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Thousands charge off the start line under soggy conditions in the annual Run for Water for the 10-kilometre event in Abbotsford on Sunday. In total 4,900 runners took part in the entire event and $358,000 was raised for clean water projects in Ethiopia. The event featured a 55km ultra marathon, full marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km distances and drew people young and old from all over the Lower Mainland and beyond. See page A16 for more photos. To see the Run for Water web gallery visit www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

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record number of runners helped Abbotsford’s Envision Financial Run for Water achieve a personal best on Sunday.

A total of 4,900 runners took part in the sixth annual run to raise $358,000 for clean water projects in Ethiopia.

Ken Baerg, Run for Water chair, said this year’s generous volunteers, participants and sponsors also helped push the event’s total cumulative fundraising above the $1 million mark.

The event – which features 5km and 10km runs alongside half, full and ultra-marathon distances – is on course as one of the fastest growing running events in the province, said Baerg.

The run started in 2008 with a mere 600 run-

ners and grown steadily ever since, drawing ford’s David Jackson took the men’s half mararunners from across the Lower Mainland and thon with 1:10:49. Yue-Ching Cheng of Port even further afield.

Moody took the men’s 10km with 35:33.

The event’s second ultra marathon saw The popularity of the Run for Water is due in renowned expedition runner and marathoner part to being one of the fastest, flattest qualifyRay Zahab lead a group of runners to col- ing events for the Boston Marathon. lectively complete a 55km However, the run is also course. known for being extremely photo gallery @ A number of runners set abbotsfordtimes.com family friendly with entire course records for the Envision clans tying up their shoes to Financial Run for Water. compete.

David Paermo of Vancouver ran 2:35:08 in The event’s goal is to stage a internationally the men’s marathon while Jennifer Moroz, recognized running event that attracts a wide also of Vancouver, ran 1:22:11 in the woman’s range of participants and athletes and, at the half marathon. same time, raises awareness and funds for Abbotsford’s Anita Campbell ran a 37:55 in people in the developing world who lack one women’s 10km and Jeremy Vanwoerden ran of life’s basic necessities – clean water.

17:03 and 14-year-old Olivia Moody a 20:40 in The Run For Water Society has partnered the men and women’s 5km. with HOPE International Development AgenYu Tsuchida of Greensboro, NC, won the cy, and all the funds raised are directed to the women’s marathon with 3:02:17 while Abbots- charity for its work in southern Ethiopia.

he minister of state for Western Economic Diversification Lynne Yelich was in Abbotsford Friday to announce a $533,840 investment in Canada’s aerospace industry, to show the world what the west has to offer.

The funds go to the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada to support a two-year, multi-faceted project aimed to boost western Canada’s access to global supply chains and foreign markets to increase its international competitiveness, Yelich said.

She made the announcement Friday in Abbotsford with a grey RCAF Hercules J-series aircraft looming behind her in the massive Cascade Aerospace hangar.

“Our partnership to help showcase and strengthen western Canadian capabilities is giving the West’s aerospace industry a competitive edge. Together we are building a stronger west for a stronger Canada,” she said, speaking to a small group of industry leaders.

Yelich noted western Canada has a growing reputation for accomplishments in aerospace, defence and security industries and is an economic driver in the country.

“In western Canada alone, the aerospace industry supports the employment of nearly 27,000 people, and generates more than $3 billion dollars in annual revenues,” she said.

As one of the main purchasers in related equipment, the federal government can play a key role by investing in the sector, via its Industrial Regional Benefits policy.

The IRB policy requires those firms that obtain defence-related contracts with the federal government to invest the same value in the region in which they work.

AIAC president Jim Quick said his agency will form its own IRB policy for

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Mission Secondary School’s Jesse Walker, favoured in the 110 metre hurdles, clips the second to last jump in the Upper Fraser Valley Track Meet at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford on Wednesday and goes down. He was disqualified from the event despite getting up to finish first, but the next day won the 100m final in a time of 11.25, the fastest time of the meet. For more on the track meet, see page A22 and www.abbotsfordtimes.com for a photo gallery.

n Abbotsford teacher from Dan George Middle Schoo ing a series of sex offence c involving a female youth.

Tanner Cervo, 36, is facing one of sexual assault, one count of interference and two counts of exploitation, said Abbotsford Const. Ian MacDonald.

The APD launched an invest into allegations involving a femal in early August 2012, and charg sworn against the suspect on A said MacDonald.

Police are releasing no other de protect the identity of the compl he added.

Cervo is an employee with the but hasn’t worked at any school si start of the school year, wrote Abb superintendent Kevin Godden i mail on Monday.

The school district responded when the allegations against Cer faced in the summer, and the ma referred to the APD and provincia er regulation branch, said Godde see CHARGES, pa

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bbotsford police have identified the three youths who attacked a nesting goose, leaving it bloodied and injured last week.

As a result, a conservation officer contacted the three teenage boys, two aged 16 and one 17, and their parents, said Const. Ian MacDonald, who described the attack as sickening.

