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P3 WATER PROJECT City hall is pursuing the concept of a private partnership to supply water A4

Despite police recommendations for a criminal charge, Crown has approved a count of driving without due care and attention against the driver in an accident that took the life of Laurel Wilson, her unborn child, and her father. On their way to her birthday lunch on March 13, 2010, they were waiting on a pedestrian island on the corner of Ware Street and South Fraser Way when they were hit by a car that had been struck by a truck in the intersection. A5

QUAKE HITS HOME Abbotsford residents await word from family members in wake of Japan earthquake A4

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A well-tended memorial adorns a traffic light pole at the corner of Ware Street and South Fraser Way, where Laurel Wilson (pictured above) and family members were hit by a car.

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Abbotsford News Saturday, March 12, 2011

Notice of Public Meeting

Proposed Disposition of Land

Abbotsford-Mission Water & Sewer Commission Joint Council Session

The Council of the City of Abbotsford pursuant to the Community Charter, gives notice of intention to dispose of the following City property:

Abbotsford and Mission City Councils would like to invite the public to attend a special Joint Council Session on March 17th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the MCA Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way (adjacent to City Hall) regarding the proposed Stave Lake Water Supply and Treatment Project.

Legal Description:

The Abbotsford-Mission Water & Sewer Commission (AMWSC) is undertaking the development of Stave Lake as a new water supply source for the City of Abbotsford and the District of Mission. The AMWSC is investigating all procurement options for the project including traditional design-bid, design-build and Public-Private Partnerships (P3), however, no decisions on the procurement model has been made.

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Providing residents of Abbotsford and Mission with a clean and safe water source is essential for promoting the overall health and well-being of residents. The development of the Stave Lake Water Supply will provide the infrastructure to support a sustainable potable water source that will provide clean and safe water to both communities. For more information on the Stave Lake Water Supply Development project, visit www.ourwatermatters.ca.

Cemetery Bylaw A reminder that cut Àowers, wreaths and Àoral offerings may be placed on graves; however, they may be removed by Cemetery staff when the condition of an item is considered to be detrimental to the appearance or proper maintenance of the cemetery. In consideration of others and to assist Cemetery staff in keeping the cemeteries at an acceptable level of appearance and tidiness, please remove items from the cemetery plots that are not permitted in the Cemetery Bylaw, No. 1650-2007. In-ground Àower vases are available for purchase at the Cemetery Of¿ce located at 3rd Floor, 32315 South Fraser Way. For more information on the bylaw and the acceptable items, please call Cemetery Services at the Parks, Recreation & Culture Of¿ce at 604-859-3134 local 5289, or view bylaw No. 1650-2007 online at www.abbyviews.com.

Canada Water Week March 14-22 Canada Water Week is a week-long celebration of water from coast-to-coast-to-coast, starting March 14 and culminating with World Water Day on March 22, 2011. In celebration of Canada Water Week the Abbotsford Mission Water and Sewer Commission (AMWSC) is hosting a waterwise gardening presentation and rain water harvesting workshop.

Waterwise Gardening Presentation by Exemplar Horticulture - FREE

March 22 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (adjacent to City Hall) Pre-registration is required. Please call the Engineering Department to register for this free workshop at 604-864-5514 (Local 5216)

Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

Temporary Closure of Vye Road Between Sumas Way and Riverside Road Vye Road will be closed at the rail tracks between Riverside Road and Sumas Way between the hours of 4:00pm and 9:00pm on March 15, 2011. Business access will not be affected. Drivers are advised to use 4th Avenue as an alternate route.

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Information on the current status of the project, the business case and potential funding sources will be provided at the meeting. This is an opportunity for the public to receive information about the project and the process by which decisions will be made as the project proposal moves forward.

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March 28-30 Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (adjacent to City Hall) Become a better steward of our precious water resources! Cut your water bill! Learn more about this emerging green industry! AMWSC in conjunction with Barr Plastics is offering a free Rainwater Harvesting Workshop through the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association.

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Tell us how you conserve water and you could win a rain barrel! Please send us a description of how you conserve water along with your name and contact information, no later than March 31 and you will be entered into a random draw for one of three rain barrels. Letters can be mailed to: City of Abbotsford Engineering/ Canada Water Week 32315 South Fraser Way, 4th Floor Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7 OR send us an e-mail at eng-info@abbotsford.ca Look for ways you can conserve water at home, work and play! For a list of things you can do visit: www.ourwatermatters.ca

Abbotsford Police Board Meeting You are invited to attend the Abbotsford Police Board meeting on Tuesday March 15, 2011 at 12:00 pm at the Ag-Rec Gallery, Exhibition Park - 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford.

RIVERSIDE RD.

Nature of Disposition: Statutory Right of Way Purchaser:

BC Hydro

Consideration to be received by the City for the disposition:

The Statutory Right of Way is required by BC Hydro in order to supply power to a new building housing water treatment mechanisms for the Farmer Wells #1, #2 & #3. The City will receive no monetary compensation for the granting of the SROW.

This notice is for the purpose of public disclosure only, not solicitation of an offer. More information may be obtained from Real Estate Services Division, City of Abbotsford, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 1W7, or Telephone 604.864.5679, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

COUNCIL BRIEF Highlights from Abbotsford City Council HIGHLIGHTS March 7, 2011

- Mahogany application approved

COUNCIL CALENDAR March 14, 2011 Executive Committee............3:00pm -Transit report -Sandman Hotel development permit application -Grant Funding report

Regular Council....................7:00pm April 4, 2011 Executive Committee............3:00pm Regular Council.....................7:00pm

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Local families await word from Japan Vikki HOPES

Trains were stopped following the quake, and one passenger train was reportAn Abbotsford mom and ed missing. dad were awaiting word Masako Moriyama, adyesterday that their grown ministrative assistant son, who lives in Japan, is with the Abbotsfordsafe following a devastating based Mennonite Central 8.9-magnitude earthquake Committee (MCC) BC, was and tsunami that hit the facing similar concerns nation late Thursday night. for family and friends in Andy Bowman said alJapan. though his son, Dero, does “My family is OK but we not live near the northeast have not heard from my huscoast, which was most seriband’s family yet,” she said, ously impacted, he and his adding that a breakdown in wife, Darlene, have been uncomputer and phone sysJOHN VAN PUTTEN Abbotsford News able to reach him by phone Andy and Darlene Bowman of Abbotsford are shown with their son tems could be to blame. or email. Transit limitations “We haven’t spoken to Dero, his wife Masayo and son Eito who live in Japan. were impacting Sawako him so I don’t know how Hamamura, an internationit’s impacted him,” he said. al student who lived in Abbotsford from 2002 to 2006, and Dero lives with his wife Masayo and their seven-year-old son on Rokko Island, near Osaka. They have resided in now resides in Chiba, Japan. She was in Toyko when the first tremor hit and couldn’t Japan for about eight years. get back to her home 25 km away. When reached by the Osaka is about 600 kilometres southwest of Sendai, the area believed to be hardest hit by the tsunami that accom- Abbosford News yesterday through Facebook, Hamamura was staying with a co-worker. panied the quake. She was at work when the quake struck. People fled the Bowman said he was particularly worried about his daughter-in-law and grandson, as they had been scheduled building in a panic, but Hamamura was talking to a cusAbbotsford News

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A public private partnership (P3) to create the new Stave Lake Water Supply and Treatment Project is being pursued by council. Up to $50 million in federal funding could be available if the P3 plan goes through for the $200-million project. P3s are contracts between government and business for infrastructure and delivery of services. Government remains actively involved throughout the project’s life. “The allure of 25 per cent of the capital funding is tantalizing,” said Mayor George Peary. A new water supply is needed to meet the demands of both Abbotsford and Mission. Stave Lake, about 10 kilometres north of Mission, was identified as a source of high quality water, in great quantity. A water treatment plant is needed, as well as a raw water intake and pump sta-

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Stave Lake, north of Mission, will be a new source of water for that community and Abbotsford.

tion at the south end of the lake. Also required are 6.6 km of raw water pipeline, 8.7 km of treated water pipeline (from the new treatment plant to the Lougheed Highway in Mission) and 8.6 km of treated water pipeline from Lougheed Highway to MacLure Road in Abbotsford. The P3 idea first surfaced in October 2010. At that time,

Peary said a submission was “likely” to see if it was viable. A recent report by Tracy Kyle, Abbotsford’s director of water and solid waste, revealed an eligibility request was submitted in June 2010 and in September 2010, PPP Canada requested a business plan. “No official application has been made,” said Peary, add-

ing it would not be without approval of both councils. He said a number of options are being looked at. Critics don’t like the way discussions have been kept out of the public view. On Thursday (March 10), the water and sewer commission held an in-camera meeting, prior to its regular Continued on A6

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More CT scrutiny Radiologist’s interpretations investigated Jeff NAGEL Black Press

A second radiologist who practised at Fraser Health hospitals is under investigation for inaccurately reading diagnostic scan results. And because he previously worked in the Fraser Valley, the findings of nearly 2,000 additional scans are being called into question at hospitals in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Langley. “It is entirely possible there are serious conditions that have not been diagnosed,” said Dr. Andrew Webb, Fraser Health’s vice-president of medicine. “We will not know until we complete the review of those scans whether or not that is the case.” The South African-trained radiologist worked at Ridge Meadows Hospital under a provisional licence from November 2010 until March 4, when a quarterly review turned up errors in his CT scan interpretations. A total of 407 CT scans read by the doctor at Ridge Meadows are under review and nine out of

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Nearly 2,000 CT scans done at hospitals in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Langley are being reviewed by health officials. 197 checked so far have turned up “significant discrepancies” in the interpretations. The reading errors did not result in any of those nine patients being improperly treated, the authority said. “For that 197, they’re all in the clear,” Webb said. And Fraser Health is also now reviewing X-rays and 184 mammograms that were also interpreted by the same radiologist, who is not currently practising

while the investigation proceeds. Because the radiologist previously worked from November 2008 to October 2009 in the eastern Fraser Valley, another 1,933 CT scans he interpreted in that period will also be reviewed. They include 1,158 CT scans performed at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, 679 at Chilliwack General Hospital and 96 at Langley Memorial Hospital.

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The radiologist could only read scans with the oversight of a supervisor and with quarterly reviews of his work. His second quarterly review while based in Abbotsford turned up concerns in 38 of his mammography findings, Webb said. Two “significant discrepancies” then included one missed cancer, although Webb said those patients ultimately got the right treatment. The supervisor refused to continue to oversee the radiologist, Webb said, so he could no longer practise at Abbotsford and headed to Europe. The radiologist got more training while in Ireland and then came back to B.C., this time to Ridge Meadows. But his new supervisor at Ridge Meadows wasn’t told of the problems in Abbotsford or that the supervisor there stopped dealing with the radiologist. “There does seem to be a disconnect of information,” Webb said. “The information in Abbotsford was in Abbotsford. And there was a disconnect between physicians in Abbotsford talking to physicians in Ridge Meadows.” Fraser Health was still operating as 12 independent hospitals in 2009, Webb said, but added a Continued on A7

Lesser charge laid in fatal crash Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

The memorial at the corner of Ware Street and South Fraser Way reveals a year of losses. There is a wreath of artificial flowers in fall shades of yellow and orange. The light post is wrapped in Christmas evergreen and white poinsettia blooms, with which strands of red-and-pink glittery hearts are intertwined. Above it all is a plaque stating: “In Loving Memory of Laurel Nadine Wilson. 3/13/83 to 3/13/10” and “Chloe Nadine Wilson. 3/13/10.” It is the site where one year ago tomorrow, Laurel Wilson, who was seven months’ pregnant and celebrating her 27th birthday, was killed after she was hit by a vehicle that was involved in a multiple-car collision. The baby girl she was carrying also died that day. Her father, Ralph Jewell, passed away six months later in hospital.

