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Parents, teachers and staff are now trying to figure out how to make the transition to new schools, following the announcement that Dunach Elementary will be closed as of June 30, 2011. Parents are expected to receive a letter sometime this week from the Abbotsford school district, informing them of the next steps in the process. A total of 124 students currently attend Dunach. The Abbotsford board of education voted unanimously Monday night to close the school. Many of the more than 100 students, parents and staff in the audience at Eugene Reimer Middle School broke down in tears when it became apparent how the decision would go as the seven trustees made statements prior to the vote. All the trustees acknowledged that the decision was a difficult one, based on financial reasons. The board has previously said that VIKKI HOPES Abbotsford News closing the school would save approximately $560,000 in annual costs as well Sam Goertzen-Loeppky (front, left), Jay Neufeld (back) and Daniel as $2.8 million in building upgrades. Appenheimer react to the announcement that the school will be School district superintendent Julie permanently closed at the end of June 2011. MacRae, who was not part of the vote, said the consideration to close Dunach Daniel Appenheimer, 11, sat solemnly in the stands was based on several reasons, including the age and condition of the school with two of his friends. He had dropped his head onto and declining enrolment among the his lap when he realized how the board was going to MACRAE vote. He is in Grade 6 and has been attending Dunach western rural schools. “I knew I speak for everyone in this room ... when I since kindergarten. His nine-year-old brother also goes there. His two older acknowledge this has been a long, difficult process for brothers each attended the school for seven years. us all,” she said. “I’ve been at Dunach for so long and going to a huge Trustee John Sutherland said he has a “strong bias” school will take a long time to adjust,” Daniel said. in favour of small rural schools. His mom, Angie, said the decision felt like a “real be“These are the kind of schools I attended growing up trayal.” She said it felt like the board did not seriously in small-town Ontario.” But he said he was voting to close Dunach because it consider other options for the school, such as turning it is not “financially viable and cannot become so in the into a “neighbourhood hub” or a heritage site. “It feels as though the decision was made long before foreseeable future.” Trustee Korky Neufeld said the board’s decision was tonight. It’s very disappointing ... This is our family.” Parents who addressed the board at the end of the about being “fiscally responsible.” “This is not about punishing Dunach elementary meeting expressed concern about where they would go next and how they could maintain the sense of commuschool,” he said. After the vote, there was a five-minute break in the nity they found at Dunach. MacRae said district staff will work with families in board of education meeting. Parents and students making the transition as smooth as possible. hugged one another. Many cried.

Project nabs 420 infractions Good Neighbour Program aimed at untidy properties Kevin MILLS Abbotsford News

Inspectors have found more than 400 bylaw infractions during Abbotsford’s Good Neighbour Project – a campaign to clean up untidy yards. Since its inception on July 19, 2010, city bylaw enforcement officers have covered three residential areas – east of Clearbrook Road, west of Clearbrook Road and the Mill Lake area – looking for bylaw infractions. In that time, 420 files were created. Those include 173 for unsightly premises (wrecked vehicles, tall grass, etc.), 93 for unlicensed vehicles and vehicles parked on lawns, 91 for

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on-street parking violations and 63 force on crime reduction by pro-acfor accumulation of rubbish. tively enforcing laws on unkempt “There has been a high rate of yards and nuisance activity. voluntary compliance and little Approximately 60 per cent of the resistance,” said Gordon people involved were homFerguson, manager of bylaw eowners and 40 per cent were enforcement. renters. The city is not handing out The program will be confines, instead they are edutinued in other neighbourcating homeowners on the hoods. law and encouraging them to The next area to be foclean up their properties. cused on will be a section of Only two bylaw officers have homes north of DeLair Road FERGUSON been assigned to the project. and east of the Abbotsford“Looking at the number of Mission Highway. files it works out to six a day . . . well For more information on done,” said Coun. Bill MacGregor. Abbotsford’s Good Neighbour Bylaw According to Ferguson’s report, the or to report a bylaw infraction, call project supports the mayor’s task 604-864-5512.

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Homes, cars damaged Intense heat from blaze melts siding, vehicle panels Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Bob Dawit awoke to a bright orange glow yesterday morning and looked out the bedroom window of his home on Cardinal Avenue to see 50-foot flames engulfing the empty townhouse across the street. Even with the windows closed, he could feel the heat emanating from the blaze. He alerted his two- and three-yearold sons, his wife and his mother. The tenants downstairs – a man, his pregnant wife and their two-year-old daughter – also became aware of the fire. The heat was so intense that they couldn’t leave through the front door. As they ran through the backyard, embers were falling. One burned a hole through Dawit’s jacket. The residents knocked out a panel in their neighbour’s fence, so they could flee further from the ash and heat. Meanwhile, an Abbotsford

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Owners inspect their vehicles, two of 11 that were damaged by the intense heat of Wednesday’s fire. police officer driving to the scene could feel the heat from the intersection of Maclure and Blue Jay – two blocks away. Almost two hours later, Dawit – who was a volunteer firefighter in Quesnel for six years – stood in his front yard,

surveying the damage done to his home. His family moved to the new neighbourhood about 18 months ago. Now, the vinyl siding on their home was melted, and windows had been blown out. Four cars in their driveway were damaged, including melt-

ed taillights. A total of five homes and 11 cars along the street suffered similar damage. Broken glass littered some front lawns, including one home with a “for sale” sign. Two cars parked on the street Continued on A7

Hindu priest charged with sex offences Allegations involve two teen girls Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

A priest at an Abbotsford Hindu temple has been charged with sex offences involving two female teens. Karam Vir, 31, was arrested Monday by Abbotsford Police. He has been charged with two counts of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual assault. Const. Ian MacDonald said an investigation began on March 12 when a group from the temple came to the Abbotsford Police Department to express concerns about the behaviour of a priest. The group said some notices had been posted at or near the temple, alleging there was some “improper conduct” on the part of the priest. During the police investigation, two girls reported they had

interactions with the man. Abbotsford’s only Hindu temple is located on Walmsley Avenue and is run by the Fraser Valley Hindu Cultural Society. It is a small one-storey building with an adjacent residence. Temple leaders were not on site Tuesday afternoon – just after the charges were announced – but visitors to the site said they were not familiar with Vir. However, one woman expressed shock at the allegations. She said people attending churches and temples put their trust in their leaders. “The holy place should be the holy place,” she said. The phone number posted at the temple for the cultural society was not answered. MacDonald said Vir has been Continued on A7

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GARAGE FIRE SPREADS A large garage fire spread to the adjoining house in Mission early Wednesday morning. Mission Fire/Rescue was called to the home on Wilson Road shortly after 5 a.m. and firefighters and apparatus from all three stations responded to help. Abbotsford Fire/Rescue was asked under the mutual aid agreement to send a truck to Mission fire station one to ensure the city core was protected. There have been no reports of injuries and an investigation was underway yesterday morning.

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Water runs up the mountain Services extended to strata project on Sumas Mountain Kevin MILLS

cated at 4633 Sumas Mountain Rd., was originally going to use well water to service its homes – a proposal that concerned residents living on the mountain. During a pub-

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The City of Abbotsford will provide sewer and water to a proposed 65-lot strata project on Sumas Mountain. The property, lo-

lic hearing in late August, several people stated water was a major concern, and the new development could affect their wells, even run them dry. They were told city water was not available to the strata project because the closest main – serviced by the Selkirk Pump Station and McKee Reservoir, the same system that services the Auguston residential area –

was not an option. Now it is. “The consumption of water was less than we expected,” said Jim Gordon, the city’s general manager of engineering and regional utilities. “We have the capacity for an additional 1,000 homes.” A recent study of the actual metered water consumption indicated original estimates of use were “quite conservative.” It was projected 570

litres of water per Staff indicated capita per day would there would be no be used. In fact, only negative effect, as 270 litres of water construction of new per capita per homes and day are being additional consumed by users have residents of already been Auguston. calculated Abbotsford into the water Coun. Lynne plan. Harris raised Also, the the concer n proposed inHARRIS of water availcrease of caability and the pacity to the impact this project Bevan Wells, from would have on the five million to 25 city’s water capacity million litres a day, overall. could alleviate some

current water concerns. The city still has to find a new water supply in the coming years, and is working with the city of Mission on a $200-million proposal to tap into Stave Lake. If the strata proposal is approved, the water extension costs would be shouldered by the developer. The proposal will have to go to another public hearing. No date has been set.

Arson not ruled out

and single-family homes under construction by Phoenix Homes. It was the only building on that particular lot. Fire prevention officer Steve Oldroyd said 22 firefighters from five halls fought the blaze, and it was contained in about 30 minutes. “Fire crews are to be credited for preventing further fire damage by showering adjacent homes and vehicles with water,” he said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and the Abbotsford Police Department. Arson has not been ruled out.

