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“I am ready, willing and able to serve, at the premier’s discretion,” said de Jong, adding that selecting a cabinet is “one of the toughest things for a premier – especially a new premier.” De Jong said he worked with Clark in the mid-1990s, Neil CORBETT and she can do the job. Abbotsford News He lost on the first count on Saturday night at the Out in the first count Vancouver Convention Saturday night, Liberal Centre, with just 789 votes. leadership candidate Mike He watched as George de Jong was stressing party Abbott went out in the unit and confidence in B.C.’s second count of the preferpremier elect, Christy Clark, ential ballot system, with on Monday morning. Clark earning a close third“She is energetic, and she is count victory over Kevin someone who cares about the Falcon, 4,420 to 4080. province and the people of After a sometimes divithe province,” said de Jong, sive leadership race, all Abbotsford West MLA. four of the candidates were “She certainly represents stressing party unity, and change, and it will be for her de Jong was no exception. and the cabinet to determine “I’m entirely confident the extent of that change.” BOAZ JOSEPH Black Press Like other MLAs, de Jong Christy Clark waves to the crowd after winning the B.C. Liberal leadership on Saturday that the party will rally around Christy Clark,” he now waits to find out wheth- night in Vancouver. said. er Clark welcomes him back Unity was a major theme appropriate mix,” as she meets with MLAs into cabinet, or he joins the on Saturday night. this week. ranks of the legislature’s backbenchers. “I grabbed Kevin and George and said De Jong resigned from the attorney genHe wouldn’t speculate on his role in eral’s post to run for the Liberal leadership ‘Let’s go,’ ” and they joined Clark on the Clark’s remade government. “Cabinet making is an art, not a sci- and he has also served on cabinet as minis- stage. Clark was a former cabinet minister who ence,” said de Jong, adding the premier ter of forests, labour, aboriginal affairs and is undoubtedly already working on “the as solicitor general. Continued on A7

MLAs now wait to see Clark’s new cabinet

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The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) has set a goal this year to reduce gang crime by a further 10 per cent and to have no gang-related murders. The APD’s newly released strategic plan for 2011 states the department will continue to introduce programs to “educate about the risk of gang involvement” and will “target violent gang members to investigate and bring forward charges.” However, the specific initiatives have not yet been revealed. “We’re looking at doing some more things with the gang suppression unit (GSU), but we’re not letting them out of the bag

yet,” said Const. Ian MacDonald. Last year, the APD made reducing gang violence a priority, following the warfare that spread into city streets and resulted in eight gang-related slayings in 2009. The GSU was formed in April, and police compiled a “top 10” list of gangsters that later expanded and now includes a roster of about 180. There were four murders last year, with two being linked to gangs. Concerns have arisen most recently about the Duhre crime group and those battling for control. Two targeted shootings, neither resulting in injury or death, have so far been

recorded in 2011. The APD’s strategic plan is also looking for reductions in another area – vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. MacDonald said the department has set an objective of no pedestrian deaths this year, and a 15 per cent reduction in traffic injuries. Last year, there were 15 vehicle-related fatalities, up from six in 2009. Of those, eight were pedestrians, one was a longboarder and another was a cyclist. Four officers have been added to the APD’s traffic section, and enforcement of drivers and pedestrians will be increased. Street disorder and problem residences will also be Continued on A7

FATAL TRUCK CRASH A 43-year-old Mission man died after the truck he was driving went through a guard rail and plummeted 12 metres down to a creek bed on Sunday afternoon near Hope. RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen said the man, whose name has not been released, was hauling groceries in a 2010 Peterbilt semi-trailer. He had just rounded a gentle curve on Highway 1 when he lost control of his vehicle. He crossed into the oncoming lane while on the Emory Creek Bridge deck, and smashed through the guard rail. The driver was the lone occupant of the truck, and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. At the time of the accident, there was a combination of compact and fresh snow on the road.

GUNS FIRED Abbotsford Police received multiple calls about gunshots being heard in the 33000 block of Huntingdon Road on Sunday night. Almost a dozen officers from the patrol division, the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team and the K9 unit were called to the scene. They blocked off part of the road, and cordoned off the house. Four men were arrested at the scene and taken into custody. Three were released, after police determined the fourth person was to blame. Const. Ian MacDonald said the 19-year-old man had taken a rifle and a shotgun into the backyard of the home and fired them into the air. He now faces a charge of careless use of a firearm. His name has not been released.

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From the moment the trucks pulled onto the stage and the pyrotechnics blasted off, Toby Keith had his legion of fans standing, clapping and dancing, as the country star took the crowd on a musical journey. Playing his latest hits from the album, Bullets In My Gun (2010), to old classics like How Do You Like Me Now and As Good As I Once Was, Keith whipped the big silver buckle and cowboy hat crowd into a frenzy of fun. Combining his powerful singing voice with an amiable personality and quirky sense of humour, Keith entertained the crowd on a variety of levels. Keith’s presentation was well-rounded, including a video presentation to start, plenty of audience interaction, explosions, streamers and music you can’t help but hum in your head hours later. While a huge supporter of the U.S. military, Keith knew his audience well as he thanked Canada’s firefighters, police

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Country star Toby Keith performs on the tailgate of a stage prop pickup truck Sunday night. force and the military for all their sacrifices. When he sang his hit song Courtesy of the Red White and Blue, which is dedicated to the U.S. armed forces, he emphasized the words “red” and “white” as waving Canadian flags appeared on the video screen. Keith is the perfect stereotype for a

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came to see Keith at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre Sunday night, he could have done either and still received a standing ovation. The long night of entertainment began with two opening acts. One More Girl, a pair of singing sisters from Maple Ridge, opened the show. Carly and Britt McKillip were the perfect start as they helped settle the audience in with their fine vocals. On stage next was Canadian country sensation George Canyon. No stranger to Abbotsford, Canyon has played here many times, including opening for Alan Jackson last year. Canyon has his own faithful following of fans who showed their appreciation for his talents as he set the stage for Keith’s performance. Canyon almost stole the show when he performed Stompin’ Tom Connors classic The Hockey Song while wearing an Abbotsford Heat jersey and video highlights of the local AHL hockey squad scoring, hitting, and fighting played in the background.

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left government in 2004, saying she was going to focus more on raising her son. She was an open-line radio host and newspaper columnist. De Jong remained a high-profile cabinet minister in Gordon Campbell’s government. Campbell’s popularity plummeted, his approval rating sinking to just nine per cent in the wake of the HST’s announcement. De Jong acknowledged that being a key player in that cabinet may have cost him votes on Saturday. “There may have been an element of that,” he said. He may also have

been hurt by the as a long shot in the unpopular $6-million media, which placed payment the govern- attention on the fact ment made to cover that he did not have the legal fees in the any caucus support. Basi-Virk corruption MLAs lined up behind case, which he was Falcon and Abbott, but widely reportClark won with ed as approvonly one MLA’s ing as attorney endorsement. general. “A tremenHe said it dous amount was not his of attention decision alone was placed on to pay the something that legal fees, but was not deterhe received minative,” he HAWES the political said. fallout. But de Jong “I was the attorney said he will not general when the case remember Saturday concluded,” he said. night as a defeat. “You can complain “I think of how about the fairness, but lucky I have been to I’ve been in politics a have been one of four long time, and I’m not people who was even complaining.” being considered as Almost from the a possible premier of outset, he was painted British Columbia.”

MLAs John van Dongen (Abbotsford South) and Randy Hawes (AbbotsfordMission) were both in the Abbott camp, but expressed their support for Clark. “I congratulate Christy Clark and look forward to working with her,” said van Dongen. “The people sent a message they want someone from outside of caucus, and I respect that.” Both men said her strength is communication skills, and Hawes said she is a great public speaker with voter appeal. “We’re all in the same family here, and at the end of the day we all pull together,” said Hawes.

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addressed. The APD has set a goal of reducing both areas by 90 per cent, including moving people who are living in illegal camps to more suitable living arrangements. MacDonald said the APD has

set a timeline of three months to deal with problem residences – those which are considered nuisances due to ongoing noise, criminal activity and police response. “We want to improve the quality of life for the neighbours,” he said.

