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Parents advised to make alternative arrangements for kids Vikki HOPES and Tom FLETCHER Abbotsford News

Teachers will strike across the province for three days next week, beginning Monday.

They are prohibited from forming picket lines, but those in Abbotsford will hand out leaflets and carry signs on sticks, said

the president of the Abbotsford District Teachers’ Association.

Jeff Dunton said teachers will gather in front of Abbotsford schools, taking turns over two shifts, but they will not block anyone from entering the facilities.

He said only signs worn around the neck

are considered to be part of a picket line, but ones attached to sticks are not.

Abbotsford school district is advising parents to make alternative arrangements for their children on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

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RETURN OF TABOO A5 Controversial sex show set to be back at Tradex in May

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National Ant-Bullying Day, less formally known as Pink Shirt Day, saw huge participation in Abbotsford on Wednesday, with most schools in the city promoting the stop-bullying message. Seen here is the Abbotsford Youth Commission’s rally at Abbotsford Recreation Centre. More photos A7.

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Arena/Heat loss estimated at $3.25 million in 2011

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An anticipated loss of $3.25 million for the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) in 2011 has city council asking for answers.

The figure, which includes an estimated payment of $1.1 million to the Abbotsford Heat hockey team under its guaranteed revenue contract, is preliminary and will not be finalized until the city completes an audit of its financial records at the end of the month. The final Heat figures will not be known until at least July, when the squad’s fiscal year comes to an end.

The arena/Heat had a combined loss of $3.4 million in 2010.

The city also pays approximately $4 million a year to

service the debt incurred It is estimated that 60 enterwhen building the facility. tainment events a year are The slight decrease in the needed for the AESC to potendeficit has staff budgeting for tially break even. a $2.97 million deficit for 2012.

“Well, let’s get on it. Let’s get Estimates have the Heat with 60 events in the place – whata $900,000 shortfall in their ever it takes. I’m sick and tired next season. of struggling through Coun. John Smith budget discussions said it’s time to put an and saving 10 grand end to the “financial here and 20 grand hemorrhaging” of the there when we’ve got centre. this hemorrhaging at “Obviously it’s a this facility.” huge amount. Three Smith said it was million bucks reprenever in the plans to sents a three per cent lose money when the SMITH tax increase right building was built. there. That’s comAnd while he can’t pletely unacceptable.” blame staff for the economic He said council expects staff downturn that coincided with to “jump through all kinds opening the facility, he wants of hoops” to explain other staff to provide concrete plans budget spending or cuts, so on how to solve the problem. it shouldn’t just “gloss over” “It was conspicuously absent this loss. in all of the commentary and

all the budget slides they show us; all the clever stuff we see, conspicuously absent were specific plans and that’s why I asked the question. It was in my view the elephant in the room. And there was no comments on this elephant.

How are we going to feed it?” said Smith.

He’s hoping his concerns will reach more than the ears of staff.

“I want the message to go back to Philadelphia.”

Global Spectrum, which runs the arena on behalf of the city, has its head office in Philadelphia.

Mark Taylor, general manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture, said the venue hosted 47 entertainment events in 2011 and should hit 50 in 2012, although Disney on Ice was forced to cancel.

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Ian MacDonald said a 56-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested.

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This machine gun was seized from an Oakridge Crescent home on Tuesday night. of various ammunition, a Taser, and small quantities of crystal meth and heroin.

MacDonald said police faced a challenge during their search.

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Abbotsford Police have arrested a man in connection with a pharmacy robbery and are trying to track down a suspect in a second similar incident.

Const. Ian MacDonald said the first robbery occurred on Jan. 12 just after 5 p.m. at a drug store in the 2900 block of Gladwin Road.

A man produced a knife and obtained an undisclosed amount of money and a variety of drugs before fleeing in a vehicle.

MacDonald said crime analysts and investigators with the major crime unit identified potential suspects. A search warrant was

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The home and the two arrested are well-known to police, MacDonald added.

In November 2010, police fatally shot a bulldog that

lunged at them while they were questioning two people on the property. One of the officers first clubbed the dog, but it didn’t back off.

In June 2009, a 31-year-old man in the home suffered a gunshot wound and stab wounds after an altercation with two other men.

Four people were in the home at the time of the search on Tuesday, but only two were arrested. Gordon Douglas Stark was charged with careless use of a firearm, possessing a prohibited weapon and unauthorized possession of a firearm. He next appears in Abbotsford provincial court on March 29.

Charges are still pending against the female suspect.

executed at the residence of one of them on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of a 33-yearold South Asian man. Charges are pending.

The second robbery took place on Sunday (Feb. 26) at about 1:45 p.m. and involved a Caucasian man who also produced a knife.

The man fled on foot with a variety of drugs.

He is described as six feet tall with a medium build. He was wearing blue jeans and a dark hoodie that was cinched around his face.

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Sex show back in Abby Tradex working on changes to liquor licence Kevin MILLS Abbotsford News

The Taboo Sex Show is coming back to Tradex in May. Organizers cancelled the fifth annual show on Feb. 10, but were back in Abbotsford yesterday (Thursday) to announce the new date, May 11-13.

Sean Libin, vice-president of Canwest Productions, which stages the event, said “circumstances have changed considerably” since the show was cancelled due to a restrictive liquor licence and a push-back from local Christian fundamentalists, specifically former mayoral candidate Gerda Peachy.

Libin said Canwest has since been in close contact with Tradex regarding the liquor licence.

“They’ve shared with us their detailed plan on how they are actively addressing the liquor licence issue. We are confident that they are on the right path towards addressing our concerns.”

Libin would not expand on what that was.

Show organizers wanted Tradex to allow people to roam with drinks throughout the show, rather than herding patrons into a specific area to consume alcohol.

Vali Marling, Tradex’s director of operations, said they have now applied to the

province for a change in their licensing.

“We’ve had the same liquor licence for 20 years, but we have not completed an application to change it,” explained Marling.

Tradex is asking for a liquor primary licence, rather than the current food primary, which requires a seating area.

But she doesn’t expect the licence to be altered in time for the sex show.

The community was speaking out, but this time it wasn’t the vocal minority Sean Libin “It’s a very long process,” she said.

Marling said approval is needed from the local fire department, the liquor inspector, the provincial government and eventually city council.

“We’re at the very beginning stages,” she said.

The second reason given for the Taboo show’s return is a wave of public support.

Libin said more than 100 emails, Twitter and Facebook comments came flooding in after the cancellation.

“The community was speaking out, but this time it wasn’t the small vocal minority that’s been screaming for years that they considered the Taboo show an immoral perversion. This time it was the other side of the community.”

One such resident was Tori Harper, who has lived in Abbotsford for three years.

“I think more people need to speak out.

It’s not something to be ashamed of.”

She doesn’t want to have to drive to Vancouver to attend events that could easily take place here. Harper said critics like Peachy should see the show before judging it.

“It’s not dirty, it’s not wrong. Everybody is consenting adults that come to the show.”

Gerda Peachy did not attend the announcement, but was not surprised to hear of the show’s resurrection.

“They never left,” she said.

“I really think it was just too close to the Vancouver event and they probably added up their receipts and decided this wouldn’t fly.”

Peachy said by cancelling the show, organizers have had an “orgy” of free media coverage.

“It’s just nonsense, isn’t it? ‘Oh please come, we will be heart-broken, we won’t know how to live our lives unless you come and do whatever disgusting things you do there,’” she said.

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Superintendent Kevin Godden said although the schools will be open, students will not receive instruction or proper supervision.

Childcare facilities such as daycares, preschools and Strong Start programs located on school district premises will remain open, as will school and district offices.

“We regret the inconvenience this will cause for families, are hopeful that this situation will come to speedy resolution, and that normal school operations will resume as quickly as possible,” Godden said.

Meanwhile, a Facebook page, BC High School Student Walkout, has indicated that more than 15,000 students will walk out of class today (Friday) at 2 p.m. in support of teachers.

Most will gather at the Vancouver Art Gallery, but Facebook and Twitter posts indicate that some schools in Abbotsford will hold their own walkouts.

However, not everyone is in favour.

“How will walking out possibly help? We’re just walking out and defying the teachers and faculty, the people for the strike,” said one online post from a 15-year-old Abbotsford student. “That’s not defiance; that’s early dismissal!”

A student in support of the walkout said, “This is not about cutting out early; it’s

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BCTF president Susan Lambert and Education Minister George Abbott. about showing the government we, as the students, can also make a change and – guess what? – you cannot put in legislation to get us to go to school.”

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation served strike notice for Monday through Wednesday after almost 28,000 members agreed to such action out of the 32,209 who voted earlier this week.

Nearly 9,000 teachers did not vote, and more than 10 per cent – or 4,263 – voted against strike action.

The union was required to give two school days’ notice before being in a legal strike position, under a Labour Relations Board ruling on essential services that allows for

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The LRB ruling prohibits picket lines, allowing unionized support staff to go to work.

The B.C. government began debate Thursday on legislation that would prohibit further strikes until Aug. 31 and extend the current teacher pay and benefits for another six months, while a mediator works with the BCTF and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association.

The BCTF has been without a contract since last June, as the two sides wrangle over issues such as wages, benefits class size and special needs support.

Education Minister George Abbott and Premier Christy Clark would not specifiy how long the government would wait before passing legislation, but it likely won’t be in time to prevent a three-day strike.

BCTF president Susan Lambert has dismissed the legislation and restrictions on mediation to work within the government’s two-year “net zero” wage mandate as “bullying tactics.”

She said an extra $30-million fund for special needs support this year, on top of more than $800 million currently budgeted, is a “crumb” that won’t even cover inflation.

It’s not clear what, if any, further action the BCTF will take after next week, if the legislation has not yet passed.

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NewsBytes BACON SENTENCING A sentencing hearing has been set in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver for Jarrod Bacon, 28, of Abbotsford. The hearing is slated to take place April 27, following Bacon’s conviction last month of conspiracy to traffic cocaine. Co-accused Wayne Scott, 55, who was convicted of the same charge, is currently fighting the verdict, accusing the police of entrapment. The pair were arrested and charged in November 2010 following an undercover operation in Abbotsford by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit.

Much of the Crown’s case was based on wiretap evidence obtained with the co-operation of a police agent, identified in court only by the initials G.L., who was a friend of Scott’s.

HOUSE FIRE A home at the corner of Lonsdale Crescent and Ridgeway Street in Abbotsford suffered fire damage early Wednesday morning. The blaze, which occurred at about 2:30 a.m., started on the back deck and spread to the roof of the home.

One of the home’s five residents smelled smoke and attempted to douse the fire with a garden hose, but called 911 when he was unsuccessful. Crews quickly extinguished the fire, and damage was contained to the deck and roof. All the occupants got out safely. The fire was caused by a cigarette which had not been properly extinguished, according to Abbotsford FIre Rescue Service. Damages are estimated to be $200,000. A representative from Emergency Social Services attended the scene and assisted three of the occupants in securing alternate accommodations.

FOR THE RECORD An incomplete name was included on page A7 in yesterday’s edition of The News in a story about Robert Hogan being acquitted of the murder of Alexander Paul. Ian Hewitt is the full name of the man charged in the murder of Angela Crossman, also mentioned in the article.

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Abbotsford News Friday, March 2, 2012

Vehicle thefts plummet last month Lowest February for stolen cars on record

Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News Abbotsford has tallied its lowest February on record for stolen vehicles, after police previously reported that the first three months of the year are typically the worst for auto thefts.

Const. Ian MacDonald said 19 vehicles were stolen in February, compared

to the previous three-year average of 61 for that month.

The latest stat is well below the Abbotsford Police Department’s goal of having less than one vehicle theft per day in 2012. “Awareness has to be credited with part of (the reduction),�

MacDonald said.

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In early February, police released statistics showing that January, February and March have seen the highest rates of auto thefts over the last three years (2009 to 2011).

The number of vehicles stolen in January averaged 82 over the last three years, while January and February each recorded 61.

The monthly average the rest of the year ranged from 36 to 55.

MacDonald said it appears that drivers are heeding the message to lock up their vehicles, put away their valuables, and not leave their cars unattended and running. “Maybe people made it a New Year’s resolution to not get their vehicles stolen,� he joked.

Junior ‘police officers’ tested Academy during spring break About 15 students in Grades 11 and 12 will participate in the Abbotsford Police Department’s Junior Police Academy (JPA) from March 10 to 16.

Const. Ian MacDonald said the selected students went through a “rigorous and very competitive� application process involving an application package, resume, fitness test, interviews and background checks.

The students are each currently being offered a ride-along to prepare them for an intense and demanding week of activities, MacDonald said.

During the JPA, the students will deal with several simulated situations as “police officers� testing their abilities and their resolve. They will also receive instruction in firearms and self-defence. “Students will constantly be required to demonstrate that they possess the skills and abilities necessary to be a police officer,�

MacDonald said.

The academy is supported by the Kiwanis Club, the Abbotsford Fish and Game Club, and the Abbotsford school district.

Application information for the 2013 JPA will be posted on the APD website (abbypd.ca) in November.

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The contest is open to youth aged 13 to 19 who have FVRL cards and live or work in a community that FVRL serves, including Abbotsford and Mission.

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B.C. cancels generic drug purchase deal Tom FLETCHER Black Press

The B.C. government is terminating its generic drug purchase agreement with provincial pharmacy groups after savings to the Pharmacare program fell short of expectations.

Health Minister Mike de Jong said the threeyear agreement with the B.C. Pharmacy Association and the

Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores will end April 1, a year early.

“We negotiated an agreement on a certain set of expectations, savings to be sure, to Pharmacare and to the purchasers of drugs in B.C., and they have not been realized,” de Jong told reporters at the legislature Wednesday.

“Of the roughly $69 or $70 million in savings the parties had agreed

would be realized over the first two years, we’re about $36 million short.”

De Jong said legislation will be presented soon to end the agreement, in which Pharmacare bought generic equivalent drugs in bulk on behalf of insured patients for a fraction of the cost of the original brandname medicines.

The agreement called for the price of generic

drugs to decline to 40 per cent of the original patented medicines by this year. De Jong said generic drug manufacturers have insisted on many more exceptions to the price cap than the health ministry expected, eroding the savings from Pharmacare purchases.

Pharmacare buys more than $300 million worth of generic drugs a year, and seniors

and other patients buy another $500 million worth directly or through their medical coverage.

De Jong declined to comment on B.C. following the lead of Ontario to end the practice of pharma-

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QUESTION

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Do you approve of the return of the Taboo sex show?

Trudeau said it best: “There’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation.” The city of Abbotsford has no place in denying what takes place, as long as all laws and regulations are observed. Neither do non-elected Christian Fundamentalists speak for our community. It’s good that the event is proceeding.

Brian Lang

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Do you approve of the Liberals’ latest provincial budget?

If we have freedom of expression I am free to vehemently oppose this viewpoint, and do so with the following questions: 1.) How many Christian fundamentalists did Ms. Peachy lead in the opposition of this entertainment? 2.) Isn’t the name, “Taboo Sex Show” a dead give-away that creates a magnet for controversy? Therefore is it not a surprise that resistance would appear?

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Getting back to teaching and learning Andrew

Holota

On Point OK, so after the three days of the teachers’ strike next week, we’re done, right?

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation will have made its point – it can’t stand provincial governments telling it what to do – and we can get back to the business of educating kids. Or are we going to drag this on for the rest of the school year?