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Laurel Wilson was pregant when she and her father were struck by a car. On Thursday, 24-year-old Shaun James Cochrane of Abbotsford was charged in connection to the incident. Abbotsford Police had recommended a criminal charge of dangerous driving causing death, but Crown counsel approved the

lesser offence of driving without due care and attention under the Motor Vehicle Act. If convicted, Cochrane could face a fine of between $100 and $2,000, and up to six months in prison. He is scheduled to make his first appearance in Abbotsford provincial court on April 4. Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said police accept that Cochrane will face the different charge. “We have a great working relationship with Crown ... They invested a good amount of time working us through the legal requirement of the (dangerous driving) charge ... and why these requirements were not met,” he said. Wilson was walking with her husband, Kevin Wilson, and her father on her way to a birthday lunch at the time of the accident on March 13, 2010. The trio were waiting on a pedestrian island at the corner of Ware Street and

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NEW SANDMAN Another Sandman Hotel is being planned for Abbotsford. On Monday, council will listen to a request from Northland Properties Corporation for a variance permit to construct a new hotel at 3010 Mt. Lehman Rd. The plan calls for a sixstorey complex featuring 147rooms, a 160-seat restaurant and 190 parking spaces. It could create as many as 120 new jobs. The hotel would be located across from the new High Street Shopping Centre, presently under construction. Abbotsford’s first Sandman Hotel opened last year on Simon Ave.

CHECK ALARMS Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) is reminding residents that with daylight savings time this weekend, it is a good time to replace batteries in smoke alarms. The batteries should be replaced once a year.

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public meeting, to discuss the P3 plan. Consultants from Deloitte and Touche LLP as well as from CH2M HILL engineering presented their ideas. The public was not allowed to attend and no details have been released. Lynn Perrin, long-time council-watcher, has several concerns regarding the proposal. “First and foremost, it’s the commodifying of an essential of life. “Secondly is this whole secrecy thing,” she said. Perrin believes financial inquiries will not be answered because the Freedom of Information Act allows information to be withheld when private business interests are involved. She also thinks the city has paved the way for a P3 deal. “I believe that the smart meters and the bimonthly billing have been put in place to grease the business case for the P3.” If a deal is done, Perrin said there will be “no transparency or accountability.” But there will always be arguments on both sides of the proposal, according to Peary. “Some people have a political and philosophical objection to P3s,” he said. He pointed to the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre as an example of success, calling it the “poster child” for P3s. “At the end of the day, we need a new water supply. We can all agree on that. It’s just a matter of deciding how we will get there.”

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South Fraser Way. It is alleged that a Ford F-150 truck driven by Cochrane was headed south on Ware Street, ran a red light and ran into a Honda Prelude that was travelling on South Fraser Way. The Prelude then struck the trio. Several other vehicles were also involved. Kevin, 34, suffered minor injuries. Laurel was rushed to hospital, where doctors were unable to save

her life or that of her baby. Ralph, who had been pinned against a pole by a car, was also taken to hospital. He remained there until his death on Sept. 15 at the age of 66. In addition to Laurel, the couple have six other daughters. Online provincial court records show that Cochrane pleaded guilty in April 2008 to driving with a suspended licence. He was fined $500 and given a one-year driving prohibition.

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Victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother charged

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The brother-in-law of a murdered Abbotsford woman said he is shocked that the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother has now been charged with her 2010 death. Jasbir Saran said Harmohinder Singh Khosa, who was charged Thursday with the second-degree murder of Amarjit Kaur Khosa, is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;very nice guy.â&#x20AC;? Saran has been married to Harjinder, the sister of Harmohinder and Amarjit, since 1986. He said the death of Amarjit has been devastating to the family â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which also includes another sister â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the arrest of Harmohinder has only compounded their grief. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very sad,â&#x20AC;? Saran said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amarjit was very nice. She was

like my daughter.â&#x20AC;? Amarjit, 34, was found dead in a basement suite at 32153 Austin Ave. on July 21. Cpl. Dale Carr, spokesperson for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, said Harmohinder, 41, was on police radar early in the investigation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the past few months, we had been continuing to gather the evidence to support charge approval,â&#x20AC;? he said. He said the case has no links to drugs, gangs or organized crime. At the time of Amarjitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s murder last year, Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said police were called to the scene by someone who knew the victim and had regular interaction with her. Her death was immediately

deemed suspicious and was confirmed as a homicide after an autopsy was performed. Police have not revealed the circumstances surrounding the murder, or the exact cause of death. Saran said both Amarjit and Harmohinder suffered from depression and had both taken time off work. Harmohinder is married and has a teenage son and daughter. Amarjit, who was divorced from her husband, lived in the basement suite with her mother and often kept to herself, he said. Saran said Amarjit had a good heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was very kind. I miss her,â&#x20AC;? he said. Harmohinder is next scheduled to appear in court on March 24.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A disconnect of informationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Abbotsford as a result. The authority now says significant errors were found in 11 patients scanned at Abbotsford out of 170 patients whose scans were reviewed. Webb said it does not appear the errors made any difference in the care patients ultimately received, because doctors rely not just on the results of a scan but a variety of other clinical evidence in diagnosing a patient. He said a system of peer review of images will be introduced for all radiologists so a random sample of each doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is reviewed by another. If you are one of the patients involved, you may contact The Abbotsford News newsroom at 604-853-1144, or email newsroom@abbynews.com

new centralized information system that was set up last summer should ensure proper information flow. The B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons, which licenses doctors to practise in B.C., was also notified in 2009 of the misreadings in Abbotsford. Webb could not say how long it will take to review the more than 1,900 scans performed in 2008 and 2009. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the second disclosure to rock patients in Fraser Health, after the authority revealed last month it was reviewing scans read by a locum radiologist who worked at Abbotsford and Chilliwack from mid-August to midSeptember last year. Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO initially said cancers may have gone untreated in a few patients scanned at

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tomer at the time and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get outside. She was not hurt. She said she felt the aftershocks about 10 more times over the next several hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t felt such a big earthquake since I was born. It made Japanese people very scared,â&#x20AC;? she wrote. Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister city, Fukagawa, is about 600 km north of the epicentre and likely was not severely impacted. City of Abbotsford staff had not reached their contacts in Fukagawa by press deadline. Meanwhile, MCC, which does not have staff or programs in Japan, was monitoring the situation to determine its response. There are several Mennonite churches in Japan. As of yesterday afternoon, more than 1,000 people were feared dead. For updated information, visit mcc.org. Information on how to help is also available through the Canadian Red Cross at redcross. ca.

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Abbotsford Heat management shot down rumours Thursday about possible relocation and affiliation switches related to the Vancouver Canucks. On Thursday morning, CKNW radio reported on its website that a deal to move the WHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chilliwack Bruins to Victoria is â&#x20AC;&#x153;70 per cent done.â&#x20AC;? The Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; potential relocation, combined with rumblings of the NHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Phoenix Coyotes moving to Winnipeg, could create a domino effect involving teams in a number of leagues, including the AHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manitoba Moose, the ECHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victoria Salmon Kings, and the BCHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Langley Chiefs. One of the scenarios discussed in the CKNW report involved the Calgary Flames moving their AHL affiliate, the Heat, to Chilliwack, and the Moose, the Canucksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top farm club, moving to Abbotsford. Placing two AHL franchises in such close proximity seems a long shot, though, and Heat president Tom Mauthe dis-

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Do you support a P3 water system for Abbotsford/Mission?

Just imagine if the police were chasing him. The lawsuits would be flowing and the finger would be pointing at the Abby police. However, if they had more power to stop the driver with whatever means necessary and not have the finger pointed at them for being the cause, this would have never happened. gunther gunther

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A life lost is always sad and tragic. I feel very deeply for his parents, family and friends for losing someone so special. With that said, thank goodness he didn’t take anyone innocent with him. chdmom

LAST WEEK, WE ASKED:

Do you support a six-month minimum sentence for growing pot?

Lesson one: Do not drink and drive. Lesson two: Do not break the law by continuing to drive while suspended. AbbyAngus Though I do not wish death on anyone before their time, I question how many youth have to meet an early tragic death before their peers come to the realization that they need to make some changes in their way of life. Alostgeneration

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YES: 62% NO: 38%

To pursue or not: The police enigma Andrew

Holota

On Point They’re damned if they do, and damned if they don’t. Police officers are faced with that uncomfortable reality every time they are faced with the decision whether to pursue a fleeing vehicle. Last week, a 21-year-old man tried to flee from police in Abbotsford. Robert Minler lost control of his car, sheared off a power pole and slammed into a building. It was a terribly tragic end to young life. If there was anything remotely fortunate about it, it’s that he didn’t maim or kill someone else. But then, the blame-game started, as it inevitably does with these incidents. In this case, Abbotsford Police was alerted by the Mounties of a possible impaired driver on Highway 1, heading to Abbotsford. An officer eventually spotted the car

and pulled it over in a church parking lot at Gladwin and Maclure. He called for backup, and that’s when the driver suddenly decided to take off. There was a time when the police would immediately have been in high-speed pursuit. However, there have been many collisions between innocent motorists, and the fleeing suspects or police cars in recent years. The decision to pursue is now considered a high-risk option dependent on traffic, road conditions and other factors. In this case, police did not pursue. Moments later, the driver crashed. Predictably, there are now suggestions the police should have gone after the vehicle, and somehow stopped it, or run it off the road. And if they had tried to ram the car off the road, and that resulted in the driver’s death, or a fatal collision with another vehicle, who would be crucified by the public? I am continually amazed at how people come up with such pat answers. Why didn’t the cops put out a spike belt?

Because that takes time and coordination, and a spot where if the ﬂeeing vehicle goes out of control, it won’t kill someone else. In this case, the driver crashed within mere moments. There was no time for belts, blockades or anything else.

Even the courts exhibit this sort of cops-can-see-into-thefuture thinking. Remarkably – or perhaps not – the courts even exhibit this sort of copscan-see-into-the-future thinking. A case in point – the tragic Surrey story of 11-year-old Tina Burbank. She was killed by the driver of a stolen sedan initially being pursued by police. On a July evening in 2000, Tina was riding in the family van, returning home from a picnic with her grandpar-

ents. Blocks away was a teen druggie and his friend, in a stolen Toyota. A Mountie pulled the car over. Later, in court, the driver said he looked in the rear-view mirror and made eye contact with the cop. Thinking she recognized him for the junkie car thief he was, he panicked and stomped on the gas. The ofﬁcer didn’t know who was in the car. She went after them. The pursuit lasted all of 30 seconds before the Mountie made the decision to back off. It didn’t matter. Moments later, the speeding teens ran a stop sign and slammed into the Burbank’s SUV. As cruel fate would have it, Tina had just undone her seatbelt to retrieve a ball dropped by her little brother. The impact ejected her from the vehicle, and she was killed. The judge in the civil case ruled that the Mountie was 15 per cent to blame. So, initiating pursuit was wrong. And if she didn’t, and the kid killed Tina anyway? The cop would have been blamed for not trying to stop the car. It’s damned near impossible to be right.

