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run, asking how it was possible the truck could swerve at all three men, who were standing together, and only Luke Stephen folded his arms and hit O’Brien. turned in his seat in the witness box “I don’t understand,” Michaels said. to avoid looking directly at the lawyer “All Silas had to do, if you’re telling defending the man charged with killthe truth, is to step off the shoulder.” ing his best friend. Stephen said the truck missed he and It was the second day of the road Dooley “by inches.” rage trial of Langley resident Brent “We barely made it,” he said. Parent, who is charged with multiple “Silas was unable to get out of the criminal offences in the March 2008 way.” hit-and-run that killed 21-year-old Stephen also rejected Michaels’ sugSilas O’Brien. gestion that Dooley, the driver, lost conSome of defence lawyer Vincent trol of the Silverado when he collided Michaels’ case could be discerned with the Ford while trying to pass. from his intense cross-examination Stephen insisted the Ford kept forcof Stephen during Tuesday’s B.C. ing the Silverado to the side until it Supreme Court hearing in New was run off the road into a ditch. Westminster. He conceded that he told police the Stephen testified that he, O’Brien truck that approached them initially and a third friend, Sam Dooley, were slowed down, as if to render assisdriving to the airport around 2 a.m. Silas O’Brien in a Facebook image. tance. in a Chevy Silverado SUV to catch a Stephen denied that the three friends flight to Hawaii when they came upon were angry and making threats when they spoke to a a white Ford pickup. When they tried to pass the pickup truck in the 25800 couple in a Honda who stopped right after their truck block of 16 Avenue in Langley, Stephen said the truck ended up in the ditch. Parent, who was 38 at the time, has pleaded slammed into the SUV and forced it off the road. not guilty to five road-rage-related charges that Then he said the truck returned a few minutes include criminal negligence causing death, danlater while the three friends were standing on the gerous operation of a motor vehicle and leaving side of the road and suddenly swerved at them, the scene of the accident. hitting O’Brien. He is expected to testify in his own defence. “We were waving our arms and yelling stop, Crown Prosecutor Donna Ballyk said the evistop, stop,” Stephen said during his testimony for dence will show that immediately after Parent ran Crown prosecutor Donna Ballyk. O’Brien down, he went home and sat in his hot During his cross-examination by the defence tub, drinking beer with his brother and talking so lawyer, Stephen denied that he and one of his STEPHEN loudly that they disturbed a neighbour. friends were acting in a threatening way when O’Brien and his friends were part of a tight-knit the truck returned to the scene of the accident. youth group who attended a prayer meeting the night “Is it possible you and Dooley rushed the vehicle in a threatening and aggressive manner?” Michaels sug- before they left for Hawaii. O’Brien left behind six siblings, parents, and many gested. friends. “No,” Stephen said. He also had a girlfriend Megan Williamson, a competiHe said the three were on the road when they saw the tive figure skater. truck coming back, but they stepped on to the shoulder The trial has been scheduled for 10 days before B.C. of the road. Michaels challenged Stephen’s account of the hit-and- Supreme Court justice Terence A. Schultes. Black Press
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programs. “We are looking for a new home in Abbotsford,” said Eleanor Klawer, vice-chair of the sponsoring committee for the cadets. The 1922 has been running its program in Aldergrove for the past 68 years. However, with the closure of the Canadian Forces Base in Aldergrove, the cadets are seeking a new location. The 1922 is a local corps, with about 50 cadets registered, and more than 40 of those are from Abbotsford.
The proposed building would feature a small gym and rooms of various sizes which would be made available for community use as well. “We have a long way to go yet in the fundraising. But, based on previous experience, it will get done,” she said. Coun. Lynne Harris said the proposal was supported by the Parks and Recreation Department and she feels it would be a “very good addition to Grant Park ... I hope the neighbourhood is open to the concept.”
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it’s 1,000 times worse. Unless you’ve lived in the situation, you really don’t know what it’s like.” Kaulius started the group for those who Neil CORBETT have lost loved ones Abbotsford News to impaired driving, and there were 13 This province can tout families represented the toughest administraat the first meettive penalties in Canada ing. They agreed to for impaired driving, but support each other, its courts are lax on the including accompacrime, according to a new nying one another to victim’s group. court. On Sept. 10, 2010, Donna Their primary goal Dorman’s 31-year-old is to change the law. son Mike was killed in a She said in discusscar accident involving a ing impaired drivdriver who was allegedly ing and the courts, impaired. the most common Mike was a passenger expression has been in the vehicle, which lost “joke.” control and hit a concrete “These are seripole. He succumbed to Black Press ous offences,” severe head and internal Kaulius. injuries. Flanked by her mother Markita and father Victor, Miranda Kaulius wipes a tear from her eye at said The driver and another a press conference in Surrey earlier this year. The Kaulius family is calling for stricter drinking “But they are senpassenger have recovered and driving laws. Miranda’s sister Kassandra Kaulius, 22, was struck and killed May 3 in a col- tenced to two years less a day. from their injuries. lision involving an alleged drunk driver. “Sometimes people A year later, the are given a $2,000 Abbotsford mom wants fine and a 90-day driving suspension. It’s to know why there have still been no an insult to your family – families are impaired driving charges laid. devastated by this.” Police told her the driver’s blood-alcohol “We’re not supposed to bury our chillevel was double the legal limit. dren. We’re not supposed to go and identify Recently, Dorman joined a new group in them. We’re not supposed to decide whethSurrey with a goal of expediting charges er to bury or cremate them. On Mother’s against drunk drivers who kill. She was Day I picked out the clothes she would be referred to the group by the RCMP. cremated in. “People are waiting too long for some“For someone to get two years less a day, thing to be done,” said Dorman, noting or a $2,000 fine, for killing someone, is just one member of the new group has been wrong.” waiting since 2008 to see justice for their Kaulius looked into Mothers Against loved one who was killed. Drunk Driving, but decided it wasn’t going Dorman said the group is researching to be the vehicle to fight laws the way she sentencing for impaired driving. wants. It found that although the maximum While she supports the province impospenalty for impaired driving causing ing tougher roadside sanctions on those death is 14 years in prison, “nobody ever found to have been drinking and driving, gets that.” she wants to lobby federal and provincial In fact, in B.C. a common sentence would officials for tougher laws. be two years less a day. “I don’t know yet what will be accomThe most high-profile recent example plished, but I can’t stand by and do was that of Carol Berner, who in November nothing,” she said. “There has to be a last year received two and a half years change.” for impaired driving that resulted in the The driver of Mike Dornan’s vehicle was death of four-year-old Alexa Middelaer. supposed to be one of his best friends. His Her lawyer planned to appeal. mother has not spoken with him since the Markita Kaulius of Surrey started the crash. group for the families of impaired driving “I think about the guy and I feel bad for victims. Four months ago, her 22-yearBlack Press him. He’s got to live his life knowing that old daughter Kassandra was killed by an Kassandra Kaulius, 22, was killed by an happened,” Donna Dorman said. allegedly drunk driver. “I can forgive him. Kassandra had been attending UFV in allegedly drunk driver. “I’d like to talk to him. But at the same Abbotsford, studying to become a teacher. time he needs to suffer the consequences. She was coming home from a ball game Langley victim’s services. She has accompanied police when they “It may not change his actions if there in Surrey, waiting to make a turn at an notify next of kin. She said it did not are no consequences.” intersection, when an allegedly impaired The support group will meet next on driver ran a red light and struck her prepare her. “I thought I knew what it was like for Oct. 4. To attend, or for more information, vehicle on the driver’s side at 100 km-h. Kaulius was a longtime volunteer with a family. When it hits your own family, email mkaulius@shaw.ca.
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INMATE DIES IN HOSPITAL An investigation is underway into the death of Matsqui Institution inmate Torben Campbell on Sept. 12 while at a hospital outside the prison, receiving treatment. Campbell, 29, was serving a sentence of three years, six months for two charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle, forgery, theft over $5,000 and three charges of fraud. His sentence began on Nov. 22, 2010. In all cases where a person dies in custody, the police and coroner’s service investigates. The Correctional Service of Canada will also conduct a review of the circumstances surrounding the death. Matsqui Institution is a medium security prison that houses 274 male offenders.
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The News goes behind the scenes of a major rock act at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre Ashley WRAY Abbotsford News
The preparation
On Monday afternoon, the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) was buzzing in preparation for the Maroon 5 and Train show that evening. The seats were empty, as the hoards of screaming girls hadn’t yet arrived. Yet the atmosphere was alive – like controlled chaos. A large group of people were busily building the set, lifting speakers, climbing ladders and wheeling around pianos. As a man checked the sound, smoke filled the stage as the props were tested. A general noisiness filled the arena. This part of the show – the load-in and set up – is the busiest and most stressful, said Jason Blumenfeld, general manager of the AESC. But the work to book an act of this calibre dates back months. Staff at the AESC are always making calls to see who’s hot and who’s touring. Once it’s determined an act is touring, the question is if they’d like to perform on the West Coast. Staff will check with other venues to see if they want to join the bid for a side tour in Canada. The financial risk is also assessed. However, booking an act like KISS and then leading into Maroon 5 and Train has helped put the AESC on the map, said Blumenfeld. After finalizing the specific requests of the touring act, such as catering and backstage preferences, staff at the arena have to prepare for the specifics of set up. On the day of the
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Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine delivers the vocals during Monday night’s performance in Abbotsford. show, the buses and trucks arrive early in the morning. For Maroon 5 and Train, there were six trucks and eight buses – a “decent” size, said Blumenfeld. He’s worked on shows with 30 trucks, like the Rolling Stones and Madonna. While the scheduled load-in time is 8 a.m., crews often arrive much earlier. The AESC strives to be accommodating, even the morning after a hockey game. Staff at the AESC work through the night to transition the arena from a rink to a concert hall. On Monday afternoon, a 50-person crew worked quickly to suspend 40,000 pounds of equipment from the beams running across the top of the AESC. They set up chairs and performed a sound check before opening the doors to the fans waiting outside at the pre-show block party. Following the final touches, it’s time to relax for many of the
staff. But not Matt McDowall, the event manager or Michaella Petrick, the director of marketing. They’re still working to ensure the show runs smoothly, or dealing with media, and organizing the meet and greet for contest winners. Throughout the show there are numerous stage hands working to ensure the lights, sound and video are functioning correctly. And at the show’s end, staff stream in to clear the floor so they can take down the chairs and stage, which averages between two to four hours. For the act, it’s off to the next venue. For the arena, it’s time to prepare for another show.
