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With the year coming to an end, the Abbotsford News recently sat with B.C. Health Minister and MLA for Abbotsford West, Michael de Jong to look at recent issues and upcoming challenges facing the community, the province and the health care system.

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Mayor gets FVRD ‘walking orders’ Council votes 6-3 to pursue intent to leave regional district Kevin MILLS

vincial government will allow the move to single-tier governance. While no official discussions have taken place, Abbotsford will continue its attempt to leave the Fraser he said the province has indicated that it isn’t an option. He also said a local MLA has advised him to stay with Valley Regional District, despite the objections of new the FVRD. Mayor Bruce Banman. “I have talked briefly with one of them (MLAs) and the Because of the recent municipal election, held Nov. 19, recommendation was we should go work out our differcity manager Frank Pizzuto reintroduced the previous ences with our neighbours. Council has given me different council decision, which stated the mayor should formally marching orders.” approach the provincial government to seek perCity reports indicate that leaving the FVRD will mission to leave the FVRD, in favour of becoming create a savings of approximately $750,000, a numa single-tier form of governance. ber that Ross believes to be inaccurate. Couns. Patricia Ross and Henry Braun, along “Not only will it not save us money, I’m absolutely with Banman, spoke against the move. However, convinced of that ... it will cost us more,” said Ross. council voted 6-3 in favour of continuing with the She said the services provided by the FVRD are process. well worth the money the city pays, and she fears Now Banman will begin discussions with the Abbotsford will lose its AAA credit rating with province, despite his personal views. the Municipal Financing Authority if it chooses to BANMAN “The mayor has to follow the wishes of council,” depart. Ross also said the city will lose much of its said Banman after Monday’s meeting. bargaining power by becoming a lone entity. “I’m sure this will be the first of many times that council Currently the FVRD consists of six municipalities – has given me my walking orders and now I have to fulfil Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Kent and Harrison what council has said. That’s the tough part of being the – as well as seven electoral areas. mayor sometimes. You have to fulfil the wishes of council It provides many services, including 911 and fire disand I will do so at the direction of them.” patch, weed and mosquito control, regional development, Despite the decision, Banman does not believe the pro- and fiscal services. Abbotsford News

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The three main charities that fundraise in Abbotsford over the Christmas season have not yet reached their goals for the year, but staff are optimistic the community will come through. Both the Salvation Army and the Abbotsford Community Services’ Food Bank/Christmas are on par with where they were last year at this time. As of Monday, the Salvation Army had raised about $220,000 of its $500,000 goal, while the Christmas Bureau had collected approximately $304,000 of its $700,000 goal. Cyrus Centre for youth was about halfway to its $100,000 target. All the funds are used for programs and services operating year-round. The three charities expect the funds to rise significantly this week, as tallies come in from various community supporters and the Christmas spirit sets in among the public. Christmas Bureau director Dave Murray said much of their funds are still being counted from donations collected at area

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Laura Balzer of the Abbotsford Christmas Bureau arranges toys that will be distributed to kids in need. schools and handed in at the end of last week. He said the number of people relying on the agency for support – including food hampers and gifts – this year appears to have increased, although final numbers aren’t yet in. “Normally at this time of year, we’re starting to relax, but this week we’re going full-tilt.” Deb Lowell of the Salvation Army said although donations are

about even with last year at this time, she is somewhat concerned. “We have to make up a bit, because of the increased demand on things we do ... but we are very appreciative ... I know there are a lot of people struggling this year.” Most of the Sally Ann’s donations are collected through its red kettles set up at 13 locations in Abbotsford and Mission, but they are also mailed in

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Like most communities, finding the right mix between the desire we all have to live in a community that boasts all of the amenities – recreation amenities, arts and cultures amenities, housing options – but to recognize that what we also need are jobs. Jobs are a function of investment, primarily by the private sector. Ensuring there is a land base available to accommodate that investment and we continue to be viewed as a favourable place for that investment and job creation. And we have a tremendous record here ... I think we are going to have to address issues around transportation and transit – how we move, not just within the city, but between the cities. What are your views on Abbotsford’s water supply needs? There is clearly an issue here. Few of us think about a secure, safe drinking water supply until something happens that tells us it may not be as secure or safe as we thought. I am not someone who was at all critical that the city, the mayor and council of the day identified the fact that there was a need, there was an issue, and took some steps to provide people with an option on how to address that. Now folks have made a decision and declined the option that the mayor and council and city identified for them. That’s democracy. That’s fine. I think at times, governments of all stripes get criticized for not doing something and then they get criticized for trying to be proactive and identifying options for people ... The issue is not going away. Will there be provincial funding available for a new water supply? Money is tight and probably one of the most disappointing aspects of what has transpired is when you have secured a very, very generous funding commitment from the federal government, and top marks to Minister Ed Fast, our local MP, and the federal government. When a community declines that kind of offer it becomes that much more difficult to secure it again, so the math just got a little more complicated on this one. The province is clearly challenged, as are all levels

of government. Our community has received significant provincial dollars over the past 10 years ... there has been an unprecedented level of investment ... The issue isn’t going away and there is no guarantee about where the money is going to come from. But it will ultimately come from the taxpayers. What are your thoughts on the 2011 municipal election results? It’s an interesting one to analyze ... I have known former Mayor Peary for decades, was

Well, it represents the single largest component of the provincial budget and that part of public service that most people describe as the most important. So there is a relevance and there is a level of engagement on the part of people. And as our population ages, the costs continue to increase and the challenge with finding a way to ensure we have a sustainable publicly funded health care system. Not just today but five and 10 years from now. Those challenges continue. What is your philosophy on

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Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong shares his thoughts on a variety of issues. a student of his ... and remain user pay and private service a great admirer. He accepted for health care? the verdict of the people of When I speak with people Abbotsford with a dignity in this country – British that serves as an example Columbia and in Canada – to us all. He would be they tell me that when they the first person to say in need of treatment O E D I V LINE are now it is time to roll ON ws.com or health care they want abbyne up our sleeves with a to know that they can go council and a new mayor to a facility, pull out their and set ourselves to the Care Card and know that task of addressing the issues. treatment is available to them Mayor Banman is the fourth without any regard for how mayor with whom I’ve had the much they earn, and available opportunity to work with as in a timely way. They do not minister and MLA and I am particularly care who owns the looking forward to proceeding facility, they do not particuwith that work. larly care who is employing the landscapers or the support In 2011 you became health staff. They want to know that minister. What’s your im- the clinical services are there pression of this new posi- for them and that probably is tion? the best way I can think of

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to describe my approach to the mix that people often talk about. Are there plans to redevelop the old MSA Hospital site? There is, and there are discussions continuing. I can say this, that the health authority and the city are working together and have worked closely. The idea is to utilize the site in a couple of ways. One, to capitalize on both its history and central location. To centralize some ancillary health and social services there, with the new hospital obviously being the centre of acute care services, but there are a variety of other health-related services and social services that are provided to our citizens and it’s an ideal site for that. We’re also looking at the possible involvement of some other social service agencies that I think people would be interested in welcoming to Abbotsford. As well, there is a seniors’ complex on the site that is in need of upgrades and we are exploring ways to take a portion of the site and utilize the value of that to assist with the upgrade of the facility. So broadly speaking that’s where we’re at. What is the future of health care? Will the budget continue to rise? Well, it can’t, and certainly not at the rate that has been. When we met as health ministers in Halifax a few weeks ago, that was very much the subject of discussion. When we became government 11 years ago, the health care budget was about $8 billion. Today it is $16 billion. It cannot double again because the pressure that it’s placing on other areas of public service is intense. So I am convinced that the transition we need to see, and are going to see, and I hope to promote, is the one that talks about disease prevention instead of purely disease treatment. Chronic diseases are largely, not entirely, but many chronic diseases are preventable or their onset can be delayed or influenced by lifestyle choices. Whether it’s smoking, whether it’s eating, exercise, we all know the mix and the one thing that I have tried to do ... repeatedly, is say to folks ... to quote a former president, “Ask not what the health care system can do for Continued on A7

NewsBytes EIGHT VEHICLE BREAK-INS Eight vehicles had valuables stolen from them during a 24hour period in Abbotsford, and police are reminding drivers to be more cautious. The thefts started at about 7 a.m. Monday, and most of the vehicles involved were unlocked, said Const. Ian MacDonald. The cars were parked in various locations around the city, including parks and driveways. The thefts included wallets, purses and electronics. MacDonald said in one case a man left his keys in his unlocked vehicle. A thief left the car behind, but took the keys and later used them to enter the home and steal items. MacDonald reminded drivers to use an anti-theft device, lock their vehicle even when parking for a brief time, and take their valuables with them.

