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The flash of police lights has become too common at an affordable housing project for seniors, according to a group of past and present residents of Lynnhaven Society’s two apartment buildings. But while the tenants say internal and external security concerns have driven them to seek different housing, the society’s executive director, Leona Watts, said the non-profit organization has done its best to make its two Braun Avenue buildings as safe as possible. The society’s twin four-storey buildings were opened to fanfare in early 2014, with residents in tiny-but-efficient 300-squarefoot units. A dearth of affordable housing in Abbotsford meant the building’s 64 apartments were in high demand by seniors like Philip Whelan, who wanted to retire but was still employed in the construction industry. “I just felt that it was going to be the place for me to be,” said Whelan. “Unfortunately, within a few months, everything started to surface. “The noise and the chaos and the gunshots and the screaming. I was getting up at 5 o’clock in the morning and sometimes I was kept up most of the night.” For more than 60 years, the Lynnhaven Society had previously operated a housing project on Lynn Avenue, where residents lived in 40 ranch-style units. In 2011, the society was given approval to sell that facility, which was increasingly costly to maintain, and construct two new buildings on Braun Avenue, closer to the city’s downtown core. Today, eight of the 64 Lynnhaven units are reserved for people over the age of 55 with disabilities, who pay $375 monthly, while the rest are seContinued on A4

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Ex-residents Phillip Whelan (left) and Patrick Charlesworth, along with longtime Lynnhaven resident Elaine Ireland, were among those who signed a petition to remove the Lynnhaven Society’s board.

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Many have moved to assisted improved dramatically since the Warm Zone, which provided serliving facilities or family homes, Watts said, with the lack of greenvices to homeless and addicted women, left the area shortly prior space an issue for some. to the buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; construction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a difference between what they had there and what Watts also said the move to an apartment building model has they have here,â&#x20AC;? Watts said. fostered a tighter-knit community than at Lynn Avenue. That, This fall, a petition circulated among residents and ex-residents though, has its benefits and drawbacks, including more inter-perthat drew 19 signatures and called for the dissolution of the sonal conflicts. Lynnhaven board. In addition to a range of complaints about manShe said her position has expanded at Braun Avenue, allowing agement, the petition called for increased security and screening her to help residents more, but some of the complaints seem of tenants. to be driven by a sense that the Lynnhaven Society has more Elaine Ireland, one of the few holdovers from Lynn Avenue, said obligations to the residents than a private company that owns a she has applied to move to another location. similar apartment building. But she said the society, which does Ireland cited thefts from first-floor units and a variety of other not take in donations, operates on a break-even model and could issues that she attributes, in part, to a lack of on-site staff. not afford any sort of 24-hour security. Fire evacuation protocols â&#x20AC;&#x153;There would be homeless people coming in, sleeping in the are posted by doorways, as is the law and typical at ordinary hallways,â&#x20AC;? she said. apartment buildings. More than that is neither required nor, she Some of the issues relate to the neighbourhood, which is just a suggested, beneficial for elderly residents who require the assisblock from Jubilee Park. tance of firefighters in the case of a real emergency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were drug dealers in front of my apartment.â&#x20AC;? Other issues, she said, arose while she was off work on medical Ireland said she was asked to testify at the trial of a man she saw leave, and she said contact info for both herself and another socidispose of a gun in a dumpster as police converged on the area. ety member is posted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constant crime there. Constant.â&#x20AC;? Some of the issues have already been addressed, Watts said. Whelan said that while he wanted to live out his days in his unit, Although the society declined to dissolve itself in response to the a variety of concerns forced him to find housing elsewhere. petition, board members met with residents last week and Watts â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was fear. I continued working all the time that I was there, but said the society is also installing a at night, you were locked down.â&#x20AC;? new key fob system hoped to inHe said he also had issues with crease security. The society is also the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air system. Jubilee Park looking at increasing lighting for Resident Catherine Skelly the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smoking areas, alsaid she has also applied to though those efforts are balanced move, after becoming unhappy by past issues with drug users using both with security issues and lit areas to consume their narcotics. the management of the buildWatts said she screens all resiing. She was also concerned dents as best she can under the law, that fourth-storey residents Lynnhaven adding that the criminal offenders would be incapable of leavwho live in the buildings have been ing in case of emergency. And â&#x20AC;&#x153;model tenants,â&#x20AC;? with last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patrick Charlesworth, who was harassment complaints being the recently evicted for smoking on result of a misunderstanding. his balcony after he said it was There are three such people living tolerated for more than a year at Lynnhaven, each of whom has a prior, said residents didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know conviction for a sexual offence. how to contact the society when When she comes upon an applisomething went wrong. cant with a criminal history, Watts The residents also learned Lynnhaven Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two buildings are located near Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said she asks: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do I have to worry during their tenancy that some about this resident posing a risk to downtown core and just southwest of Jubilee Park. of their neighbours had recently any of my residents?â&#x20AC;? spent time in the criminal jusBut if no safety concerns are raised, she said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody has the tice system. The presence of one of the men triggered a limited right to live and be given a second chance.â&#x20AC;? public notification during the spring, after Ireland and another As for the neighbourhood outside the Lynnhaven Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resident complained of what they said was harassment. doors, Watts said it reflects Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing struggle with Donald Phillip Jarvis was on probation after pleading guilty to homelessness and drug addiction issues. On that point, she is in an assault in the spring of 2014, but he has a criminal record inagreement with Skelly. volving far more serious offences. In 1993, Jarvis was handed what Watts said the building is flooded by applicants for its eight units was then the longest child sex abuse sentence in Alberta history, for disabled people. To underscore the point, she displays a manila after being convicted of sexually assaulting his three daughters envelope stuffed with dozens of applications. over the course of five years between 1977 and 1982. The case was â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I had my choice, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d build another housing that is all [persons called â&#x20AC;&#x153;beyond beliefâ&#x20AC;? by the Crown prosecutor, who said Jarvis with disabilities].â&#x20AC;? conducted an â&#x20AC;&#x153;evil pursuitâ&#x20AC;? of his three daughters and â&#x20AC;&#x153;robbedâ&#x20AC;? Some progress has been made, but much work has to be done, them of their childhood. she said â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially on the health care front. Jarvis was handed a 16-year sentence, to be served consecutiveâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I think in general, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve noticed a decline in health,â&#x20AC;? she said. ly with a five-year sentence in another sexual assault case. Most people who leave go into care, she said. And in the space of Now he is living in one of Lynnhaven Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s buildings. one month ending in mid-December, three different residents, all in their 60s, died. Move brought benefits and challenges Watts said that while a handful of residents lack some life skills, Police were called to the two buildings 54 times last year, acmany are able to adapt to life in homes, with the bulk of evictions cording to the Abbotsford Police Department. Most, but not all, of regarding smoking. those calls were for non-criminal incidents, including assisting Resident Skelly said the lack of shelter for those living on the with medical emergencies, false and aborted 911 calls, noise comstreet means that some of those who find housing at Lynnhaven plaints and mental health issues. The calls included one report of find it hard to adapt. a break-and-enter, a report of a threat being uttered, and several â&#x20AC;&#x153;They get into these places and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not capable of conductdomestic disputes. ing themselves the way other people do, so they invariably get In Leona Wattsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first-floor office in the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s McCargar buildevicted.â&#x20AC;?

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January 22, 2016 Notice of Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014 Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on January 25, 2016, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaw. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the hearing. The following is a synopsis of the bylaw amending the Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of the bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (2nd Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on January 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 25, 2016 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2199-2013

Winter Snow & Ice Program The goal of the City’s Snow and Ice Control Program is to maintain travel routes where there is snow and ice on roads and restore mobility for the traveling public. Our priority roads for snow and ice removal are: • first priority (high volume and strategic arterial and collector roads, and major access roads to hillside areas);

• third priority (remaining roadways not identified as first and second priority). First priority roads are maintained until conditions are under control subject to worker/equipment availability and weather. Once these roads are addressed resources are redirected to second priority routes and subsequently third priority routes.

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If Bylaw No. 2199-2013 is adopted, a new Comprehensive Development Fifty Four Zone (N54) will be created. The applicant proposes to develop a twenty seven unit townhouse development consistent with the N54 zone.

