Abbotsford Times April 19 2011 by Glacier Community Publishing

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April 19, 2011

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Valley men nabbed in huge bust

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Weapons, drugs and cash seized ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

wo Fraser Valley men a l re a d y f a c i n g d r u g charges in Abbotsford were busted in Quesnel after police broke up what they believe is a cocaine-trafficking ring. Officers found ammunition, Tasers and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash on April 12. Kelly Edward Champagne, 34, of Abbotsford, James Darren Peacock, 36, of Chilliwack and 43-year-old David George Massey, 43, are facing a host of charges. see BUST, page A6

– ROCHELLE BAKER/TIMES

Ryan Wood attended intercultural Vaisakhi celebrations at the Khalsa Diwan Society temple on Friday wearing festive wear of his own in support of the Vancouver Canucks playoff run. For more on the annual Vaisakhi business luncheon, see page A5, and catch our upcoming photo gallery at www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

Another vote as P3 water debate trickles along ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

Reshaping project that originally included Mission

The scope of the project delayed a year and is now – which includes a Stave Lake Read more @ expected to be operating by the pump station and treatment abbotsfordtimes.com summer of 2016. plant and transmission mains If council votes to submit the – is largely the same, except for the scrapping proposal to PPP Canada, it will seek approxiof an expansion of the Maclure Reservoir. mately $66.5 million, 25 per cent of the costs, The move will reduce the project’s cost by in federal funding for the project. $16 million to a total of $284 million, and the The citizen’s group Water Watch Mission reservoir, a regional facility, will be expanded Abbotsford, which supports a public regional when required by the Abbotsford/Mission water system, planned to rally at city hall Water Sewer Commission (AMWSC) at a later yesterday night to oppose the P3 water date, stated a staff report. project proposal. Originally the new plant was also going Lynn Perrin, WWMA spokesperson, said to treat the suboptimal water for Mission Abbotsford was dividing the two communiderived from Cannell Lake. ties with its move to proceed with the new However, now the AMWSC will have to con- proposal, particularly without seeking public sider a separate small water treatment facility, input first. possibly using UV technology, at Cannell Lake “Before the public even had an opporin the future. tunity to think about the consequences of The project’s completion date has been privatizing their water services for 25 years,

bbotsford council faced a public protest and a revised P3 water project proposal during its meeting at city hall last night. Council was expected to vote about whether to submit a revised proposal to Public Private Partnerships Canada (PPP Canada) despite Mission’s recent vote not to support the joint P3 proposal as a means to design, build, finance and operate (DBFO) a $300 million project to create a future water source at Stave Lake. The result of the vote was not available before the Abbotsford-Mission Times press deadline (visit www.abbotsfordtimes.com for the results). Abbotsford has opted to reshape the project as a city initiative rather than a regional proposal that includes Mission.

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Mayor Peary was out there in the media declaring war on any person or organization that believes water is a sacred trust that must not be left in corporate hands,” said Perrin. The revised P3 proposal involves Mission’s Stave Lake water, which the city has stated will then be sold back to Mission at a premium, she noted. With the exception of Moncton, N.B., Abbotsford is virtually the only city considering privatizing water services, said Perrin. “Water is far too vital, precious and scarce to sacrifice any loss of control, accountability or transparency to a private corporation driven by profit,” she said. 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.

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Upfront

Today’s

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“Get in on the Buzz”

Firefighters mourn Chief Frank Ryan

Cancer claims man who touched many lives

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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Hundreds gathered to support Mike de Jong’s leadership bid for the BC Liberal Party over breakfast Monday.

Breakfast of champions? de Jong urges a who’s who of supporters to “hire” him leader ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

iberal leadership candidate Mike de Jong worked a packed room of the party faithful in Abbotsford early Monday morning telling them they were in charge of “hiring” the next premier of B.C. – JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

“Being in the position where you owe no one any favours is precisely the right position for a premier to be in.” – MLA Mike de Jong

Speaking at a Liberal fundraising breakfast at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre, de Jong said liberal members should look to select the candidate best suited to pitch British Columbia and what it’s got to offer, and best ready to wage the next election with the NDP. “Who’s got the vision? Who’s got the idea we want to be as British Columbians?” asked de Jong. “We are preparing for electoral battle . . . who is going to be general of that battle? see LEADERSHIP, page A14

Traffic congestion due to construction like that along Clearbrook Road (above) will be alleviated with the opening of the Whatcom Connector, and jams are likely to begin along Mt. Lehman Road in the Peardonville area.

Snarls set to ease

Unforeseen circumstances add $500,000 to Whatcom project ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

wo important traffic infrastructure projects in Abbotsford are driving forward in the immediate future. The Whatcom Road Connector is due to open mid-February, despite some hiccups, while the Marshall Road Extension is about to move forward. The city will have to pay an extra $500,000 for the Whatcom Road

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project due to problems caused by bad weather and unforeseen environmental conditions. The high-traffic connector from Sandringham Drive to Westview Boulevard punches through a route over Sumas Mountain, and links existing and proposed residential developments on the south and north sides of the mountain. It will also provide easier, quicker access to Highway 1 for resi-

dents north of Sumas Mountain, particularly along the McKee Road corridor. The city is forking out an extra $494,803, plus HST, for the project. Excessive groundwater seepage, unstable rock formations, topsoil issues, and changes to BC Hydro, Telus and Shaw ducting pushed costs up $286,800. Slope failures following a storm on Dec. 12 when 68 mm of rain fell see CONSTRUCTION, page A8

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he Fire Rescue Services of Abbotsford and Mission paid homage to a man who dedicated his life to service — and made many friends along the way. Frank Ryan, Mission’s fire chief for 14 years, lost his battle with cancer and died April 4 at the age of 59. He was remembered with a march and memorial at the Clarke Theatre in Mission on Saturday. Mission Fire Chief Ian Fitzpatrick remembers starting many shifts with his former boss, sitting on the back patio of the fire hall drinking coffee in the wee hours. They would talk about the plans for the day, their goals and objectives. “We always had a good time talking and a few laughs as well,” said Fitzpatrick. “We had a lot of good times together.” Ryan was well known in Mission and, in fact, all across Canada. He grew up in Halifax and started

– Mike Helmer Fire Chief

FRANK RYAN “He was very much military,” said Fitzpatrick. “If your jacket wasn’t done up the proper way he’d always make sure you’d fix it. But as much as there were times to be serious, it was always a pleasure to have a good laugh with Frank.” After the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the twin towers in New York, Ryan, along with Larry Fry, assistant fire chief in Abbotsford, was instrumen-

tal in coordinating, designing and planning the border monument and following memorial ceremony at the Sumas/Huntingdon border. On Saturday firefighters in Abbotsford and Mission honoured Ryan with a march, from Ecole des Deux-Rives School on Stave Lake Street in Mission and ending at the Clarke Theatre. The casket arrived on an antique fire truck. Pallbearers were Chief Don Beer, retired chief Richard Laurie, retired assistant chief Larry Fry, and Dep. Chief Mike Helmer, from Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and Capt. Blaine Odenbach, retired assistant chief Bob Cannon and Dist. Chief Doug Olund from Mission Rescue Service.

Candidates hit the open airwaves

Attention to youth continues with stop at university station

Rally planned for animal welfare

CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

In light of the sled dog killings in Whistler, rallies for animal welfare will be taking place across Canada on Saturday, April 23. The Abbotsford event, led by Jeneane Ruscheinsky, is at Mill Lake Park, south entrance off Bevan/Primrose, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. While this event in Abbotsford is taking place, cities representing every province across Canada as well as six other countries will simultaneously be holding vigils on April 23. This is a family event, and all are welcome. For more information, contact Jeneane Ruscheinsky at 604869-9587 or dbjr04@gmail. com.

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his career in the navy before becoming a fire service instructor for the Department of National Defense at Borden, Ont. That’s where Abbotsford Deputy Fire Chief Mike Helmer, just 21 at the time and taking his basic firefighter training, first met Ryan in the late ’70s. “It was there that I got to know Frank as a man that was totally dedicated and committed to the fire service and serving the community,” said Helmer. Ryan then joined a fire prevention division in Alberta before moving to Mission where he became fire chief and he and Helmer rekindled their friendship. “He touched my life,” said Helmer. Though they only worked together for two years in Mission, Fitzpatrick said that was enough time to find in Chief Ryan a mentor and a good friend. Coming from a military background, Ryan always expected the best.

“It was there that I got to know Frank as a man that was totally dedicated and committed to the fire service and serving the community.”

he four Abbotsford candidates vying for a seat in Ottawa in the upcoming election took to the airwaves Monday morning. Conservative MP Ed Fast, and candidates Madeleine Hardin of the Liberals, David Murray of the NDP and Daniel Bryce of the Green party all packed into the main studio at “I think when it comes CIVL Radio on the UFV Abbotsford to relating to the lead- campus for a oneership, we have a very hour all-candidates meeting with Justin P. Goodrich, host of understandable age The Way I See It on gap . . .” 101.7 FM. It was just the second time during this – Justin P. Goodrich spring election campaign in which the four were brought together for a meeting, and they met again Monday night back at the UFV campus. Having the candidates speak on live airwaves was beneficial for listeners in the commu-

– CAM TUCKER/TIMES

Liberal candidate Madeleine Hardin, left, Conservative MP Ed Fast and Green party candidate Daniel Bryce share a laugh during the all-candidates meeting on CIVL Radio 101.7 FM on Monday morning.

nity as the May 2 election draws closer, said low in terms of percentage. Goodrich. In 2008, 58.8 per cent of eligible voters cast “The show was absolutely fantastic,” he said. their ballots, down five per cent from the 2006 “We were able to address a series of questions election. that were both relevant to Abbotsford as well as The turnout of the youth vote was particularly Canada as a country, and we were also able to troubling, as only 37 per cent of those eligible get a better understanding of what each candi- between the ages of 18 and 24 voted. Bryce, the 29-year-old Green party candidate and each party brought to the table. It was date, said youth may not want to a very holistic show.” get involved in elections because The program featured a variety First reported @ of different topics, from educa- abbotsfordtimes.com they may not feel their vote makes a difference. tion and job creation to the vot“Young people are not engaged in formal poliing and election process itself. The answers from each of the candidates tics because they don’t see it as a viable outlet regarding the election varied from voter respon- through which to achieve the progress that is sibility to the contempt of Parliament scandal necessary,” he said. “They don’t often believe that if they become currently facing the Conservatives. The issue of voting, particularly as it pertains involved with a party they can fight child povto youth, has been gaining national attention erty, make education affordable . . . and in this after turnout in the last election hit an all-time nation at this time they’re probably right.”