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A hoard of women loitering around the back entrance to the AESC, where the buses and trucks of the touring act are parked begs the question, where’s the
band? Before the show, they could be anywhere from the bowling alley to the gym, said Blumenfeld. “It varies for every show – sometimes they will arrive the night before the show and hang out in town, other times they will arrive right before the show starts.” The acts that perform at the AESC always have their own room to relax in, while some will request an extra room for a gym or yoga. In the case of this tour, featuring Matt Nathanason, Train and Maroon 5, they requested to remain as green as possible, including the catering, which featured healthy foods, sugar cane and special water. A handful of the fans attending Monday night’s show were lucky enough to either win the chance to meet the bands, or bought VIP packages. The queue to the “special entrance” for
Paul Brandt tour will visit Abby Hot off Monday night’s performance by Train and Maroon 5 at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC), another act has been announced. Canadian country star Paul Brandt will be bringing his NOW tour to the arena with special guest High Valley on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m., and are available at www.livena-
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the contest winner and VIPs was packed with over 80 people, mainly excitable women, both young and mature, and sprinkled with a few men.
The first batch of contest winners were let through the doors, manned by numerous security. After a few minutes of waiting anxiously, a man announced “... and here’s Maroon 5!” Cheers went up as the band walked in, waved, said hello, and lined up. The fans were corralled into pairs, each given their chance to say hello, hug and take a quick picture with the group. The members of Maroon 5, all of whom were casually dressed in jeans and t-shirts, were gracious. They hugged each fan, including the teenage girls, the moms and even the youngster who brought a stuffed teddy bear. On the way out, each fan was handed a signed photo of the band. The same routine was given to the next group.
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Kienan Hebert’s return home is as remarkable as it is fortunate. Twelve hours after the abducted three-year-old boy’s family made an emotional plea to his captor, a 911 call was received at 3 a.m. Sunday that he was back in his home, where he was found sleeping with the three blankets that went missing with him four days before. Questions remain how this occurred, how an abductor could return to the scene of the crime undetected and escape arrest. The unfenced Sparwood property is in a new subdivision with only one road in and out. Police, in response to criticism that the suspect, Randall Hopley, remains at large, are only admitting they “facilitated” the return. The family had vacated the house and was staying with neighbours. They left the doors unlocked. Police, who had previously been monitoring the area, were nowhere to
be seen. And that’s the way it had to be. If the suspect felt in danger, he might have run, and maybe Kienan wouldn’t be back with his family right now. The boy’s safety was all that mattered. The fact he was returned and is safe after being abducted, as police have said, is rare. Revealing much more about how this was accomplished would only benefit other potential abductors. What’s more important is the health and happiness of Kienan and his family. Their ordeal is not over. And now that police have arrested their lone suspect – a convicted sex offender with a long list of break-andenters, who admitted in court to trying to remove another child from a house in 2007 – we can look at fixing the justice system that allows people like him to roam free. – Black Press
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B.C. Views B.C.’s private power producers held a news conference here in the capital last week, to plead with the B.C. government not to back down from its target of selfsufficiency in clean energy by 2016. The review panel looking at BC Hydro rates recommended that one way the utility might save money would be to change the definition of self-sufficiency. Currently that means having enough domestic clean electricity supply even in low water years. The B.C. Clean Energy Association was supported by University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver, who wants B.C. to continue to develop its unique clean energy resources. That will reduce BC Hydro’s reliance on the open electricity market, and help to reduce demand for further coal and natural gas generation. Weaver says people still skeptical
about climate change should check out the current state of Arctic sea ice. It has retreated drastically again this summer and may reach an even smaller size than it did in 2007, which was the biggest melt since satellite records became available in 1979. The five greatest ice retreats have been in the past five years. The U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Centre reported Sept. 6 that both the Northwest Passage through Canada’s Arctic and the sea route north of Russia “appear to be open.” Another supporter is Judith Sayers, a former chief from Nuu-Chah-Nulth territory on Vancouver Island, who now teaches aboriginal law at the University of Victoria. She talked about how a small hydro power project near Port Alberni allowed her people to learn business, with a light footprint on land recovering from a century of industrial logging. And she said that more than half of the First Nations in B.C. now have some interest in a power project. Association president Paul Kariya explained how critics, notably the NDP’s John Horgan, manipulate rate figures to create an impression that independent power is hugely overpriced.
One out of three proposals never makes it to production. B.C.’s second wind farm, the Dokie project near Chetwynd, went broke, then was taken over and completed by Plutonic Power Corp and General Electric. Here’s an indication of how quickly
...people still skeptical about climate change should check out the current state of Arctic sea ice. the clean energy field is evolving: This year Plutonic merged with Magma Energy Corp., which has geothermal assets in Iceland and Nevada. The merged company, Alterra Power Corp., has backed away from the vast Bute Inlet run-of-river proposal on the B.C. coast, but its nearby East Toba and Montrose river generators and the Dokie wind farm have performed better than expected.
The Bute project won’t go anywhere until the North American power market changes dramatically. Currently the market is low, due mainly to an abundance of cheap natural gas and governmentsubsidized wind power in the U.S. Horgan claims private investment is a nefarious scheme to create a “parallel generating system” for private profit. That seems to be his key criterion for acceptable small hydro: as long as nobody makes a profit. Professional environmentalists claim rivers have been destroyed. Their favourite villain, Ashlu Creek near Squamish, has been running smoothly for nearly two years, its critics silenced. A new runof-river cluster around Harrison Lake has energized two remote native villages. I’ve seen these things, from construction stage to mature operation. If that’s your idea of devastation, you should get out more, and acquaint yourself with the history of logging in particular. And if you’re going to insinuate that this is political corruption, as Horgan does, you need a better case than the flimsy one he has presented so far. tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc
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salaries and collective agreements, but the BCTF does indicate a June 2010 teachers’ grid which ranges from $42,802 to $81,488. Times are tough here in Canada and the world over. No disrespect intended, but what makes teachers more special than any other sector of the working force to demand higher wages? What really irks me is the fact that teachers could reach a phase in the strike where they won’t teach. We pay school fees, it is not free, and you would dare to withdraw an essential service? A service to children no less, that have no voice in this! Perhaps the roles should be reversed and children should form a union for better class room conditions, affordable lunches and so on. I firmly believe teachers don’t have terrible working conditions, live relatively well for our times; perhaps having to tighten the financial belt, but join the rest of us. Perhaps just once teachers could tackle one really important issue at a time, starting with the ones that are really getting the short end of the stick – the students. L. Bond
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Staff: Vicki Raw, Executive Director; Bev Person, Resource Development Officer; Lisa Luky, Development Assistant; Jessica Boldt, Executive Assistant
Just a few of the items we were able to purchase because of the generosity of our donors, Auxiliaries and Service League: • Pulse Oximeters • Versacare Beds • Cardiovascular Ultrasound • Vicair Seat Cushions & Geomats
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ommunities during the last fiscal year – April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011” Valerie Bergen Tom Bigg Charles and Dagmar Bivar Carey Bleiker M. Elizabeth Bogle Bart and Nini Bolwyn Denise Boutilier Lenneke Bowles Garry and Colleen Bragg Sukhjit Brar N. Irene Brolin Kenneth and Nola Bucknell Kerrison Burleigh William Carne and Beverly Grunau Lisa Clark Maria Collett Ross and Norma Conlin Alana Cormier Maxwell Cornwell John Corrie Doug and Hannah Davie Jacob and Corrie Dekker John and Elisabeth DeLair Sadru Dhalla Helen Dick Gary Dirksen Ron DiSabato Colleen Doerksen Tracy Drew Ruth Dueckman Cora Dunlop Abraham Dyck Jonas Elander John and Patricia Elliott Jason and Sherri Ellis Clarence and Gerda Engelking Geoff and Barbara Evans Attilio and Helen Fabbro Paul and Betty Fairley Harriet Faulkner Wendy Forcier William Franklin and Phyllis Hamberg Bob and Doris Fraser Albert Friesen David and Elizabeth Giesbrecht Jim Giesbrecht
Eco Valley Farms Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Fraser Valley Meats Fraser Valley Roofing Ltd. Grand Pappy’s Home Furniture Independent Order of Foresters - Chilliwack Branch Ken’s Tire and Wheel L & D Automatic Transmission Ltd. Local Boys Home Improvement Pacific Coastcom Communications Inc. Pacific National Exhibition Panago Store # 3 Punjabi Patrika R.C.M.P. Regimental Ball Rona Home Centre Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4 - Ladies Auxiliary She’s Fit Span Valley Construction Ltd. St. John Ambulance Tab Bra Telus - Community Affairs The Gallery Spa The Royal Canadian Naval Association – Fraser Valley Branch Tranquil Moments Day Spa Tropicana Tanning Studios United Way of Peel Region Valedoorn Farms Inc. Valley Tank and Container Service Ltd. Jim and Catherine Ainsley Lois Ainslie Clifford and Phyllis Anderson Yolande Anderson Brad Antonsen Richard and Evelyn Armitage Bashiran and Abdul Aziz Parmar Bakhtawar J. Grant and Kathy Ball Hari and Rajwant Bandesha Cliff and Valerie Barager Archibald and Edith Barr Don and Joyce Bates Michael and Jane Bentley
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The Abbotsford News sales and creative team has been honoured with a dozen awards from the Suburban Newspapers of America (SNA) this year. The 2011 SNA Advertising and Promotion Awards, announced earlier this month, presented the News with five first place finishes, five second place awards, one third place and an honourable mention. Leading the impressive list was a first place in the Best Innovation category for The Intern 2010. This is the second consecutive year that the News has been recognized for innovation. “I am thrilled for my staff to be once again recognized by the Suburban Newspapers of America for outstanding marketing initiatives during the last 12 months,” said News publisher Andrew Franklin. “For the second year running The News has been acknowledged as the most innovative media company in North America. In 2010, The News
was recognized for its multimedia promotion, Diamonds in the Rough. This year the judges recognized the success of The Intern. This multimedia promotion wrapped traditional and social media to further enhance readership outside of Abbotsford. The top two North American placements within the readership category were also secured by The Abbotsford News for a second straight year.” Other 2011 first place awards included: Q Best Single ROP Ad (Two Or More Colors) for Magnuson Ford; Q Best Promotion To Build Circulation And/Or Readership for The Intern 2010; Q Best Advertising Sales Training Materials for the Connect Yourself - Media Kit; Q Best Advertising Sales Promotional Materials for Connect Yourself – Presentation; Second place awards included: Q Best Ad Series for Valhalla
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Fall fair in Mt. Lehman
The 26th annual Mt. Lehman Fall Fair takes place Saturday, Sept. 17, featuring everything from a pancake breakfast to a country-style dance. All activities are held at Mt. Lehman Elementary and at the adjacent community hall in the area of Mt. Lehman and Taylor roads.
