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Canadian Food Inspection Agency workers are on scene at an Abbotsford turkey farm quarantined after the discovery of avian flu.

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Avian flu confirmed at four Valley farms

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Officials investigating an outbreak of avian influenza at four Fraser Valley poultry farms gained several key pieces of information this week as they seek to stop the virus in its tracks.

The outbreak, which has already killed thousands of birds

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December 5, 2014 Notice of Public Hearing to consider amendments to Abbotsford Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2005; Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014; and Land Use Contract Nos. 100 and 241

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2150-2012

ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2350-2014

Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on December 15, 2014, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaws. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.

The following is a synopsis of the bylaws amending the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw and certain Land Use Contracts of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of each bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (2nd Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on December 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 15, 2014 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.

LAND USE CONTRACT NOS. 100 and 241 DISCHARGE BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2370-2014

SUBJECT LANDS:

35683 and 35600 block Marshall Road and 35600 block of Canterbury Avenue

CURRENT ZONING:

Rural Residential Zone (RR) and Urban Residential Zone (RS3)

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ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2401-2014

PROPOSED ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3-A), Residential Zone (RS5-A), Low Density Townhouse Zone (RM30) and Parks, Open Space and Schools Zone (P2) PURPOSE:

If Bylaw No. 2150-2012 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop approximately 370 townhouse units and 30 single family residential lots.

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2407-2014

SUBJECT LAND: 2785 Bourquin Crescent West PURPOSE:

If Bylaw No. 2370-2014 is adopted, Land Use Contract Nos. 100 and 241 would be discharged and the City Centre Commercial Zone (C5) (from Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw No. 2400 – 2014) would be applied to the lands to allow for a wider range of commercial uses to be explored for the site.

SUBJECT LANDS:

Parcel “A” of Plan 30276, Parcel “B” LS 16 NWD, Parcel “A” LS 15 NWD and 36501 Lower Sumas Mountain Road

CURRENT ZONING:

Low Density Townhouse Zone (RM16), Urban Residential Zone (RS3) and Rural Residential Zone (RR)

PROPOSED ZONING: Comprehensive Development Thirty-Five Zone (N35) and Parks Open Space and Schools Zone (P2) PURPOSE:

Abbotsford International Airport Fee Revisions Beginning January 1, 2015, airport fees will be reduced due to an amendment to Abbotsford Airport Fee Bylaw No. 12972003. The Airport Improvement Fee will be reduced from $10 to $5 for all passengers travelling outside BC; the Bridge Loading Fee will be eliminated; and aircraft between 3,001 6,000 Minimum Take-Off Weight (not including commercial airlines) as well as tenants with aircraft housed at the airport, will not be charged landing fees. For a complete listing of all fees, please contact the Airport directly at 604-855-1001 or visit www.abbotsfordairport.ca.

SUBJECT LANDS:

36099, 36101, 36103, 36105, 36107, 36109 and 36113 Waterleaf Place

CURRENT ZONING:

Urban Residential Zone (RS3)

PROPOSED ZONING: Low Density Townhouse Zone (RM30) PURPOSE:

If Bylaw No. 2407-2014 is adopted, the applicant proposes to construct an 18 unit townhouse development, consisting of three (3) buildings (3 storeys in height).

If Bylaw No. 2350-2014 is adopted, the Urban Residential and Resource Conservation land use designations will be reconfigured to accommodate the existing environmental features and the proposed 555 stacked townhouse development.

If Bylaw No. 2401-2014 is adopted, a new Comprehensive Development Thirty-Five Zone (N35) will be created. The applicant proposes to develop a maximum of 555 stacked townhouse units with an amenity building, dedicate approximately 16.8 ha (41.5 acres) as park and construct a public trail network and public playground.

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SUSPECT The man moved ahead At the time of the attack, he of her and entered the Mill was wearing dark track pants, white running shoes and a dark hoodie Lake boardwalk.

Moments later, as the woman was with a circular design on the front.

The assault took place at about 10:30 about to pass another entrance to the

boardwalk, the man jumped out and grabbed her from behind, while pulling her into the park.

The victim was grabbed, groped and struck by the assailant before she was able to push him off balance and run away.

The suspect did not follow her, and she reported the attack to police the following day.

The APD major crime unit is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call the APD at 604-8595225, text abbypd (222973) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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By the following afternoon, the majority of the 11,000 turkeys that had come in contact with the virus had died. Of the 7,000 chickens affected, 1,000 had died by Tuesday. The rest will be destroyed, as will 17,000 healthy birds in two adjacent barns at the turkey farm.

“It’s a big impact to the families and the farms,” said Dr. Jane Pritchard, chief veterinarian officer with the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture.

The newly quarantined farms are located between the original two locations.

One is located in Abbotsford, the other is in Chilliwack.

Both received birds last Friday from the Chilliwack chicken farm, prior to the discovery of avian influenza there earlier this week.

While several Asian countries have placed restrictions on poultry imports from Canada, health officials and industry representatives have stressed that the virus does not pose a substantial danger to humans, even those who come in direct contact with infected poultry.

“It’s safe to eat turkeys, chickens and eggs,” said BC Poultry Association president Ray Nickel. Birds heading to market from farms within the surveillance zone will be tested for the virus, he added.

Humans who do not have consistent contact with infected birds are not at risk, and even when the virus does transfer to humans, the symptoms are mild, Kochar said.

There have been at least

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Dr. Jane Pritchard, chief veterinary officer with the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, speaks to reporters earlier this week about the discovery of avian influenza at farms in Abbotsford and Chilliwack two recent previous outbreaks of the H5N2 strain in Canada, but both of those were of a low-path version of the virus.

In 2010, 8,200 birds were culled when the virus was found at a Manitoba turkey breeder. And in 2009, the discovery of a low path version of the virus on two farms led to the destruction of some 72,000 birds.

The 2004 avian flu outbreak that led to the slaughter of 17 million birds in the Fraser Valley was a highly pathogenic H7N3 strain.

Pritchard also expressed confidence that the outbreak will be contained, noting that the high path characteristic of the disease ensures it will not go undetected.

“When it hits, it hits hard and we’re going to be able to find it,” she said. “Our cur-

rent focus is going farm by farm … to see if there’s any spread.”

Pritchard credited the poultry industry for taking the initiative after the virus was identified on the farms and said the industry and the province has learned from past experiences with animal diseases, including the 2004 outbreak.

At its East Abbotsford location, the CFIA has established a joint emergency operations centre, with officials from both the provincial and federal governments working together to contain the virus. Pritchard said personnel have poured into the centre in recent days to the point where they are running out of space.

Compensation is available to the farmers affected, but it won’t fully cover the costs

stemming from the flu both for the poultry farms where the virus was found and dozens of nearby operations in what could be a three-kilometre surveillance zone around the affected sites.

On Wednesday, several Asian countries announced restrictions on the importation of poultry products.

Hong Kong announced that it had banned poultry meat and eggs from the Fraser Valley following the discovery of avian flu at farms in Chilliwack and Abbotsford.

The city has also recently banned poultry products from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom following H5N8 avian flu outbreaks in those countries.

South Korea, Japan and Taiwan have also imposed restrictions on poultry products from B.C. or Canada.

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Inside an anonymous industrial complex near the airport, a 10-foot-tall Blitzen and the rest of Santa’s team of reindeer receives a final touch-up of paint.

With the days ticking down until thousands pack Vancouver sidewalks for the Roger Santa Claus Parade this Sunday in Vancouver, Lukas One owner Lukas Harder and his colleagues, including wife Kim, have been working seven days a week to put the finishing touches on as many as 10 different floats that will star in the event.

While Kim works on the reindeer’s antlers, another worker carefully sews a uniform onto a stuffed toy soldier under the watching gaze of a cartoonish toy locomotive.

Sitting next to the train, a massive aluminum shopping cart stuffed with presents and a green Christmas tree on hydraulics await their moment of glory.

A parade, it turns out, isn’t something that just happens.

It is built, one Santa’s sleigh at a time.

“A lot of people don’t understand how much goes into it,”

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Lukas Harder and his crew at Lukas One Productions build multiple floats each year for the Rogers Santa Claus Parade in Vancouver.

Lukas Harder said. “They show up to a parade and don’t actually think [about all the work].”

The Lukas One crew has been building floats – and a variety of other large-scale marketing displays – for more than a decade.

Two years ago, the company they worked for went belly up, and Harder decided to start up his own business and bring his co-workers with him.

The enterprise has since found its niche and flourished, employing a core group of a

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In addition to parade work (the company also built a sleigh for the upcoming Mission Chamber of Commerce Candlelight Parade), Lukas One also designed and built the Vancouver Christmas Market, and the company frequently does work for trade shows.

Since starting in a 2,000-square-foot workshop, they’ve increased their footprint to 20,000 square feet.

“It’s been incredible,” Harder said. “There are very few companies that do what we do.”

Harder said his kids think their parents go to work “to do crafts.”

And that’s partly true.

For a float, Lukas One will often receive commissions via the parade’s organizers.

Sometimes the client will have an idea in mind and ask the company to bring it to life.

Other times, it will be up to Harder and his crew to develop and pitch a concept.

Over months, the idea may be refined or tweaked, with the company starting construction on elements that have received a go-ahead while other aspects are still to be determined.

Now, with days remaining, workers are spending 10-hour days compiling and refining the floats.

The aim is to create something that elicits a payoff and reaction like the one that followed Harder’s demonstration of the Christmas tree float for his two young children.

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December 5, 2014 Career Fire Fighter Positions for 2015 The Abbotsford Fire Rescue Services is currently recruiting five full-time career firefighters. An eligibility list will also be established to fill vacancies occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

Do you want to join an organization that is constantly evolving to meet the ongoing economic and social diversity of a thriving community? A career in firefighting provides both men and women with a challenging and rewarding experience.

