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Homeless shelter full 10 days after opening Gladys camp remains; occupants decline to move to Riverside Laura RODGERS Abbotsford News

The new homeless shelter in Abbotsford is now full. The temporary winter facility’s 40 funded beds were filled by Dec. 31, according to Lookout Emergency Aid Society, the group running the shelter. Most clients are still staying there, and the shelter continues to run at capacity. It took only 10 days for the building to go from

an empty construction-trailer building on Dec. 21 to a full facility. Residents were brought into the low-barrier shelter gradually, to ensure those living there would have time to settle in and get along. The facility is running on $450,000 in operating funds from BC Housing. Made of six construction trailers on a city-owned lot on Riverside Road, the facility cost about $750,000 in city funds to construct. It will stay open until the end of April and is expected to reopen again

next winter. The shelter wasn’t big enough to take in every homeless person in Abbotsford, with a number of outdoor camps still remaining around the city – some by choice. A tent city still squats on swaths of city-owned land on Gladys Avenue, although a few people have left. Most Gladys tent city residents weren’t interested in moving to the shelter, according to Nate McCready of the local Salvation Army, who

U-Haul loaded with belongings stolen in Surrey, found in Abby

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Dad and daughter lose possessions A stolen U-Haul truck containing the belongings of a father and daughter from Saskatchewan was recovered in Abbotsford on Friday afternoon, but few items were left behind by the thieves. The truck had been stolen from South Surrey overnight on Dec. 29 after Michael Suiker and his daughter Meghan stopped to visit family en route to Victoria, where they were moving from Saskatoon. Suiker said he parked the 34-foot U-Haul truck and 18-foot trailer “about half a block away in front of a strip mall” near 34 Avenue and 152 Street at about 12:15 a.m. after completing a long leg of the journey from Calgary. The vehicles were gone the next

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Meghan Suiker and her father Michael find it hard to rein in their emotions after the U-Haul truck they had rented, and which was stolen in South Surrey, is recovered in Abbotsford – minus most of their possessions.

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munities to shelters elsewhere, but they don’t refer anyone to another city based on space. Most people stay at Lookout’s shelters for about 25 days, Williams said. Most stay for a short time, and only once, though a minority have a harder time getting on their feet and stay for extended periods. There are also 25 shelter beds at the Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Abbotsford. In extreme weather, when people sleeping outside are in danger, more one-night beds are made available in church basements and community buildings.

Lookout staff said most people staying there were from Abbotsford. Full data for all 40 residents isn’t available, but at Lookout’s other shelters in the Lower Mainland, about 70 per cent come from the local community and 30 per cent from elsewhere. Neither the outreach team nor Lookout maintain a wait list, but they said beds in a shelter at capacity come open occasionally as some residents leave. Lookout executive director Shayne Williams said they’ll refer (and help transport) people with roots in other com-

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operates the Victoria facility. Our Place took into account tent city residents’ requests for more privacy, and the ability for couples to be housed together. My Place is a low-barrier shelter. Drug use is not allowed inside and tent checks are performed to enforce this rule. As for the origins of the new shelter clients in Abbotsford, McCready said the outreach team only connects with people who are already in this area, and his team doesn’t collect detailed background information. When the shelter was at 28 residents on Dec. 30,

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works on the homeless outreach team collaborating with the shelter. He said an initial meeting with a tent city spokesperson went well, but by Dec. 31 the group decided the shelter wasn’t for them. “They said they’re happy where they are,” said McCready. “They understand they are welcome ... but they’re just not looking to come in.” City spokesperson Katherine Treloar said, “we are pleased the shelter is filling the need in our community,” and did not comment on whether the full shelter would impact city efforts to bring the Gladys camp to a close. A temporary winter shelter in Victoria, which opened on Jan. 5, took a different approach. Called “My Place,” that facility in an unused gym gives 40 residents private tents to sleep in, rather than an open sleeping area like the one utilized at Riverside. It was specifically opened in an attempt to remove a tent city on a provincial courthouse lawn. “People who were at the tent city don’t respond very well to shelters,” said Grant McKenzie of Our Place Society, which

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Missing woman found, then passes Eastside in Vancouver. According to Mission RCMP Sgt. A woman who went missing Shaun Wright, Dubreuil was locatin October and was located in ed on Dec. 17. Five days later, she December has died. passed away. There are no Mission RCMP issued a details on how she died. notice in October, asking C o ro n e r B a r b a ra for the public’s help in loMcLintock said the case is cating 41-year-old Natalie still under investigation. Dubreuil, who had last been “It is an open case with seen on Oct. 1 in Abbotsford. the coroner’s office and She was known to frewe’re still investigating to quent the Abbotsford/ try and determine what the Mission area as well as DUBREUIL cause of death was.” Surrey and the Downtown

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Gang murderer dies in prison Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

A man serving a life sentence for a gang-related murder died on Boxing Day at Pacific Institution in Abbotsford. Gurwinder (Gogi) Mann, 39, was found unresponsive in the institution’s hospital. Staff members immediately began performing CPR, and emergen-

cy services were called, but Mann died. Cause of death has not been released. Mann began serving his sentence on May 31, 2003 for the first-degree murder of Gurpreet Sohi, 20, who was shot in his Delta basement in 2000. Also serving a life sentence for Sohi’s murder is Ravinder Soomel, who was also sentenced in

2010 in relation to another earlier murder – that of 20-year-old Jason Herle, who was gunned down by two men hiding in the bushes as he was leaving his parents’ King Road home with his girlfriend in November 1997. Soomel and co-accused Tajinder Bains each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder in that case.

A home on Hawthorne Avenue suffered smoke and fire damage on New Year’s Eve.

