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Record-breaking donation to food bank The need for support is strong this season

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A record-breaking amount of food was delivered to the Abbotsford Food Bank and Christmas Bureau on Saturday.

The Fraser Valley Auto Mall Food Drive, held in partnership with Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and Save-On-Foods, collected 8.5 tons of food – worth about $30,000.

Donations were collected at the eight auto mall dealerships, Automall Autobody, two SaveOn-Foods locations in Abbotsford, through a door-to-door canvass by firefighters and through a donation from PriceSmart Foods.

The food was loaded onto a SaveOn-Foods truck, and a convoy of vehicles, including the Abbotsford Police, accompanied the truck to the Abbotsford Food Bank on Saturday morning for the drop-off.

Dave Murray, executive director of the food bank, said it is the largest single donation that the organization has ever seen.

“It was quite something. It was really remarkable,” Murray said.

He said the contribution will help considerably in a year that has seen record numbers of people registering for support over the holiday season.

Murray said the Christmas Bureau had handed out food hampers and gifts to about 1,000 families as of Monday morning.

He said volunteers had prepared Continued on A5

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PROJECT SHELVED A3 Federal funding in question after council puts the brakes on sustainability studies

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Members of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and staff from Save-On-Foods load a semi-trailer full of non-perishable food items that were then delivered to the Abbotsford Food Bank on Saturday.

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Sustainability on the shelf Freezing studies could jeopardize millions in funding

Strategy, the Green Energy Plan, the Green Economic Investment Study and the Sumas Mountain Environmental Millions of dollars in potential funding are in limbo Management Study. While related, the four projects are innow that the city’s Community Sustainability Planning dependent and can be completed separately.

The first portion, the Community Sustainability Strategy, Initiative has been shelved.

Last week, council voted to only receive the four-part envi- had already been received by council in July. However, last ronmental study, instructing staff to take no further action. week, council was to review the remaining three studies, The move could make the city ineligible for federal gas tax suggest changes and send them out for public consultations.

Also up for consideration was replacing the controversial monies.

Sumas Mountain study – which was created to find a balBut Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman said there is no “immediate risk” because the regulations don’t go into effect ance between future mountain development and the protection of natural areas – in favour of working on a new, more until 2016.

When the sustainability initiative was started in April city-wide Green Community Plan.

The change was suggested after many residents of Sumas 2010, one of the reasons cited was to meet gas tax funding Mountain had indicated they did not support the original regulations, which oblige municipalities to create an intestudy, which they felt would impact their private property grated community sustainability plan. rights and dictate what they could do on their own land.

Currently, Abbotsford has a charter of sustainabilCouncil only received the report, meaning no acity, adopted in 2003, but it may not be sufficient to tion would be taken. The draft of a Green Energy meet federal standards.

Plan, which is designed to identify alternative enGas tax funding is generated from gasoline taxes ergy options to help reduce greenhouse gas and reand collected by Ottawa. The money is given to duce energy use, and the draft of a Green Economic the provincial government, which then distribInvestment Study, which examines the development utes it, through the Union of British Columbia of a green economy by creating and using environMunicipalities (UBCM) to various capital or planmentally friendly products, were also received. ning projects. In January, $8.1 million in gas tax Coun. John Smith said the studies were “not what funds was granted to Abbotsford to to help improve he expected” when he originally voted for them. ross the JAMES sewer treatment plant.

He said they contained recommendations and new City staff are currently investigating whether the 2003 document will suffice, whether improvements need to initiatives, like promoting more densification, which the city already does. They also talk about more bike trails and be made, or an entirely new plan is required.

The other option is to reconsider council’s decision to improved transit services.

“Before you lead the community on into wild expectations shelve the sustainability project. of improved transit, we really need to iron out issues like “You’ll see me pull executive privilege to bring it back. how are we going to pay for it,” said Smith.

There will be direction to staff,” said Banman.

“We haven’t really shelved it; we’ve sent a shockwave back A more immediate concern is the money received by the through the system to do a better job.” city to undertake the $318,000 initiative.

But Coun. Patricia Ross said the decision means the projThe Federation of Canadian Municipalities pledged $168,000 ($109,000 has already been received by the city ect has been “thrown in the garbage.

“We’ve spent so much staff time, we’ve had hundreds of with an additional $59,000 promised at completion) while BC Hydro had agreed to provide $60,000 of the cost upon man hours from community members that have helped completion. The city has spent almost $90,000 from its com- develop the policy. If I was those people I would feel disrespected,” she said. munity sustainability budget.

Coun. Simon Gibson sided with Ross, saying the plans Banman said staff are currently investigating if the funds created a vision and it would be poor stewardship to let the already received must be paid back, and if so, how much.

The Community Sustainability Planning Initiative work go to waste.

Couns. Ross, Gibson, Bill MacGregor and Dave Loewen includes four projects – the Community Sustainability voted against Smith’s motion to merely receive the studies.

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Felger acquitted of drug charges Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Pot activist Tim Felger has been acquitted of all charges related to accusations that he had sold marijuana out of his downtown Abbotsford store in 2009.

Felger, 55, faced seven charges – six counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking – but he was acquitted last Monday in B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack after Justice Brian Joyce ruled that a police search of Felger’s Da Kine store, located at that time on Essendene Avenue, had breached his charter rights.

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that police had repeatedly Felger heralded the ruling. come into his store, amount“This is a big victory for ing to unauthorized people who have an searches, prior to a expectation of privadrug warrant being cy … I did not want served and his subsethe police just bargquent arrest in May ing in my store and 2009. home any time they Joyce agreed that felt like it with no police had trespassed warrant,” he said. on Felger’s property All charges were by ignoring signs also dropped against felger he had posted that Felger’s co-accused, stated “no member Natasha Healy. of the Abbotsford Police Crown counsel is considerDepartment is allowed onto ing whether to appeal the this premise without a war- ruling. rant.”

Felger still faces other Any evidence police gath- legal battles. He plans to ered during those visits – fight the City of Abbotsford and which led to their rea- over the cancellation of his sons for obtaining a search business licence in 2009 warrant – was collected il- after the drug charges were legally, the judge stated. laid against him.

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After his eviction from the Abbotsford location, Felger set up Das Bhang, a “political office” and store on Horne Street in Mission.

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A $20,000 donation from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) will go toward the creation of a water feature in the future garden of Holmberg House, an adult hospice set to break ground in January.

The donation was made Friday to the Abbotsford Hospice Society (AHS), which is currently raising funds for the construction of Holmberg House.

The facility is part of the Campus of Care project – adjacent to Abbotsford Regional Hospital – which also features Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and Matthew’s House, a respite facility for children with severe disabilities.

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for so many special people, we wanted to help make it feel as welcoming and comforting as possible.”

AHS executive director Debbie Lehmann thanked the FVREB for its contribution.

“We are absolutely thrilled with this donation and, in particular, the intent behind it … We’re sure the water feature will be a favourite place for relaxation and reflection for everyone the hospice serves,” she said.

The FVREB serves the communities of North Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford and Mission. For more information, visit fvreb.bc.ca.

For more details about AHS and Holmberg House, visit abbotsfordhospice.org.

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Scott Olson, president of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, and Debbie Lehmann, executive director of the Abbotsford Hospice Society, show a depiction of the water feature that will be built at Holmberg House.

tients as young as 19 facing terminal illness. The suites will be large enough to accommodate visiting family and friends.

AHS is currently halfway to its $12-million goal for the project’s capital costs.

