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More opportunity for public input on controversial education issue A5 Derelict dwelling demolition Last year, the City of Abbotsford tore down 15 homes as part of a get-tough stance on neighbourhood eyesores and trouble spots. One of the homes had been the focus of more than 90 police calls. As well, bylaw enforcement ofÄcers were busy with more than 1,200 nuisance complaints, along with 500-plus Äles dealing with issues such as unsightly yards and zoning violations. A5

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An excavator splinters an old home on McDougall Avenue as part of the city’s initiative to get rid of derelict houses, which are often used as party spots and drug shacks.

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Housing advocates are cautiously optimistic a new regional homeless count that happens once every three years may find fewer people with no roof over their heads. More than 700 trained volunteers will roam streets, fields and shelters next Wednesday (March 16) to count the number of homeless across the Lower Mainland in a single 24-hour snapshot. Ron Van Wyk, the director of programs for Mennonite Central Committee B.C., is working with the Fraser Valley Regional District planning department to organize the count

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A volunteer takes information from the homeless during the 2008 count in the Lower Mainland. in the Upper Fraser Valley. The last tally in 2008 showed the area from Boston Bar to Abbotsford had an estimated 465 people who were deemed homeless.

In Abbotsford, the number was 235, and in Mission the estimate was 100. “We’re hoping at least the situation hasn’t increased,” Van Wyk said,

noting there are more programs and services to help people living on the street. He said the count is not perfect, but the same method is

used in communities across the continent. During a 24-hour window, beginning at 10 p.m., agencies count those who use homeless shelters, and in other places where it is known homeless people stay overnight. They ask questions and record the reasons the person is homeless, their gender, age and home community. He said Mission now has a homeless shelter that is available 24/7, thanks to the homeless count. Abbotsford’s Cyrus Centre, which serves homeless teens, was also a response to information gleaned in the survey. “It confirmed that there are youth who are homeless and sleeping rough,” said Continued on A7

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Two Abbotsford men were sentenced to jail terms this week for possessing child pornography. Jeffery Michael Armstrong, 35, was sentenced to four months in jail, while Christopher Robert Lamb, 27, received a 45-day prison term. Both were also given two years’ probation after previously pleading guilty to the possession charges. In considering his punishment for Armstrong, provincial court Judge Donald Gardner viewed two videos and some still images that had been seized by investigators in February 2009. He said one video showed an adult female holding the shoulders of a child as she performed a sexual act on an adult male. “All of the exhibits are disturbing because they deal with children .... as young as three or four years old,” Gardner said Tuesday at the sentencing. “ ... for children to be so dreadfully victimized is because there is a market for it.” In sentencing Armstrong, Gardner took into account that Armstrong has shown remorse and shame for his actions,

has been in counselling, has family support, and has been regularly employed as a cook. Defence lawyer Gordon Dykstra had recommended a jail term of three to four months, while Crown counsel Sylvia Domaradzki had suggested nine to 12 months. Armstrong was charged in February 2009 after U.S. authorities notified local police that a computer in Abbotsford had downloaded child pornography. It was traced to a home on Eaglecrest Drive. Police executed a search warrant on the home, and seized seven CDs in a dresser drawer in Armstrong’s bedroom, as well as seven videos. The discs contained 135 child porn images, as did four of the videos. Lamb was charged under similar circumstances in March 2009. He was one of 50 people arrested as part of Project Salvo, the nation’s largest co-ordinated investigation into child pornography. Abbotsford Police executed a search warrant at his residence on Sherwood Crescent and seized a computer containing child porn. Lamb pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, but went to trial on a charge of making child porn available to others. He was acquitted of that offence in December, and was sentenced Monday on the possession charge.

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Class time vs. cost Board has three options to consider Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

The Abbotsford board of education has introduced an option to maintain the status quo in its proposal for the 2011-12 school calendar. Trustees held a special meeting on Monday to authorize inclusion of a calendar that is the same as the current one. School district superintendent Julie MacRae said the board added the option after considering what delegations said at a meeting on Feb. 21, as well as 1,500 responses to a survey on the issue. The new option will maintain the two-week spring break in March and keep Christmas break aligned with the rest of the province. It also continues to have an additional eight minutes added to each elementary school day and nine minutes at the secondary level. As well, two non-instructional days originally considered for Sept. 1 and 2 have been moved to

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Parents are telling the school board that sports and extra-curricular activities are important considerations as the school calendar is being set. Jan. 27 and June 28. The previous option, which is still up for consideration, saw spring break being moved to April, Christmas break being held later (Dec. 26-Jan. 9), and the removal of the extra minutes from each day, resulting in six additional instructional days at an approximate cost of $409,000. Some trustees said a few extra minutes per day did not provide

the same quality of education as a full day, and the additional costs were worth it. However, all the delegations speaking at a board of education meeting on Feb. 21 were opposed to the changes. They argued that the additional costs were not warranted, especially in a time of fiscal restraint. Several said the board had not provided any evidence to back

up its claims that the six full days, versus the extra minutes on each day, improved students’ learning. Others said moving Christmas and spring breaks would conflict with what is happening in other districts. This could affect students’ participation in sports, art and cultural activities that are scheduled elsewhere. In order to accommodate the new option, the board has postponed its decision on the matter. Now, delegations can speak at the March 28 meeting (they must register by noon on March 25), and a final decision will be made on April 18. Both meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the school district office at 2790 Tims St. Online written submissions are accepted until 3 p.m. on April 8. An updated online survey has also been posted on the school district website. For more information, visit sd34.bc.ca. Last year, the board voted to return to the education ministry’s standard one-week spring break, which still remains an option for 2011/12. However, following public outcry, the board reversed its decision, staying with the present two-week holiday.

Putting an end to ‘eyesores’ Kevin MILLS Abbotsford News

Fifteen nuisance properties were torn down by the City of Abbotsford in 2010. The properties are usually abandoned buildings that create safety hazards, are often used for criminal activity such as drug use, are unsightly and are subject to vandalism, graffiti, dumping, and even as hiding places for stolen property. In the past, buildings like these were usually boarded up. However, this year, the city took a tougher, more proactive stand, and ripped down the “eyesores.” “It may seem a little Draconian, but when you start to look at the state of these socalled houses, you can see that they are not fit to live in,” said Abbotsford Mayor George Peary. One of the homes was the subject of more than 90 police calls in less than a year. Owners can either destroy the homes themselves, or receive a bill from the city after it does the work. The elimination of nuisance properties is just one of several initiatives for

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into four categories – 184 unsightly yards, 137 zoning violations, 130 parking violations and 82 garbage accumulation. The project began in 2010 with a focus on cleaning up untidy yards. While more than 3,700 files were created, not every incident required ticketing. According to Ferguson, bylaw officers issued 1,703 parking tickets and 465 tickets for various other offences. An additional 658 parking tickets were issued in downtown Abbotsford through the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association’s ambassador – an employee who has permission to write tickets only in the downtown core. Forty-seven safety inspections were performed in 2010 and 45 of the homes inspected were in violation (43 marijuana grow-ops and two meth labs) of the city’s controlled substance property bylaw. Approximately $128,000 in ticket fines were collected in 2010, about 25 per cent of the total expenses. However, fees collected under the substance bylaw reached $250,000, plus $33,000 in fines. The cost of that program was $252,000.

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PACIFIC SPORT IN ARC Pacific Sport Fraser Valley opened its new offices in the Abbotsford Recreation Centre yesterday (March 9). The organization, which received funding from the provincial government to move to a larger location, supports local athlete and coach development and introduces sport opportunities to youth by providing a variety of services and programs. Along with the new location, Pacific Sport is currently developing a threeyear plan to support efforts to grow regional sport participation by 20 per cent. Established in 1996, it is a non-profit organization which provides services for athletes and coaches in 11 Fraser Valley communities, from Hope to White Rock. For more information visit www.pacificsport.com/ fraservalley.

TRIPLE CRASHES Abbotsford Police responded to three car accidents within five minutes of each other Tuesday afternoon. Const. Ian MacDonald said all took place between 3 and 3:05 p.m., and can be attributed to “the mini rush hour after school lets out.” Two of the accidents involved three cars each. One was on Old Clayburn Road near Margaret Stenersen elementary, and the other was on Harris Road near Glenmore. The third, involving two cars, was at Selkirk and McKee. All were considered “fender benders” and did not involve any serious injuries.

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Crash victim’s licence suspended Police seek more witnesses to fatal incident Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

The 21-year-old man killed in a car crash Sunday after he fled from police was driving on a suspended licence. Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said Robbie Minler was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition on Jan. 29 in Abbotsford after failing a roadside breath test. It was not the first driving suspension for the young man. Online provincial court records show that Minler pleaded guilty in July 2009 to driving while his licence was suspended and was given a

one-year driving pro- 2008 at the same time hibition. Minler was charged The records do with trafficking in a not show, nor could controlled substance, MacDonald find, to which he pleaded details of why guilty and was given Minler’s licence had a 12-month condiinitially been sus- tional sentence. pended. This is likely MacDonald said because he M i n l e r was under was pulled the age of over in a 18 at the vehicle and time, and was found the inforwith crack m a t i o n cocaine, would be heroin, and protected a couple of u n d e r cellphones, the Youth as part of a Criminal dial-a-dope Justice bust. MINLER Act. He was T h e charged “driving while sus- in July 2010 with pended” of fence breaching his conoccurred in August ditional sentence.

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MacDonald said Minler was to abide by conditions that included no alcohol, no cellphones and a curfew, but police encountered him and others after midnight in the 32400 block of Haida Drive. M e a n w h i l e , MacDonald said that although police have heard from a number of witnesses, they are asking for those who have not yet come forward to contact them. “What has come to our attention is that there might have been 20 civilian witnesses who were at or around the scene (of the crash),” he said. As well, police are asking for information from anyone who saw Minler on the evening of the incident – Saturday, March 5 – or observed him driving a 1992 Honda Civic, which was registered in his name, anywhere from his point of departure in Langley to the crash site in Abbotsford. Abbotsford Police pulled Minler over on Sunday, just after midnight in a church parking lot at the corner of Gladwin and Maclure roads. They had been alerted by freeway police that a suspected drunk driver was headed east along Highway 1 and was destined for Abbotsford. Minler fled the scene, headed south on Gladwin Road and then east on George Ferguson Way. He was not pursued by police. About one kilometre down the road, he hit a light post, power pole and building on the south side of the road, just east of McCallum. He died on the scene, the lone occupant of the vehicle. Toxicology reports, which are expected to take at least a month, will determine whether he was impaired at the time.