From A5

– a red Honda Fit and a black Pontiac G5 – had melted hubcaps, side panels, door handles and mirrors. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said one police officer. The blaze occurred at about 7 a.m. yesterday at a three-unit, two-storey townhouse under construction in the 30700 block of Cardinal Avenue, west of Blue Jay Street and north of Highway 1. All that remained of the house was a partial charred frame. The structure was part of the Luna Home development, a complex of 51 townhouses

Released from custody From A5

Abbotsford provincial court Dec. 9. MacDonald said police cannot preclude the possibility there may be other victims. Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents or any other involving the accused to call them at 604-859-5225.

residing in Abbotsford for about a year, but is a citizen of India. Sexual exploitation charges are considered in cases when a person is in a position of trust or authority with the victim. Vir was released from custody and appears in

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Dianne Watts is no political neophyte. Surrey’s extremely popular mayor had long enjoyed civic success prior to being tapped by pundits as a frontrunner for leader of the BC Liberal party – a title that all but guarantees premiership. However, had Watts chosen to run, she would have become embroiled in the very “cruel” world of provincial politics she says she loathes. Politician versus politician, camp versus camp, lobby group versus lobby group… and this is merely during any leadership bid, never mind when opposition parties ﬁre their opening shots. Campbell, himself, has done little to make things easy for his eventual successor. Since his resignation speech Nov. 3 – in which he neglected to mention he planned to remain at the helm for months – Campbell has not

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B.C. Views B.C.’s ﬁrst-ever citizen initiative ballot question couldn’t be much simpler. Next Sept. 24, those voters who take the time to head down to the polling booth will check Yes or No to the following: “Are you in favour of extinguishing the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) and reinstating the PST (Provincial Sales Tax) in conjunction with the GST (Goods and Services Tax)?” When Premier Gordon Campbell announced a few weeks ago that the government would abide by a simple majority vote, I said it would be “mission impossible” for the HST to survive. Its chances may now have improved from “none” to “slim.” The question at least frames the only practical choice. Keep the HST or go back to sales tax status quo, without the

refund that petitioner Bill Vander Zalm conjured up to attract signatures. I asked Finance Minister Colin Hansen about the question, the fate of the proposed refund and the impact of the 15 per cent personal income tax cut imposed by the outgoing premier. Hansen agreed that it’s important to have a simple question, although the implications for the economy go far beyond the tax at the bottom of your sales slip. As for the supposed refund, Vander Zalm’s proposed “HST Extinguishment Act” calls for the old PST to be restored retroactive to last July, with any extra tax collected under the new system repaid on an averaged basis. “But in fact what happens this year is that we would collect slightly less under the HST system than we would have collected had the PST system continued in place,” Hansen said. “So there would not be any extra revenues to the province, and therefore the whole thing is moot.” Making the PST retroactive would also mean somehow collecting back taxes on 15 months worth of expenditures that are reduced under HST, such as disposable diapers, hotel rooms and

business phone services. This would be administratively as well as politically impossible. In short, Vander Zalm’s proposal can’t be done, and the refund he dangled doesn’t exist. It’s too bad more people didn’t understand this before they signed the petition. So if you vote Yes next fall, you will

If you vote Yes next fall, you will still pay the federal GST and you will get back some form of the old PST still pay the federal GST, and you will get back some form of the old PST, once the provincial government rehires hundreds of tax staff transferred to the federal government. A finance ministry briefing memo, released last week, points out that if B.C. flip-flops and brings back the PST, businesses might leave the province.

Some firms that signed contracts based on HST input tax credits may sue the government to recover their losses. B.C.’s reputation as a stable place to invest will be damaged. Then there is the personal income tax cut, which like the HST is intended to attract investment and jobs. Hansen has already notified the Canada Revenue Agency of the 15 per cent reduction, so the income tax deducted from your paycheque will be reduced starting Jan. 1. That tax cut will put about $600 million a year into the B.C. consumer economy, a stimulus that will show up in government revenues. But the ministry forecasts it will be several years before growth fills the revenue hole. Hansen insisted that even with the income tax cut, the B.C. government can still get out of deficit by 2013 and have some “flexibility” in this spring’s budget. All this of course rests on the assumption of an economy growing and recovering from recession. Indulging in the latest wacky B.C. political protest would almost certainly weaken that recovery. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Proud of Dunach parents On Monday evening I watched as seven trustees made the unanimous decision to close the amazing school where my wife has spent 13 wonderful years. This has been a challenging process on all fronts, and I would like to publicly thank Trustees John Sutherland, Joanne Field and Uultsje de Jong for the compassion and care they have shown to my wife during these last months. Four years ago, another trustee sat in my church and told us that Dunach was on the chopping block. How sad that this same trustee took the opportunity to publicly chastise the Dunach parents. In contrast to this, I must say that I am proud of the Dunach community. Your commitment to your children is outstanding. You have been articulate, diligent and thorough in your research and your presentations. Best of luck as you navigate through the next months. Your children (and their teachers) are lucky to have you. Brian Menagh

government because of health costs resulting from a structural accident. There was no illegal activity nor moral turpitude. In contrast, we have corrupt ministerial aides Dave Basi and Bob Virk. Between them they committed breach of trust, and accepted benefits for leaking confidential information. Their punishment – for two years they must entertain them-

selves at home; Basi must pay a $75,695 fine. Although the B.C. government had signed contracts guaranteeing that the culprits, if convicted, would repay the funds advanced for legal bills, the approximately $6 million loan was forgiven. The reason, said Attorney General Mike de Jong, was that “there’s nothing left to pursue.” Not quite true. Whatever other

assets they may have, Basi owns an expensive Victoria home. Mr. de Jong, you forgave the loan to the criminals but you go after Central Heights which also lacks funds! What’s your moral standard? You could sue the federal government which created the building code and the provincial government which modified it. John H. Redekop

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The Abbotsfordbased Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has ramped up its relief efforts to Indonesia. In Java, more than 380,000 people are waiting to see if anything is left of their homes and their livelihoods when the volcano finally stops erupting. At the same time, on the far eastern Indonesian island of Papua, 97 families from the village of Rado grieve as they clean up the destruction caused by an early October flash flood. It killed 71 villagers and flattened almost all of their homes and their school and severely

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Q Wednesdays – whist (1 p.m.); Q Thursdays – Exerfit (9:30 a.m.) and carpet bowling (1:30 p.m.); and Q Fridays – shuffle board (9 a.m.) and cribbage (1 p.m.) Info: Gordon at 604-8522306 or Bev at 604-7560348.

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MEI’s Ball, Mouat’s Earl primed for v-ball playoffs Dan KINVIG he path he Abbotsford News Sadie last Ball has time followed to the W.J. volleyball stardom is wellMouat senior girls worn, to say the least. volleyball team earned The 5’10” outside hitter a provincial championship was preceded at Mennonite berth, Joe Clark was in the midst of Educational Institute by her his nine-month tenure as Canada’s elder siblings Andrea, Ben and prime minister. Rick. That trio combined to accomplish Michael Jackson had just just about everything a volleyball athlete released Off the Wall, a procan accomplish – making the Canadian phetically titled album that junior national team (Andrea), earning went on to sell 20 million multiple provincial MVP trophies (Ben), copies worldwide. U.S. winning B.C. high school titles at both president Jimmy Carter the junior and senior level (Rick) – and was grappling with the all three went on to earn post-secondary Iran hostage crisis, scholarships. McDonald’s was launchMost everything Sadie achieves on the ing the Happy Meal, and court, there’s a family member who’s Sony was selling its first been there, done that. Walkman. “For me, it still feels special to accomThe year was 1979 plish things,” she said with a grin. “For – more than a decade them, it’s kind of like, ‘Oh, you made before any of the current Team B.C.’ But they’re still proud of me.” Mouat players were even There’s one thing, though, that Sadie born. can claim as her own. Last fall, she led The 2010 edition of the Eagles to the provincial AAA chamthe Hawks finds itself in pionship – the first senior girls volleyposition to end that epic ball title in school history. In addition drought. The Mouat girls to carving out a unique legacy within have been bouncing around the Ball volleyball dynasty, Sadie the provincial AAAA rankings also won the MVP award. all season, rising as high as No. She’s aiming for a repeat per4 in early October. Heading formance this month. The Eagles into the Fraser Valley have moved down a school-size tournament, which division (from AAA to AA) due opened Wednesday eveto declining numbers, but despite ning, they were seeded the fact Ball is one of just four sefourth, which gives them niors on a youthful team, they’re an excellent shot at one still ranked No. 6 in B.C. of the Valley’s five proThe Eagles vincial berths. “It’s been a really long time,” noted Michelle Earl, the Hawks’ star outside hitter. “I know all the girls are really excited about going to provincials – they talk about it every day. “And for me, it’s my senior

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himself in hot water last week after being charged with assault for allegedly punching a cab driver in Scottsdale, Ariz. early Thursday morning. He was assigned to the Heat on Monday, joined the team on Tuesday in Peoria, Ill., and practiced Wednesday morning before news of the trade broke. Q In other Heat news, the AHL gave Providence Bruins defenceman Steven Kampfer a one-game suspension for a hit

on Abbotsford forward Carter Bancks on Nov. 12. Bancks missed the Heat’s last two games a shoulder injury, and head coach Jim Playfair said there’s a chance he could be back in the lineup for Friday’s road game against the Peoria Rivermen. Q The next Heat home games are Nov. 26-27, when the Manitoba Moose visit the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.

Clayton, Skapski picked for Team Pacific A b b o t s f o r d hockey prospects Chase Clayton and Mackenzie Skapski have been selected for Team Pacific and will participate in the U17 World Hockey Challenge in Winnipeg next month. Team Pacific is made up of 11 players from B.C. and 11 from Alberta. Clayton, a centre, is in his rookie WHL season with the Calgary Hitmen and has three assists in

Sports in Brief 16 games. Skapski, a goalie, is a Kootenay Ice draft pick who is currently playing for the junior B Ridge Meadows Flames. Q Carly Neeson and Sam Freeman have been named the University of the Fraser Valley’s athletes of the week. Neeson was player of the game in all

three of the Cascades women’s soccer team’s matches at the CIS nationals in PEI last week, and was named to the all-tournament team. Freeman led the Cascades men’s basketball team in scoring against UVic on the weekend, posting 14 points on Friday and 19 on Saturday.

Q The Fraser Valley Bruins major midget hockey team picked up three of a possible four points on the road against the Kootenay Ice on the weekend. The Bruins and Ice played to a 3-3 draw in their opener, and the Fraser Valley squad edged Kootenay 4-3 in their second game. Abbotsford natives Brady Lawlor and Connor Bowen each posted two points on the weekend.

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EARL: Sometimes less is more From A21

year, and it’s time to go out with a bang.” Speaking of bang, that’s a close approximation of the sound Earl’s right hand makes when she spikes the ball. The 5’10” Mouat senior has big hops and a highimpact swing, and Hawks head coach Asha James calls her “an impressive hitter to watch.” While Earl’s ability to hammer the ball is her calling card, her game has matured

this season as she’s come to realize that sometimes sacrificing power for accuracy is more efficient. “She’s become a much smarter hitter,” James said. “She’s learning how to take advantage of what the other team is not doing, and that’s helped us be successful.” Earl is a true blue-chip talent – she cracked the roster of the provincial under-18 team last summer, despite being a year younger than most everyone else on the squad.

