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public forum on psychopaths, social predators and drug addictions held at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium at Abbotsford’s city hall tomorrow night is meant to engage the public and not frighten parents, said police. The Abbotsford School District and the Abbotsford Police Department will present the information forum with the lengthy title: What once was a fist fight is now a knife fight

and what was once a knife fight is now a gunfight. The presentations will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday and will feature forensic behavior specialists, drug experts and former addicts. The forum is meant to educate the community on how a lack of social engagement contributes to violent behavior, drug addiction and predatory and psychopathic behavior in youth. “People might hear terms like ‘psychopath’ and ‘predator’ and think of Hannibal

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Hiding and happy, this girl found refuge under one of the hundreds of cars featured at last weekend’s British Columbia Classic and Custom Car Show inside Abbotsford’s Tradex. For more photos of cars, and the kids of all ages who love them, see page A3.

he $100-million Mahogany at Mill Lake residential tower proposal was back before a public hearing last night for the second time in less than a year, to what was expected to be vocal opposition. The developer hopes to win over critics with geothermal heating, traffic calming measures to avoid congestion and attractive greenery on the site, which is at 32828 Bevan Ave., one block from Mill Lake Park. Due to neighbourhood opposition, the Abbotsford council denied an application by Quantum Properties Mahogany Inc. last May to build the 80-metre concrete tower and a four-storey apartment block. Critics fear the tower will cast shadows on adjacent family homes and increase traffic in the area. H o w e v e r , Read more @ d e v e l o p e r abbotsfordtimes.com Diane Delves, president of Abbotsford-based Quantum, said she received significant feedback encouraging her to go on with the project on the three-acre site. This time, the tower proposal includes environmentally friendly geothermal technology that will produce 70 per cent less greenhouse gases than a standard building, said Delves. While the number of storeys in the new plan drops to 26 from 28, the tower’s height will stay at 80 metres, as the new design lifts the floorto-ceiling heights to nine feet from eight feet to accommodate the geothermal system. City planners like the highrise project because it is consistent with the city’s Official Community Plan (OCP), which calls for mixed residential use in the Mill Lake area, and for high density specifically on the three-acre parcel. Whatever happens at the site, highrise or not, it will be a high-density project, said Jay Teichroeb, general manager of economic development. The council voted 5-4 in March to put the proposal to a public hearing. If the project is approved, Delves said it could take five years to complete. For a report of last night’s meeting, visit www. abbotsfordtimes.com.

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Briefly Medichair wins award Jason Clarke, owner of Medichair Abbotsford and Medichair Hope has earned the company’s prestigious 2009 Franchisee of the Year Award. It was presented to him by Bas van Lankvelt, COO of Medichair, a North American home medical equipment franchise operation. “This is a huge honour for us,” said Clarke. “Our team of Louisa Harvey and Darrell Peters and have worked long hours and put their heart and soul into building our Abbotsford sales and successfully expanding our business operations into the retirement community of Hope.” “Even in a lacklustre economy in 2009, Clarke increased sales by 30 percent,” said van Lankvelt. Me d i c h a i r h a s b e e n in Canada for 25 years, offering specialty products to enhance the quality of life for people experiencing disabilities, injuries, surgeries, and aging.

Arty winners T h e Ab b o t s f o rd A r t s Council presented its 2010 ARTY Awards to the community at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Saturday night, honours going to young, up and coming artists, as well as seasoned veterans. The Arty’s go to outstanding artists and arts advocates who contribute to the arts scene in the community. The Life Time Achievement Award went to Derek Albon, a dogged supporter and participant in community theatre, and the art director and choreographer of the Fraser Valley Stage Society. For a compelte listing of all the winners, please see Friday’s Abbotsford-Mission Times. - STAFF REPORTER

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(Top left) Attendees of the British Columbia Classic and Custom Car Show held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Tradex in Abbotsford ogle a rare ‘63 Impala. (Centre) George Barris & Batgirl pose for fans with the original Television series Batmobile. (Right) Young and old alike flocked to Tradex to take in everything from Top Fuel dragsters, to Model-Ts and everything in between.

APD rolls out mental health car Dedicated unit offers ‘win-win’

“We give better service to the calls that are mental-health oriented, we streamline it and consolidate the expertise

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and it makes patrol [division] more efficient.”

– Const. Ian MacDonald APD

he Abbotsford Police Department has staffed a dedicated patrol car to deal with service calls involving mental health issues. Const. Ian MacDonald with the APD said a 2009 study commissioned by chief Bob Rich showed 10 per cent of incidents attended required specialized medical attention. “A lot of our resources get tied up dealing with people who have mental health issues,” he said, adding that a patrol member could be helping to facilitate proper care for an individual for two to four hours. These types of incidents tend

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number of people who have the expertise to deal with specific mental-health issues… and take some of the demand off our patrol units.” It’s part of the department’s overall mandate to provide better service, but still make do with existing staffing levels, MacDonald said. “For us it’s essentially a winwin. “We give better service to the calls that are mental-health oriented, we streamline it and consolidate the expertise and it makes patrol [division] more efficient.”

Green dream team ACS named in Canada’s top 50

bbotsford Community Services was chosen as one of Canada’s 50 Greenest Employers for 2010, a recognition that was published in the Globe and Mail on Earth Day (April 22) and was marked with an event at the agency the same day. In its application, ACS, which has 120 employees, noted it: ■ developed protocols to replace light bulbs with low-energy bulbs, and shut down unused electronics and lighting after hours. ■ approved an environmental charter ■ held two waste audits ■ have recycling and composting in all its buildings ■ compostable cutlery, plates for staff functions ■ have an education co-ordinator (Laura Midan) who works out of its recycling plant and is available for education and consultation ■ hosted an EnviroFair in May 2009 ■ hosted a special lunchtime event with Matt Hill and Stephanie Tait from Run for One Planet ■ publishes a quarterly Greenline Bulletin ■ the ACS Recycling Plant created a recycling education centre (with a compostable toilet) made up of two 45-foot shipping containers welded together.

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Briefly Murphy remembered The community will celebrate and remember John A. “Spud” Murphy and his colourful life at a memorial event on May 5 from 2 p.m.

to 4 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre, l o c a t e d a t 3 6 0 3 5 No r t h Parallel Rd., Abbotsford. Murphy, a reeve of the former District of Matsqui, a past city councillor and an architect of many of the region’s current civic policies and agencies, passed away at Abbotsford Regional Hospital

on April 21 at the age of 88. Many local political and community leaders counted Spud as an important mentor, including British Columbia Attorney General Michael de Jong, past Matsqui mayor Dave Kandal, former Abbotsford mayor George Ferguson and current mayor George Peary.

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he B.C. Liberal government’s announcement that the Site C dam project on the Peace River would go to the next stage of the approval process may have revealed a subtle yet important shift in how people – and the media – perceive our two major political parties. Aside from the predictable reaction – environmentalists opposed Site C while the business community endorsed it – what was most interesting was how quickly the story faded from the so-called news cycle. The B.C. Liberals, mired in unpopularity, appear to have a severely weakened ability to set and control the agenda. The government hasn’t really come up with many new ideas and policies (other than the dreaded HST) since the election, and a lack of revenue shackles any kind of spending spree. The Site C announcement was almost a one-day story for most news outlets and even environmental lobbyists didn’t sound overly agitated about the issue. How much of this reaction is based on Premier Gordon Campbell, along with his party, being stuck so low in the polls that there is little prospect for recovery. Therefore, it’s hard to take seriously any promise about a project (such as Site C) that is so far in the future that a completely different party will be in charge by the time construction actually begins.

