. After a review of 197 scans, nine were found to have significant discrepancies, said Webb. A review of 210 remaining CT scans is underway; an additional 1,933 CT scans performed between November 2008 and October 2009 in the eastern Fraser Valley at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Chilliwack General Hospital and

Langley Memorial Hospital will also be reviewed. The fourth physician has not been suspended, said Webb, but he is not practising as the investigation moves forward. The news of yet another radiologist’s skills being brought into question came Friday – the same day that Cochrane and the Ministry of Health Services released the first phase of their two-part provincial report. The report recommends the implementation of a new provincewide peer-review system in which a proportion of scans read by each radiologist would be re-read by another radiologist. – FOR MORE, VISIT WWW.ABBOTSFORDTIMES.COM

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bbotsford Police are investigating after shots were fired Friday night at a home with two young kids inside. Several callers reported hearing gunshots around 10 p.m. in the area of the 32900block Gatefield Avenue. When officers arrived, they found shell casings and four rounds that had hit a home occupied by four adults and two children, aged four and under one year, said spokesman Const. Ian MacDonald.

ple do stupid things.” MacDonald was not aware of any complaints of domestic violence, altercations or conflicts with other individuals involving people in the home that might explain the gunfire. “But all those questions would be part of the investigation,” he said.

Witnesses reported seeing the suspects flee in a black Ford F-150 XTR pickup. “Fortunately nobody was injured as a result of the shooting,” said MacDonald. The backgrounds of the residents, their family and friends don’t suggest that gangs or drugs are involved in the shooting, he said. “Acts of violence are commonly attributed to gang activity, but folks sometimes forget there are other motives or reason why peo-

INVASION, from page A1 Police were able to capture two suspects, aged 26 and 28 years old, not far from the scene after neighbours called and provided a description of a vehicle, which fled prior officers arriving. The senior was not hurt in the incident, said MacDonald, adding it’s not clear if the suspects targeted the home because they knew a senior lived there. “It doesn’t matter if they didn’t [know], because after coming across the victim [the suspect] made the decision not to flee, and

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Vancouver and the coastal Lower Mainland, but wouldn’t have enough power to reach the Fraser Valley. “By the time the wave propagated around and across Vancouver Island and came in, it would be quite small. There’s no way it would come up to [the Fraser Valley].” However there is the potential for some parts of the Valley to end up submerged under water. Loose sediment from the Fraser River, which is held together by water, would go from solid ground to liquid, and rise to the surface, said Ward, citing the recent 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealand, in February. “Septic tanks could pop up to the surface and some buildings might founder down into loose sediments,” he said. The city’s Emergency Response Program was contacted Monday as to whether Abbotsford is prepared for a major disaster, however staff were not available before the Times’ afternoon deadline. School district spokesman Dave Stephen said schools in Abbotsford have undergone seismic upgrades in recent years, including W.J. Mouat and Abbotsford Collegiate, and the district is prepared for a large-scale earthquake. “We do have evacuation drills and we go through with the students what will happen and what should happen in the case of an earthquake,” he said. “I think every time we see something like in Japan . . . you hope that there’s going to be something out of it that we can learn from.”

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’ll preface by saying there’s no way to know the bulk of what’s to follow. Though bits fall under common sense, a meaty majority requires considerable studying of newspaper writing, and with the industry having already printed its own obituary, we in ‘the biz’ are glad you’re reading anything. Ever. Actually, newspapers – this one included – are doing quite well, thanks, but more on that another time. For now, listed below are tips for those looking to join our pages through letters to the editor, events submissions, or whatever else the future holds. Feel free to clip and tape near your computer. The cleaner your copy the more likely your opinion on whatever (taxes/guns/ religion/politics/puppies) gets stuck in your craw will translate on the page. Most Canadian newspapers follow guidelines set by Canadian Press (recorded as scripture in our CP Style and Caps and Spelling books since 1965), which outline how different rules apply to the same words or numbers (e.g. Nigel, nine, is the No. 1 favourite with $36 US and one shot at 12 4-H ribbons in the U.S. this weekend). To save you $56.90 just to solve the classic zamboni/Zamboni debate, I’ll outline a handy summary here. So keep those letters coming — and remember, if all else fails, please, please, please (we’re on our hands and knees here folks) at least use spellcheck. So: Capitalize Nation Unless she was voted in as