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letters Consider out-of-school activities Re: “new” spring break option... I want to say that I do appreciate the effort that went into the original two-week option that included spring break at Easter. I believe it was a creative attempt at appeasing both sides of the argument by utilizing existing days off to accommodate those parents who didn’t want to see longer school days in exchange for more days off. However, I don’t think the impact on

other areas was given enough weight with the original solution. The impact on children and families who are involved in activities outside of school would have been huge. It would have resulted in either students being withdrawn from extra-curricular programs or children missing additional school time in order to maintain their participation in those activities. I completely understand that the mandate of the Abbotsford Board of

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News nominated for seven B.C. awards

Staff at the Abbotsford News will be recognized for producing some of the best community newspaper work in B.C. Nominees for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ma Murrayâ&#x20AC;? Awards by the B.C. and Yukon Community N e w s p a p e r s Association were

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Myrtle Evertt Award recognizes high achievement The Business and Professional Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (BPW) Clubs of Abbotsford and Mission are accepting nominations for the Myrtle Evertt Woman of the Year Awards. So far, no one has come forward with a nomination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are many fabulous women in our communities. Please encourage one to set aside her modesty and let her name stand,â&#x20AC;? said Carrie Pratt, nominations chair.

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each community can receive the award. This meant truly incredible women, who we should be honouring, could not be nominated again for five years,â&#x20AC;? said Masse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve reduced this to three years, hoping the nominators will come forward and try again.â&#x20AC;? The award was established in 1994 to recognize and honour local women for achievement in business or in a profession. The BPW Clubs of Abbotsford and Mission invite community groups, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizations, businesses, and individuals to nominate someone they know who exemplifies an outstanding woman. This event is also a fundraiser for bursaries for one graduating young woman from each community who is going on to postsecondary studies. Two nominators with the approval of the nominee must complete the nomination package. For information contact Pratt, 604819-5602, or wotynominations@gmail.com. Nomination forms are available at www. bpwabbotsford.ca. The event will take place on May 11.

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Born and raised in Surrey, I moved to Abbotsford in 1985 and grew to love the community. My roots and commitments in the Fraser Valley became even stronger when I married Ingrid and we started a family. With over 20 years experience in sales and marketing, my next challenge was entering real estate. This career plunge, now several years ago, has brought me growth, relationships, and the career satisfaction of a job well done beyond my dreams. My relationships with my clients are of the utmost importance to me. I am committed to providing the care, understanding, service, and attention they deserve. Accountability, availability, opportunity, and results for my clients are the core of my business.

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cent, a drop of 12 points) than wait (45 per cent, up 12 points). Among those likely to buy, over half (57 per cent) are looking to buy within 18 to 24 months while almost one-quarter (24 per cent) are planning to buy in the next year. The poll found that 40 per cent of Canadians feel the current housing market is balanced equally between buyers and sellers, a rise of five points over 2010. Home buyers list rising home prices (26 per cent) as their number one concern about purchasing a home followed by rising mortgage rates (22 per cent). Confidence is high when it comes to housing payments, as with 69 per cent saying that the value of their home has increased in the last two years, a rise of five points over last year. In B.C., interest in buying a home has remained steady, with 29 per cent of residents likely to buy a home in the next two years. B.C. leads the country in looking to buy a new home (30 per cent) rather than resale (70 per cent) and one third (34 per cent) of British Columbians are most concerned with home prices increasing, the most in Canada.

Pat was born at the MSA Hospital, as her Father was stationed at the Aldergrove Naval Base. In 1970 she moved to Abbotsford, where her 3 daughters and 3 sons were born, raised and graduated from Yale and WJ Mouat Secondary Schools. Now her family has increased by 6 grandchildren, soon to be 7. She became a licensed Realtor April 1984, and over the past 26 years has had the privilege of helping many loyal and valued customers, to whom she credits her success, attain their goals in the Real Estate market. During this time, she has received numerous awards from Homelife Services, is an Emerald Member of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Medallion Club, attained her Agent’s license and is co-manager/Broker of Homelife Glenayre Realty, and has her Strata Property Management license. Pat is a past recipient of the Rotary’s “Ethics in Business Award”, and volunteers with the Abbotsford Hospice Society to promote and help organize their “Annual Golf Tournament”.

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With over 20 years experience, Charles has worked almost exclusively in the Investment, Commercial and Industrial real estate market place. Licensed since 1989, Charles became a member of the Commercial Division of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board in 1991. Born, raised and educated in Abbotsford, Charles earned a Diploma in Technology in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering from BCIT. He was hired from BCIT by Shell Canada Resources Ltd. in Calgary, AB, where he wrote material speciﬁcations and became involved in land leases for the production side of the company. This proved to be valuable experience in working with the Commercial real estate market of today. Charles D. Wiebe, E. Tech, CCC • Chair of the Commercial Executive Council of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board • Director of the BC Commercial Council • Director of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board • 21 years experience in Commercial & Residential Real Estate In the Community • Director for the Abbotsford Arts Council • Director for the Fraser Valley Stage Production Society Charles’ motto for working with his clients and the industry is simply this. “There is no deal too small or any challenge too great. If you believe in what it is you do and what you can achieve, all things are possible.”

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I understand that life is often busy. I coordinate schedules with my wife, an RN, and balance my satisfying and rewarding real estate career with raising our three school-aged daughters and enjoying involvement in our church. I am honoured that so many individuals and families have included me in their busy lives and chosen me to guide them through the intricate process of buying or selling properties. My goal is to continue building my business using the latest technology and the personal touch, with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. Facebook.com/daveverwoerdrealestate @daveverwoerd

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We’ve been through the ups and downs of buying and selling homes, having moved many times with the R.C.M.P. throughout the years. So we understand that it takes time, and patience to help our clients work through not only the excitement, but also the stresses of buying or selling a home. Our professional background includes residential construction, business ownership, law enforcement and real estate. This diversity in experience allows us to offer expertise at many levels pertaining to real estate.

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We have helped many clients over the years including, ﬁrst time home buyers, Savvy Seasoned Veterans, Investors, Police, Military and other Government transfers from Chilliwack to Vancouver, Residential to Commercial. There are a lot of great Realtors out there to choose from, but we are conﬁdent that if you choose us as your Realtor, not only will we get you to your destination, but you’ll enjoy the ride along the way!

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We look forward to many, many more years of helping friends, family and people referred to us buy and/or sell their most important investment – their home! Should a move be in your future plans we’d love to provide you with advice about today’s market.

Under the umbrella of Dominion Lending Centres – the largest mortgage brokerage company in Canada – Pat will shop around for the best possible rate for each individual client and provide professional advice from application to closing.

Well folks, I originally started selling farms and ranches many years ago, in 1979, and was lucky to be joined by my son for the last 14 years. We do all kinds of farms! We know them and it is our love to see agriculture continue, wether it is in the valley or the 100 Mile House Area. Having lived on a farm our whole life with a strong University background in agriculture we get the job done. We offer the best of advertising, pictorial promotions, websites, and overseas promotions. We try to keep in touch with the latest municipal, provincial, and federal changes, which will encourage the new farmer starting out.

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I am very proud to work with my son Mark and son-in-law Mike in our Real Estate Business. We offer multiple years of Real Estate and Fraser Valley knowledge and experience to you.

Pat is an independent professional Mortgage Broker, specializing in residential mortgages for new home buyers, as well as owners wishing to reﬁnance their existing mortgages. With over 25 years dedicated to the mortgage industry Pat has the experience to get the job done and handle any situation.

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Komagata Maru tragedy remembered This article is part of community-wide centennial celebrations honouring the building of the National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple (est. 1911). These centenary celebrations bring to the forefront the efforts of those first Sikh pioneers who helped to build our community. In honour of this pioneering community, the Abbotsford News will be publishing a monthly article to correspond with a decade of Sikh Pioneer and Indo Canadian history in the Fraser Valley, B.C. and Canada.

The Komagata Maru incident in 1914 highlighted racism against Sikhs that was evident in B.C.

The years between 1911-1920 were tumultuous times for Sikhs living in B.C. Most faced severe racism and discrimination by the larger Caucasian populations, and the Canadian government began its restric-

tive policies with the “Continuous Passage” regulation being the most hindering of Indian migration to B.C. In 1908, the federal government passed into law the now infamous “Continuous Passage” Act, which

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fellow Indians and provide a way for them to immigrate to Canada legally, in accordance with the Continuous Passage legislation. A wealthy businessman, Gurdit was able to charter a ship, the Komagata Maru, and carry 340 Sikhs, 24 Muslims and 12 Hindus from one corner of the British empire, Hong Kong, to the furthest corner, Vancouver, Canada. On May 23, 1914, the Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver and anchored near Burrard Inlet. One day prior to the arrival of the ship, B.C. Premier Sir Richard McBride made the following statement: “To admit Orientals in large numbers would mean the end, the extinction of the white people. And we always have in mind the necessity of keeping this a white man’s country.” Edward Bird, the barrister who was hired by a committee of 15 local Indians to represent the passengers aboard the Komagata Maru, asked immigration inspector Malcolm Reid for permission to go to the ship and talk to his client Gurdit Singh. This simple request was denied. For two months the passengers of the Komagata Maru, the Sikhs and Indians in

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B.C., and the authorities of British Columbia, were involved in a heated legal battle. All but 20 passengers (those who already had resident status) were refused permission to leave the ship. The agony of the passengers of Komagata Maru did not end even after they left Vancouver. As the Komagata Maru was forced to return to India, it approached Calcutta on Sept. 26, 1914. A European gunboat signaled the ship to stop. The ship was put under guard and all the passengers were held as prisoners. On Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. the Komagata Maru reached the town of Budge Budge. The port officials called additional police and military to enforce order among passengers, who then were interested in going to Calcutta. Some of them wished to place the holy Sikh text, the Guru Granth Sahib at the Gurdwara (Sikh temple) there. This resulted in riots, where the police used brutal force and even opened fire on the innocent people. Of the 321 passengers on the ship at Budge Budge, 62 left for Punjab, 20 passengers died, one drowned, nine were hospitalized, 202 jailed and 28 were unaccounted for. A number of passengers escaped, including Gurdit Singh. He lived in hiding until 1922, when he was urged by Gandhi to give himself up as a true patriot. He was imprisoned for five years. It was during this tragic episode in Canadian history that the Sikh gurdwara’s (temples) played such a vital role. Because the Khalsa Diwan Society Abbotsford was a part of the Khalsa Diwan Society in Vancouver, both did

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A racist newspaper headline of the day. their part in raising community funds for those on board the Komagata Maru. The Gur Sikh Temple located in Abbotsford, and now designated as a National Historic Site by Parks Canada in 2007, was a key site for Sikhs to come together and help their fellow Indians. Not only was it a religious site, but for those very few Sikh men who lived without their family support, the gurdwara provided them a means for support and guidance. Thus, through fundraising in both Vancouver and Abbotsford, over $60,000 in pledges was made to support the passengers of the Komagata Maru. Tragically, the support was to no avail. To this day, the Komagata Maru disaster weighs heavily on the South Asian community. It is a testament to the early pioneers’ trials and tribulations in a time of racism and discrimination. – Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra, Centre for Indo Canadian Studies, UFV

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arrival. But at the last minute, D’ Alvadorez doesn’t show up. Naturally, the boys concoct a plan that involves their male friend dressing up as a woman, pretending to be D’ Alvadorez. When Charley’s aunt shows up unexpectedly, the afternoon goes sideways. “It’s a very funny situational comedy,” says director Dick Poulton. He jumped at the opportunity to direct the play as it’s “pretty close to the heart.” Charley’s Aunt was the first production that Poulton ever acted in, 34 years ago at Abbotsford Senior Secondary. “It gave me my start and made me want to become an actor.” And while the cast was great 34 years ago–

Poulton had the leading role – he adds that it’s not even close to this year’s talent. The actors range from 60 years old to 16. According to Poulton, they’ve nailed the slapstick, physical humour of the show. It’s a family event, he adds, with no bad language, just a few “By George’s.” “It’s been awesome. Everything I hoped it would be. I’m really looking forward to seeing what they do on stage.” The show runs from Tuesday, March 22 to Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m. There will be a matinee on Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include coffee and dessert. They are available at The Reach, Prospera Credit Union, West Oaks Branch, and Kariton House Gallery. For more information call 604-859-6544 or visit www.fraservalleystage.com.