GIFT WRAP NOT RECYCLABLE Abbotsford Community Services Recycling Program wants people to consider the environment this holiday season. Traditional gift wrap is not recyclable in the current system because of low paper quality, high dye content and the plastic ribbons and bows that often remain attached, which can contaminate the paper product. Program organizers are suggesting instead of using traditional gift wrap, people can make their own by using brown paper bags or a roll of brown paper and add festive decorations with crayons, paint and stamps. Other suggestions: Gifts can also be wrapped in newspaper, comics, magazines, old road maps or sheet music.Gifts can also be wrapped using blankets, towels, scarves and cloth bags. Old Christmas cards can also be reused and made into gift tags. Make sure you save gift bags, boxes, ribbons and bows to be reused year after year. For more “green” holiday ideas, contact Abbotsford Community Services Recycling Program at 604-850-3551 or online at www. acsrecycling.ca.

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ments? We have a lot of work to do. There’s an election in a year and a half and I think the government and the BC Liberal party are capable of being very competitive in that election and even winning it, though I never take that for granted. We have come through some very difficult economic times; they are not over yet. We have had to make some very difficult decisions that obviously illicit a reaction, and sometimes a very unfavourable reaction. What has generally resonated with the public over the last 11 years that we have been in power, though, is the realization that we are making those tough decisions on the basis of a set of basic principles. That governments shouldn’t live beyond their means; that the private sector is the engine that drives the economy; that we should do things to encourage investment and job creation; and

that the state has a responsibility to utilize the wealth generated from that investment to provide education, publicly funded and reliable health care system, public safety and support for citizens who, for no fault of their own, require that support. What we are going to need to do in the months ahead, particularly in the aftermath of the HST episode, is regain the trust of citizens...

The world is in the midst of an economic crisis. Is B.C. safe? Nationally and internationally the headlines have been about overall economic dislocation and uncertainty. The province has fared remarkably well. The economy continues to grow, albeit at a much reduced rate. We are still very, very vulnerable to the economic challenges the United States is facing. I’m worried about that. The possibility of the U.S. slipping back into

recession is ... very real and that will impact us. And yet through it all, our employment numbers have remained relatively stable. People continue to come to Abbotsford, to B.C. Investment continues to take place … I think in part, it is attributable to the responsible fiscal management that the government has delivered. We are not dealing with multibillion-dollar deficits. We are in a deficit. But it is by any measure a manageable one at this point and one we hope to retire in the next couple of years, and be back into a balanced situation. Despite the fact that our biggest customer historically, the U.S., are not purchasing products like wood products at the rate they once did, the markets we have developed in China and other Asian countries are providing us with an option that is keeping people at work in B.C.

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Bargaining can work While all the sound and fury over education bargaining in the past four months has come from the B.C.Teachers Federation and BC Public School Employers’ Association, some real and substantive bargaining has been taking place. Unfortunately, it doesn’t involve the teachers. The BCPSEA has quietly concluded an agreement in principle with representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and other unions representing support staff in the K-12 public education system. The agreement was announced on Thursday. The agreement is not a ﬁnal contract, but rather an overarching framework which will apply if school districts can come to an agreement with their local unions by Feb. 29. The agreement in principle calls for no wage increases from 2010 to 2012, but does have a wage reopener clause. It does include some additional money, notably

$7.5 million annually for preparation time for educational assistants. CUPE has not been beating the political drums against the provincial government over education funding, as has the BCTF. Rather, it has worked with the employers’ representative to come up with a realistic contract that calls for no concessions. At the same time, it recognizes that the taxpayers’ ability to pay more has all but run out. Nor has it brought in moves designed to apply pressure, such as refusing to do report cards or formally meet with parents to discuss student progress, as the BCTF has. The BCTF has legitimate issues about class size and composition, and how to resolve a lawsuit it won over past changes to its contract. It is unfortunate that BCTF negotiators have spent so much time posturing in public and relatively little time actually negotiating. –Black Press

Premier Clark on her political year I recently sat down with Premier Christy Clark for a year-end interview to talk about her eventful ﬁrst year back in politics. Here are excerpts from that discussion:

And that’s all starting to move pretty quickly. The Taku River Tlinglit economic agreement (mining development and protected areas in the Atlin area), there are a number of these agreements that are starting to ﬂow out, and it’s been a long, slow, frustrating process. So now is the wrong time to walk away from the process, because there’s been 20 years of work invested in this, and we’re ﬁnally starting to see the fruits of it.

TF: People in general are a bit cynical about the treaty process. You could say that about Sophie Pierre (former Ktunaxa chief and chair of the independent B.C. Treaty Commission). In her report this year she talked about the mounting debt from 20 years of negotiations and basically gave an ultimatum to ﬁx it or shut it down. Do you see the commission continuing as it is, or do you see some changes ahead? PCC: We’re not planning any signiﬁcant changes to it. We are starting to see, just now, the fruits of all the work from the ministry and from the government and from the treaty commission.

TF: A related subject is the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline. There’s a lot of aboriginal opposition to that. The federal Natural Resources Minister, Joe Oliver, not too long ago called this a “nation building project.” It certainly ﬁts with your jobs strategy. Do you support the concept of the pipeline? PCC: First of all, we are foursquare behind the concept and soon-to-be reality of the liqueﬁed natural gas pipelines, which would take B.C. gas and get it to the port at Kitimat. There is pretty much unanimous First Nations support along the way, community support,

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through the environmental approval process, it’s all working. The Enbridge proposal is far from that. Being able to get triple the price for Canadian oil would be a big beneﬁt for Canada overall. But the project is one where we have to examine both the costs and beneﬁts. That’s why it’s in the

The thing about the carbon tax is that it’s hard to know how much difference it’s made environmental approval process. This is the ﬁrst of its kind, so I think we have to get a good look at it, and once we have the facts before us, we can have a debate about whether it should go ahead. TF: The carbon tax. Do you think it’s working, and will we see changes in the years to come?

PCC: I think that it’s probably affecting people’s and businesses’ decisions about their reliance on carbon as a source of energy. I don’t want to overstate that, though. The thing about the carbon tax is that it’s hard to know how much difference it’s made. But I think anecdotally we see that it has made some difference. We are in the process now of consulting with both the job creator community and citizens about where they’d like us to go next with the carbon tax. We have to keep in mind that the economy is fragile. But we want to remain a leader on the environment, which where we are right now in North America. ••• The interview also touched on Clark’s efforts to ease the pain of getting rid of the HST, and other issues. You can ﬁnd the full text on this newspaper’s website by pointing to the News tab and clicking on B.C. News. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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Dhinsa on cusp of Olympics Abbotsford wrestler, age 18, wins Canadian Greco-Roman trials Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

At the tender age of 18, Abbotsford wrestling phenom Sunny Dhinsa is just one step away from clinching a berth to next summer’s Olympic Games in London, England. Dhinsa turned in a stellar performance at the Canadian Olympic qualification event in Winnipeg last weekend – he finished second in the heavyweight (120 kg) freestyle on Saturday before bouncing back with a first-place result in

After winning the Greco-Roman 120 kg event at the Canadian Olympic qualifying meet on Sunday, Abbotsford’s Sunny Dhinsa is just one step away from punching his ticket to the 2012 Summer Games in London. He needs a top-two finish at the Pan Am qualifier in March.