Other goals listed in the 2011 strategic plan: A 10 per cent reduction in overall property crime, 20 per cent in residential break-ins and 20 per cent in stolen vehicles; and a 10 per cent reduction in violent crime, including domestic abuse.

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Major change for B.C. B.C.’s new premier elect Christy Clark may have given the Liberals a new lease on political life, but how will the leadership change affect the Fraser Valley? Clark is a Vancouver-based premier, as were predecessors Gordon Campbell, Ujjal Dosanjh, Glen Clark and Mike Harcourt. She is likely soon going to be a Vancouver MLA, as it’s expected she will run in Campbell’s Vancouver-Point Grey seat. Her practical knowledge of this area isn’t as strong as is the case with her closest contender for the job, Kevin Falcon, and considerably less than Abbotsford’s Mike de Jong. In her stint as a talk show host, she on occasion showed a startling lack of understanding of the South Fraser area. She deﬁned it, primarily, as just another part of Metro Vancouver, and didn’t seem to understand some of the unique circumstances here. Her learning curve is undoubtedly going to be steep, given that she has an

entire province with which to become familiar. However, her ﬁrst job is to unite her party. All but one of the six South Fraser Liberal MLAs backed Falcon, who is almost sure to stay in cabinet, likely in a senior position. Finance has been mentioned repeatedly, and there are suggestions he could become the point man for the pro-HST sales force. Expect leadership candidate Mike de Jong to stay as well in a senior post. Clark has suggested she may have a smaller cabinet. She is sure to want some new faces around her as well. Residents will be anxiously waiting to see what Clark says about topics such as the provincial spending, transit expansion, education, and health services. Even though a provincial election is theoretically two years away, there are issues like the HST referendum looming. B.C. residents will be watching her closely. – Black Press

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Other Hand Last Thursday morning the mercury was almost in minus double digits, the windchill forcing the felt-temperature into the -20s, and I was standing outside in PJs, rubber moccasins and a jacket over my bathrobe. It wouldn’t have been so bad had I just been doddering to the gate to get the newspaper, but my exposure to the elements was relatively long term, thanks to my new puppy. One of the duties relating to ensuring the hardwood ﬂoor remains free of doggie detritus is that, immediately after his breakfast, pup must be taken outside. Unfortunately, a puppy’s desire to play overrules the calls of nature for an interminably long stretch, and to ensure the duties are done, I’m required to stand outside in weather cold enough to freeze appendages off a brass monkey. Lesson learned, the next day long

johns went under the PJs and snow boots clad the feet while enduring another lengthy wait. It is surprising the joy felt when the dog ﬁnally squats, enabling a return to the warmth of the house and cup of hot coffee. So, Saturday evening as I sat by the ﬁre watching TV, I could empathize with most MLAs and cabinet ministers as they felt a distinct chill run through the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre when the numbers eliminated their potential benefactors in favour of Christy Clark. Like Iraq a few years ago, shock and awe were the order of the evening as Clark one by one knocked off the opposition to become the (designated) next premier of British Columbia. Yet, they shouldn’t have been surprised. After all, throughout the run-up to the leadership contest, there were always women’s names touted as the favoured candidate – Christy, Carole Taylor, Diane Watts. The people wanted change, and they got it. That Christy ran a very smart campaign didn’t hurt, and her team targeted all those ‘little’ ridings in the north and

interior, winning them against the mass sign-ups that dominated the urban ridings, thanks to the weighted vote system. I’m not so sure that system is fair … why should a district that has many people be out-voted by a handful in some rural backwater?

Shock and awe were the order of the evening as Clark one by one knocked off the opposition. However, that is what the BC Liberals chose to do, and despite the ‘fairness’ or lack thereof, it was clear during the entire leadership race that the majority of British Columbians wanted a ‘new’ face in the premier’s chair, and they got one with Christy. That, I am certain, has created a great deal of anguish among current cabinet ministers who thought by aligning with one of the others, they’d keep their jobs.

With a new sheriff in town, everything is now up for grabs, and if I were Christy I’d reduce the size of cabinet by at least half a dozen, and dropkick some of the deadwood who have recently sat around the table of power. That would not only make government more efﬁcient (and smarter) it would reduce costs – and that always looks good. Interestingly, only one lowly and largely unknown backbencher – Harry Bloy – had the smarts or strength of character to support Christy from the outset. He will likely get a reward, such as being named to the prestigious position of Speaker. Harry gets his elevation, and Christy gets to keep him out of cabinet. As for all the others (with the exception of those who sought the leadership job and will without a doubt join Ms. Clark on the executive council), I can guarantee they are feeling the chill I had while waiting for the pup. Some will get to return to the warmth of power, some (perhaps deservedly) will remain outside in the cold, reﬂecting on their future. markrushton@abbynews.com

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I have read and heard many comments regarding the city’s art initiative. The city is not on the right track and I would say it’s off the rails. Why are we spending my money on art? I’m still wondering what theory of traffic modelling asks for distracting pieces of art be placed strategically to pull your eyes off the road? The art piece says to people, you are here! So do the traffic signs.

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going broke in the United States due to the current economy, and due to money mismanagement. The city continually raises our taxes to pay for infrastructure, but turns around and spends money irresponsibly. How long can we sustain frivilous projects before we start to run out of revenue streams? What are the ongoing maintenance costs of this and other art projects?

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Treat officials with respect “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This is a statement made by one of the presenters who spoke at the “proposed local school calendar consultation process” at the school board meeting of Feb. 21. There were several delegations who presented their thoughts and views. I was embarrassed to be part of the gallery in the way the delegations treated our elected trustees. Most of the presentations were very vitriolic and disrespectful. I think back to 2010 when a survey was sent to parents regarding the possibility of changing the school calender, requesting their input. To my recollection there were a very small percentage of the surveys returned. Since there was so little interest

shown, the board moved ahead on the basis of what they thought was best for the students. The straw hit the fan. It appears the board has gone back to the consultation process. I feel that the trustees are entitled to an apology. Is education not a team effort between students, parents, teachers, administration and elected trustees? If a student wants to learn, supported by parents, taught by caring, hard-working teachers, supported by caring support staff and community, would not positive results be realized? For the sake of our children, please work as a team. Please treat our elected officials with respect. Eric Myrholm

It’s time Abbotsford stopped thinking that art will draw tourists, and support expansion. A clean and safe city that is fiscally responsible is what attracts people to a community to stay, not a cartoon bench or metal artwork. The art is a very nice piece of work, but belongs in a gallery or private residence, not on a road. Kim Dodd

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I don’t believe there is any real concern about the art work, maybe a little on the cost. For art work to be appreciated it has to be looked at and studied. This cannot be done in the middle of a round-about. Better to have been placed at the south side of Mill Lake Park on Bevan. Location, location, location. G. Cox

How many tourists have been attracted to Abbotsford and how much revenue has the uncomfortable art benches downtown made for the City of Abbotsford over the years? We save $700,000 on FRVD participation, but spend $64,000 on a piece of art, and according to this article, it’s just the beginning, and we need several pieces to tell Abbotsford’s story. There are many large cities and states

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The Kiwanis Key Club staged a community volleyball tournament at Robert Bateman Secondary School on the weekend to raise money for SIGN (Surgical Implant Generation Network). This Kiwanis International initiative will fund 100 or more orthopedic surgery centres in hospitals in developing countries around the world. Each centre will treat a minimum of 100 severely injured family wage-earners and principal caregivers – at no cost to the recipients. “At a cost of $15,000 per centre, the 14 surgery centres so far established through the contributions of PNW clubs and Kiwanians, and the 86 more toward which we are working, will impact 10,000 persons per year,” said Steve Carlton, president of Clearbrook Kiwanis Club. “Though 10,000 persons healed per year represents a small fraction of the annual 20 million severely traumatized persons throughout the developing countries of the world, we view our effort as a start that may ultimately be adopted by Kiwanians and other humanitarians everywhere. “We will raise over $2,500 at these volleyball tournaments, thanks to all the efforts from the Bateman Youth Key Club volunteers. More kids will walk in Africa,” said Carlton.

