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n Abbotsford man prosecutors described as “chairman of the board” of a multimillion dollar drug smuggling operation was handed a five-year sentence in a Seattle courtroom Friday morning. Chief U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik told Jody York the smuggling ring was “a major drug organization that had a terrible impact on lower British Columbia and this part of the U.S. . . . Your kids and other people’s kids are the ones that suffer when a community is riddled with violence the way Vancouver, B.C. is.” However, he credited York, 36, for leaving the violent drug gang before others were arrested in 2008. He noted that York would have been serving a much-higher sentence if he had not struck a plea bargain and surrendered himself to U.S. authorities. York, who has been associated to both the see SMUGGLERS, page A4

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They call it the toughest sport on earth for a reason. Bull rider Chad Eneas had his hand caught in the rope and was hung up for several seconds as the bull (Back on Trax Well Tex) swung him around at the Professional Bull Riders Canadian Cup Series Saturday night at the AESC. The cowboy was not injured. Australian rider Jared Farley won the event, earning $7,973 after riding a perfect 3-for-3. “I had great bulls and didn’t waste them,” he said. For more exciting photos from last weekend’s event, see our online gallery Wednesday at www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

A good man is hard to find . . . in class JANET STEFFENHAGEN & ROCHELLE BAKER PostMedia News

he number of male teachers in schools across B.C. and Abbotsford has been declining for years with no change in sight, but those who have stuck with the profession are punching above their weight in leadership positions. Only three of every 10 teachers in B.C. are men, and their numbers are so low in the younger grades that some elementary schools are staffed entirely with women.

Men make up only 30 per cent of teachers, but half of principals

But at the same time, more than half of B.C.’s principals, vice-principals and directors of instruction are male, and 37 of the 60 school superintendents in the province — the chief executive officers — are men. Abbotsford District Teachers’ Association (ADTA) president Jeff Dunton said the gender balance of teachers locally reflects that seen at the provincial level.

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abbotsfordtimes.com “We’re running about 70 per cent female to male teachers,” said Dunton. “Plus, you are going to find more men at the higher grades, predominantly in high schools. “I was a Grade 8 teacher and was often the first male teacher my students had,” he said.

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One reason more women may be teachers in elementary schools is that the younger grades are more nurturing and student focused, while upper grades focus more on content and subject matter, Dunton suggested. Rick Guenther, an Abbotsford teacher and executive member of the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF), said the situation is worrisome.

Students need positive male and female role models in the school, he said. “When I started teaching some time ago, it was about 50-50 overall.” Guenther, who has been working as a teacher-on-call this term, suggested it may be because men find it easier to get well-paid jobs in other professions, and would rather avoid a career that is often the target of public criticism.

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dvocates working with people suffering the HIV/AIDs virus in Abbotsford say the city’s antiharm reduction bylaws may negatively be impacting infection rates.

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Briefly Fire destroys mill Mission firefighters battled a stubborn fire at a mill on the Fraser River on Saturday morning. Fire Chief Ian Fitzpatrick said crews were called out around 9:50 Saturday morning to Green River Log Sales Ltd. at 33610 Broadway Ave. to find a building on the water’s edge engulfed in flames. A total of 30 firefighters were called out to battle the blaze for around two hours. The building’s contents had been auctioned off earlier in the week and the fire is believed to have started due to some welding work being done on site to remove goods on Friday. “They had had a couple of spot fires that week that they had put out themselves,” said Fitzpatrick. “Winds coming up from the river [on Saturday] might have ignited embers or sparks that had been dormant where they were doing the cutting.” The fire has not been deemed suspicious. -ROCHELLE BAKER/TIMES

Correction In Friday’s article, NDP’s Murray: election avoidable, The official Opposition was mistakenly referred to as the coalition government. We apologize for the mistake.

“We’re concerned that there are few ways to connect with men who have sex with men in the valley, and to convey non-judgmental prevention messages.” – Brian Gross FVPLS

Brian Gross, of the Fraser Valley Positive Living Society, said the city’s policies may be playing a role in the rise of some infection rates. “Abbotsford’s harm reduction bylaw not only keeps proven life-saving materials, such as clean needles, from those who need them, but it sends the messages to drug users that their lives aren’t important,” said Gross. The city’s current bylaw bans harm reduction facilities such as needle exchanges or injection sites in all zones of the city. The bylaw is presently undergoing a review by city staff and a report is expected this spring. Statistics indicate that infection rates for the disease among both hetero and homosexual populations

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Brian Gross, of Fraser Valley Positive Living Society, says Abbotsford’s anti-harm reduction bylaw may be contributing to rising HIV infection rates in the region and that needle distribution centres act as a means to get people treatment. is on the rise in the Fraser East region, which stretches from Abbotsford east to Hope and Harrison, said Gross. Straight transmission rates have risen from 13 per cent in 1996 to 42 per cent in 2007. Rates for gay men have almost tripled since 1999, rising to 32 per cent in 2007. The city’s policy of prohibiting needle distribution centres not only increases the risks of transmitting the

virus, but it also means there are few opportunities to establish relationships with those already infected who need medical treatment. New research shows that treating those with the HIV/AIDs virus significantly decreases new infections, said Gross. The province recently committed $48 million to a four-year pilot project titled Stop HIV/AIDs to improve access to testing, treatment and sup-

port services with the aim of decreasing infection rates. “If you find those infected with HIV and treat them, it reduces the viral load in a person’s body to almost zero, making it unlikely they will transmit the virus. That means treatment is prevention, “ said Gross. “But there needs to be a way to make connections with high-risk see REDUCTION, page A4

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bbotsford MP Ed Fast was irate Friday afternoon just hours after the official Opposition passed a non-confidence motion in Parliament, forcing a spring election. The incumbent Conservative MP blasted the Opposition, calling the decision to impose an election “irresponsible,” as he spoke with the Abbotsford-Mission Times from Ottawa. On Saturday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper asked Gov. Gen. David Johnston to dissolve Parliament, which means on May 2 Canadians will head

to the polls for the fourth time in seven years. “It’s one of the more irresponsible things that I’ve seen in my political life,” Fast said. “I’m shocked that the opposition parties would send us into an election that Canadians do not want.” The two main issues that triggered the call for an election focused on the budget, which was tabled on March 22, and the contempt of Parliament scandal hovering over the heads of the Conservative minority government. Abbotsford Liberal candidate Madeleine Hardin defended the Opposition’s decision to bring down the Conservatives.

