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found a large group of people still in attendance, but were unable to locate any suspects.

Investigators interviewed several witnesses and were continuing to piece together what led up to the stabbing, McGuinness said.

ity public safety agencies are taking another look at Abbotsford’s public safety bylaw, following a B.C. Court of Appeal ruling last month. The ruling states city inspectors who search houses for marijuana growing operations without warrants violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The local bylaw has helped cut the number of fires from marijuana grow-ops from 15 in 2003 down to zero last year, said deputy fire chief Mike Helmer. City safety inspectors will continue to apply the bylaw, albeit with some adjustments, he said.

The Court of Appeal ruling found that two sections in the provincial Safety Standards Act were unconstitutional, after a challenge by Surrey resident Jason Cyrus Arkinstall.

From 2005 to 2007, Arkinstall had refused to allow Surrey RCMP officers to accompany city inspectors into his home, which they suspected held a marijuana grow-op because of its high power usage.

Inspectors wouldn’t go into the home unescorted and later BC Hydro cut off the family’s electricity, which sparked a court case. Provisions within B.C.’s Safety Standards Act had allowed city inspectors and police to investigate homes with higher than normal power consumption as suspected growing operations, without obtaining warrants.

Now, city inspection teams will likely need warrants before entering suspect properties.

How that will affect Abbotsford’s public safety team is under review, but so far, it’s business as usual, said Gord Ferguson, City of Abbotsford’s manager of bylaw enforcement.

“We are reviewing it with our legal counsel. At this point, it doesn’t look like it will affect it much.

We may need to adjust our procedures,” he said.

What those adjustments would be, he couldn’t yet say. Currently, public safety teams consisting of fire and police members, along with city inspectors can request entry into a home suspected to house a public safety concern, such as a grow-op.

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W.J. Mouat’s Alex Siemens collapses after the women’s 3,000m run during the B.C. high school track and field championships at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Friday. To learn more about the efforts of Siemens and other local athletes, see page A26.

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Briefly Churches targeted Thieves targeted several cars during religious services at churches along Gladwin Road in Abbotsford Sunday afternoon, police said.

Abbotsford Police Const.

Ian MacDonald said two cars were stolen and several had items taken from them during a four-hour period early Sunday afternoon.

“Church parking lots, much like malls, present an opportunity to bad guys.

“Ju s t b e c a u s e yo u’re attending church doesn’t make you or your property any more immune from theft,” he said.

Five-alarm concern A disproportionate amount of school fire alarms being illegally triggered by kids has local police and firefighters concerned for school safety.

“We’ve had a rash of kids pulling fire alarms.,” said Const. Ian MacDonald of the Abbotsford Police Department. “We’ve caught some suspects already, but we want to remind youth that this isn’t a prank because it puts emergency services into action.”

Ten instances in a month have tied up police and fire crews for what ultimately is a lark, he said, putting the community in great risk.

Not only could a real emergency be delayed in being attended by personnel, but many schools have students with special mental and physical needs, making getting out a particular problem for them, MacDonald said.

“These pranks are causing the forced evacuation of buildings with up to 1,500 people in them,” he said.

Some parents of the kids caught by police will be sent bills for the costs involved.

“We are looking in one instance at proceeding on charges of public mischief,” he said.

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Customs officer has seen it all JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

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ob Klassen was a customs officer for 35 years and boy, does he have some tales to tell.

Like the time he met Jesus Christ trying to cross the border into Canada on foot, or the woman who had an urn of her husband’s ashes rolling around loose in the trunk of her car.

She didn’t like to be apart from him and, as she explained, ‘he always liked to travel.’

“I met Jesus Christ twice, [people] who believed they were Jesus. [But] I didn’t figure the good Lord would bother to use a border crossing so I didn’t believe them.”

– Bob Klassen author

These stories and more are all in Klassen’s book I Do Declare, Memoirs of a Custom’s Officer.

“My imagination would never go to some of the places that that book goes,” the retired border guard said last week from his Abbotsford home.

“I wouldn’t have believed it had I not worked at the border.”

Klassen’s tenure at border crossings around the Lower Mainland led to some unusual stories and some close calls, including being attacked eight times.

“I like people . . . I liked watching the human parade. I found that I had

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Bob Klassen has written a somewhat humourous book about his 35 years as a customs officer. “I liked watching the human parade,” he said. the gift of gab, and I could deal with people under stress,” he said.

Originally from Manitoba, Klassen worked for customs from 1964 until retiring in 1999 when he retired.

“I was getting too darn old to wrestle people into handcuffs.”

Over those 35 years he’s seen some big changes, mainly with the training

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raduating secondary students will be getting a free ride in June, thanks to BC Transit.

Actually it will be two free rides, as grads will receive a special GradPASS, good for two days of unlimited travel within their local transit system in the month of June.

“The GradPASS is our way of congratulating

of customs officers, but not so much with the public.

“People don’t change. The vast majority of the public goes quietly about their lives, no problem. There’s always going to be people who want to pull something.”

Smuggling drugs across the border existed back then as it does now.

students and helping them celebrate their achievements safely,” said Manuel Achadinha, president and CEO of BC Transit. “By choosing healthy and green transportation options today, these graduating students will help shape sustainable communities for the future.”

Mission Mayor James Atebe, who is also chairman of the Mission Abbotsford Transit Committee, is thrilled with the idea as a way of supporting youth.

“We are trying to encourage people to move away from cars, and this is the kind of incentive which can create an awareness for the increased use of transit,” he said.

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“The drugs were different but there were still drugs,” he said, adding it was heroin that was smuggled across the border in those earlier years. “There [was] still the underworld.”

Klassen has also seen his share of mentally unbalanced people trying to get into Canada.

“I met Jesus Christ twice, [people] who believed they were Jesus. [But] I didn’t figure the good Lord would bother to use a border crossing so I didn’t believe them,” he recalled.

Klassen decided to write the book after a high school friend, Bob Kendall, insisted that he had a treasure trove of interesting stories to tell. It took a year of friendly badgering before Klassen agreed to write it, and he poured through his stacks of notebooks, removing names of people and dates from his stories.

“I picked what I thought would be entertaining stuff,” he said.

The dumbest crook he ever encountered was a woman with receipts sticking out of her purse, yet she insisted she had purchased nothing.

“She was so absolutely stupid, she should never try anything,” he recalled with a chuckle.

The day he met Jesus all decked out with Biblical robes, he used a strategy called verbal judo, where he diffused the situation without incident.

“I played along with him and convinced this man that the Americans needed saving more than we did and would he please return and start there,” said Klassen. The man calmly went back.

Klassen is now on a book tour of sorts, speaking at libraries and service clubs around the Lower Mainland.

“It’s not really a money maker. It’s a retirement project,” he said. “I never thought, in my wildest dreams, that it would be that popular.”

Abbotsford and Mission, are participating in the GradPASS program, with 15 community high schools receiving a total of 2,500 complimentary passes this year.

Students must scratch off the travel date on the GradPASS and present a valid Student ID to the bus driver. Passes are non-transferable.

“Not only does this program provide a safe alternative for graduating students to celebrate their accomplishments, it also uses alternative transportation that they can continue to use in the future,” said Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen.

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Brook Harris and Canadian Idol Greg Neufeld will perform at a June 15 Teens for Teens concert for the Cyrus Centre.

Harris lending talents to cause

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ne Abbotsford youngster with a heart of gold and a voice to match will hold a fundraising night for Cyrus Centre, an emergency shelter and drop-in centre for at-risk teens.

Brook Harris will hold a Teens for Teens concert on June 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, with special guest and Canadian Idol, Greg Neufeld.

Harris will also releasie her first CD, No More.

“As soon as I heard about the kids on the street, kicked out of their homes, it really got to me. There are kids out there just like me, who have lost so much.”

– Brook Harris singer

The Grade 8 student is inviting youngsters from local middle and high schools in Abbotsford to raise funds for at-risk and homeless teens who are supported by Cyrus Centre. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the centre.

Last winter Harris, now 14, held a fundraising night with a coffeehouse performance at the Gourmet Gal-

lery in Abbotsford.

She not only packed the house with teenagers, she also raised more than $1,000 for Cyrus Centre.

Since she heard about the work they do at Cyrus, Harris has become an unofficial advocate for the youth centre, talking to kids not only at her school but also other schools and venues in the community to raise awareness about the challenges faced by some teenagers in the community.

Helping young people her age who have lost so much was “something I need to do,” Harris said in December.

“As soon as I heard about the kids on the street, kicked out of their homes, it really got to me. There are kids out there just like me, who have lost so much,” she said.

Harris was a Top 10 finalist in the Valley Voices competition last year and in the 2008 B.C. Idol, as well as a runner up in the 2007 B.C. Junior Talent Search.

She’s also been a regular at the Abbotsford Heat home games, belting out O Canada.

Tickets are $15 and they are available at the House of James, at 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford (604-8523701). Harris is also performing there as a guest of the Watchman Four on June 12 at 8 p.m.

See more about Harris at www.brookharrismusic. com.

SEARCHING, from page A1 Owners can refuse the inspectors, but they face fines and a notice on the property title until the situation is fixed.

Abbotsford’s public safety bylaw has been very successful in knocking down fires caused by marijuana grow-ops to zero last year, from seven in 2005, said Helmer. Abbotsford saw 15 such fires in 2003. The fires caused more than $1 million in fire damage, put $5 million of property and contents at risk, and cost the city more than $150,000.

Mayor among those jumping from a plane to help youths in need

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hen a young teenager recently came to stay at the shelter at Cyrus Centre, he was shown to a modest room, and on the bed was a small red box that said ‘We Care’ on it.

It’s a package compiled by a local church that contains things like a toothbrush and socks, a little something that is given to all the kids who come to stay at the youth shelter in Abbotsford.

“The boy asked if he could “We had a dad drop off open it,” said Les Talvio, who has managed the youth shelhis son here. He said ter and drop-in centre since ‘here, you take him, I it’s been open.

“Inside was a pair of socks. don’t want him. Either He asked ‘can I keep these?’, you take him, or I take and when he went to bed that night, he tucked them under him to the nearest his pillow,” said Talvio.