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From the Ledge In fact, I get the feeling that many people simply have stopped listening to the B.C. Liberals and have effectively tuned them out. I’ve always said a government in significant decline is no longer given the benefit of the doubt by the public it purports to serve, and therefore its recovery is made that much more difficult. When that mindset takes hold, governments pay dearly. We saw that with the Social Credit party in 1991, the NDP in 2001 and we may be witnessing it now with the B.C. Liberals. These kinds of attitudes may explain why Campbell and his government got no bounce in the polls after the Winter Games, which electrified the public. The next election is three years away, a long time in politics. However, the Socreds were done well before the vote in 1991, and the NDP was on life support even before the RCMP raided thenPremier Glen Clark’s home in 1999. In each case, both parties chose new leaders and put the election off as long as possible, but their demise was sealed. The B.C. Liberals will also play for time, and may choose a new leader – one that is clearly dif-

ferent, and in so doing regain the public’s attention and confidence. In the meantime pressure will build on the New Democratic Party to provide clear, specific alternatives to B.C. Liberal policies. Other than a Pavlovian-like tendency to demand money get thrown at everything, New Democrats have avoided being pinned down on any particular issue. The party’s energy critic John Horgan took a tentative stab at defining the NDP’s position on Site C (the party is opposed to it, but is willing to be persuaded to back it if specific concerns are met). As murky as that position is, it is one of the more specific positions the NDP has taken on anything. The party is unclear on what exactly it would do with the HST. If they take power in 2013 there is no indication they would do anything with it. Party leader Carole James will be pressured to come up with some ideas of her own. The NDP is obeying the old political adage that says if a government is falling, the Opposition simply has to get out of the way. At some point, however, the Opposition has to show it’s ready to govern. People are going to start looking at the NDP seriously, especially if the B.C. Liberals keep drifting along ever closer to that cliff. ■ Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

’m too busy. When was the last time you heard someone say that? When was the last time you said it yourself? Chances are it wasn’t that long ago. We’re living in an age when many of us feel frazzled every day, don’t get enough sleep, microwave dinner because we don’t have time to cook and – judging by our expanding waistlines – don’t spend much time walking or doing other forms of exercise. Ironically, we have more labour-saving devices now than at any other time in human history. Too busy to wash clothes by hand? Throw them in a machine. Too busy to boil water in a kettle for tea? Heat a mug of it in the microwave. So, where has the time gone? Here’s a theory: a lot of that missing time is spent working at our “unpaid job,” which, for most people, averages 31.5 hours a week. No, we’re not talking about household chores, child rearing or caring for aging parents. We’re talking about watching TV. Organizers of TV-Turnoff Week, which ran all of last week, say the average American watches four hours and 35 minutes of TV each day. Those figures are from a 2006 Nielsen survey, and there’s no reason to believe Canadians are any different. The only difference might be a slight decline as computer screen time replaces traditional TV viewing, especially for younger people. Either way, four and a half hours a day of screen time adds up to 31.5 hours a week, 136 hours (5.67 days) a month and a whopping 1,638 hours (68.25 days) a year. That’s the equivalent of 9.75 weeks, or more than two entire months each year. TV isn’t evil, but it can take over our free time to the point where there’s none left. Good thing there’s an off button. ■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.

◗ Your view Last week’s question: When we broke the story, should the AbbotsfordMission Times have named the pedophile pastor? 82 % a.] Yes. He should be revealed and publicly shamed.

11 % b.] No. It was right to protect the victims in our community.

c.] Tough call either way.

This week’s question: Should Abbotsford actively pursue switching the Heat for the Canucks’ farm team in Manitoba? a.] Obviously. Crowds and city coffers would balloon. b.] No way, we love the Heat. c.] Don’t waste my time. Both teams have deals in place.

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Good time for a Moose hunt The Abbotsford Heat is not drawing well. Given local hockey enthusiasm, attendance should be 5,000. On April 21, I saw less than half that number at a key playoff game. That’s ominous. Why are people not coming? Mostly because they have developed over-riding emotional ties to the Canucks. Some attend Canucks games; many thousands are glued to bigscreen HD coverage. Even a strong American Hockey League team won’t trump that loyalty! Further, the Heat is Calgary Flames’ farm club. Its stars go to Calgary! This blunts support for the Heat. You can’t cheer for both the Canucks and their opponents. It’s therefore very difficult for our community minded, generous owners to increase attendance. What can be done? Here’s a radical option: The Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks should switch the locations of their farm teams. Let the Manitoba Moose move to Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Heat to Winnipeg. Ownership of the teams would change. Attendance at Abbotsford Moose games would increase, as proven by the capacity crowds the Moose draw in Abbotsford. Fans would be delighted to watch past, present and future Canucks. The emotional attachment to the Canucks would immediately include the Moose. The Abbotsford owners would smile. Abbotsford taxpayers would be big-time winners since tax revenues would no longer subsidize the Heat. Abbotsford city council would no longer face huge losses nor masses of irate voters now and at the next election. The Flames would win because their farm team would no longer have to play in front of mostly empty seats caused by Abbotsford’s over-riding attachment to the Canucks. Their farm team would

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thrive in Winnipeg with its 600,000 people. The Winnipeg Heat owners would win because Winnipeg has much more in common with Calgary than with Vancouver. Prairie pride would happen. Winnipeg fans would no longer need to identify with distant Vancouver, a city not particularly loved in those parts. The Canucks would also be big winners. The Abbotsford Moose games might be sell-outs. The win-win situation for all parties should require no payment by anyone. There would be no losers, only winners, John H. Redekop Abbotsford

Strong argument in favour of week break Editor, the Times:

The April 23 Times article Spring break change ignores parents’ votes by Christina Toth reads in part; ‘Despite overwhelming parent support for a two-week spring break, Abbotsford school children will have a shorter spring break next year . . . In a district survey, more than 90 per cent of parents voted for a twoweek break he (Preet Rai) noted . . . It is also reported that parent, Kelli Lee ten Pas said in part; “What was your point in sending out the survey and asking parents thier opinion if you were planning to blatantly and deliberately ignore the parent input that you asked for and received?” I attended the Board meeting where a few more details were discussed. At the board meeting of Feb.15, the board minutes reads in part: “241 responses were received from parents via e-mail regarding the

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It is natural for trees to fall from the wind and the lightening. But now too many trees are falling because people are cutting them down. On my street, seven trees have been cut down since January. Everything has to have a chance to live – even the trees. Don’t people care that something is being killed? Leave the trees alone. B.C. wouldn’t look like B.C. anymore without trees everywhere. This province is perfect how it is. Without trees this province shouldn’t be called perfect. The more trees the better the air and more beautiful the land is. Trees are one of the most important things in this province.

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To The Editor, RE: Gangsters, meth dealers targeting 12-year-olds, Times April 23. “The only objective for organized crime is to make money and they don’t care who consumes their product,” he said. And this is because of prohibition. Honestly, what evidence, if any, do the police have to support the notion that more jails and more cops is going to fix this problem? They don’t have any, because there isn’t any. All the evidence shows that prohibition is the cause of this mess, not the solution to it. We live in a culture that glamourizes sex, fun, danger, thrills, law-scoffing, risk-taking, rule-breaking, power, wealth-acquisition and authority-resisting. We advertise booze, fast cars, fast food, violent movies and video games and drugs of all kinds right on TV! Then we tell kids that “drugs are bad”. We should not be trying to “prevent” drug use, we should be trying to maximize the benefits while mitigating the dangers, and bamboozling kids with fearmongering, misinformation, and balderdash is not going to help. For those keen on teaching kids about drugs without all the hyperbole, I recommend the Canadian Students For Sensible Drug Policy website (www.cssdp. org), the Educators For Sensible Drug Policy website at (www.efsdp.org), or the Law Enforcement Against Prohibition website at (www. leap.cc). Russell Barth Nepean, Ontario

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“The pilots really distinguished themselves, frankly,” Stewart said. “It was a good, solid landing and they had their passengers out very, very quickly.” The aircraft spent 45 minutes on the airfield until it could be cleared and taken to an overhaul facility. Transportation Safety Board officials will inspect the plane and interview the pilots Monday, Stewart said. The cause of the fire is being investigated. The Navajo is operated by Abbotsfordbased Island Express Air for flights from Victoria to Abbotsford.

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he increasing number of pedestrians being struck by motor vehicles in Abbotsford is ringing alarm bells for police. Abbotsford Police Department statistics show 35 people have been struck by motor vehicles since November 2009, with seven in March of this year alone. Const. Ian MacDonald with the APD said the spike is becoming a disturbing trend. “We’ve had five fatal [pedestrian MVIs] and we’re only in April, so we’re averaging more than a fatality a month and we’re not even through [this month] yet,” he said. “These collisions are very troubling and [the issue] comes up at almost every operational meeting.” MacDonald said the numbers show the department needs to work harder from a

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ocal paddlers will support researcher and wild salmon advocate Alexandra Morton’s campaign to protect the species with a 10-day Paddle for Wild Salmon down the Fraser River, starting April 28 in Hope at 9 a.m. Mission’s Elena Edwards and several other paddlers from communities up and down the river will join the voyage, which is scheduled to end in Sidney on May 7. There paddlers will meet up with Morton to deliver their message and petitions to Victoria the next day. Morton is a researcher who wants West Coast fish farms closed. She has documented the negative effects of the sea lice gauntlet formed by fish farms, and is walking from the north end of Vancouver Island to Sidney to raise awareness of the issue. Chief Ron John of Chawathil will be at the Hope launch on April 28, with Sto:lo Nation members. That night, the Cheam Indian Band will entertain with songs, dancers and stories on Cheam Beach and at their longhouse. On April 29, the paddlers will be sent off with a salmon ceremony as they head to their next stop at Island 22. They are expected to land at

the Mission boat launch later that day, at about 5:30 p.m., where they will be greeted by people with signed petitions and the Mission RCMP boat. The paddlers are asking communities along the Fraser River to show their support by signing and circulating the petition asking for the removal of fish farms, and to show up with the signed petition at one of the many stopping points along the river. On May 7, the paddlers plan to cross Georgia Strait with a support boat provided by Conservative MP John Cummins and Sto:lo advocate Ernie Crey, who is expected to accompany the paddlers across the strait. All the stops along the river as well as places where other experienced paddlers can join the paddle can be found on the Facebook events page, Fraser River Paddle for Wild Salmon, Foolish April Fish website, and Salmon are Sacred website. To download or sign a petiton, or more on Morton’s campaign, see salmonaresacred.org Contact Edwards at 604820-0088, or at oceananele@ hotmail.com, or Michelle Nickerson at mnickersrd@ aquariusrd.ca.