Hawthorne house fire An Abbotsford home was damaged by a fire that began in the kitchen just before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Crews from Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service were called to the home on Hawthorne Avenue at 11:55 p.m. When they arrived, they found

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House values rise sharply in west Abbotsford in past year Across city, single-family home values up five to 15 per cent Tyler OLSEN Abbotsford News

The value of a typical west Abbotsford home increased by around $50,000 in just 12 months, according to BC Assessment, which sent out notices this week to hundreds of thousands of property owners across the region. The owner of a typical west Abbotsford home assessed at $371,000 last year can expect an assessed value of around $424,000 when notices arrive in the mail this week. The exact change in a home’s assessed value depends on a variety of factors, including the size, location and age of a house. But generally, those living in the city’s west saw the value of their homes increase more than those in the rest of Abbotsford, according to BC Assessment. Because all homeowners pay the same residential tax rates, those whose assessed homes rose more than the

The assessed values of single-family homes in Abbotsford rose, on average, between five and 15 per cent over the past year. city average will see their share of the tax bill increase, while those whose properties increased at a below-average rate (or decreased) may see their tax bills fall. The assessed value of single-family homes in Abbotsford increased, on average, between five and 15 per

cent over the previous year. A typical central Abbotsford home saw a five per cent increase in value, from $376,000 to $394,000, while a typical east Abbotsford home saw an eight per cent rise in assessed value, from $435,000 to $472,000. “The majority of residen-

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An Abbotsford man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for two child pornography offences. The jail term for Danial James Munroe, 59, will be followed by three years of probation. Munroe was sentenced Dec. 30 in Abbotsford provincial court. He plead-

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Help provided, now apply law It has been a difficult road for the homeless in Abbotsford, the public, and city hall. It took an unfortunate incident involving a popular homeless camp in 2013 to snap this issue into focus and spur the city into action. That constructive response has been a long time in coming, as well, partly due to an extensive delay caused by a civil suit launched by advocates for the homeless. That was settled last fall, with a judge ruling that the homeless can sleep in city parks overnight, if other alternatives don’t exist. That condition has been addressed, with the creation of a 40-bed, low-barrier winter shelter on Riverside Road. That facility is at capacity now, since opening just before Christmas. It is a huge improvement over sleeping rough, and is coupled to a range of social supports, such as finding long-term housing, and connection with health services to deal with issues such as addictions and mental health. Another major, much-needed project – a permanent 20-bed men’s shelter – will open in 2017. The city has stepped way up from where it

was two years ago. And that means there is no longer a good reason for the so-called “protest” camp on Gladys, or on any other public property. The occupants of those sites had an opportunity to go to the new shelter, but stated they weren’t interested, and maintain they are “happy” where they are, according to an outreach worker. For some, the condition of being homeless, living in a tent, is clearly a matter of choice. However, there are limits to that, as the court recently found. The city indicated it would begin to take action on these unsafe, visually appalling camps by mid-January. Having made good on promises to help the homeless, and with due notice to occupants, it is now incumbent on city hall to clear out the squats – as much as a challenge as that’s apparently going to be. The homeless can set up their tents at night, but must pack up during the day. Inconvenient perhaps, but that’s the ruling they went to court to obtain – and the city is justified, if not obligated, to apply it.

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2016 Registration for all Kindergarten children in Abbotsford District public schools will commence on Monday, January 18, 2016. Note: Children born in 2011 are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year. Canadian Citizens: Proof of age of child (by birth certificate) is required. “Proof of residence” is also required for students with no siblings in a district school. Parent/legal guardian must provide ONE of the following: • Utility bill • Mortgage document • Property Sale Agreement • Property Tax Notice/Assessment • Rental or Lease Agreement In addition ONE of the following three documents containing the name and address of the parent/guardian is required: • Bank statement • Credit card statement • Government document (eg. MSP bill) You will also need to provide your child’s Care Card, doctor’s name and phone number. If you are the Abbotsford resident biological parent /legal guardian of the child and are not a Canadian Citizen by birth or by naturalization (obtained citizenship), you are required to report

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION at INTEGRATED ARTS (‘ASIA’) and TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS • ASIA (Integrated Arts) North Poplar Elementary • Auguston Traditional Elementary • King Traditional Elementary • South Poplar Traditional Elementary Registration for these schools has a different procedure. Registration is no longer on a ‘first-come, first registered’ basis. Placement and registration in these schools (except for Auguston which accommodates catchment children first) is done on a more balanced and equitable basis, across the district and our respective school families. Requests for registrations will be taken (online only) from 8am, Monday, January 18 through 4pm, Friday, January 22. Being early will not guarantee a place at a school. Parents/Guardians will need a special, customized PIN to be used when they go on line to request a placement in these schools. To obtain the number, they must either attend the school information meetings noted below, or visit the school after January 14 to see the principal.

to the School District Office prior to registering your child at school. Please call 604.851.4585 (International Program office) to make an appointment. They will confirm which documents you must provide. The district office location is: 2790 Tims Street, Abbotsford. For additional information regarding Kindergarten registration, contact your neighbourhood school or see www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/registration TO REGISTER AT YOUR CATCHMENT AREA SCHOOL Please register at your neighbourhood school beginning January

18. Not sure which school is in your area? See www.sd34.bc.ca/ schools/registration or call the school district administration office: 604.859.4891 (between 8am and 4pm.) TO REGISTER at FRENCH IMMERSION (‘FI’) SCHOOLS Register at the school beginning January 18. To determine which elementary school is your catchment FI school check www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/catchment. For Elementary (up to two classes of FI Kindergarten students can be accommodated at the following schools): • Centennial Park Elementary, 2527 Gladwin Rd. 604.853.9148 http://centennialpark.sd34.bc.ca • Clearbrook Elementary, 3614 Clearbrook Rd. 604.859.5348 http://clearbrook.sd34.bc.ca • Margaret Stenersen Elementary, 3060 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.859.3151 http://stenersen.sd34.bc.ca • Sandy Hill Elementary, 3836 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.850.7131 http://sandyhill.sd34.bc.ca For additional information regarding the French Immersion Program, please contact: Duncan Hazlewood, Modern Languages Helping Teacher: 604.504.4612 ext. 1851. Or feel free to contact the schools listed above.

SCHOOL INFORMATION: INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL • Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts (ASIA) • North Poplar Campus (grades K-5), 32041 Marshall Road Up to three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at ASIA North Poplar. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5 at the North Poplar Campus or in grades 6 -12 at the Sumas Mountain Campus, the student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available. TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS • Auguston Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 36367 Stephen Leacock Drive Auguston Traditional has a defined catchment area, along with priority for siblings of current students, but accepts non-catchment requests for Kindergarten to Gr. 5 (depending on availability). Up to three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at Auguston Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made on-line starting February 1st, 2016. The student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available. Please see auguston.sd34.bc.ca (under “Our School”, “Wait List”) for more information. • King Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 28776 King Road Up to three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at King Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made online starting February 1st, 2016. Your child will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available. Please see kingtraditional.sd34.bc.ca for more information. • South Poplar Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 32746 Huntingdon Road Up to two classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at South Poplar Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made starting February 1st, 2016. The student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available.

