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Parents are being cautioned by Abbotsford Police about hosting graduation parties after a gun was found lying on a table, and a drunk teen was taken to hospital last weekend. Const. Ian MacDonald said that in both situations, several parents were on-site, and although they did not supply alcohol, most of the partygoers brought their own. The first of the two unrelated incidents occurred Friday night at a home in central Abbotsford. Police in the area came across a collision between two vehicles, and the drivers said they were on their way to a party and were looking for a parking spot. Officers noticed a high volume of traffic on the street and “dozens and dozens” of teens heading to the same house, which had a pool in the backyard. Police did a check of the home and found that five parents were overseeing the party and had initially expected about 50 kids to show up, but officers counted 120 on the scene. Most of the partygoers had a supply of alcohol, and many had drugs, MacDonald said. While police were there, an ambulance had to be called for a teen who became unconscious due to his level of intoxication. The youth was taken to hospital for treatment, and everyone was sent home. The second party occurred the following night in a rural area of Abbotsford, and police were called to the scene by a neighbour. Officers who did a walk-through of the celebration discovered a loaded firearm on a table. Officers seized the gun, and that party was also broken up. Continued on A3
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The Abbotsford Hospice Society has selected Quantum Properties to manage the completion of its new hospice, with an eye on an April 2016 opening date. The local company has offered to donate all of its construction management fees on the project, and will invite local firms to bid on various elements of what will be known as Holmberg House. Local involvement in the project had been a topic of discussion for Abbotsford contractors, the Abbotsford Hospice Society Board of Directors said in a press release. “Local contractors were looking for opportunities to participate in the hospice project,” said Diane Delves, Quantum’s president and CEO. “We know local trades will go above and beyond to build a great hospice in our community. We already received offers for free materials.” The exterior of the structure, constructed by Ledcor, will be finished in coming months, after which the site will be handed over to Quantum, which has also recently started building a new 26-storey tower within walking distance of the hospice location and is also involved in projects in Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge. The board is now looking to create a transition plan and raise money to operate the facility. For more information, visit www.abbotsfordhospice.org.
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have a role to play in addressing homelessness.” The intake and referral system aims to prioritize clients for housing-first intervention, said Fast. Federal funding will support a new intake and reBraun noted there have been some comments ferral system for the homeless in Abbotsford. that the funding would only be paying for salaries, The city will receive $400,989 in funding over but said about 76 per cent three years from the of the total funding is alHomelessness Partnering located to specific project Strategy (HPS), Abbotsford costs. MP Ed Fast announced “We’re actually trying Saturday at The Reach. to accomplish something Mayor Henry Braun told here.” The News the project will DJ Larkin, a lawyer with include a part-time rePivot Legal Society – a search assistant, working non-profit legal organizaunder the oversight of the tion which is involved in city’s homeless co-ordia constitutional challenge nator, Dena Kae Beno. The of Abbotsford’s bylaws work will include examprohibiting camping in ining what resources are public parks – said she’s available in Abbotsford happy that housing-first to assist homeless peohas been acknowledged ple, and getting the city’s JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News as a better strategy for non-profits and service Abbotsford MP Ed Fast announces federal funding for addressing homelessproviders on the same ness. Her concern is that a new intake and referral system for homeless people. page. “it’s just a three-year pilot “It means pulling a lot project – it’s actually a of people who want to help together and heading in very small amount of money.” the same direction.” Larkin said it is already known there aren’t enough The intake system is anticipated to be a key com- housing options for people who need support, and ponent in Abbotsford’s housing-first approach to at this point the project will “just recycle people homelessness. The federal government said it will through a system that already failed them. provide a template for other similar-sized cities to “The (federal) government is coming forward with do the same. a really ad-hoc approach to this, and what they Housing-first is a concept that focuses on getting need to be doing is coming forward with a national homeless people under a roof as soon as possible, housing strategy that has an actual plan and actual providing stability before addressing other potential funding.” issues such as mental health or drug use. She said co-ordinating service providers is a good Fast said the provincial government has recently thing, but Abbotsford has had “years of commitprovided support for shelter in Abbotsford; the city tees,” and there is already an awareness of a lack of has taken on a significant role to address the issue, housing options. But Braun said, “I know people say we are just and now the federal government will provide funds. “It’s representative that all levels of government studying this to death – no, we’re not.”
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MacDonald cautioned parents about the dangers of hosting such occasions, despite their good intentions. He questioned the outcome if the severely intoxicated teen had fallen into the pool and nobody noticed, or if someone had fired the loaded gun. “At a certain point, you might not be able to control it (the party),” MacDonald said. The legal responsibility that hosts have for their guests comes under “social host liability,” which falls into a broad category of law known as “negligence law” through which a host can be sued for injuries or damages. About half of the provinces in Canada, including B.C., have Occupiers’ Liability legislation, which means that anyone who has control over premises
could be responsible for injuries to people who are invited onto their premises, according to the Canada Safety Council. This can apply even when the hosts are not providing the alcohol themselves but are condoning its use on their premises. Hosts of grad parties can also face a variety of consequences under the law. For example, MacDonald said they can be fined if they are supplying alcohol to minors or if the party is disturbing the peace of the neighbourhood. Depending on what arises from the event, they could also face criminal charges for such things as mischief. But MacDonald said that should be the least of their concerns. “The tickets are not the big deal here. What if someone gets injured or killed? That’s where the real consequences come from,” he said.
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and the sicknesses that are there because of the dirty water.” Every $35 raised by this year’s event will provide water for life for one person in Ethiopia. That, in turn, will allow hundreds of girls to go to school instead of walking hours each day to fetch drinking water. Money from this year’s event is anticipated to pay for laying 19 kilometres of piping, and adding three spring caps and 46 water points. For results from the runs, see page A34.
MLA adds opposition to riding changes Coleman recommends Abbotsford not be added into Langley boundaries Frank BUCHOLTZ Black Press
The proposed change in Langley and Abbotsford provincial electoral boundaries has prompted a response from Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA and deputy premier Rich Coleman. The proposed boundaries would split Coleman’s existing riding into two, and add large areas of Abbotsford to each of the two ridings. They would be divided by Hwy. 1, according to the commission’s original proposal. The proposed shifts are due to population growth, as the commission’s mandate is to create ridings that are roughly equal in population, except for several large, far-flung northern ridings. According to the Electoral Boundaries Commission website, there were only four other comments from Langley. That con-
trasts with hundreds of comments from Hope residents, who are concerned that their area will be split away from an existing riding in Chilliwack and attached to a riding including Merritt and several other Interior communities. Coleman proposed to the commission on May 26 that Abbotsford not be included in any Langley ridings. Instead, he is suggesting that the area east of 264 Street, which includes urban Aldergrove, be attached to two Abbotsford ridings. The portion north of Highway 1 should be added to Abbotsford West, while south of Highway 1, he suggests inclusion in Abbotsford South. He is concerned about the lack of common interests between people in South Langley near the Surrey border and those in Abbotsford. He also noted that the pro-
posed ridings divide both Langley and Abbotsford. In addition to his comments about the Langley ridings, Coleman also proposed that the ridings farther east in the Fraser Valley respect municipal boundaries as much as possible, and that Hope be included in a Chilliwack-Hope riding. The Langley chamber also spoke against the proposed new boundaries, noting that the two Langleys are members of Metro Vancouver, while Abbotsford is part of the Fraser Valley Regional District. The two Langleys are part of TransLink as well – Abbotsford is not. Public input on the proposed boundary changes took place in April and May, and the commission is now preparing a final report, which will go to the B.C. Legislature.
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to live with the fear of not being able to stay in Canada, “so having that house and the community support from other people who are going through similar challenges can make a huge difference.” For many refugees, they are being processed by the government but in the meantime don’t have a place to live, said Dawn-Lynn.