The event begins with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Festivities start at 9:30 a.m. and include games, silent and live auctions, a craft fair, a produce display, a petting zoo, hay wagon rides and amusement rides. A pet parade takes place at 10 a.m., followed by the opening ceremonies at 10:30
a.m. The event’s first Historical Cemetery Tour runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entertainment runs throughout the day, including the Abbotsford Concert Band at 11 a.m. and the Johnny Cash Celebration Band at 3 p.m. A chicken dinner and on-stage enter-
tainment are held in the hall from 4 to 7 p.m., and a countrystyle dance goes from 7 p.m. to midnight. Admission to the fair is free, and tickets for the dance are $10 (free for kids five and under). For more information, call 604-856-7427 or visit mtlehmanfallfair.ca.
Event supports women Partial proceeds from an upcoming event at the Best Western Plus Regency Inn and Conference Centre in Abbotsford will support programs of the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley. Girls Day Out — Best Fun Ever! takes place Sunday, Sept. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event features almost 25 vendors showcasing their products, as well as crafting, demonstrations, special treats and prize draws. Tickets are available in advance for $10 and can be purchased at the hotel, located at 32110 Marshall Rd., or by calling 604-8533111. The Women’s Resource Society provides services to women and children, including transition houses, counselling, housing support, advocacy and more. For more information, visit wrsfv.ca.
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Dementia workshop offered Are you concerned about a family member’s driving abilities? For caregivers of a person with dementia, it’s a serious concern. Fortunately, Abbotsford families can turn to the nonprofit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for assistance. The Society presents a free tele-workshop, Driving and Dementia, on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Family caregivers will explore some of the issues surrounding driving cessation, including how to identify when driving is no longer safe and how to approach discussions on the subject. The workshop also suggests alternative methods of transportation and offers strategies to prevent the use of the car if necessary. Preregistration is required by Sept. 19. Visit www. alzheimerbc.org or phone toll-free 1-866-396-2433 to register. Tele-workshops are learning sessions designed for family caregivers, but also open to health care providers. They can be accessed via telephone, with an optional web component, recognizing that many caregivers are unable to attend in-person workshops. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, visit the Society website at www. alzheimerbc.org.
CURLING A SOCIAL EVENT The Abbotsford Curling Club is hosting its Early Registration/Social Night on Friday (Sept. 16) at 6 p.m. Come down and register your curling team early. There are still spots available for the upcoming season starting on Sept. 26. There are Senior Men’s, Ladies and Mixed daytime curling leagues and Men’s, Ladies and Mixed evening curling leagues. If you are a beginner and want to join a Novice league and learn the game, they now have a Ladies Tuesday evening
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Any time an athlete earns the right to represent his country, it means they’ve beat some long odds. The odds that Abbotsford water polo star Robbie Fisher faced, though, were much longer than most. “His teammates, most of them don’t know he has a potentially life-threatening blood disorder,” his mother Linda said. “He just doesn’t talk about it. But as his parent, I know what he goes through on a daily basis, and what he’s been through over the years. That’s what makes it so incredible.” Fisher, a 17-year-old who recently graduated from Robert Bateman Secondary, was part of a 13-member Canadian team that traveled to the FINA Junior Men’s Water Polo World Championships in Volos, Greece in late August. He helped Canada to a 3-4 record, good for 14th place, and scored a goal against Puerto Rico. It’s an impressive accomplishment, in light of the fact that when he was a young boy, his parents were told by a specialist that he should stay away from sports for the good of his health. Fisher’s health problems began when his hair started falling out when he was three years old. The issue seemed to clear itself up over time, but when he was five, he collapsed one day at kindergarten. Extensive testing revealed a blood disorder which, to this day, isn’t
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A serious blood disorder hasn’t stopped Robbie Fisher from making the most of his athletic ability. He helped Team Canada to a 14th-place finish at the Junior World Water Polo Championships.
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UBC Thunderbirds beat the Cascades 4-2. Brian Davis and Sasa Plavsic scored the UFV goals. Q The Cascades host their home openers at Bateman Park this weekend. The Saskatchewan Huskies visit on Saturday, and the Alberta Pandas and Golden Bears are the guests Sunday (women at noon, men at 2:15 p.m. both days).
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As for the concerns about stunted growth, Fisher now stands 6’4”. He plays the hole check position, a defensive role which he calls “the roughest in
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Little details were the difference between victory and defeat for the Rick Hansen Hurricanes in their non-conference opener last Friday. Tied 7-7 in the second half on the road against the Earl Marriott Mariners, the Hurricanes got the go-ahead points on a one-yard TD plunge by Brandon Ho. But the Mariners blocked the convert, limiting Hansen’s lead to 13-7. Marriott scored a TD late in the fourth quarter, and made the convert count to take a 14-13 lead. On the ensuing kickoff, the Mariners caught the Hurricanes flat-footed with an onside kick, which they recovered to put the finishing touches on the victory. “Our kids were basically sleeping, not expecting it,” Hansen head coach Paul Gill noted. “I was talking to their coach after, and their kicker basically decided to do it on his own. It was a good call.” While it was a game Gill felt his team should have won, he found plenty of reasons for optimism going forward. Grade 10 quarterback Alex Ho, making his first varsity start, turned in a solid performance, including a TD pass to Harpreet Dhaliwal. “The loss is obviously disappointing, but at the end of the day, we came away with a lot of positives,” Gill said. “We saw a lot things we can work on and fix.” Q The Bateman Timberwolves saw their exhibition opener cut short, as visiting Moscrop Secondary of Burnaby exited in the third quarter. “They were playing with kind of a skinny roster (numbers-wise), and a couple of their guys got hurt,” Bateman head coach Rick MacDonald explained. “So they decided it was time to end it. “It was somewhere around 60-0 at that point.” John Beckerleg and Ryan Kaethler had interceptions for the T-Wolves’ defence, while Freddy Lyhne accounted for the bulk of the Bateman touchdowns. Q All four local senior football teams are in action at home this Friday. The W.J. Mouat Hawks, fresh off a 53-47 victory over the Mt. Douglas Rams in Victoria, have moved up to the No. 2 spot in the AAA ranking. It sets up a fascinating exhibition match-up between Mouat and the Mission Secondary Roadrunners (7:30 p.m., Mouat Field). Mission is ranked No. 2 in AA. The Abbotsford Collegiate Panthers open their season against a tough opponent at Rotary Stadium on Friday morning. They host the John Barsby Bulldogs, the province’s top-ranked AA squad. Kickoff is at 11:30 a.m. The Hurricanes’ home opener is against Mt. Boucherie of Kelowna (1 p.m., Hansen Secondary). Bateman hosts Nanaimo District (1:30 p.m., Bateman Secondary). The game marks the return of senior standouts Justin Douglas and Jorden Best – they missed the football opener to attend the Youth Commonwealth Games in the Isle of Man with Canada’s U18 rugby sevens team. Douglas and Best helped Canada finish fifth out of eight teams, winning the plate final.
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Our beloved Jodi Diana Martin, 23, of Abbotsford, BC passed away peacefully Saturday, September 10, 2011 while in Surrey, British Columbia. Jodi was born November 24, 1987, in Langley, BC; she was a WJ Mouat Grad and the Manager of the Chilliwack Island Tan. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her as a sweet, innocent girl with an enormous heart and a gentle, caring soul. She is survived by her father, Keith Martin, her sister Terry Martin, her mother and step-father, Thereasa and Ronald Nelson, her maternal grandmother, Diana McBride, her paternal grandmother Bette Martin, her great-grandmother Theresa Montgomery, her uncles, Brian(Joanne) Martin, Barry (Amie) Martin, Clint McBride and Tyler McBride, her Aunt Joanne (Harry) Wilkinson, and her cousins Mike Turmel, Dallas and Dakota Martin and Leanne, Collin and Jasper McBride, Breanna Teichrib and Nathan Smith, her great aunts, uncles, second and third cousins of the Montgomery family, her great aunts, uncles, second and third cousins of the Martin and Davis families. Jodi was preceded in death by her grandfather Phylip Martin, her aunt Phyllis Krol, her great aunt Valerie Montgomery and second cousin Clay Montgomery. Services will be ofďŹ ciated by Pastor Layton Chmelyk at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 16, 2011 at Henderson Langley Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC. Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Martin, Barry Martin, Tyler McBride, Ronald Nelson, Dakota Martin and Mike Turmel. Contributions in memory of Jodi may be made to your local S.P.C.A.
ELLIOTT, Dr. Elizabeth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lizâ&#x20AC;? May It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Liz, peacefully at home surrounded by family, on September 9, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband and soul-mate Milt, her son Kris, daughter Maya, mother Albina, father Wally, brother Peter, sister-in-law Colleen, brothers-in-law George and Don, and nieces Megan, Shannon, Ingrid and nephew Troy. Liz was born May 22, 1957 in Montreal. She grew up in Ottawa and settled in B.C in the 1980s. Liz will be greatly missed by her family, wide circle of friends and colleagues, and countless students and prisoners. Liz drew strength and inspiration from those around her and, in turn, inďŹ&#x201A;uenced others through her tireless social and community work and her teaching as Associate Professor, Criminology, Simon Fraser University. She was a ďŹ erce advocate for social justice and co-founded the Centre for Restorative Justice at SFU. Liz was a spiritual being who lived every day to the fullest. She faced her impending departure as she did life: with strength, courage, grace and dignity. A service celebrating Lizâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Saturday, September 17 at 1:00 pm at the football ďŹ eld at Mission Senior Secondary School in Mission, B.C. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to the John Howard Society of B.C. A special thank you to Drs. Mitchinson, Winston and Potter and the nurses at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. Thanks also to the caring folks at the Integrated Health Centre in Fort Langley.