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FORUM, from page A1 Dr. Matt Logan, an RCMP member for 28 years, said people need to understand what constitutes psychopathic and predatory behavior. “The reason we focus on the psychopath is that one percent of the population is committing more than 50 per cent of the crime – much of it violent crime – so we’re trying to get [the message out] that focusing on a small percentage of the population can significantly reduce crime.” Logan has a PhD in psychology and was a criminal investigative psychologist with the RCMP for eight years. He said pyschopathy exists in the youth population and can manifest symptoms early in life. “We’re not trying to paint a picture of psychopathic youth, we’re trying to say let’s start fishing upstream.” Describing them as societal wrecking balls, he said

Hoping to help psychopaths influence more than 40 percent of their peers. “We know if we begin early to deal with the youth who are at risk that we can make a difference . . . we try to rehabilitate offenders in their 20s and we’re about 15 years late at that point,” he said. Dr. Mary Ellen O’Toole is a forensic behavior specialist who has 28 years experience as an FBI agent and 14 as a senior behavioral profiler. “[Pyschopathy is] a personality disorder, it’s not a mental illness. These are individuals who know right from wrong, but [feel] the rules don’t apply to them. They feel no remorse or guilt for their victims,” O’Toole said. “These are not crazy people. They look normal, they’re in touch with reality.” ◗ For more information on the public forum, call Const. Judy Dizy at 604-992-7591.

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arring a lightning storm or another Maria Muldaur tour, fans of The Gallus Brothers should be able to finally hear the Bellingham duo perform in Mission on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at the Big B Saloon, in the Bellevue Hotel, 32998 First Ave. This concert is a fundraising event presented by and for the Mission Folk Music Festival. The pair were chased from the stage at the 2009 Mission Folk Music Festival by bolts of lightning, which forced organizers to cancel the Saturday evening show. The Gallus Brothers, whose names are not Gallus and who are not brothers, are ace finger pickin’ guitarist Devin Champlin and eclectic percussionist Lucas Hicks. These purveyors of ragtime country blues with a little vaudeville thrown in have a vast repertoire of songs ranging from jazz and ragtime to country blues and even some big band songs. Tickets are $20 at Murdoch’s Bookshoppe in Mission, for 19 years and over. For more, call MFMF at 604-826-5937.

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The Gallus Brothers bring their musical antics to the Big B Saloon for Mission Folk Music Festival fans on Thursday.

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A14 ❘ MOTHER’S DAY ❘ TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 THE TIMES

Atebe’s mom set the bar high for community service Mission mayor looks to main advisor – his mom

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ission Mayor James Atebe says in Africa the idea that “mothers are superior” pervades the cultures of the continent, and in his own life that sentiment has certainly held true. The mayor’s mother, Jerusa Nyakerario Atebe, 69, lives in Kenya, but Atebe says they talk at least once a month on the phone – and if there is ever a question or issue that is troubling the civic leader, his mom is the first person he calls. “She’s still the strongest supporter and strongest admirer of what I do,” said Atebe, who is the oldest of nine siblings. Atebe’s father was an educator and politician in Kenya, but he says the hard work of his mother at home and in the community was integral to the family’s and his father’s success. “Sometimes I joke that my dad wouldn’t have been as successful if my mother didn’t work as hard as she did,” he said. Atebe’s mother was also a community leader who helped raise money to send local children to school. At home, Jerusa guided her children to attend

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Mission Mayor James Atebe presides over the 2008 civic inagural lunch for the district council. Atebe says his mother played a vital role in his decision to seek a career in community service. church and stressed the importance of hard work in all aspects of life. The children only had to look to the family’s farm, which had milk cows, along with tea and coffee plantations, to see that their mother believed in hard work. “Our farm was one of the best in the community because of her hard work,” says Atebe, who went to visit his family in Kenya in 2007. “She painted a picture for us of what it takes to be a successful person and to form lasting relationships with other people.” Atebe says the importance put on community service by his mother still guides him to this day. “She used to say, ‘the job of serving

the community is not a God-given right – it’s a privilege.’ ” While Atebe misses face-to-face meetings with his mom, he says their phone conversations help make him feel connected, and before he visits Kenya he warns his family members there that he is going to monopolize his mother’s time. With Mother’s Day coming on May 9, Atebe says he looks forward to his next chat with mom, who continues to hard on the farm and is a beacon of hard work in her community. “She influences me a lot,” he said. “You never grow up, you always get advice from Mom.”

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an operation that barely paid the bills and required very long hours, he said of his days growing up.

“We didn’t have a lot of money, but I always had whatever I needed for sports and things like that.” – Mayor George Peary

“My mother put in very long shifts because the store was always open,” he said. “We didn’t make a lot of money, but I always had whatever I needed for sports and things like that. “She earned $10 a week and always gave me $2 of that, which I put away. She was quite a remarkable lady.”

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Breakfast in bed for mom

Mother ‘rock’ of the family

Truly an ‘amazing’ influence: Peary

MOTHER’S DAY

Although he can’t remember the exact year, Peary’s mother was diagnosed with cancer in between 1969 and 1970, just after he got married. He recalled himself, his wife and his mother travelling an hour each way by train from Brandon to the cancer treatment centre in Winnipeg a lot over the next few years to battle the disease. Befitting of her determination, she survived and lived cancer free for more than 20 years after surgery. “She battled back against all odds,” said Peary. He praised her will to survive and endure as some of the motivating factors for who he is today. “My mother, I don’t think she ever took a holiday working at the store,” he said. “It was a tough life, but she never gave up hope.”

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is the one you make yourself.” Gardner suggests the following Mother’s Day gift ideas for creative types: Handmade cards: Creating a unique do-it-yourself Mother’s Day card can be as simple as gathering coloured paper, punches and rubber stamps, or buying a kit that includes supplies. Add favourite photos, phrases, and colours, and don’t be afraid to get decorative with ribbons and accessories. Personalized jewellery: There was a time when handmade Mother’s Day jewellery meant paper-clip necklaces and other grade school art projects, but there are some new options for creative types of all ages to create professional-quality custom-

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pril is the month when garden club and botanical garden plant sales produce all kinds of opportunities for easily grown plant bargains – after all, many of them grew in another gardener’s yard so happily that divisions or seedlings are waiting for you. Plant sales are a useful and inexpensive way to start gardening but also a place where rarities and heirloom flowers may be found, along with rugged, basic species and information from people who know how to grow them. But, with any plant new to you, one important question to ask (once you’ve established what conditions it likes) is how much it is likely to spread and how best to control it. For instance, hellebores are often found in plant sales. Hellebore niger (Christmas Rose) demands part shade and good soil and seldom self-seeds. But the lovely, drought-resistant Hellebore orientalis must have its seed heads deadheaded or you’ll end up with a carpet of deeprooted seedlings. Hellebore orientalis has been extensively (and expensively) hybridized into flowers, which can be double, upward-facing and/or picotees in hues including apricot, yellow or almost black. But in plant sales, the basic (and budgetconscious) pink, white or magenta is more commonly found. The early-blooming, green-flowered Hellebore foetidus self-seeds too – but not alarmingly so. This one is evergreen and decorative for many months. Wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa) are quick to pop up as a spectacular mat of white, mauve, purple or pink cup shaped flowers rising from a net of small, shallow rhizomes. But

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bbotsford Garden Club has its annual spring plant sale on May 1 at Trethewey House, 2313 Ware St., Abbotsford, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (www.abbotsfordgardenclub.org). The Mission Garden Club has its sale May 1 at 8:30 a.m., in the Mission library parking lot, 33247 Second Ave., Mission. Animal shelter SAINTS has on-going Green Thumb sales, on May 1, 2, 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at 32965 4th Ave., Mission. Order hanging baskets for $25 at 604-826-3290 or junmo@shaw.ca The 4th Mission Scout Group has Mothers Day Hanging basket and plant sale May 7,8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St. Andrew’s United Church, 7756 Grand St., Mission.