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City finds ways to save Final nod for tower

Kevin MILLS

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The City of Abbotsford saved $782,200 in 2010. The figure was outlined in a report by Karen Sinclair, director of strategic planning and business improvement – a department created in 2009 to find potential cost savings, new revenue opportunities and to design ways to streamline processes. Last year, the city saved $182,000 in natural gas costs. That was partially due to a decrease in consumption, thanks to a warm winter. However, additional savings were realized by purchasing natural gas directly from the Sumas Spot Exchange for the two biggest gas users, the Abbotsford and Matsqui recreation centres. Another $106,700 was saved by revamping the use of city hall vehicles. Savings were achieved by reducing usage of city vehicles, encouraging staff to use their own vehicles, and ride sharing. An additional $295,000 in capital savings occurred by not replacing some vehicles this year.

Other examples of savings include $27,000 by consolidating wireless communication plans, $43,000 in fleet insurance, and $22,300 in fuel costs. “We hear regularly from people about how we waste money, so it’s good news for us to be able to save some,” said Abbotsford Mayor George Peary. He commended Sinclair for the job she has done so far and pointed out that there are more savings to come. “These savings are not for one year. They are an annual thing, so the rollover is great,” said Peary. Other savings programs Sinclair plans to examine for 2011 include a review of the police fleet, facilities review, governance structure review (can some functions be better managed in different departments) and new revenue options. “We are looking to try and save about the same amount next year,” said Sinclair. She explained that the $295,000 in capital funds was a one-time savings, but the remaining $487,200 will be saved every year.

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Van Wyk. Shelter beds in Abbotsford aren’t as busy as they have been in past years. “We think the new shelter that was opened in Mission certainly helped alleviate the pressure in Abbotsford,” van Wyk said. But he noted some advocatesinChilliwack think homelessness there may have doubled since 2008, adding it’s difficult to predict what the count will find. “It’s always an undercount because you don’t get everybody,” he said. “But it’s the best methodology we have in North America.” Three years ago, the count found 2,660 homeless people across Metro Vancouver – 22 per cent more than in 2005 and big increases in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby, Maple Ridge and Richmond. The largest numbers of homeless were counted in Vancouver (1,372), Surrey (388), New Westminster (123) and North Vancouver (116). “We’re hopeful that we’ll see a stemming of the tide of homelessness – that we’ll see the numbers leveling off, if not reduced,” said James Pratt, spokesman for the Greater Vancouver Shelter Strategy. Pratt said fewer clients have used extreme cold weather spaces this winter, more suggesting

street homeless are taking advantage of extra shelter beds that opened in Vancouver and other parts of the region since the last count in 2008. She credits the province with funding shelters to run 24 hours a day rather than just overnight, adding that makes it much easier for outreach workers to find and assist those who need help changing their lives. As a result of the extra spaces and reforms, Sundberg said, this year’s count may find a drop in the number of street homeless, but possibly more who are counted as sheltered. “We don’t want to set up expectations that the numbers will be down significantly,” Sundberg cautioned. That’s in part because this year’s survey will for the first time count people of no fixed address in various institutions who weren’t included in the past. Hospitals, jails, detox centres and other transition facilities have agreed to count people there who otherwise have no homes, she said. Besides the Olympics and the focus it brought to the homelessness problem, the recession hit hard over the past three years, increasing the numbers of people out of work. Sundberg said 1,400 new supportive housing units coming on stream in

Vancouver in the next couple of years, along with more than 100 in Surrey, should help. The count begins at midnight March 16 in shelters and starting at 4 a.m. volunteers armed with questionnaires will fan out to search the

streets and other areas homeless people are known to frequent. Outreach workers will accompany them to provide assistance. Anyone interested in volunteering for the Fraser Valley homeless count may call Tamara Leslie at 604-852-9305.

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The Mahogany at Mill Lake building project received fourth and final reading from council on Monday night. The Mahogany is a two-phase condo project which includes a 26-storey high-rise building and a second, four-storey low-rise. The new building was the subject of two public hearings, when originally proposed, as many neighbours feared the tower would shade nearby houses and block views. Last

year, council voted 5-4 to allow the project to move forward. Quantum Properties will now begin construction and selling of the new condos. “We are launching on March 26 at noon,” said Diane Delves,president and CEO of Quantum Properties, the company behind the tower. While reservations have been taken for many of the units, no sales are allowed until noon on the 26th. The event is open to the public and Delves is confident people will be impressed with the design.

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Standardize calendar

Across the Lower Mainland school board trustees – including Abbotsford’s – are grappling with the issue of what school calendar best suits their district. It’s a time-consuming, highly controversial process, the necessity itself debatable, considering the ministry of education set a standard one-week break long ago – and then allowed school boards to change the program. Abbotsford has been on a two-week spring break for several years, having added eight minutes to every elementary school day and nine to the secondary day to compensate for lost days. Now trustees have frustrated many parents and teachers with a suggestion of moving the Christmas break, moving spring break and reducing the number of days off. Such a schedule would add more than $400,000 in costs to pay for the additional instruction days. Against a backdrop of school closures and tight budgeting, that plan questions the

principle of financial stewardship. Other boards are also changing their calendars and there may soon be little consistency across the province, or even the region. Langley and Maple Ridge school districts are looking at lengthening their school day and adding a week at spring break, in order to save money. Vancouver added 10 days off and lengthened the school day to save $1.2 million. Meanwhile, Chilliwack is considering a return to a one-week spring break. There is a standard school calendar set out by the education ministry, which presumably contained sound reasoning in its creation. However, if factors have changed, and there are significant savings to be realized in two-week spring breaks, then let the education ministry investigate this potential, considered alongside education concerns, and render a decision that will become standard for the province. Enough district tinkering.

Time to enrich the poverty debate Tom

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B.C. Views A couple of readers responded indignantly to this column’s recent reference to the NDP “trumpeting distorted statistics” about child poverty. I was referring to the annual ritual that goes on here at the legislature, where an activist coalition named First Call issues its report that damns B.C. for the worst child poverty in Canada. The NDP pounds away for days, crying “shame” and demanding that the B.C. Liberal government produce a plan to eliminate child poverty, with annual goals. The “distorted statistics” I referred to are in a regular survey by Statistics Canada called the Low Income Cutoff, or LICO. This survey uses an arbitrary line, currently around $44,000 a year for a family of four, beneath which people are deemed to have “low income.” StatsCan points out in every LICO report that it is

a relative measure and not a poverty line, but the activists ignore that. West Vancouver-Capilano B.C. Liberal MLA Ralph Sultan, a former bank economist, has taken this issue on. In November he published a math-heavy discussion paper called Child Poverty in West Vancouver: Fact or Fiction? When I spoke to Sultan last week, he said the weakness of LICO is easy to demonstrate. For one thing, StatsCan uses the same income level across Canada, without regard to the huge variations in cost of housing or other factors. The LICO ignores provincial services such as dental care for social assistance clients, because it’s not income. Sultan estimates that about 10 per cent of the B.C. budget is now spent on low-income supports, including rent subsidies. Not surprisingly, Sultan found that low income correlates mainly with single mothers, immigrants and aboriginal people on reserves. More surprising is that communities with higher levels of Employment Insurance and welfare recipients are not the communities with the most low-income people. Sultan says this suggests these

programs are effective. Another surprise is that aboriginal people do just as well as other people once they are off reserve, despite the relatively low educational achievement we hear so much about. Sultan, who taught business at Harvard University for nine years, cites a recent book by Harvard historian Niall

Distorted family income statistics used to rank B.C. worst in the country for child poverty Ferguson called Civilization: The West and the Rest. Ferguson identifies six ingredients in what he calls “the secret sauce of Western civilization” and its economic success. They are competition, modern science, the rule of law and private property rights, modern medicine, the consumer society and the work ethic. Sultan says that list explains the difference between

conditions on and off B.C. reserves. Sultan agrees that the political pressure to raise the minimum wage is irreversible. But like most economists, he says that will reduce the number of lowend jobs. And he is sarcastic about the NDP’s demands for government-imposed solutions: “All we need to do is pass a law and everybody will get richer overnight!” Helping single mothers get back to the workforce is his “personal cause at the moment,” and he says the new full-day kindergarten is a big step in the right direction. Subsidized daycare is another option B.C. has available. “I know in Quebec they have a very generous scheme, which apparently the rest of Canada pays for,” Sultan said. Readers who demand evidence that disputes the First Call finding might start with Sultan’s discussion paper. It’s posted on his website at www.ralphsultanmla. ca under “special studies.” It ends with a quote from another noted social activist, a fellow named Jesus Christ: “The poor shall always be with us.” No one has proven him wrong in the past 2,000 years or so. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Tiered water rates hit large families hardest The seasonal water rates that are being proposed by city council are unfair to large families. Introducing a tiered rate structure might be a fair strategy to conserve water if we assume that every household has the same number of family members. But this is not the case. The amount of water that a household consumes is directly proportional to the number of family

members. Consider the consequences for large families under the proposed seasonal water rates. The proposed rate structure will put a disproportionate burden on large families as they will see rate increases up to 400 per cent. The City of Abbotsford is proposing that different rates be applied according to how much water is consumed by a household.

For households that consume less than 60 cubic metres of water every two months, the city is proposing a base rate of $1.08 per cubic metre of water. Once a household requires 60-90 cubic metres of water, the price of water then doubles. After a household consumes over 90 cubic metres of water, the rate will increase to four times greater than the base rate. According to the

city’s own figures, the average household consumes 80 cubic metres of water from July to August. Therefore, most average-sized families will be adversely affected by the proposed rates during the summer. But it will be largesized families that will be hit hardest. A household with eight family members can’t be expected to consume the same amount of water as a family of two.

Larger families have more people that require the use of toilets, showers, and washing machines. Is it fair to charge large households 400 per cent more, when those households legitimately need a greater amount of water? If the city’s goal is to reduce water consumption, then a tiered rate structure is ineffective.

Smaller families will not be motivated to conserve water, since they can easily stay within the allowable consumption of the first tier. It would appear that the tiered rate structure has less to do with motivating people to reduce water consumption, and has more to do with finding new ways to generate revenue for

the city. As an alternative, the city should impose a flat rate increase of $1.15 per cubic metre. A flat rate would ensure that all families are charged fairly for their water consumption. It would motivate both small and large families to conserve water.

