Abbotsford Times May 5 2011

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Mayor, city staff and agri-industries taking trade tour to Asian giant

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contingent of Abbotsford’s most successful agri-businesses, headed by Mayor George Peary, is embarking on a trade mission to China.

Around 21 representatives from 15 companies, the mayor and two staff from the city’s economic development office are taking a nine-day tour of Beijing and Shanghai from May 10 to 19.

“It has the potential to be a very exciting initiative,” said Peary, adding China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

“You ignore an The cost of sending the mayor and economic force two city employees is being covered by of provincial funding through like that at your $16,000 the Asia-Pacific Initiative to grow interown peril.” national business and trade within municipalities.

However, around $30,000 from the – Ken Baerg city’s economic development budget will be going towards co-ordination and industry, and networking cost and presentation materials.

Ken Baerg, the city’s economic development director who is going on the trip, said the potential of the expanding Chinese market is great.

The country is the province’s second largest trade partner and fastest growing export market. The relationship garners about $12 billion annually, he said.

Recent forecasts indicate the Chinese economy, which expanded more than 10 per cent in 2010, will show similar growth in 2011.

“You ignore an economic force like that at your own peril,” said Baerg.

“We want to create opportunities for Abbotsford businesses and organizations to take part in that growth.” see CHINA, page A6

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n Abbotsford man is charged with a number of child pornography offences after he produced videos with sexual abuse images of two local children under the age of 10.

The suspect was first exposed during a U.S. investigation, said Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald.

First reported @ The 58-year-old abbotsfordtimes.com man, who cannot be named to pro- “The trauma and tect his victims, scarring is going is charged with p r o d u c t i o n o f to go with them child pornogra- no matter where phy, distribution of child pornog- they go.” raphy and sexual interference of a – Ian MacDonald APD child under 14.

The suspect was rooted out by U.S. authorities investigating a consumer of child pornography who was in possession of two videos depicting the sexual abuse of children in Abbotsford.

The man, who has no previous criminal history, was arrested last Thursday after Abbotsford Police and the B.C. Integrated Child Exploitation Unit followed up on the tip. “[Investigators] found that they were not dealing with a person who was in possession of child pornography, but someone doing more than that,” said MacDonald.

“They ultimately found they were dealing with a person who had produced [the videos] and victimized Abbotsford kids in that production.” see CHARGES, page A7

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Upfront Briefly Mission market opens with singer Rob Hess “It’s a fun place to be” the market slogan says, and the Mission City Farmers Market returns to its library parking lot locale on Saturday, May 7 to carry on this promise.

Rob Hess will begin singing at 10:30 a.m. In addition to Hess, the event will feature Rick Chadwick on keyboard and a larger than ever array of vendors.

Saturday’s market theme is “Preparation for Mothers Day,” and the market will include items for a floral, tasty, hand-crafted, or garden gift for mother or grandmother.

Stop by between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. This is another opportunity to shop locally and enjoy that special Mission Market experience.

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f the preschoolers who showed up at Bradner Elementary for its recent Ready, Set, Learn workshop are any indication, Abbotsford kids are hungry for an education.

The youngFirst reported @ abbotsfordtimes.com sters attending the provin“She’s already cially-funded early educamade a friend. tion workshop It was the first at Bradner person to come in r u s h e d t h e the door after us.” activity tables with the – Miranda Schulz mom enthusiasm of a hungry pack of men presented with a barbecue meat buffet.

Boys and girls, ranging in age from three to four, crowded around the play stations that featured activities such as decorating paper crowns with their names and copious amounts of glitter; word and number puzzles, and crafts projects promoting dexterity skills and colour and shape recognition.

Meanwhile, parents got a quick information session, schooling them in some early learning strategies for their children.

The workshops held at local schools across the district are designed to provide families with guidance and information about how to support their

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Bradner student Tajinder Dhadda helps out Sandeep Khosa, 4, with a letter puzzle at a Ready, Set, Learn workshop. young child’s early learning, as well as foster a positive attitude towards school for the future students.

Each child who attends also gets a free gift bag that includes their own book and early-learning supply kit so they can try out the activities at home.

Bradner teacher Ravinder Grewal said all the kids and parents who attend the workshops are enjoy them-

selves and are receptive to getting prepared for school.

The workshops also help youngsters overcome some of the anxiety around attending school by giving them a preview of where they’ll be coming and allowing them to meet their teacher and make some friends.

Parent Miranda Schulz said it was the second year she had attended the Ready, Set, Learn workshop.

“Both my older children enjoyed it,” she said.

She points out her daughter Hailey, who is wearing a pink paper crown while tearing around the Bradner gym with a pack of other kids.

“She’s already made a friend. It was the first person to come in the door after us.”

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n Abbotsford man suspected of “breaking out” of a sporting goods store is facing gun charges after asking an arresting officer to fetch his drugs.

Matthew Ireland is charged with break and enter, six weapons offences and filing a serial number off a gun after being arrested Sunday night.

Const. Ian MacDonald said Ireland was originally picked up by the APD as a suspect in a sporting goods store robbery the night of April 23.

It’s alleged Ireland hid in the store as it was closing; presumably so he could rob it after staff left for the night, said MacDonald.

However, he was quickly forced to “break out” of the store after setting off its motion sensor alarm.

He was later identified as a suspect by police after they viewed footage of the incident caught on a security camera.

Ireland was arrested at a coffee shop parking lot, but before leaving the scene an arresting officer asked the suspect if his truck was locked and secure.

The suspect said the truck would be fine.

He also told the officer he had a “prescription” for the OxyContin that he needed to take with him, and asked the officer to retrieve it from the vehicle.

“Obviously the officer thinks this is a little hinky, but police are trained to make sure people in their care have access to any prescribed medications,” said MacDonald.

“He goes in looking for a prescription bottle, but

picks up an arm rest and finds a loaded gun.”

Informing Ireland of his find, the officer conducts a second, more thorough, search of the vehicle and discovers another loaded weapon. “[The officer] found a .357 Magnum and a .45 calibre handgun with a serial number filed off,” said MacDonald. “Both of them had rounds chambered.

All you had to do was pull the trigger.”

The officer also located what he believed was a marijuana rip kit that included several balaclavas, a set of tools, an axe and zap straps.

“Those items are stuff commonly found by police when doing investigations into grow rips,” said MacDonald.

The whole incident is indicative of how powerful the need for drugs can be.

“The suspect couldn’t resist the need for his OxyContin tablet despite the risk [the officer would find the guns],” said MacDonald, adding the officer did eventually find a single, loose pill in the vehicle.

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The lower level of Clearbrook Library will house a satellite campus of UFV, set to open in the fall.

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services,” he said.

Some of the more obvious partnerships could involve criminology students and the APD; geography students with the city’s planning department; or history students working at The Reach archives.

The larger community could also attend public lectures and workshops at the easily accessible campus, he added.

The space is also expected to serve UFV’s continuing studies and applied business technology programs, which would also benefit from the central location.

The new campus will replace UFV ’s Marshall Road Annex, which is quite a bit smaller and has limited transit service.

Not only will the city be gaining additional revenue from leasing the space to UFV, surrounding businesses will also benefit with the influx of students into the area, Toews added.

The five-year lease will be based on market value and necessary renovations will be paid for by UFV. However, the city will provide the space to the university rent free until the costs of the improvements are reimbursed.

UFV hopes to have the new space ready for classes in September, but the university has promised to complete the project no later than January 2012.

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bbotsford and UFV have come up with a win-win situation that will lead to the establishment of a satellite campus in the heart of the city.

The University of the Fraser Valley will be leasing the empty basement of the Clearbrook Library to address its space crunch and provide programming to students with potentially new and powerful learning opportunities, said UFV facilities director Craig Toews.

“This is an exciting project for the community and students,” said Toews.

“What we are imagining is a downtown campus where we can create a positive synergy within the community.”

The new centre for learning falls within footsteps of city hall, the police department, Abbotsford provincial courthouse and The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford.

The new campus is ideal for UFV students to secure new and valuable research or practicum positions within the city’s civic institutions, said Toews.

“It could be a real win-win for everyone.

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Mission residents sue over grow-op searches SUSAN LAZARUK The Province

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lawsuit.

“But the damage has already been done,” he said.

In addition to the costs, homeowners who have been targeted have lost market value in their homes, been subject to ridicule by their neighbours and had their children taunted at school — and some have even been forced to sell their homes, he said.

The B.C. Civil Liberties Association has said the searches put “innocent people under horrible duress” and that “fining people for imaginary grow ops does nothing to increase safety in Mission.”

The next step is for the class action to be certified by the courts. Gowanlock said he hopes if the lawsuit is successful it will also preclude other municipalities from drafting similar bylaws.

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ozens of Mission homeowners whose houses have been inspected as suspected marijuana grow operations are launching a class-action lawsuit to recoup the thousands of dollars the inspections have cost them.

The district had passed a bylaw allowing authorities to inspect properties with higher-than-average hydro usage, charging the homeowners up to $10,000 for the inspection and repair fees, even when no grow ops were found.

The class-action lawsuit is supported by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, which is holding a press conference Wednesday to announce it.

“Ever y house that has been searched is automati-

cally included in the lawsuit unless they opt out,” said homeowner Stacy Gowanlock, a Mission contractor who was dinged $5,200 for inspection fees and $680 for a repair bill to his hot tub after his home was targeted under the district’s controlled substances property bylaw.

“I would like to see everybody who was affected by this bylaw to recover their costs,” he said, adding there were “well over 300” households affected.

Mission municipal council in January placed a 30-day moratorium on the searches, which Gowanlock said has been extended to at least May 24. He said he predicts the district won’t return to the inspections, considering the

No problems with Canucks crowds

Hundreds hitting South Fraser Way to celebrate

“Our ultimate goal is that people will have a chance to celebrate,” he said.

“Hopefully our officers blend in with that as oppose to acting like referees.”

T h e n u m b e r o f C a n u c k s’ p a t r o n s CAM TUCKER decreased Tuesday night from the esticamtuckertimes@gmail.com mated crowd of 400 people following the Game 1 victory over Nashville on April he referees are letting them play.

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The Abbotsford Police reported no The largest number of fans to hit problems from the mob of Abbotsford’s main drag was Canucks fans who hit South a reported 4,000 the night Fraser Way following the “Our ultimate goal is that the Canucks beat Chicago Canucks 3-2 overtime win people will have a chance in Game 7 of the Western over the Nashville PredaConference quarter-final. tors in Game 3 of the West- to celebrate. Hopefully That night, said MacDonern Conference semifinal our officers blend in with ald, police issued a “handon Tuesday night. ful” of tickets and poured Police estimate 300 peo- that as oppose to acting out a few containers of ple took to the streets Tuesalcohol, but there were no like referees.” day, with a high volume of major violations. vehicular traffic, but fans Game 4 of the series – Const. Ian MacDonald APD a g a i n s t N a s h v i l l e g o e s were well behaved, according to APD spokesman tonight at 5:30 p.m. PST Const. Ian MacDonald. and MacDonald said the And as long as they continue to have police will once again be out to make sure a good time without breaking the rules, fans celebrate respectfully. officers are content to let the celebration “Within our contingencies, if things go continue so long as its within the bounds in another direction, we have to be preof the law, said MacDonald. pared for that.”

