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Floodgates open on P3 water project

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bbotsford and Mission were set to open the floodgates of public opinion around a proposed P3 water project at their respective council meetings last night. Abbotsford Mayor George Peary said council was looking toward hearing residents’ thoughts on the issue.

‘Looking forward to hearing thoughts on Stave Lake proposal’

“We fully expect people will speak and offer their views,” he said, noting residents fall on both sides of P3 issues. Both municipal councils – joint members of the Abbotsford/Mission Water Sewer Commission (AMWSC) – are weighing a proposal to use a public private partnership (P3) to fund a $300 million project to

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use Stave Lake as a future water source. Stave Lake is deemed the most cost-effective option to meet future water demands and facilities must be online by 2015. The cost of the project, which

includes an intake and pump station, transmission mains, a treatment plant and expansion of the Maclure Reservoir, is projected to be $296 million. A draft business case by Deloitte and Touche suggests up to 25 per cent of the project, or more than $71 million, could be eligible for federal funding secured through

Public Private Partnerships Canada (PPP Canada). In advance of last night’s meeting, the city took the unusual step of issuing a public letter in local papers to clarify what it felt was “misleading” information being circulated about the project. “We wanted to set the record straight because . . . it’s been proposed we’re going to privatize the see WATER, page A16

Woman survives being hit by truck

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Youngsters Brianna Tefry, Jessica Sumal, Anika Phinney, Tavleen Bhangoo and Alicia Quiring skate to ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ at the 40th anniversary of the Abbotsford Skating Club. The annual show Skating Four Decades . . . Tracing Our Stories was Saturday at MSA Arena. For more photos see our online photo gallery Wednesday at www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

bbotsford Police are hoping witnesses will come forward after a woman was struck by a truck and severely injured on Friday night. The 52-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Mazda pickup on Marshall Road just east of First reported @ McCallum at 8:10 p.m. abbotsfordtimes.com on Friday night, said Const. Ian MacDon- “. . . she’s ald. expected to The 32-year-old survive but is in man driving the truck was not hurt, but the intensive care.” woman suffered severe injuries internally and – Const. Ian MacDonald to the head, said MacDonald. “Last report is she went into emergency surgery . . . she’s expected to survive but is in intensive care.” The driver is fully cooperating with investigators, he said. The weather was poor and the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing at the time of the crash. There is some question as to whether she was jaywalking, and investigators are asking any witnesses to come forward, said MacDonald. “We can’t jump to any conclusions. We are still looking for witnesses . . . to help us piece together what happened.”

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stay, but we don’t have the play,” said Carol Gallicano, general manager of Super 8 Motel. They also note the hotel industry has yet to reap any large rewards from activity at the Abbotsford International Airport or the new Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. With no international flights out of the airport and lack of activities in Abbotsford, guests have no need or desire to stay overnight, said the hoteliers. The types of events at the AESC aren’t generally high profile enough to draw people from outside of the Fraser Valley, they noted. “We need big name events . . . larger acts that aren’t being replicated in Vancouver,” said Janice McDonald, GM of Best Western Bakerview Inn. Shows at Abbotsford Tradex – such as the motorcycle show, dog show, or agricultural show – tend to benefit the hotels better, but only if they are events that aren’t also taking place in Vancouver.

onservative MP Ed Fast defended his party’s record on job creation and helping families through Canada’s worst economic crisis since the 1930s, as the bid for middle class votes continues. The Seventh Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey: 2011, released in January, deemed Abbotsford as a “severely unaffordable” place to live. The study, which included cities from seven different English-speaking nations, combined Abbotsford’s median housing price of $402,000 and the median household income of $62,300. Out of the 325 cities surveyed, Abbotsford ranked 297th in affordable housing. Fast told the AbbotsfordMissionTimes that affordability for families in Abbotsford is a concern, but the Conservatives are trying to help alleviate the pressure through job creation and lower taxes. “It’s government’s responsibility, working with industry to make sure that Canadians have jobs available,” Fast said. “And I think we’ve been pretty effective during these very difficult economic times creating new jobs.” According to the Labour Force Survey, a Statistics Canada report released on March 11, national employment increased 1.9 per cent between February 2010 and February 2011. The report said as many as 322,000 jobs were created in that time, with up to 15,000 people gaining employment in February 2011 alone.

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Briefly School vote ending Parents have just days left to vote on the three proposed school calendar changes for the Abbotsford School District. The results from the survey, which officially concludes Friday at 3 p.m., will not be released right away, however the district will need its findings before April 18, when the Board of Education is expected to debate and decide on which of the proposed changes will take affect, said spokesman Dave Stephen. The board included a third option at a meeting on March 7. The new proposal would align the Christmas vacation with the Ministry of Education Standard Calendar and create a two-week spring break for March. It would also institute two new non-instructional days. As of Monday, the district had received an estimated 1,500 responses to the online survey. One of the other options, which met with disapproval from various parent and teacher groups at a February 21 meeting, include the district spending an extra $409,000 and adding six days to the school year, while keeping the two-week spring break it instituted a few years ago. To vote, visit www.sd34. bc.ca. - CAM TUCKER/TIMES

– ROCHELLE BAKER/TIMES

Hotel operators (left to right) Jass Dhatt, Carol Gallicano, Stewart Miller, Janice McDonald, Mebs Tejpar, and Jaswant Dhadda want the city to do more to develop Abbotsford as a tourism destination.

Serious reservations

‘Make Abbotsford a destination before pushing fancy new hotels’ ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

he lion’s share of hotel operators in Abbotsford are questioning the city’s wisdom in encouraging the construction of new hotels when already existing beds are going empty. A loose coalition of hotels including The Coast Hotel, The Best Western Regency Inn and Bakerview Inn, Super 8 Motel, Alpine Motor Inn and the Comfort Inn say they have experienced record low occupancy rates over the last three years, and have rates averaging between 30 and 40 per cent in 2011. Stewart Miller, general manager of the Coast Hotel on Sumas Way, says the city’s assertion that there is a lack of beds in Abbotsford is faulty. “We all sit looking at the numbers and ask ourselves, ‘what am I doing wrong?’ But we’re all in the same boat,” said Stewart. The city is fast-tracking a new sixstorey 147-room Sandman hotel slated for construction in the Mt. Lehman interchange area south of Highway 1.