Not likely, if the Libs pass legislation imposing a mediator and a cool-off period to August.

The sooner the better.

This entire set of so-called collective agreement negotiations has been absurd theatre from the opening act.

The BCTF opened with a bid for a 15 per cent pay hike over three years, along with ridiculous demands for bereavement leave and paid time off to look after a sick friend.

I know that unions usually throw an

entire grab bag of goodies on the table before the real serious talks begin, but in this anemic economic climate, the BCTF’s initial demands had to be designed to get the public’s attention, and ramp up the government’s blood pressure.

If so, it achieved both.

But instead of getting real, the process hit the wall and stayed there, for about a year and through 75 bargaining sessions.

The Liberals were locked into their net zero position. They had to be, since the rest of the public sector unions settled on that basis, and there’s a “me too” clause lurking in the wings for them, which says that if any other public service union gets an increase above zero, all the rest do as well.

That’s what many supporters seem to forget when they say, give teachers a cost of living increase of maybe a couple/few per cent.

OK, that’ll be a few hundred million.

And then add the same to every other union that settled for zero. Now we’re talking billions of dollars.

Well, the government should just find the money. And where might that be?

Don’t suggest the old drone about the

government bureaucrats taking a pay cut. It sounds good, but it wouldn’t come close to a tiny fraction of the value of even a small hike to all union wages in the province.

The government is already running a deficit of nearly $1 billion.

It has put forth one of the most austere

That’s a neverending game, which just continually ratchets up salaries and benefits... budgets in recent provincial history, and rightly so.

Should Victoria boost the deficit even higher? Servicing that debt will mean less money down the road for other little luxuries, like say, the health care system, which is hoovering nearly half of the entire budget.

The other option is this: If you want teachers to be paid more, then ask to have your taxes increased.

No thanks to the latter, and if we’re going to consider the former, then at least let’s put that money into the education issues that have largely got lost in the bitter rhetoric, such as more assistance for special needs students.

I don’t buy into the wage and benefits comparison argument – whereby one union compares itself to another, either here or in another province, and then complains it’s below par.

That’s a never-ending game, which just continually ratchets up costs to taxpayers with no tangible outcome of improved performance.

I believe most teachers don’t like the politics of the situation any more than most parents. I’d also hazard a guess that most would welcome some pressurerelieving measures in the classroom over a highly unlikely miniscule pay hike.

If there’s going to be a mediator in this mess, I’d like to hear some reasonable thinking around that.

Meanwhile, I’d like our teachers to get back to teaching, and our children back to learning.

As for the students who planned to “walk out” today, there’s ant old term for that. Skipping class.

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Solutions to water billing In a follow up to my letter to the editor earlier in the week, and after speaking to Mayor Bruce Banman, I’ve come to somewhat of a reconsideration on the tier structure for our water billing.

Although I’m in favour of some sort of baseline beginning for water allotment, of which I find the current allotment reasonable at 15 cubic meters per person, per two month period, based on a family of four.

I would like to propose some possible solutions to those with larger families: 1. That baseline water allotment could be considered to be increased from 15 to 20 cubic meters per person, per two month period for a family of four or less.

2. That larger families, larger than the baseline of four in an “immediate family,” could apply to the city for a variance to extend their water allotment as per the extra family members in the home, thus increasing each tier level

of consumption relative to the family size.

3. That homeowners with legal suites, and I emphasize “legal,” could apply for a water variance to include a legal second family living at the same address which would allow the home owner increased tier levels relative to the number of people living in the suite.

This same application for water variance would work for the large multi-family homes with two or more families. They would still start at the baseline of a family of four and make application for a water variance for the remainder of the people living in the house, and this would effectively increase the first tier and be relative to cover all tier levels.

Understandably, this is more paper work for the city and the home owner, but it does put the emphasis on the home owner to request the variance and fill out the explicit information of why and who the variance is including.

Jack Langstaff

Auxiliary cancels bazaar It is with much regret that the Auxiliary to the Abbotsford Regional Hospital announces the cancellation of their annual bazaar.

We have held this event for the last 29 years, and have always enjoyed great support from the Abbotsford Community.

Due to the poor economic situation, we feel that this project is no longer feasible.

We would like to thank Rancho Caterers for more than 25 years of support to us, and to the public of Abbotsford who have all been most generous in their support.

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Invasive: The laws leave our personal and financial information less secure and more susceptible to cyber crime.

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Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart, has voiced her concerns about online spying repeatedly, and has called for strengthened oversight and privacy safeguards in the bills.

While there are those who are trying to bring this information to light, most Canadians are unaware that their rights and privacy are about to be stripped away.

The Harper administration is being very quiet about a legislation that should be put to public vote.

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Demand more funding for education Re: The current state of public education.

Parent demands, teacher demands, government demands, union demands – it is all so out of control.

Having been a teacher for over 30 years, I find it quite frustrating. I always tried to create an atmosphere where learning was for everyone.

It was important to have the children in my care excited about their education.

Communication was

always foremost in the scheme of things.

Parents were given the utmost respect.

Raising children is a demanding job.

Teaching them is equally challenging.

When a family unit is strong, children thrive.

When the family structure breaks down, it is extremely difficult to maintain an atmosphere of trust.

The school system is breaking down for the same reason.

Quite some time

Right and wrong way to treat women

Men of Abbotsford, I have a challenge for you!

I ask you to stand up and to defend the value of women, no matter what age!

Why do you think women dress in underwear to play football, or sit in windows in red districts around the world? Yes, I put them both in one sentence, because the reason for it is the same: men’s wrongful behaviour against women and exploitation of them.

ago, the brain trust in education decided that administrators should become “management” in order to run the school more efficiently. That merely resulted in a lack of trust.

Just look at the teacher job action.

Principals are not allowed to communicate with the teachers, there are no staff meetings, no common ground, no teamwork.

Teachers have chosen the wrong action to

get their point across.

Instead of not writing report cards and not having parent interviews to let parents know officially how their child is doing, they should have cancelled all extra-curricular/volunteer activities.

Can you imagine if there were no sports teams or musicals, or concerts, or science fairs, or public speaking, or free tutoring?

Teachers used to be respected. All I read

It doesn’t matter if you yell at one, you lust after one that is not your wife, or if you sit in front of your computer to search for porn.

Any behaviour that is degrading a woman is wrong, and only men who are man enough to make a difference will change the direction of society.

There is a right and a wrong way how to treat women. I challenge you to choose the right way!

Werner Klotz

about these days is how teachers only want a raise.

Parents are so quick to be critics. They expect teachers to give it their all. Full classes with integrated students with very little or no support to handle the diversity within each class.

Ask your children

what could make education better. I bet they will ask their parents to join forces with the teachers. Show support for the job they are doing. Join teachers in their attempt to make education better. Instead of bashing teachers, get out in full force and demand more funding and de-

mand a better quality of education with your teachers, not against them.

Can you imagine if the teachers joined with parents and students and administrators and trustees to let the government know how much is at stake?

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Alarmed by the continuing violence in Syria and consistent reports that unrest is likely to escalate and spread to neighbouring countries in the coming months, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has begun preparing for a humanitarian crisis in the region.

About 20,000 Syrians have already fled to Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan and the flow of people is increasing. “The situation in Syria and the surrounding region is dire, with growing fears of civil war,� said Wayne Bremner, executive director for MCC BC. MCC has launched a $500,000 Middle East Crisis appeal to assist partner organizations as they provide humanitarian aid and build peace.

This includes: T Emergency assistance – food, medicine and non-food items for

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In a more peaceful time, orphans Alla and Marah look out over the city of Homs, Syria.

Syrians affected by violence and in need of basic supplies.

T Relief kits – people are encouraged to assemble kits and drop them off at MCC Material Resource Centre in Abbotsford or their nearest MCC Thrift Shop.

T To prepare and prevent the spread of violence in neighbouring Lebanon, a significant part of MCC’s response will assist partner organizations

there, expanding efforts that strengthen conflict prevention strategies and disaster preparedness.

Rick Janzen, director of MCC’s programs in the Middle East, visited Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Palestine in early February. He heard people express deep fear and concern about the current situation and how it will affect not only the people of Syria but the potential for destabili-

zation in the region.

MCC has been working in the Middle East for more than 60 years and supports peace and development work in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Syria and Palestine and Israel. In Syria, along with support to the Christian community and Global Family projects, MCC also provides vocational training programs for youth with disabilities, medical care for families and peace training for church leaders.

Donations are welcome. Cheques should be made out to MCC BC, marked “Middle East Crisis,� and sent to PO Box 2038, 31414 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 3T8. Donations can be made by phone at 604850-6639 or toll free at 1-888-622-6337 or online at donate.mcc.org.

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United Way Spirit Awards

The United Way will recognize several donors at its annual Spirit Awards celebration on March 29 in Abbotsford.

The event takes place at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd., and has a 1950s theme. The “jukebox reception” begins at 5 p.m., and “dinner at the diner” is served at 6 p.m.

For more information about the event, visit uwfv.bc.ca or call 604-852-1234.

Nominees and their categories are: T Campaign of the Year (more than 200 employees) – Costco, Prospera Credit Union and RBC Financial Group

T Campaign of the Year (fewer than 200 employees) – BCAA, Canadian Western Bank, Manning Elliott Chartered Accountants and MNP LLP T Member Agency Campaign of the Year – Abbotsford Community Services, Abbotsford Peer Support for Seniors, Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Chilliwack Resource Centre Society T Employee Campaign Chair of the Year – Meghan Cheek of MNP LLP, Jas Gill of Service Canada, Fred Grewal of Manning Elliott, Heather Horvath of RBC, Phyllis Janzen of Corrections

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Prayer book author visits

An author of prayer books will speak in Abbotsford on Sunday, March 4.

Dr. Alvin VanderGriend, prayer evangelism associate for Harvest Prayer Ministries, will speak at Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church (corner of Marshall and Ware roads).

The service begins at 10 a.m.

His focus will be on “intercessory prayer,” and his latest book “Praying God’s Heart” will be available, along with several others.

VanderGriend is a resident of Lynden,

Wash. He is active in the national prayer movement and is the co-author of the “Praying Church Sourcebook” and author of “Love to Pray: A 40-day Devotional for Deepening Your Prayer Life” and “The Joy of Prayer.”

He is a long-term member of the Denominational Prayer Leaders’ Network, which he co-founded with Dr. Henry Blackaby, and is a member of America’s National Prayer Committee.

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Children’s Grief Support Group (Age 5-12) April 14th to June 2nd 10:00 am to 12:00 noon No charge, must register by Mar 31st Karley – 604.852.2456 E: Karley@abbotsfordhospice.org

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Support for polio survivors Nicolle HODGES Contributor

Although Canada was certified polio-free in 1994, the crippling disease continues to affect survivors both mentally and physically.

A number of citizens in the Fraser Valley live with Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS), which causes pain that ranges from manageable to extremely challenging with limited mobility.

Regardless of muscle deterioration and lowered levels of endurance caused by the disease, those struggling with PPS often try to maintain a level of normality in their daily activities.

Abbotsford has three local Rotary clubs which are involved in the awareness and eradication of polio.

Polio is a highly infectious disease that attacks the human nervous system, leading to partial or full paralysis, the shortening of limbs, difficulty breathing and in the most severe cases, death.

Generally, children under the age of five are plagued with the disease.

The first polio vaccination was created in 1952

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The local Rotary clubs provide funding for vaccinations against the disease and have immunized over two billion children.

The clubs have also partnered to create the Post-Polio Awareness and Support Society of British Columbia, or PPASS. The meetings are held bimonthly in Abbotsford, assisting individuals coping with the syndrome through communication and support.

David Holland, vice-president of PPASS, oversees the planning of meetings in the Lower Mainland.

As a survivor of polio, he understands the importance of an outlet where people can speak about the challenges associated with PPS. The meetings serve as motivation to push through the pain.

In the past, the club hosted PPASS meetings as a day-long conference featuring a variety of speakers. However, the lengthy hours proved too strenuous for the reduced stamina of the members.

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A18 Abbotsford News Friday, March 2, 2012

Stories of adventure

From migrating with a herd of caribou, to trekking across the country with their two-year-old son, a Canadian couple

will be sharing their stories of adventure with an audience at the University of the Fraser Valley next week.

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Park ranger and writer Karsten Heuer and filmmaker Leanne Allison will be speaking about their unique experiences at UFV’s President’s Lecture Series on Feb. 29 at 4 p.m. in room B101 (main lecture theatre) at UFV. Entitled Necessary Journeys, the lecture will explore the art of storytelling and adventure.

Over the past 15 years, Heuer and Allison have walked, paddled, skied and sailed more

than 10,000 kilometers in an attempt to better understand North American wildlife. In 1998 and 1999, they walked from Yellowstone to the Yukon, a project they titled Y2Y. In 2003, they skied and trekked for five months amidst a herd of 123,000 caribou. They called their subsequent book and documentary Being Caribou. And in 2007, they canoed and sailed with their two-yearold son across the country to visit one of their ageing heroes,

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Most recently, Allison created Bear 71, an interactive project that provides a first-hand view of life as a bear in Banff National Park. The film recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. “We’ve really embraced the idea of creating change through the power of stories,� said Allison. “Maybe it wasn’t something that we intentionally set out to do, but the process of these long journeys, and the process of crafting

stories after – that’s what we’re hoping to share.�

During the lecture, they will also be talking about the process of filmmaking versus writing. The couple, who reside in Canmore, Alberta, will be incorporating clips from their films and readings from their books. Many of their works, in which they have partnered with the National Film Board, have won awards and international recognition.

Their book, Being Caribou, was recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of the Top 100 Books of 2006, won the Grand Prize at the Banff International Mountain Book Festival, and won the 2006 National Outdoor Book Award in the United States. The documentary won 11 national and international awards including a Gemini Award in 2006. “We have both come to realize the importance of stories and compelling storytelling,� said Allison. “For us, the message to get across in all of our projects was using the power of storytelling to highlight nature conservation.

It’s one thing to have an experience, but it’s another thing to translate it into something meaningful to others.�

For more information on the couple visit their website at http:// www.beingcaribou. com/index.html

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Kinder Morgan plans to double pipeline capacity Jeff NAGEL Black Press

The pipeline that already carries crude oil from Alberta through the Lower Mainland to waiting oil tankers off Burnaby is a step closer to doubling its capacity.

Kinder Morgan said the $3.8 billion expansion of its Trans Mountain pipeline – from a capacity of 300,000 barrels per day now to 600,000 – appears justified after it got strong support from shipping customers in a test of the market.

“What we heard back is very encouraging,” spokesperson Lexa Hobenshield said.

Environmental groups and some First Nations have already said they will oppose the Kinder Morgan twinning, saying increased oil exports through Port Metro Vancouver pose unacceptable risks.

Oil has spilled from Kinder Morgan’s system in the past.

More than 1,500 barrels spilled in Burnaby in 2007 after a construction crew ruptured the pipeline.

And nearly 700 barrels spilled into a containment system Jan. 24 at the Sumas Terminal, prompting complaints from Abbotsford residents who said the fumes made them sick.

Initial project design and planning work is now being finished and Kinder Morgan will decide by the end of March whether to seek approval to twin the line.

Because the Trans Mountain route has an existing right-ofway, Kinder Morgan’s project holds a major advantage over rival Enbridge, which has hit fierce opposition in northern B.C. to its bid to construct the Northern Gateway pipeline to carry 550,000 barrels per day of oil sands crude to Kitimat.