The socks are a just small bridge.’” gesture of caring, but they symbolize what Cyrus Centre – Les Talvio youth centre manager has meant for thousands of young people – hope.

Cyrus Centre has been a refuge for local at-risk kids aged 12 to 18 for the past five years.

Some are runaways. Some have addictions, or severely dysfunctional families. Many are abused, sexually or otherwise, and are exploited and beaten by family or others.

Some are abandoned, even at the shelter’s doorstep.

“We feel like we’ve become a recycling centre. We have kids literally discarded by their family,” said Talvio last week.

“We had a dad drop off his son here. He said ‘here, you take him, I don’t want him. Either you take him, or I take him to the nearest bridge,’ ” as the boy stood by, listening.

“Can you imagine how that boy felt?” said Talvio, who after 20 years of working with at-risk youth, still shakes his head at some of the things he sees.

Another parent dropped off his daughter, “this bright, amazing girl,” said Talvio, when she became an inconvenient problem in his new relationship.

With help from the people at Cyrus and social services, both these teens are living independently and attending school.

The stories, mostly heart-breaking, go on and on. Not each one has a happy ending, but the people at Cyrus Centre have seen very many that do.

The Christian-based, non-profit group takes in all youth, regardless of gender, race or culture, when they have nowhere else to go, every day of year, anytime of the day.

The volunteers and staff members feed them, care for them, listen to them without judgment, and help them get back on their feet.

At Cyrus, the teens have access to food, a four-bed emergency shelter, clothing, showers, laundry, telephones, computers, employment coaching and emergency dental care.

More than 8,000 meals are served each year.

The kids also have access to counselling and if necessary, advocacy and support at court.

“You wouldn’t believe all the kids who go to court with no family around,” said Talvio.

While the centre’s workers try to get the teens to reconcile with their families, at times that’s not possible or practical.

– CHRISTINA TOTH/TIMES

Les Talvio oversees Cyrus Centre, a drop-in centre and temporary shelter for at-risk youth in Abbotsford. Abbotsford’s mayor, police and others will parachute on June 19 for the centre’s Leap of Faith fundraiser.

Those who don’t get back to their families are set up with supportive services so they can try to mend their fractured lives, he said.

“We measure success in very small steps. Success is getting a youth to open up, success is getting a youth into school more often, or at all.”

More and more, the centre sees young people struggling with poverty, he said.

“The No. 1 thing that brings kids here is poverty. That’s something that we didn’t count on. I’ll never forget one girl who came in to see if she could take some food to her house,” Talvio said.

A worker from the centre took the adolescent home – the family didn’t have a phone, electricity or heat, and the mother was completely incapacitated by depression. The Cyrus Centre staff connected the family with the appropriate supports to help them cope.

Talvio himself knows what it’s like to be a kid trying to survive on the street, where he turned when his parents were not capable of looking after him and his younger brother.

“I literally used to sing for my supper when I was 10 years old. I sang Christmas carols door to door [alone] to feed my brother and myself,” he recalled. There were fewer services for children around then, and he spent several years on the street.

And he’s also living proof that even fractured children, given the chance, can become happy citizens with promising futures and who can give their all back to society.

Mayor and others are leaping for Cyrus Centre

The centre is financially supported by charitable donations through the diverse support of area businesses, churches and individuals.

This year, Cyrus Centre will hold a special Leap of Faith fundraiser on June 19 at the Abbotsford Drop Centre, when Mayor George Peary and other supporters will leap from a plane.

Along with the mayor there will be 81year-old Jean Teichrob, some Mennonite Centre Committee volunteers, a probation officer, and Abbotsford Police Const. John Davidson.

Each of the jumpers is asked to raise $700, and Davidson, a school liaison officer at W.J. Mouat Secondary and its feeder schools, was well on his way last week.

The students from the school that raises the most funds will have the chance to shave his head or colour it something wild – “it’s grey now, so they can do whatever they want,” he said.

The public is invited to watch the jumpers at the Vancouver Skydive jump centre, at 5112 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford, on June 19 with jumping starting at 10 a.m.

If you’d like to leap and raise some funds for Cyrus Centre, contact Talvio at les@cyruscentre.shawbiz.ca or at 604-859-5773. ◗Learn more about Cyrus Centre at www.cyruscentre.com.

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Grads shouldn’t get their Unseasonably cool days kicks from bootlegging delay strawberry growth Parents buying booze a major concern: cops

working sites all the time, MacDonald said.

“Sixteen-year-old kids have a bottle of Absolut in one hand and in the other hand they have a bong. And guess who RAFE ARNOTT are their friends on [Facebook]? Their RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com mom and dad,” he said.

MacDonald said it’s not just about olice are warning the public about drinking and driving, but violence can the importance of reducing alcohol be compounded when youth consume sales and accessibility to minors, intoxicants. with a focus on high school graduations Citing the May 21 stabbing death of taking place this month.

17-year-old Angela Qiu by 18-year-old With the Abbotsford Police Depart- Katey Renieta Gonzales at a drunken ment repor ting more than 20 auto- teen party in Surrey, MacDonald said, mobile-related fatalities “You’ve got teenage girls in Abbotsford in the last essentially committing two years, several of them “Are you prepared to homicide because by all involving drugs and alcoaccounts liquor was a hol, law enforcement is step into a courtroom, or contributing factor.” making their message loud worse, look at yourself in MacDonald said the and clear: Don’t buy alcolegal drinking age in the mirror and go, ‘That hol for minors.

B.C. was established for The spectre of more alcoa reason. child I bootlegged for is hol-fueled deaths is a grim Graduation time can one, and the APD is doing no longer alive.’ ” lead to parents making what it can to remind exceptions about their adults of their responsichildren drinking alco– Ian MacDonald APD bilities, said APD Const. hol, MacDonald said.

Ian MacDonald.

“I want to warn people, “In discussions with our sometimes those excepyouth squad members, the bootleg- tions can lead to tragic consequences.” gers are in many instances parents,” he People who get approached by youth said. to buy booze for them need to stop and MacDonald divides parents into two think, MacDonald said groups.

Their responsibility doesn’t end the One likes to supervise their children moment they hand over a bottle in what while they consume alcohol illegally, as one might think is a goodwill gesture, a way to control the intake and monitor said MacDonald. their behaviour.

“Are you prepared to take responsibilThe other group consists of those who ity for that person’s life? consider themselves more their chil“Are you prepared to step into a courtdren’s friend than being their parent. room, or worse, look at yourself in the Police see evidence of parents as mirror and go, ‘That child I bootlegged friends in photos posted to social net- for is no longer alive.’ ”

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Growers wait for the red juicy treats CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

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he recent cool weather has delayed the season’s much-anticipated strawberry harvest, but a good bounty is still on the way, Sharmin Gamiet of the Fraser Valley Strawberry Growers Association assures us.

“We figure the harvest will begin the week of the 12th to the 15th of June,” she said last week. “They’re on the way.”

In a typical year, the plump sweet berries are ripe for picking in the first week of June.

The earlier warm start to spring this year had growers thinking the crop might actually be ahead of schedule, but rainy, cloudy days slowed things right down.

“We would really like some sunshine now.

[Despite the cooler temperatures] We’re still on course to having a really good crop,” said Gamiet. The only concern would be continued heavy rains, but the forecast is for drying trends and seasonal temperatures in the coming days.

While May started warm and dry, the last half was cooler, said meteorologist Mark Madryga.

Abbotsford recorded 93 mm of rain fall in the last two weeks of May and 137 mm during the entire month (38 per cent higher than normal). May got cooler as the month progressed as the average high in the first 17

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A few sunny days will ripen the valley’s muchawaited first fruit crop of strawberries.

days was 17.4 C while it was just 16.3 C in the last 14 days.

Those cooler temperatures have also slowed other fruits such as raspberries, some of which are blooming now.

“We would like some more sunshine so they can be pollinated [by honeybees, which like warmer days], but they’re looking good, too,” said Gamiet. Raspberries generally start to ripen by the start of July, depending on the amount to sun and heat.

There are about 12 large strawberry growers in the Lower Mainland, also members of the FVSGA, that sell either U-pick or already picked strawberries right off the farm during the season. ◗ For more on where to buy berries and for recipes, see www.bcstrawberries.com.

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t was rather fitting the legislature ended its spring session with a debate over energy policy, and not the HST. After all, the B.C. Liberal government’s new Clean Energy Act and overall energy policy will be part of public discussion for years to come. The clamour over the HST, however, will eventually die down one way or another (either the tax becomes embedded in our daily lives to the point of hardly being noticed, or the government scraps it).

On the other hand, the location and ownership of future energy projects (mostly smallscale run-of-river or wind turbine projects) will become increasingly controversial, especially in the communities near them.

As well, the price we pay for energy use also looms as a hotbutton issue for the future. The HST will eventually be part of everyday life, but your monthly BC Hydro bill will serve as a constant reminder of the shifting sands of our energy system.

One of the most controversial aspects of Bill 17, the Clean Energy Act, is that it removes BC Hydro from the oversight of the B.C. Utilities Commission.

Critics have assailed this move as a blatant power grab by the provincial cabinet, which will now dictate much of our energy policy without an independent set of expert eyes in place to provide the proverbial second look.

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From the Ledge is being told to spend over the next decade will now be done without any oversight. Such initiatives as the $1-billion Smart Meter program will not be scrutinized.

Those private power projects that contract with BC Hydro will also escape scrutiny, thus guaranteeing them to be an ongoing source of controversy as well.

The NDP has decried this neutering of the BCUC, but the party hardly has clean hands on this issue.

In fact, it was the NDP government of the late 1990s that also undermined the BCUC through such politically motivated actions as cabinet-ordered BC Hydro rate freezes.

The B.C. Liberal government has long made it clear it wants to establish a flourishing private energy industry in this province that will develop so-called “clean” power and export it for profit outside the province.

Critics claim this model will have an impact on BC Hydro’s rates, boosting them upward.

Then there’s the argument about the inevitable environmental footprint left by energy projects, which will be significant no mat-

ter what the size of the facility.