the Greco-Roman discipline on Sunday. The Greco-Roman victory gives Dhinsa the right to try to qualify for the Olympics on behalf of Canada. He needs a top-two finish at the Pan American Olympic qualifying meet, to be held March 23-25 in Orlando, Fla., to punch his ticket to London. The funny thing is, heading into the Canadian trials, Dhinsa’s focus was on the freestyle event. He was an underdog

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Abbotsford Heat forward Paul Byron received his second callup of the season from the Calgary Flames on Monday afternoon. Byron was summoned after the Flames' forward depth took a hit in the wake of Sunday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Matt Stajan was placed on the injured reserve after suffering a sprained ankle, and Rene Bourque was suspended two games for a hit on Chicago's Brent Seabrook. Byron has four goals and three assists in 18

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Four members of the Fraser Valley Bruins have been named to the B.C. Major Midget League all-star hockey game. Forwards Jake Virtanen, Mitch Skapski and Matt Revel made the cut for Team Blue, along with defenceman Austin Edwards. The trio of forwards each find themselves among the top 12 in BCMML scoring, while Edwards, with 22 points

in 24 games, is second in scoring among blueliners. The all-star weekend runs Jan. 14-15 at Coquitlam’s Planet Ice. This past weekend, the Bruins wrapped up their pre-Christmas schedule on a high note, sweeping a pair of road games against the Thompson Blazers. The Bruins edged the Blazers 5-4 in Saturday’s opener, with Revel and Virtanen potting two

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Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission/2011 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for a maximum of 60 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $279/$237/$367 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $129/$109/$169 with a down payment of $2,750/$2,550/$2,750 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $16,749/$14,199/21,999. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$500 and freight and air tax of $1,600/$1,550/$1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. **From Dec. 16, 2011 to Dec. 30, 2011, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new [2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and Boss 302), 2011 Taurus (excluding SE), 2011 and 2012 Edge (excluding SE), 2011 Flex (excluding SE), 2011 Escape (excluding I4 manual), 2011 Expedition]/[ 2012 Expedition]/[ 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Ranger Supercab (excluding XL), 2011 and 2012 F-150 (excluding regular cab XL 4x2 and Raptor), 2011 and 2012 F-250 to F-450 (excluding chassis cabs), 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and BOSS 302), 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 Flex (excluding SE), 2012 Escape (excluding I4 Manual)] models for a maximum of [36]/[48]/ [60] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 60 months, monthly payment is $500, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000.Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. † From Dec. 31 2011 to Jan. 15, 2012, receive $500/ $1,000/ $1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,250/ $2,500/ $3,000/ $3,500/ $4,000/ $4,500/ $5,000/ $5,500/ $6,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/ $7,500/ $8,000/ $8,500/ $9,500/ $10,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2011 Focus S, 2011 Edge SE, 2011 Explorer Base, 2011 Escape I4 Manual, 2011 and 2012 E-Series, 2012 Fusion/ 2011 Fiesta S, 2011 and 2012 Explorer (excluding Base), 2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2012 Flex SE, 2012 Transit Connect (excluding electric)/ 2011 Mustang 2dr Coupe V6 Value Leader, 2011 Flex SE, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader, 2012 Edge (excluding SE)/ 2012 Mustang V6 Value Leader/ 2011 Ranger Super Cab XL and Regular Cab FEL, 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2012 SuperDuty Chassis Cabs/ 2011 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Transit Connect (excluding electric)/ 2011 Fusion S, 2011 Taurus SE, 2011 Edge AWD (excluding SE)/ 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Flex (excluding SE)/ 2012 Escape (excluding I4 Manual & V6), 2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 and 2012 Mustang V6 (excluding Value leader)/ 2011 Edge FWD (Excluding SE), 2012 Escape V6, 2011 Escape (excluding I4 Manual & V6), 2011 SuperDuty Chassis Cabs, 2012 Mustang GT, 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 Expedition/ 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Escape V6, 2011 Mustang GT, 2011 Flex (excluding SE)/ 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2), 2012 F-250 to F-450 Gas engine (excluding Chassis Cab)/ 2011 Taurus (excluding SE)/ 2011 Ranger SuperCab (excluding XL), 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew/ 2011 Expedition, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab non 5.0L and non 3.7L (excluding XL 4x2)/ 2012 F-250 to F-450 diesel (excluding chassis cabs)/2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non 5.0L and non 3.7L/ 2011 F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding chassis cabs)/ 2011 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L and 3.7L/ 2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L and 3.7L/ 2011 F-250 to F-450 Diesel engine (excluding chassis cabs) - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ◆◆Purchase or lease any new 2011/2012 Ford Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Escape, Edge (excluding Sport) or Explorer on or before Jan. 3/12 and receive the choice of (i) a winter safety package which includes: four (4) Winter Tires, four (4) steel Rims (Escape receives alloy wheels), and four (4) Tire pressure monitoring sensor; OR (ii) $750 in customer cash, but not both. Customers electing to receive customer cash may apply the amount toward their purchase or lease (taxes calculated after customer cash amount is applied) or receive a cheque for the amount from Ford Motor Company of Canada. This offer is not applicable to any Fleet (other than small fleets with an eligible FIN) or Government customers and not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP or Daily Rental Allowances. Some conditions apply. See Dealer for details. Vehicle handling characteristics, tire load index and speed rating may not be the same as factory supplied all season tires. Winter tires are meant to be operated during winter conditions and may require a higher cold inflation pressure than all season tires. Consult your Ford of Canada dealer for details including applicable warranty coverage. *** Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2011 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.1L/100km (40MPG) City, 5.3L/100km (53MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.1L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Fusion FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [9L/100km (31MPG) City, 6L/100km (47MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ††© 2011 Sirius Canada Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ▲Offer only valid from December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before November 30, 2011. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Ranger, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. WProgram in effect from October 1, 2011 to January 3, 2012 (the “Program Period”) To qualify, customer must turn in a 2005 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford [Fiesta (excluding S), Focus (excluding S)]/[Fusion (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding XLT I4 Manual), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Ranger (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a) sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. Offer only available to residents of Canada and payable in Canadian dollars. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with the owner of the recycled vehicle. Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Offer not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ©2011 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

A22 Abbotsford News Thursday, December 22, 2011

had to reschedule several of his exams in order to participate in the Olympic trials. “Qualifying for your country for the Olympics is a big thing, so they were pretty supportive.” Dhinsa is optimistic about his chances at the Pan Am qualifier – he finished second at the Pan Am Games in October, albeit in freestyle. ††

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SPIRIT OF THE SEASON

Members of the University of the Fraser Valley athletic department knocked on doors around Abbotsford last weekend seeking donations for the Abbotsford Food Bank, and filled 21 boxes with nonperishable items. The walk-and-knock was spearheaded by Alexa McCarthy and her teammates from the women’s basketball squad, with help from other Cascades sports teams.

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Watoto Children’s Choir

T he Watoto Children’s Choir is coming to Abbotsford on Jan. 17 at Central Heights Baptist Church, located at 1661 McCallum Rd. With the word watoto meaning “the children” in Swahili, 51 choirs have been founded since 1994 to address the Ugandan orphan crisis. In sub-Saharan Africa, more than 14 million children have been orphaned by the HIV/AIDS

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Musical will be performed by Yale Secondary Theatre Melissa WELSH Abbotsford News

Every year, Yale Secondary High School puts on a largescale performance. This February, the musical theatre’s show will be based on the broadway stage play, “Guys and Dolls.”

Written by Jo Swerling, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, the story is a popular one, adapted first into a book and then into a film starring Frank Sinatra. The play also won a Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1951. Students and staff have started rehears-

als for the concert that will include singing, dancing and a comical story. The plot line centres on characters from the 1950s, who gamble not only with their wallets, but their hearts as well. Performances of the musical will be held at the Abbotsford

Arts Centre, at 2329 Crescent Way. Show times are Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 13 & 14 at 10:30 a.m.; and Feb. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the school, located at 34620 Old Yale Rd. For more information, call 604-853-0778.