She’s received scholarship offers from schools on both sides of the border, but at this point, she’s leaning towards playing her university volleyball in Canada. Earl has led Mouat to a series of terrific results this fall, including victories at the Abbotsford City Tournament and the Columbia Bearcat Classic, and a silver medal at Trinity Western’s tourney. Now, all that’s left for the Hawks is to earn that elusive provincial berth.

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punched their ticket to provincials on Tuesday evening, when they beat Langley Christian in the Fraser Valley quarter-finals. “At the start of the year, we were still getting to know each other,” Sadie said,

tracing her team’s progress. “But now, we’re close as a team, and we’re definitely improving.” Sadie’s father Scott, who coaches the Eagles, describes her as a competitive, driven individual. She’s most similar to Ben in that respect – Andrea

and Rick are more laid back. “Even if it’s a board game, she can be very competitive,” Scott

said of Sadie. “It’s just her nature. It’s nice coaching players like that. You don’t have to motivate them.”

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FROESE PETER & HILDA 1950 ~ 2010

TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT Deroche Community Hall Saturday, Nov. 27th Doors open 6 p.m. Play 7 p.m.

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IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORY OF JANET FAREY Oct. 22, 1949 ~ Nov. 18. 2003 Sadly missed Always remembered Never forgotten Denis, Dennis, Rob, Jon and families

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WINQUIST, Rey Oct. 24, 1969 - Nov. 17, 1995 Beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend. You are not forgotten, nor will you ever be, Love Mom and Family.

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CARDS OF THANKS THANKS

To one and all my heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation for the cards, ﬂowers & wishes on the passing of my husband Jim Brient. A special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses in ICU & ACU, at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Words cannot express the thoughtfulness & caring you showed to Jim in his last days. It makes me proud of ARH. Thanks to Rev. Dorothy Jeffery & all who attended the service for Jim. Special thanks to the paramedics & rescue.

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We would like to sincerely thank one and all for their many expressions of sympathy during the recent loss of our beloved Gord and Dad. Your thoughtfulness has meant more than words can say. For all the ﬂowers, cards, donations to the Cancer Society, and a very special thank you to Dr. Jeff Kornelsen & Dr. Smith and nurse Janice at MMH for their good care. We will always remember you all. Thank you all again. Leita Horn, Tom & Barb, Ted, Hazel, and all the Families

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. Is your job the right ﬁnancial vehicle to get you where you want to go? Attend a Career Night hosted by RE/MAX Little Oak

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Rustic Soap Co. Greendale Pottery Chilliwack Honey Winks Home Garden & Gifts Hamels Fabrics Flowers by Renee Brimacombe House

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PROGRAM MANAGER Leading edge Abbotsford company provides education to exceptional children on the autism spectrum & family support. Exp. with children and post secondary education in a related ﬁeld. Technical knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, & Power Point. Competitive salary paid travel, bonus. www.autismconsulting.ca

CHRISTMAS on SOUTHRIDGE Saturday, Nov 20th, 10am-5pm & Sunday Nov 21st, 11am-4pm

Quality Assurance Technician

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Looking for an energetic, quick learner for a fast paced production plant. Knowledge in HACCP / GMP / Food safety an asset. To start right away. Afternoon shift. Extended medical after trial period.

CLASS 1 DRIVER CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Seeks a Class 1 Driver w/ air for various Projects in the Lower Mainland Area. Experience in heavy equip. moving reqd. Must present current driver abstract. Must present current class history letter. Fulltime $22 to $28 per/hr Plus OVERTIME & BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcowestcoast.ca

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Seeks Excavator Operator for projects in the Vancouver area. Must have own vehicle. Min. 4 years experience in heavy equipment operation. Fulltime $23 - $28 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcowestcoast.ca

Friday. Nov. 19th ~ 2 to 9 Sat. Nov. 20th ~ 9 to 5 Quilts, table runners, ornaments knitting, cards, baking & decorations for your home. Exit 95 South off freeway turn right on farm at:

Windebank’s Crafts & More Fair 2010 33570 11th Ave Mission BC On the corner of Stave Lake and 11th Ave Friday, Nov. 19 6pm-8pm Saturday, Nov. 20 10am-4pm A variety of tables for you to shop!Photos with Santa, 50/50, child care. Concession, poinsettia sales & rafﬂes, which include a Black Beauty Electric Guitar And an approx. $500 HP mystery gift. Also, over $1000 in silent auction items waiting for your bid! Collecting Non-perishable food items for the Food Bank or Any small unwanted items for student’s Christmas store. First 25 each day will receive entry for door prize!

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Abbotsford Arts Council 30th Annual Christmas Craft Fair

INVERGLEN SCOTTISH DANCERS

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Fri. Nov. 26 12 noon – 9 pm Sat. Nov. 27 10am – 5pm Sun. Nov. 28th 10am - 4pm

Sat. Nov. 20, 11-2 p.m. Garden Park Towers 2825 Clearbrook Rd. Abbotsford FREE ADMISSION Dance Performances at: 11:30, 12:30 & 1:30 Christmas Rafﬂe, Silent Auction, Touch & Take, White Elephant, Baking & sweets, Tea room

Contact : Marlene mdl@champsmushroom.ca

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Dewdney Elementary Christmas Craft Fair Sat. Nov. 27th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 37151 Hawkins Pickle Rd Photos with Santa 11-1pm Tea Room Local crafters, and home based businesses. Tables available 25/each. Please leave message for Christine at 604826-2516.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

LOCAL TRUCKING COMPANY requires Super B drivers. No tarping. Home 2-3 days per week + weekends off. Paid weekly Fax resumes to 604-854-6818

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DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more. “Preferred by Employers INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding Available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 Train to be a Cardiology Technologist in 60 weeks. Recognized by the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists and accredited by the Canadian Medical Association. www.stenbergcollege.com

Admission by Donation Food bank donations gratefully accepted

COMMUNITY CRAFT & BAKE SALE Saturday , Nov 20 9am-2pm Cartier Heights Clubhouse 32777 Chilcotin Dr. (off Gladwin Rd.) Enjoy a coffee & a sweet while browsing!

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Bundle Drivers The Abbotsford News & Chilliwack Progress are looking for owner-operators to deliver bundles of newspapers to specific locations in Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack. Must be available early mornings Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Completion times are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday by 1:00 pm & Saturday by 6:00 am. Pick up location is 34375 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford. Minimum requirements are a reliable ¾ ton cargo van or 1 ton cube van. Please submit a resume along with a picture of your reliable vehicle to: Circulation Department The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Ave. Abbotsford, B.C V2S 2H5 or email circulation@abbynews.com Criminal record check is required. We thank all those who are interested in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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GUEST, Peter Cromwell Aug. 08, 1924 - Nov. 08, 2010

BC CANCER

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Born in Doncaster, England and lived in Abbotsford, B.C. Peter passed away suddenly in Abbotsford Regional Hospital. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Casey in England, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his daughter, Sandra (Clarence), grandsons Nigel (Jody) and John (Brittney), and great-grandchildren Lillian, Gavin, and Brooklynn. Peter will be remembered by many friends both here and abroad, especially by his close friend, Sylvia North and her family. Peter served in the R.A.F. during the Second World War and he reunited yearly with his Air Force Unit 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. A memorial service to honour Peter will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20th, at Abbotsford Baptist Church, 3365 Busby Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to W.E.C. or the Alzheimer’s Society are welcome.

Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-854-5534

Dolores May Laura (nee Rattigan) Born on May 2, 1935 in Verdun, Quebec, passed away at Abbotsford Regional Hospital on Saturday October 30, 2010. She was predeceased by her daughter Melanie and brothers Ken and Doug. She will be lovingly missed by her children Mona, Mike (Sherry), and Matthew (Lori); grandchildren Carla, Doug, Kaela, Sara, Bailey and Casey. A celebration of Life will be held at the Mission Curling Lounge on Saturday, November 20th, 2010 from 2pm-5pm.

MORRIS, Alice Late of Abbotsford passed away November 11, 2010 at Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission. She is survived by her loving family. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Sevenoaks Alliance Church, 2575 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made in Alice’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Wiebe & Jeske Funeral Services 604.859.5885 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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sales@jrtnursery.com FULL-TIME FARM worker (seasonal) for Janzen’s Berry farm. 40 hrs/wk. $9.14 starting January 2011. Apply before November 24, 2010. Fax 604-852-8090. RANCH HAND for ranch in Merritt, BC, experience required in riding, working with cattle, irrigation equipment, farm machinery. 3 Bedroom house, salary and beef for consumption included. Please contact amcdougall@mlcland.com

OBITUARIES

LEPPERS, Adrianus Franciscus It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Adrian Leppers after his battle with cancer on November 16, 2010. He will be sadly missed by his wife Pearl of 52 years, his grandchildren Julie Ann, Adrian and Jack, 7 great grandchildren and his family in Holland. He will also be missed deeply by many friends and camping buddies. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 11:00 am at Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home at 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC. Our family would like to thank the wonderful staff who work in Palliative care at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Abbotsford Hospice Society or a charity of your choice. Tributes and condolences may be left at hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

STELMASCHUK, Pearl (Machuk) 1917 Oct. 22 - 2010 Nov. 10 With great sadness, the family of Pearl Stelmaschuk announce the passing of our Mother and Baba at the age of 93 years. Pearl was born in Domeninka, Ukraine and, at age 12, immigrated to Canada with her family. She married Peter Stelmaschuk on November 2, 1940. Together they farmed in Highland Park before moving to Fairview where they operated several businesses. After Peter’s untimely death in 1964, she moved to Edmonton where her sons were attending university. She worked as a cook at the Bonaventure Hotel, J & M Restaurant and at oil patch camps near Rainbow Lake. She moved to Red Deer in 1979 and then to Abbotsford, BC in 1984. She returned to Alberta in September 2004, residing in Ironwood Estates in St Albert until her passing. Pearl is survived by sons, Clark (Judy), Gerald, and Merose (Sheilah), eight grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and 1 greatgreat grandson, sister Lucille (William) Coghill and brother William (Darlene) Masuak. She was predeceased by her parents, Moses and Mabel Machuk, husband Peter, infant sister Anne, brothers Harry and Nick, sisters Mary Balisky and Martha Kowalchuk. A memorial service was held at Ironwood Estates, St Albert on November 13. A funeral will be held November 20, 2010, 11 am at St Paul’s United Church in Fairview, Alberta, internment to follow at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Pearl’s name to Alberta Cancer Foundation (710-10123-99 St NW, Edmonton AB T5J 3H1, www.albertacancer.ca), Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta (Provincial Mail Receipting, PO Box 336 STN M, Calgary AB T2P 2H9, www.heartandstroke.ab.ca) or a charity of your choice.