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THAT 2,508 m2 portion of PID: 004-990-692, Lot 15 Section 11 Township 16 New Westminster District Plan 52474, as shown outlined in red on the attached aerial photo

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The City does not remove snow and ice to bare pavement conditions. The public is encouraged to use caution, and wherever possible, park vehicles off the streets. Abandoned vehicles or vehicles obstructing roadways will be towed without notice to allow for snow clearing operations to continue and towing costs will be the responsibility of the vehicle owners. We ask that you do not plow snow from private properties onto the public roadways as this can result in visibility hazards and obstructions and will require additional time for clearing roadways.

35810 McKee Road and 35800 block McKee Road

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

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The loss of Grade 6 and 7 students from Bradner elementary school could spell the end for a 97-year-old tradition and lead to an exodus from the public system, parents say. The Abbotsford school district has proposed moving students in those grades from six rural schools to middle schools in the city core. The move would bring the rural schools – Bradner, Mt. Lehman, Aberdeen, Ross, Barrowtown and Upper Sumas – into conformity with the city’s other K-5 elementaries. But the proposal, which will be voted on by the school board in February, has drawn opposition from many parents. The district, which is holding information sessions on the proposal this week and next, says the inconsistency among elementary schools poses logistical challenges. They note that it also means the rural students also currently end up attending different schools in three consecutive years and don’t benefit from a “full middle school educational experience.” But Amanda McAllister, a parent of three Bradner students, said parents are unanimously against the proposal and have been discussing sending students to private schools or in the neighbouring Langley school district, instead of the under-utilized Reimer middle school, as proposed by the district. McAllister says parents are

A school district plan to move Grade 6 and 7 students from rural schools in west Abbotsford to middle schools could jeopardize a traditional community event, say some parents. devoted to Bradner’s grade structure and its community feel, and there are also worries that the annual May Day celebrations – which are organized by the Bradner Parents Advisory Council – will be affected by changes. Not only are Bradner parents instrumental in the events organization, but highlights of the 97-year-old event include a maypole dance by older Bradner students and the crowning of a May Day king and queen from among the Grade 7 class. “It’s a great tradition,” McAllister said. “It’s important to the school and important to the community, and it’s something special that we don’t want to lose.” McAllister said she attended

a recent information session at Reimer and was impressed with the administrators and staff there. But she said if the Bradner kids end up dispersed around the region, then she may follow suit and would consider sending her children to a private school. “Bradner is a special area because we’re a sort of community,” McAllister said, adding that the school has done an excellent job at incorporating outdoor learning into the curriculum. “I think there’s something really special at Bradner that we don’t get anywhere else.” McAllister said she understands why the district has proposed the reconfiguration, but doubts that it will succeed,

given the resistance by parents. In an email to The News, Bradner parents Darren and Laurie Brader said they’re concerned about sending students to Reimer because of the Townline Hill gang conflict, which has seen numerous criminal incidents – ranging from property crime to homicide – in the area over the last year. Similarly, Conny Corcoran wrote the school district to say she will look west to Langley if the Abbotsford school district follows through on its plan. “I have specifically chosen Bradner Elementary to be the best choice for my children because of the fact that it does go to Grade 7,” she wrote. “I do not believe sending my children into such a large sea of change at the age of 11/12 is at all appropriate for their mental stability … These are the years of so much change within themselves that they need the most stable environment that we can possibly provide.” In an email Thursday to The News, the district stated: “We look forward to the presentation of information and resulting discussions with parents at our three consultation meetings. So far, there’s been a good exchange of ideas and information, in a respectful and open atmosphere. “In February we will schedule follow-up meetings at each of the six rural schools, to review additional information and respond to some of the suggestions made.”

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B.C. Views In the early days of this new year, readers have advised me to do several things. I’ll go with one that seems relatively painless, embracing the “sunny ways” of our new federal government and seeking optimism in these fragile times. For starters, we have a building boom going on in the southwest. Here in Victoria, cranes dot the skyline as new residential-commercial projects emerge from bedrock, and hardhats are mostly on construction workers, scratched and backwards, rather than shiny and forward on politicians. Shipyards are busy, with Royal Canadian Navy work and cruise ship refits to reduce their emissions, plus work on ferries, tugboats and barges. Most of the activity is private investment, much of it in a hot housing market. Surrey has just recorded its second-high-

est total for building permits in history, a value of $1.46 billion nearly matching the pre-recession peak of 2007. Thousands of provincial employees get a small raise in February, based on stronger than forecast economic growth in 2014. It works out to $300 a year for a medical technologist and $346 for a teacher. Health care costs are rising less dramatically. That should ease the crisis atmosphere at provincial and federal health ministers’ negotiations over the funding formula, taking place this week in Vancouver. Health Minister Terry Lake announced last week that the province is increasing funding for a promising program in cancer research, using genetic analysis to improve targeting for drugs to treat the hundreds of different cancers diagnosed in B.C. patients each year. The B.C. Cancer Agency’s new director, Dr. Malcolm Moore, oncologist Dr. Janessa Laskin and Dr. Marco Marra, director of the agency’s Genome Science Centre, de-

scribed a world-leading centre of research that is reaching out to specialists and their patients across the province and attracting international funding and talent for ground-breaking research. Outside the urban regions, where retail sales and real estate mainly drive the economy, sunny ways are harder to find. The mining and natural gas sectors are in the grip of a slump in commodity prices, with more temporary mine closures expected. The forest industry is being helped by the low Canadian dollar and a steady recovery in the U.S. economy, and tourism is expected to have another strong year as Americans take advantage of a discount on visits to B.C. Central 1 Credit Union broke down the regional employment numbers for B.C. in 2015, and found job growth in every region except the Cariboo. Province-wide employment grew 1.2 per cent last year, ahead of the national rate. That may not sound like much, but compared to Alberta’s oil-de-

B.C.’s economy will ‘lead the country by a wide margin over the near term.’

pendent economy, it’s pretty good. Construction of a new dam on the Peace River is expected to ramp up this year, bringing workers home from Alberta, and the federal government is planning to fasttrack its promised infrastructure spending to create work across the country. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett was in Toronto last week to ring the opening bell at the stock exchange with B.C. mining industry representatives. Not much sun on mining stocks these days, but Bennett’s sales pitch to an investor luncheon included reference to two more mines under construction in northwest B.C., the province’s Pacific Rim trade advantage, and revenue sharing with First Nations that is attracting attention of other provinces. The Conference Board of Canada has forecast that B.C.’s economy will “lead the country by a wide margin over the near term,” with unemployment declining in 2016. We’re at the mercy of global forces, but things could be a whole lot worse. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress. ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Friday, January 22, 2016

Soroptimists hold information meeting An information session will be held Wednesday, Jan. 27 for those interested in learning more about Soroptimist International of Abbotsford-Mission. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Fraser River Interpretive Centre (33248 Harbour Ave.) in Mission. The informal session will provide details about the club and its activities, and provide an opportunity to meet members. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls

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many other community-based projects. Contact Colleen at siabbotsford.mission@ soroptimist.net for more information. More information about the organization is also available at soroptimist.org.

Aging Together Abbotsford 2016: Friday Feb. 12 & Saturday Feb. 13 a conference for

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Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer and avialbilty. Offers only valid at MSA Ford Sales. Retail offers may be canceled or changed at any time without notice. Limit one (1) incentive redemption per Eligible Model sale. Some offers are not rain-checkable. All prices are plus taxes and fees. See dealer for complete details for all advertised offers. All offers good on in-stock MSA Ford Sales vehicles only. All offers subject to prior sale. All available Ford incentives, Winter Bonus Cash, Ford Loyalty/Conquest, MSA Finance cash, Non finance cash, Non stackable Cash, and rebates/credits/allowances/rates have been used in advertised prices. Some rebates and credit may be taxable. Financing/Leasing on approved consumer or business credit. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment or may not be exactly as shown. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof, subject to incentive rules and eligibility. Year End Cash on available on select 2015 and 2016 in stock vehicles. Some incentives may not be combinable or offered with other incentives. Our advertised prices include Freight, and P.D.I., Add dealer documentation and registration fees of $420, and applicable taxes and fees. Lease Offer Total Paid $11,225.00. Lease end value is $22,979.99 plus applicable taxes. First payment, taxes and some fees due at delivery. Lease LAPR is 0% for 24 months. Ford Credit 0% or low APR Financing not compatible with Ford non-stackable cash, MSA finance cash, Ford or MSA lease offers or MSA Discounts or bonuses. All prices do not include any added equipment or options that may have been installed by dealer. All offers expire January 23rd, 2016 at 5:00 pm (PST).