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In the wake of his team’s stunning playoff upset of the Winnipeg Wesmen, University of the Fraser Valley women’s basketball coach Al Tuchscherer was having a hard time coming to grips with his program’s new reality.

“I’m not even sure I’ve completely wrapped my head around it,” Tuchscherer told The News on Monday morning, after his team swept a best-of-three weekend series against the heavily favoured Wesmen. “We’re a young team, but the girls have really matured. They’ve taken their

game to another level.” The Wesmen, ranked No. 9 nationally, finished second in Canada West with a 20-4 record. But the Cascades, seventh in the conference at 12-12 in the regular season, executed the game plan to

perfection, winning 77-63 on Friday and 77-64 on Saturday. Rookie centre Sarah Wierks had a huge weekend for the Cascades, going for double-doubles both nights – 18 points and 16 rebounds Friday, and 10 points and

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The provincial title that the Rick Hansen Hurricanes boys wrestling team won on Saturday confirmed the old adage that there’s strength in numbers. Individually, the Hurricanes placed just one wrestler – senior standout Jasmit Phulka – on the top step of the podium at high school provincials, which were held in Abbotsford at the Ag-Rec Centre. It was a testament to Hansen’s depth that they still cruised to the boys aggregate title, out-pointing Alberi District Secondary 67-58. “People always think wrestling is an individual sport, right?” Phulka mused afterward. “But if your team wins the championship, it’s even better, because you know everyone worked together and did it.” The Hurricanes had seven wrestlers advance at least as far as the semifinals. Phulka’s cousin Jobanjit won silver at 74 kg, while Maneet Klair (48 kg), Ranjot Sandher (60 kg) and Ravneet Sandhu (110 kg) took bronze. Fourth-place finishers Manvir Gill (78 kg) and Gulraj Binning (110 kg) also picked up pivotal points for Hansen.

ish there, they’ll also advance to the CIS National Regional Championship Tournament. The new national playoff format calls for the Canada West champ to advance directly to the Final Eight in Windsor March 18-20, while the second- through fourth-place finishers

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Jasmit Phulka (in red) spearheaded Hansen’s team title, beating Esquimalt’s Dan Lebreton in the 78 kg final. The Hurricanes’ success was only the beginning of a banner day for Abbotsford wrestlers. Manny Gill of Abby Collegiate and Sunny Dhinsa of W.J. Mouat turned in two of the more dominant performances, winning gold at 70 kg and 130 kg, respectively. Both athletes wrapped up a third consecutive high school title in blink-and-you’ll-missit fashion – Gill pinned his opponent 21 seconds into the first round, while Dhinsa needed just 39 seconds to get the pin. The Yale Lions had a huge day, coming away with three gold medals and a silver.

Serena Kind (60 kg) and Zandri Botha (69 kg) won on the girls’ side, while Brendan Seppala (gold, 57 kg) and Matt Dignan (silver, 51 kg) also climbed the podium. Mouat’s Amrit Benning won his first B.C. title at 48 kg, while teammates Melissa Lokombo (silver, 75 kg), Austin Batra (bronze, 70 kg) and Amrit Sund (bronze, 54 kg) rounded out the Hawks’ medallists. MEI had a pair of silver medallists in Aman Kaler (57 kg) and Dave Sharma (41 kg). For more in-depth coverage of wrestling provincials, visit abbynews.com

Heading into the Fraser Valley AAA basketball tournament, everyone knew the W.J. Mouat Hawks senior girls squad had a ton of talent. If Saturday’s 78-63 victory over the Brookswood Bobcats in the Valley title game is any indication, B.C.’s top-ranked team also has plenty of mental fortitude. With 4:58 remaining in the fourth quarter and Mouat leading 65-58, Hawks standout forward Katie Brink picked up her fifth and disqualifying foul. No matter – her team responded with an impressive 8-0 run to seal the win. “When Katie fouled out, we all huddled up and said, ‘We need to finish this,’” said Kayli Sartori, who earned tournament MVP honours after scoring a game-high 24 points in the final. “It just got us more pumped.” The victory marked the Continued on A14

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The Abbotsford Heat cringed their way through a horror movie on Saturday morning, and it lit the fuse for their highest offensive output of the season on Saturday evening. To be clear, Jim Playfair’s bunch didn’t screen anything starring Freddy Krueger or Chucky. They merely watched game tape from Friday’s unsightly 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Providence Bruins, which was at least as disturbing. The Heat, sufficiently chastened, raced out to a 5-0 lead over those same Bruins on Saturday, en route to a 6-2 victory at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. “Jim was very thorough with the mistakes

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Heat forwards Ryan Stone and Matt Keith break in on the Providence goal. we made,” said Heat forward Stefan Meyer, who led the offensive onslaught with three goals. “Everybody was pretty embarrassed. “After the video, nobody had much to say. We all knew we had to turn it around.” Quintin Laing, Matt Keith and Joe Piskula,

against the St. Louis Blues. Q Defenceman John Negrin notched an assist in his return to the Heat lineup. He missed 56 games due to knee surgery. Q The Heat open a five-game road trip tonight against the Texas Stars.

with his first goal in 107 games, also scored for the Heat, who improved to 28-24-3-5. ICE CHIPS: Q Greg Nemisz was recalled by the Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon, but he was returned to the Heat after being a healthy scratch on Sunday

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Icebreakers giving Pilots fits in playoffs The Mission Icebreakers are proving to be a pesky first-round foe for the Abbotsford Pilots. The division champion Pilots won the first two games of the best-of-seven Pacific International Junior Hockey League series, but the fourthplace Icebreakers clawed back to even the series with a pair of weekend victories. The Icebreakers doubled up on the Pilots in Game 3 at MSA Arena on Friday, winning 4-2. Matthew Genovese, Daniel Higgs, Mattias Schmitt and Luke Venema tallied for Mission, while Jarrett Martin and Kevin Lourens replied for Abby. On Sunday, Sean Pesut’s goal at 4:14 of overtime lifted the Icebreakers to a 3-2 victory at Mission Leisure Centre. The Pilots had forced OT on Daniel Amesbury’s power-play goal at 14:44 of the third period. Game 5 goes tonight at 7 p.m. at MSA Arena, with Game 6 set for Thursday at 8 p.m. in Mission. Game 7, if necessary, would run Friday at MSA Arena at 7:30 p.m.

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Hawks’ first Valley title since 1995, and more than likely gives them the top seed at AAA provincials, which runs March 9-12 at North Vancouver’s Capilano University. In addition to Sartori’s MVP award, Brink was named a first team all-star and Ashleyn Sarowa was a second-teamer. Q The Abbotsford Christian Knights senior girls might have been the most dominant team at any tier during

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MVP honours, while Jenna Vos and Vivian Veerman were first team all-stars. The Knights are the defending provincial champs, and they’re ranked No. 2 in B.C. heading into Single A provincials, March 9-12 in Sparwood. Q Other local Fraser Valley basketball medallists, as of Monday’s press deadline, included the Mouat junior boys (silver), the MEI senior girls (bronze in AA), and the Mouat Grade 9 boys (bronze).