A doubled Trans Mountain pipeline would likely see many more oil tankers passing through Burrard Inlet to carry oil to destinations in Asia or the U.S. Up to 70 tankers a year (32 in 2011) al-

ready load up there.

Hobenshield said the project could include the addition of a second berth at the Westridge terminal in Burnaby as well as additional petroleum product storage in Burnaby.

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After that – if Kinder Morgan then formally submits the project – it would still require National Energy Board approval.

For nearly two years, Hobenshield said the existing pipeline has been oversubscribed, leading to a system of

What we heard back (from shipping customers) is very encouraging Lexa Hobenshield weighed options to dredge the Second Narrows to allow tankers to pass through the inlet with heavier loads than now allowed.

But the project would still have to undergo two years of environmental assessments, socio-economic studies and full public and First Nations consultations, Hobenshield said.

rationing customer access.

Although Kinder Morgan has an existing corridor, Hobenshield said a second pipeline may not be able to follow the exact same route because of urban encroachment in parts of the Lower Mainland, including Surrey.

“There are areas where it may be tight

to fit another pipe in the existing right-ofway,” she said.

She said it’s far too soon to say if that means the project could require Kinder Morgan to buy out homes or other properties in some areas.

Besides carrying oil to tankers, the pipeline supplies Chevron’s refinery in Burnaby as well as others in Washington State via a branch that crosses the border at Sumas.

Further upstream, Trans Mountain goes through Kamloops and up the Thompson River valley.

T he federal Conservative government wants a bigger outlet to the Pacific to increase exports of Alberta oil to Asia and reduce reliance on the U.S. market after the Obama administration blocked the speedy approval of TransCanada Corp.’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline to Texas.

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Herbie the guinea pig may be small, but he plays a big role in the recovery of animals at the K9H20 pool facility in Abbotsford.

Owner Kendall De Menech created the aqua therapy program in 2001, as a tribute to the passing of her loyal yellow Lab, Sandy.

She wanted to introduce the program to the local veterinarian community as a new option for animal recovery, recreational swimming, and weight management.

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The buoyancy of the water alleviates stress on the bones and joints, and reduces the shock on limbs affected by disabilities.

When a dog experiences a drastic change in its lifestyle, such as immobility, it can become repressed and unmotivated.

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with other animals, that were either too messy or aggressive, Herbie proved to be the perfect candidate.

“The Abbotsford SPCA sent Herbie my way after he was abandoned at the shelter. Animals will often come to stay for a week, and are still here three years later,” said De Menech.

“It’s a good thing I don’t live on a farm or else I would adopt every three-legged sheep and two headed chicken.”

Driven by curiosity, Lucy instinctively follows Herbie around the pool, even with just three legs.

The four-year-old Abyssinian longhaired guinea pig loves to swim, and has been helping canines in the therapy program for a year.

At times, Herbie sits on a float board, while on other occasions he swims in front of the “patients,” with De Menech controlling and guiding the activity.

Fraser is an 11-yearold beagle/basset hound cross that suffered a stroke, leaving him with limited movement in his back legs.

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harm or distress, which is why training Maggie is a delicate process.

However, once in the pool with Herbie, there’s no ws.com The hope is to eventually introduce her to nursing abbyne indication that Fraser has a disability. homes as a “therapy pig.” Her role will be to interact “I think the water serves as mental therapy for the with seniors, stimulating their senses. owners as well. They want to see their pet happy, regardless Maggie first needs to practise her of their disability,” said De Menech, socializing skills by learning to trust who graduated from UBC in 1974 with strangers and adapt to new situaa bachelor of arts in psychologytions. ethology (ethology is the scientific The therapy pool exposes Maggie study of animal behaviour) to a non-threatening environment Fraser sometimes needs help findthat will help her gain confidence in ing his way back to the exit ramp. unfamiliar situations.

Herbie is there to lead Fraser out of Due to the similarity in size, Herbie the pool after their 30-minute swim is a calming presence for Maggie, and session. serves as an added interactive tool.

Herbie’s newest trainee, Maggie the She watches Herbie swimming six-week-old mini-pig, has recently around the pool and sees that it isn’t joined the team. dangerous.

Maggie will grow to just 12 inches, It will take months of trust building and will weigh no more than 25 and interaction before Maggie will pounds. confidently submerge herself in the The average lifespan of a mini pig pool. is 15 to 20 years.

It’s just another day on the job for They are intelligent animals that Herbie the helpful guinea pig, who DOUG ARMSTRONG Contributor can be trained to use a litter box and will be there alongside De Menech to Herbie the Abyssinian guinea pig emerges from the perform tricks. lead the way – one hoof or woof at a A pig never forgets the source of pool after a swim with a rehabilitating ‘patient.’ time.

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Opening Nite Theatre’s production of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None opens March 9, at the theatre at 33227 Railway Ave. in Mission.

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This week Rockin’ River Music Festival organizers announced for the first time that the summer festival will include confirmed artists: Blue Rodeo, Randy Bachman, George Canyon, One More Girl, Ridley Bent, Aaron Pritchett, Victoria Banks, Karen Lee Batten and many others.

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Rockin’ River organizers announced earlier in the week that the event is expanding from two to three nights.

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Walking down Montrose Avenue, I glanced at my reflection in a window, and noticed I’d lost something … my waistline! Christmas goodies were plastered all over me. I realized I am in the ideal place to choose my fitness “weapon of choice”– to change that reflection looking back at me: Historic Downtown Abbotsford is full of options for health and fitness. What would I choose?

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Shakespeare’s comic romp, As You Like It, will be presented next month by the University of the Fraser Valley’s theatre department.

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Competing in four-part harmony The fading art of barbershop music will return loud and proud to Abbotsford next month, as the Mt. Baker Toppers host a barbershop convention.

The Toppers draw members from across the Fraser Valley and Washington State, and get together to rehearse once a week in Bellingham. They sing a capella, in fourpart harmony and in the barbershop tradition. They are “45 strong,” says spokesman Lorne Downton.

The convention will be held March 30 and

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The ultimate goal is to qualify for the international convention, which will be held in Portland in July. There they would compete against choruses and quartets from New Zealand, Australia, the U.K. and North America and other places.

Saturday will bring an evening show at 7 p.m., featuring the top three choruses and top three quartets from the convention. Also performing will be the top seniors quartet – whose members are 55-plus – and the top novice quartet, which must have three of its four members having never competed on stage before. The headliners of the show will be the reigning Evergreen District Champions, the New Originals, who are also from northern Washington State.

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SPIN-4-KIDS Spin-4-Kids, a fundraiser for the GoodLife Kids Foundation, takes place Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at GoodLife Fitness, 32500 South Fraser Way – one of four B.C. locations taking part. The event involves participants “spinning” on indoor stationary bikes for pledges to support organizations that encourage kids to lead a healthy, active life.

LEARNING PLUS Two classes are offered by Learning Plus next week. On Tuesday, March 6, Terry Hackett of Correctional Services

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ARTHRITIS The Abbotsford Mission Arthritis Support Group meets Wednesday, March 7 at Abbotsford Church of the Nazarene (2390 McMillan Rd. ) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: Terry Davies at 604-853-8138 or email koipond@telus. net

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Host squad seeded sixth With Columbia Bible College set to host CCAA men’s volleyball nationals next week (March 8-10), Bearcats head coach Rocky Olfert previewed the teams in the field, in order of seeding.

1. Humber Hawks (OCAA champion: 17-1 conference record) The Hawks, who hail from Etobicoke, Ont., have held top spot in the national rankings much of the season.

Olfert: "(Outside hitter) Terrel Bramwell is phenomenal. In their semifinal against Mohawk, he had 46 or 48 kills."

2. Douglas Royals (PACWEST champ: 19-5 conference record) The Royals engineered an upset in the PacWest final, knocking off the No. 2-ranked team in the nation, Vancouver Island University, to earn a trip to nationals.

Olfert: "They're physical, and they have good ball control.

They're going to be really tough to stop."

3. Mount Royal Cougars (ACAC champ: 14-6 conference record) The Cougars are making the jump from the college ranks to Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) next season.

Olfert: "They knocked off Briercrest, last year's ACAC champion, at Briercrest in the provincial semifinals.

They've been getting better throughout this semester."

4. Outaouais Griffons (RSEQ champ: 10-8 conference record) The Gatineau squad won the Quebec title for the first time in their history, knocking off Sherbrooke in the conference final last week.

Olfert: "I don't know a whole lot about Outaouais. But they beat Sherbrooke, so Continued on A37

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Bearcats outside hitter Will Quiring, pictured above on the attack against the UFV Cascades, and his team are gearing up to host the national championships next week.

Over the Christmas break, Columbia Bible College men’s volleyball coach Rocky Olfert had his vacation in Florida interrupted by a fateful phone call from Matt Kaminski.

Kaminski, a key contributor on the Bearcats’ 2011 national championship squad, had retired as a player last spring after graduating with a degree in intercultural studies. He was working part-time for Olfert in the CBC athletic department and also serving as a men’s volleyball assistant coach.

But when Olfert answered his phone in late December, he was stunned to hear Kaminski say he wanted to pull his court shoes out out mothballs and suit up for the Bearcats again.

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emony in the locker room at the end of nationals last year where he took off his jersey for the last time and made it a big deal that he was officially done,” Olfert recalled on Wednesday. “It didn’t even cross my mind that he was considering coming back, because I saw him every day. He was on our coaching staff.

“He said he thought he could contribute in some way, bring some leadership and experience to the team.”

Kaminski’s request was music to Olfert’s ears. Last season, the 26-year-old right side was a first team all-star during the PacWest regular season, at the provincial tournament, and at nationals.

From Kaminski’s perspective, he saw a need after solid veterans Tom Charbonneau and Seth Isaksen decided not to come back to CBC after Continued on A37

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Abbotsford’s Ben Ball is the CIS national player of the year.

Ben Ball capped a record-breaking season by winning the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) men’s volleyball national player of the year award on Thursday.

The 22-year-old setter from Abbotsford has been nothing short of spectacular for the Trinity Western Spartans – he established a Canada West record with 11.54 assists per set, while leading TWU to a 19-1 regular season record

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and a conference title.

He’ll close his five-year university career in second place on the Canada West all-time list with 2,742 assists.

But first, there’s the small matter of a national tournament to attend to. Ball and his Spartans are currently in Kingston, Ont., for the CIS championships at Queen’s University, which opens Friday.

They’re seeded No. 1, and chasing their second straight title.

“It feels great, it’s good to be recognized,” Ball said, reflecting on adding the CIS’s top individual award to the Canada West MVP he won last week. “But that wasn’t really one of my goals going into the season. It was to win nationals, obviously, and this award will feel a lot better if we do win. It’s just a bonus right now.”

In a press release hailing Ball’s CIS award, Spartans head coach Ben Josephson directed some heady praise his way.

“Ben is the engine that runs our team,” Josephson said. “His unassuming attitude on the court and ability to find the fun in any situation make him the perfect setter for our team. His genius with the ball and athletic ability make him the most memorable setter in our program’s history.”

Ball deflected those superlatives, directing the credit for his monster season to his teammates and coaches.

“It’s a tribute to our

program’s development,” the Mennonite Educational Institute grad said. “Our program has been getting better every single year, and that means players are, as well. In five years, whoever’s the (new) setter will be the most memorable setter.”

Ball has put together his stellar season while maintaining a distinct sense of personal style. He’s wearing his hair in a mullet – the peculiar business-inthe-front, party-in-theback hairdo that was popular in the ’80s.

Ball explained that after his squad lost to Calgary in the CIS final in 2010, he and his teammates grew their hair out during the following season as a team-building exercise.

He ended up fashioning his mane into a mullet.

After the Spartans beat the Brandon Bobcats in the 2011 CIS title game, most of the TWU players chopped their locks. But Ball kept his mullet, hoping to keep the championship vibe alive.

“We won nationals, so I had to keep it,” he reasoned with a chuckle. “It’s pretty aerodynamic.”

Q Among local products, Ball isn’t alone in garnering post-season recognition. His teammate Steve Marshall, a fellow MEI grad, was a second team Canada West all-star. On the women’s side, UBC setter Brina Derksen-Bergen, a Hansen Secondary product, was also a second-team all-star.

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Howse leads Heat past IceHogs Friesen named first team all-star shootouts this season, and boosted their overall record to 30-21-3-2 to move into a tie with the Chicago Wolves for fourth in the AHL’s Western Conference with 65 points.

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A trio of University of the Fraser Valley hoopsters were honoured as the Canada West conference handed out its post-season awards this week.

Joel Friesen of the Cascades men’s squad was named a first team all-star. The thirdyear guard averaged 16.8 points per game, good for 11th in the conference in scoring.

Friesen, a second team all-star last year.

Tessa Klassen and Nicole Wierks of the UFV women’s team were also honoured.

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Wierks is the Canada West nominee for the CIS Tracy MacLeod Award which recognizes perseverance. The third-year forward has been plagued by knee, shoulder and foot injuries, but came back strong this season to average 10.6 points and 5.9 rebounds.

Q The Abbotsford Pilots crushed the Port Moody Black Panthers

on Tuesday to claim a 2-0 lead in their bestof-seven first round playoff series.

The Pilots out-shot the Panthers 57-20 at MSA Arena, and Kevin Lourens (two goals, two assists) and Brad Parker (one goal, three assists) each had four-point nights to lead the offensive assault. Justin Dorey (2), Adam Rossi and Dakota Schipper also scored for the Pilots, while goalie Aaron Oakley stopped 19 of 20 shots.

The Pilots host the Panthers in Game 3 on Friday (7:30 p.m., MSA Arena).

Q A pair of Columbia Bible College basketball players have been named PacWest all-stars.

Kevin Ford, a point guard with the Bearcats men's squad, was a first team allstar after putting together a huge season statistically. He was third in the league in scoring at 19.9 points per game, second in rebounding (8.9), and fifth in assists (5.0).

Melissa Spring of the CBC women's hoops squad was a PacWest second team all-star after leading the league in rebounding with 13.6 boards per game.

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With the Canadian Seniors Curling Championship set to hit Abbotsford in two weeks’ time, organizers are thrilled with the number of high-profile skips who are emerging from the provincial playdowns.

“We’re gratified, because the quality of skips is indicative of a great championship,” said Soren Jensen, chair of the organizing committee. “Particularly on the women’s side, we’ve got great respresentatives.”

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March 17-25 at Abbotsford Recreation Centre, and headlining the women’s draw is Colleen Jones, one of the greatest female curlers of all time.

The Nova Scotian is a six-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts winner, including an unprecedented four national titles in a row between 2001 and 2004, and is a two-time World Champion (2001 and 2004).

Cathy King of Alberta is another former Scotties champ – she won the Canadian women’s title in 1998, and went on to win bronze at the Worlds.

Also in the field is defending Canadian senior champ Heidi Hanlon, an 11-time Scotties participant from New Brunswick.

On the men’s side, Quebec’s Pierre Charette is the highestprofile skip. He’s a seven-time participant at the Brier, and is the only curler to have played every position (including alternate) at the tourney. He’s a two-time Brier runner-up, playing third for Guy Hemmings in 1998 and 1999.

For more information on the event, visit www.canadianseniors2012.com.

Curling season heating up B.C.’s Kelly Scott came within a whisker of winning her third Scotties title, but a pick in the sixth end and a hot-shooting Alberta team proved to be too much for the Kelowna-based team.