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Instant on-site approval No payments for 6 months available Guaranteed lowest dealer centre APR rates in BC

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ON-SITE

CARs

2016 Crew Cab XLT

2015 FORD FUSION

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2012 FORD FUSION

2011 FORD FUSION

2009 MERCEDES BENZ C230

2008 FORD MUSTANG

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14,480 $10,680 $18,967

184

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SUVs/CUVs

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2014 FORD ESCAPE

2013 FORD ESCAPE

2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

2012 NISSAN MURANO

2011 FORD ESCAPE LTD

2008 FORD EXPEDITION

SALE

#UTE90104

#UTD13453

22.310

#PTC77514

25,480

18,100

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23,480

17,980

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20,880

2015 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB XLT 4X4

300A, 17” ALUMINIUM WHEELS, AIR, SYNC, POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS,, 2.7 ECOBOOST V6,, 6 SPEED AUTO. 446648

2015 FORD F- 150 CREW CAB XLT 4X4

17” SILVER PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEELS, AIR, SYNC, POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS, 3.5 L, 6 SPEED AUTO. #00694

2015 FORD F-150 CREW CAB XLT / XTR 4X4 300A, 5.0L - V8, 6 SPEED AUTO, REAR CAMERA, AIR, SYNC, POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS, 18” CHROME WHEELS. #245

TRUCKs

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2012 FORD F-150

2012 DODGE RAM

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2010 GMC SIERRA 1500

2010 FORD F-150

SALE

#PTD04809

#BTD83663

#UTC32550

#PTC10820

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#UTA66625

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29,447 29,822 27,440 26,350 18,580 23,560 25,260 MT. LEHMAN RD

N X

TRANS CANADA HWY

OLD YALE RD

www.msaford.com ABBOTSFORD

604.856.9000

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44,344 MSA DISCOUNT – $12,420 WINTER BONUS CASH – $750

44,599 MSA DISCOUNT – $13,999 WINTER BONUS CASH – $750

MSRP

SALE PRICE

MSRP

$29,850

$31,174

47,819 MSA DISCOUNT – $12,936 WINTER BONUS CASH – $750 MSRP

SALE PRICE

$34,133

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Friday, January 22, 2016

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LIFE Recovery Association’s 9th Annual Fundraising Gala

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LITERACY DAY

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A Family Literacy Day celebration takes place Saturday, Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way. The event includes entertainment,

refreshments, information from community partners, and a performance by magician the Great Gordini at 11:15 a.m. Musician Tony Prophet performs at The Reach (32388 Veterans Way) at

1 p.m. Info: 604-859-7814 or fvrl.bc.ca

EMBROIDERY CLUB The Fraser Valley Machine Embroidery Club meets in Abbotsford on Saturday, Jan. 23. The club is for

all makes of embroidery machines and levels of experience. For more information, contact Gina at 604-852-2388 or knitgina@shaw.ca.

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The Abbotsford branch of the B.C. Government Retired Employees’ Association meets Monday, Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Chances Playtime Gaming, 30850 Peardonville Rd. Brenda from Citizens’ Services Canada speaks about pension and supplement income. Info: Jan at 604850-3515

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REFUGEE FORUM A Syrian Refugee Resettlement Forum is held Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way. Get the latest update on Syrian refugee arrival and settlement plans, and take part in the discussion. Everyone is welcome. Info: 604859-7681 (ext. 270) or diversityeducation@ abbotsfordcommunityservices.com

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The Abbotsford Garden Club meets Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way. (Enter through the south doors.) Debbie Ego of Five Maples Nursery will give a presentation on “Attracting Birds and Wildlife to Your Garden in Winter.”

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by 14 points with under two minutes to go in the third, but then outscored Timberwolves 27-10 in the fourth to win 63-56. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really, we just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn it over or allow offensive rebounds (in the fourth quarter),â&#x20AC;? Cascades head coach Adam Friesen. Guard Vijay Dhillon led the way with 18 points, while Kevon Parchment added 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Cascades held UNBC to just 27 per cent shooting, including only 20 per cent in the

second half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our intensity picked up,â&#x20AC;? Friesen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a combination of playing better defence, but we also got fortunate at the same time. They had some good looks that just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drop.â&#x20AC;? The defensive pressure continued on Saturday, when the Cascades again held UNBC to just 31 per cent shooting, and picked up the 62-47 win. Parchment put on another great all-around performance, collecting 16 points, 11 rebounds,

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Claypool, a Grade 12 student at Abbotsford Senior Secondary, helped lead the Panthers to a deep playoff run in AA provincial football championships. He was heavily recruited by several American college football programs, and committed to Notre Dame in July. He’s also a star basketball player for the Panthers. Pilgrim, a 2015 WJ Mouat Secondary

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UFV women upset Mariners The UFV Cascades women’s volleyball team knocked off one of the top teams in the country on Saturday. Coming off a four-set loss (25-15, 9-25, 20-25, 1225) to the VIU Mariners on Friday, UFV returned to the courts in Nanaimo and pulled off a five-set (2426, 25-20, 21-25, 25-21, 15-9) win over the number two-ranked Mariners. Cascades head coach Mike Gilray said his team battled injuries to pull through with the big win. “The depth of our team showed – we had four first-year players on the floor in the fifth game,” he said. “For those girls to come in and be able to compete was awesome.” The game-clinching fifth set saw the Cascades

jump out to a 5-0 lead off the heels of stellar serving from Nicole Blandford. The win improves the Cascades to a record of seven wins and nine losses, and they are in fifth place in the Pacwest. It was a different story for the men’s team, who dropped both games to the Mariners. The Cascades were swept on both days, losing 25-15, 25-21, 25-8 on Friday, and 25-19, 28-26, 25-20 on Saturday. The pair of losses drops the Cascades to a record of eight wins and eight losses on the season, and they sit fourth in the Pacwest. Both teams now head into a bye week, and they return to action Jan. 30 and 31 with home games against the College of the Rockies Avalanche.

PJHL Prospects game comes to Abbotsford The best young players in the Pacific Junior Hockey League are set to come to Abbotsford on Monday. The annual Prospects Game comes to the MSA Arena, featuring the top young players from the Tom Shaw conference squaring off against the

Harold Brittain conference youth. Pilots players participating in the game include: Landon Russell, Justin Peaker, Ken Klyshbek, Dryden Michaud, Mateo Toledo, Brady Morton and Sean Olson. Pilots head coach Jim Cowden is the head

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Ever wanted to work in the beautiful South Okanagan and leave the stresses of a big city behind? Here’s a unique opportunity to RELOCATE to the lakeside, resort community of Summerland, conveniently situated between Kelowna and Penticton, and join the team at Summerland Seniors Village, our state-of-the-art seniors’ home. • Immediate openings for quali¿ed Resident Care Aides (RCAs) available: full time/part time, permanent/ temporary/casual • For selected candidates, transportation expenses from the Lower Mainland will be paid. On-site rental accommodation available* • Competitive wages, extended medical bene¿ts (for all ‘regular’ positions For a more details and to submit your resume for consideration, please visit our website IMMEDIATELY at www.retirementconcepts.com/careers. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short-listed will be contacted. (*Conditions apply). Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.

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SUTCO seeks Class 1 Driver with Super B experience for Chilliwack based chip hauling. Shift work, extended beneﬁts, pension plan and more. Visit www.sutco.ca, email resume and abstract to careers@sutco.ca or fax to (778) 754-4025

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COBBLER’S Corner Shoe Repair is closing it’s doors as of Sat Jan 30th. The cobbler is retiring! Unclaimed goods can be picked up until closing and periodically thru Feb with dates/times listed on the shop door. Harry would like to thank all his loyal customers. It’s time to play!

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John Bernard

Michael John

Iona Lorraine

March 13, 1916 ~ December 1, 2015

1950 ~ 2016

January 30, 1942 ~ January 10, 2016

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of John Bernard Sporre, age 99, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Mission, BC. John is survived by his wife Ellen of 61 years, children; Sharon (Gary), Diane, Kevin (Ingrid), Greg (Susan), grandchildren; Lindsey, Steven, Leyna, Jaime, Bryan, Nicola, Sheena, Tamara, Kevin and Sandy, 8 great-grandchildren, and sisters; Kay Terepocki and Ingrid Pelchat. He is predeceased by his siblings Ellen, Carl and Gus. John spent many years working as a logger in the forests of BC after arriving here from Sweden as a young man at the age of 12. After retirement John loved being outdoors whether it was a nature walk or just a walk around the neighbourhood and he also loved to dig in the garden with his beloved cat Bella by his side. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and all who knew him. The family would like to thank the staff of the Mission Hospital and of TRIM for the excellent care provided for John. A celebration of his life is being planned for this summer.