“If we were all at 80 per cent occupancy, I would say, ‘Sure. Go for it.’ But when we’re sitting with days at 30 to 40 per cent [occupancy] . . .,” said Stewart. The situation in Abbotsford is a feast or famine affair, with the city only bust-

“For the hotel industry the ‘stay and play’ concept is critical. We have the stay, but we don’t have the play.” – Carol Gallicano

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Large freeway signs made by Astrographic Industries in Abbotsford are assembled at the plant and then shipped to the site for installation. hung over the freeway in a timely manner, cutting down on traffic congestion and potential hazards for the installers. “We are expediting [the cost of installation] as well as creating a safer work environment [on high speed freeways],” added Piva. Along with freeway signs throughout the Lower Mainland and B.C., the company has designed and built signage for the Canada Line (SkyTrain), and exported their products to Manitoba and Alberta. “We were the company that introduced that sign panel to the province,” said Piva. Astrographic Industries employs 11 at the Abbotsford plant and 35 in Surrey. “Our company is really focused on safety and low maintenance of our products and programs that we bring into roads and infrastructures,” added Paul Binotto, vice-president of marketing.

Briefly Clarification In a recent edition of the Abbotsford-Mission Times, we ran a photograph of Stave Lake, which we attributed as a file image. Though it’s been in our files for some time, the beautiful view was actually captured by local photographer Graham Dowden. That image – and many other rare glimpses into our region – can be seen in Dowden’s book Around Mission. For more information, e-mail gdowden@shaw.ca.

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bbotsford Police responded in force after receiving reports that a man with a rifle was approaching an elementary school on Friday night. Patrol officers, the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team (MIERT ), its armoured vehicle and the police helicopter, Air One, were scrambled after police got a call around 7:30 p.m. about a distraught man with a firearm in the

Has a history of mental health issues 30900 block of Southern Drive headed towards Blue Ja y E l e m e n t a r y s c h o o l , Const. Ian MacDonald said in a press release. Police quickly established a perimeter, alerted people in neighbouring homes and contained the man in an alcove of the school before taking him into custody at 9 p.m. It was discovered following the arrest of the 31-

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Randy Kamp won the riding in the 2008 election with 51.8 per cent of the vote, defeating previous NDP candidate Mike Bocking by 18.8 per cent. Bocking has been replaced by Craig Spears, while Mandeep Bhuller will run for the Liberals and Peter Tam for the Green party. Questions for the meeting need to be submitted through the Mission Chamber’s website, www.missionchamber.bc.ca, or posted to the chamber’s Facebook page. The event will be held at the Mountain Room at the Mission Best Western. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the forum will begin at 7 p.m. - CAM TUCKER/TIMES

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he Mission International Cultural Association is putting on an event to help the people of Japan in two ways. On Friday, April 8, the association will be holding a dinner as a fundraiser for Mission’s sister city Oyama-cho, and also taking donations through the Red Cross to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami. Oyama-cho was not affected by the tsunami, said Heather Stewart, city

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councilor for the District of Mission. However, the city incurred some structural damage from the 9.0-magnitude earthquake on March 11. Proceeds from the dinner on April 8 will go to repairs in that city. The evening kicks off with a Japanese curry and rice dinner, a silent auction

( w i t h Ja p a n e s e a r t w o rk and Native car vings), entertainment including a karate demonstration from the Canadian Martial Arts Academy of Mission, music by local group Kitchen Sync, and photos taken with a Geisha. Tickets are $20, available at Murdoch’s Book Shoppe, Pam Alexis (604-302-2005),

Cory Cassel (604-832-3130), Heather Stewart (604-6150992), and Kelly Ridley at the District of Mission Municipal Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church Hall, 33077 Second Ave., Mission. People can also make donations for disaster relief in Japan through the Red Cross, and receive a tax receipt. – STAFF REPORTER

Briefly Cherry Blossom Festival Sunday Celebrate Japanese culture at Thunderbird Square on Sunday, April 10 for the annual Abbotsford Cherry Blossom Festival. The civic square is home to many cherry trees that should be in full bloom on that day. There will be plenty of activities for all ages and it will also be a chance to learn about opportunities to donate to the Japan Disaster Relief in light of the recent earthquake and tsunami. The afternoon kicks off at noon with a bang, compliments of the Tetsu Taiko drum group. They will follow up with a hands-on workshop. There will also be a karate demonstration, sushi making demo with miso sampling and tea. Fo r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a c t Ka t Wa h a m a a at kwahamaa@thereach.ca or call 604-864-8087 ext. 111.

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Hawkey braved the pouring rain with kids Saturday morning for the official opening of the new playground at Grant Park. FAST, from page A3 Fast said the raise in overall employment combined with lower taxes should help lower the burden on local families. “The less [families] pay in taxes, the more [money] they have available to spend on things such as housing, on education for their children, on music lessons, and on sports,” said Fast. Prime Minister Stephen Harper proposed an initiative last week that would allow parents to divide $50,000 of their income for tax purposes, however that would not come into affect until 2015/16 when its projected Canada’s budget will be balanced. The country’s debt stood at $56 billion in 2010 – an all-time high. Abbotsford NDP candidate David Murray said most local residents can’t wait until 2015 – they need help now.

“Working families, ordinary Canadians, people who are disenfranchised, I don’t think they can wait, they’re hurting now,” he said. “I think waiting until 2015 . . . I’ve never heard of anything like that before in respect to having to help the people who are really in need now.” Abbotsford Liberal candidate Madeleine Hardin said part of the Liberals platform includes half a billion dollars towards affordable housing, which she would fight to see increased if voted to Ottawa. She also said that while employment has increased, there is more that could be done to help raise those numbers even higher. “I believe the Liberals have a better way of increasing employment,” she said. “Instead of prisons, they’re going to put money into education, green technology, farming and small business and I believe that will be a huge boost to our economy.”