Heather Nedohin was full value for her victories over Quebec, Manitoba, and the Scott foursome. If you enjoy national championship curling, I highly recommend the Scotties.

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The 2012 Canadian Seniors, which will start March 17 at Abbotsford Recreation Centre, will feature some very big names. As of the date of this

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The women’s side of the competition will be star-studded.

Curling icon Colleen Jones has won Nova Scotia. She has curled in 20, yes 20, Canadian women’s championships. Out of alwayspowerful Alberta comes Cathy King, a former powerhouse in

the women’s cash tour. King also won a national title in 1998 (with Nedohin at third).

In local masters Guy Philps playdowns, the youthful Milt Sinclair rink won the over-60 years zone playdowns and will compete in the provincials in Kimberly March 6-9. Sinclair was supported by the every-spry Derek Robinson, the very flexible Brian Elmore, and the surprisingly lucid Jerry Wallace. The over 70s category was won by upstart Bernie Sparkes, with the aid of the experienced trio of Bruce Lonsbery, Howard Grisack, and Kiyo Hamade. Good luck and good medication, guys.

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that's impressive."

5. Red Deer Kings (ACAC finalist: 16-4 conference record) The Kings are a traditional powerhouse – they won eight straight national titles between 2000 and 2008.

Olfert: "They're a good ball-control team, and a really good program overall."

6. CBC Bearcats (PACWEST host: 16-8 conference record) The Bearcats won bronze at PacWest provincials.

Olfert: "Getting excited and energetic for the games isn't going to be a problem. It's going to be more about . . . harnessing the energy the right way.

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Sherbrooke Volontaires (RSEQ finalist: 10-10 conference record) The Volontaires posted a pedestrian record in league play, but they've been terrific since Christmas, when they added Nicholas Hoag – son of Canadian men's national team head coach Glenn Hoag.

Olfert: "Their record is a little bit skewed, because they only got Hoag back at Christmas."

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St. Thomas Tommies (ACAA champ: 5-7 conference record) The Fredricton, N.B. squad finished third in the Atlantic regular season standings, but got hot in the playoffs.

Olfert: "They're a Cinderella story."

For more preview content, including players to watch and a full schedule, visit abbynews.com

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the first semester. And with the Bearcats hosting the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) nationals next week (March 8-10), the chance to try for backto-back titles was too good to pass up. “I think there would have been regret if I hadn’t used that fifth year (of eligibility),� the Lloydminster native explained. “Hosting nationals was definitely a factor.�

Kaminski and the Bearcats

captured some magic late last season en route to the national title. After finishing third in the BCCAA (now called the PacWest), they upset the Douglas Royals to punch their ticket to nationals.

At the national tourney in Sherbrooke, Que., the CBC men were seeded sixth, but they upset the No. 3, No. 2 and No. 1 seeds in succession to claim the Abbotsford school’s first CCAA title. “Last year, we just understood the opportunity we had,� Kaminski recalled.

“We weren’t the favourites going in, and we knew we had nothing to lose. It was more about going out and controlling our side of the net, as well as just enjoying the opportunity. “We have some younger guys this year, but I think everybody understands the level of this tournament.

We’ve known we’d have this opportunity all year, and we’re very focused.�

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3 Mount Royal Cougars of Calgary, the Alberta champs, in the quarter-finals next Thursday. “We’ve been in this position before as underdogs,�

Olfert noted. “We’ll play whoever we have to play. You have to beat the best to win it all, anyway.�

The CCAA men’s nationals is the biggest sporting event the Bearcats have ever hosted. Olfert noted the organizing committee is managing a staff of nearly 100 volunteers, and he expects

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ALSOP John A. Feb. 20, 1923 ~ Feb. 25, 2012

It is with great sorrow that the family of John Alsop announces his passing at the age of 89 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Karen Damen (Andy), Ken Alsop, Kiffy McNabb, Tim Alsop, Kirk Alsop, and Bruce Alsop; his grandchildren Susan, Peter, and David Damen, Butch and Dickie McNabb, Lindsay Alsop and Kaja Alsop; his great grandchildren Lara, Sam, Ellie, Finn and Hope Damen; his sister Kae Windsor of Manitoba; as well as numerous extended family and good friends. He was predeceased by his wife of nearly 59 years, Neta; his son-in-law Dick as well as his parents and siblings. John was born and raised in Manitoba but moved to British Columbia to provide better opportunities for his family. As a young man he served his country and in his spare time enjoyed sports, hunting and farming. He loved gardening and supplied his neighbors with the bounty of his garden. He also enjoyed doing anything where he could work with his hands. He was a mason for 63 years and retired from the Abbotsford School District after 15 years.

In the last year of his life, he was a resident of Calgary. Dad was a compassionate, humble man who helped anyone in need. He was a devoted family man who will be greatly missed by many long term friends. At John’s request, a private family service will be held in British Columbia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Veterans Association or the Masonic Lodge. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at: www.piersons.ca Arrangements are in care of PIERSON’S FUNERAL SERVICE, Calgary, AB. Telephone 403-235-3602

Area Manager DIGNITY FUNERAL HOMES

STAGG HADVICK

Marvin (Mark) Richard Nov. 15, 1929 - Feb. 27, 2012

Passed away at the age of 82 with his wife Anne and daughters Lorraine and Deborah by his side. He is also survived by his grandchildren Kameron (Cecilia), Curtis (Claudia), Danielle (Aaron) and Shamus; great granddaughters Kaydence, Avery, Malaia and Kinsley and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 10 at 1 pm at Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Road, Langley. In lieu of flowers donations to the BC Cancer Society would be appreciated. On line condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885

MEHR Mary Aged 89 years entered into rest at Mission Hospital on February 25, 2012. She is lovingly remembered by sons Larry and Ken; granddaughter Jaclyn; sister Deloris, as well as many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by husband Gabriel, brothers Ralph and Alex, sisters Carol & Olga.

There will be a viewing March 8th from 2-4pm at Mission Woodlawn Funeral Home, followed by Prayers Thursday March 8th at 6:00pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mission. Friday March 9th at 11am, mass of Christian Burial at St Joseph’s Catholic Church followed by Interment at Hatzic Cemetery at 12:30pm.

Donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the BC Heart Foundation.

Velda Philomena (Beck) 1953 ~ 2012

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Velda Philomena Stagg, peacefully at her home, surrounded by relatives and friends. Velda was predeceased by both her parents and leaves behind her loving husband Roy, sister Paulette (Bryan), brothers Eric (Heather), Ron (Kathy), brother-in-law Rick (Betty Ann), nieces Erica (Brian), Colleen (Brian) and Mary, nephews Curtis, Richard and Christopher, great niece Lauren and great nephews Kaden and Jackson. Velda worked for BC Tel & Telus for 30+ years and then The BC Chicken Marketing Board until she retired last year. Velda was passionate about traveling the world and was always planning the “next trip”. She was an avid reader, loved gardening, golf, staying fit and watching her team winning the hockey pool. Velda fought courageously to beat her illness, rarely complaining.

She was a kind, caring person always going out of the way to help others. She gave selflessly of herself, especially to her parents, who she cared for from her teens to their passing. Special thanks to Brian, Deb, Janice, friends, co-workers and neighbors for years of support, kindness, laughs and friendship and to doctors and nurses of the Abbotsford Cancer Centre who were always encouraged by Velda’s positive attitude. No service or flowers by request. Donations in Velda’s name may be made to the Abbotsford Cancer Ctr.

WALL WALL - Jacob (Jack) went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, February 27, 2012 in Abbotsford Regional Hospital at the age of 81 years.

He will be dearly missed by his loving family, wife of 57 years Margaret (Ewert) Wall; children Gary (Bev), Randy (Sue), Kathleen (Ernie) Janzen; grandchildren Jordan (Miranda), Aaron (Chelsea), Stephen, Dannaya, Brandon, Jacqueline, Danielle, Katelyn (Miguel), Tyler, Anna; 2 great grandchildren Owen and Eli. He is also survived by his brother George and sisters Sal, Aggie and Mary. He was predeceased by his sister Tina and 6 brothers John, Peter, Ben, Abe, Henry and David.

Viewing will be held on Monday, March 5th from 7:00 8:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 6th at 1:00 p.m. in Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC. If desired, donations made in his memory to the Gideons would be appreciated.

The Abbotsford Hospice Society (AHS) helps people who are dying and has supported individuals and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one since 1986.

People think that Hospice is for old people who are dying. As I walk into AHS, I see photographs of young people who have died.

Holmberg House will take care of people from age 19 and up who are dying.

People who die in resident care often have children, grandchildren, spouse, and adult children. Holmberg House will touch each one of them. His facility is a legacy to Dave Holmberg Sr.

and his family and a tribute to David Holmberg Jr. who died in 2011 at the age of 48.

Holmberg House will be dedicated to helping those who are in their final stages of life. Quality care will be providing with on-going support services. We need $2.5 million to reach our goal.

We are looking for 2,500 people out of 141,000 people who live in Abbotsford to donate $1,000 each which translates to $83.34 a month for one year. This will get us to our goal. Please go to www.abbotsfordhospice. org to donate or call 604-852-2456.

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FARM WORKERS req’d at G. Gill & Sons, starting April 1, 2012. Duties are weeding, harvesting, and pruning. Hard demanding work. 50 hrs. per week. Hourly rate $9.56 hr. Fax resume to: 604-744-8331 or mail to 464 Columbia St. Abbotsford B.C. V2T 5X6

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KHAIRA FARMS LTD. is looking for 6 F/T seasonal farm workers for harvesting, planting and packing. $9.56/hr. 40-50 hrs. per week. Call 604-832-8887.

FARM WORKERS

20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD. 5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours a week $9.56/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning and general greenhouse labour.

Employment starts Apr. 2, 2012

Fax: 604-864-8858

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SEASONAL WORKERS NEEDED at Brilain Ent. Ltd. in Abbotsford for farm labour including harvesting crops. Starting April 1st thru Sept 30th 2011. Wages at $10.25/hour.

Apply by faxing resume to 604-859-2826 or email info@neufeldfarms.ca bcclassified.com 604-854-6397

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FARM WORKERS

SEASONAL WORKERS req’d for berry farm. Harvesting, weeding & pruning starting approx June 2012 $10.25/hr or applicable piece rate.

Physical outside work, all weather conditions. Fax resumes to: 604859-1634 or mail: Berry Haven Farm, 320 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC. V4X 2L4.

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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS HAIR STYLISTS

with minimum 3 years experience req’d f/t & p/t for high traffic salon.

ESTHETICIAN Room available.

Applicants should be highly motivated & reliable.

Own clientele would be an asset.

Wage + high paid Commission.

Apply in person with resume

BARCODE HAIR STUDIO #6 - 32465 S.Fraser Way No phone calls please

Bindery Workers Black Press has anticipated opportunities for Bindery Workers to assist with the mechanical insertion of advertising flyers into our Lower Mainland newspapers. Applicants must be available to work a variety of scheduled day, evening, night and weekend shifts.

Additionally, successful applicants will need to be available on a call-in basis for our locations in Surrey and Abbotsford. Experience an asset, but not a requirement. Reliable transportation is a pre-requisite.

Please forward resumes to: Bindery Foreman Campbell Heights Distribution Centre Unit #113, 19130 24th Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3S 3S9 or Fax 604-538-4445

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HELP WANTED

ABBOTSFORD FARM seeks f/t ranch hand, min. 40 hour week, some weekends incl. Exp. appreciated but not necessary. Own trans and drivers license a must. Send info or resume to kw_anderson@shaw.ca ABBOTSFORD WHOLESALE nursery is looking fo seasonal F/T labourers. Wage is $11.25 per hour.

Must be physically fit and like working outside. Also looking for F/T seasonal forklift drivers. Please apply to: paula@valleybrook.com

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ASPHALT PAVING Personnel Required: Paving contractor in the beautiful BC Interior requires paving personnel for all aspects of Asphalt Laydown. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in Highway, Commercial and Residential Paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered for training. Please forward resume to paverswanted@yahoo.ca.

Carpenter-Joiner

needed for Westeck Windows Mfg. Inc. $ 22.00 -25.00 hourly - 40 hrs. per week. Send resumes to 8104 Evans Parkway Chilliwack, British Columbia V2R 5R8, apply by email at westeckjobs@hotmail.com or by fax at (604) 792-6714.

Cheam Village, a care facility located siz, just 15 mins.

Chilliwack has the position available:

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience.

You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051 HELPER Required for railing co.

Welding knowledge helpful but will train. Call or email: 604-854-9666 or raj_1600@hotmail.com

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FARM WORKERS WANTED. $10.25/hr., 40-60 hrs/week. 10 vacancies for work starting May 10, 2012. Must be willing to work in field in all weather, incl. cold, rain, heat; and be capable of heavy lifting, bending to ground level for long periods, standing for extended periods. Must be productive and have own transportation. Apply at Lakeland Flowers, 39171 No 4 Rd, Abbotsford, 9am-3pm Monday – Friday or fax resume to 604-852-3568.

The successful candidate will be energetic, outgoing and able to work with a flexible schedule. Must to able to work weekends and have related experience in activities and/or training preferred.

Please fax your resume to 604.796.1863 or email jklody@valleycare.info

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca Experienced Service Advisor required in our Service department in Salmon Arm. Must possess strong customer satisfaction skills as well as above average paper work skills. The ability to work in a fast paced environment is essential. Excellent wage/benefit package available to the right individual. Please fax resume 1250-832-4545 or email to pat@brabymotors.com

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Sears Optical

is looking for a self motivated team leader for our Abbotsford location. The ideal candidate will have: - management experience - excellent dispensing skills - a strong sense of personal style.

Please call Todd 604-864-7699

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

604-859-5544 or email: bestcarpets@ymail.com MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. Propose, plan, budget for, and execute new construction projects; aid in daily maint. of all buildings and equipment; assist with shipping in April - May. Minimize equipment breakdowns; quick response to repairs, assessing needs and minimizing increased down time; complete construction projects on schedule and on budget. For full details: www.vanbelle.com. Reply to anita@vanbelle.com.

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment.

Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845.

Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR

LOGISTICS & INVENTORY ADMINISTRATOR ~ ABBOTSFORD

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.

Starting wage is $12.95/hr with an attractive incentive program as well as 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).

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT with UNIT CLERK also available MICROSOFT OFFICE • Access • Outlook • Word • Excel • Power Point

ACCOUNTING SKILLS • Bookkeeping • Simply Accounting • Quick Books

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HELP WANTED

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MEAT CUTTER SUPER MARKET POSITION UPPER FRASER VALLEY Accepting applications for a qualified meat cutter. Full-time or part-time position available.

Senior or retired meat cutter applications welcomed.

Please call Heinz, Pauline or Brenda at

PH: 604.869.5318

logisticsa4@gmail.com

SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby.

Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS Earn up to $22 Hourly

This full time position offers exciting and challenging career opportunities with an established, highly successful manufacturing company. This position requires coordinating the movement of multiple rail cars and trucks on a daily basis to ensure supplies for our manufacturing facilities. The candidate should possess the following attributes / skills: S Proficiency with MS Office including the ability to create reports using Excel, Word and Power Point S Attention to detail S Innovative, assertive, decision maker S Ability to multi-task & prioritize duties and responsibilities S Excellent interpersonal and communication skills S Experience in an administrative environment S Post Secondary education is an asset S Available for interventions and calls outside of normal business hours.

