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Abbotsford hit-and-run suspect arrested Man charged with leaving the scene after Bachan Gill, 80, left on the road to die RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

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olice are investigating whether an Abbotsford man arrested Friday night in connection to a fatal hit-and-run Thursday evening was drunk at the time of the incident. Kenneth Howarth, 27, was taken into custody after presenting himself in the company of his lawyer to officers at the Abbotsford Police Department on Friday. The arrest came more than 24 hours after Bachan Singh Gill, 80, was struck and killed while walking in a marked pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Clearbrook Road and Newcastle Drive about 6:15 p.m. Thursday.

The family patriarch was hit and up to the fatal motor-vehicle incileft to die minutes after he finished dent, APD Sgt. Casey Vinet said. playing cards with friends in Clear“Was he speeding? Was he driving brook Park. erratically, was he drinking? These Howarth is are all still quescharged with failtions that need to ure to stop at the “Was he speeding? Was be answered,” Vinet scene of an acci- he driving erratically, was said. dent after alleged“[Investigators] ly running down he drinking? These are all will be looking at Gill and fleeing. the behaviour of still questions that need How a r t h w a s the accused in the r e m a n d e d i n to be answered.” moments and hours custody and before the crash.” appeared before a Of particular note, – Sgt. Casey Viney APD judicial justice of Vinet said, is a call the peace Saturto police from an day morning. He was later released Edmonton woman who reported on bail. seeing a vehicle – possibly matching Investigators are looking at How- the description of Howarth’s pickup arth’s activities in the hours leading truck – driving erratically in the area

and at the time of Gill’s death. “We need information, so it’s important for us to speak with her,” he said. Despite the arrest, Vinet said the investigation is in its early stages and there is a lot of preparation for court. The police department’s thoughts are still with Gill’s loved ones, he said. “We’re relieved for the family that this part of the process is over,” Vinet said. Howarth is scheduled to appear in Abbotsford provincial court on Nov. 25.

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Bachan S. Gill, 80, was struck by a motorist while crossing Clearbrook Road Thursday night and left to die. He had been with friends at the nearby park and was heading home.

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Liquor seized, woman charged in skater’s death Collision claims life of 29-year-old RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

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he female driver of a Ford Expedition that allegedly struck and killed a 29-year-old Abbotsford man while he was skateboarding Saturday night could be facing impaired driving charges. The incident occurred at the intersection of De Cosmo Avenue

and Dunsmuir Way shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, Abbotsford police Sgt. Casey Vinet said. Police arrived to find passersby giving first aid to the victim, who despite those efforts died at the scene. Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. Vinet said the 48-year-old woman driving the Expedition blew over the legal blood alcohol limit at the scene. see FATALITY, page A20

Man burned in drug blast RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

POLICE RAIDS THREE BUSTS IN TWO DAYS – DARREN MCDONALD/TIMES

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Heavily armed members of the Abbotsford gang-suppression unit and the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team arrested a 34-year-old UN Gang associate in a drug bust in the 3400 block of Promontory Court on Friday afternoon. Other drug warrants were executed in the 2300 block of Queen Street (pictured) Thursday, and in the 33500 block of Holland Avenue at 9:50 a.m. on Friday, police said. Check our website, www.abbotsfordtimes.com, for the full story.

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Most fatal fires take place at night, while you and your family are asleep, and when seconds can make a difference between life and death. If you have one or more working smoke alarm in your home, you increase your chances of surviving a fire. Smoke alarms are your first line of defense against fire, and they are inexpensive, easy to install – and also required by law within all homes. Having a fire escape plan in place, and one that is practised from time to time, is the second key step to survival. When fire strikes, there is no time to think.

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from October to May. The key consideration is ‘controlled.’ It’s important to keep fires a manageow that the seasonal fire ban is able size, to avoid getting too close to lifted, fire crews have been busy buildings or creating wild fires, someputting out over-ambithing that can haptious fires in rural areas. pen on windy days. “You don’t want to smoke Last week, the fire fightFires also have to be ers were delivering extra out your neighbours or your kept under control water pumper trucks to for health reasons. keep a 20 foot high by 30 neighbours’ chickens.” “You don’t want foot debris pile on Sumas to smoke out your Prairie under control. – Lieut. Ted Main AFRS neighbours or your While fires are strictly neighbours’ chickbanned in Abbotsford’s ens,” said Lieut. Ted urban areas, rural residents are allowed Main, an Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service to have controlled and permitted burns fire prevention officer.

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ire trucks, pumper trucks, firefighters in their gear – these are the big draws at the annual open house at your local fire hall. Abbotsford Fire Rescue Services will hold its popular open house on Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. precisely, at their community fire halls. These are always a big draw, with more than 250 people at some of the central urban fire halls, said Lieut. Ted Main, a fire prevention officer with the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service. “It’s huge. We get more and more people every year,” he said. There will be something for adults and kids alike. “We’ve got kids’ size turnout gear – the stuff we wear to fires, and the firefighters will talk about equipment and other gear that we use, and the kids will have mazes to go through,” said Main.