Adding spice to this debate is the role of First Nations bands, some of which are business partners of private energy companies because they see these projects as helping to lift their members out of poverty.

A number of companies that failed to win approval from BC Hydro’s clean power call are upset about what they consider to be an unclear bidding process.

And one company, along with the First Nations band that is involved in its proposed power project, has even filed a lawsuit against the government because Environment Minister Barry Penner recently told the legislature he had no intention of altering provincial park boundaries to accommodate the project, even though the company claims the government had earlier agreed to do precisely that.

Sure, the HST continues to be a fevered topic of debate and denunciation. And it’s not like the tax will be out of the headlines anytime soon.

But the energy debate is just getting started. It may be over for now inside the legislature, but make no mistake: energy policy, not taxes, is going to have a bigger and longer lasting impact on what our politicians are arguing about the most.

■ Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC. Contact him at: KBaldrey@globaltv.com.

ecommendations released recently from the B.C. Elections Task Force are a good first step in reining in what has been described as a prevailing “wild west” mentality in municipal elections.

To date there’s been an unclear understanding of the rules, varying degrees of willingness to follow them and nowhere to go when those rules are clearly broken.

We need look no further than the anonymous election pamphlets distributed in West Vancouver to see that. As the task force noted, rules without penalties aren’t effective.

The recomA diligent public mendations made last can only “follow Monday will go some way the money” well to addressing after the fact, makthose concerns – particularly putting Elections ing that somewhat BC in charge of moot when it investigating comes to their vote. complaints.

Putting a cap on spending is also laudable. The key to that, however, will be in the details – like a per capita formula – which haven’t been discussed.

But a big disappointment is the task force’s decision to sidestep the issue of political contribution limits. The reasons not to recommend such limits are weak.

And the ability of some organizations to disproportionately fund candidates – as they did in the City of North Vancouver – is key to the issue of democracy.

The majority of submissions favoured contribution limits, which points to the decision not to recommend them as purely political.

A diligent public can only “follow the money” well after the fact, making that somewhat moot when it comes to their vote. A cap on donations would make a lot more sense.

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Fruit not always a berry good deal A note of caution to all who buy local berries from roadside vendors.

I have just bought a small basket of strawberries from a roadside vendor. They looked lovely and ripe. To my disappointment when I started to wash them I noticed that only the few on top were nice. The rest were either rotten or unripe due to the rain. I have come across this before and I should have been smarter this time around. I advise you all to examine your purchase carefully before laying your money down.

Mary Holzapfel Mission

Site C dam not all it’s cracked up to be Editor, the Times:

In response to Kevin Lee’s letter, Site C is a move in the right direction, May 25, the Times.

Mr. Lee is misinformed on a few points. Firstly: there will not be any “rigour of environmental and regulatory review processes.”

Bill 17 (Clean Energy Act), now working its way through the B.C. Legislature, will remove Site C from the B.C. Utilities Commission regulatory process and instead assign approval authority to the provincial cabinet.

Secondly: B.C. does not need “all the clean energy we can get.” B.C. has been a net exporter of electricity for seven of the last 11 years and more electricity is coming on stream all the time.

On April 8, BC Hydro received environmental approval to install two additional turbines at the Mica Dam (equivalent to 1,000 MW).

On June 1, Alta Gas and BC Hydro announced a 60-year contract to supply power from a 195MW run-of-river project on the Forrest Kerr Creek.

Many of the contracts

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that BC Hydro has with independent power producers (biomass, wind power, run-of-the river) are for projects still under construction.

Over 200 investigative use permits have been issued to allow developers to measure potential wind resources around the province.

One of these permits is for the Thunder Mountain project near Tumbler Ridge, which has a first phase capacity of 600 MW and plans for a second phase of 400 MW. These IPP projects, as well as Site C, are being developed for energy exports.

Thirdly: Site C is not “clean energy.”

Over 5,000 hectares of farmland will be flooded.

Reservoir banks will slough for decades.

Rotting organic matter in the reservoir will produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide.

Jean Hicks Chetwynd

Time for Harper to check his dictionary Editor, the Times:

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Canada – where if you are a businessman who can afford to make large contributions to the Conservative Party, you can procure a seat in the Canadian Senate.

It is surprising Mr. Harper, who came to office stating he would never appoint senators, did not suffer severe whiplash from his abrupt change vis-à-vis the Canadian Senate.

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Officials need to step up for environment Editor, the Times:

If I understand correctly, an omnibus bill currently before the House of Commons in Ottawa has a small environmental part that morally and, I believe, legally should not be there.

The environment is far too important to be handled in such a slipshod manner.

But then I suspect, the Prime Minister’s priorities do not include the environment in general. Has he not heard of the ‘triple bottom lines’ – social, environmental and financial – which

More work ahead for Mission seniors Editor, the Times:

I find it appalling when senior colleagues try to whitewash events and some that smell of self-aggrandizement and/or patronizing of Mission council, giving accolades for an accomplishment, that all know better, is only a minor partial step.

Simply, there is a vast difference between recent statements alleging a (designated) seniors activity centre, at the renamed Play Station.Actually, semantics are at play (the sign on the wall designates a senior activity centre but in fact, it is merely space within the building).

Are we reading lies, “little white lies,” slightly misleading remarks or just naiveté?

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tance of inadequate space versus what is needed.

Accordingly, where the self-aggrandizement and embellishments of partial achievement enters as stated by Mr. Sleigh.

Simply, seniors deserve to have use of a full service activity centre within their lifetime, they have probably paid for the building out of taxes and they are being let down by (elected) council but equally representatives (MSCA) who lack the vision, business plan and persistence, fortitude and urgency to demand more now.

Indeed, if not for an aggressive public awareness media campaign last year, that, in part, embarrassed council to act, no improvements were likely forthcoming.

A seniors activity centre will embrace seniors’ needs seven days per week, 24 hours daily, as deemed needed by a seniors governance committee, who possessing the rights to occupancy, keys to limit access, will afford all seniors the opportunity to come by anytime. (It will be) open but the decision and governance is by seniors.

Not as some “bone” thrown out by council to appease a small group that are willing to accept less than (what) seniors need and deserve now.

By all means, seniors can be and are grateful for any amenities and improvements afforded by council – that is not my point.

Rather, it is the principle, lack of empathy and sense of need and urgency that I find unacceptable, with no stated objective, business plan, timelines for further improvement and lack of vision to meet seniors needs that I object to.

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seniors at Mission trying to achieve a self-standing “activity centre, with adjacent land for seniors housing and a fee-for-service grant to operate, pale in comparison to reality and actual facts.

First, the former fire hall was renamed “Play Station” and it is now renamed “Community Activity Centre,” with an additional sign, notably “Seniors Activity Centre.”

Second, within this facility is space, used occasionally, that the old age pensioners (evicted from the Leisure Centre) were permitted free use for meetings and events.

Other senior groups rent space from time to time for various events, as do other community groups.

Third, over four years ago, the Mission Seniors Centre Association was formed to secure a self-sufficient seniors activity centre.

Ongoing failures witnessed 41 (68 per cent) seniors not rejoining during 2009 and now maybe 35 members remain in relationship to over 10,000-plus seniors over 50 years of age.

Recently, partially responding to consultant recommendations, Mission council agreed to provide a furnished lounge (vacated Restorative Justice office), a closet-sized office and an adjacent vacated small office for meetings.

As part of (the) tenants’ use of the building, the kitchen was renovated, (and a) stove and dishwasher and a small storage room added.

The major part of the facility is still used by community groups, including seniors drop-in.

Thus, my argument with senior colleagues is fundamental understanding of objective and needs, selling seniors short and accep-

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began – 33 senators . . . so far.

The same Harper who attacked the Liberal government on MP pensions when in Opposition, and then bellied up to the public trough to pig out those golden pensions.

The same Harper who tried to scuttle Bill C-304, which calls for “secure, adequate and affordable housing for Canadians,” and who has ‘no money’ for housing or child poverty, but has unlimited millions of taxpayer dollars for advertising to promote the Conservative government, camouflaged as “Canada’s Economic Action Plan”– at taxpayer expense.

Given how Harper likes to wrap himself in the cloak of morality, one has to wonder what definitions he is using for ‘moral’ and ‘morality.’

James Breckenridge Abbotsford

have been in vogue for at least a decade?

Has Ed Fast, our Member of Parliament, conveniently forgotten his initial campaign promises, that he will look after the local topics under the headings of immigration, agriculture and environment?

I’ve not seen nor heard Abbotsford city Coun. Patricia Ross remind Ed Fast of his promises, especially regarding the environment, Ross’s responsibility on our local city council.

Am I expecting too much from our elected folks? I vote every time there is an election.

If there is not a healthy environment, then you will not have a healthy population who will earn money to pay their taxes to help keep the country healthy.

Think about that.

Mary Helen Hatch Abbotsford

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Pilot program takes off for teens Future looking up for students at Rick Hansen Secondary PAUL FONTAINE editorial@abbotsfordtimes.com

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bbotsford high school students will have an early start at getting into the skies with an aviation program set to take off at Rick Hansen Secondary in September

2010.

“It’s nice to have it off the ground – literally,” said Rick Hansen vice-principal Mike Pearson, who spearheaded the push to get the course into the school.

The Ready to Soar program is a partnership between the Abbotsford School District and Coastal Aviation, a flight training facility run out of Abbotsford International Airport.

Students will get all of their ground training done while still in secondary school.

At last week’s school board meeting, the Abbotsford board of education approved the course.

Students in the Ready to Soar program will take five units, including theory of flight, airplane systems and operations, meteorology, navigation and a unit entitled The Pilot.

“The advantage is a young individual can get the training while in secondary school and be ahead of the game,” said Pearson, who asserted that along with the academic aspects of the program, there will be an effort to give the students “the full aviation experience.”

This would be done with possible field trips to the Seattle Museum of Flight, Langley Museum of Flight, Cascade Aerospace, BCIT, Coastal Pacific, Chinook Helicopter, and the air traffic towers at the Abbotsford and Vancouver airports.