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Coming out of the dark ages Our community is responding to the First Nations monument on McCallum Road and it appears that the cost is everyone’s main concern. No one has recognized that the monument is a reflection of our continuing obligation to reconcile with the First Nations people for past transgressions which were imposed on them. History reminds us of a papal bull issued in 1493 which classified natives in the newly discovered Americas as uncivilized savages who had no right to lands, liberty or personal possessions. The British used germ warfare by giving unsuspecting natives pieces of old blankets infected with small pox, under the guise that they were prayer cloths with special powers. There were many other shameful atrocities, all of which ultimately led to the subjugation of the natives and their cultures to conquest, disease and slavery. We are very fortunate that Pope John Paul ll

as head of the Christian community had the integrity to acknowledge and apologize to the world for the tormented phases in the church’s history. By doing so, he released himself and the rest of us from the bondage of infallibility that was so detrimental to society’s overall well-being. The art work on McCallum Road truly symbolizes that we are coming out of the dark ages, where we can accept the First Nations people as our fellow human beings, and work towards helping our respective cultures survive and thrive together. There are approximately 140,000 residents in Abbotsford, which means the cost of the McCallum art works ought to be around 50 cents or less per person. This is a very small price for such a powerfully subjective work of art, and I am grateful to our city councillors who supported this initiative. John Skorupa

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Breaching the rights of others Re: “Female prisoner files civil suit, saying she was mistreated” Bobbylee Worm is dreaming if she thinks she will get anything out of her litigation against the Attorney General of Canada due to her pyschological deterioration, which she apparently brought upon herself, not the justice system or Corrections Canada. First off, she is whining her charter rights have been breached despite she breached someone else’s rights by committing robbery which is why she is in jail in the first place. Secondly, all rights are within reasonable

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I thought I was the only one who noticed this, but apparently not. This week, the talk on Parliament Hill has been about the “In and out scandal” and how Harper’s office has directed its MPs that the federal government be known as the Harper government. Okay, so it wasn’t only me who noticed this. This is outrageous.

I remember paying taxes to the government of Canada, but not the Harper government. Mr. Fast should know that this Parliament and government belongs to all Canadians, not just to Stephen Harper and the Conservative party. I suggest Mr. Fast remember this when attending future community events. P.S.Fraser

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Woman wanted on Canada-wide warrant Walked away from rehab A woman who walked away from a drug rehabilitation centre in Abbotsford is now wanted on a Canadawide warrant. Surrey RCMP believe that Stephanie Deschene might have returned to the

Surrey or Langley area. She has a criminal record for violent offences including robbery, break and enter, and theft and is prohibited from operating any motor vehicle in Canada.

A public information meeting on the proposed Vicarro Ranch project is scheduled for tonight (March 10) from 6-8 p.m. at Prince Charles Elementary at 35410 McKee Road. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain input from residents in the surrounding neighbourhoods regarding the residential housing proposal. The Vicarro Ranch project requires a major Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and rezoning application for the properties at 35220 Cassiar Avenue, 3001 Whatcom Road and 36218 Sandringham Drive, which total approximately 155 hectares (383 acres). This proposal is the single largest application received in Abbotsford in more than a decade. It consists of approximately 1,400 residential units – multi-family (apartments and townhouses), duplexes, and single family residential. The project is a planned community located in the McKee Peak Mountain/ Eagle Mountain area of east Abbotsford. The plan calls for extensive trails and bike paths, with up to 60 per cent of the land being used as parks or left in its original state. Presently, the land is used as a cattle ranch and the home of the Trethewey family.

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An event that encourages people to substitute one of their meals with a bowl of rice will raise funds to help fight local and global hunger. Have a Rice Day takes place March 22, April 7 and May 15 and involves the public purchasing a button pin for $5 to sup-

port Abbotsford’s Hunger Response Inter national (HRI). Having a meal of only rice will help participants identify with people around the world who don’t have enough food to eat, says HRI director Lorri Sawatsky. HRI funds initiatives such as the Rice Raiser

campaign, which collects rice and other food items for local needs, as well as funds to help feed people around the world. The buttons are available on the website haveariceday.ca or by calling 604-3081391. The event on April 7 coincides with A Walk for the

Rice Reason to raise awareness and support for global hunger. It runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford. Registration is $25 plus a bag of rice for the local food bank. Register online at hungerresponse.org or call 604-850-5891 for more information.

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Chris Marchand and Travis Johnson guide logs into place for the 1,300-square-foot log home exhibit by Maurer Log Homes inside Tradex. It will be the feature home at the BC Log Home, Timber Frame and Country Living Show, which will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Five stores have recently closed their doors at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, and some consumers are asking what’s going on at Abbotsford’s retail hub. The local outlet of entertainment retail giant HMV is among the closures. With CDs and DVDs being a tougher sell, the chain has shut down stores across Canada. The Off the Wall clothing store chain has undergone similar downsizing, which has had a change of ownership, and closed five of its nine stores in B.C., including Abbotsford. Other local casualties include Bluenotes and Please Mum, as well as the Hallmark store, which is closing at the end of the month. Sevenoaks general manager Wendy Schultz said the boarding that covers the vacant store fronts is apparent to shoppers, but they should know that renovations are going on behind those coverings. New tenants have been secured for the vacant

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Silverfox cadets host competition The 861 Silverfox air cadets in Abbotsford host the Tri-Elemental Drill Competition this Sunday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cadet Building at Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Drive. Cadet squadrons from across the Lower Mainland will compete. The event is open to the public, and admission is free. Info: 604-852-5755

March 15 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. Lorene Lyle presents a session on “Exploring the Ancestral Trail.” Doors open at 12:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Info: www.abbygs.ca

Information Group for Caregivers meets Wednesday, March 16 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Abbotsford. For more information (including location) or to register, call and leave a message at the resource centre, 604-859-3889.

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ROAD TO GOLD Join historian John Mitchell for a presentation called B.C.’s Road to Gold on Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. He will take a trip back to the 1860s for an expedition along the challenging Cariboo Wagon Road. Registration is required at 604-859-7814.

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STORY TIME Stories, songs and a puppet show with an environmental twist take place Tuesday, March 15 at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-8266610.

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Two of AHL’s top goalies, Irving and Thiessen, battle this weekend Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

A tantalizing goaltending match-up highlights the Abbotsford Heat's two-game home set with the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins this weekend. Heat keeper Leland Irving and his Penguins counterpart Brad Thiessen have been battling back and forth all season long at the top of the AHL goalie wins list. Thiessen, an Aldergrove native who graduated from Abbotsford's Mennonite Educational Institute, is in front at the moment with 27 victories – one up on Irving, who has 26. The two top-flight netminders also happen to be acquaintances. Irving, a native of Swan Hills, Alta., stuck around Abbotsford last summer, and he and Thiessen were part of a group of local pros who skated together on a regular basis. "It was great," Irving recalled after practice on Wednesday. "It was just the two of us as far as goalies out there, and we got to face a lot of shots. "He's really making a name for himself, and having a great year." Thiessen, a second-year pro, is the backbone of a Penguins team which has amassed an AHL-best 45-18-0-0 record while surrendering a league-low 146 goals. His 1.94 goals-against average is second-best in the league. The Friday-Saturday set against the Penguins is simply huge for the Heat, who are battling tooth and nail for a playoff berth with 15 games remaining in the regular season. At 31-254-5, Abbotsford is fifth in the

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Heat goalie Leland Irving has been battling for the AHL wins lead all season long with Brad Thiessen of the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins. Thiessen, an Aldergrove native, and the Pens are in town this weekend. North Division, but they're also only five points back of the first place Manitoba Moose. "It's going to be a battle the rest of the year," Irving observed. "In a sense, I think it's good for us, because it forces us to play playoff-type hockey right up until the playoffs start. By that time, we'll be ready to go." ICE CHIPS: Q The weekend set also marks

a homecoming for Penguins captain Ryan Craig. The Abbotsford native has 38 points in 55 AHL games this season, and he's also been called up for six games with the NHL parent Pittsburgh Penguins. Q Heat forward Greg Nemisz, who suffered a lower body injury last week against the San Antonio Rampage, was a full participant in Wednesday's prac-

tice after sitting out all three of Abbotsford's weekend games. Carter Bancks, who has been out since early December with a concussion, took part in several drills while wearing a yellow non-contact jersey. Stefan Meyer, who missed Sunday's game against the Houston Aeros with a back injury, did not skate Wednesday. He's considered day-to-day.

The W.J. Mouat Hawks set a new scoring record for the B.C. AAA high school girls basketball championship on Wednesday afternoon, blasting the Prince George Polars 116-17 in their opener at Capilano University. The top-seeded Hawks led 48-0 before the Polars got on the scoreboard, and they forced 54 turnovers while limiting Prince George to 13.6 per cent shooting from the field. "We didn't press a second of that game, but we pushed the ball hard," Hawks coach Paula Thompson said. "They're a nice team, don't get me wrong, but we're here to get the job done. We're going to play our game." The old tournament scoring record was 113 points, set by the Brookswood Bobcats in 2004. Thompson said she wasn't aware of the record until there were two and a half minutes left in the fourth quarter, with her team on 110 points. "One of my girls leaned over and told me – she had read the program," Thompson said. "There was a little bit of excitement there at the end for us." Kayli Sartori led Mouat with 29 points, while Melissa Spring (22 points), Katie Brink (19) and Jaslyen Singh (18) also had big games for the Hawks. Mouat moves on to the quarter-finals on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

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Hawks rock at Final Four Abbotsford bantams to host provincials Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

The Abbotsford bantam Tier 1 Hawks pulled off a major upset at the Lower Mainland Final Four tournament on the weekend, knocking off undefeated Burnaby Winter Club to claim the title. BWC came into the tournament with a spotless 20-0 record in league play, but the Hawks came up with their strongest performance of the season in a 5-2 win in the regional finale on Sunday in Burnaby. “We’re peaking at the right time,” Hawks

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The Abbotsford bantam Tier 1 Hawks celebrate their Final Four championship. coach Troy Campbell said. “From the opening drop of the puck to the final buzzer, we just out-played them in all three zones. “All our players played their roles to a T. We had the bangers banging, all the defencemen were strong, goaltending

was great, and the goal-scorers did their job and put the puck in the net.” The Hawks, 15-3-2 in the regular season, were rusty after a week-long break between games and opened the roundrobin event with a 5-3 loss to Seafair

of Richmond. But they bounced back with a 3-1 win over Cloverdale. After Cloverdale upset Seafair, it meant that Abbotsford’s final game against Burnaby was for all the marbles. The Hawks couldn’t have asked for a better

start, as Jake Virtanen opened the scoring just seven seconds into the first period. Virtanen and Mitchell Skapski scored twice in the win, while Francis Bamford added a single. The Final Four title gives the Hawks plenty of momentum heading into the provincial Tier 1 bantam championships, which they host March 20-23 at MSA Arena. “We didn’t just want to go as the host,” Campbell noted. “We wanted to earn our stripes.” The six-team B.C. tournament features Abbotsford, BWC, Cloverdale, Kamloops, Prince George and Nanaimo. Kamloops, which won prestigious tourney titles in St. Albert and Medicine Hat, Alta., is considered the favourite, with Burnaby and Abbotsford nipping at their heels. The provincial champ advances to the Western Canadian Championships in Winnipeg, April 7-10. Abbotsford has represented B.C. at Westerns twice, winning in 2006 and finishing second in 2009. The B.C. tournament is a magnet for scouts, as it offers an opportunity to watch many of the top Western Hockey League drafteligible bantams in action. The record for Abbotsford players picked in a single WHL talent lottery is eight, set back in 2006, and Campbell said there’s a chance the 2010-11 edition of the Hawks could exceed that number. “This year, it’s a very strong field at provincials,” Campbell said. “It showcases the best teams in B.C., and all the WHL and B.C. Hockey League scouts will be in the building to watch.”