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t seems everyone’s looking for clues these days that may provide at least a hint of what Premier Gordon Campbell has planned for his political future. And the latest batch of tea leaves to be pored over and scrutinized was his speech last week to the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. The speech was a lacklustre, tired address that contained very little content and left the impression that not only has the government run out of ideas, it may also have run out of gas. It certainly didn’t seem like a speech by a man with a visionary agenda that he wants to see implemented. Given Campbell’s deep-rooted problems, one might have expected something more sizzling and more substantial than what was delivered. We keep waiting for signs that the B.C. Liberals have any kind of recovery plan, but none was offered in the premier’s speech. It should be understood that the annual speech a B.C. premier gives to the UBCM is considered a major political event and a political opportunity as well. A huge crowd consisting of mayors, councillors, MLAs, city managers and, of course, the media is perhaps the most politically attuned audience one can ever find in this province. And Campbell has used his UBCM speeches in the past to deliver significant talks (one year he announced, out of the blue,

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From the Ledge that his government was scrapping the toll on the Coquihalla Highway). But this year’s speech was bereft of significant policy announcements. The only new thing unveiled was a plan to erect three totem poles on the legislature’s front lawn to help commemorate this year’s Winter Games. Yawn. Most of the speech was spent walking down memory lane about those Olympics. But they were over a half-year ago, and it’s time to move on to new endeavours. Campbell offered a mea culpa of sorts when it came to the HST, but only about his government’s dismal job at “selling” the tax. He offered a prolonged and rather tortuous ice dancing analogy comparing the gold medal performance of Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue to the dismal performance by him and his “skating partner” Colin Hansen. Despite the rather lame speech, the convention delegates were polite in their response to Campbell and offered several rounds of applause. I got the impression that many in attendance were all wonder-

ing the same thing: Was this his last speech at this annual gathering? One of the most obvious new policy shifts was raised at the convention – increasing the minimum wage. B.C. currently has the lowest minimum wage in the country (embarrassingly, we trail even Newfoundland). To expect people to live on $8 an hour is ridiculous, yet many people – particularly young people new to the workforce – find themselves stuck at that income level for years. The restaurant and service industry is the biggest lobby against raising the minimum wage, but given its campaign against the government over the HST one has to wonder whether the government owes it any kind of favours these days. So, if the premier really does plan to leave the scene before the next election, don’t expect many new things coming from him until his political future is clarified. But if he’s still premier come next year’s UBCM convention, he had better make sure there is more meat on the bone during his speech. If not, the polite applause that greeted him this year may be replaced by a decidedly louder – and nastier – response next year. ■ Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC. Contact him at: KBaldrey@globaltv.com.

f you have any doubt that preparing for a fire emergency is worth the trouble, consider the story of Macey Finlay-Podner of Mission. Last year on Nov. 16, Macey, then nine years old, woke in the middle of the night to hear the crackling noise of a fire. It was coming from a bedroom next to hers, where a candle had burned down and started a dresser on fire. The candle had been lit due to a power failure but left unattended. Macey first carried her two-year-old brother to safety outside and then alerted her parents, who roused their two older boys. The mom had to break into one boy’s room, as he had just put a lock on his door. The father tried to douse the fire, but the smoke was getting too thick – the only thing to do was to get out. Thanks to Macey’s cool-headed response, all six members of the family got out safely, and were waiting outside when fire crews arrived. Macey later told Mission Fire Chief Ian Fitzpatrick she had learned about fire safety during fire prevention week in school. He called her actions “heroic,” a sentiment with which her family no doubt agrees. Macey learned the basics at school – if there is a fire, get out. During Fire Prevention Week, from Oct. 3 to Oct. 9, children all across Canada will learn about home fire escape planning at school. Our local fire chiefs also ask families and adults to take an hour on Wednesday to review fire safety and fire escape plans in their homes, as part of the Great Canadian Fire Drill. Also on Wednesday, all Abbotsford fire halls will have an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., so drop by to say hello and thank them for the work they do. ■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.

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Good time for Great Drill Editor, the Times:

As British Columbia’s representative to the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, I am proud to acknowledge the efforts of fire departments and elementary schools across the province during Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 3-9. I’m appealing to all parents to support your youngsters when they come home excited to help make your home more fire safe by participating in the The Great Canadian Fire Drill on Oct. 6. Throughout October, children in grade K-3 will be taught how to create and practise a home fire escape plan. Plus, classrooms and families can win valuable home safety prizes from our public education partners, which include Scholastic, Duracell and Kidde Canada. Help British Columbia be a leader in The Great Canadian Fire Drill. Please register your support at www.safeathome.

ca/drill. Complete your family escape plan, practise it, then print out your personalized We Did The Drill certificate! Remember these family fire safety tips: 1. Install smoke alarms on every storey of your home and outside sleeping areas. 2. Install fresh batteries in smoke and CO alarms at least once per year. 3. Replace ALL smoke alarms over 10 years old – battery operated and hard-wired. 4. Never tamper with smoke alarms. Thank you for helping prevent fire tragedies in Abbotsford. Jeff Lambert Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs

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Bob Brandsma, above, is well known to customers of Avenue Machinery, where he was the backbone and the frontman of the farm equipment dealership for 39 years. Right, from left, Harry Harris, service manager for 30 years and now retired, Brian Boessenkool, sales, and Ian Bunbury, sales manager at Avenue Machinery, are friends with Brandsma.

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the end of 39 years at Avenue Machinery, a member of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. he sun was out and the weather warm Brandsma’s retirement has really been two when Bob Brandsma walked through years in the making. He had been working the doors officially for the par t-time hours as a sales last time as an employee of Avemanager the past two years, but “It will be tough at nue Machinery in Abbotsford. that time is now up. I t w a s , a s h e t o l d t h e first, but just like “I don’t think it has sunk in Abbotsford-Mission Times, a yet,” he said, adding it will take heck of a day to go. It was also anything you make some time to get used to the idea the anniversary of 40 years with transitions and you of not having to get up every his wife Gloria, which made the morning to head to the office. make choices.” day extra special. Brandsma and four others took “It makes it easier when the over the company as part owners sun is shining and everybody – Bob Brandsma back in 1982. is upbeat because leaving the In 2000, the five original place just knowing that it’s the owners had been reduced to just last time you’re going to be [there] as an two; Brandsma and long-time associate and employee, I guess it makes it a little easier,” he friend Ian Bunbury. said just hours after his final day that marked The two men sold Avenue Machinery