Pearson said the program is meant to be a win-win for the school district and the local aeronautics industry.

“We need to be able to provide local industry with a local workforce.”

The cost for the program is $1,225 without the textbooks and $1,525 with them. It is a district-wide program so

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Grade 12 Abbotsford student Michael Hutchinson is planning for a career in aviation. A new program offered through Rick Hansen Secondary will help him take important steps toward realizing his goal. Abbotsford board of education chairwoman Cindy Schaefer, rear left, Rick Hansen vice-principal Michael Pearson, rear centre, and Central Pacific Aviation director Wayne Cave agree. students from other Abbotsford secondary schools can spend the first semester of their senior year getting a head start in the field of flying.

Pearson said the program would suit a range of students, from Air Cadets who want a future in the aviation industry

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For more information on the program, contact Pearson at Rick Hansen Secondary School.

The number is 604-864-0011, or you can contact him through e-mail at michael_pearson@sd34.bc.ca.

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isa Chambers is already busy at her new job at the Abbotsford Business Downtown Association, as the business group’s executive director.She began this chapter in her life on June 1, to fill in the spot vacated by Ingrid Epp, who has moved on to join the Bakerview Ecodairy.

Chambers has been busy since then settling in to her new job and getting to know the downtown business owners. They recently adopted a new tag line for the city’s historic business hub, “Let’s go downtown.”

“We can use it so many different ways,” said Chambers. Expect to see her out and about, as the ADBA gets ready for their next big event, the jam-packed Berrybeat Festival on July 3 and 4.

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Bobby O’Neal, a.k.a. Dr. Love, is all smiles before making his case for support from the moguls on the Dragons’ Den set in May.

whether or not he conquered the Dragons.

While more than 100 pitches were made this spring in the Den, not all make it to air, and producers couldn’t say at this point who is in and who is not in the fall shows.

Auditions for the new season took place across the country in March and April.

Due to overwhelming demand, Dragons’ Den made a record number of auditions in more than 40 Canadian cities. On March 29, locals pitched 40 products at Best Western Regency Inn & Conference Centre, hoping for some of that national exposure.

Even if they don’t win over the Dragons, businesses can do well.

Abbotsford physiotherapist Greg Bay took his physiotherapy sports shorts Coreshorts to the show, and while some dragons interested, they didn’t bite. They were sorry.

Bay was already winning over athletes on teams such as the B.C. Lions and the Canucks at the time, and last year he signed a lucrative deal to supply Under Armour with his product. Dragons’ Den’s sixth season starts this fall.

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Doors prizes and refreshments will be there for the guests. Register at the Mission Chamber of Commerce at 604-8266914, or at www.missionchamber.bc.ca

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“There are still many local governments who fail to realize who employs their tax-paying residents, and that as a consequence, they represent the single largest impediment to economic growth and a vibrant and prosperous community,” said B.C. Chamber president John Winter.

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Picnic in the Mission Park Senior city planner Sharon Fletcher will talk about the newest developments at the District of Mission, when City Hall presents its annual report to the business community, in the relaxed setting of Fraser River Heritage Park on June 17, from noon to 1 p.m.

Chief administrative officer Glen Robertson will chat about district initiatives that will could likely have a substantial impact on the community.

The barbecue lunch is catered courtesy of Pete’s Place, Cob’s Breads and Grabajava. Reserve your spot by calling the Mission Chamber of Commerce at 604826-6914, or go to www.missionchamber. bc.ca

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No less than four aspiring business operators will be pitching their ideas to the moguls on CBC’s Dragons’ Den this fall, hoping to convince the big players to offer them financial support.

These entrepreneurs include well-known Abbotsford golfer James Lepp, a young golf pro who started his own line of trendy golf shoes under the label Kikkor Golf for the 20-something crowd.

Ron Shore of Abbotsford presents a unique venture, as the author of The World’s Greatest Treasure Hunt.

The book is vehicle for a complex global search for treasures, with the big prize being a $1-million gold eagle. However, the main aim of the contest is to raise money for breast cancer research, with Shore’s ultimate goal being $100 million.

Adriano and Melanie Iozzo of Mission took their young family to the Dragons’ Den for a taping this spring, to pitch Lil Jo’s Footwear, a family-owned business that manufactures soft-soled leather baby shoes.

And veteran Dragon hunter Bobby O’Neal, also from Mission, was invited back to pitch his love game for busy couples called Syncrohearts.

“The producers grilled and prepped me for six hours. They were rooting for me,” said O’Neal, who flew to CBC’s Toronto studios for his taping on May 20.

He first appeared on the show in October 2007, but was told there wasn’t a market for his relationship-enhancing board game.

He left with only words of advice, but the exposure was “huge,” he said. For the past three years, he’s sold the game around the world, said some CBC producers love the game.

This time around each of the Dragons, who have all had “relationship issues,” said O’Neal, asked for signed copies.

“It was an amazing experience. I wore a Dr. Love outfit, and we poked a lot of fun at each other, but they are really tough,” said O’Neal, who is sworn to secrecy about

Howling good public relations Tune in to TLC’s new reality show, CHRISTINA Extreme Poodles, on TOTH June 13 for a howl, Bottom when Abbotsford’s line colourful dog groomer Nina Lehtonen and her equally flamboyant pooch Jecht fill up the small screen with their big personalities. Jecht, a standard poodle, is groomed as a roller derby queen, complete with helmet, knee pads and tarty costume. In January, Lehtonen was the only Canadian among the four North American groomers chosen for the pilot episode for TLC’s Extreme Poodles.

“It was such a fun experience playing with my dog Jecht in front of the camera,” said Lehtonen, a certified master dog groomer who owns Fetching Fur Dog Grooming in Abbotsford. She also got to meet her grooming idol, Dawn Omboy, during the February filming and preparations in Pasadena, Calif., for the Barkleigh Poodle Creative Grooming Competition.

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Jehovah event at AESC

Mission ready for soapbox derby

Burn survivors, local fire fighters and their families and friends will be out in strength for the third annual Burn Fund Run on June 13, and all runners and walkers are invited to take part in the event.

The B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund and the Running Room have teamed up to host the 5 km run/walk event in several Lower Mainland communities.

Funds raised will go primarily toward a new building for the Burn Fund. All the races start at 8:30 a.m. at participating Running Room locations. The fee is $10 plus processing for the 5 km run or walk, and race kits can be picked up on race day at registration site. Get pledges and more information at the Abbotsford Running Room, 103 - 2070 Sumas Way, Abbotsford Village Shopping Centre, or call them at 604-556-0770. You can also download a pledge form at burnfund.org.

Members of the local Jehovah’s Witness community are invited to come out later in June for a huge gathering of the faith.

The Jehovah’s Witnesses of B.C. are holding their Remain Close to Jehovah district convention at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) from June 18-20.

The Friday to Sunday event will feature guest speakers and is expected to draw 7,000 delegates from Vancouver and the rest of the Lower Mainland.

The sessions start at 9:20 a.m. on all three days of the convention.

Admission is free and the AESC is at 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford.

More information is available at www.jw-media.org.

The annual Mission Soapbox Derby is June 19, starting at 9 a.m., on Stave Lake Rd., Mission. Everyone is invited to watch girls and boys aged eight to 14 years race in their non-motorized, homemade vehicles.

There are lots of other events to enjoy, such as the hot dog and pudding eating contests, tots and parents race, and more.

The Mission derby originally started in 1947, and was held on First Avenue, attracting up to 20,000 people in 1956. It ended in 1974 due to lack of interest, but was resurrected in 1999, and has been growing steadily since. More corporate sponsors and volunteers would be greatly appreciated.

If you have any Mission Soapbox Derby memorabilia, contact Brenda Benedict at webinfo@missionsoapbox. com. Get more details at www.missionsoapbox.com.

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he calls it simply Dragonfly, but the oil pastel drawing by Robert Bateman Secondary student Sora Yoon is now the national winner of the Robert Bateman Get to Know Your Wild Neighbours Calendar Contest.

Another of her submissions, a wax painting entitled Ladybug, was also chosen as a semifinalist, along with Emily Starkey’s pencil crayon drawing Horned Puffin.

“It’s really amazing, considering we’ve had three years running winners,” said visual arts teacher Sherry Dunn.

“The contest is a celebration of what we’re doing.”

Ninety Bateman students participated in the national contest, with 110 works of art and photographs, all submitted digitally in order to lower

their carbon footprint, said Dunn. The contest, inspired

by Robert Bateman, attracted more than 5,600 entries from across Canada.

“I’m really proud of the fact that we had over 90 kids in our school enter the contest. It’s really important that they have that connection with nature,” she added.

“I’m really proud of the fact that we had over 90 kids in our school enter the contest. It’s really important that they have that connection with nature.”

– Sherry Dunn, Bateman arts teacher

Dunn is more than an art teacher at Bateman – she’s also an environmentalist.

“I take this contest as part of environmental education.

It’s not ‘just do a piece of art and enter a contest,’” she said. Often she takes her students out on field trips where they study nature.

“The kids got to actually touch real pieces of nature, s o a t l e a s t i n m y c l a s s, they’ve had some experience with nature.”

Yoon, a Grade 11 student, is also a fine arts assistant who helped with the digital submissions for the contest.

In addition, she mentored students from Sandy Hill Elementary in the artistic process of getting to know a local, wild plant or animal.

She was an honourar y mention in last year’s contest and, along with Milica Markovic, represented Bateman on the Get to Know website and in the contest.

The artwork of the two finalists will be displayed at the school, and will appear in the 2011 calendar. The decision has yet to be made on which piece of art will adorn the cover.

Later in the year, calendars will be available for purchase at the school. All RBSS submissions can be viewed at www.artsonia.com/schools/ RobertBateman1.

– SHERRY DUNN/FOR THE TIMES

Sora Yoon, a Grade 11 student at Robert Bateman, won a national calendar contest with her oil pastel drawing entitled Dragonfly. The contest celebrates nature and the environment.

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UFV students help manage data Aiding Africa: Fraser Valley university and health authority join forces ver try to find a needle in a haystack?