A4 ❘ COMMUNITY ❘ TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011 THE TIMES

Red Hat ladies plan to celebrate in style MARELLE REID For the Times

bbotsford retiree Norma Gosling wears a royal purple button-up blouse and slacks, a feather boa, bright red pumps and a large red hat. You can’t miss her in a crowd. Unless, of course, it’s a crowd of Red Hatters, members of the Red Hat Society. These women come from all different backgrounds, but have two things in common: they are over 50 and have a zest for life. “It’s about the best thing that’s ever happened to women,” says Gosling. “It’s the only group that allows women to do whatever they want.” This month marks a special occasion for the RHS in B.C. as the province has officially declared April 25 as Red Hat Day. Gosling proudly revealed the framed document at a recent luncheon at the Rendezvous restaurant in Abbotsford, where about 30 queens (chapter leaders) were gathered. “It took a long time doing, but we did it,” she says of the achievement. The RHS was started in 1998 by Sue Ellen Cooper, a woman in California who gave her friend a gift of a thrift store red hat and a copy of the poem Warning, by Jenny Joseph, as a way of encouraging her friend to consider aging in a positive light as she turned “50-ish.” The poem begins with the lines, ‘When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, With a red hat that doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me.’ There are now 70,000 members in 26 countries who have jumped on the red and purple bandwagon, getting together with other

– MARELLE REID/FOR THE TIMES

Norma Gosling and her friends with the popular Red Hat Society dress and live in style.

women in their communities to hit the town dressed up for fun and frivolity. Gosling says she loves to have an occasion to dress in her RHS regalia with friends old and new. “Men like to see ladies dressed up, I think. But even women will say, ‘You look so awesome.’ As a group we make a statement. There’s no doubt,” she says. New members are welcome to join the RHS. Log on to www.redhatsociety.com to register.

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Sikhs put on a spread in the spirit of Vaisakhi ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

embers from every facet of the Abbotsford community came together to celebrate and learn about Vaisakhi at the Khalsa Diwan Society temple on Friday. As many as 400 individuals from non-profit, business, political and faith-based organizations attended the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association Vaisakhi luncheon at the society’s gurdwara on South Fraser Way. The luncheon is a an annual intercultural event that invites the larger community to come learn more about the Sikh faith and participate in Vaisakhi celebrations, said Satwinder Bains, director at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley.

The festival celebrates the upcoming harvest, new beginnings, and the reaffirmation of an individual’s faith and contribution to their congregation, said Bains, who was the keynote speaker at the event. “It’s a great way to get people in the doors [of the gurdwara]. It is a religious institution, but a warm welcoming one,” she said, adding the event gives people a chance to get better insight into the Sikh community and faith. “It’s not that people don’t want to come [to the gurdwara], but just that they haven’t been invited before,” she said. The lunch was a particularly important this year as it is also the centennial of the Abbotsford’s historic Gur Sikh Temple, Bains added. “We want to share that we have 100-year history and are well-integrated in the community of Abbotsford,” she said. “We are one of the communities working in the community at large and that contributes in many ways.”

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Guests attending the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association’s annual free Vaisakhi lunch load up their trays with tasty fare after learning a little about the Sikh faith.

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Students from Barrowtown Elementary release salmon fry into Stoney Creek for the Aboriginal Salmon Enhancement Project.

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n a cold spring day, about 100 tiny salmon spawn slip from small hands into the creek at Bateman Park, on their way past melting snow banks towards the Fraser River. This is their first moment of freedom, their first taste of what it means to be wild. Andrew Rogers, a Grade 2 student from Barrowtown Elementary, looks up from the water with a smile. “It was really fun ‘cause when I put my cup into the water it just escaped,” he says, holding an upside down plastic container. Andrew and his schoolmates from Kindergarten to Grade 7 are celebrating the final phase of the Aboriginal Salmon Enhancement Project that began last fall in their classrooms. They learned about the local lakes, streams and rivers and the drained lake of Sumas Prairie. Students also learned about the importance of salmon to First Nations by sharing stories, and painting salmon cut-outs to create a “stream of dreams” for the school fence. Most importantly, they

raised salmon fry in their classrooms originally from the Ravine Park hatchery, to be released into the wild. Perry Smith, District Principal of Aboriginal Education, was at the park April 14, along with two other First Nations drummers who lead the students to Stoney Creek for the event. He said this is the first time First Nations have been on hand for the school’s salmon release project, which coincides with the First Nations salmon ceremony this week. Barrowtown Elementary School principal Cindy Romanowski said this year’s release was another success, despite the muddy ground and melting snow. “Everything went very well, and we only lost one fish,” she said of the one fry that didn’t survive the classroom rearing period. Waiting for the school bus after all the fish have gone swiftly downstream, Andrew thinks carefully about why he likes salmon. “It’s my favourite food,” he says. His friend Jayden agrees, noting the salmon will one day be back, all grown up, as the cycle continue, hopefully in the form of sushi.

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Should impact cocaine trade BUST, from page A1 Investigators believe Ma s s e y i s a t t h e c e n t re of cocaine trafficking in northern B.C. RCMP drug enforcement officers obtained warrants on a home and four businesses in Quesnel and seized several rifles, two handguns, a large cache of ammunition, body armour, two Tasers and another large sum of cash. Two of the rifles are stolen, and one of them was l o a d e d w i t h p ro h i b i t e d magazines. Stolen property worth hundreds of thousands of dollars was also seized, including a one-ton, flatdeck truck, excavator, tractor, and other machinery. O n Ap r i l 1 3 , Ma s s e y ’s common-law wife, 42-yearold Tanya Lynn Shepherd, was also arrested. Peacock and Champagne are facing charges of trafficking, possession of stolen property, and breach of conditions for the Quesnel bust and are due to appear in court on April 26. However, both men were out on bail at the time of their arrest in Quesnel. Champagne is scheduled

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

This bylaw proposes to amend District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050- 2009 by amending the zoning of the following legally described property:

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Parcel Identiﬁer: Parcel Identiﬁer: 005-468-078 Lot 50 Section 28 Township 17 New Westminster District Plan 56771 from Suburban 36 (S36) zone to Urban Residential 465 Secondary Dwelling (R465s) zone The location of the subject property is 8589 Nottman Street and is shown on the following map:

Abbotsford man to enter the Dragons’ Den Kitchen gadget ready for prime time TV MARELLE REID For the Times

very successful inventor has an Ah-Ha! moment, when a happy coincidence illuminates the solution to a longstanding problem. For Abbotsford inventor Daniel Lichty, that moment came one day while out fishing on a frozen Northern Ontario lake. To get to the fish, he had to use an auger to drill through the ice. He noticed the handy tool not only pulled the ice plug out, but broke it up, too. For a year-and-a-half, he’d been tinkering with the design for a kitchen tool to efficiently get the frozen concentrate out of a juice container. As he pulled the ice up out of the lake he saw it turn to slush under the auger’s blade. Ah-ha! A small auger would make juice-making a snap – and the “Juice Loose” was born. Now Lichty is hoping his invention will catch the eye of the deep-pocketed investors on the CBC-TV show Dragons’ Den next month. He’ll be hoping to trade a portion of his company for investment money from

Canada’s wealthiest CEOs, or at least get prime time, nationwide exposure. “I’m really looking forward to it,” said Lichty. “I’d love to get a deal to expand my manufacturing because it makes it cheaper. I’m also looking for marketing. Until people see it, they don’t know there’s an actual solution to their problem.” Lichty says local sales are good, but he wants to get the Juice Loose into more stores across the country. He and his wife will be flying to Toronto to pitch their product during a taping of the show next month, and the episode will air next season on CBC. Lichty’s plan is to have the Dragons try to make juice with a wooden spoon before he has his made using the Juice Loose. “I want to present them with really solid frozen orange juice, and I defy anyone to try and squeeze it out. It’s next to impossible,” he said. When he’s not busy with design or sales, Lichty studies commercialization at the B.C. Institute of Technology. He grew up in a town of 250 people in Northern Ontario and moved to Abbotsford five years ago. He was among hundreds of presenters at Grocery Showcase West, a Vancouver convention where food-makers gather in hopes of having their products picked up by major B.C. grocery chains.

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Parcel Identiﬁer: 005-840-881 Lot 155 Section 19 Township 17 New Westminster District Plan 45016 from Urban Residential 558 (R558) zone to Residential Compact 372 (RC372) zone. The location of the subject property is 7446 Turner Street and is shown on the following map:

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to accommodate the subsequent subdivision of the subject property into 2 lots of a minimum 372 square metre (4,004 sq. ft.) lot size. Copies of the proposed bylaws and reports relevant to these bylaws may be inspected at the Municipal Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from April 14, 2011 to April 26, 2011. For further information regarding any of these bylaws please contact the Planning Department at (604) 820-3748. At the Public Hearing all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by these proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or make written presentations or written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws that are the subject of the Public Hearing.

Paul Gipps DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Dated at Mission, BC this 11th day of April, 2011.