Sports in Brief

TAYLOR 15TH IN MOROCCO

Abbotsford golfer Nick Taylor finished tied for 15th at the Samanah Classic in Morocco this week. Taylor was tied for second after opening with rounds of 67 and 68, but he finished with matching rounds of even-par 72 at the eGolf Professional Tour’s $250,000 US event. That left him at nine-under for the tournament, 10 strokes back of winner Chris McCartin. Taylor, embarking on his first full season as a professional, earned $3,500.

UFV HOSTS JUNIOR B.C.’S The University of the Fraser Valley is the host site for the B.C. junior girls basketball championship this week. The event features 16 Grade 10 teams from around the province, including the host W.J. Mouat Hawks, who are seeded sixth. The Hawks open against No. 11 Dover Bay of Nanaimo at 11 a.m. Thursday. The semifinals run at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, and the final is at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. For a full schedule, visit bcjuniorgirlsbasketball.ca.

PLAYFAIR PLAYER OF MONTH Jackson Playfair of the Fraser Valley Bruins has been named B.C. Major Midget League player of the month for February. Playfair, whose father Jim is head coach of the Abbotsford Heat, had an outstanding month, racking up nine goals and nine assists. He missed 11 games due to a shoulder injury earlier in the season, but finished the campaign with 31 points in 29 games for the Bruins (11-20-9), who fell just shy of a playoff berth.

HANNI RINK ROCKS The Steve Hanni rink took top spot at the mixed open bonspiel at Abbotsford Curling Club last weekend. Hanni defeated Rob Jones in the A final. The B event winner was Randy Douville, who edged Rod Benjamin in the final. In other curling action, a local rink won the gold medal at the recent Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games in Coquitlam. The team featured Percy Walker, Ashley Bowling, Ron Waardenburg, Mike Palitti and Jeff James.

SKATERS MEDAL A pair of athletes from the Abbotsford Skating Club climbed the podium at the Pacific Starskate Championships in Cranbrook on the weekend. Olivia Knight won a silver medal in the introductory interpretive category, and Jaclyn Regier won bronze in the bronze interpretive division.

KLASSEN TOP CASCADE Tessa Klassen of the University of the Fraser Valley basketball team has been named UFV athlete of the week. Klassen, a fourth-year point guard, totalled 33 points and 11 assists in a pair of weekend losses to Saskatchewan and Alberta at the Canada West Final Four. The Abbotsford Heat sponsor the UFV athlete of the week award.

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It was a good news/bad news kind of weekend for the Abbotsford Rugby Football Club in the CDI Premier League. Abbotsford’s top men’s side absorbed a sound thumping on the road, falling 52-14 to the UBC Ravens on Saturday. But elsewhere, losses by the Velox Valhallians and the Vancouver

Rowers meant Abby (2-2) clinched a top-four position in Pool A, thus avoiding midseason relegation. Sticking in the Premier League for the entire season is an impressive accomplishment for the ARFC, whose leap to B.C.’s top rugby circuit has been the culmination of a multi-year building process. “It’s a huge thing for the club,”

head coach Jason Young enthused. In other men’s action, the Abby Div. 1 squad fell 38-8 to UBC, with Denis Bigras scoring the lone try. The Div. 3 men lost 38-27 to SFU, despite two tries from Iqbal Sidhu. The Abbotsford women beat Kamloops 32-24, behind multi-try outings from Jerusha Dunsmore (3) and Desiree Noger (2).

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Taylor stymies Pilots in Game 2 A tremendous goaltending performance from Nicholas Taylor drew the Port Moody Black Panthers even with the Abbotsford Pilots in their second-round playoff series. The Pilots out-shot the Panthers 40-22 at MSA Arena on Tuesday evening, but Taylor was up to the task. Riley Lamb, at 3:26 of the

second period, was the lone Abby shooter to solve the Port Moody goalie in a 3-1 Panthers win that enabled them to knot the best-of-seven series at one game apiece. Game 3 went Wednesday at Port Moody Arena (result unavailable at press time), and Game 4 is at MSA Arena on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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VANDERVELDEN Peter Vandervelden late of Abbotsford, BC passed away on March 5, 2011. Today we celebrate a life well lived. The life of a man who chose not to be known for his occupation and accomplishments, but rather his joy for life and the family he shared it with. Peter was born June 19, 1930 in Rotterdam, Holland to Hendrik & Cornelia Vandervelden and was the second of four children. It was 1948 when Peter first came to Canada and came to settle in the Fraser Valley. In 1956 Peter married Joanne and began his family of 5 children; Henry (Carolyn), Richard (Margo), Colleen (Norman), Irene (John) and Peter (Rebekah). In 1981 Joanne succumbed to leukemia. In 1982 Peter married Stephanie and became the stepfather to a blended family; Alida (Bruce), Gordon (Betty), Herman (Renita), David (Deanna), Raymond (Renee) and Keith (Teresa). Peter leaves behind 43 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren and was predeceased by Aidyn Joelle, his great-granddaughter. Peter was known for his love of God and his family. His deep faith, generosity and passion for life are some of the many things he will be remembered for. To those who were blessed to have known him, he will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of the Life of Peter Vandervelden. The service will be held at Living Hope Christian Reformed Church, 34631 Old Clayburn Road, on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Salvation Army, an organization Peter held dear to his heart. Tributes & condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

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WICKENDEN Mr. Harry Wickenden late of Abbotsford, BC passed away on March 6, 2011 at the age of 89 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. He is survived by Evelyn his wife of 61 years (whom he loved to bits), 2 sons: Peter (Pat), David (Peggy); grandchildren: Karen & Claire (Mark), Desiré (Jordan) & Eric (Samantha); 4 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Harry enjoyed many interests some of which were making model airplanes, fishing, traveling, needlepoint, rug making and playing the slots. He was very clever and could fix just about anything. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford, BC.

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YOUNG Einar Einar Young passed away on February 28, 2011. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Marjorie, 3 children, Valerie Bryson (Russ), Albert Young (Donna), Laura Young (Mark), 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grand children. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation. A celebration of Einar’s life will take place at All Saints Anglican Church, 33077 - 2nd Ave. Mission at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12th. Rev. Sharon Salomons to officiate. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.woodlawnfh-mission.com

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the War Amps. Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-854-5534

ANDRUCHOW Nykola (Nick) Died peacefully, on Sunday March 6, 2011. He was born to parents John and Tillie (nee Sobkow) Andruchow. John and Tillie were born in Austria and immigrated together with their parents to Canada in 1897. Nick was a proud firstgeneration Canadian, who served in the Canadian Army as a Bombardier for the 41st Anti-aircraft Battery during WWII. The 41st participated, with the Americans, Pacific Northwest Expedition to the Aleutian Islands, where several of the islands had been occupied by the Japanese. After the Japanese had fled, Nick was assigned to the mine-sweeping team. After, completing military duty in London, UK, Nick returned to Canada, married Betty (Ratchford) and embarked on a 33 year career as a millwright with Weyerhaeuser, (formerly MacMillan Bloedel). Retirement found Nick and Betty, travelling the world, enjoying their grandchildren and golfing with friends. Nick was pre-deceased by his wife; Betty and sisters, Nellie, Adeline and Albina. He is survived by his brothers, Peter and Terry; sisters; Josie and Elaine, daughters; Joan (Gar) and Catherine (Tasos), grandchildren; Rod (Nicole), Robin (Brett); great-grandson, Ryder; extended family and friends. The family would like to thank the folks at Peace Arch Hospital and Ocean View Care Home for providing Nick with loving care and comfort during his time there. Interment will be a private family gathering. Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-854-5534

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our much loved wife, mother and grandmother. Lorna Adair passed away at Mission Hospice on Saturday March 5th at the age of 79 following a courageous battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 57 years Douglas, sons Bruce (Patricia), Ian (Thipp), David (Brenda), Robin (Marisa) and grandchildren Amy (Matt), Tristan, Bryan, Megan, Justine and Rachel. She will also be missed by her sister Betty Moyls of Victoria as well as her many relatives and friends. Lorna was born in North Battleford Saskatchewan and moved to Vancouver in 1938 where as a young girl she worked in her Scottish father’s grocery store on Main Street and attended Sir John Oliver High School. She graduated as an RN from St. Paul’s Hospital and while nursing in Williams Lake she met her future husband Doug who was working at the local bank. The couple moved to Mission in 1954 where they raised 4 children as well as two Fearn cousins, Jim (Syvil) and Joan (Barry Jones). Lorna was always community minded. She was at various times the Chair of the Mission Parks and Recreation Commission and Chair of the Mission Arts Council. Lorna loved competition and was an enthusiastic golfer, curler and bridge player which gave her an excellent opportunity to laugh and play with her wide circle of friends. As members of Rotary Lorna and Doug sponsored two international exchange students to live with their family for a year at a time. They greatly enjoyed Jen (from Australia) and Kristian (from Denmark) and have kept in close contact with them and their families through the years. A strong member of St. Andrews United Church, Lorna travelled overseas with Doug (1986-1989) and spent three years in Papua New Guinea nursing and teaching in a church missionary hospital and learning to speak the local dialect. The couple returned to BC from overseas and while Doug served two terms on Mission Council Lorna continued her many volunteer activities. Lorna served on the board of Pleasant View Care Home and as a volunteer at the Mission Hospice and the Mennonite MCC Thrift store. In 1999 Lorna and Doug Adair were awarded the distinction of Freedom of the City for their outstanding contribution to their community. The family would like to thank the staff at the Mission Hospice for their care and compassion. A celebration of Lorna Adair’s life will be held at Cedar Valley Mennonite Church, 32840 Janzen ave Mission at 1:30 pm on Thursday March 17th. Flowers are gratefully declined in lieu of donations to the Christine Morrison Hospice. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.woodlawnfh-mission.com Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home (604) 826-9548

