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‘Stolen’ dogs found dead in rural ditch Six pets reported missing in Langley died of heat stroke, police believe Monique TAMMINGA and Alex BUTLER Black Press

Six dogs originally reported stolen in Langley had actually died in the care of their dog walker and were dumped on Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford.

The bodies were retrieved by the BC SPCA on Monday. They had been dumped in a ditch

near the corner of Dixon Road and Campbell Road.

Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Marks said police believe the six dogs perished in the back of the dog walker’s vehicle in the heat of the day.

Public mischief charges are possible and the investigation into the alleged mistreatment of the dogs has been turned over to the SPCA.

Pet Searchers Canada, an agency hired by the dog owners to help retrieve the animals, determined that the animals had actually died of heat stroke last Tuesday, when they were said to have gone missing from Brookswood dog park.

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27.8 per cent identify as having a mental illness, 19.9 per cent say they have a disability and 25.8 per cent report a medical While more than half of homeless people in Abbotsford ac- condition of some kind.

Van Wyk said that while housing is necessary, the concurknowledge having addictions, only 6.2 per cent identify overrent health problems illustrate the need for wrap-around coming their addiction as the main barrier that would help services or a housing-first approach. end their homelessness, according to data in the 2014 Fraser “This just illustrates the complexity of the situation. But we Valley regional homeless count.

For homeless count research co-ordinator Ron van Wyk, this know that there are things that work.”

Van Wyk said that the health services that exist are good, but illustrates the complexity of helping the homeless, mentally there just isn’t enough. ill or addicted, to get into housing.

Men are still more highly represented among the homeless, “I think that just speaks to human nature. It’s one thing that maybe you admit that you have an issue, but it’s another thing with 60 per cent being male, 34 per cent female and six per cent unknown. to want to deal with it.”

He added that there are always more men on the streets The homeless count is a 24-hour snapshot survey run by than women, because women, for reasons like safety, “tend to volunteers to find out more about who is living on the streets find alternatives arrangements and become less visible, espeand how they live. cially if children are involved.”

Though the 2014 count found the On the day of the survey, 75 per cent number of homeless people has of homeless people were not in any remained stable across the Fraser shelter, while 25 per cent were acValley region since 2011, Abbotsford cessing emergency shelters or transisaw the highest per cent increase tional housing. in those without a home. The local In Abbotsford, youths and those number rose from 117 to 151 between between 30 and 50 years old, are dis2011 and 2014 – going up 29 per cent proportionately represented among – while communities like Chilliwack the homeless. saw a decrease. Mission’s number While 15- to 19-year-olds make up also rose from 54 to 75 – 39 per cent.

File photo seven per cent of the general popuAbbotsford currently has a A count of homeless in the region was undertaken lation, 12 per cent of homeless youth high-profile, politicized and highduring March. are in that range. People between 30 ly visible homelessness issue – and to 39 years make up 12 per cent of the finding solutions for individuals can general population, but 27 per cent of the homeless fall within be a complicated process.

The majority of homeless people surveyed said that afford- that range. Fourteen per cent of the general population is beable housing (42.2 per cent) or income (32 per cent) is the most tween 40 and 49, while it is about 28 per cent of the homeless population. significant barrier to becoming permanently housed.

The survey showed that about 70 per cent of homeless peoWhen it comes to finding the funds, a large portion of the ple are coming from somewhere else other than the Fraser homeless are receiving a form of income assistance, including Valley Regional District, including 24 per cent from out of 36.3 per cent who are accessing welfare and 15.9 per cent who province, 20 per cent from around B.C. and 25 per cent from are on disability benefits.

Others rely on family and friends for money (9.7 per cent), Metro Vancouver. But in Abbotsford, van Wyk said it is importpanhandling (7.1 per cent), and binning or bottling (16.8 per ant to note that almost 40 per cent have lived in Abbotsford for more than 10 years. cent.) Just under 12 per cent report no income.

In the time since the last survey in 2011, Abbotsford has built The survey showed that many of the homeless have concurrent health issues, which, like all aspects of the survey, are two large housing projects, the George Schmidt Centre and the self-identified. About 51.7 per cent say they have addictions, Christine Lamb Centre. But Van Wyk said that if more facilities were built, they could easily be filled.

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‘From this tragedy ... an awareness’ From A1

said the dog walker told him she left the six large dogs in the back of her truck with the canopy closed but with vent windows open.

When she discovered all the dogs had succumbed, she said she panicked and made up the lie that they were taken.

Lorie Chortyk, spokesperson for the BC SPCA, said after that information was shared with police and the animals were confirmed dead, the file was handed over to the BC SPCA, as they are the lead investigation and enforcement agency for animal cruelty cases.

Yesterday (Tuesday) the bodies were taken to a medical lab to undergo necropsies.

Chortyk said they will look for physical evidence to show how the animals died and how long it took. They will also interview those involved and that information will form part of the evidence that the BC SPCA will submit to Crown counsel, which will decide whether charges will be laid.

“Any situation involving causing distress to animals or allowing distress to animals certainly can be punished either under the Prevention of Cruelty

to Animals Act ... or the Criminal Code.”

Chortyk said they hope to have the results of the necropsy within a week.

Chortyk said, “It is just sickening to think what (the families of the dogs) must have gone through,” while the animals were missing.

She said people must be aware of the dangers of leaving animals in vehicles.

Chortyk said many people don’t realize that as little as 10 minutes in a warm vehicle, even with windows open, can be fatal to animals.

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Abby, Mission schools close for a day Rotating teacher strikes held locally on Monday and Wednesday Jason ROESSLE Abbotsford News

Mission and Abbotsford teachers will take part in a one-day rotating strike with picket lines next Monday and Wednesday, respectively.

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) announced the action Tuesday after they rejected an offer of a $1,200 signing bonus for an agreement by the end of the school year.

The strikes will be staged at one group of school districts in each of the first four days next week, with teachers returning to work across the province May 30.

According to Abbotsford superintendent of schools Kevin Godden, schools will be closed next Wednesday as adequate supervision levels cannot be ensured.

“It’s important for parents to stay tuned, and we’ll do our best to get the information out to them as soon as possible,” he said Tuesday afternoon.

BCTF president Jim Iker said the bonus doesn’t make up for the government’s wage offer of 6.5 per cent over six years.

A simultaneous plan to cut teacher wages five per cent or more because of strike action is “just so disrespectful, so unnecessary, and we’ll be dealing with it at the Labour Relations Board,” Iker said.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the signing bonus and reducing the contract term from 10 years to six were significant efforts to move toward a settlement.

“Unfortunately, the announcement today says that the BCTF feels that disrupting classrooms, affecting children and their families is going to help to reach a settlement,” said Fassbender.

The BCTF began work-to-rule action in April, refusing supervision outside classrooms and communication with school management.

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Although men have been assigned the stereotype of working the backyard BBQ, it is a joy that is shared by all home culinary enthusiasts. It’s a summertime passion. The smoky essence of smoldering charcoal starts my mouth watering as my mind conjures up recollections of flame-licked meats, and fire caramelized vegetables. With a few basic tips, you can overcome any barbequing intimidation you may have.

Overcooking lean meats is the most common mistake made, as people want to ensure that meat is fully cooked before serving. Although it is imperative for poultry and ground meats to be fully cooked, this does not give you the right to transform them into dry charred remains.

Brining can help protect light-meat poultry and lean pork. This is a technique that involves soaking in a salt-water solution for a period of time prior to cooking. Not only does this add moisture to the center of the meat, but also seasoning, as the salt saturated water is drawn in.

A simple brining formula would be: one quarter cup table salt dissolved in 4 cups of water for pieces of poultry or lean pork. Let the meat sit in the brine for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Remove from the brine, pat them dry, and cook

as you normally would. This brining process will provide a moisture protection shield to help keep fully cooked meats juicy. However, this is only a safeguard - overcooking is still possible, but this lessens the chance. The only other consideration you may need to give your recipe is the amount of seasoning. The meat will already be seasoned somewhat from the salt in the brine, so back off on the saltshaker.

Try this technique the next time you are barbequing chicken breasts, pork chops, pork tenderloins or pork loins. You will be impressed with the results.

The salt used can be any salt: Kosher, Sea, etc. - the important aspect is to ensure that the granules are the same size as table salt. A coarser grind will result in less salt per equal measure as more air trapped between the larger particles.

It is important to mention that this is the simplest form of brine: Water & Salt. There are many more complex recipes available on the internet that will bring flavor and moisture, but this easy brine is a straightforward starting point. Another essential pointer to bring up is that red meats are typically not brined; marinating is better for red meats, but that’s slated for another column topic.

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Darryl Plecas, MLA for Abbotsford South, $2,644 for travel while in Victoria on Legislative received a total of $102,208, which includes a Assembly business, $4,386 for in-constituency basic pay of $89,859, in addition to $12,349 for travel, $16,212 in general travel costs (not his position as the parliamentary secretary to within the constituency), $3,568 for nine guest the minister of justice and attorney general trips and $3,911 for speaker approved travel. for crime reduction.

Plecas’ reports showed he spent $33,491, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission, Simon Gibson, which includes $10,000 for accommodation, was paid a total of $89,859 for his duties. $2,783 for travel in Victoria, $4,177 for in-conThe report tallies earnings from April 1, 2013 stituency travel, $15,801 for general travel, and to March 31, 2014.

Financial details of travel and accommoda- $725 for two guest trips.

Gibson, who was elected as MLA last May, tion costs accumulated by MLAs were also spent $22,298. His costs were $4,409 for acreleased this week.

Due to his ministerial duties, de Jong again commodation, $1,523 for travel in Victoria, incurred the highest expenses in the past year, $4,177 for in-constituency travel, $10,680 for $62,305, including $7,341 for accommodation general travel, and $1,509 for four guest trips.