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Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

MTI College requires a P/T Pharmacy Assistant / Technician to teach in its Pharmacy Assistant Program in Chilliwack.

E-mail resumes to bev@mticc.com or fax to Bev at 604-682-6468. No phone calls. Position to start February 2012.

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A & H TREE FARM 2786 Cottonwood St. (Btwn. Bradner & Lefeuvre South of Fraser Hwy.)

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Marcus Adler Diana and Dave are pleased to announce the arrival of Marcus Born June 27, 2011 at ARH weighing 8lb 12oz Thank you to Dr Bjerke, Dr Edelson, and Dr Scoichet for your care and attention. Derek, Dylan, Calina, and Cooper are so excited to have a baby brother.

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Position is Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:30pm. Will train. $19.00-$22.00/hr. depending on education / experience.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

COMPANY DRIVER & O/O req’d for Gillson Trucking. Full Time. 42¢/mile. Run U.S. 604-853-2227

CHRISTMAS TREE SPECIAL

ANY TREE $28 604-856-8457

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Franklin, Kempley, Kirk & Kirklyn

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Goldﬁnch, Quail, Sandpiper & Sparrow

Cassiar, Glenalmond, Glendale, Gleneagles & McMillan

012080

Cassiar Ave & Crt

008190

Blueridge, Garnet, Goldﬁnch, Onyx, Robin, Sandpiper, Sapphire

012250

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Blue Jay, Blueridge, Brookdale & Nightingale

Coachstone, Hartnell, Hearthstone, Latimer & Prior

104100

Aladdin, Guilford & Merlin

008350

Blue Jay, Crestview & Saab

104260

Blatchford, Guilford & Mirus

008390

Harmony, Homestead, Pinnacle, Sylvan, Thornhill

104270

Guilford, Maywood, Mila, Moss & Mowbray

008420

Westridge Pl

104280

009260

Cheam, Chehalis, Cowichan & Saanich

Eleanor, Elliot, Filuk, Guilford, Marshall, Mila & St Matthews Way

009480

Chilcotin & Qualicum

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HAPPY THOUGHTS

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Tuesday, December 27 Edition Deadline is Friday, December 23 - 10 am

Thursday, December 29 Edition

Happy 2nd Birthday Adam Foote!

Deadline is Tuesday, December 27 - 11:30 am

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ABBOTSFORD

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: DOG, Shepherd cross. Vic. Tunbridge Ave. Mission. Dec 13. 604-826-4496. LOST CHIHUAHUA HE IS VERY ILL AND REQUIRES DAILY MEDICATION black & white, long haired, Friday Dec 16th Tunbridge area Mission. Please call (604)615-3241 LOST. LITTLE CHAIN BRACELET, possible at The Junction in Mission near Lanka Jewellery. $100. reward. 604-820-9469 LOST SMALL BLACK CAMERA between Dec. 7th and 9th. Phone (604)855-4842.

105070

Delair, Dina, Old Yale & Stafford 2058-2088 Winﬁeld Dr

011320

Epson, Immel & Laburnum

106080

011340

Ascott, Donlyn, Eton, Hendon & Picton

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Eaglecrest, Heatherstone & Mountain Dr

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Best, Bowyer, Dogwood, Hazel, McIntyre & Whidden

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Bruce, Clegg, Fourteenth & Orchid

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Best, Bracken, Cannon, Hyde, Rose & Viola

201240

Best & Myrtle

204090 205100

Brown, Fourteenth, Philbert, Sage & Sykes Balsam, Broom, Crosby, Forbes & Ivy Brient, Dewdney Trunk & Fisher Abercrombie, Alexandra, Egglestone & Thorpe

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obituaries Tributes to family and friends

Phone: 604-851-4537 Fax: 604-853-6065 email: bonniep@bcclassified.com

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OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES

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ESTHETICIAN req’d, able to do eye brow threading, waxing, manicures and pedicures. Drop off resume in person to Jeraco’s Hair Design, #633555 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford

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FARM WORKERS R. Aulakh Farms & Nursery Inc. is looking for 2 F/T (40hrs) farm workers for planting, weeding, fertilize, cultivate, irrigation, winter pruining & harvest crops, other farm work etc. Wages $10.50 year round work. Punjabi or Hindi speaking is an asset. Email resumes: raufarms2004@yahoo.ca or Fax: 604-746-1175

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FARM WORKERS

FARM LABOURERS required F/T for Altervale Farm Ltd in Abbotsford. Duties incl pruning, hoeing, spraying & picking berries. 40hr/wk. $9.56/hr. Fax 604-462-0908

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HELP WANTED MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING

$17.00/hr to work in Langley lubricants plant doing mfg., warehouse work & shipping/receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, & be meticulous & reliable. Experience in manufacturing and warehousing preferred. A minimum of 5 years work experience with references req’d. We offer a longterm career with a ﬁnancially successful co. + beneﬁts + RRSP plan. Send resume to:

dwoo@fuchs.com or Fax to 604-888-1145. Starts Immediately.

FARM & NURSERY WORKERS required for JRT Nurseries, 2396 272 St., Aldergrove. Duties: Heavy farm labour, potting, moving, loading of plants. $9.56/hr. 50 hrs/wk. Start date February 1, 2012. Phone: 604-856-5552 or email, sales@jrtnursery.com BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

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CRAPO Matilda “Tillie”

ANTON (Toni) FUSSI 1930 ~ 2011 Our beloved husband, father, Opa and Uhr Opa passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 with his loving family at his side. Toni was born in Austria on June 8, 1930 and immigrated to Abbotsford with his family in 1954. He started his plumbing business, A.F. Plumbing, shortly thereafter and retired in 1989. He had a love of the outdoors, ﬁshing, gardening, music and woodworking. He is predeceased by his mother and father, Elisabeth and Eustachius, his sister Agatha and his brother, August. He is survived by his loving wife, Susanna, his children, Melitta (Greg), Susanna, Toni (Peter) and Robert (Rhonda); his grandchildren, Christine, Gregory (daughter Zayla), Andrew, Trent and Brianne; his step grandchildren, Sonia (Darrell), Fred (Diane), Paul (Renya) and Victoria (Daniel); seven step great grandchildren; three step great great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. A Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Avenue, Abbotsford, BC on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 10:30 am. In lieu of ﬂowers, a donation in memory of Toni Fussi may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Tillie passed away peacefully on December 18, 2011 at the age of 96. Predeceased by her husband, William “Bill”; son, Ronald; grandson, Richard; ﬁve brothers and four sisters, she will be lovingly remembered by her children, Gerald (Naomi), Reginald (Roseanne), Beverly (Darcy) and Evelyn (Dennis); her grandchildren, Carla, Michael, Jason, Ryan, Desirae, Andrew, Bradley, Megan and Joshua; her sisters, Hulda Koop and Annie Goertz; brothers, Samuel and Edwin Goertz as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Those wishing to pay their respects are welcome on Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home, 7386 Horne Street, Mission. A funeral service will be held at Cedar Valley Mennonite Church, 32840 Janzen Ave. Mission on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. A special thank you to the Dr.’s and Nursing staff of the Mission Memorial Hospital and the Cardiac Care Unit of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital for their care of Tillie. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.woodlawnfh-mission.com

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND REMEMBERED.

Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-854-5534

EDMONDS Caroline (Lyn) Dec. 11, 1920 - Dec. 10, 2011 Predeceased by her husband Kenneth. Survived by sister Elsie Law, brother Jack McArthur(Rita), as well as many nieces and nephews. Lyn was a 30 year member of Mission’s Hospital Auxiliary, and a great supporter of many local charities. She was a heck of a rummy player too. She is sadly missed by many. Lyn requested no service however a brief graveside service will be announced at a later date.