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On Easter Sunday in 2010, Dawn-Lynn Prediger and her husband Peter received a call about a young Guatemalan couple with a baby. They had just walked across the Canadian border. On the phone was a police officer who knew of Prediger’s volunteerism with refugees and immigrants. Unsure of what would happen to the family, Dawn-Lynn asked that they be brought to their home. They stayed for seven weeks and in that time, they learned all that goes into arriving in Canada as a refugee claimant. The family secured legal aid and social assistance, and it wasn’t long until the man found a job and the family settled in, she said. Yet, two years later, they were denied refugee status and were deported. “It was hard … they’d become our family.” The Predigers, who run the Inasmuch Community Society, decided to dedicate their time to assisting refugee claimants and now have a home where they can help more people through their first steps in Canada. Andrea Dykshoorn, the co-ordinator of Community Connections at Abbotsford Community Services (ACS), said there are three main categories of refugees. Government-assisted refugees are brought to Canada through the UN High Commission for Refugees and have generally been living in refugee camps before they are resettled. They receive government support for their first year in Canada. Privately sponsored refugees are supported by organizations or churches who agree to provide care. And refugee claimants go through a hearing process where it is decided if their claim is legitimate. In the last 12 months, ACS has served about 48 refugees who were not government-assisted. The Predigers first became involved with refu-
She said living in the house allows them to talk to one another, as meetings with officials, such as Canadian Border Service Agency, can be very stressful. “They’ve come from torture, they’ve come from war-torn countries ... and they come here, and they are already traumatized ... That’s why they need someone to be there. We
don’t make any of the decisions, we’re just the support.” And although the house was completely redone in a month, realizing the dream of creating the home took years. Those wishing to donate to the Inasmuch Society can do so through the Northview Community Church: northview.org.
Dawn-Lynn Prediger sits in the living room of the newly renovated home that proALEX BUTLER Abbotsford News vides support services for refugee claimants in Canada. gees while in Swaziland in the 1990s, working with Trans World Radio. There, they met people in refugee camps who were fleeing the genocide in Rwanda. By 2011, Dawn-Lynn said she knew what she and her husband needed to do. In July 2012, they sold their home and moved into a basement suite with the vision of eventually creating a house where they could help refugee claimants as they integrate into
Canadian society. This year, they found a city-owned house in central Abbotsford, and in about a month, the 3,800-sq.ft. home was renovated through donations of paint, flooring, countertops, sinks, fixtures and labour. The Predigers, who are members of Northview Community Church, let people know about the project and many signed up to volunteer. “It’s an overwhelming sense of gratitude and
community,” she said. While Dawn-Lynn and Peter live in a suite upstairs, the rest of the home is set up with common spaces and three rooms for refugee claimants, along with an additional kitchenette, living room, bathroom, game space, and a specific computer to allow them to contact their home countries and legal aid. Dykshoorn said many refugee claimants arrive with trauma and have
June 3, 2015 Revised Intention to Dispose of City Lands and Improvements The Council of the City of Abbotsford Pursuant to the Community Charter, gives notice of intention to dispose of the following City property: Legal Description:
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Other Hand In a city with some of the highest unemployment rates in the province, with building permit values in rapid decline, I find it incomprehensible that Abbotsford council is delaying its decision on a 16acre, mostly commercial development on the freeway at the McCallum interchange. Concerns, apparently, focus on the city’s Official Community Plan calling for mostly residential development on the site, plus its pre-existing use as a residential trailer park. Seems clear to me that if we don’t have jobs to bring people here to fill them, we don’t need an increase in housing units. Commercial/industrial development, on the other hand, creates jobs and the prosperity provided by them creates the de-
mand for residential development. Additionally, at least one of the proposed tenants is an outdoor/recreational outlet that will attract customers from throughout the Lower Mainland and quite possibly the central Interior. More than a few consumers, I would suggest, having made a lengthy trip to visit the store, can be reasonably expected to spend money at other local enterprises: restaurants, specialty stores, RV outlets, vehicle dealerships and so forth. And money spent here translates into even more jobs and economic benefit. That said, I have also heard concerns that the development on the north side of the freeway impacts the “U-District.” Sounds like a lovely area highlighted by ivy-covered halls of learning surrounded by bucolic subdivisions, boutique shopping and homey apartments. The only problem is that UFV is essentially confined and constricted on three sides by the freeway and agricultural land, the removal of which from the ALR is remote at best.
Additionally, just a few hundred metres to the west is the largest federal complex of prisons in B.C. That’s not going anywhere soon either. With those facts, it is not surprising that much of UFV’s future expansion will occur on the Chilliwack campus on the large and relatively restriction-free former DND
Holding back development of prime freeway-exposed lands for an unattainable dream would be folly long lamented after the fact.
lands. With Garrison Crossing and other such housing/shopping areas in the vicinity, it has become the sort of U-District that Abbotsford envisions but is realistically impossible to achieve, given the existing confines for expansion of this campus. To hold back development of prime free-
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way-exposed lands in an effort to achieve that unattainable dream would be folly that will be long lamented after the fact. QQQ Now for something different. A meeting a few weeks ago with the management of this newspaper detailed a desire for me to alternate my columns of comment with other topics, to provide more variety. I will be writing about “Faces, Places and Traces,” featuring people, locations and other interesting information about things in our community. Every other week, I will return to my commentaries. I should point out also that my contributions will be published in the Friday editions rather than on Wednesdays. In the meantime, before my new appearances begin, I’m going to take a couple of weeks off! markrushton@shaw.ca 34375 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5
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Notice to dumpers Notice to all litterbugs and garbage dumpers: Now is the perfect time to sneak out there at night, and do your dirty work. The blackberry bushes are growing, the grass is getting tall, other vegetation is blooming. Your filthy deeds will not be noticed until fall or winter. Get to work, you dredges of humanity. Brian Gerty, Abbotsford
gerous offender – 100 smashed cars? 200? One a day? This criminal has learned that our courts don’t seriously object if he breaks into vehicles, steals them and smashes them. We do. Let’s get serious. Maybe this thief gets one more chance. Maybe. Either now or after one more crime this villain’s litany of evil is named for what it is. That’s my suggestion to the presiding judge. John H. Redekop Abbotsford
Re: McCallum and Hwy. 1 development. Is Abbotsford really that happy with mall culture? Do malls make liveable neighbourhoods? Is that what Abbotsford really wants, and is willing to skew zoning laws to achieve it? Are there not better ideas for the university district or Abbotsford in general? I might be in favour of it if it was put underground so I didn’t have to look at the visual blight of another huge parking lot. Six hundred-plus stalls? What is a carbon footprint?
Who really cares about that? Why not use the aborted Target site if you really need to satisfy that need? Look at the bottom end of Montrose street, the two-block, award-winning section of Abbotsford. Why can that town planning model or something similar and modern not be realized? Why not think differently and strive for something like that and have that define Abbotsford? Another mall? Smells like asphalt to me. G. Maurer
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On June 6 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Daven Atma’s unique vocal inflection and up-tempo tunes will fill Clayburn Gourmet Gallery (3203033 Immel St.). Atma cites Bob Dylan as a major influence, and his folk-rock originals are alive with quirky, grin-inspiring lyrics. He released his debut album Ahead to Square One in 2013, and his next CD, Step Two, is set to be released this spring. For more information about the Envision Financial Coffee House Concert Series, including the full concert schedule, visit abbotsfordartscouncil.org.
The University of Victoria and Fraser Health are conducting a study to evaluate the effectiveness of peer coaches for persons with type 2 diabetes. This research study is funded by the Lawson Foundation of Canada. Interested persons must be adults with type 2 diabetes living in the Fraser Health Region and able to speak English or Punjabi. The purpose of the study is to determine whether Diabetes Coaches can assist persons with type 2 diabetes to better manage their condition.
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Interested persons will be randomly assigned to a group that receives a coach for six months or to a group that receives usual care.
EMERGENCY AND NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME!
For more information please contact: Suzanne (Study Coordinator) at University of Victoria at 604-940-8973.
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Daven Atma performs at the Clayburn Gourmet Gallery on June 6.
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PEAK Performance
An Abbotsford artist is a contender in this year’s PEAK Performance Project, hosted by 102.7 The PEAK. Bed of Stars, a project of Evan Konrad of Abbotsford, is among the top 12 chosen artists from around B.C. who will join the Alberta PEAK Performance Project top 12 at the PEAK Performance Project boot camp in Princeton, B.C. The initiative is de-
signed to educate, promote, develop and launch the careers of some of B.C. and Alberta’s up-and-coming artists. Prizes this year include a $102,700 top prize, $75,000 second prize, $50,000 third prize, as well as a $5,000 base camp award given to each top 12 band. For more information on The PEAK Performance Project, visit www.peakperformanceproject.com.
Giesbrecht on BC chamber
Patrick Giesbrecht – former president of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce – was appointed this past weekend as the new first vicechair of the BC Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Giesbrecht began his involvement with the Abbotsford chamber in 2007 when he was first elected to its board. After serving in various roles over the subsequent four years, he was eventually elected president in 2011. In 2013, Giesbrecht was elected to the BC chamber board. Over the past two years he as served as a member of the governance and human resources committee, and currently chairs the executive transition committee tasked with hiring the organization’s new president and CEO. Giesbrecht assumed his new duties on May 24 and will now have the opportunity to work directly with senior staff at the BC chamber, while also engaging elected officials from all three levels of government.