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Right tools, right time, right side of Canada CHINA, from page A1 Focusing the trade mission around the agriculture industry plays to Abbotsford’s strengths, he said.

“It’s prudent to play up our assets and the agricultural sector is a significant one for us,” said Baerg.

“Food security is a significant issue for the Chinese, and we’re part of the gateway to the Asia Pacific.”

Organizations and companies sending representatives on the tour include Tourism Abbotsford, Abbotsford International Airport, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, Rossdown Farms and Natural Foods, the UFV agricultural studies department, Farm Fed poultry processors, Thiessen Group of Companies, The Nutriva Group, Mt. Lehman Wineries, and Artex Barn Solutions.

Much of the tour will be to expose the businesses to understanding the food and supply chain in region, said Baerg.

“The delegates going on the tour are wide-open to what the possibilities are,” he said.

“We’d like to get local products to the Chinese market but there are a whole host of other considerations as well including the sale of technological processes and

industry best practices, joint ventures with Chinese counterparts and the establishment of production factories for world wide export.”

One of the businesses on the tour, Artex Barn Solutions, has already achieved significant gains by setting up a production facility in China.

“There are huge opportunities to get involved with helping these nations design modern and efficient dairy farms and that includes animal nutrition, growing quality feed, and modern farm management practices.”

– John De Jonge

Artex president John De Jonge, who is also a partner in the Bakerview Ecodairy, is helping organize the tour based on his experience and knowledge of the Chinese market after establishing itself there to manufacture it’s barn equipment more competitively in 2006.

“From that time we have built over 40 dairy farms in

China and done around $20 million in business,” said De Jonge.

“Today, 50 per cent of our business is done in China, with the remainder happening globally.”

After establishing the factory, De Jonge decided to investigate the Chinese Dairy Industry and Artex set up a display at a Chinese trade show in 2007.

“Chinese dairy farmers hoarded our booth. We found Canadian companies are very well accepted in China and dairy farms are looked at with high regard,” he said.

Emerging markets such as China, India and Vietnam have traditionally used small amounts of milk protein to feed their populations, but that’s shifting with those countries increasing affluence.

Chinese consumers are increasingly wealthy and looking for high-end, quality food products as well, he said.

“The demand for dairy and value-added food products is increasing at a huge rate.

There are huge opportunities to get involved with helping these nations design modern and efficient dairy farms and that includes animal nutrition, growing quality feed, and modern farm management practices.”

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feet and then he would pendulum back down towards the conductor,” said Lockhart, who added a group of bald eagles great horned owl survived elec- was circling above the owl. trocution or possibly becoming a “We de-energized the line down the meal for some even bigger birds road as quickly as would could and I thanks to the efforts of two BC Hydro went up in the bucket with my rubber power line technicians in Abbotsford gloves . . . and I got a hold of him, cut the recently. fishing line and took him down.”

Darcy Lockhart, a foreman with BC The owl did not appear to have any broken bones and was takHy d r o w i t h 2 3 y e a r s o f en to the Orphaned Wilde x p e r i e n c e w o r k i n g o n First reported @ p o w e r l i n e s , a n d C o r y abbotsfordtimes.com life Rehabilitation Society (OWL) in Delta.

Lange were on standby last Barb Trglavcnik, a specialist at OWL, month when they got a call from their manager about a great horned owl that said in a statement issued by BC Hydro, had become entangled in hydro wire and “hopefully there is no permanent muscle or tendon damage. was dangling helplessly.

“So far it looks good,” she said.

The two responded immediately, and As for Lockhart, helping the distressed managed to save the large bird from owl was just part of his job. certain death.

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Back to reality for Abby candidates Put up admirable fights, but Fast proved too strong

hoped.

Hardin, who ran for the Liberal Party, received just 5,000 votes, good enough for 10 per cent.

She said she was proud of the campaign she ran, which included CAM TUCKER some spirited back-and-forth jabs camtuckertimes@gmail.com at an all-candidates meeting with incumbent Ed Fast, but was disapt was back to the regular grind pointed with the overall results both Wednesday after six weeks of she and the Liberal Party in general political campaigning for local incurred.

The Liberals retained only 34 seats federal election candidates Madeleine Hardin, David Murray and – even Michael Ignatieff was defeated in his riding of Etobicoke-LakesDaniel Bryce. hore in Toronto, which Two days after the prompted him to resign election, however, First reported @ NDP candidate Mur- abbotsfordtimes.com as party leader.

“The Canadian public ray said his campaign team has a lot to be proud of, after didn’t get to know him the way I did,” finishing second in the riding with said Hardin.

“Obviously the attack ads the 20 per cent of the vote.

“I’m very happy with the results,” Conservatives and NDP ran worked . . . and the Liberals did a bad job of he said.

“Obviously I would like to have selling [Ignatieff].” won, but it was a good night consiHardin said on election night she dering no other party had ever got would stay on as the Liberal candidamore than 10,000 votes in Abbots- te in Abbotsford, but said on Tuesday ford before.” that may change in the future.

Murray, who replaced Bonnie She did maintain she will stay on Rai from the 2008 election, said it to “help build the party in Abbotswas “premature” to comment on ford.” whether he will run in another elecDespite the loss, it was a learning tion, but did say he was going to stay experience, she said. in Abbotsford and help “build the “I am honoured to have been part base and continue to make the NDP of this group of candidates.” a better alternative.

Bryce, who ran for the Green Party, “It’s a great week to be a New received 4.9 per cent of the vote, a Democrat in Canada.” decline from the ’08 election when For others, Monday night didn’t former candidate Karen Durant got turn out quite the way they had 6.4 per cent of the votes.

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Conservative Randy Kamp, left, will represent Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge/Mission in Parliament, while Liberal candidate Mandeep Bhuller was defeated.

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t may not have been the orange crush Craig Speirs had hoped for, but there will be positives for the NDP candidate of Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge Mission to take out of Monday’s federal election. Speirs did not win the riding – Conservative Randy Kamp was elected to his fourth term as MP with 54 per cent of the vote – but he was pleased with how well the NDP did across the nation, winning 102 seats in Parliament and becoming the official Opposition.

Abby market ready The Abbotsford Farm and Country Market is kicking off its eighth season in downtown Abbotsford this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There are more than 35 vendors signed up, which is a new record for opening day, said market manager Bruce Fatkin. Fresh salad

“The future is bright,” he told the Maple Ridge Times.

“At the beginning of our campaign I said ‘what’s the worse that could happen?’ And this is not it.

“Overall, I’m pretty happy with the campaign.”

The Maple Ridge Times also reported that Speirs did not confirm if he will run in another election.

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Briefly greens, bedding plants, landscape materials and more will be for sale. The JC Celebration band will play live from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be free giveaways for mom, and free cake at 11 a.m.

“The market has grown between 25-30 per cent in customer turnout and vendor participation,” said Fatkin.

“People want to know where their produce comes from.”

The market is located on Montrose Avenue, just north of George Ferguson Way and runs every Saturday until Oct. 15.

Tip from U.S. authorities led to 58-year-old’s arrest in Abbotsford CHARGES, from page A1 MacDonald would not reveal if the children were related to the suspect but said he knew them.

Steps have been taken to safeguard the kids, but their distress from the abuse will likely follow them regardless of their location, he said.

“The trauma and scarring is going to go with them no matter

where they go,” he said.

“When dealing with someone who has been so traumatically abused, only time will tell how they will fare.”

The worst of it is the children are vulnerable to re-victimization as the images of their sexual abuse are loose on the Internet, he added.

Investigators were quickly able to identify the suspect after receiving the tip from U.S. authorities.

“People leave electronic fingerprints when they engage in activity on the Internet,” said MacDonald, adding that investigators often rely on things like IP addresses and user names to pinpoint people dealing in child sexual abuse images.

Investigators don’t believe any other children are at risk or have been victimized at this point, said MacDonald.

“But when someone is predisposed to victimizing and abusing kids, the possibility still does exist,” he said.

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ome may consider this a shameful confession: I am a fan neither of the Vancouver Canucks, nor of hockey in general.

For whatever reason, I never caught the hockey fan virus. It helps that I was a quiet, nerdy kid more interested in Tolkein and Heinlein novels than sports.

(Sports at which I was bad as a child: all of them.)

For most of the year, this has no impact on my day-to-day life. Then the playoffs hit. The better the Canucks do, the harder it is for the hockey-neutral to go about our daily lives.

If you are a Canucks fan, try to imagine small talk for we nonfans.

“Great game last night!/Man, that was a disappointing game!” says the fan, as an opening gambit.

“Um, didn’t catch it,” the nonfan mutters.

“Tape it?”

“Nope.”

“DVR it?”

“Nuh-uh.”

“Were you having an emergency liver transplant then, BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY EXCUSE FOR MISSING A PLAYOFF GAME!” It’s kind of hard to change the subject to the weather after that.

The media isn’t helping, either. The morning after the seventh game of the series with Chicago, a local TV station’s morning news devoted five minutes to the game. Then 30 seconds to the federal election

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the painful truth campaign.

So please, Canucks fans, on behalf of non-fans everywhere, let us be, OK? We don’t begrudge you your fun. It’s cool that you like your team. A little weird, with the jerseys and the face paint and the Dionysian celebrations in the streets, but that’s your thing.

Just try and remember the following facts during the remainder of the playoffs: • Things other than the playoffs are going on. There’s this recent federal election, an upcoming HST referendum, floods in Manitoba, twisters in the U.S., and revolts and civil wars in the Middle East. Perspective! Try it at least once a day!

• A fondness for hockey is not actually a pre-requisite of Canadian citizenship.

• Inviting us to your Canuckwatching party, while wellmeaning, is not actually going to be fun for us. Would you like to come over and watch me sort my comic books by issue number? No? OK then, maybe we can go do something we’d both enjoy.

• Not caring about hockey does not mean I don’t like

Stompin’ Tom Connors. I just prefer Sudbury Saturday Night to The Hockey Song.

• When you start talking to us about various hockey players, you might as well be talking to a dog. “Yeah, Xyrkpl was great last night, but Frngtrph needs to step up his game,” is what we hear.

And to my fellow non-hockey fans, don’t follow my example.

Avoid baiting the hockey-loving masses.

My mother, brother, and several other friends and relatives are big Canucks fans. During family visits that coincide with games, I have been known to mess with them.

“Is this the third down?” is not the appropriate response to overtime.

Declaring that professional sports are a tool of the bourgeois ruling class to distract the proletariat is not a good idea.

Unless you’re watching hockey with a Marxist.

Asking which team we’re rooting for will probably not be appreciated.

Actually rooting for the nonCanuck team seems to result in a punch to the arm.

Finally, non-hockey fans, remember that the playoffs are a finite period of time. Everything will be back to normal, once the Canucks get their butts kicked

by Nashville.

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hange was a big buzz word with all parties in Monday’s federal election, and regardless of what form it takes in the future, Canadian voters have secured it: the Conservatives got their long-desired majority.

