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Mexican holiday Abbotsford enjoyed a taste of Mexican culture with a mariachi dinner gala held at the Abbotsford Banquet Centre on Saturday night.

The event was billed as a Cinco de Mayo celebration, and featured an authentic dinner prepared by a Mexican chef, performances by the Vancouverbased salsa dance group Mexico Vivo, a mariachi band, and a Latin DJ who kept the audience on their feet until midnight.

The event attracted about 350 people, and organizers plan to expand in future years.

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ROAD-RAGE ARGUMENTS A3 Brent Parent is facing a jail term and a 15-year driving ban

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The dance group “Mexico Vivo” from Langley performed traditional dances for some 350 people attending the Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Abbotsford Banquet Centre on Saturday night.

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Defence wants eight years Bacon’s sentence looms for cocaine conspiracy Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

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Jarrod Bacon is pictured during a 2009 appearance in Surrey provincial court. He was found guilty this year of drug conspiracy and will be sentenced Friday in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. after an undercover operation in Abbotsford by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit.

Much of the sentencing hearing focused on how much weight Justice Austin Cullen should place on the gravity of the offence.

No drugs ever changed hands, and the bulk of the Crown’s case was based on wiretap evidence collected by a police agent, a truck driver who was a friend of Scott’s.

The case involved a “reverse sting” in which police created a fake drug-buy situation and

used the agent to negotiate the sale of 100 kg of cocaine.

Ray argued that the fact no drugs made it into the community reduced the gravity of the crime and should be considered as a mitigating factor in sentencing.

“There was no potential whatsoever of any of these drugs being distributed in the community … What you’re punishing Mr. Bacon for is taking advantage of an opportunity presented to him by police,” he said.

LaPrairie said Bacon did not know the plan was made up,

Facing prison in road-rage trial Monique TAMMINGA Black Press

Two years to the day after 21-year-old Silas O’Brien of Abbotsford was killed in a road-rage incident in South Langley, the man convicted of causing his death was caught driving 45 km/h over the posted speed limit on the same road.

The shocking revelation came in New Westminster’s B.C. Supreme Court Friday, as Brent Parent, 43, sat in the prisoner’s box with his head down, while prosecutors argued for a driving ban, citing Parent’s 64 driving infractions.

Crown is seeking an eight-year jail sentence and wants Parent to be prohibited from driving for 15 years.

O’Brien died in the early hours of March 13, 2008. Earlier this year, a judge ruled that Parent, who was driving a diesel Ford F350, became enraged when

he thought that the Chevy Silverado O’Brien was riding in had deliberately flashed its high beams at him.

Parent forced the pickup carrying O’Brien and his friends – who were on their way to the airport to start a Hawaiian vacation – off the road in South Langley and into a ditch. He then returned to the scene, where he ran down and killed O’Brien.

On the second anniversary of O’Brien’s death, the Langley man was pulled over by police on 16 Avenue after driving 105 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.

Parent, who was convicted Jan. 19 of three road-rage-related charges, has racked up 27 speeding tickets and has had his licence suspended several times.

He was also convicted of careless driving in 1993.

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NewsBytes TABOO SHOW The fifth annual Taboo Naughty But Nice show returns to Abbotsford’s Tradex on May 11-13. The lineup for this year’s event includes: Q Colin the Hypnotist presenting his show throughout the weekend; Q Radiant Heat presenting a live fire performance on Friday and Saturday night; Q a circus and prop act performing; and Q the Ms. Taboo Fashion Show being held.

There will also be plenty of other entertainment, educational seminars, shopping, demonstrations and more. All entertainment and seminars are included in the admission price.

Purchase tickets online at www. tabooshows.com Attendees must be 19 years of age or older. The show runs Friday, May 11 from 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, May 12 from noon to midnight and Sunday, May 13 from noon to 5 p.m.

HEALTHY LEAD The Healthy Community Challenge has reached the halfway point and Abbotsford holds a strong lead. The event aims to promote healthy lifestyles across B.C. by getting participants to record their food and exercise habits online in order to earn points from their activity. The community to earn the most points at the end of the challenge wins the event.

After five weeks of participation, Abbotsford has recorded 70,582 total points, compared to 36,494 points recorded by second-place Surrey. Langley is third with 19,299 followed

by Coquitlam with 8,907.

Participants in the challenge can go online and submit queries to the personal training company, Innovative Fitness. Staff will respond free of charge and provide guidance to people looking to stay healthy. Visit healthycommunitychallenge. com for more information.

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A B.C. Supreme Court judge will decide this Friday how much additional jail time Jarrod Bacon will serve, following his conviction earlier this year for conspiracy to traffic cocaine.

At Bacon’s sentencing hearing last Friday in Vancouver, Crown counsel Peter LaPrairie said Bacon should receive a 21-year term for being the “operating mind” behind the conspiracy.

Taking into account double credit for the time Bacon has already served, this would leave him with 15 to 16 years more years behind bars.

LaPrairie also recommended that Bacon be ineligible for parole for 10 years and that his co-accused Wayne Scott – described as the “middleman” in the operation – receive a sentence of 13 to 15 years.

Bacon’s lawyer, Jeffrey Ray, said a more appropriate sentence for his client would be eight years – or an additional three years and two months in prison after time served is factored in – and no time frame should be set on parole eligibility.

Defence submissions for Scott have been adjourned, and a new date will be set on June 8. His lawyer, Jeremy Guild, did not make a sentencing recommendation on Friday.

Bacon, 29, and Scott, 56, were each convicted in February, following their trial, of one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine. They were arrested and charged in November 2009

and he fully intended to proceed with the purchase of the cocaine, with plans to distribute and profit from it.

“The fact that it (the drug deal) never came to fruition should not affect sentencing,” he said.

LaPrairie said the judge should consider that Bacon was on parole for weapons charges at the time of the undercover operation and was under “stringent bail conditions.”

He also had eight prior convictions, including illegal possession of a prohibited weapon (brass knuckles) in 2002 and production of a controlled substance in 2006, for which he was given a six-month jail term.

“By his own admission at trial, he is a criminal and an enforcer who wears a bullet-proof vest,” LaPrairie said.

He said Scott, the maternal grandfather of Bacon’s young child, was the “go-between” who was well aware of Bacon’s criminal history and allowed his house to serve as a meeting place for discussions about the purchase of the drugs.

He also made arrangements for the drop-off of the $30,000 that was to be exchanged for the first 10 kg of the drugs, supposedly coming from Mexico. That transaction never transpired, and police called a halt to the operation.

Bacon has been in prison since his arrest in November 2009, while Scott, who has no prior criminal record, has been out on bail.

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She was diagnosed with mental illness by On Friday, emotional victim-impact statements were read aloud in court from O’Brien’s the time he was 12 and she became a chronic parents, the two friends he lived with and alcoholic.

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She wrote that she can now never marry addiction himself and at the age of 25 began a Silas, and she had planned to have children relationship with a woman who had three very young girls. with him one day.

He is not with that woman anymore, but O’Brien’s father, Roger, sobbed as he read his statement, saying “I do not seek revenge, but I maintains a close relationship with her and her three daughters. The court learned he do ask for justice.”

Parent’s lawyer said his client is remorseful took those kids in as his own, raising them and being a father figure while starting a successand ashamed of what happened. ful business.

Defence is asking for a He also partially raised his three- to four-year jail term sister’s son, trying in vain and a three- to four-year driv“I am very to adopt him to provide him ing ban. His lawyer asked the a safe home away from his judge to consider allowing sorry for what hapsibling’s mental illness and Parent to drive only for his addictions. pened.

I wish it were work when he gets out of Parent is married and is jail. me instead of him.” raising his wife’s two young “He will be returning to live in society and he will Brent Parent daughters. Numerous letters of support for Parent need to be a contributing were submitted to the member and, as a mechanic, courts, including from his he is required to test drive stepchildren, his ex-wife, his the vehicles he works on,” defence said. current wife and her mother. Many said he was The judge asked if Parent wanted to say anything. Crying, Parent stood up and apologized loyal, caring and generous.