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On June 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Red Velvet Music will bring the high notes to House of James (2743 Emerson St.) with music from a range of genres, old and new. With Katherine Grefner’s resonant vocals and Darrel Swanson at the keys, they swing from jazz and R&B to contemporary Top 40 covers. Grefner and Swanson met while performing together in the Bruce James Orchestra, a full big band in the Lower Mainland. Swanson is an experienced pianist and has played for orchestras, bands, recording studios and solo gigs from Saskatchewan to Toronto to B.C. For more information about the Envision Financial Coffee House series, including the full concert schedule, visit abbotsfordartscouncil.org. The concert is also a Full Cupboard night, where attendees can help reduce hunger in Abbotsford by bringing non-perishable food items or a cash donation.
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Matthew’s House reveals mystery prize Draw for ELF hybrid vehicle to be held Sept. 12 The mystery prize for a draw being conducted to raise money for Matthew’s House in Abbotsford was revealed Saturday at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. The $8,000 prize, which had been hidden under a large box at Sevenoaks throughout May, was revealed to be an ELF solar-electric hybrid vehicle. The draw will be made Sept. 12 during the Matthew’s House Giving Gala at Mt. Lehman Winery. Meanwhile, Natalie Bilson was the winner of a $450 grand prize package. She won tickets to Gallery 7 Theatre’s 2015-16 season, a de-
tailing package from were won by Mariette Perreault and Karamjit Magnuson Ford, a Khaira. Blackwood Home Matthew’s House is Hardware gift card,, a respite facility a hand-crafted O E D glass vase, and I V INE for children with ONLws.com complex health10 entries for abbyne c care needs. the draw for the IIt is located ELF vehicle. on the Dave Lede Second- and thirdCampus of Care on place prizes were also Marshall Road next to drawn. Those prizes
Abbotsford Regional Hospital. The Giving Gala is hosted every two years. Event details will be released soon at mattshouse.ca. Tickets for the Sept. 12 draw will be sold at the Communitas office at #103 2776 Bourquin Crescent West.
Karamjit Khaira was a winner of 10 tickets for a draw being held Sept. 12 for this ELF hydrid vehicle. The prize was revealed on Saturday at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News
Beer and wine fest The AbbotsfordMatsqui Rotary Club holds its 21st annual Wine and Beer Festival on Saturday, June 6 at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. The event, which begins at 7 p.m., also includes a silent auction and door prize draws. Proceeds go to the adolescent day treatment program offered through Fraser Health. Tickets are $40, which includes five tasting tickets and appetizers. They are available online at abbotsfordmatsquirotary.com or at Sumas Mountain Wines, Collections with Class, and Sevenoaks customer service.
RAISE YOUR HAND FOR SAFETY
Walk for Life
The 26th annual Walk for Life takes place Saturday, June 6 at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., and the walk begins at 1:30 p.m. Participants can choose between either a 4-km or 8-km route. Proceeds benefit Hope for Woman Pregnancy Services and Advokate Life and Education Services. For more information or to register online, visit walkforlife.advokate.ca.
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RUN FOR WATER THANK YOU!
AN EXERCISE IN JUXTAPOSITION BY EDEN BAERG AND KEN BAERG
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Run for Water board member, Ken Baerg, and his daughter had the opportunity to visit some of the water projects in Ethiopia this spring. Eden Baerg, Age 12, Abbotsford BC.
Fatira Gelecku, Age 12, Caro, Ethiopia
Entry: May 31, 2015
Entry: May 31, 2015
Dear Journal,
Dear Journal,
Today I woke up super early and excited. It’s the Envision Financial Run For Water today! I’m running the 5k and I didn’t train very much. But I was still so excited to be a part of the race! It’s so much fun. This year was no different. And the weather was awesome! There were close to four thousand people there! And I’ve never seen so many bright blue porta-potties and long line-ups of people using them before the race (note: they’re actually pretty nice and clean inside – they even have hand sanitizer in every one to keep you feeling fresh!) Even though the course was only 5k’s there were aid stations along the way to get water or energy drinks. That was actually helpful because I didn’t realize how thirsty I’d get. At the finish line, there were long tables full of food, water and more drinks… and ice cream for all the finishers! I’m glad I don’t have to run 5k’s every day. But being part of this event every year is so much fun!!! I can’t wait to wear my run shirt to school tomorrow!
Today is Sunday. It’s a day that some people in my family try to rest after six days of hard work. For me, it’s really no different than any other day. Mostly because just like every other day, our family needs water. And it’s my job to get it. I have to walk 10km – 5km to the water hole with my empty jerry can – that’s the easy part. The trek home with 40lbs of water on my back is the tough part. The full trip takes me about 3 hours. I used to go to school but my mom and dad need me to help around the house. So even though it’s Sunday, I don’t have much to look forward to tomorrow. I do this 10 km trip every day. One of the things I hate the most about walking for water is having to use the side of the road or the field as my bathroom. It’s embarrassing and there’s no way to wash or clean myself. I wonder if life is different for other girls my age in other parts of the world…
JUXTAPOSITION there is no better term describing the mental gymnastics that go on when a person feels the tension of having witnessed “life with” and “life without”. Earlier this year, we had the privilege to travel into some of the most remote villages in Ethiopia to see first-hand the impact that access to clean water can have on a community.
WATER FACTS FROM ENVISION FINANCIAL RUN FOR WATER 2015 E Average daily per capita water consumption in Ethiopia: 11 litres E Average daily per capita water consumption in North America: 580 litres E Life expectancy in Ethiopia in 2015: 54 years
E Number of kilometers run by participants on May 31, 2015: 33,100 kms – only a few thousand kms shy of running around the equator
E Life Expectancy in Canada in 2015: 81.7 years
E $312,243 raised in 2015: enough to provide access to clean water for 18,000 people
E Number of people who have participated in the Envision Financial Run For Water since the first run in 2008: 24,258
E $1.5 million raised in the last 8 years: helping bring clean water to over 100,000 people
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Event photos by Menno Koehoorn
2015 ULTRA MARATHON: IT WAS HOT, IT WAS LONG, IT WAS EPIC
PARTNER SCHOOLS MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY CORINA KROPP
This years’ participation in the Envision a Better World: Learn, Create, Run Program has been enthusiastic. With 41 schools committed to teaching students to be global citizens by creating new solutions to fundraising, and encouraging them to run, it has proven to be another successful year with the Envision Financial Run for Water partner schools. This year, our schools have been raising money to join forces with Imagine1Day, a charity that will help us bring a water source and build a school in the village of Caro, Ethiopia. From this birthed our 2015 slogan: Kids 4 Caro. To date, our schools have raised just over $70,000. This is an outstanding accomplishment and we commend all of the hard work and creativity that was put into raising these funds to help the kids of Caro, Ethiopia. We are very grateful to our friends at Valley Pulp and Sawdust who generously offered to match what our schools bring in, dollar
for dollar. This year our education team spoke at 32 assemblies and hosted 28 mini runs at schools from Vancouver to Agassiz. Over 10,000 students were inspired to be global citizens. Many schools utilized our online educational resource packages. This year marks the completion of our new Social Justice 12 Global Citizenship Resource Package, “Dive into Water Justice,” written by Sara Marazi. This is an extensive and valuable resource that will be an asset to our learning community.
AWARDS: E TOP PARTICIPATING MIDDLE SCHOOL: Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle School - 73 Students registered to run
E TOP PARTICIPATING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: South Poplar Traditional Elementary 52 students registered to run
E TOP FUNDRAISING MIDDLE/SECONDARY SCHOOL: Clayburn Middle School, raising $5085.05
E TOP FUNDRAISING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Abbotsford Christian Elementary raising $10591.10 ANNUAL 10K EDUCATOR’S CHALLENGE:
E Male Winner - Darcy Lainchbury (39:13) from King Traditional Elementary
E Female Winner - Lana Guthrie (42:49) from Chilliwack’s Little Mountain Elementary Run for Water would like to thank all of the staff and students from our partner schools for another exceptional year. It is because of big hearts like yours, that we can continue to provide aid to our friends in Ethiopia. Thank you!
3500 runners this year helped us raise $313,000 for clean water in Ethiopia!!
A TEACHER’S JOURNAL
You may have seen his profile on Envision Financial Run for Water signs around town saying he is running for Ibraihim. Year after year local paramedic Mel Dick finds new ways to challenge himself while raising awareness for the people in Ethiopia. This year he ran the ultra marathon, the half marathon and the 5K. “If I were sitting at my home with my friends, and we heard a child who needed help outside, we would go to help. The Envision Financial Run for Water is our answer to the calls for help for the kids in Yella,” Dick explains. “My fundraising for the ultra was a way for my friends to join me in helping the kids.” On Saturday 18 runners of diverse running experiences came together to run 54K from the Vedder Canal in Chilliwack to the Envision Financial Run for Water Race Expo at UFV in Abbotsford in the fourth annual ultra marathon. Collectively, they raised an astounding $28,000 + for the village of Yella, Ethiopia.