EHRENHOLZ, Richard Lucien “Dick” Richard Lucien “Dick” Ehrenholz was born in Poland on August 5, 1924, father, John Louis Ehrenholz and, mother Lidia Halikow, survived by siblings, John Ehrenholz, Lucy Fatkin, Alice Stark, Shirley Allert, Nettie Donovan and many cousins. Immigrating to Canada as a young child, they lived a short while in Saskatchewan before relocating to Bradner, B.C., where he went to school and met the love of his life of 67 years, Rose, who he married on August 26, 1944 and had four children Wayne Ehrenholz (predeceased), Ron Ehrenholz, Elaine Dyck, Diana Kowaliuk, 2 Son-In-Laws, Gary Dyck and Lyle Kowaliuk as well as 8 Grandchildren, Jason and Karmen Ehrenholz, Amanda and Gregory Dyck, Josh and Shelby Lockwood, Makayla and Courtney Kowaliuk. Married life began in Bradner on their family farm on Interprovincial Highway and he resided here until 1989 when they moved to their current address on Marshall Road in Abbotsford. Bradner was very much home for Dick and he became an integral part of the Community through his involvement in the Bradner Community Club. Dick’s work history started in the logging camps and the road construction industry throughout the Province of B.C. and concluded with a 22 year career as Deputy Superintendent of Public Works at Matsqui Municipality, when he retired in 1988. He was a big, gentle man, who loved sports, enjoyed people and displayed a logical demeanor that allowed him to think through problems and handle situations with grace and dignity. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed life to its fullest. Dick passed away at 11:40 p.m. on December 17, 2011 surrounded by his wife and family. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Bradner Hall. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. On line condolences to the family may be made at:

McDONALD Stewart Douglas March 11, 1933 ~ Dec. 15, 2011

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Employers seek Utopia Academy Graduates Advanced Esthetics & Laser Program

We sadly announce the passing of Stewart McDonald. He will be remembered for his • 10 month/1500 hour accredited diploma program wonderful sense of humour, • Advanced techniques and practical methodologies his positive attitude and compassion for others. Stew • Valuable hands-on experience enjoyed playing drums at a • Learn with conﬁdence from the leaders in the industry younger age, drawing, and music. He is pre-deceased by Register now for March 2012 brothers Herb, Bob, Ronald, Abbotsford Campus, Call: 604-859-3777 Gordon and sister Prudence also his mother and dad, Mary For careers in Health and Wellness, Alice and Ronald. Survived visit utopiaacademy.com by his wonderful family in Port Alberni, daughters Kathy, Trisha, Tracy, Lisa and son Financial Assistance may be available Shawn (Tammy) McDonald to eligible students in Coquitlam, also brother Richard (Anna) in Alberta and sister Marg in Qualicum, many nieces and nephews and grandutopia academy 3x3_1339984 1 11/25/11 1:01:34 PM children. Stew also leaves behind his loving family, spouse Virginia Bowles and son Darren (Natalie) McDonald, brother-in-law John (Laurena) Kabatoff and sister-in-law Beverly Belanger. Viewing was held Wednesday December 21 at First Memorial Service Aldergrove, Cremation to follow. There will be a celebration of Stew’s life on January 14, REGISTER FOR ANY SPROTT-SHAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012 at the home of Darren and Natalie McDonald. ThankPROGRAM BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2011 - FEBRUARY 29, 2012 you to MSA Manor staff and Dr. Paul’s care. Stew, we hold you close within our hearts UP * and there you shall remain to TO walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again We love you ~ your family.

THE

GIFT

OF EDUCATION

RECEIVE

$1000

TOWARDS TUITION LEARN MORE AT: SPROTTSHAW.COM/GIFT *Conditions apply

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP WANTED

WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR 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 $12.95/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). To join our team and start your career in logistics, apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com

257 SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

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DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

AMAZING WAVE MASSAGE Professional deep tissue massage. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby. 604-746-0099

Incredible Massage New Girls • New Girls • New Girls

604-746-6777

Paid Weekly - Up to $20 an hour, no comm., beneﬁts available. Positive, outgoing, team oriented a must!

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Mr. Hand-i-Man

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION FURNACE MASTERS Heating & Cooling Replacement of: Furnaces, Hot Water Tanks, Boilers, Sheet Metalwork, Gas ﬁtting, Heat Pumps, AND Service Work. Serving the Fraser Valley

NO HEAT?

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

H & D Heating Service

(604)854-6792

Call Now, Start Tomorrow!

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808

Cartage Ltd.

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TREE SERVICES

F/T GRAVEYARD BAKER POSITION Tim Horton’s Watcom Rd. Location “We offer Competitive Wages & Excellent Beneﬁts !! “ Resumes to:

SAWDUST

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... • Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

LANDSCAPING

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

2054 Whatcom Road

F/T Graveyard Person Must be dependable and reliable. “We offer Competitive Wages & Excellent Beneﬁts !! “

FINANCIAL SERVICES

$10 MILLION AVAILABLE for Land Purchase/Development and Joint Ventures. Management Consulting and Business Plan services. Call 1-866-402-6464. AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

NEED CASH TODAY?

Resumes to:

2054 Whatcom Road WHITE SPOT Mission is currently looking for Kitchen workers. We have openings for experienced kitchen staff with ﬂexible availability. Full time positions available, must be able to work day and night as well as weekends. Drop off resume in person at Mission White Spot or Email us your resume at mission@whitespot.ca

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✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257

SALES

Sales Associate Needed

DRYWALL

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396

456 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. .PAUL’S MOVING 5 TON truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 604-851-5901 / 778-808-2398 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

New SRI single wide in family park and another space in adult park. from $81,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE www.dannyevans.ca

FIREWOOD

Preview 9am-5pm

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Unit # 4 - 26157 FRASER HWY., accredited appraisals available

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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Steel Buildings. Reduced Factory Inventory. 30x36 – Reg $15,850 Now $12,600; 36x58 – Reg $21,900 Now $18,800; 48x96 – Reg $48,700 Now $41,900; 81x130 – Reg $121,500, Now $103,900 Source# 1N4 800-964-8335

UNDER $200

MISC. WANTED

WANTED: ANTIQUES Buying antique furniture, old jewelry, war medals, old toys, Christmas ornaments, old crocks etc.... Unique and unusual items.

Call (604)826-1270

UNDER $400

WANTED. MOTOR BIKES & ATVs. Any size, any year or condition. Running or not. Buy for cash as long as the price is right and not stolen. No Chinese made. Give me a call: 604-308-4225 Gary.

MOVING SALE. SMALL FREEZER, new condition, $350. Phone 604859-0121 after 5:30.

REAL ESTATE 627

FARM EQUIPMENT

New Holland LS180B Skid Steer 63 HP, 2 spd trans, only 475 hrs. Mint cond. $18,500/obo. 604-826-6482.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Also great for crafts etc

Folkart & unusual decorator items, antique furniture & country primitives limited edition prints and hundreds of estate items.

530

706

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself

December 28th @ 5:00pm

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RENTALS

★ FREE ★

www.bigvalleyauction

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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

604-857-0800

518

MISC. FOR SALE

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difﬁculty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

ABBOTSFORD 1 MONTH FREE RENT nr 5 Corners. 1 bd $625/mo 2 bd $725/mo. Call (604)751-3885 ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm, 2 bathrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.

Jude Stonier

FEED & HAY

June 20, 2011

#1 PET SOURCE • Pet Food & Accessories • Livestock Feed & Hay • Wild Bird Seed & Accessories • Whole Lot More 34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco) 604-556-7477 www.buckerﬁelds.org

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788

(778)344-1069 NorthStars Painting Ltd Boxing Day Sale ~ Book by Jan 1st! No Job Too Small!

BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go. UKC reg. $600 obo. Call 778237-2824

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PET SERVICES

FURRYORNOT Petcare, Abbotsford. Certiﬁed Professional Pet Sitter, bonded & insured. Pet-sitting, dog-walking, house-sitting. 604302-1780; www.furryornotpetcare.ca.