“We’ve never had a government as corrupt as this current government,” said Hardin, referring to the “in and out affair,” in which it’s alleged the Conservatives purchased $1.3 million in radio and television ads with funds that were moved through their candidates’ campaigns. Four senior members of the Conservative party have been charged by Elections Canada over allegations the party exceeded its $18.3 million spending limit in the 2006 election. “I think Canadians want ethical government and they want to know that they’re not being lied to,” see ELECTION, page A5

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Health authority not chipping in funding because of Abby’s harm reduction bylaws REDUCTION, from page A3

to Fraser Health 2008 data. Additionally, Abbotsford has a Hep C rate of 69.6 populations and build relationships so we can per 100,000 people compared to the surrounding help people understand the benefits of testing and municipalities of Chilliwack at a rate of 67.6, and treatment.” Surrey at 60.2. Some organizations in the city working with Fraser Health funds three community organizamarginalized populations are being forced into the tions to provide and collect needles in Burnaby/New ethical dilemma of having to decide whether or not Westminster, Surrey and Chilliwack. to distribute needles illegally, he added. Mission also has one service organization distrib“If you give out a needle you prevent transmis- uting needles on a limited basis. sion of a life-threatening disease, but you’re doing However, Fraser Health has not funded harm something illegal,” he said. reduction services into Abbotsford because of its “It’s also hard to evaluate how needle distribu- anti-harm reduction bylaws. tion might be working [to prevent Mayor George Peary said council transmission] because it’s all done First reported @ expects to see a report on the issue underground.” abbotsfordtimes.com from staff soon. The lack of harm reduction sites “The decision was to wait to see also makes it harder to track HIV the report, and provide council the “It might be that this new opportunity to seek public feedback, transmission rates, he added. “There are still a significant numand make some decisions,” said ber of people dying in the valley information will cause Peary adding there are strong opinwho are positive but don’t know it who voted in favour of ions on both sides of the issue. and aren’t being treated. The only The current anti-harm reduction way we know about it is because current status to change bylaws came into effect in 2005 with they die.” a unanimous vote by council, which In addition to the lack of needle their minds.” included Peary, under Mary Reeves distribution sites, there are few as mayor. places in Abbotsford where adult However, new information from – Mayor George Peary public heath officials and the city’s homosexual men can go to feel safe, connect with peers and get prevensocial development advisory comtion or treatment information, said mittee, merits a re-visitation of the Gross. issues, said Peary. “We’re concerned that there are few ways to “We did not in those days have access to the rates connect with men who have sex with men in the on Hep C and HIV,” said Peary. valley, and to convey non-judgmental prevention “It might be that this new information will cause messages,” he said. who voted in favour of current status to change “Reducing HIV transmission in the [homosexual] their minds.” population has a lot to do with public education.” In the fall, Fraser Health also raised concerns ◗ The Positive Living Fraser Valley Society operates a around Hepatitis C infection rates in Abbotsford in drop-in centre, The Lighthouse Centre, and services relation to its anti-harm reduction bylaws. and leisure activities for HIV positive individuals The Fraser East region has the third highest and their families. For more information visit plfv. reported rate of Hep C incidence in B.C., according org/services_lighthouse_centre.html.

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Quast, who testified at Shannon’s trial, was sentenced to more than six Hells Angels and Independent Sol- years in jail in July 2009. diers gangs, told Lasnik his criminal York and Russell were taken into connections have been exaggerated custody immediately after their senby police and the media. tencing. His “managing director” in the “I did the hardest thing in the drug ring, Edward “Skeeter” Russell world yesterday – I had to say goodgot handed a 4.5 years behind bars, bye to my two kids,” York said as his three years of supervised release and wife wept in the gallery. a $10,000 fine. Five other men associated with Russell, who has both Canadian the drug ring were also sentenced and American citizenship, told Las- Friday. Andrew Hall, 33, and Darren nik he got roped in by the lure of Hotner, 42, both from Abbotsford money. were both handed $5,000 fines, 120 “It was a great feeling. They are hours community service and two great guys,” he said of co-conspira- years probation. tors York and Rob Shannon. Hall, who loaded up the clandes“ Yo u j u s t d o n’t tine compartments think of the hundreds in trucks and camp“You just don’t think of of people you hurt ers with drugs, told along the way.” the court York and the hundreds of people Prosecutors Shannon were his friends and he proa s s e r t e d t h e t w o you hurt along the way.” vided them manual men, allied with the labour only. Hells Angels, trafLasnik said he ficked thousands of – Edward “Skeeter” Russell thought Hall was pounds of marijuana more deeply involved and cocaine across than he claimed, but was still willing the U.S./Canada border. The marijuana was moved south to take a chance on him. Hotner’s Abbotsford farm was used into the States in PVC pipes, hollowed-out logs, wood chips and hid- as a site to load and hide the mariden compartments in tractor-trailer juana before it was transported. Bryan Hanna, of Vancouver, was rigs. The leader of the conspiracy, Rob Shannon who operated a Fraser handed a yearlong sentence in jail, Valley trucking company with York, but was allowed to return to B.C. for was sentenced to 20 years in prison a medical appointment related to some recent seizures. in March 2009. He told Lasnik he got lured in by Shannon and Abbotsford car dealer Devron Quast were arrested in June the money, a total of $50,000, while 2008, following a three-year under- working as a car salesman. The final Canadian, Frederick Davcover investigation resulting in the seizure of more than 1,700 pounds ey, 63, was sentenced to one-year of cocaine, 7,000 pounds of BC Bud probation. -WITH FILES FROM ROCHELLE BAKER/TIMES and about $3.5 million.

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New book ties religions together religious study and analysis, the book shows 25 parallels connecting the founders of major religions, including Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, Zoroaster, Krishna, Buddha and Baha’u’llah. While Rosen believes there is a disconnect between followers of different religions, as well as atheists, he also thinks this book can help provide an explanation for the divide and common ground to help begin to eliminate that. “My theory is that religions start out in tremendous agreement,” he said. “If you go back to the original scriptures of each faith, there are beautiful teachings

arold Rosen believes there is commonality between the world’s major religions, despite living in a world that can sometimes be divided – at times violently – by faith. Rosen, an Abbotsford resident of four years and an interfaith educator with experience teaching at the University of the Fraser Valley, recently published a new book, Founders of Faith: The Parallel Lives of God’s Messengers, which was originally meant to be a course curriculum. Based on Rosen’s years of

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“I don’t know [the reason], but I think it’s an issue that needs some exploration,” he said. Dunton noted pay within the profession itself is equal, but men may be avoiding the career because compensation is too low to attract them. “Teachers in B.C. are the 8th lowest paid in the country,” he said.