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Inside addition the city’s official elder, your grandma’s ‘g’ stays small. Same goes for city council, unless you’re writing about a particular councillor – who is likely not a counsellor at all – in which case we would write Coun. Collins, who counsels at Collins Counselling Corp. Part 2 (two): Numbers Spell out whole numbers below 10, and use figures for 10 and above. Dates are great with numbers alone: March 4 works fine, not 4th/fourth. Unless, of course, at the beginning of a sentence or as a proper name: ‘Twelve ways on Feb. 12 I told you I watched Twelfth Night 12 times.’ LEAVE ALL CAPS ON THE HOOK People will get your point without SCREAMING IT AT THEM. Let’s have an arts-and-crafts moment. Grab a butter knife. Now turn your keyboard counter-clockwise to 7 o’clock with left side hanging over the edge of your desk. Slide the knife’s tip between ‘shift’ and ‘tab’. Pop off your caps lock button. Swallow it. Punctuation . . . ?! We! Get!! Your!!! Message!!! Without!!!! Exclamation points!!!!

SPACING One space between sentences. Period. I can’t explain this any better than Slate’s Farhad Manjoo, who wrote: ‘In editing letters . . . I’ve removed enough extra spaces to fill my forthcoming volume of melancholy epic poetry, The Emptiness Within’ (for the full and brilliant column, visit slate.com/ id/2281146/). There, there, you’re not alone in the univrs Use your big words. As in the entire word. Don’t be lazy and expect us to finish what you’ve started. ‘Government’ not ‘Gov’t’, ‘Abbotsford’ not ‘Abby’. If you don’t know how to spell it, please look it up or use a word you know. Free your thoughts Be clever out loud. Any point (if you even have one) you’re trying (but not necessarily achieving) to get across (to the unwashed masses) can be received (provided your opponents are even smart enough to understand) exceptionally well (only if it’s poignant) outside of parenthesis. Finally, if we don’t publish your letter (though we might’ve online), don’t assume the media has linked arms against your cause. And although it’s almost never the case, there’s a chance THAT . . . MAYBE (& when I say mybe, i mean WHO NOS?!) their wasnt any thyme too fix evrythng!?! Thanks for reading, we hope to hear from you soon.

asual references to the Government of Canada as “the Harper government” are all right – as long as everyone realizes that’s not an official designation. Political self-reference by the governing Conservative Party as “the Harper government” is no problem, either – as long as it’s clearly recognized that the label is being attached in a political context. Likewise, the term has been used as an underpinning for less flattering political contexts by opposition parties (“political” being the operative word), and they will undoubtedly find new and creative ways to cast aspersions on “the Harper government” – just as the Conservatives and New Democrats found clever ways to malign “the Martin government” and “the Chrètien government” before it. In a more neutral vein, media are prone to take shortcuts, saving valuable space in print or exercising simplicity for the sake of readers and listeners, with references to “the Harper government” or “Stephen Harper’s Conservative government.” But use of “Harper Government” on official federal stationery suggests manipulative politicking, if not dangerous arrogance. Whatever we call it casually, it is officially Canada’s government, not Harper’s. Stephen Harper is the public servant we have entrusted to sit at the head of our government – for now. With the “in-and-out” scandal a festering black mark on “the Harper government,” and now not one, but two, rulings from the Speaker’s chair on unethical conduct in dealings with Parliament and the people of Canada, the Harper Conservatives could show a little contrition . . . and maybe a bit more respect for the niceties of democracy.