Perhaps it will indeed bring about a different order on Parliament Hill.

Along with the cherished promise of strong, stable government after seven years of minority rule, perhaps Stephen Harper will finally feel relaxed enough to loosen his iron grip on bureaucrats and cabinet ministers and allow voters and the press a more transparent look at his government.

No longer beholden to compromise in any way with any other party, one can hope Harper, who won 39 per cent of the popular vote, does remember his promise to work toward a better future for Canadians, whether they elected him or not.

However, the biggest shift in the political landscape was the decimation of the Liberal Party and Bloc Quebecois and the resulting triumph of the New Democrats under Jack Layton, particularly in Quebec. The NDP has become the official Opposition for the first time in the party’s history, and how one of the country’s most influential provinces embraces and shapes this new federalist “orange crush” remains to be seen. Despite the radical shifts occurring in Canadian politics, one tiresome trend is likely to remain the same: polarized American-style politics.

Voters were turned off by the personal attacks and partisan politics exhibited between the Conservatives and the Liberals over the three last years, but they are going to have to brace themselves for much more of the same.

With the middle ground formerly held by the Liberal Party divided up, Canadian politics is going to become increasingly a choice between the left or right.

It’s Pollyanna to assume the Conservatives and NDP will work together to come up with compromises and policy that reflect the more centrist views of the general population. Radical political change was certainly achieved following Monday’s election, but political strategy is only going to remain the same.

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Editor, the Times:

To say that I am angry and disgusted by the voters who elected Harper with a majority government is only the tip of the iceberg. I can only hint at what I have said outside the confines of those straightjacket niceties that have to be adhered to in a public paper.

But forget all the usual talk about the voters have decided and the best person has won crap as I’m having none of it. I had hoped that we could have dodged a bullet and denied Harper a majority government.

Instead, our country has had that bullet shot right between the eyes.

As the Wikileaks cables show, American officials rightly assessed Harper as a “petty and vindictive person.” His supporters will sing his praises as a strong leader and never comprehend that what they mistake for strength is nothing but a collection of extremely negative character flaws.

I have no use for the wilfully ignorant who bend reality to fit some bogus view they need to maintain for their own reasons.

I will continue to specifically blast the religious right meddling in Cesar’s realm of the secular world.

I wear a button on my lapel which says “Doing my best to piss off the religious right.” I will continue to do just that, as it should be obvious by now to any rational thinking person that Harper owes the bible thumpers for his majority government and they will demand pay-

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ment.

But the religious wing nuts forming a block to skew voting results in this country further to the right than it really is will be only one of the areas I intend to keep harping on in my own non evangelical way. I’ll take anyone to task who supports Harper’s coming economic and social program cuts that he will unleash on Canadians who were too stupid, apathetic, or just plain lazy in the last election to get even a basic understanding of the facts and rip them a new one.

Some people swallowed the public relation firm’s blarney that Harper is the one to have weathered the economic storms that the Americans unleashed on the world because of the policies of Bush.

What saved us was that Harper was constrained by his minority government status.

Voters wanted to believe otherwise because it’s easier to be deceived that to think things through critically.

There will always be those who want to believe what they need to believe rather than face facts as they are.

People who voted for Harper have done this country a huge disservice.

There is no point in mincing my words: nor do I intend to.

And I expect no less from other people who don’t want us turned into another American style disaster by that “petty and vindictive person“ who has an almost pathological hatred for anything not rooted in scripture or anything that smacks of the more liberal values that most Canadians hold.

Harper said to Opus Dei that he wouldn’t make the changes all at once as that would spook the Canadian people. Too late, the likes of Harper and his supporters have already spooked me greatly.

Robert T. Rock Mission City

Is it really more Gaetz grandstanding?

Editor, the Times:

It seems that, once again, that bad, bad Chilliwack Mayor is grandstanding.

Or that is how Abbotsford’s Mayor George Peary characterized Mayor Sharon Gaetz’s actions in turning down 2010 Winter Olympic tickets on the grounds that it was unethical for her, as an elected municipal official (the mayor), to accept tickets to the Winter Olympics.

The ‘grandstanding’ was Peary’s – who doesn’t let little things like ethics, integrity or the law get in the way and who had already accepted tickets

to the Winter Olympic – reply to questions about the difference between the actions of himself and Chilliwack’s mayor.

It would appear Mayor Gaetz is at it once again, this time in cahoots with the entire Chilliwack council, letting integrity and ethics get in the way of ignoring the law and doing as she pleased.

“We rejected this request,” was Gaetz’s summary of Chilliwack council’s response to a request from the Chilliwack Bruins for $175,000 a year to help the team continue to exist.

“City council knew that we could not even for one moment entertain that request. So we did unanimously say as a council to Mr. Porter that we would not.”

“Under the province’s Community Charter, a city is not permitted to fund private business with taxpayers’ funds. This is deemed to be an assist to business and is strictly forbidden.”

Just $175,000? Chump change compared to the multi-millions Mayor Peary and Abbotsford council pour into the pockets of the wealthy owners of the Abbotsford Heat..

So what if it is illegal? All Mayor Gaetz and Chilliwack council had to do was ignore the law or claim they had found a way around the law.

What is the world coming to when a mayor and council let integrity and ethics prevent them from doing as they please with taxpayer’s money.

James W. Breckenridge Abbotsford

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Burned out, or keeping God out?

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uring my almost 10 years in Abbotsford, I have a conducted a very unscientific study of the Christian population.

My conclusion is that there are more Christians in this city who do not attend a fellowship on a regular basis than do. I am sure there are a variety of explanations for this, but I would like to address one reason: burnout, worn out, worn down or whatever you want to call it.

Over the last three months I have had the opportunity for an extended leave from the congregation I serve. During that time I have had a bit of extra time to read and reflect.

I recently came across some quotes by Henri Nowen that I think are particularly important for every one of us to hear.

Here are two that deal with the ease at which we all find ways to wear ourselves out thinking we are really doing God some big favour.

I personally don’t feel spiritually burned out and never really have, yet I must also admit to being worn down by life in general because of my own choice of trying to just do too much.

It is not good and it certainly isn’t right. I hope you find these quotes as convicting as I did.

“Aren’t you, like me, hoping that some person, thing, or event will come along to give you that final feeling of inner well-being you desire? Don’t you often hope: ‘May this book, idea, course, trip, job, country or relationship fulfill my deepest desire.’ But as long as you

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Faith that matters are waiting for that mysterious moment you will go on running helter-skelter, always anxious and restless, always lustful and angry, never fully satisfied.

You know that this is the compulsiveness that keeps us going and busy, but at the same time makes us wonder whether we are getting anywhere in the long run. This is the way to spiritual exhaustion and burn-out. This is the way to spiritual death,” wrote Henri J.M. Nouwen in Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World.

“Try to give your agenda to God. Keep saying, ‘Your will be done, not mine.’ Give every part of your heart and your time to God and let God tell you what to do, where to go, when and how to respond.

God does not want you to destroy yourself. Exhaustion, burnout, and depression are not signs that you are doing God’s will. God is gentle and loving. God desires to give you a deep sense of safety in God’s love. Once you have allowed yourself to experience that love fully, you will be better able to discern who you are being sent to in God’s name,” wrote Nouwen in The Inner Voice of Love.

The hall of shame of burnout Christians, including leaders, pastors and priests is unfortunately far too long. Burned out Christian’s are not a testimony to God’s transforming work, but are in reality a testimony to a lack of faith in it. I speak to myself as much as anyone else. God desires for us to join Him in in His redemptive work. Resentful, bitter and frustrated children are exposing that there is a problem in that process.

It is a wonderful time to stop and reflect on not just the death of Jesus but also his resurrection.

Paul reflects this thought when he tells the Philippians that his prime goal is to become intimate with Jesus Christ and experience the power of His resurrection.

He states that as we give up for dead our attempts to save the world and ourselves that we may then begin to see His life transforming power at work in us (Philippians 3).

Reflect on your own spiritual journey. Whether you are part of a community of faith is not my main concern. The church doesn’t save us, Jesus Christ does.

The church is important but only because Jesus is most important.

You see, I think that as we allow God to do his redemptive work in and through us, then the rest of the details we become so easily enamoured with will be taken care of.

■ Todd Martin is a pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship

Don’t take yourself so seriously ALICE MARYNIUK For the Times

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earning to laugh with yourself and others is a gift we can all develop.

Proverbs 15:15 says that he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast, regardless of circumstances. Proverbs 17:22 says that a merry heart does good like a medicine. Nehemiah 8:10 tells us not to sorrow for the joy of the Lord is our strength.

One of my first jobs after graduating from high school was being a cashier at a drug store. It was on Nov. 1 and I was eagerly assisting customers, when suddenly the doors flew open and there stood two men, with women’s nylons covering their heads and each of them carrying a gun pointing directly at me.

I immediately thought that they got their days mixed up because yesterday was Halloween. Nevertheless it was a great costume and it looked so real. I was ready to congratulate them when suddenly one of them stuck his gun in my face and told me to put all the money in a bag. Putting the money in a bag was a major decision. We had several bags to choose from and I wondered which bag should I use? A small bag might break because money can be heavy, but a

big bag might be too bulky. I couldn’t make up my mind, so I asked him which bag he wanted. He pointed his gun at my nose and told me that I needed to hurry up.

I started bagging the money, but when I came to the pennies, I didn’t know if he wanted them. I asked him, “Do you want pennies?

They are heavy and not worth much, but if you want them you can have them.”

With his gun pointed at my forehead, he said, “I am going to blow your head off.” In my shock, I wondered what my head would look like flying through the air.

They ran off into the dark night, leaving me with a sense of confusion.

Soon after, my sister Beth was waiting for me in the car. By the time I got into the car I was crying uncontrollably. She asked what happened and as I told her the story she burst into laughter. I thought, how can she be so inconsiderate and laugh when I almost got killed? She said that it just sounds so funny – “What kind of bag do you want?

Would you like pennies with that?’ I had to admit that she was right and we both enjoyed a good laugh.

Maybe this story of mine can be a reminder to all of us to not take ourselves so seriously.

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Global lands Vaisakhi G

lobal Spectrum, facility managers of the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, announced that concert promoter Padda Entertainers have committed to bring their celebration of Vaisakhi to the AESC for the next five years.

The agreement will see some of the top South Asian artists come to Abbotsford as

over the next five years as we l l a s e x p l o r i n g o t h e r opportunities to bring more South Asian events to the building.”

“We received multiple rave reviews about the show, venue and about the staff from many of the guests that attended t h e f i r s t Va i s a k h i celebration held at t h e A b b o t s f o rd Entertainment & Sports Centre,”

p a r t of the April celebration of Va i s a k h i , a n ancient harvest festival in Punjab, India. Vaisakhi also marks the beginning of a new solar year and new harvest season.

“Vaisakhi is one of this region’s largest cultural celebrations,” said Global Spectrum’s Jason Blumenfeld, general manager of the AESC. “With the recent success of hosting our first Vaisakhi show on April 23, we look forward to holding the event

s a i d Jawahar Padda from Padda Entertainers.