Parent’s lawyer agreed that his driving record “for ruining a lot of people’s lives.”

He asked the judge to not put him away for “is clearly problematic and troubling,” but to “a long time” because it wouldn’t be fair to his put it in perspective, his lawyer said, Parent only had nine infractions in his 30s. stepchildren.

He said when Parent was caught speeding “I realize the O’Briens have lost their son and I’m sure they’d like to see me go away for a long along the same road on the second anniversary time,” Parent said. “I am very sorry for what of O’Brien’s death, it was because he was trying to get home fast and find out if one of his happened. I wish it were me instead of him.”

The defence also detailed Parent’s difficult friends was among those killed in an avalanche childhood, which included having an alcoholic that day.

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Students make haul from MEI to Mill Lake and back Michelle WATRIN Contributor

Trying to replicate the plight of girls in Ethiopia for the upcoming Run for Water in an “Empathy Walk,” a dozen MEI Grade 9 students took the day off from school on Friday and set off for Mill Lake with empty jerry cans.

They filled the cans with water from the lake, and made the second part of the trek back to MEI bearing the weight of the water on their backs, fronts, shoulders and even on their heads.

“You had to keep shifting the weight and changing positions,” student Kassy Kasdorf explained.

The 21.6 kilometre endeavor took five and a half hours.

Moments after they returned to MEI, they stood together patting each other on the backs and taking pictures, much like a sports team that had just won a match. The periphery of their hair was covered in sweat, and their legs, arms, shoulders and backs were aching, but their

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Jodi Lyn Tilitzky (left), Indiana Letkemann and Samantha Schroeder lead a group of students who learn first hand what African people go through to bring water to their homes. eyes were still bright and full of life.

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“How easy we have it.” “[Walking to gather water] is really, really intense.”

“Water is heavy.”

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“It’s not fair,” Paul Cazan said. “Guys don’t have to walk for water [in Ethiopia].

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girls in Ethiopia, who do somewhat similar treks every day. They also acknowledged their athletic shoes, parental support, and mild temperatures made their trek much easier.

“People in North America use about 82 gallons of water a day,” Samantha Schroeder said. “[People in Ethiopia] only use about four gallons a person. You get a whole new respect for them, and realize how easy we have it here.”

Jodi Tilitky agreed.

“Now we know why we are running for water. We only did this for one day; they do this every day.”

Most of the group plans to run the 10K run on May 27th at Mill Lake Park. After their experience, running a 10 k should be a breeze.

“We wanted to see what it was like to walk for water, and now we really care about this cause,” said Kaitlyn Burkinshaw.

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MacDonald said the incidents died down after police issued public warnings, increased patrols and made some arrests.

“Robbery is one of those things that once you start a spree, A lull in business robberies has ended in Abbotsford, after you’ll see it continue until they (the robbers) have enough the second one in less than a week took place on Sunday cash to move on, or they’re caught.” night.

MacDonald said police had identified a few people of interAbbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said a man walked est in the Subway robberies, but no arrests were made into the Domino’s Pizza at 32465 South Fraser Way at due to difficulties in confirming the suspect’s identity.

9:20 p.m. and demanded cash from a female employee.

The culprit often wore a hoodie that concealed his He was not carrying a weapon nor were any customface, or surveillance video did not provide suitable ers in the restaurant, MacDonald said. The man fled images, sometimes showing only the top of the robon foot. ber’s head.

The culprit is described as Caucasian, 20 to 30 years “We found that a lot of places have video, but the old, 5’6” with acne and a pockmarked face. He was vantage points were not ideal,” MacDonald said. wearing a black hoodie, a black baseball cap and blue Meanwhile, police are also investigating a series jeans. Police are now reviewing surveillance video in MACDONALD of iPhone thefts, with the sixth one occurring on hopes of identifying the suspect.

Thursday night outside Sevenoaks Shopping Centre.

Last Wednesday, a convenience store was robbed in The culprit, who is believed to be the same in all the 1500 block of McCallum Road by a man with a fake gun.

Jorden Leland-Weaver, 18, was found in a field along the cases, approaches victims and asks to use their phone to make Canada-U.S. border and has been charged with robbery, wear- an emergency call. He then runs away with the device, or grabs it out of the person’s hand. ing a disguise, and using an imitation firearm.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, 20 to 25 years old, MacDonald said police believe a second suspect drove the about 5’6,” with blonde to brown hair, and a medium to stocky get-away vehicle, and are trying to track down that person.

Business robberies became a focus for Abbotsford Police build.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Abbotsford last fall, after a rash of them were reported throughout the Police at 604-859-5225. city, including at five Subway locations.

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The city received the notice on April 19, which indicated a risk to public safety due to excessive road traffic, ineffective traffic control and traffic ignoring posted stop signs. The order states Abbotsford must either provide traffic safety measures at the crossing through traffic control flagging, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or completely close the crossing during the same time period.

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Twenty-four new citizens take their oath of citizenship at a ceremony held at The Reach Gallery Museum on Monday morning, overseen by Judge Dane Minor.

High school rankings released Seven Abbotsford schools are in the top 50 per cent of the annual secondary school rankings released by the Fraser Institute.

The organization’s 2011 high school “report card,� released Monday, lists schools from first to 280th based on seven factors, including average provincial exam marks and the graduation rate.

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The seven who landed in the top half of the province are: Mennonite Educational Institute (28th), Abbotsford Christian (30th), Yale (98th), W.J. Mouat (108th), Bateman (126th), St. John Brebeuf (133rd) and Abbotsford Traditional (139th).

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Free enterprise struggles Is the B.C. electorate truly drifting to the left?

The results of two byelections last month might seem to indicate a rise in support for the NDP. But it’s just as likely to be a symptom of resistance to the right-of-centre options offered in the province today.

It’s no secret the public is disenchanted with the BC Liberal brand.

Where once the party name alone was deemed a sufficient selling point, they have been falling over themselves to remind us that they are “a free-enterprise coalition.”

This weekend’s departure of party executive director Chad Pederson and director of communications Jehnifer Benoit to pursue opportunities in the private sector – no matter how vociferous their parting good wishes – can only be viewed by a jaundiced public as further symptoms of the BC Liberals’ slide.

The B.C. electorate is angry – angry as much as anything else with a lack of leadership choices. Policy

advisers should recognize that when the public blood boils, it’s not a time to expect calm or rational decisionmaking. Lecturing, or hectoring, the electorate will likely only raise the temperature in the kitchen.

It’s not just a B.C. problem. The “Occupy” movement achieved traction internationally because of the unpunished excesses of a group of economic looters. Avarice – and corporate and governmental double-speak – has led to a climate of suspicion surrounding all freeenterprise capitalism, a climate that must be overcome by responsible leadership.

Many still recognize that soundly based business success is crucial to the economy, the only sure source of jobs, a proper living wage, and the money to adequately fund muchneeded social programs.

It is likely that many British Columbians still support free enterprise. It’s just free-for-all enterprise they have a problem with.

Tragedy taps the memory bank Mark

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Other Hand The horrific hang gliding accident near Harrison Mills this weekend brought back a lot of memories.

Back in 1974 an acquaintance of mine began rhapsodizing about the thrill of hang gliding, the freedom to soar like a bird. He was convincing, and that winter he and I set off for Calgary to take lessons. There the manufacturer of what was then the leading “kite” not only offered basic lessons, but levels that allowed one to assume the title “instructor.”

We took the advanced training, though in hindsight it was little more than a few extra “flights” down the slopes of a downtown park followed by a few more quick trips off the little hill outside his home in Cochrane.

While the training was rudimentary,

the hang gliders at that time were even more so.

Fashioned of thin aluminum tubing supporting a triangle of nylon fabric, they were fragile units.

And unlike the harnesses now used to connect the rider (we preferred “pilot”) to the kite, all we had was a narrow wooden seat suspended like a child’s swing from the framework by 3/8ths inch nylon rope. Fortunately, there was also a little seat belt that kept your backside attached to the board.