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Think before hopping across Editor, the Times:

I would like to address the current issue of crossborder shopping that goes hand in hand with the increased value of our Canadian dollar. We are all feeling the crunch of higher taxes and increased costs, and I understand why many would flock to the U.S. to save a dollar. But have you ever considered that their prices are cheaper because they don’t have the healthcare and education subsidies that we do? When we shop in our own country and our own community, we are paying tax dollars to support our healthcare and education systems; we are paying for the wages of our heroic policemen, firefighters, social workers, and teachers. If we all decided to do all of our shopping across the border, many who are employed by the government would either have their wages cut, if not lose their jobs entirely, as we would no longer have the tax dollars to support their wages. Please take some time to consider the ramifications of cross-border shopping and choose to support your economy, your wage, your healthcare, your education and your children’s future. Wendy Pronick Abbotsford

Hospital should’ve been built larger Editor, the Times:

I am writing in response to Jean Konda-Witte’s article Nurses refuse to be silenced in your March 8 issue. It seems that they built the new Abbotsford hospital much too small and have staffed it inadequately. I am one of the many members of the “general public” who has elderly parents that have had to endure long waits in

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the emergency room for treatment including “hallway care” for many days (Langley hospital). Our government has got to realize that more funding must be given to health care so that no patient is subjected to “hallway care” and that our nurses are not overworked to the point where they can no longer provide effective nursing care. I wish I could be confident that this will be done. Our entire health care system needs to be revamped so that every citizen of British Columbia receives top-notch health care and that every nurse can be effective in performing his/her job duties. Karen Gardner Mission

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I have received many calls from residents regarding Canada Post’s policy of delivering mail when the residents have informed the carrier the person is no longer there. We deliver mail by address, not name, and under the Canadian Post Corporation Act and regulations we must deliver all mail. These requirements are similar to those followed by many other countries. Therefore, unless senders have been notified that the person named on the mail item has moved, the sender will continue to send to that person at your address. If you receive mail with an incorrect name, simply follow theses steps: 1. Contact the sender

David D. Hull of the Chamber of Commerce is again promoting the HST but is now suggesting that Christy Clark cancel the upcoming referendum, because she apparently cares about families (Tuesday, March 8, Times). I do not know whether to take his article seriously or to just assume that it is written tongue-in-cheek in order to get a response from the public and spotlight the issue. Is he actually suggesting that a legal referendum be canceled, and if so, by a woman who at this point has not even been elected to sit in the provincial legislature? That kind of attitude illustrates clearly what is wrong with this whole HST debacle.

The HST legislation was rammed through the legislature with virtually no democratic input from the public in the first place. It was done in a very arrogant manner with no regard for the opinions of what turned out to be the majority of the voting citizens. That is why the resulting anger ensued. Now after Gordon Campbell reluctantly agreed to hold a referendum and money has been spent on doing so, Mr. Hull thinks it is a good idea for “Queen Christy” to simply state she is not going ahead with it! If there was anger from the populace before, just see what would happen if the referendum was now eliminated. That would ensure the defeat of the Liberal government. In Canada we have democratically elected governments, not ones run by a “Queen” who at whim can change what is not acceptable to her. We fought long and hard to achieve that democracy, and for Mr. Hull to suggest that any one person can and should arbitrarily change things is very alarming to me and shows a shocking lack of understanding of proper parliamentary procedure on his part. Christy is welcome to state her opinion and even give direction to the vote if she wishes, but that is the extent of it. Let us proceed with the referendum and have each side put forward their opinions clearly and honestly without the use of scare tactics. Then let the chips fall where they may. By the way, it was stated on CKNW that the HST takes in less revenue for Education and Health Care than the PST, so promoting the HST as a saviour for those two areas as Mr. Hull is suggesting, seems to be a bogus argument. Robert Dent Abbotsford

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gy and leave you feeling sluggish. Thirst is a sign of dehydration, marked by a dry mouth and lips. “Chances are if you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated,” Smart says. To prevent the onset of dehydration, she recommends you drink water throughout the day. That way, you’ll easily reach the nine-cup recommended amount without really trying. Start with a glass of water after you get up in the morning. Drink another glass before bedtime. Drink a glass of water before meals and keep a glass of water beside your desk at work. In our health and fitness obsessed culture, many of us walk around with water bottles everywhere we go. Is it necessary though to hydrate all day long and is there such a thing as drinking too much water — to the point of it being harmful? Hyponatremia, or water intoxication, is a serious complication that can result from drinking too much water. But unless you’re an elite athlete in training or a marathon runner, hyponatremia isn’t generally something to worry about as long as you exercise some common sense. Smart says the average person’s body can absorb more than nine cups of water a day, within reason, without harm. “If you drink more, your body is built to deal with it,” she says. ◗ Anyone wanting further information can call Dial-A-Dietitian at 604-732-9191. They have dietitians on staff that can answer very specific questions.