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WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment. Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proﬁcient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products.

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Starting wage is $12.76/hr with regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer ﬂexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided. As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1).

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

ROCKWELLS BAR & GRILL Now hiring exp. servers, bartender & line cooks, f/t-p/t. Apply in person at: 32281 Lougheed Hwy, Mission (inside Best Western).

SHAKE & SHINGLE PUB Looking for full & part time

Line cooks. Must have FoodSafe & minimum 2 years exp Apply in person or by fax with resume: Shake & Shingle Pub 9610-287 St. Maple Ridge, or fax: 604-462-0392

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES PERMANENT PART-TIME ONLY Light Duty Cleaner required for daytime cleaning. 4 - 5 days per week, 2 - 4 hour shifts. Must have vehicle. Wage negotiable. Abbotsford location. Email resume to info@smfv.ca PERMANENT PART-TIME ONLY Light Duty Cleaners required evening/weekends. 9 - 12 hrs per week. Must have own vehicle. Wage negotiable. Abbotsford location. Email resume to info@smfv.ca

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CASUAL Recreation Therapy Aids, Care Aids & RN’S WANTED AT HIGHLAND LODGE Langley, BC Fax: 604-534-7139 or email: sphillips@ pinnaclecaregroup.com

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RETAIL SALES/SERVICE AGENT F/T req’d for Letterlock, CPT Savvy, Exp. necessary. Fax 604-504-7576 or email: hr@letterlock.com

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Caregiver needed for 24 year old paraplegic male in his Chilliwack home. Personal care, wound care, B&B management, meal prep and house cleaning duties. 4-6 hours per day but flexible schedule. Qualified with appropriate certifications only need apply. Call Kim at 604864-2392. F/T LIVE IN CAREGIVER required for kids. nov. 01/2010. salary $9.00/hr. 40 hr/wk. Mission ph. 604751-2316, 604-820-7512

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1.800.961.4179

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CNC Machinist wanted with manual skills KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Run and maintain various CNC milling machines & CNC lathes. REQUIRED SKILLS: * 5 years minimum experience in the machining trade. * Run & edit CNC machine tools. * Verify dimensions of machined parts. * Good understanding of mechanical drawings and interpretation * Good organization skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Work independently with exc. time-management skills. * Experience in Heavy Equip./ Industry mfg environment. * Ability to establish procedures and processes for machining. * Detail Oriented. EDUCATION: * Completion of high school * Post secondary and vocational or technical training preferred Contact: bstrybos@team-twg.ca HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS/SERVICE TECHNICIANS. Brandt Tractor has exciting positions available in many communities throughout Canada including: Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Fort Nelson, Fort Saint John, Grande Prairie, Regina and Saskatoon. Find out about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandttractor.com. Call 306791-5979. Email resume indicating position title & location: hr@brandttractor.com Fax 306-791-5986 LAFARGE Maintenance Supervisor - Richmond, BC Ensures that technical standards are adhered to, safety rules and procedures are followed, pre and post job clean-up and planned schedules are met. Develop a strong culture. Technologist certiﬁcation in a mechanical discipline or certiﬁcation in a mechanical trade The preferred candidate will have knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment. Minimum of 5 years experience in heavy industry. To Apply: e-mail careers-wcan@lafarge-na.com with “Richmond Supervisor” in the subject line or fax 403-271-3153 SHOP FOREMAN required. L.E. Steel Fabricators Ltd., Langley. More details are available at www.lesteel.com fax 604-856-2363 SPRING INSTALLER & MECHANIC

Needed for a busy spring shop. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Email: abbyspring@shaw.ca or Fax: 604-504-1943.

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WORK WANTED

EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY Looking for steady hrs. Currently work est. 16 hrs. wk. in Bby. Recently moved into area, want closer commute. Hrs. neg. Yrs. experience w/long term ref. Honest, reliable quality service. $20./hr. Tel: 604791-0608

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INSIDE ORDERDESK PERSON to process orders using SAP, answer basic enquiries, conﬁrm shipments and invoice, do customs documentation, do basic administration. Must be good with computer software with SAP experience preferred. Must be accurate. High school grad with customer service experience. Part-time, permanent, 25hrs./wk. from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mon. Fri. $15/hr. In Port Kells. Apply with resume to dwoo@fuchs.com or Fax: 604.888.1145

HELP WANTED

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M.Ridge NEW SPECIAL: Before 12pm - $10 off with ad Jan. $65/1hr. Full body Emerson St. Jade22/Kelly20 Swed. Mass. $100 604-854-0599 (UNIQUE) RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 - In-suite shower #4-2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

INCREDIBLE MASSAGE New Girls 9:30am-9:30pm

604-746-6777 $30/30min 2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

We are accepting resumes for an experienced Maintenance Engineer for a FT graveyard shift.

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-854-6397

Candidates will require the following: • Min. 4th Class Power Engineering certiﬁcate • Exp. with building and life safety systems and pool operator’s certiﬁcate an asset • 2 years exp. working with chillers and boilers

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

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

• Able to troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, etc. • Mechanically inclined regarding kitchen appliances, laundry equipment, motor bearings, etc.

Step into the career you’ve been dreaming of. Call today.

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SHIPPING/RECEIVING

Get practical training from experienced trades professionals Multiple start dates mean you can start working toward your career as soon as you’re ready.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com. POWERBOATS IN SUMMER, Snowmobiles in Winter, ATV’s in between! GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. POWERBOATS IN SUMMER, Snowmobiles in Winter, ATV’s in between! GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. Oncampus residences. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. PUT POWER into your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. On-campus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

* 12% ROI – Paid Monthly •

Federally Regulated – Audited Annually RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc. Eligible • Backed by the hard asset of Real Estate To ﬁnd out more contact: Jarome Lochkrin 778-388-9820 or email jarome@dominiongrand.com •

*Historical performance does not guarantee future returns. $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com. AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member DROWNING IN DEBTS? Let us help. We have over 20 years experience helping Canadians just like you. Contact us for a free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or toll-free 1-877-556-3500. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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LEGAL SERVICES

#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com Dial-A-Law offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+ BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT \ TRAVEL & FREEDOM. Call for your FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOWPARDON (1 866 972 7366). www.PardonServicesCanada.com. Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-6873221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704

225

CARPET INSTALLATION

All Carpet & Lino Installations Repair/Restreching, 28 years exp. Work guaranteed. 10% Seniors. Discount. Call Cliff 604-462-0669

Qualiﬁed candidates should forward cover letter and detailed resume directly to hhshr@harrisonresort.com, or fax (604) 796-4712. Only qualiﬁed candidates will be contacted.

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

www.harrisonresort.com

Kristy 604.488.9161

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CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING LADY HAS time available every second Friday. Many satisﬁed clients will give a ref. Call Helen 604-755-8837 CLEANING SERVICE/ ORGNZR Here 2 help w your busy schedule! Dtaild /reliable, Barb 308-0849 The Cleaning Co. Bonded & Insured. $25/hr. 604-467-8439

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PETS 456

DUNN & DUSTED. From $22/hour. Licensed & insured. Free estimates. Gift certiﬁcates now available. Contact 778 344 8724

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

DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or lge jobs. 604859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696.

ELECTRICAL

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

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FENCING

6’ Cedar Fence: $16/ft. Hand blt. Sundecks, Sheds & Gazebos. Est’d 1989, free est. Brad 604-530-9331

281

ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 820-2187.

338

$38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268 $39/HR. LOCAL PLUMBER 20 yrs. exp. Big & small jobs. Call 604-308-5639.

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GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

604-724-6373

283A

HANDY RICHARD Does most any job, big or small! D Kitchen / Bath Reno’s D Electrical / Plumbing D Painting / Drywall D Yard Maintenance D Concrete / Forming D Decks - Wood / Vinyl Anything Else? Just ask! Serving Abbotsford for 16 yrs

Call 604-556-8183

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD.

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

www.renovationsmission.com

300

LANDSCAPING

ALPINE LANDSCAPING, serving the Fraser Valley for 30 years. Free est.Walter 604-814-3060/ 864-1193 RG HANDYLANDSCAPER, Landscaping, renovations, anything you need 604-504-1559

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing

PETS

477

PETS

BLUE HEELER/Staffordshire Terrier cross puppies. 3 males, 2 females. 2 months old. Very friendly. $300. 604-794-9908 BOXER CKC Registered ﬂashy fawn male puppies. Champion Dam, Top Lines, Micro Chipped, 1st Shots. 604-596-2090 or 604-6140952 or 604-792-9003 BULLDOG PUPS, family raised, vet checked, vaccinated, ready to go. $1500. (604)795-9007 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 DALMATION pups, 1M, born july 1, ckc reg., all shots, dewormed, $850. (604)793-5130 ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b, papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1900. (604)316-7615

GERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pups, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guaranteed. Call 604-856-8161. KITTENS. 8 WKS. Wormed. Himalayan Ragdoll X, B/W, tabby. Beauties. M/F. $75-$150. 604-823-2191 LAB PUPS, yellows & blacks, CKC reg p/b, shots, tattooed, exc temp, view parents, $750. 604-377-0820

PETS

NEED A GOOD HOME for a dog or a good dog for a home? We adopt www.856-dogs.com or call: 856-3647.