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FARM LABOURERS required F/T for Altervale Farm Ltd in Abbotsford. Duties incl pruning, hoeing, spraying & picking berries. 40hr/wk. $9.20/hr. Fax 604-462-0908 FARM WORKERS Wanted for M&G Brothers Farms Ltd. $9.28/Hr. Must be hard working, energetic & willing to work in all weather conditions. Duties include: planting, weeding, harvesting and packing of berries, 50-60 hrs/wk starting in April. Send resumes to: 393 Ross Rd. Abbotsford, V4X 2M6

PEEBLES John (Jack) Charles Passed away on February 19, 2011 at Pleasant View Care Home in Mission, BC at the age of 97. Jack was predeceased by his wife Edna, son John, daughter Shirley, and two brothers and four sisters. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Stan (Barb), grandchildren Robert, JoAnne, Michael, Anne, Mark, Brett, and Darren and greatgrandson Jack, as well as many other friends and family. Jack was a long time member of Cedar Valley Mennonite Church. A memorial service will be held on Thursday March 3, 2011 at 1:00pm at Cedar Valley Mennonite Church, 32840 Janzen Ave, Mission, BC. In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made to Children’s Hospital. Condolence may be left at www.woodlawnfh-mission

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SERVICE MANAGER for Okanagan area auto dealership. Minimum 5 years service management experience. Excellent organizational & people skills required. Send cover letter & resume by email to: okanaganjobs@gmail.com

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SEASONAL WORKERS req’d for berry farm. Harvesting, weeding & pruning starting approx. June. $9.28/hr or applicable piece rate. Physical outside work, all weather conditions. Fax resume to 604-8591634 or mail: Berry Haven Farm, 320 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC. V4X 2L4. 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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Mackie Naturals Salon & Spa is looking for a professional exp’d HAIR STYLIST. P/T position with growth potential. Please apply in person only with resume to: 7436 Grand Street Mission B.C. Experienced Stylists Only Please. Hourly wage neg. based on exp. www.mackienaturals.com

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FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 FORD PARTS MANAGER Ford and after market parts experience mandatory. Great wage and beneﬁts package to the successful candidate. Email resumes to dlsales@telus.net or visit www.davelandonford.com.

PROGRESSIVE Tree Company requires certified BC Utility Arborists, 1st or 2nd year apprentice BC Utility Arborists. Generous wage and benefit package. Must have a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license. Send resume, in confidence to fax 250-762-3667 Attn: Larry.

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Department: Health and Social Development Responsible to: Early Childhood Program Supervisor Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the Infant/Toddler Senior Educator will Plan and implement the daily care and education of the children enrolled in the Seabird Island Young Parents Daycare Centre EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be Infant/Toddler qualified or be working towards such qualifications • Early Childhood Education Certificate and License to Practice • Experience working in a daycare setting • Experience working with Young Parents - (under the age of 19) • Supervisory skills and experience • Valid Safety orientated First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain) • Valid B.C. driver’s license with reliable transportation • Good written / oral communication and computer skills • Physically and emotionally capable of carrying out the duties of the position • Awareness and knowledge of Sto:lo traditional culture, traditions and language is an asset • Satisfactory Criminal Record clearance • Ability to develop and maintain a warm, caring, responsive positive relationships with parents, children and co-workers • Ability to maintain confidentiality in regards to children, families and staff members • Respect for Seabird Island First Nation rights and entitlements PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, which includes fieldtrips /special events, newsletters etc. • Supervision of Staff which includes ensuring that the daily routines and tasks required throughout the program are completed by staff • To develop and maintain a positive relationships with the parent of the children in care Wage: In accordance with ECE salary scale. Up to 35 hours per week. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry Interested individuals are required to submit a resume and covering letter with 3 letters of reference to: Human Resources - Seabird Island Band P.O. Box 650 Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0 Phone 604-796-6814 Fax 604-796-3729 humanresources@seabirdisland.ca Deadline – Monday, February 28, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. 2-11F_SI18

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong beneﬁt package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, March 4, 2011 to: Jean Hincks, Advertising Director The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to admanager@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.

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Seabird Island Band is now accepting applications for a Full-time Diabetes Project Clerk for the Mobile Diabetes Telemedicine Clinic. This position will be part of a team responsible for diabetes screening, treatment and education to 52 First Nation Communities in the Fraser Valley, southern British Columbia and north to Williams Lake. The home base will be Seabird Island in Agassiz, B.C. EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS: • Some Post Secondary Education (Preferably Computer focused) • Prepared to commit to further education related to diabetes and the mobile clinic • Familiarity with diabetes or diabetes education an asset • Drivers License – must have a valid license and able to drive throughout the province. • High professional and ethical standards with a commitment to the principles and values of the Aboriginal people • Excellent verbal, written and listening skills • Extensive computer knowledge, including digital photography, and using web based reporting formats • Knowledge of the Sto:lo culture, traditions and language would be an asset. Satisfactory Criminal Records Check PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Contact all bands and book visits from the team, • Travel to the different bands with the team as requested • Take digital photos using ophthalmology equipment • Monitor inventory requirements and order stock as needed • Facilitate referral of clients who need follow up by a medical specialist • Assist with the development and delivery of public awareness programs to increase the awareness of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma • Maintain case documentation and write reports • Develop a good working relationship with community clinics and staff • Invite communities to participate in clinics and arrange scheduling • Prepare information packages and distribute prior to clinic dates • Prepare booths being set up at health fairs and community events • Maintain ﬁnancial records and budget • Make travel arrangements for team members • Ensure that the clinic equipment and vehicle are kept in good working order • All other general ofﬁce administration duties • Other duties as assigned Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, covering letter & three references to: Human Resources - Seabird Island Band P.O. Box 650 Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0 Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Phone 604-796-6814 Fax 604-796-3729 humanresources@seabirdisland.ca Deadline – Friday March 4, 2011 @ 4:00 P.M.

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As part of the Senior Management Team successful applicants will lead & direct the overall performance of the supply chain team. You will have knowledge in direct sourcing & will lead your team in the sourcing & acquisition of quality raw materials & products. Supporting the product development team, you will build & maintain strong partners with all suppliers. Applicants will have 4+ yrs of exp in: Strategic sourcing, Procurement Transformation, Supplier Relationship, Management, 2+yrs mgmt exp in Manufacturing environment, CPAC/APICS Certiﬁcation, Post Secondary degree required. Ability to communicate effectively at any level and a proven ability to build, manage and foster a team oriented environment. Apply online @ www.tycrop.com

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REHAB ASSISTANT P/T ACTIVITY AIDE Needed for busy Residential Care facility with Convalescent Care Unit. Please email resume to: sherwoodcrescentmanor@telus.net or Fax: 604-853-9910

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

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ACR Group, Western Canada’s leader in Rubber and Urethane manufacturing is looking for an outside sales professional for the BC area. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Rubber and Urethane Products for a mining, wood processing and other heavy industries. Extensive travel is required. Good computer skills are essential.

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FRIENDLY & ENERGETIC PERSONS required for our breakfast bar service as well as set up, clean up, and light service in our busy conference centre. Hours are ﬂexible days, evenings and weekends. Must be able to lift heavy items and have own transportation. Foodsafe an asset. Apply in person with resume to: 32110 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford or em: banquets@bwregency.bc.ca

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Fraser Region Aboriginal ECD Network Coordinator Contract Position Responsibilities The Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network Coordinator’s role is to work at the direction of the Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network members and assist the Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network Executive in the following ways: 1. Coordinate, implement and report on Network initiatives 2. Maintain linkages between Network members 3. Recruit and build positive relationships with new members 4. Disseminate information and maintain Network website 5. Foster linkages between Network, funders and government in regards to initiatives Qualifications 1. Bachelor Degree in a related field 2. Minimum 3 years experience in an administrative role/or community service sector. 3. A demonstrated working knowledge of family centred service, early intervention, child development, family support and community based services 4. Experience working independently and as part of a team 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Programs and website maintenance 6. Familiarity with Aboriginal culture, language and traditions will be considered an asset as well as knowledge of social-economic issues effecting urban Aboriginal families and families on reserve 7. Experience in creating and implementing record keeping and tracking system 8. Experience in agenda preparation, minute taking, report writing, writing proposals and filling out grant applications 9. Experience in organizing meetings and events Applicant must successfully complete criminal record check and have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license, have own vehicle and be willing to give drivers abstract. Closing Date: March 4th , 2011 at 12:00 noon. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted. PLEASE PROVIDE 3 REFERENCES. Criminal Checks are required for all employees of FRAECD Network. Please submit application to: Gina Gibson – Executive Assistant ECD (No phone calls please) Seabird Island Band Fax: 604-796-3729 Email: ginagibson@seabirdisland.ca Fraser Region Aboriginal ECD Network would like to thank all applicants; however only successful candidates that meet minimum requirements will be contacted for an interview.