That’s the closest analogy to what four University of the Fraser Valley computer information systems students and one mathematics student were doing onsite with the Vancouver Coastal Health for the past few months.

The CIS students were applying a data quality framework within the VCH data warehouse, writing computer queries and running statistical analysis as part of the health authority’s ongoing testing maintain the highest quality of data records possible.

Their work included identifying trends and isolating common types of errors in existing data sets.

Gordon Hamilton, a Sierra Systems Group data warehouse consultant, was involved from the start with the project at VCH, and his fervent belief in the benefits of high-quality data permeated the project.

“The costs of bad data quality – in terms of inefficiencies and customer service – are

help or hindrance

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UFV computer systems students and faculty involved in the health data project are in back row, from left, Yevgeniy Kim, Paul Franklin, Ben Dippenaar, Matthew Wiersma, and in front row from left, Vyacheslav Minin, Matthew Fox, David Chu. talented pool of CIS students and faculty. The faculty audited the course in order to develop future curriculum for students at the university,” she said.

UFV computer information systems student and Abbotsford resident Ben Dippenaar was attracted to the course because it involved hands-on work.

“Our days were focused on running queries on data to try to find interesting patterns or inconsistencies,” he said.

“It was interesting because we were dealing with real data [although personal details were removed for privacy rea-

sons] and learning about different real-life issues involved with these kinds of database environments. We also met some great people.”

Dippenaar’s much better technically at writing queries now, he said, and more aware of the constraints involved in a database production environment. Most importantly, “I have a much better idea of what the world looks like outside the university,” he said.

VCH and UFV plan to continue working together on data quality and health information courses in the coming months.

– WITH FILES FROM UFV

he dreams and realities of aid and development in Africa will be the focus of an upcoming symposium at the University of the Fraser Valley.

Reaching Out to Africa: Making Development Projects Work takes place at UFV’s Abbotsford campus on June 12, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at UFV’s Abbotsford campus.

The event is being organized as a one-day course

by UFV’s Global Development Institute, in conjunction with UFV Continuing Studies.

The day will look at the realities and effects of development, highlight the principles of overseas assistance, and provide practical advice about what to expect, and how to ensure success with your project and your personal safety.

GDI director Cherie Enns says the event is for people who want to learn more about effective aid, connect with others interested in Africa, and explore ways to get involved.

“Africa’s people already hold the answers to many

of their challenges,” she says. “As overseas partners and friends, it is simply our privilege to come alongside and support their own development initiatives.

This symposium is a way to explore approaches that really work.”

The June 12 event is designed for local aid organizations, volunteers, students, and NGOs. Kenyan economic development specialist Pete Ondeng is the keynote speaker and he will discuss strategies aimed to reduce poverty.

Ondeng has extensive experience with governments and development agencies, and a personal insight into international aid issues.

He is the founder and C E O o f Ma k i n g A f r i c a Work, a non-profit group that strengthens African agribusiness ventures so as to improve rural livelihoods.

For details see www.ufv. ca/cs or call UFV Continuing Studies at 604-5047441, local 6324, quoting course number 40206.

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Joleen Wright, director of data release management at VCH, was influenced by Hamilton’s passion and commitment to quality control.

“We had some UFV co-op students working with us several years ago,” she recalled, “and we were impressed with the quality of their work. We wanted to build a closer partnership with the university as we built our new data warehouse, so we decided to create and deliver a course on data quality management to keep ourselves on track.”

It’s this course that the students have just completed.

The students earned credit for their work, as it was packaged into a fourth-year university course that also involved in-class lectures, individual project assignments, and group exercises.

Patricia Chung, director of data management at VCH, became involved early with the data quality course because her team was responsible for implementing the data warehouse.

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A Women with Cancer support group meets every third Thursday of the month at Superstore, 2855 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford at 7 p.m.

For info call 604-852-1410 or 604-504-0630.

Mission citizens gather

The Mission Citizens Association invites all to its first annual general meeting on June 8 at 7 p.m., at St. Andrews United Church, 7756 Grand St., Mission.

Register at the door, memberships $10.

Autism support

The Fraser Valley Autism Society will meet on June 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fraser Valley Child Development Center, 45474 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack. See the website at www.fraservalleyautism.com for more details.

Immigrant workers

The Skills Connect for Immigrants Program has a free information session at 10 a.m. on June 8 at 5-32700 G e o r g e F e r g u s o n Wa y, Abbotsford. Students receive Skills to help find work in their field, search skills and more, at Abbotsford Community Services’ Multicultural and Immigrant Department. Call 604-8661645 to register.

Film on water issues

Area C Director Wendy Bales and Area C Environmental Stewards (ACES) Society present B.C.’s Water Under Threat for a free movie night and forum, with guest speaker Damien Gillis and his films Powerplay: The Theft of BC’s Rivers and Power-

play: Up the Mountain on June 9, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Deroche Hall, 41555 Nicomen Rd., Deroche. Refreshments, bring your own cup.

For more contact 604-8201451 or areacenvironmentalstewards@yahoo.ca.

Air Cadets review

The 521 Aurora Squadron Mission Air Cadets holds its annual Ceremonial Review at 7 p.m. Thursday June 10 at Mission Secondary School, at 32939 Seventh Ave., Mission. Cadets will have static displays and demonstrations.

For information call 604826-6694.

Tabor Home garage sale

Ta b o r H o m e S o c i e t y, a non-profit care home in Abbotsford, holds a big garage sale, bake sale and silent auction on June 11, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., outside in front of Tabor Home, at 31944 Sunrise Cres., Abbotsford, off Clearbrook Road, behind Value Village.

The sale will support the residents and the recreation department. Call 604-8598715.

LIFE benefit

Joe Roberts, The Skidrow CEO, will be the guest speaker at a dessert fundraiser for the drug and alcohol program for women, LIFE Recovery Association, at 7 p.m. on June 10, at Northview Community Church, 32040 Downes Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets are at the Second Chance Thriftstore, 31550 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Donations will be accepted at the event. For more see liferecovery.ca.

and Indian tacos, with proceeds going to the 2010 Mission Pow Wow. If you would like to be a vendor contact 604-826-1281 and ask for John Diablo.

Early memory loss

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Woodturners welcome

The Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild meets June 10 at 7 p.m. at Robert Bateman School, 35045 Exbury Ave., Abbotsford. This month’s hands-on turning project is a pen. All supplies will be available for a minimal charge, everyone is welcome. Contact is Brian Murphy at 604-858-8083 or bmur56@telus.net.

Reptile spring show

The B.C. Reptile Club holds its second reptile show at the Silverfox Cadets Building on the Abbotsford Exhibition grounds on June 12 and 13. The reptile show is now the largest in B.C. and is still growing. See more at www. dasnakes.com

Animal support

Help SAINTS, the senior animal refuge, and Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre on June 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by buying a hot dog or hamburger (veggie food available), at the M & M’s meat shop in the Mission

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Hospice Hustle

Run or walk five kilometres June 12 in the inaugural Hospice Hustle, a fundraising event for the future Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Abbotsford. The family event begins at 10 a.m. on June 12 at Highland Park, 32780 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford, at Gladwin Road. For more information or to register visit www.hospicehustle.ca.

Farmers markets

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

On June 13, join the Running Room and the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund in their annual Burn Fund Run in a series of community runs to raise monies for its new building. The Abbotsford 5K run begins 8:30 a.m. at the Running Room, 103 - 2070 Sumas Way, Abbotsford Village Shopping Centre, Abbotsford. See more at www.burnfund.org.

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Tuck into a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on June 12 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 8469 Cedar St., Mission. Cost is by donation, all are welcome.

10 and adults to meet at the Bradner Homes Community Gardens (3098 Bradner Rd.) at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays, from until Aug. 26 (except July 29). Stories, crafts and tiny vegetable plots are waiting for small gardeners to tend. On rainy days, the library has short programs at 5875 Mt. Lehman Rd., Abbotsford. 604-856-4988.

Raw foods

Every Saturday the Mission Friendship Centre, at 33150A First Ave., Mission, has craft vendors, hotdogs, bannock

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 35 (LANGLEY)

RECREATION PROGRAM LEADER(S) – Term Position

The Langley School District invites applications for temporary summer positions of Recreation Program Leader to plan, organize and lead a recreation program as part of our International Student Summer School. The program will run from July 5, 2010 to August 13, 2010 (approximately 32.5 hours per week).

Applicants applying for this job should be outgoing, good at motivating people and sensitive to the needs of others. Excellent health and physical fitness are required due to the physical nature of the job. (Please see the School District’s web site at www.sd35.bc.ca for a more detailed list of job duties.)

The successful applicant must have completed secondary school and completed or be working towards completion of a college program in recreation, physical education or have extensive experience in recreational or sports program activities. (Assets: Parks or recreation certification, first aid certification, prior experience and cross cultural training or experience).

Rate of Pay: $17.00 per hour Applicants should submit a complete resume, including references, by 4:30 p.m. on June 15, 2010 to:

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General Employment

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Plse fax resume to 604-792-4440 Customer sales/service

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BRADNER FARMS

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

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

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FRAMING CREW

Looking for framers for Chilliwack area. Lots of steady work available. Must have own transportation. Experience and references an asset. $12 - $18/hr. depending on experience.

Contact Chris, 604-807-8223 primardevelopments@gmail.com GENERATE EXCEL INCOME working from your home office. Flex hrs free online training.778-452-0024 www.born2shine.net Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

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Hotel Restaurant

FOODSAFE COURSE

June 28th & 29th

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

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

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

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

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LAW OFFICE RECEPTIONIST

Experience helpful but not essential. Mail or submit resume in person to: L. M. Kuzminski, 32310 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1X1

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Trades/Technical

ROOFERS - Single Ply

Marine Roofing seeks fulltime Journeypersons.

B.C. Job sites.

Min. 3 yrs. exp. $27.50-$32.50/hr.

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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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Applicants must have substantial experience in Road Construction with extensive knowledge in the grading and paving aspects of the business. They also must possess superior leadership skills and demonstrate solid oral and written interpersonal communication skills as well as average computer skills with Microsoft Office software.