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BUSINESS

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Chamber casts wide network

Showcase set for third run

he Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase is back for a third year on Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tradex, and its bigger than ever before. More than 1,500 people are expected to the tradeshow, with more than 200 businesses exhibiting. The Chilliwack, Langley, Mission, Ridge Meadows, Surrey and Abbotsford chambers will be there representing 4,500 businesses, making it an exceptional opportunity for networking with business leaders and professionals. “Our regional networking events are particularly valuable because Fraser Valley chambers work together year round on regional issues affecting trade and commerce,” said Abbotsford chamber president Patricia Sapielak. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Call the Abbotsford chamber at 604-859-9651 or the Mission chamber at 604826-6914. Complimentary event tickets are available at www.abbotsfordchamber. com. Parking at Tradex is $5.

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Bottom line Telus brings in hi-def TV High-definition Telus TV is coming to Abbotsford as part of the communication company’s broad band service expansion in the province. The $9 million infrastructure addition will bring the advanced wireless networks, high speed internet and high definition Telus TV to Abbotsford customers, part of Telus’ $650million B.C. investment. Telus is also giving back. It was recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals as the 2010 Most Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation globally, the first time a Canadian company earned this international honour. Since 2000, Telus many local retirees in have contributed $290,000 to charitable groups in Abbotsford, including the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame, Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre Society and the Mission Community Foundation.

Green power wanted Got an energetic, clean, green idea? BC Hydro is looking for at least two innovative communitybased biomass projects that produce up to five megawatts of electricity from carbon-neutral biomass sources, and which create local economic benefits. Avon called Avon Canada presented the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation with a $10,000 cheque recently to support local health care needs at the Acute care centre at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. With the support of the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, the hospital is equipped with two digital mammography units, which are much more accurate in early detection of breast cancer. The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade raised more than $15 million in the past 15 years for the Avon flame foundation through the sale of pink ribbon products.

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Canwest Community Publishing has an immediate opportunity for a pro-active and highly motivated DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING SALES AND MARKETING. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Community Publishing Group, you will be responsible for establishing aggressive revenue strategies and objectives and leading a team of sales professionals to achieve these goals. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for: • Accountability for the development, implementation, and achievement of revenue objectives for the advertising team; • Working with other Senior Management team members to develop, implement and achieve both digital and insert strategies and revenue targets; • Creation and maintenance of senior level account relationships; • Coaching and leadership of our National, ROP & Classiﬁed sales forces in a highly competitive marketplace; • Leading and directing the Marketing Committee to develop innovative revenue opportunities; • Liaising with the Community Publishing Group and sales directors to develop and produce the best possible product(s) for readers, advertisers and our communities; • Liaising and working with the Canwest National Sales Team. The ideal candidate will have: • Extensive senior management experience in the media industry; • Relevant post secondary education in business, sales and marketing; • Proven results in building advertising revenue and growing market share; • Exceptional communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills; • Customer focused with a proven track record of responding to the needs of the clients; • Outstanding analytical, budgeting and project management abilities; • The ability to work in a team environment with a creative entrepreneurial mindset; • A leadership style that inspires passion, energy and success into the sales teams. Canwest Community Publishing is the leading community newspaper group in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, and on Vancouver Island. Our award-winning newspapers have repeatedly won national and provincial awards. Interested applicants should apply to communitycareers@canwest.com by April 28, 2010

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HAIR STYLISTS Spa Utopia & Salon is now hiring experienced Hair Stylists for our three locations. We offer commission plus hourly rates on services and retail commission. In addition, we offer performance based increases, gratuities, advanced educational support and extended health care benefits. Please submit your resume to your choice of location; NORTH VANCOUVER FAX 604-980-3922 diane@spautopia.ca PAN PACIFIC FAX 604-641-1381 beverly.loewen@ spautopia.ca LANGLEY FAX 604-533-8472 amya@spautopia.ca

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Farm Workers

BERGEN FARMS

General labourers wanted for farm work. Start June 7, 2010, 40-60 hours per/wk. $9.14/hr. Jobs include harvesting, weeding and hoeing. Please fax resume to: 604-854-5631 or call 604-854-5661

FARM WORKERS

Golden Eagle Blueberry and Cranberry Farms, located in Pitt Meadows BC, are looking for 50 farm workers to commence work on the last week of June, 2010. Duties include pruning, planting, fertilizing, weeding berry harvesting & other related duties. Wage: $9.14/hr. Expect to work around 54 hours per week. Apply by fax: 604-460-0944 Att: Sergio. No phone calls please. FARM WORKERS needed for G & B Farm. Starting June, 2010. 40 - 60 hours per week, $9.14/hr. Harvesting, weeding, all outdoor work. Fax or call 604-855-6597. F/T GENERAL FARM WORKERS needed for chicken hatchery. Abbotsford area, $11.50/hr, night shift and some weekends. To apply call Ken at (604) 835-1340

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Seasonal Farm Workers

Berry Farm requires seasonal farm workers, 6 days per week, 8-10 hours per day. Farm work experience an asset. $9.14/hr. Starting June 15, 2010. Fax 604-855-1625 or email info@westberryfarms.com

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Home Support

LIVE-IN NANNIES available for Child & Elder care, 604-668-5929 email: info@platinum-care.com www.platinum-care.com

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Hotel Restaurant

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WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTORS

Successful applicants will be available for day and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation, possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy physical work that requires lifting 2080 lbs cases of grocery product. Starting wage of $12.76/hr with regular progressive increases. We offer flexible day-time schedules (must include 1 weekend day), and full training will be provided. Apply on-line at

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

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

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Trades/Technical

CERTIFIED GLAZIER (Terrace BC) Start immediately. 2-3 years experience. Excellent benefits. No shifts. Relocation assistance. Contact: Phi Chilibeck 250-563-1555 or fax 250-612-3684pchilibeck@allwestglass.com www.all-westglass.com LARGE WESTERN Canadian open shop reinforcing steel fabrication & installation company looking for experienced reinforcing ironworkers to work in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg. Competitive rates & benefits offered. Apply to lmsplacers@gmail.com

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Part-time, entry-level warehouse positions in our new 385000 sq ft perishable distribution facility, as well as in our 485000 sq ft dry goods facility. Duties include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products for our customer.

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THE TIMES TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

Hostesses and Experienced Servers, Dishwashers & Appy Cooks

Apply in person 2:00pm – 4:00pm #1 - 1276 Tower Street, (Near Abbotsford Airport)

Seh-Mi Sushi

$3,500/mo, 40hrs/wk, Permanent F/T Chef for Japanese Cuisine. Skills req: Expertise ’Oroshi’ skillscutting, defrosting, handling frozen/live. Reqmts: Min. 3 years exp. Korean & English, Local exp. Duties: Handling frozen/live fish ,nigiri sushi, sashimi & rolls.

E-mail imhgcanada@hanmail.net

SISTO’S PUB

requires experienced Line Cook, full / part time and a part time Waitress. Good wages, Food Safe and 'Serving It Right' required. Resume to: 34555 Vosburgh Ave., Mission. Attention Natalie.

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Medical/Dental

Medical Assistants Needed Now

Doctor’s & Hospitals need Medical Assistants, Medical Lab Assistants, Medical Office & Administration. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Assistance is also available. 1-888-748-4126

Pharmacy Tech Trainees Needed!

Retail Pharmacies & Hospitals need trained Techs & Assistants. No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available. 1-888-748-4130

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Office Personnel

Accounts Payable

A/P position available with Langley based wholesaler and retailer of building materials. This fast paced, high volume company requires a highly motivated and well organized individual. Minimum 5 years experience in A/P, with a strong working knowledge of excel. Must have exposure to inventory, G/L, JE’s and account reconciliations. Group benefits and other compensations offered. Send resume in confidence: Pacific West Systems Supply Ltd.

fax: 534-8062 or email to: ssweetman@ pacwestsystems.com

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Trades/Technical

Cabinet Maker

Valley Countertops Industries Ltd. a leading manufacturing company for cabinets, fixtures and counter tops located at 30781 Simpson Road, Abbotsford requires a qualified Cabinet Maker. Job duties include: study specification of the articles to be made, mark outline, operate a variety of woodworking machines to assemble and install complete units. Minimum Grade 12 with 4 year of experience as a Cabinet Maker and other related tasks. Salary $ 20.50 pr/hr. Please fax your resumes to 604-852-9066

Pro-Line Construction Materials Ltd is a leading supplier of construction materials. We are currently looking for a qualified full time Hiab or Stiff Boom operator. We offer a competitive hourly wage as well as benefits and a RRSP Plan. Please fax resumes to 604-792-2355 Attn: Andy Mrak or Tom Daniel or apply in person to 44305 Yale Rd, Chilliwack Canadian Mining Contractor is seeking dedicated, hardworking and self-motivated individuals for the following positions:

PRODUCTION MINERS:

Job Description: The individuals selected for these positions shall be required to provide all facets of underground production services. They will be responsible for the completion of various production tasks with an emphasis on the operation of a range of LHD equipment, truck haulage, “In The Hole” (ITH) drilling and blasting. Other support duties such as mechanical installation(s) (installation and maintenance of air, water and ventilation) and ground support will also be required. These individuals will be expected to receive daily safety and work line-up from their immediate supervisor(s) and complete the daily line-up safely and on time. Job Qualifications: ● Must have Full Underground Hard Rock Mining Service Type Common Core (U0000 to U0012), or equivalent provincial designation ● Must have a minimum of 3 years underground production experience ● Must have modules U0068A/B, U0071, U0091 or U0092 depending on specific task.