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NEUFELD, Peter Kornelius March 23, 1921 – March 6, 2011 It is with great sadness that our family announces the recent loss of our sibling, husband, father and Opa. Although his life was filled with challenges and adventure, his faith in God and constant service to others never wavered. Peter was born in a Ukrainian Mennonite village in the USSR. He grew up experiencing hardship and learned very early the importance of working hard and caring for people in need. Early in his post-secondary career, he was called to military service, wounded in battle and then imprisoned in a Soviet work camp. Upon release, he traveled to Omsk, Siberia where he became reacquainted with the woman who would be his wife for the next 57 years. They raised two sons to follow their Christian faith, contrary to the Communist regime. He worked diligently to build and support the underground churches in his own and neighbouring communities. In 1972, when he was 51, he gained permission to leave the USSR and immigrated to Canada under the sponsorship of his wife’s relations. When he arrived, he spoke no English but managed to find work so that he could support his family and continue serving his community in numerous ways. He earned his income through manual labour and devoted his spare time to reading, writing and ministry. When he retired in his mid-sixties, his greatest joys included fishing, helping to raise his five grandchildren and continuing to assist others through his church and within the community. Peter enjoyed excellent health until recently and never complained about his illnesses. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife, sons, his daughter-in-law, and all of his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Elsa, sons Peter (Heather) and Wally and grandchildren Emma, Linus (Yvonne), Olivia, Bella and Asher, who all reside in the lower mainland. A service commemorating Peter’s life will be held at the Eben-Ezer Mennonite Church, 2051 Windsor St., Abbotsford on Friday, March 11 at 11:00 a.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Instead, please make donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or any charitable organization. Alternately, Peter loved to plant trees, so planting one to remember him would be appreciated. The support of family and friends in the recent weeks of Peter’s illness aided those close to him as they made his passage as comfortable as they could. He appreciated the kindness of everyone involved. He expressed his faith in God through everyday acts of generosity and grace. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wiebeandjeskefh.com

Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885

REMPEL, Peter Peter Rempel peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on March 6, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his four sons and families: son John (Esther) and children: Kristofer (Simonne) - Tyler and Cody; Kenton (Anjii) Wyatt and Dawson; Kolin (Jaimme) - Rylee. Son Henry (Linda) and children: Shelburne (Karolina) - Ashley and Kailey; Stephanie (Ray); Lindsay (Wesley) Janzen; Graham (Ami). Son Ben (Shirley) and children: Shelley (Henry) Bergen - Jenna; Amy (Kevin); Kevin; Byron. Son David (Jackie) and children: Melanie (Grant) Leippi Madeleine and Morgan; Michelle; Amanda (Jon) Froese - Benjamin and Liam. Also survived by sisters Helen Ens, Sarah Wiebe, Anne Rempel, Margaret (Phil) Schlamp, Susan Neufeld, Marie Rempel and Chris Neufeld of Saskatchewan and Manitoba; inlaws, Nettie Toews, Frank and Mary Toews and Henry and Eva Toews; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Mary, of 53 years in 1994, daughter Mary Rempel in 2003, brothers George, John and Bill and sister Tina, in-laws Ida Rempel, Peter Wiebe, Cornie Ens, Dave Giesbrecht, Abe Neufeld, Elizabeth Rempel, Peter Toews, Art and Elsie Friesen, Con and Kay Ginter, Helen Toews. Peter was born on March 24, 1917 in Rosenhof, Saskatchewan near Swift Current. He married Maria Toews from Rheinfeld, Manitoba on Dec.15, 1940 and farmed in Brunkhild, Man. In 1947, they and their 3 small children moved to Abbotsford, BC, settling on Queen Street in Abbotsford on a 6 acre farm. Two more sons joined the family. Peter worked for 30 years as a carpenter for Columbia Bitulithic. He retired at age 63 and was able to enjoy more camping and visits to the prairies. They sold their acreage in 1977 and moved to a new house in Clearbrook. In the late 1980s, due to his wife’s deteriorating health they moved to a condo on Church Street in Clearbrook. While there his wife’s health continued to deteriorate and she moved into the Menno Home. In 2003 he relocated to Menno Place Terrace West where he continued to have reasonable health and clearness of mind until his death. He volunteered for MCC for 22 years and on his move to Terrace West was very active in helping others. He was called “the fix-it man”. Graveside service will be held Friday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Maclure Road Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Clearbrook Mennonite Church, 32027 Peardonville Road, Abbotsford.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wiebeandjeskefh.com

Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885


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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

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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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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.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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HAIR DRESSING ASSISTANT req’d P/T for busy salon. Must have own reliable transportation. Call for interview (604)851-5775, ask for Renee or Natalie.

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HELP WANTED Everbloom Gardens

& 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

Mission Central Neighbourhood Learning Centre is looking for an enthusiastic community minded individual to lead a community development project. This one year, 3 days a week position will support organizations to build a hub of programs and activities out of Mission Central Elementary School. The facilitator will be responsible for promoting and ensuring community development while providing or implementing parenting workshops, community kitchen workshops and other workshops requested by the community.

Qualifications include:

D Resident of Mission (preferred) D Knowledge of community and social supports/resources D Understanding of community development D Team building skills D Effective verbal, presentation and listening skills D Effective negotiation and mediation skills D Effective written communications skills D Computer skills D Time management skills D At least 2 years of post secondary education in social services, recreation, community development or a related field (preferred) D Criminal record check will be required D Must possess a current BC driver’s license and have access to a vehicle A copy of your resume along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position must be forwarded to:

Laura Wilson 7364 Horne St. Mission BC V2V 3Y7 or e-mailed to ecdcommittee@shawbiz.ca Deadline for application is March 25th, 4pm

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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

SOMETIMES ALL YOU NEED IS A CHANGE OF SCENERY! Is casual dining or fast food leaving you less than challenged? At Denny’s, we offer you more than just greeting customers and waiting tables. As a Manager, we’ll give you the chance to share your expertise in a team focused, full service operation. In return for your efforts, we provide outstanding growth opportunity, competitive salaries, Performance-based bonus, advancement opportunities and an excellent benefit package.

SOUNDS LIKE MUCH MORE THAN FAST FOOD TO US! We are looking for YOU energetic individuals with supervisory experience, a commitment to Customer Service and the ability to lead. Positions available in Lower Mainland.

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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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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS FULL TIME receptionist needed for busy automobile dealership. Greet clients, direct calls and perform light clerical work.Polished appearance and professional demeanor a must. Excellent pay plus benefits. Send to resume fiumidinisia@yahoo.com Wholesale nursery in Abbotsford requires office staff with at least 3 years experience running a small business office. Excellent English, computer, organizational and communicational skills essential. Knowledge of horticulture and Simply Accounting an asset. Email exemplarhort@shaw.ca or fax 604-856-7241.

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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 SALESPERSON required for Langley Company. Blueprint reading & experience in overhead door sales would be an asset. Fax resume to: 604-888-8828.

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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

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We are currently seeking Shower Door Installers Also Seeking: Fiberglass Laminators • Chopper Gun Operators Pro series Gelcoat Operators • Data Entry Clerk We are currently looking to add to our team of excellent people. If permanent, secure, fulltime work with a growing company that offers excellent rates of pay and full benefits, including an RRSP Program, B.C. Medical, interest you, you should be working with us. 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


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A28 AbbotsfordNews News Thursday, Thursday, March March 10, A28 Abbotsford 10, 2011 2011 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

COMMERCIAL CLEANING SMALL & MEDIUM OFFICE Property Mgnt Move in/out Lic., Bonded, Ins. (604)768-9248

257

DRYWALL

DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696 DRYWALL, TAPING, texturing & repairs. 20 years exp. Small jobs welcome. Free Est. 778-808-1812 Taping & Finishing, small boarding jobs, textured ceilings, respray. 30 years exp. Call Del 604-505-3826

260

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288

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

300

281

LANDSCAPING

ALPINE LANDSCAPING, serving the Fraser Valley for 30 years. Free est.Walter 604-814-3060/ 864-1193 L&L LANDSCAPING Roto-tilling -John Deere Tractor Power Raking / Pruning Seasonal Maintenance Complete Landscaping Const. Call Larry (604)820-9049

SAWDUST

ELECTRICAL

PITT RIVER ELECTRIC (#105501) Panel changes, service upgrades, troubleshooting, renos, all types of electrical work. 604-803-8570 Dean YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

HOME REPAIRS

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

GARDENING

ADRIANS LAWN CARE all yard maint/cleanup. Product delivery Pruning. Certified & insured. Adrian 778-242-2807 Jared 604-308-5539. GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. Tractor also avail for levelling. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255

320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

Simar 778-892-1266

356

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

bradsjunkremoval.com 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

BUCK’S TRUCKING Single axle dump for hire.

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

~ Landscaping Material ~ ~ Sand & Gravel ~ ~ 1 - 7 Yards ~

Call (604)864-1291

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com Jims Mowing Franchise your future is here

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 TOM’S PAINTING & DECORATING 35 Years Exp. Tom Van Keulen 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2991

SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD. MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

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

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

Pruning, Weeding & More.

Cartage Ltd.

Robert or Gen 604-504-1559

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469

283A

HANDYPERSONS

A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com DON’S HANDYMAN SERVICES $25 PER HR no job too small. small plumbing repairs, tile setting, drywall patched any household job (604 200 0932)

HANDY RICHARD Does most any job, big or small! D Kitchen / Bath Reno’s D Electrical / Plumbing D Painting / Drywall D Yard Maintenance D Concrete / Forming D Decks - Wood / Vinyl Anything Else? Just ask! Serving Abbotsford for 16 yrs

Call 604-556-8183

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 Affordable handyman for most repairs & small projects. Seniors discount. Call Lloyd 604-820-7723.

ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD.

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

338

PLUMBING

371

STUCCO/SIDING

STUCCO / DRYWALL / TAPING Repairs & Small Jobs. Call Richard at 604-826-0369 or 604-802-0335

374

TREE SERVICES

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

A.C. TREE SERVICE

1 LIC. local plumber ~ 20 years exp $36/hr. Plumbing, heating, plug drains. Big/sml jobs. 604-308-5639.

30 years experience

$38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268

Bob Fitz-James 604-786-1333

PRESSURE WASHING

456

FEED & HAY

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

RON’S Handyman Services. Home reno’s, maintenance & installation. Small jobs are okay! 604-302-5282.

503

GUN & ANTIQUE SHOW Sat. Mar 12; 9-5pm Sun. Mar. 13; 9-3pm Heritage Park, (off hwy 1)

44140 Luckakuck Way, CHILLIWACK. Admission, $5. Info/table rentals 604-880-4706

or www.HACSbc.ca We support the Canadian Cancer “Kids Camp” and CKNW Orphans Fund.