We offer a competitive wage & benefit package.

Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume, including references to:

To join our team and start your career in logistics, apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com

EDUCATION

Are in Huge Demand

MEDICAL/DENTAL

EXPERIENCED Emergency Medical Technician/Level III First Responder willing to also work as Camp Attendant/Cook’s Help/Laborer, June-August, 25-man trailer camp, pay DOE. Serious inquiries only. linda@ethosgeo.com

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!!

Best reliable Carpet Ltd is looking for a F/T Helper to assist the Installer with; Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered; Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding; Measure, cut and install carpeting using hand or machine stitcher, Stretch carpeting using stretcher and secure carpeting to floor or other surfaces using staple devices. Salary 18.70/hr. Fax resume:

INSURANCE

Looking for a personable and energetic P/T - F/T member for our team. Must have minimum Level 1 and ICBC experience.

UP TO $20/HR

H. HEIN’S FINISHING LTD. looking for workers. Call 604-309-0965 up to 5:00 pm.

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INSURANCE

Responsibilities will include: - sales - development of other associates - customer service.

We need 12 CSR reps now!

F/T HELPER

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

SEEKING nurse for live in caregiver for senior couple in Abbotsford.

Should have minimum 2 years experience, references. Must be kind and patient.

Contact hsood@hkscap.com for more info.

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WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Competitive salary and benefits will be offered based on experience.

Please fax resume to: 604-852-8863

Casual Recreation Therapist:

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Phone: 604-823-6222 Fax: 604-823-6292 or Email: info@agri-labourpool.com

HELP WANTED

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AGRICULTURAL LABOUR POOL

Experienced herdsperson and milkers. See web site for details or

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

LUBE TECHNICIAN. Experience. an asset. Bring resume: 2474 West Railway St. or Fax 604-853-2778

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CNC MACHINIST Trades qualified manual machining background an asset.

Afternoon shifts available.

MANUAL MACHINIST Trades qualified with good skills.

Boring mill experience an asset.

GRINDER Capable of precision grinding.

Experience on internal, external and universal grinders.

HARD CHROMED PLATER Prefer experience in the hard chrome plating industry.

Competitive Wages & Benefits Package including RRSP Plan.

Wartsila Canada supports the Federal Contractors Program as it relates to Employment Equity for Women, Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Send/email resume to: Bob.boudreau@wartsila.com 1771 Savage Rd, Richmond, B.C V6V 1R1 Fax: 604-244-1181 www.wartsila.com

Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright Our client, a Langley based international venture is looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic or millwright who will be responsible for assembling, installing and testing drive train and transmission equip.

This is an indoor role for someone who enjoys daily challenges that come with working on new and innovative technologies. with Red Seal Certification is an asset.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

WORK local! You could commute hours per day to work in the city or, you could work locally at IMW. Make $30-35 per hour plus shift premium as a CNC MACHINIST and $20-25 per hour plus premiums as a OPERATOR, spend more time with your family and earn while you would be driving. Send your resume and cover letter to hr@imw.ca. Only expereinced applicants need apply.

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

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

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca

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WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

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WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience.

Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefits, ongoing industry training and year round employment.

Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager

PERSONAL SERVICES

ROCKY Mountaineer operates the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer two-day, all-daylight rail journey, which travels between the coastal city of Vancouver, BC and the Rocky Mountain destinations of Jasper, Banff and Calgary, AB. Headquartered in Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer is the largest private passenger rail company in North America. Our KAMLOOPS team is hiring for the following fulltime permanent positions: QUALIFIED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Maintains the company’s generator cars, locomotive fleet and passenger vehicles. A strong background in large diesel engines required; experience working on locomotive or large equipment maintenance an asset. Must be willing to work varied shifts incl. nights and weekends.

ELECTRICIAN Responsible for the completion of all electrical installations, repairs, inspections, modifications and maintenance to RM and legislated standards. Completion of a 4 year Electrician apprenticeship with min. 2 yrs related work experience required. Preferred experience in electrical trades related to rail car maintenance work or mining diesel electric equipment. CARPENTER Maintains and builds railcar interiors to Transport Canada and RM standards. Boat building and airplane interior experience preferred.

Apply online at www.rockymountaineer.com

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS OFFERED

E-mail resume: abhi.trehan@adecco.ca or call: 604-278-1824

PERSONAL SERVICES

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HOUSEKEEPING BY KATHY $20/hr. (Not looking for staff) 604-850-5933 or 604-226-1988 RISE & SHINE CLEANING has an opening for 1 new client. Call: Laurie Moulton 604-820-3050

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DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs.

604-859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

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EXCAVATING ✦ Demolition ✦ Land Clearing ✦ Excavating ✦ Backfilling

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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HOURLY or CONTRACT Phone 604-820-0808

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LAMINATE ~ HARDWOOD ~ TILE Installation. Baseboards, Trim. Exp. Fast, Reliable. Rick 604-798-4681

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, candidates must be self motivated and have excellent organizational, mechanical, welding, fabricating and time management skills. You will have a minimum of 5 years experience working in a production or manufacturing environment as Maintenance Mechanic installing, trouble-shooting and repairing such equipment as: conveyors, pumps and compressors, fans and blowers, hydraulic, pneumatic and power transmission systems.

Excellent trouble shooting skills and the ability to effectively set up and service high speed packaging equipment and material handling equipment are a must. If your skills and qualifications match the requirements of this role, please submit your resume to: hr@premiertech.com

ELECTRICAL

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This dual functioning role will be responsible for the overall general and preventative maintenance of the plant and equipment. In the absence of the Plant Manager, this position will be required to oversee the supervision of the production team.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Establish Maintenance Planning • Establish and ensure compliance with work schedules – preventative and corrective maintenance • Update the specifications, technical sheets, blueprints and other documents to support equipment maintenance according to the specified changes • Manage the premises and production equipment • Evaluate and analyze opportunity to improve equipment reliability and performance • Ensure the maintenance of production equipment and see to the repairs required • Fabricate/develop, if necessary, machinery and equipment and participate in the acquisition of new equipment/parts • Solve problems related to production and suggest improvements to increase productivity, safety and ensure quality products

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

Skidsteer/Mini Bobcat Services, $75/hr. Home renovations. Razorback Contrating Ltd. (604)991-2440

287

MOVING & STORAGE

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More

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Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD.

TOM’S PAINTING & DECORATING 35 Years Exp. Tom Van Keulen 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2191

Experienced S Insured Guaranteed S Free Estimates 26 Years Experience.

Large or Small Jobs Phone 604-854-9288 www.renovationsmission.com AFFORDABLE CONTRACTOR Residential & Commercial Renovations & Repairs Floor To Ceiling Interior & Exterior. ~ Mold Removal Specialist ~ * Licensed * Insured * 25 Yrs Exp. 604-287-2600 www.salishdevelopments.ca

VECTOR RENO’S Complete Home Renovations / Improvements. Interior & Exterior.

Call 604-690-3327

300

LANDSCAPING

Classified Advertising:

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

What a bright idea!

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

www.bcclassified.com

SAWDUST Available for Delivery Call for pricing www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

338

PLUMBING

$38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268

341

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

WALTER’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 40 yrs exp.

604-308-7943

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

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DRYWALL

D & D DRYWALL. Boarding, taping, texturing painting & remodelling.

Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp.

Free estimates. 604-853-3640.

One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

CLEANING SERVICES

EXP LICENSED HOUSECLEANER From Aldergrove to Mission. Call Barb @ Simply Clean 604-308-0849

AVI’S BEAUTY. Eyebrow threading & henna tattoos. Call 778-242-5645 for appt. Laburnum Ave., Abbts.

182

CARPENTRY

GOOD RELIABLE CARPENTER Framing Finishing Siding Decks Windows Doors W Rot & Damage 22 years experience W Ref’’s Call Greg (604)816-5758

www.smarterstudents.ca

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Home Pro Renovations

HANDYPERSONS

320

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $45hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

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Kristy 604.488.9161

778.549.0750

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

281

AT T E N T I O N : Minor and Junior

Hockey players E N T E R to W I N

$1,000 in

NEW HOCK EY EQUI PM ENT from

GARDENING

MAD DOG’S

ADRIAN’S LAWN CARE. All yard maintenance & cleanup, pruning, power raking & aerating. Certified & insured. Call Adrian 778-242-2807 Happy Place Garden & Home Services Gardening, pruning, landscaping, handy home services.

604-615-4356

kets PLU S Win monthly Abbotsford Heat Tic s to Abbotsford Pilots! & Shirts, AN D tickets DROP OFF YOUR ENTRY AT MAD DOG’S

SPORTS

2556 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, Bc

N a me : P hon e:

Age : D i v i si on:

Em a i l: .Jim’s Moving Winter Service

MIRROR IMAGE YARD CARE For all your landscape needs. Pressure washing, pruning & yard care.

Call Sean 604-807-0614

Hockey Equipment Contest closes April 15,

2012

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING

PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 526A

$499 & UNDER

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups.

17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

6000W PEAK TG-5250 GENERATOR, like new, (604)851-9660

TIBETAN MASTIFF puppies. P.B. 8 wks old. Ready to go. Good health.

604-302-5914 or 604-440-3650

PRO-FORM TREADMILL from Costco. Cost $1299. 5 years old.

Sell $500. Phone 604-850-2465

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

VIBETRONIX BODY SLIMMER. Like new $800. + tax. Asking $450 obo. Wooden painter’s ladder 5 1/2’ $30. (604)850-5911

509

AUCTIONS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

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

Cartage Ltd.

PETS 456

On Site Truck Equipment & Tool Auction rd

Viewing Dates: March 2nd 1:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

March 3rd 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

Address: 14730 66th Ave. Surrey, BC (AROUND BACK)

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $75/13 yds. Well rotted $100/10 yds. Free delivery Abbts.

Mission add $10 load.

604-856-8877

PARTIAL LIST ONLY Auction Details: As NEW Mac Tool Macsimizer Tool Series Chest (25k AS NEW) HUGE Snap-On Tools Tool Chest, John DEERE Skid Steer bobcat #317, Natural Gas Gensets, 3 large semi truck engines, Pipe Bender w/shoes 1.5”-2.5” , Honda Diesel Genset EX13D, Heavy Duty Truck Parts, 2 4500 w diesel gensets, 6 as new tool boxes full of tools, Gasket and Hollow Punch, Flaring Tools, Oil Filter Wrench Sets, Torpedo Heaters, Workshop Presses, Miller Welder, Ingersoll Rand Impact Guns, 2004 F-350 Crew Cab, rebuilt engine, with new chip, Hyster 50 Forklift, Hyster 2500, 4000 Clark Electric forklift, Toyota 2500lb Electric, Mac Tool Air Conditioner recharging unit, Landa 3500 psi pressure washer, pallet jacks, HYSTER 3000 Forklift, Pipe bender w/shoes 1.5?-2.5?, As New 2 5hp 3ph full size compressors, 3 large air dryers- 1 gates pc707 hose machine with dies 1ph - 2 , 1=2 miller 300 acdc 1ph wire feed machine with gantry feeder. - 1 miller 625 plasma assorted jacks - grinders floor jacks, hero airless paint sprayers with new lines and guns.- Snap on Mac torque wrenchs. - 1 10hp honda pressure washer. - asst Snap-On Mac wrenches sets. - 1 blue star miller 13 hp mobile welder. - 1 ph 100 amp high frequency welder. 1- professional grade pipe. - misc torches - safety equipment.). 1 peca 9 camera surveillance system with cameras. - 2 h beam trolleys. - misc parts bins. - various hand port-apowers, jack stands, jacks ETC.

SO MUCH MUCH too mention!!!

FEED & HAY

150 Acres Alfalfa mix hay to be cut & kept by farmer with equip, Summer 2012, price neg, 604-888-3357

FARM EQUIPMENT

JOHN DEERE 2955 4 wheel drive,100 hp., exc. cond. Recent eng. & trans. repair. $18,000 obo (604)826-6482

Date: March 3 , 2012 Time: 12:00 Noon Auction

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GAS $450.

533

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GOOD LOCAL HAY No rain. Exc. for horses $6/per bale. (No delivery). 604-855-1153

477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA / MALTESE PUPS. $425-450. Vet checked, 1st shots.

2F, 2M. Abbotsford 604-866-8727.

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

604-294-2331 BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on selloff models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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FUEL FIREWOOD 778 - 878 - 5930

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

SLEEP DEPOT #9 - 32912 Mission Way,

Mission Phone 604-820-2282

Quality Never had a Better Price!

UNDER $300

Curio cabinet, $230; 4 semi sheer drapes, 36x84”, $20/all; 9x12 tarp, $10. (604)504-3991

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UNDER $400

COUCH & MATCHING loveseat, clean, great condition, dark blue, little yellow, green, red. $300. obo. for both. 604-755-0508

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing.

Call us First! 778.707.9647

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

BUYING OR SELLING?

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

GARAGE SALES

666

ABBOTSFORD

GARAGE SALE

Sat. & Sunday March 3 & 4 10:00 - 4:00 Lots of furniture, girls/boys clothes 1 yr - 12 yrs, ladies +size clothes, gaming systems, toys, household

MISC. FOR SALE

30 WORKING commercial CANDY VENDING MACHINES plus parts for 10 more with lots of spare parts. $1500. takes all. 604-851-9660

FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself

MISSION Mission - Just $278,500

Updated 5 bdrm home nr schools, park & bus. Lrge covered deck overlooks private backyard. Has 2 bdrm unauth. suite. Call for appt.

Steve & Gloria Hamilton 604-467-8881 RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty

32329 Atwater Cres Near Stadium RAIN OR SHINE

525

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With Ad - $100.00 off all: BackSupporter & Pocketcoil Sets Starting @ $599.

560

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

584

SWAP & TRADE

584

SWAP & TRADE

584

SWAP & TRADE

BUCK-PASSER

5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

551

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOUSES FOR SALE

OPEN

www.directliquidation.ca

518

626

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Single $229 / Dbl $309 / Queen $339

#1 PET SOURCE

706

AGASSIZ $272,000

Friday & Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm

(Subject to additions & deletions.

Terms: VISA, M/C, AMEX, CASH 15% buyers premium)

RENTALS

(assessed value) Completely Reno’d 3 bdrm w/partial fin ste. Large lot, garage, deck & great view in all directions. Owner will take trade. (auto, trailer, etc. Call: (604) 5416391 or 671-7498

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market For 37 years!

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RENTALS

FERTILIZERS

Mismatch Sets w/steel Edge Guards.

• 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

ABBOTSFORD ~ Old timer renter house, 2 bdrm. up, kitchen, 2 bdrm. unauthorized suite down. Needs TLC. As is $262,000. 604-832-8087

RENTALS

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OTHER AREAS

NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900.

Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Also great for crafts etc

INGLIS WASHER, WHITE, in good condition, $65. 604-864-6361.

INGLIS DRYER, WHITE, in good condition, $65. 604-864-6361 ALUMINUM FUEL TANK, holds 95 litres, $90. 604-850-1381.

E X C E L L E NT KENMORE MICROWAVE, $30. 604-852-6331.

BICYCLE AGE 3 - 5 training wheels, $15. Bicycle age 6 - 9, $25. Captain’s bed, 3 drawers, $60.

604-859-5970.

TECHNICS PCM KEYBOARD, used little, sell $100. Phone 604-850-2465.