The main aggressor against the

bird has been issued a $345 fine for molesting or injuring a bird, said a spokesman from B.C. Conservation Officer Service on Monday.

A security guard at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre discovered the Canada goose – covered in blood but still sitting on her eggs – in the parkade on April 27, said MacDonald.

The guard immediately called Elizabeth’s Wildlife Rescue Center and its members arrived shortly after to evaluate the animal.

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Sevenoaks security called police early last week and provided APD with surveillance video of the incident Wednesday.

A preliminary viewing of the tape by the mall’s security reportedly showed one youth hitting the goose with a long object while two or three others threw things at the creature who wouldn’t abandon her nest, said MacDonald.

Elizabeth Melnick, who runs the

wildlife rescue centre, said Monday the bird continued to care for her eggs despite her injuries, and Sunday afternoon yielded a happy ending.

Some of the four eggs in the nest hatched, and the mall’s security team escorted the goose, her mate and their goslings by foot through traffic to Mill Lake, said Melnick.

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Led by members of the Fraser Valley Youth Society, hundreds marched in Abbotsford’s first gay pride parade Saturday afternoon.

Pride parade brightens city hall ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

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t was a colourful, jubilant day despite grey skies as Abbotsford’s first gay pride parade wound its way through the heart of Abbotsford Saturday.

Drivers honked horns in support and pedestrians applauded as hundreds of cheering marchers made their way from Matsqui Recreation Centre to the civic plaza at city hall.

The crowd of 600 plus people of all ages and backgrounds were welcomed by Mayor Bruce Banman who said everyone regardless of their sexuality had the right to feel safe and secure.

“It’s fundamentally important for young people, who are at the beginning of a lifelong exploration of who they are . . . to be able to explore their identity in an environment where people support them.”

He also thanked the Fraser Valley Youth Society, which organized and led the parade, for its work to build inclusiveness in the community.

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Pride marchers form a circle of support at Matsqui Rec Centre. who grew up in Abbotsford, b ro u g h t t h e i r c h i l d re n Grayden and Gracie to the parade.

A loving family regardless of its makeup reflects the true meaning of family values, said Connors.

“We’re showing our kids their family is something to be proud of,” she said.

With her kids now attending preschool, it’s clear there’s still work to be done to make same sex parents “normal” within society.

“My kids should be able to talk about their family more freely without so many questions,” said Connors.

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Martha Dow, a sociology instructor at University of the Fraser Valley who is openly gay, said a pride event, that openly celebrates different sexualities and gender identities, was a positive step forward for the community.

“It’s a powerful day,” said Dow. The depiction of Abbotsford as a Bible belt Christian community that is openly hostile to homosexuals is too simplistic but as in many communities, a climate of intolerance still exists, she said.

Young people especially

may still feel guarded about fully expressing who they are, even within their families.

“There are so many sad stories still. We underestimate how important an event like this can be to build up young peoples’ spirit and resistance.”

Newly elected Abbotsford South MLA Darryl Plecas attended the event, saying the mix of people in the crowd was fantastic.

“I’m here because I want to be supportive,” he said.

“And it’s important for government not only to be seen as supportive . . . but to speak out about being supportive.”

John Kuipers, coordinator of the Fraser Valley Youth Society, was pleased with the big turnout for the city’s first pride celebration.

“It’s an honour. I’m really excited by the number of people coming out to support us,” he said.

The range of people at the family friendly event – gay and straight, young and old – was a reflection of the community of Abbotsford.

“It shows we can celebrate diversity in all its forms,” said Kuipers.

porting an “I love Abbotsford!” pin on his lapel at a multitude of events this weekend, Mayor Bruce Banman disputed any suggestion his city was one of the most boring in Canada.

His week involved meeting country superstar Carrie Underwood before her Abbotsford concert Thursday, hobnobbing with Aerospace industry elites Friday, attending the city’s first gay pride event and the Coastal Swap Meet for car enthusiasts Saturday before heading to the thousands-strong Envision Financial Run for Water and the Mission Raceway on Sunday.

“I don’t think the people who are behind the rating have ever been here. I personally invited them to come here and I’ll give them a tour. They have no idea what they’re talking about,” said Banman.

“If Carrie Underwood is boring, if (entertainers) Jeff Dunham, Kiss, professional hockey, the largest airshow of its kind, if the hundreds of sporting events that we host, if all that is not exciting, I don’t know what is.”

The tongue-in-cheek award conferred by the Boring Academy got a lot of chatter when it deemed Abbotsford a runner up.

The top honour went to the nation’s capital, Ottawa.

The academy’s ‘official spokesbore,’ Albert Nerenberg, said there were other B.C. contenders, including Victoria.

But Abbotsford won out due to an Internet search.

“If you Google ‘Urban Dictionary’ and ‘Abbotsford,’ here’s the first entry: ‘A city in British Columbia, Canada, where everything is boring and everybody wants to go to another town to do stuff.’

“That was the clincher,” Nerenberg said.

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Dasmesh Punjabi School students reach out as Cycling for Diversity riders roll out after a chat Friday.

The team then visited Matsqui Elementary, UFV and finished at The Reach Gallery Museum.