PETS

A special tribute to our newest residents – the babies of 2011. Make sure your 2011 addition is included in this treasured keepsake. All babies who appear in this feature will receive a special personalized placemat as a keepsake as well as a voucher for a complimentary 3D ornament keepsake with an imprint of their hand or foot (value $25) from WEE PIGGIES & PAWS

Publishing January 20, 2012

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

Deadline January 9, 2012

PLEASE INCLUDE PHOTO AND PRINT CLEARLY

Parents Names:

Incl. HST

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. Vet checked. 1st shots. Parents both registered. $550. 604-309-2390.

Call Bob at 604-850-2777, 604-856-3383 or 1-888-436-5677 info@abbotsfordprinting.com

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

FURNITURE

MOVING & STORAGE

Abbotsford Printing Inc. requires an Inside Sales Associate, printing and/or graphic design experience an asset, along with excellent Customer Relations skills. Position will require counter sales and consultation. Wages and beneﬁts are negotiable depending on experience.

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PETS

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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New SRI Manufactured Homes. Single Double Modulars on display. Repossessions 1974-2004. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

Kristy 604.488.9161

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

AUCTIONS

MOVING SALE. PULL OUT COUCH, in good condition, $150. Phone 604-859-0121 after 5:30.

Tree removal done RIGHT!

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RETAIL STORE FORECLOSURE

PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD. MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716

FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

560

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736 SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS

REAL ESTATE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Big Valley Auction

Service, Repairs & Installation

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SHIHTZU X LASO APSO pups, 3 M, mostly white, view parents, nonshed, $400/ea. (604)701-9006

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

35 Years Exp. Furnaces, Boilers and Water Heaters

Erica 604-777-2195

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Rottweiler pups lrg German working stock exc temp healthy 8 wks. parents to view. $650. 604-799-8225.

Call Bob: 604-556-8298 ASIAN BEST MASSAGE (604) 557-8270 www.fraservalleymassage.com

PETS

• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

ALL SERVICE Rubbish Removal. $59.95 pick-up. Rocks & Soils $16/yard. 604-832-4110

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

604.587.5865

.Jim’s Moving Winter Service

PETS

RECYCLE-IT!

www.recycleitcanada.ca

Seeks Surveyors for project in Surrey. Must have own vehicle. Must know Total Station Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcocivil.ca

Well Experienced Mechanic for Mercedes Benz Autos to do small jobs at home. (604)302-1933

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On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

Civil & Road Constructors

RELAXING SWEDISH MASSAGE A.M. Special 15% off. *Stress Free *European *Private 604.230.4444

Filling 10 F/T Positions

GARDENING

SURVEYORS

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

✷ Christmas Rush ✷

DRYWALL

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FOLLOW ME FOR INSTANT NEWS UPDATES: Scan the barcode on your smartphone!

PLUMBING

COCK A POO PUPPIES Family raised (2) Female, (2) male. $500. Ready to Go! (604)467-6643

GREAT RATES! Local lic’d plumber Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call 604-853-4119

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

MALTESE pup, 1 male, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077.

ABACUS ROOFING Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *28yrs Exp. - Also Snow plow & Junk Removal

Call Chris 604-462-9009

Multi Poo Pup 14 wks old M., white, 2nd shot dewormed micro chipped good home $795. 604-715-2431 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PRESA CANARIO pups 11/wks. 1st shots & dewormed. Well socialized with kids. $600/obo. 604-466-8211.

Address: Phone: Baby’s Name: Boy:

Girl:

Date of Birth: 604-851-4537 or 604-853-1144 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, BC or email info to bonnie@bcclassified.com

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APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

Great View Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach & 2 Bdrms avail

HOMESTEAD ESTATES Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg. ************************************

**CHRISTMAS SPECIAL** 2 Bths in 2 Bdr units from $895 Gas heat, f/p, d/w, inste w/d hookup, gated u/g prkg. Cat OK Call: 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca

Abbots. clean & spacious *2 Bdrm units from $750 & up Some w/insuite laundry hook-up, d/w, prkg. Part of the Abbotsford Crime Free Housing Program Cat OK . Call: 604-832-8909 ------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp.

MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! 2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $665.00 2 Bedrooms - $756.00

Call 604-751-2147 2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $665.00 2 Bedrooms - $756.00

2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $655.00 2 Bdrms from $779.00

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Call 604-557-6054

Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Kept Secret

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes 2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt Please call for Prices. Sorry no pets

1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing! Call Esther 604-853-0549

For more info & viewing call

604-615-5397

Call 604-557-3592 33136 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Call 604-557-3708 33184 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!! Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road Spacious Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrms avail Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program For more info & viewing call

604-615-5382

For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!

Park Lane Manor 33331 Old Yale Road

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex ABBOTSFORD

meadowood@ paciďŹ cquorum.com

Under New Management

Apartments

Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease

3046 Clearbrook Road www.paciďŹ cquorum.com PaciďŹ c Quorum Properties Inc Abbotsford/Mission

Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent! Richard Court 33333 12th Avenue Cozy 5 story complex in quiet park like setting on Mission Hillside. 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Close to transit, parks, schools; pkg, balconies, laundry rm. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call

778-788-1857 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

MISSION: 1 MONTH FREE RENT 1 bdrm $625 or 2 brm $725, 2nd or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885 MISSION: 7696 Grand St. 2 Bdrm apt, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d quiet bldg. On-site manager. Avail Jan 1. $750/mo. Call: 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808.

1 bdrm *2 bdrm* corner suites Rent includes heat & hot water! Nice decor, clean, speciďŹ cally designed for the needs of families, seniors, professionals & university students. Abbotsford Apt Resident Mgrs are Crime Free Multi-Housing certiďŹ ed Excellent location on bus route. Within walking distance to all amenities - post ofďŹ ce, shopping, medical clinic, library & rec. centre. Call Marilyn to view (604)-855-3345

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

736

ABBOTSFORD - Attractive ofďŹ ce &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.

BRADNER. 4 bdrm rancher on farm (only house avail) 4 appl, garage. $1350. Jan 1. Pet ok. 604-807-6477

FOR LEASE 4700 sq.ft. concrete bldg with outside storage & freeway exposure & plenty of prkg. For more info call Ken (604)850-1228. RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 & 3500 s.f. 2485 W. Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731

736

Pet Friendly Buildings! CHELSEA PARK GARDENS 33710 Marshall Road

1 Bdrms ..... from $563/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $694/mo.

Call 604-751-3619 Villa Vista 33292 Robertson Ave East Bachelors ........ from $495/mo. 1 Bdrms ........... from $594/mo. 2 Bdrms ........... from $732/mo. Villa Monaco 33263 Bourquin Crescent East

Bachelors .... from $521/mo. 1 Bdrms ...... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo.

ABBOTSFORD, 1894 McKenzie. 4 bdrms bsmt house. 2.5 baths, laundry room, wood stove, storage shed. Lots off parking. Cl to schools. $1400/mo. Avail. now 604-859-1996 or 604-217-9273. ABBOTSFORD. 2,400 sq ft, newer 5 bdrms + extra ofďŹ ce & liv/rm, 2 f/pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3 baths, new kit., 5 new appls. granite counter. New lam ďŹ&#x201A;rs. paint & tiles. Nr schls. Priv fncd yd; N/S, small pet ok. $1595. 604-309-0148. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm rancher on acreage. Walk to UFV. nr. amenits. $1100/mo. Jan. 1. 604-850-6788. ABBOTSFORD 30310 Canary Rd. 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath, on acreage, sm shop. Now. $2,200. 604-857-3517 ABBOTSFORD W. 3 bdrm rancher on priv 1 acre. RV parking, fcd, pets okay. Jan 1. $1650. 604-807-6477

#133 - 1bdrm+den - 666 sq ft north facing - $825/mo #217 - 1bdrm - 587 sq ft - west facing - $825/mo #324- 2bdrm 2 bath - 885 sq ft end unit SW exposure faces the greenspace $1100/mo FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM

Friendly Management 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

MISSION

33366 2nd Ave. Mission

1 bdrms. from $630/mo. Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS. References Required.

749

STORAGE

Abbotsford-Large Barns for Rent, nr town! Suitable for storage. Almost 4000 sq ft, 160â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Clean, cement ďŹ&#x201A;rs w/electricity. Quick highway access. Owner lives on site. $1100/m. 604-309-9023 after 6pm.