477 good good dogs! 604-

PITT BULL PUPPIES, 5 weeks old, gray, white & brown. Very nice. 2M, 2 F. $500 obo. Call: (604)504-0738. PRESA CANARIO P/B. All black. Ready to go. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. $600 obo. 778-552-1525

Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. 8 wks blk w/markings, dewormed, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net (604)8692772 Laidlaw, Hope

509

MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups & adults. Ador. choc. & colours. Non-shedding 604-820-9469

542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Come see us at the farm for all your fruit and veggie needs!

Central Auction 20560 Langley Bypass 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.ca ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, CKC reg. 8 weeks. Champion German lines. Pet & show stock to approved home. www.regenesisrottweilers.com 604 - 287 - 7688

526

OPEN 6 DAYS Mon. ~ Sat

UNDER $400

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDGE, MAYTAG 21 cu ft. 6.5 yrs old. White, top freezer. Works great, $400. Phone (604)855-9288.

Celebrate Business Excellence with us!

5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money, and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca.

5:30 pm

Reception

6:30 pm

Buffet Dinner

**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

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APAUL’S MOVING 5 TON truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 604-851-5901 / 778-808-2398

sponsored by MacAdams Law Firm

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

$62 pp or $496 for table of 8

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128

(plus HST)

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats

374

TREE SERVICES

A.C. TREE SERVICE 30 years experience

Bob Fitz-James 604-786-1333 Bucket Truck

Presented by

Chamber of Commerce abbotsford

featuring

Keynote Entertainment by

Bro’s Painting, Finishing, & Pressure Washing. Family Owned & Operated Satisfaction Guaranteed Call: 604-768-8447

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market For 35 years.

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES Monday Nov 22 ~ 7pm

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

373A TELEPHONE SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

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

WHIRLPOOL WASHER & dryer, used for 1 yr. $500. 604-855-0057

AUCTIONS

VIEW: Sunday 1pm - 5pm & Monday from 10am

MINI SHAR-PEI Puppies Males/ Females avail. $800-$1200. 604315-8774. www.wrinklesrus.com

$499 & UNDER

526A

VIZSLA PUPS, champion lines, shots, guaranteed. $750 email vizsla@telus.net or call 604 819 2115

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

LABS, Chocolate, Parents reg’d, pups not. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, M/F, $600/ea. (604)850-4945

Join us at Tradex on November 24th 5:30pm

Cartage Ltd.

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

320

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TOY POODLE F, black, pompoos m/f black/tan very loved. $450 & up. Adult homes pref. 778-988-6591.

Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808

Experienced S Insured Guaranteed S Free Estimates Interior / Exterior ~ We do it all Phone 604-854-9288 RON’S Handyman Services. Home reno’s, maintenance & installation. Small jobs are okay! 604-302-5282.

477

PETS

Snow, dirt, concrete, sod, landscape, rubbish & more!

Clayton at 604-309-3228 Privately Owned Business

HANDYPERSONS

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL C.L.H. Garbage & Refuse Removal Co. BOBCAT SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE.

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

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas ﬁtter. Reas $. 778-895-2005

GARDENING

NEW LAWNS & REPAIRS, pruning/hedges, power rake, moss control, mushroom manure, retaining walls. 604-832-8304 604-832-8305.

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

FARM SERVICES

E & A SHAVINGS, cedar & green shavings & kiln-dried white shavings. Call Bruce, 1 (604)835-2530

FEED & HAY

PETS

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS working line blck & blck & tan, 8 wks, $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

DRYWALL

260

PETS

Call 604-859-9651 or book online today at www.abbotsfordchamber.com!

Todd Butler Guaranteed to entertain you with a stunning combination of musical parody, whimsical wit, outstanding musicianship, and outrageous political satire!

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 545

FUEL

FIRE WOOD SEASONED FIR and Hemlock, honest cord, $200 per cord (604)826-3359

548

FURNITURE

GRANDFATHER CLOCK, MINT condition. Price includes prof. delivery & set-up. $2200. 604-855-9288 HIDEABED, NEAR NEW, Double size, Exc Cond, cmftbl, Tan w/ ﬂoral print $700 BUFFET & HUTCH 6.5’ exc.cond, must see, $700 (604)864-9049

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

Abbotsford MOVING SALE SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOV. 20 & 21 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. 3226 SISKIN DRIVE Basketball hoop, sofa with matching cabinet, solid wood dining table w/8 chairs, trampoline, piano, coffee table, air puriﬁer, bunk bed, shelving, TV stands. electronic equipment & much, much more

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself Also great for crafts etc

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

ESTATE SALE MISSION - HATZIC

Sofa Italia 604.580.2525

34712-Dewdney Trunk Nov 20 & 21, 9am-3pm Antiques, organ, furniture, dishes, kitchenware, ofﬁce furn, lots of books, etc etc. Park on Dewdney Trunk Road

559

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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

551

GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD:

GARAGE SALE AT UNITEX SALES Up to 70% off on clothing, bags, coolers, uniforms & much more!

Fri Nov 19th 1pm-7pm Sat Nov 20th 9am-1pm 30720 Simpson Rd. Abbotsford

LAST GARAGE SALE THIS YEAR 2331 ALDER STREET SAT. NOV. 20 9:30 AM -3 PM SUN. NOV. 21 12:30 AM - 3 PM RAIN OR SHINE Butcher block, cedar chest, numerous household, Xmas ornaments & crafts Abbotsford

MOVING/GARAGE SALE Sat, Nov. 20, 27 & Dec 11 10:00 A.M TO 1 P.M. 30990 SOUTHERN DRIVE Everything must go. Furniture, dining table, coffee table, dishes, ordiments, etc. No early birds!

560

MISC. FOR SALE

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25X30 $5449. 30X40 $7850. 32X60 $12,300. 32X80 $17,800. 35X60 $14,200. 40X70 $14,770. 40X100 $24,600. 46X140 $36,990. OTHERS. Front endwall optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-6685422. CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com NEW Norwood SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efﬁciency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-of-season factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

MISC. FOR SALE

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave. THE BARGAIN STORE BUY/SELL USED FURNITURE 604-826-3810

REAL ESTATE 636

MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure - Website: www.kingsrda.ca - Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca - Toll-free: 1888-865-4647.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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MISC. WANTED

Buying Antiques, Estates, Silver, Coins, Flatware, Jewelry, Paintings, Native Indian Art & Artifacts, Inuit, Moorcroft, China, Old Metal Toys, Advertising Old Tins, Etc. 604-377-5748

578

SPORTING GOODS

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!

REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

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706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Home Sweet Home Newer Lower Rents 1 MONTH FREE RENT SENIOR’S DISCOUNT 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Ref’s req’d.

Phone 604-556-7705 Abbotsford

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

CHELSEA MANOR 2977 Dahlstrom Pl. 1 & 2 BDRM. 2 BATH photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager 604-850-2355 ABBOTSFORD

COACHMAN APT 33636 MARSHALL RD 31771 Peardonvile Rd ~ 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appliances, new ﬂooring and paint, u/g parking. $750. remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT

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

SENIORS WELCOME Call 604-853 9876

32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

ABBOTSFORD

HOMESTEAD ESTATES

Dinner on Us!!

Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg. 1 Bdrm $775 2 Baths in 2 bdrm units $935 Gas heat, f/p, d/w, inste w/d hookup, gated u/g prkg. Cat OK * Move in Bonus $300 * Seniors Discount $25 (for new applicants only) Call: 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Curious? Just Ask Chelsea Park Gardens 1 & 2 bdrm - indoor pool. Includes heat / hot water. Near UCFV & Hospital. Sorry no pets. Ref. req’d.

Crime Free Certiﬁed

Call Debbie TODAY

604-855-6714

33382 George Ferguson Way

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422

Abbots. clean, spacious 2 Bdrm units from $695. Some with insuite laundry,d/w, prkg incl. Part of the Abbotsford Crime Free Housing Program Call: 604-832-8909 ------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp. ABBOTSFORD 1100 sq.ft. 2 bdrm 2 bath, pri terrace, 5 appls, gas f/p sec prkg. Gas/HW incl. Dec 1st. $1050. Ref’s. Sonia (778)908-8382 ABBOTSFORD. 2172 McKenzie Rd. 1 bdrm + den. $750/mo, inste lndry. Avail immed. Cls. to Univ., & Hwy 1. Call 604-309-6575 ABBOTSFORD, 2172 McKenzie Rd. 2 bdrm. $850/mo. inste lndry. Dec. 1. Cls. to Univ., & Hwy 1. Pet ok. Call 604-309-6575. ABBOTSFORD. 2581 Langdon. Newer 2bdrm? Inste lndry, ss appls, f/p, u/g prkg, nr park/amens. Avail immed. $900/mo. 604-833-8772. ABBOTSFORD: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 balc, top ﬂr condo. 1080 sq.ft., nice unit, older bldg. On fern St. Avail Dec 1st. $795/mo. N/S, sm pet neg. 778-549-1699. ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm 2bath, inste w/d, u/g prkg, f/p, cls to ament Cascade Green $900. 604-864-8456 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/d, d/w, f/p, util rm, $900 incls gas. Sec. system. Refs. 604-819-7574

ABBOTSFORD 2 BDRMS, 1 bath 2 BDRMS, 2 baths From $680/mth. Extra Large Suites Free Heat & H. Water 3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up.

604-309-3500 1 Mnth Free w/lease “Seniors Discount” ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm. top ﬂoor apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229. ABBOTSFORD 32120 Peardonville Large 1 bdrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.

ABBOTSFORD ✭ $675/mo-2 bdrm, 1 bath f/s, on quiet side of building.