509

ABACUS ROOFING * 25 yrs. exp. Call Chris 604-462-9009 ~ ALSO SNOW REMOVAL ~

AUCTIONS

Estate & Collectible Auction Monday March 14th ~ 7:00pm. Consignments Welcome. Central Auction, 604 - 534 - 8322 20560 Langley Bypass, Langley RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AUCTION - Sat., March 19, 11am. 455 - 2306 Hwy 6 Vernon. As new, only 8 months old. For complete list view photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259

518

• 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

477

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, males $500. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

551

GARAGE SALES

530

FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: used potato/carrot washer for market garden. Smaller model. 250-395-4042

542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

OPEN Friday & Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm 5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

548

FURNITURE

BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SETS

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD ❁ $825/mo - Nature’s Gate 1 bd, 1 bath, 4 appli, f/p, open concept, u/g prkng, storage, avail now ❁ $750/mo - Corner unit, 2bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appli, f/p, child OK, u/g parking, n/s

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393

FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★

ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Apt’s 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920. ABBOTSFORD bright 2 bdrm, great location, all appli’s, 2 pkng stalls, avail March 1. Contact Barb or Ron 604-575-9224.

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself

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

Also great for crafts etc

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

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

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com THE BARGAIN STORE BUY/SELL USED FURNITURE 604-826-3810

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

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

CHILLIWACK MOUNTAIN. 1 acre lot. Beautiful river & mountain view. Call (778)808-4053 for more info.

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BEAUTIFUL 2003 Doublewide Mobile Home 1500 sq ft. 3br, 2 full bath Mobile in Langley and must be moved off property. Asking $119,000. Pics available. Please email to starfi77@yahoo.ca CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-854-6397

627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 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

636 The Valley’s Premier Farm Market For 35 years!

RENTALS

MISSION

BUILDING SUPPLIES

CEDAR FENCE BOARDS, buy direct from mill & save. Full sawn or custom cut. 604-860-9515

#1 PET SOURCE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WEDDING DRESS!!!

Call Ian 604-724-6373

MORTGAGES

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

638

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE March 13th, 1 - 4pm 2 Bdrm mobile in gated park. Own your lot. Apprx 1000 sq.ft. Ph: 604614-8410, 13507 - 81Ave. Surrey

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites 32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

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

**SPRING** Special

1 Bedroom from $750 2 Bths in 2 Bdr units from $895 Gas heat, f/p, d/w, inste w/d hookup, gated u/g prkg. Cat OK Call: 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca 33382 George Ferguson Way

BIRCHWOOD MANOR Abbots. clean, spacious 2 Bdrm units from $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

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.

Phone 604-556-7705 ABBOTSFORD

Chelsea Park Gardens

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

Crime Free Certified

Call Debbie TODAY

604-855-6714

ABBOTSFORD EAST

Mountain View Village Townhouses 36060 Old Yale Road

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!

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

Call Sherri (604)855-7393 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. ABBOTSFORD, 2 Bdrm apt, 2 bath. Near all amen & UFV. Avail now. Incl utils. $975/mo. 604-858-0958

ABBOTSFORD 2 BDRMS, 1 bath Extra Large Suites Free Heat & H. Water 3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up.

604-309-3500 “Seniors Discount” 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

Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

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

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

ABBOTSFORD

3 Months

✶ FREE!! ✶

• Leftover from Hotel Order • 800 Coil 3’’ Pillowtop • Original Plastic • Only 14 left • 10 year warranty Retail $1,499! Liquidation $560 incls. tax. Call: 604.807.5864

www.renovationsmission.com

I Always Show Up 20 years experience in all aspects of renovations Call Murray (604)786-9908

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

Experienced S Insured Guaranteed S Free Estimates 26 Years Experience. Large or Small Jobs Phone 604-854-9288 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

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 1 male & 2 female. $800. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. HAVI-POO puppy. Male, cream color, 10 mo. old. Needs a good home. $400. Call 604-504-3082 MALTESE PUP: 1 female, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, paper trained, $800 firm. 604-464-5077. MIN PIN puppy. Purebred. 1 female. $500. 1st shots. Born Nov 29. Brown & black. ( 604)467-0505 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 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 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

Bucket Truck

ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228

341

PETS

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736

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

477

~ Since 1992 ~ ~ Mission ~

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

LAWN CARE & YARD CLEAN-UP Shrub, Hedge & Tree Pruning Rubbish Removal. Moss/Weed Ctrl. Mushroom / Other Manure Avail. Free Est Dave 604-825-0066 MIRROR IMAGE YARD CARE For all your landscape needs call Sean for free estim. 604-807-0614

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaten terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. 604-533-8992 DOBERMAN PUPPIES, M/F $650/ea. 1st shots, dewormed. Ready to go. 778-893-0255

551

GARAGE SALES

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

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

SAT MAY 12th 9-2

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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

With 1 Year Lease

Great View

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

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

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

ABBOTSFORD

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

ABBOTSFORD

Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595 Website: www.mainst.biz

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

Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD, near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo or 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call Michelle @ (604)557-8166.


Abbotsford A29 AbbotsfordNews NewsThursday, Thursday,March March10, 10,2011 2011 A29 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

★★ 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.

RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

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

706

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MISSION ~ Walk to Downtown. 2 bdrm suite $750/mo. Free heat. Available immediately. N/P. Adult oriented. 604-857-3409

1 & 2 Bdrms Avail No Pets. Written ref’s required.

Call 604-826-7880

CARS - DOMESTIC

818

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. 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

Large, Bright & Clean

604-820-0128

CARS - DOMESTIC

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS

CEDARWOOD MANOR

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

RENTALS

MISSION HILLS:

Mission

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.

818

RENTALS

CALL: (604)853-2718

CARS - DOMESTIC

818

1909 SALTON RD.

CARS - DOMESTIC

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. ABBOTSFORD

MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP. RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT!

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

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Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595 2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

Call 604-557-6054 32030 George Ferguson Way

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

Call 604-557-3592 33405 Bourquin Place 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

SAVE $

SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE

2011

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SEDAN 2.5 S

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CITY: 8.7L/100KM (32 MPG) HWY: 6.0L/100KM (47 MPG)VV

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

VERSA SEDAN 1.6 S

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$ 2011

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Call 605-751-2125 33184 George Ferguson Way

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CITY: 7.6L/100KM (37 MPG) HWY: 5.7L/100KM (50 MPG)VV

1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

Call 604-751-2165 Mainstreet Equity

Website:

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COME IN AND ORDER FOR APRIL DELIVERY!

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.

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

MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 or 2 bdrm $725, 2nd Ave or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885

48 MONTHS*

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VERSA HATCH 1.8 S

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CITY: 7.3L/100KM (39 MPG) HWY: 5.8L/100KM (49 MPG)VV

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

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Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508

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VALUE OPTION PACKAGE:

• AIR CONDITIONING • POWER WINDOWS W/DRIVER’S SIDE “AUTO UP/DOWN” FEATURE • POWER OUTSIDE MIRRORS • HEATED MIRRORS • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM • 16" UPGRADE ALLOY WHEELS • 60/40 SPLIT FOLDING REAR BENCH SEAT

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STANDARD FEATURES: 107-hp, 1.6-litre DOHC engine • 5-speed manual transmission or available 4-speed automatic • 60/40 split folding rear seat • Nissan Advanced Six Airbag System • Available auxiliary input jack • Power windows and door locks

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STANDARD FEATURES: 175-hp, 2.5-litre DOHC engine • Nissan Intelligent Key® with push button ignition • Standard ABS, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), and Traction Control System (TCS) • Air conditioning • Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls • Nissan sdvanced six airbag system Available 270-hp, 3.5-litre DOHC engine • Available power sliding glass moonroof • Available Bluetooth® wireless technology‡ • Available rearview monitor

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1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

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www.nissan.ca/altima

Call 604-557-8064

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Abbotsford


A30 AbbotsfordNews News Thursday, Thursday, March March 10, A30 Abbotsford 10, 2011 2011 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ pacificquorum.com Apartments

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at

3046 Clearbrook Road www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc 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

706

Call 604-557-0778

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

736

HOMES FOR RENT

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available 2 BEDROOM Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable.

ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm, 2 ba, incl. full bsmt. suite, 7 appl, fcd yd., prkg for 3, $1400. Now. 604-302-9080

Senior Move-In Allowance.

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

ABBOTSFORD:

1916 McCallum Rd. Call 604-852-0827 or wellesley.manor@yahoo.ca

2441 COUNTESS ST. Phone 604-850-5375 (Senior’s Discount & Dam. Dep. Reduced)

Call Sherri (604)855-7393

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

HABITAT APARTMENTS

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

Richard Court 33333 12th Avenue

OAKMONT MANOR 1990’s Well Maintained & Secured Condo Walk to all amenities, on bus route. Parking & in-suite storage. Free Hot water. No Pets. 1 bdrm. from $625. 2 bdrm. from $780. Rental incentives avail. 33370 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

ABBOTSFORD ❁ $1650/mo - McMillan area - 3 bdrm, 3 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 gas f/p, 5 appli, dble gar., patio off master, n/s, pet w/r, avail. now ❁ $1000/mo - 2 bdrm rancher, 4 appli, new windows, h/w floors, pet w/r

ABBOTSFORD, E. 2 New spacious suites. 2 bdrm w/big balconies, granite counter tops, tile. Avail now. $900 & 1100/mo. 604-615-4420.

Member - Crime Free Program

Ralph 778-788-1857

ABBOTSFORD. Nr downtown 2 lvl, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, lge deck upstairs, Encl. garage, rear entry to downstairs, lge living/rec rm, patio door, $1100. Ns/np. Ref’s. 604-853-7977 ABBOTSFORD. Spacious 4 bdrm home, fin’d bsmt. Garage & huge yard. $1450. 604-852-8160 aft 6pm ABBOTSFORD W. 4 bdrm. 2 bath, Close to schools, rec ctr, parks & shops. Fully fenced. N/s. $1500/mo. Available now. 604-855-1938

604-855-0883 Abbotsford/Mission

Under New Management! Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road

OPEN HOUSE! FRASER RIDGE Hi-Rise Great Views

Sun, Mar. 13, 1 - 4 p.m. @ Tamarind Westside

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

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

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482 33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. ABBOTSFORD WAREHOUSE / WORKSHOP commercial for lease. 3000 s.f. & 7500 s.f. High ceiling, bay doors, 3 phase power. 1653 Salton Rd. across from UFV. Avail. March 2011. 604-859-4315 FULLY FURN. office spaces ready to occupy. 150 sq. ft. to 3000 sq. ft. Share washrooms, lunch room, board room, yard space and shop space. #1-33759 Morey Ave. Abbotsford. Call 604-866-9233 or 604859-1550 MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available immed. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’’s. Call 604 820-8477, 604-820-0832 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.