KITCHEN TABLE, 6 chairs, $45. 15” Ford rims, $35. Phone 604-850-2465.

FOLDING TABLE. Folded 35.5” W X 24.5”D X 29” H. Open 49” W X 35.5” D, $50. 604-864-6479.

TWO DRESSERS, WOOD, 17” D X 33” W X 35.5” H, new knobs, $80. 35 brass knobs with new screws, great for kitchen, $20.

604-864-6479.

2 TVs, Sony & GE, both working good. FREE - FREE. 604-859-3986.

KENWOOD STEREO RECEIVER, 2 studio lab speakers, Pioneer laser disc, CD-CVD-LD, excellent working order. Bargain. $100.

604-859-3986.

QUEEN SIZE BED, mattress w/boxspring, frame and wheels, good condition. $75. obo. 778-240-9410 Abbotsford.

WOODEN PAINTER’S LADDER, 5 1/2’, $30. 604-850-5911.

17 PIECES ROYAL Albert Trillium pattern dinnerware, $5. each.

Phone 604-859-8850 after 4 pm.

TEN COLLECTIBLE BEARINGTON Bears, $6. each.

Phone 604-859-8850 after 4 pm.

WANTED DVDs, WILL pay up to $100. 604-864-9786.

WANTED RECORDS from the 70’s, 80’s, Classic Rock & Rock. Will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786.

WANTED NINTENDO SYSTEM with games, will pay up to $100.

604-864-9786.

MATTRESS PAD & TWO pillows, twin size, new in bags, two sets available, $40. each set.

604-854-9767.

PEDESTAL BATHROOM SINK, brand new, white, $100.

604-854-9767.

COMFORTER SET, queen size, new in bag, red with gold accents, brand new, $70. obo.

604-854-9767.

YAMAHA ELECTRIC KEYBOARD, PSR-210 older but rarely used, $85. obo. 604-853-3821.

METAL LADDER 72”, $20. TWO 6 shelf metal storage racks, $20. each. 604-852-4889.

PEDESTAL SINK WITH matching white medicine cabinet, not a cheap one, first $100 takes. Firm 604-826-0558

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6) Ads may only be booked for one week at a time.

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ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998.

30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

NEW UNUSED SHAW 600 HD satellite receiver $40.00 Kids swivel desk chair in caster $10.00 604-820-6733 or 604-854-0536 WANTED GOOD USED FRIDGE with freezer, will pay up to $100.00 604-820-0347 BABY STUFF: BASSINETTE like new $40.00 Infant bouncy seats $20e ach. Jumperoo $20.00 Swing $15.00.

604-287-8705 604-826-4778 WOMENS WORK BOOTS size 8 steel toed, new $30.00 604287-8705 604-826-4778 BELGIUM 100% WOOL area rug approx 8X12 emerald chateau imperial design, almost new cond $50.00 604-820-8218 OUTBACK CHAPS FOR motorcycle or bush $35.00 604-820-8218 METAL DETECTOR UNI-SCIENCE MODEL for sweeping lawns etc $25.00 604-820-8218 BRAUN MULTI-PRACTICE deluxe good procession exc. cond $45.00 604-820-0942 FISH TANK 44 GALLON corner unit comes with stand canopy light and rock $100.00 604-826-8510 COMPUTER KEYBOARD new and mouse $5.00 golf clubs and carts $2.00 to $10.00 golf bags $5.00each 604-820-3392 NEW COLOUR tv 14” IDEAL FOR STUDENT OR SENIOR ROOM $40.00 NEW CLOCK RADIO $8.00 604-820-3392 LAZYBOY CHAIR fawn colour, hardly used was for patient $65.00 Antique type lamps very attractive $4.00 604-820-3392 CUPBOARD FOR BOOKS ETC $15.00 coffee table $10.00 side table $5.00 Bedside cupboard $5.00 604--820-3392 HUGE SUPPLY OF ORNAMENTS all sizes small and large must view, must sell $.50 to $15.00 604-820-3392 TOASTER OVEN hardly used $10.00 electric CROCK POT $4.00 lAZYBOY VEGGIE/COCKTAIL SERVER $3.00 nEW VEGGIE STEAMER $3.00 604-820-3392 PATIENT WHEEL CHAIR with 4” deep cushion seat complete $100.00 604-820-3392 PATIENT PANTS WIth hip protectors $15.00 each 604-820-3392 HAVE A VARIETY of all sorts of costume jewellery from $.25 to $20.00 Also variety of fabric small and large pieces, laces, trims, beads $.20 to $10.00 604-820-3392 CONTEMPORARY STYLE glass cocktail table $75.00 604-820-1731 TIRE CHAIN PLUS spider brand new $128.75, now $60.00 604-814-0302 WANTED: BRITISH and Canadian war medals by part time historian willing to pay up to $100.00 604-826-3243

Buck-Passer Ad Form

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

GE HARVEST GOLD electric range, $25. Toro self propelled lawnmower, $15. Phone 604-859-1315.

MASSAGE TABLE, COMPLETE, portable, new, not used, with carrying case, $70. Purchased July 19th, 2011. 604-850-1357.

WANTED TO BUY PIANO accordion or botton accordion, stored in closet for years? Pay up to $100.

604-853-7879.

AQUARIUM FULLY EQUIPPED, $95. 604-850-0797.

CORNER TV STAND, wood, $30.

Sofa table, $20. 604-850-0797 RIDING LAWN MOWER cart, $95.

604-850-0797 RECLINER CHAIR, BLEU mint condition, $95. 604-850-0797 RECLINER CHAIR, BLUE mint condition, $95. 604-850-0797 SOLID PINE BUNKBEDS, $100.

604-823-6432.

SPORTSCRAFT AIR HOCKEY table, $100. 604-823-6432.

BEAUTIFUL INUIT SOAPSTONE carving, Inuit woman holding baby, signed by artist. Good size.

Very nice, $100. 604-853-7798.

PAIR OF ALL SEASON tires, size 205 70 R15, $40. Black metal filing cabinet with four drawers, $25.

604-864-9296.

MASTERCRAFT 10” TABLESAW, $50. Black & Decker workmate table and wood miter box, $20. Junior size guitar, $30. 604-287-3229.

SEARS 18 SPEED MEN’S mountain bike with front shocks, $40. firm. Four rolls of grey torch on roofing, $60. 604-287-3229.

PING PONG TABLE, $100.

604-853-6192.

WHITE KENMORE DISHWASHER, $100. 604-853-6192.

WHITE KENMORE STOVE, $100.

604-853-6192.

WHITE KENMORE FRIDGE, $100.

604-853-6192.

27” SANYO TV, $50. 21” TV, $30.

604-853-6192.

WANTED MOTOR BIKE, dirt or road, any size, running or not, will pay up to $100. 604-850-1528.

MODERN CLASS AND chrome chandelier very nice a must see ex. cond $100.00 604-826-0558 SINGLE BOXSPRING AND mattress clean good cond $100.00 604-826-0558 27” COLOUR TV Citizen $50.00 Corner computer table $30.00 604-826-0558 GOLF CLUBS LEFT hand irons 2-9 sand wedge drivers bag cart $60.00 604-820-6733 9HP VERTICAL SHAFT gas motor low hours $100.00 604-820-6733 604-854-0536 AIR COMPRESSOR 2HP 5.6 gallon tank like new $85.00 604-820-6733 or 604-854-0536 CONTEMPORARY STYLE glass end table $50.00 604-820-1731

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Quiet adult bldg. Ref’s. $725 incl util. Avail. now 604-850-0015 ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm, 1 bathrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.

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A44 Abbotsford News Friday, March 2, 2012 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO 32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

HOMESTEAD ESTATES Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg.

2 Bths in 2 Bdr units from $895 Gas heat, f/p, d/w, inste w/d hookup, gated u/g prkg. Cat OK Call: 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca 33382 George Ferguson Way

BIRCHWOOD MANOR Abbots. clean & spacious *2 Bdrm units from $750 & up Some w/insuite laundry hook-up, d/w, prkg. Part of the Abbotsford Crime Free Housing Program Cat OK . Call: 604-832-8909 ------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp.

RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT www.remax-littleoakrentals.com ABBOTSFORD

1 Bdrm from $680/mo 2 Bdrms from $795/mo

Abbotsford. 33850 Fern St. 2 bd, 2 bath, 2nd flr. undgrnd prkg. Coin laund., 3 appl., N/P, $750 Avail now. Collin, Stratatech Property Management (604)703-6209

Close to schools and Shopping

Baywest Mgmt Corp ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm, 2 bathrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.

604-853-0333 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

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.

1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available

Phone 604-556-7705

Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing!

Abbotsford

CHELSEA MANOR 2977 Dahlstrom Pl.

Call Esther 604-853-0549

1 & 2 Bdrm ~ 2 Bath From $700 to $875/mo. photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager

604-850-2355 ABBOTSFORD

Heat & Hot Water Included D D D D

Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets

ABBOTSFORD Near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo (1 person) 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call (604)751-3885 ABBOTSFORD, Newer 2/bdrm, 2/bath, 5/appli, repainted. U/G pkng. Nr Clearbrook Rd & Ferguson Way. N/S, N/P. Refs req. $950/mo.

Seniors disc. avail. 604-807-9946.

1 BDRMS from $595/mo.

2 BDRMS from $750/mo.

3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo.

ABBOTSFORD. Tempo: 2 bdrm den $1100. Avail immed. Call Collin at Stratatech Consulting, 604-7036209

1909 SALTON RD.

CLEARBROOK. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, condo on Mt. Waddington. No dogs, N/S. 2 u/g parking stalls. Avail. immed. $1000/mo. 604-853-3873

Abbotsford

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments

34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes

BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo.

N/P ~ N/S. Hot water & cable included.

Quiet, parklike setting.

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

✶ 2 FREE months ask for details ✶ $25 Freedom 55 Discount New Apps Only! No pets

Tel: 604-852-9086

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program

ABBOTSFORD. Aldergleen 2 bdrm, quiet location, 5 appls cls to amnts, ns/np, $850 Refs 604-437-8880

Beautiful Large Updated Suites

APARTMENT/CONDO Forest Terrace Apartments

ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Apt’s 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920.

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

706

ABBOTSFORD

33810 Fern St.

2 Months FREE Rent or $300 Move-In Allowance - You Choose! Ask for Details!

2750 Fuller Street at George Ferguson Valley View Terrace ✶ Large Kitchen Incl’s D/washer ✶ Quiet Well Maintained Bldg

APARTMENT/CONDO

Avail now. 2 bdrm. 3 appl.

Parking. Ns/np. $780/mo.

Move in allowance. 778-344-7654

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT 33539 Holland The Crossing.

2 bdrm., 2 bath, end unit, top floor, 5 appl, granite, deck, u/g parking, n/s, n/p. $1100.

2535 Hill-Tout W. Abbt. 1 bdrm, 5 appl, u/g parking, n/s, n/p. $600

706

Abbotsford

RENTALS

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!

RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

Abbotsford/Mission

706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

Apartments

ABBOTSFORD

Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!

Nelson Court 33095 Old Yale Road Comfortable 3 storey low rise, convenient & affordable. 1 & 2 bedrm stes, balconies, lockers in & outdoor pkg, lndry rm. Close to schools & transit. Small pets ok.

This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.

For more info & viewing call

604-615-5397 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

For Rent

Under New Management

Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease Pet Friendly Buildings!

CHELSEA PARK GARDENS 33710 Marshall Road

1 Bdrms ..... from $625/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo.

Call 604-751-3619 Villa Vista 33292 Robertson Ave East Bachelors ........ from $521/mo.

1 Bdrms ........... from $625/mo.

2 Bdrms ........... from $771/mo.

Call Esther 604-853-0549

Villa Monaco 33263 Bourquin Crescent East Abbotsford/Mission

ABBOTSFORD

Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!!

Great View

Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road

Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach. & 2 Bedroom

Spacious Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrms avail

SENIORS DISCOUNTS Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

N/S - N/P, Close to all amens.

Lease & Refs. Required.

Call 604-852-7350

Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program For more info & viewing call

604-615-5382 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Bachelors .... from $521/mo.

1 Bdrms ...... from $625/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo.

33298 Robertson Ave.

1 Bdrms ...... from $574/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $653/mo.

33405 Bourquin Place

1 Bdrms ...... from $604/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $688/mo.

Call 604-751-2125 For leasing enquiries Call 604-751-2934 Mainstreet Equity Corp.

Website: www.mainst.biz

ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD

Newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath approx.

900s.f. nr. hospital & university.

Top floor, great views, patio, lrg. kitchen w/ dark wood cabinets, 6 new S.S. appli’s, hardwood flrs. walk-in closet, insuite laundry, gated prkg, 9’ ceilings, sec. sys., N/S, N/P avail. immed. $875/mo.

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ pacificquorum.com

(1)-604-728-7860

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

Bradshaw Strata Mgmt. Ltd Large 1 &2 bedroom suites Close to freeway access.

Clean, quiet buildings Fernwood Manor 33850 / 33870 Fern. St. Call: Ray 778-552-3097 Bakerview Place 33400 Bourquin Place Call: Helen 778-908-8286

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. Nature’s Gate-2 bd, 2 bath, quiet gated location, 6 appli, plu f/p, laminate flr, open concept, w/high ceilings, N/P N/S $1150.00 Corina Court Top Floor- 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appli, south view, gas f/p, u/g park. N/P N/S $900.00 Beautiful Citadel Ridge - 2 units, both 1 bed + den, in suite laundry, s/s+black kit. appli, some h/w & granite, encl. single garage, stone f/p. N/P N/S $900.00 The Westwood - 2 bed, 2 bath, 6 appli, f/p, open concept, some granite & some laminate, walk to Mouat School N/P N/S $1100.00 Tamarind Westside - Several units. All units have some laminate, some have granite, 6 appl. u/g park + storage locker, 2nd parking $25.00,1 unit 1/2 month free rent w/ one yr. lease N/P N/S $750.00 - $825.00 Carriage Lane Age restricted, heat & hydro included, upper large 1 bed & den. 5 appli, newer flooring (laminate & carpet), 2 covered decks, 1 parking, storage locker. N/S N/P, $950.00 ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED AT kijiji.ca

CALL: (604)853-2718

MISSION 2 BDRM APT on quiet cul-de-sac. W/D incl. Background & credit check performed. $750/mo.

No pets. Avail now 604-820-6927

CHILLIWACK

Apartment & Townhouse Complex

APARTMENT/CONDO

MISSION, 7696 Grand St. 2 Bdrm apt, reno’d quiet bldg. On-site manager. Avail now. $750/mo. Call: 604-287-6787 or 778-552-1808.

MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $630 & 2 bds starting $750, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkg incl.Games rm Criminal Record check may be req.

33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

Townhouses M A R AT H O N / H A L F M A R AT H O N / 10 K RU N / 5K F U N RU N

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

Under New Ownership

THE 10TH ANNUAL FRASER VALLEY

For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!

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.

This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.

For more info & viewing call

604-615-5402 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

WHO? MEL DICK, age 48, Abbotsford ambulance paramedic, father of Rachel and Tim, husband of Monika.

WHAT? I am running the 55K Ultra Marathon on Discovery Trail with Ray Zahab because I like the idea of just running at a pace for a very long time. I started running seriously in 2009, and have run 10Ks, some half marathons and a full marathon, so this seems like the next logical challenge for me as a runner.