Frank passed away on September 9 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret, his father, mother, step-father, 2 sisters, 2 brothers & nephew John. Frank is survived by his niece, Joanne (Laurie) Parsons, brother-inlaw & sister-in-law, Ralph & Arlene Backs & their daughters Kathy, Diane, Karen & her children, Tyler & Chelsea. Frank was born in Vancouver, BC on April 13, 1924. He started playing the accordion when he was 5. He played at many housewarmings and dances in Vancouver and when they moved to Kamloops, he taught accordion for 20 years. He started working for CPR, Vancouver as a mechanical car-man in 1942. He was in the navy in WWII from 1943 - 1945, after which he returned to work at CPR, Vancouver until 1947. Frank then worked for Kamloops CPR until he retired in 1984. Frank grew his own grapes from which he made his own wine. He always had a huge veggie garden and loved cooking. He built their cabin at Neskonlith Lake in 1965 and they spent every summer there for 30 years. Frank was an ardent 5 pin bowler and loved carpet bowling. Entombment will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 3789 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby on Saturday, September 17 at 11:00 am. Online condolences may be given at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com
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We are Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) the aluminium product group of Rio Tinto (RT) - a leading international mining group (http://www.riotinto.com) and the global leader in the aluminium industry. We supply high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminium worldwide and our AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark. To sustain this enviable market position, we count on the driving force of our 24,000 employees in 27 countries, all sharing our passion for excellence in product innovation, global practices and standards and cutting -edge technology. In particular, our commitment to excellence in managing Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) responsibilities is the hallmark of our activities. Our ultimate goal is ZERO - zero injuries, zero occupational illnesses, and zero environmental harm. Located in the Kitimat region of British Columbia, the Kitimat, Kemano and Watershed operations are part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America. Over the next four years, the Kitimat Smelter will convert from 1950s reduction technology to the most advanced version of AP40 technology. The new smelter will produce up to 420,000 tonnes of aluminium annually, primarily supplying the Asian markets. Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking a qualiďŹ ed person to ďŹ ll the role noted below: CRANE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ref no. KIT0001G Under Coordinator/Manager supervision, the Supervisor Crane Mtce/Shift Maintenance is responsible for managing production and/or maintenance teams in order to ensure optimum plant or business-unit operation. To this end and in order to meet predetermined business plan objectives, he/she controls operating, service and maintenance parameters and procedures, ensures that quality standards are met, favours the growth of coaching teams, and promotes continuous improvement and the integration of health, safety and environmental issues. The ďŹ elds of expertise for this employment position are the health and safety, cost control, training and development, and employee relations. To qualify for this position, the successful candidate should possess the following: - Interprovincial Trades QualiďŹ cation - Millwright or Electrician - Minimum 3 years supervisor experience in an Industrial environment - Strong leadership and communication skills POWERLINE TECHNICIAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ref no. KIT0001F This job entails all aspects of the trade with a focus on transmission line maintenance. The hourly wage rate for power line technician is $40.639/hour. To qualify for this position, the successful candidate must possess: - Interprovincial journeyman lineman trades qualiďŹ cation - Industrial experience (3+ years is preferred but consideration will be given to recent graduates of powerline technician certiďŹ cation programs). - Experience in utility distribution systems - A valid British Columbia driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license Employees are represented by the Canadian Autoworkers Local 2301. We offer an attractive remuneration package and relocation assistance, a range of Rio Tinto beneďŹ ts, as well as the sought after opportunity to develop and expand upon your knowledge and experience with a world leader in the industry. Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. To apply, please submit an online application (resume) directly at our website at www.riotinto.com/careers or send your resume to the following address: Rio Tinto Alcan, Recruitment Coordinator, PO Box 1800, Kitimat, B.C., V8C 2H2. Resumes must be received by Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted
FREIGHT SALES Ontime Transport Inc., in the trucking business since 1986, has an opening for a freight salesperson to work out of our Abbotsford ofďŹ ce. Your responsibilities will include development of new truck load and LTL business, establishing strong relationships with qualiďŹ ed carriers, rate negotiation and equipment scheduling. You are a self - motivated professional with a minimum 3 years experience in the truck load or 3PL sectors, have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to produce results. We offer a competitive salary and beneďŹ ts, as well as a working environment that will help you succeed. Please send your resume to: george@ontimetransport.ca www.ontimetransport.ca
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CLASS 1 DRIVER with super B end dump exp reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d by L.A. Transport Ltd. Wheel loader exp would be of value. Competitive beneďŹ t pkg. Fax resume to: 604-854-6176 DRIVER. HEAVY HAUL Co. Runs Western Canada & US. Looking for committed Class 1 driver with heavy haul low bed exp. Must be able to cross border & go into ports. Serious replies only. Fax resume to 604-853-4179.
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Advertising Sales Consultant Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience - preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong beneďŹ t package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, September 30, 2011 to:. Rita Walters, Advertising Sales Manager The Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or e-mail: admanager@peacearchnews.com No phone calls please
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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
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Must be willing to work nights including weekends, and be available for all shifts. Serving it right required. Bring resume to the Junction Liquor Store, Junction Mall next to Silver City. CERTIFIED TCP and Lane Closure Techs required. Exc. wages. Must have vehicle. Call 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca
DELIVERY PERSONS
PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with car, van or truck to deliver directories to Abbotsford and Mission areas in September. No selling involved.
Call for more information PDC Logistics 1-800-663-4383
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F/T assembly person required in our Pre-hung door manufacturing facility. Knowledge of woodworking, air tools, Norfield door machine & the ability to lift heavy doors required. RESUMES TO: 19475 96th Ave, Surrey, B.C., V4N 4C4 Fax: 604 513-1475 OAKMONT Industries Ltd. FITTERS/WELDERS for fabrication of structural and plate work for a mining equipment manufacturer. Good wages and health benefits. Located in Vernon, BC. Send resumes to jobs@westpromachinery.com or fax to 250-549-6735. FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944
EDUCATION
STUDY.WORK. S .
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TRAIN TO BE A HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT IN ABBOTSFORD TODAY!
Healthcare Assistants are prepared to work in both healthcare facilities and community agencies. HCA’s provide & maintain the health, safety, independence, comfort & well-being of individuals & families. Train locally for the skills necessary in this rewarding career Àeld.
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, September 16, 2011 to: Dwayne Weidendorf The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to publisher@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.
SproUS ha w tt-S JOIN ON:
COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3
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HELP WANTED
EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER WANTED! Marquise Group is looking for a mature, experienced housekeeper for a healthcare facility in Hope, BC. This is a casual position with shift times of 7am to 3pm or 3pm to 11pm. Candidates must be available 7 days a week & must be able to work under pressure. Experience working w/ elderly preferred. Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check & TB Test. Please e-mail resumes to: 879.marquise@ hiredesk.net or Fax: 604-214-8526 Outgoing Individuals Wanted
P/T CASHIER with experience
Up to $20 per/hr F/T, 18+. Summer and permanent openings in all areas. Fun Promos. No Sales. No Experience, No Problem! Call Rebecca 604-777-2194
DOOR MANUFACTURING
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required Please apply in person at
Esso Service Station, 2935 Bluejay Road, Abbotsford FAX: 604-850-7331 EMAIL: bluejayesso@telus.net
Wanted Immediately American Cartage has opening for part time company drivers and lease operators. Must have valid port pass & class 1 license. Call Gloria or Maureen at 604-513-3681. TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.
Opportunity for outstanding
Benefits Administrator Black Press is looking for a Benefits Administrator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, Daily and urban weekly newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be part of a team responsible for the administration of benefits for the 2,000+ employees of the Canadian Division of Black Press. Specifically you will: • Coordinate and administer all benefits related activities • Process all claims and remittances in a timely manner • Process employee enrollment, changes and terminations • Reconcile monthly insurer billings • Update administration guides with current policies and best practices • Provide prompt and accurate answers to group benefit questions • Mediate between insurers, clients and employees to resolve claim and coverage issues • Work with discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information • Provide administrative support to educate employees on benefits and programs • Provide employee assistance with enrollment processes. • Ensure that appropriate contributions are made with each pay period • Maintain accurate and complete employee benefit databases, files and records, and update as necessary Requirements: • Recent practical experience in benefits administration. • Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization. • Superior telephone manners and strong interpersonal skills. • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times. • Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently. • Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required. • Ability to adapt to and learn new software. • Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key external stakeholders. • Excellent time and project management skills. • Attention to detail in all areas of work. • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. • Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures • Motivated individual with proven initiative. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by September 22, 2011 to: Robin Clarke Director, Human Resources Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 E-mail: rclarke@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CALL ABBOTSORD:
www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com
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HELP WANTED QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN
The person will at least have completed high school – a Diploma or a B.S. in food technology, a plus, as well as experience in a food manufacturing facility & knowledge of HACCP and GMP. Tasks will include: • Pre-operational inspection • Routine checks of raw materials & finished product. • Monitoring of staff compliance to GMP & to procedures specified in production records • Regular calibration of instruments • Assisting in Research and Development projects • Assisting in development of HACCP Plan • Monitoring cleanliness and orderliness of production facilities. Please email your resume to Flor.Galvez@ apexfoodsource.com
Service Advisor
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HELP WANTED
We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051. Looking for a “SUPER” employee? Advertise in the best-read community newspapers 604-854-6397
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
COOK F/T, P/T 1-2 yrs exp. required
Apply within with resume: IHOP, Abbotsford, 33020 South Fraser Way
Chilliwack area auto dealership has an immediate opening for a Service Advisor. Preference will be given to those with experience. Applicants must possess a valid B.C. drivers license, be bondable and available to work Saturdays. Basic computer skills are mandatory.
STOREFRONT F/T Daytime
The successful applicant will posses strong organizational skills, a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and be able to work in a team environment.
1255 Sumas Way, Abbotsford NOW HIRING Apply within Or apply online at timhortons.ca
You will be working in a high volume, fast pace environment, where attention to detail is a must. Please email resumes to servicejob2011@hotmail.com.
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
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Laborers CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Seeks Laborers for project in Vancouver. Must have own vehicle. Min. 1 year experience in construction labor. Fulltime $17 - $20 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcocivil.ca
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PICKERS
BLUEBERRY PICKERS For clean farm. Serious applicants only need apply. Will pay 60¢ per lb. Call 604-302-1933.
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
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2 P/T SALES CLERKS req’d, day and weekend shifts, in flower & gift shop. Must be familiar with cash. Drop off resume 102-2494 Clearbrook Rd. Abbotsford.
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CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Seeks Site Office Assistant for various projects in the Vancouver area. Must have own vehicle. Must speak fluent English. Must be computer literate with knowledge of Excel. Level 2 First Aid an asset. Fulltime $15 - $17 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcocivil.ca
TRADES, TECHNICAL
MCELHANNEY Consulting is hiring for the following positions in Smithers, BC: - Intermediate Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineer - Intermediate Materials Technician - BCLS or Geomatics Engineering Technologist - Experienced Survey Field Crew - Senior Water Quality Biologist or Environmental Technician View full postings and HR contact info at: www.mcelhanney.com/mcsl/careers or to inquire or apply please contact Smithers Manager Emily Davidson at 250-847-4040.
Mechanic Wanted
SALES
Interested in starting a career in automotive sales, but not sure if you can do it?