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A philosophical reset

Local teachers will join their colleagues across B.C. with one-day rotating strike action this month.

Abbotsford and Misson schools will be closed next Wednesday and Monday, respectively.

Students lose a day of classes during key end-of-year learning and testing schedules – once again played as pawns in the war between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the B.C. government.

There has not been a negotiated teachers’ contract settlement since 1996, with both the NDP and the Liberals taking turns at the helm.

In past bargaining, the BCTF has opened new contract discussions with lofty demands, and when they aren’t met, has withdrawn teacher particpation in extra-curricular activities, and disrupted classrooms with varying forms of strike action. That now looms again, despite public education being an essential service. It could escalate as well, since this is only part two of a three-stage strategy.

This time around, the BCTF wants a four-

year contract with a 10.75 per cent wage increase, plus 2.75 cost of living increase, and a return to 2001 class sizes and composition requirements.

Do those expectations reflect the reality of a deeply challenged provincial economy and resulting budget?

Comments online and on social media clearly illustrate that many parents, and even members of the public who do not have school-aged children, have lost patience with this tiresome, repetitive battle.

We appreciate teachers’ importance and hard work, as well as their frustrations and challenges in the classroom. We also understand the government’s (the public’s) ability to pay.

However, this combative atmosphere between the BCTF and the government of the day simply must change. That requires a major philosophical reset by both sides.

The phrase “we’re doing it for the kids” is heavily exploited in this dreary dialogue. This time, do it, and mean it.

Months to think, instead of a moment Andrew

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On Point Last week, I made a very serious error in judgment.

I drank, and then drove.

I was stopped in a routine police check, and I failed a roadside screening test.

I am now paying the price, and it is extremely steep.

I have lost my driver’s licence for 90 days, and it will be expensive getting it back.

But the financial cost doesn’t begin to compare with the real pain.

Words are inadequate as to how I feel, but here are some...

Ashamed.

Embarrassed.

Guilty.

Irresponsible.

Gutted. That works well, too.

Among what absolutely hurts the most – telling my 16-year-old daughter.

This is what your father has done. The

dad you deserve to be proud of. The role model in your life. I have brought more anxiety, uncertainty and complication into your life, and your mom’s.

What was I thinking? The answer is, I wasn’t. It wasn’t so much thinking that I was OK to drive – it was more about not thinking at all.

This was not deliberate. It was not an intentional flouting of the law, or a perception of somehow being exempt.

It was just after dinner, for just a few moments, just on a short errand – just... just... just.

The law dictates I should not have been on the road, and for good reason. I accept that.

The penalties for a failed test are tough. Vehicle impounded for 30 days.

An $800 bill to get it back. A $500 fine. A $250 licence reinstatement fee. An $800 responsible driver’s course.

Go online to icbc.com to read the details.

I understand why the laws in this

respect have become more immediate and punitive. There have been too many people like me who drove after a few drinks.

The tougher laws are having a positive impact. Since the new rules were introduced, B.C. has seen a decrease in impaired driving deaths to an annual average of 54, half of a previous annual fiveyear average of 112.

There are personal upsides in all of this as well.

I did not cause an accident, nor was I involved in one. The consequences of that are almost too chilling to imagine.

I learned a huge lesson – one that should have been obvious.

Also clear is the necessity of some lifestyle changes. Those are underway.

Job stress. Fatigue. The tensions of everyday life. None of those influences, nor any others, are reasons to drink irresponsibly.

I am sharing my experience with you, because I sincerely hope that by reading

For anyone who drinks, read this, and please think before you drive.

this, others won’t repeat my grave error in judgment.

It doesn’t require a great deal to fail a roadside screening test.

Don’t take the chance.

Caution over convenience.

Not because of the potential penalties that loom, but because of the risk you place upon yourself, your passengers and other people on the road.

If you’re wondering, I was not ordered or asked to write this column.

I could try to hide what happened from everyone other than my family and work.

And that would make me a liar.

To the constable who dealt with me: Thank you for your courtesy and professionalism.

To my colleagues and friends: I sincerely apologize. I know you expect better, and you would be right.

Most importantly, to my wife and daughter, and our moms: I failed more than a roadside test. The road to rebuilding your support and respect begins here.

For anyone who drinks, read this, and please think before you drive.

Now I have three months to do that.

You just need one moment.

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The ALR was set up to protect farmland from competing market interests that would otherwise undermine its integrity over time.

The market reminds us daily that it is neither our god, nor a benign or benevolent dictator. It has no special insight, foresight, wisdom nor does it have a moral compass. It cares only about itself.

The ALR was set up 40 years ago to protect farmland from the whims of market’s arbitrary rapaciousness. Without the

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I am asking you to convince your fellow MLA’s to defeat Bill 24.

The ALR has done an excellent job providing reasonable farmland protection in long term best interest of B.C. I’m writing to ask for your support in upholding the ALR’s mandate as is.

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Abbotsford News Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Gifts that leave a lasting legacy It was a warm, sunny afternoon when John Wiebe and his son Rod walked through Matthew’s House.

Rod’s wife, Laura and their daughters, Emily and Julianna were also there, taking the opportunity to visit a place that has a personal connection for them.

“It’s so great that this is right here in our community and people here made it happen,” Rod said.

The extended Wiebe family – and their company, Vedder Transportation Group - are among those who “made it happen.” Generosity is a personal commitment and one that the family has incorporated into their company. The Wiebes chose to support Matthew’s House because of its connection to one of their employees: Doug Froese.

Matthew’s House is named for Matthew, son of Doug and Andrea Froese. Doug has been a Vedder employee for nearly 20 years. Laura remembers being pregnant with Julianna while Andrea was pregnant with Matthew. When complications during his birth left Matthew with complex health care needs, it was

the start of a long and difficult journey.

A gift of education and spirituality MEI’s mission to Equip, Nurture, and inspire our students to serve the world and our strategy for accomplishing this is by offering a world class educational program in a rich and supportive environment.

This strategy requires that we make 3 key investments at MEI – we must continue to develop and maintain our facilities so that our students have a positive learning environment, we must ensure that our resources and technology are at the leading edge, and we must invest in the continued development of our staff and our curriculum. MEI is only partially funded by the government and tuitions; we rely on the support of our community to realize our dream of equipping students for life and forever.

“It was like a rollercoaster sometimes,” Rod recalls.

Laura’s brother has cerebral palsy so she understands the need for specialized respite care and the difference that it can make to parents.

When the Froeses began to dream of a respite home for other families like theirs, the Wiebes got on board to support their friend and employee, making several sizable donations.

Matthew’s House opened its doors in November 2013 and many families are now making use of this important resource.

“The Wiebe family have a compassionate heart and they have been faithful, generous financial supporters,” says Alan Cavin, Resource Development Coordinator at Communitas.

“Their gifts represent a lasting legacy that make a difference in the lives of many families around us.”

To find out how you can support families whose children have complex health care needs, visit mattshouse.ca.

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COMMUNITAS PHOTO: ANGELIKA DAWSON

The Wiebe family recently visited Matthew’s House after making a significant donation to support families with children who have complex health care needs.

L-R: Emily, Laura, John, Rod and Julianna Wiebe.

Consider the Mennonite Educational Institute as a recipient for your Bequeath. A free Planned Giving Seminar, presented by the Mennonite Foundation of Canada, will be held on June 14th at the Secondary School from 10:00 to 11:00 am. To reserve contact bgascon@meischools.com

Our Future is in Your Hands To plan a legacy gift, contact Alan Cavin at 604.850.6608 or acavin@mattshouse.ca

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Leave a Legacy to Abbotsford Community Services where community means family.

Your family and loved ones come first. Your Will allows you to take care

Seek professional advice from your lawyer,

Your monthly and annual donations have made such a diffference over the years.

of them after you are gone.

financial advisor or accountant. They know best how to handle these sensitive issues.

You, and others like you, are essential to fulfilling our mission of building a strong community, by helping and empowering healthy families.

You can also use your Will to help your extended community family at Abbotsford Community Services.

There’s an age-old saying, “Would you rather leave the rest to government or to a charity which will continue to help those in need?”

How to Leave a Legacy There are many ways to leave a gift in your Will; specific amounts of cash or assets, make us a beneficiary of an RRSP or RRIF, through a gift of life insurance policies, and others.

But any of those decisions are for you to make witihout any involvement from us.

And please, if they have any questions about the financial stewardship of Abbotsford Community Services, encourage them to contact us directly.

Leaving a bequest to Abbotsford Community Services is the simplest way to continue helping people.

To include us in your Will, it is essential to use the correct name and address, which is: Abbotsford Community Services 2420 Montrose Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S9

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When you leave a Legacy Gift to Abbotsford Community Services: Your gifts have helped us to transform the lives of thousands in this community — maybe someone in your family, naybe your neighbour.

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Gift of a Lifetime

Abbotsford News Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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Holmberg House Abbotsford’s first adult hospice residence for those as young as 19 Every day the team at Abbotsford Hospice Society walks alongside families in Abbotsford; families like Joyce’s.

Joyce places her husband’s picture by the fireplace. His grin is framed by a sun-soaked lake landscape of water, trees and mountains. He looks content, settled in his canoe. Joyce took the picture just months before Keith was diagnosed with terminal cancer. “That was the first time we canoed Echo Lake, ” Joyce explains.

Keith died two and a half months later.

In Keith’s final days, Joyce and Keith were connected with a hospice outside of their community, as Abbotsford does not have a hospice

of its own. “As soon as we got there Keith looked at me and said we made the right decision.”

Joyce says that being at Hospice allowed her to be Keith’s wife again, and not his caregiver.