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s sure as spring brings skunk cabbage and the scent of freshly spread manure, a federal election brings the suggestion that we make voting mandatory. Don’t do it, politicians. The “Let’s just make everyone do it!” approach is thrown about as an answer to the (alleged) problem of declining voter turnout. That’s not to imply that voter turnout isn’t declining. It hit 58.8 per cent in the 2008 contest, after bouncing back and forth between the high 60s and mid70s during the previous half century. But turnout has never been close to 100 per cent. In fact, it flirted with the low 60s in the 1890s, not far above recent levels. And the highest level ever was 79.4 per cent participation in the 1958 election. We have yet to crack 80 per cent participation in any election. The question should not be, “Should we make everyone vote?” but, “Why don’t people want to vote?” Let me try to answer that as someone who has serious doubts about voting this year. • The fear that my vote won’t matter Oh sure, they say every vote is important. But here in Langley, the incumbent MP got 62.5 per cent of the total votes. While it’s an extreme example, there are dozens of other ridings across Canada where putting up the lawn signs and holding debates

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the painful truth is nothing more than a ritual exercise, a game with a foregone conclusion. The election is a lock, and if you’re not a Conservative/Liberal/NDPer/Bloquiste, tough cookies. Keep in mind that I have never, ever voted for a winning candidate at the federal or provincial level. If I was a hockey player who’d lost every game for 14 years, I’d have gotten the hint by now and hung up my skates. I’m aware that the flip side of saying your vote doesn’t matter is that, if enough people say that, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. But 62 per cent? Come on. • The choices aren’t that great I’m a firm believer in the holdyour-nose-and-pick-the-leastoffensive-candidate approach. I have strongly held opinions, but they don’t map onto the political landscape of any party. When I vote, I tend to vote against the parties and policies I really hate, rather than for one that speaks to me. • It’s not exactly a la carte politics Believe it or not, this lefty, bleeding-heart pinko agrees with

the Conservatives from time to time. And there are Liberal policies that I find palatable, and NDP and Green ideas that send me into fits of frothing rage. But I can’t pick and choose from the policies of the parties. All I can do is make one vote, for one potential MP, who may or may not win, may or may not sit on the back benches, may or may not cave in and compromise the second Parliament convenes. • Negativity and personality As I write this, the four main party leaders are scrapping on TV about ethics and leadership ability and coalitions that may or may not exist. When policy does get mentioned in campaigns, it tends to be “X is a strong leader who can provide a stable economy,” or “X cares about families.” The last time I checked, strength of character was not enough to stave off a recession, and if I wanted a leader to care about me personally, I’d have friended him on Facebook already. The election machine is working overtime to try and convince me to vote for X, Y, or Z, but it’s forgotten to give me enough reasons to mark a ballot, period. So what would make me happier about voting? A better system, more participation, and other answers, in this space next week. ■ Visit Matthew Claxton’s blog at http://tiny.cc/A0D3W.

hatever is responsible for the low voter turnout expected in the May 2 federal election, it can’t be a shortage of information about the politicians and their politics. Political parties, individual candidates, their supporters and detractors, and pundits and commentators with varying levels of expertise and credibility are everywhere. They have Facebook pages and Twitter accounts, and their images are produced and reproduced at YouTube and sundry similar venues. They populate the blogosphere and every corner of the internet. There are still the old-fashioned means of contacting prospective voters, like e-mail) and television (from the attack ads that assaulted us months before the election call, to the national broadcast debate). And there’s radio and newspapers – not to mention that really old-fashioned communication: talking to people, face to face. That an immense quantity of information is available is without question. But the quality is often anything but unquestionable. In an age in which anyone can offer opinions for national perusal, how can the average voter sift through it all, with expectations of a credible, informed conclusion? For our part, we are offering coverage of the federal election at the local level in the Abbotsford-Mission Times, and at our online edition at www.abbotsfordtimes. com where, by clicking on our Decision 2011 link (under the red bar near the top of the page) you can find up-to-the-minute national coverage from our associated regional newspapers, at Decision Canada, provided by canada.com. There’s a lot of information out there. We can only promise to do our best to provide the information you really need, and can trust.

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Mayor James Atebe [of the District of Mission] said they received a “very clear message” from the community that a P3 was not welcome and as a result Mission made the decision not to pursue the proposed P3 approach. Mayor Peary and council of Abbotsford faced with the same clear message from the citizens of Abbotsford - that a P3 is not welcome, intends, according to Mayor Peary, to ignore the wishes of citizens and do as council pleases – after delaying the vote to the next council meeting to avoid the public. Only to expect given Abbotsford council’s standard practice of ignoring those who pay the bills in order to do whatever they want. What wasn’t expected was Mayor Peary’s vitriolic rant about Mission, a temper tantrum that would do any two year old proud. Selling water to Mission “just like any other customer” sounds like a commercial water operation to me. How long will it be until they are selling water to the U.S.A., or until the private P in P3 is selling water? Suggesting that, despite Mayor Peary’s protests about the nature of the proposed P3, the P3 will be a privatization of at least the source of Abbotsford’s water. . Or perhaps Mayor Peary is confused about how a P3 works, that Abbotsford will not be in charge of the project and, rather than selling water to Mission, they will be buying their water from the P3 in the amount and at the rates set out in the P3 agreement.

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“Peary said there will be a ‘very different’ working relationship at the next water commission meeting.” Just as an aside: What if Mission decides, after hearing what Mayor Peary had to say, to go it alone? Without all the red tape etc. involved with a P3, Mission could have a public water project under construction before Abbotsford finished jumping through the hoops. Since we aren’t talking Mayor Peary and Abbotsford council I doubt Mission would proceed in this manner. But this is the type of problem that arises when one of the partners in a relationship begins to bully and demand it is their way or the highway. No doubt the citizens, mayor and council of Mission are very impressed with the way Abbotsford’s Mayor and council view Mission. But then why would it matter to Mayor Peary and council what Mission thinks anymore than what Abbotsford’s taxpayers think does? James W. Breckenridge Abbotsford

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Excuse me please if I am the suspicious type. But before we accept a damn the torpedoes full steam ahead kind of attitude about the P3 deal, I have some questions which beg to be considered first. Here in Canada, do we not have a federal government which is pro American? And would not the Americans dearly love to gleep onto our nice clean water, after getting theirs all filthy stinking dirty? Could it be perhaps that obscured from our knowledge, there might have been other financial incentives offered to our Federal politicians, who then could offer financial incentives to our municipal politicians? Do perpetrators of power politics usually hand out free money out of the goodness of their hearts? And might not some of the P3 tendering companies be American, complete with highfalutin lawyers of the devious genre, having deep dark hidden agendas? How would you like to wake up one morning to discover a big gushing leak in your nice new water system, heading south with no legal way to stop it? Give your heads a shake ladies and gentlemen. There is much more to think about with this P3 deal than just the supposed savings proposed by politicians. As for penny pinching politicians, I didn’t vote for you. Don’t represent me. I’ll represent myself this time. Ron Penner Abbotsford

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ne hundred and fifty people took part in the first formal twinning of faiths activity on Sunday, April 3 at the Legacy Building at Rotary Stadium, when Khalsa Diwan Society executives and members attended a Nexus Church service. The historic event marked the first coming-together of Khalsa Diwan Society and the Nexus Church as part of an interfaith twinning initiative. The program is part of the Abbotsford Building Connections Project and aims to create a friendship between the two communities, and foster intercultural and interfaith connections.

“It’s great to see our Sikh neighbours and Nexus members eating together, talking together, and praying together,” said Heather Peters, Nexus Church member. “It’s amazing to be a part of something that is truly in the spirit of bridging the cultural divide.” Representatives from the Khalsa Diwan Society agree. “Tonight is about embracing two cultures as one and about accepting diversity, openness, truth, and honesty,” said Jasbir Singh. “It’s been overlooked that these two cultures actually have a lot in common. Today’s Nexus service reminds us about being pre-

sent in the moment, about extending acceptance and that is why this initiative is so great.” In a letter of thanks, Kabal Hundal, Khalsa Diwan Society president stated, “Everyone really enjoyed themselves watching the presentations and interacting with the community. «It was a very rewarding event and we learned a lot about bringing all the nationalities together for a bright future.” The Nexus Church congregation will be attending the KDS Sikh Temple service and luncheon on May 1 as part of the Faith Twinning program.

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Water issues flood Mission all-candidates meeting

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ater was one of the primary topics for the federal candidates vying to represent the riding of Pitt MeadowsMaple Ridge-Mission at a debate Thursday night. Conservative incumbent Randy Kamp, NDP candidate Craig Speirs, Green Party’s Peter Tam and

“It’s blackmail and wrong to force communities like Mission and Abbotsford to agree to P3s to get funding.” – Craig Speirs NDP

Liberal candidate Mandeep Bhuller fielded a number of questions on their stance around P3 (public, private, partnership) contracts in connection to managing water. The District of Mission recently voted not to support a P3 proposal in partnership with Abbotsford as a means to design, build, finance and operate (DBFO), a $300 million project to create a future water source at Stave Lake. Abbotsford council was expected to vote last night about whether to submit a revised

Privatization leads the way ahead of federal election

proposal to Public Private Partnerships Canada (PPP Canada) without Mission’s cooperation. The result of the vote was not available before the Abbotsford-Mission Times’ press deadline. In his opening statement Speirs said water was the fundamental election issue in the riding. “Privatizing any aspect [of water] puts us all at risk,” he said. “It’s blackmail and wrong to force communities like Mission and Abbotsford to agree to P3s to get funding.” Kamp responded by saying the decision was a municipal one, and he’d work to get the community funding for whatever procurement model it decided on. “Mission council voted not to proceed [with P3] and I certainly respect that decision, and if Abbotsford takes a different approach I w i l l a l s o re s p e c t t h a t decision,” he said. Potential federal funding is available either through PPP Canada or the Building Canada Fund for infrastructure projects, he added. “Whatever the community decides I would work hard to get the funding for them.” Tam agreed water should not be subject to P3 agreements while Bhuller said the Liberals would create a federal water

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policy which would include prohibiting bulk water exports. Taxation as a source for infrastructure funding was discussed, and the other candidates attacked the Conser vative policy of lowering corporate tax rates. Bhuller stated that the corporate tax rate should shift back to the previous 18 per cent, from the current 16.5 rate.