The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling, quality assurance and the administration of the day to day operations. As well, they will be involved in the Company Safety Program and will work cooperatively with our other Superintendents in the Major Contracts and Design Build Projects We offer a complete benefit package with salary commensurate of experience.

For consideration please forward your resume including work & salary history and expectations to: Attention: Human Resources B A Blacktop Ltd. #201-111 Forester Street North Vancouver , B.C. V7H 0A6 employment@bablacktop.com Serving the BC Lower Mainland, the Fraser Valley and the Sunshine Coast.

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TRAIN TO be a MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT. The Healthcare industry needs YOU! MTI Community College www.mticc.com, (1) 604-310-2684. LOVE YOUR JOB!

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

8AM TO 6PM

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TV, SONY 20' w/VCR $100, white ikea 48' wide enter ctr, fits TV above $50, beige sofabed, good clean cond. $100. 604-864-0756

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Tin Collection, Flat Screen TV, TV Stand

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BUILDING SALE! 25x30 $4,577.

30x40 $7,140. 32x60 $11,950.

32x80 $18,420. 35x60 $ 13,990.

40x70 $14,650. 40x100 $24,900.

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com

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Rare. Purebred. CKC reg’d. $1500. 1st shots. Microchipped. ironstonedeerhounds\ @gmail.com 604.535.0465 SHARPEI IN Coquitlam is looking for good home, very healthy and great with people. Must go through Sharpei rescue for an application. www.petfinder.com/petdetail/5731357

YORKSHIRE TEACUP males $800-$2000 obo, 1 super sm doll faced, vet checked 604-756-3309

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JACK RUSSELL pups, smooth coat, shots & dewormed. family raised, $400 ★ 604-794-3229

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PEMBROKE WELSH corgi male, nine months, Reg AKC $2000 778-688-6868

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10 AUSTRALIAN Shepherd Pups, Tails, dew claws & first shots done, Ready June 5th, price reduced. 604-607-7372

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PB BLUENOSE Pit Bull pup’s for sale. 4 left - $1000 - $1500. Ph Tim 604-557-8359

1 888 654 4183 bc.cdicollege.ca

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MINPIN PUPS, beautiful, vet chk, 1st shots/tails done, to approved home, $800 604-791-9224 Chwk

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LAYING BROWN HENS. Tame & friendly. Lay well. $7.00 each.

Cloverdale, 604 541-0007

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies. Male and Female, vet checked and ready for loving homes. $1,100. 604-637-4439.

Langley.

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

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-04

Burnaby

SUN June 13, 2-4, VIEW! Fully reno’d 1 BR condo, granite counters in kitch, 737sf, rentals ok, wlk to L’heed skytrn/schls, $218,900, Mala @ Sutton, 604-710-9030

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Abbotsford beautifully updated end unit 1250sf 3br 2ba thse $239,900 504-1551 id5107 Aldergrove spotless 1800sf 4br 2ba w/suite 8260sf lot nr school $429K 329-7886 id5127 Delta Kennedy Hts updated 920sf 2br condo, laundry, pool, $172,900 306-0406 id5121 Langley Price Reduced 1280sf 3br 2ba rancher, 7200sf lot, $479,900 514-0608 id5129 Langley immaculate 1770sf 3br 2ba rancher 7016sf lot culdesac $600K 532-8434 id5141 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $465Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Maple Ridge immaculate 1200sf 4br log home .37ac lot $549,800 778-240-1196 id5118 Mission, Lake Front Deeded Lot with 38’ Park Model Home $159,900 289-1100 id5140 New West Investor Alert! 638sf 1br condo nr Royal Cent Mall $164,900 525-8577 id5142 Richmond Open House Sun 2-4 #326, 7295 Moffatt, Completely reno’d 674sf 1br condo, pool, $224,900 345-3915 id5148 Surrey Newton completely reno’d 1100sf 2 br townhouse $169,900 562-2977 id4773 Sry Fleetwood huge 1801sf 5br 3.5ba rancher, 7184sf lot $438K 778-240-1196 id5117 Sry Fleetwood immaculate 1573sf 3br 2.5ba tnhse, sxs garage $385K 512-3629 id5144

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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Abbotsford

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On greenbelt. $629,000. Rupe Mann, United Rlty, 778-240-7914

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6020

6030

Houses - Sale

6020-28

Port Coquitlam

PORT COQUITLAM

1935 Jacana Ave,

Sunday June 13th, 1-4pm

8 BR & 4 f/baths, incls 4 BR inlaw ste, 2 lvls, CDS. Upr Mstr BR w/win closet, lg ensuite, kitchen w/pantry. Elegant living rm, formal dining, vaulted ceilings, newer paint, lam flrs. Family rm patio drs to back deck. Bright, modern self contained 4 BR in-law ste, 2f/baths, w/priv ent. newly reno’d, w/walkout to fenced backyrd, Mstr BR w/walk-in closet & enste.

Asking: $698,800 Kerry Sandrin, Royal LePage - Coronation West.

Cell: 604-763-4638 http://www.sandrin.com

S. Surrey/ White Rock

Lots & Acreage

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

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1 ACRE gd - Mission All usable building lot, room for shop, pool & lrg home. High end homes built in this prestigious cul de sac subdivision. 10 mins to downtown. Drive by lot #7 - 8732 Jones Terrace, near the Abby on Dewdney Trunk Rd. $330,000.

Call Len 604-763-4118

6035

Mobile Homes

FACTORY DIRECT New 14 ft wide $56,500 F.O.B. SRI; New 1152 sq ft dbl wide $76,900 F.O.B. 604-830-1960 NEW CUSTOM SRI double wide in Abbotsford adult 45 + mobile home park, pad rent $502/mo.

Glenbrook Homes, 604-830-1960

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New Home with nice Deck

OWN your own Custom Blt 6 BR, 5 bath, Coach Home in Summerfield for $1000/mo. Sutton WC. Michelle Perreault 604-728-2817

Industrial/ Commercial

6025

SURREY, Central City. Only $725,000! Rare high exposure commercial with high density “Downtown” designation. Floor Area Ratio is 3.5. Approx. 15,790 sq ft. 2 lots 123’ x 128’. Only $13.12 per buildable sq ft. Recent appraisal for $828,000. Call Ben Gauer, Royal LePage Ben Gauer & Associates, 604-644-0273 or 604-581-3838.

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Body Work

Financial Services

6020-46 www.bcforeclosures.com 4 BR home from $15,000 down $1,600/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

7005

Up to $10,000 Canada Wide Settlement Lenders 1-866-210-7200

REAL ESTATE 6002

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5035

A23

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-14 $68

7,50

0

$99,000

TO BE MOVED - 2004 14 x 70 deluxe 2 BR, 1 bth $59,900. 1982 - 14 x 70 3 BR, 2 bth, $24,900.

1976 - 12 x 68, 2 BR + bth, $12,900. 12 x 60, 2 BR, $9,900.

12 x 60, $3,000. 604-830-1960

6052

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 Pat 778-783-0872

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6020

Houses - Sale

Langley/Aldergrove

DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS!

Get more for everyday living space in this well constructed home that was built in 2003.

Features large open plan concept, fresh designer paint colours, spacious living at its finest and expansive island in kitchen- black mottled granite on white! The perks include a wooden sprawling deck off the kitchen, air conditioner, security system, wired for sound, hardwoods, master ensuite includes dual shower, soaker tub and walk-in closet. Property is South facing and located in Aldergrove across from undeveloped acreage. A Property Worth Seeing! Call Leigh today!

Call Leigh Turnbull

604-530-4111

ACROSS

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4. Small explosive noise 7. Helps little firms ACROSS 10.

Without (French) 1. Manuscripts (abbr.)

4. Small explosive 12.

Macaw genus noise 14.

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Actress Eckland 10. Without (French) 17.

Raja’s wife 12. Macaw genus 18.

Cotillion 14. Ad ___: improvise 19.

Make tooEckland 15. Actress 17. Raja’s wife non-specific 18. Turned Cotillion 22. down

19. Make too DOWN non-specific 22.

Turnedsavings down bank 1. Mutual

23. One who is owned by another 24. Wolf (Spanish) 25. Breezed through 26.

Domini (in the 23. Anno One who is owned by another year of Our Lord) 24. Wolf (Spanish) 27.

Railroad track 25.

Breezed through 28. Lean-fleshed fish 26. Anno Domini (in the 30.

Bachelor quarters year of Our Lord) 32.

27. Laptop Railroad track 33. (abbr.)

28. Aluminum Lean-fleshed fish 30. Bollard Bachelor quarters 34.

32. A Laptop 36. brief infatuation 33. Aluminum (abbr.)

34. Bollard 36. brief infatuation 20. A Hollow stone

21. An insect wing 28.

2.

20. Corkscrewed Hollow stone 1. Indian Mutuallute savings bank 21. An insect wingin fuel (abbr.)

Hydrocarbon 3. Talk in a tearful manner 29.

28. Genus Corkscrewed 2. Skinned Indian lute 30. asimina 4.

29. Poplar Hydrocarbon in fuel 3. Talk in a tearful manner 31. trees (Spanish) 5.

NW Algerian port 30. Genus asimina 4. Skinned 34. rebuke 6. A sheet of glass in a 31. Angrily Poplar trees (Spanish) 5.

NW Algerian port 35.

Expression of window 34. Angrily rebuke 6. A sheet of glass in a disappointment 7.

Shrinks up 35. Expression of window disappointment 7. Drank Shrinksexcessively up 37.

Relating to an 8.

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Heatedsere earth 11.

Takes dictation 38. Heated earth 11. Takes dictation 40.

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40. Pitcher Pitcher 13. Gentlemen Gentlemen 41.

16.

Nonindustrial society To call call (archaic) (archaic) 16. Nonindustrial society 41. To 42.

18.

42. Storage Storage structures structures 18. Finished Finished second second

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39. Wipe out information 41. Shell glyptography 43. Dime store founder 46. Abnormal breathing 47.

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Abnormal 51. Coarse filebreathing 47. One of the Greats 52.