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FARMS

15 ACRES OF FARMLAND lease. $400/acre. 604-856-9170

736

Williams - 1 bdrm LOWER suite f/s, share w/d. $575/mo.+ % utils Cherry - 2bdrm LOWER shared laund, $750/mo incl utils Egglestone - 2bdrm LOWER, fenced b/y, cov’d deck, shared laund, $750/mo + shared utils Hood - 2 bdrm LOWER suite, newer home, F/S, shared w/d $800/mo. + shared utils. 6th Ave - 3 bdrm UPPER, laminate & tile throughout, carport, shared w/d, $1050/mo incl utils Cherry - 3bdrm + den down cov’d deck, share w/d, fenced yd, close to great schools $1100/mo

HOUSES Shook - WATERFRONT - quaint 2bdrm cottage, appx 900 sq ft, f/s w/d, cov.patio area, $900/mo Waxberry - Desirable Hillside location! 4 bdrm+den+rec room, dbl gar. + RV prkng - $1600/mo Johnson Rd. Large 2900 sf 3 bdrm + rec room in the country on 10 ACRES - pine hardwood floors, dbl garage + triple bay shop/horse stalls $2200/mo.

UPPER/LOWER SUITES Magnolia - approx 1000 sq ft 2bdrm above ground suite in well maintained, 4-plex in good area, shared laundry, $760/mo (+ $80 utils subject to change)

APARTMENTS

#217 - 1bdrm - 587 sq ft - desirable west facing - $825/mo #227 * 1BDRM + den - 686 sq ft south facing - $895/mo #401 * 2bdrm + den top floor * 954 sq ft * 2 full baths * east facing * $1225/mo FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM

604-820-8888

www.andersonavenue.com

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

FULLY FURN. office spaces ready to occupy. 150 sq. ft. to 3000 sq. ft. Share washrooms, lunch room, board room, yard space and shop space. #1-33759 Morey Ave. Abbotsford. Call 604-866-9233 or 604859-1550

Call 604-855-7393 - Ask for Hans

Prime Location For Lease or Sublease Industrial / Warehouse / Retail Space

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD.

3,300 sf. 30 ft. ceilings. Large bay doors. Office space. Separate bathroom. Plenty of parking.

Main Floor Central Abby - 4 bd, 1.5 baths shared w/d, 3 appli, f/p, Walk to all levels of school. Sm. pet considered N/S $1000.00 (whole house $1400) East Abby Rancher -3 bd + 2bd Nanny suite, 2 full baths, 2 1/2, baths, f/p, 3 appli. Country setting, full bsmnt for storage, cov. prkng n/s Sm. pet neg $1850.00

CALL: (604)853-2718 CLEARBROOK AREA 5 bdrms, 2 baths, $1600/mth. 3 bdrms, 1 bath up w/ full 2 bdrm suite + storage down. Perfect for large/extended families. Large deck and yard, workshop. No smoking, no pets, references req. 778.867.7058 MISSION. 3 bdrm rancher, covered deck, close to all amen. Ns/np. $1150/mo. Avail now 604-864-5407

Call Daryl or Rick 604-859-3608

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION ABBOTSFORD. Avail. 1 furn. bdrm for resp. female in sh’d 2 bdrm. apt. $370/mo incl cable, net & utils. Only resp. non partier, drug free individual w/ref’s. Must qualify. N/p. Avail. immed. Pls call Linda 604-504-0977 ABBOTSFORD: FURN. BEDROOM. Share kitchen, bath, ldry, TV & cbl, Internet. Utils incl. On bus route $400. Immed. 604-557-3291

749

STORAGE

LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in. Small sizes avail. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383

STORE - IT Individual Insulated Bays All Bays Alarmed

✦ CARS ✦ BOATS ✦ ✦ SUPPLIES ✦ 12’ x 40’ & 24’ x 40’ Ceiling height 8’

604-854-4664 Located in Abbotsford

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm in 4 plex, laundry hookup, ref’’s. required. No dogs. Walk to elem & UFV. $750. Immed. 604-751-0877.

Two open heart surgeries.

AVAILABLE NOW! Abbotsford $1,200/mo - 3 bdrm home w/ bsmnt, 4 appli., sep. garage, n/p good refernces required.

#122 – 30525 Cardinal Ave., Abbotsford

www.eryxproperties.com

MISSION

LATITUDE - 2233 Mckenzie Rd. 6 s/s appliances, granite countertops, elec. F/P, exercise room. min. 6 mo. lease.

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

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

HOMES FOR RENT

UPPER / LOWER SUITES

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393

604-826-2538

Abbotsford/Mission

736

ABBOTSFORD

MISSION

1 bdrms. from $600/mo.

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

- 4 BED 2 BATH family home, f/s w/d d/w, huge fenced back yard, f/p, lots of storage, new big deck $1600 mo + utils, pet neg. - 3 BED 2 BATH HOUSE (upper), f/s ,d/w, family & living rooms, nice back yard & deck, separate w/d, responsible couple downstairs...$1100 mo incls util - 4 BED 3 bath family house f/s, w/d, nice big yard, 2X f/p, family & living room, $1600mo. + utils. Good references are a must!

33366 2ND Ave. Mission

Sandy 604-615-5402

ABBOTSFORD

MISSION

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.

RENTALS

ABBOTSFORD: 3 Bdrm family home in quiet Woodstock/Orchard area. Recently reno’d in/out, 6 appls. Exceptional family area close to schools and rec facilities, N/S, N/P. $1500/mo. 604-856-2555.

GARIBALDI Court

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.

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Townhouses

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HOMES FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm house 5 mins from town, nr Airport, nice & private, with washer/dryer, 2storage rooms, avail now. $900 incl hydro. Call 604-825-2789. ABBOTSFORD, 34033 Wavell Lane. Avail. March 15. 2 bdrm & den. Laundry room. Garage/shop, fenced backyard. $925/mo. Call 604-859-1996 or 604-217-9273.

750

SUITES, LOWER

2 BEDROOM basement suit. Walking distance to UFV and Walmart. Includes utilities. N/S, N/P. (604)768-0649 ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. g/l reno’d legal suite. 1100 sq ft. Bright lge liv room & kitchen. New cabinets. All appl, sep entry & ldry. $800 incl. cbl & util. Ns/np. Immed. 604-308-0061 ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. Np/ns. Avl immed. Near Costco. $550/mo. incl util. 604-309-4889; 604-825-3319 ABBOTSFORD 1bdrm,quiet C.D.S., cls to freeway, newer house $600 incl utils etc. n/p, n/s (604)807-9690 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm bsmt. suite, next to Abbts. Hosp. N/p, n/s. W/d, $800/mo. Avail now. (604)807-4829

RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD: 2 Bdrm bsmt ste, new custom blt house. $875/mo incl hydro/cbl/net. NS/NP, Ref’s. Avail now. (604) 308-8553 or 859-8890. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. g/l bsmt. suite. Avail. now. Near all amen. $750/mo. incl. util & cable. N/p. 604-504-5676 or 604-614-4353. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. Living & dining rms. 1 full bath, incl. ldry. Near shops & Mouat high school. $700/mo. Now. 604-864-4076 aft 3. ABBOTSFORD. 2 Bdrm. Nice kit, new paint, quiet, clean. Apr 1st. $775/mo incl utils. 604-830-2906 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. Nr school. $750 incl util., cable & ldry. N/S N/P 604-504-7081 or 604-897-3081. ABBOTSFORD: Brand new 2 bdrm Near Delair Rd on Zanatta $850/mo incl utils & own lndry. Avail now. NS/NP. (604)746-9140, 309-9854. ABBOTSFORD. Bright bach ste. Sh’d lndry, pkg, approved pets. $500/m. Heat & hydro incl’d 604-855-9403 or 778-241-9936. ABBOTSFORD, BRIGHT spacious 2 bdrm. Nr hospital/college. 6 appl. Priv entry. Ref’s. NS/NP, $750 incl utils. 604-755-8330. ABBOTSFORD E. 1 bdrm & den suite. $725/mo. sh. ldry. incl. utils. N/s. Ref’s. March 15. 604-557-0913 ABBOTSFORD E. Bright recently reno’d legal 1 bdrm. bsmt suite. Priv entry, own ldry. $700/mo. utils. incl. Np/ns. Ref’s. Avail. March 15th. 604-309-6545 or 604-556-0607. ABBOTSFORD E. Ledgeview. 2 bdrm. legal g/l, w/d, f/s, own parking, priv entry. Ns/np, no parties. Suit quiet prof. Ref’s. & DD req’d. $800/mo. incl. utils. sat & internet. Avail. April 1st. 604-756-1007 ABBOTSFORD E. Lge 1 bdrm. g/l. Incl. utils. & cable. Ns/np. Suit quiet mature, single. Off street parking. Avail. now. $600/mo. 604-850-3191 ABBOTSFORD, large 1 bdrm, no pets, avail. now. $550 incl hydro & light. 604-852-9208, 604-825-6747. ABBOTSFORD: Large 1 bdrm. suite. $700/mo. incl cable & utils. Close to hwy & amenities. NS/NP. Avail. now. Ref’s. 778-808-2222. ABBOTSFORD Matsqui area. Beautiful 1 bdrm grd lvl newer suite. N/P. N/S. March 15. $635 incl all utils. internet & sat. 604-626-9632. ABBOTSFORD. New 2 bdrm bsmt ste. 5 Appl’s, pkg. approved pets. $950/mo incl’s heat & hydro. 604855-9403 or 778-241-9936. ABBOTSFORD newer 2 bd sep lndry, $800 incl utils & wireless net. Avail immed, ns/np. 604-309-2212 ABBOTSFORD, Ridgeview area, 2 bdrm, clean, avail. immed. Rent incl. hydro/cable.NP. 604-859-5482 ABBOTSFORD. Ross / Maclure 3 bdrm. living rm, lge kitch, balcony, f/s, w/d, d/w, priv parking. $800. Ns/ np. April 1. 604-857-1355 after 7pm Abbotsford Sandpiper. 1 bdrm+den. $630 incl util/net. NS/NP, no lndry. Immed. 604-853-3013, 724-0440. ABBOTSFORD, Sandy Hill area. Beautiful bright 1 bdrm legal suite in brand new home. View. Sep ldry. $750 incl. utils. cable & internet. N/s. N/P. April 1. 604-504-0325. ABBOTSFORD Townline area, 1 bd ste, very clean. N/S, N/P. Avail now $550 incl utils. (604)852-5712 ABBOTSFORD. Whatcom exit. Cls to freeway, 1100 sf gr/level 1 bdrm w/view, 9’ ceiling, F/P, private entry, patio, $850/mo. incl all utils, cable & laundry. Suit clean quiet prof. NS/NP. Avail. immed 604-857-3034 ALDERGROVE. Large 1 bdrm side suite. S/S appl., granite, jacuzzi tub $700/mo. Avail. now. 778-240-0444 gpm@goodplacemoving.com CHILLIWACK, MOST BEAUTIFUL 1 bdrm suite in Garrison Crossing. Bright designer built & decorated. 865 sf. Sep. entr. 1/2 garage prk. W/D, F/S, micro. F/P. Suit quiet professional. NS, non-partier, sm. pet ok. $700 incl utils except cable & phone. Phone (604) 824-0107. LANGLEY, Highpoint Equestrian Estates. 2 bdrm ste. $1800. Granite island kitchen, 7 new appls, heat & light incl. Priv ent & view yard. Prof. gardener. Garage prkg N/P friendly365@shaw.ca MISSION 1 BDRM 1st & Birch, priv, yard, prkng, utils incl. Avail Mar 15 or April 1. $700/mo. 604-970-4031 MISSION 2BDRM bsmnt suite for rent, n/s, n/p $800/mo (604)8204603 MISSION. 2 bdrm grnd level suite, bright 850 s.f., priv. entry, beautiful kitchen with large Island. Newer appliances, f/s/dw and full size insuite laundry. incl. utilities, cable and internet. n/s, no pets. $900/mo. Call 604-302-7167 MISSION: Bright new 1 bdrm. Priv. entry, driveway parking, shr’d ldry., gas f/p. $700/mo. incl. cable, util., & net. Np/ns. April 1. 604-751-1087 MISSION Henderson Ave near new 2bdrm, near schools, n/s, n/p, n/d $700m604-814-3570/604-832-1610 MISSION Hillside area Clean 1 bdrm +den. Quiet. Ns/np. $750 incl. util., f/s, w/d. Ref’s. 604-826-1773 MISSION: LARGE 1 bdrm suite. Quiet, close to UFV & bus. $700/mo. incl. util., satellite, WIFI & shared laundry. N/S. 604-820-2820 MISSION LARGE 2 bdrm near schools, on bus route, n/s n/p, (604)820-3675 or 604-226-1842 MISSION. New 1 bdrm bsmt ste. w/d, d/w, priv. prkg. N/P. N/S. $675/mo. April 1. 604-814-2360 MISSION: Newly finished bachelor suite in house near Cherry Avenue and Judith. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, garbarator, wood burning stove, electric baseboard heat. Includes heat and light but not cable. Available. $700 per. Phone 604226-2421

RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

MISSION. Newly reno’d g/l 2 bdrm. + rec room. 1200sf. Sep. entry. insuite ldry. $1250/mo. Satellite & util. incl. Ns/np. 778-997-1772 MISSION, nr. hospital. Legal 2 bdrm suite. N/S. N/P. $650/mo. + utils. Avail now. Call 604-820-0916.

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The deWaals are having more healthy meals and getting out for more exercise as the family takes part in the Abbotsford News Family Lifestyle Makeover Challenge.

En route to healthier lifestyle Menu planning helps deWaals achieve better diet Kerrie-Ann SCHOENIT Abbotsford News

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he deWaals are making positive changes to improve their way of life. The local family is eating better, more active and spending more quality time together as part of the Abbotsford News Family Lifestyle Makeover Challenge. “Everybody is definitely still on board and working hard at it,” said Tony deWaal, who is participating with his wife Judy and daughters Amanda and Esther. “It’s so easy to step back to the bad habits that have formed over 47 years. It feels like sometimes life just gets in the way.” As part of the three-month

program, the deWaals have been The deWaals were given new working with Tamara Throssell of recipes and healthy snack ideas Changing Point Family Coaching & that everyone can prepare. They Mediation. She’s created an action also learned how to use a family plan to help the calendar to delfamily meet their egate roles and set goals. aside time for food You also have “It’s like any life preparation. change, it helps to “Part of smart to reward yourself have a roadmap to goals is to set a spekeep you on track,” as you start to strive cific time to have said Throssell. “It’s done by, toward a healthier things really simple steps otherwise you tend to help them be able lifestyle to procrastinate,” to communicate said Throssell. Tamara Throssell “You also have to more effectively, and stay connected reward yourself and on track.” as you start to strive towards a Sessions have focused on the healthier lifestyle. Whenever you importance of family meetings, have big changes, if you can stop goal setting and menu planning. and recognize where you started

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vice. Teach your kids about vegetables and fruits: All children should enjoy five or more vegetables and fruits a day. However, this can be a challenge in your home if you struggle with picky eaters. Turn kids taste buds from fussy to adventurous by getting them involved in growing, shopping and cooking. Plant and grow vegetables with your kids in your backyard or in containers on your deck. (Check out kiddiegardens.com) Take the kids on a farm tour (visit www. circlefarmtour.com) Let the kids pick out a new vegetable or fruit each shopping trip or pass on your culinary skills by showing them how prepare and cook healthy foods. (visit www.bettertogetherbc.ca). For more information on healthy kids visit www.scopebc.ca. Visit the Healthy Abbotsford website (www.healthyabbotsford.ca). Check out the new Healthy Abbotsford website and blog for more great events, challenges, tools, links and tips to encourage your family to eat healthy.

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Good and bad diet fads

As anyone who’s ever attempted dieting knows, advice on weight loss comes from every corner. Friends might swear by the latest dieting trend while family members may be just as adamantly convinced the trend doesn’t have merit. So what’s true and what’s false? Simply put, combining a healthy diet with regular exercise is the best way to lose weight and keep that weight off. The Good: Portion control: Many diets emphasize the importance of portion control. Research has indicated it’s not just what we eat that causes weight gain, but how much we’re eating as well. In a recent study, researchers found that cookies are 700 per cent bigger than the suggested standards. And it’s not just cookies that are larger, servings of pasta (480 per cent), muffins (333 percent) and bagels (195 percent) are much bigger than they should be. * Lifestyle change: Individuals who want to lose weight should look for dietary tips that promote a change in lifestyle and not just changes in diet. Look for diets that don’t have a timeline, promoting fast weight loss in ‘X’ amount of weeks. A diet that promotes a longterm commitment to eating healthy foods while also encouraging daily exercise is one that’s likely going to be more successful. The Bad: One food can do it all: Nearly every dieter has heard of a diet that promises you can eat all you want of a specific food and still lose weight so long as that’s all you’re eating. However, focusing on a specific food is certain to deprive dieters of nutrients they sorely need. Cutting out entire food groups means dieters won’t have a balanced diet. Also, dieters will begin to crave the foods

they’re not getting. Misguided vegetarianism: While vegetarianism isn’t bad, dieters often apply it incorrectly. When applied correctly, a vegetarian diet has been linked to all sorts of benefits, including lower rates of obesity and heart disease. However, dieters often mistakenly eat a vegetarian diet with a foundation of cheese and pasta, which can actually cause weight gain. Bye-bye, carbohydrates: Arguably no diet is more popular than the one that advocates eliminating carbohydrates. This is problematic, especially for those who want to combine their healthy diet with exercise. Carbohydrates are ideal foods for boosting energy, which dieters will need if they want to exercise regularly.

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Sharing personal struggles in music Local folk artist gets exposure through new record deal Kerrie-Ann SCHOENIT

EP Cold Wind in December with Claymore Studios in Abbotsford. It features six A new record deal has tracks written by the singer put Joshua Hyslop in the that explore his own vulnerspotlight. abilities, doubts and conThe Abbotsford singer flicts about life and faith. recently signed a recording “If I hadn’t been born in a contract with Nettwerk Christian family, would I be Records, a Vancouver-based a Christian?” said Hyslop. label that has helped launch “It makes me wonder how the careers of artists such many beliefs are our own. as Sarah McLachlan, Some of the Skinny Puppy songs are my and Coldplay. struggle believThe new deal ing things that Some of consists of an I’ve just been initial term of the songs are told to believe.” 12 months with Hyslop didn’t the option of my struggle always dream renewal. of becoming a believing “It’s absoperformer. In lutely incredthings that I’ve fact, he says ible. It’s still it was sheer very surreal,” just been told boredom that said the 23-yearled him to pick old modern folk to believe up his first artist. “It will guitar. Hyslop’s open up a lot of family moved to Scotland opportunities and it’s made when he was a teenager, and music a possibility of a job with few friends and little for me. To do what you love to do there, he decided to is pretty amazing.” Hyslop will soon head into start plucking away on his dad’s guitar. The self-taught the studio to start working musician has been hooked a new six-track EP, which ever since. won’t be released until next “Music brings people spring. In the meantime, together in a way that Nettwerk Records is going languages and normal to look after the promotion communication can’t,” said and distribution of his curHyslop. “It’s giving me an rent music. Abbotsford News

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Abbotsford folk singer Joshua Hyslop recently signed a recording contract with Nettwerk Records.

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Mars invades The Reach The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford is preparing for a Martian invasion, when Deanna Knight & the Hot Club of Mars touch down March 18 at 7 p.m. for Live @ The Reach. From a cappella performances to big band flare, psychedelic jammin’ rock to lyrical spoken word, European choral tours to healing-sound ceremony, Deanna Knight is today exploring great old tunes in the acoustic, gypsy-jazz stylings of her band. The Hot Club of Mars has been swinging around Vancouver since the 1970s, sharing their Djangoinspired gypsy jazz. Originally known as the Kitsilano Kat

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Workshop for directors If you’ve ever wanted to sit in the direc- atre settings,” says Ken Hildebrandt, the tor’s chair, then this is for you. artistic director of Gallery 7. Gallery 7 is hosting a skill building workHe adds that actors will also benefit by exshop for aspiring directors this ploring the play-making process from Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 a different perspective. p.m. at MEI Theatre on Clearbrook Dr. Lloyd Arnett will be leading the Road. course. He’s a theatre director, proDirecting for the Stage is the theatre ducer, actor and professor at Trinity group’s final seminar of the 2010/2011 Western University. season and will explore the research In 20 years he has produced over 130 process, text analysis, and collaboratshows, directed 40, designed sets for ing with actors and designers. 22 and written 13. His work has been Developing a rehearsal schedule, imseen on stages in Seattle and B.C. ARNETT plementing effective rehearsal techThe workshop is $65 per person, niques and transforming ideas into which includes the lessons, a snack, reality will also be covered. water and a light lunch. “This is a great workshop for those workTo register call 604-504-5940 or visit www. ing in church, school and community the- gallery7theatre.com.

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