“Hospice is truly death with dignity. All the staff and volunteers made me realize that someone else could help me carry the load. At Hospice the nurses explain things and are always there for a hug or a chat. At Hospice you can be a family again.”

Abbotsford is the only community in the region that doesn’t have a residential hospice. Currently, loved ones of dying people must travel to other cities to spend their precious final days and moments together.

People often die in the clinical set-

ting of a hospital rather than the warm, natural setting of a hospice building. That’s why the Abbotsford Hospice Society is building Holmberg House, a world-class end-oflife care facility for adults as young as 19 and their grieving families.

Holmberg House will be so much more than a building. It will be a refuge for the dying and grieving, a place where significant moments and lifelong memories will be shared. While nothing can erase the pain that comes with loss, Holmberg House will give dying people

and their loved ones the space to live through these moments with comfort, dignity, and quality of care.

We would like to invite you to con-

sider us when planning your estate and become part of our Legacy Circle. By supporting us through a bequest, your compassion will live on.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about Abbotsford Hospice Society’s

“Planned Giving Program” or to ask about how we honour your legacy please contact Marion Keys at 604-852-2456 or email marionkeys@abbotsford hospice.org.

There are many ways to partner with Abbotsford Hospice Society as we provide a sense of life and dignity to dying and grieving people in Abbotsford.

Our volunteers, donors and network of support are an intricate part of everything we do. We invite you to be a part of our community of hope and compassion.

Call the Abbotsford Hospice to find out how you can help.

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A mother’s legacy of generosity to change cancer outcomes Leave a Legacy for the Love of Horses!

There are no words to describe what an extraordinary woman Hardial Kaur Gill, a longtime resident of Abbotsford, was to her family and friends. “Her positive aura filled even the darkest room with such warmth and love,” shares her daughter, Ravinder Grewal.

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That’s why it came as a shock to the family, when the grandmother of seven, who had always been healthy, was diagnosed with late-stage gastric cancer. Hardial underwent aggressive chemotherapy, but succumbed to the disease in less than a year.

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Carrying on her mother’s legacy of generosity, Ravinder enlisted the help of her colleagues and the students at Bradner Elementary School in Abbotsford to organize a coin drive and a pie-in-the-face contest. Inspired by the response, Ravinder and her brothers, Raj and Terry Gill, continued collecting funds from family, friends and local businesses.

Thanks to the generosity of the community, the Gill family raised over $53,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation in honour of their mother.

Their gift fuels leading-edge research at the BC Cancer Agency’s Abbotsford Centre to make a difference in the lives of those diagnosed with cancer in the region and beyond.

Hardial Kaur Gill and her daughter Ravinder Grewal.

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MEI schools prepare young people to live a life of excellence through service to God’s kingdom and society as faithful disciples of Christ.

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Our unique academic structure integrates the BC curriculum with a Christian perspective. This equips students with practical skills, knowledge, essential character traits and values for a well-rounded foundation in preparation for a life of impact and influence.

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Gift Lifetime

Abbotsford News Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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Leave a Legacy of Compassion Mennonite Central Committee supports estate planning through Menno Foundation to help ensure that your money and property is designated according to your wishes.

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) works with the Mennonite Foundation of Canada to assist cllients in estate planning. In addition to planning the distribution of your money and property, Mennonite Foundation also works in charitable gift planning, ensuring that your legacy of contributions to charity continues even after you have passed.

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Abbotsford News Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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Host squad sensational at skipping nationals

Club of Abbotsford

Dan KINVIG ABBOTSFORD NEWS

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Hosting

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ing, and the state of Deirdre DeGagné’s voice on Monday evening bore witness to that fact.

As the fourth and final day of the event wound down at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Envision Athletic Centre, all that remained of DeGagné’s voice was a hoarse whisper.

But had she been able to, there was plenty for the head coach of

May 31 - June 8, 2014

Abbotsford’s Skipping Sensations team to cheer about.

The national championships drew 334 athletes from coast to coast, including a few from the Seattle area – an outstanding turnout.

And the host Skipping Sensations took full advantage of the chance to perform in front of friends and family, combining for an eye-popping medal haul.

“It was a big undertaking, and I think it went exceptionally well,” DeGagné summarized.

“It’s certainly nice to compete

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at home for a change, because the athletes are more focused and rested. They don’t have to deal with jet lag and time changes and all of that stuff.”

The Skipping Sensations fared tremendously well in the overall team standings, medaling in each age group, highlighted by first-, second- and fourth-place finishes from its three teams in the age 12-14 category. Additionally, the age 10-11 and 15-17 teams both won gold in their respective divisions, while the nine-andunder squad earned silver and the senior team took bronze.

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and the seniors took silver.

A bushel of individual medals was highlighted by Arden Mills’s overall victory in the age 15-17 category.

“That’s a huge age group with a really high skill level,” DeGagné noted.

Craig Van Herk, president of Rope Skipping Canada, said the national event at UFV was “fantastic.”

“We had more athletes attend than we’ve had in a number of years,” he said.

“And with the live streaming from UFV here, we had people from literally all over the world tweeting and emailing and getting in touch with us, letting us know they were watching. It was an incredibly successful competition.”

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Over the 8-day qualifying contest, golfers can drop in to Fraserglen’s driving range and pay $10 for 12 balls or $20 for 30 balls or $50 for 100 balls and shoot for a hole-in-one or closest to the pin at a distance of 95 yards. The top 7 golfers and 5 random draws each day will qualify for the quarter-finals.

QUARTER-FINALS All qualifiers from the 8-day contest will be given 3 shots for a hole-in-one at a distance of approximately 160 yards. Quarter-finalists shooting a hole-in-one could win a vehicle.* SEMI-FINALS The top 10 golfers from the quarter-finals will each receive one shot at a chance to win $100,000 with a hole-inone at a distance of approximately 160 yards.* FINALS The top 3 golfers from the semi-finals will each receive one shot at a chance to win $1,000,000 with a hole-in-one at a distance of approximately 160 yards.* SPECIAL DAY EVENTS: JUNE 1 & 2: Rotary Club Challenge JUNE 4: Ladies Day JUNE 7: Junior Day

* Prizes may not be redeemed for cash.

See details at the event.

CONTEST Rotary Club of Abbotsford Million Dollar Hole-in-One When Abbotsford’s Million Dollar Hole-in-One contest commences May 31st, participants will take their best shot at a life-changing sum of money.

Rotary Club of Abbotsford members, who run the annual charity fundraiser at Fraserglen Golf Course, will be shooting for an impactful goal of their own.

The local Rotary club has chosen Holmberg House, an adult hospice facility currently

under construction which will be operated by the Abbotsford Hospice Society, as its primary beneficiary for each of the previous two Hole-inOne contests, and it will be once again this year. Funds will also be provided to other Rotary projects.

Hugh Ellis, Rotary Club of Abbotsford incoming president, said they’re aiming to reach their $125,000 total fundraising goal this year, which would sponsor a room

at Holmberg House. They would need to generate in excess of $50,000 at this year’s event to get there.

“I think it would be a wonderful contribution from Rotary, to have a room named and to assist in the ongoing operation of hospice,” Ellis said.

“We’re really looking forward to the public getting behind us to help raise these funds, and have a great time doing it.”

This year’s Million Dollar Hole-in-One begins on Saturday, May 31 and continues through June 7 at Fraserglen Golf Course. The quarter-finals, semifinals and finals all run on Sunday, June 8.

The contest is open to golfers of all ages. During the qualifying days, golfers can pay $10 for 12 balls or $20 for 30 balls and take a shot at a pin 95 yards away.

The top seven closest to the pin each day win a spot in the

quarter-final round, plus a prize from a daily prize pool. Five additional quarter-finalists will be randomly drawn each day, and the top 10 finishers from ladies day (Wednesday, June 4) will also participate.

Each of the quarter-finalists will have three shots at a pin approximately 165 yards away.

If their ball finds the hole, top prizes include a vehicle from Magnuson Ford, a motorcycle from Mountainview Harley-Davidson, and a $10,000 cash prize

sponsored by Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes.

The 10 closest to the pin from the quarters move on to the semis, where they get one chance to hole out for a $100,000 prize sponsored by Raymond James. The top three advance to the finals, where they get one shot at $1 million, sponsored by Matsqui Development Co. Ltd., which has come on board as the event’s title sponsor this year.

For more information, visit rotarymillion.com.

A GREAT CAUSE

Abbotsford Hospice Society is building Holmberg House, a world-class facility providing dignified end-of-life care to those as young as 19, and their grieving families and friends. Holmberg House will be part of an innovative Campus of Care, which will also include facilities for patients under the age of 19.

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Abbotsford News Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Abbotsford News Wednesday, May 21, 2014

SPORTS

DAILY PRIZES

Host squad sensational at skipping nationals

Club of Abbotsford

Dan KINVIG ABBOTSFORD NEWS

MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE

Hosting

FRASERGLEN GOLF COURSE

the Canadian National Rope S k i p p i n g Championships is a colossal undertak-

2014-03-24 18:54:20 +0000

ing, and the state of Deirdre DeGagné’s voice on Monday evening bore witness to that fact.

As the fourth and final day of the event wound down at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Envision Athletic Centre, all that remained of DeGagné’s voice was a hoarse whisper.

But had she been able to, there was plenty for the head coach of

May 31 - June 8, 2014

Abbotsford’s Skipping Sensations team to cheer about.

The national championships drew 334 athletes from coast to coast, including a few from the Seattle area – an outstanding turnout.

And the host Skipping Sensations took full advantage of the chance to perform in front of friends and family, combining for an eye-popping medal haul.

“It was a big undertaking, and I think it went exceptionally well,” DeGagné summarized.

“It’s certainly nice to compete

THOUSANDS IN DAILY PRIZES TO BE WON!

at home for a change, because the athletes are more focused and rested. They don’t have to deal with jet lag and time changes and all of that stuff.”