Fast Fact #1:

WHY?

person clean

When I am by myself and running I usually pray. I remember kids in Africa who need to walk for miles to get water; they inspire me to run. They need clean, accessible water so that they can go to school and grow up healthy.

They need people like us to help them, so that they can live. I run past one pasture quite regularly. Much as I like steak, milk and cheese, I hate the smell of cows. When it rains, the stuff from the pasture flows onto the street, and it stinks. Yet kids in Africa are often stuck with water from sources that have cattle drinking from them and polluting the water. I run because it is the least I can do for these kids.

Abbotsford/Mission

$35 gives a

Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!

Richard Court

water for life.

WWW.RUNFORWATER.CA

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 • 6-9PM RAMADA PLAZA & CONFERENCE CENTRE ABBOTSFORD Tickets on or before Feb 15: $55 or $400/table of 8 Tickets after Feb 15: $60 or $440/table of 8

33333 12th Avenue Cozy 5 story complex in quiet park like setting on Mission Hillside. 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail.

Close to transit, parks, schools; pkg, balconies, laundry rm. Small pets ok.

For more info & viewing call

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N :

604.302.9707

amelia@crosspointcommunications.ca

778-788-1857 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

A COMMUNITY EVENT WITH A GLOBAL CAUSE ABBOTSFORD’S 5TH ANNUAL PREMIER RUNNING EVENT

CULTURAL DIVERSITY AWARDS

DIAMOND SPONSOR:

MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 (1 person) or 2 brm $725, 2nd or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885

VENUE SPONSOR:

GOLD SPONSORS:

SILVER SPONSORS

KPMG University of the Fraser Valley

BRONZE SPONSORS Aldergrove Credit Union John van Dongen • Farm Credit Canada

MEDIA SPONSORS:

Abbotsford News Friday, March 2, 2012 A45 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

CLEARBROOK Crime Free Living 31790 UNION AVENUE HURON COURT $200 MOVE-IN ALLOWANCE (Ask For Details)

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

Rent incl’s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.

Seniors Discount $25

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO MISSION

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2nd Ave. Mission

1 bdrms. from $630/mo.

Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS. References Required.

604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

RENTALS 736

HOMES FOR RENT

4400 sq ft home with a beautiful view! Off of Sumas mountain. 5 bdm, 3 bath with Horse Barn. Avail.

Imm. $1800/month. Two bay shop available for rent separate from house. $700/mnth.

Contact 604 226-5959 Abb. Clearbrook Rd. Newly Reno’d 2450 sq. ft.

House w/ sauna & shower.

4 bdrms, 1½ baths, large rooms.

Laundry, gas f/p. Alarm. Fenced yard, large garage. Close to all amenits. N/S. N/P. Avail. March 1. $1475/mo. + Utils. 604-5439820.

OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program

Rental Incentives Available 1990’s Well Maintained Condo Secured & Quiet. No Pets Pls. Amenities nearby & bus at front

1 bdrm +den/strg +prkg $625 2 bdrm +den/strg +prkg $780 33370 George Ferguson Way

604-855-0883

ABBOTSFORD $1100 - 1/2 duplex on Princess, 2bd up, 1 down, rec room, 2 bath, w/d hook-ups, f/s, fenced yard, n/p, avail NOW. Excellent references required.

Call 604-855-7393 - Ask for Hans ABBOTSFORD 3 bdrm. & 2 bdrm. houses, 4 appl & both fncd. $1225 mo. & $825 mo. 604-302-9080 ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm. on 5 acres on Old Riverside Rd. New floors, cabinets & paint. Ns/np. Avail. now.

604-897-2331 ABBOTSFORD, 3 bdrm. up, 1 bdrm. down, 2.5 baths, 2 w/b f/p, lge. rec. rm., attached strg. rm., dble. carport, + RV prkg. Rear priv. deck, fenced yard. 4 appl., very well maint. Quiet neighbordhood, close to Mill Lake Park. N/P. $1300 mo. utils. extra. April 1. (604)594-0470 ABBOTSFORD 4-5 bdrm house, 1.5 baths, fncd bckyard. $1300/mo.

Avail now. N/P. 604-751-0728 ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm house, ctrl area near schls & shops. $1400 + utils. Avail now. 604-850-7609 ABBOTSFORD. Available immed.

2078 Peardonville Rd. Very clean 4 bdrm + 2 dens, 2 bath, gas heat / fireplace, ldry, large rec-room, 5 appl. N/s. Would suite an extended family, $1800/mo. To view 604-8514169. References required.

CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM

RENTALS 736

TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD Mission Houses & Suites 11 th Ave: 3 brm townhouse with unfinished bsmnt avail April 1st!

Central location, walk to schools, rec center. $1250 + utils Bobcat: 2 brm bsmt suite avail NOW! $700+1/3 of utils.share w/d Bobcat: 3 brm upper level suite avail April 1st! Rent: $1200 + 2/3 of utili. Full house for $1700/m.

Tern: 2 brm quite suite is avail March 1st! $700 incl. hydro, heat & basic cable n/p, n/s, no w/d.

5 th Ave: 2 brm all inclusive centrally located suite is avail NOW! Sep laundry, gas f/p. $850 incl hydro, heat, basic cable and access to wireless internet.

7 th Ave: 4 brm plus rec room full house avail March 1st! Walk to schools, lrge private yard w a/g pool, swing set. Pets ok with deposit. 5 appli. $1600/m Orchid: STUDENT ALERT! Immaculate fully furnished all inclusive 1 brm suite is avail February 1st at $675 for 1 person or $750 for 2 people. On bus route.

Martin: Brand new 1 brm bsmnt suite avail NOW! S/S applis, large bdrm n/s, n/s. Rent incl. hydro, heat, A/C, basic cable. No w/d, no internet $600/m Alexandra: 3 brm spacious suite in great neighbourhood. Hydro & heat included. Shared w/d. n/p n/s Avail NOW! $1000/m

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

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings Mission

CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *

Friendly Management 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

604-820-0128 MISSION HILLS:

APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms Avail No Pets. Written ref’s required.

Call 604-826-7880

SPACIOUS executive condo with garden terrace. 2br. 2 bath plus den. At Nature’s Gate, Bourquin and Ware. $1350. Available now.

Call 604-496-3752

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.

Abbotsford, Ross Rd., quiet, clean, practical 2700sf rural warehouse/storage/workshop. Ideal for hobbiest. $900/m. Avail March 3.

Call Gary @ Stratatech Property Management, (604)793-5055 ABBOTSFORD WAREHOUSE / WORKSHOP ind for lse. 3000/7500 sf. High ceiling, bay drs. 3 phase power. Reas. rate. 1653 Salton Rd. across from UFV. 604-859-4315.

AGASSIZ. NEW renovated 4bdr 2 bth, 5 apl. lrg fenced back yard. Utl. not inc. Refs req. Long term preferred. $1100. 604-703-5850

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. Sweet Rancher by Thrifty’s – 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 5 appli, gas f/p, some laminate, great patio,db. garage,sm pet neg N/S $1100.00 View on Empress - Large 5 bed, 4 bath, family home, 7 appli, dbl. garage, 2 gas f/p, family on main, rec room down, N/P N/S $2000.

Cute on Clearbrook! 2 bed, 1 bath, refinished original hardwd, clean w/bsmnt. N/S N/P $950.00 ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED AT kijiji.ca

Marshall Rd: Executive style 6 brm home. Sep. w/d Comes with 2 brm suite. Avail NOW! $2000 Harris Rd: 2 brm old timer house in the farm avail NOW! Large yard. $1000 + utils.

MAPLE RIDGE 207A St: 2 brm 2 bath spacious condo avail Feb 1st! Small pet ok w/pet dep. Centrally located. F/P, storage,2 private balconies. Secure parking.$1200/m

For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000 or TEXT 604-854-0011 For pictures & details visit Mindy McPherson.com

CLEARBROOK 5 Bdrm house with 4 appls and big yard, avail now, $1200/mo. NS/NP. 604-807-6477

WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.

MISSION 5BR new carpet, large fenced yard, $1200, beautiful mtn view, NP, NS. Feb 1. 604-469-0978

715

MISSION Clean 2 bdrm. mobile home. Adult park. W/d, f/s, yard.

April 1. $750/mo 604-820-1301

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MISSION FOR Rent 2 bedroom Duplex. Close to Hospital, transit & Schools.

Large fenced yard. $800/month Call 604 826-5654 MISSION. Near town. 1 bdrm. W/d in unit. Good size. $600/mo. utils. incl. No dogs. 604-513-9445 lv msg

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS Mission -GARDENER’S DELIGHT HAZTIC LAKE 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet park. Refs req. $800/mo.

1 Small dog ok. Call after 6pm 604855-8169 or 604-820-9332

736

HOMES FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD 1785 Mt Lehman Rd. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, F/S W/D. Avail immed. $800. 604-854-6101.

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD. Rooms fr $450. Nr UFV, shops, Mill Lake, bus. Incl net TV, w/d, utils. Np/ns. 604-746-0446

749

STORAGE

LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in.

Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday.

8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383 RV / MOTORHOME PARKING on fenced property in town (Abbotsford). Phone 604-897-2331 for info.

STORE - IT Individual Insulated Bays All Bays Alarmed

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

CALL: (604)853-2718

WAREHOUSE 47,000sf (27,000sf footprint; 20,000sf mezzanine) overhead clearance 26ft. $3.00/sf triple net. 604-214-2957

604-854-4664 Located in Abbotsford

750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD, 1 bdrm. legal suite, own ldry., d/w, farm area. N/S N/P. March 4. $700 mo. incl. utils.

(604)825-1730 ABBOTSFORD, 1 BDRM suite, cls to schl, $550 incl utils. NS/NP. (604)504-7966 or 604-351-9723.

Townline Rd., W. Abbt. Large 6 bdrm., 3 bath house on acreage, deck, garage, $1900. No pets.

Dawson Rd Sumas Mtn. 10 acre horse farm with 3 bdrm house, 2 barns, creek. $2300.

Topaz W. Abbt. 6 bdrm., 2.5 bath, carport, covered deck, 7 appl. N/p, n/s. $1600.

Prentis Ave., Mission. Large house in private location, 3 bdrm. & den, 2 baths, encl. deck, new paint, new flooring, lots of parking, pets considered. $1400.

Near Lumar Pl. E. Abbt. 3 bdrm & den, detached sgl garage, quite private area $1300 pets okay.

Marshall Rd W. Abbt 3 bdrm and den, dbl carport, deck, 1.5 baths $1300, n/p, n/s Fairlane St. 4 bdrm, 5 appl, deck, dbl carport, dead-end street. Pets okay $1300 Peterson, Mission. 4 bed, incl 2 bed suite, 7 appl, carport, fenced, n/p, n/s $1400

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm bsmt suite.

Near bus stop. W/d. Avail. now. N/s n/p. 604-746-1513; 604-615-0510 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrms,1 washroom. Near school & stores. $800.

Avail immed. 604-835-0947.

ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. suite near Gardner Park. All appl., utils & laundry incl. $850/mo. Avail. now.

Ns/np. 778-892-0490.

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. suite near hospital. All appl. 32740 Pandora Pl. N/p. $750/mo. incl. utils. Call Balbir 604-897-3147 ABBOTSFORD EAST: 2 bdr bsmt ste. shrd ldry. March 5. ns/np. $750mo. inc util/cbl (778)808-5747 ABBOTSFORD. Laburnum. 2 bdrm. kitchen w/island. $850/mo. incl. util.

Ns/np 778-242-5645; 604-556-8744 ABBOTSFORD large newly reno’d 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite, nr Rick Hansen Sec. Ns/np, $700 incl utils/net.

604-855-0053 or 778-240-4819.

ABBOTSFORD Lge 1 bdrm super clean bsmt suite. Avail. now. Np/ns. $600. Ridgeview Dr. 604-857-2427

Email me for a list of my rentals updated daily! remaxrentals@live.ca

ABBOTSFORD. Matsqui area. 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. Np/ns. No laundry. Avail now. Incl hydro. 604-5563691 or 604-557-8023

ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt. www.remax-littleoakrentals.com

ABBOTSFORD. Near Townline.

Neat & spacious 2 bdrm. Sep entry.

Near 3 schls. Immed. 604-852-2697

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

ABBOTSFORD. Near UFV. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. $725/mo incl hydro.

Avail now. NS/NP. 604-859-2137.

604-504-RENT

750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD new 2 bdrm. bsmnt. tiles/lam., 4 appl., 2+ prkg. Sep. hydro metre. $800mo 604-302-9080 ABBOTSFORD W. Newer 2 bdrm. suite. Suit student/couple. Ns/np.

March 15th. $700 + util. 604-6253532; 604-855-1331; 604-832-3532 E. ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm + den legal suite. Separate entry. F/S, W/D, A/C. N/S, sm pet neg. $750 (604) 855-9964 or 615-9964.

HUNTINGDON. Large 1 bdrm. suite + smaller bdrm. Near border. Suit single or couple. $900/mo. incl. hydro, cable, a/c, insuite w/d.

Ns/np. Avail. April 1st or sooner.

604-302-7184 or 604-302-0895 MISSION, 2 or 3/bdrm bsmt suite.

Laundry. Avail now. N/S, N/P. Nr schools. (604)832-2564 MISSION College Heights, 2 bdrm. d/w, own w/d, N/P N/S. Grnd. level, refs. req’d. Avail. immed. $875 mo. utils inc. Call 604-864-1095 MISSION,reno’d 2bdrm,fnc.yrd w/d.

Shwer $850 shrd utils. Gas heat.

NS/NP. Suit 2 adults. 604-263-0785

RENTALS 751

SUITES, UPPER

TRANSPORTATION 809

MISSION - James St. Older 3 bdrm. main flr. $900 & 1 bdrm. upper $600.

Incls. shr’d lndry. H/W floors. Awesome views! Small pet okay. Both Avail. March 1 Call(604)418-6654

752

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

TOWNHOUSES SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

2427 McCallum Rd. 3 bdrm, drive way parking, new paint, small yard, pets okay $900.

31313 Upper Maclure 4 bdrm, dbl garage, 5 appl, 2.5 baths, small yard, n/p, n/s $1400.

33330 Westbury 3 bdrm and den end unit, 2 baths, shared yard, carport, new paint, new flooring, pets considered $1000

remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT www.remax-littleoakrentals.com

Bakerview Co-Op 33497 Bevan Ave. Abby.

✶ OPEN HOUSE ✶

ABBOTSFORD:

ABBOTSFORD. Reno’d 5 bdrm house. Near hospital. 2.5 baths. $1550/mo. Immed. 604-807-8530 ABBOTSFORD, West. 5 bdrm, 2/bdrm ste up & 3 bdrm suite down, fncd yrd, w/d. Walk to school. Clean pet ok. $1385 + utils. Avail now.

778-808-0818 or 604-832-1459.

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

WEEKLY SPECIALS MAR. 3-9, 2012

Engines - Gas........ $13995 Transmissions ......... $4995 Starters ..................... $1795 Alternators ............... $1795 Heater Motors ......... $1095 Heater Cores ............ $1095 Throttle Body Assys$2495 Elec. Distributors .. $2495 Hours: 8:30am - 5:00 pm 7 days a week www.pickapart.ca

Saturday & Sunday 3 to 6pm

751

SUITES, UPPER

ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm., all utils. & appl. incl. No cable. Close to all amens. $1200 mo. Avail. March 1.