DEVELOPMENT MINERS:

Job Description: The individuals selected for these positions will be expected to provide all facets of underground mining development. They will be responsible for all development tasks and shall have sufficient experience with daily activities such as a range of LHD operation, jumbo operators, and mechanized bolting. Other support duties such as mechanical installation(s) (installation and maintenance of air, water and ventilation) and ground support will also be required. These individuals will be expected to receive daily safety and work line-up from their immediate supervisor(s) and complete the daily line-up safely and on time. Job Qualifications: ● Must possess their Full Common Core for Underground Hard Rock Miner (U0000 to U0012), or equivalent provincial designation ● Must have a minimum of 3 years work experience ● Must have U0018, U0089 or U0092 depending on equipment or specific task ● Experience with either MacLean Series bolters or Atlas Copco Boltec are will be given top consideration

GENERAL:

● All applicants must meet the stated Job Qualifications ● Please provide any/all references with resume ● Remuneration shall be based on experience and qualifications ● Positions available immediately for long term contract. We will only receive resumes via fax: 705-692-4310 or by e-mail: info@technicagroup.com , any drop in will not be accepted. Please note that we will only consider individuals who meet or exceed the above qualifications AND experience requirements.

A22 TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 THE TIMES

GARAGE SALES ABBY Elly’s Creative Floral Closing Sale (LIQUIDATION) Everything must go! Candelabra, isle Labra archway, pew markers, assorted ribbons, vases, silk florals, and lots of beautiful arrangements. All priced to sell. Apr 30th & May 1st Friday & Sat 10 - 4pm 2078 Peardonville Rd, (near airport) 604-850-3966 Cash Sales Thank you to all my clients for their business.

ABBY Giant Garage Sale Fri Apr 30th 9-3, Sat May 1st 9 - 12 35023 Kootenay Dr. off Old Clayburn Rd. Antiques, bar stools, toys, tools, household misc, church pews, automatic hospital bed.

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Buck Stretcher

Farm Equipmment

NEW HOLLAND 268 baler and disc mower. Call after 5pm 604-858-9568 Chilliwack

REAL ESTATE 6002

6008

Agents

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

Real Estate Services

6005

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-28

Richmond

Steveston $238K, Reno’d 1 BR + Den garden lvl T/H back onto priv green space. Central Richmond $388,900. Gated 55+ , 2 BR, 2 bath 1283sf. For open House Time, pics, floorplan, please visit: www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca Michael Lepore, Royal LePage 604-295-3974

6008-30

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

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6008-40

W.End/Down/ Yaletown

Coal Harbour $464,900, Sleek & Sophisticated 1 BR + den 670sqft suite in Vancouver landmark building. Call Michael Lepore, Royal LePage, 604-295-3974 www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca

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For Sale Miscellaneous

LIKE NEW, black and decker elec hedgetrimmer, 36inch blade $75.. bushwacker..needs work $100 604-854-1889

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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6020

Houses - Sale

2095

Fuel

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2075

Furniture

CHAIR, Upholstered, hunter green micro fiber, very comfy, exc cond $125. 604-853-8230

VINTAGE RED chrome table and 3 chairs. exc cond $100 604-854-1889

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6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

3507

Real Estate

HAPPY HEALTHY Indoor Adult cat free to good home(allergies) Perfect for Senior 604-771-5845 HIMALAYAN KITTENS, 3 f/2 m, vet ✔, 1st shots, family raised, ready. $200. Aldgr 604-626-4650

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Houses - Sale

6020-22

❏ WE BUY HOMES ❏

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $468,888 722-3996 id4694 Port Moody Suter Brook Village top floor 710sf 1br condo $359,900 313-1480 id5083 Sry Cloverdale 1910 Heritage Home 3082sf 7br 3.5ba w/suite $649K 576-3191id5054 Sry Fleetwood 1655sf 2 or 3br 2.5ba tnhse, gated, dbl garage $379K 951-0405id5078 Sry Fleetwood 3260sf 3or4br 2.5ba, 17192sf lot, triple garage $739K 599-7009 id5093 Sry/Langley border beautifully updated 850sf 2br condo $259,900 514-3374 id5098 Sry Sullivan Hts magnificent 3651sf 7br 6ba, 5285sf lot $736,999 778-892-2143 id5100

3 BR Townhouse rancher Clearbrook Village, 1 bath, fp, w/d, lrg yard. nr school/rec ctre $230,000 By Owner 604-870-4708

RENT TO OWN

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6020

Houses - Sale

Langley/Aldergrove

FOR SALE BY OWNER

27021-24th Ave, Aldergrove

$718,000 Reduced Price to the Current Assessed Value

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6020-04

Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-850-9600.

LANGLEY LOT. $284,000. Fully serviced. 3,800 sq ft. Prime location in new area of Willoughby Heights. Can build three level house with bsmnt and double garage, with lane access. Close to Hwy 1 & amen. 604-618-3244

Burnaby

Sun April 25th, 2-4pm 8584 Armstrong Ave, 1 lvl, 1700sf, 60x142 lot, $584,900, , Fay Tomlinson, Sutton WC, 778-772-9848

6020-20

Mission

HANDYMAN SPECIAL! Vultures welcome. $256,000, Call Now! 604-418-3162 or 604-857-3597

6030

★ MISSION ★ 1.35 Acres Come Build your Dream Home Rare Cul-de-sac building lot in Mission. Street of High End Homes, backs onto Greenbelt. Lots of Privacy - Room for sep garage. 10 mins to downtown. Drive by 9749 Jones Terrace on Dewdney Trunk Rd, nr the Abbey, $298K. Call Len 604-763-4118

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FACTORY DIRECT $ S/W 51,200 D/W $74,800

Call 604-792-4678 CWK

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6052

Pemberton Calling!

Real Estate Investment

★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

6065

Recreation Property

COZY COTTAGE Home on .82 acres Lake Front, less than 1 hour fr Vancouver. Just $525K. Park Georgia Rlty, Lisa 778 882-7275

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Lots & Acreage

6070

Squamish/ Whistler

5 WHISTLER REVENUE Properties, prime location, detached single family homes. Exc revenue Motivated owner 604-698-7864

Amazing Resource Property 112 acre property with large peat deposit in Blackwater Valley. Tested with permission to extract. Excellent growing medium. Only 3 hours from the Fraser Valley. Call Pat for full info package!

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Call 1-604-935-9114 or email: saintsbury@shaw.ca

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Lots & Acreage

Mobile Homes

NEW

New Westminster

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Cats

BEAUTIFUL KITTENS Siemese X, tabby, solids $40. Call 604-392-6898 Chilliwack

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6020

Lumber/Building Supplies

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6020-14

Real Estate Services

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Abbotsford

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6005

6020-02

5486 Riverside St.

6020

Houses - Sale

Surrey

ZERO DOWN - WHY RENT? TOWNHOUSE OR CONDO 2 BR, 2 bath, f/p, central loc. Sry. Total payments, $900/mo. Rob Watt, 778-839-3596. Prudential

Save up to 25% In Commission

6020

2070

THROUGH

SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM

TOSHIBA LAPTOP works great, internet ready, CD player $99 Chwk 604-845-9000

2050

Food Products

FURNITURE

SOLID WOOD B EDROOM SET. Beautiful cond ition. Must go. Call Vince 555 -3210.

THE TIMES TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

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Cats

3508

Dogs

3508

Dogs

3508

Dogs

3508

Dogs

A23

Dogs

I’m camera shy...