The Skipping Sensations fared tremendously well in the overall team standings, medaling in each age group, highlighted by first-, second- and fourth-place finishes from its three teams in the age 12-14 category. Additionally, the age 10-11 and 15-17 teams both won gold in their respective divisions, while the nine-andunder squad earned silver and the senior team took bronze.

The Skipping Sensations’ group routines also sparkled – the junior and intermediate teams took gold,

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and the seniors took silver.

A bushel of individual medals was highlighted by Arden Mills’s overall victory in the age 15-17 category.

“That’s a huge age group with a really high skill level,” DeGagné noted.

Craig Van Herk, president of Rope Skipping Canada, said the national event at UFV was “fantastic.”

“We had more athletes attend than we’ve had in a number of years,” he said.

“And with the live streaming from UFV here, we had people from literally all over the world tweeting and emailing and getting in touch with us, letting us know they were watching. It was an incredibly successful competition.”

Including Carload Passes, Family Weekend Includ Admissio Admission, Admission with Flight Club Passes PLUS President’s Club Twilight Show Tickets ($2,800 value) Golf Lesson Lesso from 2 members of the UFV Cascades Golf Team the 2013 PACWEST Provincial Champions and CC CCAA National Champions ($450 value) Pri Private Golf Lesson with James Lepp and golf gear ($300 value) Coasta Coastal Pacific Aviation Simulator Adventure on a Boeing 747 Classic ($300 value) Cactu Club Taster Event for 7 ($350 value) Cactus Variety of Stay & Plays in the Osoyoos area to Walnu Walnut Beach Resort/Canyon Resort Golf, Waterma Beach Resort/Fairview Mountain Golf Watermark ($200 value for each resort) Harves Harvest Golf Course Kelowna ($180 value) Acce Accent Inn (any location) ($150 value) Plus many m more GREAT prizes to be won!

Sara Lawson Manager, Henderson Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home and member of Rota Rotary Club of Abbotsford

YOU COULD WIN A

MILLION DOLLARS

HOW IT WORKS

Over the 8-day qualifying contest, golfers can drop in to Fraserglen’s driving range and pay $10 for 12 balls or $20 for 30 balls or $50 for 100 balls and shoot for a hole-in-one or closest to the pin at a distance of 95 yards. The top 7 golfers and 5 random draws each day will qualify for the quarter-finals.

QUARTER-FINALS All qualifiers from the 8-day contest will be given 3 shots for a hole-in-one at a distance of approximately 160 yards. Quarter-finalists shooting a hole-in-one could win a vehicle.* SEMI-FINALS The top 10 golfers from the quarter-finals will each receive one shot at a chance to win $100,000 with a hole-inone at a distance of approximately 160 yards.* FINALS The top 3 golfers from the semi-finals will each receive one shot at a chance to win $1,000,000 with a hole-in-one at a distance of approximately 160 yards.* SPECIAL DAY EVENTS: JUNE 1 & 2: Rotary Club Challenge JUNE 4: Ladies Day JUNE 7: Junior Day

* Prizes may not be redeemed for cash.

See details at the event.

CONTEST Rotary Club of Abbotsford Million Dollar Hole-in-One When Abbotsford’s Million Dollar Hole-in-One contest commences May 31st, participants will take their best shot at a life-changing sum of money.

Rotary Club of Abbotsford members, who run the annual charity fundraiser at Fraserglen Golf Course, will be shooting for an impactful goal of their own.

The local Rotary club has chosen Holmberg House, an adult hospice facility currently

under construction which will be operated by the Abbotsford Hospice Society, as its primary beneficiary for each of the previous two Hole-inOne contests, and it will be once again this year. Funds will also be provided to other Rotary projects.

Hugh Ellis, Rotary Club of Abbotsford incoming president, said they’re aiming to reach their $125,000 total fundraising goal this year, which would sponsor a room

at Holmberg House. They would need to generate in excess of $50,000 at this year’s event to get there.

“I think it would be a wonderful contribution from Rotary, to have a room named and to assist in the ongoing operation of hospice,” Ellis said.

“We’re really looking forward to the public getting behind us to help raise these funds, and have a great time doing it.”

This year’s Million Dollar Hole-in-One begins on Saturday, May 31 and continues through June 7 at Fraserglen Golf Course. The quarter-finals, semifinals and finals all run on Sunday, June 8.

The contest is open to golfers of all ages. During the qualifying days, golfers can pay $10 for 12 balls or $20 for 30 balls and take a shot at a pin 95 yards away.

The top seven closest to the pin each day win a spot in the

quarter-final round, plus a prize from a daily prize pool. Five additional quarter-finalists will be randomly drawn each day, and the top 10 finishers from ladies day (Wednesday, June 4) will also participate.

Each of the quarter-finalists will have three shots at a pin approximately 165 yards away.

If their ball finds the hole, top prizes include a vehicle from Magnuson Ford, a motorcycle from Mountainview Harley-Davidson, and a $10,000 cash prize

sponsored by Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes.

The 10 closest to the pin from the quarters move on to the semis, where they get one chance to hole out for a $100,000 prize sponsored by Raymond James. The top three advance to the finals, where they get one shot at $1 million, sponsored by Matsqui Development Co. Ltd., which has come on board as the event’s title sponsor this year.

For more information, visit rotarymillion.com.

A GREAT CAUSE

Abbotsford Hospice Society is building Holmberg House, a world-class facility providing dignified end-of-life care to those as young as 19, and their grieving families and friends. Holmberg House will be part of an innovative Campus of Care, which will also include facilities for patients under the age of 19.

TITLE SPONSOR Matsqui Development Co. Ltd.

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS:

Dave & Lee Holmberg

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Pair assists after Phillipines typhoon In the wake of Super Typhoon Yolanda (known internationally as Haiyan), two Abbotsford youth headed to the Philippines to help in the aftermath on Bantayan Island.

Joel Trask, a 2011 graduate of W. J. Mouat Secondary, and Julie Thorne, a 2009 graduate of Rick Hansen Secondary, joined with Young Pioneer Disaster Response (YPDR), a non-profit group committed to long-term revitalization efforts.

Trask joined YPDR in February 2014, interrupting his backpacking trip to help and leading construction crews building YPDR model homes for local beneficiaries.

With experience as a carpenter, Trask trained locals in safe, storm-strengthened building models.

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NGO (non-governmental organization) model I’ve come across,” Thorne said. “None of our foreign staff or volunteers are compensated. Only local employees get a paycheque. And no salaries means that our funds go that much farther in helping here.

It’s one of the reasons I came.”

To assist Trask and Throne with their efforts, donations can be made at ypdr.org/ donate.

YPDR headquarters on Bantayan Island, joining forces with the fundraising, media and editing teams.

She has a degree in communications and English, and has helped the new organization produce and finalize internal and promotional materials.

The pair, who were strangers until Thorne’s arrival to the island, said they are enthusiastic about the work YPDR is doing.

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Decor from the top down

By Kerry Vital

Plain white isn’t your only option when it comes to decorating your ceiling

When renovating a home, it’s often the flooring that gets all the attention. However, the ceiling should be equally important.

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By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association celebrated the top companies in the Metro Vancouver residential construction industry at the Ovation Awards, held on April 26 in downtown Vancouver.

“Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand the very best when it comes to the design and construction of their homes,”

says GVHBA Chief Executive Officer Bob de Wit. “Vancouver is a leading-edge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with world-class builders, designers and renovators.”

Several companies won multiple awards. Among them was Best Builders, who went home with six awards, including Custom Home Builder of the Year. Their other awards were for Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation for Reviving the 70s in association with Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Best Accessible Renovation for The Homecoming, Best Renovation $300,000 to $499,999 (for Reviving the 70s), Best Custom Home: Over $1.5 Million for Orchard Way and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated, also for Orchard Way. Sarah Gallop Design Inc. was honoured with the Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated for the

Reviving the 70s home as well. SGDI also took home the Best Kitchen Renovation $50,000 to $99,999 for Green With Envy.

Shakespeare Homes was also the winner of multiple awards, including Renovator of the Year – Large Volume.

Their Mountain Highway project, in association with Susanne Doise of Sensitive Design, took home awards for Best Addition Renovation and Best Renovation $800,000 and Over, while their Meadfeild project was the winner of Best Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999.

Maison d’être design-build inc. was the winner of Best Renovated Room for their Master Suite Getway, as well as Best Exterior Renovation for 70’s Upgrade and Renovator of the Year – Small Volume.

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by Euro Canadian Construction Corp. for their English Bay Condo Renovation. Euro Canadian also took home the award for Best Townhouse/Condominium Renovation.

In the new home categories, Wesgroup won the Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over for Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights as well as Best Single Family Residential Community for the same project. Another Wesgroup property, Bluetree Homes at Mackin Park, won the Best Interior Design Display Suite: Condominium award.

Talisman Homes was a multiple-award winner as well, leaving with awards for Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over for Resort Living I and Resort Living II, as part of a three-way tie with Wesgroup’s Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights, Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet (for Resort Living), and Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction for Resort Living II. Single-Family Builder of the Year was awarded to Portrait Homes, while Multi-Family Builder of the Year was given to Kooney Homes.

For the second year, the GVHBA gave people the chance to choose a winner for the People’s Choice Award. This year, reVISION Custom Home Renovations was honoured for their Downtown Flow project.

“More than ever people are expecting to buy the best and they want to do it locally,” says de Wit. “That’s why GVHBA launched the Ovation Awards: so that homeowners can know who the best of the best builders and renovators are in Metro Vancouver.”

For a full list of Ovation Award winners, visit www.ovationawards.ca.