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he Cycling for Diversity team got a warm welcome from two elementary schools as they made their way through Abbotsford Friday during the wrap up of its four-day tour.

Students at Dasmesh Punjabi School gave the crew of cyclists and their motorcycle escort high fives and cheers as they arrived and departed.

The group, led by Mission resident and Times columnist Ken Herar, pedalled for change and to spread the word about inclusion and diversity during the ride, which set out from Victoria on May 21.

Celebrating its third year, the C4D team visited 14 cities and stopped en route at up to 19 schools, including some universities.

Following the stop at Dasmesh, the riders made their way to Matsqui Elementary School where they were guests at the school’s cultural diversity event, which featured class projects, foods from around the world as well as dancing and performances from a range of different cultures.

The members of C4D encouraged students to become the leaders of tomorrow and grow their circle of friends by connecting with people from different backgrounds.

The team then departed Matsqui to make their way to the University of the Fraser Valley before heading to its final stop at The Reach Gallery Museum.

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The sector, which offers highly-skilled, the west, which will provide companies with highly paid “house-buying jobs,” invested the dollars needed to develop technologies $2.7 billion in R & D last year, explained and innovations that can then be exported.

Quick.

The funds will also raise the western CanaAnd its manufacturing is recognized as a dian aerospace industry profile globally at productivity leader. trade shows, such as the Farnborough and “We led the aerospace industry internaParis air shows, and at the aerospace expo in tionally over the last five years, in terms of Abbotsford this summer. productivity, and that’s not something that The project is also intended to enhance the has been attributed normally to Canadian sector’s supply chain development opportu- industry,” he said. nities, to support research, innovation and But that won’t be enough to remain comcollaboration among aerospace companies, petitive globally, said Quick. researchers and academics.

The AIAC aims to develop For example, last year’s WD new partnerships in emerging funding to the AIAC “enabled “We led the aerospace aerospace markets like China, Ca s c a d e [ A e r o s p a c e ] t o industry internationally Russia and Brazil, he said. increase their visibility with over the last five years, The WD funds will also be numerous global aerospace in terms of productivity, applied to trade missions companies and make valuand trade shows, such as the able business connections,” and that’s not something Abbotsford Aerospace and that has been attributed Yelich said.

Defence Expo, the only such “By supporting AIAC in normally to Canadian show left in Canada, Quick delivering on initiatives like industry.” said. these, we are strengthening It will be at Tradex just – Jim Quick, AIAC president before the annual summer Western Canada’s aerospace industry while showing the air show. world what the west has to Yelich’s announcement was offer.” hosted by Justin Currie, senior vice-presiQuick thanked Yelich for her “ardent sup- dent and chief operating officer of Cascade port” and dogged efforts to raise the profile Aerospace. and the global reach of the aerospace sector.

“We look forward to continue having our “Two years ago, Minister Yelich approached western aerospace industry being a vital part me and said ‘we had to do something in the of the Canadian aerospace sector,” he said, west, it’s very sustainable industry . . . , but and praised Yelich’s concentrated efforts “in we have to do something to get out on the furthering our industry in cooperation with international stage,’ ” Quick recalled. government and industry stakeholders.”

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Abbotsford fans blown away by Carrie Underwood Country music superstar wows audience with one woman show at the AESC LOUISE PARSONS For the Times

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Above: The lights dim at the end of Undo It, the second song of the sold out-concert with more than 6,000 adoring fans.

Right: Carrie Underwood opened The Blown Away Tour show at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre with Good Girl from her fourth album Blown Away. This was the last stop on the 110-city national and international world tour.

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Nashville superstar Carrie Underwood brought her high energy show to the sold-out AESC on Thursday evening and fans were not disappointed by the performance of the former American Idol winner.

ountry superstar Carrie Underwood’s Blown Away Tour lived up to its name as she rocked the sold-out house at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre Thursday night.

Judging by the crowd’s reaction, Underwood’s newest release See You Again is going to be huge hit.

Everyone on the floor stood through the whole concert as Underwood belted out song after song, including all her hits, for a full two hours.

Underwood told her fans that Jesus, Take the Wheel and Temporary Home had a special meaning to her, and she put her heart and soul into these and every song she sang.

The audience sang along to the words of every song and there was never a quiet moment throughout the concert.

A portable stage lifted her skyward so everyone in the sold-out arena could get a closer look at her.

She connected with the fans and as she waved to the crowd you thought she was waving directly at you.

Underwood had five outfit changes, with the last being a grey dress to go with her last song Blown Away.

The audience loved her and she was absolutely gorgeous.

Not only an awesome singer/songwriter, Underwood demonstrated she’s also compassionate.

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Put money onus on the elected very person belongs to many special interest groups. So no matter where government proposes to cut in order to get its fiscal house in order, people will be offended.

This reality is a profound change in our political system.

Canada did not have income tax a century ago, and so government was not in the business of managing so much of our lives.

Today, government is big business, and politicians constantly regulate and manipulate our circumstances to such a degree that pulling back is practically impossible. In our democracy, political parties only survive because of their ability to pander for votes in the right combination of special interests.