‘NATURE K’ The aim and vision for the Nature K schooling is to immerse kindergarten-aged learners in extended outdoor hands-on learning opportunities which promote academic, social, emotional development and environmental

and physical stewardship. This offering for kindergarten children is available at two schools: Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary and Dr. T.A. Swift Elementary. In addition to K students at those two schools, students in the following catchments/schools are eligible to apply to attend Nature K: At Dr.Roberta Bondar: for W.J. Mouat catchment schools: Bondar, Clearbrook, John Maclure, TenBroeck and Terry Fox. At Dr. T.A. Swift: for Robert Bateman catchment schools: Swift, Auguston, Matsqui, Margaret Stenersen, Prince Charles, and Sandy Hill. ~Note that all Bondar and Swift catchment students must first be accommodated before students from other school catchments can be accepted.

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PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS FOR CHOICE SCHOOLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2016 For: French Immersion • Late French Immersion • Traditional • Integrated Arts FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS For additional information regarding the French Immersion Program, please contact: • Duncan Hazlewood, Modern Languages Helping Teacher: 604.504.4612 ext. 1851. Or feel free to contact the principal at your local French Immersion school to ask for a tour. • Centennial Park Elementary, 2527 Gladwin Rd. 604.853.9148. http://centennialpark.sd34.bc.ca • Clearbrook Elementary, 3614 Clearbrook Rd. 604.859.5348. http://clearbrook.sd34.bc.ca • Margaret Stenersen Elementary, 3060 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.859.3151. http://stenersen.sd34.bc.ca • Sandy Hill Elementary, 3836 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.850.7131. http://sandyhill.sd34.bc.ca

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INFORMATION NIGHT FOR ALL ELEMENTARY EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS: Tuesday, January 12 at 6:30pm Location: Margaret Stenersen Elementary, 3060 Old Clayburn Rd. INFORMATION NIGHT FOR LATE FRENCH IMMERSION GRADE 6: Wednesday, January 13 at 6:30pm Location: Chief Dan George Middle, 3287 Old Riverside Rd. INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL • (ASIA) North Poplar Campus (K-5). For more information, contact 604.859.3101. www.northpoplarschool.com Information night at the school, 32041 Marshall Rd: Wednesday, January 6 at 7pm

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TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS • Auguston Traditional Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.557.0422. http://auguston.sd34.bc.ca Information Night at the school, 36367 Stephen Leacock Dr: Monday, January 11 at 6:30pm • King Traditional Elementary For more information, contact 604.857.0903. http://kingtraditional.sd34.bc.ca Information Night at the school, 28776 King Rd: Thursday, January 14 at 6:30pm • South Poplar Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.853.1845. http://southpoplar.sd34.bc.ca Information Night at the school, 32746 Huntingdon Rd: Wednesday, January 13 at 6:30pm • Abbotsford Traditional Middle School (Gr.6-8) For more information contact 604.850.3511. http://atms.sd34.bc.ca/ New Student Open House at the school, 2272 Windsor St: Thursday, January 14, 6 to 7 pm. There will be tours, a Q & A session, program highlights and registration forms available to take home. Registration at this school commences January 18.

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HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOUR PRESCHOOLER FOR SCHOOL? The SPCA held a bottle drive and tree-chipping event on Sunday at Buckerfield’s on Marshall Road to raise funds for the Abbotsford shelter. Pictured are shelter manager Sarah Ringer (left) with volunteers Mark Loewen and JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News Lois Makela.

Three coffee talks at The Reach Presentations weekly throughout January courses on Canadian and Quebec cultural history. On Jan. 27, docent Morian Perepelitza presents a tour of A Terrible Beauty: Edward Burtynsky in Dialogue With Emily Carr. A Terrible Beauty is a selection of photographs by Torontobased photographer Edward Burtynsky, who is internationally renowned for his captivating images of natural and built en-

vironments that reflect both the impressive reach of human enterprise and the extraordinary impact of our hubris. Burtynsky’s work is presented with a smaller selection of paintings and drawings by Emily Carr, a legendary B.C. artist who also observed the impact of human industry on the natural world in some of her more widely recognized works. For more infor-

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As a parent, how do you know what skills and knowledge are really important for school success? Should you be teaching letters? What is more important for developing printing: playing with cars on the floor or practicing letter formation? Kindergarten teachers & community partners in Abbotsford are having open houses at local schools. Please join us! Parent, and their children born in 2011 or 2012 are invited to come to a free RSL event at their neighbourhood school. Every child will be given a bag of learning supplies. Parents will be given resources and ideas about how to support their child in using these materials. Please contact your neighbourhood school to register for the RSL session at that school. Some schools are doing a series of activities to support our early learners and more information is available at each school. One of the most important things you can do to make sure that your child is successful at school, is to be involved!

SCHOOL Aberdeen Elementary School Abbotsford Virtual School Alexander Elementary Auguston Trad. Elementary Barrowtown Elementary Blue Jay Elementary Bradner Elementary Centennial Park Elementary Clearbrook Elementary Dave Kandal Elementary Dormick Park Elementary Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary Dr. T.A. Swift Elementary Godson Elementary Harry Sayers Elementary Jackson Elementary John Maclure Elementary King Traditional Elementary Margaret Stenersen Elementary Matsqui Elementary McMillan Elementary Mountain Elementary Mt. Lehman Elementary North Poplar Elementary (ASIA) Prince Charles Elementary Ross Elementary Sandy Hill Elementary South Poplar Trad. Elementary Ten-Broeck Elementary Terry Fox Elementary Upper Sumas Elementary

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The Ukrainian Club of Abbotsford hosts its annual Malanka celebration on Jan. 16. File photo loaf) as a supper-table centrepiece, and a didukh (or decorated sheaf of wheat) standing nearby. When the youngest member of the family announces that a star is visible in the night sky on Svyata

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Conference on aging to bring together boomers and seniors Abbotsford Community Services to host February event A two-day conference on aging, health, and wellness for seniors is coming to Abbotsford this February. The Aging Together event, organized by Abbotsford Community Services on Feb. 12 and 13, will bring popular health radio hosts Drs. Dave Hepburn and Rob Sealey, B.C. seniors’ advocate Isobel Mackenzie, and plenty of workshops on everything from road safety to intimacy for older adults.

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Nature Club receives donation Funds to help with planting of trees and shrubs The Abbotsford Mission Nature Club has received a $1,500 donation from the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) as part of its Building Communities Together program. The organization was nominated by Jack Van Dyke, who is a member of CLAC local 29.