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The hoteliers suggested the city do more to develop the entertainment industry in Abbotsford, including casinos, nightclubs, and bars. They also suggested Abbotsford, located adjacent to the Fraser River, could do more to develop amenities that would draw sports fishermen or river rafting companies. The city should also capitalize on its strength in hosting national-level sporting events and develop more amenities such as a motor cross race track, noted the operators. Jay Teichroeb, the city’s manager of economic planning, noted that hotel operators wouldn’t build new hotels if they didn’t think it was a good business opportunity. “One thing is absolutely clear, no business is going to open its doors if it thought it was going to lose money,” said Teichroeb. Opportunity for growth in the hotel industry lays in Abbotsford ever growing business and industrial sector, he said. “A lot of tourism development in Abbotsford is in the business and meetings end of the spectrum,” Teichroeb said. “We’re different than Kelowna and Whistler where hotel stays are driven by vacations

at a sandy beach or ski hill, but by people who need to conduct business or visit friends or family in the area.” Tourism Abbotsford was an industry-led entity created by the city so service sectors like the hotels could devise mechanisms to encourage and promote growth, he said. The city is eager to help support growth in the entertainment, sports or recreational industries, but it only plays a regulatory role, he added. “As far as casinos or liquor licences . . . it still has to start with an application [by a business] . . . or there is nothing to regulate.” One underdeveloped area the city hopes to promote in coming years is agri-tourism. There’s a growing interest in farm tours, local food and the rural lifestyle that can be better exploited, said Teichroeb. “Years ago it was the same thing with the wine industry in the Okanagan, now the wine industry is actually a bigger driver of tourism than skiing or golf,” he said. “People love to drink wine and eat [local] food. We need to get more sophisticated on focusing on local produce and experiencing the farm. “ T h e a g r i c u l t u ra l r u ra l lifestyle is very appealing to people and gives them a good reason to book a hotel room.”

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Democracy suffering basic flaw ith federal election campaigns across the country lurching out of inertial reverse and rumbling into second gear, there are some basic things you need to know about democracy. First and most important is that democracy doesn’t exist in Canada. Not in its truest sense. This is what my handy-dandy computer dictionary offers as a quick-and-dirty definition of the term: de•mo•cra•cy |di’ mäkrese| noun ( pl. -cies) a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives [e.g.: capitalism and democracy are ascendant in the third world]. • a state governed in such a way : a multiparty democracy. • control of an organization or group by the majority of its members : the intended extension of industrial democracy. • the practice or principles of social equality : demands for greater democracy. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from French démocratie, via late Latin from Greek demokratia, from demos ‘the people’ + -kratia ‘power, rule.’

All right, I’ll admit that it certainly seems that we have a democracy in this country. We certainly believe that we have a democracy. But we don’t. We fall

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Odd thoughts short of democracy in a number of spheres, and don’t quite allow ourselves to match up with any of the four nuances of the meaning offered above. First off, our government is not “by the whole population or all of the eligible members of” the state. In fact, the root of our supposed democracy is controlled by an individual who represents a monarch of birthright. Our governor general does not represent us, as citizens of Canada, but instead nominally represents the Queen of Canada (who is also, and more properly, the Queen of Great Britain – which I believe to be a conflict of interest in the first place). Worse still, each new Queen’s lackey is appointed upon the advice of whoever happens to be prime minister when the appointed term closes. And while the prime minister is technically only an advisor in the appointment process, established precedent gives the queen herself little more than a rubber stamp to seal the deal. Indeed, through decades of perversion of the prime minis-

ter’s office through precedents set by successive prime ministers who have been allowed to gather more and more power unto themselves, the prime minister has become more of an elected dictator than the leader of government, originally established when Canada’s parliamentary system was created as, arguably, the best democratic system in the world at the time. Now we’re getting to the worst part: the final fail-safe against the prime minister becoming outright dictator and completely trashing the questionable democracy that now exists, lies with the powers of the queen’s lackey – the governor general effectively appointed by the prime minister himself. The greatest power of said queen’s lackey is to decide when and if parliament should be dissolved, or if another member of the parliament might be able to form an effective government, when the sitting prime minister has lost the confidence of parliament. So the final protection of our democracy against a rogue prime minister sits with a person appointed by the prime minister. Democracy? Just barely, if at all. ■ Visit Bob Groeneveld’s blog, Editor’s Notes, at http://tiny.cc/v7b94.

s surely as repeated elections follow minority governments, the decision to exclude Green party leader Elizabeth May from the leaders’ televised debate prompted a predictable furor recently. May reacted to the decision by a group of TV networks by hiring a lawyer. Regardless of how Many predict she will be in front the Greens are of the cameras before the dust viewed, a party settles. that earned the Excluding May from the debate votes of about one is the wrong million Canadians decision, but it highlights the should not be lack of good rules written off. for inclusion or exclusion. True, the Green party has no seats in the House of Commons. But it’s also true the Bloc Québécois has no seats outside of Quebec. In terms of popular vote, the Greens got almost seven per cent in 2008 while the Bloc earned about 10 per cent, so the two aren’t that far off. Regardless of how the Greens are viewed, a party that earned the votes of about one million Canadians should not be written off. Of course the unsaid reason for excluding May is that debates aren’t really about democracy – they’re about TV, and debates with large numbers of participants are unwieldy. Perhaps, then, the rules of the debate should be different. There should be more debating – Harper and Ignatieff going mano-a-mano in one, or May and Layton duking it out on who is really greener. In the meantime, it’s time for the networks to stop shutting the door on May and her party. There are times when the need for fairness trumps the need for a neat sound bite in a democracy.

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I was intrigued by the front-page headline ‘Ashamed to be Canadian’ (Times, April 1). I thought perhaps the social cohesion of the Japanese people had been an example for Michael Luzia who recently returned from Japan after the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011. Instead, I read that Luzia is upset because the government would not assist him financially if his money ran out and that his replacement passport cost money. When Canadians travel and live abroad it is not the responsibility of the government to bankroll their emergencies – even if those happen to be rare 9.0-magnitude earthquakes and resulting tsunamis. Also, in emergencies of this magnitude, line-ups for replacement passports and flights out of the country must be endured. It beats being somewhere under the rubble. Did Luzia have an emergency-only designated credit card with a limit of $10,000 on his person at all times when out of the country? Did he have ready access to legal representation by a Japanese/English speaking lawyer in case he needed it while living in Japan? Did he leave a photocopy of his passport with his parents? Did he have a Last Will and Testament? These are fundamentals that anyone travelling for a short vacation or living abroad ought to have in place, just in case. It’s not the government’s mandate; it’s an individual’s responsibility. Lynda Grace Philippsen Abbotsford

Reader annoyed at certain attitude Editor, the Times:

Canada is the dumping ground for people from almost every country in the world. They come here because of the freedoms they have here, which were earned at great cost. When you hear the grumbling and complaining by these same people you wonder why they came here in the first place. These same people go

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to visit and/or work in other countries, then when they are in trouble, the Government of Canada with our tax dollars is suppose to bail them out. I’m getting slightly annoyed at this kind of an attitude. Ike Klassen Abbotsford

Earthquake wasn’t our government’s fault Editor, the Times:

I finally had the time to read the article ‘Ashamed to be Canadian’ in Friday’s Times, written by Cam Tucker about Michael Luzia and his ordeal in Japan. The headline really bothered me. Mr. Luzia not only put himself into this predicament but now complains about the system that allowed for his quick return. Considering that Japan was in major turmoil and our embassy was able to accommodate his requests on such short notice, let’s get real for a moment. Michael decided to teach in Japan; the government didn’t make this choice for him. Now that he’s been in a natural disaster, he feels the need to wave his flag and make it a “Canadian” issue. Most Canadians will carry their passports with them at all times for just this situation. It’s not the government’s fault the earthquake happened, it’s his expectations that are at fault. The fact that he is Canadian and has a place to go should be a point of pride. He could be left in Japan with all the other citizens to clean up and deal with radiation, food and water shortages or power outages. Instead he chose to come running back to Canada and is not even grateful for having this choice. I wish him bon voyage on his return trip to Japan and hope that while he helps to rebuild their country he learns some respect for our ancestors that worked so hard to build ours. Tara Kennedy Abbotsford

Be more respectful of governing institutions Editor, the Times:

The Times’ editorial Friday, April 1 leads off by stating: “Prime Minister Stephen Harper, his government ostensibly found in ‘contempt of parliament’ . . .” Well, no. The Harper government WAS found in contempt of parliament. This is not an alleged act if disrespect of parliament; it is an actual finding. First the Speaker ruled there was sufficient evidence to refer the matter to a parliamentary committee. Then the committee found the Harper Government in contempt. Your editorial calls for us all to honour the privilege all Canadians have to vote. But your call for us to be respectful of our role in the parliamentary processes leads off by diminishing the fact that our parliament actually found the Harper government in contempt. I agree with the objective of your editorial; but I think you need to look again at being respectful of our governing institutions and processes from beginning to end. When a court in Canada makes a finding of guilt, we do not continue to refer to the perpetrator as if they are “ostensibly” guilty. Don Chapman Mission

Time for a political change in Abbotsford Editor, the Times:

Last election, Conservative candidate Ed Fast won handily with over 60 per cent of the vote. While I do not see his fate changing much in our local riding, I do hope more people think about who they are voting for rather than ticking the name of whatever candidate represents the Conservative Party of Canada. I am sad, and perhaps a bit ashamed to admit, that

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Celebrate poetry

Celebrate National Poetry Month at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., by taking a word trip you’ll never forget. Join award winning novelists and poets, Marion Quednau and Barbara Nickel, on Tuesday April 5 at 7 p.m. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610 .

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. Phone 604-859-7414 ext. 232 for details.

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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. For more details or to register call 604-866-1645 or 604-8660257.

Laughter is best medicine

Canadian Diabetes Association branch meeting is on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Rd [just before Towne Cinema – west side, gym entrance]. Laughter is the Best Medicine is the topic, and it will be an open microphone for anyone to participate. Come and join in the fun, maybe you have something funny to share. Refreshments and networking to follow. Call 604-8505535 for more information.

Chamber showcase

As a Fraser Valley chamber member, you are invited to one of the valley’s most inclusive business networking events of the year - the fourth annual Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase on Wednesday April 6 at the Tradex. For more information or to register call 604-859-9651 or e-mail goldie@abbotsfordchamber.com.

Public art forum

The City of Abbotsford is holding a public art forum on Wednesday, April 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.), to educate and discuss public art projects in the city. Guest speakers are Cath Brunner (Seattle) and Buster Simpson (public artist/author), and there will be Q&A for audience members. Contact Tamaka Fisher at 604-864-5613 or email tfisher@abbotsford.ca to register.

Author visits

Famed author Patrick Taylor visits the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, on Wednesday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Taylor will read from his wonderful stories about the quaint folk of the little Irish village of Ballybucklebo and the doctor who cares for them. Phone 604-859-7814 to register.

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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).

Computer classes

Learn basics of the computer at the Abbotsford Seniors Association, 2631 Cyril St. Registration is Wednesday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Beginner class starts at 12 noon. Intermediate class at 2 p.m. Cost is $60 for three weeks, every Wednesday and Friday. Do not teach for Apple computer.

are welcome to help put knit and crochet blankets together for those in need in Abbotsford. Donations of yarn always appreciated. All materials furnished. For more information call Nancy Gallagher 604-504-3713.

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Abbotsford Mission Arthritis Support Group meets Thursday, April 7 at Super Store (community room) 2855 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford at 6:30 p.m. Living with a chronic disease can be diffficult. Share education, information and support with others. No cost. Call Terry Davies at 604853-8138 or email koipond@telus.net.

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Drop by Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., for an evening of learning how to attract birds to your garden with Gord Gadsen on Wednesday, April 6, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more, call 604-826-6610.

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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 for details. Registration is required.

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

Blankets for Canada

The Abbotsford Chapter of Blankets for Canada will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 7 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Michael’s Arts and Crafts in West Oaks Mall. All

The Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild will be meeting on Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. at Robert Bateman Secondary School, 35045 Exbury Ave. in Abbotsford. This month will be a hands-on meeting, making small lidded boxes. All are welcome. Contact Brian Murphy at 604-8588083 or bmur56@telus.net.

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The B.C. Gem Show ‘Shades of Jade’ is April 8-10 at the Ag Rec Building, Exhibition Grounds, 32470 Haida Dr., Abbotsford, opening at 10 a.m. each day. Admission is $6/adults and $2/students. Beads, crystals, minerals,

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“At the same point I am humbled by it, and I know that I will have to work very hard and perform very well to keep my end of the bargain to our 750-plus members.” Giesbrecht now becomes the first chamber president to be elected to a two-year term mandate. It will provide him time to enact some of his initiatives, which he alluded to in his acceptance speech Wednesday. It’s part of his Competitive Abbotsford Agenda, which he believes should benefit the membership. He said the chamber will lobby all three levels of government – municipal, provincial and federal – to keep business taxation “efficient.” According to Giesbrecht, Abbotsford businesses pay 2.6 times more in property taxes than residents do, which he said is disproportionate to the civic services they receive. “The fire trucks don’t come 2.6 times faster, we don’t use the parks 2.6 times more and the water doesn’t come out of the tap 2.6 times quicker,” he said. “That is definitely something we are concerned about.” The chamber has not approached the City of Abbotsford demanding tax cuts, which Giesbrecht said during these economic times

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which are designed to help local business prosper. “I will have an extra year to put more effort and time into my agenda, and one of the ways I see us actually getting something done is that I’m going to be putting a lot of effort into relationships . . . with other stakeholders in the city.” Giesbrecht couldn’t comment on what that will include, but said those changes will be