A commitment to maintaining a daily fitness regime and monitoring personal wellness is essential to ensuring fire fighter safety and longevity. It is important that you have the strength, stamina and the cardiovascular conditioning required to take on the physical challenges of this career.

Ethical behavior and accountability must be part of your nature. Taking responsibility for and ownership of your actions is vital to success.

A career fire fighter’s main function is to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires to save life and property, fire fighters also to contribute to the community through: • • • •

Fire and Life Safety Education Fire Inspections Rescue Medical Aid

No previous education or work experience as a firefighter is required.The City of Abbotsford offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you possess the skills, knowledge, experience and drive to be a part of an integral team, complete an online application form or for more information about becoming a fire fighter within a diverse and growing community please visit the City of Abbotsford’s website at: www.abbotsford.ca/fire.

We will be accepting online applications (no resumes will be accepted) until January 5, 2015, 12:00pm (Noon).

The City of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service appreciates all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted via email.

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Energy Efficiency Requirements for Part 9 Buildings B.C. Building Code Update Effective December 19, 2014 Section 9.36 B.C.B.C. ‘Energy Efficiency Requirements for Part 9 Buildings’ Beginning December 19, 2014, applications for building permits must comply with the new requirements for energy efficiency in housing, small commercial and industrial buildings. The new building envelope requirements vary depending on your location. New code requirements are also being added relating to energy efficiency of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and service water heating (SWH).In the current edition of the 2012 B.C.B.C., Section 9.36 is assigned to ‘Secondary Suites’. ‘Secondary Suites’ will be re-assigned to Section 9.37 to accommodate the new Energy Efficiency Section.

There are significant changes which will affect many trades relating to standard building practices. Please ensure you review all documentation and are familiar with new building requirements as described in the referenced documents below.

Illustrated guides can be downloaded from the Homeowners Protection Office website: www.hpo.bc.ca.

Section 9.36 ‘Energy Efficiency’, can be downloaded from the B.C. Codes website: www.bccodes.ca.

For more information, please visit the Canadian Home Builders Association website at: www.chba.ca.

Frozen Material in Curbside Containers Snow & Ice Control The goal of the City’s Snow and Ice Control Program is to maintain travel routes where there is snow and ice on roads and restore mobility for the traveling public. Our roads are classified: • first priority (high volume and strategic arterial and collector roads, and major access roads to hillside areas); • second priority (remaining arterial, hillside areas and collector routes); and • third priority (remaining roadways not identified as first and second priority).

First priority roads are maintained until conditions are under control subject to worker/equipment availability and weather. Only then are resources redirected to second priority routes and subsequently third priority routes.

The City does not remove snow and ice to bare pavement conditions. The public is encouraged to use caution, and wherever possible, park vehicles off the streets. Abandoned vehicles or vehicles obstructing roadways will be towed without notice to allow for snow clearing operations to continue and towing costs will be the responsibility of the vehicle owners. We ask that you do not plow snow from private properties onto the public roadways as this can result in visibility hazards and obstructions and will require additional time for clearing roadways.

The City will work 24 hour days until the snow ends and first priority routes are passable for travel. Additional information on our Snow and Ice Control Program can be found at www.abbotsford.ca/SIC. For more information, please contact the Engineering Operations Division at 604-853-5485.

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Winter temperatures can freeze garbage and compost inside your curbside container and make it difficult to collect. To avoid injury and damaging containers, collection workers are only able to provide limited shaking and hitting of containers against the truck to dislodge frozen materials.

To prevent compostable materials from freezing to the sides of your container, please line it with crumpled newspaper, paper, dry grass, branches or cedar needles. Please also ensure your garbage and compost containers have a secure lid when placing them outdoors to prevent rain from entering and freezing. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Abbotsford Engineering Department at eng-info@abbotsford.ca or 604-864-5514.

COUNCIL BRIEF Update on Abbotsford City Council Meetings

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS December 15, 2014 Executive Commitee.......................... 3:00 pm Public Hearing.................................... 7:00 pm* *Regular Council to Follow

January 12, 2015 Executive Commitee.......................... 3:00 pm Public Hearing.................................... 7:00 pm* *Regular Council to Follow

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A still from a cellphone video shows two young men involved in a fight in the parking lot of the Sikh temple on Blueridge Drive.

Youths fighting at temple on video Believed to be part of Townline Hill conflict Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

A cellphone video recorded of a recent fight in the parking lot of the Sikh temple on Blueridge Drive has highlighted some concerning issues for police.

The video was sent last week by a private citizen to multicultural station OMNI NI Television and was then viewed by Abbotsford Police.

VIDEINOE Const. Ian MacDonald said the ONL om ws.c footage, showing two young men abbyne in a physical fight as others cheer them on, could be related to the on-going Townline Hill conflict.

He said police have been going through the footage frame by frame to identify the people involved.

A primary concern of police is that about 13 seconds into the video a gun can be seen on the ground, having apparently dropped from someone’s pocket.

MacDonald said a gun believed to be the one in the video was recovered by police on Sunday. A resident spotted it on his lawn and reported it to police, who determined it didn’t use real rounds.

MacDonald said the weapon was actually a pellet gun that uses fake hollowed-out bullets into which the pellets are placed.

“If someone were to brandish it, you wouldn’t know whether it’s real or not,” he said.

MacDonald said producing the replica gun during the fight could have resulted in other weapons – such as a knife or a real gun – being used by others on scene, with the potential for serious injury or death.

He said another concern is that although the fight took place in broad daylight in a busy location, police did not receive any calls about it.

Police have been reporting since July that there has been a conflict between two groups of young men – ages 15 to 25 – in the Townhill area of Abbotsford, and have called for the public’s help in reporting incidents.

“Our first priority is to galvanize and get support behind trying to do something to end this conflict,” MacDonald said.

According to police, the incidents began in May with mainly property damage and mischief, such as keying cars and smashing windows.

In mid-August, the Abbotsford Police Department had video cameras installed on two different streets in the area that had been identified as the “hot spots” for much of the activity.

At the end of November, police reported that the incidents were becoming more serious and had included two deliberately set car fires that could have spread to the adjacent homes.

MacDonald said police are continuing to look at the recent video, including enhancing the footage, to determine who was involved and whether any charges should be laid.

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Thieves targeted the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization last week, making off with about $5,400 in donated goods and items that had been purchased with donated funds.

Executive director Maureen Berlin said the theft was noticed last Wednesday, when staff members tried to open a metal outbuilding in the back parking lot of the regional office on West Railway Street.

The employees discovered that their keys wouldn’t work on the padlock. Members of Abbotsford fire hall #6, located next to the Big Brothers office, then cut the lock for them.

This was when numerous items were discovered missing from the previously packed outbuilding.

They also noticed that the chain link fence next to the outbuilding had been cut open, through which the thieves would have transported the items up the hill behind the parking lot.

The culprits had replaced the padlock with one of their own, likely hoping to return and take more items at a later date.

Among the stolen goods were three Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley branded tents worth $900 each, folding tables, a barbecue, two coolers, a bin of photo booth

props, donated gifts from sponsors, and hundreds of golf balls for their annual charity golf tournament.

Berlin said the agency had insurance but, even with the $500 deductible, not all the items will be covered.

As well, it will cost about $200 to repair the damaged fence.

“It is so sad this happened so close to the holiday season; it will affect the number of children we are able to serve in the new year and our ability to host fun events for our matches and fundraising/awareness events,” Berlin said.

She said the agency has also been affected by people dumping used items in their

parking lot, likely hoping to donate them to a good cause.

In late November, the organization paid about $500 for the removal of numerous items including furniture that could not be used.

Berlin said donations are welcome, but people are asked to contact the Big Brother Renew Crew at 1-866521-4393 to arrange pickup.

Those wanting to make a donation to help replace the stolen items are asked to call 604-852-3331 or visit the agency’s fundraising page at f u n d ra z r. c o m / c a m paigns/fsbi2 on the BlackPress4Good crowdfunding site.

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Turf war my kid says. They think they are here to take over. And apparently their parents are part of the problem.

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Parents are always part of the problem, if they get kicked out of the house they’ll grow up quickly.

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What a bunch of losers. Tough guys trying to grow up in the middle class streets of Abby.

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Whether it’s the Bacon brothers in East Abby or the Townline Hill conflict, we need to support our police so they can deal with the issues. Funding and public support are integral to their being able to keep Abby safe.

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This letter is in response to Vivian Bertrand’s Nov. 26 letter “Climate change exists – deal with it”.

Climate change is a constant over geologic time.

Without it life would be pretty boring. I deal with it all the time. When spring turns to summer I insure my vintage pickup, turn up the tunes and enjoy the lengthening days. When fall turns to winter, I dig out coat and gloves. The latest snowstorm in Buffalo, New York was just that, fall turning to winter. It happens every 12 months or so.

The fact is this is largely a “lake effect” – evaporated moisture from the Great Lakes meeting cold air en route to shore. Ontario was lucky this time due to wind direction. I’ve been there when luck was on the side of the Americans.

Anthropogenic global warming is a theory based on flawed and incomplete models. It is now conveniently termed “climate change” since the warming, like a spoiled child, is not obeying the 12,000

peer-reviewed (or shall we say peer-pressured) articles Ms. Bertrand mentions. For those who know what the scientific method is, what we have so far is a hypothesis, a conjecture based on limited knowledge.

How many of us believe in anthropogenic global warming without having scrutinized even one of those 12,000 articles? When are we going to confront whoever tells us it is scientifically proven, and demand proof? And if they cannot provide it, ask them about their agenda, and why we should believe it blindly? Are we lemmings?

Ms. Bertrand, I agree with Tom Fletcher. If you want to change our minds, simply provide us with evidence that stands up to the scientific method.