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that year, but were kept on as department managers. It is relationships such as the one he shared with his friend Bunbury, other colleagues and customers that Brandsma said he will miss most of all. “What sticks out the most to me is the customers and the relationships I had with them,” he said. “It’s a relational kind of business and I found myself caught up in that in a very positive way.” His friend, Bunbury, also had a lot of nice things to say about his departure. “Bob was the backbone of the company and the leader,” he said Friday. “He always had a positive attitude and an optimistic outlook.” Now Brandsma is free to focus his energy on wife Gloria, the hobby farm he has owned for 35 years, his four sons, his nine grand kids, and find time to sneak in a little golf here and

there, too. “Who knows, some of those steaks might come from 190 Gladwin Road,” he joked about the cattle he and Gloria raise. But then the jokes turned to the refreshing reality ahead. “I’ll miss it but we look forward to a lot of good things that are ahead of us. My wife and I are both healthy,” he said. “All of that is going to be part of the big plate that we’re going to enjoy. “It will be tough at first, but just like anything you make transitions and you make choices. This, I felt, was the right time of our life to do it and it will be good.” ◗ Avenue Machinery began as Avenue Farm Machinery in Mission in 1947, selling the grey Ferguson line, and then moved to Abbotsford in the 1950s. Today the company also offers sales and service in Kelowna and Vernon. Find them online at www.avenuemachinery. ca and at 1521 Sumas Way, Abbotsford. Or call them at 1-888-283-3276.

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he other day I stopped into a store where I have been shopping for many years. I picked up the item I had come in for (a staple in our household) and on my way home suddenly realized that I had consistently received a very high level of customer service in that store throughout the entire time I had shopped there. Nothing had changed. The fact is, I have returned, time after time because of the friendly service and the owner’s willingness to accommodate my particular requests. Apparently, they had stopped carrying that product a few years ago, but without

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have, but better late than never. By the time this article is published it will be past the deadline to nominate anyone for the 2010 Business Excellence Awards, but its never too early for next year.

Membership has its privileges, but do you know what they are? What member to member benefits are you offering or taking advantage of?

saying anything had been special ordering it in for me. How did I repay that exceptional level of service? Sure, I continued to shop there when I might have gotten a better deal elsewhere, but I had never come right out and said ‘thank you.’ I finally got it! I nominated them for the Chamber Business Excellence Awards. Perhaps it was a few years later than I should

Let’s not leave nominations to the last minute. I plan to start my list right away so that no one I deal with who goes that extra mile will go unrewarded. We all strive to do our very best every

day. Wouldn’t it be nice to be recognized for it? Nominating someone is just another level of involvement. I urge you to become involved in your Chamber. Membership has its privileges but do you know what they are? What Member to Member benefits are you offering or taking advantage of? Are you sufficiently insured? Do you take advantage of preferred gas and longdistance telephone rates? Perhaps you just joined the Chamber for the networking benefits. Do you attend any functions? If not, it’s very difficult to network. The other day at the golf tournament I saw dozens of people I have not seen at other functions. I wonder why? What is it that you are looking for from the Chamber? Please tell us. We want to hear from you!

Look to the Abbotsford Chamber for help Always looking to increase members and lend a hand

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t a recent strategic planning session the board of directors of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce discussed membership. Although the Abbotsford Chamber has enjoyed sustained growth over the last number of years – even during the most recent economic downturn – there is always a desire to grow our memberbased organization. We discussed why companies join the Chamber and what creates retention. I cited oft-quoted comments from “Chamber gurus” at conferences I have attended. People join for what is in it for them and stay for the advocacy. And of course, ongoing tangible benefits continue to be a demon-

strable incentive added to the successes and positive change the Chamber’s advocacy work provides. The board was updated on all the discounts chamber membership provides, ranging from Member-to-Member offerings, gasoline, natural gas, telephone, office supplies along with very favourable Visa/MasterCard/Interac rates. In addition, the Chamber Group Insurance program is the most prescribed benefit offered. I then outlined the additional privileges of membership and how amazed I am that so few members

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here has been much media speculation and commentary regarding a document recently obtained through a Freedom of Information request. While much of this focus has been on the implementation of HST, the Chamber is concerned with media reports which reference a CD Howe Report

take advantage of them. Complimentary display space at our luncheons where a member’s services or product can be showcased to 150 business people for 45 minutes prior to the meeting that the member is likely to already be attending. The inordinate number of member who when contacted by the office to be featured in the award winning The Chamber Voice, with a circulation of 45,000, decline because they are “too busy” or “do not see the value.” Comments from members who ecstatically accepted the front page offer range from, “Wow! What a fantastic opportunity!” to “You cannot pay for advertising like that.” I do not understand when great opportunities are turned aside, often to the demonstrable loss of the Chamber member. I hearken to the old story about the man who prayed to his God for

discussing harmonization’s short-term negative impact on the economy. Frankly, it is the Chambers opinion that these reports are irresponsible and only serve to contribute to the sustained level of misinformation and inaccuracy currently present in the public debate on HST. As such, the Chamber believes it is important to set the record straight on both the CD Howe report and research on the impacts of HST. Many media stories have painted the CD

rescue as floodwaters rose around his house. As the waters rose a rescuer came with a rowboat and asked him to hop aboard. The man said, “no, I’m praying to God, and he will rescue me.” As the waters came up to the second floor, a team in a motorboat came by offering to take the man to safety. “No, he said, I am praying to God, and he will rescue me.” The waters rose further, forcing the man to flee to his rooftop. A helicopter swooped overhead and another rescue team lowered a basket to save him from the floodwaters. “No, I am praying to God to save me,” the man told them. The waters rose and the man drowned. As he stood before his Maker, he shook his fist and said, “I prayed and prayed for you to rescue me. Why didn’t you answer my prayers?”