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DRYWALL

DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696 WALTER’’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 35yrs exp. 604-308-7943

260 Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, customized menus tailored to your function! q Dinner Parties q Executive Meetings q Family Gatherings q Weddings / Banquets q B-B-Ques q Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

TEACHERS

WANTED: CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM Sprott-Shaw Community College is currently seeking an instructor for its Licensed Practical Nursing program. The successful candidate must be a registered nurse (RN). Teaching experience is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate should be available to teach in clinical settings (acute care and long-term care) as well as teaching in a classroom/lab setting. Candidates must possess an excellent work ethic, demonstrate effective communication skills, and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Please fax cover letter and resume to the Director at 604-504-3372 or email to c o n n i e b @ s p ro t t - s h aw. c o m . Closing date: March 11, 2011. Sprott-Shaw Community College is an accredited private post-secondary institution training over 4,000 students each year through 20 campuses. We offer a competitive package & excellent team work environment.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

BANNISTER GM in Edson, Alberta requires Journeyman Automotive and Collision/Painter Technicians. We offer Veteran Managers and Supervisors in a family owned operation. Signing bonuses, moving allowances, and top pay come with the right applicant. Apply in conﬁdence to: dean@bannisteredson.com EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma, grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview. September 2011. PHOENIX FENCE HIRING Chain Link Fence Installers for Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta. Full-time, premium wages, overtime, beneﬁts, bonus, relocation program. Call Dale 1-800-661-9847. Fax resume: 780-447-2512. Email: dzaps@phoenixfence.ca.

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

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

D’BEST MASSAGE Cleo 20, Amy 22, Jade 23 604-854-0599 Jan-$50/30min philippines-hilot-massage.com

INCREDIBLE MASSAGE New Girls 9:30am-9:30pm 604-746-6777 $30/30min 2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

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GARDENING

ASIAN BEST MASSAGE (604) 557-8270 www.fraservalleymassage.com

EDUCATION/TUTORING

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

PLUMBING

1 LIC. local plumber ~ 20 years exp $36/hr. Plumbing, heating, plug drains. Big/sml jobs. 604-308-5639. $38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268 ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228

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ESTHETIC SERVICES

FEED & HAY

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

JEN FUNK, HAIRSTYLIST, Utopia Hair Academy Education Adara Studio for Hair Abbotsford. 604-309- 8359, or email at: jfunkyfunk@hotmail.com. Specializes in modern cuts and color. Book an appointment and receive 15% off your ﬁrst service.

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477 .Jim’s Mowing Spring Services - jimsmowing.ca

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

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

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LANDSCAPING

SAWDUST

604-777-5046

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

Own A home? Need Money?

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

Get Mortgage Money Fast! Quick, Easy, Conﬁdential No credit or income required 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages

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Call 604-328-6409 Origin Home Financial Partners Matt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPET INSTALLATION

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CLEANING SERVICES The Cleaning Co. Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

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MISC SERVICES

GET RESULTS! Post a classiﬁed in a few easy clicks. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Pay a fraction of the cost compared to booking individual areas. www.communityclassiﬁeds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

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MOVING & STORAGE

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 EXPERT MOVING Bonded/Insured Large enough to handle but small enough to care. 604-866-6151 PAUL’S MOVING 5 TON truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 604-851-5901 / 778-808-2398 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

FURNITURE

559

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.

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MISC. FOR SALE

100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23 CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.

FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself Also great for crafts etc

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed) ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave. FOLDING TREADMILL like new. $300. Beige hide-a-bed $200. 2 wall units. $75. ea. 3 pce dbl bedroom suite $150. Aerus rug shampooer $35. All obo. 604-852-6548 MUST SELL! 2 person Weider 8630 home gym. Never used. Asking $300. 8 dusty rose Parsons chairs, $30 ea or 8 for $200. 604-852-4518

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

FUEL

FUTON. Excellent condition. Hardly used. Brown/rust tones. $150. Call 604-850-6726.

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, males $500. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE MOUNTAIN pup 7 mos old from reputable breeder, healthy family dog. Sell due to allergies. Call 1 604 750 0412. $400 Ono. BERNESE Mtn Dog Puppy. Female. Vet checked & ready for good homes. $800. Lngly. 778-241-5504 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUA tiny pups. ready to go now. $600. Call 604-794-7347.

A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com

AFFORDABLE Contractor. Over 25 yrs experience, lic. & ins., all types of res/com. reno’’s & repairs, ﬂoor to ceiling, interior/ext. 604-2872600. www.salishdevelopments.ca HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604798-8480. Homesense@shaw.ca RON’S Handyman Services. Home reno’s, maintenance & installation. Small jobs are okay! 604-302-5282.

FARM EQUIPMENT

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

SECOND CUT Excellent quality, no rain $8/bale. Call Rob 1 (604)8647626

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member $500 LOAN, NO CREDIT REFUSED. Fast, Easy and Secure. 1877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

UNDER $300

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

Start a Great Career Working with computers 778.344.8118 register now Workign with Computers

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

MIND BODY SPIRIT

525

WALKING A PROBLEM? Deluxe Evolution walker with basket, brakes & padded seat. Brand new, never used, pd $500, asking $300. (604)852-6713

PETS

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Jims Mowing Franchise your future is here

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

HEALTH PRODUCTS

ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful ﬁnger pricking! Call 888449-1321

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

Kristy 604.488.9161 159

PERSONAL SERVICES

Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network

PERSONAL SERVICES

SALES

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CDA P/T required for Abbotsford dental ofﬁce. Must have some experience & be available Saturdays. Fax resume to 604-850-2488

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

WEDDING DRESS!!!

CHINESE SHAR PEI pups. House raised. Well socialized. Vet chek’d., shots. Av. now 604814-0038. sonjasdogs@yahoo.ca LAB, PUPS pure bred, no papers. Family raised, vet chk, dewormed. Ready to go $350 (604)793-3307 MASTIFF X Puppies. READY TO GO NOW! $550 Call 604-755-9693 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 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Reg’d., micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready mid March. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.com YELLOW LAB pups. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

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

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SCRATCH & DENT SALE UP TO 50% SAVINGS. Rick’s Appliance Centre, 2291 West Railway St., Abbots. 604-855-6077

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AUCTIONS

Antique & Estate Auction Mon. March 7th - 7 p.m. Victorian furniture & collectibles including glass, English china, sterling silver etc. View: Sun. 1-5pm Mon fr 10am. Central Auction, 20560 Langley Bypass 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.com

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

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

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

FUTON. Excellent condition. Hardly used. Brown/rust tones. $150. Call 604-850-6726.

UNDER $200

SOUND/DVD/TV

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464. DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-3362274. www.phonefactory.ca

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

Own 20 AcresOnly $129/mo. $13,900. Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner ﬁnancing. Free Map/Pictures. 866254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com

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APARTMENT/CONDOS ATTENTION INVESTORS!

Top Floor 1 Bedroom, Clean Condo in Chilliwack. Convenient Evans Road Location. Laundry Room, Long Term Tenant, great building with excellent Property Mgmt. Positive Cash Flow Positive. $124,800 Serious Inquiries Only Call 604.828.3877

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Alaska Goldmine w/camp/equipment Known resource, large block, over 40 claims! $1.5M Firm. Serious/capable only! By owner dave.fpsak@hotmail.com FPS,p.o. Box 73087,Fai.AK. 99707

A18 AbbotsfordNews News Tuesday, Tuesday, March March 1, A18 Abbotsford 1, 2011 2011 REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!” $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800668-5422. See current specials www.pioneersteel.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111

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KELOWNA, 2 homes, 5 acres orchard, 5 minutes from shopping, $1,150,000. Seniors condo 1300 ft $194,900 Mel @ 250-215-5185 more www.mellemky.com

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LOTS

ARIZONA LAND LIQUIDATION Starting $99/mo., 1 & 2 1/2-Acre ranch lots 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport NO CREDIT CHECK. Guaranteed Financing, Money Back Guarantee. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME for sale. Own land. Needs lots of TLC or removed. 1890 Shore Cr. Abbts. Property accessed at $186,100. Sell $135,000. 604-825-1236 WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

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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

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Crown Acquisitions Investment Group. ROI well over 20%, paid quarterly 90% of net proﬁts go to investor www.craacquisitionsandmanagement.com Contact Harry 1 (604)859-6875

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo. N/P ~ N/S. Hot water & cable included. Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333 ABBOTSFORD EAST

HOMESTEAD ESTATES

Mountain View Village Townhouses

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

FAMILY ORIENTED

32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

**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

ABBOTSFORD

Free Heat & H. Water 3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up.