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Ukrainian Easter egg art Nothing says Easter like a finely decorated egg. That’s why the Fraser Valley Ukrainian Cultural Society (FVUCS) is hosting its annual pysanky workshop. Pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian method of painting an egg, will be taught by artist and FVUCS member Jean Jury. There will be three seminars leading up to Easter. According to Gord Yakimow, past president of the FVUCS, the art form has been in practise for thousands of years.

It is believed to have special powers, such as averting evil and bringing a successful harvest. The classes take place on Friday, March 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Trinity Memorial United Church on George Ferguson Way. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children aged seven to 14. All supplies are included. For more information and to register call 604-853-9568.

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St. Paddy’s Naughty but Nice celebrated Whether you’re of Irish heritage or just like to drink green beer, Abbotsford has something for everyone looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. March 14 and 21 Sing your way to St. Patrick’s day at the ASA drop-in centre on Cyril Street. Irish songs will be featured on Monday, March 14 and Monday, March 21 from 1-3 p.m. during the A-tones sing-along and jam. The event typically includes folk, blues, country music and old time tunes. For more information call Ed at 604-853-8624. March 16 Lepp Farm Market will be saluting all things Irish with a St. Patrick’s Day cooking class on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Join Chef Dez with a glass of Guinness beer to take a twist on the following Irish recipes: Dublin coddle (sausage and potato bake), colcannon (cabbage mashed potatoes) served with a Guinness cream reduction, and Irish soda bread. The class is $57. To register, call 604-851-5377 or visit Lepp Farm Market, 33955 Clayburn Rd. For more info check out www.leppfarmmarket.com. March 17 Learn about the history of Irish food and savour some classic dishes with Chef Jody at Neatfreakz Chef Studio, 33738 Essendene Ave. The class runs from 7-10 p.m. and is $60 per person. To reserve your spot call 604-852-5950 or email neatfreakz@shaw.ca. March 17 Finnegan’s Pub, 33780 King Rd., will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Irish menu specials, prize give-aways and a Celtic performance from Piper Down. The band was recently voted the most popular group of the Mission Twilight Concert Series. They can often be seen performing locally with their unique blend of country music, contemporary songs, sea shanties, instrumentals and a sprinkle of humour. The event goes from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cover charge is free until 8 p.m. and is $5 after.

The fourth annual Taboo Naughty but Nice Show is returning to Abbotsford. This year’s event, which is dedicated to romance and selfimprovement, runs from March 25 to March 27 at Tradex, 1190 Cornell St. For the first time, the show will feature the Miss Taboo Abbotsford Pageant. Local women will be walking the runway in two fashion shows: latex and leather, and professional body paint. The winner will receive over $2,000 in prizes, including a photo shoot. The consumer trade show will also include product demonstrations, seminars, celebrity visits and autograph sessions.

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As impressive hockey homecomings go, Ryan Craig's arrival in Abbotsford this week is roughly the equivalent of pulling up to your 10-year high school reunion in a limousine. The 29-year-old Abbotsford native has carved out a topnotch pro hockey career for himself. He's the captain of the AHL's top team, the WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins, who

are in town to face the Heat way deal with the NHL parent in a Friday-Saturday Pittsburgh Penguins set at the Abbotsford over the summer. Entertainment and He has 38 points in 55 Sports Centre. AHL games with Wilkes"It's exciting to come Barre/Scranton this seaback and play in front son, and he's also been of lots of family and called up for six games friends," Craig enthused. with Pittsburgh. After seven years in the "It's been good," Craig Tampa Bay Lightning orsaid, reflecting on CRAIG ganization – which inhis transition to the cluded 195 NHL games Pittsburgh organization. – Craig inked a one-year, two- "I've been able to get up there

for six games in Pittsburgh and showed well, proved that I can play in the NHL again. Hopefully it leads to more opportunities, but as of right now, I'm having a lot of fun playing with Wilkes-Barre." Craig has helped the Baby Pens fashion a league-leading 45-18-0-0 record. Friday’s Heat-Penguins result was unavailable at press time. For a recap, visit abbynews. com.

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Ashleyn Sarowa drives past a Prince George Polars opponent during Wednesday’s provincial opener. The Hawks beat Prince George and Carson Graham to advance to the semis.

After the W.J. Mouat Hawks set a new single-game scoring record for the provincial AAA girls basketball championship on Wednesday, few pundits would have predicted they'd be pushed to the brink of elimination the very next day. But that's precisely the harrowing scenario the Hawks found themselves in on Thursday afternoon. With just over six minutes remaining in their provincial quarter-final matchup with the Carson Graham Eagles at Capilano University, the topseeded Hawks were in a deep hole, trailing 59-50. But with their championship hopes on life support, the Hawks' high-octane attack ignited in the waning minutes. Mouat finished the game on a torrid 22-0 run, en route to a 72-59 victory. They moved on to the semifinals against South Kamloops, but that result was unavailable at press time. Mouat will play for either bronze (2 p.m.) or gold (4 p.m.) today at Capilano

University. "I've never wanted anything in my life more than this championship, and (losing) was not an option," said Hawks guard Jaslyen Singh, who hit a pivotal three-pointer to help shift the momentum Mouat's way. "We came together, and I couldn't have asked for more from my teammates." The Hawks were coming off a record-breaking 116-17 victory over the Prince George Polars in Wednesday's opening round, and Mouat coach Paula Thompson felt her team's early struggles Thursday had a lot to do with playing out of control offensively. "We got overzealous," she analyzed. "We were making these long bomb, cross-court passes, which we don't usually do. "But in all honesty, we did wear them down when it came right down to it." Kayli Sartori paced the Hawks with 25 points, 14 rebounds and nine steals, while Katie Brink (21 points) and Singh (15) also made major offensive contributions.

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For the third consecutive year, Abbotsford track and field star Natasha Miller has been named the outstanding female athlete at the NAIA national indoor championships. At the national meet in Ohio last week, Miller, an MEI grad who attends Biola University in Los Angeles, won the pentathlon with a record-setting score of 4,032 points. She finished first in four of the five pentathlon events, including the high jump, long jump, 60metre hurdles and 800m run. Miller also won the high jump event for the second straight year, clearing 1.72m, and ran the third leg of Biola’s fifth-place women’s distance medley relay.

ALL-STAR NOD For the second time in the last three years, Abbotsford basketball star Jacob Doerksen has been named a CIS first team All-Canadian. Doerksen, a fifth-year forward with the Trinity Western Spartans, finished the regular season third in the conference with 21.6 points per game, second in field goal percentage at 62.1 and eighth in rebounds with 7.8 per game.

SOCCER TITLE Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt helped the Canadian senior women’s soccer team win the Cyprus Women’s Cup. Emily Zurrer’s goal in the first period of extra time lifted Canada to a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday to clinch the title. Schmidt started in the midfield for Canada.

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Grant signs with Sens Abbotsford hockey prospect Derek Grant signed his first pro contract on Thursday, agreeing to a threeyear entry level deal with the Ottawa Senators. In signing the deal, Grant is foregoing his final two years of eligibility with the NCAA's Michigan State Spartans. He has joined the Binghamton Senators, Ottawa's AHL affiliate. "This was not an easy decision, but it is the one I felt that was right for me," Grant said in a press release. "I love everything about Michigan State, and I will always be a Spartan." Grant, who played

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Panthers rally past Pilots The Port Moody Black Panthers came from behind against the Abbotsford Pilots on Wednesday to claim a 2-1 lead in their secondround playoff series. Adam Rossi's goal at 17:51 of the first period gave the Pilots the early lead, but they were unable to get any more pucks past Panthers

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Taken far too soon. It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our son, brother and grandson. Aged 21 years. He lived life to the fullest, touching many lives, always charming & vibrant. Robbie will be deeply missed by family and friends. Robbie is survived by his mother, Shelaine, sister Kayla, his father Robb and loving grandparents Pat Minler, Ray Minler, Allan and Georgina Trice and Chris Gartman who Robbie considered a father, many family members, many friends, and the family dog, Bear. Recently pre-deceased by Aunty Shannon, cousin Aaron. Funeral service (closed casket) will be held Sat., March 19, 2011 at Cascade Community Church (The Salvation Army) at 35190 Delair Rd. at 1:30 pm. In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.

QUADRIZIUS Justina Peacefully went to be with her Lord March 9, 2011 at the age of 101 years. She is survived by her loving children: Mary (Walter) Schroeder, Rudy (Anna) Wall, Gus (Hilde) Quadrizius, Erika (Art) Neufeld; 36 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Culloden MB Church, 6060 Culloden St., Vancouver. If friends wish, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885

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Michelle Sharon Fehr (nee Horne) June 21, 1974 - March 7, 2011 It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michelle Sharon Fehr (nee Horne), born June 21, 1974. She leaves behind her loving husband, Brian, and their three loving children, Linaya, Nathan and Kailey. Michelle will also be greatly missed by her parents, Bill and Sharon Drake of Abbotsford, brother Douglas of Calgary, brother Paul of Abbotsford, and sister Wendy (Matt) of Chilliwack. She is also survived by her grandmother Rita of Burnaby, and many other family members. Michelle was a ray of sunshine in many lives and her memory will live with us always. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Chapel, 2310 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Online condolences may be given at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

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Geertje (nee Stolte) February 20, 1914 - March 9, 2011 In the early hours of March 9th, Mom passed on to glory and is now at home with her Lord. She was born in Nieuwleusen, Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in June, 1947. She was predeceased by her husband John in 2004 and was the last remaining member of her Stolte siblings. She is survived by her 4 children; John (Gertie), Jennie (Sid), Archie (Diane) and George (Claire) as well as 11 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 11 great, great grandchildren. After the loss of her husband of 67 years Mom resided at MSA manor and in spite of her increasing loss of memory, limited recognition of visitors and often physical pain, she never grumbled or complained. The family wishes to thank the staff of MSA manor for their wonderful care and love that they have shown our mother for the last 6 years. Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life; a graveside service will take place Tuesday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Hazelwood Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3215 Trethewey St. Abbotsford. Wiebe & Jeske-604.859.5885