First reported @

abbotsfordtimes.com The best way to t a c k l e M i s s i o n’s h i g h unemployment rate was also a primary topic. Sp e i r s s u g g e s t e d t h a t investing in technology was a good way to encourage industrial investment while Kamp stressed the need to create an economic environment with low taxes that encouraged businesses

to invest in Canada and Mission. Beyond lower corporate tax rates, a Conservative gover nment would also reinstate tax credits for employers hir ing new employees, said Kamp. Ta m s a i d t h e G r e e n platform focused on building a community’s “resiliency” and the federal government needs to provide funding to alleviate youth unemployment to

draw them into industries like agriculture. Unemployment would be reduced with the Liberals’ promise to provide more funding to students seeking a post-secondary education, re-establishing skills training programs and injecting $500 million to increase accessible and affordable childcare across the country, said Bhuller. “[The funding] would first promote families’ childcare while parents train and reeducation themselves for the workforce,” he said.

Delivering for Abbotsford! • McCallum Rd. Interchange • Clearbrook Rd. Interchange • Abbotsford Airport Expansion • Mill Lake Spray Park • Border crossing improvements/name change

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Cartoon magic

The IB Programme In an interconnected, globalized world, life requires criticalthinking skills and a sense of international-mindedness, something that International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme students come to know and understand. – MARELLE REID/TIMES

Ernie Poignant, 92, draws a cartoon dinosaur for Kai Itkonen, 5, at the Clearbrook Library Friday.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Clutter be gone

The Valley Women’s Network Abbotsford Chapter invites women to their luncheon on Tuesday, April 19 at 12 noon at Cascades Community Church, 35190 Delair Rd., Abbotsford, where Heather Knittel (co-author of Good Riddance: Showing Clutter the Door), will create simple organization solutions to fit all budgets. Cost is $15/members and $17/non-members. RSVP to vwnabbyreservations@gmail.com or register online at www.valleywomensnetwork.com

Tracing military roots

The Abbotsford Genealogical Society meets on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m., at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. Colin Stevens, manager of the New Westminster Museum and Archives, presents Your Family’s Military History. Members can bring items for identification. Doors open at 6 p.m. For information see www.abbygs.ca.

Choosing to smile

Co-authors of Choosing to Smile, Glenda Standeven and Michelle Rickaby share the journey of the creation of their inspiring book, the life stories of three friends with cancer, at the Clear-

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Glorious compost

Drop by the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., and learn about new advancements in composting science on Wednesday, April 20, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

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All Saints Anglican Church

33077 Second Avenue at James Street, Mission

Thursday, April 21

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

Good Friday, April 22 11:00 am Stations of the Cross Saturday, April 23

8:00 pm Service of Light in the Great Vigil of Easter Refreshments following worship.

EASTER DAY Sunday, April 24th

8:00 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Family Eucharist

"We welcome all people" Galatians 3:28

The. Rev. Sharon Salomons • 604-826-2814

GRACE

Calvin Presbyterian Church "A mainstream church with an evangelical heart"

EVANGELICAL BIBLE CHURCH

2597 Bourquin Crescent East 604-859-6902 Pastor: Hans Kouwenberg

GOOD FRIDAY - APRIL 22ND 10 am Communion & Children's Program

EASTER SERVICES ‘Good Friday Service’

April 22, 2011 Good Friday 10:00 am April 24, 2011 Easter Sunday

9:00 & 10:45 am

“Alive for Ever and Ever” Drop-In Easter Brunch Between 9:30 & 11:00 am

Come and celebrate! Cascade Community Church 35190 Delair Road, Abbotsford www.cascadechurch.ca 604-556-7000

He is risen! He is risen indeed!

"Where Were You When....."

Good Friday - April 22 10:15 am Communion Service

9:15 & 11 am Worship

Easter Sunday - April 24 10:15 am Celebration Service

Saint Matthew’s Anglican Church

(corner of Marshall Rd. & Guilford Dr.) 604-853-2416 or stmatts1@telus.net www.stmatthewsanglicanchurch.com

MAUNDY THURSDAY (April 21) 7:30 pm

Holy Communion with Foot Washing

10:00 am

Procession of the Cross, stopping for prayers & readings, walking from Community Services parking lot on Montvue to Saint Matthew’s

GOOD FRIDAY (April 22)

12:00 to 3:00 pm

Christ’s last words from the cross - reflections in ½ hour cycles, with music and silent prayer

7:00 pm

The Passion of Jesus: an hour of readings, meditation, music & prayer.

6:00 am 8:30 am 10:15 am

Son-Rise Service Traditional Holy Communion Contemporary Family Eucharist

EASTER SUNDAY

Has the true meaning of Easter gotten a little fuzzy? Good Friday Service - 10:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Service - 10:00 a.m.

Welcome to our Easter Celebration Services

EASTER SUNDAY - APRIL 24TH 7 am Lakeside Service (Mill Lake at John Mahoney Park)

3160 Ross Road, Abbotsford 604-856-2024 www.rossroadcc.ca

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Give your children more than bunnies and baskets this year. Give them a miracle. Join us on Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 3845 Gladwin Road • 604-853-3227

EASTER SERVICES

Good Friday "Tenebrae" Service - April 22nd - 7 PM Easter Sunday "Resurrection" Service - 10:30 AM Easter Sunday "Sunrise" Free Breakfast - 8:00 -9:30 AM

Holy Week

Traditional Anglican Services according to the ‘Book of Common Prayer’

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

TRINITY MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH

MAUNDY THURSDAY - April 21st @ 6:00 pm "Jesus' Last Hours in Foot Washing and the Last Supper" EASTER SUNDAY - April 24th @ 10:00 am "The Resurrection!" Rev. Connie Thompson Rev. Sang Won Cha 33737 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2M4 Phone: 604-853-2591

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Easter eggs in the kitchen

EASTER A WORSHIP SERVICES

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tradition in my family has always been the customary ritual of decorating eggs for Easter. As far back as history can take us, the egg seems to have always been a symbol of continuing life and resurrection. Therefore, it was natural to decorate them and give out as gifts for part of the feasting after the solemn fast of Lent. Although it is now more contemporary to exchange chocolate or candy eggs, many families still carry out the historic practice of using real eggs. However, what is to become of all the excess hard-boiled eggs other than the habitual egg sandwich? Allow me to give you a few examples that will hopefully inspire some culinary creativity in your kitchen. A quick and simple idea would be to crumble them to garnish salads. This would not only add bright colours to the salad, but is also is a fantastic way to add additional protein. Crumbled eggs are also vivid garnishes for stir-frys

(The Church in the Mall)

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Easter Sunday April 24th – TIMES FILE

Kids can dress up in their favourite costumes.

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Times have changed, the Gospel message has not changed

For more info call 604-870-9770

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On cooking or around the outer edge of a platter of rice. Add a splash of freshly chopped parsley over the rice, and you will have transformed the bland grains into something more attractive. The crumbled mix of white and yellow is much more eye appealing than two-toned slices of egg. Egg slices are better used along with spinach and cheese rolled inside the middle of a pork loin for a stuffed roast that is extraordinary. Egg slices can also be layered in many different casseroles. If one were to search the Internet or visit the local library, they would discover a variety of hard-boiled egg recipes. They will include a number of egg and cheese dips, pickled eggs, and many versions of deviled

Dear Chef Dez:

I hate making hard-boiled eggs. I find it difficult to peel them without having huge chunks of the cooked white staying attached to the shell pieces. Also, they always have that “green ring” around the yolk. Are there any tricks to help me? Janet C. Maple Ridge

Dear Janet:

Firstly, when selecting eggs to boil, one wants to make sure they are choosing older eggs rather than the freshest ones. This is because over a period of time more air develops between the shell and the shell membrane, and thus making it easier to peel. Also try rolling the cooked egg on the counter with some gentle pressure to makes cracks all over the surface, and then peel under cool running water. The “green ring” indicates a chemical reaction between the iron in the yolk and the sulfur in the white. This happens when the egg is either cooked too long, or at too high of a temperature. Try adjusting your cooking time and plunge them into an ice water bath immediately to stop the cooking process. ■ Send your food/cooking

questions to dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4. Visit him at www. chefdez.com

Easter egg hunt at F.R. Heritage Park

CEDAR BROOK CHURCH

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

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eggs. For example, try combining the yolk mixture for deviled eggs with smoked salmon before stuffing back into the egg-white halves for a delicious change. My favourite hard-boiled egg recipe is Scotch Eggs. This Scottish recipe is prepared by encasing hardboiled eggs with sausage meat. They are then rolled in a mixture of cracker crumbs and fresh chopped parsley, and baked in the oven. Once cooled, they are sliced into quarters for a sensational presentation. Hopefully all of this egg inspiration will keep your mind from questioning, “what was cooked first – chicken or the egg?”

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Egg hunters, get your baskets and your bunny ears ready. The 20th annual Easter Egg Hunt is set for Sunday, April 24 at 1 p.m. at Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary St., Mission. Rain or shine, the eggs will be there for the hunting. There will also be prizes for best costumes/Easter bonnets, a haystack hunt for little ones, and Disney characters to meet and greet. The egg hunt is open to children 10 and under. The Mission Elks and Cedar Valley Lions Club are hosting

the festivities, with Branch 57 Legion sponsoring the event. The Elks started the Easter tradition two decades ago for Mission families who couldn’t afford Easter treats, which are generously supplied through donations from local grocery stores. Last year saw about 3,000 youngsters come out to the park, said Elks secretary Roy Archer. For more information contact the Elks Club, 604-8263112. – STAFF REPORTER

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Kids fill baskets with goodies.

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BC recycles an astounding 80% of its beverage containers Encorp Pacific (Canada) believes we can still do better Environmental

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Natural diaper care can ensure that your baby’s skin weathers frequent changes without rashes.

CHANGING DIAPERS JOANNE MENARD, B.SC., N.D. For the Times

NATURALLY

hen it comes to a new baby, changing diapers is probably the second most frequent activity (next to nursing or feeding) that parent and baby participate in together. A more natural approach to diaper care, which includes cloth diapers, natural baby wipes and homemade salves will inevitably prevent many of the rashes and discomforts that all parents want to avoid for their baby.

Here’s a step-by-step approach to natural diaper care for your baby that requires a little preparation, but isn’t complicated, and will leave you and your baby feeling happy and content in this most intimate and frequent of interactions.