N/S N/P. (778)808-2222 Refs req’d

Available Immediately.

ABBOTSFORD Townline area.

Renovated 4 bdrm. upstairs.

NS/NP. Avail now. $1300/mo.

604-807-4540 aft 12 pm ABBOTSFORD. Townline Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Nr schl/shps. $1000 incl lndry + 60%util. 604-866-7493

MISSION 3 bdrm upper, 2full baths, d/w, f/s, fresh paint. Ns/np, ref’s, dam.deposit. $1150. 604-826-2950.

792-1221

TRANSPORTATION 809

43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

ABBOTSFORD W, 2293 Imperial St. 3 bdrm. attached unit, shared laundry, driveway parking, large yard. Avail now. Pet ok. $925/mo.

778-888-0200.

EAST Mission. $1050 per mnth.

TOP 1/2 of nice clean bright home.

3 bdrms. Own laundry. Quiet area.

Lianna 604-855-2233.

Now That’s a Deal!

3 Bdrm. Townhomes $877/mth.

3-12H PP1

810

AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals Organize your tools, welder, gas tanks, etc. white fibreglass boxes, electric locks, lights. Not on truck.

604-833-2577 or 604-916-3994

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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TRANSPORTATION 818

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

CARS - DOMESTIC

NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FINANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Delivers 24 Hour Approval. We Deliver!

3,000 Vehicles to choose. Call Now! Marty 1-888-414-8042. Big Discounts! www.eagleridgegmc.com.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

851

1990 VOLVO 740 SW. Needs TLC. Aircared. $800. obo. Call (604)9961082

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2001 NISSAN ALTIMA,103,000 km.

No accidents. Local. auto. New brakes & tires.$4400. 778-241-6086

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

2000 FORD Windstar S.E.L. Limited Edition, rebuilt transmission, new tires, Aircared to 2013. $1600. obo.

604-302-0985

2005 SUZUKI SWIFT HB,exc cond, all records, low miles, owner history $5000/obo.604-942-8171/506-4120

CARS - DOMESTIC

1994 Buick Regal, AirCared. 99,000 kms. 4 new tires. Needs TLC. $700.

Call 604-534-0923 1994 OLDSMOBILE 88, 4 door, 167,290 kms. P/w, p/l, p/s, p/b, a/c, Aircared, good solid car. Reason for selling - bought new car. Runs well, $1000. (604)864-6082

2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID, clean, auto, 4 dr. 125,000km. Great shape. $2900. (604)583-1366 2002 OLDSMOBILE Intrigue, 4 dr sedan (lost license). Runs excellent, good tires & battery. AirCare expired. $1500/obo. (604)746-2582 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2dr, auto, 170,km, good cond. 1 owner. $3499. Call (604)792-0246 2005 PONTIAC G5, 4 dr. 4 cyl., auto, 87,000km. $5300 obo (604)746-2458 2006 BUICK Allure CX. 94K kms.

No accd’s, local, garage kept. Exc. cond. $9,300. Abbts 604-855-1335 2007 CHEVROLET Aveo. 1.6 4 cyl.

Auto, 100,000kms. Runs well. Good int/ext. $6,200. obo. 604-858-4430

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

TOP PICK Pre-Owned Specials SPORT 2008 HYUNDAI TIBURON GS NOW $13,900 4 cyl, 5 spd, sun roof, 62,000 kms #AH76617A

.. WAS $14,900

EW CAB 4X4 2007 FORD F150 XLT CR NOW $18,900 #AH7662..... was $19,900 er

ORT 2011 FORD RANGER SP ..................... was $16,900 Reg cab, 5 spd, 1,900 kms

NOW

#CF111537A ..........

$15,900

TRAC 2007 FORD EXP SPORT .......... ....... was $24,995

NOW

2010 HONDA CIVIC DXG............ was $17,900

NOW

Ltd, leather, 4x4, sun roof

#AH7679 ....................

Fri Mar 2nd

5 speed, 4 door, air, 18,000 kms

#AH7669 ..........

NOW

$11,888

LTD 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA .................. was $14,900

NOW

$13,900

was $16,900 NOW

$15,900

93,000 kms, leather, sun roof

#AH7686..........

#AH7670 ..........

2008 VW RABBIT

2.5 L, auto, 6 speed, 2 door, low kms

#CE120625A ......

LACK” 2008 VW EOS HARD TOPer, “B loaded #CS422011A .... , leath Conv, DSG, 2.0 L, turbo, paddle shift

2009 PONTIAC VIBE

Auto, 4 door, hatch, air, power grou

p

#AH7690 ........................................

DL#9912

838

$16,900

GL 4 DOOR 2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT.......... .......was $12,900 Auto, 28,000 kms, 1 owner, air

Phone 604.854.2832 or 604.864.6239

$23,995

NOW

604.857.2622

Dual pane windows, awning, 6000 watt generator, heated tanks, fantastic fan and more! $47,983 (Stk.30951A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

$12,995

www.abbotsfordhyundai.com

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:

1998 FORD CONTOUR 4dr sdn auto, load, ST#176 $995 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto sdn Aircare ST#152 $1995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr, auto AirCare ST#182 $2995 1996 ACURA TL 4dr auto, leather, fully loaded ST#177 $2995 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, Aircare ST#186 $3495 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $3495 1997 ACURA LE auto 4dr sdn leather full load ST#175 $3995 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4DR auto sdn st#169 $3995 1997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $3995 2000 SUZUKI ESTEEM 4dr auto sdn ST#88 $4500 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sdn full load ST#03 ST#89 $5,900 2003 BUICK GRANDVUE 7 pass auto ST#189 $6900 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto sdn ST#168 $7900

TRUCKS THIS WEEK:

The Scrapper

Capt’n Crunch auto wrecking Ltd. Recycling all but food waste.

◆ Wood Products ◆ Tires ◆ Construction Waste

We pay for scrap metal!

Brought to our yard.

◆ Scrap Car pickup ◆ Rolloff containers Auto Wrecking - Recycling 604-855-1644 - 604-852-1296

34314 Vye Road, Abbotsford

2002 GMC SONOMA EXT cab auto st#166 $4995 2005 FORD F150 XL 4X4 auto reg cab longbox ST#132 $7,900 2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,900 2005 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#134 $10,900 2001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,900 2001 FORD F350 Crew cab Lariat 7.3L power stroke diesel 4x4 ST#46 $12,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully loaded ST#145 $16,900 2006 FORD F350 QUAD CAB 4X4 auto diesel ST# 17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather 4X$ auto diesel ST#164 $17,995

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

604-855-0666

www.keytrackautosales.com

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

AUTO MALL DEALER PRINCIPAL

(604)826-9076

2000 Suncruiser 35U

FRASER VALLEY Mitch Trotman

RECREATIONAL/SALE

FAST EASY REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES Cash for all cars, trucks, vans, machines.

1997 ALPENLITE. 26’ 5th wheel.

Like new. $11,900. obo. Call 604853-6639

$25,900

........NOW

2009 TOYOTA Tacoma TRD Sport truck, auto, 4x4, double cab, local, no accidents, warranty, 52K, silver. $27,995. Call 604-722-1362.

SATURDAY SALE

...PLUS MORE TO CHOOSE FROM FINANCING AVAILABLE

DL#31001

5.4L V8, 75,000 kms, tow pkg, 1 own

2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8300 firm.

Call: (604)538-9257

2008 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 ext. van, 3.9L, V-6, fully equipped, senior driven. $6800 (604)556-4242

2467 Clearbrook Rd

‘06 FORD TAURUS 4dr, V6, auto, fully loaded #STP9023....$4995 ‘06 DODGE Grand CARAVAN Sto-N-Go 7 pgr V6 auto loaded #STP7404....$3995 ‘05 DODGE CARAVAN 4dr, 7 pgr, V6, auto, loaded #STP9917....$3495 ‘05 CHEV TRAILBLAZER LT 4dr 4wd v6 auto blk/blk loaded #STP9664....$8495 ‘05 PONTIAC Montanna Ext 4dr 7pgr V6 auto, loaded, local #STP4569....$5995 ‘05 CHEV UPLANDER 4dr, V6, auto, 7 pgr, loaded #STP5338....$5995 ‘04 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr, 4 cyl, 5 spd, a/c, cd #STP4112....$2800 ‘03 CHEV 12 Passenger VAN V8 auto loaded, local #STP7387....$5995 ‘03 OLDS SILHOUTTE Van, V6, 7psgr, auto, full load #STP6805....$3495 ‘01 FORD WINDSTAR 4dr, 7pgr, V6, loaded, Aircared #STP2411....$2995 ‘99 VW GOLF 4cyl 5 spd, 4dr #STP3333....$3995 ‘99 OLDS BRAVADA 4X4, 4dr, V6, auto, load #1453....AS IS $850 ‘99 GMC JIMMY 2dr, 4X4, V6, auto, load #7889....$3450 ‘98 GMC SAFARI AWD 8 pgr, V6, auto, loaded #6074....$2800 ‘92 VOLVO 960 4dr, auto, loaded, local, 1 ownr #STP2916....$1680

TRUCKS & VANS

2004 GMC Jimmy ZR2 4x4, 1 owner, 139,km, auto, gd cond. $6250.

Call (604)792-0246

PJ AUTO SALES LTD

1998 CHEV MALIBU V6. 168,000 kms. Runs good, no accidents or rust, original paint. A/c, p/l, p/w. $4,000. obo. 604-308-9397 1998 FORD CONTOUR. Only 62,000 kms. Senior driver. A/c, am/fm, auto, $2750. (604)859-6335

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7400 firm.

Call 604-538-4883 2005 Jeep Liberty, 3.7 auto, 4x4, loaded, tow pckg, clean, gd cond, 141k, $8700 obo. (604)795-5534

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

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TRANSPORTATION

Scott Brown

SALES MANAGER

BigSteelBox.com, 37400 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Brenda Perly of Fort Fraser, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $1591.39, plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, household goods, will be sold or disposed of March 19, 2012.

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

Jamie Braun ASST. MANAGER & SALES

Brad Lister SALES

Jordan Brock SALES

Jeff Mammel SALES

Gary McCaskill SALES

Chris Aurat SALES

Sam Cheema SALES

BigSteelBox.com, 37400 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC claims a Warehouse Lien against Chimere Derkatch of Abbotsford, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $1673.40, plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, household goods, will be sold or disposed of March 19, 2012.

Abbotsford News Friday, March 2, 2012 A47 TRANSPORTATION 859

FOR THE

FIRST TIME IN THE FRASER VALLEY DODGE HISTORY...

UTILITY TRAILERS

REESE TRAILER HITCH, heavy duty, allmost new $200 obo.

(604)820-8218

MARINE 912

BOATS

AGASSIZ- 12’ aluminum boat with oars and boat assist wheels $550.

Call 1-604-796-8792

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM THOMAS GORDON RITCHIE, deceased formerly of Abbotsford, BC.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of WILLIAM THOMAS GORDON RITCHIE are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors on or before April 22, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entities to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then has notice.

2011 RAM 1500 ST

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

2011 JEEP COMPASS

CREW CAB 4X4

LAREDO

NORTH

BRIAN JOHN LOUGHLIN and STEWART JOHN RITCHIE by their solicitors, RDM LAWYERS LLP 33695 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C1

4x4, Hemi Trailer Tow Package SXT Package

Warehouse Lien Act We will dispose of namely one (1) 1994 Mustang VIN # 1FALP404XRF162351 for storage of $347.20, registered to Rai Ravinder Singh of 32741 Kudo Dr. Mission, B.C. V2V 6T5 plus ongoing storage & HST. View & bid at Ginos Towing, 2645 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC.

000146

#B694811

ORIGINAL MSRP

LOANER DISCOUNT

40,640

$

LOANER DISCOUNT

29,240

$

2011 JEEP COMPASS

NORTH

000107

ORIGINAL MSRP

It’s

NEVER

ACTUAL MILEAGE

000201

#N13111

ORIGINAL MSRP

LOANER DISCOUNT

41,170

$

YOUR PRICE

25,346

$

3,894

$

3.6 .6 Litre Automatic Trailer Tow Package

ACTUAL MILEAGE

#N51611

YOUR PRICE

27,152

$

13,488

$

4x4, 2.4 Litre Automatic Media Centre & more

ACTUAL MILEAGE

4,786

$

YOUR PRICE

35,384

$

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

LAREDO

HAPPENED BEFORE! 4x4 Automatic Sirius Satellite Radio

000103

#N19111

ORIGINAL MSRP

LOANER DISCOUNT

29,415

$

YOUR PRICE

25,500

$

3,915

$

One Time Only!

Like New / As New Low Mileage

ACTUAL MILEAGE

#N45011

ORIGINAL MSRP

40,770

$

10,083

Loaded oaded Hemi, Navigation Sunroof & More

000106

LOANER DISCOUNT

$

the new

39,495

$

49,290

$

LOANER DISCOUNT

13,330

$

NORTH EDITION

ACTUAL MILEAGE

Automatic Air Conditioning

000149

#N25311

ORIGINAL MSRP

LOANER DISCOUNT

24,795

$

YOUR PRICE

35,960

$

YOUR PRICE

34,697

$

2011 JEEP PATRIOT

ACTUAL MILEAGE

ORIGINAL MSRP

4,789

$

000176

#N40911

YOUR PRICE

30,687

$

LOANER DISCOUNT

CREW CAB

ACTUAL MILEAGE

000146

ORIGINAL MSRP

2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE

CREW

ACTUAL MILEAGE

#N36511

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE!

2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

3.6 Litre Navigation Trailer Tow Package & More

4x4 3.6 Litre 5 Speedd Automatic & More

$

3,457

YOUR PRICE

21,338

$

MITCH TROTMAN

BRAD TOMPSON

LEON GRUN

ED REDFORD

LARRY SPROULE

TYLER TOMPSON

ROB FERGUSON

IAN MCDONALD

DEALER PRINCIPAL

SALES MGR.

SALES

SALES

SALES

SALES

SALES

SALES

FRASER VALLEY AUTO MALL www.abbotsfordchrysler.com ALL VEHICLES ARE PLUS DOC FEE AND HST.

DL 9875

604-857-8888 • TOLL FREE 1-800-567-1311

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$

APR

OR

UP TO

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$

,

ON MOST NEW 2012 MODELS

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UP TO

TOWARDS THE OPTIONS YOU WANT

IN MANUFACTURER REBATES

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IN MANUFACTURER REBATES

ON MOST NEW 2012 TRUCKS

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NEW 2011 FUSION SEDAN 2011 RANGER SUPERCAB

15,980

$

Air, power windows, power locks, anti theft, keyless entry, alloy wheels. FNB58057

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NEW 2012 ESCAPE XLT

2012 F150 SUPER CAB 4X4

ONLY 3 AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE!

23,899

$

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- 500 - $500 $

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$18,900

26,630

$

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$18,990

CREDIT

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2012 FOCUS TITANIUM

LEATHER, ROOF, AUTO PARK. #PCC58376

$19,499

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$23,499

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DL# 7957

FRASER

ABBOTSFORD

0S 6 YEAR

19 5 1 - 2 0 11

6 0S YEAR

VALLEY’S

604.857.2293

O N LY

FORD

SUPERSTORE!

www.msaford.com 604.853.2293

Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm

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FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm

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SUNDAY • CLOSED

MT. LEHMAN RD

THE

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MISSION

TRANS CANADA HWY

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