604-309-3500 “Seniors Discount” ABBOTSFORD, 33509 Marshall, 2 bdrm apt, quiet bldg, corner unit. $800/mo. Avail April 1. Call: 604-557-0411 or 604-807-3294.

ABBOTSFORD

3 Months

✶ FREE!! ✶ With 1 Year Lease

2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $544.00 2 Bedrooms - $626.00 Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laminate ﬂoors, tiled kitchen & bathrm. Some units w/ﬁreplace. Free parking. Close to elementary school and amenities.

www.dannyevans.ca

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OTHER AREAS

OWN 20 ACRES Only $129/mo. ..$295/down near El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks, Owner Financing, Free map/pictures 1-800-343-9444 www.20acreranches.com

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Website: www.mainst.biz

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.

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 Charming top ﬂoor 1 Bdrm, d/w, w/d, $725/mo, March1 MacKenzie Rd area near shpg, bus & Hwy. N/Pets. 604-742-0976 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

COACHMAN APT 33636 MARSHALL RD Available immediately, spacious 1 and 2 bdrms, heat & hot water included. N/P, N/S, Refs required.

SENIORS WELCOME Call 604-853 9876 MISSION: 7696 Grand St. Reno’d 2 bdrm apt, 2nd ﬂr, corner unit. Onsite manager. Avail now. $750/mo. 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808.

RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT! 2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $634.00 2 Bedrooms - $722.00 2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00

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

32030 George Ferguson Way

Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace

Bachelor - $573.00 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00 33405 Bourquin Place 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

APARTMENT/CONDO

Abbotsford/Mission

Under New Management! Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms available Indoor Swimming Pool Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok

Open Saturday & Sunday For more info & viewing call

604-615-5382 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

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

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

Rrefs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.

33136 George Ferguson Way

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

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

Call 605-751-2125

1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available

33184 George Ferguson Way

Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing!

Mainstreet Equity

1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

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

604-820-0128

33366 2ND Ave. Mission

1 bdrms. from $600/mo.

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

604-826-2538

www.mainst.biz

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

Great View Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach & 2 Bdrms avail Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certiﬁed. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

Nelson Court

APARTMENTS

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

Large, Bright & Clean

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

Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD MALIBU TERRACE APTS ✦ NEWLY RENOVATED ✦

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

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.

MISSION HILLS:

33095 Old Yale Road

Call 604-826-7880 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.

WELTON TOWERS Abbotsford/Mission

Park Lane Manor 33331 Old Yale Road Cozy 3 storey bldg, close to all amen. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Close to transit, parks, schools; covered pkg, balconies, laundry room. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call

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

Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508

1st months RENT FREE and continued subsidy may be available thru S.A.F.E.R. Now Accepting Applications for RENTAL. Age Restricted Bldg 55 Yrs +. Amenities Included. $450.00 per month. Pls Call 604-826-2194 ABBOTSFORD

AVAILABLE ✦ 1 Bdrm - $615 Quiet building. Mostly Seniors. Includes heat, hot water & cable. NO PETS. 604 - 854 - 6307

ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ paciﬁcquorum.com Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Abbotsford/Mission

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

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

Townhouses

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

3046 Clearbrook Road www.paciﬁcquorum.com Paciﬁc Quorum Properties Inc BAKERVIEW HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE is accepting applications. 1 bdrm Apt. - Housing Charge of $582. Shares of $1500. Call 604-854-6133. bakerviewcoop@telus.net

ABBOTSFORD

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

Call 604-557-0778

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 FOOD PROCESSING FACILITY for lease or sale, Abbotsford. For details call 604-214-2957. 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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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

ABBOTSFORD 1/2 duplex, 1600 s/f 2 BD + partially fnshd bsmt, Mar.1 $1075/mo + utils. 604-825-4022. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm in 4 plex, laundry hookup, ref’’s. required. No dogs. Walk to elem & UFV. $750. Immed. 604-751-0877. MISSION, 7th & Birch. 2/bdrm, 5/appli, laminate ﬂoor throughout, new kitchen. Avail immed. $850/mo + hydro. 1-604-818-0078

OFFICE/RETAIL

3,300 sf. 30 ft. ceilings. Large bay doors. Ofﬁce space. Separate bathroom. Plenty of parking. Call Daryl or Rick 604-859-3608

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION ABBOTSFORD: FURN. BEDROOM. Share kitchen, bath, ldry, TV & cbl, Internet. Utils incl. On bus route $450. March 1. 604-557-3291 MISSION, FURNISHED, bdrm/bath, mini kitch, fridge, etc. Sat. TV. Sep. entr. Utils incl. $550. 604-826-6375

749

STORAGE

STORE - IT Individual Insulated Bays All Bays Alarmed

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

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

HOMES FOR RENT

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

HABITAT APARTMENTS

Abbotsford/Mission

ABBOTSFORD

736

ABBOTSFORD, 2723 Sandon Dr. 3 bdrm. duplex, 1.5 baths, refs, cls ARC, $1,150/mth. 604-308.0826. ABBOTSFORD, 2 bdrm farmhouse, 1 den, 1 bath, W/D, big kitchen & liv. rm, sep. strg rm, big shop, avail now. RV prk. $1450. Call (604)3080778 or 604-807-8766. ABBOTSFORD, 33492 Mayfair, $1850/mo. Avail April 1. 3 levels, 5/bdrms, 2/bthrms, Extra parking. Pond/water feature. Long term pref 604-807-3294 or 604-557-0411. ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm rancher, 1.5 bath. F/P, fncd yd. dbl crprt. 4 appls. Baker view area. Refs. $1180. March 14. 604-859-6102. ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm, 2 ba, incl. full bsmt. suite, 7 appl, fcd yd., prkg for 3, $1400. Now. 604-302-9080 ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm 2 level house. 1949 Dahl Cr. Fcd b/yard, Ref’s. $1350/mo. 604-807-1188 ABBY EAST: LIKE NEW 4 bdrm 2 bath home. 6 appl, priv yrd, lrg patio. Avail April 1st. 35396 Selkirk. $1400/mo+util, N/S. 604-864-2736 MAPLE RIDGE, 4-5 bdrm home on 1 acre. 267 area. Dble carport, 2 cov sundecks, p&b cedar vaulted ceiling. 5/appli. $1700/mo. Avail March 15/April 1. 604-808-6431 MISSION 5 bdrm house, 3 bd up & 2 bd down. F/P, attach’d gar., very clean, deck, NS/NP. $1500. Apr 1. 778-772-9247 or 604-707-0196. MISSION Home 2 bdrm up, 1 down 2 baths. F/S. Large lot. $1200/mo. N/S. Avail. now. 604-854-4699

MISSION

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

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ABBOTSFORD: 1 bdrm bsmt suite, Highlands area, N/S, N/P. Incls utils cable, shrd lndry. Refs req’d. Avail now. $630/mo. (604)746-4600 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. $600/mo. incl util. 604-309-4889; 604-825-3319 ABBOTSFORD: 2 Bdrm bsmt ste, near all amens. N/S, N/P, no lndry. Mar 1st. $750 mo. incl. hydro and cable (604)864-8409, lve msg. ABBOTSFORD: 2 Bdrm bsmt ste, new custom blt house. $900/mo incl hydro/cbl/net. NS/NP, Ref’s. Avail now. (604) 308-8553 or 859-8890. ABBOTSFORD 2 BDRM LEGAL suite,walk to elem, sep w/d n/p, n/s $900/mo incl utils (604)557-0281 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. new quiet priv. backyard, avail. for prof. cple. Refs. + DD req’d. $700mo incl utils N/P. 778-808-1447, 604-504-3351 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. Nr school. $750 incl util., cable & ldry. N/S N/P 604-504-7081 or 604-897-3081. ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. nr. UFV & ent centre. Incl. hydro & cable. N/P $750/mo. Avail. now. 604-859-2770 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. suite. Newly renovated. Ns/np. $675/mo. no laundry. Now. 604-825-1835 Abbotsford. 2 or 3 bdrm bsmt. Walk to Mill Lake/amens. Apr 1. incl utils, own lndry. ns/np. Refs. 778-549-4508.