You won’t, because you can’t, because there is none. Perhaps your religious zeal for environmentalism prohibits you from searching for truth.

Eric van Steenis, Abbotsford

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Deb Lowell, spokesperson for the local Salvation Army, which covers Abbotsford and Mission, said the agency has set a goal of $450,000 during the Christmas season – its main fundraising period.

Money raised at this time of year supports the organization over the next 12 months for services such as hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive living, crisis response, and outreach and family services.

Lowell said the Centre of Hope on Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford served 15,000 more hot meals this year compared to 2013 – from 70,000 to 85,000.

The number of emergency food hampers also increased – from about 660 to 860 – as did the parcels of fresh produce that were distributed (from 38,500 to 43,700).

Lowell said the agency also assisted more people with permanent housing and substance abuse/detox services.

She said the increased numbers can be attributed to the higher cost of living and people having to stretch their dollars further.

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Nelson Drozdowich mans a Salvation Army kettle Thursday at Real Canadian Superstore.

All of those things make a real dent in people’s income and their ability to pay their bills.”

The main fundraising source for the Salvation Army during the holiday season is the Red Kettle Campaign, which began on Monday.

A total of 20 kettles – four in Mission and the rest in Abbotsford – are set at businesses such as liquor stores, shopping malls, grocery stores, Costco and Walmart.

They are manned by volunteers, but Lowell said more are still needed to ensure as many shifts as possible can be covered.

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Another annual tradition hosted by the Salvation Army is the Angel Tree in Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. The public is invited to remove a paper angel from the tree and purchase a new unwrapped gift for the child listed.

Lowell said gifts for about 1,000 children are expected to be donated this year.

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The scene at the Abbotsford Food Bank’s warehouse hasn’t substantially improved since director Dave Murray said in late November that the agency was facing its direst shortage in the last 15 years.

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Upcoming events, including the automall food drive, should provide some relief, he said. And local businesses, including Save-On-Foods and Safeway, have also been providing help, Murray said.

The Mennonite Central Committee has also put out the call to its constituents and church members to help the food bank. It will be collecting food at Saturday’s grand opening of its new Gladys Avenue centre and throughout the month both at the centre and at its clothing store on South Fraser Way. MCC’s Ron Ratzlaff said they should be able to gather at least a pallet of food.

The food bank currently serves about 3,000 people each month. It operates as the Abbotsford Christmas Bureau at this time of year, providing gifts and food hampers for families in need.

When the News visited the food bank’s Progressive Way warehouse two weeks ago, most shelves were either bare or piled high with empty boxes – nearly 2,000 of them – awaiting food that has not yet arrived.

“I’ve seen it low in the summer, but not ever like this,” said the food bank’s Lynden Pennell.

On Tuesday, Murray said the Food Bank is still desperately in need of food. “It hasn’t filled up much more,” he told The News.

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Jauquin Bennett-Boire has the distinction of playing in B.C. provincial tournaments with both the 2013 Yale Lions and the 2014 Holy Cross Crusaders, but this year he’s back leading the Lions as one of the most explosive guards in the Valley.

The Lions are are already fast, fierce, and deadly in transition, and the veteran presence of BennettBoire will help offset the youth of the team. Most impressively, the point guard claims his team will be playing full-court defence “all game” this season.

“I think it’s going to be a challenge, but a good challenge,” said Bennett-Boire, who scored 21 points for Holy Cross in last year’s provincial final.

The Lions are an honourable mention in this year’s Quadruple-A B.C. rankings.

Archrival: Hansen Jagpal is a rare breed, a junior starting point guard on a senior squad. But the challenge is a thrill to the Titans standout, who spent the last two years quarterbacking the court for the junior squad.

What the Titans lack in height this season they make up for in speed. Jagpal has spent the last year working with UFV assistant coach Sean Bosko as part of the Junior Cascades program, and the resulting boost in confidence has improved her game. She and the rest of the Titans are ready to push the tempo this year, using their athleticism to run opponents into the ground.

“We’re all really smart on the court, and we know not to make silly mistakes,” says Jagpal, who hopes to surpass last season’s Fraser Valley playoff exit in her first year as senior point guard.

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The Eagles were last year’s City tournament champions, and Taylor Claggett was an essential part of that victory.

Clagget remembers how her team came back from a 14-point third-quarter deficit to beat Mouat in the final game, and the grit it took to keep playing when the game seemed out of reach.

Now a senior, Claggett recently signed with the UFV Cascades. She works on her game all the time, and is planning to be a vocal leader for MEI this season.

“Basketball is my passion,” says Claggett, who describes the Eagles as being “very gritty” with “high basketball IQs.” In her opinion, MEI can only improve on last season’s fifth-place finish at the B.C provincials.

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There’s no rest for the weary in the case of Jordan Fox. Just a few short weeks after the end of an impressive season as star quarterback of Abby’s football team, the senior will now be quarterbacking its provincially second-ranked basketball team. Fox says he loves both sports equally, but its time for him to do battle on the hardwood.

Abby coach Prentice Lenz says Fox’s work and dedication are a “great reflection” of this year’s Panthers, who enjoy genuine support from the Abby Senior student body. It’s hard not to like Fox, especially when he begins thanking Panther alumni Devin Brar and Sirban Gill for their mentorship.

This year Fox is paying it forward by taking his leadership role seriously, knowing that without as many offensive weapons this season the Panthers will need to be close-knit and devoted to defence. Last season’s semifinal loss in the B.C. provincials weighs on the Panthers, and Fox is ready to play for redemption.

“We’re a lot like a family,” Fox says. “Last year we became a brotherhood, and we developed a really special relationship with each other.”

CITY TOURNEY AT A GLANCE The Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament runs Dec. 10-13 at six different schools around the city.

From Wednesday through Friday, games will run at the following gyms:

The finals run all day Saturday at the Columbia Bible College gym.

• Abbotsford Senior - senior boys and girls • Rick Hansen - junior boys • W.J. Mouat - junior girls • Abbotsford Christian - Grade 8 boys • MEI - Grade 8 girls

• Grade 8 girls – 10:30 a.m.

• Grade 8 boys – 12 p.m.

• Junior girls – 2:00 p.m.

• Junior boys – 3:45 p.m.

• Senior girls – 5:30 p.m.

• Senior boys – 7:30 p.m.

For full schedules, visit abbypdbasketball.ca The Abbotsford News will have post-game updates at abbynews.com during Saturday’s finals.

Best of luck to the athletes and teams from Abbotsford’s Public Schools!

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THE ABBOTSFORD POLICE CITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Starting Wednesday, Abbotsford’s best basketballers will be competing for glory, honour, and a city tournament championship. Here are eight players from the eight secondary schools represented.

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That’s no surprise considering Sandhu’s powerful vision of leadership. The Hurricanes are a passionate team, and Sandhu is all about keeping the emotional compass on course while bringing “positive energy� to the court.

Last year during an important game in the provincial tournament, then-junior Sandhu was the one who talked a teammate back into the game after she became too upset to continue. The Hurricanes eventually won that game, fighting to their best finish in decades at ninth overall.

The Hurricanes, who have been training all summer, believe they can do even better this year. The core of the team is incredibly close, according to Sandhu, and their city tournament dreams swing on avenging a 2012 finals loss to Mouat.

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Litt and Co. have learned from the mistakes as well as the triumphs of last year’s Hawks, and Litt himself is determined to lead his team in a positive direction. After a tournament defeat early in the year, the Hawks analyzed the game tape and wrote down their personal strengths and weaknesses in the performance. Litt decided that he needed to work on exploiting opportunities and speeding up the game. “This is a whole new team,� says Litt, and it sounds like a threat.

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Auto mall and others host annual food drive Fundraising event culminates in convoy

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For the eighth consecutive year, a group of Abbotsford businesses is assisting the local food bank in filling its shelves over the holiday season.

All nine dealers of the Fraser Valley Auto Mall, along with Automall Autobody and Save-On-Foods, have teamed up with Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) to collect food donations.

The next collection day is on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Save-OnFoods location at 32700 South Fraser Way. As well, the auto mall dealers and Automall

Autobody invite the public to drop off food bank donations to the businesses until Dec. 12.

It all culminates in the annual convoy departing from the auto mall on Mt. Lehman Road at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 to deliver the donations to the food bank.

At least a dozen decorated vehicles from the auto mall will accompany a number of AFRS trucks, Abbotsford Police vehicles, and a large Save-On-Foods truck along South Fraser Way to the food bank on Essendene Avenue.

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A convoy, led by Santa, delivered donated food to the Abbotsford Food Bank last year at this time. A collection day takes place on Sunday, Dec. 7, with the convoy on Dec. 13.

Return-It School recycling program opens up a world of possibilities

Last year, over 3 million beverage containers were recycled through the Return-It School program

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ith the end of 2014 just around the corner, Encorp Pacific (Canada) is reminding schools in British Columbia that there is still time to enroll in the Return-It School program.

T he Ret ur n-It School recycling program started in 2000 and provides schools with the tools and support to implement or improve beverage container recycling programs. It is offered free to any registered elementary, middle or high school in British Columbia.

As Joanne Drew from Windsor Secondary in North Vancouver explains, the ReturnIt School program is about more than just recycling beverage containers.

Her school has been involved for the past nine years. With the program, special needs students learn valuable life skills by participating in various community activities.

“Our students learn practical life skills like learning how to communicate and fundraise by holding community bottle drives and handing out flyers.

We use the extra resources to provide fun and interactive experiences for them so they learn to do everyday tasks.

We take these everyday activities for granted but for these students, they are important lessons that impact their future.”

The staff at Yale Secondary in Abbotsford couldn’t agree

more. Resource teacher Jim Heinrichs points out that all the deposit refunds go back into their special needs program. This gives them additional resources and freedom to provide more enrichment activities.