The time couldn’t be any better for you to try! At the Honda Way in Abby, we’re looking for hard working and motivated people to join our evolving and growing sales team. Our training program is second to none and our last addition is thriving and on their way for a successful career. The training we provide will give you the necessary foundation to succeed in this fast paced position. We are investing in our people. Let us invest in you. Don’t miss out! No experience necessary. Please contact Brian Choo E-mail: brian@hondaway.com Fax: 604.857.9146
PAINTERS Due to high customer demand, we are hiring F/T and P/T painters. Must meet our high customer service standards, be professional and polite.
andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com
~ Sales / Parts Person ~ Spring Installers ~ Commercial Transport Mechanic w/inspector ticket Competitive wages & benefits. Email: abbyspring@shaw.ca or Fax: 604-504-1943
SITE FOREMAN
SALES - FLOORS TO GO is looking for inside/outside sales people. Please fax resume to 778-880-0105.
SECURITY GUARD TRAINING Classes in Abbotsford. 604-870-4731 First Career Institute SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com
TEACHERS
for VANCOUVER AREA
CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Min. requirements: 5 years experience in either: • Park construction • Artificial & Sports field construction • Civil & Roadwork construction Fulltime $25.00 - $30.00 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcocivil.ca
Highroad Academy an independent Christian school is looking for a certified teacher for the following positions. 1. Grade 4 Teacher- Sick Leave term. 2. T.O.C K-12 Application forms available at: www.highroadacademy.com Please forward along with resume to: info@highroadacademy.com or mail to: 46641 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack BC V2P 1K3
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ALARM INSTALLER HELPER required Full/Time. Email resume to: 2011installer@gmail.com
EXCAVATOR OPERATOR
Civil & Road Builders Seeks Excavator Operators for projects in the Vancouver area. Must have own vehicle. Min. 5 years experience in heavy equipment operation. Fulltime $23 - $28 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcocivil.ca
MIND BODY SPIRIT
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
GARDENING
Incredible Massage
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING Alpha Omega Painting Design Commercial & Residential Interior-Exterior. Free Estimates. Cell: 604-417-6152
New Girls • New Girls • New Girls
604-746-6777
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
Rena & friends 4 hands/full body
A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs
$70. Chantel Swedish Massage 604-854-0599 1980 Emerson
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (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
ASIAN BEST MASSAGE (604) 557-8270 www.fraservalleymassage.com
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WANTED FRAMERS HELPER Highly motivated individuals for Framers helper in Maple Ridge area. Steel toes, hardhat, tools & own transportation required. Wage negotiable depending on exp.
Phone Todd 604-928-7511 or Dayne 604-908-7371
Want to advance your career? Drillers Assistants (labour) Entry level positions Job entails: Lift 25-100lbs, repetitive manual labor, working outdoors, long hours, travel in BC, strong work ethic, team player, multitasking, self-motivated. Ability to take direction, valid BC drivers license, clean abstract, reliable transportation. Mechanically inclined an asset. Provide resume and drivers abstract to: careers@mudbaydrilling.com or fax to 604-888-4206. No phone calls.
Min C Level. 5 yrs exp preferred. Truck & Trailer exp. an asset. Benefits package. Competitive wages. Please email resume to: dscott@driveproducts.com or fax to: 604-888-2029
EXCAVATOR OPERATOR Excavation Company based out of Maple Ridge is looking for experienced excavator operator, who has MINIMUM 4 YEARS EXPERIENCE. If you’re a team player looking for long term employment this is a great opportunity.
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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS email:caribooindustrialelectric@gmail.com ph:250-983-2992
MIND BODY SPIRIT
WORK WANTED
SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER for repairs or any kind of carpentry, plumbing & electrical. 604 272-1589 kal.scandi@gmail.com
Good Wages, Overtime Premiums & Benefits Package. Qualified applicants call Dave at 604-690-0044 or fax resume to 604-465-9176 or e-mail frazerexcavation@shaw.ca
.Jim’s Mowing-Same Day Service More than just mowing
Yard Clean-Up ~ Tree Trimming Grass Cutting ~ Rubbish Removal 778-808-0307 or 604-807-2462 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.
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AMAZING WAVE MASSAGE Professional deep tissue massage. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby. 604-746-0099 RELAXING SWEDISH MASSAGE ~~ A.M. SPECIAL 15% OFF ~~ *European *Private 604.230.4444
FOLLOW ME
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Does most any job, big or small! D Kitchen / Bath Reno’s D Electrical / Plumbing D Painting / Drywall D Yard Maintenance D Concrete / Forming D Decks - Wood / Vinyl Anything Else? Just ask! Serving Abbotsford for 18 yrs
Call 604-556-8183
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On Time, On Budget, As Promised...
Building Customer Confidence • Fencing / Decks • Water Damage • New Kitchens • New Bathrooms • Finished Basements • 24 hr. Emergency Service • Grow-Op Remediation & Repair Ask about our Referral Program
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
* BBB * Licensed * Insured * WCB
TLP BOOKKEEPING SERVICES TLPBooks@Telus.Net 778-808-5675
604.230.2217 / 604.999.5890
www.mdmservices.ca Serving Since 1993
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WALTER’’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 40 yrs exp. 604-308-7943
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ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197
PLUMBING
Water Heater Replacement
Furnaces & Boilers Service, Repairs & Installation
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
DHESI ROOFING & DISPOSAL Ltd. New Roofs or Repairs Any Kind of Roofs Gutter Cleaning Commercial / Residential WCB Fully Insured Free Est. ~ 18 years exp. Waste Disposal, Construction, Renovation, Recycling
Sukhdev Dhesi cell: 604-825-3107 or 604-850-6460 Email: s_dhesi23@hotmail.com
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GARAGE SALES
www.augustinesoilandmulch.com ABBOTSFORD
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MOVING & STORAGE
#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. .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
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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
778-344-1069 Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all! Serving the Fraser Valley WCB Insured - Bonded Visa & M/C accepted
GARDENING
ADRIANS LAWN CARE all yard maint / fall cleanup. Pruning Fully certified & insured. 778-242-2807. Landscaping, new lawns, rototilling, mowing, power raking, fences, ret. walls, hedging, pruning, maint. program.604-832-8304, 604-832-8305. LAWN CUTS & STUFF Residential & Commercial Maint. Quality Work @ a Great Price. Call 604-744-5435
LANDSCAPING
Available for Delivery Call for pricing
LAMINATE ~ HARDWOOD ~ TILE Installation. Baseboards, Trim. Exp. Fast, Reliable. Rick 604-798-4681
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$38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268
SAWDUST
New Home Licensed Builder
Call Greg 604-826-9878 or 604-302-6687
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
Hemlock, Fir & Cedar
CONTRACTORS
Renovations, additions, sundeck repairs, interior finishing, crown moldings, door installations, 40 years exp., free est.
PAVING/SEAL COATING
Quality Renovations
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604-777-5046
3 Ladies Maid Service Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716 Come Home to a Clean House $20/hour ~ Excellent References Mission area (604)820-6455
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Exceptional Quality
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HANDY RICHARD
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469
Kristy 604.488.9161
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AUTOMOTIVE SALES CAREER
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PERSONAL SERVICES
Truck & Trailer exp. an asset. Benefits package. Competitive wages.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Call 7 days/week
MULTI FAMILY SALE Sat. Sept. 17 ~ 9 to 2 Lots of miscellaneous new & old items.
2828 Babich St. (Rain or Shine) CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
604.587.5865
www.recycle-it-now.com
778-344-1069 andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
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DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736 SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS
R. G. HandyLandscaper Over 10 Years Experience Yard Maintenance, Clean Up,
Pruning, Weeding & More.
FOR INSTANT NEWS UPDATES: Scan the barcode on your smartphone!
Robert or Gen 604-504-1559 rg_handylandscaper@yahoo.ca
MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD. MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716
Abbotsford A29 AbbotsfordNews NewsThursday, Thursday,September September15, 15,2011 2011 A29 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil
MISC. FOR SALE
FIREWOOD
REAL ESTATE 660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself
Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
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TREE SERVICES
A.C. TREE SERVICE Bob Fitz-James 604-786-1333
Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
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FEED & HAY
#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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BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BENGAL CROSS KITTENS beautiful spotted and marbled, 4M ready $150-$250 each Call 604-820-1603 Border Collie P/B puppies dob June 23 M-$400; F-$450. vet ✓ first shot. 604-250-4360 or 604-856-7975. 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 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Working line. Black and black & tan. $650. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217
UNRESERVED Pizza Restaurant Auction, Kitchen Equipment, Ovens, Seating. ONLINE Bidding. www.bcauction.ca
**10K dn no cred. chk. 3 bd. 1 ba. house Deroche. Owner finance. Bad credit/no credit ok. $229,000. $1237/mo. 604-831-1331. davevanbc@live.ca EAST ABBOTSFORD. Great 4 bdrm. home. 1928 sq. ft. 2 baths, large deck. 575 sq. ft. workshop. $350,000. Phone (604)852-9203 for viewing & details.
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS NEW SRI Mobile, Modular and manufactured homes on display in Abbotsford. Chuck 604-830-1960. New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 New SRI single wide in family park and another space in adult park. from $81,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 REPOSSESSED MOBILE HOMES to be moved, 1974-2008. Chuck 604-830-1960.
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MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
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OPEN HOUSE
ABBOTSFORD. 32218 Autumn St. 4 bdrm. 1.5 baths, 7,000 sq. ft. Newly renovated. $325,000. Call 778-908-3333 or 778-549-0064 OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Sept. 17 2:00 - 5:00 pm
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ABBOTSFORD ✭ $700/m 2 bdrm, 1bath, 2 appli H/W incl, close to UFV, N/P, N/S
Call Marilyn(604)855-7393
32101 Mt. Waddington Ave
HOMESTEAD ESTATES Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg. ************************************
**SUMMER** 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 33382 George Ferguson Way
BIRCHWOOD MANOR 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 Call: 604-832-8909 ------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp. ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm $700/mo. incl. utils., quiet bldg, Nr malls. 1 small pet. Oct 1st. 604-850-0015 ABBOTSFORD 1 MONTH FREE RENT nr 5 Corners. 1 bd $625/mo 2 bd $725/mo. Call (604)751-3885 ABBOTSFORD 2 Bdrm $875, quiet bldg, inste lndry, sec u/g prkg, lrg inste strg, Now. 604-850-0015 ABBOTSFORD, 2/bdrms condo. New lam floor, $800/mo incl util. 33758 Essendene. 604-807-1188 ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229. ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Apt’s 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920.
Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE
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. Ref’s req’d.