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want to thank everyone for their support at our AGM on March 30. I am excited and honoured to be your president for the next two years. I want to start by giving you a bit of history, as it sets the stage for my area of focus in my time as Chamber president. Both sets of my grandparents moved to Abbotsford with their families in search of opportunity, and a new start. George and Minnie Giesbrecht moved to Gibson hill on Mt. Lehman Road in 1956 and started farming chickens, having been assisted by a family friend, Aaron Wiebe, the founder of Brookside Farms. Jake and Eva Regehr, my mom’s parents, moved here in 1964 and shortly thereafter purchased the 13-acre family farm in the Peardonville/Mt. Lehman Road triangle just north of the airport, for $12,000 – again, assisted by Aaron Wiebe, who became one of my grandfather’s best friends. Of particular good news; the family kept the farm all these years, and will now be looking to develop it as part of

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the City in the Country Lands. Just a part of the legacy they will leave. This didn’t come without a cost however, and I am committed to passing on a similar legacy to my two sons. That is why it means so much to me to tell you that my area of focus over the next two years, as your president, will be what I am calling the Competitive Abbotsford Agenda. As such, we will continue to lobby our various levels of government to continue to become more competitive in taxation, and open up new opportunities for clean industries and job creation through tax incentives, trade missions

and improved decision making processes and timelines. We need to remember that investment or money is like water. It will flow in the path of least resistance. We need to remain cognizant of this and always look for ways to make business easier to accomplish. We need to foster an environment where capital and wealth flow into – not away from – because we have made it too difficult or too expensive to flourish. And we must remember that as a city we are competing globally now. It’s not about comparing ourselves to Chilliwack or Langley anymore. I will also be making it a major focus of my presidency to further build our ability to influence and advocate on behalf of our members by reaching out and building relationships with other stakeholder groups in the city and region. These are difficult times for governments regardless of jurisdiction, and I have made this pledge to our local government representatives.

We will not simply criticize their actions. Should we disagree, we will always offer potentially alternative solutions, as part of our ongoing discussions with them. We will continue to work with them wherever possible, as we have done in the past. We are here, however, to make a difference for our members and by extension, their families. And so our politicians can expect us to continue to be a vocal and fully engaged participant in the decision making process, whenever we have the opportunity. Remember, this isn’t just about us. It’s about those who will come after us. If our grandparents had been content with the status quo, we would not be enjoying the opportunity and quality of life we experience today. I, for one, am committed to building on our legacy and leaving an even better one for future generations. I encourage you all to work with me and the rest of our board in this endeavour. Together, we can do amazing things.

Use your common sense & vote this year

eorge Santayana, who, in his Reason in Common Sense, The Life of Reason, wrote “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Rooted in the philosophies of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and many others to follow, Santayana’s quotation, in turn, was a slight modification of an Edmund Burke statement, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” Burke was a British statesman and philosopher who is generally viewed as the philosophical founder of modern political conservatism. Clearly Santayana and Burke were clairvoyant and foresaw the federal political scene in Canada circa 2011. The only other possible explanation is that Stephen Harper, Jack Layton, and Michael Ignatieff, et all, have not read the works of Santayana or Burke.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S SOAPBOX Another federal election? Albert Einstein defined insanity as: “Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Every political pundit, and political science professor, in the country predicts that the deck chairs maybe shuffled a bit, but the outcome will not really vary and we will head back to Ottawa with another Conservative minority government. Some change may come out as

a result. Parties might say their leaders are not delivering the goods and seek change. But do not expect a major shakeup in the federal political scene pre, post, or as a result of, this election. So why vote? Why bother? Why not claim election fatigue and stay on the couch May 2 and watch the hockey games as the Canucks make their run for the championship? Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Libya, North Korea, China, Albania, Mirynmar; the list goes on as to why you should vote. People, for seemingly eons, to this day and on election day, will be fighting, and dying, for democracy, human rights and the right to vote. Standing in town squares, all over the world, they are throwing rocks at soldiers, standing defi-

Regardless of who you vote for, or how predetermined you think the results may be, please get out and vote. If you need some encouragement, turn on the news channel for a few minutes and see why you should. antly in front of tanks, and having fighter jets slaughter them in droves, seeking what we enjoy in Canada day in and day out. So off to the polls we go. The Chamber will be very active and engaged in the process. In addition to hosting an all candidates’ forum at Garden Park Towers

on April 28, the Chamber – in concert with the Canadian and BC Chambers of Commerce – will be advancing federal issues on behalf of the business community. The economy will be a major focus of Chambers from coast to coast to coast during this election. The continued improvement of the economy needs to be driven by the business community. The federal government needs to ensure that Canada is the most competitive jurisdiction in the G8 if not the entire western world. Nothing will help all Canadians more than a strong economy. Regardless of who you vote for, or how predetermined you think the results may be, please get out and vote. If you need some encouragement, turn on the news channel for a few minutes and see why you should.

TheChamberVoice The Chamber of Commerce of Abbotsford • Published Monthly

The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, in a partnership with the Abbotsford Times, produces The Chamber Voice once a month. The statements and opinions expressed in this monthly newspaper are not necessarily those of the publisher. The Chamber, the city’s Voice of Business, intends on keeping its members, and prospective members, informed on important messages, information and education. Advertising opportunities in this publication are exclusive to Chamber members. The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is located at 207-32900 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 5A1. You can call the office at 604-859-9651, fax 604-850-6880, e-mail acoc@telus.net, or go to www.abbotsfordchamber.com.

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“They are not in it to save taxpayers money, they are in it to make money” WATER, from page A1 water system. It’s deceitful and it’s absolutely untrue,” said Peary. “The first casualty in war is truth.” The private partner, or more likely a consortium of partners, would design, build, finance and operate (DBFO) the project, but control over the quality and quantity of water would remain firmly in the hands of the AMWSC for the length of the 25-year contract, said Peary. Water from Stave Lake will be a secondary source and supplement the primary source of water from Norrish Creek, Cannell Lake and the city wells. Funding and the cost efficiencies of a P3 operation could reduce the cost of the project

back down to the $200 million originally outlined in the 2010 water master plan, according to a staff report. Water rates for taxpayers would continue to be determined by each municipality during the budget evaluations. CUPE, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, is one of the critics of the plan and the subject of the city’s public letter. “I would tend to disagree [with the city] about what the project would entail,” said Murray Jones, of Abbotsford CUPE local 774. “If it’s designed, built, financed and operated by a private company . . . I don’t know how much more ‘privatized’ it can become.” The contractors that would bid on the project do so because they can make a profit, said Jones.