GREENWOOD Richard (Dick) Edward July 26, 1923-March 4, 2011 Born in Cessford, Alberta, Dick passed away peacefully at Maplewood House, at the age of 87. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Mickey) in 2002. Dick is survived by his children Lynne (Ron) Bartsch, Patrick (Ida), Betsy (Trevor) Norton, Susan (Bruce) TenHoeve. He leaves his grandchildren Jason (Amy), Melissa (Darren), Stephanie, Andrew, Taylor, Mitchell and Hayley as well as his great-grandchildren, Leila, Makenna, Tessa and Jaxson, all of whom he loved dearly. They were the sparkle in his eye. Dick is also survived by his siblings Irene, Esme, Fay, Gerry, Joan, Adrian and Michael and a large extended family. Dick moved to B.C. in 1932 where he resided in Chilliwack for a short time before moving to Fort Langley. After graduating from high school, he joined the R.C.A.F. during the war. He became a Flight Lieutenant and took on the role of flight instructor. Flying was his passion. Dick and Mickey met and married in England and returned to Fort Langley after the war. They remained there until 1948, when Dick became the Abbotsford area manager for Rogers Feeds, a position he held for over 25 years. He then left to pursue a career in real estate with Block Bros. Realty. After a short time with Pacific Pride Chicks, Dick retired and he and Mickey enjoyed trips to their home in Birch Bay, Wa. An Abbotsford resident for 63 years, Dick had been involved with several groups including the Abbotsford Lions Club, Abbotsford Curling Club (charter member), Masonic Lodge and the Holein-the-Wall men’s club. He loved baseball, curling, soccer and watching hockey. Dick was very much a family man who will remain known for his honesty, integrity and for being a gentleman right to the end. The family would like to thank Maplewood House for their care of Dad over the past six years. We would also like to thank Dr. Kulp and the staff of ARH emergency for their excellent care and comfort. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Maplewood House Society, 1919 Jackson Street, Abbotsford. “My soul is in the sky” - William Shakespeare

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Divisional Controller Black Press, a leading printer and publisher of more than 100 award-winning community newspapers and other publications through North America, is looking for a Divisional Controller, to be located in our central accounting office in Abbotsford. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will be part of a team responsible for managing the overall financial operations of a Black Press division. Specifically you will: • Prepare and analyze accurate and timely financial statements, supporting financial information and management reports • Prepare journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations • Prepare variance analysis to budget and prior year • Manage the accounting for press inventories, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll for that division • Update and improve accounting processes and policies • Provide prompt and accurate information to queries from management, auditors and both internal and external customers • Learn in detail the proprietary press billing and quoting system that is currently used at the Calgary Press Centre and manage the conversion of other BC and Alberta press centres to this system • Work with discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information • Understand, guide and implement effective internal controls • Ensure GAAP are being adhered to appropriately Requirements: • Professional Accounting Designation (CA or CGA) with at least one year’s experience after completing their designation • Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization • Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently • Advanced working knowledge of Excel and strong database skills • 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 March 23, 2011 to: Frank Hanson, CA Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 E-mail: fhanson@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY!!! Sprott-Shaw Community College is looking to hire ADMISSIONS ADVISORS. The candidates should have relevant sales and marketing experience with contactable references. The successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills as well as have a competent ability to network and promote the institute. All candidates should be team player orientated, accept challenges, work under pressure and have a positive winning attitude. We offer a very competitive package and an excellent team work environment. Please forward all cover letters and resumes to Sam: sama@sprott-shaw.com

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CLASS 1-COMPANY & OWNER OPERATORS Surrey Terminal Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Class 1 Company Drivers and Owner Operators to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Qualiﬁed linehaul drivers with winter and mountain driving exp. Above average rates, and an excellent beneﬁts. Send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com or fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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COMPANY DRIVER & O/O req’d for Gillson Trucking. Full Time. Run U.S. Call 604-853-2227 DRIVERS - SUPER B. Required for local trucking company. No tarping. Home 2 - 3 days per week + weekends off. Paid weekly. Fax resumes to 604-854-6818 Experienced Owner-Operators and Company Drivers needed for Super-B ﬂat deck trucking company. Owner-Operators $30000 $40000 Gross monthly. Company Drivers $5000-$6000 Gross monthly. Call 250-398-2299 or 250-3029922 or Email freight@lakeenterprisestrucking.com

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5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours a week $9.28/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning and general greenhouse labour. Employment starts March 14, 2011

fax: 604-864-8858 FARM WORKERS WANTED: $9.32/hour. May to December. Must be willing to work in ﬁeld in all weather, incl. cold, rain, heat and be capable of heavy lifting & bending to ground level & standing for extended periods. Must be productive and have own transport. Apply at Badyal Farms Ltd, 5111 Tolmie Rd., Abbotsford, B.C. V3G 2V4 or fax 604-823-0093. FARM WORKERS WANTED for planting, weeding, harvesting & packing of vegetables & berries. Able to work outdoors & indoors. Starting pay $9.28/hr. Start May 18. Fax resumes to: 604-852-1092, Sandhu Produce Growers 3542 Marion Rd., Abbotsford, BC

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FOOD SAFE COURSE Saturday, March 26th 8:30 ~ 5:00 Tuition $70. Contact Rob Field 604-309-7037 Government Certiﬁed Food Safe Instructor

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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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Human Resources Department The Board of Education of School District No. 34 (Abbotsford) 2790 Tims Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4M7 Fax: (604) 852-8587 • E-mail: hr@sd34.bc.ca Individuals not currently employed by School District No. 34 (Abbotsford), are required to sign an “Authorization for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review. The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, acknowledgments will only be made to those selected for an interview.

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AGRICULTURAL LABOUR POOL An Employment Service for full and part time positions. www.agri-labourpool.com Phone 604-823-6222 Fax resume: 604-823-6292

INDUSTRIAL MOVERS Commercial Moving Co. req’s movers / installers for growing business. Must be ﬂexible with hours, incl some weekends & out-of-town travel. Must have a valid D/L, excellent work ethic & be a team player. Drop off your resume to: Wingenback #204, 9710 187 St. Surrey or fax to 604 - 513 - 1446

& Farm Market requires F/T & P/T employees for our Abbotsford location. Experience in garden centre and retail preferred. Duties include cashier, plant maintenance, watering & customer service. Candidates should be physically capable, have plant knowledge and good customer relations. Starting wage $10/hr. depending on experience. Please fax resume to: 604-856-0941 or email to: everbloom2009@hotmail.com

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Community Living British Columbia [CLBC] delivers support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strives to adhere to the corporate vision ‘Good lives in welcoming communities’. Auxiliary Analyst #2011.034P $26.50 to $35.07 per hour Analysts represent CLBC in performing the lead role in determining eligibility of applicants for services and approving or denying all proposed individual service plans. The Analyst negotiates contracts, and monitors contracts for service in accordance with CLBC requirements. The position is also responsible for negotiating costing details and developing service contracts with community service providers; as well as, the subsequent ongoing monitoring of the services being provided for all agreements. Qualifications: Business related Bachelor’s degree preferably with human services orientation or work experience, OR a combination of 10 years equivalent education and experience. Experience working in Community Living field with adults with developmental disabilities and their families is preferred. For a complete list of qualifications and duties please review the job description posted on our website. Closing date: March 17, 2011 For more information about how to apply, please go to http://www.communitylivingbc. ca/opportunities/ MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

Receptionist / Veterinary Asst. Required to join our busy, small animal practice. Must be a team player and have exceptional people skills. Must be willing to work some evenings and Saturdays. Exp. prefered but we are willing to train the right person. Submit resume to Eagle Road Animal Hospital, 8643 Eagle Road, Mission, BC or email your resume to:

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HELP WANTED Nechako Northcoast Construction, Terrace, B.C. Has an opening for Road Superintendent

Requirements: • 3 Years in Superintendent role • Thorough knowledge of the road and bridge maintenance industry • Strong communications skills • Team Management/Leadership experience • Excellent time management & planning abilities • Valid BC Drivers License (min Class 3 with air) • Ability to demonstrate good judgment Applicant will be responsible to lead and manage operations, including crew. An understanding of all aspects of the work including Work Safe and Quality Management. Coordinate and schedule projects, equipment requirements, materials, supplies and sub-contractors with the assistance of Senior Road Foreman. Manage each project to ensure contract specifications and standards are met. Ensure timely paper flow to clients, and corporate office. Please Fax or email your resume to Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resources drussell@nechako-northcoast.co Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted Hallmark’s vibrant Abbotsford retirement communities have an opening for a FT Activities Assistant. Excellent English skills and a love for seniors essential. Must be flexible, self- motivated with strong interpersonal skills, and have the ability to multi-task. Computer skills and class 4 license required. Please drop resume off in person at: 3055 Princess St.

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Waitress/Bartender & Cook Waitress must have Serving It Right. Cook req’d with experience in Italian cuisine. #26-5725 Vedder Rd Chwk. (604)846-3007 email resume: achaemenidrestaurant@hotmail.com

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RNs & RPNs SHAKE & SHINGLE LIQUOR STORE

We are a 76 bed residential care facility with RNs and RPNs mentoring a team of caring staff to provide 24 hr complex care.

Busy pub & liquor store looking for:

Line cooks Server/Bartenders Liquor Store Clerks Each position must be applied for separately. Apply in person or by fax 9610-287 St. Maple Ridge, or fax: 604 - 462 - 0392

TABOR VILLAGE Tabor Village is a growing Campus of Care made up of Tabor Home, Tabor Court, and Tabor Manor. Our quality team provides our elderly with compassion and “Care from the Heart” in a Christian health care environment. We are currently recruiting for Casual Food Service Workers at Tabor Home and invite you to visit our website at: www.taborvillage.org to view a detailed job description and instructions for submitting your application.

You must be available to work all shifts. Both our Care and Administrative Teams are committed to supporting you as we strive towards excellence in Residential Care. Preference will be given to BSN prepared candidates. Please reply to: Beverley Robson, Director of Care 7530 Hurd Street, Mission, BC Fax 604-826-8672 email B.Robson@pvhs.ca For more information: Call 604-826-2154 ext 114

R.N. Required Cheam Village, a complex care facility located in Agassiz, just 15 mins. east of Chilliwack has a permanent part time position working in the Convalescent Care Program. Days and evenings only. The RN provides leadership to the healthcare team where the focus is on the functional improvement of the older adult. Please fax your resume to 604.796.3844 or email mgregoire@cheamvillage.ca

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Provides a warm welcome to all contacts (either in person or over the telephone) and, as ﬁrst point of contact, represents the Phantom organization in a professional manner at all times. Prior experience of handling a multi-line switchboard is desirable.

WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT: Is able to lift heavy objects (up to 80 pounds). Preference will be given to applicants with current forklift certiﬁcation and prior entry-level experience in a shipping/receiving environment.

INSTALLER: Meticulous attention to detail and quality ﬁnishing in the installation of screens into homes throughout the Fraser Valley. Must be bondable and hold a clean BC Driver’s License (Driver’s Extract required) ENTRY-LEVEL PRODUCTION WORKERS: A team spirit with the ability to maintain attention to detail and create quality products while completing repetitive tasks. We only hire amazing people with a “can do” attitude, so if you have a high level of commitment and are prepared to work hard we look forward to meeting you. Please forward your resume to hr@phantomscreens.com by March 21, or fax to 604-855-7834. We thank all applicants for their interest in these positions and respectfully request no telephone enquires.

Full-time position in a medium size manufacturing company. Duties include A/R. A/P, data input, reception and eventually payroll. This is an excellent learning opportunity with growth potential. However, preference will be given to individuals with Microsoft Ofﬁce software and data input experience. Please submit resumes with salary expectations to: Attention: Administrator 19423 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 2V4 Fax: 604-465-9199 Email: ofﬁce@phmolds.com Only people to be interviewed will be contacted.