“It’s partly a reflection of who students are sitting in front of,” Dunton said. “If as a young man you don’t see any male teachers, you don’t see it as a career option. “In Abbotsford, it would be valuable to see a lot more young Indo-Canadian men in the schools so youths see it as a viable and possible profession.” Abbotsford does buck the provincial trend when it comes to administrative positions in education, said Dunton. Abbotsford has quite a number of principals who are women, Dunton said, but he noted the higher paying jobs at the high schools still tend to be dominated by men. Additionally, the superintendent of the district is female. Dunton said while it would be good to have more male teachers, the lack of them poses no concerns regarding the quality of education students are getting. BCTF president Susan Lambert said university enrolments also indicate that ever fewer men are choosing teaching as a career. At Simon Fraser University, for example, the gender split in the education

“In Abbotsford, it would be valuable to see a lot more young, Indo-Canadian men in the schools so youths see it as a viable and possible profession.” – Jeff Dunton

“We are paid less than everybody else west of Quebec.” The low rates become a larger issue of gender equity if it concerns a profession that is dominated by women, he said. What’s more, the situation appears bound to perpetuate itself.

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preferences. “The cultural differences start to become belief system differences and practice differences, and that was my technique, to go find what the founder taught and why they taught that. There is way more in common, however; if you look at fundamental teachings.” It took Rosen seven years to finally complete the book, and it is intended for believers and non-believers alike, he said. “The world needs unity, it needs more cooperation. I’m trying to show that religions, yes they vary, but their differences should be seen as complimentary rather than a source of conflict.”

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program is 80 per cent female and 20 per cent male, said Kanwal Neel, the associate director of professional programs. The ratio is 9:1 for those interested in teaching at the elementary level and 7:3 at the secondary level. “We need to do some research,” Lambert said. “What’s causing young people to enter the profession — or not?” Neel suggested the trend may take root in secondary schools, where girls are more likely than boys to be interested in school clubs, student government and volunteer work. Teaching is more than just a job. “It’s giving back to the community and being involved in the community in a variety of ways,” he said, which may appeal more to women. Lambert said she would be interested in hearing from Education Minister George Abbott, who told teachers at the union’s annual general meeting last week that he would like to find ways of improving job satisfaction. Does it matter if schools are staffed mostly by women? “I don’t have any research to back me,” Neel said, “[but] I think it’s important to have diversity.”

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Abbotsford firefighters were called out after a man was seriously injured after pouring gasoline on a smouldering fire Thursday. Fire crews arrived to find BC Ambulance paramedics treating the man who had suffered serious burns to his face before transporting him to Abbotsford Regional Hospital. The incident highlighted the dangers of using flammable liquids such as gasoline in and around homes, said Deputy Fire Chief Mike Helmer in a press release. “Each year, many deaths and injuries requiring hospitalization are attributed to the misuse and improper storage of gasoline,” said Helmer. The greatest risk factor from gasoline is not from the liquid itself, but from the vapors it produces, he noted. Gas vapor is heavier than air and spreads easily, allowing it to come in contact with common ignition sources such as cigarettes, pilot lights, and sparks from appliance motors or power switches, Helmer warned.

Lace up your runners and get ready to hit the pavement for the annual Reach Discovery Run on Sunday, April 10. The run is the largest fundraising event for The Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford. The run starts and ends at The Reach and takes place on the Discovery Trail. The Thrifty Foods 5k walk or run is wheelchair and stroller accessible and The Reach 10k runs through Gardner and Fish Trap Creek Parks in west Abbotsford. The run is timed which makes it an excellent event for novice and experienced runners. Start time is 9 a.m. and registration rates are on the website at www.events.runningroom.com/site/. Following the run, the Cherry Blossom Festival will be on from noon to 3 p.m. at Thunderbird Memorial Square, making April 10 a complete family day.

Organizers of the effort to recall Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton said the focus has redirected to the HST mail-in vote, after the announcement was made on Saturday regarding the June 24 event. “We directed our focus to the referendum,” said recall campaign organizer Corisa Bell, after the summer mailin vote was deemed to be a guarantee. “One of the main goals from the beginning was to get rid of the HST,” she added, “and everyone is very excited to move on to this part of it.” Bell stressed that this did not mean Dalton is going to be let off the hook. “The majority of people in Maple Ridge and Mission didn’t even know who Marc Dalton was at the beginning of this,” she said. “We’ve been making him do his work.”

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mated total cost. Design and construction of the MLC mechanical system energy management mprovements to the Mission Leisure alone could potentially cost the district Centre’s use of energy could save the $705,000 with a return on investment of District of Mission $3 million over a 10- up to 3.8 years, said the report. However it could save the district as year period, according to a report brought much as $185,200 in energy consumption before council last week. According to the report, the leisure cen- and 648 tons of greenhouse gas emistre accounted for the majority of corporate sions. energy consumption in Mission for 2009 In 2007, the district signed the B.C. at 46 per cent, as well as 44 per cent of all Climate Action Charter in an attempt to reduce both corporate and greenhouse gas emissions and $455,000 (37 per cent) First reported @ community GHG emissions. of energy costs. The district hopes to reduce abbotsfordtimes.com The report recommends its corporate emissions in that council prepare to identify “suitable 2015 by 10 per cent of what they were in companies capable of designing and con- 2008. structing the recommended mechanical The report was tabled five days before energy efficiency improvements to the Earth Hour, a world-wide initiative recommending people around the world turn off Mission Leisure Centre.” Improvements to Mission Fire Hall No. all their lights for one hour to demonstrate 1, City Hall and the RCMP detachment the importance of conserving energy. A total of 422 Canadian cities particiwere also recommended, however they amount roughly 5.2 per cent of the esti- pated in this year’s event.

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t’s always wise to take anything said during an election with a grain of salt. Candidates dutifully recite talking points issued by the national office and are encouraged to stick to the script – even when the script is more fiction than fact. So let’s take time for a little reality check. What exactly is going on with Stephen Harper’s so-called plan to expand prisons? According to the Liberals, he is dedicating more that “$13 billion for U.S. style megaprisons.” These are the precise words of Liberal leader (for another month or so anyway) Michael Ignatieff, who cited the government’s prison expansion as one of the reasons for tabling a non-confidence motion. I guess a good place to start is to ask, “what exactly is a U.S. style mega-prison anyway?” Mega-prisons are those that are designed to hold megaprison populations. Folsom Prison, made famous in the Johnny Cash song, “Folsom Prison Blues” could be considered a mega-prison. It typically holds close to 4500 inmates. Conversely, Canada’s most notable jail; Kingston Penitentiary is designed to hold 300-500 prisoners; uh, I mean clients. The biggest jail in this region is Matsqui, a facility for 356