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Holmberg family donates $100,000 Will provide radiation therapy equipment at BC Cancer Agency

Abbotsford philanthropist Dave Holmberg has made a $100,000 donation to the BC Cancer Foundation in support of high-tech radiation therapy equipment at the BC Cancer Agency Abbotsford Centre.

Cancer has deeply impacted the Holmberg family. Just 18 months after losing his eldest son, David Jr., to brain cancer, Holmberg received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma – a cancer of the plasma cells.

He has now completed treatment, which consisted of 27 rounds of radiation therapy from BC Cancer Agency specialists, who Holmberg describes as “highly skilled and compassionate.”

A community leader in the agricultural equipment business for 45 years, Holmberg said he was motivated to make the $100,000 gift because he knows the importance of having the best equipment available.

He also recognizes the world-leading advancements in cancer knowledge and care occurring in B.C. and believes in the value of research.

A clinical trial gave David Jr. 17 months of added time with his family until he passed away at age 48.

“I have no doubt that the clinical trial treatments gave David extra time,” Holmberg said. “Anything we can do as a public to help move research forward is truly important.”

More than 1,000 patients are treated with radiation therapy at the Abbotsford Centre each year.

“Radiation therapy is a critical component in cancer care, which is ever-advancing,” said Dr. Nisar Ahmed, radiation oncology leader at BC Cancer Agency in Abbotsford.

“This generous gift from the Holmberg family will help ensure we have the latest, most technologically advanced systems for our patients in Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley.”

The Holmberg family also made a recent $500,000 donation to the Abbotsford Hospice Society’s adult hospice, named Holmberg House in memory of Dave Jr. That facility will be located on the Campus of Care project adjacent to Abbotsford Regional Hospital and is expected to open in the spring or summer of 2014.

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NewsBytes school security addressed Abbotsford school district staff and staff at local schools will be reviewing their emergency operating procedures, following the shooting massacre of 26 children and adults at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Kevin Godden, school district superintendent, responded to the tragedy in a letter to parents on Friday afternoon. Godden said staff will review emergency procedures, including intruder alerts and lockdowns, to ensure “we are all up-todate and vigilant.”

He advised parents to guard preschool and elementary-aged children from exposure to media reports about the shooting, and to watch for signs that kids might need support.

He said school counsellors are available to assist any child with questions or concerns.

“It is understandable that there will be some anxiety about this incident,” he said.

The letter, and an accompanying tip sheet to help kids in times of grief, can be found on the school district website at sd34.bc.ca.

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A convoy of vehicles in the Fraser Valley Auto Mall Food Drive, held in partnership with Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and Save-On-Foods, made its way to the Abbotsford Food Bank and Christmas Bureau on Saturday, delivering a record-breaking eight tons of donations.

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100 more hampers than they did for last year’s holiday campaign, and there were none left heading into the busiest period – the week before Christmas.

But Murray said more will be prepared, using donations from the auto mall food drive, as well as from school food drives wrapping up this week.

The demand on toys and gifts has also been strong.

“Our toy stock is virtually depleted. We’re usually left with about a year’s supply, but we’re going to go into next Christmas (with empty shelves),”

Murray said.

Gifts for pre-teens and teens are particularly needed, although Murray recommends that people designate cash for gifts because the food bank can make it go further. For example, he can buy gift cards in bulk and receive some for free.

Murray said his biggest concern is with the food bank’s fundraising goal. Funds from the weekend were still being tallied, but Murray estimated that the $600,000 goal hadn’t yet reached the halfway point.

“I’m concerned. It would be nice to be at about $100,000 more than we are,” he said.

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Despite some serious financial hardships, the Ledgeview Golf Society has decided to continue operating Abbotsford’s Ledgeview Golf Course.

The interim board of directors held a members’ meeting on Saturday to discuss the decision. After running the course successfully for the past 30 years, the club lost $112,000 in 2010, $240,000 in 2011 and is expecting to lose $150,000 this year. The group was created in 1978 to run the cityowned public golf facility. In May, the city granted Ledgeview $115,000, including $65,000 in rent forgiveness and $50,000 toward capital improvements. The new board is currently trying to restructure the organization.

If the society’s financial situation does not improve, the group would eventually have to shut down and leave the facility’s operation to the City of Abbotsford.

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ABBOTSFORD NEWS I Tuesday, December 18, 2012

A waste of ‘green’?

The decision by a majority of council members to put the brakes on a major, and necessary, sustainability study defies good stewardship.

In the works for months, consuming many hours of city staff time, and involving more than $300,000 – including public funds – the four separate reports were put on indefinite hold by council last week.

Ranging from economic sustainability to mountain development guidelines, the reports provide a vision for environmental sustainability, as well as “green” economic strategies.

As importantly, this move places millions of dollars in federal gas tax grants at risk.

Some members of council were apparently concerned that the studies contained public policy, some of which may not be applicable or affordable.

If that’s the case, then we must presume it’s possible to rewrite portions of the reports, or simply make

adjustments going forward, rather than freeze all four projects.

As for affordability, surely the investment of these sums of money in what ostensibly were to be roadmaps for the future, was something council considered before making the financial commitment.

For that matter, if the content of the studies are not what some members of council anticipated, it would be a logical question to ask what direction was given to the reports’ creators, before all this effort, time and money was expended?

Surely this wasn’t just an empty exercise to meet federal requirements to qualify for gas tax revenue.

Mayor Bruce Banman maintains that council’s vote to merely receive this body of work is only a temporary stop for another closer look.

That had best be the case, otherwise this appears to be an investment of taxpayers’ money and resources, with nothing to show for it.

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Other Hand If you’re wishing for a white Christmas, I’d rather you kept it to yourself, at least in the Lower Mainland.

The snow I’m looking at through the window this morning is anything but festive, deposited with a sloppy cold rain in a driving windstorm that knocked out power Sunday night and made driving treacherous.

I like snow; dry cold snow in the Interior that squeaks underfoot and actually provides some traction for the tires. The wet slop, and the mounds of slush it creates on the roads throughout the Fraser Valley, is none of that.

Yet this is the time of year when a great many people make the trek to and from points north and east of Hope to join friends and family for Christmas gatherings. Knowing

beforehand what to expect on your travels is not only helpful, it can be lifesaving.

That is why the BC Highway Cams are a valuable, yet often overlooked tool for the traveller.

In the winter, and that’s almost anytime between September and June on the Coquihalla, Fraser Canyon or Highway 97 North, my first look at what may be on the road ahead is always a check on the “real time” highway cameras.

Every couple of minutes or so, they are updated with video snapshots of current road conditions as well as providing both air and road temperatures (indicates the potential for freezing rain) along with other pertinent information.

And with some 290 of them on roads near and far, there aren’t very many locations across this vast province that a ‘highway cam’ can’t deliver up-to-date data to your computer or smart phone.

Even if you’re not planning an epic road trip, when the weather is nasty here and that northeaster blows snow into white-out conditions, you can

check out what’s happening on the freeway at your doorstep.

There is a camera on Sumas Prairie at Cole Road, three at Bradner Road, and four each at the Clearbrook and McCallum interchanges. All along Highway 1 from Horseshoe Bay to Hope, current images of road condi-

The BC Highway Cams are a valuable, yet often overlooked tool for the traveller.

tions allow you to plan (or cancel) your trip knowing what you are going to be up against, and to prepare for that by having in the vehicle what you need to keep warm should you find yourself in an inextricable snowdrift.