Winston Churchill’s words remind us that, “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” The people’s challenge is to manage their politicians while they pander.

Canada uses the British parliamentary system, which is based on confrontation. On any day, government can be defeated on a “confidence” issue. Periodic elections provide formal occasions to chart a short-term future. This is the accountability of current government.

This accountability was sufficient when our world traveled in slow motion compared with today’s frenetic pace. Over time,

JIM DUECK

Guest Column we need to adjust so that our politicians remain accountable for our best interests.

Today, a term in office can bring a city, province or country to the brink of disaster. Recovery is almost impossible. A few years ago I worked under a premier whose vision was to release the next generation from the burden of debt. Ralph Klein was hounded to his grave by special interest groups angry that their ambition for less work with more pay could not be sustained.

His successors pandered and made these public sector groups the highest paid in Canada.

Within a few years Alberta is, again, experiencing a mountain of debt.

Our confrontational system is broken. Politicians make promises at election time and then break them when the inevitable pandering begins.

Opposition parties pick up the causes of special interest groups by supporting their requests for more money. Only the ruling party is left to say “no.” So spending increases and debt is incurred.

Our dilemma is that we don’t know who is the government. Is

it the cabinet? Is it the ruling party? Is it the “house of parties?”

The confrontational premise of our democracy has to be altered to include collaboration. We cannot change our constitution, but we can change our definition of government.

Politicians have the power to determine their pay and how they will be paid. This is the tool to make accountability more frequent, and turn “the house” toward a more collaborative model.

Public debt is our nation’s greatest threat. If politicians want to increase it, let them pay the first dollar from their wallet.

This means all politicians in “the house.” This will neutralize pandering to special interest groups and prevent reckless disregard of the public good.

I worked in an organization that refused to submit a balanced budget until threatened that an over-expenditure would be tacked on to their mortgage. I worked in an environment where my wallet paid the first dollar of a deficit if we, as bureaucrats, did not control our elected “spenders.”

This approach works, annualizes accountability, and is easily implemented. This should be the first requirement for any politician regardless of party affiliation.

■ Jim Dueck is a former Abbotsford

school superintendent, former assistant deputy minister in Alberta, an author and dedicated duffer.

nce upon a time, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s statements of outrage against government waste and cronyism sounded more convincing. That time was when he and the Conservatives were in opposition.

When the federal Liberals were caught with their hand in the cookie jar of the Quebec sponsorship program, Harper and his Reform/Alliance/Conservative allies were right to raise a great noise of outrage.

But saying, “I’m not happy,” and “I’m very upset” when it’s your own senators, your own (now resigned) chief of staff is not enough.

We brought up the sponsorship scandal, and so did Harper when he spoke to reporters for the first time about how the senators he appointed – Mike Duffy in particular – seem to have an interesting understanding of how much money they are owed by taxpayers.

Harper should stop talking about what the Liberals did a decade ago. Yes, it was bad. It’s why they’re now only the third largest party in the House of Commons.

The Conservatives, on the other hand, have been in power since 2006. They have held a majority government since 2011.

But as with every government that hangs on to power in Ottawa for more than a year or two, Harper now has his own list of scandals, including Bev Oda’s taste for expensive orange juice and limo rides, or Peter MacKay’s use of a search and rescue helicopter to go fishing.

Harper cannot pretend to be pure and above it all. Obviously, a thorough investigation of the senators and of former chief of staff Nigel Wright is needed. But all of these people were appointed by Harper.

We need not question Harper’s personal integrity to question his judgement. Why are those he handpicked to help lead Canada now embroiled in scandal?

We deserve a more complete answer than platitudes and blaming the last government.

■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.

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This week’s question: Do you think Abbotsford is a boring city? a.] Absolutely not. There’s lots to do here. b.] Yes, it is dullsville. c.] I have no opinion one way or the other.

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Approval & acceptance at Abbotsford’s Pride Parade Editor, the Times:

It was with great delight that I witnessed something uncommon, yet it filled me with hope this past weekend: the distinct nod of approval and acceptance.

Yes, I am referring to the successful gay pride march which occurred Saturday in Abbotsford. The first of many, I hope.

It was great to see our brothers and sisters, who for much of their lives live in fear of judgement and reprisal, come out and announce that they too deserve a place under the sun.

Even more pleasing was the support from the community, with groups like the FV Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists, politicians in the making and ordinary

TO INCLUDE YOUR LETTER, use our online form at www.abbotsfordtimes.com or contact us by e-mail at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com. Letters must include first/ last names, hometown and be fewer than 200 words. citizens marching with them, and cars honking in approval. Even the police gracefully helped with circulation.

And nowhere, were bigots, intolerants, or religious zealots to be seen or heard.

Congratulations Abby, you’ve shown a definite sign of maturity, may I be so bold to say, it’s about time Kevin Francis Mission

Check on neighbours before calling the city Editor, the Times:

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Today I was shocked to have a city bylaw employee come to my home.

The reason he paid a visit was even more surprising.

Apparently my neighbour has complained that my lawn needs cutting.