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Crime matters inmates. So right now, we have nothing even comparable to a socalled mega-prison. Nor are there any plans in the works to construct one. The government has correctly noted that many of the country’s prisons were built years ago and are in a crumbling state of decay. Kingston, for instance, was originally built in 1834. Matsqui, by comparison, is brand spanking new, having opened its doors in 1966. As opposed to committing billions to building mega-prisons, the government has proposed renovating, rebuilding, expanding and erecting new facilities – something that is clearly needed and would benefit all, including inmates. Are we to assume the opposition would prefer that inmates remain in damp, dungeon-like facilities that resemble something out of a Russian gulag? And what about all those correctional employees forced to work in what often amounts to a third world institution? Don’t they deserve better? But the real boogie-man

here is the snide “U.S. style” descriptor. Opposition parties are still desperate to cash in on some of that anti-Bush, antiAmerican sentiment that paid dividends not too long ago. Recall the good old days when an MP could actually increase her popularity by declaring, “Damn Americans – I hate the bastards”? But that’s just not selling these days. Despite a thus far disastrous presidency, Obama is still relatively popular in Canada, and the American haters have been forced to tone it down for the time being. Sure, they could turn some of that fury and anger toward the oppressive brutality in North Korea, China, or Iraq – but we all know that’s not going to happen anytime soon. The Liberals are in a real conundrum though. How can they get any mileage from American bashing when their leader has lived there most of his adult life and often referred to himself as one? Looks like the Liberals are in for a mega-loss on May 2. Maybe even a U.S. style megaloss. ■ John Martin is a criminologist at

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ll right, already. Enough with the politics. Now it’s time for democracy. We get it that there is a minority government running things in Ottawa. We understand that that means political parties and their leaders will do a lot of pushing and shoving for position. Ongoing polling has reinforced the last election results, which indicated Canadians wanted a minority government, or at least, didn’t trust any of the available choices at the time with a majority. The question of trust that was a major factor in the 2008 federal general election has not been resolved – far from it. That question has grown in the ensuing years, through political coalitions, through snap prorogations of parliament, through accusations that the government has been withholding vital information from opposition members of parliament, and most recently, through the governing party’s contempt of parliament on two charges. To further erode the public’s trust in the minority parliament currently governing Canada, the opposition has consistently failed to stand behind its charges of contempt, incompetence, abuse of process, and disregard for democratic principles against the government side. The opposition parties’ refusal to act on such serious allegations in the past has left Canadian voters in a state of mistrust for all parties. Our parliamentarians can’t make up their minds between politicking and democracy. It’s time to trust the people to take responsibility for their future. It’s time to trust democracy.

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Marc, and making the most of this election Editor, the Times:

What an unbelievable waste of time and resources this and other recall campaigns are using up. Make no mistake, I agree with the masses that we have issues and problems in British Columbia, which are big and require much modulation, input and correction by the public and the government. We elect a representative every four years to carry out the wishes of our constituents and to run the government in our best interests. This does mean that governments do make decisions that are in the best interest of the public even though the public might not agree. What taxpayer out there agrees in any way, shape or form, to the government taxing the voter or citizen? But it has to be done to deliver the services and the voter will find out that the HST was the right thing to do in most all respects related to the provincial economy. Admittedly there are some warts on the tax but the benefits as it relates to job creation, impetus for every industry in the province and a growing economy far outweigh the warts I can think of any number of charities and societal organizations in the Maple Ridge/Mission riding that would run much better, much smoother and be much more successful having the benefit of these resources being spent on their visions. Instead what do we have – hundreds of people running around trying to either unseat him or keep him seated? While this is happening we have a local organization called Big Brothers and Big Sisters having all sorts of trouble trying to provide much needed services locally. If Big Brothers and Big Sisters had the help from some of these people on both sides, they would not be having the problems they are having. Now on to the more important item at hand: Marc Dalton. I have known Marc, his wife Marlene

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and their three children for more than 10 years. Marc was a school teacher, teaching French and social studies in the French immersion program. I know him to be an honourable, hard working, and effective individual both in government and in society. His detractors, simply are not aware of what Marc’s diary looks like and believe me he is on the go every day all day, which often puts stress on his family life. But they support him as they understand his commitment to our community and to the province. Yes, he only won by 68 votes but that is the way our system works – first past the post. He is there for you the constituent and all you have to do is call him or write to him, and he will respond. You may or may not like the response but he is responding. Finally I should point out that Marc Dalton is knee deep in Big Brothers and Big Sisters trying to help them through their trials. Now that’s leadership we can all learn from. Rick Howard Maple Ridge

Harper’s decisions in Libya hurt us all Editor, the Times:

In sending Canadian war planes to Libya, Stephen Harper is at least being ethically consistent. Of course consistency is not really a good thing for Canada or Canadians when it is unethical behaviour that is the constant. From the Conservatives ‘moral superiority’ on MPs’ golden pensions (which quickly disappeared when it was time to put their money where their ‘moral superiority’ was as all the Conservative MPs bellied up to the trough to pig out on taxpayer funded golden pensions) to Harper’s promises and ‘moral supe-

riority’ on appointments to the Senate (until it was convenient to Harper to appoint Conservative Senators and control the Senate) to International Cooperation Minister Bev Oda’s changing a document and then lying about it to a parliamentary committee and the in-and-out illegal election spending (done to get around the law on election spending limits) both of which Harper has indicated he sees no problem with – Harper and the Conservatives have been consistent in not letting ethics interfere with how they behave. There was no reason for Canadians to expect Harper to let questions of ethics interfere with an opportunity to curry favour with the Americans by sending warplanes off to join in another war. And Harper did not disappoint, rushing to get his increasingly brown nose firmly and deeply affixed between the cheeks of the American heinie. The actions in Libya are not about enforcing a nofly zone. If one wants to know what it is all about one merely needs to read reports of what is taking place in Libya: Canada and Canadians were once respected and listened to by the world community because we were a voice of reason and balance. Now we behave just like any other bullying warmonger. Not surprising since Canada has a head of state who has repeatedly demonstrated his disdain for letting ethics interfere in any way with his or his party’s behaviour. Harper has tarnished Canada to the point where we should be ashamed, not of being Canadian or of Canada, but that Harper was not been handed his walking papers. James W. Breckenridge Abbotsford

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As communities are quickly approaching the crossroads of needed changes, the progress or lack of progress will be derived from a lack of shared vision, awareness and leadership. Indeed, the lack of political will and commitment to effect and manage reforms and change will flow from a leaders vision. A major failing of progress is the divide and conquer methods many current leaders engage in to stifle new people with vision and ideas, to dis-

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suade them from fostering new or more effective approaches, instead clinging to the status-quo. It may mean to some they failed and this is untenable thinking, particularly to autocratic, psychopaths, narcissistic persons from entitlement eras. High among the failures is the important segment of seniors who are neglected, the elders of society who, through taxes and contribution to our community have largely created today’s infrastructures. But leaders just turn their backs upon these fine people, so much so that Mission seniors lack a fully functional, seven-day a week seniors activity cen-

tre, an amenity enjoyed by most every other municipality in B.C. Sadly, seniors have largely themselves to blame at lack progress, due to no vision and leadership, as the very people who should be proactive remain – like council leadership – profoundly moribund at best. The community must call upon council to be empathetic to seniors needs, to designate the current Mission Community Activity Centre as a Seniors Activity Centre. Council says they care about seniors. Actions speak louder than words. George F. Evens Mission

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here is hard work in life and then there is torture.” It’s a riveting statement from Yale Secondary’s Tanya Drouillard that comes from a first-hand account of walking with young girls in Ethiopia as they make their daily trek to a spring in the ground for the water for their families.