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393 ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD

or Email

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Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

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

3046 Clearbrook Road www.paciﬁcquorum.com Paciﬁc Quorum Properties Inc Abbotsford/Mission

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

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

Abbotsford/Mission ABBOTSFORD EAST

Mountain View Village Townhouses 36060 Old Yale Road

FAMILY ORIENTED 3 bdrms, 2½ baths. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher, ﬁreplace, 2 car garages, exercise facility, pool in summer Close to all amenities 1 Year Lease $1,100 - $1400/Month

Call 604-855-0010

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

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

ABBOTSFORD

Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes 2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt Please call for Prices. Sorry no pets

1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing! Call Esther 604-853-0549

ABBOTSFORD

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One Month Free Rent for One Year Lease Incentive Nelson Court 33095 Old Yale Road Comfortable 3 storey low rise, convenient & affordable. 1 & 2 bdrm stes, balconies, lockers, in & outdoor pkg, lndry rm. Close to schools & transit. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call

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

Available Now! 1 Bedroom

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certiﬁed. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD W: 2 BDRM. 2 ba., i/s laund., covered parking, new paint. 5 appls. granite countertops, h.w. ﬂrs. throughout, crown molding, A/C, f/p. Well sec. N/P. N/S. Dec. 1. $930/M. 604-309-1950 Abbotsford

Woodridge Estates 2nd Floor clean newly painted, large 2 bedrooms, two baths, 2 sundecks with ﬁve appl’s. AVAILABLE NOW. Woodridge Estates Corner unit

Very bright – NO PETS. $900 per month. Call Elwood at ECM Strata Rental Div 604 855-9895 ABBOTSFORED DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm $700. Heat/parking included. N/P. Phone 604-755-0261. ABBY-LARGE 1 bdrm 950 s.f., bus route, dn tn. N/s n/p. $725/M. incl. gas & hydro. Ref’s. (604)853-4328

Citadel Ridge - Beautiful 1 bd & den w/full bath, s/s appli (4) plus full laundry, enclosed gar. U/G, Large rooms N/P N/S $900.00 Central Clearbrook - 2 units, both 2 bed, 5 appli., laminate ﬂrs, Clean and spacious, walk to Library N/P N/S $775.00 The Westwood - 2bed, 2 bath laminate ﬂrs, 6 appli, fresh paint, Open concept, U/G prk N/P N/S $1100.00 Clean bsmnt suite - 2 bd 1 bath, fresh paint, clean & quiet, all util incl, n/p n/s $700.00

CALL: (604)853-2718

Rent incls.: Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.

Move in Allowance $200 Seniors Discount $25

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

First month FREE Rent Incentive

www.eryxproperties.com

Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms available Indoor Swimming Pool Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok

604-853-6620

For more info & viewing call

Rachel 604-615-5382 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Abbotsford

Forest Village Apartments

ABBOTSFORD. NEW 2 bdrm, 3rd ﬂ, a/c, 5 appls. n/s, n/p. Avail now. $1000. 604-854-4664 or 556-1299.

✳ 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo. ✳ 2 Bdrms from $745/mo.

FRASER RIDGE Hi-Rise Great Views

1909 SALTON RD.

ABBOTSFORD, near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo or 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call Steve (604)751-3885

Move-In Allowance: $200 Bonus for new residents (Ask for details) Crime Free Living 31790 UNION AVENUE HURON COURT

Under New Management!

32161 Tims Avenue

ABBOTSFORD. Lrg 2 bdrm, 2 bath. u/g prkg, d/w & 3rd ﬂr balc. $700. N/S. N/P. Avail now. 778-241-8839

CLEARBROOK

Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road

Abbotsford/Mission

Call 604-870-9233 to view

Phone Rob (604) 854-4664 or Lve msg 604-859-5485

THE CREST

DNTWN ABBOTS. Jr. 2 BR apt. in quiet newer bldg for rent. Incl. 5 appls (insuite Lndry), secure undgrnd prkg, lckr. $825. No Pets, Non smokers. John @ 604-6571640

Kimberley 604-309-2889

Located just off Marshall. 3rd ﬂr, A/C, all appls incl W/D. NS/NP. Avail. Immed. $1000/mo + utils (hydro).

ABBOTSFORD

CLEARBROOK. 1 bdrm $550 and 3 bdrm $800/mo. Heat/parking included. N/P. 1-604-824-4059.

1 BDRMS from $625/mo. 2 BDRMS from $750/mo. 3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo.

2 bdrm condo. 2 baths.

Call 604-557-0778

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD.

Newly Decorated, Spacious 1 Bedroom Suite $525/mo In-suite storage. Covered parking Near City Hall. Avail now. NO PETS / REF’S REQ’D

ABBOTSFORD Brand New!

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

Phone 604-852-4696

Open Saturday & Sunday

ACADIA COURT

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Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets

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Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FLUTE, Armstrong, student model, good cond., some music incl., $190. Call (604)792-6925 PIANO UPRIGHT. Wood, Mason & Risch, 30 years old. $800. obo. Tuning & moving your cost. No bench. 604-271-8843 lve msg.

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VILLA CHRISTINA Large 1 bdrm. unit. Newly renovated. Secure u/g parking. Avail. in October Move-in discount for seniors Sorry no pets. Ref’s required. Please call 604-855-9697 for an appointment to view.

1 bdrms from - $650. Nicely Reno’d Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker Extra Large and Bright * Heat and Hot Water Incl * All suites sprinkler protected. Lrg patios, 2 elevators, lockers. Gated prk, Super Clean, N/P.

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482 33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 or 2 bdrm $725, 2nd Ave or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885 MISSION. 2 BDRM APT on quiet cul-de-sac. W/D incl. $750/mo. No pets. Avail now. 604-820-6927. MISSION: 7696 Grand St. Reno’d 2 bdrm apt, 2nd ﬂoor, corner unit. Onsite manager. Avail now. $750/mo. 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808. MISSION ~ Walk to Downtown. 2 bdrm suite $750/mo. Free heat. N/P. Avail. immed. Adult orientated. 604-826-9774.

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HABITAT APARTMENTS 1 bdrms. from $600/mo.

Secure Undgrnd Prk & Elevator! 1 bdrm from .......................$620 1 bdrm + den from .............$650 2 bdrm from ......................$700 2 bdrm (totally reno’d)...... $790 Furn 2 bdrm .....$990 incl hydro

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ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm house. Fenced yard. 2 appls. N/S. $850/mo. Dec. 604-850-3598. ABBOTSFORD: 3 BDRM. 1.5 bath., cls. to Rotary Stadium. $1250/Mo. N/P. Avail. now. 778-808-0307 ABBOTSFORD 3 bdrm. upper hse, Clean & bright, updated as new, lam ﬂrs, d/w, lrge treed back yd. Walk to 7 Oaks Mall & Mill Lake. Lrge deck w furn. Includes hs wireless & classic cable. laundry, Avail immed. N/s pref. Ref reqd. 1140/mo Ph 604-855-1130 or 604-813-8775 ABBOTSFORD 4 bdrm 2 full bath, by Mouat School, family rm, fenced bckyd $1450mo 604-308-4497 ABBOTSFORD: 4 BDRM. 33510 Rainbow Ave. Avail. Dec. 1. Cls to freeway & UFV. 2 bdrm. suite up & same down. N/P. N/S. 604-8591996 or 604-217-9273. ABBOTSFORD 4 bdrm. 7 appl. Hot tub, bar, dble. gar., landscaped, $1675mo. Dec.1. 604-302-9080 Abbotsford. 4 bdrms up 3 bdrm ste down. 6 appls. b/yd shed. N/S. N/P. Avail now. $1600. 604-807-1570. Abbotsford. Blackham Dr 2200 s/f. 4 bdrms, 2 bthrm. Garage. $1600+ utils Shrd lndry. N/S. 604-807-7197. ABBOTSFORD Central, 3/bdrm 2/baths, 4 appl, dble garage, fnced backyard. Dec 1. 604-853-8861 ABBOTSFORD, Crossley Dr. 4 bdrm house & 2 bdrm. N/P N/S. Now. 604-897-4151, 604-626-8091.

33366 2ND Ave. Mission

2441 COUNTESS ST. Phone 604-850-5375 (Senior’s Discount & Dam. Dep. Reduced)

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

604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division MISSION HILLS:

APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 2 Bdrms Avail No Pets. Written ref’s required.

Call 604-826-7880 OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program

1990’s Well Maintained & Secured Condo Walk to all amenities, on bus route. Parking & in-suite storage. Heat & Hot water. No Pets. 2 bdrms avail. Starting at $760 33370 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford

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ABBOTSFORD CTRL. 3 bdrm. 2 baths w/1 bdrm. downstairs, near all amen. $1400/mo. 778-552-4110

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD.

ABBOTSFORD: GLWIN/DOWNES RD. 1 bdrm. up, 2 bdrm. down. on 5 acres. 5 appls., $1175/M. + utils. No dogs. Avail. now 604-789-2961

Extended Family Home ~ 3 bed + 1 bed plus den down. 6 appli, 2 baths, 2 f/p, 2 kit, fenced yard, dbl garage. N/P N/S $1400.00 Country Style Living ~ 2 bd, 1 bth rancher on large lot, fenced yrd sngle gar.,lrge wood deck, f/s, w/d hook-ups, N/P N/S $1100.00 Family Home Clearbrook ~ Walk to Mouat, 4 bd, 1 full & 2 1/2 baths, family room, f/p, laundry hook-ups, f/s, Clean fenced yard N/P N/S $1250.00 Blue Jay Townhouse ~ 3 bd, 2.5 bth, dbl gar, end unit eat-in kit. 6 appli, gas f/p, pet considered, N/S $1250.00

ABBOTSFORD ✭ $1000/mo - Older remodeled 2 bdrm rancher, large back yard,5 appli, sm pet OK

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393 ABBOTSFORD nr Mt. Lehman Exit. 5bd 2lvl house, 3baths, 3000 sq/ft, avl Dec 1st. $1600. 604-309-4582.

CALL: (604)853-2718

ABBOTSFORD. Updated 3 bdrm. rancher, fam rm, +1 bdrm suite. Fcd yd. Ns/np $1500/mo. 604-807-6477

HATZIC - Acreage, 3 bdrm. 3 Full Bath, 2 car garage, lrg. yrd. gas F/P, $1850 Now 604-859-0165

CLEARBROOK. 2 bdrm hosue with bsmt. Available now. $1050/mo. Refs. req. Call 604-897-9189.