“The Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre is an amazing venue and we look for ward to growing the event with the Global Spectrum team.”

Abbotsford Mayor George Peary is excited about the partnership between Global Spectrum and Padda.

Vaisakhi 2012 will again be held in April, although the exact date has not yet been finalized.

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Jewelry was Bijou or bust

“They told me I was nuts” – now Hollywood wants her designs CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

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elsey Vanderhorst remembers vividly the day she told an accountant that she was quitting her job to start her own jewelry company.

“They told me I was nuts,” said Vanderhorst, who was previously employed as a youth worker at Mission Community Services.

“I quit my job and said ‘let’s go, let’s do it.’ This is my dream, I want to go for it.”

Just two years after doing what some may have considered insanity, KV Bijou – Vanderhorst’s jewelry company – has exploded onto the market, but it’s not just confined to Abbotsford or the Lower Mainland.

It’s bigger than that.

Her necklaces and bracelets have taken the world by storm, now gracing the skin of A-list celebrities and adding a sparkle to such shows as The Bachelorette and the Canadian Country Music Awards.

And don’t forget about New York Fashion Week.

“I was working seven days a week and really long hours,” she said.

“Exposure like that definitely helps off the bat but it wasn’t like it was set right away. It was just really cool and it affirmed the path I was on.

“I’ve just leveraged that into something big.”

Despite how quickly she has risen in the jewelry world, her success wasn’t

– CAM TUCKER/TIMES

In just two years, Kelsey Vanderhorst has turned a dream of making designer jewelry into a growing business that is reaching new levels with some of the world’s most famous celebrities. an overnight process, and it certainly wasn’t an individual effort.

A psychology major from Trinity Western University, Vanderhorst credits family, particularly her husband, and friends for supporting her through the difficult times – those first couple of months when the rest of the world didn’t know her creative mind existed.

For the first eight months, she crafted her jewelry on the kitchen table in the basement suite she shared with her husband.

“That kitchen table downstairs, that was my business hub,” she said.

“People would think I had a warehouse, but nope, I was just working from my kitchen.”

As Vanderhorst has gotten older, her taste in design has matured.

Her necklaces feature sterling as opposed to gold, with a combination of blue and green – a “west coast feel” that she said is very “nature inspired.” ◗ For more information, check out www.kvbijou.com.

YOUTH HELPING YOUTH!

Fountainview Academy has just returned from the island of Kauai, Hawaii filming their most recent Gospel Music DVD. They are EXCITED to share these inspiring songs with YOU, on May 14th at the 7 Oaks Alliance Church starting at 7:30 pm! (The church is located @ 2575 Gladwin Rd). However, the students are SUPER EXCITED about the local ministry this concert will benefit!

Admission will be by FREEWILL MONEY DONATION collected AT THE DOOR for “CYRUS CENTRE” – a ministry that reaches out to at-risk and homeless youth. (A more detailed description of Cyrus Centre and its outreach will follow at the end of the article) The students want to help other YOUTH! You will not want to miss this opportunity to be thoroughly blessed by listening to the GREAT gospel hymns such as “How Great Thou Art”, “Be Still my Soul” and “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” as well as several others. At the same time you will have opportunity to support this worthy ministry located in our own community!

The guest musicians, Denis and Susan, will captivate you as you listen to the beautiful selections they have chosen to perform. For the past 33 years, Denis Letourneau has been the Concertmaster of the Okanagan Symphony.

As assistant Concertmaster, Susan Schaffer has played in the Okanagan Symphony since 1992. Together they form the Romanza del Arco duo and have been featured with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and on CBC radio.

They have also performed for many dignitaries, including former President Bush Sr., President Reagan and former Prime Minister Joe Clark.

This is their 13th year as violin and viola instructors at Fountainview Academy.

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There will be a FREEWILL OFFERING collected during the concert for the school’s gospel music ministry.

INCOME TAX DEDUCTIBLE RECEIPTS for donations of $25.00 or more can be issued, to be received by mail later.

At the 2010 Christmas concert that the school performed, many in the audience brushed away tears as the majestic strains from the “Hallelujah Chorus” were sung.

The students are confident the music they share at this spring concert will stir your heart and bless your soul in much the same manner!

Doors open at 6:15 pm. An informative DVD off “Cyrus Centre” will be shown shortly before the concert begins.

The students look forward to having you attend!

Responding to a proven need in the City of Abbotsford, Cyrus Centre was created to provide a Drop-In Resource for youth where their basic needs could be met. To do this Cyrus Centre is open 7 days a week 24 hours a day including statutory holidays. The youth who utilize the services come from all walks of life, some are homeless, street entrenched, sexually exploited, affected by poverty, yet others come because they feel they don’t belong or don’t fit in elsewhere.

We see many kids walking around hopeless and looking for a hand up. Our services extend beyond teens to include the whole family as well as siblings and babies if teen moms.

Services provided through Cyrus Centre are: • Laundry • Showers • Meals • Emergency Shelter (year round with 4 beds) • Emergency Dental Care • Food Hampers

• Advocacy • Referrals • Family Support • Clothing Vouchers • Youth Phone • Youth Computers • Help exiting the streets • Freedom from sexual exploitation • Extreme Weather Shelter Beds (8) • Music Lessons • One to One • Most importantly relationships are built with youth showing them compassion. Many youth have been restored to their families, yet there is much work to be done, currently we have only 4 emergency youth beds in Abbotsford which Cyrus Centre provides.

• Staffing is handled by5 FTE’S, 4PTE’s and approximately 16 volunteers and practicum students.

KEN HERAR For the Times

I

t’s disturbing to hear the racist attack that occurred a week ago on a elderly Sikh gentlemen while he was sitting with his friends on a park bench in Abbotsford.

A lone man approached them and began making ethnic slurs. The attacker then brandished a liquor bottle and struck one of the men in the face, causing him to fall to the ground This is absolutely disgusting and there is no excuse for this behaviour. This is surely not an example of cultural divide – this is a prime example of racism.

I recall a similar incident many years ago in Mission where a group of young kids were lighting an elderly gentlemen’s turban on fire while he was sitting on a bench minding his own business.

It was a summer afternoon and I came to an intersection and glanced over and saw a group of young kids speaking to an elderly Sikh gentlemen. The next thing I noticed were flames coming out of this man’s turban. I immediately stopped the car and approached these kids and

assisted the victim. Lucky enough, he was alright and I called the police.

If you ever come across a situation where you sense seniors are being harassed on our streets don’t hesitate to call the police.

My final preparations are being made before my departure to Victoria on my cycling journey (Cycling for Diversity), only two short weeks away.

Recently, my father handed me an old essay titled “The Gentlemen from Jundiala.” It was about my grandfather Kabul Singh Herar and his journey to reunite with his family in Canada. It was written by Dale Taylor, who took an interest in Sikhism. Taylor, was a local Mission teacher and wrote a comprehensive paper on South Asian life. He said: “As a teacher, I believe that it is vital to stimulate an interest in cultures other than our own.

If we can create that initial interest, then children will be motivated to search, on their own, for more knowledge of other cultures.”

I couldn’t agree more.

■ Ken Herar is a columnist for the Times. Contact him at: kenherar@gmail.com.

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bbotsford stylist Andi Stephens let her scissors do the talking as she cut and curled her way to a first-place finish in the provincial hairdressing competition in April.

Stephens had just 45 minutes to take her model’s hair from ‘wet to wow’ in the 2011 Professional Level Women’s Trend Cut and Style at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

And the judges were impressed.

“I loved your haircut because I’ve never

her inspiration. The unique cut was geometric in shape, with curls in the back, which Stephens described as fashion forward, but not quite avant-garde.

“It’s not your average cut,” she said, adding the competition was intense because the clock was counting down.

“It’s an adrenaline rush, that’s why I do it,” she said. “I like to be challenged.”

Stephens, 25, who just opened her own salon, Andi’s Hair Studio, in Abbotsford last December, is no stranger to competition. She placed third in the same event in 2009 and second in 2007 (as a

seen anything like it before,” one judge told Stephens, who added that this is the hardest category in the competition in her opinion.

“It’s the most creative category and the more creative you are the better you do.”

Stephens went out on a limb this year, colouring model Jacqui’s light blonde hair a combination yellow and green, because it’s springtime, she said.

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new designer, just a few years after graduating from Rick Hansen Secondary).

Part of the intensity of the competition included the hundreds of people watching and videotaping the stylists, and then having the videos put up on a large screen.

Stephens said she was completely shocked with the judge’s decision.

“There’s a lot of competition. You never really think you’re going to win.”

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Juvenile diabetes support

A b b o t s f o r d ’s J u v e n i l e Diabetes Family Network meets Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. The network provides an opportunity for families with children living with juvenile diabetes to meet regularly, supporting and encouraging one another in everyday challenges. New families are always welcome.

Friday’s discussion topic is “What to Expect during the Teen Years - Managing our Teens and their Diabetes and Planning for the Transition from Pediatric Care to Adult Care.” The meeting is at 31581 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. For more information, contact Heather 604-852-6770 or Tara 604604-855-9174.

Star gazing

Celebrate International Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 7 at Aldergrove Lake Regional Park, entrance on Lefeuvre Road, for roundthe-clock solar adventures.

In the day, noon to 6 p.m., enjoy solar viewing, crafts, interactive astronomy displays and more. At night, weather permitting, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Sunday) look through a powerful telescope with astronomers, take a guided constellation walk and more. Camping overnight is permitted, if you arrive before 11 p.m.

Drop-in fee is $2. For information call 604-530-4983.

Perennials for diabetes

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is holding a fundraiser perennial plant sale on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 33347 Best Ave., Mission. All proceeds will go to the JDR foundation. Call 604-4620006 for details.

Mother’s Day baskets

Telecare Crisis & Caring Line will host its annual Mother’s Day Hanging Basket Sale at two locations: Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3215 Trethewey St. and Central Heights MB Church, 1661 McCallum Rd., in Abbotsford between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. There will be good quality hanging baskets, baked goods and more. To find out more about Telecare, go to www. telecarebc.com.

Garage fundraiser

New Heights Street Hope in Mission is holding a garage sale, rain or shine, on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 33129 N. Railway Ave., Mission. No early birds please. Proceeds will go to the New Heights Street Hope.

Plant/bake sale

Trinity Memorial United Church women’s group is holding a spring plant, bake, white elephant sale on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 33737 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford. This

event will co-ordinate with the first outdoor Farmer’s Market of the season.

Genealogical seminar

The Abbotsford Genealogical Society is hosting a seminar with Lyn Meehan, on Saturday, May 7, at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $35.

For registration form and further information, go to www.abbygs.ca or call Donna at 604-855-3693.

Ice cream social

Celebrate spring with the Mission Community Archives annual ice cream social on Saturday, May 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Cedarbrooke Chateau, 32331 Seventh Ave., Mission. Enjoy delicious ice cream and treats with your relatives and/or friends.