In their day they were state of the art.

In reality they were death traps.

But we flew them anyway, and in the winter/spring of 1975 I was one of the first hang gliding instructors on the Lower Mainland.

We used the slopes above where Abbotsford’s Sandy Hill Elementary now sits, and the south-facing hills just west of Mission, for training.

Those who “survived” the bumps and broken wrists of crash landings were taken for high-elevation flights off Vedder Mountain and eventually off the large mountain to the east of Osoyoos.

Carried over from my earlier days skydiving was the mandatory instruction that before every take-off, you had someone else double check your kite, and your attachment to it.

Unlike the tragic event this weekend, no one ever fell from their wing.

In their day they were state of the art. In reality they were death traps.

Unfortunately, though, crashes and fatal accidents did happen. Once in Grand Forks, a kite collapsed in mid-air.

On another occasion off Mount Hope, a friend launched into the downdraft created by the mountain’s shadow, and died in Silver Creek.

That, and a few crashes of my own, including flying into a wind shear over

an irrigated alfalfa field in Osoyoos that caused the ground to come up very quickly, caused me to reassess my thrill seeking.

After a couple of years, my kites were hung up, so to speak. There still rests within my barn a few wing spars from my old hang gliders, and a Canadian flag has flown proudly in front of my house for decades, suspended from an aluminum tube that once carried me aloft.

But despite the near misses those many years ago, and even hearing about the young woman who plunged to her death, every time I watch a duck swoop into the pond out back, or seek a hawk gliding gracefully over the fields, I get the urge to “fly” again. At least today, if you are careful, and there’s no equipment failure, the sport is relatively more safe, and the adrenalin rush is incomparable.

Then I remember how important it is to see the sunset each day, and relegate back to memory those sometimes chilling, but always exciting, experiences of flight. markrushton@abbynews.com

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Mayors deserve support in pot decriminalization It is good that a coalition of eight mayors is asking for the decriminalization of marijuana.

While there are those who oppose this move on the grounds that pot is a gateway drug to more dangerous drugs, here is my opinion as to why they are both right, and wrong.

If pot were a gateway drug then a large percentage of those over 50 would be either dead from overdose, criminally supporting a habit or just totally wasted each day from their addictions. That is my argument against the “gateway” concept.

On the other hand, with pot as an illegal

substance, the only way to obtain it is through the criminal element, the pusher. The pusher, like any good salesperson/entrepreneur, will try to up-sell you to a more addictive and higher profit product, because the pusher’s only interest is making money.

That, then, is my view supporting the idea that, yes, pot is a gateway drug, but only if it is illegal.

I hope the mayor’s initiative will spread to other mayors, MLAs, premiers and MPs throughout the country, bringing an end to the madness.

Gary Huntbatch

Fight ozone with transit It’s hardly surprising that ozone pollution continues to rise in the Lower Mainland (front-page headline, April 26, 2012).

When sunlight hits vehicle exhaust, we get ozone. Since we are a car-dependent society, what else would we expect?

And why would we want to point the finger at off-shore sources? Oh, wait – I get

it. Blaming someone else will get us off the hook when it comes to providing alternatives to the private vehicle (an example of which – the West Coast Express – has proven to be mightily popular).

We now hear that the promised transit link over the Port Mann Bridge may come to naught. We also know that taxpayers pay plenty when it comes to gas taxes and carbon

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And then we read that southof-Fraser municipalities are talking about joining forces.

If that happens, I expect there will be even more gas taxes. I sincerely hope that those taxes will go to providing transit alternatives for commuters.

Unless, of course, we’re keen on continuing to breathe compromised air.

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Are they documented somewhere? Is your family financially able to make these arrangements?

Everyone should have his or her final wishes documented, just as everyone should have a will.

Unfortunately, this is not the case. When tragedy hits then we are faced with the reality of not being prepared.

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The new unit will primarily transport patients with life-threatening conditions who require constant monitoring and support from hospitals in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Langley to major medical centres throughout the Lower Mainland. Most of their calls will be transporting patients

to a higher level of care, but when they are not assigned to a critical care transport, they will be available to respond to pre-hospital 911 calls.

“When we reviewed the types of calls that paramedics in the Fraser Valley were doing, we found that more and more of their work was transferring patients to higher levels of care outside the local area,” said BCAS chief operating officer Les Fisher. “Adding a dedicated critical care paramedic team in the Fraser Valley will enable us to provide this specialized service in a more consistent manner and allow the local crews to be more available in their primary response areas.”

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Screwdrivers, luggage tags and even raspberries are just some of the strange items that find their way into the engines of planes at Abbotsford International Airport.

But a couple dozen volunteers took to the city’s airfield last Thursday to clear the foreign object debris – or FOD – littering the premises and posing a danger to planes.

“We’ve been very lucky not to have had any major FOD issues at this airport, but this is more of a proactive team-building exercise,” the airport’s operations director Parm Sidhu said.

Abbotsford Airport’s first-ever FOD walk drew about 40 workers, including luggage handlers, WestJet employees and members of guest services. After spending a few hours cleaning litter, volunteers capped off the day with a barbecue.

Sidhu said he plans to get as many as 200 people to help with the efforts to clear the airfield next year since the impacts of the debris can be far-reaching.

“FOD costs billions of dollars damage annually (across the globe) – directly and indirectly – to this industry,” he said, adding the litter damages jet engines, which in turn causes flight delays.

He said this most frequently occurs when either wind or a plane’s tire picks up errant trash and sends it zipping into the aircraft.

Sidhu said Abbotsford’s location makes for some unique FOD problems not faced by other airports. “(Debris) associated with agriculture is some-

thing other airfields don’t find,” he said, noting berries often make it onto the runway before getting caught in a plane’s engine.

Facilities such as Vancouver International Airport have been doing similar FOD walks for years, but Sidhu said not many small airports like Abbotsford’s are involved in these cleanups.

“Our number one goal is to run a safe airport and our tenants have the same safety policies,” he said.

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At the top of the list are improvements to the capacity of Riverside Road at an estimated cost of $14 million. The plan calls for an overpass across the Canadian Pacific and Southern Rail tracks on Vye Road.

Traffic frequently backs up all the way to Highway 11, which leads to the U.S. border crossing.

Currently, flaggers man the crossing to ensure safety.

Second on the list is a $35 million partnership proposal with the YMCA to create a new community recreation centre and swimming pool. The idea is to construct a 65,000square-foot facility which would be owned by the city but operated by the YMCA. Third on the list is a new municipal waste

diversion initiative ($1.1 million) that includes an organic waste curbside collection program, including two new collection vehicles.

The remainder of the wish list includes: Q Urban Trail ($3.3 million); Q Brownfield remediation (Riverside site, cost to be determined); Q Cannell Lake water treatment ($10 million); Q UV treatment at JAMES plant ($3.8 million); Q co-generation (electricity from biogas) at JAMES plant ($3 million); Q tourism destination and/or public market or cultural facility (no information on costs or concepts are currently available); Q police headquarters expansion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; project has yet to be developed; and Q Essendene traffic redesign ($1.6 million) Council was scheduled to debate this list yesterday afternoon.

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Locals shine as volleyball provincials take over Tradex Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

Abbotsford’s Tradex building was the hub of the B.C. volleyball scene on the weekend, as 137 teams and approximately 1,500 athletes converged in pursuit of a provincial club championship.

It was wall-to-wall volleyball at the local facility, with 19 courts hosting matches in the U14, U17 and U18 age groups.

When the dust had settled, two local teams had earned gold medals.

The Fraser Valley Volleyball Club’s Agoge U18 boys team made a dominant run through their draw, going undefeated without dropping a single set.

They capped the tourney with a straight-sets win (25-20, 2624) over the Victoria Volleyball Association.

The FVVC roster featured a trio of Abbotsford athletes – Yale Secondary’s Kristof Schlagintweit, and Jeremy Lieuwen and Caleb Konrad of Mennonite Educational Institute.