Anyone planning to attempt the Coquihalla this time of year without checking out the webcams that broadcast from nine weather-ugly points is a potential candidate for a starring

role in the reality-TV series “Highway Through Hell.” That show, in case you’ve never seen it, features a Hopebased towing company that throughout the winter extricates wrecked and stuck vehicles all over the Coq and Canyon.

Interesting show, providing a vicarious visit to disaster scenes essentially in our own backyard, and definitely worth watching if you ever drive our mountain passes in winter (the program actually airs in the spring, following accumulation of suitable footage from the previous winter season of snow, slush and stuck semis).

In the form of a helpful hint to get you through winter driving on some of the most unforgiving roads in the world: simply ‘Google’ BC Highway Cams and click on the region or route of your choice. Forty-seven more were added this year to the array of cameras at strategic locations along most every highway in the province.

Safe travelling this Christmas, and please do all you can to avoid becoming front-page fodder as a highway statistic. markrushton@abbynews.com

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letters Card a good thing to do Operation Resolution truly is a deed of true kindness and compassion by the Abbotsford Police officers.

The Christmas card initiative, employed by Police Chief Bob Rich and his crew, is intended to send a message to encourage better decisions to the inner-self of a wandering soul.

The power of kindness is said to be the golden chain by which society is bound together.

When I watch the genuine love shown by Derek Hoare for his autistic daughter (The News, Dec. 11), I am convinced that many a parent still nestles those very same feelings deep down in their hearts for their incarcerated, lawbreaking child of theirs.

Yes, each one of those offenders is someone’s dear child.

In this season of joy, the thoughts and prayers of other mothers will turn to suffering parents who carry this heavy burden each new day. I like to believe that there is something good in every soul on earth simply because our Creator did not create misfits, they simply

developed that way.

Operation Resolution is a little like plucking a thistle and trying to plant a flower instead. It is a good thing to do, although, it be slightly different in style than portraying the true meaning of Christmas, which does not need to be camouflaged or shielded by a heavy weapon and tactical gear, but is shouted all over the world, bringing the good news of salvation for each and everyone.

I am convinced I speak for many others by sending a word of deep appreciation to our police officers for their positive actions of sending a card to encourage and offer a better solution to the soul whose life has gone terribly wrong somewhere along the line.

May the influence of your example spread far and wide.

And, by the way, Chief Rich and policing staff, thanks so much for your diligent protection of us all throughout the year.

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The incident began at about 7 p.m., when a bike squad officer saw a white mini van travelling slowly along the Canada-U.S. border in the Sumas Prairie area of Abbotsford. The officer noticed several people in the van, includ-

ing two men wearing camouflage clothing.

Officers, including patrol division members, then stopped the vehicle at Vye and Whatcom roads, and discovered there were two Canadian and two Mexican citizens inside the van.

Future charges are being considered, and the Mexicans are being held by immigration authorities.

Did you know?

Many Christmas traditions are older than some celebrants might think. The tradition of lighting up a Christmas tree, for example, dates back to the days before Christmas lights. Before electric-powered twinkle lights were invented and even before electricity was discovered, people used actual candles to adorn the Christmas tree.

As one can imagine, having an open flame next to a dried-out tree was risky, so it was customary to keep a bucket of water next to the tree in the case of fire.

As if fire wasn’t enough, the tinsel used to decorate trees was made from strips of silver and even lead — something that is now known to be a health hazard to adults and children alike.

Although we’ve come a long way since candles and lead, even now trees that are overly dry and decorated with lights that have frayed wires can just as easily lead to fires.

Plus, plastic tinsel can be a choking hazard for children and pets.

One Christmas staple that has lost its status as a safety hazard is the poinsettia plant. It has long been thought that poinsettias are poisonous to people and animals. While there is some toxicity to the plant, it would require the ingestion of hundreds of leaves to get a toxic dose of a plant’s poison.

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The hectic nature of the holiday season can be a difficult time for a pet to grow acclimated to its new environment. He or she may be frightened to assimilate or take longer to settle down. Pets often need several weeks of quiet and constant care to become comfortable in their new environments. Here are some other reasons why the holidays are not a good time for new pets.

• Holiday visitors may frighten the new pet and he or she may become weary of strangers at the outset.

• The activities in the household may pose safety hazards for the young animal. An abundance of rich foods and various decorations could be ingested, potentially causing illness.

• New pets should be carefully supervised around children to see how they behave. A child may not be accustomed to handling a puppy or kitten and could injure the animal. Similarly, the pet may be skittish and lash out at the child.

Adults busy with holiday obligations may be easily distracted and miss how their child is interacting with the new pet.

• Once the glow of the holidays wear off, children may be disillusioned with the new responsibility that has fallen into their hands. They may not like the responsibility that comes with being a good pet owner.

Reputable pet breeders and animal shelters often discourage individuals from adopting or purchasing pets as holiday gifts. Many organizations and animal businesses require a careful vetting of potential pet parents to ensure the animal will be placed with a family and in a home that is suitable.

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World War started, there were plenty of jobs available, and Vi found work at Hudson’s Bay. “The minute I got a couple of dollars, I went back to England. And then I went to Alaska – oh, the size of it! I

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When Vi was 60, she married a longshoreman, and they shared a happy 25 years together before he died in 1996.

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She crashed into a family from Chilliwack in a 2003 Mazda3 hatchback heading west at about 10:45 a.m.

The 29-year-old Chilliwack man and his 24-year-old wife sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Their three-month old baby was unharmed.

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Presented by Theatre Junkies Anonymous Fine Arts, A Christmas Carol is playing Dec. 19-22 at the new UFV Canada Education Park Studio Theatre on the old Canadian Forces Base in Chilliwack.

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B.C.ers have voted, and Abbotsford’s Tracycakes Bakery Cafe has been named one of the top 10 best small businesses in the province as part of the Small Business BC Successful You Awards Contest (SYA).

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Pilots’ big win upstaged by brawl 37 games’ worth of suspensions handed out Dan KINVIG and Adrian MacNAIR Black Press

The Abbotsford Pilots’ 8-1 triumph over the Delta Ice Hawks on Friday was their most impressive win of the season to date, but it won’t be remembered as such.

Late-game shenanigans overshadowed the actual hockey, as the simmering rivalry b e tween t h e two junior B clubs boiled over at MSA Arena.

Fifty-one seconds after a power play goal by Pilots forward Dakota Schipper made it 8-1 in the third period, a line brawl broke out. Both goalies got involved, three Delta players left the bench to join the melee, and 37 games’ worth of suspensions were handed down in the aftermath.

Additionally, Pilots coach Jim Cowden was twice struck by pucks fired into the Abbotsford bench by Delta players – he said one hit him in the leg, and another got him on the side of the

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Heat winger Krys Kolanos tries to jam the puck past Texas Stars goalie Cristopher Nilstorp on Friday at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Nilstorp stymied the Heat in a 3-1 Texas win, but Kolanos scored a goal in regulation and notched the shootout winner in Abbotsford’s 2-1 triumph on Saturday.

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It was hardly a stellar weekend on home ice for the Abbotsford Heat, but they managed a split against the Texas Stars thanks to another brilliant performance from goalie Barry Brust.

Brust turned aside 39 of 40 shots in regulation and overtime on Saturday, and T.J. Brodie, Roman Horak and Krys Kolanos scored in stylish fashion in the shootout as the Heat pulled off a 2-1 victory at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.

It was certainly a grind for the hosts, who were out-shot 40-27,

but Brust – as he has been so playing like a third defenceoften this season – was nearly man.” unbeatable.