There are door prizes and a raffle for a Fraser River Safari trip for two, artwork and a $40 voucher for the Blackberry Kitchen. Tickets are $12 at Murdoch’s Book Shoppe or Mission Community Archives. All proceeds support the Paths & Pathfinders: Women of Mission Program which was initiated by the Community Archives in 1996. For more contact 604-820-2621 or www.missionarchives.com.

Community events To list an event hosted or sponsored by a non-profit group in Abbotsford or Mission, upload it directly to our website: abbotsfordtimes.com, or send an e-mail with a succinct, 75-word description of the event including day, date, time and address to events@abbotsfordtimes.com, or drop off at 30887 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford. speakers in the Mission area.

All ages are welcome.

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Going Dutch In Mission

The Mission Dutch Coffee Club will be meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 9 at 32530 Lougheed Hwy (A&W). Come and join us for an hour or two of speaking Dutch and meet other Dutch

Restorative justice AGM

The annual general meeting of Abbotsford Restorative Justice & Advocacy Association is Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Abbotsford School Board Office, 2790 Tims St., Abbotsford. RSPV

to office@arjaa.org or call 604-864-4857.

themselves in relationships and is led by Alistair Jappy.

For more information call Shelagh Nielsen at 604-6152451.

Japanese pension plans

Abbotsford Community Services is hosting an information seminar on the Japanese and Canadian pension plans in Japanese on Tuesday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at 2420 Montrose Ave. It is free but registration is required.

Call 604-859-7681 ext. 313 for more information.

Genealogy series

Lifetime Learning Centre’s Genealogy Series with John Herl continues Wednesday, May 11 at 32444 Seventh Ave., Mission, from 10 a.m. to noon. Topic: Immigration, Emigration and Migration.

Relationship help

Francophones meet

The Street Hope Recovering Relationships/Relationships in Recovery meets Tuesday, May 10 and every other Tuesday night from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 33129 N. Railway Ave., Mission.

This is an open group for those seeking answers about

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Mother’s Day Breakfast,

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There are special treats for the mothers as well as a chance to win prizes. Cost is $5. For more details, call 604-856-4375.

Celebrate Norway

The Scandinavian Club of the Fraser Valley will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 9, at the Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St. (corner or Gladys and Pine), Abbotsford. This potluck dinner will celebrate the country of Norway. Come with your culinary contribution and enjoy the spread of delicious and interesting dishes as well as some entertainment focused on Norway. Guests and potential new members, who are of Scandinavian ancestry or have an interest in Scandinavia, are welcome. Call Len at 604-857-2740, Eigil at 604-870-8601, or e-mail

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Readers’ gardening questions answered Dear Anne: The winter before last we lost some raspberry canes that were planted 15 – 20 years ago. Re-growth of canes was poor and the berry harvest last summer was very sparse. I suspect it’s time to plant some new stock. Can you suggest some varieties and the best time to buy and plant them?

Could you give some fertilizing recommendations?

Dave Kirk, Coquitlam Dave, One of the best raspberries for quality of berries and ease of maintenance is Tulameen. If you cut down all the canes to the ground when fruiting dwindles in fall you’ll have a late-summer and fall harvest.

If you cut only the old canes and let the new ones alone, Tulameen will produce fruit in June and give you a small fall harvest too.

Good, large berries can be harvested in June from the Qualicum, Malahat and Chilcotin varieties. These need to have the old, fruited canes pruned out to leave space for the new canes which will provide next June’s crop It’s important to buy and plant raspberries in early spring. Nurseries get in good selections of canes in March or April based on how many they expect to sell. By May, the most popular kinds may be sold out.

Viral infections often cause raspberries to go downhill after years in the same spot. If possible, it would be best to plant in an area that’s never had raspberries in it. The new bed should be enriched with compost, Sea Soil or well-rotted manure and as you plant the raspberries, spread out their roots into the soil.

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Abbotsford Women’s Connection “A Stitch in Time Breakfast” is Wednesday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. at Garden Park Tower 2825 Clearbrook Rd. featuring an array of quilts from the Abbotsford Quilter’s Guild.

Speaker, Janice VanDiest, a farm wife from Quincy, Wash., tells how she found, ‘Hope for Life’s Challenges’.

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Retirees meet

The Central Fraser Valley Federal Retirees FSNA meets on Thursday, May 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Abbotsford Recreation Centre, corner of Old Yale and McMillan roads. The Pilkey Sisters will be singing and dancing. Free tea and coffee and a short business meeting. Call Gary at 604-820-9179.

Baby time

An interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes and more on Friday, May 13.

Baby Time is held at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Call the library at 604-8266610.

Game on teens

Show off your gaming skills on Xbox, or try your hand at one of our crazy board games at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on Saturday, May 14 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Snacks provided. For ages 12-18. Call the library: 604-826-6610.

Cancer prevention

Learn to prevent cancer at the Fraser Valley’s Cancer Prevention Forum on Sat-

Community fun fair

Come one come all to the King Traditional Community Fun Fair on Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 28776 King Rd., Abbotsford.

There will be games, live entertainment, a petting zoo, silent auction and lots more fun. For details, call the school at 604-857-0903.

Museum day

Enjoy interactive displays of days gone by at Discover Your Pioneer Past, Saturday, May 14 at Trethewey House, 2 3 1 3 Wa r e S t . , Abbotsford from noon to 4 p.m.

Learn herblore, r o p e making, weaving, gold-panning, quilting and more at this free event. Call Christina at 604-853-0313 for more.

Maplewood celebrates

MSA Manor Society and Maplewood House Society have amalgamated into one – the Maplewood Seniors Care Society and to celebrate the incorporation, they are holding an unveiling ceremony featuring the “Past, Present and Future” to commemorate 40 years of providing quality senior residential care. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Maplewood House, 1919 Jackson St., Abbotsford. For details, call 604-870-7567.

Pancakes galore

Pancake breakfast is Saturday, May 14 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 8469 Cedar St. Mission from 9 a.m. until 10:30 am. Cost is by donation. All are welcome.

Marriage seminar

Join psychologist Denis Boyd for a marriage seminar on Monday, May 16, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at St. James Church, 2767 Townline Rd., Abbotsford. Learn to enhance your marriage or future marriage in a fun and relaxed setting. It is never

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Call 604-931-7211 to save your seat. Participants are required to pre-register/prepay by May 9. Visit: www. denisboyd.com for more.

The Abbotsford Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker, Cyril Holbrow, will present “The History of the Village of Clayburn” at the Recreation Room of Carriage Lane, 32691 Garibaldi Dr. (off Gladwin Road, park on the road). Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, see www.abbygs.ca.

Money skills course

The Abby Dads Program at Abbotsford Community Services will be offering a free four-week course called Money Skills for dads and moms in the Abbotsford area. Topics covered will include budgeting, dealing with debt, building your

Lifetime Learning AGM

Lifetime Learning holds its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The AGM is open to all members, at 32447 Seventh Ave., Mission.

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Gilbert, played by Mission’s Phil Aldridge, narrates the plots he year is 1910 and of several G&S operettas, with a local drama/oper- the society bursting into song at a t i c s o c i e t y i n a the appropriate moments. small English town And interwoven with Sir Wilis turned on its ear liam’s stories are the sub-plots of when a storm blows into town, several of the society members wreaking havoc with their plans whose own situations are mirand their production. rored by the music they sing.

But unbeknownst to them, the What follows is the play with storm has also stranded a very all of its sub-plots of love lost, famous stranger, Sir William rekindled and found again, as Gilbert, the librettist of Gilbert well as jealousy and, of course, and Sullivan fame. plenty of gossip.

With the group now holed As the society members make up in the Westcliffe their way through manor, Sir William, the songs and Sir against his better William recounts judgment, agrees to their origins, he address the group. encounters not only It’s all part of the one of his greatest fun and antics of fans but also his an original play greatest critic in Mr. Stranded at WestNettle (Andy Rollecliffe, with music man) who dissects from the most the details of the famous G&S operfamed lyricist’s stoettas. rytelling.

“I wrote it over The music feaPAULINE HARSKAMP the summer, and tures some of the the characters most famous songs started to grow and come alive,” from G&S operettas, includsaid artistic director Pauline ing H.M.S. Pinafore, Pirates of Harskamp, who got the idea Penzance, Iolanthe, The Gondofrom Fraser Valley Stage fellow liers, and more. thespian and G&S veteran Tony “It’s not a Gilbert and Sullivan Roper of Vancouver. show. It’s just the music of G&S “The energy is amazing and and these are the best songs,” the enthusiasm is probably one added Harskamp. of the big things. This is brand Stranded at Westcliffe will new, something that nobody open Wednesday, May 11 at has ever done before. We’re Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, premiering it and they are very 32315 South Fraser Way, and run enthusiastic about it,” said Har- through Saturday, May 14. skamp.

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Bergman piano duo The Valley Concert Society presents the Bergmann Piano Duo in concert on Friday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford.

Single ticket are $25, at the door or phone 604-8595192 or 604-854-3318.

Songs Strings & Steps The 11th annual Songs Strings & Steps is back for two shows, May 5 and 6 at the Abbey Arts Centre at 7 p.m.

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On Saturday, May 7 Corey Lavigne performs classic rock and blues from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Historic Dewdney Pub, located five minutes east of Mission, just off Hwy 7 .

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Several local authors of the new cookbook, Mennonite Girls Can Cook, will be at House of James Monday night to share their story and do a book signing.

Mennonite girls can cook Several authors of the new book, Mennonite Girls Can Cook, will be at House of James bookstore and coffeehouse, 2743 Emerson St. Abbotsford, on Monday, May 9 to talk about the story behind the book and to sign copies.

What began several years ago as a blog has turned into a beautifully illustrated hardcover book including contributions from 10 women, seven from the Fraser Valley.

Like the blog, Mennonite Girls Can Cook – the book – is about more than just recipes.

It’s about hospitality versus entertaining; about blessing vs impressing, it’s about taking God’s bounty, and co-creating the goodness from God’s creation into something that can bless family and friends, and help sustain health and energy.

“Wonderful things happen when people are given the opportunity to gather around the table – a chance to nurture and build relationships, fellowship and encourage one another and create a place of refuge for those who have had a stressful day,” said Charlotte Penner, Mennonite Girls Can Cook.

“It has become an instant bestseller at House of James with over 100 copies selling in the first week,” said Lando Klassen of House of James.

The booksigning is slated from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a short program at 7:15 p.m. Baking from the cookbook will also be available for sampling.

For more information call 604-852-3701 or checkwww.houseofjames.com.

KISS will rock Abbotsford Getting ready to rock ‘n’ roll all night on June 27 as KISS takes over the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre.

“KISS is one of the biggest bands in the world. They have performed in front of millions of fans and have sold millions and millions of records worldwide,” said Jason Blumenfeld, general manager for Global Spectrum.

“It will be the biggest show to ever play in Abbotsford. We are so excited to have them and can’t wait for the show this summer. ” KISS, the legendary American rock band formed in New York City in 1972, is one of the most influential bands in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, recording 37 albums over 36 years and has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide.

“It’s exciting for us to have

Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias is the story of a close-knit circle of friends who exchange information, opinions, and support at Truvy’s Beauty Parlor in a small Louisiana town.