3508

Dogs

BARE NAKED BABIES, Rare True Hairless Chinese Cresteds, family raised, vet checked, 14 weeks, $1000 604-723-1963

GOLDEN DOODLE Pups Beautiful, intelligent Email pics available. $850 1-877-563-4259

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

BORDERNESE X puppies, born Mar 13 have both parents grt family & camping dog. $300. 604-792-3280

DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1500-$2000. 604-607-7433

JACK RUSSELL pups male, female smooth coat, tails docked, dewormed, 1st shots $450. 604-701-1587

2 YORKSHIRE terriers fem 2yrs, housebroken, all shots, non shed.

6508

Apt/Condos

1 br $650 & 2 br $775 Apt Mission. Avail Immed under new management, $800. Contact Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147 ABBY DOWNTOWN. Older clean 1 BR Apts, fridge, stove, hot water. Avail now or May 1. Call 9am-9pm daily ★ 604- 539-2533

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

CEDAR GREEN

APARTMENTS

6540

Houses - Rent

MISSION 5 BR split-lev home, 2 bath, 5 appl, family cul-de-sac, lrg f/yrd, deck. $1450 + util. Pets neg. Refs. Avail May 1. 604-462-8500 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools................ $888/M VANCOUVER – 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place, 1.5% Finance $988/M PITT MEADOWS -11860 Springdale Dr. 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath FAMILY HOUSE Appliances, huge family room, f/p, fully fenced back yard, garage, close to West Coast Express, Schools & shops..............$1988/M CLOVERDALE – 6965 - 192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths NEW HOUSE with 3 suites + BIG income potential, all new appliance, w/d, f/p ....$2,688/M Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

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2441 Countess St Bachelor (incl. Hydro) $640 1 Bedroom from $620 1 Bdrm. & Den from $640 2 Bedroom from $700 2 Bedroom totally reno'd $790 2 Bedroom fully furnished (incl hydro) $990

604.850.5375 (Seniors Welcome)

MURRAYVILLE 1 br 5 appls, u/g pkg, storage locker, no elevator. Av now. No pets, near amens. $875 + utils. Jim @ 604-836-3879 WALNUT GROVE New 2nd floor 900sqft condo with a view. 2BD+study/2 bath, granite, S/S appls, 1 u/g pkng & storage, walk to everything. NS/NP, $1350/mo. Available immediately. 1 yr lease. 604-888-0045

6515

Duplexes - Rent

5 BR 2 Ba Avail now + 4 Br 2 Ba avail May 15, both recent reno in Southdale area. 1780 sqft. nr amens. ample prkg, both $1450 778-888-5321 - 604-218-6103 ALDERGROVE Lrg 2 BR Semidetached, fridge/stove, Wash/dry hookup, lrg fen’d yrd, new reno’d. 9am-9pm daily ★ 604- 539-2533 MISSION, 1/2 Duplex 1Br, new appls, quiet, ns, pet ok. $700+util 604-467-2428, 778-882-2428

6540

Houses - Rent

2 BDRM Greendale area fenced yd, detach garage, nr school, f/s, d/w, w/d, n/s, n/p $1000/m +util Avail. May 1st 604-798-1273 4 BR, 1.5 bath on farm Chilliwack $1000+utils. 5 BR, 2 bath Abbots $1500+ utils. No pets refs/deposit req. 604-308-5855.

6555

Mobiles/Pads

MOBILE TRAILER 2 Br, 1 bath, $750, nr Abbots Airport 0 Ave, For more info 604-308-5855

6565

Office/Retail Rent

Langley / Surrey Border 2,193sf office space, 2nd floor, lots of windows and great view - 5 offices plus a boardroom, available immediately, total rent includes utilities $3,900. 19292 - 60 Ave, Surrey 604-294-8703

6570

Out Of Town

CULTUS LAKE Cottage available for short or long term rental. Fully furn 2BR, BBQ & sunny deck. Near beach. 604-813-7535

6590

Rooms

MISSION, FURN room, mini kitchen, own entry & bath, sm pet ok, $500 incls utils 604-820-9396 PRIVATE ROOMS Bsmt rooms & main flr rooms avail $450 - $500. All very clean. Central locations. 604-854-1000

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

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A one-game showdown

Heat force a Game 7 against Amerks tonight

It’s all in the Cards T

CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

on Rheault knows all too well the feeling of a one-game showdown Game 7 scenario. The native of Arlington, Texas experienced what it’s like to be on the losing end of a seventh and deciding game last year with the Ontario Reign of the East Coast Hockey League. “I know what it takes to get into that situation,” said Rheault, who potted the first ever playoff hat trick in Abbotsford Heat history to propel the team to a 5-1 win over the Rochester Americans in Game 6 on Sunday afternoon, forcing Game 7.

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abbotsfordtimes.com “It was a hard-fought game and unfortunately we came out on the wrong side but I get a second chance at it and make it count.” Not only will he get another shot, but the entire team will. The Heat spotted the Amerks a 3-1 series lead despite winning Game 1 on the road. But since losing 6-1 last Wednesday at the AESC and putting themselves on the brink of elimination, the Heat have looked like a different team. Goaltender David Shantz, who will start tonight despite looking vulnerable through the middle of the series, has allowed just two goals in the last

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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Abbotsford Heat’s David Van der Gulik battles with Rochester Americans’ Evgeny Dadonov during Game 5 Friday night at the AESC. The Heat have forced a Game 7 against Rochester after clawing back from a 3-1 series deficit. two games and kept the Amerks offence at bay when it began to make a push in the second period of Game 6. Veterans like Garth Murray, David Van der Gulik and Cam Cunning have come alive after going missing to start the series. Add Jason Jaffray to the mix after he missed 11 games with injury and suddenly the Heat have turned enough of the corner to prolong the series. “We just need to keep doing what

we’re doing,” said Rheault, who leads the Heat in playoff goals with five. “We’ve made a number of adjustments over the course of the series and right now they’re working and momentum is in our favour.” It’s also been an emotional roller coaster for the Heat in this postseason. A key to their success will be to control those emotions, said Rheault. “You have to check those emo-

tions at the door, stay on an even keel because it is just another game,” he said. “Obviously the stakes are a little higher but that’s fun, that’s what you live for. You don’t want to play for nothing, you want all the pressure and it’s fun.” Game 7 goes tonight at 4:05 p.m. PDT from Rochester and can be heard on Country 107.1 FM. The winner will face the Hamilton Bulldogs in the North Division final.

he Abbotsford Cardinals are on a roll after a slow start to the B.C. Premier Baseball League regular season. The Cards have won four in a row and now sit third in league standings with a record of 5-2 thanks to a healthy balance of pitching and hitting. Offensively, the Cards have been led by veterans Bryan Arthur, Robert Brooks and Carter Sherban. All three are hitting above .300 on the season, while Sh e r b a n a n d A r t h u r s i t amongst the league leaders in runs batted in with eight apiece. Sherban also leads the team and sits in a six-way tie for the league lead in homeruns with one. Pitching, which the team struggled with throughout most of last season, has also contributed to a successful start to the 2010 campaign. The Cardinals pitching staff has collected an earned-run average of 2.57 in the first seven games of the season and opposing batters are hitting just .247 against the likes of Tyler Dobos and Luke Webster, amongst others. The Cardinals will get in three days of rest and practice before beginning a fivegame home stand on Friday against the Parksville Royals at Delair Park. CAM TUCKER/TIMES

Twisters off to Westerns Strong women’s team poised to take Regina JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Twisters is sending five girls to the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Regina, Sask. on May 1-2. They are from left, Makaila Lapointe,11, Kendra Hromek, 11, Shayla Ogloff, 10, Marquita Renaerts, 12, and Ashlynn Skulstad, 11.

team a five young girls from Twisters gymnastics club in Abbotsford will be traveling to Regina, Sask. this weekend to compete in the Western Canadian Championships and the director of the women’s athletic program, Horia Iliesu couldn’t be more thrilled. “It’s good. They are young and we have high hopes for them,” he said. The team is made up of Level 5 Provincial Champion in all-around Ashlynn Skulstad, 11, Provincial Champion on beam and floor Makaila Lapointe, 11, Marquita Renaerts, 12, Kendra Hromek, 11 and Shayla Ogloff, 10. “I want them to be on the podium to get

medals but the final goal is to try to be a West Canada Champion, all-around or to win some events,” said Iliesu. “That is a goal for us.” No other club in the province is sending five women to the Western Canadians said Iliesu, who’s been coaching girls in Abbotsford for five years. Originally from Romania, Iliesu has been coaching gymnastics in Canada for more than 20 years. “They’re a young generation and we have big hopes for them,” he added. Team coaches Steve Iliesu and Shallon Heinzig will be traveling with the team to Regina. Twisters is sending eight men to nationals (Canadian Gymnastics Championships) on from May 24-30 in Kamloops. They are Ken Ikeda, Jonathan Osers, Zachary Clay, Nicolas Garfias, Steven Chaplin, James Robinson, Andrew Schmidt and Francois Barnard. see TWISTERS, page A26

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Twisters shine at provincials TWISTERS, from page A25

Men Level 1:

Mark Schmidt and Wayne Hooper won silver all-around Brendan Ansell and Kristofer Unipan won gold on every event, gold all-around.