Best Builders and Sarah Gallop Design Inc., left, took home multiple awards for their Reviving the 70s project, while maison d’etre design/ build, top right, was honoured for several projects. Shakespeare Homes, right, was the recipient of four awards, in collaboration with Susanne Doise of Sensitive Design.

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When used on a ceiling, a light colour will make the ceiling appear higher, while a dark colour will make it look lower. Another way to make a ceiling look higher or lower is to paint the ceiling colour about six inches down the wall.

Something else to keep in mind when choosing a colour for your ceiling is that the lighting will be very different. The same colour on a wall and a ceiling will look different as the walls are hit with more light.

“The trick to ending up with a ceiling colour true to what you want is to make sure to hold the colour sample over your head,” Bell says. “That way the light will hit it the same way it will once the colour is painted on the ceiling.”

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Modha notes that bright and bold colours are the most popular for ceilings, but it depends on the room it’s being installed in. For example, a living room might be a better place to do something bold and graphic, while a quieter pattern would be more suited to a bedroom.

“You want to make sure it’s something that you don’t mind looking at every morning,” says Modha.

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One advantage of putting wallpaper on a ceiling is that it’s not a permanent change.

However, she also recommends making sure that the work is done by a professional installer, especially when it comes to the ceiling. A very high ceiling would need to involve scaffolding, which is not something that most homeowners will want to deal with on their own.

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Making life easier with home automation

By Kerry Vital Imagine being able to turn on your lights before you get home, or checking on your home security system while on vacation.

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Having a good installer when dealing with putting home automation into a renovation project is paramount.

“Your system will be as good as your installer’s vision,” says Rente. “That vision is important because the installer needs to have the ability to see what the project can be when dealing with a retrofit.”

Because home automation can be controlled via wireless devices such as your iPad or smartphone, it is also important to have a good network.

“You will run into a lot more issues with a cheap entry-level router than if you have a quality router,” says Rente. “You really have to rely on the strength of your wireless network with home automation.”

The integral part of a home automation system is the home controller, which Rente calls “the brain.”

“It will tell everything else what to do, how to do it and when to do it,” he says. “Everything else depends on it. You’ll also need an interface, whether it’s an app or a touchscreen.”

A remote control is also a handy addition, allowing you to use a single remote for all of your devices instead of having to keep track of multiple pieces.

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Firing up the barbecue for summer feasts

By Kerry Vital Outdoor grilling is a time-honoured tradition.

Firing up that barbecue can herald the start of summer and a return to spending a lot of time outside with friends and family. Perhaps you’re in the market for something new this year; happily, you’ll find a lot of choices.

“Many people are now looking at products that make their lives easier, so less work is better,” says Darren Widas, sales representative at Trail Appliances Vancouver. “Many grills on the market still have cast-iron grates, and although great from a cooking perspective, they can rust over the winter. Stainless-steel grates are much easier to maintain and require very little, if any, maintenance.”

The barbecue itself will also be available in a wide variety of sizes.

“It is best to choose something that fits your cooking needs as well as the space you are planning on putting it in,” Widas says.

Natural gas has become a popular fuel source Stainless-steel grills, above, are easier to maintain than cast-iron grills. A new innovation on the market is an infrared for outdoor grills. searing burner, right, which will make cooking various items “The quick-disconnect natural gas conneceasier and more convenient. tions allow the easy disconnection of your Photos submitted by Trail Appliances barbecue so it can be moved and/or stored elsewhere as well as provide an endless supply “Interior lighting allows the use of your grill in the of fuel; no more having to fill heavy propane evening hours without struggling to tell if something bottles and pack them around,” says Widas. is done,” says Widas. “Several grills on the marketNo matter the fuel source, there are still a few place offer interior halogen lighting. “ things you need to keep in mind.

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Country Club has sent forth an incredible procession of elite golfers from its junior ranks to the pros, from former PGA Tour luminary Ray Stewart, to 2005 NCAA champ James Lepp, to current Web.com Tour members Adam

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“The basic thought is, if we’re producing (great golfers) without much of a junior program . . . what would we do if we had a real formal program?”

Beginning on May 26, Mondays will be junior days at Ledgeview.

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Alumni like Stewart and Lepp will participate as mentors, as will Hadwin and Taylor on occasion as their pro schedules allow. Lepp, a two-time contestant on the Golf Channel reality show Big Break, is involved in the May 26 kick-off event, demonstrating the “glass break” challenge popularized by the TV show.

Additionally, organizers are undertaking several initiatives to make the game more accessible to youth. To begin with, they’ve reduced the cost of a junior membership to $350 plus RCGA fee per year.

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In the senior team standings, three of the top seven overall schools hailed from Abby – the W.J. Mouat Hawks, with 97 points, finished second to Walnut Grove of Langley (135), while the Abbotsford Christian Knights (67) were fourth and the Mennonite Educational Institute Eagles (41.5) were seventh.

Mouat also finished atop the senior boys, junior overall, and junior boys aggregate, while Abby Christian notched second place in the senior girls standings.

Among the many individual standouts, Mouat’s Jayden Driver earned the aggregate award in the junior boys division after earning gold in the shot put and discus, and silver in the hammer.

Abby Christian’s Aaron Postma (gold, junior boys 100m hurdles; gold, triple jump; bronze, long jump) and MEI’s Hannah Konrad (gold, junior girls 800m; silver, high jump; silver, 400m) also notched three medals apiece in individual events.

The top Valley finishers advance to the B.C. championships, which run May 29-31 at Langley’s McLeod Athletic Park.

The following is a listing of Abbotsford medalists at the Fraser Valleys.

W.J. Mouat Jayden Driver (gold, junior boys shot put; gold, discus; silver, hammer)

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Support local charities – vote for Abbotsford’s “Dancing Stars” The Abbotsford Community Foundation’s Evening in the Garden Gala on Saturday May 31st is introducing a fun dance component involving local “stars” who will perform in front of a panel of judges and Gala guests.

Abbotsford’s “dancing stars” include: Mary Boonstra and Lorissa Arndt, Business Excellence Dancers will be performing a Latin jazz number called “Fever”; Charlotte and Rob Lepp, owners of Lepp Farm Market decided to celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary by learning to “tango” for their performance. Brother and sister act Denise Rathnam and Jason McElhoes, from Modpro Containers Ltd. are dusting off their dancing shoes for a “swing” number and Jati Sidhu and his young friends from UFV will represent the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association with a “Bangra” dance.

“Vote early and vote often,” said McAlevy. Votes are $20 each. Visit www.abbotsfordcf.org and click on the link that will take you to the “Dancing with the Stars” Donation Form or call 604-850-3755. People can vote multiple times. “Not only can you “buy” votes legally but we’ll give you a tax receipt for the full amount,” said McAlevy.

All the proceeds from the “votes” will be shared by the Gala’s six charity partners: Abbotsford Community Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley, CNIB Abbotsford, Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (Abbotsford Regional Hospital), and The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford.

“All of the charities are directing their proceeds to support programs for children,” said McAlevy. “When you ”vote” for one or more of our “Dancing Stars” you are supporting programs for children in Abbotsford.”

This year’s Gala will have a distinctly Hollywood flavor including the red carpet, a delicious “Abbytini” and photos in front of classic car for the 1930s. Plus there will be a chance to win one of three grand prizes including a trip for two to Palm Springs, sponsored by MNP, a Wall of Wine (over 70 bottles) or a getaway to Osoyoos at the Walnut Beach Resort.

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

OBITUARIES 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS CAN’T FIND the work-at-home Medical Transcriptionists they need in Canada! Get the training you need to fill these positions. Visit CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-athome career today!

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Sharlene (Bartsch)

Edna Ruth Went to be with the Lord May 14, 2014 at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack. She is survived by her loving husband Art; her five children: Harold Isaac, Carolyn Rice, Wes Isaac, Naomi Wiebe and Gloria Wiebe with their respective soul mates, eighteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, three sisters and a host of relatives and friends.

Edna was predeceased by her parents, brother Bill Delesky and sister Susie Willms.

Graveside service was held Tuesday, May 20 at 9:30 am at Maclure Road Cemetery followed by the memorial service at 11:00 am at Clearbrook MB Church. As a family we miss her greatly but do not deny her the joy of having entered her heavenly home.

View full obituary and expressions of condolence may be made to:

www.wiebeandjeskefh.com Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885

Passed away on May 16th, 2014 surrounded by family at the age of 68. She is survived by her son Scott (Megan); her two grand-daughters, Hayleigh and Caitlin; her two brothers Eldon (Ruth) and Ron (Lynn) and many nieces and nephews. Sharlene was an amazingly determined woman who never let anything get in her way. She always had a smile on her face, no matter how bad her circumstances were and worried more about you than herself. She was a kind, loving, and generous woman who will be dearly missed.

Sharlene suffered many strokes in her life and one of her most proud accomplishments was the formation of the Strokers Club in Abbotsford in the mid-1990’s. We would like to thank all the support staff at both Worthington Pavilion and Carelife Fleetwood for the wonderful care Sharlene received over the last 10 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday May 25th, 2014 at Valley View Funeral Home and Cemetery, 14644 72nd Ave., Surrey, BC at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Sharlene’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC.

Our father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather passed away peacefully on May 11, 2014.

Sadly predeceased by his loving wife Edna, he is lovingly remembered by his daughters Judy, Linda (Ray); sons Ron (Lynn) and Ken (Gloria); sister, Kay; fifteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

At 93 years young he was a man whose love for his wife, family and the Lord touched lives too numerous to mention.

His impact will leave a legacy for generations to come. We pray that we can continue to live our lives in a way that honors all that he has taught us. Our heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Eden Care Home who loved and cared for John for the three years he was there. He will be sadly missed by all. A private graveside service will be held at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery in Chilliwack on May 24, 2014.