MEI’s production of this 1989 play runs May 1114 at 7 p.m. and 2p.m. on May 14 at the MEI Secondary School Auditorium, 4081 Clearbrook Rd. Julia Toews is M’lynn and Chelsea Brown plays her daughter Shelby.

Justine Davis as Clairee and Bethany Caldwell as Ouiser add colour. The cast is rounded out with Deanna Reddy as Truvy and Leanna Pankratz as Annelle. Tickets are $10/ evenings and $8/matinee at 604-859-3700 Local 1.

Unleash the Archers

On Saturday, May 14, the Vancouver-based, femalefronted metal band Unleash the Archers will be kicking off a 50+ date Canadian tour with a show in Abbotsford, at The Eagle’s Hall, 33868 Essendene Ave. The tour will also kickoff the release of the band’s second full-length release, Demons of the Astrowaste.

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Arts & Culture

Watercolour show

The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society will host their annual Spring Art Show from May 10 - 20 at the Clearbrook Library, Abbotsford. The artists reception is Wednesday, May 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Featured artists are Bryan Robberts and Myles Mathis. Call Carol Portree at 604-850-9694 or Anne White at 604-855-5363 for more details.

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Friday night seniors

Dance the night away to Good Vibrations on Friday, May 6 at the Abbotsford Seniors Association hall (33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $6.50 for non-members. Phone Jodie at 604- 850-2465 for details.

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Taylor brothers eye Open Abbotsford’s Nick and Josh Taylor highlight local group vying for spot at U.S. Open CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

N

ick Taylor is a household name in golf circles around the Lower Mainland, and he can start down the same path south of the border with his third trip to the U.S. Open in four years.

The 2010 Ben Hogan Award winner for NCAA golfers – and Abbotsford native – will begin his quest to qualify for golf’s second major tournament of the year one week from today, on May 12 at Tumble Creek Club in Cle Elum, Washington.

Despite his best efforts last year, Taylor was unable to qualify for the competition.

But two years ago, when he was still playing and studying at the University of Washington, Taylor found himself within striking distance of the leaders after he shot a five-under par 65 in the second round of the ’09 Open at Bethpage Black in New York.

He tied a record for low round by an amateur that day and ended up finishing the tournament as the lowest amateur.

His performance threw Canadians golf fans into a tizzy, which raised expectations that Taylor was the next big thing to hit the links from the Great White North, and

his projected professional arrival was imminent.

But Taylor, a soft-spoken 23-year-old who began plying his trade at Ledgeview Golf and Country Club, doesn’t feel the pressure that is being aimed in his direction.

Or at least that’s what he says.

“I don’t see it that way,” he said.

“Maybe making it two years in a row as an amateur made it look easier than it really is, I’m not so sure.

“I don’t think there’s that much pressure. I know how hard it is to make it there.”

His older brother, Josh, is also eyeing a spot at the U.S. Open, and will be part of the same regional qualifying tournament in Cle Elum.

Ironically it was Josh who caddied for Nick in the 2009 U.S. Open, and now he has the chance to at least compete against him for a ticket to the Congressional Country Club, the site of this year’s tournament.

It’s an opportunity Josh has been waiting for now for six years.

“I always had final exams the week of U.S. Open qualifying so I never had the chance,” he said.

And in order to play along side the worlds best, the former University of Texas at El Paso golfer said he’ll need

NATHAN HENCZEL

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Nick Taylor of Abbotsford is headed to Cle Elum, Washington, for next week’s U.S. Open regional qualifying tournament, as is his older brother Josh. The 2011 U.S. Open runs June 13-19. to tinker with all aspects of his game, particularly on the green.

“I don’t have any standout weaknesses, but you try to work on improving every-

thing,” he said.

“Putting . . . you watch the guys who can make putts and they usually shoot the best.”

It’s also worth mentioning that the upcoming qualifier

will feature a number of golfers from the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland.

Ian Mulder will also represent Abbotsford. A sectional qualifier follows this event.

f Forrest Gump was a real person, rest assured Nathan Henczel of W.J. Mouat in Abbotsford could give him a run for his money.

Henczel, a captain of the Mouat Hawks track and field team and football team in the fall, recently placed first in the boys 400-metre event at the District Track and Field meet on April 28, and is hoping to follow that up with a similar result in the Upper Fraser Valley meet today at Rotary Stadium.

“I feel great right now,” Henczel said on Tuesday night.

“I’m a lot more confident than I was last year.”

Henczel, a Grade 11 student, also competed in the 100-metre sprint and pole vault competitions on Wednesday at Rotary, however results were unavailable before the Times’ after noon deadline.

See TRACK, page A24

Sports and politics: all too similar T

here was a profound cheer from Ed Fast’s office in Abbotsford when it was announced Stephen Harper and the Conservative government had secured that desired majority.

The only thing missing was a goal horn.

Then, of course, one of the headlines on the front page of the Abbotsford-Mission Times read: “Fast scored Abby hat trick.”

It happened, and instantly became the premise for yet another mesmerizing column.

Sports and politics: What’s the difference?

■ Does anyone else think it’s typically Canadian that the main topic of discussion in the

CAM TUCKER

Inside sports moments leading up to the April 28 all-candidates meeting in Abbotsford was the Vancouver Canucks?

Never mind the political issues at stake or the supposed animosity amongst the parties vying for the electorate’s approval right here at home.

No, the Canucks were taking on the Nashville Predators in Game 1

of the Western Conference semifinal during an all-candidates meeting just days before a federal election – we believe the NHL office did not take this scheduling conflict into account – and suddenly the chatter turned from a struggling economy to how Vancouver could bring the same level of energy they showed in Game 7 against Chicago. Typical.

■ Good on Prime Minister Stephen Harper for making one of his last stops on the campaign trail in Abbotsford.

For someone running in a Calgary riding, he sure does want the Vancouver Canucks to go far in these playoffs. During his Rally in the Valley speech, which was

roughly 20 minutes long, Harper touted the Canucks, Stanley Cup favourites when the post-season began.

The next Liberal candidate in his riding would be smart to exploit this by running an attack ad against Harper in a future election.

And what the heck? No love for the Abbotsford Heat? It would’ve been nice for the local AHL franchise to at least get a mention, considering taxpayers, the majority of whom voted incumbent Ed Fast back to Ottawa, are responsible for subsidizing the team for any financial setbacks.

■ Clichés tend to dominate, especially in professional sports – more specifically, hockey – and

that can make the job of a writer not so much difficult, just irritating.

Oh there are plenty of trademark catchphrases: “We’ve got to get pucks in deep,” or “We’ve got to get pucks at the net.”

My favourite is, “We have to play it one game at a time.”

There’s nothing that drums up more excitement in a media scrum than hearing that monotonous nine-word pearl of wisdom.

Compare it to politics.

It seemed like all we heard was “. . . elect a strong, stable majority Conservative government,” or “reckless coalition.”

See SPORTS, page A24

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Leading on and off the field TRACK, from page A23 With a strong showing at the Upper Fraser Valley meet, Henczel can earn a spot competing at the Fraser Valley Championships on Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17 in Coquitlam.

“My goal is to make it to provincials and compete,” he said.

“It will give me more confidence for when I’m in Grade 12, and maybe then I can try and place in one of the top positions.

“Right now I’m working on improvement.”

Not only is Henczel dedicated to improving his track and field standing, but also his skills on the football field.

As a receiver and defensive back, running just comes with the job description.

Inevitably, running laps during track season only enhances his ability on the gridiron.

“I do track so I can keep my speed and my fitness levels up,” he said. “I also like to try out some leadership techniques.”

Henczel also leads my example off the field.

Admittedly not a genius, whatever he may think he lacks in brain power he makes up for with hard work and determination, which has resulted in an A average, at 89 per cent.

Both education and sport are very important to his future plans, he said.

“I’m going for an athletic scholarship,” he said, adding that’s the incentive for his impressive academic showing.

“I know colleges are looking for athletes. I’m looking to get [a scholarship] mainly for football, but I’ll take one for track and field too.” ◗ The B.C. High School Track and Field Championships begin May 27 and 28 in Abbotsford and conclude June 3 and 4 in Burnaby.

Clichés and victory spoils part of game SPORTS, from page A23 Those were the more popular ones amongst Conservatives, and they were fun buzzwords to throw around in a headline when this whole fracas broke out in late March. But can’t speech writers find a more innovative approach to up the gamesmanship of a campaign?

■ In the end, when all the smear campaigns, promises – some of them empty, some of them legitimate – and post-election analysis ended, there were winners and there were losers.

That’s why they keep score.

In Abbotsford, Fast came away victorious while in Mission it was Conservative Randy Kamp. Get out the brooms.

Now all competitors will reconvene over the phone or at a pub, shake hands and tell each other what a great job did they did.

They’ll part their separate ways for a while to let those bruises and wounds heal – until the next time voters are asked to buck up hundreds of millions of dollars.

It’s spring. Let’s get the golf clubs out.

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December 18, 1926 - May 1, 2011 Margaret passed away peacefully at Bevan Lodge in Abbotsford, at the age of 84. She is survived by her sister Agnes (Hank), daughter Audrey (Manny), 2 grandchildren CassandraandJillene,stepchidren Gordon (Lori), Grace (Stan), Connie (Charlie), Orville (Audrey) and many step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. Margaret is predeceased by her 1st husband of 44 years Victor Friesen, 2nd husband of 13 years Henry Matties, 2 brothers in infancy, brothers Jacob and Henry, sisters Mary, Annie and Betty. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC. Remembrances to the B.C. Kidney Foundation and the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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Olga Margaret Bussey went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2011 at Chilliwack, BC at the age of 77 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Crystal-lee (Jack); grandchildren, Craig and Cory; brother, John and sister, Laura. She was sadly predeceased by her husband Albert James Bussey.

Olga was born in Montreal and in spite of a difficult childhood, was successful in everything she did. She became a faithful follower of Jesus Christ early in life. She was active in Trinity Pentecostal Church and enjoyed helping others.

Olga and Albert were married for 57 years. One of their greatest adventures was moving to BC in 1981. She worked with mentally challenged individuals through the MCC and then opened her own group home “Summerhill House” in 1986 and ran it until 2010.

Olga was a faithful wife, adoring mother and devoted grandmother. She was deeply loved by all her nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Cascade Hospice and Dr. R.K. Bull for their compassionate care.

Condolences for family and friends will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Woodlawn Mt Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 7th, 2011 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home; Pastor Elmer Martin officiating.

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Continue to chase money. This week is relatively smooth, unhurried.

Sunday holds a few frustrations if you wander afield after outside goals or adventure. Instead, stay home, garden, repair, or soak up nature. Romance, creative surges, pleasure and beauty surge Monday/Tuesday – you’re a winner! Tackle chores Wednesday/Thursday, buy machinery, seek health cures, employment or employees – you’ll succeed.