Poochie, super fluffy, 10wks, tiny toy, vet check, 1st shot, m-$750, f-$850. 1(604)354-3003 lv message or email: dinkytoi@hotmail.ca
Phone 604-556-7705
YELLOW LAB PUPS. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts
ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor. 2 Bdrm - $750. Avail now. Incl hot water. Near rec ctr & bus. Refs req. On duty mgr. Call: 604-864-8565.
GLULAM BEAMS - all new matrl 5 1/8” X 2’ natural finish 1 pc 9’, 3 pcs 12’, 1 pc 14’, 4 pcs 16’ FULL LENGTHS ONLY $28 PER FT. 604-789-1799 OR david@jdgconstruction.ca
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FUEL
FULLY SEASONED, Alder/Maple, Birch, split & delivered. Free kindling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime
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FURNITURE
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RECREATIONAL
RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
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Abbotsford/Mission
Nelson Court 33095 Old Yale Road 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. For more info & viewing call Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
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APARTMENT/CONDO
CLEARBROOK
✯ ASPEN COURT ✯ 2450 Center St. Abbotsford NEW BUILDING
ABBOTSFORD
Great View Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach & 2 Bdrms avail Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certified. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.
Call 604-852-7350 MISSION: 1 MONTH FREE RENT 1 bdrm $625 or 2 brm $725, 2nd or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885 MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $650 & 2 bds starting $780, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkng incl. Criminal Record checked may be req’’d 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.
ABBOTSFORD
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.
✳ 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo. ✳ 2 Bdrms from $745/mo. Rent incl’s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.
CALL 604-870-1118
604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL MISSION
Park Lane Manor
ABBEY GLENN TOWNHOMES
33331 Old Yale Road 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. For more info & viewing call
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
Rental Bonus Available Family Friendly living Starting at $1150/mo. Includes: Washer / dryer, dishwasher, fireplace, garage, yard. Block Watch neighbourhood
Mission
CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *
Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suite Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented
2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $665.00 2 Bedrooms - $756.00
Call 604-751-2147 2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00
Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595
Abbotsford/Mission
Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms available Indoor Swimming Pool Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok
604-820-0128 MISSION
HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2ND Ave. Mission
Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS. References Required.
604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division
APARTMENTS
For more info & viewing call
Large, Bright & Clean
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00
Call 604-557-3592 33136 George Ferguson Way
1 Bedroom from $604.00 2 Bdrms from $708.00
Call 604-557-3708 33184 George Ferguson Way
CHELSEA PARK GARDENS 33710 Marshall Road
1 Bdrms ..... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo.
Call 604-751-2165
Call 604-751-3619
Mainstreet Equity
Villa Vista 33292 Robertson Ave East
Website:
www.mainst.biz ABBOTSFORD
MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex
Phone 604-852-4696 or Email
meadowood@ pacificquorum.com Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances
Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances
✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at
3046 Clearbrook Road www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc bcclassified.com 604-854-6397
ABBOTSFORD 30310 Canary Rd. 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath, on acreage, sm shop. Oct 1. $2200. (604)857-3517 Abbotsford, 32165 Astoria, 3 bdrm house, 2 baths, NP, nice yrd. Avail now $1275. Call 604-596-1333
Under New Management
1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00
apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.
1931 Queen Street
2 Bdrms Avail
ABBOTSFORD
Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease
Villa Monaco 33263 Bourquin Crescent East
Bachelors .... from $521/mo. 1 Bdrms ...... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo. 33298 Robertson Ave.
1 Bdrms ...... from $604/mo. 1 Bdrms ...... from $688/mo. 33405 Bourquin Place
1 Bdrms ...... from $750/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $825/mo.
Call 604-751-2125 Mainstreet Equity Corp. Website: www.mainst.biz Abbotsford
VILLA CHRISTINA 2 Bedroom Secure u/g parking. Available Immediately Move-in discount for seniors Sorry no pets. Ref’s required. Please call 604-855-9697 for an appointment to view.
WELTON TOWERS Now Accepting Applications for RENTAL. Age Restricted Building 55+. Amenities Included. First month rent FREE Please Call 604-826-2194
HOMES FOR RENT
2 level country home on 2.65 acres in tranquil Abbotsford neighbourhood. Walk in ground level with 2 bdrms down and two bdrms up. New carpet-laminate flooring up, fridge and stove. Lots of space for your pets to roam: cats, dogs, horses and cows - completely fenced! $1900. Please contact Kirsten for details 604-592-6881 or 604-763-3124
No Pets. Written ref’s required.
Call 604-557-6054 32030 George Ferguson Way
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2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
ABBOTFORD. Clean 4 bdrm duplex, 1.5 bath, back yard. W/D, lam. flrs, $1300/mth. 778-552-4110. ABBOTSFORD, 32052 George Ferguson Way. Reno’d 2 bdrm, 2 baths, 2 storey, in suite lndry, 2 prk, $950 + utils. Avail. Oct. 1st. Call 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808. ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm in 4 plex, 1 bath own back yrd. Fully reno’d, laminate flrs. stack. w/d. $1200/mo + 60% split utils. 778-552-4110. ABBOTSFORD. New 1 bdrm. 1 bath, stackable W/D. $700 + 40% utils. Call 778-552-4110. MISSION Duplex 2 lvl, 3 bdrm,1.5 b, 4 appli, ldry, carport. Sm pet ok Avail now $1150. 604-850-9477
MISSION HILLS:
Open Saturday & Sunday
604-615-5382
ABBOTSFORD. 33784 George Ferguson Way. 720 sq ft. $950/mo. + hst. 604-853-9974; 604-853-3790 ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. ABBOTSFORD. Warehouse for rent. 1536 or 3072 sq.ft. 10 x 12 door, 17’ ceiling. Carpenter St. 604-850-4941 or 604-852-9595 MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available immed. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’’s. Call 604 820-8477, 604-820-0832 RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 & 3500 s.f. 2485 W. Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.
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1 bdrms. from $630/mo. RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.
PET FRIENDLY BUILDING!
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
Seniors Discount $25
Abbotsford/Mission
APARTMENT/CONDO
$200 Move-In Allowance (Ask for Details). Crime Free Living 31790 UNION AVENUE HURON COURT
604-615-5397
Abbotsford/Mission
LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS 1 MONTH FREE RENT SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
PB, Golden Retriever pups, family farm raised, vet checked, shots, ready August 22. Males $450 Timbur6@telus.net. 604-845-7434
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
Rental office: 604-820-1205 Website: aptrentals.net
DOLLAR STORE FRANCHISE Since 1999 in Mission/Abbotsford $1.6mil sls - Asking $358,000+Inv. Ted-NAI 604-691-6692 stellakis@naicommercial.ca
FOR SALE BY OWNER
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Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
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RENTALS
604-615-5402
82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
NEO MASTIFF PUPS ready to go, shots, dewormed, tails docked, Call for details (604)615-2682
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Forest Terrace Apartments
1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available
ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.
603
ABBOTSFORD
1 & 2 Bdrms Stes
BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)
30 years experience
APARTMENT/CONDO
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
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HOMES FOR RENT
E. ABBOTSFORD 4 bdrm., 2 baths. N/S N/P. Close to schools & rec cntr. Nov. 1. $1450. (604)859-4951 MISSION nr 7th/Strathan. Clean 5 bdrm house, f/p, garage, deck. N/p. $1500. Avail Oct. 604-288-1998.
ABBOTSFORD $1500/mo. McCallum Rd - 3 bdrms up, 1 down 2 full baths, rec room, completely re-done 3 yrs ago including 3 new appliances,n/p, avail now. good references required.
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OFFICE/RETAIL
FOR LEASE: Retail/Office/Medical 1975 McCallum Rd. from 523 sq ft Jennifer Schentag 604-308-3821 Pamela Klassen 604-309-3786
Call 604-855-7393 - Ask for Hans ABBOTSFORD 33466 Marshall Rd Clean 4 bdrm., 2 baths. 2 level, laundry, fenced yard. Avail. immed. $1400/mo. 604-826-3665 or 778552-1808 or 604-557-0411. ABBOTSFORD 3 bdrm hse, just reno’d, 1.5 baths, carport, lrg yard, avl now. $1300, ref’s, 604-897-9189. ABBOTSFORD 3 bdrm. up, 1 bdrm., den and office down, 2 full baths, nice quiet central loc. N/S N/P. Avail. now. $1400 mo. (604)302-9962 aujla3@telus.net ABBOTSFORD. 3 br top flr rancher, fenced, 5 appl, nr UFV ns/np, ref’s req’d,$1350+incl. util.604-505-5876 ABBOTSFORD 4 bdrm., 2 baths, 4 appl., f/p, fenced, shed, carport, a/c, sunroom. $1500mo. (604)302-9080 ABBOTSFORD: 4 bdrm house on Sumas Mountain, 2 full baths, 2.5 acres. $1800/mo. Avail Oct. 16. Call 604-556-8974 ABBOTSFORD - cls. 2 airport, 2 bdrm. up 1 bdrm. dwn. 3.5 bath, fresh paint, single car garage. $1500 Avail. Now (604)859-0165
750
SUITES, LOWER
ABBOTSFORD. 1 Bdrm bsmt suite, fully reno’d. Near all amens & schls, walk to transit. $550 incl utils, no lndry. Avl now. ns/np 778-552-1322 ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. bsmt. suite on Old Yale Rd. W/D. $650/mo. utils. incl. Call Joe @ 604-209-6604 ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm suite with a spare room, full kitchen, full bath, ns/np, avail now. $600/mo incl hydro. 778-823-2658, 604-854-5386. ABBOTSFORD 2bdr gr/lvl in quiet family area, near bus & schools. Full bath. Ns/np, avail now $700 incl utils/cable. 778-878-2512 ABBOTSFORD 2 BDRM bsmnt suite, Ridgeview area. N/P, N/S. Avail. Now. 604-825-4168 ABBOTSFORD: 2 Bdrm bsmt suite. $650/mo. Close to all amens. Avail now. N/S, N/P. 604-855-1019. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. legal suite in 1 year old home, Bluejay area. N/s, n/p, no laundry or cable. $650/mo. incl. hydro. Avail Oct. 1/15. 604-556-7732; 604-832-1404 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm suite, utils. & cable, nr. buses. Sept. 15 or Oct. 1. $725mo 604-996-9544/556-3898 ABBOTSFORD. Beautiful, new 1 bdrm. suite. Close to Fruiticana & mall. $650/mo. incl. ldry, hydro & cable. Ns/np. Oct. 1st. 604-418-666 ABBOTSFORD. Fairfield, quiet. Newer lg 1 bdrm ste in cds. $700 incl utils. NS/NP. 778-241-1746 ABBOTSFORD. Large clean, 2 bdrm. suite. Near stores & schools. Avail. immed. N/s, n/p, no laundry. 604-825-5261 ABBOTSFORD: Ross Road. Brand new 2 bdrm suite, $675/mo. Avail now. Phone: (604)835-9540 ABBOTSFORD. Sumas Mtn. 3 Large rooms, 2 full bths, beautiful view, all utils incl, $1000. NS/NP. Avail Now. 778-245-3263 BRIGHT 2 bdrm. suite, private deck, laundry access, dishwasher. 3yr. old house, quiet area $950/mo. Available now. 778-240-8924 MISSION: 2 bdrm lower suite. $825. d/w, lam. floor, priv. laundry. Avail. Oct 1. Call 604-315-9871.