“Not only do our students benefit by learning useful work and life skills, they also get to participate in more recreational outings like going to a farm, interacting with neighbours and also giving back to the community through charities.

They experience rewards that go beyond just collecting bottles.

It enables them to enjoy a sense of freedom.”

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“Whether it’s helping the school by making sure that every child goes on fieldtrips or purchasing technology and equipment that students need or even bringing in presenters and authors to speak at the school, at the end of the day, it’s the kids who benefit.”

Organized annually by Encorp Pacific (Canada), a notfor-profit product stewardship corporation, the Return-It School program encourages students, teachers and parents to recycle and collect beverage containers.

Participating schools are given everything they need to run the

program, including recycling bins, online support, educational resources, in class displays and mobile pickup where available, absolutely free. The schools keep all the deposit refunds earned. In 2013, some schools raised more than $10,000 to go towards their own resource programs.

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Metro to tighten sulphur dioxide emission limit Jeff NAGEL Black Press

Current air quality guidelines for sulphur dioxide pollution levels in the Lower Mainland may be too low to adequately protect human health, according to a Metro Vancouver report.

The regional district, which regulates air quality within Metro and the Fraser Valley, is proposing to slash the maximum acceptable level of the pollutant from 174 parts per billion (ppb) to the same 75 ppb limit adopted in the U.S. in 2010.

Exposure to high levels of sulphur dioxide – most of which comes from shipping – can aggravate asthma and other respiratory problems.

The report says Metro’s existing maximum targets for sulphur dioxide are outdated as they were based on national targets drawn up in the 1970s and “may not be protective for all sensitive individuals, particularly asthmatics.”

The pollutant also acidifies soil and surface water, damages crops and trees and can damage or discolour structures and property.

It can react with other substances to cause smog.

Nearly 80 per cent of sulphur dioxide emissions in the region came from the marine ships in 2010, followed by eight per cent from the Chevron oil refinery in Burnaby and three per cent from cement plants.

The current limit of 174 ppb averaged over one hour was exceeded twice last year in Burnaby’s Capitol Hill

neighbourhood, which has the closest air quality monitoring station to the Chevron refinery.

If the lower 75 ppb limit had been in place there would have been 17 exceedances in 2013 – 15 at Capitol Hill and two in Port Moody.

“We are concerned about sulphur dioxide levels around Chevron,” said Ray Robb, Metro’s environmental regulation and enforcement division manager.

The maximum ambient air quality level for a pollutant like sulphur dioxide isn’t directly enforceable, nor does Metro issue tickets to ships when levels around Burrard Inlet get too high.

But excessive emissions traced to a specific regulated point source can prompt Metro to give the emitter a pollution abatement order to force it to clean up to get back in compliance with its permit, Robb said.

If existing emissions are often near or over the objective in a neighbourhood where a new industry is proposed, he said, that will guide permitting decisions, potentially prompting Metro to insist on much tighter emission controls as part of approving any new source.

Metro officials say the new lower target is achievable.

An ongoing international shift to low-sulphur marine fuel has been reducing the shipping sector’s emissions, which are by next year expected to be down 95 per cent from 2005 levels.

But while individual ships are getting cleaner, the overall number

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Abbotsford Business Excellence AwardS It was a night that won’t soon be forgotten by Abbotsford’s business community.

the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, the entertainment helped seal the night as a success.

Approximately 500 guests attended the 19th annual Business Excellence Awards at Tradex on Nov. 19 to celebrate the 87 nominees in 12 competing categories.

The evening was an opportunity to network, enjoy a buffet dinner and marvel at the night’s theme and featured entertainment Moulin Rouge, including a halfhour performance that had attendees in awe.

“The nominees exemplified the richness of talent and strong entrepreneurial skills that exist in our community,” he said, “and our entertainment this year showcased all local talent and made it an even more amazing evening.”

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of the business community in Abbotsford.

“Nominees and recipients displayed such excitement and an entrepreneurial spirit that is both exciting and contagious,” commented Welte. “It’s a true celebration of their great accomplishments and success in building their business.”

Rick Rake, chair of the Business Excellence committee, served as master of ceremonies for his third year and helped guide the flow of the evening.

He acknowledged the many sponsors

who continue to passionately support the event and provide the opportunity to ensure the “wow” effect, including live video on big screens, a sound and lighting system, smoke machines and a confetti cannon.

“When the crowd of 500 walked away from the awards at the end of the night, I hope they felt inspired by the nominees and recipients, and cracked a smile when they reflected on the special kind of entertainment we offered,” said Rake.

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Sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada Presenter Shannon Baird, Senior Account Manager with the Business Development Bank of Canada

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The Award is granted to a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the retail sector.

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Ronald Allan Clothiers Established over 60 years ago, their business is a mix of women’s and men’s fashions including the recent addition of footwear.

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Excellence

business

The Award is granted to a business established more than 3 years that has demonstrated outstanding characteristics in all areas such as performance, leadership, innovation, management, marketing and service.

Presenter Rudy Paxian, Partner with KPMG Enterprise

Fraser Brake & Muffler Bill & Maria Martin purchased the business in 2008. They had a vision to provide an honest, reliable and trustworthy automotive repair service to the community.

They also wanted to be generous to those less fortunate and help several charitable organizations within the community . They still embrace these values today.

Fraser Brake and Mufer’s technicians are red seal certiďŹ ed and they have one of the best exhaust specialists in the lower mainland.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Martin, Rudy Paxian and Maria Martin

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Awards

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sponsored by The Abbotsford News

Excellence

business

The award is granted to a business established more than 3 years that has demonstrated outstanding characteristics in all areas such as performance, leadership, innovation, management, marketing and service.

Presenter Andy Holota, Editor of The Abbotsford News

Lepp Farm market Rob, the Farmer, and Charlotte, the Foodie, both love growing and producing wholesome meats and produce. With an emphasis on local, high quality products, Lepp Farm Market is committed to demonstrating farm to table practices. The winning efforts of the meat, produce, grocery and kitchen departments combine to create a unique shopping experience. The team at Lepp Farm Market is committed to connecting their community with as many locally sourced products as possible.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Rob and Charlotte Lepp, Andy Holota

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Business Excellence

Awards

Home-based

business of the Year

The Award is granted to a home-based business that has demonstrated excellence and quality in their product and/or service.

Sponsored by Joyful Celebrations Inc. Presenter Allan Asaph, Executive Director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (on behalf of Kelly Foster).

GoMac Not content to be a generic geek or nerd computer service, GoMac provides Apple specific support services in a way you can understand.

Services include mobile Mac, iPad and iPhone assistance as well as group classes on a variety of subjects, from basic Apple training, photo and video editing to traveling with an iPad. GoMac is proud to be in their 5th year of providing outstanding training and support for Apple users in the Fraser Valley.

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Business Agricultural Excellence

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The Award is granted to a business that is considered a leader in their industry and has made a positive contribution to agriculture in Abbotsford.

Sponsored by TD Bank Presenters Darren Cameron, Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse and Scott Shields, Account Manager Agriculture Services from TD Bank.

Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods

LEFT TO RIGHT: Darren Cameron Pat Wiebe and Scott Shields

A fourth generation family business, Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods partners with select local farmers to process and supply wholesome poultry products. They produce the feed, breed, and hatch the chicks, as well as grow and process the poultry, delivering products that are fresh and distinctive for people who appreciate a genuine farm-to-plate alternative. Rossdown is very proud of successfully lobbying our provincial government to make Temporary Foreign Workers eligible for application of Permanent Residency in Canada.

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Business

Consumer

Excellence

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1-5 Employees

The Award is granted to a business with 1-5 full time equivalent employees in any sector that provides outstanding services to individual consumers.

Sponsored by Sevenoaks Shopping Centre Presenter Wendy Schultz, General Manager of Sevenoaks Shopping Centre

The Loft Hair Studio & Beauty Bar Walk into The Loft Hair Studio & Beauty Bar on any given day and you will likely be greeted by name.

When you become a guest of The Loft you become part of a family, one that has fun together, laughs, gives back, but most importantly looks and feels great both on the inside and out. The team is passionate about what they do and they truly care about the guests that come through the door, as well as the community that they live in.

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Innovative Fitness A five star training facility catering to everyone from first time exercisers and people with injuries, to elite level athletes, Innovative Fitness is a high performance training gym with zero intimidation factor. It is a very fun, energetic and inviting atmosphere. They specialize in personal training, but also lead hikes, kayak trips, run and cycling clubs and basically everything they can to engage their customers in their fitness lifestyle.

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Business non-profit Excellence Organization Awards of the Year

The Award is granted to a non profit organization, charity or society that has made a significant contribution to make our community a better place to live, work or do business.

Sponsored by Sponsored by Baker Newby LLP Presenter Ron Kelly, Partner with Baker Newby LLP

Communitas Supportive Care Society Communitas is a non-profit, faith-based organization providing care across British Columbia to those living with disabilities.

It began with the vision of parents who wanted better care for their adult children.

Forty years later, Communitas continues to honour that vision, providing services ranging from 24-hour residential care to skills-based day programs to respite care for families. Communitas’ most recent venture is Matthew’s House – a respite home for families who have children with complex health care needs.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Henry Wiens, Alan Cavin, Laura Ullock, Karyn Santiago, Ron Kelly

Our Heartfelt Thanks!