MATSQUI. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, sml patio, prkg. N/S. Gd cond. Now $1275/mo+ utils. 604-302-9080

CLEARBROOK 4 bdrm hse, 24x26 detached garage nr park shch NS/NP Jan 1. $1500. 604-855-1179

MISSION 3 BDRM rancher, reno’d. priv fnced yard, gas f/p, n/s pet neg $1250+utils 604-556-9361 lve msg

EAST ABB 2000 sq ft 3 bdm hs with dble gar. for rent, avail Nov.15, 2 yrs old, $1700 per mo. 604-3026125 e-mail dokkside@hotmail. com

MISSION Cedar St. 3 bdrm. on 1 acre, fenced yard, out building and corrals for horses. w/d, $1200 beside elem. scl. Now 604-418-6654

2450 Center St. Abbotsford NEW BUILDING

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2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $634.00 2 Bedrooms - $722.00

Call 604-751-2147 Move In Bonus Avail 2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00

2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, D.W., microwave.

Call 604-557-6054

32030 George Ferguson Way

Bachelor - $573.00 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Receive 1 Month FREE

Call 604-557-3592 Move In Bonus Avail 33405 Bourquin Place 1 Bedroom from $688.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Call 604-557-8064

33136 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit. Laundry & Professional Onsite Staff. Parking Avail.

Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites. Great Location

1 bdrm. $635 2 bdrms. $740

Heat & H/W Included Close to amenities.

To Arrange a Viewing Call Mike 604-852-0424

Call 604-557-3708

Receive 1 Month FREE

33298 Robertson Ave. 1 Bedroom from $775.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Sunridge Apartments

Call 605-751-2125

33184 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Call 604-751-2165 Move In Bonus Avail Mainstreet Equity

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

www.mainst.biz Mission

This is your chance to nominate three people who you feel are amongst the most influential people in our cit y. This can be public figures and business leaders, but also people who maybe do not get as much time in the spotlight. Dedicated volunteers, great coaches, teachers, who make a difference ... anyone who you think makes a significant, positive influence on the communit y is eligible.

Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites 1 bdrm. $635 2 bdrms. $725

Mountain Ridge Apartments

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

604-820-0128

MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $650 & 2 bds starting $780, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkng incl. Criminal Record checked may be req’’d 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites. Great Location

1 bdrm. $635 2 bdrms. $740

Heat & H/W Included Close to amenities.

To Arrange a Viewing Call Grace 604-504-7140

✦ 1 Bdrm - $605. Quiet building. Mostly Seniors. Includes heat, hot water & cable. NO PETS. 604 - 854 - 6307

ABBOTSFORD - attractive ofﬁce &/or Retail Spaces available. All located within Abbotsford’’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. ABBOTSFORD - HAIR SALON “ready to go”. Central, high exposure location. 1272 sq. ft. Call Frank @ Noort Investments.604835-6300. CHILLIWACK Commercial property/Restaurant for Lease (or Sale). Very large, in well known, high trafﬁc area on Yale Rd, near church, schools & Tim Horton’s. $2350/mo. Call for more Details 604-786-2437 or 604-585-3645. MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available immed. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’’s. Call 604 820-8477, 604-820-0832 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.

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ABBOTSFORD 2866 UPLAND CRT. kit., 2 ba., 5 bdrms, big yd. $1400 + utils. Cls. to Discovery Trail & schls. 604-832-2051

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2 BDM house for rent. Partly fenced yard. Good storage and ofﬁce nook. Renovated to new contemporary style. Small pets okay. $1,100/mth. Call 604-826-9339.

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733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

DEROCHE. Single wide mobile home site. Available immediately in family park. Pad fee is $250/mo. includes water & garbage. Contact 604-826-7976 for more details.

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MATSQUI, 800sf shop, 3 phase wiring, fully insulated, cement ﬂoor, Private Entrance, Avail Immed, (604)850-4871 (604)226-4871

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MISSION: 1400 S.F 2 bdrm. top ﬂr. duplex. $950/m. Call Rick 604-7512340

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MISSION 5 BDRM, Large lot, RV prking, new kitchen, bath, & paint in every room, h/w ﬂrs, large laundry room, & work shop in full bsmnt, h/w heat, big yard, large back porch & deck. Close to Rec Centre, Schools, Dwntwn, WCE, n/s n/p, 3 refs req’d $1500/mo 604 826 4932

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To Arrange a Viewing Call 604-852-3501

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GERRY PALMER

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

Hawthorne St. South Abbotsford ~ 3 bed and den, rec. rm., large deck, single garage, corner lot $1400. Lincoln Ave. Abbotsford ~ 4 bedroom, 2 bath fully renovated house with detached shop, deck, fenced yard, easy freeway access. $1600. Fairlane Cres ~ 5 bedroom, 2 bath house, fr, st, laundry hookup, carport, huge deck. Pets/smoking ok. $1250. St. Moritz East Abbotsford ~ 4 bed., 3 bath, 5 appliances, 3 decks with views, dbl. garage. $1600.

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Mission Hatzic Valley. 3 bdrm + den. 2 bath rancher. Suit older couple or family w/senior. Refs req. Car nec. Ns n/p neg. $1400 neg Senior dis. Pager 1-800-458-6409.

STORE - IT Individual Insulated Bays All Bays Alarmed

MISSION,IMMACULATE 3 BDRM, 1 bath, 2 LVL HSE, unﬁn bsmt, Heron St. n/s, n/p, Avail Dec. 1st or 15th $1300/MO 778-988-6909

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

TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD

604-854-4664 Located in Abbotsford

MISSION: Cherry: 3 brm 2 bath rancher avail NOW! Sm. pet OK $1200/m Hillcrest: 3 brm + rec rm duplex avail NOW! Sm pet OK, $1150/m Raven: 6 brm 2 kitchen home completely reno’d avail Dec. n/p, No lease, lrge priv yard, $1700/m Myrtle: 3 brm upper level avail Dec 1st. Pets OK, Rent includes utilities. $1250/m Third Ave: (Top and Bottom) 3 bdrm upper level in heritage home avail NOW! Pets OK, sep laundry $1150. 2 brm bsmnt suite avail as well for $750. Full house avail at $1700/m McEwen: 2 brm upper level avail NOW! New carpets, immaculate, sep laundry, n/p, $1000 + % utils Kudo: 2 brm suite avail NOW! New & bright. No w/d, n/p, $800

ABBOTSFORD: Olympia: Executive 5 brm plus rec room home in highly desirable McMillan area avail NOW! Immaculate, fully renovated, private yard. N/p. No lease $2500 Vye Rd: 3 brm 1 bath fully renovated rancher avail Dec 1st. 1 car garage, n/p, no lease required. Rossland: 5 brm house with 2 baths and 2 kitchens avail Dec 1st. Fully renovated, n/p, no lease req.. Cent. loc. $1500/m For pictures & details please visit www.MindyMcPherson.com

For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000

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MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE BRAND NEW MEDICAL ofﬁce space available $600/M. Includes reception. Great McCallum Rd. location, pharmacy in building. Ideal for Massage Therapist, Ultrasound Tech, Nutritionist. For more information Marianne@sleeptech.ca

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WINTERIZED RV SITES $315/mo incl water/sewer, heated washrooms, free showers, metered elec., laundry, phone/satellite available, nr conv. store/post ofﬁce. 20 mins east of Mission Hwy #7 (604)826-2741

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION ABBOTSFORD. Furn. 1 bdrm. Near hospital, suit professional/student. $450. Avail. now. 604-850-6807.

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ABBOTSFORD. Large storage shed $650/M. Great for RV, boat etc. 604-504-0275/778-552-6044. LOCKABLE STORAGE/WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in. Small sizes avail. 6 a.m. -10 p.m. access. Chase Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 604-826-2383

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Leaving a crowded city New family loves Abbotsfords gardens There’s not much resemblance between Abbotsford and the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing. Nanjing builds upwards and has a horizon like a staggered bar graph. Abbotsford has grown outwards, with the tallest building at 16 storeys. The city of Nanjing has a population of over six million people, while Abbotsford has a population of around 150,000. Nanjing is constantly buzzing with the sound of a city – people chattering, cars honking, and the continuous hammering of construction. Compared to Nanjing, Abbotsford is still.

Nanjing’s crowded livdrove the family to an Chelsea HAEBER Contributor ing space leaves it lacking airport in Shanghai, the in something Abbotsford most populous city in features plenty of – garChina. They endured a 10dens. hour flight to Vancouver. In April 2010, Xu Dong Jiang, his A family companion – and the only wife, Yan Xie and seven-year-old son, person they knew at the time – lived Carl, left their home in Nanjing and in Abbotsford, which brought the moved to Abbotsford for a business family to the community. opportunity. It was a city they found to be Jiang hopes to find a solution to the much quieter and less crowded than amount of energy being consumed Nanjing. It was a dramatic change. each year, and he hopes the results The roads weren’t crammed with will build a bridge connecting the vehicles, bicycles, vendors, and petwo countries. destrians. The family gathered their valuTall apartments didn’t scatter the ables, packed their car, and left their skyline. Instead, homes were spread seven-storey apartment. A friend across a huge area.

And houses weren’t encircled with concrete buildings – they were fenced in with gardens. The family was not used to seeing such floral landscapes surrounding family homes. It’s something they saw on TV and in magazines, said Community Services employee Vivian Jin, as she continued to translate for Jiang, who spoke Mandarin Chinese. Jin has been helping the family adapt since they arrived, and she hopes to see the family move into a home with a yard. The family wants to learn about gardening and hopes to have their own one day.

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>> November 26-28

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Christmas At Tanglebank Gardens Workshop: Come and join the fun from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 29985 Downes Rd. For information on the workshop phone 604.856.9339 or visit: www.tanglebank.com.

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The third Annual West Coast Christmas Show and Marketplace will launch the start of the holiday season at Tradex in Abbotsford on Nov. 26-28. More than 100 companies will be offering a wide array of gift style goods.

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Nov. 26 and 27 Abbotsford Heat vs. Manitoba Moose. How many hockey games do you get to watch where you feel like cheering every goal? Atmosphere like no other hockey game outside of Rogers Centre.

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Tradex shows are great for a rainy weekend afternoon, and the West Coast Christmas Show kicks off the season on Nov. 26-28.