Vancouver Financial Planner Marissa Cepelinski ran the ultra last year, and had such an unforgettable time that she returned for a repeat performance. However, the picturesque route proved challenging after completing a 50K run just three weeks prior. “I realized what a truly interdependent ultra this is,” Cepelinski explains. ”We lifted each other and operated as a team. We helped each other in different ways, some inspiring others to keep on moving step after step, and some (me today) needing the inspiration to not quit. “It's so different than a normal race where we compete with one another,” Cepelinski continues. “In this ultra, we are a team and we cross the finish line together. It was a humbling day to say the least. I feel so grateful for the team and so proud of us for collectively raising over 28,000!“
BY MICHELLE WATRIN
“Mrs. Watrin, I used to walk for water.” Eight years ago, some of the board members of Run for Water and I worked with Envision Financial to put together an educational component to our annual run. It has since evolved into professionally written lesson plans that have been used by thousands of schools. Fast forward to my current seventh grade class who had just finished a 3K mini run. We were discussing the need for water in Ethiopia when my student who was from Sudan shared she had walked for water. It was one
of those times as a teacher my insides were trembling, but I had to appear in control for the sake of the lesson to be learned. “Tell me more.” “My village didn’t have roads. We had…” she paused to find the word she wanted. “Paths?” I asked. “Yes, paths. I lived in a concrete house my mom built. One family had a house made out of mud and sticks. When I was nine, I had to take a yellow jug to the water facet on the other side of our village and wait in
line for water. Sometimes I waited for over an hour. It was 40 pounds when it was filled up.”
I could see in the faces of the other students that the run they had just completed for the girls in Ethiopia had become very, very real. It wasn’t just a picture or video of someone on the other side of the world. It was their classmate. These walks for
water really happen. They continued to pepper her with questions and she shared more and more. The mini run was a catalyst for my student to finally feel comfortable to share her story. Of all the classes in the Run for Water partner schools, she was in mine. This is something you could never plan for or dream of happening here in Abbotsford. This connection and breakthrough for my students will be one of the most treasured moments of my teaching profession. Thanks for being part of Run For Water 2015 and for giving the life-changing gift of water!!!
HALF MARATHON WINNER
HALF MARATHON WINNER
10KM RUN WINNERS
5KM RUN WINNERS
“How did you carry that?” another student asked. “I wrapped it in a towel so it would be a bit softer, and I carried it on my head.”
WE DISCOVERED THAT IN ETHIOPIA, ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER CHANGES EVERYTHING, INCLUDING… HEALTH Kids in particular, can get sick and die of diarrhea when they drink dirty water.
go to school and don’t have to suffer the indignity of using the side of the road or field as their open air bathroom.
GIRLS AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS With
A BETTER LIFE An education can equip
the simple access to a bathroom and washing facilities, girls feel empowered to
women with the skills and courage to start a business, create an income or
maybe even jobs for other people. With an education they can learn about family planning and build a strong sense of dignity and self-worth Thanks for being part of Run For Water 2015 and for giving the life-changing gift of water!!!
LISSA ZIMMER / TIME 1:20:54
SOLOMON ROTICH / TIME 1:08:48
TYLER GINTHER / TIME 35:27 MELANIE KASSEL / TIME 38:45
JORDAN BARR / TIME 18:11 SARYA ROSS / TIME 18:45
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2015 ULTRA MARATHON: IT WAS HOT, IT WAS LONG, IT WAS EPIC
PARTNER SCHOOLS MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY CORINA KROPP
This years’ participation in the Envision a Better World: Learn, Create, Run Program has been enthusiastic. With 41 schools committed to teaching students to be global citizens by creating new solutions to fundraising, and encouraging them to run, it has proven to be another successful year with the Envision Financial Run for Water partner schools. This year, our schools have been raising money to join forces with Imagine1Day, a charity that will help us bring a water source and build a school in the village of Caro, Ethiopia. From this birthed our 2015 slogan: Kids 4 Caro. To date, our schools have raised just over $70,000. This is an outstanding accomplishment and we commend all of the hard work and creativity that was put into raising these funds to help the kids of Caro, Ethiopia. We are very grateful to our friends at Valley Pulp and Sawdust who generously offered to match what our schools bring in, dollar
for dollar. This year our education team spoke at 32 assemblies and hosted 28 mini runs at schools from Vancouver to Agassiz. Over 10,000 students were inspired to be global citizens. Many schools utilized our online educational resource packages. This year marks the completion of our new Social Justice 12 Global Citizenship Resource Package, “Dive into Water Justice,” written by Sara Marazi. This is an extensive and valuable resource that will be an asset to our learning community.
AWARDS: E TOP PARTICIPATING MIDDLE SCHOOL: Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle School - 73 Students registered to run
E TOP PARTICIPATING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: South Poplar Traditional Elementary 52 students registered to run
E TOP FUNDRAISING MIDDLE/SECONDARY SCHOOL: Clayburn Middle School, raising $5085.05
E TOP FUNDRAISING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Abbotsford Christian Elementary raising $10591.10 ANNUAL 10K EDUCATOR’S CHALLENGE:
E Male Winner - Darcy Lainchbury (39:13) from King Traditional Elementary
E Female Winner - Lana Guthrie (42:49) from Chilliwack’s Little Mountain Elementary Run for Water would like to thank all of the staff and students from our partner schools for another exceptional year. It is because of big hearts like yours, that we can continue to provide aid to our friends in Ethiopia. Thank you!
3500 runners this year helped us raise $313,000 for clean water in Ethiopia!!
A TEACHER’S JOURNAL
You may have seen his profile on Envision Financial Run for Water signs around town saying he is running for Ibraihim. Year after year local paramedic Mel Dick finds new ways to challenge himself while raising awareness for the people in Ethiopia. This year he ran the ultra marathon, the half marathon and the 5K. “If I were sitting at my home with my friends, and we heard a child who needed help outside, we would go to help. The Envision Financial Run for Water is our answer to the calls for help for the kids in Yella,” Dick explains. “My fundraising for the ultra was a way for my friends to join me in helping the kids.” On Saturday 18 runners of diverse running experiences came together to run 54K from the Vedder Canal in Chilliwack to the Envision Financial Run for Water Race Expo at UFV in Abbotsford in the fourth annual ultra marathon. Collectively, they raised an astounding $28,000 + for the village of Yella, Ethiopia.
Vancouver Financial Planner Marissa Cepelinski ran the ultra last year, and had such an unforgettable time that she returned for a repeat performance. However, the picturesque route proved challenging after completing a 50K run just three weeks prior. “I realized what a truly interdependent ultra this is,” Cepelinski explains. ”We lifted each other and operated as a team. We helped each other in different ways, some inspiring others to keep on moving step after step, and some (me today) needing the inspiration to not quit. “It's so different than a normal race where we compete with one another,” Cepelinski continues. “In this ultra, we are a team and we cross the finish line together. It was a humbling day to say the least. I feel so grateful for the team and so proud of us for collectively raising over 28,000!“
BY MICHELLE WATRIN
“Mrs. Watrin, I used to walk for water.” Eight years ago, some of the board members of Run for Water and I worked with Envision Financial to put together an educational component to our annual run. It has since evolved into professionally written lesson plans that have been used by thousands of schools. Fast forward to my current seventh grade class who had just finished a 3K mini run. We were discussing the need for water in Ethiopia when my student who was from Sudan shared she had walked for water. It was one
of those times as a teacher my insides were trembling, but I had to appear in control for the sake of the lesson to be learned. “Tell me more.” “My village didn’t have roads. We had…” she paused to find the word she wanted. “Paths?” I asked. “Yes, paths. I lived in a concrete house my mom built. One family had a house made out of mud and sticks. When I was nine, I had to take a yellow jug to the water facet on the other side of our village and wait in
line for water. Sometimes I waited for over an hour. It was 40 pounds when it was filled up.”
I could see in the faces of the other students that the run they had just completed for the girls in Ethiopia had become very, very real. It wasn’t just a picture or video of someone on the other side of the world. It was their classmate. These walks for
water really happen. They continued to pepper her with questions and she shared more and more. The mini run was a catalyst for my student to finally feel comfortable to share her story. Of all the classes in the Run for Water partner schools, she was in mine. This is something you could never plan for or dream of happening here in Abbotsford. This connection and breakthrough for my students will be one of the most treasured moments of my teaching profession. Thanks for being part of Run For Water 2015 and for giving the life-changing gift of water!!!