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. March 1st or 15th. 604-751-1465 or 604-309-6545. ABBOTSFORD E. Legal 2 bdrm daylight suite in 5 yr old home. Private, sh’d ldry, own parking & patio. $850/mo incl. util., cable, own heat. N/S. N/P. Avail now. 778-241-4059 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

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ABBOTSFORD, Furnished 2 bdrm. Grnd Level Suite in Newer Home. Ideal for 2 students to share. Walk to UFV 5 mins. NO SMOKING. NO PETS. NO PARTIES. $850/m or share with roommate $425 ea. util. inc. Call 604-864-6230 Leave msg. ABBOTSFORD: Large 1 bdrm. suite. $700/mo. incl cable & utils. Close to hwy & amenities. NS/NP. Avail. now. Ref’s. 778-808-2222. ABBOTSFORD newer 2 bd sep lndry, $900 incl utils & wireless net. Avail immed, ns/np. 604-309-2212 ABBOTSFORD. Ross / Maclure 3 bdrm. living room, lge kitchen, balcony, f/s, w/d, d/w, private parking. $800. Ns/np. April 1. 604-857-1355 ABBOTSFORD. Rural bachelor suite with private lge patio. Power, heat, internet, sat., ldry incl. Partly furn. 4 WD an asset. Np/ns. $585/mo. Avail. March 1st. Ref’s. req’d. 778-786-4163 after 6 pm. ABBOTSFORD. Thurston Pl. Bright newer 2 bdrm. suite. 1.5 baths. Nr all amen. Private area in backyard. $700/mo. incl utils & cable. No ldry. N/p. Avail. immed. 604-309-5231 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 nr 276/Fraser Hwy 2 Bdrm bsmt ste with f/p, new kitch appls. Avail immed. $750/mo incl heat & hydro. 604-308-5767. CLEARBROOK: Victoria St. Newer 1 bdrm legal suite. Np/ns. $600 incl util. 604-832-2300 or 604-504-0409 HOPE, 1-bdrm large ground level ste. Pet ok. Avail Feb. 15. $620/mo incl heat/hydro/ht water/laundry. 604-860-4819. 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 friendly355@shaw.ca 533-1440 MISSION: 1 BDRM, nice & clean suite. NS/NP. Near schls. Call 604826-1346 or 604-226-1346. MISSION. 2 bdrm. 1 full bath. N/P. N/S. Lrg liv/rm. No ldry. Incl. utils & cbl. Avail immed. 604-826-3217. MISSION 2BDRM bsmnt suite for rent, n/s, n/p $800/mo (604)8204603 MISSION. 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. 1100 sf. No laundry, no pets. $750/mo. Avail. now. 604-826-4211 MISSION 2 BDRM, College Heights area, newer hse, n/s n/p, avail now $750/mo incl utils 604-302-4376 MISSION: 2 BDRM. suite, new area. Utils. incl. Cls to schls. & bus. Rent neg. N/S. N/P. 604-626-2541 MISSION: Bright newer 1 & 2/bdrm. $550 & $750/mo incl utils, cbl, np/ns. 604.826.3442/604.864.7475. MISSION (Heritage) spacious 2 bd bsmt ste, priv entry & prkg, own lndry, f/p, nr WCX. NS, $820/mo. Ref’s. April 1st. 604-287-6963. MISSION: LARGE 1 bdrm suite. Quiet, close to UFV & bus. $700/mo. incl. util., satellite, WIFI & shared laundry. N/S. 604-820-2820 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 MT. LEHMAN, newer bsmt suite on Estate property, 2 bdrm + den, 2 baths. Approx. 1500 sf, 1 or 2 people max. 1 person $850, 2 people $1100. NS/NP. 604-309-1399

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ABBOTSFORD 3659 Greendale Crt. 6 bdrm. 3 bath. New paint. Avail. now. Np/ns. 604-825-3925. ABBOTSFORD. Reno’d 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Fnc yd. Pet nego. N/S. Now $1100/mo + utils. 778-908-6243 MISSION 1 BDRM upper in 4 plex, close to shopping, bus & train, spacious, comfortable, private, yard, parking, utils incl. Avail March 1/15 or April 1. $700/mo. 604-970-4031 MISSION 3 bdrm 1.5 baths, lam ﬂr & tile recent reno, new lge patio N/S. $1225 incl utils. 604-302-4272 MISSION Reno’d 3 bdrm upper ste, 2 baths, fam. room, balcony, w.i. closet, laundry, huge lot, nr schools & transp, ns/np, avail now, $950/mo +2/3 utils. Call (604)751-6121.

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1988 Chevy Cheyenne 1500 p/u, runs well, body good shape, new rad., $1000. Call 604-858-7609 1988 NISSAN Z24I Mini Truck, low rider. Comp rebuilt 3 yrs ago. $3600 obo. 604-302-0985 aft 6 or lve msg. 1991 Dodge Ram Charger, auto, 4x4, 31” Hankook tires, Aircare hitch elec brakes. $1200 (604)792-4442 1994 RANGER with canopy. 270K New brakes, newer tires. 4 cyl., 5 spd. $2500. obo. Call 778-549-1410 1996 FORD Ranger, ext cab, auto, loaded, V6, runs good. $2200 obo. 778-836-4422 or 604-592-4422 1997 DODGE CARAVAN 7 Passenger. Great condition $1600 obo. 604-369-4705. 1998 Chev 3500 Express van, 266,107k, 4 buckets, running boards, rubber mat, side barn doors, trailer brakes, hitch, manual boat loader. $7500. (604)793-3014

TRUCKS & VANS

2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500, 4 dr, auto, diesel, 120 K, GM insp., $19,500 obo. Call 604-836-5931. 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO, 4X4, 6L,V8, a/c p/w ext cab, shortbox, 89,000km. $12,000. 604-858-2865.

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1996 INFINITI I 30, V6, 4 dr. sedan, fully loaded, AirCrd to 2013, Bose Stereo, $3,450 obo. 604-309-4309. 1996 OLDS 88 LS beautiful blue on blue leather w/full Delta LS Option Pkg. Power Everything with a great am/fm cassette, CD sound system. 1 Owner. Never been in rush hour. Very babied. Very loyal & safe car. $2500. Call Tom 604-250-2443. 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GPT, auto, computer, head up display, great shape. $1500 (604)378-5582 1999 BUICK REGAL G.S. S. roof, leather + heat seats, low K. V6, $4900 obo. private. 604-593-5072 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE V-6, air, tilt, cruise, & more. Exc. Condition Sry $1950 604.590.1661 2001 GRAND PRIX, V6 auto, 2 dr, tinted, c/d, p/w, p/l, dual exhst/magnum, no rust, nice cond, $2800 obo. (604) 751-3162 or 615-6514. 2004 BUICK LASABRE. Loaded, estate sale, new tires/brakes. Private, $8900 obo. 778-565-1097.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2001 ACURA EL 1.7, 4 dr sedan, exc cond, fully loaded w/all options, local, well maint, regular service, no accid, $7200. (604)807-9145. 2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd manual, 80K, red, $6450 ﬁrm. Call: 604-538-9257. 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto,100K loaded, leather, spoiler, $9300/obo. 778-836-4422 or 604-592-4422. 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4dr Snd lots of extras, regular service, excell. cond. $15,000 (604)853-0382 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA grey, V6, cloth, 72,000/kms, no sunroof. Call 604-615-8529. 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9800. Call 604-825-9477. 2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, loaded, only 33,500 km. no accidents. local car. $14,900 (604)793-5520 DL5961 2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $22,400. 778-869-3265.