“We have a crazy team,” marveled Schlagintweit, who was a first team all-star while splitting his time between the setter and outside hitter positions. “All six of our starters are playing for Team B.C., and our average height is 6’5”.

“We thought we could do well (at provincials), and we were playing around with our identity. We’ve realized we’re a team that’s really good at blocking, so we can’t miss any

serves.”

If the results in the U14 boys division are any indication, the future appears bright for perennial high school powerhouse MEI. Altruista Black, a club helmed by Eagles Grade 8 coach Jeff Gamache, won the Tier 1 gold medal, knocking off the Focus Blazers in three sets (23-25, 25-12, 15-7) in the final. Altruista Silver, coached

by Eagles junior bench boss Brad Knodel, won bronze in the Tier 2 draw.

Of the 25 athletes on the two Altruista teams, 22 attend MEI, which has won eight of the last 10 provincial AA senior boys titles.

“The group that’s in Grade 8 and 9 right now is probably the strongest group of volleyball players that we’ve ever had at the school,” said Gamache, whose club side didn’t lose a match all season. “It’s very exciting. They’re awesome guys to work with.”

A third local team climbed the podium, as FVVC Blitz won bronze in the U18 girls draw, finishing behind the Thunder Storm of Vancouver (gold) and the Coquitlam Ducks (silver).

Other provincial champions included Air Attack Gold of Richmond (U17 girls), Seaside Surf of Surrey (U14 girls Division 1 Tier 1), Nanaimo Express Blue (U14 girls Division 1 Tier 2), Stars Red (U14 girls Division 2), and BCO Red of North Vancouver (U14 girls Division 3).

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Kristof Schlagintweit of the Fraser Valley Volleyball Club U18 boys squad hammers the ball against Victoria in the provincial final at Tradex on Sunday.

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The Abbotsford Heat will meet the Toronto Marlies in the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs, beginning tonight at Toronto's Ricoh Coliseum.

The match-up was set on Friday, when the San Antonio Rampage knocked off the Chicago Wolves 3-2 in double overtime of Game 5 of their best-of-five first round series.

The Wolves, the Vancouver Canucks' affiliate who came into the playoffs as the third seed in the Western Conference, are done.

The No. 5 Rampage move on to face the No. 1 Oklahoma City Barons, while the No. 2 Marlies battle the No. 4 Heat.

Goals figure to be at a premium, as Abbotsford and Toronto are two of the AHL's top defensive teams. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ farm team surrendered a league-low 175 goals in the regular season, while the Heat were sixth-best, allowing 201.

Both teams are coming off first-round sweeps. The Marlies beat the Rochester Americans in three games, while the Heat broke out the brooms against the Milwaukee Admirals.

The complete series schedule is as follows (all times Pacific): Game 1 – Tuesday, May 1, Abbotsford at Toronto, 4 p.m.

Game 2 – Thursday, May 3, Abbotsford at Toronto, 4 p.m.

Game 3 – Saturday, May 5, Toronto at Abbotsford, 7 p.m.

Game 4 – Tuesday, May 8, Toronto at Abbotsford, 7 p.m. *Game 5 – Wednesday, May 9, Toronto at Abbotsford, 7 p.m. *Game 6 – Saturday, May 12, Abbotsford at Toronto, 12 p.m. *Game 7 – Sunday, May 13, Abbotsford at Toronto, 12 p.m. *if necessary

Watch for our flyer in today’s paper!

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Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame welcomes curling officials The Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame opened its doors to international curling officials Daryl and Linda Kirton on

Saturday, in an induction ceremony at the Legacy Building.

The husband-wife duo was honoured in the coach/builder cat-

egory. They have officiated many national and international curling events, including the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in

Vancouver.

“This induction is something we both can cherish,” Linda said during her acceptance speech.

Additionally, six teams and nine individuals were honoured for their outstanding accomplishments in 2011 with a plaque on the Wall of Fame, which will be displayed at the Hall for one year.

Wall of Fame teams included the Hansen Hurricanes boys wrestling, the MEI Eagles senior boys volleyball, the Mouat Hawks senior girls basketball, the Columbia Bible College men’s volleyball, the University of the Fraser Valley men’s golf, and the Abbotsford Outlaws 95A girls softball.

Individual honourees were Jake Virtanen (hockey), Joban Phulka (wrestling),

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Daryl and Linda Kirton were inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Ben Ball (volleyball), Steve Marshall (volleyball), Jeremy Lieuwen (volleyball), Alexa Tielmann (water polo), Spencer Miller (rugby), Paul Ahn (rugby) and Kayli Sartori (basketball).

Jorden Best, a standout rugby player for Robert Bateman Secondary and Canada’s national youth teams, was the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from Imperial Paving.

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Abbotsford News Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Cards split with Cannons Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

The Abbotsford Cardinals’ offence showed up in the nick of time on Saturday, exploding in the back half of a doubleheader to salvage a split against the Vancouver Cannons.

The local B.C. Premier Baseball League squad fell 5-2 in the first game of the day at DeLair Park, as Cannons starting pitcher Connor Noble turned in a dominant outing.

He struck out 10 Cards batters while scattering five hits over seven innings.

Abbotsford bounced back with an 8-1 win, led by a big game at the plate from third baseman Adam Revel, who went 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Luke Cooke, Riley Salter and Zach Cardoso also notched a pair of hits apiece, while Jesse McGowen went the distance on the mound, allowing just seven baserunners (six walks, one hit).

The Cards sit in seventh place with a 4-5 record, and head coach Corey Eckstein noted his team is still in the thick of things with the BCPBL standings being as tight as they are.

“I’ll feel much better once we get above .500,” he said.

“Adam Revel had a great day at the park (on Saturday), both offensively and defensively.”

The Cardinals are on the road for the next two weeks, and their next home games are on Sunday, May 13, when they host the North Shore Twins in a doubleheader at DeLair Park (12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.).

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Fraser Valley Forestry company currently seeks an experienced accounts payable clerk. Must be familiar with simply, excel, and word. Reconcile vendor accounts and other accounts as required.

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CLASS 1 DRIVER with super B end dump exp req’d by L.A. Transport Ltd. Wheel loader exp would be of value. Competitive benefit pkg. Fax resume to: 604-854-6176 LOCAL towing company looking for class 5 drivers, towing experience an asset but not nessassary we are willing to pay to train. Please drop Resume and drivers abstract off at 63 West Railway Abbotsford, BC.

SUPER B DUMP DRIVERS Drivers Needed Local Haul some possible Alta Hauls.

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FARM HELP REQ’D ambitious person to live in a mobile home (4 appl.) with small shop to help on broiler farm in N. Bradner.

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(604)8563739 FARM & NURSERY WORKERS required for JRT Nurseries Inc., 2396 272 St., Aldergrove, BC, Duties: Heavy farm labour, potting, moving, loading of plants, $10.25/hr. 50 hrs/week. Start date May 1, 2012. Fax: (604) 856-4531 or email: sales@jrtnursery.com

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Preference may be given to applicants with: Mountain Experience, Front end loader experience and / or able to run in the US. Sumas Transport Inc. is a locally owned and operated transport company with a Competitive Compensation Package.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com EXCLUSIVE “THINKBIG” Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude.

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work?

PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

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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.

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Witness needed for a hit & run motor vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. at Old Yale Rd. and Clearbrook Rd. involving a Toyota Echo and a white unknown vehicle. If you have any information regarding this accident please contact Devin Larson at (604) 864-6131.

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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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Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 170 community, Daily and urban weekly newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

Specifically you will: • Coordinate and administer all benefits related activities • Process all claims and remittances in a timely manner • Process employee enrollment, changes and terminations • Reconcile monthly insurer billings • Update administration guides with current policies and best practices • Provide prompt and accurate answers to group benefit questions • Mediate between insurers, clients and employees to resolve claim and coverage issues • Work with discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information • Provide administrative support to educate employees on benefits and programs • Maintain accurate and complete employee benefit databases, files and records, and update as necessary Requirements: • Recent practical experience in benefits administration.

• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Superior telephone manners and strong interpersonal skills.

• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.

• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

• Ability to adapt to and learn new software.

• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key external stakeholders.

• Excellent time and project management skills.

• Attention to detail in all areas of work.

• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.

• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures • Motivated individual with proven initiative.

This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by May 9, 2012 to: Robin Clarke Director, Human Resources Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 E-mail: rclarke@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497

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HILL, Sharon Elaine (Nee Keating) October 18, 1930 April 27, 2012 Sharon Elaine Hill passed away peacefully with her husband Tom by her side at Menno Hospital. She was born October 18, 1930 in Edmonton, Alberta.

She will be greatly missed by her husband Thomas Hill, 3 daughters; Janis Gabbert and her children, Ryan (Leanne) Gabbert, Adam Gabbert, and Rachel Gabbert; Laura (Phil) Hope and their children, Lisa Fisk (Darren), Sarah Tobin (Joel), Stephen Hope (Trish); Alison Vanderhoek (Brent) and their children Jeremy and Jenna; great-grandchildren Kailee Fisk, Madison Fisk, Taylor Fisk, Kylen Fisk, Claire Tobin, and Rowen Tobin. Also survived by sisters Arlene and Mary (Heine).

Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Chapel, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. Interment to follow at Hazelwood Cemetery.

A Memorial Tea will be held following the burial at 12:30 p.m. at Ellwood Estates, 31406 Upper MacLure Road, Abbotsford.

Online condolences can be left at: www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com.

Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643

Joe (Joseph) October 7, 1926 - April 28, 2012 The Lord called our father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend home to be with Him at the age of 85, with his devoted children by his side. Joe was predeceased by his wife Tina and is survived by his children Jack (Gayla), Sylvia (Ray), Jocelyn (Rudy) and Sonja, his grandchildren, David, Richard & SharaLynn and Chelsey (Neil), Dane & Corin, great grandchildren Mason and Amelia, brothers John, Rin and Terry (Betty Lue) and brother-in-law Bob (Dena) and sister-in-law Loes. Joe was born and grew up in Sneek, Friesland, The Netherlands.

During World War II, and continuing after the liberation, Joe worked in the water utility office in Sneek until he was drafted by the Dutch Army, as a Sergeant, in Indonesia engineering the construction of bailey bridges. In 1951, Joe married Tina Wester and immigrated to Canada, settling in Vancouver, BC, where he worked at various jobs including Simpson-Sears in shipping and receiving. After Joe accepted a position with Matsqui Water Works, Joe and Tina moved to Matsqui Village.

As this was part-time work, Joe also worked for Ray Bonn, surveyor. Joe and Tina then built a house in Abbotsford, where they raised their four children. Joe moved on in his career as well, and accepted a position with BC Hydro - Gas Division, where he worked as a planner for over 30 years until his retirement in 1986.

With a selfless servant’s heart, Joe served his community by volunteering with dedication and grace for: former Ebenezer Home Society, Abbotsford Christian School Society, Councils at Gateway and Living Hope C.R.C., Chairman for various committees, former Neighbour Link, Master of Ceremonies at numerous weddings and celebrations, school crossing guard. The family gives a heartfelt “thank-you” to Menno Home; for they served and cared for Joe with compassionate hearts during the past three years.

A Memorial Service will be held at Living Hope C.R.C., 34631 Old Clayburn Rd, Abbotsford, on Thursday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Joe to the organizations closest to his heart: Bethesda Association for people with disabilities or Abbotsford Christian School or Menno Home.

Olivine (Veen) ALMOND February 11, 1925 April 25, 2012 Veen Almond passed away on Wednesday at the Marrwood Centre in Langley. She is predeceased by her husband of 57 yrs, Kenneth on June 19, 2010. Loving mother of Karen (Tom) McDonald, Dani-lissa (Patrick) Brisbin, Ken (Kelly) and Michael (Lori). She was a devoted grandmother to: Kaleigh, Zachary, Aaron, James, Jennifer, Cole, Brett and Dusty; and great-grandmother to Mannix.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. Online condolences may be made at: www. woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com God saw the road was getting rough, the hill was hard to climb.

He gently closed your loving eyes and whispered, “Peace be thine.”

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Born September 26, 1930, in Ottawa, Ontario, and passed away on April 20, 2012, at Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents and seven siblings. Survived by one sister, Vivian; three children: Clifford and Debra (Robert) of North Bay, Ontario, and Kathy (Marcus) of London, Ontario; and four granddaughters and two great granddaughters.

Reg grew up on a family farm in the Ottawa area and went on to a career in the Royal Canadian Airforce and later Transport Canada as a radar and aviation control systems technologist. His career and an interest in travel took him to locations throughout North America including the DEW Line as well as postings to RCAF bases in Germany and France. Reg enjoyed sports and the great outdoors, in particular fishing and canoeing, and he remained active to the end of his life.

Reg will be remembered by friends and neighbours as an avid gardener. He loved the many varieties of plants and flowers supported by the temperate climate of the B.C. Lower Mainland.

Cremation will be followed by a private ceremony and gathering of family in North Bay. The family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff and physicians of the Emergency Department of Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

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BC FROZEN FOODS Req’s a Seasonal Labourer for fresh processing & packaging in their Mission facility. Job entails; cleaning, pressure washing processing equip, water tanks & pkg facility. Dumping, lifting & loading 40-50lb cases. Shift rotations, seasonal F/T, weekday & wknds, days & nights. Wage $12.70/hr.

Fax resume to: 604-826-4315

CONCRETE Pump Operator required in Salmon Arm area.

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SALES person required p/t for local bakery. Must have fluent English and a clean driver’s abstract.

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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Panorama Mountain Village is looking to fill a variety of summer positions. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/ employment TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.

Surrey based Construction Company looking for: Site Superintendents Certified Carpenters Level 2 First Aid / Labourers We offer competitive wages and benefits Forward resumes: email: employment @nwallace.ca Fax: 604.576.0982

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We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment.

Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products.

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As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1).

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Fabricators, Pipe fitters, Millwrights, Ironworkers. All trades Min. 5yrs.

Experience Mech. inclined helpers also needed. Competitive wages.

E-mail resume to dbprofab@shaw.ca

MILLWRIGHT Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc., an innovative leader in the B.C. feed industry, has an immediate opening for a millwright with a 3rd class Power Engineering ticket. Previous maintenance experience is an asset.

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

Operations Manager Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc. 33777 Enterprise Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9 Fax: 604-859-7011 Email: rsfeeds@rsfeeds.net

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HELP WANTED

Credit Services Officer We’re looking for an energetic self-starter who is detail-oriented and well organized to join our Credit Department.

This is a permanent position, working with credit officers where you will be responsible for: • Approving Credit Applications for new customer accounts • Recommending and/or initiating necessary legal or third party actions • Assisting with timely preparation of month end adjustments for customer accounts • Initiating collection action phone calls on prepared monthly delinquent reports

HELP WANTED Chilliwack Manufacturing Company is recruiting experienced individuals for FT positions.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE S i n c e 1 9 0 3

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-854-6397

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Early Childhood Educators develop daily activities for children. They lead children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments, preparing craft materials & taking the children to local points of interest. Train locally for the skills necessary in this rewarding career field.

Sprott-Sha w

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Tower Crane RIGGERS for projects in the GVRD. Rigging ticket, experience on a commercial construction site working under a crane is required. Send resume via fax:

Reply by email to: employment_10@hotmail.ca

TRAIN TO BE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR IN ABBOTSFORD TODAY!

JOIN US ON:

TRADES, TECHNICAL

604-241-5301 or pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com

Vinyl Deck Installers

HELP WANTED

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Requires a person to assemble machines. Mechanical aptitude a necessity and experience in assembly is preferred. Income in the $10-$14 hour range depending on experience and ability.

JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat - phone 250832-8053, fax 250-832-4545, email pat@brabymotors.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

• KITCHEN CABINET INSTALLERS • FINISHERS • PAINTERS

Required for

CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net

2012 retirement of employees has created opportunities at TIDY TANKS LTD. Langley BC. We are currently recruiting Fulltime Welders and Apprentice Welders.

Fax resume 604.534.5814 or e-mail: jacquie@tidytanks.com We thank all applicants however only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Heavy Duty Mechanic: • Make mechanical repairs on engines, trailers, brake systems & air systems • Knowledgeable with air & electrical, schematics & hydraulics • Journeyman/Red Seal an asset Trailer Mechanic for Repair Division: • Inspector’s Ticket • Minimum 2 Years’ Experience ALL OF OUR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ENJOY: • Comprehensive Medical and Dental plans • RSP • Continuing Education • Footwear Allowance

Apply online @ www.tycrop.com in the careers section or email resume to recruiting@tycrop.com.

We thank all applicants, however, only those requested for interview will be contacted.

05/12T_T1

You must have experience in a similar role, with demonstrated ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with a varied workload.

Qualifications required include knowledge of Microsoft Outlook & other MS products, excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed, and the ability to streamline existing procedures.

Former collections skills are required.

If you want to be part of a great company, with great benefits, please send resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Rachelle Barclay Credit Manager rbarclay@blackpress.ca Competition closes: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

Abbotsford News Tuesday, May 1, 2012 A21 PERSONAL SERVICES 182

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

338

PLUMBING

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

.

$39 SERVICE CALL plumbing, heating, plugged drains. Big & sm jobs.

Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155

188

LEGAL SERVICES 341

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

SAWDUST

CLEANING SERVICES

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

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

604-308-7943 TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.

260

ELECTRICAL

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

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356

CK LAWN & TREE SERVICE Hedge Trimming, Tree Pruning & Removal. Top dress. 604-217-2772 GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard.

Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. Mushroom manure $10/yard.

Small tractor avail. for levelling.

604-768-7571 or 604-856-4255

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. vet chk, $500. 2 males left. Parents on site. 604-852-6176 Abbts

BUILDING SUPPLIES

DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars.

FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

.PAUL’S MOVING 5 TON truck, will beat any other mover’s price!

BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 604-851-5901 / 778-808-2398

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market Family owned & operated since 1975

OPEN 6 Days a Week Monday - Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm 5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD, approx 3300 sq.ft., 3 bdrm up & 1 bdrm ste dn. Nr amens. $447,000. Trades welc with rancher, (604)854-1350 aft 10am.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

RUBBISH Removal $59.95 pick-up.

Pressure washing, gutter clean $99.

Best delivery rates in town for soil & gravel $40. Call: 604-832-4110

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

627

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

www.recycleitcanada.ca

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE 7 Days/week Licensed & Insured 604-807-8787 aerostars.ca

33794 Harris Road, Abbotsford

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.

REAL ESTATE

604.587.5865

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

H & H Evergreen Farm & Nursery

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

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.

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

ADRIAN’S LAWN CARE. All yard maintenance & cleanup, pruning, power raking & aerating. Certified & insured. Call Adrian 778-242-2807

Discounts on Bulk Buys.

32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

HOMESTEAD ESTATES

TOY POODLES. 8 fem, phantom colour, blk & brwn. 7 wks. $700.

Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

BARRY’S MASONRY SERVICE Granite/Cultured Stone/Brick/Block Over 20yrs exp. 604-302-8997

GARDENING

Buy 1, Get 2nd One FREE

APARTMENT/CONDO

25 year of experience.

Call for your FREE estimate.

518

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

NURSERY CLOSING OUT SALE ALL STOCK MUST GO

706

(Harris Rd & Mission Hwy) Ph:604-832-0590

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

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

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MOVING & STORAGE

MISC. FOR SALE

ABBOTSFORD 32120 Peardonville 1 bdrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

320

560

WESTINGHOUSE ARC WELDER on cart & some rods $20 obo Small BBQ on wheels works $10. Scharpf rotadry $10 moving 604-826-6868

RENTALS

REG BORDER collie pups, born Mar 6, 2012, strong trialing & working pedigree. Vet checked 1st shots. $500. 604-854-6637 Abby

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

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

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

LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $750. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial.

Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

HOME CLEANING SERVICE Satisfaction Guaranteed! $16/hr.

Serious enquiries! Mrs Josephina 604-302-9291

DRYWALL

ENGLISH BULLIES 2 m. 11 wks.

Vet ✔, stable temp., 50 lbs. at most. $1400 (604)725-7191 after 5

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER avail. Mon-Fri. Very thorough & efficient. Exc refs. Nini 604-826-0722.

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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS LANDSCAPING

PETS

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 Daschund X Border Collies, 6/wks, ready Apr 30, black, tan & white, $350. (604) 463-3245, 725-3007

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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477

PRESSURE WASHING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

PETS

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

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

Abbotsford bright spac quiet approx 1100sf 2bdrm 2bath 5appls sm pet ok, June 1. $1150. 604-217-2094

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

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities.

Ref’s req’d.

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

548

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

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo.

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

Quiet, parklike setting.

34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes

551

LAWN CUTS & STUFF Residential & Commercial Maint.

Quality Work @ a Great Price.

Call 604-744-5435

Tree removal done RIGHT!

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627 Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reli778.344.1069

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Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Exterior Projects. Master Painters able, Efficient & Quality Paint.

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD.

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

PETS 456

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

Omni Kitchen & Bath

omnikitchens@gmail.com Abbotsford, BC

Mark 604-807-0670 Gary 778-823-2260

FEED & HAY

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

477

PETS

Adorable Cocker Spaniel Puppies Only 4 left – purebred, no papers (604) 888-0832 asking $500

332

MISSION Flea Market $10/Table open Sat & Sun 820-5074 33167 London Ave(donations welcome)

PAVING/SEAL COATING

Fraser Valley Line Marking Line painting, pressure washing, parking lot maintenance programs. www.fraservalleylinemarking.com 604-768-4811

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

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

Call Esther 604-853-0549

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself

1 BDRMS from $595/mo.

2 BDRMS from $750/mo.

3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo.

1909 SALTON RD. Abbotsford

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments ABBOTSFORD

MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.

Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! 2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $665.00 2 Bedrooms - $756.00

Call 604-751-2147 2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $634.00 2 Bedrooms - $722.00

Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595 2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $604.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Call 604-557-6054 32030 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Call 604-557-3592 33136 George Ferguson Way

33184 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Call 604-751-2165

Website:

www.mainst.biz ABBOTSFORD MALIBU TERRACE APTS ✦ NEWLY RENOVATED ✦

33430 Bourquin Place 2 BEDROOMS Heat, light, hot water, prk stall, clean quiet bldg.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.

Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508 ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ pacificquorum.com Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★

ROLL-ON PAINTING Specializing in repaint, no job too small. Sr. Discount 15%. John (604)825-1239

Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Sliding 604.218.3064

Complete Renovation Experts S All types of cabinets/countertops S Reface / Replace Existing S Quality Work / Fully Ins’d / WCB Call for Estimate

GARAGE SALES

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Experienced S Insured Guaranteed S Free Estimates 26 Years Experience.

Large or Small Jobs Phone 604-854-9288 www.renovationsmission.com

TREE SERVICES

Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets

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

Forest Terrace Apartments

374

D D D D

Mainstreet Equity

ABBOTSFORD

Landscaping, new lawns, rototilling, mowing, power raking, fences, ret. walls, hedging, pruning, maint. program.604-832-8304, 604-832-8305.

Heat & Hot Water Included

Call 604-557-3708

604-853-0333

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

ABBOTSFORD

ABBOTSFORD. Corner of Marshall & McCallum at The Crossing. Brand new 2 bdrm., 2 bath, balcony, 2 seconds to freeway, 4 s/s appl., insuite w/d, 1 u/g parking & locker.