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“There are frail little girls as well as women eight months pregnant walking on treacherous paths with 50 pounds of water strapped on their backs by coarse ropes wrapped around jerry cans. No girl anywhere should have to do this.” Drouillard was part of a group of students who travelled to Ethiopia for spring break with Run for Water representatives to learn about the water crisis in the Bonke region. Along with her was social studies teacher and former Run for Water board member, Stan Wiebe, his wife Renita, and Run for Water’s Jana Ratzlaff, four other students, Kristen Day, Madi Gibbs, Tori Wong and Curtis

Uhryn, made the trip. “Wherever we went, whether the village had clean water or not, people would say we give them hope and encouragement,” Wong said. “But we were there to learn. They were the ones who became life within us. I will always remember these people. We will tell our stories to anyone who will listen.” In the heat of low 30s Celsius and high humidity, the group travelled with the guidance of Hope International’s local staff to villages in different stages of the clean water process. One village had received a clean water system through the fundraising of Run for Water events in Abbotsford. The students learned how the next step after attaining water for villages was a small loan initiative sponsored by Hope International. Families with ideas for family businesses were given an opportunity to grow their business. “The small loans allowed the people to save money for their kids to go to [postsecondary] school,” Drouillard said. “They had a lot of hope for their futures, and they had dreams for the future.” The group also visited a village where the people were working with Hope International and digging trenches for a life-changing water system. “We carried some rocks and helped with a retaining wall,” Wong said. “The people were in good spirits, working really hard – young and old, men and women.” One of the last villages

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Canada would slap it out of our hands, it was so dirty. “Little girls in Canada would be making mud pies out of it. And this was all they had to drink. This was it. I know it was full of parasites and bacteria. They did all this hard work, and it was all for something that could end up killing them.” The students wanted the full experience, so after the water jugs were filled, they strapped on the jerry cans and tried to take them back to the village. After walking a mile in the different villagers’ shoes, a surprising, non-tangible reflection was formed by the group. The students realized some people they met were so focused on survival that suffering clouded any space to dream of better days. Drouillard said: “I have hundreds and thousands of hopes and dreams. It is a part of life in Canada. I didn’t know it was a privilege and a gift to have hopes and dreams.”

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taring out the window at your driveway, you think, “Stop dreaming, it’s time to get into a new ride. You’re not alone; in fact, Canadian Black Book research shows that over one-half of Canadian drivers have been holding onto their cars longer than in the past. Economic reasons are cited as the main cause, while a healthy supply of quality used cars and

mountains of incentives on new ones are tempting buyers coastto-coast. Either way you slice it, new or used, a vehicle is a big purchase. You should take the necessary time required to understand exactly what you are getting into. Here are four tips to guide you as you jump in with both feet: ■ Know who you’re buying from. A used car can be a great deal and budget-saver, but be sure to buy from a reputable dealer.

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their values best. ■ Know your incentives. Take timeto research what deals, manufacturer incentives and other programs are available.They are plentiful, and chances are the manufacturer will be offering something on the vehicle you want! ■ Know your budget and finance options. Often dealers will offer on-the-spot approvals with lower rates than the banks. ■ Know the ropes. Always be prepared to drop a few tidbits about brands and models other

than the ones you are interested in. It not only makes you look like a more educated buyer, it is also a valuable part of Negotiation 101! Time to test the water? Then get well prepared. Educating yourself will make you more comfortable with the process and your eventual purchase, regardless of whether it’s a used vehicle with a few nicks and scratches or a brand spanking new one right off the showroom floor! ■ Josh Bailey is the director of analytics and editorial at www.canadianblackbook.com.

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remier Christy Clark’s decision to increase the minimum wage and put an end to the training wage is a good move for young people and the service industry, says Abbotsford-South MLA John van Dongen. Clark recently ended a decade-long freeze to the base rate and introduced an incremental increase that will bring B.C.’s minimum wage to $10.25 per hour by May 1, 2012, up from the current rate of $8 an hour. “It’s positive for people or youth starting their first job,” said van Dongen. “Our minimum wage went from the highest in Canada in 2001 to the lowest over a 10-year period. The increase brings it more in line with other provinces, and it’s staged, so it gives employers the chance to adapt.” The elimination of the $6 an hour training wage and the first hike in the minimum wage rate occurs May 1, 2011 with a shift up to $8.75/ hour. The wage increases again Nov. 1 to $9.50, then to $10.25 on May 1, 2012. A special minimum wage for liquor servers will also be phased in beginning May 1, 2011 when it reaches $8.50 an hour, and will eventually reach $9 the following year. Va n D o n g e n s a i d t h e alcohol-servers’ wage was similar to that employed in Ontario for workers who

generally get tips while working. “The restaurant and pub industry have taken some pretty significant hits in terms of their economics,” said van Dongen. “ [ T h e s e r v e r s’ w a g e ] helps the industry mitigate hits such as the economic recession, changes to the laws around drinking and driving and the perceived impacts of the HST.” Both the Abbotsford and Mission Regional Chambers of Commerce were pleased to see the raise go into effect, but had misgivings about the rate at which the wage would increase. “Our position in general is that the increase is a good thing. The main issue is the speed with which it’s going up, and how it might affect businesses,” said Abbotsford c h a m b e r p re s i d e n t Pa t Sapielak. The Mission chamber had called on government to raise the minimum rate, but wanted to implement a gradual increase over the next two years, and tie future increases to inflation or the consumer price index (CPI) to ensure predictability in wage rates and avoid large sporadic increases. Both chambers found the majority of members who responded to surveys on the issue of raising the minimum wage rate were not affected by the recent increases. Clark stated future increases wouldn’t be tied to increased costs of living,

but promised government would review the rate every two years to determine if it needs to be adjusted. Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce gives a favourable grade to federal budget There were not a lot of surprises in the federal budget that came down this week for the local or national business community, according the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce “The government has made a solid commitment to let business lead the economic

re c ov e r y a s o p p o s e d t o stimulus spending,” said Sapielak. “Clearly the economic recovery is well entrenched and the federal government is enjoying a brighter fiscal outlook.” It’s positive news if the focus is to return to a surplus budget in 2015, she added. The government’s fiscal plan in the medium term is to reduce spending growth to 1.6 per cent per year until the budget is back to a surplus position. In c o m i n g A b b o t s f o rd

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School, 33231 Bevan Ave., at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. Learn about low maintenance gardening from Nancy Moore of Visions Green Enterprises. Call 604-8646696 for details.