Individual Insulated Bays All Bays Alarmed

â&#x153;Ś CARS â&#x153;Ś BOATS â&#x153;Ś â&#x153;Ś SUPPLIES â&#x153;Ś 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ceiling height 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

604-854-4664 Located in Abbotsford

604-820-8888

www.andersonavenue.com

750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD, Sandy Hill, Lge 1 bdrm, g/l, incl heat, light & cbl, NS/NP, Refs $650 (604)852-3739 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm bsmt. Pri entry/drive. Lrg fncd yrd. N/P, N/S. Avl immed. $700 incl utils. 604-8553764, 604-614-9102, 778-908-0541 ABBOTSFORD 3667 Newcastle Dr Clbk. 2 bdrm. suite, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Nr schls & park. 1 bath. New appl. Now. 604-807-6749; 604-859-7094 ABBOTSFORD. Clean 3 bdrm bsmt suite. $900/mo. util. incl. Cat ok. N/S. Avail. Jan. 1st. 604-217-1985. ABBOTSFORD: Near UFV. 4 bdrm suite in newer house, 2 full baths. Bar. $1050/mo incl utils. N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-825-3524. EAST Abby new 2 bdrm basement suite on quiet cul-de-sac. 5 appl. Hdwd ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. Private patio. Separate entrance. N/S N/P Avail. immed. $950.00 per month includes util. Contact b-mat@hotmail.com. MISSION. 3 BDRM, S/F, lndry rm, private yard, $850 + utils. Avail. Jan. 1st. Call 604-852-7124.

751

SUITES, UPPER

ABBOTSFORD; 3 Bdrm, 2 ba, sgle garage. Quiet, clean N/S. Suit prof or retired. Very quiet area. $1300 + % utils. Jan 1st. (604)308-6910. CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-854-6397

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604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

MISSION HILLS:

APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 2 Bdrms Avail No Pets. Written refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required.

Call 604-826-7880 MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $630 & 2 bds starting $750, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkg incl.Games rm Criminal Record check may be req. 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

â&#x153;Ż Arlington Place â&#x153;Ż 2487 Countess St., Abbts (Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.

NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discount.

Resident Manager ~ LINDA

604-850-7050

33405 Bourquin Place

â&#x153;Ż ASPEN COURT â&#x153;Ż

1 Bdrms ...... from $634/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $722/mo.

2450 Center St. Abbotsford NEW BUILDING

Call 604-751-2125

VERY COMPETITIVE RATES QUIET, CLEAN, WELL MANAGED NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

MISSION, dwntown. Beautiful quiet spac bach $550, 1 bdrm $625. Secure bldg. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. N/P.604-814-2435

HOUSES McRae - 2bdrm +den lower level twn home, 2 bath, large w/d/strge area, back onto greenspace, sngle gar, gas f/p $1050/mo 2nd Ave - near Stave Lake Rd 3 bdrms 1.5 baths - 5 appli, deep carport, lrg storage shed, conv. to West Coast & dwntwn, Windebank & Heritage Park $1200/mo Tunbridge-Lovely well maint. 3 bdrm home in Tunbridge Station, 2.5 baths, detâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d gar., fenced yrd, nice deck, $1650/mo + utils

APARTMENTS

CEDARWOOD MANOR

HABITAT APARTMENTS

MISSION. Share 2 bdrm suite. $425/mo. incl. utilities. N/S. N/P. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail. Jan. 1. 604-826-1040.

UPPER / LOWER SUITES Charman - BRAND NEW 2bdrm higher end homes, pristinely manicured property, 1 full bath, insuite w/d $900/mo incl utils

LATITUDE - designer color scheme, open concept kitchen w/ granite & eating bar - 6 ST/ST appli, in-suite w/d, electric f/p spacious covered deck, gated u/g prkng. Billiards & exercise room, Hot Water Included

Mission

33298 Robertson Ave.

Website: www.mainst.biz

MISSION

ABBOTSFORD

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

604-820-0128

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

STORE - IT MOVE IN NOW, DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T PAY UNTIL JANUARY 1ST!

3 bdrm + den,wd ďŹ&#x201A;rs, 5 appls, deck, fenced yard, NP, NS indoors, 1bth, $1100/m. Cbl/net inc, util xtra. avail. Jan 1. 778-241-7440

â&#x153;ł 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo. â&#x153;ł 2 Bdrms from $745/mo.

1 Bdrms ...... from $574/mo. 1 Bdrms ...... from $653/mo.

For leasing enquiries Call 604-751-2934 Mainstreet Equity Corp.

MISSION 3 Bdrm Twnhse 1 & 1 1/2 Bth Quiet Complex Good for Kids All Appliances, 1 Carport, Fireplace Small Bkyrd Avilable Jan15 - Feb 1 Close to Westcoast Express/Shopping/School $1200/mth Call 778229-8626

HOMES FOR RENT

Crime Free Living 31790 UNION AVENUE HURON COURT

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HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.

CLEARBROOK

Under New Ownership

604-615-5402

Conveniently located at

Call 604-852-0827 or wellesleymgr@shaw.ca

RENTALS

Seniors Discount $25

For more info & viewing call

â&#x153;Ś Senior Discount â&#x153;Ś Resident Managers â&#x153;Ś Sorry No Pets

1916 McCallum Rd.

Abbotsford/Mission

Website:

Townhouses

Great view of Mt. Baker. Incl heat, H.W., parking & storage. Close to all amenities. Excellent for student, seniors or commuters. 2 Seconds to freeway on/off ramp. One Cat welcome with deposit. No smoking suite. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required.

RENTALS

Rent inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.

www.mainst.biz

1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

WALK TO UNIVERSITY December occupancy - 1Large 1 bdrm @ $630/mo. - 1Large 2 bdrm @ $800/mo.

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

ABBOTSFORD:

SPACIOUS APT SUITES FOR RENT

Abbotsford/Mission

Mainstreet Equity

or Email

APARTMENT/CONDO

www.AbbotsfordApartments.com

apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.

Phone 604-852-4696

706

â&#x20AC;&#x153; A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE â&#x20AC;&#x153;

Cozy 3 storey bldg, close to all amen. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Close to transit, parks, schools; covered pkg, balconies, laundry room. Small pets ok.

Call 604-751-2165

RENTALS

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

ABBOTSFORD

Nelson Court 33095 Old Yale Road

32030 George Ferguson Way

Phone 604-556-7705 ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor. 2 Bdrm - $750 & 1 Bdrm - $630. Incl hot water. Nr rec ctr/bus. Refs On duty mgr. Call: 604-864-8565.

For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!

Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease

ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Aptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2959 Tims St. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920.

LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS 1 MONTH FREE RENT SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DISCOUNT

Under New Ownership

This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.

Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

Abbotsford/Mission

Call 604-852-7350

ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm nr Super Store mtn view 5 appls incl W/D gas f/p gas & ht/water incl sec u/g prkg with remote $975mo. Jan 1. 604-556-2599 refer to unit 433

ABBOTSFORD, Beautiful 2/bdrm condo. Mgr onsite, Clean quiet. By Superstore. $850/mo. Owner. 778316-8057 Mgr. Greg 604-556-2599

APARTMENT/CONDO

Comfortable 3 storey low rise, convenient & affordable. 1 & 2 bedrm stes, balconies, lockers in & outdoor pkg, lndry rm. Close to schools & transit. Small pets ok.

33382 George Ferguson Way

BIRCHWOOD MANOR

706

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & CertiďŹ ed. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

ABBOTSFORD 32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

RENTALS

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Annual

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Campaign ends January 31, 2012.

A30 AbbotsfordNews News Thursday, Thursday, December December 22, 2011 A30 Abbotsford RENTALS 751

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, UPPER

810

TRANSPORTATION 828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2003 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA highway truck, double bunk,450HP, 13 spd, Eaton Fuller trans, recent work done, brand new tires, fresh MVI. With job, make over $10,000/mo. Info 604-830-1700.