Ns/np. Avail May 1. 604-853-1779. gsilva91@hotmail.com

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

RUBBISH REMOVAL Construction Cleaning Demolition / Bobcat Recycling 604-807-8787 aerostars.ca

706

Phone 604-556-7705

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

RENTALS

ABBOTSFORD

Great View

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

3046 Clearbrook Road

Also great for crafts etc

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

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

GARIBALDI Court

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

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

Lease & Refs. Required.

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. Over 20 years of referrals. 604-807-5204, 604-592-5442 or 604-854-1978

ONE STOP SHOPPING, get a million different products here. High quality, 20% less than Walmart, vitamins, health, nutrition, cosmetics, jewelry, cleaners, soaps, shampoos, guaranteed; tonyspacil.ca.

CLEARBROOK. Very clean 2 bdrm apt. Nice size deck. $700+utils. No dogs. Storage. 1-604-888-5754

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

THE BARGAIN STORE BUY / SELL USED FURNITURE 604-826-3810

MISSION 1st Ave. 2 Bdrm $750.

W/D incl. no pets, avail immed.

Refs req. Call Jim 604-820-0167

Call 604-852-7350

www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 BEDROOM Available Now

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incl. heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.

A22 Abbotsford News Tuesday, May 1, 2012 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Abbotsford/Mission

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

Richard Court 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

778-788-1857 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Under New Management

Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease Pet Friendly Buildings!

CHELSEA PARK GARDENS 33710 Marshall Road

1 Bdrms ..... from $688/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $848/mo.

Call 604-751-3619

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

Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road Spacious Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrms avail 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

Under New Ownership 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

33263 Bourquin Crescent East

Bachelors .... from $573/mo.

1 Bdrms ...... from $688/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $848/mo.

33298 Robertson Ave.

1 Bdrms ...... from $634/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $722/mo.

1 Bdrms ...... from $665/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $756/mo.

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

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. The Element – 1 bd, 1 bath, 6 applis, A/C, f/p, u/g park, urban finishes. N/S N/P $825.00 Beautiful Citadel Ridge -1 bed + den,in suite w/d, s/s+black kit. appli, some h/w & granite, encl. single gar., stone f/p. N/P N/S $850.

Mt. Waddington – 2 bed, 2 bath ground flr condo, 5 appl with a great patio. N/S N/P $1000.00 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, $900.00 ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED AT kijiji.ca

CALL: (604)853-2718

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

Seniors Discount $25

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices! www.eryxproperties.com

Nicely Reno’d Concrete Bldg.

Great Views of Mt. Baker Extra Large and Bright ✶ Heat and Hot Water Incl ✶ All suites sprinkler protected.

Lrg patios, 2 elevators, lockers.

Gated prk, Super Clean, N/P.

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482

Large, Bright & Clean 2 Bdrms Avail

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.

736

WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM

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

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD.

MISSION 7th/Cedar. Updated 2 bdrm suite, nice backyrd. $800 incl utils/lndry. Brian 778-552-3132.

Auguston Excecutive -Victorian style 4 bed + den, 3.5 bath, 2 f/p, family room on main, rec room down, central air, + 7 appli, deck w/ view, dbl gar, N/P N/S $2500 Kitchen for a Chef – 4 bed, 2 bath, den/office, family room, 7 BOSCH appl in a beautiful new Ikea kitchen, front loading W/D. Pet neg. N/S $1600.00 Applewood Dr. Executive Bsmt Suite!!! 1 bd, den/office, 5 appl, priv patio,beautiful view, FP soaker tub. N/S N/P $850.00 + Hydro ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED AT kijiji.ca

MISSION. Bright, new 2 bdrm. Shrd W/D. Heat/hydro incl. NS, NP. Avail now, $800, Sr’s disc. 604-854-9621

CALL: (604)853-2718 CLEARBROOK 3 bdrm + games room Rancher, big fcd b/yard, $1250. May15/31. 604-807-5449 MISSION. Horse OK! Small cabin, field & barn. 2 appl. Suit 1 horse. $800/mo hydro incl. No pitts/rottis.

Ref’s. 604-826-3063 ROSEDALE 3 Bdrm home on farm.

Newly reno’d. Unfin bsmt, dbl gar, barn, wrkshp, avail now, $2500/mo.

604-719-7428 or 778-863-0075.

741

TRANSPORTATION 838

MISSION. Newer bright 2 bdrm. cls. to leisure centre & transit. $800/mo. n/s n/p. Avail. May 1 /604-302-3933

RECREATIONAL/SALE

845

SUITES, UPPER

1999 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC

Abbotsford. 3 bdrm (upper) 2100 sf.

2.5 baths. VIEW. A/C. $1850.

NS/NP. Avail imed. 604-853-7057

The Scrapper

ABBOTSFORD. 3Bd upper, 2 bath, quiet area nr school/plaza. $1000 incl lndry +60%utils. 604-866-7493

752

30ft Rear Kit. fifth whleel, a/c, awning, stove/oven, double door fridge, large slide. $9,760obo Dealer #9968 Stk.#2614

TOWNHOUSES

ABBOTSFORD, 33499 Marshall, 3 bdrm, 3 level, 1.5 bath, 1800 sf $1100/mo. Avail May 1. Call 604-557-0411 or 604-807-3294.

MISSION: 3 Bdrm Townhome, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. 604-820-1715

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635 2002 - 36’ TRALER, slp. 9, mst bdm up front, 16’ tip out, inside/out shwr, $14,900. Phone (604)857-9885.

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

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AUTO FINANCING 2003 LAYTON 25’ Travel Trailer.

Lite, easy-tow, clean, well maintained. Queen bed, big freezer/fridge, full kitchen, m/w, TV. Many extras incl. hitch & gas certified. $8,500. 604-852-2992

storage, automotive, professional

500 - 12000 sq. ft.

Ross Stathers 1-877-738-7603

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

MISSION ROOM for $375/mo incl utils. share kit. bath w/d, large yard (604)226-4764 after 6pm

2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv)

747

2005 ROAD RANGER, 24’ trailer, like new, slide, microwave, q.bed, air, $13,500. Call (604)869-3466

ABBOTSFORD

AVAILABLE 2 BDRM. $760 Quiet building. Mostly Seniors. Includes heat, hot water & cable.

NO PETS.

604 - 854 - 6307

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 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.

RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 s.f. 2485 West Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731

713

COTTAGES

LOON LAKE CABIN sleeps 7, full kitchen & bath, dock, boat launch $100 p/day - 3 day min. 250-8265575 or e-mail krissie01@shaw.ca

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MISSION: WANTED: Responsible individual(s) Top or bottom floor; 2 bedroom suites in 4-plex unit. On quiet well established street. Gas fireplace, balcony, extra storage space. 1 Blk to hospital, bus stop, shops & close to schools. Washer/dryer, fridge/stove. $725/mo & $775/mo plus utils. Min 1 year lease. Non smokers/non drinkers, references required. Available now.

Call 604-853-8830

717

FARMS

100 ACRES for lease, 50 in berries & 50 avail for planting blueberries.

Suit qualified applicants. Call 604853-5195 or Manjit 604-864-7366

736

HOMES FOR RENT Abbotsford

1000 sf. double garage on 3/4 acres. Country setting. North Bradner area. Available for p/t caretaker off adjacent property.

Work includes: maintenance of lawns, lawn mowers supplied.

Rent and wages negot. Avail.

June 1st. Mature person or couple with exp. & refs. Apply to Box # 648 c/o Abbotsford News, 34375 Gladys Ave. Abbotsford, B.C. V2S-2H5

RV PADS

QUIET FAMILY CAMPGROUND monthly summer & year round sites 4 rent $315/mo incl water & sewer,electricity metered(604)826-2741

749

2006 luxury 5th whl trlr, Titanium Mint cond., loaded, firesale $33,500 obo. Call for details. (604)858-4878

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

2009 31’ Fleetwood Jamboree, under 8000mi, winter pkge w/deluxe int. 4000w gen., hkups & hoses included, $72,555, 604-858-9823

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

750

2011 WINDRIVER 230 RKS, loaded, used 2 short trips, brought Jul. 21/11,asking $26,000 obo. Must sell. Don (778)344-8047.

2012 KEYSTONE HIDEOUT 23RKS

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD: 2 bdrm bsmt suite.