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ESTABLISHED local company needs an OUTSIDE SALESPERSON/ MANAGER for new Abbotsford Distribution centre. Ideal candidate has a ‘can do/will do’ attitude & proven track record of business development success with site service contractors. jedf@diamondconcrete.ca

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Outside Sales Representative for ACR GROUP-Western Canada’s leader in Rubber & Urethane Mfg. See website for details: www.acrgroup.ca/people

SALES PROFESSIONALS Wanted to join our winning team

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If you are an experienced Import Sales Person with the right attitude, & interested in a loyal client base. Abbotsford Nissan is looking for you. Please email your resume: daryl@abbynissan.com

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We are currently seeking Shower Door Installers

Successful applicants have excellent installation skills, organizational skill, works well with deadlines, accurate knowledge of Lower Mainland Streets and is a team player. Salary is negotiable to experience. Fax Resume to 604-852-1850 Or drop of at 2146 Queen Street Abbotsford BC

www.westcoastrobotics.ca West Coast Robotics is a fast growing, successful Agricultural Automation Company. We are currently based out of Harrison Mills, BC and service all of the Fraser Valley. We are proud to be the current market leaders in robotic milking.

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Metro Rooﬁng requires exp. Flat Roofers, BUR, torch, single ply (TPO & PVC). Commercial and Industrial Projects.

LABOURERS Also required.

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S Understand how to properly use a volt meter & basic electricity S Excellent computer skills, including , Microsoft Ofﬁce S Proper use of power tools & hand tools S Excellent trouble shooter & fast learner S Self starter and capable of managing daily tasks without continual direction

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BENEFICIAL SKILLS or / EDUCATION: S Mechanical or Electrical S Engineering Technologist Diploma S PLC programming experience S AutoCAD experience S Experience repairing automated Equipment

S Valid Canadian driver’s license No DUIs in the past 5 years, no felonies in the last 10 years S H.S. Diploma S Open to working overtime S Must live within 45 minutes of Harrison Mills, B.C.

Vehicle will be supplied. Pay will be decided according to both experience & education. Please send cover letter, resume & references to:

SHOWER DOOR INSTALLERS BC’s Leading Glass & Shower Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced FullTime Shower Door, Mirror and Shelves installers, Wood Closet Organizer Installers and Glass Cutters. Positions available in the Lower Mainland area. Very exciting packages will be offered according to previous experience. Contact 604-710-1581. Candidates can also fax their resume at 604-592-2690.

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PH Molds Ltd. Pleasant View Care Home Is seeking applications for

Also Seeking: Fiberglass Laminators • Chopper Gun Operators Pro series Gelcoat Operators • Data Entry Clerk

Experience Phantom, and ﬁnd out why our employees think this is a great place to work. Some seasonal employees come back year after year to join the team at our Abbotsford facility. You can learn more about our products and employment at Phantom by visiting our website at www.phantomscreens.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Administration Clerk

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

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NOEL and Family is looking to hire a Live-in Caregiver (6474) in Mount Seymour, North Vancouver, BC, Perm. f/t, 40 hrs p/wk, $10.00 p/hr, ASAP. Exp. 1 year to 2 years, Must be ﬂuent in English. Spanish an asset. Main Duties: Supervise & care for a 2 yr old child, dress, prepare for rest. Apply to noel.llewellyn@shaw.ca

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Call 604-328-6409

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body MASSAGE ~ 604-702-9686 11am-11pm. 9263 Young Rd Chwk

ACCOUNTING DONE ACCURATELY small bus. p/u/del. bkkeeping, payroll, tax returns. HST/PST. 604-814-0967 or 604-862-1596

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VIP Mazda, in the Fraser Valley Auto Mall, is looking for an experienced sales professional to join their team. You are currently employed in the industry. Have you been seeking a change of pace with a different company? We offer you high customer trafﬁc and a recently renovated dealership in an auto mall environment. VIP is celebrating over 30 years in the Abbotsford market, and is looking to expand its current sales team to facilitate their commitment to growth and customer satisfaction.

Places that make you go... zoom zoom. Please email your resumé to: Todd [ Sales Manager ] at tdoern@vipmazda.com

CLOSING DATE: MARCH 18, 2011

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

TAXES ~ PERSONAL BUSINESS Y-E Preparation & Financial Statements. Philip J. Bonk 604-850-0424

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CARPET INSTALLATION

CARPET & VINYL INSTALLATIONS. Repairs and Re-stretching. Free est. Call Gary 604-850-3946

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CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING LADY. Residential. 30+ years exp. References. Abbotsford/ Mission. 604-826-0837 for appt. DIVIA’S CLEANING. We make it so you want to come home. Insured & bonded. Weekly, bi-weekly, move in & move out. 604-217-1857 HOUSEKEEPING BY KATHY $20/hr. (Not looking for staff) 604-850-5933 or 604-226-1988 PROFESSIONAL Meticulous cleaning lady has an opening for 1 new client.Laurie Moulton 604-820-3050 Sparkle Cleaning Co. Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

GARDENING

MOBILE REPAIR SERVICE Serving Abb / Mission area

PAINT SPECIAL

D Tune-up & repair D Sharpening D Very low ﬂat rates D Fast service OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 33261 Whidden Ave, Mission

Dave (604)826-2644 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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TOM’S PAINTING & DECORATING 35 Years Exp. Tom Van Keulen 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2991

Does most any job, big or small!

Serving Abbotsford for 16 yrs

Call 604-556-8183

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

30 YEARS EXP. in repairs & reno’s of residential & farm bldgs. Small jobs ok. Free Estimates. Call Paul 604-859-7376; 604-854-9769 (cell)

HARDWOOD & LAMINATE Flooring & All Interior Painting. Crown Mouldings, Baseboards. Free Est. Call Steve 778-240-8555 HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604798-8480. Homesense@shaw.ca

I Always Show Up 20 years experience in all aspects of renovations Call Murray (604)786-9908 RON’S Handyman Services. Home reno’s, maintenance & installation. Small jobs are okay! 604-302-5282.

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BILL’S PRESSURE WASHING Driveways, Fences, Trucks, Siding. Free Estimates ~ 604-820-8688

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

SAVE ON ROOFING New Roofs, Re-Roof, Repairs. Free Est. Refs. * WCB * Fully Insured. 10% DISCOUNT !

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HOME REPAIRS

ASPHALT milling/grindings for sale. Langley, Surrey, N.Dela, Abbotsford, Mission. 604-532-3888

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

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

LANDSCAPING

ALPINE LANDSCAPING, serving the Fraser Valley for 30 years. Free est.Walter 604-814-3060/ 864-1193

MIRROR IMAGE YARD CARE For all your landscape needs call Sean for free estim. 604-807-0614

R. G. HandyLandscaper Over 10 Years Experience Yard Maintenance, Clean Up,

Pruning, Weeding & More.

Robert or Gen 604-504-1559

PETS

Boston Terrier pups, 4 M, 2 F, vet checked, 1st shots, dewrmd, ready Mar. 18. $1,000. Call 604-868-0446 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 DOBERMAN PUPPIES, M/F $650/ea. 1st shots, dewormed. Ready to go. 778-893-0255 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1800. 604-726-3934 HAVI-POO puppy. Male, cream color, 10 mo. old. Needs a good home. $400. Call 604-504-3082 LAB Yellow X Golden Retriever pups. Family/farm raised. Vet ✓, shots, short hair, parents exc temper. $595. 604-835-0305. MALTESE PUP: 1 female, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, paper trained, $800 ﬁrm. 604-464-5077. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NEWFOUNDLANDER pup, P/B. Ready in Apr. $1,200 (604)8191466 No Sun calls

Simar 778-892-1266

RANDY’S Yard & Property Care. Rubbish & Scrap Removal. Free Est. Call 604-226-0369

CLEANING, SHOPPING, MEALS, errands & childcare. Exp. lady has car & will travel. 604-746-9383

Free Estimates

Only 20 mins from Maple Ridge & Abby! 7072 Wren St., Mission Mon-Fri: 6am-8pm Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas ﬁtter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268

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RELIABLE SERVICE, reasonable rates, complete handyman services, home/deck repairs, renos, power washing. Mike 604.820.0012

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured

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ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

LAWNS PLUS

Catalogues in our Agri Centre. Call 1-800-249-4474

Tommy’s Rooﬁng & Gutters

GARDENING

ADRIANS LAWN CARE all yard maint/cleanup. Product delivery Pruning. Certiﬁed & insured. Adrian 778-242-2807 Jared 604-308-5539. CLARE’S LAWN & TREE CARE Call early for a free quote. 604-855-1319 GAN LANDSCAPING. Total Lawn care. Lawn cutting, fertilizing, aerate, power raking & pruning. Call Greg for est. (604)857-9023 GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. Tractor also avail for levelling. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Jims Mowing Franchise your future is here

We are now accepting Chick Orders for spring. Select heritage breeds available

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, males $500. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BLUE Heeler cross, 8wks old cute, house trained $50 to good home. No shots (604)796-2706 Agassiz

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!

EXCAVATING

LAMINATE ~ HARDWOOD ~ TILE Installation. Baseboards, Trim. Exp. Fast, Reliable. Rick 604-798-4681

No job too small. Free estimates. Call Jason, 604-744-8520

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 EXPERT MOVING Bonded/Insured Large enough to handle but small enough to care. 604-866-6151 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 U - MOVE - $99. 1 Ton Cube Van. Also Delivery Service. Abbotsford. 604-217-9098

329 PAINTING & DECORATING Becky’s Interior Painting. 20yr exp Will match any written estimate, ref’s. Chwk 316-3349/Abb 755-4268

PB Blue Nose Pitbulls, Razor’s Edge bloodlines, Seal blue coats with blue eyes, 1st shots & dewormed. $900 778-877-5210 PITBULL Terriers, Purebred looking for great homes. Asking $500. For more info. Andrew (604) 798-1616 POM POO, black & tan, 2 yr. old male. Needs fenced yard & loving adults. $275 obo 778-988-6591 PUG PUPPIES, 3 fem. black. Shots, dewormed, ready to go Parents to view $700 604-613-6691 PUGS, fawn, 3 male, 2 females. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $550. (604)799-1611 Agassiz YELLOW LAB pups. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts

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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 GOOD LOCAL HAY From $3/bale. Delivery available. Call (604)615-9888. SELLES FARMS. Hay sale. Alfalfa, timonthy, local, straw. By the bale/ ton. No Sun. calls. 604-302-0103