ABBOTSFORD ✭ $1700/m-Mountain Dr. 3 bdrm, 4 baths, lrge kitchen w/eating area, family rm, formal dining rm, N/P, N/S ✭ $1700/m - Perfect for home based business! Own entrance, lots of prkng off main road, plus 4 bdrms, 3 baths, conservatory, hot tub, sauna, totally private, deck overlooks b/yard.
Call Marilyn (604)855-7393 Abbotsford, McMillan. 5 bdrm 2 bth, gas f/p, 5 appls, gar. $1650. N/P. N/S.1-604-924-2627, 778-861-7680 ABBOTSFORD.SPACIOUS 4 bdrm home, finished bsmt. Garage, huge yrd.$1450. 604-852-8160 after 6pm ABBOTSFORD sxs duplex, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, lrg yrd, nr Godson Elem. Avail Oct 1, $975. 604-897-9189. CLEARBROOK 2511 Stanley 3 bdm 2 ba., nr all amen. $1150. Pet negot. Now. 778-552-3396; 778-552-3395
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RENTALS
SUITES, LOWER
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MAPLE RIDGE. Newer 1 bdrm bsmt suite. 5 appls., Sep ent. parking. N/S. 750 sf. Avail. now. $750/mo incl utils. 604-790-1410. MCMILLAN 1 or 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Includes utilities, cable. N/P, N/S. $750/mo., 2 bedroom $850/mo. 604-835-2347 avail. asap MISSION: Avail. Oct 1, 3bdrm, 1-1/2bths, fenced bkyrd. Lam. flooring & tile. n/s, n/p. 604-820-8664 MISSION. Large 2 bdrm in new subdiv. Maple kitchen, new appls. Pri entry. Sundeck, lots of prkg. Nr amens. N/P, N/S. $750 incl utils. Avail Oct 1st. No lndry. Ref’s. Call: 604-302-8341 or 820-0292 after 4 pm or weekends. MISSION: lrg 2 bdrm grnd lvl ste. NS/NP. $1000/mo incl inste lndry & utils. Avail immed. (604)814-3441 MISSION Lrge 2 bdrm on acreage, near bus stop, n/p, n/s $775 incl utils Oct 1. ref req’d 604-820-9587 MISSION lrg lower, super nice 3 bdrm. Brand new kit w/3 s.s. appls, huge mstr, beaut bath, own lndry, fncd bkyrd, cls to everything, no dogs, NS. $950 + % 604-556-9903
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TOWNHOUSES
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
TRANSPORTATION 836
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
CLEARBROOK. Avail Sept. 15. Clean 3 bdrm T.H. 4 appls. Nr schl. NS/ NP. $1050/M. 604- 807-6477
2008 SUZUKI LT-A450XK8 QUAD, green, low km’s, exc shape, orig, $5900. Call: (604)794-7912.
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WANTED TO RENT
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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1968 VOLVO 144S, European model, 4 cyl., have original plates & reg. Good shape, runs well. $1500 obo. Willie (604)220-8969
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AUTO FINANCING
SUITES, UPPER
ABBOTSFORD E. 3 bdrm upper floor, w/huge yard. 1.5 ba, 5 appl. N/p, n/s. $1160/mo. 778-549-2027. ABBOTSFORD. McMillan area. 1 bdrm. $650/mo. all utils, ldry. & net. incl. Ns/np. Trudy 604-751-2182
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
2011 HEMISPHERE T25S 05 ACURA RSX pristine condition. 44,000 km economical/dependable, sporty, lady driven, 5 spd. loaded. $14,700 obo. 604-538-2239. W. Rk. 1989 Mercedes Coupe 300 CE, auto, fully loaded, exc cond, aircared, $5000. (604)792-7275 1993 BMW 318i, 4 cyl, auto, nice tires, looks sharp, runs great. $2250. Call (604)863-2455 or 778908-1150 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA, fully loaded, 200,000 km, asking $2300. Call (604)869-2836 after 4 pm. 1998 MERCEDES E320, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, 80K, local, no accid, $7800 obo. Call: (778)881-1216 2000 HONDA ACCORD, black executive driven, dealer maintained, great cond $6500 (604)826-8903 2001 HONDA ACCORD coupe, 4 cyl., V-tech eng., 95,000km. Very good cond. Well maint. Asking $8900 obo (604)850-0424 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $6375. Call: (604)599-0170
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VEHICLES WANTED
2003 31.5’ Citation 5th wheel R/L, 2 tip outs, bike hitch, loaded. $25,900. Call (604)796-9074 2004 F350 CREW CAB, diesel, 03 24’ Salem 5th whl. trailer, both mint cond., too many things to list. Will sell separate. Trailer $7,900 or both for $25,000 obo.Call 604-812-1278. Slide out, rear kitchen, create a breeze fan, DSI water heater, and more! $19,995 (stk.30922) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
2008 TRAIL CRUISER 26QBS
CAMPER & TRUCK
Slide out, awning, DSI hot water, A/C, stab jacks and more! $16,995 (stk.28226A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
1976 GMC 3/4 Ton Sierra Classic Camper Special. 149 Miles. Collector status. 1999 Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper, WS model with all trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, queen bed 8’ awning. Excellent Condition. Call for more info. $12,500/both. 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827
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1,100 s.f. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths Very quiet, family oriented. Well maintained, 2 playgrds. New carpeting & lam. floors Large, private fenced yards Close to amenities, schools and bus routes. D Pets ok upon approval. Refs. D Rents start at $990/mo.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1986 CADILLAC Cimmaron, 2.8L, auto, loaded, exc. cond., runs great, $1650. Call (604)863-2455 or 778908-1150
1991 PACE ARROW
1997 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, in good shape, low miles, AirCared, all power opt, $2000, 604-319-7410 1997 FORD ESCORT wagon, 67,000 km, mint, garage kept, one owner. $4500. 604-869-3313 2002 CHRYSLER SEABRING LX 4 dr. 2.7L V-6, auto, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Pw, Pdl, c/d. $2850 (604)309.3135 2003 LINCOLN CARTIER Towncar, only 127K, pristine, compl. records since new. $11,500. (604)535-5495 2004 Chev Optra, 4 dr, htchbck, 5spd, cd, int. wiper, exc. cond. one owner, $3495.00 793-5520 (5961) 2007 FORD FUSION SE Fully loaded. Maroon colour, 60K, $7500 firm. Call 604-538-4883.
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MOTORCYCLES
2001 YAMAHA V/STAR CLASSIC. 1100A. 23,000 kms. Saddle bags, back rest. Cobra exhaust. Mint condition. Lost interest. Garage kept. $5,100. 604-855-2432 2002 TRIUMPH TROPHY. Low k’s, new battery, runs good. $4,700. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233. 2007 Yamaha C3 50cc motorscooter, 1600k, $1600. Fuel inject, liquid cooled. Mint cond (604)858-2255 2009 SUZUKI LS650. only 1520 km’s, bought new, lady owner, exc cond, asking $5575, (604)597-8467
125,000m, 35 ft. Exc cond. Fully loaded with Gear Vendor trans, including tow car 1997 Saturn 107,000k with Brake Buddy tow kit. New fridge, new front tires, 7000 watt onon. generator, hydraulic levelers.
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1997 DODGE RAM 1500. Single cab, 8’ box. $2,200. For more info call 604-751-0698
2002 Chevy Venture, brown, seats 8, roof racks, air, auto, aircared to Jan 2013, 245,500km. Good cond, $2300 obo. Call (604)824-0563
1999 GMC SAVANA 1T cargo van 240K, all service records, runs good $4900. Call 778-808-6900.
2004 GMC SLT 2500HD crew cab, duramax diesel, 82,000k. Immac. $35,000 in extras. Pictures avail. $25,500. Call 604-858-4878.
1999 HINO FB box truck, diesel, auto, brakes 90%, new glass, great tires, 1600 lb. lift gate, 316K, $11,000. Call (604)869-3466
2006 DODGE CARAVAN. 88K. 1 owner, loaded, immaculate cond. Serviced regularly. New front brakes. $9,400. 604-852-4010
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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 4 dr, 4X4 for parts $500 obo or trade (604)826-3327 1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER Chilkoot. 173,000 kms. Excellent shape. $5,800. obo. 778-549-2418 2006 Chev Trailblazer, 4WD, 107kms, immac cond. sunroof, fully equip. $10,000 obo. 604-309-4001.
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FEATURES: 152-hp, 171 lb-ft torque, 2.5 L – 4 cylinder engine • Up to 983 lbs payload (M/T), 978 lbs payload (A/T) • 3,500 lbs of towing capacity Fully boxed frame • Nissan Advanced Airbag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental curtain side-impact airbags w/ rollover sensor and side seat airbags • Available 261-hp, 281 lb-ft torque, 4.0 L – V6 engine
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2011 NISSAN FEATURES: 188-hp, 177 lb-ft torque, 1.6 L DIG™ DOHC turbocharged engine • Standard ABS, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), and Traction Control System (TCS) Standard Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with Voice Activation Nissan Advanced Six Airbag System • Available Xtronic CVT® with Sport mode • Available torque vectoring All-Wheel Drive (AWD) • Auxiliary audio input jack and iPod® connectivity
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Kathleen Doll (far left) is a volunteer at the Host Program, led by Abbotsford Community Services. She has been paired with a young Guatemalan family, Marvin Interiano and Estela Reyes and their two children, who have been in Abbotsford for nearly a year and a half. Andrea Dykshoorn (far right) is the Host Program co-ordinator, and paired Kathleen with the family.
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young Guatemalan family new to Abbotsford has found confidence and a sense of community after working with a local volunteer. Marvin Interiano, 27, and his partner Estela Reyes, 28, were paired with a volunteer from the Host Program run by Abbotsford Community Services soon after their arrival a year and a half ago. The Host Program offers a one-on-one matching program for immigrant and refugee newcomers to the community. Following a screening process, which includes an interview and criminal record check, volunteers are paired with families based on similar interests and their age. They generally spend an hour or two together each week doing different activities.