It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of Michael John Schafer on January 12, 2016. He is sadly missed by his loving wife Linda; sisters Cathy (Les) Allen and Liz (Andy) Blackmore and his brother Dave (Jane) Schafer as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mike is predeceased by his parents John and Betty Schafer and his youngest brother Bobby. He lived his life with zest. His family, golf and ﬂying were his passions, though not necessarily in that order! A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers please honor Mike’s memory with a donation to the charity of your choice.

Iona Peirce was born in Calgary, Alberta, January 30, 1942. During her years she became a registered nurse, a school teacher and an accountant. She owned many dogs and had a doggy day care business called “The Happy Gang”. The dogs Iona owned were trained and went into hospitals and nursing homes as “pets and friends”. After several years of ill health she passed away peacefully at Menno Hospital, Abbotsford, BC on January 10, 2016. She was predeceased by her sisters Ailain Durant and Joan Hartman and is survived by her sister Doreen Holm of Winnipeg and by Arlene Austin, a dear friend of hers for over ﬁfty years, who lives in Abbotsford.

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WIEBE Esther E. April 22, 1924 ~ January 17, 2016

STINSON Ross After 91 years and 9 days, the time had come for Ross to leave the prison of Alzheimers. During his life he saw more changes than any other generation. At the age of 10, he helped his brother deliver bread on a horse-drawn wagon for McGavin’s, which was just the beginning. From wagons to driverless cars, crystal sets to cell phones, postmen to instant messaging to name a few. He adapted to many of them. Ross was born to William and Katie Stinson in Calgary. He met his wife, Lorraine, the love of his life, for 70 years, at Prairie Bible Institute, which tried in vain, to make sure boys didn’t meet girls! He interrupted his high school to join the Canadian Navy during WW II serving on the HMCS Glace Bay. He loved to share his knowledge of bicycle repair with many young people as well as providing bicycles to over 200 missionary kids. 1900 high school students, missionary families, immigrants and seniors, received their driver’s licenses through Ross’ instruction and encouragement. He taught Sunday school for 26 years to Grades 4 - 7, and supported hundreds of missionaries and pastors. His two daughters, Deanna and Donna and his three grandsons and six great grandchildren will always be thankful for his legacy. Although compromised in communication he never forgot his love of Christ and the assurance of His love and care. Memorial Celebration: January 30, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, BC.

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Born in Winkler, Manitoba and a resident of Abbotsford for 57 years. Predeceased by her husband Peter D. Wiebe. She is survived by her two children, Kelvin and Debra, and their families including three greatgrandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her friends and family. A Viewing will be held on Monday, January 25, 2016 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford with burial to follow at 1:00 pm at Hazelwood Cemetery, 34070 Hazelwood Avenue, Abbotsford. A reception will be held at Carriage Lane Park Recreation Hall, 32691 Garibaldi Drive, Abbotsford, BC, following the burial. Online condolences to the family may be made at:

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

SKIPPER Dennis It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Skipper announce his passing on January 12, 2016, at the age of 77 years. Predeceased by the love of his life Judy in 2004. Dennis will be lovingly remembered by his children Dianne Comley (Corey) and Steven Skipper (Kathy). He will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Katie, Jared, Kalum and Clayton, as well as his brother Brian (children Debbie, Cheryl) and sister Bonnie. A Funeral Service in memory of Dennis will be held on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 7756 Grand Street, Mission, BC. Donations may be made to the Mission Hospice Society.

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PETERS Sarah Isobel Late of Abbotsford, BC, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2015 at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack at the age of 90. Isobel is survived by her loving husband Hank, children Ken (Jen) Peters of Summerland, Sally (Tony C.) Ganzeveld of Chilliwack and grandchildren Joseph and Jessica Peters and Rachel, Jamin and Josiah Ganzeveld. The family greatly appreciates the compassionate care provided to Isobel by the staff at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cascade Hospice. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 5 at 1:00 pm at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 33911 Hazelwood Ave, Abbotsford, BC. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to Chilliwack Hospice Society would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences to the family may be made to:

www.wiebeandjeskefh.com Wiebe & Jeske - 604.859.5885

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HARRIS Robert Murray ~ Life Well Lived ~ Passed away on January 15th, 2016 at the Mission Hospice in his 92nd year. Murray was born August 22, 1923 in Kamloops, BC, the fourth of six brothers. He spent most of his childhood in Star City, Saskatchewan. Murray joined the RCAF shortly before his 18th birthday. In April 1943 he boarded the Queen Elizabeth and set off for England posted to Yorkshire, Skipton-onSwale, and Dalton where he served as an air force service mechanic, being discharged in Vancouver, September 1945. In 1946 Murray enrolled at the University of British Columbia where he received his BA in Mathematics and Chemistry and first year teaching certification. His first teaching job was at a 2 teacher school in Spences Bridge, BC. Two years later his next teaching position took him to Mission where he taught Math and Chemistry until his retirement in 1985. He coached the men’s volleyball team and took one team to the Provincial Championships. In his later years he also served as the Vice Principle of Mission Senior Secondary High School. During his time at Mission Senior, he took night and summer classes receiving his Bachelor of Education degree from UBC and his Masters of Education from Western Washington State University in 1967. After his retirement he devoted his time to woodworking - making many bowls, Christmas decorations, pens, cheese trays and tables. He loved to curl and was still in the curling league and winning bonspiels at 86 years of age. Murray volunteered with the Canadian Cancer Society and drove patients into Vancouver and Bellingham for treatments. He was a member of the Mission Royal Canadian Legion. He was also known for playing the pots and pans until he got himself a drum set. Both he and Nona travelled extensively, especially to Ireland. They enjoyed many trips together. One of his greatest joys was running into past students who remembered him by the nick name “Big Mur” or “Prunee”. Murray is lovingly remembered by his wife of over 66 years, Nona; his daughters Kelly-Anne (Larry) and Jill (Bruce); grandchildren Brianna (Ryan), Ryan and Ashley (James), Kevin and Colin; and great grandchildren Mason, Madisyn and Jacob. He is also survived by his brother Gavin (Pam). He will also be remembered by his sisters-in-law, Kitty, Lenore and Davene; as well as many nieces and nephews, family and friends. At his request no funeral service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held mid-March and will be announced at a later date. Memorial tributes may be made to the Mission Hospice, 32180 Hillcrest Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 1L2 or to the Veterans Fund, c/o Mission Royal Canadian Legion Branch 57, 32627 Logan Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 6K4. The end of an era for the Harris family, but we are so thankful he is no longer suffering. Our thanks go out to Dr. Patel, the team at the Mission Memorial Hospital who saw him many times over the last year and to the Mission Hospice team and volunteers who made his and the family’s lives easier over the past week.

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FARM WORKERS WANTED $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

FARM WORKERS GR Growers Ltd., located on 35493 Vye Rd, Abbotsford is looking for 5 full time (40 hrs/wk) farm workers to work in farms all year round. Duties: planting, weeding, fertilize, cultivate, irrigation, winter pruning & harvest crops, other farm work etc. Wages $10.60/hr. Email resumes to: grgrowers@gmail.com or Fax 604-852-8654. Apply by mail: G & R Growers Ltd., 35493 Vye Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1Z4.

FARM WORKERS SEIKHON FARMS is looking for 5 F/T (40 hrs) farm workers for planting, weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, irrigating, winter pruning and harvesting crops, other farm work etc. Wages $10.60/hr. Year round work. Email resume to: seikhonfarms@gmail.com or call 604-807-6300 or 1453 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Y4.

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS Starting January 2016 Mount Lehman Vegetable Farm, Mount Lehman Rd., Abbotsford Starting wage $10.59/hour. No experience necessary, we will train. Send resumes to:

Fax: 604-856-3360 Email: mtlveg@shaw.ca Seasonal Farm Labourers Req’d at JK Agro Industries. Abbotsford BC for 40-60 hours week. Min 16 weeks. Start approx. March 1, 2016. Planting, cultivating, irrigating, weeding, harvesting food crops. $10.59/hr.

