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bbotsford MP Ed Fast was appointed International Trade Minister when Prime Minister Stephen Harper unveiled his new cabinet at Rideau Hall in Ottawa Wednesday morning. “I’m excited to do the job the prime minister has offered me. It’s a brand new challenge and I’m looking forward to undertaking it,” said Fast.

“Given many of [Abbotsford’s] residents have connections to India, I expect there is a lot of interest generated by this free trade agreement.”

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CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com olice are urging the public to drive safely this Victoria Day weekend, as people try to take advantage of the favourable weather. The long weekend is designated as National Road Safety Week by the Canada Safety Council, and First reported @ is known nationwide abbotsfordtimes.com for its high number of traffic accidents and fatalities. “Be mindful of the fact that there are going to be people who are enjoying their weekend,” said APD Const. Ian MacDonald. “From a safety standpoint, be mindful when driving and walking.” Early forecasts show warm and dry conditions for Abbotsford and the rest of the Fraser Valley. MacDonald said traffic within the city is typically quiet during long weekends, however the same cannot be said for the various on-ramps that line Highway 1 through Abbotsford. “Particularly at the ends of the weekend, the directions on Highway 1 and the congestion is where you tend to see more of the potential traffic-related issues,” he said. “Because of its nice weather, I have a strong inkling people will be already making preparations for the long weekend and you will have that rush to get to whatever the destinations are.” He added police are also prepared for a potential traffic increase along South Fraser Way because of the Canucks playoff game Sunday afternoon. “We are ready for the weekend’s challenges.” Abbotsford’s Donna Giesbrecht and her husband Randy are waiting until after the long weekend to hit the outdoors in their fifth-wheel. Their main reason is traffic, said Giesbrecht. “It’s too crazy, especially the first long weekend of the year,” she said.

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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Donna Giesbrecht, with her pup Flash, is getting the fifth-wheel loaded and ready for a road trip, which will happen after the May long weekend with her husband Randy. For those who are doing something outdoors this holiday, local campgrounds are preparing for a busy weekend, again in large part because of the weather. Sun Valley Trout Park, located in Mission, isn’t taking any more reservations for a powered site, but there are some spots left for non-powered sites.

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The position means Fast is also responsible for the federal Asia Pacific Gateway initiative. “It’s huge for the West Coast and for providing the infrastructure and resources to get our goods [overseas] more efficiently as well as bringing them into Canada,” said Fast. Of particular interest to Abbotsford, is Fast’s mandate to expand trade relationships. Ottawa is actively pursuing free trade agreements with both the European Union and India. “Given many of [Abbotsford’s] residents have connections to India, I expect there is a lot of interest generated by this free trade agreement,” said Fast. One of the few MPs in the cabinet from British Columbia, Fast, a lawyer, was formally a backbench member who managed to secure a private member’s bill that increased the maximum sentence for those convicted of luring children over the Internet. Other B.C. cabinet ministers include Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan, who remains Minister of Aboriginal Affairs; Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam MP James Moore, who hung onto Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages; and Richmond MP Alice Wong, who was appointed Minister of State for Seniors. see FAST, page A12

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Briefly School district expects higher enrolment The Abbotsford School District 2011/12 budget is projecting an increase in enrolment numbers, largely due to final implementation of full day kindergarten. Preliminar y budget figures show estimated total operating expenditures of $159.5 million with a projected deficit of approximately $500,000. Final approval for the budget is expected at the Abbotsford Board of Education’s next meeting on May 30.

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Bradner’s May Queen Sarbjot Nijjar, centre, along with first princess Amanda Wenting, right, and second princess Jade Erickson, will receive their crowns at the 92nd annual May Day festivities at Bradner Elementary School on Monday.

Dig into our Arbour Day gallery online More than 1,500 school kids descended on Clearbrook Park in Abbotsford Friday to celebrate Arbour Day. T h e d a y ’s a c t i v i t i e s included tree planting by the kids themselves, trail tours, planting of saplings, counting tree rings, a chainsaw carving demonstration and more. To e n j oy o u r s p e c i a l online gallery of this great event, visit www.abbotsfordtimes.com - MORE @ ABBOTSFORDTIMES.COM

Royalty reigns on May Day Bradner queen admits she’s no “girlie girl”

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or three girls from Bradner Elementary, May Day will be something very special this

year. Sarbjot Nijjar will be crowned May Queen, along with Princesses Amanda Wenting and Jade Erickson at the 92nd annual May Day celebration at Bradner Elementary on Monday. “I’m not very much of a girlie girl. It was unexpected,” said Sarbjot of winning the top spot. The Grade 6 student was chosen based on her speech about what May Day means to her and her private interview with the three judges. “The whole Bradner community getting together and celebrating May

Day,” was the crux of her two-minute speech. Ten Grade 6 girls from the rural school competed for the title, and Amanda and Jade were also thrilled to be chosen as first and second princesses.

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abbotsfordtimes.com “It’s about being a good role model and representing our school and Abbotsford . . . We had to dress up all super girlie.” – Jade Erickson Princess

“As soon as they said my name, I said ‘wow’,”chimed in Amanda, who talked a blue streak about the recent

competition. “It’s not about how beautiful you are. It’s about how you will represent the school and Bradner.” Jade said she was filled with joy and excitement on being chosen. “It’s about being a good role model and representing our school and Abbotsford,” she said. All three girls admitted they stepped out of their comfort zone a bit for the competition. “We had to dress up all super girlie,” added Jade, more comfortable in her green T-shirt. And they’ll do it again, as all three will don pretty spring dresses for their royal ride in the May Day Parade, which gets underway on Bradner and Townshipline roads at 10 a.m. ◗ The May Day festivities will continue throughout the day Monday, with Maypole dancing, a speech by the May Queen, games, rides and other family fun.

bbotsford’s gang supp re s s i o n u n i t c e l ebrated its first year of operation with a bust that netted a cache of drugs, cash and a gun in a Burnaby home on Tuesday. The GSU seized a handgun, one kilogram of cocaine, 800 grams of methamphetamine, one-third of a kilogram of heroin and more than $56,000 in cash at a home in the 4400 block of Buchanan Street in Burnaby, said APD Const. Ian MacDonald. A 28-year-old man with ties to the UN Gang was arrested and is facing charges of possession for the purposes of trafficking and firearms offences. The home is likely a supply house for drug lines in Abbotsford and other Lower Mainland communities, said MacDonald, noting the suspect arrested was a “significant” player. “We’re classifying him as being mid-level in the gang world,” he said. “When you’re dealing with two kilograms of drugs, over $50,000 and a handgun, you’re talking about someone in some position of authority within an organization.” The bust reflects the success the GSU has had in its first year of operation, said MacDonald. The fact gangs are setting up supply houses in surrounding communities suggests the climate in Abbotsford is getting too hot for criminals to stomach, he asserted. “ We h a v e c r e a t e d a n uncomfortable environment,” he said. “The public safety risks have been decreased. see BUST, page A22

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without a warrant . . . it seems to me as an abuse to our human rights, our civil liberties.” rmed with placards and Local taxpayers have criticized disdain, more than 100 resi- Mission council over how the condents converged on Mission’s trolled substance bylaw - or mariMunicipal Hall Monday night to juana bylaw - was implemented and send a message of handled. protest to mayor and First reported @ There has also been abbotsfordtimes.com an outcry following council. Folks from Mission the RCMP seizure of and Abbotsford began showing up five computers, three belonging to outside the district building just former councillor Ron Taylor and after 5:30 p.m., one hour before the two belonging to current Coun. regular Monday council meeting Jenny Stevens. was scheduled to begin. The bylaw, which was unaniWithin minutes the front entrance mously voted in by council in April was jammed with protesters, many 2008, allows the district’s Public of them saying council had lost Safety Inspection Team (PSIT) to touch with its constituents and was search properties drawing more abusing citizens’ rights. than 93 kwh of electricity per day “I think it’s borderline abuse,” said for possible marijuana grow operalongtime Mission resident Susan tions. Kleinsasser. People whose homes have been “Going into people’s homes under inspected have been slapped with suspicion of a [marijuana] grow op an inspection fee of up to $5,000,

even if there is no evidence of a grow op. A moratorium has since been placed on the bylaw, and it is being reviewed, case by case, said Mission Mayor James Atebe. But some local citizens aren’t letting that stop them from suing the district. Stacy Gowanlock, who was handed an inspection fee after his home was unsuccessfully searched in 2009, filed a statement of claim earlier this month. The class-action lawsuit is backed by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. District of Mission spokesman Paul Gipps did not confirm the district had been served with the lawsuit. But for Gowanlock, and other residents, their frustration with council goes further than the marijuana bylaw. “They’re not interested in anyone’s stories or situations, and I honestly believe we’ve got to replace

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h no! The world is going to end! Are you one of those folks who believe the end of the world will arrive in a little more than a year and a half, on the Winter Solstice of 2012? Well, you can stop your worrying. We’ll never get that far. The end is sooner than even you believed possible. I have it on good authority (an anonymous e-mail) that the beginning of the end of the world will begin this Saturday, May 21. And it will all be over in exactly five months – on Oct. 21. That’s 2011, folks. This fall. That’s considerably more than a year before previous, mostoptimistic predictions that have been based on the most up-todate ancient Mayan technology. The end of next week is the beginning of the end of the world. And it’s going to be a rough ride. It all starts, I am assured by my inside sources, with an earthquake “so big than you can ever imagine.” OK. His grammar needs a bit of cleaning up. But his logic is sound. He points out that there are “many proofs in the Bible” pointing to the return of Christ on May 21. And since just about anybody has been able to prove just about anything with one or another

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Odd thoughts perfect quote from the Bible, that sounds perfectly logical to me. It’s the same kind of profound logic that I find in the following: “You have nothing to lose if you take action on this. If you ignore this, you may lose everything including your life.” Uhmmm, if the world is ending, there’s indeed nothing to lose . . . except everything . . . which you’ll lose when the world ends . . . whether you do anything or not. So if you ignore this whole thing about the end of the world, you’ll lose your life . . . which you’ll lose when the world ends, whether or not you ignore it . . . so you’ll have nothing to lose, once the world ends ... Arrrghhh! My head hurts. But take heart. We can avoid the end of the world altogether. And past experience has shown me that it takes only the effort of one courageous man to avert disaster, for logic dictates that, if just one of us keeps the world going, we all benefit. This is not the first time we’ve visited the edge of the abyss, stared into the darkness of our

final moments, stood on the verge of the world’s end. Prophesiers have prophesied the end many times. And we’re still here. How can it be? Take the case of an old acquaintance of mine. We’ll call him Tom. When we were told the world was going to end at 6 p.m. one summer day in the 1980s, Tom refused to lie down and accept doom. The first thing Tom did was get good and drunk – it helped his powers of reason, he reasoned (and who am I to question that, given the results of his reasoning?). Tom reasoned that, if the world was to end at 6 p.m., all he had to do to miss the end of the world was to miss 6 p.m. So he headed east to Alberta, where time is an hour ahead of us. He crossed into the Mountain Time Zone 15 minutes before 6 p.m. – directly into 6:45 p.m. – missing 6 p.m. altogether. By saving himself from the end of the world, Tom saved us all. OK, I can’t prove that he saved us from the end of the world. But you can’t prove he didn’t. He’s my hero!

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t’s little surprise the Canada Safety Council designated May 17-23 as National Road Safety Week. It is, after all, prime road-tripping time. With that in mind, we implore our readers to set a few minutes aside before piling loved ones into your preferred people mover. Before loading the first tent peg, backpack, or kayak, start with some maintenance basics. Checking oil and fluid levels in your driveway is a lot more fun than frantically filling and spilling highwayside with tractor trailers roaring past. Likewise, properly inflated tires are much more likely to stand up to the rigors of the road than anything low on pressure or pumped too full. We know you know this; but that doesn’t make these routine checks any less vital. Drive defensively. This is a long weekend after all – featuring a hard-earned day of deserved rest and relaxation. So do exactly that. Breathe. Relax. Don’t rush. Remember: you’re on holiday. Even though you know where you’re going, be absolutely certain of how to get there. Transport Canada strongly suggests checking road and weather conditions here: www.th.gov.bc.ca/SeasonalDriving/ plan.html. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive – it doesn’t hurt to be early. Packing the bulk of your clothes and supplies the night before, then setting them by the door allows more flexibility on travel day; plus it allows you to sleep on what might be missing. With the new and sometimes confusing highway access changes in Abbotsford, getting off on the open road can be stressful enough without digging through a rucksack for that possibly forgotten can opener with one hand while steering and peering for a U-turn exit. And please, remember no matter how far you travel this weekend – whether it’s to the tip of Vancouver Island, or just the first tee of your favourite golf course – don’t drink and drive. Because while a flat tire might put a damper on your weekend plans, we promise a serious driving violation will curtail your asphalt adventures for a lot longer than three days in May.

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Hockey trumps democracy When the French-language debate of our recent federal election was postponed due to a hockey game, I was surprised. By the time an HST public phone conference deferred to yet another hockey game, I was getting more used to the phenomenon. We talk about making voting easier, so that people don’t have to wait the five or ten minutes it takes to pick their choice of candidate. Yet those same potential voters are willing to calmly accept traffic, parking line-ups, and the press of other fans to get to a hockey game (not to mention shoppers’ willingness to camp out overnight to purchase the latest hi-tech device). What, exactly, I wondered, makes hockey more relevant to people’s lives than politics ? Listening to interviews with players, coaches and general managers provided some answers. When a team loses, the players take responsibility. Rather than hiding from the media – or using whatever handy excuse comes to mind – they respectfully respond to questions. On the other hand, politicians often rely on the out of “privileged information”. Coaches are also subject to a culture of responsibility– they recognize their jobs are on the line if they don’t perform. Politicians, no matter how weak their performance, count on longevity and name recognition for another term in office. And general managers can be the biggest surprise of all. The morning of the Canucks/Sharks first playoff game, Mike Gillis takes time to let the media know his high opinion of the Sharks. What, no attack ads ?? I’m wondering whether we could install polling booths at hockey arenas. Of Course the only problem here is that the number

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What will we really get from PM Harper? Editor, the Times:

There will soon come a time when most may wish they had never heard the name Stephen Harper let alone voted for him. He has a majority government even though 60 per cent of the electorate voted against him. He plans to get ‘tough on crime’ even though the crime rate is down. He plans to build a lot of prisons without more judges, so the only way that will work is to bring in compulsory minimum sentencing like our U.S.A. neighbour where you are sent to prison without trial for misdemeanors. Maybe even vagrancy will qualify, if so, you’d better hope you don’t lose your job! These prisons will of course be private work (slave) prisons, otherwise, how can they be paid for. Also Harper’s new ‘health police’ are trained and ready to go. Their job is to remove all of those nasty natural health products that aren’t government (pharmaceutical) approved. Will alternative healing methods be outlawed too? I wonder if they will eventually outlaw the humble dandelion? (google it) Mine are organic; I eat them and the leaves regularly. A most beneficial herb that we are pressured to eradicate by ‘big pharma’s’ cousins, the pesticide

peddlers. The U.S.A. imprisons more citizens than any other country in the world, will we soon be number two? You betcha, if the ‘Stephen Harper government’ has its way. Gary Huntbatch Abbotsford

Mission impossible to explore on foot Editor, the Times:

I have lived on 2nd Avenue in Mission for two years now. In that time I have noticed a few problem areas while trying to walk to places in our town. Jack Poole Harbourside Park: are you aware that there is no safe way to walk to the park? When you go over the Murray overpass and turn onto Horne, you have to cross the highway twice without any crosswalk. I was with my two young girls in a stroller and let me just say, I won’t bother doing that again. Related to that, I also noticed that there was no way to cross to the casino. Mr. Pets: If you try to walk from second to Mr. Pets, there is no crosswalk. The closest crosswalks are at Stave Lake (maybe) or at Murray, but in both cases you have to walk along the shoulder, which doesn’t feel that safe with the speed that cars go on the highway, especially when pushing a stroller. The Junction: I walked to Canadian Tire a couple weeks ago by crossing over Murray and walking along London Avenue, and realized there is no sidewalk along the road. I made it, but again it

felt like I was too close to the traffic. On a related note, are there any plans to link the Safeway complex to The Junction using a pedestrian overpass similar to the one by the West Coast Express? I often see people walking on the shoulder of the highway to get to The Junction, so I am sure a pedestrian overpass would be well used. It would be terrible if nothing was done and someone was hit while walking on the shoulder of the bridge. I really enjoy living in Mission and love all of the different parks and areas, but I do think more could be done to make our town a more walkable and enjoyable place to live. Erik Warkentin Mission

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he city of Abbotsford lost an undisputed champion of the dairy industry and community advocate with the death of Jim Waardenburg on Saturday. Abbotsford-South MLA John van Dongen, a former agriculture minister, said 74year-old Waardenburg was a force to be reckoned with when promoting the dairy industry and agriculture both locally and nationally. “This guy was an incredible individual,” said van Dongen, who first met Waardenburg when the pair served together on the board of what is now the Fraser Valley Milk Producers Co-op Association. “He was an outstanding leader, and had an incredible personal capacity for understanding finance. “Throughout the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, I can say without the shadow of a doubt, he was one of the most influential players in the national dairy industry.” Waardenburg, who died after a battle with lung cancer, initially worked for 16 years with the Royal Bank. He and his brothers Way-

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dening. Van Dongen, who is presenting Waardenburg’s eulogy, said his friend was a positive mentor whose absence will be apparent to all who knew him. “He had such a range of great personal qualities that I can’t begin to describe them,” said van Dongen. “He was very often the invisible hand behind the scenes.” Waardenburg’s funeral service is scheduled for Friday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Cascade Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd., Abbotsford.

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n Abbotsford man was killed in an early morning collision Tuesday on Highway 10, Langley RCMP say. A 54-year-old man was at the wheel of a Chevrolet Sprint when it collided with a five-ton refrigeration truck

at 232nd Street. The Sprint was headed west on Highway 10 at about 4:30 a.m. when it slammed into the eastbound truck, said Cpl. Holly Marks. T h e Sp r i n t m a y h a v e crossed the centre line of the highway, but the Inte-

grated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section (ICARS) is still investigating. The driver died at the scene. Anyone with information should call the Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200.

ABBOTSFORD’S MOST WANTED The Abbotsford Police Department has warrants attached to these individuals that were outstanding as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of these individuals, call the detachment at 604-859-5225 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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One of the largest cabinets ever established FAST, from page A1 “[The appointments] give the West strong representation in Ottawa,” said Fast. “The prime minister had the unenviable task of balancing the regions and MPs and I think he did a remarkable job.” Abbotsford-South MLA John van Dongen was quick to offer Fast his congratulations. “I think it’s great news for B.C. and Abbotsford that Ed Fast has been appointed to cabinet,” said van Dongen. “I think it’s really great Abbotsford has a voice in cabinet. Fast is the MP directly involved in expanding trade in B.C., and being on the West Coast, we will be direct beneficiaries.” With a local MP in the position, Abbotsford can capitalize and expand on all the potential activity in the Pacific Rim, particularly in India and China, he added. Fast replaces MP Peter Van Loan who becomes government House leader. He is one of 39 members of cabinet, one of the largest ever established. First elected Abbotsford’s MP in 2006, Fast handily won a third term in the recent

federal election on May 2. During his second term, Fast was Chairman of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights while he served as a member of Standing Committees of Canadian Heritage and Transport, Infrastructure and Communities during his initial term. While he was MP, Abbotsford received $45 million in federal infrastructure funding that included the McCallum and Clearbrook Road interchanges, the Abbotsford International Airport expansion, Abbotsford/Huntingdon Border Crossing improvements, Mill Lake Spray Park, Mission Bridge safety improvements and Discovery and Matsqui Trail systems. ◗ Fast graduated from law school at the University of British Columbia in 1982, but started his political career after being elected to Abbotsford school board three years later. He was elected to Abbotsford city council in 1996, where he served for nine years. Fast and his wife, Annette, have lived in Abbotsford for more than 29 years and raised four daughters in the community.

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Women with Cancer will meet Thursday, May 19 at Superstore at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Guest speaker is Linda Calwill, a pharmacist who will talk about risk factors, side effects and hormonal drugs. All women dealing with cancer are welcome.

Youth walk

The fourth annual Walk Away from Homophobia, put on by the Fraser Valley Youth Society is Thursday, May 19. There’s a meeting at the youth resource centre, 33780 Laurel St., Abbotsford at 4 p.m. and then walking to Five Corners at 5 p.m. Free barbecue after the walk.

Seniors activities

Matsqui Seniors Branch #69 (OAPO) meets for activities Monday through Friday at Matsqui Recreation Centre, 3106 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Activities include exerfit, bridge, car-

pet bowling, bingo, shuffleboard, cribbage and more. All are welcome. Call David at 604-557-0648 or Bev at 604-756-0348 for more.

Baby time

An interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes and more, Baby Time is held at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 20. Call 604-826-6610.

Old Time Fiddle Contest

The CFV Fiddlers is hosting the 38th annual Old Time Fiddle Contest, to showcase local talent and recognize the accomplishments of any fiddler willing to take the stage, on Saturday, May 21 at the ASA Hall, 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., contest begins at 10:30 a.m. Fiddle workshops will be offered throughout the day. Admission is $10. Go to www.centralfraservalleyfiddlers.com or 604-859-3031.

May Day Parade

Bradner’s 92nd annual May Day Parade and Country Carnival is Monday, May 23. Fun kicks off with a pancake breakfast at Bradner Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd., at 8 a.m. The parade is at 10 a.m. and Maypole dancing is 11 a.m. at Bradner Elementary School. Check out the games, concessions, rides and other family fun! The committee is still looking for parade entries, e-mail arpotz17@telus.net.

Water gardens

Abbotsford Garden Club meets Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Abbotsford Middle School, 33231 Bevan Ave. Learn about water gardens from Roy Campbell, president of the Water Garden Club of B.C. Call 604-8646696 for details.

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in Afghanistan have resulted, thus far, in the highest number of fatalities for any single Canadian military mission Cedric Hughes Barrister & Solicitor since the Korean War between 1950 and 1953—a total of 155 killed since 2002. Wikipedia’s Coalition casualties in Pte. MacLachlan and the 24-year-old front Afghanistan breaks down these statistics: those seat passenger, Pte. Daniel Scoular of Half resulting from enemy action —132, those from Moon Bay, British Columbia died at the crash ‘friendly fire’— 6, and those from ‘accidents or scene. Cpl. Yannick Wright, 27, of Toronto died non-combat circumstances’—17. on the following Monday morning. The fourth soldier had been able to get himself out of the The last category is further broken down: “6 in vehicle accidents, 2 in a helicopter crash, vehicle and climb up to the road for help. At last report, he was still in hospital. This Win2 from accidental falls, 2 from accidental nipeg Free Press story was reported nationally, gunshots, 2 suicide deaths, 2 unspecified nonnot only because of the status of the victims combat-related deaths and 1 death from an as military personnel, but also because their illness. Injuries since April 2002 are reported deaths, added to the three other road fatalities at 615 soldiers wounded in action and 1,244 that day in Manitoba blamed on the winter-like from ‘non-battle injuries’. weather “lashing” the province—the sheer The first-mentioned article lists by year, number of fatalities— was particularly horrific. name, rank, unit and ‘circumstance’ all of the Young soldiers dying in non-combat circumpersonnel who have died. Units frequently stances, particularly in vehicle crashes, is cited are the various battalions of the Princess hardly new. In 1954, U.S. President EisenPatricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). The hower, along with securing the funding to start PPCLI distinguished itself in both World Wars, construction on a national interstate highway Korea, in numerous operations in support of the system also sponsored a White House conferUnited Nations and NATO, and now in Afghanience on traffic safety. At least in part the US stan. The PPCLI, one of the three Canadian military was behind this initiative having disRegular Force infantry regiments is comprised covered that by 1953 “more service men were of three Regular Force battalions: the First dying in road accidents than in the Korean Battalion, garrisoned in Edmonton, Alberta; the War.” Among the suggested solutions: — the Second, in Shilo, Manitoba; and the Third, in adoption of the relatively inexpensive seatbelt, Edmonton, Alberta. the use of which, one study claimed “could In the early hours of Sunday May 1st, save more than 5,000 lives a year.” 2011— around 12:30 am —four soldiers Cedric Hughes L.L.B. from 2 PPCLI were in a 2003 Ford Escape Leslie McGuffin L.L.B. travelling westbound on Provincial Road 457 www.roadrules.ca

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STAVE FALLS/HAYWARD LAKE NOTICES ONE LANE ROAD CLOSURE – DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD May 23 – July 15, 2011 Monday – Friday, 24 hours Stave Falls Spillway Gates Reliability Project and Completion of Gantry Crane Installation The Stave Falls Spillway Gates Reliability Project has begun. The project involves the replacement of the four existing radial spillway gates and the existing radial gate hoists. To operate the gates, BC Hydro installed a new crane in 2010. This crane is required to lift and lower the gates and is moved into position on a rail that is embedded in the roadway. BC Hydro will be replacing these rails starting mid-May, 2011. A one lane closure of Dewdney Trunk Road for six to eight weeks is required to complete this work. Priority access will be given to emergency vehicles and the school bus. Periodic road closures of Dewdney Trunk Road will continue to be required over the next two years to facilitate the replacement of the spillway gates. In general, these will be short-term (10-15 minutes) or single lane closures. To install the new gates, a full road closure of approximately three days will be required four times during the two-year project. Loop Trail will be closed over Blind Slough Dam during construction. BC Hydro will re-open road and pedestrian access over the dam when construction schedules allow (e.g. primarily evenings and weekends).

Hayward Lake Reservoir Lower Water Levels Starting May 24, 2011 the Hayward Lake reservoir water level will be lowered to accommodate annual maintenance on the Ruskin Dam spillway gates. Lowering of the reservoir will begin on Tuesday, May 24 to reach the elevation of approximately 34.5 metres in four days. Lower than average water levels will expose steep shorelines and slippery slopes along Hayward Beach and the entire reservoir shore. The beach can be used with caution, but the water will not be accessible. The Hayward boat launch and dog beach will be closed. The picnic grounds will remain open and available for public use. Trails will remain open; however hikers will be unable to complete the Railway/ Reservoir Trail loop due to the closure of both Ruskin Dam and the Floating Bridge at Hairsine Creek An environmental management plan has been developed to protect ﬁsh and wildlife during the lower water levels. The water will begin rising again on Friday, June 24, 2011. Normal operating levels will return well before Canada Day, July 1. For more information on these projects, visit www.bchydro.com or email LMSCommunityrelations@bchydro.com.

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The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Early Memory Loss Support Group will meet Tuesday, May 24 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Abbotsford. Call Jillian at the Abbotsford & Mission Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centre for more information at 604859-3889 and leave a message.

Genealogy series

Lifetime Learning Centre’s Genealogy Series with John Herl continues Wednesday, May 25 at 32444 Seventh Ave., Mission from 10 a.m. to noon. The topic is Family Dynamics.

Hominum meets

Hominum Fraser Valley chapter is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. The next meeting is Friday, May 27. For information and meeting location, call Art-604-462-9813 or Don 604-329-9860.

Library book sale

Mission Friends of the Library will be holding their annual Book Sale on Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. A variety of materials including adult and children’s books and magazines will be sold. Come early to get the best selection. There will be something for everyone. Call 604-826-6610 for details.

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The Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Matsqui holds its 17th annual Wine Festival & Silent Auction on Saturday, May 28 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre (enter from Bourquin Cres. West). Tickets are $30 (not available at the door) from Carlson Wagonlit Trav-

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In 2010, the GSU undertook 42 investigations or disruptions, executed 19 search warrants, and arrested a number of key gang members. The APD also now has an inventory of intelligence on gangs in the community complete with 84 gangster profiles and 43 individuals deemed to be high risks. The APD is also now tracking what violent crimes are thought to be gang and drug related, although many incidents are never reported. The most significant numbers relate to violent home invasions, said MacDonald. Of the seven home inva-

“There are fewer targets for rival gangs to rip off, and fewer targets to shoot in their driveways.” Abbotsford, multiple recipient of the Murder Capital moniker, had a total of 16 homicides from March 2008 to August 2009 – 11 of them gang and drug related. The most shocking murders involved two high school students dabbling in the drug trade. The GSU was established as an antidote to violence with a mandate to aggressively disrupt and prosecute gangs.

sions reported in 2011, six are linked to gangs and drugs. Since September 2009, Abbotsford homicides have dropped to five with only two linked to gangs or drugs. Shots fired incidents have dropped from 17 in 2009, to a total of six in 2010. This year the gang squad has executed 13 search warrants that netted 12 firearms, including an Uzi, and 2500 rounds of ammunition. In 2011, the GSU is setting its sights on 30 key gangsters – having already charged 14 – and intends a 10 per cent reduction in violent gang crime.

‘We are aware she’s missing and is believed dead’ registry, he was convicted in March 2009 of fraud over $5,000 and got a day in jail. He was also convicted in 2003 of using a stolen credit card. Other fraud and theft charges date back to the 1990s on Vancouver Island. Carr said last week that investigators hoped the arrest of Woodruff might “bring some closure to the families.” Dudley’s parents, Rosemarie and Mark Surakka, launched a complaint against the RCMP officer who was on duty the night the original shots-fired call was received by a Mission RCMP dispatcher. The RCMP board of adjudication found Cpl. Mike White did not adequately follow up on the call. He was given a written reprimand and lost one day’s pay for disgraceful conduct. A coroner’s inquest has been called into the Dudley-McKay deaths, but is not expected to take place until the criminal case concludes.

SUSPECT, from page A4 seeking information about Batke’s disappearance, saying her absence without contacting her family was unusual. They described her as 5’ 3” and 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. On Monday, Surrey RCMP Cpl. Drew Grainger said the missing-person file is now in the hands of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. IHIT’s Cpl. Dale Carr confirmed that investigators “are aware of a link between Woodruff and Batke.” “We are aware she is missing and is believed to be dead. The file is still under investigation,” Carr said. Carr would not say if Woodruff is also a suspect in the disappearance of Batke. Woodruff has a lengthy criminal history, mostly related to fraud and theft cases. According to the Provincial Court online

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ell, the first leg of our Cycling for Diversity was a tremendous success. After 14 stops in the Mission-Abbotsford area and seven schools visits, the team with a valuable Canadian message this Victoria long weekend is keeping the pace towards the provincial capital. There were a few challenging hills and some sore legs, but we all arrived at our scheduled destinations on time, had many inspiring discussions in classrooms with our youth and an upbeat party at Canada Safeway on South Fraser Way, which generously supplied all the cyclists with food and refreshments. Customers were given cake and were entertained by Korean drummers and Bhangra dancers. I would like to thank the team members for operating as a unit, which resulted in no one getting

left behind in our tracks. From start to finish, we will be making 25 stops in our 11-city tour with overnight stays in Langley, Burnaby and Delta. We started planning for this trip in March after a small group of us gathered in a coffee shop in Abbotsford. One of the members suggested a cycle trip would be perfect on World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (May 21). Like the many people out there, I had no idea a day like this even existed on the calendar. As someone who has been focusing on diversity topics for the past 16 years, I thought this would be a terrific way to celebrate both people and culture. We all agreed that a cycling journey to the provincial capital would be a fabulous expedition. When I speak to Canadians about cultural diversity they usu-

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On the edge ally get excited. Where else in the world can we share our unique cultures and still live peacefully as neighbours? Nothing comes to my immediate attention more then where all global citizens can celebrate together as one, regardless of your race and religion. On the United Nations website it outlines the following description: “The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of

cultural diversity and to learn to ‘live together’ better.” The best way to follow the UN mandate and build an inclusive community is to actually celebrate our many cultures that exist within our communities. The more we celebrate, the greater understanding we create. Multiculturalism will always be a work in progress. In order for it to work effectively everyone has to participate equally. We should never overlook this valuable fact. One of the main reasons I decided to take on this ride is to share in a discussion that, as a columnist, I am hearing more and more from readers that our communities are facing isolation issues. This concerns me. I feel I have a responsibility to discuss these kinds of topics. Yes, cultural diversity is working. Can it work better? Absolutely.

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The core principles of our journey are teamwork, sharing and reaching out to celebrate what we have accomplished as Canadians. In two days our team will arrive at the Legislature building in Victoria to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity and we are very excited. I have many people to thank and I will do that in an upcoming column. But, I would like to acknowledge Wentings Cycle and Mountain Shop in Mission for loaning me the bike for this 200-plus kilometre trek. We will be raising funds to purchase the bike and donate it to someone in need. Donations can be made to Envision Financial, account #45771128 (Mission Branch). ■ Ken Herar is a columnist for the

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Cirque du Soleil brings signature show to AESC for seven performances JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

The primary inspiration for the costumes of Dralion came from China, India and Africa. The palette favours vibrant solid colors, while the shapes are guided by the artists’ movements and choreography. ■ Over 5,000 metres (16,000 feet) of fabric were used in creating the costumes; ■ The fabrics come from around the globe, including China, the U.S., Italy, France, England and Quebec; ■ Materials that might be considered unusual were used in creating costumes and accessories: horse hair,

Watercolour show The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society wraps up their annual Spring Art Show on Friday, May 20 at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way,Abbotsford. Call Carol Portree at 604850-9694 or Anne White at 604-855-5363 for more details.

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hrilling more than eight million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil. And in its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature, Cirque du Soleil fuses the 3,000-year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatics with today’s multidisciplinary acts for their signature show, which comes to Abbotsford June 2-5. “Dralion is a mixture of two words,” said publicist Julie Desmarais. “Dragon represents the East and lion represents the West.” In Dralion, the four elements that govern the natural order take on a human form. Each element is represented by its own colour: air is blue; water is green; fire is red; earth is ochre (brown). “All these elements are represented by dancers and acrobats who are in conflict at the beginning and at the end of the show come together in peace and harmony,” said Desmarais. That includes 52 performers, who are world-class gymnast acrobats, singers, dancers and comedians from 14 different countries. Half of the cast is from China, where the show’s creator recruited the best acrobatics, added Desmarais. Sounds from East and West, acoustic and electric music is infused with rhythmic and lyrical motifs. Influences range from Indian melodies to sounds from Africa, Europe and the West. Acrobatic acts include pole balancing, lifts, trampoline acts and more. “Dralion will appeal to everybody, so everyone will find their favourite part of the show,” said Desmarais. There are seven performances of Dralion from June 2-5 at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. For ticket information call the AESC at 1-866-9772372 or go to www.abbotsfordcentre.ca.

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Hijacked Future ACES, along with Cinema Politica, is screening Hijacked Future, on Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at Harrison Mills Community Hall, 1995 School Road. This is a locally produced ( Victoria) documentary focusing on the fragile state of the world’s food supply. This film is direct, informative and offers alternatives to the unsustainable, industrial system that currently supplies our food. Sp e a k e r s f r o m Fo o d Matters Chilliwack will be present to share seeds and information. Bring your seeds to exchange. Admission is “pay what you can” and refreshments are available by donation.

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Are you innocent or guilty? SIMON GIBSON For the Times

uilty or innocent: most of us have a sense of what these familiar words stand for. Being guilty means you did something illegal while being innocent means you are found blameless. Perhaps the most disturbing examples of guilt are when people, usually men, are found responsible for heinous crimes such as murder, assault and rape. The media frequently gives extensive coverage to these trials especially if the person charged is well known. Actors and other entertainers are especially fascinating, apparently, and even the smallest detail is examined as the courts go through the lengthy process in determining guilt or innocence. Unfortunately, however, it’s not always that simple. Guilt and innocence are largely legal terms which can often blur the distinction between reality and perception. For instance, many of us watched the O.J. Simpson case unfold some years ago and it seemed likely he was complicit in the killing of his wife. He had, after all, been previously charged with violence against her and was caught attempting to leave town with a passport, a disguise and a loaded gun. The evidence all pointed to Simpson. However, his legal team – at great expense – succeeded in having the charge acquitted. Later, though, it was determined in a civil trial, which is less rigorous, that he was liable for her death and ordered to pay significant damages. So, was Simpson guilty of killing his wife, or at least arranging it? Speculation may be interesting, but when it comes to this case, it isn’t relevant. He was acquitted of the criminal charges. Now, in the matter of the justice system

– on both sides of the border – we wouldn’t want to see guilt or innocence determined by a polling of public opinion. Nonetheless, it seems that guilty people do, on occasion, succeed in ‘getting off’ through deceptive means. There are even minor examples much closer to home. No doubt you’ve spoken with someone charged with speeding or some other motor vehicle violation. He or she will effectively have the charge abandoned by the judge. The judge will require the testimony of a police officer– who is not present – or there is an error in recording the date or location of the incident. It is therefore decided that the charge must be dismissed. Is he or she really innocent? We all know the answer. But, there is relief because there is no fine to be paid and no record kept of any wrong. The Bible speaks to this when it says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Sin – all the bad things we have done – separates us from God and that reality makes us feel empty and discouraged. Perhaps you are familiar with the best known verse in the Bible: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life.” Christ, who was perfect, accepted death on a cross for you personally to take away all of your sins – public and private – and he rose from the dead. You don’t have to feel guilty. Through Christ’s death you can be declared innocent before God. Why not call on him today? Confess your sins and begin an exciting new life in him.

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Sunday Services Traditional Service 9:30 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am

St. Matthew’s Church 2010 Guilford Drive Abbotsford In the Parish Hall

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

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

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NONDENOMINATIONAL Sumas Way & 3rd Ave. (34595 3rd Ave.)

Meeting at the Seniors’Centre in the Matsqui Recreation Centre on Clearbrook Road ½ block S of MacLure For information call 604-853-6083 Anglican Network in Canada

11 am most Sundays* starting Jan 9th H.O.M.E. Society Building 31581 South Fraser Way Abbotsford

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Sports

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Fighting to keep UFC dream Gary Mangat’s first MMA pro fight is May 28 CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

But it means so much more. In three years, Mangat’s experience in mixed martial arts has grown exponentially. he first thing Gary Mangat sees when It started one Saturday night when he went he wakes up is a picture of the octa- out to watch UFC with some friends. gon posted on his wall. It’s the last His love for the sport began that night. thing he sees when he goes to bed. He began training when he was 21, admitOne day he hopes to find himself in the tedly unable to throw a punch, and has risen middle of one, holding up a prized title belt through the amateur ranks with astonishing as the first Sikh to compete in the Ultimate results, considering he has no formal training Fighting Championship. in any of the technical areas, like Brazilian JiuOn Saturday, May 28, ManJitsu or Muay Thai boxing. gat will get one step closer to Mangat’s big break came that goal when he steps into “That moment, and what at The Ultimate Fighter trythe octagon for his first proouts in March, thanks to some fessional bout at Battlefield you’ve done in the gym tenacious campaigning from Fight League 8: Island Beat- and what you’ve trained not only himself, but his down, in Nanaimo. friends and family. This fight is not just the cul- for are the only things Thousands of messages, mination of a three-year jourpart of a massive Twitter camney for someone who knew that matter.” paign, were sent to UFC presinothing about the sport. It’s dent Dana White. not just about a BFL featherThey were received, and weight champion, or someone – Gary Mangat despite Mangat not having with aspirations of competing one professional fight at the in the UFC. time – which went against the It’s a lifetime of figuring out who he was and rules – he was invited to try out. what he wanted in life. His chance to show White, and other front “I do feel like there is a lot of pressure,” office staff, what he could do came on March said the 24-year-old Mangat, who trains 20, one day after UFC 128 in New Jersey. out of the Mamba Martial Arts Academy in It became Mangat against an unknown, Abbotsford. randomly drawn opponent in a two-minute “That’s where the whole mental aspect of battle in front of the sport’s biggest front this game comes in. I’ve got to realize that office figure. it’s just another fight, just like the other nine No pressure, right? Wrong. And Mangat fights I’ve had. That moment, and what you’ve charished every second of it. done in the gym and what you’ve trained for see UFC, page A29 are the only things that matter.”

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Gary Mangat, a MMA fighter who trains in Abbotsford, has hopes of making it to the UFC.

Playfair back to man Heat for third year

CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

t’s not usual for a coach to be the face of a franchise, but Jim Playfair might be the exception. Since he was named as head coach of the Abbotsford Heat on June 5, 2009, Playfair has not only been the go-to guy for the media – which goes without saying – he’s landed himself on media outlets across North America, and throughout the world if you include YouTube, and been a fixture at charity events and season ticket rallies.

And it just so happens he’s back impor tant,” Playfair told the for a third season behind the Heat Abbotsford-Mission Times. bench. “I don’t really view it as a boost of On Monday, Calgary Flames gen- confidence. It is what it is. Jay came eral manager Jay Feaster, who had down, we had a good meeting to the “interim” tag removed from his discuss the plan going forward and post, announced at I like what they’re a press conference First reported @ trying to do down that the NHL club abbotsfordtimes.com here.” would pick up the In his tenure as option on Playfair’s head coach, there contract, thus keeping him in hasn’t been much to criticize PlayAbbotsford for at least one more fair on. He’s done a good job with season. what he’s had available to work “It’s still an opportunity to be a with. head coach right now and that’s In two seasons behind the bench,

Playfair, former head coach of the NHL Flames and a Calder Cup champ in 2001 with Saint John, has guided the Heat to a 77-61-913 record and one playoff appearance, which came in the 2009/10 season. The Heat failed to make the postseason in 2011, finishing with a record of 38-32-4-6, good enough for fourth place in the North Division. However with the AHL’s crossover rule, Abbotsford was eliminated from contention by the Oklahoma See PLAYFAIR, page A29

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Jim Playfair will be back next season as head coach of the Abbotsford Heat.

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MMA fighter bullied “I’m excited for next year” PLAYFAIR, from page A28

UFC, from page A28 “It was probably one of the craziest experiences I’ve ever had,” he said. “You walk in there and this guy you’ve been watching on TV, the president of UFC, the guy who literally started the MMA movement is sitting right there in front of you.” And Mangat didn’t disappoint. However he was not permitted to go through to the next round, because the UFC could not justify letting an amateur with no professional experience advance. He considers this just another challenge in a life filled with them. Getting bullied. Trying to fit in with people he didn’t quite fit in with. Getting his “butt kicked” the first time he set foot inside a MMA gym. Those were just a few of the obstacles he’s had to overcome growing up in Williams Lake before moving to the coast in 2006. “I was always the shortest kid. It didn’t matter at what age,” he said. “I was easy to pick on. I had skinny little arms, but I was chubby and I had a self esteem issue. I was always a follower.

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Gary Mangat went before UFC president Dana White at The Ultimate Fighter tryouts in March, even though he wasn’t pro. “I finally realized this just wasn’t me. It isn’t me.” Then came the butt kicking; the first time Mangat set foot inside a gym was like a lamb to the slaughter. “I was ready to give it up and never go back,” he said. “But then it was that night that I realized anytime anything got hard, I would give it up. I was always looking for that easy way.

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“I think the biggest thing is to get some players in here who can help give our young City Barons. kids some really clear direction inside the Playfair watched helplessly in both cam- dressing room,” said the coach. paigns as it seemed like player after player “We were so young last year and now we fell to injury, which caused have a chance to come back and these kids are going to the organization to dip into be that much better prethe ECHL talent pool and pick “I’m pulling for Boston pared to be a better team up lower profile players from obviously in the East and next year. across the AHL. “ I ’m e x c i t e d f o r n e x t It didn’t catch up to the growing up in British year.” Heat in the first year. The team defied the odds Columbia, I’m pulling for ■ Never one to shy away and made it to the second from offering his thoughts round of the playoffs, eras- the Canucks.” on the National Hockey ing a 3-1 series deficit in the League, there’s one matchup opening round to defeat the – Jim Playfair Abbotsford Heat in particular Playfair wouldn’t Rochester Americans in seven mind seeing in the Stanley games. Cup final. This year, the Heat resem“I’ve got a good friend in Cam Neely with bled more of a MASH unit. Injuries occurred early and often, and the rag-tag bunch, com- Boston . . . I’m pulling for Boston obviously in piled mostly of rookies fresh out of junior the East and growing up in British Columbia, I’m pulling for the Canucks,” he said. hockey, was never able to recover. “I’d like to see a Boston, Vancouver final. I That wasn’t lost on Playfair, or Feaster for that matter, when it came to setting forth The think that would be a nice setup and it would do a lot of good for the game.” Plan for next season.

Canadian women’s basketball team at UFV The Canadian women’s basketball team began its eight-day training and tryout schedule earlier this week at the University of the Fraser Valley Envision Athletic Centre at the Abbotsford campus. The national squad began training at UFV on Monday with two practices that day, and will continue with a one-practice per day schedule right through until Tuesday, when

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Go to www.swarmjam.com to join The Hive and ﬁnd some great deals!

A30 THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011 THE TIMES

We Believe in You.

INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 Family Announcements ...........................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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Memorial Gifts

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Announcements

Is it HEAVEN or HELL for me?

Am I a Good Person going to Hell? www.truth-oneway.ca

Remember a loved one. Support your local cancer centre. BC Cancer Foundation 32900 Marshall Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K2 T: 604.851.4736 Please include the name of the person you’re remembering and your mailing address. www.bccancerfoundation.com/InMemory

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Isaiah 41:9 - 13 library prints 8p. for small fee

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Coming Events

1964-1968 COURTENAY HIGH SCHOOL Reunion planned for July 1-3, 2011. It is time to plan your summer trip to visit OLD friends. July 1-3 in Courtenay, BC. Contact Diane (250) 941-1912. Email: prairiesis@yahoo.ca for information and register: Facebook Courtenay High School.

Announcements

JOIN A FUN WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 15 PEOPLE NEEDED.

You could even win a cash prize if you are one of the top achievers in your challenge.

604-768-6099

Information Wanted

WITNESS WANTED for hit & run accident at Seven Oaks Extra Foods parking lot, btwn 5pm 6pm, Thurs, April 21st. Call 604-746-9980

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working.com

Classiﬁed Line Ad Deadlines

Tue. Newspaper - Fri. 9:50am Thur. Newspaper - Tue. 9:50am

Tue. Newspaper - Mon. 10:00am Thur. Newspaper - Wed. 10:00am

driving.ca

househunting.ca

remembering.ca

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Display Ads Thursday, May 19 9:30 am Liner Ads Friday, May 20 9:30 am

Our ofﬁce will be closed Monday, May 23rd

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To place your birthday announcement call . . .

604-850-9600

EDUCATION 1403

Career Services/ Job Search

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding Available. 1-866-399-3853 www.iheschool.com

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1410

Education

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

To advertise in the Classifeds call

604-850-9600

Career Services/Job Search

CHEF TRAINING a recipe for success

Learn the Fundamentals of Professional Cooking 3, 6 and 12-month programs

We offer

community your classiﬁeds

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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• apprenticeship qualification • work experience placement • Foodsafe certification Over 90% of our graduates find full-time employment.

CASCADE

Culinary Arts School Call ! Today

35190 Delair Road, Abbotsford Telephone: 604-556-7000

www.culinaryartsabbotsford.ca

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62!

Langley: May 21 or June 11 Surrey: Every Saturday Also Bby • Van • Rcmd • Coq • Maple Ridge Health Inspector Instructors! BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice Since 2003!

www.advance-education.com

604-272-7213

RAIN FOREST REFLEXOLOGY Teaching Reflexology CERTIFICATION Level 1

Hilltop Academy 604-930-8377 $100 New Balance Shoes Voucher to our May class

Become a Registered Personal Trainer • Earn up to $70/hr. • Government Financial Aid may be available.

JOYCE NICHOLLS

Call now summer classes 604-302-0834

ROAD SMART TRAINING INSTITUTE LTD. 2 Day comprehensive, standardized training curriculum for Trafﬁc Control Persons, meeting the current WCB requirements. Visit us at www.roadsmarttraining.com For further information or to register, contact 604-881-2111

Looking for a career in

Education? Log on to working.com to ﬁnd a job you’ll love. Keyword: Education

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT Accounting Assistant The Langley Concrete Group of Companies, a family owned enterprise with over 50 years history, is looking for a highly motivated person to fill the position of Accounting Assistant working as part of our successful head office team located in Langley, BC. Working with our CFO, Controller, Account Payable/Receivable, and Payroll staff the successful applicant will perform a variety of accounting, data input, and general ofﬁce duties. Key responsibilities will include Accounts Payable, Payroll, tax remittances and ﬂeet insurance renewals. Must enjoy working in a casual supportive environment with substantial constructive feedback.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Great summer job for students, teachers, and others looking for full or part-time seasonal employment!

We are a raspberry processing plant looking for personnel to assist us in receiving, cleaning, and packaging our product. In addition to production line work, we have a variety of jobs, such as: QA technician, forklift operator, supervisors and scale operators. This is a great opportunity to earn money in a short period of time and still enjoy your summer break. No experience necessary. Apply in Person 31825 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC From: 8:30am - 4:30pm Phone: 604-864-0022 Bring Social Insurance Number and Photo ID

Minimum requirements: • CMA/CGA enrollment or completion • 3-5 years payroll/AP experience in a computerized accounting environment • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Ofﬁce applications • Experience in manufacturing and inventory beneﬁcial • Good interpersonal skills Our progressive company offers: • Attractive salary plus benefits, extended health benefits, wage incentive programs • Future personal growth and development, on the job training • Fun supportive atmosphere with extracurricular activities Please send an updated resume, cover letter, and driver’s abstract to

mikejr@langleyconcretegroup.com

Stó:lô Nation

Requires the services of a Full-Time qualiﬁed

LAND MANAGEMENT OFFICER

For complete details visit our website at: www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Jobs link on the Homepage

Join our skilled team of women in a professional and dynamic work environment Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General—The Alouette Correctional Centre for Women houses sentenced and remanded female offenders. The centre’s rural setting offers staff plenty of active outdoor work and other unique features not often found in a correctional environment. Make a difference close to home at our centre, located in Maple Ridge. Enjoy extensive training, growth and development opportunities. While maintaining security, safety and good order, you will focus on engaging our inmates in a way that provides them the most opportunity for change in a productive, supportive and respectful environment. A competitive salary and benefits package, a second-to-none pension plan and an employer that helps you balance work/life commitments await you. We’re committed to being your employer of choice. For more information and to apply by May 31, 2011, please visit employment.gov.bc.ca/ corrections.

To learn more visit

employment.gov.bc.ca/corrections

Build Results

Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC, V2R 4G5 Email to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca Or Fax: 604-824-5342 Attn: Stó:lô Nation HR Personnel

MISSION PUBLIC SCHOOLS (District #75)

NETWORK SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN For this permanent union position, you preferably have: • Secondary school graduation supplemented by a Computer Network Systems Diploma from a recognized technical college, or a Microsoft Certiﬁed Engineer or equivalent training and experience • Minimum of three years related work experience • Ability to perform skilled diagnostic repair and maintenance, alteration and installation tasks on an array of computer systems, networks, software, telephone and other audio visual equipment • Experience with various types of server management local and wide area networks and related equipment • Expertise in Windows operating systems and software • Working knowledge of Exchange • A working knowledge of email and internet systems • A valid BC Driver’s licence

40 hours per week $26.39 per hour Please send resume with supporting documentation by May 31, 2011 to: Michele Dance, Senior Human Resources Coordinator Mission Public Schools 33046 4th Avenue, Mission, B.C. V2V 1S5 Fax 604-826.1761 michele.dance@mpsd.ca

TAG Construction Ltd., a road and utility contractor, is looking for both experienced Pipeworkers and an experienced Pipe Foreman; competitive rate and beneﬁt package available. If you have the requested experience, please forward your resume to:

Fax: 604-534-8998 Email: diane@tagconstruction.com Or mail to: 21869, 56th Avenue, Unit B Langley, BC V2Y 2M9

EMPLOYMENT 1210

Beauticians/ Barbers

1235

Farm Workers

BERGEN FARMS - Farm Labourers needed to start beginning of July. 40 - 60hrs per wk., $9.28/hr. Jobs include weeding, hoeing, and harvesting fruit. Please fax resume to: (604)854-5631.

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General Employment

COLLEGE/UNIV STUDENTS

Flexible summer schedules, $17 base-appt., Customer sales/service, conditions apply, will train

It’s not too late to train for a new career. Find training in the education section.

1240

General Employment

HIRING P/T TELEMARKETER call 604-556-8048

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

SALES REP for local Mfg. Shop with Equipment, Machinery and Steel Fabricator background. Fax resume to 604-852-5614.

Call Now!

604-755-0958

www.summeropenings.ca Become a Registered Personal Trainer. See our ad under Education. Hilltop 604-930-8377 CLEANERS NEEDED, full to part time, $10-$12/HR to start residential & new construction. Must have vehicle, & be detail oriented person. crewesum@hotmail.com

V A N C O U VE R ’ S L A R G E S T Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com WELDER REQUIRED for steel fabrication shop. Fax resume to 604-852-5614.

Now Hiring

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Certification required • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca

ROAD SMART TRAINING INSTITUTE Trafﬁc Control, Flag Persons

SEE OUR AD IN THE EDUCATION SECTION #1410 604-881-2111 www.roadsmarttraining.com

Job Listings From A-Z

We regret only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Train foracareerin HealthCare.

A31

PIPEWORKERS PIPE FOREMAN

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED FT/PT, Guaranteed hourly rate of $10.50 to start Plus 25% profit sharing, No clientele required, Paid Birthday, Dental/Drug benefits, Equipment supplied & maintained, Advanced annual upgrading training, Management opportunities. Call 604-826-5313 (Mission) for an interview

for the Stó:lô Research & Resource Management Centre located in Chilliwack.

Correctional Ofﬁcers

THE TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011

From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper, you'll ﬁnd it in the Employment Section.

Yale Construction Ltd. hiring F/T Cement Finishers. Must have over 3 years of work exp. in the trade and some high school. $26/hr. E-resume: davenickle@shawbiz.ca

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Medical/Dental

Full-Time PHARMACY

TECHNICIAN

No Sunday shifts. Daytime only. Long term care an asset. Fax resume: 604-513-1420 Or apply at: #7 - 8948 202 St, Walnut Grove, Langley

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

A32 THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011 THE TIMES

GARAGE SALES 2080

2080

Garage Sale

MULTI Family Complex Sale Saturday May 21st at 8:00 am to 3:30pm 41168 Lougheed Hwy Deroche. Oasis Country Estate

Garage Sale

Abby MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat May 21st 9 am - 1pm 2050 Lion Court Kids toys and boys clothes, household, misc. too much to list!! Rain or shine!

GARAGE SALE May 21st, 8am to 4pm 31514 Southern Dr. Abbotsford furniture, books, yard equipment & other household items Rain or shine.

2080

Abbotsford MOVING & GARAGE SALE 2107 Kodiak Court Sat May 21, 9am to 3pm All sorts of unique things, furniture, steel full size utility trailer, Honda Mower, lamps, collectables, art, crystal , antiques, tools & 100’s ornaments & more. This is a one time sale!

INSURANCE AGENCY Small insurance agency in the Fraser Valley specializing in travel medical insurance with sales premium over $850,000 in the past year. Pls reply to box 1312758 C/O Chilliwack Times 45951 Trethewey Ave. Chilliwack, BC V2P 1K4

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

www.bcforeclosures.com 6 BR home from $18,000 down $1,850/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6020-02

Real Estate

Abbotsford

RICK EDEN

uSELLaHOME.com

6020

Houses - Sale

ABSOLUTELY BEST Deal on Market! 1,100 sf rancher, 3 br, 1 bath, 8,600sq ft lot.$289,000. Ron Rudy Mac Realty 604-590-2444

6020-42

West Vancouver

GAMBIER ISLAND. Seasonal Cottage Sea Ranch for sale 1500sf 3 BR, 1 bath on Graves Bay. $400,000, 604-266-6191

Mobile Homes

Quality Homes • www.qmhrv.ca

1-800-339-5133

Call

ATTENTION INVESTORS

RICK EDEN

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We have Farms, Business and Residential properties & more! Leaving Richmond or the West End (Tsunami Zone)?? Buy for about 1/2 price in the Valley. Chris at 604-908-4100 Sutton Westcoast Realty

604-854-4888 FREE Property Evaluation

Dreaming of a New Home?

Difficulty Making Payments?

Penalty? No Equity? We Take Over Your Payment! No Fees!! www.GVCPS.ca / (604) 812-3718

6040

'RENT TO OWN' ....If you have a small downpayment, less than perfect credit, then we are your link to home ownership. Call Kim 604-628-6598

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Okanagen/ Interior

EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $150,000. 1 panoramic 3 - acre parcel. Owner Financing, 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

❏WE BUY HOMES❏

Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

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

Turn your clutter into cash with the Classifieds.

Spring Cleaning? Spring Garage Sale Special 10 LINES

6050

Out Of Town Property

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport. Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! Pre-recorded msg 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

New Mayne Is. Craftsman! 1300 sq ft 4 min to beach level south exp lot $369,000 theborsos@shaw.ca 250.539.3124

Need a Landscaper?

CATAHOULA X. 6 weeks. Shots, dewormed. Family raised. Parents to view. $400. 604-583-6123

SHIH-TZU POODLE X, males, Ready to Go! Vaccinated, paper trained. $500. 778-397-1224 YELLOW LABS PB. VET checked, Vaccinated, Dewormed. Ready Jun 4th. $600 Call: (604) 537-5063

Food Products

3507

Cats

HHOWARD WONG FARMS

“The Valley’s Premier Farm Market Family owned and operated since 1975”

HANGING BASKETS & BEDDING PLANTS

PB RAGDOLL kittens, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed, heath guar., $450 & up Cel # 604-477-9961

JASPER Beautiful 9 month old brindle Staffordshire Terrior. Great with children. In need of comfy home and experienced guidance. FUR & FEATHER RESCUE 604 719-7848

WE ARE OPEN DAILY

FROM 8AM TO 6PM CLOSED Victoria Day

5486 Riverside St.

(Corner of Harris & Riverside) MATSQUI VILLAGE

2060

RAGDOLL KITTENS, males, 1st shot, worming, raised underfoot, post trained. $450. 604-581-2772

LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Minis & Standards Ready Now! wildrosekennels@telus.net 250-395-4323 give us a call!

For Sale Miscellaneous

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca

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

3545

Business Opportunities/Franchises

Pets - Other

BC REPTILE Club Show & Sale Sat June 11 • 10 am to 5 pm and Sun June 12 • 10 am to 4pm Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Drive, Cadet Building Abbotsford B.C Admission : Adults $4 , Kids $2 , Children under 5 Free ; Family Pass $10.00 (2 adults up to 3 kids) For more info visit us at www.bcreptileclub.com 1-604-392-5715

ENGLISH BULLDOG Pups. Champion bloodlines, CKC, micro-chipped. Breeder/showing rights incl. $2,800. Email: schoolyardbullies@ymail.com

Financial Services

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest. We work for You, not Your Creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 www.4pillars.ca

Parkland Fuel Corporation “Parkland” is Canada’s largest independent marketer and distributor of fuels, managing a nationwide network of sales channels for retail. Parkland’s mission is to be the most trusted source of convenience for fuel and related products focused on non-urban markets. Our family of brands includes: Fas Gas Plus, Race Trac Gas and Esso Branded Distributors. We are Canada’s local fuel company, delivering competitive fuel products and serving Canadian communities through local operators who care.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Chilliwack, Mission and Nanaimo, B.C.

Are you looking to successfully operate your own business with the support and strength of proven programs and exceptional training? Through the Fas Gas Plus brand, we continue to build a fuel brand and network that customers and employees take pride in being associated with.

Parkland Fuel Corporation’s commitment: We provide:

• A bright & well maintained retail convenience Store & fuel location. • Provide all equipment and supplies to operate both the convenience and fuel business effectively. • Professional training and continued support for you and your staff to assist you in becoming a successful retailer and respected member of your community. • Marketing support through marketing campaigns, signage programs, planned merchandise layouts, monthly promotions, a uniform program, and much more! • The ability to adapt quickly & deliver new programs ﬁrst to market. • The willingness to understand the importance of bottom line performance.

Investor’s commitment: You provide:

5050

Investment

*10.5% TARGETED ROI PAID MONTHLY

• Federally Regulated – Audited Annually • RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc. Eligible • Backed by the hard asset of Real Estate To ﬁnd out more visit:

www.TheAlternative.ca or contact Jarome Lochkrin at 778-388-9820 or info@thealternative.ca *Historical performance does not guarantee future returns.

5060

Legal Services

#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 GUARANTEED CRIMINAL PARDONS - CONFIDENTIAL. FAST. AFFORDABLE. 100% FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) - DON’T LET YOUR PAST LIMIT YOUR FUTURE. RemoveYourRecord.com PARDON SERVICES CANADA

• Between 30K and 50K in working capital for retail inventory and operating funds, depending on store size and location and a $10K Letter of credit. • A willingness to be part of a team of successful retailers and an active member of your community.

How to apply

Find one in the Home Services section

CLEAN HOG FUEL $250+ / truckload, delivered. 13 units. Call 604-307-4607

5035 5040

Horses

2 MINIATURE donkeys (F) need good home. Great pets or livestock protection. 604 514 1067 Sale Negotiable $$

• The capability and interest to maintain customer service, location cleanliness, and in-store inventory levels to required standards.

*Includes a Garage Sale Kit & FREE Marketplace Ad

604-850-9600

Located in Langley just minutes for Vancouver We Welcome Industrial Smalls 6780 Glover Rd., Langley, BC • Phone: 604-534-0901 www.canamauctions.com

STANDARD POODLE black male, 4mths. house, kennel & leash trained. CKC reg. Chwk. 604-823-2467 or 604-302-1761

• The enthusiasm and energy needed to grow and develop the business and the willingness to participate in new programs.

Call

Industrial, Construction, Forklifts, Farm & Turf Equip., Fleet Trucks & Trailers, Lumber, Boats, Tools

2055

Dogs

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

NEW SRI homes single, dbl & modular on display, Abby. Glenbrookhomes.ca 830-1960

Repossessed mobile homes to be moved, 1974-2008, Chuck at Glenbrook.ca 604-830-1960.

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

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

Mobile Home Restorations and Service Work No Job too small Chris 604-393-3087

NEW SRI single wides in Ruskin and Langley parks from $ 89,900 Chuck 604-830-1960

Alternative to Bankruptcy!

AUCTIONS

2010 14X70 deluxe SRI with shed, 10 year warranty, in Adult Park, $99,900. 604-830-1960

25 yr. Gold Master Medallion Recipient

●DIFFICULTY SELLING?●

CAN-AM

80-100 CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS & RV’s

North Delta

MANUFACTURED HOMES 12X60 $ 9,900 14X66 $$24,900 24X36 $14,900 24X60 18,900

Selling Your Home?

3508

3520

USED

Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $94,900 597-8361 id4714 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 597-0616 id5234

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

NEXT AUCTION:

June 25th, 9am Start!!!

Fila/Mastiff Guard Dog Pups owners closest friend. Thieves worst nightmare. All shots. Ready now! 604-817-5957

6020-24

6035

Dogs

Auctions

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-850-9600

REAL ESTATE 6007

2020

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Garage Sale

AUCTION CALENDAR

3508

Contact: Tanya Jones | E-Mail: tanya.jones@parkland.ca | Closing Date: May 27, 2011 visit parkland.ca or fasgasplus.ca for more details We would like to thank all in advance for their interest in this opportunity, however only those being considered will be contacted.

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! From the City to the Valley Call Today

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5070

5075

Money to Loan

Need Cash Today?

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Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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604.777.5046

5070

Mortgages

Money to Loan

Could You Use

$20,000 $30,000

How About

5505

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of JOHN MANTLER Deceased, November 10, 2008 formerly of 1980 Queens Street, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 6J1 are required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor Betty Eddy, 1980 Queens Street, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6J1 on or before June 10, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Betty Eddy, Executor

300,000

If you own property Capital Direct can help.

CALL 604-430-1498

7005

Body Work

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

Clean Sweep?

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

8090

Fencing/Gates

DREAM MAKERS Landscaping. We specialize in fencing. For all your fencing needs call 778-246-3736

8155

Landscaping

COL-RIC CONTRACTING • Excavating • Dumptrucking • Landscaping • Fencing

•turf instalation (top soil spreading •mini excavator • dump truck service • retaining walls • fencing • concrete breaker • land clearing • demolition

604-290-8845 823-2382 or 795-1027

PAVING STONES, RETAINING WALLS, FENCES, DECKS. Call Paul 604-625-7611 or James @ 604-613-8630

8160

Serving Abbotsford 13 Years

Landscaping

604-855-0064 • 604-309-6480 ADAM’S YARD CARE Hedge trimming, pruning trees, yard clean up, etc Adam 778-899-4162

Independent Lenders Since 1969

604-581-2161 THE BUY T SELL T FIND T IN CLASSIFIEDS I I I

Sell it in the Classiﬁeds!

604

850.9600

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

8250

Trimax Roofing Ltd. Re & new roof, repairs, WCB, Ins. % given to local SPCA. 604-856-4999

Plumbing

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

8235

8255

Roofing

Recycling

Capt’n Crunch auto wrecking ltd.

Recycling all but food waste ✦ Wood Products ✦ Tires ✦ Construction Waste

Rubbish Removal

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

Any project,

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Aries March 21 - April 19: Although many things remain to be handled in money areas, life starts to lighten up. A restless feeling enters for the next four weeks, as do short trips, errands, lots of conversations and casual meetings. These weeks bring your ﬁrst opportunity in some months to make peace with someone who has been quietly but strongly opposing you. You should make peace, or come to some understanding (especially Monday, Friday/ Saturday) because this person has the upper hand, and will for some time. It might even be your mate! Happiness early, weariness midweek, then energy Friday/Saturday.

Cancer June 21-July 22: This week and the next three are a “cross-over.” Part of your life will be tired, restricted, seeking rest, solitude and contemplation. You want to sum up and plan. Another part will be social, optimistic, seeking fun and looking forward to future events. This second part is emerging, and will, by late June, win out for a year, bringing great luck, social delights, wish fulfillment, light romance, and a love of life! But every spring needs a cold March, so we can prepare. Use these weeks ahead to plan, fulfill obligations, and clear your desk. A career might come true. Wisdom, midweek.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Legal, cultural, love, international, higher education, far travel and publishing themes enter until late June. In addition, the next two weeks might bring (or further) a life-mate attraction or a major opportunity. But don’t lean too heavily on this entire (legal to publishing) zone, for it might promise more than it delivers. Simultaneously, through the weeks ahead, an accent grows on secrets and secret action, sexual desires, lifestyle changes, investments, commitments: these will benefit you greatly from June to June 2012! Romance frustrates Sunday day, but night’s magic!

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The four weeks ahead emphasize work, health and machinery concerns. Don’t give everything to this area – especially, don’t bury yourself in work to avoid other, scarier things such as romance. Romance, creative and speculative urges, pleasure, beauty, sports and games – these mildly intensify now, and will grow to huge proportions during the 12 months ahead. During the same year ahead, you’re going to meet good luck in administrative, governmental or institutional situations. Careful with money Sunday – chase it Monday. Nice friends midweek. Home irks Friday, soothes Saturday.

Taurus April 20-May 20: The weeks ahead emphasize money, earning and spending, possessions and memory work/ learning. (Dante said there’s no learning if you understand but don’t remember.) Be ambitious Sunday/Monday. Despite a wee frustration Sunday morning, most factors line up for success, especially Monday. Happiness, social joys and optimism enter midweek! But retreat Friday evening to Saturday – rest, plan, contemplate. Employment or health matters could face an obstacle Friday. Patience and thinking will show the way past it. Your charisma keeps shining, right into June: continue with projects.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Two themes occupy you over the next four weeks: career, ambition and prestige relations (e.g., with VIPs) are one. The other is wish fulfillment, light romance, social joys, optimism and “future gazing.” In the long run, now to June 2012, the ambition area will prove more powerful and more beneficial. But for the month ahead, social delights, flirting and optimism win out. (In this, though, be willing to deepen flirtation into real romance, and don’t believe all the “social promise” you see.) Be gracious: a VIP, boss or parent will be impatient into mid-late June. Opportunity, Monday!

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: The bulge of work that piled on you over the last half year (and last summer) is quickly ending. Now through June 2012 your efforts will be rewarded with opportunities. But you might briefly lose direction during the few weeks ahead. Some advice: for two weeks, continue to accept responsibility, extra work. For four weeks, be wary of committing yourself deeply, whether it’s a financial, sexual or lifestyle commitment. (E.g., moving to Alaska is a lifestyle commitment.) Wariness is warranted in these zones right into August 2012. For four weeks, don’t fight. Midweek, romance.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: A month of romance, creativity, pleasure and beauty starts now. Kids will charm you, you’ll excel at sports and games. You’ll ride a winning streak! But many matters at home, or affecting your security, intensify now. This can bring friction as well as affection, talk and action. Use these weeks to prepare, if possible, for an extended (year-long) period of good luck in this zone, which will arrive June 4. Study real estate ads, for example, or retirement plans, or get repair/reno quotes. Your energy and charisma soar Sunday/Monday. You might attract love! Money, midweek.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness climb over the four weeks ahead. Start important projects, tackle chores that intimidated you, ask favours, chase someone. Through June 3, life (and your efforts) can bring social breakthroughs, light love, freedom, or bring you a true mate, a lucky relocation or a beneﬁcial contract! But by subtle stages, now to June 2012, you’re turning toward quiet solitude, charity, governmental links, institutional connections, and administrative tasks. These will be lucky. The hustle-bustle world won’t be. Joy has barriers Friday, none Saturday!

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Although the ambitious side of your life is emphasized for Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Both the next four weeks, don’t throw everything opportunities and opposition face you for a into this area – and DON’T do anything few weeks. A romance might turn to life-mate unethical to get ahead, don’t change jobs, decisions. Relocation, agreements, contract don’t push or dare a boss or parent, and negotiations, litigation, these arise. But be don’t launch a business. That advice holds wary of all these: now through August 2011, right into August 2012. Do, though, accept they might contain pitfalls. If you feel you’re anything that comes to you. This year and chasing an always-elusive or ever-receding a half demands strict “morality” from you: goal, opportunity or relationship, turn your on the good side, in two weeks you start a back on it, completely. If it just falls into your year-long period of wisdom, understanding lap, accept. Soon work duties will expand, and gentle love. But avoid legal hassles for maybe hugely, to fill the 12 months ahead. four weeks. Attraction, midweek! Financial Huge success could follow! Steady your Ads continued caution Friday. nerves; learn to work without stress. on next page

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The weeks ahead feature security, your domestic situation, real estate, rest and recuperation, Mother Nature, nutrition, gardening. Do what you must, but don’t plunge wholly into these areas, and don’t begin big important projects here. You might want to end some associations and projects, and to begin others – but this would probably cause a lot of talk, and lead nowhere. Some very interesting trips and lively new friends are on the horizon, but they aren’t here yet. Rest, meditate and plan Sunday/Monday. Your energy rises nicely midweek. Money irks Friday, succeeds Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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