While he did not name this person directly, after some inquires, it was quite clear who called.

We have a shared lawn and my friendly neighbour stopped short of completing the job.

(Apparently, going a few more feet to help someone out is too hard, but making

a phone call is much easier).

Instead of checking why our normally pristine lawn has gone astray, the neighbour decided to complain.

Let someone else handle the situation, after all, we are only neighbours.

What I didn’t announce to the world was that my husband is out of town, and he normally cuts the lawn.

I myself would typically be up to the task, but this single parent stint has me exhausted. (Kudos to the brave and busy parents who live this life!).

I agree that two weeks is a long time to go without a cut, but I implore my fellow community members to seek out information.

Check on your neighbours; lend a helping hand.

I am fortunate that my husband is coming home in a few days, but many don’t have this luxury.

Yes, I am capable of cutting the lawn but your neighbour may not be.

Before you make a call to complain, try seeing if you can act the way I believe a neighbour should, and drop by and check in.

Hayley Davey Abbotsford

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How else to know if a voter requires assistance than how they appear?

Being multilingual, educated and learned in communications somehow did not get him past one of those ‘duh’ moments.

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“It’s sparked lots of good discussion,” he said.

“Some think Abbotsford is the greatest city and others can’t find a single thing to do any day of the week.”

Like any city of its size, Abbotsford has strengths and weaknesses, he said.

Abbotsford is a Mecca and entry point for outdoor tourism with an extensive network of trails, green spaces and recre-

ational opportunities in the city itself, said Stefanson.

University of the Fraser Valley student union president Shane Potter happened to be in Ottawa when it was named top boring city.

“It made me feel better about Abbotsford’s award, because Ottawa is definitely not boring,” he said.

He was shocked Abbotsford was seen as dull because “there’s lots of things to do and lots of diverse interesting people here.”

But both UFV and the city could do more to improve the

nightlife, he said.

“A lot of young people look to other cities to find entertainment options,” said Potter.

“We’re improving, but when people want to have fun they still leave town.”

Stefanson said the debate whether Abbotsford is dull won’t be resolved soon.

“It’s human nature to fall on one side of the fence or the other,” he said. “Like any destination, it’s up to the people who go there to make the most of it.”

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Philosophers’ Café

May 28 Lifetime Learning Centre Philosophers’ Café discusses Canada’s military role in the world. Cedarbrooke Chateau, 32331 Seventh Ave., Mission, from 7 – 9 p.m. Fee: $5.

Community events To list an event hosted or sponsored by a non-profit group in Abbotsford or Mission, upload it directly to our website: abbotsfordtimes.com, or send an e-mail with a succinct, 75-word description of the event including day, date, time and address to events@abbotsfordtimes.com, or drop off at 30887 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford.

Vintage Tag Sale

June 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 102-31234 Wheel Ave., Abbotsford (at WestCoast Prehung Doors, across from Bent Nail Warehouse). If you love vintage items like linens, silver with a patina, house wares, quilts and furniture come find unique, one of a kind items. Items for the garden and plants will also be offered. Free admission.

people with dementia. Preregister at 604-859-3889.

Dewdney bus tour

June 7 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lifetime Learning Centre bus tour to the Orthodox Monastery in Dewdney with morning Russian tea, a stop at the Inch Creek Hatchery, lunch at the Schnitzel House, blackberry wine tasting at Kermode Wines. Pre-register at 604-820-0220. $25 members/ $30 non-members.

Mission Book Club

June 3, the Mission Book Club from 7 – 8 p.m. at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., call 604-826-6610.

Librarian for seniors

June 6 from 2 – 4 p.m., you can book an expert for oneon-one half hour sessions, at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., to celebrate Seniors Week. Sessions are by appointment. Get details at 604-826-6610.

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June 7 from noon to 4:30 p.m. and June 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Mission Library at 33247 Second Ave. has a sale of gently used books. Call 604-826-6610.

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June 7, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. meets 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Garden Park Tower, 214-2825 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, for a workshop for family caregivers of

Until June 27, stories, songs and more for preschoolers Wednesdays 10:30 –11 a.m., Abbotsford Library, 33355 Bevan Ave., Thursdays 10:30 –11 a.m., Clearbrook Library, 32320 Geo. Ferguson Way.

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Saturdays the Clayburn Village Schoolhouse Museum is open for summer at 4315 Wright St., Abbotsford from noon to 3 p.m. Learn about the community’s roots and B.C.’s first company town.

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Relax and learn the path to inner peace at Dorjechang Buddhist Centre’s weekly meditation classes. Tuesdays at 7 – 8:30 p.m., at 106 – 31581 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, or Thursdays at Legal Grounds Coffee House, 33775 Essendene Ave., 7 – 8:30 p.m. See dorjechang.ca or call 604-853-3738.

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b by Pa n t h e r p r i d e re i g n e d supreme at the BC high school girls rugby provincials for the Myers, whose team trailed 5-0 early on second consecutive year.

Saturday before gaining its full stride.