HALF MARATHON WINNER
HALF MARATHON WINNER
10KM RUN WINNERS
5KM RUN WINNERS
“How did you carry that?” another student asked. “I wrapped it in a towel so it would be a bit softer, and I carried it on my head.”
WE DISCOVERED THAT IN ETHIOPIA, ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER CHANGES EVERYTHING, INCLUDING… HEALTH Kids in particular, can get sick and die of diarrhea when they drink dirty water.
go to school and don’t have to suffer the indignity of using the side of the road or field as their open air bathroom.
GIRLS AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS With
A BETTER LIFE An education can equip
the simple access to a bathroom and washing facilities, girls feel empowered to
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$50,000 raised The recent Scotiabank MS Walk in Abbotsford raised just over $50,000, with more funds still coming in. The event was held May 24 at Mill Lake Park and drew 225 participants to raise money for research into a cure for multiple sclerosis, as well as for services and programs. The walk was held at 20 locations across the province. For more information, visit mssociety.ca.
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Cycling for Diversity sees fifth year nization is growing in a getting a kidney from his boss, who was able positive direction. This year we were to donate a part of his fortunate to be able to kidney, giving McBeth second chance. have Abbotsford Police a Det. Roy McBeth, who Through this experience he joined us for s h a r e d two days. that we’re He delivered all the a powerful same inand emoside and tional mesbleed red. sage about Harjit how his son Sajjan, a had some lieutenstruggles in ant-coloschool and Ken HERAR nel in the how the Canadian other children joined him in military, who joined helping him finish a us for the first day race around the track. said, “I realized that a He also shared about shared experience can
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RETIRING: September 1, 2015 It has been my privilege serving you and the Abbotsford community as a Family Practice Physician for the past 26 years.
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During a presentation on Friday in Abbotsford, Edgar Gonzales shared his story of living in poverty in the Philippines as a child and how the organization World Vision made a difference. Gonzales was the guest speaker during a luncheon held for about 100 employees at Fraserway RV in Abbotsford. The company’s 13 dealerships and manufacturing division sponsor 84 children in Mwatate – a rural town in Kenya – through World Vision. Fraserway RV matches employee donations to sponsor the kids and provide them with food, school uniforms, school fees and vocational training.
This early notice serves for you to arrange for alternative care and medical chart transfers in the upcoming three months. My office is in contract for transfer of medical records with AccelEMR Solutions. I will be happy to inform you of any of my colleagues who are able to take on new patient load. New patient application forms will be required for presentation to a new physician. A current medical summary documentation will be made available to you by appointment at my office until mid-August 2015. When calling the office after September 1, 2015 there will be directions to the best access and transfer of your medical records, which will be stored in an EMR form. Sincerely,
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The company’s support also helps to sored through World Vision at the age of teach life skills to 1,500 young people, six after his father passed away. teach 112 mothers about preventing He recalled a particular Christmas when mother-to-child transmission of his family had no gifts to unwrap, HIV/AIDS, and train 95 home visibut they received a call to come tors to provide care and support to a local church. There, gifts were for those living with HIV/AIDS provided for all the kids. and provide them with bicycles. “You can imagine that exciteGonzales, who now works ment the time I got my first G.I. with World Vision as a developJoe doll.” ment adviser, spoke about how Gonzales moved to Canada he was a sponsored child in the about 20 years ago with his wife Philippines. and three children, who are now GONZALES He was one of 10 kids, and “had grown. nothing,” Gonzales said. He said contributing to a proHe said his “toys” included items such gram such as World Vision is beneficial for as stones, tiny marbles and empty milk everyone involved. cans. For more information, visit worldvision. But things changed after he was spon- ca.
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hell of a shift in back in Vancouver, lifting weights, getting faster.” Speaking to The News Monday, Schmidt said the praise from her coach is nice to hear, but not intimidating. “It’s exciting to know that he believes that I can be that player,” she said. Being among the world’s best midfielders has become a goal to work toward, she said. And she knows her progress will be key to Canada’s efforts this summer. To get to that top level, Schmidt has focused on getting faster, stronger and more powerful. But she’s also sought to refine her technical abilities and her skill at finishing with the ball, as evidenced by the goal she scored against England. Still, three days after her “wondergoal,” she still sounded a little surprised at how perfect her shot turned out. “I have been working on it. I don’t think it’s ever come off like that,” she said, laughing. After months of preperation and hype, Schmidt said she and her teammates are excited to finally be days away from the Women’s World Cup. But as excited as the players will be, Schmidt says her parents may be just as ready for kickoff. “For them, it’s finally here too. It’s their World Cup as parents and I think they’re really looking forward to it, even though it’s stressful.” Although their group stage games will take place in Edmonton and Montreal, if the Canadians win their pool, they would play their first knockout game in Vancouver, on June 21.
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Lions grab provincial bronze Robert Bateman finish fifth in B.C. The Yale Lions capped their bestseason ever for senior boys rugby by earning the AAA bronze at the BC high school provincial championships Saturday at Rotary Stadium. Facing the Earl Marriott Mariners in a rematch of the Fraser Valley final, Yale tied the game at 22 in its final moments and, after a scoreless overtime, won on a tiebreak with four tries to Earl Marriott’s three. With two private schools battling for the top spot in the province, the game also crowned the B.C. public school champion. The final moments of regulation saw a dramatic turn of events. Lions head coach Doug Primrose described the game as “crazy,” which particularly applied to the final moments. With the ball 40 metres from goal, Yale drove the ball downfield knowing that any mistake would end their season. Lions centre Josh Long nevertheless was able to get the ball down between the goalposts and Yale were thought to have won the game, only for the convert blocked by desperate Mariners players – something neither coach had ever seen before. The game then headed to overtime deadlocked at 22-22 and remained that
way after 10 minutes of play. And because high school rugby games in B.C. aren’t allowed to go longer than 70 minutes, Yale claimed victory based on having scored four tries to Earl Marriott’s three. Long had two of the
tries. Captain Chris Combs had another, and supplied ferocious defence, while Arsh Shergill also scored in his first rugby start. The game marked the end to what Primrose said was the program’s best in its history, with the Lions
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Strong results for valley teams From A33
“We’ve come a long way,” he said. “We probably at that time wouldn’t have predicted we’d be the best public school in British Columbia.” Primrose said next year’s side is shaping up to be just as good, with eight returning starters and a new wave of players fresh from winning the Fraser Valley junior title. “We’re looking pretty strong for the next couple of years,” he said. Robert Bateman, meanwhile, fell in the fifthplace game 17-15 to Oak Bay to finish sixth in the province. Primrose said the strong performance of the Lions, Timberwolves and several other Fraser Valley teams at the provincials show the strength of local rugby and the AAA league in which the teams play.
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Fraser Valley, is known as the ‘hub’ for agri-business in BC, and we are home to a variety of agriculture-oriented supply and service businesses and organizations. This provides a source of constant and considerable support for the local economy, which has brought about a degree of respect for the value it represents.
As the fifth largest city in BC, Abbotsford’s consistent growth can be attributed to the significance of the agriculture industry in the local economy. Abbotsford, at the core of the
With ever-increasing demands on our world food sources, and heightened consumer awareness of nutritional values and the sustainability of natural resources, it is easy to recognize the importance of maintaining the overall health of our agriculture industry.
Of the over 1,200 farms in Abbotsford, the vast majority are family owned and operated. The agriculture industry overall represents 11,300 jobs in Abbotsford (1 in every 5 jobs - compared to Canadian average of 1 in 8 jobs) and the average hourly wage per farm employee is $16.75. The impact of the agriculture industry in Abbotsford is significant and far reaching, through a multitude of indirect business opportunities.
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2. C ) The world will need 70% more food by the year 2050. We’ll have to meet this increased demand on less land and with fewer resources, so agriculture will have to be more efficient, sustainable and innovative than ever.