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FOR SALE 2009 FOREST RIVER ULTRALITE 5th Wheel 28.5 living space, 2 slides, 1/2 ton capability $29,750. Call Alan 604-796-9602 SPRING TIME HANDYMAN project for summer fun. 10’ camper needs TLC. $500. (778)344-7782

Contract EAM-077 Work: Landscaping Maintenance of Bradner and Cole Rd. Rest Areas, Clearbrook and McCallum Interchanges. Note: Contract to begin March 15, 2011. Tendering at this time is to enable proper viewing of the landscape areas. Closing: 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2011 at Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd. (address below) Tender documents, including invitation to Tender, can be obtained on or after February 16, 2011 from the following address, upon payments of $20.00 per set (HST included), which is non-refundable.

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Gallery 7 stages classic Amish story

story revolving around war, faith and forgiveness takes centre stage this week at Gallery 7 Theatre. The company is performing Anne Chislett’s drama Quiet in the Land, a play they produced 10 years ago with great success. “This year being our 20th anniversary, I thought it only fitting that we go back to our roots as a theatre and re-mount this play with a refreshed look and vision,” said artistic director Ken Hildebrandt. “I’m curious to see how the production speaks to our current world and cultural realities.” A prodigal son story set in a Canadian Amish community during the First World War, Quiet in the Land explores the complexities of tradition and faith in a changing world. Yock Bauman can’t comprehend how his strict father can stand idly by while war rages in Europe. Shunning the pacifist beliefs of his community, Yock enlists in the military where he soon becomes a hero to the nation, but an outcast to his own community. Having been powerfully affected by the horrors of battle, Yock returns home to find he has lost more than he could ever have imagined. “Though much has changed in the past 10 years, a lot hasn’t,” said Hildebrandt. “We still deal with war, relationships, faith, traditions and all those universal things that make up the human experience. It’ll be interesting to see what new truths this re-envisioned production brings to the surface.” The cast of Quiet in the Land is made up of performers from throughout the Fraser Valley, including Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack. Playing the central character of Yock Bauman, the conflicted young Amish man struggling to balance his

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Performers (from left to right) Megan Mackenzie, Benjamin Wert and Mission resident Kenzie Hall rehearse a scene from Gallery 7 Theatre’s latest production of Quiet in the Land. The Canadian drama set during the First World War premiers at MEI Auditorium on March 4. faith with world events, is newcomer Benjamin Wert. Jay Danziger takes on the role of his stalwart and sometimes hard-nosed father, who is determined to protect the Amish community’s faith and simple way of life. Yock’s love interest, Katie Brubacher, will be played by Megan Mackenzie and his best friend, Menno, by Kenzie Hall. Veteran performers Larry Hamm and Tracey Anderton appear as Katie’s parents. Rounding out the

cast are Joshua Braun, Karin Gregory, Derek Koch, Sierra Soca, Danae Stark, Richard Toots, Mariah van Herwaarden and Becky Wiebe. Shannon Braithwaite from Langley makes her directorial debut with Quiet in the Land. She recently completed a master’s degree from Royal Holloway University of London, and is a graduate of Trinity Western University’s theatre program and the Canadian National Voice Intensive program.

Quiet in the Land runs March 4-5, 10 -12, 17-19 at 7:30 p.m., with additional discounted matinees on March 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. All performances are at the MEI Auditorium, located at 4081 Clearbrook Rd. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, and $9 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at House of James. Visit www.gallery7theatre.com for more details.

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Edmonton rockers The Stereos bring their Uncontrollable tour to Abbotsford on April 3.

Stereos add local tour stop The Stereos will perform at the Abbotsford Arts Centre on April 3 with special guests Neverest. The Juno nominated band features frontman Miles Holmwood, Pat Kordyback (vocals), Daniel Johnson (bass), Robb Chalifoux (rhythm guitar) and Aaron Verdonk (drums). The Edmonton rockers got their big break in 2009 after appearing on an episode of MuchMusic’s disBand. Shortly after performing on the show the group signed with Universal Music Canada.

The Stereos released their self-titled debut album in October 2009 with Juno winning producer Gavin Brown, who’s worked with bands like Three Days Grace and Billy Talent. The group’s first single, Summer Girl, debuted at No. 2 on the Canadian Hot 100 and the album was later certified gold. Their sophomore album Uncontrollable maintains the band’s signature catchy lyrics and beats, while driving heavier bass lines and added synths for an overall popinfused dance sound.

Neverest joins the cross-Canada tour this year and offers a blend of hard rock infused pop. The band teamed up with internationally acclaimed producer Anthony M. Jones for its first single About Us, which hit airwaves in October. Neverest will release its debut EP on March 29. Tickets to the Abbotsford show are $25 from www.ticketweb.ca. The concert starts at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The Abbotsford Arts Centre is located at 2329 Crescent Way.

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The air cadet biathlon team includes Ben Curry, left, P. Jarod Algra, Carl Taylor, Andy Lee, Emilio Nicolato, Nicole Kim, Jen Kim, and Ji Sup Kim.

The air cadets of Abbotsford 861 Silverfox Squadron once again have a team competing in cadet biathlon competition, which combines crosscountry skiing and rifle target shooting. Eight cadets went to the zone championships on Jan. 8 at Callaghan Valley in Whistler, and three more put in a solid showing at the provincial championships. Biathlon has traditionally been one of the most popular activities in which sea, army and air cadets

participate. The aim of the competitions is to identify the best biathletes in the Pacific Region. All team members of the local squadron placed in the top seven in Whistler, with Jarod Algra placing first in the junior male category and Ji Sup Kim placing first in the senior male class. Both of them, along

with Ben Curry, competed at the provincials in Mount Washington, B.C., on Feb. 5. Curry took fourth in his class, Kim seventh, and a flu-ridden Algra was 10th. The aim of the Air Cadet movement is to develop in youth ages 12-18 the attributes of good citizenship and leadership, to promote physical fitness, and to

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encourage as many people as possible to read the book between now and March 29 — when the Ehsaas Readers’ and Writers’ Festival takes place. “We would like to invite everybody to read Anosh Irani’s evocative book Dahanu Road and join us in this thought-provoking winter journey,” said Sandhra. “Then, when Irani visits UFV in March we would encourage people to come and engage in a reading and discussion with him.” Dahanu Road is the story of

Zairos — the son of a wealthy landowner and his own voyage of discovery. The story combines the tales of family generations and weaves love, betrayal, suicide, hatred, and reckoning in its pages. Dahanu is a town just outside of Bombay and Zairos learns from his grandfather about his family history and the tragic story of bloodshed on the land that Zairos will eventually inherit. One Book, One UFV is all Continued on B11

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about sharing the story of the novel, explains Sandhra. She loves the idea of people following the story of Zairos and discussing the adventure as the pages are turned. On March 29, Irani will visit UFV and read from his book as part of the Ehsaas Readers’ and Writers’ festival. Other writers taking part in the festival are Tariq Malik and Gurjinder Basran. “Book lovers from all UFV campuses and the general community are encouraged to participate by reading the book and then joining us in March for the reading,” Sandhra added. The book can be purchased at UFV’s bookstore. The Ehsaas Readers’ and Writers’

Festival is presented by the Centre for Indo Canadian Studies in collaboration with the UFV’s English department. Irani will read from Dahanu Road at a special presentation on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. in the lecture theatre (room B101) in the Abbotsford campus. The reading will be followed by book signings and the opportunity to meet the participating authors. The Readers’ and Writers’ Festival is part of the year-long celebrations honouring the Centennial year of the building of the National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford that was established in 1911. For more information, please contact Sharanjit at sharanjit. sandhra@ufv.ca or call 604-8516325.

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