The Stars won Friday’s open“The team plays with an er 3-1, as goalie Cristopher awful lot of confidence Nilstorp stymied the when he’s back there,” Heat, turning aside 20 Heat centre Ben Street of 21 shots. said of Brust, who lowBrady Lamb was the ered his AHL-best goals lone Abby shooter to against average to 1.17 beat Nilstorp, as his and boosted his save perslap shot off a feed from centage to .953.

Brodie beat the Stars “There’s a bit more keeper in the second swagger when he’s in period. That goal trignet, it feels like. He’s gered an avalanche of BRUST a pretty confident guy, stuffed animals from and I think he’s startthe stands – it was the ing to get some good chemistry Heat’s second annual teddy with our D as well. It helps the bear toss night, and two pickbreakout when he’s out there up truckloads were collected

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But that was the lone highlight for the Heat, and in the aftermath, head coach Troy Ward said he felt his team was a step behind mentally.

The Stars dominated for long stretches in Saturday’s rematch, but the Heat hung in there thanks to Brust.

Kolanos scored the lone Abbotsford goal in regulation, tapping in a cross-ice feed from Street on a second-period power play, and he also notched the shootout winner.

The Heat (15-5-6, 36 points) lead the Western Conference,

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But the contest was only close for one period. After Schipper and Delta’s Matthew Dawson exchanged goals in the early going, Abbotsford exploded for seven unanswered.

Michael Tebbutt (2), Adam Rossi (2), Devon Allenby and Brandon Daase found the net, and Schipper capped the scoring barrage with his second of the game at 11:03 of the third period. Abbotsford’s last four goals of the game came on the power play.

But shortly after Schipper’s second tally, the brawl ensued. According to Cowden, his players tried to avoid scrapping by “turtling,” but ultimately had to defend themselves.

Once order had been restored, 12 game misconducts were doled out – five to Pilots players and seven to the Ice Hawks. Delta’s damage included a match penalty to Ryan Rana for sucker-punching Abby forward Brady Lawlor; additional minors to Brent Chreptyk, Grange Gordon and David Rudin for leaving the bench; and a penalty to goalie Scott Lapp for crossing the centre red line to get involved.

On Monday, Rana was suspended nine games by BC Hockey, which handles all match and gross misconduct penalties. Additional Delta suspensions from the PJHL included six games for Chreptyk; three apiece to Gordon and Lapp; two each to Rudin and Jeremy Gossard; and one to Anthony Brito.

Five Pilots – Allenby, Ryan Parmar, Luke Venema, Eric Wieking and goalie Aaron Oakley – were banned two games apiece for being multi-fight participants in the last 10 minutes of the game.

Ryan Hotner was suspended one game after picking up a game misconduct at the end of regulation.

Delta general manager Peter Zerbinos pointed out that the brawl occurred while his team was shorthanded, and that after one Ice Hawks player was escorted off, Chreptyk hopped over the boards to because his teammates were outnumbered. Gordon and Rudin followed.

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Home court advantage paid off handsomely for the Rick Hansen Hurricanes senior basketball teams on the weekend.

The Hansen girls won gold at their annual Roundball Classic tournament, while the boys took silver.

The girls won all three of their games by double digits, beating Chilliwack’s Unity Christian 7232, Langley Christian 69-48, and Rutland 52-39 in the final.

Hurricanes forward Daya Bhogal was named tourney MVP after averaging 17.3 points per game, and teammates Simran Sidhu and Sarb Dhillon were picked for the all-star team.

“We moved the ball around very well,” analyzed Bo Sidhu, Hurricanes athletic director and assistant girls basketball coach.

“We were struggling early on in the season with that – it was one pass and we’d shoot the ball or drive to the basket. We weren’t being very patient, but it’s starting to come. The girls are waiting for their chance for a good shot, rather than force something early.”

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Arjveer Gill of the Hansen senior boys basketball team drives past an opponent from Thomas Haney Secondary at the Roundball Classic on Thursday.

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Heat mascot Hawkey helped to collect stuffed animals during the team’s teddy bear toss event on Friday.

Heat seek to be sharper

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but they’re weathering a dry spell offensively.

They’ve mustered just nine goals in their last seven games, and were fortunate to get the two points on Saturday.

“It’s been a little bit of a tough stretch for us,” Ward acknowledged. “We haven’t played probably as well as we did earlier in the year, but that’s inevitable. I thought the thing that did come out (Saturday) was a little bit of our resiliency, which we showed earlier in the year . . . We didn’t have a great weekend series, but we hung in there.

“We were a little sharper mentally – that was the difference. We were a little more on top of it. But our skill level, some of our puck play and things like that, still isn’t where it has been in the past.”

ICE CHIPS: n The Heat assigned forwards Adam Estoclet, Michael Ferland and David Eddy to the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL on Friday, and on Monday, they recalled defenceman Nick Tuzzolino. n Up next for the Heat is a six-game road trip, and they open against the Chicago Wolves on Wednesday.

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Maple Ridge teams to punch their ticket to the final. They crushed Thomas Haney 99-29, then beat Samuel Robertson Technical 64-43.

The Hurricanes dropped a 75-52 decision to Pinetree of Coquitlam in the gold medal game.

Pinetree is a AAA program, while Hansen plays in the AA league. Harjot Ghuman and Zach Toews of the Hurricanes earned all-star nods.

“I’m happy with how we played overall,” Hurricanes coach Sukhpaul Dhaliwal said. “But we turned the ball over a lot in the final game.”

The senior tournaments are part of an expanded slate of Roundball Classic events at Hansen this year. The school hosts a junior girls tourney this week, running Thursday through Saturday, and they also have junior boys (Jan. 10-12), Grade 8 boys (Jan. 17-19) and Grade 7 boys (Feb. 9-10) competitions coming up.

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ABBOTSFORD 2050 Sumas Way – Unit 303 604-852-5863 BURNABY Brentwood Mall 604-320-0789 PORT COQUITLAM 2131-2850 Shaughnessy Street 604-941-2423 NORTH VANCOUVER Capilano Mall 604-983-9744 PRINCE GEORGE Central St. E., Unit 836C 205-562-1664 SURREY 400, 15355 – 24th Ave. 604-535-8828 VANCOUVER 2097 West Broadway 604-733-3999 1295 Davie St. 604-669-7377 1027 – West 15th Ave. 604-731-1699 Pacific Centre 604-801-5292

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OBITUARIES Abram Aug. 15, 1927 - Dec. 13, 2012

Breckenridge, Virginia Carol (Ginny)

Sept 1, 1923-Dec 1, 2012 “Bet & Tup, Together Again�

Ginny passed away on November 28, 2012 at Abbotsford, BC, at the age of 62. She was born February 25, 1950 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.

Ginny is survived by daughters, Kelly Morris (Chris Houlden), Lisa Enns; sisters, Karen Taylor (Bob), Donna Day (Jarrett); brothers, Blair Davis and Brent Davis; grandchildren, Krystle Enns and Megan Langdon.

A funeral service will follow on December 20, 2012 at 2:00pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home.

Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd

45901 Victoria Ave., Chilliwack 604-792-1344

Our Beloved Mother and Grandmother, passed away at Menno Home in Abbotsford, Saturday, Dec 1st after a short bout of pneumonia. She is predeceased by her Soul mate Omer “Tup� Tupper, daughter, Patricia Linda Fisher, and son Richard Walter Fisher. She is survived by her loving daughter, Carol Lawson, granddaughters, Jacquie (Jim) Mlcak, Marie (Charles) Hersley, Wendi (Paul) Chiavacci.

Her great grandchildren, Chris Chiavacci, Michelle Mlcak, Carlo Chiavacci and Candace Mlcak will all dearly miss their “GG�.