Thank you to our sponsors and many volunteers for supporting the

19th Annual Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Award Sponsors:

Special thanks to the following groups and individuals for their outstanding contribution to the success of the event:

• Baker Newby LLP • Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre • Business Development Bank of Canada • Joyful Celebrations Inc. • KPMG Enterprise • Prospera Credit Union • Scotiabank • Sevenoaks Shopping Centre • TD Bank • The Abbotsford News • The Rotary Clubs of Abbotsford • Tradex

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Silver Sponsors:

Dance In Motion | The Goddess Movement | Amber Maclean - Columbus Hair Company Fraser Valley Korean Youth Drum Team - Hurricane | UFV Bhangra - Bhangra Beat Academy

• Abbotsford Art Gallery • Aldergrove Credit Union • Mt. Lehman Winery • RBC Royal Bank of Canada

Rick Rake, Mike Welte, and Andrew Franklin

Committee: • Rick Rake, Click Media Works • Mary Boonstra, Abbotsford Police Department • Shannon Baird, Business Development Bank of Canada • Suzanne Adams, Fitness Edge • Wendy Schultz, Sevenoaks Shopping Centre • Andrew Franklin, The Abbotsford News

Judges: A special thank you to the dedicated judges who generously gave hours of their time.

Entertainment: Thank you to Mary Boonstra for creating this evening’s entertainment: Moulin Rouge.

Finally a special thank you to the Chamber Staff, Tradex, Valley Weddings, MSProductions, and Global Convention Services for all the work they have done to make this event a success.

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AFRS will run blood drive on Dec. 11 Donors needed for the holiday season

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Kelli Harman (left) and Jami Savage (right) hand pancake mix to kids to carry into the school.

Donors are needed for an upcoming blood drive in Abbotsford.

As part of the Wrap It Up Red holiday campaign, Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Service (AFRS) will host a blood drive at Garden Park Towers (101-2825 Clearbrook Rd.) on Dec. 11.

The blood drive will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

AFRS has partnered with Canadian Blood Services’ (CBS) Partners for Life program to continue donating as a team and hosting blood drives in the community.

CBS says that collecting blood during the holidays can be challenging as many donors are travelling or busy with activities – but the need for blood is constant.

Christmas is a historically slow time for donations, but as blood products are perishable, they only have a certain shelf life.

The blood drive still needs about 80 donors to sign up.

Those who would like to schedule an appointment to donate can do so online www.blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888236-6283), or on mobile by downloading the GiveBlood App.

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Not all kids head to school having had a good breakfast. But a surprise donation to Terry Fox elementary school will provide 23,000 pancakes to students who need something to eat in the morning.

Kelli Harman, mother of two current students and two graduates of Terry Fox elementary, and Michele Pedersen, the school’s child and youth worker, came together to launch a breakfast program about a month ago.

While the program is in its infancy, it has received a boost through more than 80 large bags of pancake mix bought with community donations.

Jami Savage organized a “pancake mix drive” to surprise the organizers after she met Harman and was inspired by stories about the breakfast program.

Savage had signed up to take part in a challenge by Vancouver blogger Marc Smith of 30 Day Adventures, who runs a 30-days-of-kindness initiative. Savage put out a call on her Facebook page, seeking donations.

“Our family goal was 10 (bags of pancake mix) and we were going to match that to go to 20, but in one day it totally snowballed on my Facebook page and we got up to 84.”

Savage said that amounts to about 23,000 pancakes.

Savage planned to surprise Harman and Pedersen on Monday at the elementary school.

When the donation was revealed, Pedersen and Harman were amazed.

“This type of donation is very generous and very fast,” said Pedersen.

The program runs every Thursday, with the first breakfast serving about 150 kids.

Harman, who is chair of the parent advisory council, said that as she got to know the students and the needs of the school, she and Pedersen decided to start the breakfast program. Harman said that as Pedersen works “in the trenches” as the child and youth worker, she knows a lot about what kids have and what they need.

“Kids need to have a full tummy for their brains to work right,” said Pedersen.

Organizers currently have a small budget to operate the program, but they would like to expand to provide breakfast on more days, which Pedersen said would also require more volunteers.

Harman added that in addition to parent volunteers, all of the teachers take turns helping with all aspects of getting the breakfast to kids.

“It is a truly collaborative effort here at Terry Fox,” said Harman. “We’re a little, small school, with a lot of people with huge hearts and unfortunately, a small budget.”

Pedersen said it is amazing how social media can connect people and make a difference, as everyone contributing a small amount can really add up.

For information or to make a donation or volunteer, email terryfoxpac@hotmail.com.

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Members of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service are asking community members to sign up for a blood drive that runs on Dec. 11.

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Birthday boy collects food bank donations 18 bags picked up from neighbours

Submitted

Dylan Chick displays the note that he distributed to neighbours and the items that were subsequently collected for the Abbotsford Food Bank.

An Abbotsford boy celebrated his fourth birthday at the end of November by collecting items for the local food bank.

Dylan Chick delivered the donations – 18 bags collected from neighbours and more from friends attending his party – to Abbotsford Fire Hall #7 (Old Clayburn Road) on Nov. 22.

His mom, Nicole, said the project began when she and Dylan attended an open house at the fire hall in October during Fire Prevention Week.

The event included a silent auction, and Nicole bid on – and won – a birthday party at the hall, including food, drinks, goodie

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bags and having the birthday boy picked up at his home.

All proceeds from the silent auction went to the food bank.

“We were very excited for Dylan to celebrate his birthday at the fire hall but really wanted him to understand more about the donation we made for him to have this amazing opportunity,” Nicole said.

She came up with the idea of Dylan celebrating his birthday by collecting items for the food bank.

Jason created a flyer, and Dylan taped each flyer to a plastic bag.

The bags were then hung on each of their neighbours’ doorsteps on Waterton Crescent with a request to fill them with food.

The family collected the donations a few days later, with plans to take them to the birthday party.

Dylan’s invitations to his friends also mentioned that food bank donations would be collected at his celebration.

All the donations were left behind at the fire hall for the firefighters to deliver to the food bank.

Nicole said Dylan had so much fun with the project that the family plans to make it an annual event.

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DANCES EVERY FRIDAY The Abbotsford Social Activity Association (ASAA) hosts dances every Friday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at its hall, 33889 Essendene Ave. Cost is $6 for members and $7 for non-members.

Bands for December are: Johnny Hsu (Dec. 5), Sweetwater (Dec. 12 for the annual Christmas dinner and dance), Grace and the Guys (Dec. 19), and Good Vibrations (Dec. 31). Info: Frank at 820-8695

Vintage ware and gift items are also available, and a choir will perform.

Free coffee will be provided to those who bring a donation for the Abbotsford Food Bank.

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SCRAP METAL DRIVE Abbotsford Senior Secondary (33355 Bevan Ave.) holds a scrap metal drive from 9 a.m. to 5

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FREE CLOTHING Abbotsford Evangelical Church (Marshall and Ware) holds a Clothes2U free clothing giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.

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The MS Self-Help Support Group meets Monday, Dec. 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3845 Gladwin Rd., from 10 a.m. to noon. Info: 604-8592739

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MINI CRAFT FAIR Gladwin Heights Church (3774 Gladwin Rd.) holds a mini craft fair and bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. Items for sale include baking, crafts and Christmas pudding.

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LEARNING PLUS Abbotsford Learning Plus presents two classes next week in its fall series. Both sessions run from 10 a.m. to noon at Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC), 2499 McMillan Rd. The topic on Tuesday, Dec. 9 is “Protecting Your Digital

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The topic on Thursday, Dec. 11 is “Toby and Juergen: Over 50 Years in Canada.” Cost per class is $5, plus the $2 ARC dropin fee. Info: 778-808-7377 or learningplus.ca

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THE ABBOTSFORD POLICE CITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Starting Wednesday, Abbotsford’s best basketballers will be competing for glory, honour, and a city tournament championship. Here are eight players from the eight secondary schools represented.

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That’s no surprise considering Sandhu’s powerful vision of leadership. The Hurricanes are a passionate team, and Sandhu is all about keeping the emotional compass on course while bringing “positive energy� to the court.

Last year during an important game in the provincial tournament, then-junior Sandhu was the one who talked a teammate back into the game after she became too upset to continue. The Hurricanes eventually won that game, fighting to their best finish in decades at ninth overall.

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The scene at the Abbotsford Food Bank’s warehouse hasn’t substantially improved since director Dave Murray said in late November that the agency was facing its direst shortage in the last 15 years.

“We’ve got in probably four to six pallets,” Murray said this week, adding that it will last just a week.

Upcoming events, including the automall food drive, should provide some relief, he said. And local businesses, including Save-On-Foods and Safeway, have also been providing help, Murray said.

The Mennonite Central Committee has also put out the call to its constituents and church members to help the food bank. It will be collecting food at Saturday’s grand opening of its new Gladys Avenue centre and throughout the month both at the centre and at its clothing store on South Fraser Way. MCC’s Ron Ratzlaff said they should be able to gather at least a pallet of food.

The food bank currently serves about 3,000 people each month. It operates as the Abbotsford Christmas Bureau at this time of year, providing gifts and food hampers for families in need.

When the News visited the food bank’s Progressive Way warehouse two weeks ago, most shelves were either bare or piled high with empty boxes – nearly 2,000 of them – awaiting food that has not yet arrived.

“I’ve seen it low in the summer, but not ever like this,” said the food bank’s Lynden Pennell.

On Tuesday, Murray said the Food Bank is still desperately in need of food. “It hasn’t filled up much more,” he told The News.

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Jauquin Bennett-Boire has the distinction of playing in B.C. provincial tournaments with both the 2013 Yale Lions and the 2014 Holy Cross Crusaders, but this year he’s back leading the Lions as one of the most explosive guards in the Valley.

The Lions are are already fast, fierce, and deadly in transition, and the veteran presence of BennettBoire will help offset the youth of the team. Most impressively, the point guard claims his team will be playing full-court defence “all game” this season.

“I think it’s going to be a challenge, but a good challenge,” said Bennett-Boire, who scored 21 points for Holy Cross in last year’s provincial final.

The Lions are an honourable mention in this year’s Quadruple-A B.C. rankings.

Archrival: Hansen Jagpal is a rare breed, a junior starting point guard on a senior squad. But the challenge is a thrill to the Titans standout, who spent the last two years quarterbacking the court for the junior squad.