Howe paper as either a report on B.C. HST or as directly applicable to the HST in B.C. This is disingenuous to say the least for the following reasons: The CD Howe report was published in 2008 and therefore does not reflect the actual HST model that is in place in both Ontario and B.C. Further to this, the central model which shows harmonization’s negative impact on GDP is calculated under an eight per cent tax rate with no recognition of the exemp-

God said, “But I sent a rowboat, a motorboat and a helicopter! What more did you want me to do?” Check out the benefits that are included with your membership. They include the very best small business group insurance plan on the market. Super competitive Visa/MC/Interac rates that can save a business a small fortune each year, savings on office supplies, motor fuels, natural gas, telephone and a myriad of savings offered by fellow Chamber members in the Member-to-Member discount program. If you are a Chamber member, fully utilize your included benefits! If you are not a member, join today and let your newly minted membership help you in very tangible ways. The Chamber is sending a rowboat, a motorboat and a helicopter. Don’t miss the ride. You will regret not getting on board.

tions and rebates businesses in both provinces receive as a result of the HST. Perhaps most importantly, the CD Howe report in no way discusses the implications of HST in B.C., it only focuses on Ontario. The actual impact of a seven per cent tax rate. Media reports of HST’s negative impact on the economy, as discussed above, are entirely dependent on the assessment of the HST at a tax rate of eight per cent. see HST, page CV4

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The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, in a partnership with the Abbotsford Times, produces The Chamber Voice once a month. The statements and opinions expressed in this monthly newspaper are not necessarily those of the publisher. The Chamber, the city’s Voice of Business, intends on keeping its members, and prospective members, informed on important messages, information and education. Advertising opportunities in this publication are exclusive to Chamber members. The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is located at 207-32900 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 5A1. You can call the office at 604-859-9651, fax 604-850-6880, e-mail acoc@telus.net, or go to www.abbotsfordchamber.com.

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DARREN MCDONALD

Editor Chamber Voice

FRED ARMSTRONG

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Analysis of the benefits of a harmonized sales tax in British Columbia

When the assessment of HST at a seven per cent rate is made the result is very different, as clearly demonstrated by Appendix 2: Further Results of the report. This section models harmonization in Ontario at a seven per cent tax rate and clearly states that the seven per cent rate would “yield estimated positive GDP effects right from the initial year.” This model also demonstrates that an eight per cent rate would result in a 0.25 per cent drop in real GDP for the first year, followed by a 0.22 per cent drop in year two. However, a seven per cent tax rate would result in a 0.04 per cent increase in the real GDP for both the first two years. Media commentary has also suggested that the

benefits of HST are long term, while the negative impacts are immediate. While it is true that the small, short-term inflationary impact of HST is felt immediately after implementation, this is negligible for most consumers given the very low inflation rate currently enjoyed in Canada. Indeed, a report by Don Dr u m m o n d o f T D Ba n k Economics entitled The Impact of Sales Tax Harmonization in Ontario and B.C. on Canadian Inflation shows that while the increased range of goods and services subject to a sales tax under HST will lead to an increase in prices for the consumer, “it will not be as much as many fear.” T h e re a s o n f o r t h i s i s that only 21 per cent of the goods and services con-

sumed in B.C. will face an increase in the tax charged, the remaining 80 per cent of all goods and services will only see a downward pressure on their prices. As such, this report estimates that the total inflationary impact of HST will be a 0.7 per cent increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Research in other jurisdictions also shows that the positive benefits of harmonization will flow relatively quickly while the full benefits in terms of productivity and living standards will take slightly longer because capital investment will take time to positively impact output. Indeed, if we look at another CD Howe report Lessons in Harmony: What Experience in the Atlantic Provinces Shows About the

Benefits of a Harmonized Sales Tax, we see that very soon after harmonization these provinces saw investment per capita, particularly in machinery and equipment, rise significantly. While this is temporary, these investments will bring significant benefits to businesses and workers through increased capital stock and productivity, the single largest determinate of increased living standards and wages. A l s o, t h e L e s s o n s i n Har mony repor t clearly demonstrated that the relationship between taxes and prices are such that the savings realized by businesses led to a corresponding drop in many pre-tax prices for a range of goods and services. In fact, the CPI in the Atlantic provinces actually fell after harmonization (this will not

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BC Children’s Hospital Foundation representative Debora Sweeney (centre) accepts a cheque for $1million at the 15th Annual Classic Fore Kids golf tournament, organized by the Overwaitea Food Group, parent company of Save-On-Foods. Pictured with Debora are OFG representatives Mike Olson, VP Save-On-Foods and Carmen Churcott, VP Customer Loyalty.

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FIRE CHIEF DON BEER ALARMING, from page A4 Your plans should have two ways out of every room, and identify a family meeting place away from the home. Practise your home fire drill with the entire family during Fire Prevention Week. On Oct. 6, all residents of British Columbia are encouraged to practise their home fire safety plan as part of the is Great Canadian Fire Drill. Remember: ■ Working smoke alarms can save your life ■ Never remove batteries from smoke alarms ■ Make fire safety a priority in your home ■ Prepare and practise a fire safety plan Citizens of Abbotsford continue to be blessed with dedicated fire rescue service members including those belonging to the International Association of Fire Fighters, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Auxiliary Fire Fighter Division and management team who always put the fire service first and are “Making a Difference” in the community. On behalf of the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service I wish to thank you, the citizens of Abbotsford, for your continued support of the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and urge each of you and your families to practise fire safety. Please visit your local fire hall open house Oct. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy Fire Prevention Week activities. Contact our fire prevention staff at 604-853-3566 for more detailed information about protecting your home.