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Ridge Valley Farm at 30974 North Burgess Ave, Abbotsford BC, V4X-2A6 are hiring for their Agriculture division, full time Poultry Barn supervisor. Must have good knowledge of poultry farming. In barn team leader and be able handle all aspects of running and maintaining day to day operation inside barns including health reports. To speak and write English for daily reports. Keeping control of workers times and schedule and planing. Must be willing to work night shifts and week-ends. Experience 2-5 years as a team leader/Supervisor in a farm setting. or a degree or diploma in Agriculture. Wages; Depend on exp. starting salary $15.38 per hour. for 180 hours per month. Please submit a resume to,fax 604-856-7610 att. HR Manager SEASONAL WORKERS req’d for berry farm. Work starting May, 2016. Harvesting, weeding & pruning. $10.59/hour. Physical outside work in all weather conditions. Fax resumes to Berry Haven Farm at: 604-859-1634

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DRIVERS & LABORERS

- Sweeper Operators (Air Ticket) - Water Truck Drivers (Class 3) - Labourers (Driver License) - Night Owl needed for sweeping Power sweeping/power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby Based. Must be avail to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required Experience & air ticket beneﬁcial. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

BE A PRODUCT SAMPLER Miss talking to PEOPLE? Are you BORED? Need extra MONEY?

We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!

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

SERVERS, COOKS & HOSTESS Needed, with experience for busy

Roseland Family Restaurant. F/T & P/T positions.

Drop resume off or email joe_nijjer@live.ca (DON’T apply btwn noon & 2pm)

GREENHOUSE WORKERS Local cut-flower greenhouse operator in Maple Ridge, looking for F/T individuals. The job involves the harvesting of flowers and physically demanding greenhouse work. Must have own transportation & be able to work flexible hrs including wknds. Must be able to speak & read English. Greenhouse experience is an asset. $10.75/hour. Apply by email: albionfreesia@gmail.com

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Nadeau, Upper MaClure, Wagner

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Coghlan, Ridgeveiw, Wagner

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32715-32800 Chilcotin

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Adair, Atwater, Trethewey

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Astoria, Austin, Clearbrook

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Belanger, channel, Firdale, Kinloch, Poplar

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McKenzie, Shannon

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Alma, Dahl, Heather, Kelmer, Marshall, Powell

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Andrews, McKenzie, Taylor, Victory

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Briarwood, Cranberry, Doneagle, Dover, Eagle Mtn

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Alder, Birch, Cedar, Grand, Maple,

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Fourteenth Ave (32421 - 32799) Best, Bobcat, Caribou, Elk, Fawn, Ohashi, Silver Fox Hillcrest, Lapwing, Raven, Turner, Wren Bluejay, Lark, Oriole, Robin

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Required for Western Canadian lubricants co. to call on mining, railroads, concrete & cement. High travel. Should have B.Sc. or B.Eng. or Dip.T. and sales experience. Salary of up to $100K for the right individual, plus 10% commission, beneﬁts, car and expenses.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145 or dwoo@fuchs.com

Work From Home

WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY in your neighbourhood. FOR INFO: 604.870.4595 • CIRCULATION@ABBYNEWS.COM

In the Health and Wellness Industry, Training Provided, Must have a good attitude and be teachable. Starting Immediately!

CIRCULATION OFFICE OPEN: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm

Call: 604.799.0484

Deliver newspapers

Progressive Abbotsford company looking for a Receptionist / Accounts Payable Receiving Clerk to join our ofﬁce team. The successful candidate will have 2 or more years experience, be highly motivated and strive to achieve the best results. This position is responsible for an 8 line switch board, processing purchase orders, tracking and payment of purchases, coding invoices and routing as required. Interested individuals may forward their resume to: PO Box 2280 Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2 or email: AP-Abbotsford@ pnrrailworks.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

DAIRY EQUIPMENT SERVICE & INSTALLATION TECHNICIANS Agrai-Dairy is an Alberta based milking and dairy barn equipment dealer. We have 3 locations covering all of Alberta, and specialize in full sales, installation & servicing of our products including DeLaval, Nuhn, Artex, JOZ, and Sun-North Systems. We’re currently hiring a permanent full-time Dairy Equipment Service and Installation Technicians to serve the Olds to Ponoka area, out of our Lacombe location. We’re looking for a motivated individual with experience in the dairy industry. The candidate must be mechanically inclined, and can troubleshoot and interpret manuals. Electrical and programming knowledge is required. You must have experience with milking equipment and have a conﬁdent and approachable personality. This role offers a wide variety in daily tasks/projects. The individual needs to be a selfstarter that excels at problem solving. Salary is based on experience between $28 - $36/hour, and will include a vehicle and beneﬁts. Email resumes to:

bleyenhorst@gmail.com

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CAREER FAIR Work for an established software development company without the downtown commute

JANUARY 27 FROM 5:00 PM- 7:30 PM 20486-64TH AVENUE, SUITE 200, LANGLEY

With over 800 employees around the world, TMW Systems, 35 years in business, is very proud of the continuous growth and employee retention that reflects a company doing so many things right!

OPPORTUNITIES:

FROM DAY 1 OF EMPLOYMENT AT TMW SYSTEMS WE OFFER:

Business Analyst Client Operations Support Analyst Project Manager EDI Developer Analyst Database Administrator/Developer QA Analysts Software Developers Crystal Reports Developers Implementation/Training Specialist

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• Extended Healthcare benefits • Insurance & Savings Plans • 20 days Paid Time Off [PTO] + 10 paid Holidays per calendar year • Discounted Employee Trimble Stock Purchase Plan • New office space with great amenities • Collaborative culture • Challenging projects • Health & Wellness Program • Monthly massage • Daily casual dress

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New Mt. Lehman location seeking: • COOKS • LINE COOKS • SERVERS • SERVER ASSISTANTS • HOSTS/HOSTESSES • BARTENDERS At Denny’s we value great skills. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding career we want to meet you!

Wanted Heavy Industrial Sales Representative

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RECEPTIONIST / ACCOUNTS CLERK

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer is looking for Welder/Fabricators 2 Years experience & own hand tools required. Reply to: randy@jbscanada.ca www.jbscanada.ca

SERVICE TECHNICIAN Mertin GM is looking for an energetic Service Technician that enjoys working in a fast paced environment and excels at working with a large customer focused team. Previous GM service experience is an asset. We offer competitive wages and an excellent beneﬁts package. If you are looking for a great career with a great company please email your resume to Kegan Madeira: keganmadeira@ mertinautogroup.com or drop off in person at 45930 Airport Road, Chilliwack, BC. No phone calls please.

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Resumes to:

McCallum Location Watcom Location

Child & Youth Care Worker The HCOS SE Dept needs a CARE Team Associate to work with our special needs students and their families in the Lower Mainland. Approx 20 hrs./week, starting at $20/hr. Detailed job description & online application form can be found at: www.onlineschool.ca Click About Us, then Scroll To Careers at HCOS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Storefront Positions FT & PT

ABBOTSFORD 003280

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

PART-TIME BAKER with experience required at Cottage Bake Shop. Must be available to work some Saturdays. Drop off resume in person at McCallum Centre Mall.

BC’s largest, most reputable demo company is hiring Contract Demonstrators for 6 - 10 days a month in local grocery stores. Who are you: • A reliable, mature adult • Man/woman, senior/retiree • A go-getter who loves people • Can work on your own • Enjoy simple cooking When do we need you: • Fri./Sat. &/or Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (available all 3 days) What do you need: • English reading & writing • Stand unaided 6-7 hr/day • Car is a must to carry supplies • Well groomed & bondable • Carry table & supplies • Food Safe to be obtained Training: • North Burnaby Pay: • $11.50/hr. per hour to start

EXPERIENCED LANE CLOSURE Tech’s and Trafﬁc Control people req’d. immediately. 604-746-4613 or email Trafﬁc_King@shaw.ca

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Atlas Power Sweeping

JMP Marketing Services 604-294-3424, or toll-free 1-800-991-1989 - local 30

The Abbotsford School District invites applications from qualiﬁed candidates for the following positions:

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Visit us at our new location at 2950 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford (in the new Sandman Hotel), and let’s talk about your bright future with us. Or apply with email to: careers@dennys.ca

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Fabricator / Welder The Langley Concrete Group Wants You! The LCG has a well established in-house fabrication department that is responsible for manufacturing a large amount of concrete mould equipment, machine components and other related products which are used in the daily production of quality precast concrete products. Abilities; • Use excellent interpersonal communication skills to work closely and cooperatively with Vice-President of Manufacturing, Senior/Production Coordinators, and other welders • Prioritize project requirements, multi task, while staying focused on the project on hand. • Work from blue prints, CAD drawings, and concept drawings. • Accuracy and attention to detail in both work and appearance. • Strong practical welding skills and proven ability to fabricate structural form work or related items. Requirements: • Minimum 3-5 years practical work / welding exp. preferably in a manufacturing setting • Min. “C” level welding training, Red seal Fabricator / Fitter preferred • Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Project portfolio and pictures

OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive salary and beneﬁts including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Future personal growth and development program.

Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

#1 in the Fraser Valley

SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686

Abbotsford News

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

HANDY RICHARD Does most any job, big or small! D D D D

Kitchen / Bath Reno’s Electrical / Plumbing Painting / Drywall Decks & Railings Anything else, just ask!

Serving Abbotsford for 20 yrs

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311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK EQUIPPED MASON FOR HIRE Specializing in chimneys, brick, stone, rooﬁng & small reno work. Call 604-302-8997

Some furniture & smaller household items.

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736 SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD., MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716

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TREE SERVICES

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

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

604 - 720 - 2009

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APARTMENT/CONDO Abbotsford Central

Mountainview - Bakerview

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

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

MISC. WANTED

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

FIREARMS WANTED Collector will purchase ﬁrearms both modern and antique. Please call 604-290-1911 or email to jimmygunns@gmail.com

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.

Have Unwanted Firearms? Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

NEW 24x60 - 1440 sq/ft double wide in Abby 55+ Park. Pet ok. Pad $602/mo. Home $139,800. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Phone 604-556-7705

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

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.

WE BUY RECORDS & BOOKS Hemingway’s ~ 33765 Essendene Ave 604-855-1894 hemibooks@yahoo.com

FEED & HAY

BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo ~ No Pets Hot water included. Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333 RENTALS

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House Cleaning Team * Insured * Experienced Maple Ridge, P. Meadows, Mission

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

Details : mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com

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604- 467- 1118

TONY’S Painting

Friendly, professional, reliable, green cleaning service. Bonded, WCB & Insured. (604)615-4769

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

DRYWALL

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

D & D DRYWALL. Boarding, taping, texturing painting & remodeling. Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp. Free estimates. 604-853-3640.

2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

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

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

WALTER’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs. Sm jobs pref’d. 40+ yrs exp. 604-308-7943

AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

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

ELECTRICAL

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GARDENING

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

DIVA’S CLEANING. We make it so you want to come home. Insured & Bonded. *Weekly *Bi-Weekly. Move In / Out. Call 604-217-1857

Positively Green Clean

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PLUMBING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 526

UNDER $400

SOFA - Leatherette upholstery, easy clean, 3 seats, brown colors, lever reclining, leg rest both ends, $200. TWIN BED w/frame, bed & headboard in exc. cond. Good mattress. $200. 604-870-9460

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005 FLUID SOLUTIONS. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market For 40 years!

★ OPEN ★

Friday & Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

5486 Riverside Street

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Call for Free Estimate

Kristy 604.488.9161

604-302-9304

Matsqui Village

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FURNITURE

DUFFERIN SLATE POOL table, 3 cues, snooker & regular balls. Good condition $900. obo. 604-859-1451

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GARAGE SALES

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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HANDYPERSONS

FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap removal. Free est. 604-820-2383

INDOOR MOVING SALE 32545 Dewdney Trunk Rd Friday Jan. 22 - Mon. Jan 25

Always Reddy Rubbish Removal

10 am - 8 pm ~ ALL MUST GO!! Entire House inside & out Double reclining loveseat, maple dining room set, ﬂoral loveseat, desks, 150 pce formal dinnerware set, 50 pce corning bakeware, pond/garden supplies, wine making and much more. Call 604-826-7670

Residential / Commercial

HANDYMAN SERVICES

• Respectful • Reliable • Responsible • Affordable Rates

Equipped with truck & power tools, light reno’s, painting, etc. Prompt!

All Rubbish, Junk & Recycling needs.

Quality work. Call 604-302-8997

Johnson

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS MISSION VALLEY

RENO’S & IMPROVEMENTS ABBOTSFORD & MISSION Large & Small Jobs S Insured S Licensed S Guaranteed Free Estimates

Phone 604-854-9288 www.renovationsmission.com

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APARTMENT/CONDO

MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS. Spacious 1 bdrm starting at $675/mo. heat, h/w & parking incl. 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

SWAP & TRADE

Call 604-851-4537 584

SWAP & TRADE

BUCK PASSERS

COMPUTER CABINET 3’ W X 20” D X 68” H, black brown, lots of storage, was $400., asking $100. 604-853-9533. COSCO RETRO CHAIR / 2 step stool, $25. Sturdy card table, $15. Corner 5 shelf stand, $10. 604864-8961. 2 BIG TOTE BOXES, $20. each. 604-864-8961. PROPANE C HEATER HOSE, new never used, $75. Robert Bateman framed re-print 14 x 12, winter scene - bluejay, $25. 604-744-8272. FOUR VINTAGE HAWIIAN aloha shirts, $25. each. 604-744-8272. BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR, Life Source med. never used, in box, $60. Bubble-Bliss foot soaker, vibrates, heats & bubbles, $25. 604-744-8272. PORTA POTTY DOMETIC very clean, $50. 2 Bill Blass aloha shirts, L & XL, $25. each. 604744-8272. 875-R 16.5 All Season Firestone Transforce tire with rim, $100. 604744-8272. WANTED RECORDS FROM the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, rock & roll, classic rock. Will pay up to $100. 604864-9786. WANTED NINTENDO SYSTEM with games, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. MEDIUM SIZE FREEZER 47” wide, $100. 604-855-0224. WANTED OLDER MODEL Maytag dryer in very good condition, will pay up to $80. 604-853-5060.

WANTED OLDER MODEL Maytag washer in very good condition, will pay up to $80. 604-853-5060. WANTED! 8 AMP HANDICAPPED scooter battery charger, 3 prong. Will pick up, thank you. Call 604854-5317. Please leave message. 604-854-5317. GLIDER CHAIR, BLUE upholstery in good condition with foot rest, $40. Set of white plates for four people, $10. 604-870-9460. FREEZER, SMALLER SIZE, works great, $60. 778-549-9306. TV STAND, CUSTOM built, all wood, $40. 778-549-9306. GRANNY’S PINK FLOWERED loveseatl. Pink reclinder, $40. each. Total $80. 778-549-9306. SEWING MACHINE in cabinet, Kenmore, just needs servicing, $55. 778-549-9306. VINTAGE BEDROOM SUITE. Tallboy and double dresser, $100. Blonde wood color. 778-549-9306. ARMOIRE CABINET, beautiful oak wood, 6 1/2’ tall X 4’ wide. Perfect extra storage. $100. 778-549-9306. CHINA CABINET, CUSTOM built, wood. Plain glass doors above, two drawers, two shelves with doors below, $100. obo. 778-5499306. BREAD MACHINE, Black & Decker, works great, $50. 778-549-9306. FLORAL LOVESEAT $50. Maple dining room set $50. 604-8267670. DOUBLE RECLINING LOVESEAT $100. 604-826-7670.

GOLF SHOES WHITE, size 9 cleats, mens $25. Mens brown dress shoes, size 8, worn once $25. 604287-2995. WANTED 120 BASS accordion in good condition. Will pay up to $100. 604-287-2995. FILING CABINET, FOUR drawer, legal size, includes 143 hangers, 117 file folders, two alphabet sets, asking, $100. 604-854-2971. EVOLUTION WALKER, blue color, asking $85. 604-854-2971. EVOLUTION WALKER, red color, asking $85. 604-854-2971. WANTED FREE - CONCERT theatre or church organ. Call 604859-7807. FOOD LOVERS FAT Loss System, as seen on TV, complete unopened box, for only $75. Call Christine at 604-504-3638. FREESPIRIT CARDIO CROSS trainer 800 elliptical exerciser from Sears. Excellent condition $95. 604-287-8638. JVC 32” COLOR tv and stand not a flatscreen excellent cond. $25. 604-751-0117. QUEENSIZE FOLDING COUCH $50. Rolltop desk $25. Computer desk & sidecase $25. 604-8267670. 150PC FORMAL DINNERWARE set white goldrimmed plates, soup bowls, serving bowls, platters etc. $100. obo 604-826-7670. POND SUPPLIES $50. 50 pc corning bakeware set $50. 604-8267670.