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BUCK-PASSER FOR SALE PIANO Accordion 120 base, $100. 604-853-7879. WANTED OLD CLOCKS or watches for parts for senior’s hobby, will pay up to $100. 604-850-7881. DELUXE PET CARRIER, medium to small dog, like new, $30. 604-853-9434. COMPLETE SET OF Britian Encyclo. and set of Canadia. Encyclo. all for $100. 604-850-3621. NEW STYLE LIGHT BULBS, GU24 TWISTER CSL. New. 25 for $45. Call 604-850-6726. LIVING ROOM sofa chair, black, leather like, good condition, $25. Call 604-850-6726. 50 GALLON JUGS, .75 cents each. 604-859-5524. MAPLE DINING ROOM table, four chairs, $40. Large pine cabinet, 7’ X 3 1/3”, $30. Green leather couch, $30. 604-855-3824. 1968 - 72 CHEV PICK-UP drivers door, $100. 604-859-9036. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, free if you remove from house. Call 604-870-0460. KENMORE FRIDGE, 32” W X 65” H, almond color, good condition, $100. 604-853-3549. (4) 195-60-15 ALL SEASON TIRES, $100. 604-859-5385. BATTERY CHARGER Super Brain 989, 10 amp, AC/DC charger including AC power supply, $100. 604-859-3240. CANOPY OFF LONG box GMC P/U, blue fiberglass, in good condition, $100. 604-859-3240. HEAVY DUTY ROPE ladder, 20 feet long, $100. 604-859-3240. OLD BRASS BED with rails and springs, $100. 604-853-6453. ORIGINAL YUKON snow shoes, $50. 604-853-6453. AIR COMPRESSOR, no motor, uses a 5 HP 1750 RPM motor, $100. obo. 604-999-7939. 180 AMP MILLER WELDER, works good, uses welding rods, cables included, $100. firm. 604-999-7939. ANTIQUE OAK ROCKER type washer, complete, $100. 604-999-7939. LARGE BUG LIGHT, works good, $100. 604-999-7939. ROCKWELL 10” RADIAL arm saw, works great, $100. obo. 604-999-7939. ANTIQUE CLOTHES WASHING scrub board, plunger tub and stand, $100. 604-999-7939. 115 / 230 VOLT ELECTRIC motor 2 HP, works good, $100. 604-999-7939. 4 NEW BLACK METAL dining room chairs, still packaged, unassembled, $100. obo. 604-999-7939. LARGE 42” X 52” exhaust fan, can use as overhead or downdraft. Ideal for hobbies to exhaust fumes or overspray, $75. obo. 604-999-7939. 10’ WOODEN STEPLADDER, good condition, $75. obo. New 10” exhaust fan, Broan, $25. obo. 604-999-7939. BUG LIGHT PATIO size, $50. obo. Old wringer washer complete, $50. obo. 604-999-7939. TWO 215 / 75 Cooper weather master M & S tires on Safari rims, like new, used 1 month or less. $100. firm. 604-999-7939. 40” PTO DRIVEN ROTOTILLER, 3 point hitch, good condition, $100. firm. 604-999-7939. 22’ VIKING CHEST freezer, good condition, $100. 604-855-4205.

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PIPE JACK, ADJUSTABLE 4’ to 8’ for leveling or support, $35. 604-855-4205. 12 CUBIC FOOT apartment size fridge, 58” high, 24” wide, works great, almond, $100. obo. Call 604-826-3524. EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY clothes dryer, white, very good working condition, $95. oob. Call 604-826-3525. CLOTHES DRYER, excellent working condition, $50. obo. 2 pine night stands for toddlers room, $25. each. Call 604-826-3524. TWO METAL FILE CABINETS, four drawer, medium brown color, $30. each. 604-854-6694. ELECTRIC MEAT SLICER for restaurant / home, like new, $100. obo. 604-854-6694. WANTED RECORDS from the 70’s & 80’s, Classic Rock LPs, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. WANTED NINTENDO GAMES with system. Will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. WANTED DVDs, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. CRANE 2 LOW PROFILE toilet, A-1 condition. Free. 604-859-0304. SOFA, $50. Two matching arm chairs, $20. each. 604-859-7649. TWO END TABLES, $20. each. Coffee table, $30. Three table lamps, $10. each. 604-859-7649. FOR SALE: Women’s cross country skis, size 7, good condition, $40. Glass dropper bottles, clean, 1/2 fluid ounce, contained flower essences 15 for $3. 604-853-1401. FOR SALE: Jonathon Goldman CDs, 7 CDs in new condition, includes Lost Chord, Ultimate Om. $5. each or 7 for $25. 604-853-1401. FOR SALE: 2 Abundance dolls. Handmade of wax and fabric. Decorated with sparkles about 9” tall. Hang on wall. 2 for $5. 604-853-1401. SINGLE BED AND headboard, $35. Single headboard, $10. Student desk, white, and chair, $30. 604-853-9071. PIPER ORGAN, NEEDS TLC, $50. 604-859-8086. STOVE IN GOOD, clean working condition, $100. 604-826-2430. FRIDGE IN CLEAN, GOOD, working condition, $100. 604-826-2430. MAYTAG, WASHER in good clean working condition, $100. 604-826-2430. CLOTHES DRYER IN good, clean working condition, $100. 604-826-2430. 32 INCH SANYO TV, 3 years old, $80. obo. Call 604-851-2210. TOSHIBA 27” TV for sale, excellent condition, $75. obo. 604-851-2210. 6 DRAWER DRESSER with mirror, $75. 604-504-7475. TV CABINET, BOTTOM SHELF, $35. Microwave stand, $40. 604-504-7475. YORK 2001 GYM 140 lbs. Excellent condition. $100. Call Frank 604-826-4154. ELECTRIC STOVE, $75. obo. Call 604-825-7059 after 2 pm. DEHUMIDIFIER, GOOD WORKING order, $75. Call 604-825-7059 after 2 pm. KENMORE DRYER, excellent working order, $99. obo. Call 604-825-7059 after 2 pm. SINGLE BED MATTRESS and boxspring with frame, like new. $100. 604-852-8750.

RECLINER ROCKER, lazy boy, beige, $50. 604-859-8151. VENFLO CARSEAT GOOD condition $50.00 obo 604-826-1088 ANTIQUE CANADIAN BEAVER table saw, fine all around condition. Comes with plywood mounted cabinet and sliding brace bar $100.00 takes 604-826-8194 TWO LARGE HEAVY maple provincial style solid doors, White A1 condition 84”X30” each 8 hinges $100 for pair 604-826-8194 CUSTOM WOODEN PLYWOOD drawers made from fir 30 units, various sizes, ideal for shop work bench $40.00 604-826-8194 ONE OF TWO Uniroyal Rallye M&S winter tires P215-75R15 99% tread left A-1 white walled $65.00 604-826-8194 GMC CHEV VAN rear door spare tire mount kit Fits older possibly newer models All metal, like new $75.00 obo 604-826-8194 FOR SALE 6”x6” FIR POST. 2x9’ AND 2x10’ post are stained green $125 value + First $70.00 takes, clean 604-826-8194 CRANE LOW PROFILE complete toilet A1 condition, cleaned, ideal reno item 2-3 gallon capacity tank $100.00 bone white 604-826-8194 5’ SLIDING ALUMINUM patio door, double glazed and in fine condition, fist $100.00 takes. Ideal reno item 604-826-8194 MARIN 18 SPEED mountain bike, USA comes with rear rat trap, good riding condition first $100.00 takes 604-826-8194 STAINLESS STEEL DEEP laundry tub by Steel Queen. Canadian made A-1 condition, complete no damage $100.00 firm 604-826-8194 24 VOLT ELEC DRILL with case, one batterry and charger $40.00 604-826-3850 ELECTRICIAN’S SNAKE 350’+ 1/8 x 5/16 BANDING STEEL $50 OBO 604-287-8836 ELECTRICAL DIMMER SWITHCES dryer receptacles w/boxes (6) all for $95 obo 604-287-8836 USED BASEBOARD REAL wood 9/16” X 3/4” with profile 300 ft $75 obo 604-287-8836 CROWN MOULDING POP crown 412, various lengths, take all $80 obo 604-287-8836 MILWAUKEE 1/2” HAMMER drill 18 volt, no battery charger, brand new $100.00 firm 604-287-8836 WHITE LAUNDRY SINK $25.00 604-287-8836 TEMPERED GLASS SLIDING shower doors to fit standard tub, incl 3 piece alum frame, excellent cond $100.00 604-820-7441 STREET LAMP WITH house number, takes 4 bulbs for your front yard, black $100.00 604-820-7441 FREE SYLVANIA CABINET radio/ phonograph 604-826-3086 FREE PIANO as is. Free organ in very good shape 604-826-7979 BAR FRIDGE LIKE new $60.00 604-832-0311 SMALL CHINA CABINET, black with glass doors, 30”WX6’H $30.00 604-832-0311 JAPANESE WALL MOUNTED pinball machine, called “Pachinko” made by Sanyo, old but in good condition, rare $100.00 604-820-8218 CDN TIRE BATTERY charger with engine start like new $30.00 604-826-3850

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33382 George Ferguson Way

BIRCHWOOD MANOR

Mismatch Sets w/steel Edge Guards.

Single $229 / Dbl $309 / Queen $339

MISSION. 3/bdrm house, garage, Tudor style, duplex zoning. Vendor motivated. Chris (604)814-2001

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422

Abbots. clean, spacious 2 Bdrm units from $725. Some with insuite laundry,d/w, prkg incl. Part of the Abbotsford Crime Free Housing Program Call: 604-832-8909 ------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp. ABBOTSFORD. 1909 Salton Rd. 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, lam. ﬂrs, new appls, $1050 incl. heat / h.water. 604-855-2188 or 604-392-9016. ABBOTSFORD: 1 bdrm apt. 32950 Amicus St. The Haven. Close to mall. New reno’s. N/s, n/p. Avail. immed. $700/mo. 778-549-2871

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 551

GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD

FLEA MARKET TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

Open SUNDAYS 6 am to 4 pm

Phone 604-859-7540 Fresh Vegetables, Tools, Antiques, Collectibles & Concession ABBOTSFORD

Garage / Moving Sale DOWNSIZING!! #28-32777 CHILCOTIN DR (Cartier Heights off Gladwin Rd)

SAT MAR 12th 9-2

Canoe, o/b motor, bike/vehicle racks, and other stuff

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

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BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

Marg Schulz

Furniture, Household Goods, Collectibles, Linens, Etc. Concession Available

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MISC. FOR SALE

SCOOTER LIKE NEW, 4 wheel, Includes, basket, ﬂag, manual etc. (604)287-7052

Call Sherri (604)855-7393 ABBOTSFORD

1 Month FREE Rent or $300 Move-In Allowance - You Choose! Ask for Details! 2750 Fuller Street Valley View Terrace Beautiful Large Updated Suites ✶ Large Kitchen Incl’s D/washer ✶ Quiet Well Maintained Bldg

MISSION St. Andrew’s United Church 7756 Grand Street Saturday, March 12th 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

ABBOTSFORD - 1 BDRM APT , f/s, lots of in suite storage, 2nd ﬂoor, small pet allowed $680 mo h&hw incl. - 2 BED 2 BATH condo (Chelsea House) on Ware st, f/s d/w ,in suite w/d, sm. pet OK $925 + util. - 2 BDRM APTS, Abbotsford Place- George Ferguson & Gladwin, f/s d/w, laundry on every ﬂoor, Pets OK, Assistance welcome. $775 - $850/mo + utils Good references are a must!

Reﬁnance now before new Gov’t rules come into effect. D Self employed/stated income? D Bank turned you down? D Bad credit/prior bankruptcy? D Better than posted rates D Free consultations

2.20%

5 year variable oac Cell 604-701-1104 Ofﬁce 1-877-449-4669 #101-32883 S. Fraserway

1 & 2 Bdrms Available ✶ FREE month - ask for details ✶ $25 Freedom 55 Discount New Apps Only! No pets

Tel: 604-852-9086 Baywest Mgmt Corp ABBOTSFORD. 2172 McKenzie Rd. 1 bdrm + den. $750/mo, inste lndry. Pets ok. Avail April 1. Cls. to Univ., & Hwy 1. Call 604-309-6575 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 2 prk, n/p. Cls to frwy & hosp, $760. Available now. Call (604)870-9555.