Women Argo 2:

Men Level 4:

Women Tyro 5:

Men National Youth:

Vanessa Beckmann - first floor, third on beam, second all-around Sydney Dyck - second on vault and floor

Makaila Lapointe - first beam and floor, second on uneven bars, second all-around Shayla Ogloff - third on vault and uneven bars Ashlynn Skulstad - first on uneven bars, second on vault and beam, third on floor, first all-around

Women Novice 5:

Marquita Renaerts - third on vault and uneven bars, second all-around The Tyro 5-women’s team (Makaila, Shayla and Ashlynn) took second place in the team award for Women’s Provincial 5-category

Fraser Valley boys Metro soccer tryouts start May 1 Tryouts for the highest level of boys youth soccer in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley and Aldergrove begin May 1 in Langley followed by tryouts in Abbotsford. Working together as one group to form representative Metro teams for the Fraser Valley, all boys playing in these four youth soccer associations are eligible to compete for teams in U18,

Cameron Stanley - first on horizontal bar, second on rings, third on floor and pommel horse, second all-around Steven Chaplin - first on floor, pommel horse and vault, second on parallel bars and horizontal bar, first all-around Kyle Machibroda-Ames - first on rings, second on vault, third on floor James Robinson - third on pommel horse, rings, parallel bars, horizontal bar and all-around

Men National Open:

Jonathan Osers - second on floor, pommel horse and parallel bars, third on rings and vault, second all-around

Men High Performance Argo:

Nicolas Garfias finished second all-around.

U16 and U14 for the 2010-11 season beginning in September. There are two teams (A and B) in each age group (which includes the year below i.e. U15-aged players - born in 1996 - can try out for next season’s U16 team). Langley United will play host to the FraserValley U14A, U16A and U18B teams while Abbotsford will play host to the Fraser Valley U18A, U16B and U14B squads. Tryouts will be held this

Saturday, May 1 in Langley for the U16A, U14A and U18B squads. According to the Abbotsford Youth Soccer website, the Abbotsfordbased teams’ tryouts begin May 5 for U14B, May 7 for U16B and May 11 for U18A. Players must pre-register before trying out. Go to www.abbotsfordsoccer.com for information about the Abbotsford-based teams. Dates may change.

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NEW LOCATION:

A28 TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 THE TIMES

#1 - 31550 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 4C6

#101-5725 Vedder Rd Chilliwack, BC, V2R 3N9

April 27th - May 4th

(604) 847-0262

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www.MikesComputerShop.com Join us on

Acer Aspire 5532 Year Warranty

MSI CR6 20-031US ASUS K52F-A1 LG R410 Core i5-430M ● ● Dual Core T4200 ● Core i3-350M

● AMD TF-20 ● 3GB DDR2 ● 250GB ● DVD-RW ● 15.6” LED Screen ● Windows 7 Home Premium

Year

$399.

$769.99

$939.99

Demo Unit Only 1 Available!

Acer Aspire 5517 Year

$649.99

Year

$469.

Warranty

8+ Hour Battery Life!

Off-lease Notebooks

Mike’s E5400 System

● Dual Core E5400 ● 2GB DDR2 800MHz ● 500GB Hard Drive ● 22x DVD-RW ● 2.0 Speakers ● Keyboard & Mouse

Warranty

$399.99

Year Warranty

● Core 2 Quad Q8300 ● 4GB DDR2 800MHz ● 500GB Hard Drive ● 22x DVD-RW ● 2.0 Speakers ● Keyboard & Mouse

Warranty

$749.99

● Core 2 Quad Q9400 ● 4GB DDR2 800MHz ● 1TB Hard Drive ● 22x DVD-RW ● 2.0 Speakers ● Keyboard & Mouse

Warranty

Year Warranty

ASUS VW193DR

$349.99

With Mouse & Case!

$299.99

1 Mike’s i3-530 Desktop Package

Year

Warranty

$999.99

● Mike’s i3-530 System ● 4GB DDR3 1333MHz ● 500GB Hard Drive ● 9300GS 512MB ● 2.1 Speakers ● Keyboard & Mouse ● Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows XP Home ● ASUS 21.5” LCD ● Canon MP250 Inkjet Printer

Mike’s i3-530 System

Warranty

Year Warranty

$649.99 i7-920 EXTREME Gamer ● Core i7 - 920 ● 12GB DDR3 1333MHz ● 64GB Solid State Drive ● 2TB Hard Drive ● ASUS Radeon 5870 1GB ● Blu-Ray ROM ● 22x DVD-RW ● 1000W Power Supply ● 5.1 Speakers ● Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

Year Warranty

$1399.99

Year Warranty

$2099.99

BenQ G2412HD

ASUS VH236H

ASUS VH222H

● Intel Atom N270 ● 1GB DDR2 ● 160GB ● 10.1” Screen ● XP Home

Year Warranty

● Core i3-530 ● 4GB DDR3 1333MHz ● 500GB Hard Drive ● 9300GS 512MB ● 22x DVD-RW ● Keyboard & Mouse ● 2.1 Speakers

Year

$649.99 ● Core i7 - 920 ● 6GB DDR3 1333MHz ● 1TB Hard Drive ● 250GTS 1GB ● 22x DVD-RW ● 5.1 Speakers ● Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

$999.99

Acer Aspire Z5600

● Mike’s E5400 System ● 2GB DDR2 800MHz ● 500GB Hard Drive ● 2.0 Speakers ● Keyboard & Mouse ● Windows 7 Home Premium or XP Home ● ASUS 21.5” LCD ● Canon MP250 Inkjet Printer

Mike’s Q9400 System

Aspire One D250 Netbook & Samsung External DVD-RW

Custom Built Systems

i7-920 Gamer System

i5-750 Gamer System

Year

$289.

$699.99

Year

$319.99

Warranty

$529.99

● Core i5 - 750 ● 4GB DDR3 1333MHz ● 1TB Hard Drive ● 250GTS 1GB ● 22x DVD-RW ● 2.1 Speakers ● Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

Year Warranty

1 Mike’s E5400 Desktop Package Year

Mike’s Q8300 System

Year

● Intel Atom N270 ● 1GB DDR2 ● 160GB ● 10” Screen ● Windows 7 Starter ● Black

$249.

● Dual Core E5400 ● 4GB DDR2 800MHz ● 500GB Hard Drive ● Windows 7 Home Premium ● 22x DVD-RW ● 2.0 Speakers ● Keyboard & Mouse

$369.99

Recertified Netbooks

Aspire One D250

Mike’s E5400 Special!

Accidental Damage Warranty

$319.99

$239.

$499.99

Mike’s i5-750 System ● Core i5 - 750 ● 4GB DDR3 1333MHz ● 1TB Hard Drive ● HD4350 512MB ● 22x DVD-RW ● Keyboard & Mouse ● 2.1 Speakers

Year Warranty

Choose your color! Black, White Blue, or Pink

$849.99

Year

● Intel Atom N270 ● 1GB DDR2 ● 160GB ● 10” Screen ● Windows XP Home ● Black

Mike’s E7500 System

● Core 2 Duo E7500 ● 2GB DDR2 800MHz ● 500GB Hard Drive ● 22x DVD-RW ● 2.0 Speakers ● Keyboard & Mouse

Year

Warranty

$949.99

Aspire One D250

$261.99

Warranty

● Intel Atom N450 ● 1GB DDR2 ● 160GB ● 10” LED Screen ● Windows 7 Starter

● 4GB DDR3 ● 500GB ● DVD-RW ● 17.3” LED Screen ● Windows 7 64-Bit Home Premium

Year

$799.

$399.99$549.99

$329.99

$299.

Year

● Pentium M 1.5GHz ● 1.5GB Ram ● 60GB ● 12.1” Screen ● XP Tablet ● External DVD-Rom ● Docking Station

$399.99

Year Accidental Damage Warranty

Warranty

LE1600 Tablet

● Pentium M 750 ● 1GB Ram ● 80GB ● DVD-RW ● 15.6” Screen ● XP Pro

● Pentium M 750 ● 1GB Ram ● 40GB ● 12.1” Screen ● XP Tablet Edition

$829.99

● Intel Atom N270 ● 1GB DDR2 ● 160GB ● 8.9” Screen ● Windows XP Home

$549.