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THE TIMES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010 ❘ BURN, from page A6 “Even now (in the fall), in warm weather, you can get an inversion and the smoke doesn’t go away,” said Main, and that’s hard on people with asthma and other conditions. Check atmospheric conditions at 1–888–281–2992. In Mission, similar restrictions apply for open fires in rural areas. Open burning of yard waste is permitted in regions

that don’t have garbage pick up, but the fires must be kept to one metre in size. Larger land clearing debris fires are not allowed in the District of Mission. However, small backyard fires are allowed for recreational use in urban areas for a $20 fee and these must be registered with the Mission Fire Rescue Service. In Abbotsford urban fires are banned, except for ritual fires that must have permits. Barbecues using charcoal

or gas and gas-fired outdoor fireplaces are allowed. If you don’t comply with the fire rules, expect to face hefty fines. If you have any questions, call the Abbotsford fire service at 604-853-3566, or see www.abbotsford.ca/fire. In Mission, call the fire service at 604820-3794, or see www.mission.ca/fire In the Fraser Valley Regional District, see services at www.fvrd.bc.ca.

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THANK YOU ABBOTSFORD CONAIR GROUP INC would like to thank the citizens of Abbotsford for their immense support surrounding the tragic aerial firefighting accident on the evening of July 31, 2010 that claimed the lives of our dear friends and coworkers, Tim Whiting and Brian Tilley. We have all been deeply affected by this accident. Your heartfelt condolences and outpouring of support have been very much appreciated. Tim and Brian remain vibrant in our hearts. From everyone at Conair, thank you!

A20 ❘ NEWS ❘ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010 THE TIMES FATALITY, from page A3 “ We d i d s e i ze l i q u o r from the vehicle . . . we believe there is evidence that support charges of impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle while over point .08,” he said. Vinet said early indications put the skateboarder heading north along Dunsmuir, and the driver of the Ford SUV heading east down De Cosmo. The victim was wearing a helmet at the time of the impact, Vinet said. “One of the things inves-

tigators are focusing on is the stop sign for northsouth traffic on Dunsmuir, so the skateboarder would’ve been facing that stop,” Vinet said, “and whether the skateboarder made any attempt to stop at that sign.” Pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders and drivers need to be aware of their surroundings when interacting with traffic, Vinet warned. “Lives change in the blink of an eye and we’ve had two families in three days devastated over deaths on our roadways.”

BURN, from page A3 Despite his injuries, the man was still able to talk. “He was essentially using a combination of butane and drugs in the bathroom,” MacDonald said. “He was using [the butane] as a means to cook drugs, and something went really wrong for him.” M a c D o n a l d c o u l d n’t comment on how costly the blast damage to the building was, but said it was extensive. “All of the windows were blown out and the bathroom door was shattered,”

He was using [the butane] as a means to cook drugs, and something went really wrong for him.” – Const. Ian MacDonald APD

MacDonald said. He said that while criminal charges would be following in the investigation, for the moment officers were concer ned for the man’s well being in hospital. “He’s obviously undergoing a lot of treatment right now for his burns and the severity of his injuries,” MacDonald said.

Taking into account the possibility that a fire could have broken out and spread to the rest of the apartment

building, never mind the danger to the people in the suite, MacDonald suggested individuals need to realize the dangers involved with drug production. “There are a lot of things t h a t a re h a r m f u l a b o u t drugs, including [cooking it] in an occupied suite,” he said.

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or those who feel overwhelmed by stuff in our ‘throw away society,’ the Clean Bin Project documentary may offer some inspiration. This acclaimed 77-minute film follows partners Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin, who embark on a competition adventure to see who can swear off consumerism (buying stuff ) and produce the least landfill

garbage in an entire year. After their experiment, they set off on bikes to promote the ‘less is more’ film across Canada. Their light-hearted contest is set against a darker examination of the sobering problem of waste in North American society. This is also a topical issue for Abbotsford, as it aims to reduce its landfill waste and boost recycling among its residents. The city will bring Rustemeyer and Baldwin to the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium on Oct. 14 for a screening of the movie and to promote Waste Reduction Week, Oct. 18 to Oct. 23. The stars of the documentary will lead a discussion following the film. As a part of the evening, there will

be an Environmental Showcase in the MCA foyer. Tickets for the film and the showcase are free to the public and are available in October at Abbotsford City Hall, at 32315 South Fraser Way, at the Matsqui Recreation and Abbotsford Recreation Centres, and at the Clearbrook library. The MCA is in City Hall. ◗ For more on the Clean Bin Project and to see a trailer for the movie, go to www.cleanbinmovie.com. You will also find a link to a creative animated short film, called The Story of Stuff, to Jen and Grant’s blog, and tips on how to reduce your waste and consumption.

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Lost & Found

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Drivers

TEAM OWNER / OPS Quik X Transportation Inc. needs team owner/ops with late model trucks, 2 years min NA exp, clean record US qualified Contact Peter Million, toll free 1-877-493-6402 TOM-MARK TRANSPORT Abbotsford Class 1 Driver required 5 axle reefers, BC & Alberta, steady runs with deliveries. Minimum 5 yrs exp, clear abstract & background check. Excellent pay & benefits avail. Fax all info to: 604-855-4336

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General Employment

24 HR respite work in group homes available. Great training & experience. Fax 604-953-1236.

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General Employment

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.

Seasonal Greenhouse

Labourers

Job includes plant picking, planter assembly, garbage clean-up, etc. Must be hard working. Some heavy lifting req’d. Mon-Sat, 7am - 5pm. Sun: Off. Some Sat. & OT req’d. Seasonal - F/T shifts availiable starting Jan 1st, 2011. 50hrs/wk, 10 hr shifts. Starting wage $9.14/hr.

Please send resume to: Darvonda Nurseries, PO Box357, Milner, BC, V0X 1T0

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Appliances

Night Pub Manager required. Full time positions. Must be outgoing, with a 'customer first' attitude. Experience with liquor law and service required. Training provided. Send resume to: niki@missionsprings brewingcompany.com No phone calls please.

BRANDT TRACTOR has exciting positions available in many communities throughout Canada including: Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Fort Nelson, Fort Saint John, Grande Prairie, Regina and Saskatoon. Find out about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandttractor.com. Call 306-791-5979. Email resume indicating position title & location: hr@brandttractor.com. Fax 306-791-5986.