Step 1: Wipe with water.

As parents, we all want to do what’s best for our baby’s skin. The skin isn’t an impermeable barrier as many would imagine but see DIAPERS, page A20

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There are more than 175 independently owned and operated Return-It™ Depots and mobile collectors across BC. This system recovers and recycles approximately 80% of the beverage containers sold in the province. That’s over one billion containers kept out of our landfills. But, there’s always room for improvement. To continuously increase the recovery of containers, Encorp develops specialty programs. Bear-proof bins keep BC Parks clean Encorp has been busy keeping our parks free of littered containers. In the summer of 2009, they tested 57 bear-proof beverage recycling bins in three BC Parks: Rathtrevor Beach, Goldstream and Alice Lake. In 2010, Cultus Lake Park received bins as well. The parks receive the deposit refunds and most are given to their favourite charities. So far 235,800 containers have been collected, refunding over $16,000 back to BC Parks.

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Encorp Pacific aims to improve BC’s already high recovery rate for beverage containers. As one of BC’s largest Product Stewardship Corporation, Encorp’s mandate is to develop and manage a consumer friendly and cost effective system to recover end-of-life consumer products and packaging for recycling. You probably know them best through the Return-It™ Depot system.

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Their School Recycling Program helps elementary and high schools raise money, while promoting environmental action. Now in its ninth year, the school program continues to grow. In the 2010 school year, Encorp beverage container bins were in 365 schools across BC. That means 151,000 students participated in the annual competition to collect the most containers. The schools raised over $291,000 in deposit refunds and the winning schools shared $13,500 in prizes.

Another way Encorp reaches kids is through its school tour and presentation. Last year, the Return-It Man team gave 33 presentations to nearly 6,000 elementary school students. The fun and entertaining presentations feature interactive sorting games, full audience participation and a “Recyclator” that shows kids what recycled containers turn into in their next life. Plus every kid gets to learn what it takes to become a recycling hero. More containers recycled, less in our landfills The BC Parks and school programs arejustsomeofthetargetedinitiatives Encorp has in the works. It’s all part of their vision to divert even more containers from our landfills so they can be recycled into useful products. Learn more about Encorp and find depots at return-it.ca.

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ver the past five years, Students for Sustainability (formerly the Enviro Club) has worked closely with the university, governments, non-profit organizations, and businesses to promote sustainability and bring about positive change in the UFV communities. Some of their endeavours and advocacy initiatives have included: ■ Organizing and Running a success-

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Yale students in the Key and Eco clubs (above and below) have a number of initiatives to make their school earth friendly.

Yale students lead eco race

ful U-Pass Campaign ■ Hosting the 2009 BC Sustainable Campuses Conference ■ Various education and outreach activities ■ Working with local community groups to implement recycling at UFV ■ Water fill stations on campus ■ Environmental site cleanup ■ Hosting Imagine a Sustainable UFV

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Taking on the task of making their school more earth friendly

he Yale Key Club and t h e Ya l e E c o C l u b continue to make Ya l e S e c o n d a r y S c h o o l in Abbotsford a greener place. This last year students have taken on the task of making their school more environmentally friendly. This has gone beyond its classrooms into the halls and the surrounding parks. The Eco Club has established a recycling program in the cafeteria that now separates paper, cans/bottles and compost. With the assistance of funding from the school district, the club was able to label purchased containers with the three types of recycling. This has created an increase in recycling and a decrease into what goes into the garbage bin. The Eco Club also continues to meet and clean up local parks and were hard at work this spring in areas surrounding the school. Un d e r t h e l e a d e r s h i p of Tanya Drouillard and Sarah Henry, teachers are continually reminded with little notes on their desks or mail boxes to turn off computers, lights and recy-

cle paper in their rooms. The Key Club is responsible for collecting all cans and bottles in the hallways and classrooms. Since the school district has removed pop machines from schools there has been a 90 per cent increase in water and juice containers. This money gets put to good use for scholarships, needy families and leadership conferences for students. The special education department also contributes to the effort by collecting all paper recycling in the classrooms. Students come to the classroom on a daily basis and empty the containers, which are then recycled. – STAFF

■ Helping with Bike -to-Work week ■ Growing an on campus organic salad garden ■ Hosting Vegetarian Organic Dinners at U - House With efforts big and small, this student group is working hard for a more sustainable future. To check out their vision, mission statement and governance, check out www.ufv.ca/facilities/sustainability/SFS.htm.

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It’s easy being green for Abby students This Earth Day (April 22), Robert Bateman Secondary students in Abbotsford will celebrate their entries in the third annual BC Green Games, Science World’s province-wide contest that rewards students’ eco-actions. Winners of the contest, including 10 teams from grades

K-7 and 10 teams from grades 8-12, were announced today and will receive $1,000 each for their school. Five Viewer’s Choice winners will also receive $500 for their school. The Green Team at Robert Bateman Secondary participates in recycling and composting initiatives and has introduced reusable cutlery and dishes, as well as a water cooler.

Students have been very creative in making unique T-shirts from secondhand clothing items, green-inspired art projects, and light switch art. Projects can be viewed at bcgreengames.ca. Meanwhile, Kari Hipwell, a teacher at Upper Sumas Elementary, has implemented a composting project at the school, which is going

very well. The school also received support from Laura Midan from Abbotsford Community Services. Students have set up large compost bins outside, along with smaller ice cream buckets with lids for smaller compost bins in each classroom. – STAFF REPORTER

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Disposables stick around 500 years DIAPERS, from page A17 has the ability to excrete sweat and toxins, as well as the ability to absorb anything that is rubbed on it, good or bad. So you may want to rethink baby wipes—they can contain propylene glycol (better known as antifreeze), parabens (a hormone-disrupting chemical that’s used to scent baby wipes), and chlorine bleach (how else did they get to be so white?), which off-gases dioxins, another hormone disruptor. Luckily, there are more natural, unscented wipes available now for when you are out and about, and nothing can beat simple water and washcloths at home (which are also a better environmental choice than any one-use wipe). Here are a few helpful tips for using plain old water and washcloths: - Keep a small thermos filled with warm water in the drawer of your change table (a thermos will keep the water warm for about five hours). The advantage of the warm water is that it will be less likely to irritate or startle a content baby (wouldn’t you prefer a warm washcloth on your skin over a cold, wet wipe?) - If you are having a hard time preventing yeast-based diaper rashes, you can add one drop of neem oil (a natural anti-fungal herb) to about one cup of warm water. - Then dip a washcloth in the warm water to wipe baby’s bottom and use

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tom rash free. But using Vaseline as a barrier doesn’t make any sense—it’s exactly what it says it is—petroleum jelly. And many diaper ointments contain parabens, which, once absorbed through the skin, mimic estrogen in your baby’s body. You can use the following homemade diaper salve to provide a barrier between your baby’s skin and a wet or soiled diaper. Calendula flower salve is soothing and healing to any irritated skin but won’t be sufficient enough if your baby has a full-blown diaper rash (a zinc based ointment will be a better choice in this case or you may need an appropriate anti-fungal if it is a yeastbased rash). – FILE/TIMES

Washcloths are preferable to diapers wipes.

another clean washcloth to dry off. Having 40 baby washcloths on hand in a basket on or above your change table will be plenty for you to rotate through. Organic cotton or bamboo washcloths will be the softest on baby’s skin and won’t contain any pesticides. - Then, give baby a minute or two of diaper free time to further help prevent any diaper rashes.

Step 2: Use a homemade diaper salve.

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Ingredients: - 1/4 cup beeswax (which you can purchase from one of our local honey farms) - 1/2 cup organic olive oil - 1 cup dried calendula flowers - Vitamin E oil Directions - Pour 1/2-cup of organic olive oil over a cup of dried calendula flowers and let sit in a mason jar away from sunlight for 1 week or longer (up to 3 months) - Cut the beeswax into pieces (about 2 cm long) - In a double boiler heat beeswax and olive oil until the beeswax has all melted. Add a few drops of vitamin E oil to act as a

preservative. - Pour the warm liquid into small jars that have been sanitized in the dishwasher. It will then harden into a salve. It’s a good idea to use a small container (such as a lip balm jar) to keep in your diaper bag.

Step 3. Use Cloth Diapers.

In the first two years of your baby’s life you will be changing between 5,000 and 7,000 diapers. Approximately 85 per cent of Canadian parents use disposable diapers so that can easily add up to four million diapers ending up in Canadian landfills every day. The worst part is that research suggests that disposables can take somewhere between 200 and 500 years to biodegrade (so best-case scenario your great-greatgreat-great grandchild will be starting kindergarden by the time your baby’s first disposable diaper has decomposed). There are lots of cloth diaper options out there nowadays from prefolds, all in one cloth diapers, organic cotton diapers, bamboo diapers, the list goes on. My personal choice has been the g-diaper which allows you the option of using either reusable cloth liners or a biodegradable liner that fully decomposes in 50-150 days (which you can flush, compost or toss). Not every diaper will work for every baby, see DIAPERS, page A22

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Help the planet by conserving water PLUS don’t miss community cleanup

egardless of where you live, one of the best things you can do for the environment is to conserve water. Freshwater degradation is a looming crisis that we must face head on with strong and effective actions. Only three per cent of the earth’s water is freshwater – so everyone must work to protect this critical resource. In addition, water-related energy consumes a large amount of energy. ■ Set specific water reduction goals – for example, commit to using 20 per cent less per month. Make specific changes in products used and family member habits: ■ Buy water-saving products where needed and get your family involved by asking for specific changes in everyone’s habits (e.g., place signs near water outlets reminding family members to reduce consumption by taking shorter showers, turning the faucet off when not needed, only watering outdoor plants in the morning or evening) look for additional ideas below. ■ Once a month, add the new usage information to the charts and make adjustments as needed to reach your goals. ■ If you have children, increase their allowances by the amount saved to encourage them to get involved in finding new ways to conserve. ■ Fix leaks promptly. It is estimated that 13.7 per cent of household water is wasted by leaks. Check your water meter when no one is using water in the house. If it’s moving there’s a leak. A running toilet can waste two gallons a minute. Check by adding food colouring to the tank without flushing. After 10 minutes, look for leaks indicated by colour in the bowl. This is most likely a worn flapper valve that can easily be replaced. ■ Low flow toilets: One of the best ways to avoid wasting water is to switch to low flow or dual flush toilets. n Showers: Replace existing shower heads with the lowest flow product you can find. Shower heads with a mist setting let you reduce water flow even further.