Online condolences to the family may be left at: www.hendersonsfunerals.com

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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FOODSAFE COURSE WAHL John Abraham 1921 - 2014

CHICKEN CATCHERS WANTED Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity! Abby. 604-857-2221

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

Caretaker/Maintenance Services

FARM WORKERS

EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

POWELL RIVER and Region Transition House Society is posting for a full-time “Stopping the Violence Counsellor.” For a complete job posting, please email Julie at chamberj@telus.net.

ICE CREAM VAN DRIVERS Fraser Valley area. Clean Abstract. $500-$600 CASH weekly! Call .

12:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. 604-866-5756

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD. 5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours/week $10.25/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning, twisting and other misc greenhouse labour.

Employment starts immediate

A local manufacturer of plastic containers for food and other industrial applications has immediate openings for

Fax: 604-864-8858 EXPERIENCED and reliable farm manager required. A fulltime position from June - November. The 4-acre rice field is in Abbotsford close to highway 92 exit. yshiroki@shaw.ca 778-772-6862 FARM LABOURER(S) REQUIRED. Physical outdoor labour involved in all weather conditions. 40 to 50 hours/week. $10.33/hr. Need own transp.

General duties.

Farm experience preferred. Employment starts approx July 15, 2014.

Fax resumes to: 604-823-4484 or mail to: Reimer’s Nurseries, 4586 #3 Rd., Chilliwack, BC, V2R 5E8.

SUPPLY/CLEANERS MATERIAL HANDLERS to work in the injection moulding department. These entry level positions will suit individuals who are motivated, energetic and enthusiastic. Experience preferred but not mandatory. Training will be provided. Own transportation is essential as no public transit is available. Our plant operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Applicants must be available to work 12 hour rotating shifts. Must be physically fit and able to assist with production-related duties.

ORGANIC farm worker, full or part time from June to October weed management and other tasks as required in Abbotsford yshiroki@shaw.ca 778-772-6862

Submit resume by email to: northwest.reception@bwaycorp.com

A non-profit society located in the Fraser Valley is looking for a Live-in Caretaker / Maintenance Person for a senior’s apartment building.

A non -smoker is preferred, must be physically fit and able to use a computer. Expected to relate well to seniors including those with changing health issues. A criminal record check will be required as well as professional references. Please respond in writing to the: Manager at 7380 Hurd St., Mission, BC V2V 3H5.

No phone calls please.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS

FOR EVERY FAMILY

AXL AMAZING XPRESS Ltd. is looking for F/T Long Haul Truck Drivers (6 positions). Salary $24.50/hr. 2 years to less than 3 years experience. Duties: Drive truck, load/unload goods, pre-inspection/maintenance of vehicle, do emergency repairs, maintain log book. LANGUAGES: FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH. Email resume to: axlamazinghr@gmail.com or Fax 604-746-6666 gill.axl@hotmail.com

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

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HELP WANTED

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AUTOMOTIVE COUNTERPERSON

HELP WANTED

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Lucky Appliances in Abbotsford is looking for 2 full time helpers. Duties: loading/unloading appliances to & from delivery trucks, dusting/ cleaning appliances & store, move appliances in order/accessible manner, greet customers etc.

Wage $14.50/hr. Email resume: luckyappliances07@gmail.com or Fax: 1-604-851-2336

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604-746-0099

For busy food processing plant.

Basic accounting skills, Excel & Word required. Duties include answering calls & reconciling accounts. Punjabi speaking an asset. Send resume to:

CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

reenu@apfruitgrowers.ca or Fax 604-864-4964

604-746-6777

GENERAL FARM WORKERS Seasonal employment harvesting and pruning, raspberries and blueberries. From approx. June 1st to winter 2014. Individuals must be prepared to work various hours in a environment that is physically demanding. Requires ability to work in a range of outdoor weather conditions. Hourly wage $10.33/hr. and 45-60 hours week. Fax or mail resume to G. Gill of G. Gill & Sons Farm 604744-8331. Located at 464 Columbia St., Abbotsofrd, BC V2T 5X6.

MIND BODY SPIRIT

AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure.

113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

RECEPTIONIST / Q.C. & GRADER

F/T HELPERS

Are you keen on all things automotive with a commitment to continuous learning?

Can you multi-task in a fastpaced environment with a smile on your face and still make customer service your first priority?

Join the Fortin’s team of professionals where we want you to be the best you can be. Be part of a growing company that offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package and a great bunch of coworkers.

We are willing to invest in your training if you come with the right attitude. Bring your resume in person to 31748 South Fraser Way in Abbotsford.

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

*For your health & pleasure* ~ European Priv. In home Studio ~ from $55. 604.230.4444

WANTED: LIVE-IN CAREGIVER, Must be dependable & trustworthy.

Ref’s req’d. Knowledge of Tagalog an asset. Call Noel / Rosalie at 604814-0467 or 604-226-2880.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

THE BEST BODYWORKS In-Home Spa Drop in 4:00 to 8:00 pm only.

1980 Emerson St., Abbotsford

EV Logistics is a partnership between Exel Logistics and VersaCold Logistics Services and is a distributor for one of Western Canada’s largest grocery retailers. With two distribution warehouses located in Langley, BC, we are one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley.

EV Logistics is proud to operate a safe, clean and team oriented environment and prides itself as a winner of multiple coveted industry safety awards.

We are currently accepting resumes for Entry Level Warehouse Order Selectors in both of our facilities. *AMBIENT WAREHOUSE - dry grocery items *PERISHABLE WAREHOUSE - refrigerated grocery items EV Logistics offers flexible work schedules with a starting wage of $13.80 per hour plus an attractive incentive program with regular wage increases.

Specializing in Private Events!

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

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

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

required F/T & P/T Apply in person at:

Kristy 604.488.9161

OCEAN PARK

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

PIZZA & STEAKHOUSE Unit #102, 2596 McMillan Rd. .GiftCards International. Email resume david@giftcardsinternational.ca

Mature person or couple required for wholesale fashion jewelry sales in BC. Must be fit and love to travel.

Great 2nd career opportunity. Work schedule approximately 6 months/year.

A strong interest in ladies fashion an asset.

To join our team and start a career in logistics, please apply online at:

www.evlogistics.com

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DRYWALL

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

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

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Clemas Contracting Ltd. Is hiring positions:

for

the

following

Pipe Foreman Pipe Layer Gradesman Please e-mail/fax Paul O’Rourke at: cclpaul@telus.net or 604.534.9225 DOLPHIN AUTO looking for 4th year to fully ticketed Mechanic Technician. Apply in person: 2866 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford or Email resume to: dolphinrads@telus.net

or Fax your resume to:

PERSONAL SERVICES

(604)857-6786

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ABBOTSFORD & MISSION Large & Small Jobs S Insured S Licensed Guaranteed S Free Estimates

ELECTRICAL

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

Phone 604-854-9288

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MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Bulldozer & Excavator Services

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MIND BODY SPIRIT

UP TO

$1000*

EDUCATION

OFF TUITION

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Career Opportunities: Community Health Worker O Care Aide Home Support O Acute & Complex Care

CALL ABBOTSFORD: 604.504.3323 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

*conditions apply

PLUMBING

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

“Accept Visa/Mastercard”

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

604-576-6750 or Cell: 604.341.7374

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s

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GARDENING

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

www.paintspecial.com

LAWN CUTS & STUFF Residential & Commercial Maint.

Quality Work @ a Great Price.

Call 604-744-5435

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

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.

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL Odd Jobs. Comm/Res. Inside/Outside * Gardening Beds * Weed Removal REMOVAL OF ANYTHING / SIZE FAST & FRIENDLY SERVICE Incl. appliances Dave 604-825-0066

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627 the best-read community newspapers 604-854-6397

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EDUCATION

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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

Looking for a “SUPER” employee? Advertise in

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

EDUCATION TONY’’S PAINTING

IF YOU START YOUR PROGRAM BEFORE JUNE 30, 2014

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$45HR Plumber clogged drains, hot water tanks, sinks, taps. All your plumbing needs 604-217- 7447

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Land Clearing - Excavating •D6 Bulldozer •CAT320 EXCA • Single Axle Dump Truck

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

www.renovationsmission.com

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

EDUCATION

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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.

2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford 115

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

MISSION VALLEY

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686

EDUCATION

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RENO’S & IMPROVEMENTS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area.

Call 1-800-573-2928

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601

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HANDYPERSONS

COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, power washing. Great rates, references. Call Mike 604.319.0273

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

Reply to: order@klassenjlrs.com 306-652-2112 www.klassenjlrs.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First!

855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

HOSTESS

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283A

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

DISHWASHERS, COOKS and SERVERS. Greek Islands Abbotsford. Both locations now hiring.

PT/FT. Apply within w/resume. No phone calls please.

LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER?

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-854-0599

A&W RESTAURANT new location opening in Abbotsford. Hiring Managers, Assistant Managers, Supervisors, Cooks, and Cashiers. FT/PT positions available. Offering competitive wages and benefits. Must speak English. Send resume to hiring.aw@gmail.com or fax 604-4310797.

Exciting New Opportunity for a GROWING Logistics Company!

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TOM VAN KEULEN Painting & Decorating. Int ~ Ext / Residential 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2191

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

PSK PAINTING

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Quality work at the lowest price Phone & compare.

In business 25 years.

Fully Insured. Free Estimates.

Peter 604-768-6980 www.pskpainting.com

Ask about our

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CALL TODAY! 604-866-7080 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

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PETS

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CEDAR HOGFUEL Special Spring prices Sawdust also available

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PETS

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

MISSION

GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 24 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm 35 years of clean out!

B2200 canopy, dehumidifier, camping stuff, collectibles, tools, 225W generator, walker, wheelchair, household items, vinyl records & much more.