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). Apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com

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FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca HOW ABOUT LIFE IN THE EAST KOOTENAYS. Alpine Toyota in beautiful Cranbrook has a senior position available for a Fixed Operations Manager. Applicants must have fixed operations management experience and have the ability to train, lead and motivate a team. We offer an industry leading remuneration plan, and company benefit package. Some relocation expenses will be considered for the right individual. Email your resume: bsmith@alpine.toyota.ca or fax: 250-489-3628.

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Health Care

Fridge $200 • Stove $150 Washer $175 • Dryer $150

604-306-5134 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

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Hotel Restaurant

BENTO EXPRESS in Abbotsford is hiring F/T Japanese food cook. Reqs 3+years. cooking exp & completion of high school. Salary - $18.50/hr. Main duty - Japanese cooking and perform other duties as required. Resume fax: 604-864-0687, email: abbotskim@hanmail.net GREEK ISLAND RESTAURANT is looking for a Greek Cook Must have 3 years experience. Wage is $17/hour. Also require a daytime Prep cook. Please fax 604-859-1632 or apply in person.

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Medical/Dental

RN’S WITH REMOTE PRACTICE CERTIFICATION required for short and long term travel assignments to remote BC communities. Apply to www.travelnurse.ca or 1-866-355-8355.

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Office Personnel

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

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Trades/Technical

EMPLOYMENT IN ALBERTA. Sheetmetal journeyman required shop fabrication, journeyman sheetmetal field, journeyman plumbers/pipefitters field, journeyman refrigeration mechanic, benefit package available, overtime available. terryw@peaceriverheating.com fax: 780-624-2190. JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/ Dodge automotive dealership in Salmon Arm BC, located in the heart of the Shuswap. Proven producer and quality workmanship is a must. Excellent wage and benefit package available. Please contact the service manager by phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-832-4545 or email: pat@brabymotors.com.

Dogs

MAREMMA GUARD dog pups for sale. 3 males, 2 females. $375. phone 604-823-4797.

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

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Cats

FLAT FACED Persian/Exotic kittens. Call 604-277-7059.

YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

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Dogs

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WONG FARMS

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HOWARD’S OWN CORN! Lots of local produce.

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For Sale Miscellaneous

BOWFLEX TREAD Climber, 2 yrs old, only used a dozen times. Moving must sell. Paid $2500, selling for $1200. Call 604-626-4122 Aldergrove BOYS CLOTHES, jeans $8. ea, tracksuits $10. shirts $5. sizes 5-7. All excellent shape. Call 604-746-6584

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I’m camera shy...

4 CUTE Maltese/Chiha/Terrier pups born Aug 5 1st shots $425 778 888 4177 4 PUG puppies. 3 Fawn- 1M, 2F. 1 Black M. Vet checked, dewormed, 1st shots. Ready to go Oct.11. $750. 778.389.6425

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

JENNY - Lab Ret/Kelpie X/large/ young/female. Loves hugs & toys, energetic, boisterous with other dogs. Wary of new strangers /situations & will fear bark, blooms with consistent handlers, a rural quiet home is best. Visit the dogs at Vancouver Animal Shelter 1280 Raymur Ave 604-871-6885. LOOKING FOR forever home. 3 Jack Russell pups, family raised, 1st shots, dew claws, de wormed, 2 M, 1 F, $500 604-721-8371 YORKSHIRE TERRIER, 7 mo, spayed, under 3 lbs fully grown, $1600, papers, 604-940-4485

Furniture

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DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1000-$1500. 604-607-7433

Lumber/Building Supplies

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DOBERMAN PUPS. CKC Reg’d, males. 7 wks, health guar’d, $1300. (Sry) Call 604-589-7477

BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25X30 $4,577. 30X40 $6,990. 32X60 $10,800. 32X80 $16,900. 35X60 $12,990. 40X70 $13,500. 40X100 $23,800. 46X140 $35,600. OTHERS. Ends optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422

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Dogs

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SUDOKU

604-724-7652

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog puppies. European lines, vet checked,shots,dewormed,1yr health guarantee.$1200 604-823-0097

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Pet Services

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (7387)

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BOYS WINTER Jackets, brand new, sizes 7-12 $30. each. Call 604-746-6584

DIAMOND RING, BRILLIANT SOLITAIRE 1 carat - purchased for $12,000, recently appraised (different store) for just over $10,000. Will sell for: $3750. 14K gold & rhodium finish, clarity = SI 3; color H. call (604)864-3945

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Fun By The Numbers

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

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LAYING BROWN HENS. Started Pullets. Tame. Lay well. $9.50ea. Cloverdale. ★ 604 541-0007

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

Food Products FRESH

Livestock/ Poultry

Horses

RAGDOLL & Russian Blue Kittens, 6 wks, 1st st & wormed. SL & BL pt. $250 up. 604-581-2544

HHOWARD RESIDENT CARE AIDES Complex Care Chilliwack Casual work. LTCA certificate required. Experience preferred. Must be available 2 shifts - 2 days/wk including some W/Es and holidays. Email resume to employment@ progrouphealth.com or fax 1-866-509-1294.