MISSION 1 BDRM UPPER 2 suites avail in 4 plex, river view, near shops, bus, train, suits professional, private, yard, prkng, utils incl. Avail Jan. 1st $700/mo. 604-970-4031 MISSION NEWER 4 BDRM, 2 full bath, a/c, built in vac., close to elem. school, no dogs, avail Feb 1st $1160/mo + utils (604)217-7064

752

TRANSPORTATION

838

Saturday, January 28 Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2010 ADVENTURER 106DBS

TOWNHOUSES

9 am–4 pm at Hemlock Resort

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 The Scrapper

ALDERGROVE. 3 bdrm T/H. 1.5 bths. Fncd yd. fam.complex. $1050 & up. Sm dog ok. 778- 551-2696.

Experience .... TOWNHOUSE Living at WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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3 Bedrooms - 1,100 sq ft 1½ baths Newly Renovated units available now CHILDREN love our 2 Play grounds Puppies & Kitties love your fenced backyard Our contribution: A MoveIn Incentive! Close to all schools, transit & amenities Quiet, Gated + Secured for you! Your choice of Crime-Free Living From $990 PLUS Utilities

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1993 Buick Regal, full load, 1 owner, A1 condition, 155,000k, $1695. Call (604)792-6367

2011 EVER-LITE 35RL-DS

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX. 94,000 kms. No accd’s. Local. Exc. cond. $10,900. Abbotsford 604-855-1335

Check us out @ 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696

2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo. Phone 604-780-8404

MISSION: 3 Bdrm Townhome, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. 604-820-1715

2010 CHEVY IMPALA, 4 dr Sedan, 62,000 K, exc. cond., $12,800. Call 604-309-4001.

Ext. shower, AM/FM/CD/DVD, power awning, power tongue jack, LCD tv, A/C. $34,483 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845

Mission - 3 Bdrm TOWNHOMES

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

RENTAL BONUS!

1993 TOYOTA Corolla Sedan 4 dr, brown, 5spd, 1 owner, well maint, gd cond, $1200. (604)819-2789

Washer Dryer & Dishwasher Fireplace Garage and Yard Laminate and / or carpet Rents start at $1100/mo.

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $1995 obo (604)826-0519

Come Have A Look…

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Elec. happi-jac, microwave, thermopane windows, exterior speakers, comfort step bumper. $23,483 (stk.31006) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

1-800-910-6402

9252 Hazel St. Chilliwack, BC

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

FAST EASY REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES Cash for all cars, trucks, vans, machines.

1997 MERCEDES E420, all options, mint, garage kept. 118,00 kms. $7200 obo. 604-805-4545.

(604)826-9076

2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3295 obo. (604)826-0519

ONSITE OFFICE 604-820-1205

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $5500 ﬁrm. Phone 604-538-9257.

www.aptrentals.net BLOCK WATCH COMMUNITY

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4795 obo 604-826-0519 2000 BUICK LASABRE with heated seats, low km’s, H.U.D. Private. $6900/obo. 778-565-4230 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8500 ﬁrm. Call 604-538-9257

Chris Robertson and Cosmos Brass

851

TRUCKS & VANS

Friday, October 14, 2011 Partially sponsored by Hub Motors, Legal Grounds & Cooperators Insurance

OUR 29

Yael Weiss, Pianist Friday, February 3, 2012 sponsored by IsabelPartially Bayrakdarian, Soprano Tom Lee Music & 18, BC Hydro Friday, November 2011 Partially sponsored by Best Western Regency Inn & Richard Friesen, Real Estate

1992 INTERNATIONAL Single Axel Dump Truck Belly Plow & Chipper. Hood Incl., 88,400 km $5,500 obo. Offers accepted until January 3, 2012 4:00pm. Contact David Stelmack at Cultus Lake Park, 604-847-2047.

2011/2012 Yael Weiss, Pianist Elmer Iseler Singers Friday, February 3, 2012

Saturday, March 10, 2012 Partially sponsored by Partially sponsored by Tom Lee Music & BC Hydro The Abbotsford News & Abbotsford Community Foundation

Elmer Iseler Singers Saturday, March 10, 2012 Partially sponsored by The Abbotsford News & Abbotsford Community Foundation

SERIES OF SIX CONCERTS:

SEASON TICKETS:

Regular: $110 | Seniors: $100 | Students: $35

Regular: $110 | Seniors: $100 | Students: $35 Order Form in Brochure or Phone: 604.859.5192 or 604.854.3318 web: www.valleyconcertsociety.com email: valleyconcertsociety@telus.net

Order Form in Brochure or Phone: 604.859.5192 or 604.854.3318

SILVER SPONSORS web: www.valleyconcertsociety.com Platinum Sponsor

Karl Stobbe, Violinist; Joel Stobbe, Cello Friday, April 20, 2012 Partially sponsored by Karl Stobbe, Violinist; MusicCello & JoelKings Stobbe, Clearbrook Grain & Friday, April 20, 2012 Milling Co. Ltd.

Partially sponsored by Kings Music & Clearbrook Grain & Milling Co. Ltd.

email: valleyconcertsociety@telus.net

PLATINUM GOLD SPONSORS SPONSORS Clearbrook Grain & Milling Co. Ltd Best Western Regency Inn

GOLD SPONSORS

Abbotsford Printing Inc. Cooperators Insurance Richard Friesen, Seniors’ Real Estate Specialist HUB MOTOR SERVICE Tom Lee Music • Dhana Redman

SILVER SPONSORS

Abbotsford Inc. BRONZEPrinting SPONSORS Cooperators Insurance Legal Grounds Coffee House Inc. Vancity Credit Union Richard Friesen, Alicja Jaholkowski Seniors’ Real Estate Specialist Hub Motor Service Tom Lee Music Dhana Redman

BRONZE SPONSORS Clearbrook Grain & Milling Co. Ltd Best Western Regency Inn

Legal Grounds Coffee House Inc. Vancity Credit Union Alicja Jaholkowski

If you ski, board or even tube you can help us ﬁnd a cure for and assist those impacted by multiple sclerosis!

Sal Ferreras, Percussionist and the Southern Cross Trio

1993 F150 HEAVY 1/2, 4x4, auto, good condition $1499 red/white 819-4857 1993 Ford Ranger ext cab, XL sport, V6 5spd, 191064k, gd cond tires like new, $500. 604-793-5189 1993 S15 EXTRA cab 4x4, auto, blue, air, canopy, good cond., $1499. Call (604)819-4857 1994 Saab 900-S. 6cyl, 2.5 l engine. 4dr, sunroof, 5spd, green, like new. $1950. 604-541-0344 2000 Dodge diesel 2500 series 4x4 ext cab 133,000k. 8x10 custom alum deck $12,500. 604-839-5700. 2002 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather int., new tires, new timing belt, 161,000k. $6900. 604-309-4001. 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. V6, loaded, no acc’d. New Aircare. Only $2,950. 604-309-3135 Abbotsford. 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278 2004 GRAND CARAVAN, 36,000 KMS, v6, loaded, seats 7, $7950 obo. 604-780-8404 2009 DODGE 150 HEMI PICK UP with canopy, rhino lined, loaded, 8000 original km’s, show room condition. 28,000 OBO. (604)613-3727

Friday, May 4, 2012 Partially sponsored by Abbotsford Printing, Van CityFerreras, Credit Union & Sal Friends of the Valley Concert Society

Percussionist and the Southern Cross Trio Friday, May 4, 2012

Partially sponsored by Abbotsford Printing, Van City Credit Union & Friends of the Valley Concert Society

860 WRECKER/USED PARTS Four Motegi Racing FF7 rims in excellent condition, with Venezia Crusade & Ingens A1 205 /40ZR17 mounted tires. About 50 per cent wear on tires. Fits Honda Civic 2001-05 model. $575. Call: 1-604-864-9226, 778-230-9664.

For more information: deanna.mcintyre@mssociety.ca 604-746-9331 or toll free 1-877-746-9331

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