30477 Keystone Ave

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

604-465-5193

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com 456

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

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* Rain or Shine *

Purebred blue males & females.

Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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UNDER $300

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Special Deluxe Central Vacuum Pricing~$499. You get the works!

Power unit, pwr hose, pwr nozzle. Call (604)792-8015

560

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE 706

CELEBRATING OVER 35 YEARS in the Manufactured Home Business. We specialize in customizing Modular & Manufactured Homes and Park Models. Price match guaranteed. Ph 1-800-339-5133

SENIOR SECURITY DEPOSIT SAVINGS!

IRENE APARTMENTS

$250.00

1 bdrm from $625 2 bdrm. from $745

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

MULTI POO miniature black brown 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert. $1100. 604-341-1445.

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market Family owned & operated since 1975 Bedding Plants & Hanging Baskets Seed Potatoes 7 Varieties

PITTBULL Puppies - Purebred.

Born March 7th. Great bloodlines. $850-$1500. Call 604-765-0453.

Open Daily 8 am ~ 6 pm

PRESA CANARIO P/B pups UKC, brindle $900 ea. 2 mo old. Both parents approx 150 lbs. 604-302-2357

5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

Chihuahuas tiny teacups ready to go now, 1 male, 1 female. $700 604-794-7347

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

Abbotsford / Mission For a limited time your SD is

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778-344-2787

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MISC. WANTED NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $86,988 w/$550 pad rent.

Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

APARTMENT/CONDOS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

www.npreit.com

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

778.982.2590

Clean , Quiet & Spacious Suites. Across the street from Superstore & Seven Okas Shopping Mall.

1 bdrm. from $650 2 bdrm. from $750

New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $87,888.

Chuck 604-830-1960

OPEN HOUSE

SUNRIDGE APARTMENTS

1 MONTH FREE

MILL LAKE ESTATES. Original owner. 1480 sq ft. TH. 2 storey, 2 bdrm. 55+. $469,000 obo. Agents ok. Call 604-853-7638

Online all the time. 24/7 2

FROM $140,000

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.

Phone 604-556-7705

$635 2 bdrm. from $725

6 Bedroom home in desirable Webster Landing.

All info on kijiji ad# 578170532.

44425 Bayshore Ave. Chilliwack. $489,000. 604-703-9298

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview

1 bdrm. from

HOMES WANTED • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

Large units. Large Patios, Walk to Sprott Shaw College.

Easy Highway Access.

Storage Lockers & Parking Available!

Mountain Ridge

32815 George Ferguson Way

WE BUY HOMES BC

1 MONTH FREE

Apartments

638

627

RICK EDEN

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

· Excellent location · Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall · Large Units · 24/7 On-site staff · Elevator operated · On-Site Laundry Facilities · Includes Heat & Hot Water

For more information or to setup an appointment

Please Call Rick 604.319.9151

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

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

No Pets Hot water included.

Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333 ABBOTSFORD

Heat & Hot Water Included

Spacious Condos D D D D

630

APARTMENT/CONDO

To arrange a viewing please call Annette

1.604.768.5361 MAPLE WOOD ESTATES Abbts.

2 bdrm. mobile home. Brand new. 55+. No pets. 604-850-3174

706

1 Month FREE Rent

To Arrange a Viewing Call

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed) ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

APARTMENT/CONDO

on any of our available Bach, 1 or 2 bedroom suites.

Act fast, you know they won’t last!

FIREWOOD WOODEN PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself Great for crafts etc.

RENTALS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

★ FREE ★

PETS

RENTALS

STEEL BUILDINGS...HOT SAVINGS - SPRING SALE! 20X24 $4,348. 25X24 $4,539. 30X30 $6,197. 32X36 $7,746. 40X46 $12,116. 47X72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

609

UNDER $200

HD 50 TON SHOP PRESS. USED ONCE. $300.

Call (604)854-4221

MISC. FOR SALE

BY Owner. 3rd floor condo in 55+ complex on McCallum Rd. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, ample storage & secure underground parking. 5 appliances + A/C & freezer. Large recreation & meeting area in basement. No pets permitted. $90,000.

Contact Val at 604-556-1977/redraadt@gmail.com.

QUEEN SIZE BED, w/frame & mattress, like new $175. 3 blueberry plants $6. each. Call (604)302-1637

525

560

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot

WANTED: GANDY or equivalent dry fertilizer applicator for potato planter. 12 volt. Call 250-706-9305.

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

524

REAL ESTATE

Outdoor Pool Parking / Extra Storage Renovated 1 Cat Allowed

1 BDRMS from $625/mo.

2 BDRMS from $725/mo.

3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo.

1909 SALTON RD.

LOTS

Abbotsford

Selling Your Home?

Call

Bridge Lake, BC. 11+ acres rec property overlooking the lake. $159,000. Ph: 250-945-9944

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INFORMATION

IN-FLIGHT Magazine...

SOAR Magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (six times a year).

Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca

ABBOTSFORD • MISSION

AbbotsfordRealEstateReview.com

IN-FLIGHT Magazine...

SOAR Magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (six times a year).

Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca

RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE

Property Evaluation

BLUERIDGE APARTMENTS

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments

1 MONTH FREE Clean, Quiet & Spacious.

3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.

25 Year Gold Master Medallion Recipient

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

RENTALS 700

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms!

CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo.

Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-626-9647

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD 2184 McKenzie Rd Spacious 2 bdrm apt. H/w floors. $800/mo. Dirk 604-535-3475 ABBOTSFORD 33554 Switzer Ave. 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm $725.

MISSION: 33359 2nd Ave. 1 bdrm $625. Call Steve 604-751-3885 Abbotsford

33810 Fern St.

Lge 2 Bdrm, 3 appli’s, Prkg.

NS/NP. $795. Avail immed.

778-344-7654 / 604-744-5173.

MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $630 & 2 bdrm starting $750.

1.5 ba, ht/hw & prkg incl. Games rm Criminal Record check may be req.

33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

24/7 On-Site Staff PETS OKAY 1 Bdrm. from $610 2 Bdrm. from $725 Call Kel for Details

604.556.6465

*CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS* ATTENTION ADULTS & SENIORS 55+ NOW RENTING Large 1 & 2 Bd suites w/ In-Suite Storage, Secure Underground Parking included, and on-site coin operated laundry. Clean, Quiet, & Close to Shopping

We are Crime Free Certified.

Senior Discount & Low Damage Deposit Required.

Call Joan today to view your next home! 604-850-5375

Abbotsford News Wednesday, May 21, 2014 A43 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

ABBOTSFORD

Great View

APARTMENT/CONDO

Forest Terrace Apartments Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail.

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

Please call for Prices.

Pets negotiable.

Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

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

Lease & Refs. Required.

Come See What You Have Been Missing!

Call Esther 604-853-0549

FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices!

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

www.eryxproperties.com

Phone 604-852-4696

1 bdrm - $715 3 bdrm - $1150

or Email

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Nicely Reno’d Concrete Bldg.

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

Lrg patios, 2 elevators, lockers.

Gated prk, Super Clean, N/P.

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482 33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

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

3046 Clearbrook Road www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc

ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES

Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.

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

33366 2nd Ave. Mission

1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750 Newly painted , some with new or near new flooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager.

Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.

604-826-2538

CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *

Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

ABBOTSFORD: New 2 bdrm g/lvl suite, large, lots of daylight, big windows. Walk to amen. Np/ns. Incl. util. Avl now.Text/call 604-807-2232

COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731.

MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’s. No living quarters. 604-820-0808 RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 sq.ft. 2485 West Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731

715

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED 10’, 12’ or 14’ with or without motor or trailer. Will pay cash 778-868-9342

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Hildegard Erna Eliz Werner, formerly of 4108-2021 Primrose Street, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 2Y9, Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, Mr. John Morris Moshonas c/o Whitelaw Twining Law Corporation, at 2400-200 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6C 1S4, on or before June 13, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. John Morris Moshonas, Executor.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

TOWNHOUSES

Clearwater Housing Co-op (Located in CLEARBROOK VILLAGE)

HOUSING CO-OP - $976/mth 3 BDRM UNITS FOR FAMILIES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

NO SUBSIDY

Re: The Estate of Regis Bertrand Boucher, deceased, formerly of 33340 3rd Ave., Mission, BC, V9V 1P2.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Regis Bertrand Boucher are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Courtney M. Watts B-6501 McCoy Lake Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 9G1 on or before June 5th, 2014, after which date the executer will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

✦ $2,000 SHARE PURCHASE ✦ REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOVE-IN Fenced yard, one pet ok, gas F/P and 4 appliances supplied.

HOMES FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD. 99 Townline Rd. Remodeled 2 bdrm. house, 1 bath, w/d, f/s. Avail now. N/s. Ref’s. $850/mo. Call Jag 604-835-4545

11’ Special edition by WALKER BAY - has side inflation, its unsinkable, new condition. Trailer incl. $1900 obo. (604)535-8199

YARROW - 2 bdrm- ground level, fridge, stove.

Priv entr, parking, vaulted ceilings. $750/mo inc utils.

Avail. now. (604)556-4089

752

BOATS

The Scrapper

YARROW - 1 bdrm- ground level, fridge, stove.

Priv entr, parking, vaulted ceilings. $600/mo inc utils.

Avail. now. (604)556-4089

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397

OAKMONT MANOR

912

ABBOTSFORD: Walk to school & park: Reno’d 2 bdrm, new paint, carpet, etc. N/P, N/S. $800/mo incl utils. Avail now. 778-245-1425.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

ABBOTS 3 bdrm home avail. Clean fncd yard, 4 appls, newly painted & floors. N/S, ref’s req’d, $1300/mo.