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Chelsea Park Gardens

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MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.

1 Month FREE Rent!!

RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.

1 & 2 bdrm - indoor pool. Includes heat / hot water. Near UCFV & Hospital. Sorry no pets. Ref. req’d.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT!

Crime Free Certiﬁed

2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $634.00 2 Bedrooms - $722.00

Call Debbie TODAY

604-855-6714

2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00

604-309-3500 “Seniors Discount”

Available immediately, spacious 1 and 2 bdrms, heat & hot water included. N/P, N/S, Refs required.

2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229. ABBOTSFORD, 33509 Marshall, 2 bdrm apt, quiet bldg, corner unit. $800/mo. Avail April 1. Call: 604-557-0411 or 604-807-3294. Abbotsford, 33546 Holland Ave, (Tempo). 2 BD $975 or 2 BD $1025 April 1. Secure un grnd prk, safe blgd, all appl., in ste w/d, on site caretake Collin, Stratatech Property Management (604)7036209 Abbotsford, 33850 Fern St. (1 week early move-in) 2nd ﬂr, nice patio, 2 bd, safe secure bldg, 4 appl., in ste laund., cat ok. Avail immed., $750. Collin (604)703 6209 Stratatech Property Management.

SENIORS WELCOME Call 604-853 9876

Free Heat & H. Water

Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laminate ﬂoors, tiled kitchen & bathrm. Some units w/ﬁreplace. Free parking. Close to elementary school and amenities.

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

ABBOTSFORD

Bachelor - $573.00 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo. N/P ~ N/S. Hot water & cable included. Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333 ABBOTSFORD EAST

Mountain View Village Townhouses 36060 Old Yale Road

FAMILY ORIENTED 3 bdrms, 2½ baths. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher, ﬁreplace, 2 car garages, exercise facility, pool in summer Close to all amenities 1 Year Lease $1400/Month & up

Call 604-855-0010

ABBOTSFORD

Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes

ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Apt’s 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920.

Abbotsford-Carina Court RENO’D 2 BDRM + DEN

- 2 baths, in suite w/d - 2 u/g pkg spots - natural gas f/p - extra large patio Ref’s req ~ $1075/mo Call Dave 604-308-2495

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

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

ABBOTSFORD

Great View

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS 1 MONTH FREE RENT SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

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

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

Call 604-852-7350

ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor. 1 bdrm. $630. 2 bdrm $750. Avail April 1. Incl hot water. Nr rec ctr & bus. On duty mgr. 604-864-8565. Abbotsford

CHELSEA MANOR 2977 Dahlstrom Pl. 1 & 2 BDRM. 2 BATH photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager 604-850-2355

33405 Bourquin Place 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Call 604-557-8064 33136 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Call 604-557-3708 33298 Robertson Ave. 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Call 605-751-2125 33184 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

Abbotsford/Mission

Park Lane Manor 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

Sandy 604-615-5402 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Abbotsford/Mission

Richard Court 33333 12th Avenue Cozy 5 story complex in quiet park like setting on Mission Hillside. 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $590. Close to transit, parks, schools; pkg, balconies, laundry rm. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call

Ralph 778-788-1857 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Abbotsford/Mission

Under New Management! 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

Open Saturday & Sunday For more info & viewing call

604-615-5382 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Call 604-751-2165 Mainstreet Equity apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.

ABBOTSFORD, near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo or 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call Michelle @ (604)557-8166.

Website:

ABBOTSFORD

www.mainst.biz

Newer Luxury Suites NOW RENTING 32130 Hillcrest Avenue

ABBOTSFORD MALIBU TERRACE APTS ✦ NEWLY RENOVATED ✦

33430 Bourquin Place 2 BEDROOMS Heat, light, hot water, prk stall, clean quiet bldg.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.

Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508 ABBOTSFORD: Maple Manor & Goldstone Court. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $650. Newly renovated buildings. Call 604-504-1587 (Maple) & 604-504-1758 (Goldstone). ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD

Spacious suites appointed with maple cabinets, 6/appls inclusive of in-suite laundry, porcelain tile bath, ﬁreplace, large cov’d patio & sec u/g parking. Walking distance to all amenities including shopping mall & new park. No pets. 2 Bdrm, 2 bath ste - $1075/mo MOVE IN BONUS HALF MONTH FREE RENT

Call Now: 604-807-8665 ABBOTSFORD

Seven Oaks Mall Large Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Includes heat, hot water and 1 parking. Close to bus loop, mall & schools. Sorry No Pets. Refs req’d.

Call 604-557-0778

Apartment & Townhouse Complex or Email

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

Phone 604-556-7705

APARTMENT/CONDO

Phone 604-852-4696

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

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.

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Call 604-557-3592 ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program

Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393

Call 604-557-6054 32030 George Ferguson Way

Website: www.mainst.biz

ABBOTSFORD ❁ $775/mo - Nature’s Gate 1 bd, 1 bath, 4 appli, f/p, open concept, u/g prkng, storage, avail now ❁ $725/mo - Corner unit, 2bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appli, f/p, child OK, u/g parking, n/s

RENTALS

Call 604-751-2147

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

2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $544.00 2 Bedrooms - $626.00

ABBOTSFORD, 3 storey, 5200 sf, 4 bdrm up, 6 baths + legal ste. 15,000 sf lot, spice kitchen, trade welcome, $799,500. Phone 604-308-4497.

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COACHMAN APT 33636 MARSHALL RD

With 1 Year Lease

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With Ad - $100.00 off all: BackSupporter & Pocketcoil Sets Starting @ $599.

2 BDRMS, 1 bath Extra Large Suites

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3 Months

FURNITURE

BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SETS

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CHILLIWACK MOUNTAIN. 1 acre lot. Beautiful river & mountain view. Call (778)808-4053 for more info. Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s

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ABBOTSFORD 2780 Ware St. 1 bd, w/d hook up, safe secure bldg, on site caretaker, key fob, u/g prkg. April 1st. $625. Collin, Strata Tech Property Management (604)703 6209 ABBOTSFORD, 2 Bdrm apt, 2 bath. Near all amen & UFV. Avail now. Incl util. $975/mo. 1-604-858-0958 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm apt, bright top ﬂoor, close to Mill Lake, 5 appls, $1400/mo. Ron 604-317-7001 or 604-575-9224. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm., clean, spacious, quiet. Avail. now. New ﬂr. & paint. 3 appl. N/S. N/P. Walking distance to everything. (1 blk. to Columbia College). 604-853-2949

3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up.

WEDDING DRESS!!! STUNNING JADE DANIELS wedding gown from the 2010 collection. Purchased in April from Ivory Bridal in Langley The colour is ivory with a sweetheart top, is fitted to the waist, then flows away from the body. A bustle was added to the dress so the train can be buttoned up during the reception. It is a size 8 (fits a little small). Cost was $1400 plus $100 for the alterations, will sell for $875. Contact 604-768-9109 to see photos or jen_toor@hotmail.com

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★★ 1 MONTH FREE ★★ On 1 Year Lease Heat & Hot Water Included D D D D

Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets

1 BDRMS from $595/mo. 2 BDRMS from $750/mo. 3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo. 1909 SALTON RD. Abbotsford

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments ABBOTSFORD MacKenzie Rd area Charming 1 bdrm top ﬂoor, d/w, w/d nr shopping, bus & Hwy. $725/mo. No Pets. ASAP. 604-742-0976.

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

ABBOTSFORD:

WALK TO UNIVERSITY Avail. Immed. Large 1 Bdrm Apts $630 - $650/mo. Newly reno’d. New laminate ﬂoors & appliances. Great view of Mt. Baker. Incl heat, H.W., parking, & storage. Close to all amenities. Walk to Uni & 2 seconds to freeway on ramp. One Cat welcome with deposit. Smoking on patio/deck only. Refs required.

Conveniently located at

1916 McCallum Rd. Call 604-852-0827 or

3046 Clearbrook Road

wellesley.manor@yahoo.ca

www.paciﬁcquorum.com Paciﬁc Quorum Properties Inc 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

Wanda 604-615-5397 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

BAKERVIEW HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE is accepting applications. 1 bdrm Apt. - Housing Charge of $582. Shares of $1500. Call 604-854-6133. bakerviewcoop@telus.net

BAKERVIEW PLACE APTS. 33400 Bourquin Place F No Pets F Clean quiet building F Close to shopping and bus F Includes heat and hot water Available Immediately Phone: 604-854-2377 MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 or 2 bdrm $725, 2nd Ave or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885

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GARIBALDI Court

Available Rentals

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available 2 BEDROOM

2 Bed/2 Bath Executive style ground ﬂoor Unit in The Crossing. 4 upgraded SS appliances, Insuite Laundry, Separate Storage & 1 U/G parking space. Available now, $1000 per month. 2 Bed/1 Bath Spacious Apartment on Bourquin Place. 3 Appliances plus insuite laundry, heat incl. Cat Ok, $825 available now!

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.

Rrefs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us. CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM

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HABITAT APARTMENTS

One - 2 bdrm. avail. now for $745/mo. Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS.

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

APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD.

FRASER RIDGE Hi-Rise Great Views

Citidal Ridge - 2 units both 1 bd w/den 1 bath, 6 appl. f.p. single encl gar. N/S N/P $900.00 Mill Lake Terrace – 2 bed/1 bath upper t/h. 55+ building 4 appli. N/S no dogs $725.00 Viva on Park - 1 bd/open den, 5 appli, f/p on the top ﬂoor quiet side of building. N/S N/P $750.00

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CALL: (604)853-2718

1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo

Nicely Reno’d Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker Extra Large and Bright * Heat and Hot Water Incl * All suites sprinkler protected. Lrg patios, 2 elevators, lockers. Gated prk, Super Clean, N/P.

GREAT LOCATION

33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

33850 & 33870 Fern Street Mission

F Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms F 1 1/2 baths F 3 appl, u/g prkng, no pets F Nr UFV, freeway, hospital

CEDARWOOD MANOR * Friendly management * 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites * Insuite Laundry * Adult Oriented

604-850-3148 MISSION. 2nd Ave. 3 bdrm. apt. w/view. Np/ns. $1200/mo. April 1. 604-302-0019

MAPLE RIDGE

1 BDRM @ $695. 2 BDRMS starting @ - $850.

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482

FERNWOOD MANOR

Secure Undgrnd Prk & Elevator! 1 bdrm from .......................$620 1 bdrm + den from .............$650 2 bdrm from ......................$700 2 bdrm (totally reno’d)...... $790 Furn 2 bdrm .....$990 incl hydro

604-820-0128 BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

Queen Anne Apts.

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings 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. MISSION ~ Walk to Downtown. 2 bdrm suite $750/mo. Free heat. Available immediately. N/P. Adult oriented. 604-857-3409

One woman from Abbotsford and one from Mission will receive the Myrtle Evertt Woman of the Year Award for 2011. Nominees are women who have made a difference in our community. Their contributions are in the areas of personal, professional, business and volunteer. They are role models for young women.

•2009 RECIPIENTS• Nomination packages can be obtained by emailing: wotynominations@gmail.com or visit www.bpwabbotsford.ca

Deadline for nominations: March 25, 2011

1 BDRM or 1 BDRM & DEN with urban style ﬁnishes thru-out granite, laminate, 6 appli, great commuter location, shopping, schools & churches close by U/G parking, 2nd spot avail.

$850.00 to $950.00/mo. N/S. Small pet considered.

Call 604-853-2718