Relationships face the deep, slow pulling apart you’ve noticed in recent years, but Saturday shows the cure. The problem is your ambition: the cure is another’s – support it.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Your energy, effectiveness and charisma rise nicely! Don’t expect everything, as you’re in the trough that comes just before the big luck wave swells. That trough lasts to June 4 – five more weeks. Then 53 weeks of great, life-changing luck begin! Don’t waste your present energy: you can solve problems that would usually stymie you, can accomplish unusual feats. Focus your abilities on solving whatever has held you back. The main thing: to clear the way for big, lucky things June onward.

Home’s sweet, good Monday/Tuesday. Romance, creativity midweek. Work, Friday. A good week!

Gemini May 21-June 20: Continue to rest, plan, pray, meditate. Be charitable, deal with government agencies, institutions. Wishes can still come true, but consider this: wishes that lead to freedom are much more viable than those that lead to depth, darkness, lust, security, investment. Soon, you will get a chance for these deeper things (June 2011June 2012) but over the entire rest of this decade, these deeper things will “disagree” with ethics, law, friendship, lighter laughter – and the lighter will win.

This also means light romance will conquer deep romance. Buy nothing Sunday. Success, all week!

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Your energy and charisma step up a notch Sunday – conquer problems, seek solutions. Chase money Monday/Tuesday – and chase friends, contacts, information Wednesday/Thursday – luck accompanies you in both endeavours! Be home, pay attention to the needs of children, parents Friday/Saturday. Take a rest after a lucky, active week.

Wishes can come true this week and next, especially in career and social arenas. But realize your career is changing deeply (and in many cases suddenly) over the next eight years: in-depth research, investment, power plays, secrets play a bigger role.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Chase ambitions, and the people who can grant them. You’ll be tested, but you’ll win an “A!” Rest Sunday, plan and prepare – but be careful with fire, hot irons and ethical/ legal temptations. Your energy and charisma soar Monday/Tuesday – get out and impress people, especially bosses, VIPs, parents and authorities.

Chase money (e.g., ask for a pay raise, seek new clients) Wednesday/Thursday. These are four successful, satisfying days – by Friday/Saturday you’ll be ready to socialize, dream, wish and enjoy your optimism – though it will be a sober optimism.

Until 2019, love succeeds!

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: A gentle, compassionate understanding flows over you. You might fall in love.

Actually, someone is likely more impressed with you than vice-versa, Wednesday/Thursday. Still, you might fall in love. Something is working powerfully to change your life – it could be sex, could be finances, a move, a secret, an urge – Charlie Sheen is a Virgo, and a hero, because he is embodying the Virgo urge right now. Behind-scenes actions, government and administrative chores succeed Monday/Tuesday.

Charge forth and chase a major goal Wednesday/ Thursday! Money needs care Friday/Saturday.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Most trends/occurrences are split into two streams: open relationships, and the more private, behind-scenes interactions. E.g., you are meeting challenging but lucky people or bright, obvious opportunities – these can quickly turn to intimacy, mutual financial funding, investment, detective work, or lifestyle commitments. Look for friendship on the surface, bonding underneath.

Soon, this “deeper side” will increase – and by June onward, for a year, it will grow very lucky. But for now, the luck resides in the meeting, the seeing, relocation, pursuing new horizons and opportunities.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: This month doesn’t exactly offer you the prize with a flourish of easy luck, but it does give you a real preview of the luck to come, June 2011to June 2012. The prize involves a relationship.

It could be an opportunity in business, new life horizons, love/marriage, fame, contract negotiations.

It will arise because you impress or please someone, because you’re diplomatic and focused on another’s needs and desires. (You’re an expert at that.) This week, study your ethics Sunday: right, wrong? Your ambitions meet luck Monday/Tuesday; your hopes meet “a friend” Wednesday/Thursday!

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Lots of work faces you – you might as well plod through. Recent romantic, pleasurable, creative or child-oriented ventures remain active, lucky. The year ahead (starting in a week or two) will expand your duties, so pack in some last-minute pleasure and relaxation now, while you can. You might, in the six weeks ahead, stumble upon a creative work situation – grab it. A co-worker romance might develop.

Cautious Sunday: traps exist. Wisdom, gentle love flow Monday/Tuesday. Be ambitious Wednesday/ Thursday – success accompanies you! Your mood’s happier than events, late week.

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604-850-9600 May 8 - 14, 2011 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: You’re riding a minor winning streak, but it’s good practice for the “big wave” that’s coming June 2011 through June 2012.

That time will bring “benefits with responsibilities” in romance, creative projects, speculative ventures, pleasure, vacation, and children’s talents. These very things fill May, so enjoy life, relax and pursue love! A relationship gives you friction Sunday. Life’s depths, lust, finances, meet with luck Monday/Tuesday.

Gentle love, understanding fill Wednesday/Thursday.

You feel ambitious Friday/Saturday, but use a light touch if others react unexpectedly.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The focus lies on home, family, recuperation, nature, garden, soul, stomach, security, real estate, retirement, endings and beginnings. This period isn’t ultra-important at the moment, but it will become the source of your luck from June 2011 to June 2012. So keep your eyes open, your thoughts ticking. Chores might frustrate Sunday: proceed cautiously, especially around power tools. Relationships might be competitive Monday/ Tuesday, but they’re also lucky, even loving, so plunge in! Investments, debt, sex, intimate commitments, lifestyle changes proceed well Wednesday/Thursday.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Romance has a few snags Sunday – go slow. Tackle chores or buy machinery,tools Monday/Tuesday.If unemployed,look for work, especially Tuesday afternoon. A whole grabbag of opportunities faces you Wednesday/Thursday.

Go forth, seek, be curious, ask. Be diplomatic, too.

Relationships surprise, reward. The news might disappoint in financial, health and/or sexual areas Friday/Saturday. Investments made Friday won’t work; those made Saturday might. Generally, this is a light, busy, smooth and satisfying week. Money’s still lucky in an income way, but not for long – act now! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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6020

Houses - Sale

6020-02

Abbotsford

RICK EDEN

Richmond

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

USED

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

1-800-339-5133

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

Selling Your Home?

Call

RICK EDEN 604-854-4888 FREE Property Evaluation

25 yr. Gold Master Medallion Recipient

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

Dreaming of a New Home?

NEW SRI homes single, dbl & modular on display, Abby.

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

Out Of Town Property

6050

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

Recreation Property

6065

Check the Real estate section.

To advertise call 604-850-9600

MISSION - LAKE FRONT starting from $78,800. 60 mins from Vancouver. Park Georgia Rlty Lisa Hughes • 604-931-7227

AUTOMOTIVE Which SUV sips gas like a subcompact?

Mobile Homes

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

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

Richmond 300sqft.+ West Facing Patio 1 BR $264,900 Centrally located. View website for open times, pics and floorplans. Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974 www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca

6035

Quality Homes • www.qmhrv.ca

Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $94,900 597-8361 id4714 Langley Open House Sat/Sun 1-4, 20827-43A ave. immaculate 2872sf 5br 2.5ba home, quiet cul-de-sac $669K 534-0852 id5318 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 306-931-3939 id5234

MOUNTAINVIEW VILLAGE in quiet end location. Family oriented complex in East Abby.

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

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NOMAD

AUTO SALES

2444 West Railway St ABBOTSFORD

604.853.1171 1.877.853.1171

www.nomadautosales.com

TRUCKS, CARS and SUV’s

07 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN

Auto, air, pw options, low km

13,900

$

02 HONDA ACCORD

Auto, air, pwr opt, low km

7,970

$

05 NISSAN XTERRA SE

Lots of extras

Call 604-850-9600 to place your ad.

16,900

$

07 VW BEETLE GLS

Auto, sunroof, leather

15,900

$

97 HONDA CR-V EX

4WD, auto, loaded, low km

7,970

$

05 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SEDAN

Auto, air, pwr opt, only 76K

5,900

$

06 RANGER SPORT

4x4, s/cab, auto, loaded

9,970

$

07 FORD FOCUS SES

Moonroof, leather, heated seats

7,900

$

00 CHEV TRACKER 4X4

4 dr, auto, air, pwr options

8,900

$

05 TOYOTA ECHO LE

8,470

Auto, pwr opt, low kms

$

07 PONTIAC VIBE

Low km

10,900

$

96 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN

Auto, 4 cyl, gas saver

3,900

$

NEW CREDIT • CHALLENGE CREDIT • LOW RATES for GREAT CREDIT ON THE SPOT FINANCING WITH NOMAD FINANCE DEPARTMENT

A30 THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 THE TIMES

G E D A I U R T N O O I S S A S L I ES M WE’RE BACK!!

08 JEEP WRANGLER TRAIL EDITION

08 FORD ESCAPE XLT

6 spd, custom wheels, new rubber

$

19,999

17,993

$

07 GMC SIERRA SLT

Auto, V6, leather, loaded, perfect

16,995

$

12,483

$

07 FORD F150 S/CREW

s/cab, 4x4, auto leather, low kms, perfect

24,999

$

20,988

$

6,993

$

9,999

$

03 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

6,347

14,995

$

10,917

$

13,995

16,995

10,998

5,967

$

8,995

$

12,988

$

diesel, super duty leather, low kms perfect

19,999

$

24,988

$

03 GMC SONOMA 03 JEEP T.J. SAHARA hardtop, sound bar S15 ZR-5 new BF Goodrich

Sport, alloys loaded, low, low kms

$

04 F350 LARIET

s/cab, 4x4 auto, looks and drives perfect

$

21,981

$

23,999

$

04 FORD F150

03 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

s/cab, 4x4, XTR auto, A/C, loaded nice truck

$

5,877

$

7,999

$

03 FORD F150

6 cyl, auto, sunroof leather, Wow

17,843

$

20,999

$

auto, leather sunroof, loaded, like new

$

7,995

$

quad cab, bucket seats loaded, perfect

4x4, loaded, low kms like new

05 CHEV BLAZER 05 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 98 NISSAN PATHFINDER 2 dr, sport, aut, V6 4 dr, auto, A/C LE loaded 4x4 44,000 km perfect

07 CHEV SILVERADO

sport, quad cab 4x4, auto loaded

14,895

$

9,467

$

rubber

9,437

$

23,999

$

The guys at Mission Ridge Auto Sales Ltd have expanded back into Mission, and are glad to be back. They invite all their past Mission customers to stop by and say “Hi” and check out the new inventory. The guys have called Mission “home” for their business for 9 years and are excited to get the opportunity to open here again.

03 VOLKSWAGEN

12,999

$

V6, 5 spd, A/C loaded , low kms perfect

9,999

6,989

$

6,995

$

8,995

5,995

$

5,411

$

10,995

6,993

$

8,944

$

01 NISSAN XTERRA SE

V8, auto leather, sunroof low kms

01 FORD TAURUS SE

4 dr, V6, A/C, Auto like new!!

3,471

9,995

$

6,991

$

3,997

$

5,995

$

99 MERCEDES 500 98 DODGE RAM 2500 95 NISSAN PATHFINDER V8, SLT, auto SL CONVERTIBLE SE loaded hard/soft tops, low kms perfect

22,995

$

17,941

$

Leather, sunroof auto, mint!