“They are not in it to save taxpayers money, they are in it to make money.” Though Stave Lake is deemed a secondary source, another CUPE concern is that a private contractor could produce more water than AMWSC needed and build infrastructure to sell it to other municipalities or across the border. The union hasn’t seen any numbers to suggest that although it would cost more upfront for cities to fund the project, they wouldn’t save money in the long run, said Jones. The Deloitte report suggests that the AMWSC could save 10 per cent of the costs with the P3. Peary noted that the city has already undertaken a very successful P3 project with demonstrated savings to taxpayers with the

Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. He also stressed last night’s meeting was just about whether or not to submit the proposal to P3 Canada. “It’s another step in the journey. It’s not an ironclad decision [about undertaking the project].” The final decision about whether Abbotsford and Mission will undertake the P3 project lies in the hands of voters. A public referendum on the project will occur during the upcoming municipal elections in November. The results of the last night’s council meetings were unavailable before press deadline. ◗ Check online at www.abbotsfordtimes.com for updates.

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1. English survey 16.1086 Corporal (abbr.) 2. 17.Narrow Settledridge onto in rugged 22. Made painful to the mountains touch 3. Doctor designation 26. Her heart was ___ __ it 4. Russian commune 28. Real properties 5. Ethiopia (abbr.) 32. Not awake 6. Leave 7. Count _____, jazz legend 36. Small lake 38. Thrashes 8. Spreadsheet software 40. Obsolete jet airplane 9. 12th Jewish month 41. Cachets 10. Actor Foxx 42. Samuel _____, diarist 11. Take into account 43. Stain for studying cell 13. Camera support structure 16. Corporal (abbr.) 44. Crocodile (abbr.) 17. Settled onto

39. Fitzgerald & Cinder 41. Stirring implements 43. Food consumers 44. Facial planes 46. The far east 47. Harvest 48. A matt of grass and roots 51. One stride 52. Paris airport 53. Fitzgerald Foes 39. & Cinder 55. Stirring Mama ____, rock 41. implements singer 43. Food consumers 56. Following the ﬁrst thing

44. Facial planes 46. The far east 47. Harvest 45. Queen of the gods 48. mattaofsingle grassunit and 49. A Being roots 50. Last month 51. 54. One 24th stride state 52. Paris airport 53. Foes 55. Mama ____, rock singer 56. Following the ﬁrst thing 45. Queen of the gods 49. Being a single unit 50. Last month 54. 24th state

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Appliances

HEAVY DUTY White Dryer, good working condition. $100.00 phone 604-855-5013 HEAVY DUTY White washing machine. Good working condition. $100.00 call 604-855-5012 STOVE ALMOND, good working condition $75. phone 604-855-5013

Antiques

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE 18th Annual SHOW & SALE Hosted by Fraser Valley Antique & Collectible Club Saturday ★ April 9 ★ 9 - 4 Sunday ★ April 10 ★ 10 - 3 •200 plus Tables •Admission Only $4.00 Early Bird Admission $20 QUEENS PARK ARENA (by McBride Blvd & 6th Ave) NEW WESTMINSTER www.fvacc.com

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604-850-9600

EDUCATION

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Food Products

HHOWARD WONG FARMS

“Family owned and operated since 1975” For all your fruit and veggie needs Come see us at the farm.

OPEN

6 DAYS A WEEK MON - SAT 8AM TO 6PM

5486 Riverside St.

(Corner of Harris & Riverside) MATSQUI VILLAGE

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Furniture

SOLID WOOD ROUND PEDASTEL table and 4 chairs, paid $1,000 sell $175. 604-771-3415

Sell it in the Classiﬁeds

604-850-9600

★ HOTEL FURNITURE LIQUIDATION ★ New treasures arriving daily!

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Any Size Mattress $99, Headboards $50,Nite Tables$50, $50, Mattresses $100, Sofabeds $200, Armoires Dressers $100,Sofa Beds $200, Banquet Chairs $15, Sofa Chairs $50, Dining Chairs $20, Tables $50. Lamps TV’smirrors $30, Armoires $100, 1000’s of$20, lamps, & art... andDrapes much $30 more! Mini-bars $40 ...and much more! We are Canada’s largest supplier of pre-owned furniture. 250 Terminal Ave @ Main St, Vancouver Visit ★Anizco★ Liquidators Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat 10-2 Visit ★ANIZCO ★Liquidators 604-682-2528 250 Terminal Ave, Vancouver www.anizco.com 604-682-2528 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9-5, Sat: 10-2 www.anizco.com

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In a matter of months, you can earn your diploma from CDI College in one of more than 50 programs in Business, Health Care, and Technology. With campuses in Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, Burnaby, Abbotsford 18 across Canada, CDI College is closer than you think. Ready for your career? Make the call.

unting & Payroll Administrator • Accounting Certificate • Addictions & Community Services Worker • Business Administration •

Lumber/Building Supplies

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL Buildings Priced for Spring Clearance - Ask about Free Delivery to most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

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.

Tools & Equipment

Make the call 1 888-654-4183 bc.cdicollege.ca .com/CDICollege

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STANDARD POODLE pups, CKC reg. brown, black & cream, Chwk. 604-823-2467 ..302-1761

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Pets - Other

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Metaphysical

*CONNECT WITH YOUR FUTURE* Learn from the past, Master the present! Call A True Psychic NOW! $3.19min 1-877-478-4410 (18+) 1-900-783-3800 Answers to all your questions!

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plications Specialist • Computer Programmer • Dental Receptionist Coordinator • Event Coordinator & Management • Exp ing in Orthodontics • Health Care Assistant • Help Desk Analyst • Intra Oral Dental Assistant • Introduction to Business 2135 Wanted to Buy mputing • Law Enforcement Foundations • Legal Administrative Assistant • Medical Office Assistant • Microsoft Office Specialist •Network ★ Collector Will Purchase ★ & Swords. tabase Administrator •Network & Internet Security Specialist • Network Administrator • Paraleg Call tollFirearms free 1-866-536-9263 nician • Practical Nursing • Programmer Analysts/ISD • Programmer Analysts/Web • Rehabilitation Assistant • Trav

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Dogs

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

2100 Computer Bu

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A career in

For Sale Miscellaneous

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Cats

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

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Dogs

8WK PRBD Bluenose female Pitbull pups. First Shot, vetchek & Deworming. Good with kids. $1,000 o.b.o 778-388-4462

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+. 604-590-3727, 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

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Personals

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Escort Services

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Find it in the Classiﬁeds

GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, 3 Fem, 2 males. CKC Reg. Ready to go Apr 1. $1000. 604-512-3310 www.veinottehorsefarm.ca SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, dewormed, m/f, sable, fam raised. $700. 604-526-9943

EDUCATION

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We Believe in You.