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s children, we imagine all sorts of places where babies come from. The answer seems simple, yet it can be so complex. Parents often can’t find the words to explain to children how it happens, just as doctors sometimes search for ways to explain to couples why it doesn’t. When Katrenna Marenych met her future husband Tim Schofield a decade ago, he told her they might have trouble conceiving. That didn’t bother her. She is positive and strong-willed and then, as now, was very much in love with him. She was 29. He was a year older. Two years later they married and decided to start trying to have a baby. “I’ve always known I wanted to have kids,” says Marenych, a former professional ballet dancer. “I knew that through determination we would get there in the end.” What she didn’t know was just how much her will would be tested. Worldwide, roughly one in six couples has problems getting pregnant, says Dr. Al Yuzpe, co-director of Vancouver-based Genesis Fertility Centre. About 40 per cent of the time, the problem lies with the female. The top factor is age, says Yuzpe. The older the woman is, the harder it is to conceive, in part because the quality of her eggs declines. For women under 35 years old who sought assistance conceiving, the live birth rate was 34 per cent in 2006, but fell to just 11 per cent for women 40 years old and over, according to the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society. “It’s nature,” explains Yuzpe, a worldrenowned gynecologist. “The chance of a woman conceiving at 25 years of age is some-

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Mission Adopt-A-Block challenges Mission youth (ages 12-18) to participate in a webcast contest challenge by submitting a video (20 seconds to 3 minutes) about how we can all contribute to creating a litter-free environment and why this is important. The contest deadline is Tuesday, March 15. First place is $500 cash. For details, forms and releases visit www.missionadoptablock.com or call 604- 8269423.

Moroccan magic

Take a trip to Morocco with traveler John Gordon at the Clearbrook Library (32320 G e o r g e F e r g u s o n Wa y, Abbotsford) on Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Experience the exotic and diverse cultural influences through photographs and John’s stories. Refreshments will be served. Call 604-8597814 for more.

Family storytime

It’s Not Easy Being Green – stories, songs and a puppet show with an environmental twist are at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on Tuesday, March 15 from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more, call 604-826-6610.

Trace your roots

The Abbotsford Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 15 at 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford. Lorene Lyle will give an educational session on Exploring the Ancestral Trail. Doors open at 12:30

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The Abbotsford Chapter of the Valley Women’s Network invites local women to a special luncheon where Lilly Page of Flair Image Consulting will speak about options for women that help them step outside the boundaries of what’s old and comfortable and into something new. The event is Tuesday, March 15 at 11:30

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Louise Henry of Pairhome Design will share her tips and talents on how to create that warm and inviting home that we’ve dreamed about at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on Wednesday, March 16 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call the library at 604826-6610 for more.

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Word keepers

Mission’s writer’s group offers encouragement for all writers, from the closet writer to the published author. Their next meeting is at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on Wednesday, March 16 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

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The inauguration of the new Chamber board of directors is Thursday, March 17 at Rockwells Bar & Grill, Chapel Room, 32281 Lougheed Hwy., Mission from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20/ members and $25/non-members. E-mail member_services@missionchamber.bc.ca.

EVENTS, from page A16 Seniors computer classes

Computer classes will be held at the Abbotsford Seniors Association at 2631 Cyril St., starting Wednesday, March 16. Registration is 11 a.m. until noon. Beginner class starts at 12 noon, intermediate class is at 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday for three weeks. Cost is $60/person and is not taught for Apple computers.

The Mission Sumas Abbotsford Better Breathers Club meets Thursday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Cascade Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd., Abbotsford. Living with chronic lung disease and/or asthma can be difficult. Share information, education and support with others who have breathing problems.

Cancer support

Women with Cancer support group meets Thursday, March 17 at 7 p.m. at Real Canadian Superstore 2855 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. All women are welcome to come join us.

Irish pub night

The Royal Canadian Legion branch #15 is having an Irish pub night, Friday, March 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with

Irish stew and bun for $5. Music by Syd. The legion is located at 2518 West Railway, Abbotsford. Call Gail at 604-864-6236 for more.