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Pilots fly into first place KEEP ABBOTSFORD WARM Abbotsford vaults above Mission after wins at Winter Classic

Methorst (three), Dryden Michaud After a strong (two), and Phillip showing at the Gauthier (two). first-ever Pacific Five different Pilots Ju n i o r H o ck ey recorded multiLeague winter clasple-point games in sic, the Abbotsford the win. Pilots goalPilots are now sitie Jacob Crawford ting in first place in made 23 saves for the Harold Brittain his 14th win of the conference. season. All 10 PJHL teams The pair of wins descended on the JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News vaulted the Pilots Minoru Arena in The Pilots scramble for the puck against Delta from to first place in the Richmond for three a game earlier this year. Abbotsford now sits in first Harold Brittain condays of games, and place after a pair of wins at the PJHL Winter Classic. ference, as they the Pilots didn’t dismoved ahead of scored the eventual on Saturday and exappoint by posting the Mission City offensively Outlaws by one point. wins on Friday and game winner in the ploded with an 8-5 win over Abbotsford now sports third period at 9:34. Saturday. Methorst had a big the Ridge Meadows a record of 21 wins, 10 Abbotsford battled the Delta Ice Hawks game, recording four Flames. losses, one tie and one The Methorst broth- overtime loss. on Friday, and the points and earning Pilots never trailed, first star of the game. ers were again on fire, The Pilots next have but the Hawks didn’t Guilderson also had with Alexander scor- a home-and-home make it easy. Delta four points, with ing a hat trick, and weekend with the tied the game up Alexander Methorst Cole picking up four Flames, as they travel three different times, picking up a pair of assists. to Ridge Meadows on The two teams were Friday and then host but Abbotsford out- assists. Rookie Pilots goalie tied 4-4 after two pe- the Flames at MSA lasted them with a Lucas Mills stopped riods, but the Pilots Arena on Saturday. 5-4 win. Francis Bamford 24 of 28 shots to pick outscored the Flames Faceoff is set for 7:30 and Cole Methorst up his third win of 4-1 to earn the win. p.m. Goal scorers for scored in the first pe- the season. For more informaAbbotsford re- the Pilots were: Sean tion on the team, visit riod for the Pilots, as Alexander abbotsfordpilots.com. Abbotsford built up turned to Richmond Olson, a 2-1 lead. Hayden Guilderson scored a pair of goals in the second for the Pilots, but Delta scored three times, and the teams were all tied up at four after two periods. Cole Methorst then

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Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen was held to one point in four games at the IIHF WJC hockey tournament. men. Finland scored on the ensuing fiveon-three-man advantage to notch the game-winner at 5:50. The tournament was considered a disappointment for Virtanen, who scored only one point in four games for Canada. His future is also up

in the air, with the Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning stating the team will take some time to determine whether Virtanen will finish the season in Vancouver or return to junior with the Western Hockey League’s Calgary

Hitmen. The Canucks do have some time to make a decision on the star Abbotsford minor hockey product, as junior-eligible players can spend up to 40 games on an NHL roster without burning a year of free agency. Virtanen has played a total of 19 games for the Canucks this season. He scored 52 points in 50 games in junior with the Hitmen last season. Virtanen and the Canucks host the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday before welcoming the Tampa Bay Lightning to Rogers Arena on Saturday.

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Twisters athletes heading to BC Winter Games Abbotsford News

A group of Abbotsford gymnasts are heading to the 2016 Penticton BC Winter Games. Twisters Gymnastics athletes Michael Frew, Jeremy Filiatrault, Jadyn

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meaning they could get the call in case of injury, are Logan Isfeld, Katelyn Cotterell and Sierra Stobbe. Frew and Filiatraut qualified for the Games after strong showings at the Games trials in

eliminated A pair of Abbotsford curlers came up a little short in their respective divisions at the 2016 Tim Hortons BC Junior Curling Championships in Kamloops. Kim Bonneau, the lead for Team Loken, saw her team finish fourth in round robin play with four wins and three losses, but then lost 9-4 in the women’s divisions semi-final on Jan. 2. Team Loken plays out of the Delta Thistle Curling Club, and also features players from Surrey and Coquitlam. The event featured the top eight junior teams in the province, with

only the top four advancing to the playoff round. The men’s division saw Abbotsford’s Jordan Kiss lead his team to a fifth-place showing in round robin action. Kiss, who skipped the team based out of the Royal City Curling Club in New Westminster, captained his team to a record of three wins and four losses. The team narrowly missed qualifying for the playoff round, after losing 8-7 on Jan. 2. The winning men’s and women’s clubs qualify for the Canadian Junior Curling Championships in Ontario later this month.

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for a hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6:45pm on Townline Road involving a 2006 Inﬁniti M35 with BC plate no. 579 MJE and a silver coloured van. If you have any information regarding this accident please contact Aman Mann at 604.864.6131

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for a hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred on Monday, December 1, 2015 at 1:15 p.m. at the intersection of 72 Avenue and 132 Street in Surrey, B.C. involving a 2013 Kia Optima with BC plate no. 975XRX and a grey BMW X5 type vehicle. If you have any information regarding this accident please contact Rajan Dhami at 604.864.6131

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Learn the latest techniques in aircraft repair and maintenance at the UFV Aerospace Centre, located at the Abbotsford Airport.

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Part-Time Circulation Clerk

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The Abbotsford News has an opening for a parttime circulation clerk

WE’RE LOOKING FOR CARRIERS TO DELIVER THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS & THE MISSION RECORD

(This position is approximately 22.5 hrs per week) The successful applicant will enjoy working in a fast-paced customer service oriented environment. In addition, this person must possess strong computer skills, be familiar with accounting practices, good communication skills (both verbal and non-verbal) and a pleasant telephone manner.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter with proven organizational expertise. Previous circulation experience would be an asset. Please forward your resume and hand-written cover letter in confidence to: Kevin Hemery Regional Circulation Director: 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: circulation@abbynews.com Closing Date: Friday January 22, 2016 The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD.