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

Sprott-Shaw Community College has been training students in BC for over 107 years. We want you to be a success story too!

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM Morning & Evening Classes Available Free Biology Upgrading.

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Health Care Assistant Program

www.advance-education.com

604-272-7213

(Formerly Resident Care Attendant Program)

Health Care Attendants and Community Health Workers have an important contribution to make to BC’s Health Care system.

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline April 29, 2011. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/ files/scholarships

Includes: Crisis Prevention Management & Palliative Care

Community Support Worker/ Social Services

Hilltop Academy

Career Opportunities: Child & Youth Care Worker,

604-930-8377

Women’s Shelter Worker, Family Place Worker, Teen Pregnancy & Parenting Counsellor, Settlement/Newcomer’s Service Worker

$100 New Balance Shoes Voucher to our May class

Become a Registered Personal Trainer

Spa Body Therapy

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

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Spa Practitioner, Spa Masseur, Spa Therapist, Spa Body Worker

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Most programs are One Year or less. Multiple start dates mean you can start working toward your career as soon as you’re ready.

Education

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Business Opps/ Franchises

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program

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Legal Services

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Money to Loan

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Mortgages

Bank On Us!

Has your credit prevented you from getting a loan? Buying a home or having your own business? We can help you get up to 1 million business or mortgage loan and up to 200K personal loan with interest rates starting at 2.9% APR. Bad credit ok. Apply now at: www.applyunion.com or call 1-877-500-4030

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Call 604-328-6409

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A22 TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011 THE TIMES

RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

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

Inquire about our rent incentives

604-534-9499

2 BR bsmt ste in Mission. Near schools, bus. N/s, no pets. Incl utils. $800.May 1. 604-615-7953 1BR $605 & 2 BR $745 Mission. carpet, coin wd, avail now, Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147

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

6508

Apt/Condos

MISSION 2 bdrm 7696 Grand St., reno’d. 2nd flr, reno’d on site Mgr. Immed $750 778-552-1808

CEDAR GREEN

6540

APARTMENTS www.cedargreen.com

Houses - Rent

3 Bdrm Townhome! Fenced yard. RENT TO OWN! STOP RENTING! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597

2441 Countess St 1 Bedroom from 620 $

1 Bdrm. & Den from $650

2 Bedroom

starting at $700 totally reno’d $790

604.850.5375 Seniors Incentive UP TO

10% DISCOUNT

Secure underground parking with elevator. Damage deposit reduced.

MISSION, 3 Bdrm/2 Bath upstairs + Rec rm. Newly renovated. w/d, 7 appl, a/c, large deck, view. 2 car garage. Upper College Heights. $1,400. 778-888-4462 New SRI single wide, Abbotsford park. $79,900 with $480/mo pad rent. Glenbrook 604-830-1960 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● ABBOTSFORD - 2087 Lonsdale Cr, HOUSE, 3bd w/ 2bd suite, quiet neigh., hot tub & pool.....$2,188/M 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

Houses - Rent

*RENT TO OWN*

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

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Mobiles/Pads

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

6590

ABBOTSFORD ROOMS $450. 604-854-1000

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-05

Abbotsford/ Mission

TOP FLR of house, $500 & $600 incld hydro heat & laundry, Mission, ns, np, 604-462-7589

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

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Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR ste, Abbots, avail immed, nr school & bus stop, n/s, n/p, Ref’s. 604-308-5301, 604-308-4303 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 ALDERGROVE 1 BR g/lvl ste, n/p, n/s, no w/d, incls utils, nr ammens, Immed, 778-246-0086

6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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

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Houses - Sale

6020-02

Abbotsford

RICK EDEN

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

Rooms

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

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

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REAL ESTATE

MISSION, Cariboo St. 2 BR. F/bath, 2 gas f/ps, f/yard. Priv w/d. Nice area - across from a hobby farm! $900/mo incl hydro/cbl/’net. May 1st. Ns/np. 778-839-0905 YARROW 2acres 3 br upper, garage, hot tub, satellite, ns, np, $1,000+util May1st 604-823-2204

6620

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

Suites/Partial Houses

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

1 BDRM, ground level suite, Abbotsford, newer paint & floors, gas f/p, covered patio, private entrance, shared w/d, 1 prkg spot, quiet st. N/S, N/P, refs. Avail now. 1, $600 incl. util. 604-314-7938

* AT WE BUY HOMES * Sell Your House Fast! Call us First!

Damaged House! Older House!

Difficulty Selling! Need to Sell Now! No Fees! No Risks! 604-626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

1 BR bsmt suite, Abbots, nr bus, school & shops. $580, np ns 604-614-2252, 778-878-6529

●DIFFICULTY SELLING?● Missed Payments? Alternative to Foreclosure or Bankruptcy! No Equity? Penalty? We Take Over Your Payment! No Fees!!

1 BR + den, Abbots, Sandpiper, ns np, no w/d, $625 incl util & net immed 604-853-3013/ 724-0440

www.GVCPS.ca / (604) 812-3718

1 BR +storage rm. Abbots, newly renod, large, ns, np, nr Mill Lake $625, avail now, 604-853-9097 1 BR Walkout Suite, NEW, Pvt Entrance, 116&240th, Pvt Gated Comm, $800, Util Included 778-995-2501 2 BR bsmt, brand new, Abbots, nr schools, stadium, np immed $750 neg. 604-807-2343, 825-3240

uSELLaHOME.com

Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Chilliwack 2.5yr old 2967sf 3 storey 4 br 2.5ba w/suite potnl $417,900 798-2511 id5344 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $98,500 597-8361 id4714 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 306-931-3939 id5234 Sry Priced to Sell!!! Guildford 909sf 2br updated quiet condo $165K 588-5592 id5305 Sry Boundary Park immaculate 3139sf 5br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite $689K 590-0981 id5335 Sry Sullivan Mews upper lvl 1150sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+ complex $175K 543-8549 id5346 Sry Tynehead on Greenbelt 3600sf 5br 4.5ba 1/2ac GD lot $930K 575-7311 id5350

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To place your ad call

604-850-9600

Any Price, Any Location Any Condition. No Fees! No Risk!