3. B) 1 in 8 Canadian jobs are in ag and agri-food. Meagan Beattie Analyst BC Interior 250-681-4241, ext 306 meagan.beattie@td.com
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BOYD Jean Mary Jean Mary, late of Abbotsford, passed into the presence of her Lord on May 31, 2015 at the age of 88 at Abbotsford, BC. She is survived by her husband, Warren (married 65 years); her children: Carolyn Murray, Darlene Taylor (Jay) and David Boyd; her grandchildren: Josh Taylor, Sara Epp (David), Nick Taylor (Andie), Claire Jensen (Scott); and her great-grandchildren: Jordyn and Jared Epp. Jean spent her growing up years in Melfort, SK. She graduated as an RN from Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, MB. She was a dedicated wife during the 40 years that Warren was a pastor, and nursed in Penticton, BC, Nampa, ID, Vancouver, BC, Winnipeg, MB and Lethbridge, AB. Over the years, she and Warren enjoyed their travels, especially those that included their family members. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Abbotsford Church of the Nazarene at 2390 McMillan Road, Abbotsford with Rev. Pat Wiens officiating. Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com
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Mary Christina (Riches) Born 1918 in Brandon, Manitoba and passed away May 14, 2015 in Abbotsford, BC. Mary lived in Brandon and Rapid City, MB, Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Mission and Abbotsford, BC. Predeceased by her mother, father, brothers Albert, Charles and Fred, sisters Minnie, Ida, Hilda and Evelyn. Survived by son Charles (Chuck) Riches, his wife Pietje (PT) Radomski, grandsons Mark and Jim, great grandsons Noah, David and Jacob. Mary loved music and loved to sing in choirs, now she can sing in a choir in Heaven. Heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff, unit 3 at Tabor Home, Abbotsford, BC where she spent the last 6 years of her life. She lived with Alzheimer’s for the last 12 years of her life. At Mary’s request no service will be held.
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Sadly, Cliff passed away on May 28, 2015 in Abbotsford, BC. He was born near Laird, Saskatchewan on January 17, 1936. Cliff will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Ellinor, daughter Christy, son-in-law David, granddaughter Taryn, brothers Menno (Joyce), Collin (Linda), and sister Eleanor (John). Also left to mourn him are his many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Cliff always had strong ties to Laird, where he grew up, and to the nearby Tiefengrund church and surrounding community. After moving to BC, he worked in the automotive industry as a service station operator and later as a sales representative. He thoroughly enjoyed his retirement years as a snowbird when, together with his wife, he managed Haynes Point Provincial Park in the summer and travelled south in the winter. His greatest joy was meeting people and sharing stories and laughter. We know he will be remembered with a smile by all who knew him. A service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Online condolences may be given at:
On the morning of May 30th, our Lord called His dear child, our mother, grandmother (Beppe) and great-grandmother, Tina Veldstra, home. She was born January 31, 1921 (94 years) in Hemrik, the Netherlands, in the Dutch province of Friesland. She leaves to mourn her children, Freda (John), Ann (Al), Clare (Bill), Clarence (Kathleen), Janet, (son Mike, deceased), 14 grandchildren, and 23 greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by many relatives in the Netherlands. Tina was predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters in the Netherlands, her loving husband Arjen (1991) and son Mike (2011). Tina was a woman of great faith, a legacy for all of us to follow. We take comfort that she is now home with her Lord and Savior, a place where she longed to be, especially during these last few months of her earthly journey. The family would like to thank the staff at ARH (Cheam 2 and 3) and Tabor Home for all the wonderful loving care she received during her last 4 months. A Memorial Service for Tina was held at Living Hope CRC on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Pastor Bert Slofstra officiated. Tributes and condolences may be left at:
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elvin Lloyd Waldo on May 27, 2015. Left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory is his loving wife of 46 years, Marlene (Rita) Waldo, son Richard and daughter-in-law Laurie, daughter Cheryl Primeau and son-in-law Travis. Elvin loved spending time with his four loving grandchildren Alecia, Clayton, Jonathan and Samantha and two precious great grandsons - Jesse and Hunter. Elvin will be greatly missed by his many brothers and sisters, brother and sister in-laws, aunts and uncle, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends throughout AB and BC. Elvin is predeceased by his father Elvin Waldo Sr., mother Pearl Waldo and brothers John and Keith. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Elvin’s life will be held June 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Evergreen Funeral Chapel in Edmonton AB. with Pastor Tony Pasolli officiating. Eulogy by Richard Waldo and Cheryl Primeau. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alberta Lung Association would be greatly appreciated. Rest in Peace.
On May 25 our charming, funny and loving father left us, surrounded by family, to join our beautiful mother. He began his great life on March 7, 1944 in Glasgow. He moved to Oak Bay, Victoria during his childhood to begin his next adventure. Dad loved the ocean and had many run-ins with the Coast Guard as he sailed his dugout log across the bay. It was in Victoria he began his career in the newspaper industry, moving to Vancouver with a distinguished career at the Sun and Province Newspapers, then off to publish both The Prince George Citizen and The Kamloops Daily News. He finished his career with Weyerhaeuser doing media relations and ran his own consulting firm. Dad was always so proud to say he woke up every morning to enjoy a loved hobby that was his career. Dad was a big supporter of his community. He was involved with many
Condolences can be made at: www.hendersonabbotsfordfunerals.com In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Abbotsford Hospice Society, Building Holmberg House
Evergreen Funeral Chapel & Reception Centre, Cemetery & Cremation Centre Edmonton, AB 780-472-9019
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It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved husband, after battling cancer for 2 years. Joseph was born in the town of Bury in England. He grew up in a very loving family. He had a great many accomplishments. During the war he was attached to the Royal Air Force and installed many of the radar sites on the Hebrides Islands in Scotland. He came to Canada and worked in Ontario for 29 years, having become an electrical engineer. He became an amateur radio operator as a hobby and on coming to BC his call sign was VE7 BYF. He will be greatly missed by his wife Clare, family and friends. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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MCLEAN, Charlotte (Cherrie) Amy Left us to join her parents (Charles & Edith Taylor) and her brother (Ernest Taylor) on Saturday, May 16, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years (Ian), daughter (Linda), son (Al), daughter-in-law (Janet) and two wonderful grandchildren (Shayla & Will). Cherrie is also survived by her sister (Grace) and other family members too numerous to mention by name. Cherrie was born on February 11, 1937 on Vancouver Island and lived in many areas of BC including the Okanagan and the Lower Mainland. She passed away peacefully with Ian and Linda by her side after battling many health conditions over the past few years. Her family may have a small celebration of her life at a future date. They appreciate and are grateful for the support from loved ones but respectfully request that family and friends consider donations to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimers/Dementia Association of BC in lieu of flowers.
GREWALL, Ranji October 10 1947~May 24 2015 Alexander Naranjan (Ranji) Grewall passed peacefully May 24 2015. He is survived by sisters Paula Paulus, Shelagh Tracey (Lance Tracey) - nieces Amy Lennon, Sera Rhyane (Kevin Grainger, Rhudi Grainger - great nephew) and many cherished longstanding friends. There will be no service held by request.
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community projects with the Kamloops Art Gallery, the Downtown Rotary and helped turn both the Kamloops and Prince George colleges into full status universities. He was the president of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, past chair of the BC Chamber and was named business person of the year in 2003 by the Kamloops Chamber. The ICABC also awarded him with an honorary CA designation for his outstanding contributions to the Institute of Chartered Accountants. His motto was “attitude is everything”. After arriving in Vancouver he met the love of his life, Lynne. Their great union created his greatest hobby, his three daughters, Nicki, Toni and Alison. Alastair will be fondly remembered as a kind, caring man with such a great sense of humour. “I want to leave everyone better than when I met them.” He is survived by his daughters, his grandchildren, Taryn, Gavin, Morgan, Riley, Alex, Alissa, Sophia, Teo and his fiancé Jan Bowman. Al was predeceased by his wife Lynne in 2012. Please join us to celebrate a wonderful life on Tuesday June 9, 1:00 pm, at Grace Church, 2087 McMillan Rd, Abbotsford. A reception will follow at The Ramada, 36035 N.Parallel Rd, Abbotsford. We Love You Dad!
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PETERSEN’S FIRST AID TRAINING Is accepting applications for a BABYSITTER COURSE INSTRUCTOR P/T First Aid Inst. to provide school based Babysitter Course training to children in the Abbotsford, Mission and Langley area. Knowledge of First Aid and a strong desire to work with children is mandatory. Must be available to work after school hours. On average 10-12 weekday hours during school openings. Program specific training provided. Must have current Standard First Aid certificate. Must have own vehicle. Computer and scheduling knowledge an asset. Please send resume to: penster@telus.net Application accepted by email only. Only those short listed will be contacted. SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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SENIOR ESTIMATOR n. Wallace & Company Ltd., a Construction Manager and General Constructor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator with high integrity and with 7 plus years experience in commercial and light industrial construction. Our projects typically range from $2 to $15 million and are located throughout the lower mainland. Remuneration will be based on the candidate’s experience plus benefits, car allowance and profit sharing. Please submit your resume to employment@nwallace.ca along with full references and salary expectations.