Corner of Harris & Riverside

Yard Clean-Up Hedging & Pruning Pressure Washing Odd Jobs & Rubbish Removal

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

To Place An Ad

#1 PET SOURCE • Pet Food & Accessories • Livestock Feed & Hay • Wild Bird Seed & Accessories • Whole Lot More 31852 Marshall Place Abbotsford B.C. 604-556-7477 www.buckerﬁelds.org

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threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

604-820-0808 www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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

Pick Up or Delivery

RENTALS

REAL ESTATE

GARAGE SALES

Moving Sale #268-32691 Garibaldi Dr Abbotsford Sat. Jan. 23rd, 9am - 2pm

MOVING & STORAGE

MIRACLE MOVING

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8590 SYLVESTER RD.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISSION TOPSOIL

✦ Screened Topsoil ✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

Call 604-556-8183

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2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford

604-746-0099

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

778-999-2803

LIFE’S SECOND CHANCE THRIFT STORE

Store Wide 50% OFF Friday January 22nd & Saturday January 23rd #7 ~ 31550 S. Fraser Way Across from Mandarin Garden (REGULAR) STORE HOURS Mon. to Sat. 9:30 ~ 4:30 pm COME AND VISIT US!! All proceeds go to Woman in Life Recovery Home (Abbotsford)

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1) THESE ADVERTISEMENTS ARE RESTRICTED TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS ONLY – ANY ADS OF A BUSINESS, COLLECTORS OF ANY KIND, OR COMMERCIAL NATURE (FULL OR PART-TIME) DO NOT QUALIFY. 2) Each ad must be accompanied by one dollar payment for each run day. NO ADS CAN BE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE OR EMAIL. Each ad MUST be 20 words or less including telephone number. 3) Miscellaneous items for sale – more than one item may be advertised, but EACH ITEM MUST BE SEPARATELY PRICED AND THE TOTAL PRICES COMBINED MUST NOT EXCEED $100. 4) Items sold in bulk must specify the number of items and be priced as individual items. The quantity you have times the price of each item shall not exceed $100.

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5) NOT ACCEPTABLE AS BUCK-PASSER ADS: Pets, birds, poultry, rabbits, livestock, fish, nursery stock, fruits and vegetables, top soil, or firewood – whether free or otherwise. 6) Ads may only be booked for one week at a time. 7) Miscellaneous items wanted shall be limited to A TOTAL OF $100 or less. 8) Any ads received after the deadlines shall be published in the next upcoming edition. 9) THE NEWS AND/OR THE MISSION CITY RECORD RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY AD NOT CONFORMING WITH THESE RULES. THE NEWS AND/OR THE MISSION CITY RECORD ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERPRET THESE RULES AS THEY APPLY TO BUCKPASSERS

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NO REFUNDS, CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS

MAX. TOTAL VALUE OF BUCKPASSER AD: $100

Abbotsford News

Friday, January 22, 2016

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO ABBOTSFORD

Great View Available Now! 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.

RENTALS 706

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ paciďŹ cquorum.com

1 bdrm - $735/m Avail Feb. 1

Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker. X-Lge & Bright Heat and Hot Water Incl Sprinklered. Lge patios, 2 Elevators. Lockers. Gated Pkng. Super Clean. N/P.

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $880/mo & $980/mo

2487 Countess St. Abbotsford (Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.

604-850-7050

â&#x153;Ż Aspen Court â&#x153;Ż

NEW BUILDING

NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, d/w, micro. UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

Resident Manager ~ Martha

604-870-1118

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$169.00 June 3, 2014 Jan. 19, 2016

Lazlo Kovacs 31827 Carlsrue Ave. Abbotsford, BC V2T 2J4 #138, P29, 30 Date of Lease: Date of Lien:

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Abbotsford News

Friday, January 22, 2016

Abbotsford celebrates

National Family Literacy Day

minutes of fun

ABC Life Literacy Canada encourages families to have “15 Minutes of Fun” learning together every day. Engaging in literacy activities as a family improves a child’s skills and also helps adults keep their skills sharp. Here are a few ideas to get your family started!

7 new activities for 2016! • Lights out, talk on: After your bedtime story, turn the lights off and talk about new endings to the story you just read together.

• Find A-B-C: Have an alphabet scavenger hunt to look for things that begin with each letter of the alphabet. If you can’t find some letters, go outside or try looking in books and magazines.

Parenting Life Skills program for Immigrant families Parenting in Canada is quite different from parenting in our home countries. In the Parenting Life Skills program for Immigrant families, we try to equip newcomers with our Canadian cultural ways of parenting.

ing friends across cultures. Of course the child minding is a very important component of this program. Healthy snacks are served to parents and children. Healthy recipes are shared amongst the group participants as well.

We often do not learn parenting skills back home but follow the methods and approaches our grandparents/parents used in raising us and our siblings.

A Certificate of Completion is provided to parents who attend the course.

Topics include: • Communicating with your children

The beauty of this program is that it is diverse with people from varied cultural backgrounds coming together under one roof. It is incredible to see them mak-

• How to deal with bullying • The importance of play • Discipline

• Self Esteem • Anger Management • Healthy eating, cooking and nutrition • School Readiness/ Brain Development

• Let’s go Shopping: Have kids write the family grocery list out themselves, then bring it to the store. Let them check each item off the list. (Hmm, wonder how jelly beans got on the list…)

• A Course of Course: Build an obstacle course through your family room, and draw a map of how to go through it from beginning to end.

• Sing chat: Sing a conversation with your kids to the tune of your favourite song. Bonus points if you can make your song rhyme!

• Know it All: Together, look online for

Abbotsford Community Services Parenting Life Skills Program Free 6-week class for immigrant families with children 0-12 years. Child care provided. For info call 604-217-2299.

the meaning of funny words like “collywobbles” and “onomatopoeia.” Test your parents’ word power!

• Have a Book-nic: Organize an indoor picnic with books and tasty treats. Choose a theme – try honey-flavoured cereal and read Winnie the Pooh.

10TH ANNUAL ABBOTSFORD FAMILY LITERACY DAY CELEBRATION

Saturday, January 23, 2016, 11 am – 2 pm Hosted by Clearbrook Library and The Reach in partnership with the MSA Museum Society The Great Gordini 11:15 am–12 pm at Clearbrook Library Musician Tony Prophet 1 pm–1:45 pm at The Reach Visit both locations for entertainment, Community Literacy Partners tables, crafts, refreshments, prizes and more! Facepainting! Balloon Sculpting! Free Pancake Breakfast 10 am–12 pm compliments of Literacy Matters Abbotsford at Fire Hall #1 (beside Clearbrook Library) — Join the Community Reading Challenge. Clearbrook Library 32320 George Ferguson Way

The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford 32388 Veterans Way

Friday, January 22, 2016

Abbotsford News

Abbotsford celebrates

National Family Literacy Day The Rotary Club of Abbotsford – Sumas

Little Free Library Program The Rotary Club of Abbotsford – Sumas has, to date, 13 Little Free Libraries in our community. They are situated in parks, social service offices, community service buildings, and in youth shelters. Since the inception of our program in March, 2014, we have distributed over 30,000 free books. One of the most important parts of this program is that we are partnering with other organizations, such as Literacy Matters, Abbotsford Community Services, the Sumas First Nation, and in one case, a group of University of the Fraser Valley students. Each group has a sustainability plan which will ensure that the public is able to access these books on a continuing basis. The City of Abbotsford sites and installs the libraries in parks which together we designate as prime locations for this initiative. The Rotary Club of Abbotsford – Sumas recognizes that literacy is a most important tool in assisting all ages and income groups to broaden their education, learn a new skill or just get lost in a good story.

Read what you love Sharon Crowley

play-based literacy activities during Family Literacy Week 2016 (January 24-31).