1) Parts and Service (Customer Service) 2) General Labourer 3) Sales and Service

5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours/week $10.49/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning, twisting and other misc greenhouse labour. Employment starts immediate

Fax: 604-864-8858 33677 Hallert Rd. Abbotsford CROP FARM LABOURERS required F/T for Altervale Farm Ltd, 149 Barker Rd. in Abbotsford. Duties include planting, pruning, hoeing, spraying & picking berries. 40hr/wk. $10.50/hr. No experience required. Fax: 604-462-0908

FARM WORKERS A & P Fruit Growers need Farm Workers. Work starting in February. Duties include; weeding, harvesting, tying and pruning. Pay $10.49/hr. Email resume to:

apfruit@hotmail.com or Fax 604-864-4964

$10.49/per hr. April to December. Must be willing to work in ﬁeld in all weather, incl. cold, rain, heat and be capable of heavy lifting & bending to ground level & standing for extended periods. Must be productive and have own transport. Apply at Badyal Farms Ltd, 5131 Inter-Provincial Hwy, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2P5 or email: badyalfarms@hotmail.com

HELP WANTED

This is a fast paced, team environment, suited to motivated individuals with a positive attitude, who are looking for secure year round employment. Although we are willing to train applicants with RV knowledge will be given priority. We currently have openings available Monday through Friday, Weekends and Statutory Holidays Off. Wage will be determined based on experience with beneﬁts after 3 mths. For Further information on each position please apply in person with resume and references at 43851 Industrial Way, Building B.

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.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certiﬁed & experienced. Union wages & beneﬁts. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

M&M Meat Shops Abbotsford Req’d. immediately. P/T Product Consultant with excellent customer skills. Must be available days, evenings & weekends between 9:30 am & 8:00 pm. Apply in person with resume: 2618 McMillan Road, Abbotsford. No phone calls, faxes, or emails.

BC Cancer Foundation 32900 Marshall Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C2 604.851.4736 bccancerfoundation.com

NURSERY WORKER Fraserview Nursery Ltd. is looking for: Full time / seasonal nursery worker. Work includes planting, weeding, moving, loading, unloading shrubs and trees. Work is outdoor in all types of weather & involve some heavy lifting. Work is approx. from March - November. No minimum education req’d. Wages $10.49/hr Reply Fax: 604 607 5571.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

30 F/T Farm workers req’d for Jit Bains Farms in East Abbotsford. 40 Hours per week until Dec 15, 2016. No exp needed, but heavy lifting is required. Duties will incl; planting, weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting and loading ﬁeld vegetables. Wages $10.59/hour. Email resumes to:

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SNOW Harry Peter March 21, 1940 ~ December 30, 2015 Peter died at the Maplewood Seniors Residence in Abbotsford of complications following a stroke. He will be missed by his wife Beth, daughter Carole (Richard), grandchildren Jeffrey, Brendan and Madeleine, and other family and friends. He was a generous soul who loved his family and his ﬂat-coated retrievers, appreciated a good argument and whose uncanny ability to do mental math made him a whiz at cards. A memorial service may be held in the spring. In lieu of ﬂowers, please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of British Columbia. Details are available at http://www.heartandstroke.bc.ca. Online condolences to the family may be made to:

www.wiebeandjeskefh.com Wiebe & Jeske - 604.859.5885

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SECURITY OFFICER training classes avail in Abby. Full job placement 604-859-8860 to register

Support and Care for Tomorrow Ricardo’s Pizza requires Part time customer service/food prep person. Drop resume to the manager, #6-32750 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford.

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DRIEDIGER John March 28, 1946 ~ January 2, 2016

DIRECTOR OF CARE RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience • Graduation from a recognized program for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses. Current practicing registration with the CRNBC. • Demonstrated leadership ability in complex care with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term care. • Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess. • Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning. • Post RN/RPN education in Gerontology or three (3 - 5) years relevant experience. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care to the residents to ensure resident focused care is achieved in the home, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising others who deliver direct resident care. RNs/RPNs will collaborate with Licensed Practical Nurses as per the “Collaborative Role of RNs/RPNs and LPNs” as set forth by the CRNBC, and the CLPNBC. This position may involve direct resident care and the nurse at this level will also have supervisory responsibilities for other staff. Submit your resume to: careers@trilliumcare.ca or phone Bevan Village at 604-850-5416 for more information on the available position. CLOSING DATE: January 6th, 2016

John Driediger passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus after a long illness with cancer on January 2, 2016. He is survived by loving wife, Linda, son: Chad, daughters: Carrie-Ann Rast (Randy) and Lisa Driediger, grandchildren: Jordan Rast, Natalie Rast, Paige Waddell and Gabrielle Waddell and great-grandson, Leo Rast as well as sisters, Helena Friesen and Anne Epp (Ron) and brothers, Diet (Nettie) and Dave (Bonnie) plus other in-laws, nieces, nephews and relatives. He was predeceased by brothers: Abe and Jake and sisters: Kathy, Betty and Judy. John was born on March 28, 1946 to Abraham and Elizabeth (nee Froese) Driediger in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He always said that at the age of eight months he had the good sense to move his family to BC where they built a home at 5115 Brown Road, Langley. He attended Aldergrove Secondary School where he met his one true love, Linda Ollinger. They were married June 26, 1965. John lived his life in light of eternity taking steps of faith each day. In 1979 John and Linda sold their family business, Driediger’s Meats, to join staff with Power to Change (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ). John was a man of faith, wisdom, love, compassion, quick wit and strong convictions. What gave his life meaning and purpose was his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He walked with God and had a passion to share that walk with others. He loved the participants in Addiction Recovery Ministry and they loved him back as he helped them win their struggle with addiction. He always had to say, “One more thing!” or “I have an idea.” Whatever he put his mind and heart to he excelled at. John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family, his ministry, his many friends, his dog Jake, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dallas Cowboys, riding horses, playing golf. He will be dearly missed. Special thanks to the staff at Christine Morrison Hospice for their special care of John. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:00 am at Sevenoaks Alliance Church, 2575 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to Addiction Recovery Ministry (cheques made out to ARM (CC#138855). Online condolences to the family may be made at:

www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643

DYCK Gary Gary Dyck passed away on Friday January 1, 2016 at Abbotsford Hospital at the age of 59. He was born October 8, 1956 in Chilliwack, BC. Gary is survived by his wife Elaine, children Mandy (Darcy) and Greg, Mom Mary, brothers John (Jackie), Ed (Lynda), David (Debbie), Rudy (Shelley), Larry; sister Elsie; nieces & nephews, cousins, family and many friends. He was predeceased by sister Carol, father Frank, brother in law Frank Bruys and niece Hannah. Gary was self-employed and enjoyed playing baseball, skiing, riding his motorbike, playing darts and enjoyed life. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held on Friday January 8, 2016 at 1:30 in the Bradner Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd. Abbotsford BC. Memorial Donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements,604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