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Community Wellness Worker For the Health Services Department Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website: www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Jobs link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: Stó:lō Nation HR Personnel
Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr. Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca Competition closes: June 10, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 05/15F_SN29
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Must have own vehicle, tool pouch, hand tools
Required for Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. 2nd/3rd year level position available in Abbotsford. Engine experience considered an asset. Factory training provided.
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NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069
LANDSCAPING
NORTH STAR LANDSCAPING Pruning, New Lawns & Ret. Walls Walter 604-814-3060 / 864-1193
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GARDENER LANDSCAPING Yard Clean-Up ~ Grass Cutting Cedar Tree Trimming ~ Planting Rubbish Removal 778-808-0307
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Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
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#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
HAY FOR SALE in the field. $5/bale. Weather permitting Wynnk Farms (604)467-4419
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 JACK RUSSELL; Adopt a beautiful 8 yr old Jack Russell, she is petite, standing 11’’ at the shoulder, and weighs 11lbs. All white with brown markings around both eyes & ears, with her right ear being 1/2 white. (604)846-8212 MULTIPOMS. Under 8 lbs. 5 weeks old. Beautiful & fluffy. Velcro dogs. Can email pics. Vet checked, 1st shots. Guar’d. $800. 604-746-8074
~ Furnaces 60 M ~ $3450 + tax Less FORTIS rebate, $800 AC’s- Starting at $3500 & Hot Water Tanks
604-461-0999
.BUMBLEBERRY FARMS. Strawberries ready now. 604-835-3416. 31580 Huntington Road.
Fresh ~ Local STRAWBERRIES 29187 Downes Road, Abbotsford Call (604)825-2133
The Valley’s Premier Farm Market Family owned & operated since 1975 Local Produce Arriving Daily. Open Daily PIT BULL PUPS- born Feb 24th. Blue/Blue Brindle. Shots. Wormed. $850-$1250. 604-376-0920
A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434
Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. House pets. 604-854-1978, 604-807-5204
604-726-0503 K.D.P. PAINTING
Immaculate Workmanship Int/Ext. ~ Reasonable Rates Free Estimates 21 Years Experience
www.paintspecial.com Natural Airflow Heating Ltd.
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap removal. Free est. 604-820-2383
604-302-9304
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
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DAVID & ABIGAIL’S HAULING. Full size p/u truck w/side racks for various hauling jobs. 604-226-6514.
Call for Free Estimate
Looking for a “SUPER” employee? Advertise in the best-read community newspapers 604-854-6397
Call 604-850-6726
BLUENOSE BULLIES CROSS LAB PUPPIES. Ready to go $300 firm Call btwn 12noon-6pm 778-551-0769
Lawn Mowing - Fertilizing Power Raking - Aeration Moss & Weed Control Hedging - Pruning Pressure Washing Rubbish Removal
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Strapless, worn once. Beautiful intricate beading. Soft yellow colour. Fits a size 2 or 4. Paid over $600. Sell for $90. Can email pics.
PETS
STEFANO PAINTING
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
UNDER $200
PROM / BRIDESMAIDS DRESS
Exterior Summer Special 10% Off FREE Estimates (604)720-1390
Landscaping, new lawns, rototilling, mowing, power raking, fences, ret. walls, hedging, pruning, maint. program.604-832-8304, 604-832-8305.
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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil
✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel
Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808 www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
374
TREE SERVICES
A&D TREE & GARDEN. Removal / Pruning / Landscaping, yard care. Exp/Ins’d. Free est. 604-226-6514
WANTED pure black LAB PUP female 6-8 wks. Give full details & telephone # to Box #001, 20258Fraser Hwy Langley V3A4R6 Yellow Lab, female, 4 yrs old, spayed, vet checked, shots. $700 obo. No sunday call, 604-795-4681
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509
AUCTIONS
BUD HAYNES, WARD’S Firearms Auction. Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask. Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns. Website, catalogue w/pictures. Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549; w w w. b u d h ay n e s a u c t i o n s . c o m . www.WardsAuctions.com.
8 am ~ 6 pm 5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village
548
FURNITURE
CHERRY DINING ROOM SET, buffet, hutch, curio, table w/leaf & 8 chairs. Solid wood, pd $7000. + asking $4000. 2 single extra long HOSPITAL TYPE BEDS, Dr. Breus Series 400, extra legs, remote, battery backup, sheets, mattress & protector pad, 2 yrs old, $4000. for both. YAMAHA HOME THEATRE sound system, Onkyo, $300. Entertainment centre $100. 604-826-6038
560
MISC. FOR SALE
STEEL BUILDINGS...”OUR BIG 35TH ANNIVERSARY SALE” 20X20 $4500. 25X24 $5198. 30X30 $7449. 32X36 $8427. 40X46 $12140. One end Wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca.
Abbotsford News Wednesday, June 3, 2015 A43 REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE NUTRITION HOUSE @HIGH STREET -- looking for the right owner operator. Established business in Health and Wellness which is a $4 billion industry. If you have industry experience, we’re willing to provide financing. Call ANDY today 1-888-628-3811. www.nutritionhouse.com
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
ABBTS. Downtown bldg, fully leased. Above avg cap rate over 6%. Solid investment with huge upside for long term. $899,000. 604-889-8594
REAL ESTATE 626
HOUSES FOR SALE
HOUSE for sale in Abbotsford 32102 Astoria Cres. Big lot, renovated, close to amenities, 4 bed/2.5 bath. $389,900 Call 250-368-8111
630
LOTS LOT in Abbotsford
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
706
Available Now!
THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE
Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail.
LET’S MAKE A DEAL
SENIORS DISCOUNTS
NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certified. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.
1 & 2 Bedroom Suites
1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Partial view. Chuck 604-830-1960
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.
Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD
MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex
Phone 604-852-4696 or Email
meadowood@ paciďŹ cquorum.com
MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES. NEW & USED Call Chuck at 604-830-1960 ~ your local SRI dealer ~
VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE 45+ Abbotsford, Ruskin 55+ Abby, Ruskin, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
RICK EDEN
ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo. No Pets Hot water included. Quiet, parklike setting.
Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances
âœŚ Senior Discount âœŚ Resident Managers âœŚ Sorry No Pets
604-853-0333 ABBOTSFORD
Property Evaluation 25 Year Gold Master Medallion Recipient
Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies
587
TOOLS
587
Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...
PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.
Call Pamela 604-751-2934 or 604-302-8143 or E-mail: abbotleasing1@mainst.biz
Forest Terrace Apartments Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret
736
Come See What You Have Been Missing! Call Esther 604-853-0549
TRANSPORTATION
HOMES FOR RENT
ABBOTSFORD; 1 BDRM HOUSE. Clean, lrg, fenced backyard. Close to schools and 7 Oaks. $800/mo. Ref’s req’d. 604-309-9711 Abbotsford, Fairfield. 5 Bdrm house 3 bdrm up/2 bdrm down; avail June 1st. $1600. NS/NP. (604)854-6207
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1999 CAMRY SOLARIS, exc cond., apprx. 195,000kms, $4000 obo. Call (604)823-6231 2007 JETTA CITY, 42,800km, exc cond, $8900 obo. Call (604)7963450
845
ABBOTSFORD. Large exec. home in country setting. 3-4 bdrm, 5 appl, b/i vac. $1500. N/S. 604-309-8611
MISSION. Neat 3 bedroom on Cherry Ave. Own yard, 5 appl. Call 604-826-7979
746
ROOMS FOR RENT .
ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS* Bsmt rooms $425. Main floor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000
The Scrapper
&ODVVLÂżHGV 604-851-4537 747
RV PADS RV Sites $345/mo.
Sewer, water, hot showers incl. Electricity, metered. Heated washrooms, ldry, 20-25 min E. of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store, near post office, gas LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741.
749 MISSION
CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *
Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented
604-820-0128 MISSION
www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc
HABITAT APARTMENTS
âœŚ NEWLY RENOVATED âœŚ
Abbotsford / Mission – $685 1 bedroom suites now available. Take your pick, Classic or Renovated McCallum / Marshall area. 778-344-2787
1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750
33430 Bourquin Place 1 & 2 Bdrm apts avail. Heat, light, hot water, prk stall, clean quiet bldg.
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.
ABBOTSFORD WEST. $875/mo. 1 bdrm 700sf. Open concept kitchen, granite counters, s/s appl, inste ldry, f/p, cov’d deck, sec u/g prkg. 1 min to fwy, across from High Street mall. 6 mo lease. July 1st. Paul 604-825-9628; Herb 604-308-2525
BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s
APARTMENT/CONDOS
609
APARTMENT/CONDOS
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33366 2nd Ave. Mission
Newly painted , some with new or near new flooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager. Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.