Memory March

The fifth annual Memory March, a silent walk and remembrance of murdered and missing women in Canada takes place Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. in Abbotsford. The march will start at Mill Lake (picnic area by water park off Emerson Street) and go to the Civic Plaza behind the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. For details call 604-859-2407.

Manga mania

Do you love manga and anime? Then join us for our monthly Manga Mania day at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford) on Saturday, March 19, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. There are contests, fun, Japanese food, manga talk and we’ll watch some anime too. For teens ages 12-18. No registration. Phone 604859-7814.

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Provincial champions!

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Right: The W.J. Mouat Hawks senior girl’s basketball team celebrates the school’s first ever B.C. senior girls Triple-A basketball championship Saturday at Capilano University. The Hawks defeated Victoria’s Claremont Spartans 69-64. Left: Ashleyn Sarowa goes for a shot against Spartans forward Caitlyn Anderson during a frantic final few minutes of the fourth quarter in Saturday’s final.

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hampionships come at a price, and sometimes the cost is even higher when history is on the line. Such was the case Saturday when the W.J. Mouat Hawks senior girls basketball team won the provincial championship in a 69-64 thriller over Victoria’s Claremont Spartans at Capilano University. A nasty flu bug, a broken nose and the pressure of going into the B.C. High School Girls Triple-A Bas-

ketball tournament as the favourites were not enough to spoil Mouat’s first-ever title in the school’s history. “You’ve got to push through it, championship on the line,” said Hawks Grade 12 guard Jaslyen Singh, who had her nose broken in the semifinal game Friday against South Kamloops. She discarded the protective face shield she used in warm-ups prior to Saturday’s game, and put forth a stalwart effort with 11 points and a team-high six assists to help lead the Hawks’ potent offensive attack.

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Save for one blowout win over Prince George, in which Mouat also made history by scoring the most points ever in a single provincial tournament game with 116, the Hawks were pushed to the limit at every corner. They escaped a game Carson Graham Eagles team in the quarterfinals with a 72-59 win. The score wasn’t indicative of how close it was, as the Hawks trailed in that one. Friday’s semifinal posed a similar threat, as the champs needed a fourth quarter rally in order to beat South Kamloops for the right to play in the title match. There was an underlying theme to those two victories: Mouat needed a dynamic late-game push in order to graduate as queens of the court.

They had the skill. Now they can say they had the will. After Claremont closed up an 18-point gap in the first half to just six at halftime, and inched closer in the third, the Hawks pulled ahead when it mattered the most. “I always say to my team that this is our quarter. The fourth quarter is always the best because we never run out steam,” said head coach Paula Thompson. “When I pulled them into the fourth quarter, I said, ‘Is anybody tired?’ And they all said ‘No we’re not tired,’ so this is where we’ve got to go. “I’m so proud of them. This has been a long work in progress, years of training . . . everybody deserves some credit.”

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The Abbotsford Pilots showed Saturday they still have some fight left in them, but how much now becomes the million dollar question. After dropping Game 4 of the PIJHL Harold Brittain Conference final against the Port Moody Black Panthers by a score of 3-2 Friday, the Pilots came back with a resounding 7-1 effort Saturday night to keep their playoffs alive. Thanks to a natural hat trick from Kevin Lourens and two third period tallies from Christopher Vinette, the Pilots staved off elimination at least until last night’s Game 6 in Port Moody. Scores were not available before the Times’ afternoon deadline. Game 7, if necessary, is tonight at 7 p.m.

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minutes remaining in the game, which opened the door for Ales Kotalik and Lamoureux to prevail as the heroes for the locals. Kotalik scored the only goal of the breakaway competition, and Lamoureux averted the Penguins on all five of their shootout opportunities for the win. It was two points the Heat could ill afford to lose at this juncture of the season. As of Monday, they sit in sixth place in the North Division, four points back of the Hamilton Bulldogs for the final playoff spot in the division. The Heat don’t play until the weekend, when the Bulldogs fly into Abbotsford for a pivotal two-game series.