At her request, there will not be a service but a private family “Celebration of Life� at a later date.

In lieu of Flowers, donations to Make a Wish Foundation (1-866-277-9474) would be appreciated. “Rather than mourn the absence of the Flame, Let’s Celebrate how brightly it glowed�

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online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

FRASER, Phyllis It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Phyllis Fraser, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Phyllis passed away surrounded by her family, December 4, 2012 in Abbotsford, BC. Phyllis was born on November 12, 1931 in Regina, Saskatchewan and attended high school at Scott Collegiate.

Phyllis is lovingly remembered by her six children, Mark (Charlene), Blair (Sharon), Jan, Allison (Richard), Leslie and Tara, twelve grandchildren, one great-grand child, one brother, Donnie and many other family and friends.

Phyllis was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Victor. Mom will be forever remembered for her love and dedication towards her family, for her love of gardening and nature, and for her steadfast spirit. No formal funeral service will be held at this time. A gathering in her memory may take place in Spring 2013, at which time our parents ashes will be laid to rest. If friends desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in remembrance of Phyllis, 2239C McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, B.C., V3C 2A9 www.heartandstroke.bc.ca

GREEN Anthony John “Jim�

With very sad hearts we announce the passing of our cherished husband, father, and grandfather, Anthony John Green “Jim�. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 54 yrs, Eunice, children; Stephen (Shane), Lorraine, Tracy (Carl), and Linda (Al), grandchildren; Sarah (Derek), David (Tara), Kevin (Katelyn), Stephen, Brett, Alyssa (Tyler), Scott, Jennifer, Andrew, Krysta, Dylan, and great - grandchildren; Abigail, Faith & Jaxon. He is also survived by his brother Christopher (Margaret), in-laws, Christine (Paul), June (Ken), Jean, and Roy, godson Mike (Annette), nephew John (Kirsty), and nieces Sharon, Kerry (Clarke), Mandy, Kim (Mike) and too many more to name. Jim will be missed by many, family & friends in England, Ontario and BC, but most especially by his faithful companion “King�.

Jim was born in Bradford-onAvon, Wiltshire, England on July 2, 1936 and spent 8 yrs in the British Royal Navy. Jim and Eunice married in 1958; after starting their family in England they moved everyone to Ontario in 1975. Eventually Jim’s family all settled in Abbotsford, BC, where he passed away peacefully Dec 12, 2012.

He passed too soon for us all but, was sent onwards with love, to be reunited with his parents John & Frances, stepmum Nell, and many other family and friends who have gone before.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, Dec 22, 2012 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

Abe, passed away peacefully into the presence of the arms of his Saviour at 1:00 am December 13, 2012. His loving wife Susan of over 60 years was by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 sons, a sister and 2 brothers.

He is survived by his wife Susan, daughters Diane and Dorothy, sons Dave & Dan along with their spouses, 20 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. The family is grateful to the staff of Dr. Stuart Pavilion who took such wonderful care of Abe (Dad) (Grandpa) & (Great-Grandpa)!

Viewing December 18, 2012 from 6 - 8 PM, Celebration of Life December 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM, Clearbrook Mennonite Brethren Church. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to MB Missions.

On line condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885 Livingston Ingeborg “Kit�

Ingeborg “Kit�

Livingston passed away on December 13th at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband Archie Oliver Livingston in 1996 and her only daughter Linda Ann Dredge nee Livingston in 2011. She is survived by her son John Rodney Livingston and his wife Marie Graham as well as her son-in-law Ron Dredge and her 4 grandchildren, Miranda Dredge, Corrine Dredge, Cory Livingston and Patricia Livingston.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 20th 2012 at 11:00 am at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Ave., Abbotsford, BC, with a reception to follow.

Online condolences to the family may be made at: www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVER Coast Mountain Dairy, a Fraser Valley company, is accepting resumes for a Class 1 driver.

A valid BC issued Class 1 license w/air, min. 1 year safe driving, clean driver abstract and knowledge of DOT regulations are required.

Email resume & abstract to

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MOHINDER Ent Ltd (Surrey) seeks FT farm workers. $10.25/h, 50h/w March 1 - Oct 31. Work is outdoors, Duties: weeding, pruning, harvesting, planting... Fax 604-575-2584 RAKKAR FARM is looking for 2 F/T (40 hrs.) farm workers for planting, fertilize, cultivate, irrigation, pruning harvest crops, harvest machine driver & other farm work etc. Wages $10.50/hr. Year round work. Email rakkarberryfarm@gmail.com

hr@coastmountainicecream.com

We appreciate all expressions of interest, however, only those retained for interviews will be contacted.

No telephone calls please.

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CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED • HIGHWAY

(BC Interior & AB.

• FAST-CARDED

(Washington and Oregon)

WE OFFER; • STEADY F/T WORK • COMPETITIVE WAGES • EXTENDED MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT Requirements/QualiďŹ cations: ¡ Valid BC issued Class 1 license & min. one (1) year of safe driving experience ¡ Driver’s abstract ¡ Knowledge of HOS / DOT regulations ¡ Professional in appearance

Please submit resume & current drivers abstract to: bccareers @canadacartage.com or fax: 604-888-5887 Our organization is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups and women.

Dispatch/Fleet Coordinators Eagle West Truck & Crane Inc. is currently accepting resumes for Dispatch/Fleet Coordinators. We are a non-union company offering employees a competitive wage and beneďŹ ts package.

Eligible candidates MUST have previous Dispatch and / or HEAVY HAUL experience, and be willing to work in a challenging enviro. Knowledge of the Lower Mainland and various computer programs (MS Office, etc.) is a must.

Please forward resumes: Attn.

Operations Manager: cconnell @eaglewestcranes.com or fax (1)604.864.8211 Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Online condolences to the family may be made at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643

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FARM WORKERS WANTED for planting, weeding, harvesting & packing of vegetables & berries.

Able to work outdoors & indoors.

Starting pay $10.25 / hr.

Start March 15th.

Fax resumes to: 604-852-1092, Sandhu Produce Growers 3542 Marion Rd., Abbotsford, BC

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Digital Media Manager Black Press Digital (B.C.) Black Press is seeking a creative, web-savvy freethinker to work in our Digital division.

This is an immediate opportunity for a full-time, permanent post, based out of our head office in Surrey.

Reporting to the Director of Content for Black Press, the Digital Media Manager is integral in managing online initiatives with our 120 Black Press websites in B.C., Alberta and Washington State.

A key feature of the job is training and support for those web-based initiatives, so you’ll need to be a clear thinker with a high degree of patience.

You will be part of development and ongoing projects and site improvements to enhance the user experience for our clients, viewers and staff.

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We are looking to expand in areas we haven’t even thought of yet.

As a trusted second-in-command to the Director of Content, you will help generate ideas for site improvements, then work with our technical team to make them happen.

Applications will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2012.

Rob DeMone Director of Content, Black Press B.C. #310 - 5460 152 Street Surrey, B.C. V3S 5J9 &NBJM webeditor@blackpress.ca For more details, visit www.blackpress.ca Only those candidates short-listed will be called for interviews. www.blackpress.ca

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators.

Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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.

Training, support and remuneration are provided.

Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

GENERAL LABORERS

PT /FT Line Cooks /Prep Cooks Experience preferred but willing to train the right person Teamwork and Great Attitude a Must Food Safe A plus

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Email: lisa@blackpress.ca

TRACTOR OPERATOR ~ FARM LABOURER ~ VEGETABLE PACKER ~ OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Daily Fresh Produce (Abbotsford, BC) is hiring for Tractor Operator ($10.25/hr), Farm Labourer ($10.25/hr), Vegetable Packer ($10.25/hr) & Office Administrator ($20.00/hr) all for 40 hrs/week + other benefits. Apply by Fax: (604) 850-7484.

Mechanic Required Fully Licensed, Full time Position. Front end, Brakes, Suspension, Alignments.

Must be able to work without supervision. Pay rate according to experience Please apply with resume to box Ken’s Tire and Wheel, 45798 Alexander Rd., Chilliwack, BC PART-TIME LAB ASSISTANT

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Opportunity for an outstanding

Human Resources Administrator Black Press is looking for a Human Resources Administrator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be responsible for the administration of HR related documentation in coordination with payroll and other departments. This will include reviewing and processing a variety of HR documents, compiling data from a wide variety of sources, and efficiently organizing this information including the maintenance of files and records in written and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance. Inquiry assistance and interpersonal skills will be required as communication with a variety of internal and external parties is required for the purpose of ensuring accurate, authorized processing of employee information. Strong customer service will be a key component within this position as you will be required to respond to written and verbal inquiries for the purpose of providing information, coordination, administration and execution of many HR related activities with discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information.

Requirements: • Post-Secondary education in Human Resources or related field preferred.

• Work experience in HR required, with demonstrated working knowledge of multiple human resource areas preferred.

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

• Attention to detail in all areas of work.

• Excellent time and project management skills.

• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.

• Motivated individual with proven initiative.

• Professional appearance and manner Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by December 20, 2012 to: Robin Clarke Director, Human Resources Canadian Division 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.

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

Dental office offering permanent - P/T position for Lab Asst. and office cleaning. 4 days per week. Please drop off resume to #101 - 2745 Bourquin Cr. W., Abbotsford.

Two Person Team or Couple to manage a Storage Location.

U-Haul Co. of B.C. seeks a Two Person Team or Couple to manage a Storage Location.

Positions available in Delta and Surrey. Duties include all aspects of storage transactions, customer service, truck and trailer rentals, record keeping and security.

Position requires valid drivers license. On site apartment avail. for successful candidates.

Apply online at: www.uhauljobs.com Keyword: Storage Management Team

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

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HELP WANTED

WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR

Required for lifting, cleaning, packing, and sorting fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. $10.25/hr.

Apply in person at

33920 Lougheed Hwy. Mission, BC V2V 4H7

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EV Logistics offers an attractive compensation package with an ability to earn up to $15.45 an hour and regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. 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 20-80lb cases of grocery products.

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 Glouchester Industrial Park (at the 264th St. exit off Hwy #1).

Apply on-line at: www.evlogistics.com

Black Press Group Ltd., a leading international media company, is seeking a talented programmer and developer to build, integrate and maintain its software and websites. Ideal candidates will have a can-do attitude, passion for technology, extensive programming and web development experience, and the ability to get up to speed quickly.

Required Skills PHP4/PHP5 - Candidate should be a top-notch PHP developer, familiar with the latest features; POSTgreSQL/MySQL - Modern database development expertise - familiar with PHPMyAdmin and command line access; HTML 5/CSS 3 - Expert level development in HTML & CSS will be necessary; Javascript/JQuery - Intermediate level Javascript/ JQuery development will be necessary; Server Admin – Complete understanding of Apache Tomcat, FreeBSD and basic server administration; RESTful APIs & SOAP – Demonstrated skills problem-solving with RESTful APIs and SOAP; Self-Starter - Looking for candidates who can jump in quickly.

Bonus Skills Experience using AJAX in both PHP and Perl; Java development experience; Experience in Perl and Python; Comfortable in a Macintosh OS X and Linux environments.

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LOGGING / PAYROLL CLERK

for a busy logging company in Harrison Mills. MUST BE PROFICIENT WITH EXCEL!

Competitive Wages

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Own A Vehicle?

Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks!

Commensurate w/ experience & Benefits Available.

Please fax: (1)604-796-0318 or e-mail: grant.tamihilog@shaw.ca

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

Mind your business!

New Year Looking Bleak?

Creditors Calling?

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Cash same day, local office.

Call us for free information.

Our friendly staff will review your options for dealing with unpaid bills.

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Administrators of Consumer Proposals

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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604-746-0099 BE MASSAGED & BE MERRY ‘’On your Bucket List?’’ ✬✬ EUROPEAN ✬✬ PRIVATE ✬✬ +30 mins free. Appt: 604.230.4444 PERFECT PLEASURE SENSUAL MASSAGE Call Kim 604-746-6277 Abby.

WONDERFUL Massage 604-746-6777

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby. *****Hiring New Girls*****

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

EXP. COOK required immediately.

FULL TIME. Apply in person to: Suishaya Japanese Restaurant, #260 - 32500 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford in Town Square Shopping Centre, or call 604-308-6823 IHOP Servers FT/PT, Hostess, FT/ PT. Apply within with resume.

33020 South Fraser Way

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Programmer/Developer

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PERSONAL SERVICES

New GIRLS, New LOOK, New Management!

SERVERS required at Crossroads Restaurant. Drop resume off at 1821 Sumas Way.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

MEDICAL/DENTAL

257

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

PART-TIME vacation relief, FRONT OFFICE position with ability to commute between three Valley Hearing clinics. Transportation req’d. Front office medical/sales exp. an asset.

Word processing and database software competency. Interpersonal and customer service skills that allow effective working relationships with diverse client base. Basic understanding of accounting procedures and math aptitude. Benefit Plan. Submit Resume via email to Kristine.stenner@amplifon.com by December 24.

Kristy 604.488.9161

WE are looking for a skilled and knowledgeable nail technician, If you are an energetic, motivated, caring, friendly and dedicated professional, please bring your resume to Pinkies Nail Studio or email pinkienail@live.ca

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST Needed for a full time maternity leave position (35 hrs week) starting January 31, 2013 within a multi-company management office. Looking for a flexible, efficient, independent individual with organization skills and the ability to multi-task. Must have a reliable vehicle for out-of-office errands, deposits and pickups.

Experience with drafting and reviewing basic legal agreements, Corporate Records management and familiarity with BC Online is also and asset.

Send resume and cover letter to:

emaleen@corpuscc.ca

FOR ALL YOUR DRYWALL NEEDS. BIG OR SMALL Call 778-809-2875

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• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

NAIL CARE PROFESSIONALS

DRYWALL

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

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

MOA NEEDED in Abbotsford.

Punjabi language required.

Ph: (778)549-5319

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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HELP WANTED

C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

604-475-7077

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HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Representative The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative.

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate.

The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefit package.

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday, December 23, 2012, to:

Other Details Black Press offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will work at our Surrey corporate offices with a talented group of individuals who have a passion for creating content in print and online.

Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com

Please email your resume and cover letter to edutton@blackpress.ca (no phone calls please).

Deadline is Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at 5 pm.

Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only those candidates short-listed will be called for interviews.

No phone calls please.

www.blackpress.ca

THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

www.blackpress.com

Abbotsford News Tuesday, December 18, 2012 A33 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

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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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

HOME REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS. Doors windows soffit siding.

Tile hardware laminate floors. Patio decks foundations. Retaining walls pressure washing. Hedge trimming tree removal. Ron: 604-826-7290

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PETS

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

#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

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POLAR BEAR PAINTING $299 ~ 3 rooms (walls only 2 coats) 604-866-6706

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 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 & Maid Services.