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Long tailed 45. Belgian River 49. Long tailed rodent

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HOME SERVICES 8080

Electrical

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Plumbing

FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs • Yearly Maintenance Programs •

CALL 310-JIMS (5467)

Top Soil

ALL SERVICE TOP SOIL & BARK MULCH Best deals with best delivery rates. Up to 7 yards avail per delivery. All types of gravel, sand, river rock, etc. Also rubbish removal

604-832-4110

Spring Services

SAME DAY SERVICE, FULLY INSURED

8310

All Corners Pressure Washing Residential or Commercial Reasonable Rates 604-854-9599 / 820-7099

8175

Masonry

★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ Brick, Block, Cultured Stone & Glass Block. Willie 604-612-1600

8185

Moving & Storage

POPEYE’S MOVING 604-783-6454 Vancouver 604-377-2503

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Screens

Holland Screens

Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus » Custom Window & Door Screens » Retractable Window & Door Screens » Storm Doors & Glass Replacement Can Build on Site in most cases Call William today for a free est Chilliwack 604-792-6725 Vancouver 778-866-3010 www.hollandscreens.ca

RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

6508

Apt/Condos

2 BDRM condo, priv, Ctrl Abby, incl w/d, prkg, heat, pet ok, N/S, avail NOW, $950. 778-434-2147

2 BR $745. 1 BR $625. Apt in Mission. Avail Immed Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147

ABBY NEW 1 BR+den 33960 Old Yale Rd, hardwood, patio, fp, ns, np, w/d, $825. Avail Immed 604-825-5395 or 719-5122

ABBY 2 BDRM, 2 bath, Brand new high end condo, top flr corner, 2 u/g prkg, 6 appl, extra storage, Mt Lehman/Hwy 1. n/s, n/p, Now, $1050.. 604-856-7554

CEDAR GREEN

APARTMENTS www.cedargreen.com

2441 Countess St. 1 Bedroom from $620 1 Bdrm. & Den from $640 2 Bedroom from $700 2 Bedroom totally reno'd $790

604.850.5375 Seniors Incentive

UP TO

10% DISCOUNT

Secure underground parking with elevator.

Damage deposit reduced.

6508

Don’t Miss THIS! ABBY BIRCHWOOD MANOR, 33382 George Ferguson Way, 2 BR units. $750 & up. Avail. now & July 1. 604-832-8909.

ABBY DOWNTOWN. Older clean 1 BR Apts, fridge, stove, hot water. Avail now or June. Call 9am-9pm daily ★ 604- 539-2533 MISSION 2 bdrm, 7696 Grant St., reno’d. 2nd flr corner, pets ok, on site Mgr, avail now $750 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808 MURRAYVILLE 1 br 5 appls, u/g pkg, storage locker, no elevator.

Av now. No pets, near amens. $875 + utils. Jim @ 604-836-3879

6540

Dealers

Domestic

2000 Ford Crown Victoria

9125

Domestic

Houses - Rent

1300 SQ ft upper flr on the border of Aldergrove/Abby. 3 bdrm, 2bth, lg back yd , lots of prkg, 1 blk from shopping. F/p, d/w, w/d, 2 car garage. $1400/mth. Call Adam 604-308-5392 or Ryan 604-309-1135 3 BR + Den, Totally Reno’d House & Yard, Gardeners Delight! Beautiful Views, nr shops, hwy & schools, avail June 15, ns, $1700, 32864 10ave, Mission. Pls do not disturb tennants, call owner @ 1-604-657-0229 for viewing.

Apt/Condos

MISSION 3 BEDROOM NEWLY RENOVATED TOWNHOMES Steps to transit, all amenities, parks, leisure centre and shopping. 2 bath, 5 appliances, fireplace, full garage attached to unit with suite access. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. On-site manager and caretakers.

RENTAL BONUS. UNITS AVAILABLE @ $1,175.00

Please Call 604.820.1205

9145

FANTASTIC CAR. BURGUNDY Red. only 35,500km. on GMC trans. warranty. fog lights,dual airbag, PS, spoiler, no accidents.

5 doors, runs and looks as new. call me at 604-780.0371 or email dennistbm@yahoo.com

9130

$$ MONEY $$

We Pay Up To $500 Cash For Some Scrap Cars, Trucks & Machinery. FREE PICK-UP No Wheels - No Problem!

Gerry

2001 HONDA Shadow 1100cc, great shape, many extras. $5,900, 604 820-7011

604 612-7182

2001 KAWASAKI ZRX 1200R Put the sport back into Sport Touring with this amazing bike.

Comes with many extras, Muzzy exhaust, Hindle lift, Joe Rocket saddlebags, tank bag, tail bag, this bike is ready to go. New chain and sprocket last year. Asking $3000.00 OBO 604-250-9110

9145

Scrap Car Removal

Scrap Car Removal

Hire a Lawn Care professional.

See section 8160 in the Home Services.

Runs perfect, AirCared, mint interior, a/c,pwr pkg,124,000 km,75hp nitrous boost, dual 2.5 exhaust, Posi, very clean. $4250 obo. Call 604.316.4342

2000 BUICK REGAL LS $3500, v6 , 4 door sedan, moon roof, power front bucket seats, new brakes, new tires, leather, one owner, local car, 122kms, immaculate, arnie 604-788-8172

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604-615-7175 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR home, Mission, private, mtn view, close to amen, 1/2 acre, gated & fenced, sm pet ok $1500.

604-826-6559 or 604-615-7003 5 BR, 2 bath, nr Abbots Airport, $1500+ utils, avail now. No pets, refs/deposit req. 604-308-5855.

HATZIC LAKE 1bd furn lrg yard dog ok scenic/quiet $1200 heat/ h2o/1/2 hydro june 853-1156 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 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, w/d, 1 Prkg $1488/M PITT MEADOWS -11860 Springdale Dr. 4 Bdrm, 2½ baths, inside freshly painted family HOUSE, 5 appl, huge family room, gas f/p, fenced yard, garage, close to WC Express, Schools & shops................$1988/M

Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6590

Rooms

PRIVATE ROOMS in Abbots Bsmt rooms & main flr rooms avail $450 - $500. All very clean.

Central locations. 604-854-1000 RENT FORM guys, 30/40, phone/ cable/utils/tv incl. no drugs/alcohol/no pets. $375. 604-625-3253

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-05

Abbotsford/ Mission

PRIVATE ROOMS, main/bsmt, Mission, $400-$500. clean, near amen, n/s, n/p. 604-783-2535

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR above ground ste, lge, quiet, Promontory, no smoking, np, $650 incl, June 604-824-1730 2 BDRM ste, $650 incl utils, cable, net, laundry, no pets, N/S, 604-287-0447 or 604-318-5452 2 BR bsmt ste, W Abbots, close amens, share lndry, $800 incl utils, avail now 604-855-0349

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR bsmt suite Abby, fridge, stove, Bluejay area, ns, no pets, avail July 1, 604-855-5027 2 BR bsmt Suite, Bluejay area, incl cable, $750, np, ns, avail immed. 604-556-3772

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

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

E

9155

3 BR suite, 2 bath, $1300; & 1 br $850 both above small store, Mission, balc. laminate flrs & tiles, secure prkg, 5 appl, ns, np, +utils, walk WCE, July 1, 604-820-8664 4 BR bsmt home, pet ok, lots of space Mission Haztic $1100 mth, July 1. 604-820-4197, 556-4042 MISSION 1 br bsmt ste, bright, clean central ns pet neg. shrd ldry, $675 incl. 604-826-1805

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

19982 CHEV, stepside, S/box, 305 auto, matching canopy, a/cared, runs well, rare. $1500 firm, call 604-614-3438

9160

Removal FREEScrap/Car

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026

604.845.5010 2001 COROLLA, 5 sp, 108K, imobilzer, am/fm cd, clean car, new tires, $6500, 604-941-5552 2006 HONDA CRV. No accident.

82,000km. $18,000 firm. Include Mich X-ice snow tire. 604 715 4390

MISSION, Newer 2 bdrm grnd lvl, suite, NS NP, refs, $820 incl utils, cable, shared w/d. 604-814-3118

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

COMMERCIAL STORE FRONTAGE FOR LEASE

Yale Road in Chilliwack 1400 sq.ft. with large bay door available Immediately M.Y. Mini Storage 604-703-1111 WAREHOUSE & office space for lease, up to 12,000sf of Warehouse and 3,200sf of executive offices. Available Aug 15, 2010 Chillwack. Call 604-991-7200

Boats

12FT ALUMINIUM Boat with 4HP motor & trailer, $1200, good cond.

604-820-1951 WANTED. 10, 12 or 14 foot aluminum boat, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720

9522

Motorhomes/RVs

1989 Custom Coach 5th Wheel RV (23 foot) + 1994 Chevrolet 2500 (3/4 ton) truck (extended cab). Clean. $12,900 for both the RV & truck. Call 604-856-3819 1995 FORD 27 ft Glendale Royal 164 K, a/c, walk around bed, tub, shower recessed awning, exc cond $19,500 obo 604-826-4523 1999 CORSAIR 30ft, 5th wheel large slideout, sleeps 5-6, new condition. $24,900 604-465-9512

2005 29’ JAYCO Trailer. like new, bunk beds, Awning, lrg storage, slide, A/C, $21,000 604-792-9210

2005 WILDCAT 30’ by Forest River 5th wheel. Spotless. large slide. $22,500. 604-230-2728

To advertise call

604-850-9600 21FT CORSAIR M/H, new a/c, fridge, water heater, ill health . $11,500 obo. 604-463-4831

MISSION, 3 bdrm upper, gas f/p, w/d, garage, large fenced yard $1200, July 1, call 604-820-0136

MISSION, Kite St. 1 BR, grd/flr.

Ns/np. Nr hospital. $450/mo incl hydro. Ref. Immed. 604-287-7751

1998 FORD E350, 8 cyl, 365k, $3000 obo. great condition, good engine. 604-939-1718

AirCared, fully loaded, leather, heated seats, pw, pl, alarm, pwr sunroof, pwr seats, CD, new tires & brakes, 228,000 km, runs well. $3000 obo.