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STRUTHERS Russell Terrance 'Terry' Terry passed away peacefully on March 10th at Surrey Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his sons Todd (Catherine) and Jordan (Lenka), daughter Krista (James), and grandchildren Jessica, Hunter, Josceline and Rachel. He is predeceased by wife Wendy. Terry will be fondly remembered for his unique perspective on life, his love for poetry and his vast circle of friends. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, March 19th with services beginning at 4:00pm at 33731 Richards Avenue, in Mission. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to Literacy BC in support for Terry’s love of reading.

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EMPLOYMENT 1235

Farm Workers

BRADNER FARMS is hiring Farm Workers for the dairy & poultry division. F/T, shift work, includes weekends. Hourly rate from $11- $13/hr, depending upon experience. Fax resume: 604-856-1341 Or email resume to: bradnerfarms@shaw.ca

FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED AT RANDHAWA FARMS

5-6 days per week, 40-50 hours per week, $9.28/hr. Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning and general greenhouse labour. Employment starts March 14.

Fax application to: 604 864-8858

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General Employment

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. Earn up to $70/hr. Government Financial Aid may be available. Hilltop 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education. DELIVER RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport company seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Canada. Paying top rates! www.horizontransport.com/Canada

DRIVERS/OWNER OPERATORS Wanted. Truck contractors need drivers with log haul experience and clean driver’s abstract. Owner operators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit: www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 (ext. 8173). LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors. Short/long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 Phone 250-714-1191 ext 225, ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities. KOREAN 5L2F MISSION CHURCH CENTER #217 - 2700 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 6X9 seeks Senior Pastor. $19.82 per hr. Permanent, full time position. Duties: Conduct worship services, Bible studies, baptisms, funerals, spiritual counselling, Sunday School, provide assistance to missions; Require 3 yrs of experience as Pastor, Diploma/Degree in Theology, ordained, speaks Korean. English an asset. Fax resumes to 1-604-746-7687 or email to 5l2fmission@gmail.com

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POWER ENGINEER 2nd Class Certificate mandatory. West Coast Reduction Ltd. Vancouver has full-time opening for Steam Plant Shift Engineer. Competitive wage/ benefits. Resumes or more information email: careers@wcrl.com

QUALITY COLLATING Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Experienced Alphaliner Operator /Stitcher Operator for busy Calgary bindery. Competitive wages based on experience. Send resume and cover letter including availability for shift work to: calgaryflyers@hotmail.com or fax to 1-403-204-7843 SHINGLES & LABOURERS needed. Full time work. Call after 8pm 604-870-8890 SITE GRADING SUPERVISOR/FOREMAN E x p e r i e n ce d s i t e G r a d i n g Supervisor/Foreman position available immediately. candidate Must possess the following: •Min. 5 years field experience •Perform basic construction survey and layout •Read and follow civil drawings •Work with client representatives •Possess good communication skills •Ability to solve problems •Complete job tasks on schedule •Knowledge of road and parking lot construction •Operate grading equipment an asset. Serious inquiries only. Resume to: gblltd@telus.net

V A N C O U VE R ’ S L A R G E S T Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

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1310 Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours.

General Employment

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Trades/Technical

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET Metal Apprentices & Journeymen Req’d Top Wages & Benefits Email:

dgeddes@marineroofing.com Or Call:604-433-1813 JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY REFINISHER required for Southern Alberta’s most progressive collision centre. Full benefits, cleanest working environment in the industry, production bonus, factory training. Fix Auto Lethbridge. Phone 403-328-1020.

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Material Handlers

Global Agriculture TransLoading Inc. a well established Trans-Loading/transportation company located at 11678 130th Street, Surrey, B.C. V3R 2Y3 urgently requires several full-time and qualified Material Handlers. Duties include: Loading, unloading and moving products, materials and goods manually and/or through the aid of various equipments to and from carriage trucks, storage, warehouses, consumers, etc. Knowledge of Punjabi/Hindi is an asset. Salary $17.00/hr.+ Benefits. Mail or Fax resume to 604-580-2786.

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

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EXPERIENCED FINISH GRADER Operators required by Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd., a successful well established company. Send resume to: bernardw@knelsen.com or fax 780-928-3656.