604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division
STORAGE
LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in. Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday. 8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383
750
CLEARBROOK: BRIGHT 2 BDRM. Close to bus routes, school & pool. N/P. Avail now. 604-852-6879. CLEARBROOK. Lge bright, clean 1 bdrm, sep entry, nr shops/bus. Suit 1 person incl util/wd. Pet w/approval $650. N/s July 1. 1-604-538-4023
752
TOWNHOUSES
2001 BMW X5, 3L, mid size SUV, 113,000 KMS, grey, AWD, auto, 6-cyl., Kenwood stereo w/backup camera & nav. system. Fully loaded w/heated seats. Good tires. Exc. clean cond. $9500. 604-615-5043 call or text.
MISSION: 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSE, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-820-1715
757
MARINE
WANTED TO RENT 912
COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731.
TRANSPORTATION
MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and references. No Living Quarters. 604-820-0808
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
ABBOTSFORD E. Large 1 bdrm. suite. Off Marshall Road. $800/mo. Ns/np. Avail. now. (604)864-5452
ABBOTSFORD. Attractive ofďŹ ce & or Retail Spaces avail. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Right now we can accomodate your needs up to 11,000 sq. ft. Ph. Frank Noort Investments 604-835-6300.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
SUITES, LOWER
Middle aged *hearing impaired lady looking for live in, clean accommodations (bsmt / shared live in accommodation) in Mission/Abbotsford nr bus route. Self sufficient (with secure income) NS, ND and no pets and an empty nester. Ideally, my landlord will req light housekeeping/yard work and pref senior/child care to offset rent. Note* I communicate through text msg, written notes and sign language. I am trustworthy, a good worker and a quick study. For further information: please contact Mike (stepdad) at 604.319.0273/text or email: mcchenier@shaw.ca
MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $660 & 2 bdrm starting $840. 1.5 ba, ht/hw & prkg incl. Games rm Criminal Record check may be req. 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
ABBOTSFORD near UFV 2393 Clarke Drive: 3 Bdrm house with 2 baths, nice area near all amenities. Available now. 778-549-4300 or 604-308-7578.
1 Bdrms Stes 2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt. Please call for Prices. Pets negotiable. Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented
3046 Clearbrook Road
MALIBU TERRACE APTS
609
RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE
• Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm.
Conveniently located at
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RENTALS
Apartments
Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508 .2 bdrm t/house. Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina Tim 250-341-5423
APARTMENT/CONDO
34313 Forrest Terrace
Phone 604-556-7705
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,988. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900. www.glenbrookhomes.net
706
Great View
Abbotsford Central
604-880-5062 or 604-476-0332
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
ABBOTSFORD
Mountainview - Bakerview
$300,000.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
RENTALS
ABBOTFORD. Immaculate 2 bdrm condo penthouse, 2 bath. 1250sqft. Nr all ames. $1175. 778-241-9979
60’ x 300’ Zoned low rise Apartment @ 33515 Switzer Ave.
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 625
RENTALS
812
BOATS
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED 10’, 12’ or 14’ with or without motor or trailer. Will pay cash 778-868-9342
ATTN: KIEL MAGEL Chevrolet S10 white 1995 pickup vin Number 1gccs14z1r8193036 looking for owner last at property 1976 Catalina Cres, Abbotsford.
AUTO SERVICES
LICENSED MECHANIC available for almost all your repair needs. Adrian 604-854-0937.
TOOLS
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A44 Abbotsford News Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Recycle your eligible 2008 or older vehicle and get between $ 1,000 - $2,500 towards most new 2015 Ford Vehicles.
2015 F-150 Supercab XLT
2.7L, ECOBOOST, 6 SPEED AUTO, POWER GROUP, SYNC, KEYLESS ENTRY, ANTI-THEFT, AIR. #F1F19725
2015 F-150 Crew Cab XLT
3.5L TIVCT V-6, 6 SPEED AUTO, POWER GROUP, SYNC, KEYLESS ENTRY, ANTI-THEFT, AIR. #F1F27324
$
MSRP MSA DISCOUNT NON-STACKABLE CASH RECYCLE YOUR RIDE
40,599 –$5,719 $ – 3,000 –$2,000
MSA DISCOUNT RECYCLE YOUR RIDE
FINNAL SALLE PRICCE $
213
BI-WEEKLY
2015 F-150 Crew Cab Sport 4x4
2.7L, ECOBOOST, 6 SPEED AUTO, TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW, VOICE ACTIVATED NAVIGATION, KEYLESS ENTRY, ANTI-THEFT, AIR, SPORT PACKAGE, REAR CAMERA, REMOTE START, REVERSE SENSING. #F1F26312
RECYCLE YOUR RIDE
$
BI-WEEKLY
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$
BI-WEEKLY
2015 F-250 Crew Cab XLT
WESTERN EDITION, 6.2L V-8, 6 SPEED AUTO, POWER GROUP, REAR CAMERA, CAMPER PACKAGE, SYNC, KEYLESS ENTRY, ANTI-THEFT, AIR, TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, 40/20/40 SEAT, REMOTE START, 3:73 LOCKING AXLE. #F3F91028
$
SALE PRICE MSA DISCOUNT NON-STACKABLE CASH RECYCLE YOUR RIDE
53,999 –$6,949 –$5,500 –$2,500
FINNAL SALLE PRICCE $ OUR LOWEST PAYMENT WITH 0 DOWN / INCLUDES TAXES!
$
OUR LOWEST PAYMENT WITH 0 DOWN / INCLUDES TAXES!
300
FINNAL SALLE PRICCE $ OUR LOWEST PAYMENT WITH 0 DOWN / INCLUDES TAXES!
FINNAL SALLE PRICCE $ $
RECYCLE YOUR RIDE
OUR LOWEST PAYMENT WITH 0 DOWN / INCLUDES TAXES!
53,649 –$8,987 –$2,000
PLUS GET 1.99% FINANCE OR 0% LEASE OR
MSA DISCOUNT
45,049 –$8,355 –$2,000
PLUS GET 1.99% FINANCE OR 0% LEASE OR
$
MSA DISCOUNT
$
SALE PRICE
PLUS GET 1.99% FINANCE OR 0% LEASE OR
OR GET 0% FINANCE OR LEASE
SALE PRICE
40,399 –$7,797 –$2,000
FINNAL SALLE PRICCE $
OUR LOWEST PAYMENT WITH 0 DOWN / INCLUDES TAXES!
$
$
SALE PRICE
2015 F-150 Crew Cab XLT 4x4
2.7L ECOBOOST, 6 SPEED AUTO, POWER GROUP, SYNC, KEYLESS ENTRY, ANTI-THEFT, AIR, ALL TERRAIN TIRES, ALUMINUM WHEELS. #F1F27326
288
BI-WEEKLY
OR GET 0% FINANCING AND $500 FORD CREDIT CASH
246
BI-WEEKLY
2015 F-350 Crew Cab Diesel XLT/XTR Plus
6.7L POWER STROKE DIESEL, 6 SPEED AUTO, POWER GROUP, SYNC, KEYLESS ENTRY, ANTI-THEFT, AIR, REVERSE SENSING, TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, 40/20/40 SEATS, POWERSCOPE MIRRORS, SCHROME WHEELS, SECURITY GROUP. #F3F65624
$
SALE PRICE MSA DISCOUNT NON-STACKABLE CASH RECYCLE YOUR RIDE
67,849 –$9,489 –$6,000 –$2,500
FINNAL SALLE PRICCE $ OUR LOWEST PAYMENT WITH 0 DOWN / INCLUDES TAXES!
$
355
BI-WEEKLY
OR GET 0% FINANCING AND $500 FORD CREDIT CASH
VOTED ABBOTSFORD’S FAVOURITE NEW CAR DEALER 7 YEARS RUNNING! T H E F RAS E R VA L L E Y ’S O N LY FO R D SU P E RSTO R E ! ABBOTSFORD
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DL#31215
MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm | FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm | SUNDAY • CLOSED
All prices plus taxes and fees. Fiesta offer: To qualify for Ford Credit Cash $2,500 rebate, vehicle must be financed through Ford Credit and offer is subject to approved credit. Focus offer: 60 Month lease total payments $14,232 plus PST and GST on approved credit. F-150 offer: 24 Month lease total payments $9,739 in tax purchase option at lease end $22,623.44 plus GST & PST on approved credit. LAPR is 0% on F-150 Lease, and .99% on Focus. All prices and payments net of all Ford Canada, Ford Credit and Dealer incentives. Vehicles subject to availability and prior sale, but may have to be factory ordered. Vehicles may not be as shown. Dealer may sell for less. Offer expires June 6, 2015, @ 6pm.
RECYCLE YOUR RIDE IS BACK