Golf with the girls

Fraserglen is having a Tuesday morning Ladies Golf Club, with pre-registration on Tuesday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fraserglen Bar & Grill (36036 S. Parallel Rd., Abbotsford). New members are welcome. Registration is $25. Members play every Tuesday starting April 5 to Sept. 27. Contact Shelley at 604-513-2373, Shirley, 604-850-6766 or Barb, 604-850-0146.

Bridges of Faith

Bridges of Faith is an opportunity to come together to promote dialogue and deepen understanding and respect for the diverse religious traditions in our community. Discover the faiths of others, explore your spiritual side, and meet with people to establish a foundation to work cooperatively for cultural harmony. The conference takes place March 30 – 31 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Matsqui Recreation Centre - Seniors Centre. To register contact Amani Saini Amani.Saini@AbbotsfordCommunityServices.com or call 604-859-7681 ext. 270.

Program for dads/moms

On Tuesday, March 29, Abby Dads Program hosts a free Family Justice Information Session. Fathers and mothers can meet and connect with a provincial court judge, staff from family maintenance enforcement, a family lawyer and a family justice counsellor. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by e-mailing ed@abbydads. ca or by phoning 604-8507303 ext. 4261. Time is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Abbotsford Community Services, 2420 Montrose Ave., Jasbir Saran Room, B100. Go to www. abbydads.ca for more.

Family storytime

Fun for all ages and stages at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., for stories, songs, puppets and more. Storytime starts on Thursday, March 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, call 604-826-6610.

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This program is for newborns to 23 months and their parents at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford)

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Abbotsford Garden Club meets in the multi-purpose room of Abbotsford Middle

This two-session program (each lasting 20 minutes) for babies introduces them and their parents to the world of children’s literature, song, rhythm and rhyme. Choose one series: Fridays – April 1 & 8, 10:30 a.m. or Mondays – May 2 & 9, 10:30 a.m. Registration is required one week prior to the date. Phone 604859-7414 to register.

Skating extravagenza

The Abbotsford Skating Club’s 40th anniversary i c e s h o w, S k a t i n g F o u r Decades, Tracing Our Stories is Saturday, April 2 at MSA Arena, 2322 Emerson St., Abbotsford at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Local skaters will perform in groups, freeskate solos, pairs, dance and synchro. Tickets are $10/adults and $7/seniors, youth at iceshowtickets@shaw.ca or at the box office at MSA arena. For more details call 604-850-1419 or abbotsfordskatingclub.org.

Roller derby fundraiser

The Reign Valley Vixens are raising money to send their all-star team to battle the Prince George Roller Girls, with a pub night on Saturday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at Highwayman Pub, 32470 Simpson Ave., Abbotsford. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. There’s a variety of menu choices for every palate.

Poker fundraiser

There are still some tickets available for the Abbotsford Lions Club Poker Tournament on Saturday, April 2 at the Ag-Rec Centre Gallery (upstairs), 32470 Haida Drive (Abbotsford Fair Grounds). Tickets are $50 each (maximum 100 players), with guarantee prize pool $2,000 and first prize cash value $520. You must be 19+ to play. To reserve your tickets call 604-308-6037 or e-mail abbotsfordlions@shaw.ca.

Friends of the library

The Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, April 5 at 1 p.m. at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way). Join the Friends in support of the Abbotsford Libraries – help at programs and fundraising events. Call 604-859-7414 ext. 232.

Work for immigrants

Are you an immigrant looking for work? The Skills Connect for Immigrants Program could help you with job search techniques, individual assistance and more. A free information session is Tuesday, April 5 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Community Futures Office, #1 – 31726 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. To register call 604-866-1645 or 604-866-0257.

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Clayburn bricks

Lifetime Learning Centre presents “Clayburn Bricks,” with David Lane CEO, showcasing Clayburn from its founding in 1905 to the present on Wednesday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Lifetime Learning Centre is located at 32444 Seventh Ave., Mission. Fee is $7 (nonmembers $10).

Taking care of yourself

How well do you manage stress? Learn about stress management and how it can help your overall health on Thursday, April 7, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. Call 604-859-7814.

Music appreciation

Lifetime Learning Centre’s music appreciation continues on Thursday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. at 32444 Seventh Ave., Mission. Fee is $7 (non-members $10).

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ohn Cannon knows that life can change in a split second, whether it’s on a rugby field or just strolling down the sidewalk. In 2007, just as Cannon was entering the prime of his rugby profession, an unfortunate and peculiar set of circumstances left the 30year-old Abbotsford son with no alternative but to give up the sport he loved. It was a premature end to a promising career. A p r o f e s s i o n a l r u g by player in the English city of Doncaster, Cannon suffered a concussion in what numerous United Kingdom publications referred to as a pre-season training accident. His father, Peter Cannon, tells a different story. Cannon was allegedly assaulted by a soccer fan one night following a match, according to Peter. The result of the alleged attack was a severe concussion, which forced Cannon to give up his playing rugby. “It was difficult,” said Cannon, a former standout with the Abbotsford Senior Secondary rugby team. “I think I was always told to have something in my back pocket, you know, educate yourself. “That was something I was starting to think about. I was 26 and I was thinking ‘Well I’ll probably get four or five years of rugby maybe, I should start thinking about my future’ when it turned out that things changed pretty quickly. “It was really difficult and my friends and family, and my fiancée, provided me a support network and it took a while to sit down and think of my next step or how I was going to . . . write a new script.” But Cannon’s rugby script

is still being written. A local boy with a passion for the sport that brought him to Canada’s national team and to the shores of England as a professional, Cannon will be inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame at a special banquet on April 30. His list of supporters is both long and impressive with everyone from Rugby Canada, his father, and Mike Schmid, the man who recruited Cannon to play professionally in England. Finding out that he would be forever recognized by Abbotsford’s most hallowed sports fraternity was almost like having all his friends jump out from behind the furniture. “The first thing I felt was that it was a great, great honour,” he said. “It really wasn’t on my radar. From my perspective it was definitely a surprise but obviously a very pleasant surprise to be recognized for such a thing. “Just to be regarded in the same league as those other athletes is something special.” His father thinks so too. It wasn’t an easy time for Peter, the head of a rugbymad household, to see his son have to give up his passion. But the upcoming events of April 30 are sure to give the family full closure, and Peter couldn’t be happier. “I’m very proud,” he said. “He’s worked very hard at it and he’s very dedicated to the game.” Cannon now makes his home in Penticton, working as a financial planner. But Abbotsford will always hold a special place in his heart. “I’d like to take the time to say ‘hi’ and have a nice drink with the people who helped me get to where I was before.”