Procon Equipment is currently looking for full-time permanent Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics and Journeyman Electricians for our Nisku, Alberta facility. Must have certification. Preference will be given to any with underground experience. Excellent work atmosphere and benefits. Work schedule is 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off. Will also consider relocation of qualified individuals to the Edmonton area from within Canada. Please fax resume to (780) 955-2411.

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If you love the smell of nitro, or just enjoy being around cool cars, trucks & motorcycles, why not consider a few hours each week being paid to work in restricted areas at the National Hot Rod Association Northwest Division track of the Year. P/t seasonal positions available for: ★ Concession Staff ★ Cashiers ★ Track Workers for various positions around the facility Please send your resume to: PO Box 3421, Mission BC V2V 4J5 or email info@missionraceway.com Sorry, no phone calls please.

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GARAGE SALES

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DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-336-2274. www.phonefactory.ca

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For Sale Miscellaneous

HHOWARD

“The Valley’s premier farm market for 36 years”

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OPEN 6 Days/Week MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM Closed Sunday

5486 Riverside St. (Corner of Harris & Riverside) MATSQUI VILLAGE

RENTALS 6505

2BR 2BATH ABBY 4yr old. 6 appls & h/w incl. N/S N/P Sec u/g parkg. $975. 604-788-2746 CARRIAGE HOUSE for rent. Spacious, open concept 1 b/r. Utilities not included. 13’ vaulted ceilings.Full kitchen,all new apps. In-suite w/d. Parking spot. $750, Available immed 604-200-1601

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Apt/Condos

2 BR $745 Mission. carpet, coin wd, avail now, Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147 SURREY/CITY CENTRE Pacifica Beautiful1 bdrm condo, laminate floors, large patio, all appliances, sec.prkg & storage, short walk to sky train, shops & bus W&D Avail.Now $850 N/S Small Pet ok SURREY- 97th & 128 St. TOP FLOOR Spacious 3 bdrm top floor, 1.5 baths, 1250 sq.ft., wood f/p, hd/wd fls, alley access to a lrg fncd yrd, short walk to shops/ schools/bus, Available Now $1025 Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

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2441 Countess St 1 Bedroom

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Apt/Condos

2 BDRM APT FOR RENT in Langley

Available for Immediate Occupancy

Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Covered Parking,

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Please call 604-534-9499

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

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Duplexes - Rent

2 BDRM,1100 sf, large, w/d, n/p, N/S, NO DRUGS, in or out, 604-820-0194

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Homestay

LRGE (12X14) bedrms in high end home across from park. The 2 bedrms share lvng rm, kitchen, bath, ldry. Prvt entrance and patio. Incl heat, h.water, electrcty, TV, internet. 12 min from UFV. $495.00/rm unfurnished or $595.00/rm furn or $695 room/ board. Pets negot. Available now. 604-626-4244

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Houses - Rent

1 Bdrm. & Den

2 BR home Huntingdon Village, 2 Ave. all appls incl wd, detached garage & shed, large fenced yard, $1100 ns np, 604-864-2808

2 Bedroom

2 BR+DEN rancher, Abbts. 2.2 acres, 2 appls, $950, avail Apr 1, 604-556-9600

from $620

from $650

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Secure underground parking with elevator. Damage deposit reduced.

For Sale Miscellaneous

GARAGE DOOR REVOLUTION. The amazing rolling garage door is now available in Canada. Quiet. Safe. Attractive. Space Saving. And competitively priced. Check it out at garador.ca or call 1-877-765-2367. Mention “Community” and receive an automatic 10% off. SAWMILLS – Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE – Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT STEEL BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width & length. Example: 30x40x14 NOW $7995.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422.

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Apartments & Condos

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3 BR, wd, Matsqui nr Riverside & Harris, $1200, on farm, ns, np, avail now, 604-556-1180 3BDRM 3BTH 45663 Henderson Ave,Large Backyard, Lots of Privacy,Quiet, Just Painted,Gardenshed, $1300/mnth 703-6434 6 BR reno’d, 2 full baths, Clearbrook. Rent neg. Avail Immed 604-852-8367 or 604-613-6045 Bdrm Townhome! Fenced yard. RENT TO OWN! STOP RENTING! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597

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Lumber/Building Supplies

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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Cats

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Houses - Rent Langley

53B Ave & 200A St.