Selling Your Home? Call

RICK EDEN 604-854-4888 FREE Property Evaluation

25 yr. Gold Master Medallion Recipient

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

6035

Mobile Homes

U.S. COMPETITION

PRICE MATCHING

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

Quality Homes • www.qmhrv.ca

1-800-339-5133

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

Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Dreaming of a New Home?

EDUCATION

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

6050

Refer to the Real estate section. To advertise call 604-850-9600

Out Of Town Property

OWN 20 ACRES-$0 Down $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks, Owner Financing, Free Color Brochure 1-800-343-9444 www.20acreranches.com

To advertise in the Abbotsford Times Classiﬁed

REAL ESTATE section, call

604-850-9600

C L ASS I F I E D

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HOME SERVICES 8055

8155

Cleaning

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

Spring Cleaning Special!

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

Supreme Bean Cleaning 778-24-CLEAN

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

8080

Landscaping

Electrical

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

To advertise call

604-850-9600

Spring lawn aeration. Openings for lawn & garden maint. Please Call Darren 604-855-0064 Cell 604-309-6480 Est 13 yrs!

8160

Lawn & Garden

Spring Services

Same Day Service, Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs •Yearly Maintenance Programs •

310-JIMS (5467) BOOK A JOB AT

www.jimsmowing.ca

8160

AUTOMOTIVE

Lawn & Garden

Spring lawn aeration. Openings for lawn & garden maint. Please Call Darren 604-855-0064 Cell 604-309-6480 Est 13 yrs!

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

★ Allways Painting ★ (Repaint Specialist) Let us refresh your Home/Condo/Apt We have been in business 25 yrs. doing walls/ceilings/trims in 1000’s of homes BBB Accredited Business www.tonyspainting.ca

329-3802 or 850-0996

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Roofing

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD

Licenced & Insured. Refs.

15% Discount with ad!

604-317-4729 www.skyviewroofing1.com

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Rubbish Removal

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

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Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

9125

Domestic

1992 THUNDERBIRD Super Coupe, 6 cyl, auto, exc shape $2000 firm, 604-858-3870

9145

Scrap Car Removal

Need help with your Home Renovation?

Plumbing

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

Need a Painter?

Has your vehicle reached the end of its useful life?

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

Scrap Car Removal

9145

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

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

We will pay up to $

30000

for most complete vehicles ~ FREE TOWING ~

Find it in the Classiﬁeds!

Find one in the Home Services section.

Scrap Car Removal

9145

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1-866-843-8955

Accelerate your car buying

604-792-1221

Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-615-7175

1986 CHEV Gruman. Propane. Step van style. This is an ex-tool truck. $6,500 obo. 604-809-3847

Sports & Imports

9160

1998 JETTA TDI 4 dr, 5 spd, new air care & tire belt, $3900, D9921 Abbtosford area 604-855-6522

9515

Boats

WANTED. 3 small outboard motors. 15 HP, 9.9 HP & smaller. Motor doesn’t have to be running. Will pay cash. 604-319-5720

9522

RV’s/Trailers

2007 CEDAR Creek 31 ft, 5th wheel, 2 slides, spotless cond. $26,000 obo. 604-590-2824

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See in-store for details. Buy 1 or 2 pieces & save 1/2 the HST. Buy 3 or more & save the HST on Maytag & Whirlpool NEW! 4.0 cu. ft. Maytag® Performance Series Front Load Washer

NEW! 6.7cu. ft. SuperSize Capacity Plus Maytag® Performance Series FrontLoad Electric Dryer

NEW! Maytag® Jetclean® Plus Dishwasher

NEW! Maytag® Gemini® Double Oven Freestanding Electric Range

Maytag® 25 cu. ft. Ice2O® Easy Access Refrigerator

Durable Design

NEW! PowerwashTM Cycle NEW! FreshSpinTM Option 10 year warranty on washer motor

Silverware Blast SprayJets TM

GentleBreezeTM Drying System IntelliDry® Sensor

and basket

King Size Capacity

NEW! Whirlpool Gold® Resource Saver™ Double Oven Freestanding Electric Range

22 cu.ft. Whirlpool Gold® French Door BottomFreezer Refrigerator

Steam Clean Option 100% Stainless Steel Tub Interior

Whirlpool Gold® Tall Tub Dishwasher

10-year limited parts warranty** The Maytag® Gemini ® doubleoven offers a 10-year limited parts warranty** on the elements and ceramic glass cooktop to give you peace of mind. **See warranty for details.

5.0 cu.ft. Duet® High Efﬁciency Front-Loading Washer

PowerScour™ Option

Resource Saver Double Oven Range

Combining a Schott Ceran® cooktop, SteamClean option and Energy Save mode, makes this the most energyefﬁcient freestanding range ever. The upper oven uses 39% less energy than a full-size 5.3 cu. ft. oven

Earn Airmiles

On select appliances See In-Store

Accessible Storage from Top to Bottom Accurate Temperature Control Full-Width Pantry

Forget rinsing and soaking with the new Power Scour™ Option. 36 targeted spray jets scour your hardto-clean dishes on select wash cycles, without using an additional drop of water.

Adaptive Wash Cycle Fully Integrated Electronic Controls

Cradle Clean™ Technology

Simulates hand washing during extra care cycles by “rocking” the tilted wash drum instead of spinning it.

Fanfresh™ Option With Dynamic Venting Technology™ (DVT) Deep Clean Steam Option Penetrates deep into fabric ﬁbers, breaking down and dissolving stains like grass and grease without pretreating.

Easy Access Refrigerator Drawer Flush Exterior Ice and Water Dispensor with Rotating Faucet

Whirlpool® Duet® Steam 7.4 cu.ft. Dryer

Enhanced Touch-up Steam Cycle

Uses steam to relax wrinkles from a full load of clean, dry fabrics in 20-40 minutes.

EcoBoost™ Option

An efﬁcient way to reduce your overall energy usage in the dryer, this option saves energy by using less heat and an increased cycle time.

SilentSteel™ Dryer Drum

Abbotsford/Mission Water & Sewer Commission is offering local households a $100 rebate for each old washing machine replaced with a new hi-efﬁciency model. Maximum of 1 rebate per household. High efﬁciency machines are better for your clothes, the environment and your wallet! Make the switch today. For more information contact: Abbotsford Engineering Department: www.abbotsford.ca/engineering 604-864-5514 Mission Engineering Department: www.mission.ca 604-820-3736

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