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1. Ink stain 5. Processed brewing grain 9. Cause to be embarrassed 14. Roman historian 15. Olive genus 16. Hay wrapper 17. Town in Iceland 18. Buryat capital ____ Ude 19. Belongs to sun god 20. S. FL. river 23. Waist ribbon 24. Chromaticity 25. Irony 28. Literary works of ancient

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1. Countries in an alliance 2. ____ Marie Presley 3. Elliptic 4. Amino acid tyr or y 5. Light creamy dish set with gelatin 6. God in Islam 7. Wife of Jacob 8. Source of the Blue Nile 9. Ancient calculators 10. Immerses in liquid 11. Away from wind 12. 100 = 1 tala 13. Units of time (abbr.) 21. Paddle 22. Which 25. Yemen capital 26. Having winglike extensions

Greece 33. ____ Ladd, actor 34. Lightly fry 35. ___ King Cole, musician 36. Nostrils 38. Red China 39. Alan Ladd movie 41. Fed 42. Animal backbone 44. Rule Britania composer 45. Cognoscente 47. Sends or receives TV signals 49. Radioactivity unit 27. Counterweights 28. Chili con _____, Mexican dish 29. Writer Clare Booth ____ 30. Kami of fertility 31. Generalis lily 32. Strong construction alloy 34. Expectorate 37. Outlines 40. Cleft lips 43. Rope fiber plant 46. One who finds missing persons 47. Vinegary 48. Extremely high frequency 50. Administer an oil 51. Cubage unit for herring

50. Dull pain 51. 12-31 beverage container 58. Dypsis lutescens palm 59. A minute amount (Scott) 60. Formerly Persia 61. Edouard _____, Fr. painter 62. Goddess who defeated Thor 63. A stack or heap 64. Bone cavities 65. Millisecond 66. Pouches

52. Seize (obsolete) 53. Polite interruption sound 54. Girls 55. Murres 56. Powder 57. G____: hereditary units 58. Doctors’ group

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Financial Services

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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RENTALS

Financial Services

Mortgages

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of RICHARD WATSON JOHNSTONE, deceased, formerly of #110 - 2963 Nelson Place, Abbotsofrd, BC, V2S 7L6 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of RICHARD WATSON JOHNSTONE are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, MAURICE JAMES LAWSON c/o Klassen & Company, #206-33119 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 3E5 on or before October 26, 2010, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. MAURICE JAMES LAWSON, Executor.

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Body Work

Abbots.1980 Emerson. Jan $80/1hr Swedish massage Jade/Shannon $80 & up in/out (604) 854-0599

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Personals

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Apartments & Condos

2BR 2BATH ABBY 3yr old. 6 appls & h/w incl. N/S N/P Sec u/g parking $975. 604-788-2746

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Apt/Condos

AN AWESOME 40s WOMAN A Petite Brunette 604-798-3959

2 BR, close to D/town Abbots, 5 appl, secure pkg, storage locker, n/s, n/p, $875. 604-657-1640

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2 BR $745. Apt in Mission. carpet, coin wd, avail Immed Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147

Includes gas heat, gas f/p’s, d/w, inste w/d hook-ups, gated u/g prkg. Cat Okay. $ 300 Move-In Allowance + $25 seniors discount (for new applicants only)

Call 604 870-9797

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

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

GAS STATION & Garage. Well established, very successful. Serious inquiries only . 604-724-4848

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-08

Coquitlam

COQ/BBY, CORA Tower. Brand new, 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Near SFU/skytrn. Dave 604-787-1413

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Harrison Hot Springs immaculate 1650sf 3br, 2ba rancher $389K 604-796-3531 id5222 Langley parklike acreage w/2 homes, 1 with suite, barn, $1,495,000 857-9093 id5238 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996id4694 Maple Ridge executive 2446sf 4br 3.5ba tnhse, fabulous view $423K 467-0275 id5226 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Mission acreage secluded 2325sf 4br 3ba home 2.33 ac lot $589K 820-7222 id5225 New West updated new kit etc. 670sf 1br condo, pool $158,500 778-397-0508 id5230 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Newton 1600sf 4br 2.5ba w/2nd 2br home in back, LUC lot, $479K 825-3280 id5231

Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Houses - Sale

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Abbotsford

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Apt/Condos

CWK 2 br Newmark, brand new, 2 bath, u/g prkg, ss appl, storage inste, nr all ammens UFV Ref’s. $950. 1st mth $675. ns, pets neg. 604-768-4901 604-908-1600 or email@ njoy.ipa@hotmail.com

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Houses - Sale

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North Vancouver

PRIME LOCATION - $930,000 Approx 13,200 sq ft, level lot, in Princess Park area, great potential for re-development. Build a mansion. Close to school, shopping, recreation. 15 mins to downtown & skiing. Mins to both bridges. 3 storey 4 BR house with basement suite. Ideal to renovate. Act fast. No agents 604-612-0227

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APARTMENTS

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1 BR units $775

Real Estate Services

CEDAR GREEN

ALDERGROVE - 1BR, central location, refs, credit & criminal check req’d. $660, avail Oct 1. 604-856-7390 or 778-549-3852

2 BR units with 2 baths $935

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MISSION, 2BR, lrg, grnd flr, h/wd flrs & tile priv w/d, heat & hydro incl’d $800. Oct 1 604-617-7184

2441 Countess St

Abbotsford, deluxe large apts. Newer, well maintained bldg.

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Apt/Condos

ABBY DOWNTOWN. Older clean 1 BR Apts, fridge, stove, hot water. Avail now or June. Call 9am-9pm daily ★ 604-539-2533

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Surrey

Sat & Sun - 1pm-4pm 11710 - 98A Avenue, Surrey 3 BR + 2 BR bmnt ste, workshop, dbl gar, sundeck, patio. $449,800. Mel, RE/MAX 604-726-6358

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Mobile Homes

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Mobile Homes

TO BE MOVED 1993 14 x 70, 2 BR, 2 bth, $42,900. 1982 14x70 3 BR 2 bth $24,900. 1982 14 x 70 2 BR, fixer upper $19,900 obo. 1976 12 x 68 2 BR + bth $12,900. 12 x 60 2 BR $9,900. 12 x 60 $3,000. 1968 12 x 68 FREE. Call Chuck 604-830-1960

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Out Of Town Property

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Real Estate Investment

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Garage Sales

RENTALS 6510

Co-ops

OVER 55 Housing Society welcomes applicants. $50,000 gives you entitlement to occupy a 2 br unit. ns, np, Abby 604-870-8831