2 BR, 2 level Townhouse in 4plex, patio, frdge, stove, carpets, plenty of storage, 2 carports, $850. Avail Apr 1.

Call 604 592-5663 *RENT TO OWN*

Abbotsford- House at 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,598/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 or (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

RENT TO Own. $4500 deposit, $899/mo. New 924 sf, 2 BD. 100 by 100 lot. Chuck 604-830-1960 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm

HOUSE w/1 bdrm suite, very central location, close to skytrain..$1,188/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663

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STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required Flexible Terms ABBOTSFORD - 3262 Clearbrook Rd, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Bad credit? Self-Employed? Unable to Qualify for a Mortgage? 'Rent-to-Own' this great family home. Central location and close to all amenities. Only $1,598/m. Option Fee Required (604) 626-9647 www.wesellhomesbc.com

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Rooms

ABBOTSFORD ROOMS $450. 604-854-1000

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Shared Accommodation

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Abbotsford/ Mission

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

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Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR+ den, Abbots, Sandpiper, ns np, no w/d, $630 incl util & net immed 604-853-3013/ 724-0440 2 BR bsmt Mission, share wd, own yard, ns, pet neg. avail now, $850incl hydro, 604-820-8369

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Dogs

FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

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

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com GOLDEN RETRIEVER adult male 3.5 yrs, beautiful temperament, needs gd home $350. 604-701-1587

PUG PUPS, 2 females, 1 male, 1st shots, family raised, ready to go. $700. call 604-614-6044

ST. BERNESE PUPPIES $700 Ready March 29th 2011 Wonderful pups and very healthy! Vary in colours. Maple Ridge Pics @www.stbernese.webs.com 604-615-1759

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

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Metaphysical

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Financial Services

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Could you use $30k or even $300k? If you own a home, we can help. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. Independent lenders since 1969.

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Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR, 1150 SqFt one level fresh renovated basement suite, N/S located at 2155 Emerson St. Abbotsford across from Mill Lake, 604-721-5272 2 BR in triplex, corner unit, insuite wd, $800 incls heat/light, ns np Cedar/Egglestone, 604-556-1180 2 BR large bsmt. fp, wd, new reno nr shops/bus, $850+part utils, Now, ns, pet neg. 604-908-1376 2 BR STE, NEW RENO, Abbots, nr shops/ school, own entry, np ns, now.. $750 604-864-8409 2OR3 BR bsmt, $550 or $650+ % utils, ns, np, Mt. Lehman & Fraser Hwy area, now, 604-825-2133 3 BR, 2 bath, Mt Lehman, grd lvl exec ste, shr’d ldry, ns,fenced yard, small pet ok, $950 + 50% hydro, aft 6 pm 604-864-9953 ABBTS 3BR bsmt ste, nr schools & bus, ns, np, Immed $850 incl util, 604-852-4835, 778-878-6634 ABBY, 1 bdrm, spotless, 5 appl, ns, no parties, DD req’d, $685 + shr utils, April 1, 604-864-0700 ABBY 2 br ste on Marshal Rd, nr UFV & hospital, np, ns, util incl. $750 Avail now ! 604-870-0331 BACHELOR SUITE cottage, M. Ridge/Mission Border, no pets, now, $450/mo. 604-462-0387

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. Fabulous semi-retired lifestyle. Turnkey. $1,549,000. 1-877-762-7831 ClassAct@shaw.ca

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-34

Vancouver East Side

CLOVERDALE. Brand New 1 BR . $750/mo incl all utils, w/d, Avail Apr 1. 604-574-2141 MISSION 1 Br + office, new kitc & appl, gas fp, sep ent, own w/d, ns, np, Apr 1. $650 incl 604-217-9286 MISSION, 2 BR, clean, suits 1 or 2, $800 incl utils, ns, np, sat tv, nr Lougheed, now, 604-826-9133 MISSION 3rd Ave, 2 BR newly renod ste, W/D. Pets ok. Av after Mar 20. $950. (1)-866-719-1793 MISSION UPPER flr, 3 BR, all appls, own W/D, A/C, gas f/p, huge yard. Close to schools, shops. Pet negot. Avail now. $1200 + 1/2 utls. 604-765-3340

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

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