What the Titans lack in height this season they make up for in speed. Jagpal has spent the last year working with UFV assistant coach Sean Bosko as part of the Junior Cascades program, and the resulting boost in confidence has improved her game. She and the rest of the Titans are ready to push the tempo this year, using their athleticism to run opponents into the ground.

“We’re all really smart on the court, and we know not to make silly mistakes,” says Jagpal, who hopes to surpass last season’s Fraser Valley playoff exit in her first year as senior point guard.

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The Eagles were last year’s City tournament champions, and Taylor Claggett was an essential part of that victory.

Clagget remembers how her team came back from a 14-point third-quarter deficit to beat Mouat in the final game, and the grit it took to keep playing when the game seemed out of reach.

Now a senior, Claggett recently signed with the UFV Cascades. She works on her game all the time, and is planning to be a vocal leader for MEI this season.

“Basketball is my passion,” says Claggett, who describes the Eagles as being “very gritty” with “high basketball IQs.” In her opinion, MEI can only improve on last season’s fifth-place finish at the B.C provincials.

Jordan Fox Point Guard Abby Senior Panthers (AAA) Archrival: Bateman

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There’s no rest for the weary in the case of Jordan Fox. Just a few short weeks after the end of an impressive season as star quarterback of Abby’s football team, the senior will now be quarterbacking its provincially second-ranked basketball team. Fox says he loves both sports equally, but its time for him to do battle on the hardwood.

Abby coach Prentice Lenz says Fox’s work and dedication are a “great reflection” of this year’s Panthers, who enjoy genuine support from the Abby Senior student body. It’s hard not to like Fox, especially when he begins thanking Panther alumni Devin Brar and Sirban Gill for their mentorship.

This year Fox is paying it forward by taking his leadership role seriously, knowing that without as many offensive weapons this season the Panthers will need to be close-knit and devoted to defence. Last season’s semifinal loss in the B.C. provincials weighs on the Panthers, and Fox is ready to play for redemption.

“We’re a lot like a family,” Fox says. “Last year we became a brotherhood, and we developed a really special relationship with each other.”

CITY TOURNEY AT A GLANCE The Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament runs Dec. 10-13 at six different schools around the city.

From Wednesday through Friday, games will run at the following gyms:

The finals run all day Saturday at the Columbia Bible College gym.

• Abbotsford Senior - senior boys and girls • Rick Hansen - junior boys • W.J. Mouat - junior girls • Abbotsford Christian - Grade 8 boys • MEI - Grade 8 girls

• Grade 8 girls – 10:30 a.m.

• Grade 8 boys – 12 p.m.

• Junior girls – 2:00 p.m.

• Junior boys – 3:45 p.m.

• Senior girls – 5:30 p.m.

• Senior boys – 7:30 p.m.

For full schedules, visit abbypdbasketball.ca The Abbotsford News will have post-game updates at abbynews.com during Saturday’s finals.

Best of luck to the athletes and teams from Abbotsford’s Public Schools!

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Six Abbotsford Olympians also attended the L/A OSC novice meet: Marley Arden (10), Asiah Demsky (10), Alex Leonard (six), Kennedy Rauh (11), Erik Rexha (seven) and Nevaeh Thomson (nine).The Abby swimmers competed against the Langley Olympians, Haney Seahorses and the Hyack Swim Club.

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This sixth generation Explorer marks the 25th anniversary of the iconic SUV, with over 350,000 sold in Canada so far.

Mazda MX-5 2015 Jeep Renegade Over the last few years Mazda has been introducing There is no question that the merger of Fiat and vehicles with its new Skyactiv technology but there is Chrysler has helped to introduce many new vehicles. one car that will signify the culmination of all the things The small car segment is a perfect example; the Fiat Mazda does well, the next generation MX-5 (Miata).

500 and its variations has been a plus The MX-5 will come in 2015 as a 2016 for Chrysler’s bottom line. Built in Europe model and all eyes are on Mazda to see on the Fiat 500L platform, this smaller what it can deliver. The bodywork is more Jeep Renegade replaces the Compass dramatic and having seen it in person, and Patriot models. Powered by either the dimensions look fanatic but the new a 160hp, 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder front grille might take a while to adapt too. or a larger 184hp, 2.4L 4-cylinder, Jeep The two-seat cockpit is roomier, thanks to claims that this compact crossover is a wider body and longer wheelbase but still a capable vehicle because of two the overall length is 105mm shorter and

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Chevrolet Volt It might surprise many people that the best selling electric car in Canada is the Chevrolet Volt, not the sexy Tesla Model S. There are many reasons for this, mainly the fact that the Volt provides all-electric transportation for 65 kms but with the aid of a small 4-cylinder generator to extend the range over 300 kms. This car has all of the upside of an electric car with none of the range limiting restrictions. In 2015, Chevrolet will introduce the second generation of Chevrolet Volt, one that hopes to improve on the usability of the car in terms of comfort and electric driving range. General Motors will showcase the next generation car in January at the Detroit Auto Show and the company’s CEO has stated that the new car “will store more energy in its battery pack with fewer cells, yet go further on a charge.”

General Motors claims that 80 per cent of current Volt owners commute entirely on electric power, so any improvement to range will help increase this number.

The Volt isn’t a huge volume seller for General Motors but this new model will help the company to showcase what it can do technologically. General Motors has the capability to produce some the most advanced cars on the road.

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NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY†

37,395 $ 195 0 FWD STARTING FROM

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2015 ACADIA DENALI MODEL SHOWN

2015 TERRAIN SLE-1

2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”##

29,375 $ 166 0 FWD STARTING FROM

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HURRY IN, OFFERS END JANUARY 2ND

BCGMCDEALERS CA BCGMCDEALERS.CA

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator GMC Terrain (3SA) or GMC Acadia (3SA). Freight ($1,650/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required.*Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC light or heavy duty pickup (except Canyon); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 thought January 2, 2015. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from December 2, 2014 through January 2nd, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year GMC. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $30,375/$38,925 (including $1,000/$1,500 lease credit and a $670/$670 loyalty bonus) for a 2015 Terrain AWD (3SA)/Acadia AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $166/$195 for 48/48 months at 0.9%/0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required.

Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. Total obligation is $17,301/$20,249, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,865/$19,726. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ##The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. †U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

Call Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac at 604-857-5200, or visit us at 30355 Automall Drive, Abbotsford. [License #30735]

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by more than 55 per cent, an increase of close to $112,000 over 2013’s total.  Funding from the Envision Financial Community Endowment supports projects benefiting vulnerable populations in the Lower Mainland and Kitimat regions of B.C. Grants have also been provided to support organizational development initiatives such as leadership training and workshops to help improve the skills and

abilities of staff or volunteers.

This year’s projects include funding for an anti-bullying program throughout Abbotsford schools.

The $6,400,000-plus Envision Financial Community Endowment was established in 1996 to provide an annual stream of grant money for local charities and initiatives in the communities Envision Financial serves.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Saturday, December 6 at 6:30 pm. Arthur Mike Mason will be reading from his newest publication: Twenty-one Candles – a wonderful collection of Christmas tales, fresh and brimming with light. Music provided by Karin Dart & Mark Walters.Â

Admission $10.

Register at Saint Matthew’s Anglican Church or online at www.smlm.ca

Bethel Reformed Church invites you Sunday worship 10 a.m. with Sunday School 3260 Gladwin Rd. Pastor Ron Opmeer

www.Bethel-church.ca

Maranatha Baptist Church

www.maranathabc.ca 3580 Clearbrook Rd. 604-854-1505 Our Family Welcomes You

Sunday Service: 10:00 am

Sunday Worship 10:30AM Kids’ Lighthouse Classes

8:45 am Traditional 11 am Liturgical 11 am Contemporary 9:45 am Youth & Children Learning Centers 9:55 am Adult Learning Center 7:00pm Hymn Sing on the 3rd Sunday of each month

Pastor: Keith Falconer

December 7th 10:00 am Holy Eucharist

“Peace�

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

617 McKenzie Road Abbotsford BC 604-852-4564 9:30 am Christian Life Classes for all ages 10:45 am Worship Service & Kidzchurch

Sunday Services 10:30 am 6:30 pm

SUNDAYS 8:45 AM

Family Eucharist, Nursery, Sunday School & Teen Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:30 am

Check out our website

WEDNESDAYS:

10AM Holy Communion Meeting @ Grace Church

Dec 7 – Choir Cantata @ 7pm – Canticles in Candlelight Worship Service 10am

2087 McMillan Road

www.mckenziefellowship.com

Get your voices in shape and into the Christmas spirit.

Come and join us at the 3rd Annual

Community Christmas Carol Festival “Journey Towards Christmas�

Wed Dec 14 from 6-8pm St. Andrews United Church 7756 Grand St., Mission Please bring a cash donation or non-perishable food item for the Local Food Banks

10:00 am Service Trinity Memorial United Church

9:30 am Service St. Andrew’s United Church

11:00 am Service Gladwin Heights United Church

33737 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford

7756 Grand Street at 10th Ave. Mission

3474 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford

604-853-2591 604-826-8296 604-852-3984 Rev. Bill Booth

Rev. Tim Bowman

Rev Tim Bowman

www.trinitymemorialuc.com

For more information on our CHURCH DIRECTORY LISTINGS CALL

ARLENE WOOD 1-604-702-5152

Email: awood@chilliwacktimes.com

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 2

BIRTHS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 5

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

COMIN E ENTS

THANK YOU St. Jude Tadeo worker of miracles. For coming to my help and for all the favors I have received. VF

New Arrival

CHILDREN ........................................80-98

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CA S O T AN S

IN MEMORIAM

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

C ISTMAS CO NE

PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

New Year’s Eve

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

ABBOTSFORD

Jingle Bell Tea & Bazaar

FLEA MARKET

St. Andrew’s United Church 7756 Grand St., Mission

Abbotsford Exhibition Park

Sat. Dec. 6 ~ 1:00 to 3:30 pm

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

Featuring The Hong Kong Cowboy

RENTALS ......................................703-757

Royal Canadian Legion

TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

2513 W. Railway, Abbotsford

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm

MARINE .......................................903-920

In Loving Memory of Gordon Cadman

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We thought of you with Love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

We think of you in silence.