604-850-3598 / 604-309-9711

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

ABBOTSFORD SANDY HILL area.

1000 sf. F/s, d/w, insuite laundry, cable, wifi. N/p, n/s. Avail. June 1st. $850/mo. 604-557-0856

ABBOTSFORD 32052 George Ferguson Way. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 level. Insuite laundry. $975/mo + utils. Avail July 1st. Call 604-5570411 or 778-552-1808

736

845

MARINE

ABBOTSFORD. New 2 bdrm. suite near UFV. $775/mo. utils & laundry incl. Ns/np. June 1. 604-852-5821

ABBOTSFORD W. 2 bdrm. level entry bsmt. suite, lots of sunshine. very quiet. References required. $700/mo. 604-807-5449

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

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

604-820-0128

1 bdrm Apt $625 ~ Avail now 2 Bdrm Apts $750 & $780/mo Available Now Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front.

Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS Allowed.

33370 George Ferguson Way

750

ABBOTSFORD Marshall / Orchard.

2 Bdrm, avail now. NS/NP Incl hyd/cbl/net. 604-864-2915

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

ABBOTSFORD 4 bdrm. 2.5 baths, all appli. gas F/P, H/W flrs. $1850 incls. yard work. 604-859-0165

Member - Crime Free Program

RENTALS

ABBOTSFORD Sandy Hill bright beautiful walkout 1 bdrm legal suite.

Sep ldry. Avail now. $700 incl utils & net. NS/NP. 778-552-4467

Mission

11 LOCATIONS

• Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm.

MISSION

ABBOTSFORD. 2 retail spaces: 33786 & 33788 George Ferguson Way. 720sf. $1000/mo. + gst. Avail now. 604-853-9974; 604-853-3790

ABBOTSFORD

Apartments

APARTMENT/CONDO

HABITAT APARTMENTS

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes

Call 604-852-7350

meadowood@ pacificquorum.com

706

34313 Forrest Terrace

Available Now!

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

RENTALS

.

✦ APPLY NOW ✦ Phone 604-859-7429 MISSION: 3 BDRM T/H, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income.

N/P. Call: 604-820-1715

TRANSPORTATION 810

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

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

AUTO FINANCING

Notice To Creditors and Others Re: The estate of STEPHEN ARTHUR LUCYK, Deceased, formerly of 311 - 33850 Fern Street, Abbotsford, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Stephen Arthur Lucyk are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act (British Columbia) that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator c/o Baker Newby LLP, 9259 Main Street, Box 390, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6K2, to the attention of Todd C. Harvey, Lawyer on or before June 13, 2014, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.

Colleen Marie Schram, Administrator c/o Baker Newby LLP, Lawyers 9259 Main Street, Box 390 Chilliwack, BC V2P 6K2

WITNESS SOUGHT CAR ACCIDENT on Friday, October 11, 2013 at approximately 5:10 a.m. on Highway #1 near Waleach BC, between Hope and Chilliwack BC. The car accident involved a 2003 Red Jeep Cherokee and a “dark coloured” logging truck. The logging truck collided with the driver’s side of the Jeep and then drove off. If you have any information, please contact Vicki Saunders, Legal Assistant, of the law firm of Grover & Company, at 403-253-1029 or vsaunders@groverlawfirm.com

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-854-6397

ABBOTSFORD EXECUTIVE VIEW HOME. 3200 sq. ft. 4 bdrm + den.

Vaulted ceilings, hardwood through -out, open kitchen w/gas range. $2300/mo util. incl. 778-879-9778

HOMES, CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES

FOR RENT

604-855-0883

From 1 bed to 4 plus beds, 1 bath to multiple baths located east, central and west Abbotsford.

View all rentals on kijiji.ca (fraservalley)

Century 21 Ace Agencies Ltd. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

604-853-2718 MISSION. 40’ TRAILER. Swimming, fishing, Hatzic Lake Everglades. Available now. $475/mo + hydro & heat. (604)302-4034

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

MISSION. House on acreage. 9080 Hayward. No fences/out bldgs. Nice clean, 4 bdrm, 2 ba, freshly painted. $1550. Pets okay. Avail. immed.

778-549-9948; 1-403-757-2478

741

IMAGINE WHAT ABBOTSFORD WILL LOOK LIKE IN 2020

OFFICE/RETAIL

ALDERGROVE: Newly reno 600 sqft office, retail, unique studio-like storefront space on Fraser Hwy. Negot. terms. David 604-328-4461

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS* Bsmt rooms $425. Main floor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

ABBOTSFORD ROOM FOR RENT $400/mo. Avail now. 778-552-4418.

818

747

1997 CHEVY MALIBU, V6, 3.1L engine. Runs great. 150K kms. No acc’d. New tires. $2500. 604-9960536 after 6 pm or text anytime.

RV PADS

Summer RV Sites $485/mo.

Includes water, sewer, 500 kwh electric, hot showers and some firewood. Close to water access, groceries, P.O. and liquor outlets.

604-826-2741.

749

STORAGE

CARS - DOMESTIC

1998 MALIBU $1150. Call 604-825-4200.

838

750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD. Lge 1 bdrm g/l w/ walk in closet. Near shops. Private entry, parking & sundeck. Incl. util & ldry. $675/mo single or $750 cple.

N/p, n/s. June 15. 604-854-1051 ABBOTSFORD Lge 1 bdrm incl ldry hydro/gas. Lge yard, nr bus & schls. $750. June 1st. N/s. 604-825-3927.

WE ARE ASKING YOU...

WHAT IS YOUR BOLD IDEA FOR ABBOTSFORD?

RECREATIONAL/SALE

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. 2 bdrm. suite, McMillan area. Small kitchenette, no oven. Family environment. N/s. hmartens1@telus.net

Maybe you can see our city having lower taxes, creating a better environment for small business, stimulating jobs, improved transit or solving social issues.

1996 CLASS A MOTORHOME. Exc. condition. 464 Ford engine. fully equipped. $16,900. obo. Retiring from RVing. (604)746-5898

1999 NOMAD 5th Wheel trailer. 29 ft very good cond. $6700/obo.

Call (604)341-3664 2003 Citation Supreme 5th wheel, 26’, incl table, 4 chairs, solar panel, lg slide, very clean. $14,900. Call (604)819-1430

Our goal is to stimulate conversations from Abbotsford residents to bring ideas and issues to the table for this year’s review of the Official Community Plan and the fall Municipal election. Also, BOLD Forums will be held for your opportunity to submit your idea(s) in person. Dates will be posted on the website below.

TO PARTICIPATE: Complete the online form (it will only take a few minutes) at

www.abbotsford2020.com

Chamber of Commerce abbotsford

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GET MORE IN A FORD

THE STANDARD FEATURES YOU EXPECT AND SOME YOU DON’T

S R E F F O L AL

7 1 Y A M D N E

Eligible Costco Members receive up to an additional

FINANCE LEASE

222 $ 378 $

0 DOWN $999 DOWN

BIWEEKLY

24

MONTHS

COSTCO MEMBER SALE PRICE

On Most New Vehicles

32,929 $ – 1,000

$

MSA PRICE

488043

1,000

$

2014 F-150 XLT 4X4 SUPERCREW • 301A • XTR Package • 5.0L V8 • 18” Chrome Wheels

TH

31,929

$

FORD BOXLINER included in price

2014 F-150 XTR 4X4 SUPERCREW • 300A • 5.0L V8 • 6 speed auto

FINANCE LEASE

31,102 $ – 1,000 $

MSA PRICE

FB04914

210 $ 357 $

0 DOWN $999 DOWN

BIWEEKLY

24

MONTHS

COSTCO MEMBER SALE PRICE

30,102

$

FORD BOXLINER included in price

2014 F-150 XTR 4X2 REGULAR21CAB 285 $

MSA PRICE

• 200A • 3.7L • A/C • 6 speed, auto, SYNC.

FINANCE

EFB71901

0 DOWN

$

–

COSTCO MEMBER

142

BIWEEKLY

SALE PRICE

FINANCE LEASE

0 DOWN $999 DOWN

FB65059

201 $ 411

BIWEEKLY

24

F RAS E R

ABBOTSFORD

COSTCO MEMBER SALE PRICE

29,134

$

VA L L E Y ’S

604.856.9000

30,134 $ – 1,000

O N LY

F O R D

FORD BOXLINER included in price S U P E RSTO R E !

www.msaford.com 604.853.2293 MISSION

MT. LEHMAN RD

T H E

MONTHS

FORD BOXLINER included in price

$

MSA PRICE

$

1,000

$

20,285

$

2014 F-150 SUPERCAB 4X4 •3.7L • A/C • 6 speed auto, all-terrain tires, keyless entry.

,

N X

OLD YALE RD

TRANS CANADA HWY

Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall DL# 31325

MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm | FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm | SUNDAY • CLOSED

All prices and lease payments are plus GST, PST and Environmental fees. Limited time offer, good until 6:00pm Saturday May 24th. Bonus Ford bedliner complete with lifetime guarantee. All prices are net of Ford and Dealer discounts and incentives. Costco rebate available on qualifying new vehicles for Costco members who are in good standing as of April 30th 2014. See dealer for complete details of eligible vehicles. Finance offers are calculated at 5.30% with amortization of 96 months. Leases are calculated over term indicated and are 20,000 kms per year allowance. *Total paid for leases are as follows, FB04914 $11,252.60, 488043 $11,817.00, A65075 $13,429, KD22684 $16,897.00, 209137 $12,516.00, 273830 $14,182.00, 369352 $16,010.00, C96117 $16,870.00. *Total paid lease calculations are inclusive of all taxes and fees. Finance payments include all taxes and fees. All fiancé and lease offers available on approved credit. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Dealer may sell for less. See dealer for details of Ford maintenance coverage.