Toshiba M40

HP TC4200 Tablet

Warranty

● Core 2 SU2700 ● 4GB DDR3 ● 320GB ● DVD-RW ● 15.6” Screen ● Windows 7 Home Premium

$629.99

$449.99

Warranty

EeePC 1001P Netbook ASUS● K72F-A1 Core i3-350M

● 4GB DDR3 ● 320GB ● DVD-RW ● 15.6” LED Screen ● Windows 7 64-Bit Home Premium

Year

Aspire One A150

Acer Aspire 5810TZ

● Dual Core L310 ● 4GB DDR2 ● 320GB ● DVD-RW ● 15.6” Screen ● Windows 7 Home Premium

Warranty

Year

$499. $799. 99

Recertified Notebooks 1

4GB DDR3 ● 500GB ● DVD-RW ● 15.6” Screen ● 64-Bit Windows 7 ● Home Premium

● 3GB DDR2 ● 250GB ● DVD-RW ● 14.1” Screen ● Windows Vista Home Premium

Clearance!

Warranty

$449.99

Factory New Notebooks

● Dual Core E5400 1 Year ● 4GB DDR3 ● 1TB Hard Drive ● 23” Touch Screen ● Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

Warranty

$899.99

$159.99

Off-lease Computers

$129.

Seanix Tower

$179.

$199.

● 2.8GHz Pentium 4 ● 1GB RAM ● 80GB Hard Drive ● CD-RW ● Windows XP Home

● 3GHz Pentium 4 ● 1GB RAM ● 80GB Hard Drive ● CD-RW ● Windows XP Home

Bluetooth Headsets Motorola H375

$39.99 Jabra BT2070

Motorola H560

$44.99

Plantronics 360 Explorer

$29.99

$219.99

$169.

$39.

Motorola H620

$69.99 Motorola T215 Visor Clip

$69.99

$249.99

$199.

Seanix Tower ● 3.2GHz Pentium 4 ● 1GB DDR2 ● 80GB Hard Drive ● DVD-RW ● PCI-E Slot ● XP Home

$249.99

Desktop RAM

1GB DDR 400MHz 1GB DDR2 800MHz 2GB DDR2 800MHz 2GB DDR3 1333MHz 3x 2GB DDR3 1333 MHz

Media

$39.99 $29.99 $54.99 $69.99 $179.99

Kingston 4GB USB Drive Kingston 8GB USB Drive Philips 50-Pack CD-R Philips 50-Pack DVD-R 50-Pack Printable CD-R

Hard Drives

160GB SATA 320GB SATA 500GB SATA 1TB SATA 1.5TB SATA 2TB SATA 320GB 2.5” SATA 500GB 2.5” SATA 160GB IDE 320GB IDE

$49.99 $54.99 $54.99 $84.99 $109.99 $144.99 $69.99 $99.99 $54.99 $79.99

$249.99

$199.99 Hard Drive Enclosures $15.99 2.5” IDE $21.99 Airlink 2.5” SATA Airlink 3.5” SATA / IDE $34.99

External Hard Drives WD MyBook 500GB WD MyBook 500GB Portable WD MyBook 1TB

$99.99 $119.99 $129.99

Optical Drives

LG 22x DVD-RW IDE $29.99 LG 22x DVD-RW SATA $29.99 Samsung External DVD-RW $59.99 $69.99 Liteon Blu-Ray ROM $14.99 $24.99 $13.99 $14.99 $19.99

Video Cards

$49.99 eVGA 6200 AGP 256MB $99.99 HIS HD3650 512MB AGP $49.99 eVGA 8400GS 512MB PCI-E Notebook RAM eVGA 250GTS 1GB PCI-E $149.99 1GB 400MHz $59.99 GIGABYTE HD5770 1GB PCI-E $179.99 $29.99 eVGA GTX470 1.2GB PCI-E 1GB 667MHz $389.99 2GB 800MHz $59.99

MONTROSE CLEANERS 2569 Montrose Ave., Abbotsford 604-853-1391

RE-OPENED

following our renovation

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for the Month of April

SPORTS

Heat hang on to force their first Game 7 Fate decided tonight in New York

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31260 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC V2T6L5 Phone: (604) 850-7313 Toll Free: 1-800-563-7313 www.bobcatcountry.com

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Guaranteed

Trade-In

Value of 3,000 $

On All Pre-owned Vehicles

2009 HYUNDAI SANTA GL AWD

3.3L, V6, Auto, P/W, P/L, Air, Loaded, Only 19,000kms $29,898 $ #H3285 -$3000=

26,898

2009 DODGE NITRO SLT 4X4 3.7L V6 Eng, P/W, P/L, Air, Auto, 4x4, Loaded $24,788 $21,788 #D9722 -$3000=

2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD GL

3.3L, V6, Pwr Grp, Auto, Air, loaded, lifetime warranty $19,997 $ #H4521 -$3000=

16,977

2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT AWD

V6, P/W, P/L, P/G, Air, Auto, only 70,000kms and loaded #G4243

$19,877 $ -$3000=

16,877

2005 NISSAN 350Z GT ROADSTER

3.5L, V6, Leather, Convertible, Loaded, Only 28,000kms $27,888 $ #I6749 -$3000=

24,888

2009 FORD F150

4.6L 16V, 2WD, auto, V8, 4x2 long box, limited slip rear axle, only 12,000kms $23,989 $ #D5414 -$3000=

20,989

2007 FORD EDGE SEL PLUS AWD

3.5L V6 Eng, Panoramic Roof, Leather, Only 40,000 kms $27,787 $ #F0538 -$3000=

24,787 This Weeks

2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Powergroup, heated front seats, 2.7L V6, 15,000 kms, FWD. $26,398 $ #H2643 -$3000=

Super Saver

$19,888 -$3000=

2007 LIBERTY JEEP SPORT

#J7138

16,888

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL

2.0L, 4Cyl, Auto, P/W, P/L, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Like New. $16,898 $ #H6327 -$3000=

13,898

D5887

3.3L V6 Eng, P/W, P/L, Air, Auto, STO N GO Seating, Quad Captains, Rear Air

2002 CHEVY SILVERADO XTRA CAB 4X4

V8 Vortech Engine, LT Trim, Leather, Pwr Grp, all options, Mint condition! $16,989 $ #G6375 -$3000=

13,989

5.7L HEMI, Special Edition, pw, pl, air, auto, new tires, 4x4, run boards $24,888 $ #D6520 -$3000=

21,888

2008 Ford E250 Cargo Van

2009 DODGE GR CARAVAN

4x4, manual, V6, 3.7 L

$19,888 $ -$3000=

23,398

2007 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB

16,888

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA L

2.0L, 4Cyl, AM/FM, CD pkg, Only 13,000kms $15,888 $ #H9350 -$3000=

12,888

4.6L, V8, Auto, Air, Bulkhead, Running Boards, Only 6,000kms $22,878 $ #F9424 -$3000=

19,878

2006 HYUNDAI AZERA

3.8L, 4 Door sedan, LIFETIME WARRANTY $19,888 $ #H2163 -$3000=

16,888

2009 DODGE CALIBER SXT

Sport Wagon Hatchback, 5 door, 4cyl., 2.0L, CVT, 34,352kms $15,688 $ #D7017 -$3000=

2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON GL 4X4 2.7L V6 Eng, P/W, P/L, Air, Auto, Heated Seats, Loaded #H3968

2007 FORD FUSION SEL

11,888

2009 CHEVROLET COBALT LS 4 DR

2.0L 4 Cyl, Air, Auto, low kms #G2145

$13,777 $ -$3000=

10,777

2007 DODGE CARAVAN SE

3.3L V6 Eng, Power Group, Air, Auto, 7 Passenger $13,777 $ #D1839 -$3000=

10,777

2007 PONTIAC G5

2.2L 4 Cyl, Air, Auto, P/W, P/L, Only 40,000 Kms! $11,888 $ #G0825 -$3000=

23213 Lougheed Highway Maple Ridge www.mapleridgehyundai.com Toll Free 1.888.429.3543

8,888

21,888

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4

3.0L V6 Eng, P/W, P/L, Air, Auto, XLT Trim, MINT $20,888 $ #F3349 -$3000=

17,888

2007 JEEP WRANGLER X 4X4

3.5L, V6, P/W, P/L, air, auto, both tops, new tires $19,888 $ #J6985 -$3000=

16,888

2007 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

2.4L PW, PL, Air, Auto, Power Moonroof, Only 50,000kms $14,898 $ #H9711 -$3000=

12,688 Bank Says NO! We Say YES! Down You Work! O.A.C. You Drive!

2.4L, 4 Cyl, Air, Auto, Power Group, Only 40,000kms $14,888 $ #F8010 -$3000=

$24,888 $ -$3000=

11,898

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