We often speak your name.

Now all we have are Memories, and your picture in a frame.

Your Memory is our Keepsake, with which we’ll never part.

God has you in his keeping, We have you in our Hearts.

in The Abbotsford News or The Mission Record and receive 1 free baby sign language class ($25 value) for babies between 6 months - 2 years old.

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IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of DONALD A. McCORMICK 1952 ~ 1993 Wonderful memories woven in gold, These are the memories we tenderly hold.

Deep in our hearts his memory is kept, To love, to cherish and never forget.

Mum, Dad and Family

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Lots of Christmas crafts.

Phone 604-859-7540

CHRISTMAS TREES (No sprays)

$25 & up ~ Fraser Fir & Noble Fresh cut or U-Pick

30182 Harris Road 604-856-0189 11am - 7pm Daily

COMIN E ENTS Retro Designs/Antiques Fair. OCT 19 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr 3250 Commercial Drive. Adm. $5.

CHRISTMAS TREE SPECIAL

ANY TREE $28 604-856-8457 A & H TREE FARM 2786 Cottonwood St. Btwn. Bradner & Lefeuvre South of Fraser Hwy.

Home baking, crafts, white elephant, cookies by the bag.

Come to shop & stay for tea!

MASSIVE 2ND ANNUAL BAKE SALE Sterling Education Dogwood Campus 33886 Pine St. Abbotsford Saturday, Dec. 6 ~ 10 to 4 Huge Selection ~ Live Music Free Samples ~ Vintage Gifts Coffee Shop For more info visit www.sterlingbakesale.com Bring a donation to the food bank and get a free coffee.

NOEL’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 28523 Elsie Rd. Abbotsford

Connie-Fir’s Tree Farm 36359 Lougheed Hwy Mission, BC (5 miles East of Mission)

Fresh Cut & U-Cut

U-Cut & Live Trees.

Weekends only, 9am-4pm.

FRASER DOUGLAS GRAND & NOBLE

Open Daily 9 am ~ 9 pm

You are invited to Songs of Praise Music for Christmas

❆ Fraser ❆ Noble ❆ Grand ❆ Douglas

Enjoy lovely singing accompanied by the Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra

All U-Cut Douglas Fir 6’ to 10’

Forever Loved, Cherished and Remembered by your Family.

$30.00

Sunday Dec. 7th ~ 6:30 pm

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Dearest Papa: Five years ago you left us.

How we long to hear your voice and see your smiling face again. We deeply miss your kind and caring ways, devotion to family, wisdom, and your constant love and guidance. You were simply the best - A Good and Decent Man of quiet Integrity and strength, with a big, generous heart. You will always be our Hero!

amanda@StickyHands.ca www.StickyHands.ca

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COMIN E ENTS

May 15, 1922 ~ Dec. 7, 2009

$30 pp Avail. at the bar Doors open at 7pm Includes Dinner, Dancing, Midnight Snacks, Party Favours & Champagne

C ISTMAS CO NE

THE $1000 YOU-MAKE-ANUGLY-SWEATERLOOK-GOOD CONTEST DEC 1ST-19TH 12PM - CLOSE MARSHALLS LOBBY

Memorials & Obituaries

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Dust off your most embarassing holiday sweater.

Whiten your biggest smile. Head down to Highstreet, snap a photo in our Ugly Sweater Photo Booth and upload it to holideous.com.

The ugliest photo, in a good way, will be selected to win $1000 and unlimited social media glory.

ALL DONATIONS GO TO THE SALVATION ARMY KETTLE DRIVE.

3122 Mt. Lehman Rd

Diane’s Christmas Trees

Christmas Trees ~ Best Quality ~ Organic Mission grown ~ Fresh Cut ~ Table top to 12 ft. ~ Fraser, Noble & Grand Fir ~ Pick up at Prospect Equipment, 33320 Glasgow Ave. Mission or delivery available, call: 604-826-6964 or 604-864-1709

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church

32420 7th Ave., Mission For info call 604-826-8587

DURIEU TREE SALES 11599 Seux Rd., Mission, 826-3063 Pony, Pets, Fish, Fire & Fun. U-Cut 3’-30’ $25. Open 11-5 daily 7pm Fri.

Giesbrecht’s Tree Farm New U-Cut on weekends 9am-4pm Opening Nov. 29th Hours: 9am - 6pm Daily Thurs & Fri 9am - 7pm Large selection of fresh cut & U-cut Nobles, Frasers, Grands & Douglas www.giesbrechtstreefarm.com and on facebook

5871 - 248th St. Langley

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CRAFT FAIRS 5th Annual Windebank Craft Fair 33570 11th Ave Mission Sat. Dec. 6th - 9am-5pm Sun. Dec. 7th - 10am-3pm

Free admission -Over 60 vendors Raffle Prizes, Draws, and Silent Auctions Concession and Bake Sale Food Bank Donations Welcomed

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obituaries Tributes to family and friends

Phone: 604-853-1144 Fax: 604-853-6065 email: bonnie@bcclassified.com

For online obituaries visit

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OBITUARIES

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WE NEED YOUR METAL

SCRAP METAL DRIVE Saturday & Sunday Dec 6th & 7th, 9am-5pm

We will take all scrap metal products: *Ferrous *Non Ferrous *Vehicles *Batteries *Appliances *Heavy Equipment

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FAWCETT, Bryan May 24th, 1939 Nov. 25th, 2014

Always in our hearts and thoughts.

We Love and miss you very much.

Fawcett Family

http://www.gofundme.com/i2dum8

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday December 10, 2014 at 1:00pm at the Cedar Valley Mennonite Church (32860 Cherry Ave, Mission).

Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home (604) 826-9548

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OBITUARIES

DORRELL, James “Jim�

Scott Jared Alexander Lago was tragically taken on November 29, 2014. Forever in the hearts of his family Scott was an amazing young man who loved life. He will always be remembered for his huge heart and unique sense of humour. Scott brought energy and excitement to everything he was involved in. From Lacrosse to singing Scott always brought smiles to everyone’s faces and will be greatly missed by his parents (Michael and Jennifer), his brother (Chris), grandparents (Gino and Lorna), his many aunts, uncles and cousins. His passion for cooking brought him to his one true love, his soul mate Shelby Dodd who along with their unborn twins will keep Scott’s spirit alive and with them each day.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Scott Lago Foundation are appreciated.

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 FINANCING AVAILABLE

33355 Bevan Ave

Passed away peacefully at the Cottage Pavilion in Abbotsford at the age of 89. He will be missed by his stepdaughter, 2 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. He is survived by 1 brother & 1 sister in Sask.

LAGO, Scott Jared Alexander

Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise

Abbotsford Senior Secondary School

Just in time for that holiday clean-out!

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Bryan Fawcett.

After a short but brave fight with cancer, he succumbed to his illness the morning of Tuesday November 25, 2014.

His passing was peaceful and he was surrounded by his loving family.

He was a champion of Seniors rights, and a volunteer of many Seniors Groups and panels. He held an important position in the running of the 2010 Olympic Games of which he was very proud and honoured to have. In 2013 he reprised the same role in the B.C. Winter Games which earned him an induction into the B.C. Hall of Fame. His wisdom was frequently sought by politicians on a Local, Provincial and Federal Levels.

In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Abbotsford Hospital and Cancer Center would be appreciated.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

INFORMATION

604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Long Haul Truck Drivers

Able Transport Ltd. located at 34985 Hallert Rd., Abbotsford is seeking to hire 2 F/T permanent long haul truck drivers at $24/hr.

Job duties include: *Drive and operate truck trailer *Articulate or straight to transport goods & materials *Record cargo info & trip details *Perform pre trip and inspection, communicate with dispatcher.

No formal education is req’d Workable spoken English & class 1 driving license & min. of 1yr driving experience as class 1 or A, heavy duty truck driving is required. Email resume

abletransportltd1@gmail.com

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TOW TRUCK OPERATORS

CLASS 1 DRIVER with super B end dump exp req’d by L.A. Transport Ltd. Wheel loader exp would be of value. Competitive benefit pkg. Fax resume to: 604-854-6176

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Local Abbotsford towing company is looking for Class 5 Tow Truck Operators. Experience is an asset but not necessary, some evening and weekend, shift work. Must have a valid passport.

Resumes can be submitted to: 63 West Railway, Abbotsford.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS www.abbotsfordaa.org Phone 604-615-2911

STEWART, Travos Harry 35, formerly from North Bay, died November 21, 2014 in Mission, BC as a result of injuries sustained in a hit and run incident. He was born January 28, 1979 in North Bay Ontario, the son of Catherine Robinson nee Stewart (Dan) and step-son of Ron Robinson. He attended schools in North Bay, Ontario.

He was a spirited soul, and loved to share stories. He struggled with mental health issues throughout the years, but always showed strength and determination. Travos always held a special place in his heart for his Uncle Larry and Aunt Terry.