FAZAKAS Sheila 1947 ~ 2015 On Christmas Day the Fazakas family lost their beloved mother and cheerleader, Sheila Ann Wiebe Fazakas, 68, at Langley Hospice after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Sheila considered it her role to encourage and lift the spirits of those around her, and did so to the end with courage and optimism. Sheila will be deeply missed by friends and family. She is predeceased by her: husband, Ernest Fazakas; mother, Dorothy Wiebe (nee Tracey); father, Jacob Wiebe; brother, Laverne Gallinger. Survived by: sister, Laneah Wiebe; son, Phillip; daughters, Rita and LaTiesha; and her precious grandchildren, Jocelyn and Matthew Mossey. A memorial service will be held January 9, 2:00 pm, Ross Road Community Church, 3160 Ross Road, Abbotsford. Online condolences to the family may be made to:

www.wiebeandjeskefh.com Wiebe & Jeske - 604.859.5885

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TAYLOR

Earl William

John Leon (Art)

August 23, 1927 ~ December 25, 2015 Late of Abbotsford, BC passed away on Christmas Day surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his siblings Ireen Kuzonski, Don Kearsley, Jean Straiton and their families. Earl spent most of his adult life living and working in Wellington, New Zealand. He returned to Abbotsford to enjoy his retirement years. Earl travelled the world extensively and always had many wonderful stories to share. No service by request.

EDIGER Alice February 15, 1924 ~ December 28, 2015 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord. She is survived by her loving family; sons Peter (Christa), Heinz (Christin), Ewald (Karin); daughters Elli (Ewald), Alice (Helmut) and Mariane (Brooks); 16 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; brother Reinhard, nieces and nephews and friends. Special thanks to the staff and Menno Home - E1 for their loving care. A private family graveside service will take place at Maclure Road Cemetery. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 at King Road MB Church, 32068 King Road, Abbotsford. Online condolences to the family may be made to:

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www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs

Drop resume at: Abbotsford Location #6-32750 George Ferguson Way attn: Ricardo or Keith, or email ricardo@ricardospizza.com

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

Passed away into the presence of the Lord on November 26, 2015. Left to grieve; wife Linda, two step-daughters, ﬁve grandchildren. Memorial Service to be held on January 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Huckleberry House, 2455 West Railway, Abbotsford, BC.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

.CAN PRO Paint and Drywall. 3 Rooms $250. 604-7717052

ASSISTANT MANAGER req’d for permanent full time, day and evening shifts. Experience in the food industry preferred, but not required. Pay based on experience. Beneﬁts available.

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SYME Jamie passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Jamie was a testimony of God’s grace and healing. Almost 4 years ago, he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given a survival rate of 4 to 5 months. Throughout his journey with cancer, he never wavered in his faith in God. His health care professionals often said that there was no predicting what Jamie’s future might be, as he blew holes in their predictions time after time. Born in Mississauga, Ontario to Eva and Bruce Syme. Husband of Kathryn Ann (Aitchison) Syme, brother to Heather, Stephen, Colleen, Brian, Patrick, Bonnie, Scott, Michael, Robin, and Laurie. Father to Bruce, Tamara, Eva, Jeremy, Paul, Robert, and Miranda, grandfather to Robin, Jordan, Leland, Colton, and Henry, greatgrandfather to Wesley and Ronald. Servant of God. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Church, 2087 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, BC on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made to: K. Syme, 3695 Nicomen Place, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1J1 in memoriam. Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com

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HANDYPERSONS

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HOME REPAIRS

REPAIRS, Misc Service Jobs, etc., big or small, call Robert at 604-8444222 If I can’t do it, it can’t be done

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KLIPPENSTEIN Heinrich (Harry) September 30, 1920 - December 11, 2015 Harry is survived by his 4 children, Joyce (Len), Bonnie, Glen, and Daryl (June), 8 grandchildren, and 12 greatgrandchildren. Harry was born in a small farming village just outside of Altona, Manitoba. He was the youngest of 9 children born to Bernard and Marie Klippenstein. He spent his youth working long hours on the family farm - a job he took great pride in - before serving in the army from 1942 to 1945. Shortly after, he moved to BC, had 4 kids and became a doting father. He loved hard work, going to the gym (he kept dumbbells in his room right to the end), visiting with his grand-children and great-grandchildren, walking around Mill Lake, feeding the ducks and talking to dogs. He was a sincere man with a giant heart who kept his one-of-a-kind sense of humor through even the toughest times: he’d always greet you with the tightest hug and an “Oh but gracious,” his way of telling you he loved you. In recent years, he accepted he was near the end of his life and often talked about “going home.” You’re home now Dad. We Love You. An intimate gathering was held with immediate family to remember and celebrate his life. Online condolences to the family may be made at:

www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643

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VONK Reindert March 11, 1928 ~ January 4, 2016 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved “Opa”, Reindert Vonk. He passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord on January 4th at the age of 87 at Cascade Hospice. He leaves behind his loving wife Maria, 4 children and their spouses: Margaret (Gilles) St. Pierre, Ron (Ina) Vonk, Sofia (John) Wyles, Marian (Ed) Warkentin, 17 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Jacob and his brother-in-law Wout. Rein was born on March 11, 1928 to Reindert and Sofia (nee Elst) in Driebergen, in the province of Utrecht, Netherlands. In 1951 he married Maria Jansen in Driebergen. He worked for the railroad in Rotterdam but housing was scarce following WWII. As a result, Rein and Maria moved to Edmonton in 1952 to build a better future for their family. In 1976 he moved to BC and bought a mushroom farm in Abbotsford. He was an active member of Gateway CRC church for 40 years. In his retirement years he would often be found helping around his strata complex and walking the Mill Lake loop. He was a funny, gentle and wise man who will be missed by many. The family would like to extend our appreciation to the staff at Cascade Hospice for their professional care and kindness. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Gateway Community Church, 2884 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford with Pastor Bert Slofstra officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Abbotsford Hospice Society.