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John Cannon began his rugby career as a high school student in Abbotsford before moving on to the national team and eventually to Doncaster, England as a professional. He will be inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame at a banquet on April 30. See upcoming issues of the Times for more Hall of Fame and Wall of Fame coverage.

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onight may not count as a ‘must win’ for the Abbotsford Heat, but it’s getting awfully close to that as the AHL regular season hits the home stretch. The Heat suffered a pair of setbacks over the weekend, losing twice to the Manitoba Moose and coming away with just one of a possible four points as they continue to try and claw their way back into the North Division playoff picture. They can thank Eddie Lack for

that. The Manitoba Moose netminder acted as a brick wall. He stopped all but three of the 92 shots the Heat threw his way in this weekend’s two-game divisional series in Winnipeg. At this time of the year, the only thing that matters is winning. Unfortunate for the Heat seeing as how they were the better team for the majority of the weekend, and yet they came away virtually emptyhanded and in worse shape in the hunt for a post-season berth. It’s not hopeless. But with the end of the regular

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abbotsfordtimes.com season now nine games away, time is running out. The Heat are in Hamilton tonight and tomorrow for two games against the Bulldogs, a team that had lost four in a row prior to a win Sunday over the Peoria Rivermen to move five points up on Abbotsford for what is shaping up to be the final playoff spot in the division. It’s also the same Hamilton team the Heat swept nine days ago back in Abbotsford. If the Calder Cup playoffs where to begin today, the Lake Erie Mon-

sters, Moose and Bulldogs would get in, while the Chicago Wolves would cross over into the North Division playoffs ahead of Toronto. With a five-point deficit, the Heat would love nothing more than to shake the tortures of a hot goalie in Lack and leave Hamilton with a clean sweep in order to gain ground in the playoff chase. That may be easier said than done. Much like last season, the Heat are now forced to rely on a crop of incoming ECHL and amateur signings to help get them through to the next round. With their parent club the Calgary Flames battling for one of the

final playoff spots in the NHL, the Heat will likely be without the services of Ales Kotalik, Greg Nemisz and Lance Bouma for the remainder of the season. Tonight’s game begins at 4 p.m. PDT. AHL NORTH DIVISION STANDINGS As of Monday, March 28, 2011 1) Lake Erie Monsters 2) Manitoba Moose 3) Hamilton Bulldogs 4) Toronto Marlies 5) Grand Rapids Griffins 6) Abbotsford Heat 7) Rochester Americans

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It was quite a weekend at the 2011 Twisters Invitational, held by the Twisters Gymnastics Club at The Ag-Rec building at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford. The event continues to grow larger every year, with as many as 600 athletes, aged five to 22, from across Canada coming to compete. Some competitors came from as far away as Yellowknife, as part of one of the trial runs for the national championships. The event caps off a remarkable run for the club in March. Gymnasts from Twisters enjoyed an impressive medal haul, 53 medals to be exact, earlier this month at the Surrey Invitational.

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Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford earned $23,400 US for winning the Tour de las Americas-Canadian Tour in Bogota, Colombia.

dam Hadwin has been doing some globe-trotting to start his golf season and it paid off Sunday when the 23-yearold Abbotsford pro won a Tour de las Americas-Canadian Tour co-sanctioned event in Bogota, Colombia. Hadwin fired a final round of threeunder 69 to finish the Pacific Colombia Tour Championship at 25-under par. That was good for a six-shot win over Chile’s Benjamin Alvarado and Tomas Argonz of Argentina. Hadwin earned $23,400 US from the

tournament’s $130,000 US purse. The win was Hadwin’s second in a Canadian Tour event. He also captured last fall’s Desert Dunes Classic near Palm Springs, Calif. That victory capped a strong 2010 for Hadwin, who finished second on the Canadian Tour’s money list with $89,000 in earnings and was the top Canadian at the RBC Canadian Open last summer at St. George’s in Toronto, where he tied for 37th place and made $19,890. Before heading to Colombia for two tournaments – he missed the cut in an event there last week – Hadwin played twice on the South African Sunshine

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Trades/Technical

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Dogs

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Pets - Other

LOVE ANIMALS? Love a career as an Animal Health Technologist. GPRC Fairview Campus. Accredited program well known to veterinarians. Oncampus farm and residences. Work with large and small animals. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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

BEAGLE PUPS, family raised. Vet checked, shots incl. Ready March 30. $650.00 604-944-7799

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Metaphysical

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Furniture

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Mobile Homes

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Lots & Acreage

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SRY, #1-7850 King George Blvd. Great double wide 2 BR + den. 1 pet ok! 55+ year old seniors’ park. $79,500. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

6065

Recreation Property

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Body Work

ABBOTSFORD NEW MASSEUSE 1980 Emerson St. Da-Best Massage! (604) 854-0599

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Money to Loan

Personals

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

2BR 2BATH ABBY 4yr old. 6 appls & h/w incl. N/S N/P Sec u/g parkg. $975. 604-788-2746

6508

Apt/Condos

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6508

Apt/Condos

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Duplexes - Rent

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Houses - Rent

3 BDRM house, totally reno’d, carport, $1000. Cedar/6th, Mission. Apr 1. 778-549-2752

in Langley City

2441 Countess St

Ideal for children, next to park and green space.

from $620

3 BR. trailer, 1 block from Lake Errock $900, refs. avail May 1, 604-451-5548

from $650

ABBY 4Br 2 full baths, appls nr schools, paks, Rec Ctre, $1500 +utils, n/s now. 604-855-1938

1 Bedroom

Inquire about our rent incentives

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starting at $700 totally reno’d $790

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

604.850.5375

604-534-9499

2 Bedroom

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

LANDMARK REALTY MISSION / ABBOTSFORD Apts. Condos. Suites. Houses. See our Friday Ad FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM 604-820-8888 www.andersonavenue.com

large 2 bdrm Apt, 2 full baths, Watson Rd, heat/water incl, $800, Avail Now. call 604-858-3685 MISSION 2 bdrm 7696 Grand St., reno’d. 2nd flr, reno’d on site Mgr. Immed $750 778-552-1808

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Rooms

ABBOTSFORD ROOMS $450. 604-854-1000

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM bsmt, $550, avail April 1, Cedar/6th, Mission. shared laundry. call 778-549-2752

Langley

53B Ave & 200A St.