The local Double-A senior girls squad “The girls have a fire in their belly, marched to a 41–10 win over the Heri- determination and desire. As a coach it tage Park Highlanders from Mission in brings tears to my eyes,” said co-coach the final on Saturday at Peter Cannon. “We have UBC’s Wolfson Fields. a good bunch of girls.”

“The girls have a fire in “It’s incredible to have Inside centre Nekisa back-to-back wins,” their belly, determination Levale scored a pair of said Panthers co-coach for the winners, and desire. As a coach it tries Stephanie Doan. “They while outside centre worked harder this year brings tears to my eyes.”

Junnaya Murphy, winger to earn the championMelody Algera, No. 8 Tifship. All credit is due to – Peter Cannon coach fany Picketts and scrum our senior players.” half Shelby Pihl each After meeting up with scored one try. the Highlanders in the Fraser Valley Abbotsford Senior Secondary hasn’t final, and again on Saturday in the BC’s, always been a powerhouse in girls rugAbby co-head coach Matt Myers felt the by. momentum gained from that prior 37“After a long rebuilding process at our 12 victory was palpable. school it is great now to have won two “That was a wake-up for us, and that in a row,” said Myers. wake-up continued through practice To say they have been rebuilding the and right through this tournament,” said program understates the transformation

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“It was seven years ago that we didn’t win a single game or even score a single point all year,” Cannon reflected.

They opened the 8-team tournament with an 80 – 5 trouncing of Lillooet. They followed up by beating Brentwood College 22 – 15 to set up the provincially No. 1 ranked Panthers for the finals.

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Picketts was named to the Presidents 15, an all-star selection. She has also been named to the Canada U-20 long list and with that she could earn a spot on the Canadian National Team squad that will play in the Junior World Cup. Also in the Double-A division, the Robert Bateman Timberwolves rallied to a fifth place finish.

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1085 SANDHU, Harcharan Singh Apr 05, 1954 - May 23, 2013 Harcharan Singh Sandhu was born on April 5, 1954 and passed away on May 23, 2013.

He is greatly missed by his wife Jaspal, son Navi, daughter in law Jaime, granddaughter Kailyn, daughter Robin, son in law Hardeep, grandson Rhashawn, mother Mohinder Kaur, 2 brothers, 5 sisters and nieces & nephews. May he rest in peace with his father Mohinder Singh, best friend Barlaj Singh & aunt Rajinder Kaur. In our hearts always & forever. Funeral will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 10 am at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Abbotsford followed by a prayer at the Mission Sikh Temple. Thank you to all family and friends for their support.

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Jim Horatius deVos, 68, passed away on May 24, 2013 at Christine Morrison Hospice, in Mission, BC. He was born on May 4, 1945 in Nymegen, Holland. Jim worked as a baker for 45 years and retired in 2003. Jim married Eileen Morrison in 1981 in Abbotsford, BC. They were happily married for 32 years.

He enjoyed travelling and camping as well as playing pool with his friends. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Fritz and mother, Martha. Jim is survived by his spouse, Eileen of Abbotsford; his sons, Mike (Lisa) and Rick; stepchildren, Yvonne (Steve), Ray, and Sandra (Rene); his sister, Olga (Rob) and brother, Fred; his grandchildren; his other family members and friends. Jim was much loved and will be greatly missed. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and volunteers at Christine Morrison Hospice. There will be no service upon request.

In lieu of flowers, a donation, if desired, may be made to the Christine Morrison Hospice, 7324 Hurd Street, Mission, BC V2V 3H5.

WARKENTIN, Robert (Bob) James

Robert (Bob) James Warkentin, born October 24, 1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away May 23, 2013. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Peter Warkentin, and is survived by his loving wife, Deirdre, brothers, Donald (Carol), Thomas (Lois), Roy (Marg), sons Barry and Stewart, and a large extended family of Friesens and Warkentins. Bob moved to Abbotsford when he was 5 years old and has lived and worked in the community as a real estate agent. Bob passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation. Funeral services will be held at Central Valley Baptist Church, 33393 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford, Friday, May 31st at 1:00 pm. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

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Elma Helen Hide went to be with her Lord, whom she loved and served faithfully, on Wednesday morning, May 22, 2013, at the age of 82.

Elma was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

When her parents died in their 40s, Elma, who was 9, was kindly taken into the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Braul in Beaver Lodge, AB, then in Rosemary. After 6 years with the Braul family, Elma moved to Yarrow and lived with her sister and brother-in-law, Erna and Abe Ewert. After highschool, Elma attended Prairie Bible Institute. “Uncle Alex” (Voth), the foster father of Elma’s sister Herta, led her to the Lord and “since that moment,” she writes, “I have never doubted my salvation.” She was later baptized and for many years was a member of the Yarrow Mennonite Brethren Church. After Bible school, in 1953, Elma went to Nigeria as a missionary with SIM, where she served faithfully for 36 years.