8590 SYLVESTER RD.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

604-820-0808 www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

374

TREE SERVICES

A & D TREE SERVICES Tree Removal, Brush Chipping, Stump Grinding, Hedge Trimming Pruning ~ Arborist Facilities. Fully Insured. 604-226-6514

TONY’’S PAINTING

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ERCO Worldwide - Our North Vancouver facility has the following employment opportunities along with the qualifications required.

Industrial Electrician / Instrument Mechanic

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257

DRYWALL

DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859 -1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

260

ELECTRICAL

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

• A Grade 12 diploma and dual TQ ticket as an Industrial Electrician/Instrument Mechanic with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment. • An Industrial Electrician with industrial instrument equipment and systems experience will also be considered. • Experience with general industrial electrical systems including high voltage, automated controls, and DCS and PLC systems.

Pipefitter • A Grade 12 diploma and TQ ticket as an Industrial Pipefitter, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment. • A 2nd TQ ticket (Welder, Instrument Mechanic, etc.) will be an asset. • Experience with installation, maintenance and repair of process piping systems. • Experience with equipment such as heat exchangers, strainers, tanks, pressure relief valves, and control valves. Wages and benefits are competitive within the industry, including a four-day work week with flexible start times. Submit your resume in confidence to: Administration Manager hholt@ercoworldwide.com Fax: (604) 929 8277

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Wednesday, January 6, 2016 PETS

456

FEED & HAY

Abbotsford News

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 563

MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS: We will sell all your unwanted ďŹ rearms. Consignment or selected purchase. 778-278-2205

#1 PET SOURCE â&#x20AC;˘ Pet Food & Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Livestock Feed & Hay â&#x20AC;˘ Wild Bird Seed & Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Whole Lot More 31852 Marshall Place Abbotsford B.C. 604-556-7477 www.buckerďŹ elds.org

477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

REAL ESTATE 639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RICK EDEN

REAL ESTATE 625

542

ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex or Email

For Sale By Owner Are you looking to move closer to Vancouver, fully furnished White Rock Condo - $195,000: Owner 778-988-2055

Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Townhouses

Selling Your Home?

1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

Call

RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE

UNDER $300 1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575pad Financing avail. 604-830-1960

APARTMENT/CONDO

meadowood@ paciďŹ cquorum.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

QUEEN MATTRESS/BOXSPRING. Simmons Beautyrest, Luxury collection. Great condition. $400. Call 604-557-3577

706

Phone 604-852-4696

FOR SALE BY OWNER

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black. 11 wks old, 1 left. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

525

RENTALS

Property Evaluation 30+ Years Gold Master Medallion Recipient

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

RENTALS

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

â&#x153;Ś Senior Discount â&#x153;Ś Resident Managers â&#x153;Ś Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at

3046 Clearbrook Road www.paciďŹ cquorum.com PaciďŹ c Quorum Properties Inc

MISSION

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2nd Ave. Mission

706

HOWARD WONG FARMS THE WONG FAMILY AND STAFF WANT TO WISH EVERYONE A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview NEW 24x60 - 1440 sq/ft double wide in Abby 55+ Park. Pet ok. Pad $602/mo. Home $123,900. Chuck 604-830-1960.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

563

MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com

LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAKE A DEAL 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

5486 Riverside Corner of Harris and Riverside Matsqui Village

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

NEW LOWER RENTS SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DISCOUNT

and we want to thank our customers for their patronage and continued support. See you in the new year!

Closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 14, 2016 Re opening Fridays & Saturdays Starting Jan. 15, 2016

APARTMENT/CONDO

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON SALE?

Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Phone 604-556-7705

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD. Sumas Mountain. 2 bdrm, 1 full bath, laundry. N/S. Avail Dec. 1st. $1000/mo incl utils., wireless net & cable. 604-764-0726. MISSION. 1 bdrm $600/mo. Avail now. Includes heat/light. N/P, smoking outside, no laundry. Call 604820-2936, 778-347-0418

752

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo ~ No Pets Hot water included. Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333 ABBOTSFORD

Great View Available Now!

To Advertise in this space call 604-851-4537

Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, & 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail. SENIORS DISCOUNTS Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & CertiďŹ ed. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

WINDOWS & DOORS

Call 604-852-7350 706

We are one of the largest suppliers of windows and doors in all of BC

5 Star Cleaning

8104 Evans Rd, Chilliwack 604-792-6700

Call at 778-927-1326 or E-mail

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westeckwindows.com

info@columbiacleaningservice.ca

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-866-7080 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

1995 26 1/2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5th wheel. Bunkbeds, a/c, power jacks, sleeps 6. Good cond. $3000. Duane 604-820-0555

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

MISSION: 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSE, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-820-1715

NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm. - 1.5 bath on 2 levels Our gated 5 acre complex is quiet and family oriented. We have 2 playgrounds available for kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pet- Friendlyâ&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;˘ Autos â&#x20AC;˘ Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment Removal

Woodbine Townhouses 9252 Hazel St, Chilliwack

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

$1100 per month Utilities not Included

Call : MikeTues. - Sat. Between 9:00a.m. 4:30p.m. to set up a day & time to view (604)-792-8317 or email: raamco.ca

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD. Attractive OfďŹ ce & or Retail Spaces avail. All located within Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business core. Right now we can accomodate your needs up to 5500 sq/ft. Ph: Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731.

604-851-4537

ALC NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve I, Char-Rob Holdings Ltd. of 34042 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, BC V0X 1S0 intend to on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Lot 2 District Lots 201 and 202 Group 2 New Westminster District Plan BCP48358 and located at 33955 Clayburn Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7Z1. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, City of Abbotsford, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7 by January 29, 2016.

Attn: Meghan Power From: Nirmal Sandhu

BigSteelBox Corp at 37400 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford, BC Canada claims a Warehouse Lien Against Elina Stephenson of Colorado Springs, CO, for arrears of container rent amounting to $1059.08 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full, the contents of household belongings and recreation equipment will be sold at public auction.

32976 Egglestone Ave., Mission Clothes, TV, couch & kitchen items. The items will be disposed of after 30 days of the notice being served or posted, unless the person being notiďŹ ed takes the items, or establishes a right to items, or makes a dispute resolution application with the Residential Tenancy Branch, or makes an application in Supreme Court to establish their rights to the items.

Advertise your garage sale in the classiďŹ eds. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give you all the tools you need to have a great sale and results are guaranteed. Find a new owner for your old car. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat when you take out an ad in the classiďŹ eds. Call us today! 604-851-4537

HOMES FOR RENT

APARTMENT/CONDO

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

ABBOTSFORD:

PROFESSIONAL BLDG OFFICE SPACE McCallum Rd. 500 & 852 sq.ft. on 2nd Floor. Includes new lease hold improvements. Highly desired business located, close to Hwy access & transit.