Water conserving tips for the garden: ■ Fill your yard with native plants. This will cut down significantly on watering requirements and, in the process, provide much needed food and shelter to wildlife. ■ Mulching: Mulch your gardens to reduce water evaporation around your plants (this also reduces weeds and builds healthy soil).

Community cleanup week Spring cleanup is well underway in Abbotsford and all residents are encouraged

to pitch in the week of April 18-24, in recognition of Earth Day on Friday, April 22. Everyone can help out by picking up litter around the

workplace, schools and community parks. Get the kids involved, too. Special yellow garbage bags are available at the Abbots-

ford Exhibition Park office, 32470 Haida Dr. These yellow bags can be put out with your regular garbage pickup without an extra

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Introducing DIAPERS, from page A20 however, and you may need to try a few different types before finding that perfect leak-free fit. There’s plenty of debate over whether cloth diapers are more environmentally friendly than disposable, but in the end, Environment Canada has recognized cloth as a superior choice to disposables and some researchers say they are up to 50 per cent more gentle on the environment than disposables. Cloth diapers are also more breathable, made of natural fibres, and don’t contain any dioxins (which are carcinogenic and disrupt the endocrine system) or chemicals or perfumes like disposables do. And apparently, babies catch onto toilet training faster than they would if you were using disposable diapers (they are more motivated to use the potty and get out of diapers because they actually sense some moistness from the cloth against their bottoms). So here are a few tips to make cloth diapers easy: - use flushable biodegradable liners between the cloth diaper and your baby’s bottom (especially around the time your baby poops). This will make clean up of soiled diapers much easier as you can pick up the liner and toss it (along with the poop) into the toilet where the poop belongs and it helps keep your cloth from accumulating tough stains. - On sunny days, hang your washed liners on the line outside to dry. You’ll save on your hydro bill by not using your dryer and the sun is an amazing natural alternative to

bleach. - Breast feed. Apparently, the poop from a breast fed baby is less likely to stain than that from a formula fed baby. - And in those moments when using cloth just isn’t feasible (such as when you are traveling or up at the cabin) choose chlorinefree, perfume-free disposables that have been made with recycled materials.

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Apparently, you can learn your baby’s cues for pee and poop and bring them to a potty before they eliminate. That’s definitely one way to keep any harmful chemicals away from your baby’s bottom and by far the most environmentally friendly and cheapest way. On a recent visit to Saltspring Island I overheard one hippie mom at the farmer’s market who was nursing her baby in a sling all the while serving wheatgrass shots saying “why spend two years teaching your baby to poop in a diaper and then suddenly expect them to go in a big scary toilet. It’s so much easier to start with the potty right off the bat.” Obviously this won’t suit everyone’s lifestyle but you can visit www. diaperfreebaby.org for more information if you think you’re up for it. ■ Joanne Menard is a naturopathic doctor at

the Sardis Naturopathic Medical Clinic. She has a special interest in women’s health and pre and post natal care. She is the mother of a 17 month old girl, and together they are practicing the art of natural diaper changing. For more information about Dr. Menard, visit www.JoanneMenardND.com.

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It’s Spring Cleaning Time: Don’t Know What to Do With Your Old Electronics? Recycle Them! You may not be as organized as Martha Stewart (she has a three-page checklist), but if you’re like most of us, spring cleaning is a ritual not to be missed. It’s the one time a year we get really ruthless about cleaning up the dust and clearing out the clutter – except for our old electronics that is. Our old TVs, computers, monitors, printers and fax machines tend to sit in our attics, basements and spare rooms year after year, either because we think we may need to use them again or because we don’t know where to get rid of them. Well, if you haven’t used an electronic device in more than a year, you probably won’t use it again – ever. And if it’s still plugged in, it might even be costing you money just leaving it where it is. Virtually all electronic devices – TVs, computers, printers, modems, DVD players, cell phone chargers and anything else with a clock, timer, adapter, memory or remote control – continue to draw power even when they’re not in use. “The extra TV you may have in your basement rec room for the kids, who never watch it, is actually costing you money every day,” says BC Hydro’s Kari Reid, Program Manager in Residential Marketing. “As long as that TV is plugged in, it’s using energy, whether it’s turned on or not. And that will add up on your electricity bills.” So this spring, why not make it a clean sweep? Get rid of all your old unused or broken electronics quickly and easily, but not in your local landﬁll. “TVs, like computers and other electronics, have components that should be recycled,” says Kari. “The best thing is to take your unused

electronics to a Return-It™ Electronics recycling depot, where they will get broken down safely and properly.” The Return-It™ Electronics recycling program is managed by Encorp Paciﬁc (Canada) on behalf of the Electronics Stewardship Association of British Columbia. The ESABC established the program in 2007 (in addition to its Return-It™ Beverage and Milk Container recycling programs) to respond to the fast-growing issue of e-waste.

✔ Plug all your related electronics, like your computer, modem, monitor and printer, into a single power bar, then switch them all off at once when you’re not using them. ✔ Switch to a laptop. A typical laptop computer uses 53 kwh/year compared to a typical desktop and monitor that uses 215 kwh/yr. ✔ Unplug your cell phone and other chargers as soon as the battery is topped up. ✔ If you’re in the market for a new TV, look for one with the ENERGY STAR® label – it will use as much as 30 per cent less energy than a less-efﬁcient model. Also remember that bigger is not always better: generally, the larger the TV, the more energy it uses. Make sure your new TV is the right size for your room by dividing the distance between where you’ll be sitting and the front of the screen by 2.5.

“New and better products keep coming on the market all the time,” says Kari, “and we’re snapping them up. Who doesn’t want a sleek new ﬂat-screen TV? But some people are just throwing their out-dated electronics in the trash, or simply putting them in a drawer or a closet because they don’t know what else to do with them. Some people, too, are just moving them to another room where they stay plugged in but unused, which is just wasting energy. We want to see unused electronics unplugged, then disposed of properly.” Once you’ve done that, says Kari, there are a number of other things you can do to reduce your energy use. For example:

“Remember, too, that it can take more electricity per year to keep your DVD player in standby mode than it actually uses playing DVDs,” says Kari. “Unplug it or turn it off at a power bar and you’ll save energy. And as I said before, get rid of your unused TV! If just one in 3 households in British Columbia recycled one unused television, it would save enough energy to provide all of Revelstoke with electricity for a year.” To ﬁnd out more about the Return-It™ Electronics recycling program or to ﬁnd a recycling depot near you, please visit return-it.ca/electronics.

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Lucky sevens for Reimer

Ravens soar to victory in 7s rugby tourney CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

t was a good weekend for a pair of Abbotsford middle schools at the second ever Eugene Reimer rugby sevens tournament. The Reimer Ravens Grade 8 boys team won the tournament, defeating R.E. Mountain Secondary of Langley in the final, while William A. Fraser Middle took home third place. “It’s a nice little spring board for the regular season,” said Ravens head coach and the school’s athletic director Mark Grillandini. “The kids have been very receptive to what we’ve been teaching them and for them to have success and doing what the coaches say will only serve them better for the season.” The sport of Rugby 7s, which is now an Olympic spor t for the 2012 London Games, has exploded in popularity, especially in Abbotsford, which is already a hotbed for the typical 15man game. With only seven players aside on the field during the

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The Eugene Reimer Ravens (grey) met with their crosstown rivals from William A. Fraser middle school (black) Friday at Reimer’s second ever Rugby 7s tournament in Abbotsford. play, the game lends itself to a quicker, more wide-open style. “It’s not as slow as the 15-

man game. You’re playing on the same field but you’re taking 16 people off of it so the space and the creativ-

ity is there for the kids,” said Grillandini. “And the kids really seem to enjoy that.”

Top 5 finish for Taylor, Hadwin I

t was case of home course advantage for Abbotsford’s two brightest golfing stars, Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin, on Friday at the Vancouver Golf Tour’s Ledgeview Classic. Coming off a tie for second place at the Sandpiper Classic 11 days ago at the Sandpiper Golf Resort just east of Mission, Taylor, the world’s former No. 1-ranked amateur player, fired a threeunder par 67 on his way to a tie for third with Hadwin. Matt Palsenbarg won the event and

took a home a purse of $1,100, while Taylor and Hadwin both made $650 for their showings. “It’s great to have those guys in the field,” said VGT commissioner Fraser Mulholland. “To have Nick done what he’s done in the last two or three years as an amateur . . . he can do anything because he’s got so much talent. “The last two years, Adam has lept from college golf to not instant stardom, but he’s probably the quickest rising

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Canadian in the professional world rankings.” There were concerns the one-round event would be cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, after most of Abbotsford was blanketed with a midspring snowfall just one day before players teed off. “It actually turned out pretty good considering we didn’t know if we’d be playing or not,” said Mulholland.

The Abbotsford Junior Cardinals split their seasonopening four-game home stand this weekend against the Okanagan Junior Athletics at DeLair Park. Daniel Koo pitched a complete game – seven innings – on Saturday as the Jr. Cards started the season with an impressive 4-0 win. Their second win of the weekend came Sunday in the third contest against the Okanagan. The Jr. Cards took advantage of 11 Jr. Athletics’ errors on route to a 13-1 thrashing, in which Abbotsford scored all of their runs in the first two innings of the game. Jesse McGowan was credited as the winning pitcher in that game.