TOM’S PAINTING & DECORATING Interior ~ Exterior / Ind ~ Residential 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2191

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PLUMBING

#1 RATES & SERVICES Fully Stocked Serv. Van. Clogged drains, drips, garbs,sinks, reno’s, toilet installs, Lic/Ins. 604-217-2268

FUEL

FULLY SEASONED, Alder, Maple, Birch. Split & Delivered. Free kindling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime

PUPPIES FOR SALE, 7 wks old, Terrier X Multi Poo $500 Call 604-856-3855 Pupplies for Xmas -Rottie X Pitti.

1st shots, dewormed. cropped tails.

8 wks. $400/ea. (604)961-9117 Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. blk w/markings, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net (604)869-2772

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

Fridge $195; Stove $175 Washer $175; Dryer $175 Stackers & Dishwasher Warranty, delivery, low prices 604-534-4402 ----------------------------------------APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744

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AUCTIONS

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• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 NEW PILLOWTOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET. In packaging.

Incls. Warranty $200! 604-798-1608

GARAGE SALES

MISC. FOR SALE

604-857-0800 www.bigvalleyauction

TRANSLINK LOST & FOUND Auction December 19th @ 5:00pm Preview 9:00am

Great Christmas Gifts! *Cameras *Cell Phones *Laptops *TV’s, *Signed Jerseys *Bikes *Jewellery CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Unit # 4 - 26157 FRASER HWY., accredited appraisals available

UNDER $100

73-74 CADILLAC rear fender skirts, 2 pairs; also brake rotors, drums & calipers. Fair shape. $100/all. Call: (604)869-1422

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained.

Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk.

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

EARLY 80’S DODGE 1/2 Ton van differential, complete $100. Call: (604)869-1422

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

FOUR 17” RIMS off 2005 F350. $150. Call 604-852-2407

European German Shepherd pups, 12 weeks, nice, classic colors. Lrg dogs CKC + all shots $1000/ea & up. 2 F. 604-538-4883 German Shepherd Puppies, American Canadian bloodline, wonderful temperament, great confirmation $1200. 856-2004 / 604-908-7913 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th.

2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332 GERMAN SHEPHERDS registered.

All ages & colours. $750-$1500.

604-882-9555. DeaSmith@shaw.ca GOLDEN Retriever collie (Lassie) X pups. Born Oct 13. Ready for new families. Raised in home with kids cats & other dogs. These pups are well socialized, sweet and mellow.

Both parents here to meet. Dad is Golden retriever: OFA hips cert. clear of hip dysplasia and eyes cert. so is mom. Both parents 4H (obedience, showmanship, agility) dogs.

You can’t find a better combination for a companion dog (smart & loyal) 1st shots & dewormed. Both males & females avail, all black in color with varying amounts of white on toes & chest. 604-820-4827 Mission PITBULL puppies. 5 males, 4 females. 6 wks old. White & brown. $350. each obo. 604-300-0807

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603

20 Acres FREE! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee, NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views.

Roads/Surveyed. Neaer El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com

Family owned & operated.

Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr.

604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

ABBOTSFORD. 32740 Pandora 5 bdrm. 3 baths. Rec room & family room. Near new hospital.

On CDS. 11,000 sf lot. $359,900.

604-807-4829

Pad in Ruskin MHP. Pet & family OK! Rent $449/mo. New home $89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960.

RENTALS 706

sell your home we are the best ken & bonnie

Toonie Days Will Start in January 31550 S. Fraser Way Across from Mandarin Garden (REGULAR) STORE HOURS Mon. to Sat. 9:30 - 4:30 pm COME AND VISIT US!!

All proceeds go to Womans Life Recovery Home (Abbotsford)

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

2 year Young Home

560

MISC. FOR SALE

FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 1680 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE incl.

500 sq.ft. office; avail. Feb 1/13. $1,530/mo + tax. 3-7191 Progress Way, Delta (Tilbury) Bob Miller 604940-9507 milleroliver@dccnet.com

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

Also great for crafts etc

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

GREAT GIFT IDEA!!

ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months.

Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz

8733 Parker Ct, Mission Five bedroom, fully finished on 2 levels. Great room with open plan.

Cul de sac location, backing onto greenbelt. Only $368,000.

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

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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! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

ABB - 2551 WILLOW LN NEW RENO, 1 Bd, 1 Bth, Top Flr, Undrgrnd Prk, Shrd Lndry, $750/M, Avail Now, 604-855-5416

Abb. Eagle Mt Beautiful rancher 4 bdrm, 3 bath. Under const.

Ready in March. $629,000: Fully finished. 604-556-8231

ABBOTSFORD 1 & 2 Bdrm reno’d units available. Abby Glen Apts, 2959 Tims St. Call 778-880-0920.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900.

Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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UNDER $200

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OAK DESK 32” X 60” $150. in excellent condition. Call 604-8522407.

HOUSES FOR SALE

ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. 1 small pet Near 7Oaks. Quiet adult bldg. Refs.

Fresh paint, new floors. $730 incl util. N/S. Avail Jan 1. 778-779-1951

ABBOTSFORD, 33509 Marshall, 1 bdrm apt, quiet bldg, corner units. $650/mo. Avail now. 604-807-3294 or 604-615-5127.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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A34 Abbotsford News Tuesday, December 18, 2012 RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

BIRCHWOOD MANOR

Abbotsford - 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

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

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

Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333

www.baywest.ca ABBOTSFORD ABBOTSFORD 33554 Switzer Ave 1 bdrm $625/mo, 2 bdrm $725/mo.

Coin laundry on site (604)855-5000

Forest Terrace Apartments

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34313 Forrest Terrace

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1 & 2 Bdrms Stes

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2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt Please call for Prices.

Small pets negotiable.

NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

Early and Immediate Possession Available

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available.

Outdoor pool in garden setting.

Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities.

Ref’s req’d.

Phone 604-556-7705 ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor.

2 bdrm. $750/mo incl hot water.

Near rec center/bus. References.

On duty manager. Call 604-864-8565 ABBOTSFORD - recently reno, 2 bd, 1 bath, grnd flr, 4 appl., walk to amen, undrgrd prk. $825/m. Jan 1st. One week early move in. Call Collin, Stratatech Consulting LTD, 604 703 6209 MISSION 1st Ave. 2 Bdrm $750.

W/D incl. no pets, Avail Now. Refs req. Call Jim 604-820-0167

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Call Esther 604-853-0549

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Heat & Hot Water Included

Spacious Condos D D D D

Outdoor Pool Parking / Extra Storage Renovated 1 Cat Allowed

1 BDRMS from $625/mo.

2 BDRMS from $695/mo.

3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo.

1909 SALTON RD. Abbotsford

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments ABBOTSFORD. Large, modern 2 bdrm., 2 full ba, top flr w/greenbelt view, 3 appl, insuite ldry. Immed.

N/S. $900/mo Cheryl 778-846-2654

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

ABBOTSFORD

HOMESTEAD ESTATES +++ $200 MOVE IN BONUS +++ 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 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 33382 George Ferguson Way

RENTALS

Great View Available Now! Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm Bedroom 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

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1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Call 604-557-3592 33136 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

APARTMENT/CONDO 2441 COUNTESS ST.

1 & 2 bedroom suites large in-suite storage Close to Hwy 1 access Clean, quiet buildings.

Competitive rates.

Call 604-850-5375 Email: cedargreen@pacificcove properties.com

CHELSEA PARK GARDENS 33710 Marshall Road

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

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

FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices!