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Take your favourite gal to a little live theatre. You can’t score more brownie points in two hours. Fraser Valley Stage offers a Christmas Carol. Sure you know how it ends, but it’s entertaining to see the local troupe’s take on Scrooge and every other aspect of this Christmas classic. Dec. 9-12 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. God bless us, every one.

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You’ve planned ahead. You’ve done live theatre, now you get to pick the movie – The Fighter. Coming Dec. 17, Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale star in a true story about hard living boxers. From the director of Three Kings. Oorah! It’s pouring out, but stay in the game. Hit up Castle Fun Park’s batting cages, then cross the street and do the Fraserglen driving range.

The BC Snow Expo takes place at Tradex Nov. 19-20. The Expo and the Winter Extreme Ski & Board Show and Swap, brings together the winter recreation community. For further event information call 604-925-4444 or visit: www. bcsnowexpo.com.

TAbbotsford Arts Council’s Christmas Craft Fair takes place at Abbotsford’s Exhibition Park on Nov. 26-28. The craft fair has been in operation for 30 years. Artists and visitors come from all over the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and the Central Interior to participate in this annual event. For more information visit www.abbotsfordartscouncil.org.

>> December 3-5 >> November 19 Inverglen Scottish Dancers Annual Christmas Bazaar runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Garden Park Towers. Dance performances take place at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30p.m.

>> November 20 Fraser Valley Concert Society presents The National Broadcast Orchestra performing on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The show takes place at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way. Tickets are available at the door. For information visit www.valleyconcertsociety.com.

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Disney On Ice - Let’s Celebrate! is coming to the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre on Dec. 3-5. The show will bring more than 50 Disney characters to Abbotsford for one colossal party on ice. This action-packed, allnew show features a magical montage of celebrations and is set to a blend of contemporary music and favorite Disney songs. For information visit: www.abbotsfordcentre.ca.

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>> December 5 Get on your coats, mittens and touque and head to Downtown Abbotsford as the 25th annual Christmas Tree Lighting is set for Dec. 5. Santa will be there to talk to the kids and, of course, the giant tree will light up the downtown core. For more information visit: www.downtownabbotsford. com.

>> December 17 Michael W. Smith will perform in Abbotsford on Dec. 17 as part of his It’s A Wonderful Christmas Tour. The Grammy award winner will take to the stage at 7 p.m. in the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Featuring a full symphony orchestra and 30 voice choir, this show is the only date in B.C. For information, visit: www. abbotsfordcentre.ca.

>> December 18 XiiR, the X-Treme International Ice Racing CMA Pro Tour will be holding its 2nd of 10 rounds of its eighth annual championship indoor ice racing series at The Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, located at 33800 King Rd. The show takes place Dec. 18 starting at 7:30 p.m.

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When I spend time with my family at the lake, we plan our meals for the week and grocery shop accordingly for those meals. Even with our best attempts at limiting waste and making use of leftovers before we leave, we inevitably end up playing a game we like to call “Eat it or dump it?” The game is simple. We take each item out of the fridge, declare its contents and then decide whether to eat the rest of it or dump it out. It’s an amusing game and, sometimes, an all-out competition to get that last yummy item we somehow forgot about for a few days. The best part of playing the game is that we empty the fridge and don’t leave any expiring food items for the next guests. I think it’s safe to say that many of us could benefit from playing an adapted version of this game with our makeup collection. I’m not saying dump everything just for the sake of “cleaning house.” I’m saying you should have a healthy review of products that you haven’t worn for months or years, and products that are looking a little funny should definitely be considered for removal. Getting the best results from your makeup

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Mascaras are highly likely to contain bacteria, thus your mother’s warning to never share mascara, and my suggestion to use a mascara for no more than four to six months at a time. When you pull the wand out of the tube, the mascara should not be dry, flaky, or clumpy. If it is, do not add water or saliva to the wand to moisten it. Don’t take the risk of getting an eye infection from old products. Just dump them! Although some foundations will separate if they sit unused for a little while, they can still be shaken up and applied, but should never have an unpleasant smell. Once opened, you can expect a foundation to last up to 18 months, maximum. Make a point of keeping your fingers out of the bottle or, better yet, look for a foundation with a small pump. Powder-based products such as face powder, blush, bronzer and eyeshadow have a fairly long shelf life, but still don’t last forever. They can dry out and harden, making it difficult to blend the colours, or even get them out of the compact they are held in. Two years is a moderate guideline for

expiry on these types of products, but of course will also depend on the frequency in which you use them and the cleanliness of the brushes that you apply them with. Lipsticks and liners will generally last 18-24 months, but are susceptible to heat and cold so be aware of what you are exposing the products to, such as direct sunlight and freezing car temperatures. With any type of pencil liner, for the lips or the eyes, frequent sharpening will help to reduce bacterial growth. When all else fails, you can ask yourself a few questions about the products you have in your collection: “When did I purchase this?” or “When was the last time I wore it?” If you don’t know the answer to either question, it’s probably been too long. In which case, get rid of it. Give yourself some peace of mind knowing that you have freed space in your drawer or makeup bag and have also reduced your chances of breakout and infection. A win-win situation for all! Chrissy Lambert is a freelance makeup artist based in the Lower Mainland. She can be reached at Chrissy@ MakeupInfusion.com or www. Makeupinfusion.com

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Holiday season: So many looks, so little time Buy a few key pieces, then mix and match them At this time of year, your calendar is likely filling up with countless social events. Knowing what to wear to each function can become challenging. While you don’t want to go out and buy a new wardrobe, you still want to make sure you look your best. It’s also likely you’ll want to be dressed appropriately, whether it’s for a business function, a formal event at a ballroom, a casual dinner at a restaurant, or a laid-back meal at a friend’s house. It’s best to buy a few key pieces that can be mixed and matched and dressed up or down, depending on the function. Here are some ideas on how to be the belle of the ball: 1. Evening separates designed in luxurious fabrics such as silks, satins or velvets are good choices. For example, a velvet mock turtleneck can be dressed up or down. For casual nights, it provides instant chic and creates a long, lean look over jeans and loafers. For more formal events, wear it with a long, flowing skirt and satin pumps,

which give it an elegant and sophistigagement. With their rich texture and cated look. visual interest, these elegant jacket alVelveteen jeans are great to wear when ternatives make any outfit look festive. celebrating at your own or someone 4. It’s OK to dress to flatter your figelse’s home. They offer a sporty and ure and personality. However, err on uncomplicated look for day or night, the side of conservative rather than yet provide more polprovocative. That ish than traditional means you should denim. For a dressier avoid wearing slinky look, wear slim velvet When in doubt, or extremely revealpants with velvet baling clothing. You wear black. It’s the let flats. can’t go wrong with 2. A silk charmeuse a satin or wool crepe safest colour choice. shirt can easily transheath dress in black sition from a simple, for formal functions. daytime outfit to an Or opt for a bright elegant blouse for the evening. Wear it shade of red or gold to add a bit of during the day with a classic suit, or drama to holiday festivities. transform it into dinner-party attire 5. When in doubt, wear black. It’s by accessorizing with a silk scarf, a the safest colour choice. A little black satin handbag, or a favourite piece of dress with a matching jacket is always jewelry. appropriate. It’s classy and elegant, yet 3. Knitwear pieces like metallic twin subdued enough for most occasions. sets or beaded cardigans are all-time You can always add a strand or two favourites for holiday parties. They of pearls to dress it up, or replace the can transition from daywear at the jacket with a shawl for a less formal office into evening wear at a social enlook.

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Surpreet Dhami from Rick Hansen Secondary spends the day in the Real Canadian Superstore bakery, where her mom works. She won a draw for a netbook computer during Take Our Kids to Work Day.

Recently, Abbotsford Middle School was adopted by the Coles at Seven Oaks Mall. Through Indigo’s AdoptA-School program, Indigo, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada “adopted” public schools in their communities. Over 141 public schools have been matched with stores across the country to raise funds for their libraries. Funding for Canada’s school libraries has been seriously cut over the years. A recent study reveals: Q 60 per cent of parents say their child brings home books from the school library once a week, but also reveals they think school libraries are inefﬁciently stocked. Q 72 per cent of parents say their schools actively fundraise to support their libraries, but more help is needed. Q 84 per cent of public school parents agreed that

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Students go to work

Take Our Kids to Work is The Learning Partnership’s ﬂagship initiative and one of its most popular programs. On Nov. 3, grade 9 students across Canada experienced a day in the life of an adult – at work. This annual, national program, enables the entire community – parents, teachers and employers to play an important role in the career development of young Canadians. This year saw the largest participation rate ever in the Abbotsford School District with approximately 1,000 grade 9 students represented from all

of the city’s secondary schools. Local employers have partnered with the school district to make this a meaningful exercise in career exploration. Students typically spend the day shadowing a parent, friend, or relative and experience ﬁrst hand the many opportunities and challenges that each job entails. The local winner of the School District TOKWD Draw for an HP Netbook computer was Surpreet Dhami from Rick Hansen Secondary.

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Sharing stories about adoption

For people hoping to adopt a child, the process can be complex, expensive, and at times overwhelming. But the day they first hold their son or daughter in their arms, parents say all worth it. My Adopting Story, a non-profit foundation that harnesses the power of life stories to raise support and spread awareness about adoption, launched its new website, www.myadoptingstory.com, today. “November is Adoption Month, and we thought it was a perfect time to launch our foundation and website,” said Jenny Dryfhout, a member of My Adopting Story’s board of directors and mom of two little girls through adoption. “Many families wish to adopt, but find that

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the financial costs of adoption are simply too high. Our goal is to pull down those barriers and make adoption a viable option for more families and children.” Dryfhout, an Abbotsford teacher,

and her husband Matt adopted two daughters, Eden and Marloe. “I had wanted to adopt ever since I was little,” said Dryfhout. “It has been awesome. Every family bonds differently, but we

fell head over heels in love. It didn’t matter how sleep-deprived we were those first few months, they are our own, in every way.” The My Adopting Story website allows adoptive parents to post their family’s

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