Elma finished language study and then taught in a girls’ school in Kabo, Northern Nigeria. She then worked at another mission station, Fago, also in the north. In 1959 she was married in Kano, Northern Nigeria, to another SIM missionary Harold Hide. Together they worked at Rinjin Gani, Zambuk, Kwoi and Kagoro where Elma was station hostess at each place, a position which she admirably filled. Most of Elma’s ministry was teaching Bible to women and girls, and also working with children and preschoolers. A project she worked on for many years, during her retirement, was the writing and publishing of her book, “Life On The Homestead and Beyond. ” This book tells the story of her parents’ move from a Mennonite settlement of southern Russia to northern Alberta, their homesteading, their early deaths and the dispersion of 7 of their 8 children to different Mennonite homes.

We, Elma’s family, thank the Lord for the incredible blessing of having her as our wife/mom/grandma. Her legacy of loving Jesus and loving others so sacrificially is one that inspires us and encourages us to do the same. We know she heard the words “Well done, good and faithful servant!” when she met Jesus face to face!

Elma is predeased by her parents, Heinrich and Helena Sawatzky, sister Erna Ewert, brothers Herman (Dick), Henry (Tom), Edward.

She is survived by her husband Harold of 53 years; four daughters Charlene (Bob) Blaschke, Cheryl Hide, Denise (Dwight) Friesen, and Doretha (Lyndon) Plett; eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild; three sisters Herta (Neumann), Rita (Henry) Voth, Rosanna (Dan) Konrad; two sister-in-laws Betty (Ron) Denman, Margaret (Ed) Boldt and many nephews and nieces.

Elma’s memorial service (celebration of life) was held in Central Heights Church on May 27th, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “SIM Canada” in memory of Elma Hide. These donations will be directed towards the ECWA Theological Seminary project, Kagoro, Nigeria, where Elma and Harold ministered for 18 years.

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PB KANE Corso ready, m/f, dew claws/tails, 1st/2nd shots, deworm, $1500, 604-802-8480 PB STD Apricot poodle avail for stud $400. 4lb pb fawn chihuahua for stud $500. 604-607-5003 PURE Bred Bull Terrier, with papers, female, blk/white, 11/mo, all shots $1800, 604-831-0631

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Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

2135

Wanted to Buy

SPORTS CARDS Serious buyer will pay $$ for pre 1970 sports cards in good condition. Paul 604-514-3844

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $499 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

Food Products

SEED POTATOES 7 VARIETIES

HORSE BOARDING available in Port Coquitlam. Westside Stables. Full/Semi/Self Board.

For more information call Sandy 604-941-5434 cel 778-388-5434

MALTESE X Puppies Jan 26. Brown Tri Color, White 2M 3F First Shots Dewormed Hypo Allergenic $600.

Call: (604) 582-9911

3520

(Corner of Harris & Riverside) MATSQUI VILLAGE

5070

Money to Loan

ALLWEATHER COVER, fits custom horse trailer, with metal stall dividers, $200. 604-534-0575

3535

No Credit Checks!

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Horses

Livestock/ Poultry

LAYING BROWN HENS Tame. Laying well. $6.00 each.

Cloverdale ★ 604-541-0007

Pet Services

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR New customer special $27/ night restriction apply www.jetpetresort.com

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HIMALAYAN Show Cats 5+yrs M/F 250.00 Kittens 500.00 up Approved homes with NO cats Port Moody 604-939-1231

5505

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WAREHOUSE LIEN

Jack’s Towing, 29092 Fraser Highway, Abbotsford, will be selling the following vehicles on June 6, 2013

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7005

Abbotsford

IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry, +55 building, $121,500 604-309-3947 see uSELLaHOME.com id5565

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

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Chilliwack

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

6020-14

Langley/ Aldergrove

7683 210A St NEW 3550sf 6br 6ba w/2br legal basement suite HST incl $669,900 778-895-8620 see uSELLaHOME.com id5636

Chilliwack

1 BDRM 1 bth spacious condo w/ open flr plan in Creekside Estates. $121,500. 604-852-8778 PropertyGuys.com id# 149826

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ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX 80K below assessment. $3K/mo rent $529,900 firm 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3428

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GARRISON CROSSING 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 3385 sq ft executive Self-contained carriage-house suite.

Only $694,500 Call 604-847-9459.

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6008-14

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4ba t/h. Incredible view, huge master br $405,000, 604-466-3175 see uSELLaHOME.com id5226

6008-18

New Westminster

TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $244K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

6008-28

Body Work

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FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5br w/suite above 3 additional rental units $965K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533 4 BD 2.5 bth 2087 sq ft energy efficient home, new appl., Great family home in Auguston Estates close to Auguston Traditional School. $440,000 604-746-0073.

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6 BDRM 3.5 bth newly reno’d 4,077 sq ft home w/ 2 bdrm legal suite located south central Abbotsford. $598,600.

604-852-1748.