Call 604-751-3619

2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00

RENTALS

CEDAR GREEN APTS

Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease

2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00

706

ABBOTSFORD

Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease

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MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.

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Phone 604-852-4696

706

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Under New Management

2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

ABBOTSFORD

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Villa Vista 33292 Robertson Ave East

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Bachelors ........ from $547/mo.

1 Bdrms ........... from $656/mo.

2 Bdrms ........... from $809/mo.

706

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOW

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

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2 bdrm - $865

Villa Monaco

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.

33263 Bourquin Crescent East

Bachelors .... from $547/mo.

1 Bdrms ...... from $656/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $809/mo.

33298 Robertson Ave.

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482

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

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

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

33405 Bourquin Place

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Seniors Discount $25

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

MISSION Downtown 1 bdrm $595/mo; cozy 2 bdrm $660/mo. beaut. bachelor ste $540 Sec bldg.

Ref’s. N/P.604-814-2435

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Call 604-557-3708

1 Bdrms ...... from $725/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $825/mo.

33184 George Ferguson Way

1 bdrms. from $630/mo.

Townhouses

1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

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2 underground car stalls are included in rent. $1100 includes all utilities.

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RENTALS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

750

ABBOTSFORD. Reno’d 2 bdrm suite, full bath. Ns/np. Avail Jan 15 Incl cble/hydro. $750/mo 604-8522186 or 778-552-4966 after 4 pm.

2001 KIA SPORTAGE LTD 4x4 auto new brakes, windshield, good tires, good driving cond. $2700.

604-309-4001

715

MISSION. Reno’d. 1 bdrm. 7696 Grand St. On-site manager. $640 Avail. Jan. 1st. Call 604-287-6787; 778-552-1808.

851

ABBOTSFORD, 33888 Mayfair, Unit C, 4/bdrm, 3 level, 2100 sq ft.

1.5 baths, $1250/mo. Avail now.

604-557-0411 or 604-807-3294.

MATSQUI. 2 bdrm. Near school.

H/water, heat, sat TV. Avail Jan 1. $700. 604-820-4156, 604-615-0585

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HOMES FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD; 2057 Geneva Crt. 3 bdrm newly reno’d $1150. N/P Refs F/P, laundry. 778-870-1247.

HOUSING CO-OP - $954/mo.

LARGE TOWNHOUSES AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES 3 bdrm. family room, 1.5 baths, basement, f/s, gas f/p, priv. fcd yard, garage/carport, playground.

Only 1 block to school & park.

NO SUBSIDY ✦ $2500 SHARE PURCHASE ✦ REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOVE-IN

Lve Msg @ 604-854-6204

ABBOTSFORD; 2057 Geneva Crt. 3 bdrm newly reno’d $1150. N/P Refs F/P, laundry. 778-870-1247.

ABBOTSFORD, Queen St. 5 Bdrm, 3 bath, fncd bkyrd. N/S, N/P please.

Jan 1st. $1400/mo. 604-835-4995

750

SUITES, LOWER

Abbotsford 2 bdrm lower ste, $700/mo incl utils. Cse to both schls. NP/NS. Jan 1. 778-245-1276 ABBOTSFORD. Beautiful, new 1 bdrm suite. Close to Fruiticana & mall. $650/mo incl ldry & hydro.

Ns/np. Avail Jan 1st. 604-418-8666

MISSION AREA. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available now. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’s. 604-820-8477, 604-820-0832.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MINES ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR

TRUCKS & VANS

2006 FORD FREESTAR SE

Take notice that Brent Palmer of Little Rock Quarries Group Ltd. has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed sand and gravel pit located at 1640 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, BC (PID 013-334603; SW 1/4 Section 15 Township 13 Except: part subdivided by plan 7010 part subdivided by plan 7785, parcel “A” (plan with fee, deposited 34611 E) NWD. A copy of the permit application, including documentation, is available for public viewing at The Abbotsford Community Library.

Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines c/o Mining and Minerals Division, Southwest Region, PO Box 9395 Stn Prov Gov’t, Victoria BC V8W 9M9, or email to:

MISSION. Bachelor suite, sep ent.

Top of Wren St. Suit 1 person. $550/mo hydro & cable incl. Refs req. Avail immed. 604-820-5592.

MISSION BIG 2 bdrm, near school, park, bus, no w/d, n/s n/p $800 incl utils (604)287-8577 604.832.3491 MISSION Hatzic Valley 1 bdrm g/l.

1 tenant pref. Furn/unfurn. Ns/np. $550 + hyd. Avl now 604-826-1663

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ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. 2772 DeHavilland Dr. 1 bath. Near park, school, bus & store. Reas. rent.

N/s. Avail. Jan. 1st. 604-614-5562

ABBOTSFORD. Mt. Lehman area.

Warehouse for sale, 2000 sq. ft.

Sale price $360,000. Or for lease, 5 year lease and first 2 months free.

Call 778-245-3061 or 778-240-3626

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CLEARBROOK. Avail now, 5 bdrm.

3 baths, 5 appl. Reno’d. N/S N/P. $1500 mo. + utils. (604)807-6477

749

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

845

MISSION 1 BDRM w/laundry, close to hospital, bus, school, incl prkng, utils/cable avail now (604)826-6800

CLEARBROOK area. 2 bdrm. + garage.

Available immediately. $950/mo + utilities. 604-866-0920.

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

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

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

Sherwood Forest Housing Co-op

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33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION

ABBOTSFORD: (behind Safeway) NEW 2 BDRM. bsmt. suite. Avail.

Jan. 1st. $650/mo. incl. utils. N/P. 604-859-6363 or 778-552-2728

751

SUITES, UPPER

Abbotsford 3 bdrm 2 bath house upper flr. $1400+66% utils or whole house $1700+utils. Clse to schls.

N/P. Jan 1. 778-245-1276

1993 MERCEDES 500 SEL, blue, kept in gar., no accidents, immac. cond. $10,000 obo (604)302-1933

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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ABBOTSFORD 3 bdrm, off Gladwin cls to school & transit, heat & hydro incl $1100/mo Jan 1. 604-866-5967 MISSION, 3 Bdrm upper, 5 appls, $1300/mo + utils. N/P, ref’s req’d.

604-289-3022, 778-688-3012 MISSION / HATZIC. Cls to school.

Large 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl., deck, large yard, parking. 778-996-7074

752

2008 CHEV COBALT 2dr couple auto loaded 80K white. $5600 obo. 778-895-7570

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

TOWNHOUSES

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

ABBOTSFORD brand new grnd lvl 1bd, full bath, f/s,d/w,m/wave. 2 Min walk to bus/park/plaza. Ns/np, $800 incl utils/cable/alrm. 604-855-5920 Abbotsford: Bright, lrg 2 bdm, priv ent. cbl. Upper McLure Rd. Nr all schools. n/s, n/p. 778-549-7727

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NS/NP. Avail now. 604-504-5361

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MINES ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR Take notice that Brent Palmer of Little Rock Quarries Group Ltd. has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed sand and gravel pit located at 1726 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, BC (PID 011-074141; Lot 1 section 15 Township 13 NWD plan 7010, New Westminster District).

A copy of the permit application, including documentation, is available for public viewing at The Abbotsford Community Library.

Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines c/o Mining and Minerals Division, Southwest Region, PO Box 9395 Stn Prov Gov’t, Victoria BC V8W 9M9, or email to:

SouthwestMinesDivision@gov.bc.ca

with a copy to Ted Venema 200 2096 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford, BC V2S 3P4 or email to: ted.venema@littlerockquarries.ca

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