Literacy Outreach Coordinator, Abbotsford

Why is it important to “Read What You Love”? Children model what they see adults doing. By modeling enjoyment of reading parents are giving their children a gift of literacy. Studies have shown literacy development of families impacts every area of our lives: health, employment, economic status, and life opportunities. Parents and caregivers who participate in family learning directly and positively affect the language and literacy development of their children. Even 15 minutes of reading a day can improve both a child and parent’s literacy skills dramatically. Literacy Matters Abbotsford is joining Decoda Literacy Solutions, BC’s provincial literacy organization, to reach out to families across the province and to encourage all family members to take part in

“Families can build literacy skills through every day activities - playing games together, folding the laundry, making a shopping list, storytelling, doing crafts together or going for a walk outside and talking about what they see,” says Decoda’s CEO, Brenda Le Clair. Support literacy in your family and your community: join Literacy Matters Abbotsford in celebrating Family Literacy Week. We are hosting our fifth annual Community Literacy Challenge, “Read What You Love” from January 24 – February 13, 2016. All you need to do is read for 15 minutes each day and complete your reading log. The reading challenge is open to all ages! The kick off for this event will be a free pancake breakfast January 23 hosted by Abbotsford Fire Ser-

vices, Clearbrook Fire Hall at 32270 George Ferguson Way. The breakfast will run from 10am – noon. Be sure to visit the10th Annual Family Literacy Day at the Clearbrook Library and REACH after breakfast! Literacy Matters Abbotsford, Abbotsford’s community literacy network, recognizes the importance of family literacy. The goal of Literacy Matters Abbotsford is to connect literacy services to individuals; to connect services to each other; and to address the literacy gaps in Abbotsford. For more info on literacy programs visit literacymattersabbotsford.com or decoda.ca. If you have any questions about this event; if you are looking for a literacy program; if you would like to join or volunteer for Literacy Matters Abbotsford contact Sharon Crowley, Literacy Outreach Coordinator: literacymattersabbotsford@gmail.com.

Activities to encourage language e & reading in the early years: + Play rhyming games, such as, you say two words and your child tells you whether or not they rhyme + Play sound-matching games, such as, you say a word and your child thinks of a word that starts with the same sound or letter. etter. + Share books with your child often, sometimes reading to them, sometimes letting them tell the story. n + Ask your child to tell you a story about what they have seen + Don’t be afraid to be dramatic when reading – use silly voices, whispering and facial expressions.

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Abbotsford News

Friday, January 22, 2016

Abbotsford celebrates

National Family Literacy Day

Aboriginal parents as literacy supporters Sharon Crowley Literacy Outreach Coordinator, Abbotsford

Let’s Talk: Visual Literacy Laura Schneider Executive Director & Curator The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford

Did you know that most people take less than 20 seconds to consider a work of art in an art gallery, or an artefact in a museum? Understanding, evaluating and judging objects and images is something that we do every day, but we spend very little time considering this process. Visual literacy is connected to critical thinking, creativity, empathy and communication skills. With a few tools, and a bit more time, we can greatly enhance our visual literacy skills

through the act of meaningful looking. Galleries and museums are a valuable (and enjoyable!) resource to improve visual literacy at any age.

The process of meaningful looking involves three basic steps: 1. Looking carefully. 2. Describing and creating a list of elements that you see. 3. Relating these elements to other information-- either

Supports

around you in the gallery or museum, or from your own life-- in order to contemplate meaning. One of the most effective ways to engage in meaningful looking is to follow these three steps in conversation with your family or friends. Talking about works of art or objects with friends and family while you’re in front of them is an effective way to hone visual literacy skills. A group excursion to your local art gallery or museum can lead to great conversation, improved literacy and a deeper appreciation of historical objects and works of art.

In consultation with Elders and other Aboriginal community leaders, PALS (Parents as Literacy Supporters) has been adapted for Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal PALS is a play-based, culturally responsive family literacy program that gives parents and caregivers new strategies to support their preschool and kindergarten-aged children’s learning. The program provides parents and caregivers new strategies to support their preschool and kindergarten-aged children’s learning in fun and interactive ways. Each APALS session focuses on learning through play, and includes time for parents and caregivers to talk with a facilitator, and time for adults and children to learn, play and have fun together. The program responds to the cultural and linguistic needs of the participating families and aims to provide a positive transition from home, and other early care settings to school. Currently APALS sessions, in partnership with Abbotsford School District 34, Hand in Hand Childcare Society, and Literacy Matters Abbotsford, are being held at Alexander Elementary School, 2250 Lobban Road. The next session is January 27, 5 – 6:45 pm; dinner is included. If you would like more information or you would like to attend the next APALS session please call 604.859.1224 or email literacymattersabbotsford@gmail.com.

ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS for 2016-17

Family Literacy Day After 70 years MEI continues to provide students with a high quality, faith-based education, establishing a tradition of excellence.

We remain committed to offering students from preschool to grade 12 a

premiere educational program and to creating a rich supportive environment by keeping our facilities current, by staying on the cutting edge of technology and by continuously developing a vibrant curriculum. We invite you to explore all that MEI has to offer students in preparation for a life of impact and influence.

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Friday, January 22, 2016

Abbotsford News

Abbotsford celebrates

National Family Literacy Day The Joy of Literacy at the Abbotsford Libraries Hilary Russell Manager of the Abbotsford Libraries

What did the frog say to the librarian? “Read-it! Read-it! Read-it!” Okay, okay, I know it’s corny but people really do learn best when they’re having fun. At the Abbotsford Libraries, members of FVRL, we want to make the joy of reading and learning a top priority when we offer free library programs and services to the community. Storytimes are a staple of public library service and a great example of combining learning with fun. Staff choose stories, rhymes and poems so that kids don’t even notice that they’re learning basic literacy skills such as letter and number recognition, learning vocabulary and sentence structure, and understanding story and narrative. Kids put all these puzzle pieces together as they learn to read and communicate. Adults too, keep reading skills alive when they enjoy what they’re reading. When was the last time you were completely engrossed in a book or an article? Did it feel effortless as you rushed from page to page? It could have been a beautiful story or a mathematical tome but if it’s something you enjoy, it will keep your mind in focus and your reading skills sharp. Celebrate National Family Literacy Day by taking some time for joyful reading – we’ll be happy to help you find something fun!

Parents of young children in Abbotsford now have access to a range of early learning, health and family services in one convenient spot at Sweeney Neighbourhood Learning Centre to support families with children up to age 6. The Abbotsford School District is excited that this centre will link many existing services to ensure that our families have access to a wider range of opportunities for their children 0-6 years. Building on a foundation of existing programs offered by the Abbotsford Early Childhood Committee partners, Abbotsford School District continues to work to ensure early learning is a top priority. Many studies point toward better educational outcomes if children receive

individual attention and support during their early years. Supported by the Abbotsford Early Childhood Committee Partners Table and hosted by the Abbotsford School District, the centre will link many existing services to ensure that Abbotsford families have access to services that promote the health, well-being and development of Abbotsford children aged 0-6 years. The centre has Community outreach partners available to assist parents from 9:00 – 12:00 each day of the week. Parents are encouraged to drop by or contact the

RDM Lawyers LLP is pleased to announce

In support of literacy

Karen McNeilly as our newest Partner.

Your school district and Board of Education is committed to our early literacy imperative: that all students will be meeting reading expectations by the end of grade three. Being an effective reader by the end of Grade 3 is the most significant key to future school chool success.

After graduating from the University of Western Washington, Karen earned her law degree from the University of British Columbia and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1997. Karen joined RDM Lawyers LLP in 2009 and became head of our family law department. Karen has proven to be an integral part of the RDM team, focusing on all aspects of family law. We are proud to welcome her as Partner.

CONGRATULATIONS KAREN!

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Early years centre

33695 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2S 2C1

centre: by phone at 778-880-8554 or through our Facebook page: facebook.com/Abbotsford-Early-Years-Centre. The BC Early Years Centre in Abbotsford is one of 14 new centres across the province. This is the second phase of an initiative under the B.C. Early Years Strategy to implement a network of Early Years Centres throughout the province that will provide families with one-stop, convenient access to a range of services and supports, information and referrals.

You can help your children by ensuring easy access to books and stories - and by reading with them. Enjoy a book this weekend!

Abbotsford District Literacy Plan link at: www.sd34.bc.ca/district/reports

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