4x4

12,995

$

8,947

$

www.missionridgeautosales.com

Mission Ridge Auto Sales LOUGHEED HWY

N. RAILWAY AVE.

Mission LONDON AVE

Mall Tim Hortons

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604-826-7171 • Toll free 1-866-980-5029

4,411

$

6,995

$

MISSION RIDGE AUTO SALES LTD 32831 Lougheed Highway Mission •

9,999

$

14,995

$

4x4, auto, V6 loaded, Wow

$

5,995

$

4 cyl, 5 spd, A/C low kms fun!

$

14,995

$

4 dr, auto, loaded low kms

99 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

V6, coupe auto, A/C low kms

13,947

$

01 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX

A/C, 4 dr, loaded low kms

99 MERCURY COUGAR LS

$

16,995

$

02 CHRYSLER INTREPID SE

02 FORD MUSTANG

$

8,873

$

Leather, sunroof loaded

DR.

6,993

$

02 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED

s/cab, 4x4, lariet loaded, leather perfect

GRAND

9,995

02 FORD F150

MURRAY

4x4, auto loaded, low kms nice!!

$

03 NISSON MURANO SE AWD

1.8T, auto, roof leather,loaded perfect

BE AT TY

02 MAZDA TRIBUTE ES

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AUTOMOTIVE cont. from previous page

9135

Parts & Accessories

$0 DOWN & WE MAKE YOUR 1st PAYMENT AT AUTO CREDIT FAST Need a vehicle?

Good or Bad Credit?

Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

9125

Domestic

Is your Vehicle A/C Not Working?

Avoid Costly repairs, let us tune up your original a/c system.

Save lots of $$$ Guaranteed Results!

Call KoolAir King

604-996-5464(KING)

NOBODY BEATS A HOLLANDER DEAL! 07 PIONEER 26BK

14,995

$

slide ..............................................

97 TIFFAN ALLEGR0

Scrap Car Removal

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-615-7175

WEEKLY SPECIALS

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

Struts (front) 527 .......... $1295 Lower Control Arms...... $1095 Hub/Spindle Assys (515) ... $1295 Bumper Covers (190) ... $3495 Rack/Pinion Assys – Pwr ... $2195 All Bucket Seats ........... $1995 All Bench Seats ............ $2495 Any Steel Wheel.............. $795 Batteries ........................ $2495

THE SCRAPPER

May 7 - May 13, 2011

1986 CHEV Gruman. Propane.

Step van style. $4,995 obo.

604-607-7711 or 604-809-3847

Sports & Imports

9173

Vans

2002 MAZDA MPV LX, 3.6 V6, 177K, beige, new front brakes, exc shape $5100. 604-556-9434

2003 PONTIAC Montana extended van, great running condition. Navy blue (similar to picture), gray interior. 166,000 KMs, all in Lower Mainland. New brakes, DVD system, comes with snow tires. $5,000 obo. Call 604-802-2884.

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC E

9505

Boat Parts & Service

9522

RV’s/Trailers

BOATS, MOTORS, travel trailer, dock. Entire contents on recreational lot. 2-12’ boats, Honda 7 1/2 motor, elec. motor, 1990 Prowler, 26 ft trailer in great condition, 16 ft dock, firewood, shed, misc. 604-522-1927

9515

2003 ADVENTURER 22ft RV, 85,000kms, sleeps 6. Excellent Cond $27,500. 604-819-6130

Boats

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

Accelerate your car buying

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL 2H

9160

1991 MAZDA Miata 5 spd, 210K, new time belt, air cared, $3500, D9921 Abbty. 1-877-855-6522

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

Auto Miscellaneous

9105

9145

A31

9522

RV’s/Trailers

2006 FLEETWOOD BAYSIDE, sleeps 8-10, fully loaded, very large, $9500. 604-591-1452

8.3 CUMMINS Diesel pusher, 36ft, 80,000 mi, loaded, w/d, rear camera. $27,900. 604-539-0506

Search. Research. Compare.

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

19,900

$

32’, 43K Class A............................

07 FOREST RIVER SALEM$ 22FSLE..........................................

12,900

06 FOREST RIVER SALEM$ 36BHDSL.......................................

17,995

05 DODGE MAGNUM

.........................................................

96 CHEVY BLAZER

........................................................

98 LAND ROVER

Range Rover, 123K...........................

1,695

$

5,000

$

03 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

$

91 JAGUAR SOVERIGN

$

97 INFINITI QX4

$

05 DODGE CARAVAN

$

......................................................... .......................................................

5 speed...........................................

SXT, stow n go..................................

00 VOLVO S80

sedan, 240K....................................

3,495 2,895

3,400

$

00 VW JETTA

$

03 KIA SEDONA

$

mini van, new tires, brakes...............

96 SATURN S-SERIES

sedan, 215K.....................................

2,100 4,895 3,200 1,895

$

87 VOLVO 760

sedan, 276K..........................................

93 FORD 7.3 DIESEL

$

96 FORD F250

$

03 HYUNDAI XC350

$

99 CHEV BLAZER

$

07 SATURN ION

$

crew cab, 2WD, 151K....................... reg cab, 2WD, propane..................... .........................................................

SUV, 215K......................................... coupe, 88K .....................................

2,495 4,995

2,495 6,495

sedan ...................................................

96 TOYOTA AVALON

$

06 HYUNDAI ACCENT

$

sedan, 91K.......................................

95 CAVALIER

170K ................................................

850

$

4,500

94 MAZDA 626

sedan, 191K.....................................

790

$

Pick A Part is environmentally approved and meets all BC government standards for automotive recycling

We will pay up to

30000

$

for most complete vehicles ~ FREE TOWING ~

1284506_1207

604-792-1221

Clearbrook Rd.

Rd

Have it recycled properly

1,695

$

MORE SAVINGS IN STOCK onville

Has your vehicle reached the end of its useful life?

4,500

All cars come with a 6 month power train warranty

Abbotsford

Scrap Car Removal

Pick A Part Used Auto Parts 43645 Industrial Way Chilliwack BC V2R 4L2

1,800

ASK ABOUT OUR FREE WARRANTY

Peard

9145

5,995

$

auto, 180K........................................

Toll-Free: 1-866-843-8955

4,800

97 TOYOTA TERCEL

sedan, 219K.....................................

792-1221

5,695

$

2011 DODGE RAM 1500 ST 4x4, quad cab, HEMI, #112902

28,502 199

$

$

or

bi-weekly

06 MAZDA 3 GT roof, 5 sp, #AC2816A

$

08 CALIBER SXT roof, alloys, pwr grp, #EO902

11,995 $12,995

IN-HOUSE FINANCING from

6.99

%

1-866-843-8955

ALL MAKES & MODELS

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

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

08 WRANGLER X 4x4, soft top, auto, #AT2336

$

09 WRANGLER X

4x4, hard-T, big whls, #115621A

19,995 $21,995

South Fraser Way

1

HOLLANDER

2007 DODGE RAM 1500 LARAMIE

AUTO SALES 31581 South Fraser Way

4x4, leather, loaded, #A1292

604-866-2434

J & T SCRAP CAR REMOVAL & TOWING Will pick up 24 hrs 7 days /wk Cars, Trucks, Farm Equipment, Etc

Top $$ Paid Ph 604-819-8760

1 ton and 5 ton truck available

4x4, nice SUV, #A5851

08 MAZDA CX-7 leather, roof, AWD, #AY255

21,995 $24,995

20,995 PioneerChryslerJeep.com Pioneer $

DL: 30849

08 GRAND CHEROKEE

$

33320 First Ave • MISSION

604-826-6201

Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30-8 • Fri 8-6 • Sun 11-4

Jeep

®

DL5224

A32 THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 THE TIMES

CANADA’S NUMBER 1 FORD SALES DIVISION FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION *Based on April 2011’s Ford Report. We are walking the walk!

ONE CITY BLOCK FULL OF NEW

Buy your Escape or Ranger from us and Ryan Kesler will autograph a jersey from his RK17 collection from

ESCAPES and RANGERS

PLUS WE WILL EXTEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ON ANY SIRIUS EQUIPPED VEHICLE WE SELL. 2011 RANGER RK17 S/CAB

members can

SAVE

1on0se0lect0

$

39 mpg hwy

RK17 edition, 15” wheels, 4 cyl, Sirius satellite radio w/extended subscription, Kesler decal pkg #1217

models

Sale price .................................. $13,417 Magnuson Finance Cash................. -$500 Guaranteed Trade-in Allowance .... -$1000

You could pay

$11,917

Our lot and storage lot are

2011 ESCAPE XLT

Over

4SCA0PES

40 mpg hwy

FULL of RANGERS

0%

E

Financing

OAC 72 months on most new Escapes

on the ground

NOBODY CARRIES MORE PRE-OWNED INVENTORY THAN Magnuson certified 2006 PURSUIT 4 dr, auto, loaded

8,685

$

PC0143A

2009 ESCAPE XLT 4x4, auto

PT0262

20,998

$

2004 ION

4 dr, a/c, pwr pkg, low kms

$

PT0218A

6,885

2002 TAURUS

4 dr, auto, loaded, low kms

23,985

10EX8256A

$

27,495

$

PC0148A

7,985

2010 FLEX LTD

auto, loaded, 4WD

4WD, loaded

$

5,985

4 dr, auto, a/c, low kms

2010 RAV4

2009 ESCAPE LTD

11F37637A

$

PC0129A

2005 DODGE SX 2.0

AWD, leather, roof

$

PT0250

34,785

2007 PONTIAC G5 4 dr

PC0142

8,990

$

2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA leather, loaded

PC0068B

$

18,785

2007 COBALT auto, a/c

$

PC0147

8,990

2007 F150 C/C 4x4, King Ranch

PT0255

$

27,885

MANAGER’S FEATURE DEALS OF THE WEEK

2006 MARK LT

c/c, 4x4, loaded, navi/DVD

2007 F350

c/c, 4x4, diesel, Lariat

2007 RANGER XLT s/c, 4x4

2007 DODGE RAM 1500 c/c, 4x4, Hemi

This is how we roll

To whom it may concern:

PT0245

27,885

$

PT0253

31,885

$

PT0110

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$

PT0249

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I recently purchased a new Ranger from Magnuson and during that time had dealings with Garry, Kandis, Dean, David & Sherry. Without exception they all were top tier professional and friendly. I am pleased with the good deal but even more impressed with the “integrity” of the staff and the dealership. This puts Magnuson Ford in the top tier if not the best in my experience. I would recommend Magnuson Ford (& Garry A) to all.

Regards from a satisfied customer. Thanks to Garry A for the extra efforts.

Mike B., Larch Systems Inc

#1 in customer satisfaction

32562 South Fraser Way, Beautiful Downtown Abbotsford

Clearbrook Rd.

604.857.1327

20,885

$

For nearly 50 years I have purchased a number of new and used vehicles from a variety of dealers within the province. I have bought these vehicles for both personal and business use. The quality of my dealings has ranged from good to horrendous. My recent dealings with Magnuson Ford have been outstandingly great.

Abbotsford

11 South Fraser Way

1

* All prices are plus taxes & fees. Pictures may not be exactly as shown. To be eligible for the $1000 guaranteed trade-in, you must be trading in a 99 or newer, registered & running.