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Grey Cup highlights Hall of Fame career

Kelly Lochbaum: “One of my best memories” CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

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here’s nothing like saving the best for last, which lends credence to the B.C. Lions team that won the Grey Cup in 2000 and provided Abbotsford’s Kelly Lochbaum with some of his best memories. It was a team of destiny, albeit in an unorthodox way because the Lions that year were the first team ever to win the Grey Cup after finishing the regular season with a record of 8-10. It w a s a n y t h i n g b u t a smooth ride, said the 38year-old Lochbaum. The struggles the Lions endured that season gave way to an unlikely playoff run that came to an end with a 28-26 victory over the Montreal Alouettes. “Regardless of what was happening we had confidence in what we were doing,” he said. “We were really a makeshift team and that was kind of our stamp the whole season. “We believed in ourselves the whole year and even on our Grey Cup rings we got the word ‘believe’ engraved in them because that was our motto throughout the year.” Grey Cup ring and all, L o c h b a u m c o u l d n’t b e more thrilled to enter the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame, which is inducting four new members at a special banquet on April 30. Ironically, the Hall of Fame is just steps from where Lochbaum began his football career. “It’s exciting because I started my football career

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Kelly Lochbaum won a Grey Cup with the B.C. Lions in 2000 and will be inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame. diagonally across the street there at W.J. Mouat and it’s kind of neat,” he said. “You’ve got your jerseys and your plaques hanging in your basement and now you can put them somewhere where everyone can see them, so it’s a big honour.” Lochbaum is not unlike a growing number of football players who have graduated from Mouat and gone onto either the college or professional ranks. “It was interesting because when I started there we were awful. We didn’t make the playoff and we were in the building stages,” he said. “ Now i t ’s i n t e r e s t i n g because I’m coaching over

at Robert Bateman with the junior varsity program and that’s what we’re trying to instill in those guys. “Ever yone talks about Mouat . . . When I played for them we won two games in the season so you’ve got to start somewhere.” With his playing days long over and a promising career ahead of him as a coach, Lochbaum said he will try to savour his induction into the Hall with friends and family that supported him. “It’s a great honour. My family, my friends and my sons live here so for them to be able to go in there and check out the trophy case means a lot.”

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EVENTS, from page A13 Family Storytimes

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

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Better breathers

The Mission Sumas Abbotsford Better Breathers Club meets Thursday, April

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

Cancer support

Women With Cancer support group is Thursday, April 21 at Super Store, 2855 Gladwin Rd., at 7 p.m. The theme will be “Herbs Vital to a healthy balance” with guest speaker Klaus Ferlow, honourary Master Herbalist. This program touches on the value of herbs and healing and about medicinal herbal and personal care products.

Easter bake sale

The annual Easter Bake Sale at the Ukrainian Hall at 33059 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Mission is Good Friday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be perogies, cabbage rolls and baked goods. There will also be lunch including borscht, bread, dessert, coffee or tea and a goodie for $5. Phone 604820-9795 or 604-820-9121.

Straiton Easter egg hunt

Families are invited to a traditional Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 23 at Straiton Community Hall, 4698 Sumas Mountain Rd., Abbotsford. Kids can hunt for plastic eggs and turn them in for candy and prizes. A colouring contest, door prizes, a jelly bean count, temporary tattoos and hot cocoa will

round out the day. Doors open at 11 a.m., the hunt begins at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 at Big Foot Moccasin and Clayburn Village Store in Abbotsford. Call 604-8524278 for details.

Easter party

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

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CHANNING, Margaret Whyte (nee Cameron)

Died peacefully on April 10, 2011 at Deltaview Life Enrichment Centre. Predeceased by her husband, Henry (Toby), mother Elizabeth, father John and brother Donald. Survived by her sister Jenny, sister-in-law Audrey, nieces, nephews and close family friends; the Sair family. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1920 and immigrated to Canada in 1922. Margaret will be greatly missed by all. Special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at Deltaview. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Delta Hospital in Ladner may be made in Margaret’s memory.

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Elizabeth McMaster 1939 - April 19, 1959. The mother I was not to know, only by a picture did I get to see her. If you can tell me about either my mother or father I would like to hear about them. Write to: Ronald Alexander Mackenzie McMaster born January, 1958. 16070 Nukko Lake Rd, Prince George, BC V2K 5K9

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Born July 6, 1946 in Vancouver, BC went to be with his Lord while he slept in his Abbotsford home on April 14, 2011. Ted was a determined and strong willed man who suffered from Parkinson’s Disease and congestive heart failure, never complained, and remained positive through it all. He is predeceased by his mother Thelma. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lynn; his father Tom Smith; children Shawn (Cindy) and Shelley (Evan); 4 grandchildren Kristopher, Stephanie, Hassan and Sento; siblings Pam (Doug), Jeff (Louise) and Rebecca (Frank) as well as many nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Ted was very passionate about the outdoors and loved all of the activities that came with it. He was a true servant and will forever be loved and greatly missed by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday April 23, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Northside Community Church, 33507 Dewdney Trunk Rd. in Mission. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted‘s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of BC. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear Personal AlternativeFuneral Services 604-857-5779

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Farm Workers

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Previous experience would be an asset although not necessary. $9.28 per hour and piece work rates available. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to work outside 60 hours per week (6 days per week). Please send resume to: Manlin Lally Gladwin Farms Ltd. 5327 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1X8 Fax: 604-859-6666 Attention: Manlin Lally Absolutely no phone calls please

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General Employment

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General Employment

Live-in Resident MANAGERS

We are seeking 2 skilled experienced & self directed individuals to fill the position of Live-in Resident Managers for a 25 suite complex plus Assistant Manager of a 100 suite Apartment Complex in Abbotsford. The applicant should be experienced within Bldg Maintenance & Management, RTB Rules, Regulations & Procedures, carpentry, painting, electrical and hot water boilers & systems, swimming pool etc. The applicant must be computer literate with good writing & communication skills, Valid BC License and vehicle. The postion includes reduced rent of a 2 BR suite with parking. Please send written cover letter and resume by fax to: 604-585-8525

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General Employment

F/T ACCOUNTANT/CLERK Abbotsford construction contractor seeks accountant at manufacturing facility. Duties include: general admin/help, A/P, A/R, payroll, data entry, financial statement prep. Must be familiar with simply accounting. Self motivated, work flexible hours. Respond to: abbotsford.contractor @gmail.com or fax: 604-433-2058

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1266 Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

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Hotel Restaurant

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In Abbotsford, requires a Korean-style Japanese Chef (Cook) & Korean-style Cook. Min. 3 yrs exp. Asian style food cook licence an asset. Fluent in Korean with basic English. Duties include: Developing menu, manage kitchen operation, train & supervise kitchen staff, plan & direct food prep. F/T, $3,000 $3,500/mo, 40 hours/wk. $18 $21.50/hr. 2 wks vacation. Located at #105 - 32883 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford Fax resume: 604-746-0055 Email: luohongmin@live.ca

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Education

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Abbotsford program prepares grads to use advanced design software Technologies used in the graphic design industry have become increasingly complex over the past several decades. With new design software emerging all the time, employers are demanding specialists who can stay on top of trends and technologies. CDI College’s Graphic Design Technology Specialist program trains students to become experts with industrystandard software like Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and After Effects at its Abbotsford campus. It teaches students to use industry-standard design software applications, create digital images, and develop editing and processing skills. Students become experts in using technology to digitally manipulate photos, layout designs with QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign, create website prototypes and application interfaces, and produce interactive digital media projects, including motion graphics. Students in this program are trained for roles in multimedia and digital support, such as visual information/ multimedia specialists,

web and graphic design specialists, design software specialists, or other roles in the digital media and graphics ﬁeld. “CDI College continues to meet the increased demand for skills-based training in British Columbia,” says Dr.Bohdan Bilan, Vice President of Academics for CDI College. “This program was developed with input from professionals within the graphic design and multimedia industries, which means our students learn to master the most relevant tools, techniques and technologies used in the job market today.” A variety of employers are seeking employees with specialized expertise who can bring their unique perspective to all digital design projects, who are good at multi-tasking, and who have strong problem-solving skills within and across applications. CDI College’s Graphic Design Technology Specialist diploma program graduates excel in all of these areas. “This program meets the demands of the growing multimedia design industry in British Columbia and across Canada,” says Randy Cox, President and CEO, CDI College. “Increasingly, employers are demanding workers who have the specialized software skills this program teaches.” CDI College offers the Graphic Design Technology Specialist program at its Surrey and Abbotsford campuses. These two communities are both growing rapidly and offer expanding employment opportunities in a number of ﬁelds. Both are close to the hustle and bustle of Vancouver, but provide a

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STANDARD POODLE Black Male 8 weeks old from Champion, fully health tested parents. Raised in home with children, dogs & cats. Crate trained, leash trained, knows all basic commands. 604-986-6193

Business Opps/ Franchises

DIAL-A-LAW OFFERS general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM);

BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today.

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LAWYER REFERRAL Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

YORKIE PUPPIES-READY May 20th, M-$900 F-$1200, call for info 604-751-2269

YORKIES PB Reg. microchip, 1st shot, fam. Raised $1200.00 604-857-0722 doriane@telus.net

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.

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5060

7005

Body Work

D’ Best Massage! ABBOTS DROP IN from 10 am (604) 854-0599 1980 Emerson

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#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Get started TODAY for ONLY $49.95/mo. Limited Time Offer. FASTEST GUARANTEED Pardon in Canada. FREE Consultation: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

5070

7010

Personals

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation? All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s. 604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540

Money to Loan

NEED A LOAN - BAD CREDIT? 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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4530

CULTUS LAKE − Lindell Beach Resort. 2 BR, kitch, pool/jacuzzi, bbq, golf, etc. Rent from $500/wk. For sale $69,000. 604-534-6714.

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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

6008

Condos/ Townhouses Abbotsford

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

To advertise in the Classifieds call

604-850-9600

Could You Use

$20,000 $30,000

6505

Apartments & Condos

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

6508

Apt/Condos

1 BR condo, Abbots, 33546 Holland Ave, new luxury, hardwood, full appls, insuite ldry, patio, alarm, ug prkg, ns np $850. May 1. 604-825-5395, 719-5122

If you own property Capital Direct can help.

CALL 604-430-1498

Surrey

2 BDRM APT FOR RENT

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

ABBY E. newer 2 BR condo, patio, w/d., d/w, nr amens, Imed. 778-240-0232, 604-897-3392

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

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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, $94,900 597-8361 id4714 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 306-931-3939 id5234 Sry Tynehead on Greenbelt 3600sf 5br 4.5ba 1/2ac GD lot $930K 575-7311 id5350 Sry Guildford reno’d 922sf 1br+den or 2br condo, private yard $219K 454-7050 id5353

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Apt/Condos

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APARTMENTS www.cedargreen.com

2441 Countess St 1 Bedroom from $620

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2 Bedroom

starting at $700 totally reno’d $790

604.850.5375 Seniors Incentive UP TO

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Secure underground parking with elevator. Damage deposit reduced. LANDMARK REALTY MISSION / ABBOTSFORD Apts. Condos. Suites. Houses. See our Friday Ad FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM 604-820-8888 www.andersonavenue.com

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

Call 604-850-9600 to place your ad

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

❏WE BUY HOMES❏

1 Bdrm. & Den

300,000

6008-30

6508

604-534-9499

604.581.2161

Condos/ Townhouses

RENTALS

Inquire about our rent incentives

How About Travel Destinations

6007

Ideal for children, next to park and green space.

If you own a home, we can help. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. Independent lenders since 1969.

4060

6008

in Langley City

Could you use $30k or even $300k?

Metaphysical

REAL ESTATE

6008-02

FAMILIES EARNING MORE. Work from home part or full-time. No selling. No inventory. No parties. No large investment or risk. Visit www.familiesearningmore.com. SCHNOODLES (SCHNAUZER X Poodle) $699. For more information please visit our website www.theurbanpuppyshop.com 604-736-0557

Mortgages

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

Any Price, Any Location Any Condition. No Fees! No Risk! Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

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

6020-02

Abbotsford

RICK EDEN

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.

SRY, 7850 King George Blvd. Looking for a beautiful dbl wide under $80,000? 55+ adult park. Pet ok. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

Recreation Property

6065 Selling Your Home? Call

RICK EDEN 604-854-4888 FREE Property Evaluation

MT. BAKER SKI AREA 2 cabins, 1 property. Rent one, use one. Gated community w/ amenities. 35 min. from border $374,000 U.S. Maryann Angus 360-224-6704 www.mymtbakerhome.com

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

SHARED OWNERSHIP late model 40’ - 60’ cruising yachts moored on Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland. Sail & Power. Professionally maintained. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com

6515

6590

25 yr. Gold Master Medallion Recipient

Duplexes - Rent

ABBOTSFORD, MATSQUI. Large, bright 3 BR, 2 floors, sundeck off 1 BR, 2 baths, priv w/d, spacious living area & big kitchen. 2100 sf. Smoking okay. Pets okay. Backs onto farm land. $1,300/mo + util. Avail immed. Nr schools & bus. 778-574-5848 MISSION, RENO’D 3 BR, 1ba, gas f/p, h/w floor in all rooms, lrg stor, $825. Immed 604-838-8692

6540

Houses - Rent

AVAIL MAY 1, 5 BR hse 2 bath 4 appl or legal Business front. 2653 James St, Abby. $1600/mo. N/P. 604-583-6844 or 604 809-7796 CULTUS LAKE. Cottage avail for long or short term rental. Fully furnished 2BR, BBQ & sunny deck. Near beach. $900/mo incl utils. N/s. Immed. 604-813-7535 New SRI single wide, Abbotsford park. $79,900 with $480/mo pad rent. Glenbrook 604-830-1960 *RENT TO OWN*

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

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 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 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6555

Mobiles/Pads

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

6565

Office/Retail Rent

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

Rooms

ABBOTSFORD ROOMS $450. 604-854-1000

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-05

Abbotsford/ Mission

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

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR bsmt suite, Abbots, nr bus, school & shops. $570, np ns 604-614-2252, 778-878-6529 1 BR + den, Abbots, Sandpiper, ns np, no w/d, $625 incl util & net immed 604-853-3013/ 724-0440 2 BDRM bsmt ABBY nr UFV newer home, ns, np. $800 util incl Digital tv, May 1 604-832-8555. 2 BR ground level suite, Abbots, clean, big, ns np, $850 incls utils & laundry. Near shops, 2 schools. Refs required. 778-899-6786 2 BR ste, Abbots, avail now, nr school & bus, n/s, n/p, $650 incl util. 604-308-5301, 604-308-4303 ABBY, CLEARBROOK 2 br ste, ns, np, ref’s required. $675 per mth. Max 2 Immed 604-850-2673

MISSION. 2 BR. 2 gas f/ps, f/yard. Priv laundry. $900/mo incl hydro/ cbl/internet. Ns/np. 778-839-0905 MISSION 3 BR Upper, 2 Ba, view. garage, 5 appl, sm pet ok, n/s, Nr WCE. $1300 June 604-302-1305

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

THE TIMES TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011

AUTOMOTIVE 9145

9105

Scrap Car Removal

9155

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

Scrap Car Removal

Sports & Imports

9160

2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr h/b, auto, red, some option 20k, $8800 Firm. 604-538-9257

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

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

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

for most complete vehicles ~ FREE TOWING ~

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Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca

Boats

Fun By The Numbers

604-850-9600

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

SUDOKU

To advertise call

AUTOMOTIV

9155

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

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

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

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RV’s/Trailers

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

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL 2H

9522

Want to Downsize Your Gas Guzzler?

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

We will pay up to $

9515

SUDOKU

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

$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.

9145

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

A31

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

HOME SERVICES 8160 8080

Electrical

Flooring/ Refinishing

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

8155

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

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 •

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

Eric 604-556-3341

8205 310-JIMS (5467)

Paving/Seal Coating

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

BOOK A JOB AT

Landscaping

John Van Drunen Landscaping. 30 years experience. Ph 1-604-807-6466 or 604-792-7063 Spring lawn aeration. Openings for lawn & garden maint. Please Call Darren 604-855-0064 Cell 604-309-6480 Est 13 yrs!

www.jimsmowing.ca ADAM’S YARD CARE Hedge trimming, pruning trees, yard clean up, etc Adam 778-899-4162 Spring lawn aeration. Openings for lawn & garden maint. Please Call Darren 604-855-0064 Cell 604-309-6480 Est 13 yrs!

Renovations & Home Improvement

COUNTRY WEST LANDSCAPING

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

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8250 10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 38/HR! CLOGGED drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets,installs, Lic/Ins. 604-217-2268

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

8240

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

Spring Services

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

8105

Lawn & Garden

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

Roofing

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD

Licenced & Insured. Refs.

15% Discount with ad!

604-317-4729 www.skyviewroofing1.com

8255

Rubbish Removal

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

Need a Landscaper?

Find one in the Home Services section

ACROSS

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A32 TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011 THE TIMES

Mark’s

SpringEssentials Essentials WE’VE GOT THEM, YOU’LL LOVE THEM. THE PERFECT WARDROBE STARTS HERE. OUTFIT A TRENCH COAT

Reg. $79.99 Sale

$59.99

Reg. $39.99 Sale

$29.99

SLIM LEG DENIM

OUTFIT B GRAPHIC TANK

Reg. $19.99 Sale

$14.99

Reg. $36.99 Sale

$27.74

VINTAGE TWILL SKORT OUTFIT C EMBELLISHED TEE

Reg. $29.99 Sale

$22.49

Reg. $44.99 Sale

$33.74

Reg. $69.99 Sale

$52.49

CARGO PANTS

GLADIATOR SANDALS OUTFIT D BRA TANK

Reg. $24.99 Sale

$18.74

Reg. $34.99 Sale

$26.24

Reg. $39.99 Sale

$29.99

Reg. $79.99 Sale

$59.99

TAPE YARN COCOON CARDIGAN

CROPPED PANTS

PEEP TOE WEDGES OUTFIT E SLUB TEE

Reg. $19.99 Sale

$14.99

Reg. $39.99 Sale

$29.99

Reg. $36.99 Sale

$27.74

ROLL-TAB CARDIGAN BOYFRIEND SHORTS

Denver Hayes SOFTTM Tees, Tanks, and Polos

Assorted styles and colours. Sizes XS-2XL. Reg $12.99-$21.99

SALE 2ND TEE $6.49-$10.99 *Second item must be of equal or lesser value. More styles available in store.

2 50 $

Dakota Straight Leg, Relaxed Fit, & Loose Fit Denim

Stonewash, stonebleach, and black in select styles only. Sizes 28-44, oversizes 46-60 in stonewash only Reg $29.99* SALE 2 FOR $50* *OVERSIZES EXTRA More styles available in store.

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FOR

Dakota Snap Front Denim Work Shirts

Sizes M-XL. Oversizes 2XL-3XL Reg $24.99*

SALE $19.99* *OVERSIZES EXTRA

THE SMART DETAILS Our best built tee. Made with premium, pre-washed cotton that won’t shrink or fade, and FRESHTECH® antimicrobial/anti-odour protection.

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WASH GUARANTEE

2 22* $

FOR

50 WASH Tees with FRESHTEC® Sizes S-2XL. Oversizes 3XL-5XL. Reg $16.99* SALE 2 FOR $22* Short Sleeve Reg $19.99* SALE 2 FOR $30* Long Sleeve

2 50

Khakis, Rugby, and Cargo Pants

Assorted styles and colours. Sizes 30-44. Oversizes in select styles. Reg $29.99* SALE 2 FOR $50* *OVERSIZES EXTRA

*OVERSIZES AND TALLS EXTRA

FOR

NEED

South Fraser Way & McCallum Rd HELP SHOPPING? (Five Corners)

ABBOTSFORD

EXPECT MORE WHEN YOU SHOP AT MARK’S

We have our own personal shopper! Call to book your appointment with Lisa

604.859.1363

THE SMART DETAIL Zip ﬂeece fooler front for added warmth.

Dakota Hooded Quilted Flannel Shirts

Sizes M-XL. Oversizes 2XL-3XL, MT-4XLT Reg $42.99*

SALE $32.99* *OVERSIZES EXTRA

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

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