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Krisi & Friend, Abbotsford 1980 Emerson, 30mins notice, $100 & up, in/out. 604-854-0599

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Surrey

FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf 4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmt suite $539,000. 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT 4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek, main floor master br, $729K 604-581-5541 see: uSELLaHOME.com id5506

Surrey

NEWTON 723SF 1br ground level w/private entry, insuite laundry $139,900 604-984-8891 see uSELLaHOME.com id5546

6008-42

6020-34

Richmond

FULLY finished 4,000+sf in

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PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575

6030

Lots & Acreage

Desirable Creekside on the Park, Abbotsford, 6 brs, 3.5 bath. Granite/ ss appl, a/c. $579K. 604.852.6951

6020-06

Chilliwack

3 BDRM 2.5 bth 2475 sq ft custom built log home on priv 3 acres overlooking Sumas Prairie & Vedder Canal $639,000.

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6020

TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $85,000. 778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

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7015 4060

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6008-02

STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-275-7986 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

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3505

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6008

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2095

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AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5 Bath, high end finishing, huge master $349,000 604-729-0186 see uSELLaHOME.com id5603

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6052

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6040

Okanagan/ Interior

1966 CADILLAC Coupe de ville a/c, pwr pkg, nr new tires, was $7500, now $6500 604-793-5520

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9125

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Mobile Homes

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Apt/Condos

Apartments & Condos

1BDRM/1BTH ABBOTSFORD Central, 5 appl, N/S,N/P, July 1st. $850. Call 604-755-8269

6508 NEW RENTALS MISSION

UPPER/LOWER SUITES

Cherry – Bsmt suite 3 bdrm - suitable for a single person or couple -$750/mo+utils 6th Ave – Lower suite to duplex - 1 bdrm - 900 sq ft -$750/ mo+utils Wren – 2bdrm upper level duplex- Fenced Yard- Shared laundry$875 inclds utils

HOUSES

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Old Yale - 2bdrm - 2bath - 853 sq ft aptmt - 5 appliances inclds insuite laundry - $950+utils Latitude - #110 - 2bdrm - 2bath - 885 sq ft aptmt - 2 parking stalls - insuite wa/dr - $1100+utils incld hot water

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms.

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9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

2007 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900, new saddle bags/batt, w/shield, bike cover. $4,995. 604-209-1039

Apt/Condos

1 BR, $645, Mission. quiet bldg, coin laundry, avail Now, Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147

PARK TERRACE

$50 off / month for the first year Spacious Reno’d Bach, 1, 2, 3 BR suites.

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Houses - Rent

3BDRM/2BTH. 45438 Bernard Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. Walking distance to hospital, Prospera Centre, elementary school. No Pets. $1,150 monthly.

Email: batchison49@msn.com MISSION, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 5 appl, includes Bachelor bsmt ste, walk to bus, school, shops, $1100/mo. Call 604-862-0487

6605

1-866-843-8955

Black with leather interior.

Fully loaded, aircared, excellent condition.

Asking $2250 obo 604-467-8914 after 7pm

9160

Sports & Imports

1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained.

Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270

604-792-1221

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-615-7175

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 67,000 kms tan leather interior. 5 spd/2.5L FL. No claims/ accidents. incl winter tires $12,500 Call: (604) 703-8323

9515

Boats

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9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2006 FORD F250 4x4, 8 cyl stnd, 170k’s, 5.4L EFI, tow pkge, alpine stereo, single cab $7900. 604-819-3610

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IO Fresh water cooled, new windshield/canvas/swim grid, trailer. $8,375. 604-837-7564 WANTED. 2 small outboard motors. 15 HP, 9.9 HP & smaller.

Motor doesn’t have to be running.

Will pay cash. 604-319-5720

9522

RV’s/Trailers

1979 FORD M/H, 23 ft, cozy, bunk beds, fully equipped, low k, hi way usage, $5,500. 778-737-3890

2 BR ste, Abbots, $650/mo, Now, nr schl & bus, ns/np, no w/d, ref.

604-308-5301, 778-240-4796 Newer 2 BR glvl, 1000sf, gas f/p, w/d, lrg quiet cover’d outside bbq area, ns, July 1st, $850 incls utils, 2mins southside d/town Mission, near school/bus 604-287-7980

6605

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6540

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Mobiles/Pads

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6602

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THE SCRAPPER 1991 Ventura Royale Immaculate condition, have all service records, a must to see. $3,800. Call: (604) 850-8742

6555

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2007 GMC Sierra 3500 Duramax Diesel, Allison trans, long box, tow pkg, orig owner 151,500 km, $27,995. 604 854-0203

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RENTALS 6508

Domestic

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MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $895K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

6035

6065

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NEW SRI 1152 sq ft, 3 BR, dbl wide $77,900. Full gyproc single wide $66,900. Repossessions 1974-2007. Call 604-830-1960

OWN THE land, Chilliwack, 1092sf, 2bdrm rancher style mobile home, kids OK, $179,900 604-824-7803 see uSELLaHOME.com id5541

1956 OLDSMOBILE Sedan, excl cond 324/ Rocket 88 78,000 org miles. A must see $12,000. 604-795-3344

HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel ski, fish, $134,500. 604-209-8650 see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

Townhouses Rent

MISSION, 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, rent geared to income, n/p, avail Now, 604 820-1715

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8185

Moving & Storage

8220

Plumbing

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Painting/ Wallpaper

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOP CALIBER CONTRACTING Renovations, home Improvements, general contractor, project management 604-309-9051

8255

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8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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