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Houses - Rent

2 BR house, 12th Ave Mission, nr Centennial Park $1100 + utils, Nov 1st. 604-313-7940, 820-3639 3 BR, 1.5bath, laundry rm, large fenced yrd, nr schools, carport, ns, small pet neg. $1250, refs, Abbts. 604-853-4352..859-6522 Country Home Large clean rancher, gated entry, ultimate peace & quiet, ns, refs req’d. $2000/mo Roger Wiens Lighthouse Realty, 604-649-4871 LANGLEY WILLOUGHBY 76/216 3 br house on 2.5 acres, w/d, horse barn, riding area. Suit for horse stabling, complete reno 4 yrs ago. 1 yr lease. Oct 1. $2,700. Doug 604-607-8888

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Houses - Rent

MISSION, 3BR, 1 bath, 5 appls, fp, approx 1/2 acre, fresh painted, ns $1150, now, 604-826-3034 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M VANCOUVER - 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place & Costco…$1,288/M CLOVERDALE - 6965-192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths, NEW HOUSE, 3 suites equal BIG income, new appliances, gas f/p. ......$2,688/M

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Heat rookie lovin’ it here

Mouat dominates international battle in varsity football JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

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t was the closest thing Abbotsford will ever get to Friday Night Lights as W.J. Mouat trounced the Americans at their own game on the gridiron. And as hundreds of fans packed the stands and crowded the fence line around Mouat Field, two and three deep, the varsity Hawks did not disappoint, marching down field, again and again, as they beat the Bonita Vista Barons of San Diego 35-14 in exhibition on Friday. Even the competition came to watch. Football players from area high schools were on hand, as was a contingent of Terry Fox Secondary School football officials, who stood in the end zone to get a closer look at how their perennial rivals would handle the Yanks. The Mouat defence provided a tremendous early lift for the team as they returned two Baron passes for touchdowns, the first a 20-yard effort by linebacker Daniel Markin and the second was a spectacular 70-yard return by corner Tanner Hamade. Luke Friesen conversions made it 14-0 Mouat. The Barons responded with a touchdown drive of their own, but the Hawks then put on their most impressive offensive drive of the evening, going 80 yards down the field, capped by a 7-yard pass from QB Cam Bedore to tailback Devin Logan. A fumble recovery by Brandon Barrett on the ensuing kickoff set up another score, again with Logan receiving a touchdown pass from Bedore, this time from 10 yards out. Friesen’s conversion made it 28-7 Mouat at the half. In the third quarter Bedore, who hit on 19 of 30 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns, hit Friesen on a five-yard crossing route to make it 35-7.

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W.J. Mouat’s Tanner Hamade (above) ran down field for a 70-yard score in Friday’s exhibition game against San Diego, while running back Devin Logan, below left, celebrates his trip into the end zone. Below, QB Cam Bedore hit 19 of 30 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns in the Hawks’ 35-14 win.

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r yan Cameron loves being in Abbotsford. Having grown up in Brampton, Ont., it hasn’t taken long for the Heat rookie sniper to grow a connection with the Fraser Valley. “It’s really different, just the whole atmosphere and everything,” said the 5’10” Cameron. “It’s a lot more exciting out here I find and so far I’m really enjoying it.” The former L.A. Kings third-round draft pick from 2007 never once scored less than 20 goals in each of his five seasons in the OHL. He finished off his junior career with 53 goals in just 62 games before signing with the Calgary Flames this summer. “It was a special thing,” he said of his 50-plus goal season. “I was stuck at 49 for four or five games so I was getting a little nervous there for a bit. It doesn’t happen very often in a player’s career.” Cameron’s numbers in junior hockey had been noteworthy prior to the start of the Vancouver Canucks Prospects Tournament, which featured the Flames young guns, a number of whom are in Abbotsford this season. But it was his play in the first game that truly grabbed people’s attention. And credit coach Jim Playfair for that. The bench boss moved Cameron onto a line with Mikael Backlund and Jon Rheault in the second period of the first game against Anaheim, and the sparks began to fly. And Playfair likes what he’s seen from Cameron so far. “He’s got a courage to go to the hard areas and score goals . . . that’s going to help us be a better team, as well.” – CAM TUCKER/TIMES

A30 ❘ SPORTS ❘ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010 THE TIMES

Cascades stun CIS competitors

JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

as a team and earned valuable points in the standings.” Cascades Danielle Schmidt beat the Spartan’s goalkeeper in the first half, and Caitlin Blondin added an insurance goal in the second, while UFV’s goalie Chantelle Biagioni made 12 saves in the win. The Cascades record improves to 3-3-0 for 9-points in the CWUAA. In Saturday’s effort against UBC, the Cascades came out on fire and controlled the match early, scoring two key goals in the first half. Forward Ellen Kuyer scored 19 minutes in and five minutes later, Carly Neeson found the back of the net to give the Cascades a two-goal

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he University of the Fraser Valley women’s soccer squad blew away the UBC Thunderbirds 2-0 Saturday and then topped that with a 2-1 win over CIS No. 4-ranked Trinity Western University on Sunday. “This was a big day for our program,” said UFV head coach Rob Giesbrecht after Sunday’s game. The bench boss is a graduate of TWU and coached with their soccer program for five years. “We stayed to our game plan for a second straight game and played

lead. They never looked back. “I am very proud of the team, they . . . were brilliant especially in the first half,” said Giesbrecht. The Cascades worked hard to keep UBC, the CIS No. 7 ranked team, from any dangerous scoring opportunities and kept pressure on their defence the entire first half. Defenders Megan Webster, Lyndsay Munro and goalkeeper Chantal Biagioni kept UBC off the score sheet in the second half. “I am so proud of my teammates, we worked hard all afternoon, what a great result for our program,” said team captain Webster.

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Cascades Roxanne Snook clears the ball from in front of the UFV net in Saturday’s game against UBC at Bateman field. The Cascades shut out the T-Birds 2-0.

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