Some go for walks around family a year and a half ago Ashley WRAY Abbotsford News Mill Lake, others meet at based largely on the fact that the library to study English, she spoke Spanish. while some take turns cooking for each When they first started meeting, other, said Andrea Dykshoorn, 25, the Marvin had been taking English courses Host Program co-ordinator. at community services, and had a basic “The hope is that through the program, understanding of the language. On the newcomers can gain English language other hand, Estela only had minimal support and a new friendship — someknowledge of English. thing that has, on so many occasions, Kathleen met with Estela weekly, startprofoundly impacted the newcomer’s ing off with simple learning techniques, transition to life in Canada,” said such as pointing to objects in the kitchen Andrea. and having Estela provide the English “We have a lot of people who come to term. Canada and there’s not enough volunOther times they would go shopping or teers. We can see the difference in their visit the park. confidence when they start to learn more “Now, I can say hello, can make apEnglish. A lot suffer from depression and pointments for my babies, read magaloneliness.” zines and call Canadian friends,” said Twenty-nine-year-old Kathleen Doll Estela, adding that she has much more was paired with the young Guatemalan confidence in herself.
She also talks to her two young sons in English. “Kathleen has been a nice teacher and a nice friend.” When Kathleen started with the Host Program, she was recruiting volunteers at Columbia Bible College. The process influenced her to put her own name forward. The application process saw Kathleen go through a criminal record check, describe her interests, and do a two-hour training session where she learned about sensitivity to culture and cultural differences. “I really enjoy the volunteer process because you make a friend and become a part of a new family,” said Kathleen. “It’s in you already to do. It doesn’t take any extra learning to become a friend with someone.”
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Elmer Iseler Singers Saturday, March 10, 2012 Partially sponsored by The Abbotsford News & Abbotsford Community Foundation
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>> Sept. 16-18 Eat! Fraser Valley is returning to Abbotsford Tradex, 1190 Cornell St., from Friday, Sept. 16 to Sunday, Sept.18. It will feature celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, wineries, food and beverage manufacturers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, and many others from the culinary world. For more information, and tickets, which range from $10-$12, visit www.eat-fraservalley. com.
>> Sept. 22 Big & Rich with Gretchen Wilson are bringing their “X-Treme Muzik – The Tour” to the AESC on Thursday, Sept. 22. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $65.25, $55.35 and $45.25. They are available online at www. abbotsfordcentre.ca.
hosted by Gallery 7 Theatre on Friday, Sept. 30. The event will be an evening of improv and unique, super clean family fun. The show is taking place at MEI Theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Road, and starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at House of James, 2743 Emerson St. or by phone 604-852-3701, toll free 1-800-665-8828.
>> Oct. 21-23 The annual West Coast Women’s Show is the largest women’s event in B.C., and is returning to Abbotsford Tradex, 1190 Cornell St. The event features free samples, celebrity and stage presentations and six exhibit theme areas, including health and wellness, fashion and style, and interior design. For more information and ticket prices, which range from $4-$12, visit www.westcoastwomen.net.
>> September 24 An afternoon of poetry, spoken word, and music comes to the Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way, at the first Arts ECOSalon, on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 1-3 p.m. The free event will feature poets, musicians, artists, environmentalists and eco-advocates sharing the stage to express views concerning environmental challenges and sustainability through artistic expression. An open mic and discussion will follow the scheduled program.
>> September 25 Maple Noise, Canada’s Christian Music Tour, is visiting the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, on Sunday, Sept. 15. It will feature 10 of Christian music’s hottest artists including the Newsboys and TFK. Tickets are $15 to encourage families and groups to attend. Tickets and info are available at www.maplenoise.ca.
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ollowing a She also had to research Ashley WRAY Abbotsford News successful the latest fashion styles career in and trends in a number the interof different areas such national fashion industry, Deanna as fabric design, design detail and Devitt has returned home to share the developing styles in countries her knowledge with the next genaround the world. eration of designers. “While it was an exciting career, For the past seven years, Devitt it was great to meet people from has been working in the Univerother countries and learn their sity of the Fraser Valley’s fashion culture, and to inject some of that department, and is currently the into new styles,” said Devitt. “We department head and the fashion were able to bring the flavours of design instructor. different countries back with us.” Devitt has enough international Eventually, Devitt decided it was experience to inspire any young time to return home, where she designer to follow their goals. decided to pass her knowledge on After receiving her bachelor of to the next generation. arts from the University of British “I’m here to see the students Columbia, Devitt went on to study succeed in the industry,” said fashion in Paris for a few years. Devitt. “I enjoy talking to the After graduating from the prostudents and sharing their excitegram in France, she moved to New ment. It’s great to see them go York for approximately five years on and pursue their career... It’s for work. very inspiring when you see other The job took her around the people so committed. It’s very world – travelling to places like contagious.” Morocco, China, Hong Kong, India Now, Devitt teaches students at and throughout Europe. the Abbotsford campus everything Then she returned back to Paris from putting a collection together for five years to continue in the to the marketing aspect, preparing fashion world. them for the future. Her career saw her designing “If I can do it, then anyone can garments, looking after fashion do it.” production and quality control.
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too tight or suggestive. Depending on the organization, shoes should be closed-toe and modest. Many companies institute “casual Friday” attire, which is a variation on business casual by allowing jeans or sneakers to be worn. However, even on casual days, most companies frown upon wrinkled, ripped, too trendy, or revealing types of jeans. Shorts are often frowned upon as well. If women will be wearing dresses, spaghetti straps should be avoided in favor of thicker tank top straps or capped sleeves in warmer weather. Flip-flops and other flimsy sandals also should be reconsidered. In terms of accessories and jewelry, less is often more when complementing business casual attire. Avoid flashy items or pieces that may distract or inspire envy. The work environment is not a fashion runway, and dressing to stand out could make others feel intimidated. Not all companies employ the same rules and regulations concerning wardrobe. For those who are new to a company, it’s best to stick with conservative business casual basics and then observe what others are wearing. Keep in mind that attire worn by supervisors or business owners may not be what employees are allowed to wear. When in doubt, ask human resources or a personnel director if there are attire guidelines.
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The right way to eat – healthy diet tips Doctors, fitness professionals and nutritionists all have ideas on what men and women should and should not eat. Choosing the right foods can help save waistlines and lives. The country is growing larger, and that has nothing to do with the population. Individuals are heavier than ever before. In the U.S., about one-third of the population is considered obese. The obesity story is much the same in Canada, although residents here are slightly less obese than Americans. Statistics Canada states that from 2007 to 2009, 24.1 percent of adults in Canada were obese. Women have higher levels of obesity than men in both countries. Although it is widely known that eating a healthy diet and exercising frequently are the key ways to maintain a healthy weight, it’s easy to fall into bad habits. Some men and women find it difficult to avoid temptation and stay on track with diet. But balance and portion control are great ways to enjoy food without gaining weight. Here are some tips to live by. 1. Use a smaller plate. This will trick the eye and brain into thinking you are eating a lot. A large plate seems empty with smaller portions, prompting many men and women to eat more than is necessary. Using a smaller dish can give the impression of eating from an overflowing dish. 2. Make vegetables a priority, not an afterthought. Fill up on vegetables and make meat and other higher-calorie foods the afterthought, instead of vice-versa. In fact, two-thirds of your dish should be consumed by vegetables, with the remaining portion for a protein or starch. 3. Avoid family style meals. That means placing large serving dishes full of food directly on the table. It encourages going in for seconds when you really may not be hungry. It takes the brain at least 20 minutes to register feeling full. So serve yourself from the stove and wait to see if you’re still hungry before going back for more. 4. Switch to skim products. It is widely known that dairy products are an important component of healthy living. However, whole-milk varieties tend to be heavy on calories and saturated fat. Opt for skim milk whenever possible. Today, there are ultrapasteurized varieties of skim milk that are creamy and filling.
and it can lead to water retention. Instead, reach for herbs to add flavor to foods. Keep a fresh selection of parsley, chives, cilantro, basil, and other herbs at the ready and chances are you won’t even miss the salt. 7. Go sparingly on dressings and sauces. You can quickly turn a healthy salad into an unhealthy meal if you drizzle on too much creamy salad dressing. Studies show that some fast food salads have more fat than other fast food fare, including hamburgers. Opt for the dressing on the
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Abbotsford’s Ryan McAllister is working to stay ahead in the fast-changing music industry. duced albums for local artists such as Daniel Huscroft and Prairie Dance Club, as well as for his own music. This year he released his first solo album, Music for a Rainy Town, as well as another with his trio, Cowboys and Indians. Selling songs for use in movies has been a growing niche market for many musicians and one that McAllister has been pursuing. It was the main thrust of his appearance at the South by South West music festival in Austin, Texas earlier this year, alongside another local colleague, Zaac Pick. However, he is devel-
oping a website he calls the Starving Musicians Union (http://starvingmusiciansunion.com) as “a way to network with each other, booking players into gigs; just trying to provide more work for musicians and artists.” He will also be traveling through California this month, performing in colleges and promoting his CD at radio stations. The public can sample selections from Music for a Rainy Town at his website (http:// w p. r ya n m c a l l i s t e r. com) and the website also has a link to a video feature by Firecanvas Productions on his Five Acres Studio.
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It’s been a tumultuous decade for the music industry, one in which the traditional business model was turned on its head. The proliferation of music freely distributed on the Internet has devastated the sales of recorded music and many once-strong CD retail chains have either shuttered their doors or downsized and sought out other sources of revenues. This, in turn, has resulted in downsizing at the major record labels, where the shrinking bottom lines have cut jobs and artist rosters. One of these casualties was Dakona, a band led by local singer Ryan McAllister that had signed a multi-million dollar contract with Madonna’s Maverick Records label. Dakona’s sound was compared favourably with Irish superstars U2 and shortly after recording their debut album and touring extensively to promote it, the axe suddenly fell
at Maverick. “We caught the tail-end of that meltdown 10 years ago,” saidMcAllister in an interview at his home in Bradner. “The whole industry is trying to find its bearings. It’s an interesting time.” McAllister said he’s grateful that he was able to invest a big chunk of the money he got from the Maverick deal to install a professional recording studio inside a converted barn on his family’s acreage. He’s taken the knowledge he gleaned from working with the top engineers and producers and parlayed it into building his homebased business at Five Acres Studio. “When we were recording at Capitol Studios in L.A. we were spending $15,000 a day, and that kind of pressure is counterproductive to creativity,” said McAllister. He is able to provide this service at considerably less cost at Five Acres, and he’s engineered and pro-
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