Call Elmer 604-850-4242

747

RV PADS RV Sites $355/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 ofďŹ ce, gas LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741.

750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD. Large 1 bdrm above ground suite on farm in Matsqui. Incl. nat. gas, hydro & cable. $700. N/s. Jan. 1st. 604-300-0676

706

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Residential, Commercial & Institutional

RECREATIONAL/SALE

838

TOWNHOUSES

604-826-2538

MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and references. No Living Quarters. 604-820-0808

TRANSPORTATION

ABBOTSFORD 3 bdrm rancher on farm. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 5 appl. RV prkg. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avl now. $1500 Gary 604-807-6477

The link to your community

CLEANING

750

Newly painted , some with new or near new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager. Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.

736

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

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1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750

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604.853.6253

M115-3122 MT. LEHMAN ROAD

HIGHSTREET MALL

2298 $

12pk btls

2048 $

12pk btls

WINTER MIXER

STANLEY PARK

STELLA ARTOIS BEER

MASH UP /

STEAMWORKS 12pk btls

2298 $ 2048

12pk btls

WINTER MINGLER

each

31 $

24pk cans

CANADIAN BEER

The King of Beers

3148 $

24pk cans

BUDWEISER / BUD LIGHT

2398 $ 3448 $

FRI JAN 8

SAT JAN 9

SUN JAN 10

MON JAN 11

TUE JAN 12

BACARDI WHITE SUPERIOIR RUM

SANTA RITA

$ 88

9 8

$ 98

750ml

RED & WHITE

OKANAGAN VINEYARDS WINE

$ 98

750ml

VQA MERLOT / SAUVIGNON BLANCC

JACKSON TRIGGS RESERVE

1648 $

750ml

CHARDONNAY / PINOT GRIGIO

OYSTER BAY

2648 $ 2798 $

750ml

THE KRACKEN RUM

SPICED NAVY RUM

SAILOR JERRY

4848 $

JESSICA, Manager at the Marshall location

(adjacent Dollarama)

604.864.8860

1 - 34252 MARSHALL ROAD

MARSHALL/RIVERSIDE

1688 $

15pk cans

REGULAR / PALE ALE

$ 48

750ml

PINOT GRIGIO / SHIRAZ

PROPRIETOR'S INE RESERVE WINE

1648 $

PALM BAY COOLERS CARIBOO / OKANAGAN CIDERS REGULAR / BLONDE HELL’ S GATE SELECT VARIETIES 6pk cans

12 $

750ml

RED & WHITE

DIABOLICA VQA WINE

1698

750ml

OYSTER BAY SAUV BLANC

14 $

BACCHAUS FROM THE FRASER VALLEY 750ml

CHABERTON RESERVE VQA

$ 98

750ml

1.75L

2098 $ 2098 RED DARK CELLAR WINE FROM CHILE

3148 $ 4998 $

KIM CRAWFORD SAUV BLANC

BOTTLED RIGHT HERE IN CANADA!

7588 $

Full Case (12) + Dep.

$ 88 ea.

750ml

RED & WHITE

BODACIOUS WINE BODA

2198 $ 5298 $

750ml

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

PRICES EXCLUDE GOV’T TAXES & DEPOSIT. CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.

THURS JAN 7

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Clean, clear & refreshing as mountain air since 1955.

17 $

15pk cans

BUSCH BEER

2298 $ 3148 $

750ml 1.14 L

KAHLUA LIQUEUR

OPEN 9AM - 11PM EVERY DAY! PRICES VALID DURING THE FOLLOWING DATES 8 DAYS A WEEK!

The Champagne Canadian is a of Beers. classic lager.

1898

12pk btls

MILLER GENUINE DRAFT

5298 $ 4398 $

2148 $ 2998

1.75L

750ml 1.14L

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM

Cheers...

750ml

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM 1.75L / CAROLANS IRISH CREAM 750ml 1.14L

$ 48

CAROLANS IRISH CREAM

WED JAN 6

GRANVILLE ISLAND

12pk btls

CORONA BEER

10 $

HEINEKEN BEER

13 $

750ml

ROSCATO ROSSO DOLCE / BIANCO DOLCE WINEE

13 $

750ml

RED / WINE

FINCA MALBEC RED

ea.

A DELICOUS LOCAL WINE TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS!

7588

APOTHIC WINEE

Full Case (12) + Dep.

$ 88

750ml

CABERNET SAUVINGNON & SAUVIGNON BLANC

SAWMILL CREEK

1.14L 1.75L

WISER'S DELUXE / WISER'S HOPPED RYE

2198 $ 2448 $

750ml

RED LABEL SCOTCH

BALLANTINE'S SCOTCH / JOHNNIE WALKER

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2698 $ 1798

12pk cans

OLD MILWAUKEE BEER 24pk cans COORS BANQUET

Full Case (12) + Dep.

750ml

RIESLING GWERTZZ

HARDY'S WINE

750ml

OLD NUMBER SEVEN TENNESSEE / FIRE / HONEY

JACK DANIEL'S

750ml

WHITE

750ml 1.14L

SPICED RUM

APOTHIC WINE NE

$ 98

CAPTAIN MORGAN

2248

750ml

OBIKWA WINE

21 $

CROWN ROYAL RYE WISER'S DELUXE 750ml RYE 1.75L

1898 $ 2048 $

750ml

TANQUERAY GIN

Abbotsford News

APPLETON ESTATE BAREFOOT WINE RUM / BRUGAL RON MOSCATO 750ml ANEJO RUM UMM

21 $ 3398 $

750ml 1.14 L

2148 $ 3248

750ml 1.14L

CANADIAN CLUB RYE

FRANK'S FEATURES Happy New Year... One & All !

POLAR ICE 90 NORTH VODKA / STOLICHNAYA VODKA

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

750ml 1.14L

FORTY CREEK RYE

GIBSON'S 12 YEAR RYE

48 98

2098 $ 4998 $

1.75L

RUSSIAN STANDARD VODKA

750ml 1.75L

ABSOLUT VODKA

2048 $ 4998 $

750ml 1.75L

SMIRNOFF VODKA

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NowOpen! Whatcom Road Veterinary Hospital & Abbotsford Veterinary Hospital have merged

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