Seniors Incentive UP TO

ALDERGROVE. 2 BR beautifully reno’d. $700-$790/mo. Avail now. Small pet? Nr bus. 604-454-8077 SUN 1-3PM, April 3rd. No Pad Rental! Dblwide w/lot. #18 -13507 81 Ave, Surrey. $298,995. Angela Langston 604-307-4815

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Mortgages

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1 BR bsmt, $650, 2br upper $850, both +utils, share wd, central Abby, ns, np, 778-990-0336 1 BR bsmt suite, Abbots, nr bus, school & shops. $580, np ns 604-614-2252, 778-878-6529 1 BR + den, Abbots, Sandpiper, ns np, no w/d, $630 incl util & net immed 604-853-3013/ 724-0440 1 BR +storage rm. Abbots, newly renod, large, ns, np, no laundry, $675, avail now, 604-853-9097 1 BR suite W ABBY, own entry, close to schools & parks, prkg, np, ns Apr 1. $550. 778-808-0994 ABBY 1BR bsmt ste, no pet, all inclusive $600, nr Mt. Lehman Avail Immed. 604-308-7929 ABBY 2 BR bsmt ste, np, ns, cable, hydro incl. no ldry, Apr. 1st. $750 Ref’s req’d. 604-302-7655

CLOVERDALE. BRAND New 1 BR . $750 incl all utils, w/d, Apr 1. 604-574-2141 or 778-896-2142 MISSION 2BR suite, $750 incld heat hydro, near WC Express, ns, np, no laundry, 604-826-3733 YARROW 2acres 3 br upper, garage, hot tub, satellite, ns, np, $1,000+util May1st 604-823-2204

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Warehouse/ Commercial

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

apts/condos

ofﬁce/retail suites & partial houses

warehouses

townhouses

homestay

shared accommodation

To advertise in Rentals call 604-630-3300

HOME SERVICES 8055

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Cleaning

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

8080

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Electrical

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Landscaping

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AUTOMOTIVE Scrap Car Removal

Plumbing

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Painting/ Wallpaper

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Scrap Car Removal

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Renovations & Home Improvement

SUDOKU

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

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9160

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Sports & Imports

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RV’s/Trailers

2004 25FT Trail Blazer 5th Wheel, slide, exc cond, $17,800. 604-533-5624 or 604-868-1723

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

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A24 TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011 THE TIMES

Spring Sale 25%

Mark’s

LAYER it UP

Denver Hayes SOFTTM tees tanks and cardigans that pull together with ease.

THE SMART DETAILS • Performance stretch for ultimate movement and enhanced comfort. • Contoured for a more ﬂattering shape. • Designed with funtional details for easy-wear.

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Denver Hayes SOFTTM Scoop

Denver Hayes SOFTTM Tees

(ES3A0310-112B/C/S, 113B/C/S, ES3A0110- Neck and Lace Trim Tanks 100B-100, 3AFADSSB1-100C/PR) (3AFMDSSB101128/B/C/S/P/129B/C)

Sizes XS-2XL Reg. $16.99-$19.99 Sizes XS-2XL Reg. $12.99-$14.99

Sale $12.74 - $14.99

Sale $9.74 - $11.24

Stretch Tops Crossover, empire waist, MODERN FIT Scrub Pants Hi-Nech Tank with FRESHTECH® (3FLDHPSB1-EWPNT) Anti-microbial/anti-odour. and v-neck styles. Assorted colours.

(3FLBHPSB1-STRXT, 3FLBHPSB1PKT8, 3FLBHPSB1964BAF)

Reg. $24.99-$26.99

Sale $19.99 - $21.99

Sizes S-2XL Reg. $26.99

(3FLHPSB1-FTTNK)

Reg. $19.99

Sale $21.99

Sale $14.99

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REGULAR PRICED SCRUBS

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THE SMART DETAILS • Pigment dyed and washed for a gently faded, worn-in look and feel. • Brushed for a softer hand feel.

WindRiver Pigment Dyed Canvas Shirts

Sizes S-2XL. Oversizes 3XL-5XL, LT-2XLT in select colours and styles. (W5526/B, 2CEAWRAS5526/B/P/F, W555S/T, 2CEAWRAS5553/T/F/FT)

Reg. $24.99-$32.99*

Sale $18.74-$24.74* *OVERSIZES EXTRA

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THE SMART DETAILS

#7 T-MAX INSULATION

Side Elastic and Zip-off Hiker Pants

Assorted styles and colours (P325105V,

0/S, PXH951/952)

Reg. $39.99-$59.99*

Sale $29.99 - $44.99*

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REGULAR PRICED HIKER PANTS

25%

Maximum insulation, temperature regulating. QUAD COMFORT® #18 A minimum of four components provide superior comfort and support. #29 FRESHTECH® Antimicrobial/anti-odour. #41 TPU DURATOE® toe cap adds durability. • CSA Grade 1 steel toe/ plate and ESR protection.

QUAD COMFORT® SYSTEM Multi-density footbed, cushioned insole, layer of cork, & ﬂexible midsole provides superior comfort, support, & shock absorption. Also includes CSA Grade 1 steel toe/plate & ESR protection

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25% off

TRY ON ANY REGULAR PRICED MEN’S DENVER HAYES DENIM AND GET

10 OFF

A $40* MENSWEAR PURCHASE

OFFER VALID UNTIL APRIL 3, 2011. *Before taxes. Excludes accessories and industrial workwear.

Men’s Dakota 6” STSP QUAD COMFORT®Workboots

Sale $129.99

Sizes 7-11, 12, 13 (14, 15, 16, 17 available thru FastFind or special order). Reg. $149.99

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Men’s Dakota 8” STSP QUAD COMFORT®Workboots

Sale $139.99

South Fraser Way & McCallum Rd (Five Corners)

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604.859.1363

Sizes 7-11, 12, 13 (14, 15, 16, 17 available thru FastFind or special order). Reg. $159.99

THE SMART DEALS OVERALLS 1 Bib pants with high back & heavyduty, adjustable suspenders. 2 Full length, 2 way leg zippers with velcro closures. 3 Double layer knees & handy tool pockets.

THE SMART DEALS JACKET AND BOMBER 1 HYPER-DRI® HD3 100% waterproof/ breathable protection with fully taped seams 2 Moisture-wicking, mesh-lined body. 3 Front & back venting & reﬂective safety piping. 4 Mesh-lined, 2 way underarm zip vents

Men’s Dakota Waterproof/ Men’s Dakota Waterproof/ Breathable Mid-Length Breathable Bombers Jackets & Bib Pants

Black, brown. Sizes S-XL, Oversizes Black, navy. Sizes S-XL, Oversizes 2XL-3XL 2XL-3XL Reg. $114.99*Each Reg. $104.99*

off Sale $89.99*EACH Sale $79.99*

Free on site

PANT HEMMING with purchase

STORE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 9:00pm • Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm • Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm