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Homemade bombs found in Abby home Would be considered IEDs in Afghanistan RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

choking voice he said, ‘Dad . . . sorry Dad . . . you and Mum have to come home now, we had a robbery at the store,’” said Ken. Nathan was sick at having to make that call. “It hurt so much. I know how much work it took for them to retire. It’s unfair. For me, well I’m young, [and] it’s when I’m supposed to work,” he said in the store last week. What made it worse is that the store was hit once before, in November 2008, when the little shop was invaded by armed robbers, who stole about $350,000 in goods.

bbotsford police are dismayed by the number of dangerous weapons being recovered after officers seized two homemade bombs recently, and discovered a third at an area residence Wednesday, a department spokesperson said. “We presently have three explosive devices – if we were in Afghani- “Even when you stan we would call think you’re going these Improvised Explosive Devices to just disperse a (IEDs) – that are group of kids, you’re currently being examined by the finding metal pipes, R C M P b o m b - zip guns and IEDs squad lab,” Const. Ian MacDonald that have been dissaid. carded. It’s getting He said he c o u l d n’t c o m - serious.” ment on whether the IEDs were – Const. Ian MacDonald APD capable of killing someone outright, or just seriously wounding them without more information. “The bomb squad will ultimately tell us,” MacDonald explained, further revealing that police have previously discovered similar bombs planted near mailboxes and schools. “Makeshift pipe bombs with nails in it, packed explosives . . . stuffed into PVC piping.” Police have also seized modified singleshot guns, one was a toy handgun modified to shoot a single round, he said. These “zip guns,” MacDonald said, are capable of killing someone and can be fashioned out of almost anything.

see HEIST, page A32

see BOMBS, page A38

Paying the price – JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Lanka Jewels owner Ken Selvaraja and his wife are postponing their retirement after robbers hit the Mission family business last month. They and their two children who also work in the store have had to redraw their life plans as a result of the crime. CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

fter a robbery one month ago, Lanka Jewels seems restored and as tranquil as ever – the shop is hushed, the lighting is subdued and directed with care onto the precious stones and gold that twinkle and gleam in the polished glass cases. But things are not as they once were. The owners, Ken Selvaraja and his family, are emotionally bruised from the experience. They are trying to regain their bearings after their lives were all bumped off course by an event

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Heirlooms lost, ripples reach the family he supported in Sri Lanka that took a few short hours. “We have to scramble through and start all over again,” family patriarch Selvaraja said last week. At 68, he and his wife Sandra were eyeing retirement and were well on their way to handing the 31-year-old family business in Mission over to their daughter Naomi and son Nathan. Sometime in the early hours of May 19, thieves gained entry into the store by cutting through the wall from an adjacent business.

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A2 ❘ NEWS ❘ FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010 THE TIMES

$1M roadside cocaine bust RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

nown gang affiliate Marc Edward Johnson, 28, has been charged with possession for the purposes of trafficking in connection with a cocaine bust Monday afternoon. Police made the arrest after they found 20 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the trunk of a rental car. The haul is valued at more than $1 million. Multiple-source intelligence gathered by the APD’s drug suppression unit resulted in the massive drug bust, Const. Ian MacDonald said Monday evening. “We brought out the cavalry when we stopped his car,” MacDonald said. “We heard he was carrying a pretty big shipment.” Not wanting to take any chances with public safety, police deployed more than 20 heavily-armed officers in the bust that took place along Highway 1 near the Whatcom Road exit in

Abbotsford around 2:45 p.m. Monday. “When you’re moving that kind of cargo, you don’t know what kind of opposition you’re going to face,” he said. No weapons were found during the takedown and Johnson was taken into custody without incident. He is facing a variety of drug and trafficking charges. MacDonald said investigators knew the cocaine had been brought in across the border prior to Monday’s seizure. “[Officers] were confident they were going to get something from this one stop and they were right,” he said. Describing the bust as “huge,” MacDonald said good work by investigators was key to the arrest. The drug suppression unit relies on a number of methods to gather gang-related drug intelligence and a seizure of this size does not come from a single source of information, MacDonald said. “We have to have more than one person talking,” he said. “We have to have a lot of intel coming in.”

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Abbotsford police arrested 28-year-old Marc Edward Johnson after finding 20 kilograms of cocaine, (above), hidden in the trunk of his rental car Monday afternoon. Police said the haul has a street value of more than $1 million.

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Briefly Woman dies in early morning crash A 48-year-old Abbotsford woman is dead after the car she was driving crashed into a road sign and a tree in the 2700 block of Ware Street early Thursday morning, police said. The incident occurred about 4:30 a.m. and the woman was transferred to Abbotsford Regional Hospital suffering a hip injury. Const. Ian MacDonald said due to medical complications she succumbed to her injuries at about 8:30 a.m. The investigation is ongoing and MacDonald could not comment on whether road and weather conditions or mechanical failure might have contributed to the incident. This is the eighth fatal motor vehicle incident in 2010, and police continue to warn motorists to watch for hazards and monitor road conditions while driving. “Be awake, be alert, be focused on the task at hand,” MacDonald said.

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FVRD says no to WTE The 20-member Fraser Valley Regional District board of directors voted unanimously on Tuesday night to not support Metro Vancouver’s waste incineration proposal. The board did support Metro’s goals to minimize waste generation and maximize reuse, recycling and material recovery in the Greater Vancouver region, and gave a tentative nod to its goals to recover energy from the waste stream and to dispose of all remaining waste in landfills. The FVRD directors said a definitive ‘no’ to energy recovery or municipal waste disposal by any form of combustion within a wasteto-energy facility. See more at abbotsfordtimes.com.

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

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Times poll shows only 8 per cent support district’s silence to taxpayers PAUL FONTAINE editorial@abbotsfordtimes.com

he Abbotsford School District is remaining tight-lipped about the details surrounding the departure of secretary-treasurer Mark Lee. Lee started his job as secretary-treasurer with the school district August 1, 2009, and two weeks ago, the district announced his departure. In a survey published in the June 22 Abbotsford-Mission Times, 61 per cent of the readers who responded stated that more details about Lee’s departure DAVE STEPHEN should be released. Thirty-one per cent said the board should release details, but they didn’t expect them to. Eight per cent said the relationship between the district and its staff is not the public’s business. Abbotsford School District communications manager Dave Stephen said the board is sticking with its decision not to release details.

“I understand and respect the public’s comments and opinion polls, but we would hold that we are not going to discuss labour personnel matters due to confidentiality between employee and employer,” Stephen said. “When you get into people leaving there are agreements signed and if you go around making them public you are setting either side up for getting involved in a more difficult situation.” Lee is the third Abbotsford School District financial department staff member to leave the district within the past year and a half. Lee replaced the district’s former secretarytreasurer, George Murray, who left the post on Dec. 31, 2008, after being on the job for eight and a half years. Last year, the district’s director of finance, Gordon Swanson, also left his job. Lee left the district a week after approving a budget that was put together by him

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A6 ❘ NEWS ❘ FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010 THE TIMES

Jewelry thieves snatch $100K in Sunday heist PAUL FONTAINE editorial@abbotsfordtimes.com

weekend jewelry heist in Abbotsford that netted theives more than $100,000 bears a striking resemblance to a mid-May theft in Mission, police say. Around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, the owner of a jewelry store in the 2500 block of Cedar Park Place called the Abbotsford Police Department to report a break and enter. Police ascertained the suspects had entered the store by cutting through a wall from an adjacent business. They then removed the safe without triggering any alarms. The contents of the safe included a large amount of 22-carat gold jewelry with an estimated value of more than $100,000. On May 19, thieves made off with more than $400,000 in jewelry from Mission’s Lanka Jewels after also smashing through an adjacent store’s wall. APD Const. Ian MacDonald said as soon as

police determined the entry method used by the thieves in Sunday’s robbery, the incident in Mission came to mind. “We’re thinking certainly the MOs look similar,” MacDonald said. He added police have extended their search to communities outside of Abbotsford because of the specialized nature of the heist and the probability that it involved a number of individuals. “People who have a certain skill set . . . tend to stick with that,” he said. “It is rather common for thieves to work in groups.” The sophistication of the theft, along with the value of the stolen goods, led to the investigation being handed over to APD’s Major Crime Unit. ◗ Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department or to call Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-8477.

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ecreational visitors are w e l c o m e t o e x p l o re Sumas Mountain Park in Abbotsford, but they should be aware that a service gate closes at 9 p.m. each night. Once your vehicle is in, it’s in for the night, said Doug Wilson, the manager of parks for the Fraser Valley Regional District, which maintains the park. After a long closure, FVRD has been opening the lower service gate from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. since the May long weekend. A contracted gatekeeper opens and closes the gate, but he is not on call, and he won’t go into the park to look for stragglers, said Wilson. The park is closed at night, period. “We’ve had quite a few people locked up there. If you’re there, call a friend to pick you up. Your vehicle is in for the night, and you’ll have to pick it up in the morning,”

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Doug Wilson, manager of Fraser Valley Regional District parks, reminds the public that an access gate to Sumas Mountain Park closes at 9 p.m. Vehicles left behind the gate stay for the night. he said. Stranded park visitors sometimes knock on the doors of the park’s neighbours, but they don’t have gate keys either. “Don’t get liquored up and expect people to let you out late at night. It’s not going to happen,” said Wilson. The upper gate at the park’s entrance, about five kilometres up from the service gate, remains closed. That gate was shut after Sept. 11, 2001, out of concern for the BC Hydro and other communications tow-

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hat do Chilliwack, Montreal and Kawartha Lakes have in common? The colour orange. No, that doesn’t refer to any local Dutch heritage. Orange is the colour of the squares those three cities occupy on the new Monopoly Canada board set to be released in time for Canada Day. Hasbro announced the final 22 cities for the Canadian version of the popular board game on Tuesday. Chilliwack was one of 65 cities from across Canada chosen for the contest created by Hasbro that began in January. The company announced the top 20 cities that received votes during the six-week period ending in February would become the property spaces on the Monopoly Canada board.

Close monitoring of the daily votes showed tographer Ryan Dyck. that Chilliwack started high in the top 20 but Dyck actually knew Chilliwack had been quickly slipped down to the high-20s before the chosen more than four weeks ago as he signed last days of voting were made secret. release forms for the use of his photo. When the Mayor Sharon Gaetz used Facebook to cheque arrived two weeks ago he knew for sure encourage Chilliwack residents to vote for but he kept it quiet. the city in the online contest and “I was ecstatic,” he told the Chilliapparently it had an effect. wack Times when he found out. “I “We are very excited about it,” “We are very started telling people I knew wouldn’t Gaetz said Wednesday. “Kudos to go and blab it.” excited about it.” the people that voted every single Dyck said Hasbro contacted him day.” based on photos he posted on his – Sharon Gaetz She said she hoped the city would Flickr account and asked to buy the Chilliwack mayor image. benefit when people play the game, see Chilliwack and maybe come for Kelowna and Vancouver are the a visit. other two B.C. cites that made the The image on the Chilliwack square—which board (but they are less expensive propersells in the game for $1.8 million and replaces ties). Tennessee Avenue in the original game—is a Chatham-Kent in Ontario made the coveted photograph of Mt. Cheam taken by local pho- Boardwalk spot.

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Tabor toasts its 50th with ‘Super Seven’ centenarians Residents include yoga fan and air show pioneer

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s Tabor Village celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, its longevity in Abbotsford can only be topped by those of its residents. Seven folks are celebrating 100 years or more: Olga Thiessen, 100; Elizabeth Koop, 101; Ann Burgess, 101; and Annie Lusty, 102, live at Tabor Home. Howard Johnson, 100, and June Leys, 100, reside at Tabor Court (assisted living), while Elisabeth Dyck, 101, calls Tabor Manor (independent living) home.

Many Tabor residents donned sunhats as they sat outside at Saturday’s street party, taking in the speeches, barbecue and festivities. But just as there is a story and history of how tiny Tabor Home evolved into the Tabor Village complex, so too, are the multitude of stories very much alive within its residents. If these walls could talk, they would tell the lifetime of memories behind those shy smiles. There’s Irene Shandley, 91, who was right beside her husband Bill, when he came up with the idea of an air show back in the late 1950s. “It was quite the deal,” she remembered.

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Tabor Village celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday and five of the seven centenarian residents had a front row seat for the festivities. They are from left, Howard Johnson, 100, June Leys, 100, Elizabeth Koop, 101, Annie Lusty, 102, and Ann Burgess, 101.

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graph showing the average lot size in the Lower Mainland would show lots shrinking year by year. Condos and townhouses are increasingly common, even in places like Langley and Abbotsford, once the refuges of lawn-loving suburbanites. We’re doing this at least partly by necessity. Land, as some political philosophers have pointed out, is different from other commodities. They aren’t making any more of it. They certainly aren’t making any more around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, where between mountains, river, ocean, and the ALR, the only choice is how fast we will densify. A dozen streams of thought are coming together in the new urbanism that has many followers in the region. The 100-mile diet. Walkable communities. Bike lane networks. Light rail. Bridge tolls. Vertical farming. Radical levels of waste reduction. Road pricing. Complete communities. So why not call this what it is? Put all of this together and it comes close to an attempt to build an arcology. The arcology is an idea that’s more than 50 years old, but it’s always been on the fringes. Architect Paolo Saleri invented both the word and the concept. The idea is simple: cities are dense, so they use less energy per person. It takes less asphalt

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the painful truth and energy to pave the streets used by 1,000 people living in Vancouver’s West End than it does to pave roads for the same number of people spread out over several hundred acres in a rural area. It also paves over less potential farmland or natural area. So Soleri suggested ramping it up, making hyper-density and savings of energy the guiding principles for creating new cities. Many people have envisioned arcologies as buildings so large they qualify as cities. The ideal is to create a single urban core, maybe as small as a few city blocks, that includes living space, work space, recreational facilities, and possibly even food and energy production. A heavy emphasis on recycling water and conserving energy through smart architecture are also key features. The other important thing to remember is that an arcology isn’t meant to be a prison. Indeed, it’s meant to offer a higher quality of life, with parkland and wilderness closer to the city than ever, because of the reduc-

tion of suburban sprawl. Want a walkable community? An arcology has no roads, just elevators and possibly an internal tram. So far, no one has built one of these mega-structures, although coming up with plans for them is a favourite project of architecture students. My question is, do we actually need to build an arcology from scratch, or should we simply lump together all those prodensity ideas, give them each a nudge, and let our arcologies grow up over time? With the right supports and the right economic conditions, it isn’t hard to envision a future in which most Lower Mainland residents live within walking distance of grocery stores, libraries, parks, movie theatres, offices, and workshops. If the price of driving is high enough – either through government pricing or through the rising cost of oil – giving up a car or two becomes an attractive option. An arcology shouldn’t be a multi-billion-dollar project forced on a city, but it could be a goal for many communities, or parts of communities, to pursue. The perfect city is a constantly moving target; we’ll never build our way to utopia. But we can build better if we have a utopian goal in mind. ■ Matthew Claxton’ is a reporter for the Langley Advance.

he Braidwood Commission has been a splash of cold water on Canada’s reputation as a benevolent country known the world over for its justice and fairness. It was ice-water for the thousands of RCMP officers and other police in jurisdictions across the land, whom retired B.C. Appeal Court Justice Thomas Braidwood made special effort to mention for their integrity and commitment to the ideals that four RCMP officers failed to uphold when they ran into a confused Polish immigrant at Vancouver International Airport on Oct. 14, 2007. Robert Dziekanski’s death changed perceptions dramatically . . . and perhaps it will also make lasting positive changes in the way justice is served in this country. Justice Braidwood noted that the Vancouver airport security service has already taken the matter seriously to have initiated changes aimed at avoiding similar incidents in future. And the provincial government has committed to immediately begin work on all 19 recommendations in Braidwood’s report released late last week, including establishing (within 12 months) a citizens’ group to investigate serious criminal complaints against police, instead of letting police continue to investigate their own – something that has been requested from many quarters for years. The first four of the recommendations pertain directly to Canada Border Services Agency’s processing of people entering the country – singled out by Braidwood as having done nothing to his knowledge towards correcting any faults that led to Dziekanski’s death – so it is hoped that B.C.’s Attorney General Michael de Jong contact with his federal counterpart will have positive results. You can obtain your own copy of Braidwood’s report at http://www.braidwoodinquiry.ca/report/P2Report.php.

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I recently received notification that in order for my son to be bused by the School District #34 bus to Abbotsford Collegiate from Aldergrove it will cost our family $530. This notification came as quite a shock. I have been trying to come to terms with the ramifications of this added burden. In my search for answers a couple pieces of information came to light and I wanted to pass along my thoughts to those who have been instrumental in making some of the decisions that directly affect students and their families. The first and most obvious contradiction in terms of the current rhetoric on fiscal restraint seems to me the very fact that Abbotsford is about to spend $45 million taxpayer’s dollars on a brand new Abbotsford Collegiate school. I do understand that, as it is now, Abby is an older building that may or may not be meeting the earthquake standard but please know that there are many parents out there who do not believe that it is necessary to spend $45 million just bring it up to

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those minimums at this time when all projections point to declining enrolment. Another anomaly seems to me to be the Dunach Elementary school ‘non-closure.’ I can’t see the justification for keeping it, or Barrowtown (both operating around 120 students this year and projections of less than 100 for next year) for that matter, open for another year. I imagine if both of those schools were to be closed (and they should be) there would be more money to cover other costs. These are only a few of what I am sure are many, choices that have been made by a board that says it is looking to cut costs and find ways to stretch an over-burdened budget. While I am on the topic, I have no idea how much it cost to move the Career Technical Centre component that was run out of Abbotsford Collegiate to it’s own digs on Alliance Street but I

know it must have been considerable and now it too will have it’s own overhead. How are these decisions reflecting fiscal restraint? In an effort to find alternatives for my family and any others that need to rely on outside transportation to get their children to school I investigated what other choices were available. BC Transit (operated by ValleyMax) would cost my family $30 per month for a pass and an additional $.50 per ride for a total of $500 for the same period that School District #34 would cover for $530. The added benefit of using the public transit would be that that same bus pass could be used to go on any other bus at any other time. I was also astounded to discover that students attending University of the Fraser Valley enjoy unlimited public transit for $40 per term as part of their Student Union benefits. Wow!

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Sounds like police offer advice to gangs Editor, the Times:

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even Abbotsford residents were honoured by city council on Monday for their outstanding contributions to the community. “These residents have all contributed greatly to our community in so many different ways,” said Abbotsford Mayor George Peary. “It is commitments from individuals like these that make Abbotsford such a great place to live and work.” The 2010 Order of Abbotsford recipients are: • Harry Schmidt • Vivienne Chin • Deirdre Degagne • Marilyn Goodwin • Jim Hanna • Christine Lamb • Lois Wilson The annual Order of Abbotsford recognizes and honours individuals who have served with distinction and excelled in fields of endeavour benefitting the residents of the City of Abbotsford. Each year, council recognizes outstanding community leaders who have been

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involved in community service and demonstrated a sustained commitment to the betterment of the residents of Abbotsford. All seven residents will have their names recorded in the Order of Abbotsford Merit Book, which is maintained by the office of the Mayor. Vivienne Chin has been involved in municipal, regional, national and international projects which have included everything from drugs and human security, crime and drug prevention, organized crime, to terrorism, trafficking in human beings and violence against women. Chin was a volunteer at the BC Summer Games and BC Senior Games, and chairs the Abbotsford Hospice Society board. She is currently

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involved in a project on prison reform in Sudan. Deirdre DeGagne, a Grade 8 teacher at Clayburn Middle, celebrates her 20th year as head coach of the Abbotsford Skipping Sensations, is president of the BC/Y Rope Skipping Association, and board member of the Canadian skipping federation. Her team competes annually at provincial and international levels and at events throughout the year including: Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Jump rope For Heart; Berry festival; Canada Day and more. Marilyn Patricia Goodwin has lived her whole life in Abbotsford and was active in the auxiliary at MSA General Hospital, was area representative of the B.C. Association

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Christine Lamb has dedicated years of service as a politician and a volunteer. She was the first and only city councilor for the District of Matsqui, serving four terms. She was also the volunteer director for the Abbotsford Community Foundation (10 years), volunteered for Operation Red Nose (9 years), and was active in Bradner Community Club, Soroptimists Club, MSA Museum, the Genealogical Society and many others.

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So, in essence, either police are now fully endorsing a life of committed international organized crime to particular members of society or someone needs to retract part or all of Rafe Arnott’s article. As a suggestion, next time it may sound better to say something like, “Lower Mainland gang members would do well to advise a younger generation to avoid the dangers of gangs.” Dan Cameron Mission

Always remember to consider the source Editor, the Times:

This letter is in regard to your front-page story A great place for families (Times, June 22). I think it is always good news to hear that Abbotsford has something going for it, but I am disturbed that the entity that did the “research” mentioned in the article is in disguise and is actually the organization commonly known as “Focus on the Family.” It would have been prudent for this information to have been included in the article as it is significant that, as this ultra-conservative religious organization has a history of clear bias, the results could, and probably do, reflect that bias. This organization exercises its freedom to further its agendas but they shouldn’t be assisted in their endeavour to mislead the public as they so clearly are trying to do via this “report.” Laurie Hoekstra Abbotsford

Not too late to have your voice heard Editor, the Times:

Ninety eight per cent of British Columbians don’t know that our premier has already started spending almost one billion dollars of the “Hated Sales Tax.” A quiet news item buried as far back as page 14 recently announced that Mr. Campbell is about to spend another eight hundred million dollars on a 40 km truck freeway called South Fraser Perimeter Road. It is to follow the river from 200th St. to the Delta docks. Think of it: eight hundred million of our tax dollars! How long are we going to allow Mr. Campbell to spend our money on more roads and bridges while at the same time cutting programs needed for our education and health and

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A14 ❘ OPINION ❘ FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010 THE TIMES

Public safety is always a wise investment

Putting money into criminal justice reform seems like a no-brainer blue chip move

t’s really quite amusing listening to the hug-athug crowd shrieking like a little girl who almost stepped on a snake about the projected costs of criminal justice reforms. Kevin Page, the parliamentary budget officer, is predicting that billions of dollars will be required to construct new prisons in light of the Truth in Sentencing Act and other crime bills. The people screaming the loudest are, coincidentally, the exact same apologists who supported, and continue to support, a useless billion-dollar firearm registry. Their major talking point regarding the soaring costs of the registry was always, “if it saves just one life, it’s been well worth the money.” Well, it didn’t save a single soul. The federal government’s criminal justice legislation,

however, absolutely will contribute to public safety and will, without a doubt, be a direct factor in preventing countless serious crimes, including murder. When, and if, they become law, the proposed reforms will ensure that inmates earn early release – rather than be granted it automatically as a consequence of having served two thirds of their sentence. The reforms will impose mandatory minimum sentences on serious offenders rather than allowing judges to send them back to the streets to continue accumulating more victims. Other bills would expand the sex offender registry so it actually accomplishes something. Anti-terrorism measures would be reaffirmed. And those convicted of serious drug crimes; the number one public safety

JOHN MARTIN

Crime matters concern of law-abiding citizens across the country, would receive automatic jail terms. Are these measures going to cost? Absolutely. Where would you see your tax dollars go? Building facilities to keep dangerous criminals off the streets or toward a bogus gun registry solely designed to demonize rural Canadians? Hiring more correctional officers to supervise the worst of the worst or handing paper bags of cash to Quebec ad agencies in return for kickbacks to the Liberal Party of Canada? Ensuring offenders serve the actual sentence handed down to them by the courts or giving the CBC even more funding to produce programs no one watches?

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alongside prison construction costs. And it would be foolhardy to deny the silver lining of additional correctional facilities.

Abbotsford and the rest of the Fraser Valley have certainly done well over the decades with the concentration of correctional facilities in its backyard. Abbotsford and the rest of the Fraser Valley have certainly done well over the decades with the concentration of correctional facilities in its backyard.

It’s unlikely anyone in these parts doesn’t directly know someone working in the corrections system. Thousands of other local contractors and service providers owe their livelihood to this agency. Of course, this economic spin-off was also ignored in the fraudulent figures being recklessly thrown around to discredit the government’s legislation. No one said that significant and much needed criminal justice reforms weren’t going to be expensive. But if public safety isn’t worth the investment, I’d like to know what is. ■ John Martin is a criminologist

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A healthy outlook on Christianity It hurts to hear Jesus’ message of healing taken in the wrong context

ver the course of the last couple of weeks, I have been laid up at home with my leg in the air while Facebooking, watching movies, and drifting in and out of sleep like Homer Simpson at church. This lazy sounding existence is not something I have chosen for myself, rather, it was imposed on me by a nasty rockclimbing fall that’s going to leave a mean scar and make for a great war story. And, as much as I would like the Times to run a photo of the open wound on my ankle, most of the readership of this little column would probably pass out or tap out before reading the rest of the piece. Please feel free to direct thank-you letters to the editor.

Another part of my routine has been a twice daily trip the Abbotsford hospital for IV therapy to treat the wounds’ ensuing infection. There are also multiple visits to my family doctor and the occasional hobble into Emergency. These daily little trips to the hospital and away from the gloom of my bedroom have begun to be what I look forward to and even enjoy. In fact, if it wasn’t for all the pain, infection, injury, and lineups, hospitals would be a desirable place to go. There is a Starbucks, a comfortable atrium, friendly staff who care and seem to know a lot about you, and a reasonable amount of parking! Why don’t people just simply

JEREMY POSTAL

Faith that matters hangout at the hospital? It’s a great place. Jesus, in one of his defensives against critics who called him a glutton and drunk for eating with sinners, simply stated, “It’s not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” Now imagine for a moment if hospitals didn’t serve the sick and needy of Abbotsford, but rather the healthy. What would they look and feel like? I imagine that our Westcoast doctors’ would trade in their drab green scrubs in favour

of khaki’s, socks, and sandals. Nurses would drink non-fat nowhip triple-shot mochas before, during, and after everything. Technicians would keep ogling new technology and custodians would gather empty coffee cups while the volunteers ogle the five dollar drinks. That, and there would be a sign out front that reads, “Taking care of each other, no room for the sick.” Hospitals were imagined, designed, built, and are administrated for the purposes of bringing hope, health, and recovery to the broken, sick, and hurting of our communities. In so many ways, the Church was too, and it is both saddening and sickening when I see churches with signs out front that read, “Taking care of each other, no room for the sick.” As Christians, we must take seriously Jesus’ cause and mission

of bringing hope to the hopeless, refuge to the refugee, health to the sick, and comfort to the dying. The followers of Jesus, whom he called the Church, have the mandate of loving the lonely, bringing joy to the broken-hearted, and offering peace to the troubled. Can you imagine a church designed, built, and administrated for these purposes? Imagine what our community would look and feel like if the followers of Jesus devoted its energies to these purposes? Imagine if the sign out front read, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” I can, others have, can you? ■ Jeremy Postal pastors in Abbotsford

and is on the mend thanks in part to the fantastic team in General Day Care. He can be reached for comment at jeremy@clcc.ca.

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St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church 8469 Cedar Street, Mission

July 19-23, 2010 • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm St. Paul's Presbyterian Church invites all children in Mission from ages 5 to 11 to SonQuest Rainforest Vacation Bible School. Children will participate in funfilled activities, learn about God's amazing love and His Word, the Bible! We will have a great time with lively songs, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks–all of the things that make Vacation Bible School so much fun!

DAILY REGISTRATION at 5:30 pm CLOSING PROGRAM & BBQ on July 24, 2010. INFO & PRE-REGISTRATION: 604-820-5552

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CASCADE

Community Church

for more info contact:

35190 Delair Road Abbotsford, BC 604-556-7000 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Kids Time for age 2½ to 11 Nursery for under age 2½ Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome

604-820-5552

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July 19-23 6 pm - 8:30 pm

Interim Minister:

Rev. Donald Hill

10:45 AM

Everyone Welcome

St. Pauls 8469 Cedar St. 604-826-8481

Sunday Worship Services

Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 10:50 am

PRESBYTERIAN (IN MISSION)

MENNONITE BRETHREN

Combined Baptism & Communion Service followed by a Church Picnic at Grant Park by donation

ISSUE DATE

July 23rd

CHRISTIAN REFORMED

(South of Vye Road)

MENNONITE

www.trinitylcc.ca

604-607-5031

www.heritagealliance.ca

617 McKenzie Road Abbotsford

LUTHERAN

Pastor: David Hilderman

3440 Mt. Lehman Rd

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9:45am Sunday School & Bible Studies 10:30am Worship Service

Sunday~ 9:30 am Christian Life Classes for all ages 10:45 am Worship Service & Kidzchurch 7-9 pm Youth - Gr. 6-12

Sundays at 10:30 am + 6:30 pm

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Lutheran Church - Canada (LC-C) Church of the Lutheran Hour 3845 Gladwin Road North 604-853-3227

ALLIANCE

THE TIMES FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010 ❘

Being responsible for others Being there when people need you most is a true example of your character

was watching the news about the recent occurrence with the Canadian football team at Waterloo University. Seven of the members were caught using steroids and it was announced that the team would shut down for the season. As they interviewed different people I was especially captivated with one of the members of the football team. His words kept rolling around in my head. He said “Why should all of

ALLIANCE

ALICE MARYNIUK

us have to pay the consequences for the actions of others?” It is a good point and I have said it often myself. At times, it doesn’t seem fair that innocent people must suffer the consequences of the actions of others. I suppose it is part of the price we pay for being on a team. Our actions and behaviour not only affect ourselves, but they impact those around us. The negative behaviour affects us as well as the positive actions. When

ANGLICAN

Above and beyond a team member scores a goal or stops the opposition, we are benefited by it. Their success means our success and we enjoy the benefits of it. As much as it can become discouraging at times, there are incredible advantages in living life together, rather than as a “Lone Ranger.” The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 12 that as Christians, we are many members, but one body.

ANGLICAN St. Matthew’s Anglican Church

Anglican Network in Canada (corner of Marshall Rd. & Guilford Dr.)

Sundays

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

Traditional Holy Communion 8:30 am Contemporary Family Eucharist 10:15 am Wednesdays Holy Communion 10:00 am

Evening Service 6:30 pm on the last Sunday of each month

604-853-2416

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CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Come and join us for worship

LIVING HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 34631 Old Clayburn Road 604-853-6151

Rev. Colin VanderPloeg Youth Director: Adam VanDop Sunday Services: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday School: 10:30 am

COMMUNITY CHURCH

859-9937

Worship Service - 10:15 am & Children’s Ministry Weekly activities for students and children as scheduled.

There’s always a place for you!

contemporary worship excellent children’s program

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 11:00 am

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NONDENOMINATIONAL

“We preach Christ crucified and risen” 1 Cor. 2-3; 1 Cor. 15-20

RESURRECTION JESUS Call us about our home gathering close to you.

(1 block north of Fraser Highway)

Phone: 604-856-2024 SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM “KIDS PROGRAM DURING BOTH SERVICES” ALL ARE WELCOME!

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2631Cyril Street (off Essendene)

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He is not here...He is risen

5781 Riverside Street The Rev’d Michael Shier 604-951-3733 Info.: 604-856-6902

Community Church

MENNONITE BRETHREN

3160 Ross Road, Abbotsford

Matsqui Lutheran Church-Matsqui Village

Mountain Park

Worship Director - Andrew Jager

Phone: 604-850-6607 9:45 am German Worship Service and Sunday School 11:00 am Family Worship Service 7:00 pm Evening Service 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study German/English

HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 PM

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Lead Pastor - Warren Schatz

2719 Clearbrook Road

Invites you to worship according to the Book of Common Prayer

COMMUNITY CHURCH

(Nursery provided) Weekly activities for all Everyone welcome

(Corner of Clearbrook & Old Yale Roads)

ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS

The Anglican Catholic Church of Canada part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Communion

Meeting at 2393 West Railway Street 604.864.ACTK www.actk.ca Senior Pastor - Justin Manzey

CLEARBROOK MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH

TRADITIONAL ANGLICAN

Sermons available on website: www.stmatthewsanglicanchurch.com

GRACE

EVANGELICAL BIBLE CHURCH 2087 McMillan Road

Each of us is necessary and we need one another. In verse 21, it goes on to say “And the eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you’, nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’ Verses 26 say, “And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. Or if one member is honoured, all the members rejoice with it.” It’s easy to be part of a team when things are going well, but how about when you are suffering? It is easy to bail out when people need you the most. It’s tempting to take the easy way out, but we need to stay strong in our commitment to the other members of our team.

Meeting at Abbotsford Christian School | Secondary Campus 35011 Old Clayburn Rd. Sunday Service: 10:00 AM Connections Groups: Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM Thursdays @ 7:00 PM Pastoral Team: Blake & Adrienne Joiner Sean & Jamie Sabourin 778-808-9684 www.connectchurch.ca connect with God | connect with people

Contemporary Worship Biblical Teaching A Great Community Join us

Sundays @ 10:00am

(Children’s programs during service)

Meeting at: Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts 36232 Lower Sumas Mtn. Rd.

604-855-0911 • www.mpcc.ca

NONDENOMINATIONAL

A few years ago when my husband and I were facing financial challenges, I was tempted to point the finger of blame. Losing our home was not easy, but I cried out for God’s mercy to sustain me through the difficult times. Being married for 27

It’s easy to be part of a team when things are going well, but how about when you are suffering? years is an accomplishment, but coming out on the victorious side meant sticking together through the tough times. This principle applies in our marriage, with our families, our friends, our community and our places of employment. Whose team are you

BAPTIST

www.ieastgate.ca

(3 blocks east of White Spot) 604-850-3204 Traditional Services Sunday School. . . .10:00 am Morning Worship . .11:00 am Evening Worship . . 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Childrens Club 7:00 pm

FREE REFORMED CHURCH EMMANUEL FREE REFORMED CHURCH 3300 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford

Worship Services 10 am and 5 pm

Sunday school for children after the morning service

Pastor E. Moerdyk Everyone Welcome!

604-755-8726

NONDENOMINATIONAL

Trinity Memorial United Church

St. Andrew’s United Church

Gladwin Heights United Church

33737 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford

7756 Grand Street at 10th Ave. Mission

3474 Gladwin Road Abbotsford

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9:00 & 10:45 am Worship and Children’s Church

604-852-4746

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

INDEPENDENT

LUTHERAN

Youth, Adult, Children’s Ministries, Celebrate Recovery & more. Everyone Welcome

BODY OF CHRIST MINISTRIES

Saturdays @ 3130 McMillan Road

11:30 am Snack & Fellowship 12:00-2:15 Music, Message & Prayer **The first Sabbath of each month a POTLUCK dinner is held from 11:30-12:30 and the main service will begin at 12:45** Contacts: Enrique & Sharilyn Ortiz @ 604-855-4492 Raphael & Linda Meadows @ 604-859-5244

PENTECOSTAL

604-852-3984

Rev. Dorothy Jeffery

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 10:30 am Holy Communion 10:30 am Children’s Ministry 9:00 am Deutsch 2029 Ware St. at Marshall 604-859-5409 Pastor Christoph Reiners www.plc-abby.org

PRESBYTERIAN LIFE Calvin NEW Church

PENTECOSTAL A mainstream church with an evangelical heart CHURCH 2597 Bourquin Crescent East 33668 McDougall Street Phone:Abbotsford 604-859-6902 604-859-0039 Pastor: Hans Kouwenberg

KidsSchool Connect: Sunday & Sarah Smith YouthBible Connect: Allan Adult ClassesKatherine . . . . 10:30 am Evangelistical Service . . 11:30 am WORSHIP SERVICES Thursday Bible Study . . .7:00 pm 10:00 am Pastor: D. Rideout Come as you are!

604-850-7579

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10:00 am Service

604-826-8296

immanuelfellowship.ca 2950 Blue Jay Street, Abbotsford, BC

Elks Hall

10:00 am Service

Rev. Norm Pettersson

BAPTIST

Baptist Church

The Potter’s House Church

10:00 am Service

604-853-2591

BAPTIST

www.maranathabc.ca 3580 Clearbrook Rd. 604-854-1505

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Rev. Connie Thompson

of Thinking for a Change - How to transform your life by transforming your thoughts. For your free copy of 15 Keys to Discover Your God-given Destiny, (value $19) visit www.aboveandbeyondministries.ca.

33393 Old Yale Rd., Abbotsford

33336 2nd Ave. Mission

Abbotsford

■ Alice Maryniuk is the author

Maranatha

604-746-4411

Meeting at

on? Are you an asset or a liability? Does the good outweigh the bad? How are your actions affecting your team members? Have you been encouraging your team to move to the next level or are you holding them back? Maybe next time you are tempted to do something unethical or dishonest you will think twice about it. Let’s remember that we are part of a team. We are connected and like a pebble thrown into the water, we have a rippling effect. We have responsibility for each other.

Baptist Church

Abbotsford Traditional Middle School 2272 Windsor St.

(10:15 am coffee & tea bar)

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Central Valley

Prayer for the sick, healing, deliverance in Jesus’ name! SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Thursday Service - 7:00 pm Friday & Saturday Concert & Movie Night - 7:00 pm

10:30 am Sunday services

FAITH

WORSHIP CENTRE A church with a vision for Restoration ...welcomes you

Times have changed, the Gospel Wednesday Night message Home Bible Study has not 7:00 pm changed Sunday Worship 2:30 pm

For more info call 604-870-9770

2455 W. Railway St. Abbotsford (Faith Bible Church)

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A18 ❘ NEWS ❘ FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010 THE TIMES

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

Brian PULLIN

Richard HEINO

Shayne GEIER

Assault with Weapon

Wanted for Robbery

Poss. of Stolen Property

30 years old

APD File#: 10-21691

21 years old

APD File#: 10-20477

29 years old

APD File#: 09-37065

Missing man A

Chad Budgell

bbotsford police are asking for help in locating Chad Budgell, 37, who went missing from his care home on Sunnyside Crescent. Budgell was last seen Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. near Old Yale Road and Blue Jay Street. He requires medication every 12 hours. Budgell is Caucasian, 5’10”, 212 lbs with short brown hair and blue eyes. He wears thick prescription glasses and was last seen wearing a black and white striped long-sleeve shirt, light-blue undershirt, blue jeans and grey running shoes. If seen, please call the APD at 604-859-5225.

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The Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. It meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. For information and location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

doubles. In each category there are age divisions of 55-plus and under 55 with the youngest player being 17. Pickleball is a new and growing sport in North America, and is played four times a week at ARC. For more details and for registration call 604-557-1464.

Mission Caregivers help

The Mission Caregivers support group meets June 30 at Pleasant View Care Home, 7530 Hurd St., Mission, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The group is for family or friends who are caregivers of loved ones at home or at facilities. Call 604-814-5600 or 604-814-5520 for info.

Retired gov’t. workers

The Fraser Valley branch of the B.C. Government Retired Employees Association meets on June 28, 1:30 p.m., at Trinity Memorial United Church, 33737 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, with guest speaker Sylvia MacLeay, Council of Senior Citizens Organization of B.C.

(COSCO) president. Call 604859-4492 for information.

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Legion Dominion Day

Join the Abbotsford branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for a barbecue and music by Bustin’ Loose, from 3 p.m. until closing, at 2513 W. Railway St., Abbotsford.

Get book bargains at the MSA Centennial Library’s book sale on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 33660 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Items for all ages, 25 cents to $2.50. Proceeds to the library.

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Lilith meeting

The Lilith Temple Society holds their annual general meeting on June 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at 32921 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Mission. Refreshments to follow.

SPCA dinner, sale

The Abbotsford branch of the SPCA presents their All for the Animals silent and live auction on June 26, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., at The Rancho, 35110 Delair Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets are $45 and include a buffet dinner. Get tickets at the Abbotsford SPCA, 34312 Industrial Way, or call 604-768-4540.

Legion open house

Abbotsford Branch 15 of the Royal Canadian Legion has an open house on June 26 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., with complimentary snacks and refreshments. The Legion is at 2513 West Railway St., Abbotsford. Call them at 604-853-1711.

Huge kids swap meet

There are two big swap meets for kids’ stuff, on June 26 at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176 St., 9 am. To 1 p.m., Cloverdale. New and used items will be for sale. To rent a table, call 604-588-9919 or e-mail mattie1995@hotmail.com.

Grief support

If you grieving the death of someone dear to you, GriefShare, a faith-based video seminar support group, holds a one-day seminar on June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. Fee is $10 per person for materials, lunch and refreshments. Call 604852-1001 to register and for more details.

Reading BBQ

The Mission Library holds a Summer Reading BBQ party on June 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 33247 Second Ave., Mission, with hotdogs, games and Summer Reading Club signup. Call the library at 604826-6610.

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From India

Malonie Hewstan has returned from an extended journey to parts of India she remembered fondly. Join Malonie as she very kindly shares her latest adventure at Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, on Wednesday, June 30, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Trinity United sale

The Trinity Memorial United Church, at 33737 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, holds a fundraiser garage sale on July 2 and July 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Chilliwack Riders

The Chilliwack Riding Club celebrates 75 years at Yarrow Community Hall, 4670 Community St., on July 3, starting at 2 p.m. with games for kids and coffee/ reminisce for adults, potluck barbecue at 5 p.m., fun square dance at 7 p.m. All past and present members are welcome. Contact Debbie 604-794-7479.

day of each month, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Place, 7365 Cedar St., Mission. Upcoming dates are July 14 and 28. Call Barbara at 604-814-5600 for details.

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Abbotsford Community Services seeks volunteers to help new immigrants learn about Canadian culture, connect with local resources, explore the community and practise English. Call Andrea Dykshoorn, program coor-

The Abbotsford SPCA has summer day camps in July for kids aged eight to 12. Activities include games, arts and crafts, skits and guest speakers on the theme of wild and domestic animal welfare. Campers can meet cats, rabbits, rodents and socialized dogs. Camps are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except for four-day camps). The cost is $170 or $150 for students who are members of the B.C. SPCA Kids Club. Some bursaries are available for low-income families. To reg-

Summer reading clubs

Preschoolers, kids, teens and adults are invited to join the Mission Library’s reading club (33247 Second Ave., Mission). Little ones can collect ribbons, stickers, teens can win laptops, camcorders or cameras, and write

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Join us for knitting, conversation and fun at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., every Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. Experience is

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Every Saturday the Mission Friendship Centre, at 33150A First Ave., Mission, has craft vendors, hotdogs, bannock and Indian tacos, with proceeds going to the 2010 Mission Powwow. If you would like to be a vendor or for more details, contact John Diablo at 604-826-1281.

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The Mission Farmers Market is on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lane Creek Park, beside the library on Second Avenue, Mission. The Abbotsford’s Farmers Market is on 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the corner of Montrose Avenue and George Ferguson Way.

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Mission Community Services holds an information session July 6, at 3 p.m. for people interested in volunteering in one of its many programs. It’s at MCS at 33179 Second Ave., Mission, or call 604826-3634.

The Mission Museum holds summer kids clubs on Friday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 starting July 9 until August 27, for children five to 12. Every week features a new theme, including group activities, crafts, snacks with learning and lots of fun. Parent volunteers are welcome. Cost is $5 per session or $30 for all eight sessions. For details and to register call Amanda at 604-826-1011.

reviews on the interactive website, www.teensrc.ca. Adults, too, can win prizes. Drop by or call the library at 604-826-6610.

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Practise English on Wednesdays, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., Mission. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

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Mumble Jumble – the Clearbrook Library at 32320 G e o r g e F e r g u s o n Wa y, Abbotsford, 604-859-7814, invites children ages two to five to have fun with stories, singing, dancing and whatever at this Summer Reading Club event, on July 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m. No registration needed, just drop in.

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Spirit Abreast gets $2,000 cancer grant JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

“Being part of this special team means different things to each of us. Some say it’s exciting, challenging . . . while others o r 2 3 ye a r s, Ma r i e Sh e p h e rd o f might describe it as being slightly terrifyAbbotsford has been battling breast ing, because they can’t swim.” cancer. Her first diagnosis back in In addition to twice-weekly practices, 1986 of Stage 3 cancer was followed by Spirit Abreast competes in regattas against treatment and two subsequent diagnoses. women’s and mixed teams of all levels. Somewhere along that difficult journey, “We challenge ourselves to be the best she discovered a passion and camaraderie we can and it is amazing just how well shared by fellow cancer survivors in the we can do.” form of a dragon boat team called Spirit To c e l e b ra t e t h a t w o m e n c a n l e a d Abreast. healthy and active lives after breast canThe team, formed in earcer, the Canadian Breast ly 2002, was the first of its Cancer Foundation, BC/ kind for breast cancer sur- “For us being out at Yukon Region gave $50,000 vivors in the Fraser Valley. in grants last week to 22 events is about more Most of its members live breast cancer dragon boat in Abbotsford and Chilli- than racing, more than teams in B.C., and the Spirwack. it Abreast team received “We call it our floating winning. It’s about creat- $2,000. support group,” said Shep- ing something positive The grant is a welcome herd, now the team leader. addition for the team mem“Breast cancer put us in the from some negative, a bers, who train at Cultus boat but it’s not what we breast cancer diagnosis.” Lake and participate in as talk about.” many regattas as they can All of the 25-30 members afford. – Marie Shepherd survivor of the team have either “Fo r u s b e i n g o u t a t been diagnosed with or events is about more than beaten breast cancer or are racing, more than winning. supporting someone who has. There is It’s about creating something positive always someone to talk to. from some negative, a breast cancer diag“It’s a great sense of people feeling they nosis,” said Shepherd. belong,” said Shepherd. Spirit Abreast is “It’s a true celebration of life.” very inclusive and everyone is welcome There are more than 111 breast cancer who wants to participate. survivor dragon boat teams worldwide The benefits of dragon boating (a team and the number continues to grow. sport with 20 members paddling in unison) are many, including physical activity and an overall sense of wellness. ◗ New members are always welcome to “Each time our hot pink dragon boat is come and try it out. For more information put onto the lake, there is a sense of power go to www.spiritabreast.com or phone and exhilaration,” she said. Marie Shepherd at 604-853-8442.

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Members of the Spirit Abreast dragon boat team gather at Cultus Lake Monday night for a practice. “Each time our hot pink dragon boat is put onto the lake, there is a sense of power and exhilaration,” said team leader and survivor Marie Shepherd, front row, centre.

Abbotsford’s Stein re-elected to BC Water & Waste Association board of directors Len Stein, the director of utility operations for the City of Abbotsford has been re-elected to the board of the BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA). He assumes the position of president-elect on the board which represents BCWWA members from throughout the province of British Columbia. The BC Water & Waste Association is a not-for-profit association that provides a voice for the water and waste community within British Columbia and Yukon. Through its 4,400 members, BCWWA safeguards public health and the environment by sharing skills, knowledge, education and experience regarding water and wastewater.

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ne of my favourite films, and for many years my favourite TV show was M*A*S*H, featuring the exploits of the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital team that was treating the wounded in the Korean conflict. I got a letter from a reader, Norm, who sent me some clippings from articles regarding the Canadian contribution in the Korean War. Norm reminds me in his letter that veterans refer to this as ‘The Forgotten War’ as most people are

woefully unaware of the circumstances around this conflict and the extraordinary contribution of Canadian troops on the ground, in the air and on the seas. I’m an auxiliary member of the Royal Canadian Legion, and one of the great benefits of that membership is the Legion Magazine. It was from this source that I learned that 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy. I learned a few other things. Did you know that at the

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the Canadian Navy were dispatched to the Korean Peninsula almost immediately, marking the beginning of our involvement in this bloody war. Norm sent me some amazing accounts of the actions of the Canadian Navy who were assigned the task of shelling rail supply lines along the coast of Korea in the Sea of Japan. By 1950 the sailors who remained in our navy were good. Let me revise that, they were among the best in the world in every aspect of their duties. Over the course of the Korean War our sailors played a key role in supporting the brave soldiers who were fighting on land in impossible conditions,

by making it difficult, if not impossible, for the North Koreans to supply their troops in the south using the coastal rail lines. As I read the articles and looked at the maps that Norm sent with his letter, I remembered that the area that is described in these stories is just south of the location that North Korea used to launch their rockets that were the subject of news reports around this time last year. I was also reminded, from recent events surrounding the sinking of a Korean ship,

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Nathan, left, and his father Ken Selvaraja, are still recovering from two robberies at family-run shop Lanka Jewels in Mission. HEIST, from page A1 Selvaraja came to the jewelry business indirectly. He and Sandra were both nurses when they emigrated from the United Kingdom to Canada more than 40 years ago. In 1976, when he was just 34 years old, Selvaraja suffered a major heart attack. He knew he’d have to leave nursing at some point, so he studied the gem business and in 1979, with personal savings of $3,500 he opened Lanka Jewels in Mission. He continued nursing until he had open heart surgery in 1986, after which he concentrated on building Lanka Jewels into a speciality shop. T h e p o l i c e h a v e n ow done their work, the mess is cleaned up, and some of the stolen goods are replaced, but the affects of the May robbery continue to ripple outward. Selvaraja recently talked with a customer who works in the prison system, who mentioned criminals often don’t think about how their crimes affect others. “They tell him, ‘we only go after business, not private homes,’ but they don’t understand that small businesses are family businesses,” he said. “It’s not like the insurance company will pay for losses and life goes on as before.” In their case, insurance matters are not yet sorted out. So to pay for replacement goods and to help cover staff wages, Selvaraja is back at the sales counter. His wife Sandra has returned to nursing, and son Nathan, 26, is taking time from his real estate career to help his dad and sister Naomi, 31. The ripples go further. Selvaraja has faithfully supported family members in his native Sri Lanka for many

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Hardy souls have already been enjoying the outdoor performances of the Envision Twilight Concert Series, held rain or shine every Wednesday and Friday evening from 7 to 8 p.m., in the gorgeous Fraser River Heritage Park until the end of August. Lots of local talents and others from further afield, such as the Langley Ukele Ensemble (you have to see them to believe it), folk royalty Shari Ulrich, children’s master entertainer Rick Scott, the venerable and funny Bernie & Red, classical Calvin Dyck and Kenga Kenga, from Kenya. By donation, bring a chair or blanket. The park is at 7494 Mary St., Mission. See the artists’ schedule at www.heritagepark-mission.ca

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Local artists add pizzazz to community events, such as the Berry Beat Festival in Abbotsford’s historic downtown, on July 3 and 4. It features the city’s best young talents on the main stage at Essendene and Montrose streets. Canada Day in both Mission and Abbotsford offer homegrown highlights on July 1. Calvin Dyck, a youth Orchestra, Victoria Duffield, and the acclaimed Delhi to Dublin, get on the Abbotsford stage at Exhibition Park – see www.abbotsford.ca and click on events. Mission Canada Day celebrations at Fraser

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The Harrison Festival of the Arts is always a stunner. On from July 9 to 18, featuring Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Leon Bibb and other great performers at Harrison Memorial Hall, on-going day shows on Harrison Lake beach, plus other arts. See www.harrisonfestival.com for details and tickets.

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Take a breather for a week to prepare for the three-day Mission Folk Music Festival on July 23 to 25 at Fraser River Heritage Park. Artistic director Francis Edwards plucks performers from all four corners of the world, along with our own superstars. You can’t get more Canadian than Ian Tyson, whose singing and writing career spans five decades – try to sing Four Strong Winds, or Someday Soon without a tear in your eye. Murray McLauchlan, another superlative and well-loved Canadian performer, will also be on the MFMF stage, under the full moon on the Sunday night show. see SUMMER, page A35

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And for Hip fans, this couldn’t get better. Spend an unforgettable night with Gord Downie and The Country of Miracles, at the Clarke Foundation Theatre in Mission on Sept. 25. Known to us as the incomparable front man of the Tragically Hip, Downie has also made a name for himself away from Canada’s favourite band. Downie has released his long-awaited third solo album, The Grand Bounce, with his backing band The Country Miracles, to rave reviews everywhere. The critics’ scoop is that on The Grand Bounce he no longer has to prove himself as ‘more than a rock star,’ and has stripped away the clutter to create a clear, evocative sound with songs that range from the poignant Yellow Skies to the challenging Hard Canadian. This will be Downie stripped down – the singer, the actor, the writer, the poet. Tickets ($35) are on sale Saturday for this special event at all Ticketmaster outlets.

The rest of the line-up stretches from Chehalis First Nations singer Kelsey Charlie to several Quebecois groups to Finland, Cuba and much more. Early bird tickets are available until June 30. Prices go up again at the gate once the show is on. Remember to bring your own cup to this earth-friendly festival. See the details and check out the artists at www. missionfolkmusicfestival.ca

Rockin’ on the River

The Mission Raceway Park is the venue on Aug. 13 and 14 for this annual hoedown of country music stars, including Crystal Shawanda, Aaron Pritchett, Ridley Bent and others. Look for details at rockinriver.com

Chilliwack Bluegrass

The end of summer continues to offer gems. The 23rd annual Chilliwack Bluegrass Festival offers one more outdoor musical fling on the Labour Day weekend, Sept. 3 to 5 at Chilliwack Heritage Park. The international line-up includes Sweden’s G2, but the American stars at this conference will shine brightly, with

Gord Downie lands in Mission Sept. 25. Josh Slone and CoalTown (Kentucky) and Special Consensus (Illinois) and Midnight Flight (Missouri) plus John Reischman and the Jaybirds and Story House from B.C., and more. See details at www.chilliwackartscouncil.com

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White Moses & the Fury

At the House of James on Saturday night is White Moses and the Fury blues/ rock band. You’ve seen them at the Back to the Blues fest. Their influences include Stevie Ray Vaughn, AC/DC, Kiss. Should be fun. See w w w. m y s p a c e . c o m / whitemosesandthefury Show begins at 8 p.m. at the House of James, 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford. Suggested donation is $7.

Dewdney nights

Synapse Fire, a young band from Mission, performs cover and dance tunes tonight at the Dewdney Pub from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, it’s blues night with Mission’s Corey Lavigne and the Blues Machine. Join Roger Potter for open mic Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, it’s a blues jam with the best blues musicians in the valley from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The pub is at 8793 River Rd. South, Mission. Call 604-8264762.

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March Hare play tonight and Saturday at the Big B Saloon, $5 cover after 10

p.m. Kenny Buston plays every Sunday at 7 p.m., no cover charge. The Big B is in the Bellevue Hotel, 32998 First Ave., Mission. Call 604826-9814 for details.

Get up to the mic

Roger Potter hosts three local acoustic open mic stages for local amateur musicians and singers, on Tuesdays at the bluStone Bistro & Lounge, Abbotsford, on Wednesdays at the Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Road South, Mission, and Thursdays at the HalfTime Bar & Grill at Dogwood Bowling & Billiards, 13-33550 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Singers and acoustic musicians welcome, sessions begin at 8 p.m.

Celtic fête

Don’t miss this chance to soak up the lightning talents of Liz Carroll, Mark Sullivan, Mairi Campbell, the Sabir Sisters, Mairi Rankin, Findlay Napier and Gillian Frame on July 3 for an evening of fun, fiddling, singing and step dancing. At the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford, show at 7 p.m. For advance tickets, $15, call 604-755-0398, or $20 at www.sabirsisters.com, or $25 at the door if any tickets are left. This is expected to sell out. Call Roxanna at 604-8251871 or 604-755-0398 for more.

Duke of Dublin

The Duke of Dublin Olde Irish Pub offers live music, from Celtic to contemporary in the evenings from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Duke is at 33720 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford.

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Mental health laughs

Monday is comedy night, presented by Stand Up for Mental Health, at the House of James. For a look at the lighter side of mental illness, come share a laugh with some very brave comedians. The show begins at 7 p.m., admission is by donation. House of James is at 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford, 604-852-3701.

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Local art

Kariton art show

The Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford, presents a painting and sculpture show by Evelyn Bryan, Marilyn Vooys and Terry McLaughlin, from June 12 to July 7, with reception on June 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. See more at www.abbots-

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Now open are Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast, at The Reach Gallery, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Also on is Abbotsford Collects, a number of artworks

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allery 7 Theatre & Performing Arts presents a Summer Drama Blast for children and teens this July. They’ll have the chance to work with professional actors, writers and directors and explore all things theatrical. “Our summer camps are growing in both popularity and in program offerings,” said Ken Hildebrandt, the executive artistic director of Gallery 7, Abbotsford’s only full-time community and semi-professional theatre. The camp adds new components each year to make the summer camp a fun learning opportunity where kids and teens can rub shoulders with real-life theatre pros, he said. For Summer Drama Blast 2010, an entire menu of specialized camps have been added or expanded for teens aged 14 to 18. They include improvisation lead by Panic Squad leader, Andrew Bright; playwriting, lead by award-winning and Vancouver playwright Lucia Frangione; and play directing lead by TWU drama professor and professional director, Angela Konrad. A more generalized performance intensive is available for teens looking to expand their existing performance skills. “I’m particularly pleased that we’ve been

able to pull together such an experienced and professional team of instructors, especially for our teen camps,” said Hildebrandt. “Teens aspiring to perform in, direct or write plays will not want to miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from experienced and award-winning instructors.” Younger children can take part in one-week camps that help them to come out of their shells and explore their creative sides while learning and developing important theatre skills such as blocking, characterization and line memorization. Kids will also learn life skills such as teamwork, co-operation, healthy self-image and overall confidence. Emphasis is placed on process rather than final product, allowing kids to explore at whatever level they are at in a non-competitive and life-affirming environment. “The core idea is to help kids grow into well-rounded individuals with a healthy appreciation of how theatre can entertain and communicate. No matter what the experience or talent, kids will have a great time,” said Hildebrandt. Summer Drama Blast 2010 runs July 5 to 23, at the MEI Schools Campus, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Special early bird rates are available until June 30.

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he Abbotsford Hospice Society received a $30,000 funding boost for its Campus of Care project earlier this week. The donation came from the Abbotsford Community Foundation and the funding will be spread over three years, which is the term of the hospice society’s $7-million capital funding campaign. The Campus of Care will include a $9.75-million, 20,000-square-foot building, run as an arm of Canuck’s Place children’s hospital in Vancouver. The Abbotsford hospice will serve 380 children and their families from around the province. The project also includes Mathew’s House, which will provide short- and long-term

care for severely disabled children. The third branch of the project will be a $7-million 10-bed residential hospice. Along with the hospice society’s funding campaign, Canuck’s Place has also opened an Abbotsford office and will be working to collect $9.75 million for the project. In November 2009, the Abbotsford city council approved a 99-year lease of a 1.5-acre site, just west of Abbotsford hospital, which will be home to the three projects. Abbotsford and the District of Mission both own the site, which will be leased for $10 a year. Abbotsford Community Foundation welcomes anyone in the community who wishes to contribute to the hospice dociety’s fund can call 604-850-3755.

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Deborah Lehmann, executive director of the Abbotsford Hospice Society, and Marion Keys, the society’s capital campaign manager, accept a $30,000 cheque on behalf of the organization. The money will go to its Campus of Care fund, which will help build an adult hospice facility. Other components of the Campus of Care will include a Canucks Place children’s hospice, and a children’s respite facility, Mathew’s House. The public is welcome to contribute to the project.

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All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The Abbotsford/Mission Times will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration. For best results

please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. Position Available:

EXPERIENCED FABRICATOR

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and tar sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years fabricating experience and at least 5 years of CWB certification using metalcore wire for structural steel fabrication. To apply submit resume by Email to:

rspeers@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905

STEPHEN JOHN ALBERT MLYNARCHY

(OCTOBER 18, 1971 — JUNE 19, 2010) It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Stephen John Albert Mlynarchy on Saturday, June 19, 2010. He was a cherished son, partner, brother and friend. Born in Kamloops BC on October 18, 1971. Stephen lived with cancer for the past three years and did everything imaginable to stay longer on this earth. Left to cherish his memory is his partner and friend Brian Neal (Langley, BC), his mother Bette Hill (Kamloops, BC), sisters Holly her children (Ryan and Payton) Lahucik (Kamloops, BC) and Bobbi-June Hill and (CeCe) of (Langley, BC) along with numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. At age 38, Stephen was a wonderful person, full of life and fun. He loved playing jokes on others. His love for people, animals and those less fortunate than himself was apparent. He had a successful career that he loved in business with TD Canada Trust in Langley and Abbotsford since 2000 and was formerly in Management with Wal-Mart Canada since 1993. Stephen enjoyed travelling and made numerous trips to the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Hawaii islands and Ontario. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Stephen was predeceased by his father John Richard Mlynarchy (JR) in 1987 and both sets of Grandparents, John and Carrie Mlynarchy (Kamloops, BC) and Albert and Alice Kriese of Dryden Ontario. A special mention to Stephen’s Doctor, Brendan Martin, who was an amazing physician who was personable, compassionate and very valued. We will celebrate Stephen’s life at: Henderson’s Funeral Home at 20786 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11 am. In lieu of ﬂowers it would be greatly appreciated if you made a donation to the Cancer Society, #202-20434 64th Ave, Langley, BC, Canada V2Y 1N4, we need to ﬁnd a cure for this dreadful disease. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at www.mem.com

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd.

Position Available: Labourer Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and tar sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. The successful candidate will have a valid forklift certification, a knowledge of shipping and receiving, and material handling in a steel fabrication shop. To apply submit resume by Email to: rspeers@iem.ca • Or fax to 604-513-9905

Hairstylists Chilliwack location

• Qualified stylist • Guaranteed wage $10.50/hour • Yearly wage increases • Profit sharing & gratuities • Dental, drug & eyecare plan

• Paid vacation; 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 3 years • Busy location, great atmosphere • No clientele required

We are growing, so come join us, opportunities await you!

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE, GUARANTEED™

Call Wanda 604.792.1412

Leading grocery distribution warehouses are

Hosting a Job Fair Friday, June 25 - 4 pm - 8 pm

Saturday, June 26 - 10 am – 3 pm

5016-272 Street, Langley, BC Entry-level warehouse order selector positions are available at our new perishable facility, as well as for our dry goods facility. Stable, part-time, union positions with hours ranging 16-32 hours per week. All training will be provided. Weekend work, flexible daytime and afternoon availability and English communication skills are essential. Please bring your resume. Check out our web site www.evlogistics.com to learn more!

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EMPLOYMENT 1240

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Beauticians/ Barbers

Modas Operandi

requires a f/t and p/t Stylist Hourly wage, commission plus benefits. Please drop resume off at Unit 102-2636 Montrose Ave Abbotsford or email modasoperandi@hotmail.com or fax 604-852-3991

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Farm Workers

BERGEN FARMS

Qualified Drivers and Forklift Operators wanted for farm work. Applicants must have a valid forklift certificate. Duties include transporting and weighing in fruit, loading and unloading trucks. Please email resume to info@bergenfarms.ca or fax to (604)854-5631 FARM LABOURERS Must be willing to work 8-10 hrs/day, 6 days/wk. $9.14/hr. Sahota Farms, 40990 No. 3 Rd., Abbotsford BC Call 604-823-2341

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General Employment

BRADNER FARMS

Has 4 full-time openings in specialty poultry division for supervisor/manager. 2-3 years poultry exp in Silkies, Pigeon & Quails is a must. Speaks read & write English for daily reports. Wages start $2950 per month + incentives.

Pls apply by fax to 604-856-1341 or email bradnerfarms@shaw.ca or call 604-856-1227

Certified Traffic Control & exp’d. lane closure techs req’d. Excellent wage. Vehicle req. 604-996-2551 or Fax 604-746-4614

WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTORS We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment.

General Employment

FUEL X (Gas Bar)

GENERATE EXCEL INCOME working from your home office. Flex hrs free online training.778-452-0024 www.born2shine.net

LICENSED TRAILER Mechanic with inspectors ticket. Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to 604-882-3105 or email shirley@a1pauls.com

JOHN DEERE/HITACHI is accepting applications for Assembly positions, Mechanical experience required. Starting salary $20.63 per hour + excellent benefits. Fax resume to 604-607-7255 or email deboerm@dhcmc.com NO PHONE CALLS.

MALLY DESIGNS Ltd. is looking for leather seamstresses:

Compensation: $8.50 / hour to start Hours: 30-40 hours/week, Monday - Friday Experience: at least 2 years of sewing Location: Abbotsford Website: www.mallybibs.com To apply: email resume to: careers@mallybibs.com or deliver resume in person to #3-2303 Windsor St, Abbotsford. Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

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Home Support

★ F/T LIVE IN CAREGIVERS ★ for elderly/children 604-556-3978 www.worldwidenannies.ca Located in Abbotsford.

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Hotel Restaurant

JAPANESE or Korean food cooks, G-12, 40hr/wk, $18-20/hr no cert Korean no/basic English 3 yr exp, duties, train 1 PR/1 Cdn cook/plan menu, check & order supp Fax: 604-850-1264 Shemi Rest, 2443 McCallum Rd, Abbots. LOOKING for Greek Cook at Greek Restaurant in Abbotsford. Must have 3 years experience. Wage at $17/hr. Please fax 604-859-1632.

BREWING COMPANY

is now accepting applications for

Starting wage is $12.76/hr with regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided.

Apply in person after 2pm 7160 Oliver St., Mission

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certiﬁed & experienced • Union Wages & Beneﬁts Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

F/T Autoglass Technician Wanted Family Operated Auto glass Business in Langley. Must be self motivated. Competitive Starting Wage. Must have Auto glass exp. Fax resume to 604-882-5688

PREP COOKS

Now Hiring

Trades/Technical

Morning & Weekend Shifts Fluent in English & Punjabi Please apply in person to Rupinder Singh Mangat 31313 Livingstone Avenue, Abbotsford or call 604-825-3008 or 604-854-5123

Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products.

As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities – a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building – both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1). Apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com

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LINE COOKS Full & Part-Time

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Office Personnel

ADMIN ASSISTANT Required F/T for busy Langley office. $12/hr + benefits. Proficiency in Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Word & Excel a must. Great opportunity for advancement! Email: lisa@pwpltd.com

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Retail Sales

RETAIL SALESPERSONS

1308135 Alberta Inc. operating as Click Heat and Rainbow Art is looking for retail salespersons for the sale of heat packs and toys at a kiosk in Sevenoaks Shopping Ctre. Permanent F/T. $13 per/hr. Fax: (403)452-4694 or email: arzepa@shaw.ca

EDUCATION 1403

Career Services/ Job Search

entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. July 19th-Aug 7th and Aug 16th-Sept 4th. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

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Driving Lessons

AAA VALLEY Driving School ICBC Class 5 & Class 7

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EXPERIENCED Single Ply & SBS Roofers & Apprentices Great Wages, Benefits, Apprenticeship Program & Pension Plan. e-mail resume to:

sales@ravenroofing.com Fax resume to: 604-531-9695 or Phone: 604-531-9619 LOCAL HEATING A/C CO looking for sheetmetal / furnace installer. Must have valid drivers license. Fax resume to 604-794-9822. Pro-Line Construction Materials Ltd is a leading supplier of construction materials. We are currently looking for a qualified full time Hiab or Stiff Boom operator in our Chilliwack and Surrey branches . We offer a competitive hourly wage as well as benefits and a RRSP Plan. Please fax resumes to 604-792-2355 Attn: Andy Mrak or Tom Daniel email Chwk1@proline-construction.com or apply in person to 44305 Yale Rd, Chilliwack

Tutoring Services

MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOLS

✫✫778-878-7840✫✫

Local Commercial Roofing Company Now Hiring:

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Education

THE TIMES FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010

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Education

98% of our graduates are employed

TUTORING: One to one in home tutoring. All ages − All subjects. Summer jump start program. Don’t let your student fall behind. Individualized instruction. www.smarterstudents.ca

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LANGLEY COLLEGE 604-534-3930

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

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UNLIMITED GUARANTEE

ROOFERS - Single Ply

Marine Roofing seeks fulltime Journeypersons. Lower Mainland BC Jobs Min. 3 yrs. exp. $27.50-$32.50/hr. Call Daryl, 604-433-1813 dmorrison@marineroofing.com WANTED 2ND or 3rd YEAR MECHANIC Kal Tire Offers: Competitive wages, Benefits package, Opportunity for advancement. The successful candidate will be: Well organized,Team Player, Reliable, Quality conscious, Energetic, Have a valid drivers licence, Be safety conscious. Kal Tire, 249 Main Street, Lillooet, BC, V0K 1V0. Call: 250-256-9122, Fax: 250-256-4198, Email: rcjones@kaltire.com The Secret to our Success Is Our People!

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Canwest 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.

Report to 19358 - 96 Ave., #215, Surrey, Daily at 8:30am

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Train on Full-Size Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Loaders. Oil Field Tickets. Provincially Certified Instructors. Government Accredited. Job Placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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toll free: 1-800-661-5755

Medical Office Trainees Needed!

Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available.

1-888-748-4126

Personal Trainer Certiﬁcation

Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be available. 604-930-8377 Hilltop Academy

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MARKETPLACE 2020

2010

Appliances

LIKE NEW!

Fridge $249 • Stove $199 Washer $199 • Dryer $149 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

Auctions

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CAN-AM

FRESH, DELICIOUS, STRAWBERRIES AND RASPBERRIES Ready to pick now. $1 per pound you pick, $1.60 per pound we pick. Grewal Farm, 7260 240th St, (on Ft Langley side), Langley. Call: 604-807-2160

AUCTIONS

NEXT AUCTION Tuesday, July 20, 9am

Industrial, Construction, Forklifts, Farm & Turf Equip., Crane Trucks, Trailers, Lumber, Boats and etc. Cars & Trucks 9 a.m. Start!!!

Located in Langley Just 30 Minutes from Vancouver

MAAN FARMS

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604-306-5134

RASPBERRIES & STRAWBERRIES

www.canamauctions.com

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604-850-9600

WE PICK, YOU PICK

Buck Stretcher

2 Locations South of Hwy. 1 1508 Townline Road at King 790 Mckenzie Rd at Vye YOU PICK HERE

RARE ENGLISH Oak corner bookcase w/top cupboard door. 40'h x 30'w. fits corner - c.1930’s paid $400., $200. 604-850-0651

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Food Products

PETTING ZOO COMING SOON! 604-864-5723

www.maanfarms.com

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Food Products

HHOWARD WONG FARMS

“The Valley’s premier farm market for 35 years”

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

8AM TO 6PM

5486 Riverside St. (Corner of Harris & Riverside) MATSQUI VILLAGE Lots of Parking by the Barn!

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For Sale Miscellaneous

3 LAWN MOWERS - 1 working, 2 don’t, use for parts. $30 for all 3. 604-504-1852

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For Sale Miscellaneous

FULLY LOADED COMPUTER ONLY $0.49/day! MGD Desktop, 15.4' Notebook or LCD TV right to your your doorstep from only $0.49/day. Intel Processor 2GB RAM, 500GB HD, 22' LCD, Windows 7 ... Bonus 22' HD LCDTV! IN-HOUSE FINANCING EVERYONE’S APPROVED. 1-800-791-1174.

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Wanted to Buy

CUTLERY SET made by International China - pattern is called Heartland. If you have any pieces please give me a call at 604-217-0262.

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Wanted to Buy

FRANKLIN MINT Carousel 1988 animals and carousel top. Please call if you have any pieces in exc. cond. w/no chips. 604-217-0262.

Food Products

Musical Instruments

OLDER MODEL upright piano, with bench, very good condition. $290obo, 778-549-1421

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Plants & Trees

CEDAR HEDGING $1.00/foot& up. Dug in ready, installation & delivery avail 604-795-1999. Now is the best time for planting!

Open 8:00am - 6:30pm — Mon. - Thurs. Open 8:00am - 7:00pm — Fri., Sat. & Sun

Open 7 Days a Week 1-877-852-0888 • EXIT 104 - off Hwy #1

FRESH COFFEE & SANDWICHES

LOCAL RHUBARB, STRAWBERRIES, PEAS & NEW POTATOES. FULL LINE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES.

Auctions

ON-SITE AUCTION

NEW HOME FURNISHINGS STORE CLOSING (ENTIRE CONTENTS OF STORE)

SUNDAY – JUNE 27TH – 12 NOON LOCATION: Unit #2 & 3 – 13570 King George Hwy, Surrey, B.C. VIEWING: Sunday, June 27th. 9:00 am ‘Til Auction Time • NEW LEATHER & UPHOLSTERED SOFA SUITES • NEW SECTIONALS, RECLINERS & LOVE SEATS • NEW BEDROOM & DINING ROOM SUITES • BEDS, COFFEE TABLE SETS, LAMPS & MORE… FOR IMAGES & DETAILS VISIT: www.lovesauctions.com LOVE’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS LTD. 604-244-9350 or On Site # 604-250-4667

EDUCATION CHEF TRAINING a recipe for success

We offer

• 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

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Dogs

LIVE-IN NANNIES & Caregivers

Call Amy at 604-447-2825

www.myhomecaregivers.com

BICHON FRISE, CKC reg, P/B, Vet ✔, tattooed, non-shedding, $650-$750. 1-604-823-0021

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Cats

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310 ORANGE TABBY kittens, ready now, mixed kittens ready July 5th, $100 each. 778-344-7553

RAGDOLLS & Domestic Kittens, $100-$500. 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

BICHON FRISE pups, 11 wks, 1M/1F, 1st.shots, vet cked, guar. ready to go. $600. 604-820-0194

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Veterinary Assistant Diploma Program Want to work with animals and get paid to do it?

CKC REG Lab Pups, top breed, family raised, tattoo, vet ✔, shots, Juyl 5, $850, 604-814-2177

Excellent potential for employment. Surrey 604-951-6644 Toll Free 1-800-807-8558 admin@westcoastcollege.com

call 604-864-8580 Free consultation & assessment

Metaphysical

Gadry Consultation

PIT BULL puppies male & female 8 wks 1st shots, dewormed. View parents. $500. Ph 604-701-1587 WANTED TO BUY white poodle X Maltese. Prefer female. Kelowna 1-250-718-2924

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Feed & Hay

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Dogs

534-5544 290-8405

ADORABLE PUPS, 7 Pugs & 4 Westies $850. credit card ok, 604-542-8892 pics & video @ www.puppiesandponies.ca

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Horses & Tack

REG.HALF ARAB 12YO 15hh Gelding Experienced Rider Aldergrove $2,500 OBO 778-808-7810

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Vacation Spots

CULTUS LAKE − Lindell Beach 2 BR, kitch, pool/jacuzzi, bbq, golf, etc. $800/wk. 604-534-6714 www.mycultuslake.com MT. BAKER SKI AREA 2 cabins, 1 property. Rent one, use one. Gated community w/ amenities. 35 min. from border $454,900 U.S. Maryann Angus 360-224-6704 www.mymtbakerhome.com

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $400+ 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

Cares! AUSTRALIAN LABRADOODLE Pups Non-shedding mediums, parents 27lbs, spayed/neutered, 1st shots, reg. with ALAA, $2500 1-250-494-3107 Summerland

Be a Veterinary Assistant in just 6.5 months. Our clinical program is taught by Animal Health Technologists, Veterinarians, Vet Assistants & Veterinary Ofﬁce Managers. PROGRAM STARTS OCTOBER 4, 2010

FOOT CARE 'because feet shouldn’t hurt' corns, calluses, fungus, nail care etc.

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MINI DACHSHUND. Wire hair. Health guaranteed. Ready now! $800. 604-538-5433

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

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LAB SILVER / Charcoal PUPS, PB RARE! vet chd, social, quiet temp. $950. 778-549-8621

CHINESE SHAR-PEI standard, miniature and toy. Several colors. Purebred. Vet checked. Great temperament, velvet coat, excellent wrinkling. Family friendly. $600. Call 604-888-1116

604-724-7652

EDUCATION

LAB / Golden Retriever Pups, black, vet chkd, vacinated, exc family pets. $450. 778-549-8621

Health Services

Certified Advanced Foot Care Private Home Visits and Facilities

Education?

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Dogs

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Nanny Agencies

PERSIAN KITTENS 1 white & 2 tiger colours. Playful & ready July 3rd. $350 each. 604.615.4356

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

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BERNESE BLK lab, fam raised, dewormed, vet✔ 1st shots, $600. 604-795-7662 No Sunday calls BOSTON TERRIER (PB) pups shots, dewormed, parents to view. 8 weeks old by July 5th. $1500. 604-542-1411, after 5pm.

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

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com GERMAN SHEPHERD pups for sale 8 weeks old CKC Reg. shots and vet check micro chip. Working and show & Family pets. $1000.00 604-512-3310

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

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

AM BOOKKEEPING INC 20+ years experienced professionals Bookkeeping • Government reporting • Payroll • On or off-site • Hourly or monthly fees Call 604-575-6222

admin@ambookkeeping.com

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Business Opportunity

ATTN: 29 Overweight People Lose 10-?? lbs. Get paid for the lbs you lose. FREE SAMPLE * Programs to suit every budget * Call Lindsay at 604-846-8792

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Financial Services

NEED CASH AND OWN A VEHICLE?

You keep your keys and drive away with cash. Call Got Keys? Got Cash! (604) 760-9629

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Legal Services

#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

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REAL ESTATE

Business Services

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Marketing

ARE YOU A LEADER? If you can manage, motivate & create teams, you can write your own ticket. We’re a 16 yr old Co. doing business in 65 countries, our Cdn. expansion plan requires 2 leaders from the area. 1-866-426-6226 www.lookingforleaders.net

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS: The estate of WILLIAM ALDRIDGE, deceased, formerly of Abbotsford, British Columbia.Creditors and others having claims against the estate of William Aldridge are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada c/o Rosborough & Company at #201 - 33832 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 2C5 on or before July 30, 2010, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Executor: Royal Trust Corporation of Canada. Solicitor: J. Michael Burke, Rosborough & Company

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Agents

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.MazumaCapital.ca

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

S. Granville Trendy Hair Studio estab. over 5 yrs, exc location & decor $58,000 obo

Jason 604-657-8737 Sutton

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Body Work

Abbots. $60/60min full body! D' best massage! 1980 Emerson Janeta & friends! (604) 854.0599

Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Houses - Sale

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Port Moody

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33 FLAVELLE Dr. 3 BR, 3 lvls, 2.5 baths, 2 f/ps. 3,360 sf home in CDS, on greenbelt. 7,260 sf lot. $917,000. By appt, 604-767-6742

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Richmond

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Sunshine Coast

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Aries March 21 - April 19: Be ambitious Sunday. Information is coming (or being suppressed) from places it usually doesn’t. Friendships and optimism perk you up Monday to Wednesday – this relieves the general sluggishness you’re steeped in. (It’s a good sluggishness; you’re in a month-long natural hibernation cycle, designed to heal some overstrained parts of your health/emotions.) Use these three days to view the future, and make subsequent decisions about who/what to nurture, and who/what to chuck in your life. Rest, retreat Thursday/Friday. Don’t butt your head against an invisible brick wall Saturday.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness remain high. Start important projects, seek favours, make personal appearances. (E.g., if seeking a job, show at the door, or phone, rather than sending a resume.) Your communications skills are sharp and career-oriented right now. Your money picture remains good. You could purchase a small luxury item. This inﬂuence helps career, too – angle for a pay raise. Sunday’s for relationships. Life’s deeper side rises to the surface Monday to Wednesday: research, invest, commit to a lifestyle change, become intimate – all’s good. Gentle joy Thursday.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: My superﬁcial advice is: be ambitious this week and the next few; it’s your time to strike. However, a “karmic hangover” affects this area through July 3. You might be wise to wait until Saturday onward to act. A different approach, situation, idea, project, might arrive July 3 onward, while those that draw you prior to this day might be subtle traps, involve suspect motives, or simply promise more than they will deliver. (Remember, through March 5, 2011 don’t push higher-ups, bosses, judges, etc.) Rely on your “inner antennae” more than my advice. Romantic vibes Monday to Wednesday!

Taurus April 20-May 20: The accent lies on communications,travel,siblings,casualacquaintances. You’re busy, but the stakes aren’t high, and you handle everything easily. One pretty important communication might exist early week – perhaps having a legal or love import. Sunday’s mellow, compassionate, good for gentle love, intellectual friends or foreign culture. Be ambitious Monday to Wednesday – all’s good! Friends, ﬂirtations, optimism, happiness brighten Wednesday night to Thursday/Friday. But retreat Saturday – nothing good will come of certain associates, gossip, etc. Read an atlas!

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Rest, lie low, contemplate, plan your future. Be charitable, seek spiritual regeneration. Deal with governments, institutions, head ofﬁces, and “red tape.” Tackle a few chores Sunday. Early week might bring a few secrets, or an interesting nugget of information in a book, newspaper, etc. Relationships come front and centre Monday to Wednesday — be diplomatic, your position is not strong. Life’s secret ways open up Wednesday eve to Friday: investments, debt, sexual urges, research, dreams. Your hunches are accurate, results good. Don’t express your opinion Saturday, despite enthusiasm.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: An intellectual, legal, cultural, educational, publishing, far travel and gentle love trend floats into your life through the weeks ahead. Delay real action in any of these spheres until July 4 onward – subtle “wrong doorways” exist. Still, you’ll be happy, you’ll enjoy the mellow affection of this week! Sunday’s for talk, travel, news. You might learn something significant early week – a tidbit in talk, or a way of looking – that changes your outlook, philosophy. Rest Monday-Wednesday. This last night to Friday bring romance, creative and pleasure urges – all fine! Caution Saturday.

Gemini May 21-June 20: This week and the next few emphasize money, earnings, the price of things, possessions, memory, rote learning and, possibly, a sensual interlude. Early week, you might sense/know that these things are either tied to, or oppose, their deeper side (investments,family ﬁnances,inheritance, deeply consequential sex, etc.) For example, the amount you can invest is tied to earnings. In general (except Sunday) it’s better to focus on the light side, earnings, light sex, etc. Intellectual success, gentle love hover Monday-Wednesday. Be ambitious Thursday (very!) and Friday. Saturday’s hopeful.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: You will enjoy this week and the next few – friends, popularity, optimism, entertainment, light romance and happiness buoy your days! Your sexual magnetism intensifies through July. (Already has, since June 6.) Your determination grows to cause some significant change in your life. This would be very natural – go ahead. Sunday’s romantic, creative – seek pleasure. Tackle chores Monday to Wednesday; you’ll accomplish them. Relationship excitement enters Wednesday night to Friday. Be diplomatic – but eager! Caution Saturday: an attraction, financial situation, has problems.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: This week and the next few, the accent lies on life changes, sexual urges, investments and debt, secrets, research, dreams. Your subconscious rises to the surface. Hunches are accurate. But don’t act on any of these in a major way before July 4 – especially be careful with ﬁnances and intimate commitments. Before then, a subtle trap exists which you might not “wake to” for months, years. Spend – carefully – Sunday. Friends, talk, errands Monday to Wednesday. Secrets, data, are everywhere! Home draws, and is a good place, Thursday/Friday. Romance needs caution Saturday.

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June 27 - July 3 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Although relationships ﬁll the weeks ahead, and will generally be fruitful, productive and pleasing, be cautious about forming long-standing, consequential links. That applies to March 5, 2011, but especially this week. Early week, you might meet a talkative person, perhaps someone who could/would be a mate or an employee or coworker. You might be “signing on” for a situation that turns dull, draws you into wrong choices, or simply doesn’t fulﬁl its promise. All June/July, avoid a lawsuit, especially over property or children. Chase money Monday-Wednesday. Make friends Thursday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Tackle chores all week, and to late July. (Well, maybe take a rest Sunday — and don’t tackle anything frenetically Saturday, July 3.) You’ll get a lot done, which will free you for the opportunities of August. Make sure you focus your efforts on the right tasks – tackle what’s outstanding, but don’t create new work projects. Your energy and effectiveness rises nicely Monday to Wednesday — wink at someone! Chase money or shop Thursday (better) and Friday. Friends don’t tell all Saturday. Your sexual magnetism is high all June/July – interesting “situations” arise. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: This week offers romance, pleasure, creative surges, passion about anything, charming kids, nature’s beauty – enjoy these, but don’t let them lead you into major lifeaffecting actions (especially this week, but generally to March, 2011). However, a subtle trap might lurk. E.g., romance could lead to a love affair that turns your life in the wrong direction. Sunday’s for fun, though it might turn profound if you meet a Virgo. Depths, mysteries, investments/debt, life changes Monday-Wednesday – dive in, all’s fine. Your energy, charisma soar Thursday/Friday – impress someone! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Houses - Rent

2 BDRM, clean, bright, 5 appl, avail July 1, $1300. McCallum Rd. 604-830-4083 3 BDRM, 2 bath, 2600 sq. ft. house on acreage. Available July 15th, possibly sooner. Call 604-533-6063 for more info. 3 BR, 2 full Ba, nr schools, shops, bus, very clean, avail now, 604-868-3585 or 778-241-0987 3 BR, avail now, 31806 Marshall Rd. big yard, clean reno’d, $1250, pet ok, 604-825-5290..590-6813 32029 MT. Waddington, 2 br house, laundry wd, clean, carpet, avail now, pets ok, $850, 604-825-5290..604-590-6813 6 BDRM house, 2 full baths, Clearbrook area, New carpet, July 1, Rent neg. Call: 604-852-8367 or 604-613-6045 ABBTS. NEWER 4 br, 2 up & 2 down, 3 bath, close to Flea Market, $650 bsmt, $800 up or $1500 both, np, ns, no parties, 604-557-1954 or 1-250-635-4448

HOUSE FOR RENT

4 bedroom house in Matsqui is available for rent from July 15, 2010. House is on the premises of Dasmesh Punjabi School. For more information call 604-826-1666 LAKE ERROCK, large 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, soaker tub, W/D, 1 blk from beach, small pet okay, $1000. avail Aug. 1 604-897-1679 MISSION, 5 BR, 2 bath, entire house w fenced backyard. 2 f/p’s, 6 appl, a/c, sundeck, carport, July 15, $1700, 778-808-7870 *RENT to OWN*

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