Avail May 1st. Near Mt. Lehman.

N/S, N/P. $675/mo incl utils.

604-855-0794 or 604-807-7725.

ABBOTSFORD: Brand new 2 bdrm Near Delair Rd on Zanatta $850/mo incl util/own lndry. Avail now. Refs, NS/NP. (604)746-9140, 309-9854.

ABBOTSFORD East. BRAND NEW 2 bdrm bsmt suite avail May 1st. Private entry, pkng, spacious livrm, lam & tile kitchen floor, brand new appli’s, full bath with tub. Located in friendly clean neighbourhood near all amens. Pet & smoke free! $800 incl utils, cable, net (no laundry).

Call 778-982-0755 amer_0005@hotmail.com ABBOTSFORD E: Beautiful 2 bdrm grnd lvl ste in newer Sandyhill area.

Priv ent, patio, kitchen w/island, f/p, D/W, own W/D, prkg. $900/mo. N/S N/P. May15/June1. 604-557-9772.

ABBOTSFORD, LG 1BR, (NRMSA Arena), SM. PET ok, Reno’d, Ldry, ht. cntrl, 1 prkg, Cbl + Net. Inc. $700 + shrd. utils. Avail. Immed.

604-803-8585 ABBOTSFORD. Matsqui area. 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. Np/ns. No laundry. Avail now. $650/mo. incl hydro. 604-556-3691 or 604-557-8023 ABBOTSFORD, Townline area.

Spacious 2 bdrm. Priv entry. Share lndry. Np/ns. Avail. now. $750. 604857-5855 or 604-614-8899.

CLEARBROOK: Bright 2 bdrm. Cls to bus routes & pools. N/P. Avail. now. 604-852-6879, 604-308-9795 MATSQUI. 2 bdrms, f/bath, priv. ent., laund. Lots of prkg. N/S. N/P. Avail. now. Big storage room. $700.

604-826-5278 or 604-832-3293 MISSION 1 bdrm, sml clean g/l suite, W/D, N/P, N/S, would suit 1 person w/refs, util/cbl incl $650/mo.

Avail May 1 (604) 617-6561 MISSION 1 bdrm ste, 5 appls, (own W/D). Good area. N/S, N/P. $675 + utils. May 1. 1-604-277-1746 MISSION 2 Bdrm, $850 own laundry, easy parking & entry, brand new paint & flooring. Hydro/Gas Incl. No Pets. Quail Ave. 604-3020390

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1986 CADILLAC SIMMARON, 2.8L auto, runs exc. nice body. $1250.

Call (604)863-2255

ABBOTSFORD, McDermott Rd. 4 Bdrm house, avail now, $1100/mo.

Call: (604)835-9540

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845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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TRUCKS & VANS

2003 SUNFIRE 2/door Coupe, standard trans, CD player, Aircared, 195K, $2700/obo. 604-556-6889.

NOTICE of Disposition To: Estate of Sheridan Akins Formerly of #243201 Lougheed Highway Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0 (the “rental site”) Take notice that the landlord of the rental site, Leq’a:mel First Nation, intends to dispose of the personal property abandoned by the estate consisting of the single wide mobile home, Manufactured Home Registry #43133, the document Number B98199 and all remaining contents, including stove and fridge and various personal items at the rental site f20 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: - The estate takes possession of the property The estate establishes a right to possession of the property or - The Estate makes an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right. After expiration of the 30 day period, the property will be disposed of with no further notice to you. Landlord: Leq’a:mel First Nation 43101 Leq’a:mel Way Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0 Phone: 604 8267976

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of AMY PATRICIA JOHNSON that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at 345 Delacourt Road, London, Ontario N6G 4E6 on or before June 15, 2012, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

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

1987 Olds, 4 door, collector plates, mint condition, maroon on maroon, $3500. Call (604)392-3950 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convert.

Grey/grey. Loaded, priced to sell.

Please call Richard 778-222-0140.

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3500 firm. 604-538-9257.

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1993 Toyota Corolla, champagne color, 4 dr. sun-roof, auto, 265 km, runs well, $1500.Call 604-820-0696

2011 Hyundai Accent GL, 4dr sedan, loaded, 25,000km, $11,700, ex cond. 604-793-5520 (5961)

MISSION 3BDRM quiet area, near school $850/mo incl all utils&cable 604-751-1115 (604)814-0165

VANGUARD Camper 9.5 ft 4 burner stove, 3 way fridge, furnace, toilet,good cond $3500 (604)826-5085

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in May, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

MISSION 2 bdrm, cntrl loc, sh lndry neg, sm priv yrd, ns/np, refs. $850.

May 1st. (604)820-8369 lve msg.

ABBOTSFORD 3 Bdrms up, 1 bdrm down, 2 baths, priv fncd yrd. . $1200/mo. June 1. 604-626-6670.

BIG FOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 bigfoot Campers have arrived ony at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-6670024 www.rosmanrv.com

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

2004 VOLKWAGEN TD 4/dr sedan, fully loaded, leather interior,sunroof, blue, 157K. 1 Owner. Mint cond! $9,900/obo. Call 778-240-1966.

MISSION; 2 bdrm ste bright open flr plan, 1 bth w/tub, own lndry & heat ctrl, lrg storage, o/d deck. N/S, cat ok. $850 + 1/3 utils. Avail immed.

(604) 826-8099 or 302-3382.

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635

1-800-910-6402

MISSION, 2 Bdrm bsmt suite. N/P, N/S. Avail May 15th. $800/mo incl utils. Call: 778-344-5713

ABBOTSFORD 3278 Sparrow Dr. 5-8 bdrms. 2 kitchens. Ns/Np. Ref’s.

604-854-6025 or 778-246-2180.

Rear kit. slideout, a/c, tv, awning, stove/oven,double door refer, like new. $16,340obo Dealer #9968

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm.

Call 604-538-4883 2005 JEEP LIBERTY Excellent shape, 95km, $10,750.

Phone (604)870-1008 2007 Ford Ranger ex cab, 4dr grey, new all season tires, 85,000k, 6cyl, cd, a/c, auto, $9800 (604)819-9963 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LTD Edition, top of the line. $38,900.

Call: 604-781-5679.

TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE/RETAIL Space for Lease Newly Renovated Chilliwack Mall

Member - Crime Free Program

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1990 Ford 3/4 ton diesel, 248km; 1996 11’3 Western Wilderness camper, top of line, both $9800.

Will sell separate. 604-824-6146

MISSION, nr new, lrg 2 bdrm, abv. grnd, priv. entr, lndry, prk, NS/NP, $950 incl utils/cbl. 604-340-4041.

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2 BDRM HOME

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MISSION, dwntown. Beautiful quiet spac bach $550, 1 bdrm $600. Secure bldg. Ref’s. N/P.604-814-2435

APARTMENTS

ALDERGROVE May 1. 2 bdrm., comes with f/s, w/d, strg. shed, N/S. Refs. $775 mo. 604-341-3205

Mission

604-820-0128

MISSION HILLS:

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

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Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

2 bdr, grnd level, lamnte floors, kitchen d/w, own w/d, reno + clean. $850 + hydro 604-818-0078

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

33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

Call Shawn 604-751-2934 or E-mail: abbotleasing1@mainst.biz

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

RENTALS

33405 Bourquin Place

• Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm.

Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...

1 bdrms. from $630/mo.

Call 604-826-7880

10th flr. 3 bdrm. $1075 - June 1

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No Pets. Written ref’s required.

1 Bdrm @$695 / Bach. $635

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

18’ SANGSTER 140HP I/B w/Merc leg, new flooring & seats, new wiring & carb, C/W Roadrunner trailer, good cond $3500 (604)826-5085 1991 FORD Econoline, 150 camper van, 257K kms, needs engine work $1650 obo. 604-869-3355

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