MISSION 2 br bsmt ste, nr school/ transit, gas f/p, own w/d, d/w, central ac, garage, pets neg July 1st $900+ %utils 604-765-3340

MISSION 4 BR up ste, reno’d, $1300+ 65%, w/shop, own w/d, 2 ba, pet ok, n/s. 1-604-469-4864

Vans

1990 MERCEDES 560 SEL

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

MISSION 3 BR mn Flr, all appls, Shared Laundry, $1200 incl Gas & Hydro, June 15. 604-560-2407

9173

1989 DODGE RAM. 3/4 ton.

Many new parts. $2,500 obo. Call for details, 604-538-0484

1999 MONACO Diplomat diesel, pusher Class A, loaded, immac. $79,500. Chwk 604-824-1174

No Wheels No Problem

HOUR 2Service From Call

2007 SUZUKI SX4-JX h/b, auto, 41k, front wheel drive, options pkg, $6750 Firm. 604-538-9257

Sports & Imports

1-866-843-8955 604-792-1221 Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $13,500. Auto, PWR Locks & Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes, Honda Serviced. NO Accidents.

100k. Great on gas, many extras.

Coq. Call ★ 604-868-3128

9515

1226545_0330

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

Sports & Imports

2007 VW City Golf, 32K, ext silver, int black, auto, ac, great cond. $13,950, 604-466-1598

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

Don’t struggle cutting your grass.

9160

HE RE

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

Rubbish Removal

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

8270

9115

1994 MERC Marquis receipts for rebld on brakes/steering/shocks, 155 kms, $4200. 604-576-0337

D W I G H T S M A I N T E NA N C E homes stratas, etc. 778-880-0954 www.dwightsmaint.com

8255

Auto Miscellaneous

$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

Power Washing

www.jimsmowing.ca

Adams Yardcare Services: Great Rates! Hedges, Lawns, Pruning etc. Adam 778-899-4162

9105

180 CREDIT SOLUTIONS 5 Minute Online Approvals www.180creditsolutions.ca TOLL FREE 1-877-231-4991

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005

8225

AUTOMOTIVE

9540

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

NEED MONEY? NEED A VEHICLE?

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1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $8450. Langley. 604-881-4566

2003 32’ Cougar by Keystone 5th wheel. In exc cond; two large slides; lots of solid oak cabinets, oak table w/4 oak chairs; 2 arm chairs, ent. unit; a/c, furnace; hydraulic front jacks; large awning; heated underbelly; corner shower; queen bed, closet, dresser; new washer/dryer; lg living room window; skylight; too many extras to mention. $21,000. 604.316.1018

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All about heart

Photo finishes and courage highlight track championship

Melissa Lokombo, younger sister of local football standouts Boseko and Boloy, placed second in the women’s shot put event with a distance of 11.11 metres.

Not bad if you consider she’s been competing in the sport for not even two months, said Hawks track and field coach Cam Smith.

CAM TUCKER “She came to our school just over a year ago camtuckertimes@gmail.com and had never really done athletics before,” he said, adding Lokombo has had offers to pparently Dyson Barnes likes to join the Team B.C. track and field squad. puff out his chest – but it’s not “She tried shot put and managed to throw what you think. it very far . . . for someone who has been That is how the Grade 12 athlete throwing for about a month and a half, it’s from Hatzic Secondary in Mission and Valley amazing.”

Royals track team in Abbotsford Smith added that Lokombo’s won the men’s 400-metre hurdles success in the shot can be attribfinal at this year’s B.C. High School uted to family genetics, which Track and Field Championships at has produced two college football Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on players.

Saturday.

“The lineage is unreal. What Barnes and silver medalist Nick that family has been able to proBlackburn of G.P Vanier Secondduce is just amazing,” he said. ary (Courtenay, B.C.) were neckWJM Grade 9 athlete Alex Sieand-neck coming into the final mens also had a good afternoon 100 metres of the event. at the track, displaying not only But a desperation thrust of the pure athleticism, but also heart. chest by Barnes at the finish line Siemens took home a bronze was enough to win the gold with a medal in the women’s 3,000time of 55.35, just a hundredth of metre race with a time of 10:15.10, DYSON BARNES a second ahead of Blackburn. but her shining moment came According to track and field with an eighth place finish in the rules, any part of the body that crosses the women’s 1,500-m event. finish line first acts as the deciding factor in Just past the one-lap mark of the race, Siethe case of a photo finish. mens, who was sitting up near the front of “Dyson did extremely well,” said Hatzic the 11-competitor pack at the time, was inadtrack and field coach Mike MacBlain. vertently pushed to the ground by another “We were kind of teasing him, saying how runner and it looked like she might not finish his big chest was what won him the race. the race.

“You watch him jump every hurdle and to But she pulled herself back to her feet, see if he’s upright and as every hurdle goes by, caught up with the group and eventually finyou breathe a sigh of relief.” ished eighth, an inspiring feat, said Smith.

Barnes, who took gold over Blackburn in the “She’s a phenomenal kid,” he said. same event last spring, trailed his rival ever so “She went down hard and it’s like falling on slightly heading into the final 100 metres, but cement and as she came around she looked managed to find enough speed to catch up like she was in tears. before his final push at the end.

“But when most kids would’ve quit, she “It was so close,” said MacBlain. got right back up and not only finished the “To be honest, I didn’t know who won at race, but caught up and got back in it. The first. You just bite your lip until it’s over.” kid has heart.”

The W.J. Mouat Hawks track and field team The Mouat Hawks’ Grade 9 men’s 4x400also enjoyed success at this year’s meet. metre relay team also won a silver medal.

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Mouat’s Alex Siemens runs the women’s 3,000m in the B.C. High School Track and Field Championships at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Friday. She finished third with a time of 10:15.10.

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Accepting the hand-off

Briefly Miller takes home MVP honours - again

Former Mennonite Educational Institute sensation Natasha Miller has done it again, winning the Most Valuable Performer at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics outdoor championships last week in Marion, Indiana.

Miller, a dominating force on the local track and field scene during her time as a high school student in Abbotsford and an equally greater power as a member of Biola University of Los Angeles, won the high jump and the heptathlon competitions at last week’s meet.

Her jump of 1.80 metres last week equaled a career-best, which helped her take home top spot at the NAIA indoor championships earlier this year.

Her only blemish was a seventh place finish in the 100metre event, however her overall performances netted her 22 points, which was good enough to take home the award.

Miller, one of just two Canadians on the Biola University track and field team, has now won the top performer award in the last two outdoor and indoor events.

Her NAIA title is now the seventh in her three-year career at Biola University.

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Grade 10 student Cole Reiger (right) passes the baton to fellow W.J. Mouat Grade 10 teammate Nathan Henzel (left) during the men’s 4x100metre relays as part of the B.C. High School Track and Field Championships at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Friday. The Mouat Hawks’ track and field team was the top Abbotsford school at the provincial meet, which went Friday and Saturday.

Outlaws are the sheriffs of fastpitch

The Abbotsford Outlaws Bantam B girl’s fastpitch team continued its winning ways this past weekend at a tournament in Newton.

The Outlaws, displaying a hefty dose of offence and defence, allowed just five runs against in six games over the weekend, while scoring 61 runs for.

Alexis Johnston led the offensive attack with a pair of home runs, while Kelsey Hamade, Taleah Schulte, Chelsea Jenner, Cassidy Ward and Jessica Collins all had standout performances at the plate.

Four straight wins in the round robin portion of the tournament pushed the Outlaws through to the semifinal where they dusted up the Surrey Storm 95 team by a score of 7-0.

The Outlaws secured their third gold medal of the 2010 season with an 11-4 victory over Ridge Meadows 94 thanks to a solid performance from pitcher Morganne Blattmann.

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Timberwolves best Lions

The Robert Bateman Timberwolves took home seventh place at this year’s B.C. Secondary Schools’ Rugby Union provincial championships thanks to an 18-11 win over crosstown rivals, the Yale Lions, on Saturday at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford.

The W.J. Mouat Hawks defeated Cowichan by a score of 1917 to place 13th in the tournament.

This year’s tournament, held at Rotary Stadium, drew rave reviews from the rugby union. Thirty-two school teams took part in the tournament for both Double and Triple-A rugby.

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found a large group of people still in attendance, but were unable to locate any suspects.

Investigators interviewed several witnesses and were continuing to piece together what led up to the stabbing, McGuinness said.

ity public safety agencies are taking another look at Abbotsford’s public safety bylaw, following a B.C. Court of Appeal ruling last month. The ruling states city inspectors who search houses for marijuana growing operations without warrants violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The local bylaw has helped cut the number of fires from marijuana grow-ops from 15 in 2003 down to zero last year, said deputy fire chief Mike Helmer. City safety inspectors will continue to apply the bylaw, albeit with some adjustments, he said.

The Court of Appeal ruling found that two sections in the provincial Safety Standards Act were unconstitutional, after a challenge by Surrey resident Jason Cyrus Arkinstall.

From 2005 to 2007, Arkinstall had refused to allow Surrey RCMP officers to accompany city inspectors into his home, which they suspected held a marijuana grow-op because of its high power usage.

Inspectors wouldn’t go into the home unescorted and later BC Hydro cut off the family’s electricity, which sparked a court case. Provisions within B.C.’s Safety Standards Act had allowed city inspectors and police to investigate homes with higher than normal power consumption as suspected growing operations, without obtaining warrants.

Now, city inspection teams will likely need warrants before entering suspect properties.

How that will affect Abbotsford’s public safety team is under review, but so far, it’s business as usual, said Gord Ferguson, City of Abbotsford’s manager of bylaw enforcement.

“We are reviewing it with our legal counsel. At this point, it doesn’t look like it will affect it much.

We may need to adjust our procedures,” he said.

What those adjustments would be, he couldn’t yet say. Currently, public safety teams consisting of fire and police members, along with city inspectors can request entry into a home suspected to house a public safety concern, such as a grow-op.

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W.J. Mouat’s Alex Siemens collapses after the women’s 3,000m run during the B.C. high school track and field championships at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Friday. To learn more about the efforts of Siemens and other local athletes, see page A26.

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