He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents he is also survived by his brother Marty Stewart (Cecile) and his sisters Cassandra Butler (Mike) and Sabrina Robinson (Warren) all of North Bay. Predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Harry and Joyce Stewart. He also leaves his grandparents, Dennis and Jean Robinson of North Bay and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cremation will take place at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home - Family will be holding a private memorial. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to Kinghaven Treatment Centre 31250 King Road, Abbotsford BC, V2T 6C2 Office Phone : (604) 8640039 Fax : (604) 864-9420

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TUBBS, Scott Edgar Scott Edgar Tubbs aged 33 passed away on November 24, 2014. He is lovingly remembered by his parents Melvin and Joanne Tubbs; sisters Jacqui (Warren) Toews and Charity Tubbs; brother Jeremy; nephews Ryan, Kyron, Bryce and Ty; nieces Jordyn and Brooklyn as well as many relatives and friends.

Scott was predeceased by his grandparents Victor Tubbs and Jack and Helen Brooks; uncles Rodney and Kenney Tubbs , Chris and Jim Brooks , his aunt Linda Huber and cousins Clay Brooks and Jason Dodds.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday December 12, 2014 at 1:00pm at the Cedar Valley Mennonite Church 32840 Janzen Avenue, Mission.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the BC Children’s Hospital Oncology Clinic.

Scott touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed. We will never forget his wittiness and fun and loving nature. Despite his many battles he endured he always remained positive, gave hope and was an inspiration to many people. “We are going to miss you bud XO!�

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at: www.woodlawnfh-mission.com Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home (604) 826-9548

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FOUND; DOGO, male, white & brown. Found in Mission. Call Mission Animal Control 604-826-4496 FOUND: IN THE vicinity of dwntwn Abbotsford, child’s scooter. Nov. 27th. Call to identify 604-852-3219

Competitive Wage Offered!

Interested persons can forward their resumes by email: careers@tealjones.com or by fax: (604) 581-4104

LOST: Large blk/white cat ‘’Charlie’’.

Philbert Ave., Mission.

(604)820-9421, (604)621-1892

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SASAKI, Roger Roger Koe Sasaki of Abbotsford, BC, passed away peacefully on Nov 29, 2014 at the age of 67 with family by his side. He was predeceased by his father, Chiuzo, and his mother, Irene Yoshiko Sasaki.

He is survived by Sandi, his wife of 41 wonderful years; his children, Shaana Burgess (Dan), Kevin (Michelle), and Lindsay Wood (Jeffrey); grandchildren, Naomi, Reiko, Kobe, and Noah, his three sisters (Dianne, Janet, & Lynn) and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to remember Roger on Dec 8 at the Coquitlam Alliance Church at 11 am. The family would like to thank the staff at Abbotsford Hospital (ARHCC) for their compassionate care during his time in the Palliative and Oncology Units. In lieu of koden and flowers, donations towards the Roger Sasaki Memorial Scholarship in Social Work at UFV can be made at: www.ufv.ca/donate

Friday, Dec 19th 7:00 pm Saturday, Dec 20th 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Central Heights Church, Abbotsford Featuring: Calvin Dyck & the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra, Melanie Krueger (soprano), Ken Lavigne (tenor), Victoria Brass Ensemble, Fraser Valley Academy of Dance Tickets: House of James, King’s Music adults $29; seniors $25; students $15 (plus applicable tax/fee)

Wheelchair seating - please call 604.855.9696

CABINETS-COUNTERTOPS

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EDUCATION

F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery Van Km’s Group of Companies requires FT class 1 drivers for the Surrey area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Vancouver region.

$1000 Hiring Bonus & Above Average Rates To join our team of professional drivers please send a resume and current drivers abstract to:

careers@vankam.com or Fax: 604-587-9889 We thank all applicants for your interest!

Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.

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Business Address: 3485 Thurston Place, Abbotsford BC, V2T 6Z3 Yard Address: 2021 Carpenter Street, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6B3 Call to enquire @ 604-755-2285 or on cellphone @ 604-751-0728 Interested candidates can send resume by email to: triple8jobs@gmail.com or by fax to: 604-755-2286

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LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVERS Triple Eight Transport Inc. is looking for 12 long haul truck drivers. Salary $24/hr for 50 hours/week. Overtime wages: $32.25 after 50 hours. F/T, permanent position. No formal education needed. REQUIREMENTS; Class 1 drivers lic, air brake course certification, minimum 1 year exp, and speak fluent English. Extended health beneďŹ ts, $1000 bonus after 3 months of employment. Truck, Trailer, Van and Refrigerated units.

Routes of Travelling: BC-CA-ONBC; BC-CA-AB-BC; BC-FL-AB-BC RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive straight and articulated trucks and goods to various destinations across Canada and the U.S., as a single or team driver, Trip planning using GPS and other navigational aides, Conduct Pre-trip and en-route inspection, Receive and relay information to dispatcher, Bill of lading, Trans-border documentation, Loading and unloading of loads, Write logbooks and reports, Ensure safety of goods, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, Perform other related duties.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Seikhon Farms is looking for 5 F/T (40 hours) farm workers for planting, weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, irrigating, winter pruning and harvesting crops, other farm work etc. Wages $10.50/hr. Year round work. Send resumes to: seikhonfarms@gmail.com or call 604-807-6300, or 1453 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Y4.

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

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20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD. 5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours/week $10.33/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning, twisting and other misc greenhouse labour.

Employment starts immediate

Fax: 604-864-8858 33677 Hallert Rd. Abbotsford CROP FARM LABOURERS required F/T for Altervale Farm Ltd 149 Barker Rd. in Abbotsford.

Duties incl pruning, hoeing, spraying & picking berries. 40hr/wk. $10.50/hr. No experience required.

Fax 604-462-0908

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FARM WORKERS Wanted for M&G Brothers Farms Ltd. $10.49/hour. Must be hard working, energetic & willing to work in all weather conditions.

Duties include: planting, weeding, harvesting and packing of berries, 50-60 hours per week starting in April to Oct. Send resumes to: 143 Mt Lehman Rd. Abbotsford, V4X 2L5 GREENHOUSE WORKERS 18 F/T employees required at MB Greenhouse Ltd. 40-60 hrs week.

Wages $10.33 + 4% vacation pay.

Start January 12, 2015. Fax resume to 604-864-4239

GREENHOUSE WORKERS Needed right away for Mount Lehman Vegetable Farm, Mount Lehman Rd., Abbotsford Starting wage $10.33/hour.

No experience necessary, we will train. Send resumes to:

Fax: 604-856-3360 Email: mtlveg@shaw.ca

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Bradner Farms is hiring full-time farm workers for their poultry and dairy division. Duties: catching and moving poultry, cleaning and sterilizing barns and cages.

Feeding, setting water lines and ensuring proper ventilation.

Ability to operate automated milking system. Applicants must have some farm experience and must be willing to work night shifts and weekends. Hourly wages $12.00

Please submit a resume to: Bradner Farms, 28670 - 58 Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2E8 Fax 604-856-1341 or Email: info@bradnerfarms.ca

HELP WANTED

Fax resume to: 604-823-4619.

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Fax resume to 604 856 9307 or email jobs.katos@gmail.com

CHICKEN CATCHERS WANTED FULL - TIME F/T Starting wage $14/hour BeneďŹ ts package available

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New West 604.522.4900

P/T LANDSCAPER WANTED with experience for pruning, trimming etc. email davesw8888@icloud.com or call 604-825-0066.

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Progressive nursery in Abbotsford is looking for seasonal full time employees from February 20th to October 20th. $10.49/hr.

No skills required. Some plant knowledge is required. Must be physically able to handle heavy work load. Must be able to work 10 hours per day, 6 days a week.

Duties include: Potting, digging trees, fieldwork, plant moving and general nursery work.

Vegetable Farm Workers Wisbey Farms requires farm vegetable workers for planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, grading & packing root crops and mixed vegetables. Work is physically demanding; must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outdoors in all types of weather, and have own transportation.

Starting wage is $10.50/hour, up to 50 hours per week.

From January to December.

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G. GILL & SONS FARM FARM WORKERS REQUIRED For planting, pruning, tieing, harvesting and weeding. Work is physically demanding. 6 days per week in all weather conditions.

Work will be starting from Feb. 15th - November 1st. $10.49/hr.

Send resume to 464 Columbia St., Abbotsford, BC V2T 5X6 or email:

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EDUCATION

HEAD GRANTHI Khalsa Diwan Society located at 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford is looking for a Head Granthi (Priest). Knowledge of Gurbani a must.

Wages $3,000/mo. or more, according to knowledge.

Phone, mail or email resume:

Become a health care assistant in 24 weeks UFV’s Health Care Assistant certificate program prepares you to enter the booming health care field and provide quality care to adult patients with diverse health needs.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

EXPERIENCED MOA REQUIRED part-time. Wolf experience pref’d.

For busy 7 GP office. Fax resume to 604-820-1174 Attn: Penny.

Full Time SMALL ENGINE TECHNICIAN required immed for busy lawn & garden repair shop in Chilliwack. Experience and certified in Stihl & Husqvarna an asset.

Benefits available & wages negotiable. E-mail resume to: gary@cascademarine.com

KWAKIUTL BAND COUNCIL Community Health Nurse in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.

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LABOURERS NEEDED Serious Applicants Only To unload 5 - 50 lb. pieces of product off trucks to re-palletize onto skids for receiving in warehouses. Hand-bombing – no machinery used. Nightshift and weekend work. Mandatory – Must have reliable transportation to & from work, steel toed footwear.

Please email resume to: fosterl1@telus.net or fax 604-853-5487 Manager/Journeyman Steel Fabricator required for busy Abbotsford manufacturing shop. 3 Plus years experience and Management/Lead Hand Experience an asset.

Send resumes to hiringemployeestoday @gmail.com

The Salvation Army, a Christian charitable organization, requires a FT Custodian for its operations in Abbotsford/Mission: to maintain the cleanliness (interior and exterior) and to provide janitorial/maintenance assistance.

RECEPTIONIST / ACCOUNTS CLERK Progressive Abbotsford company looking for a Receptionist / Accounts Payable Receiving Clerk to join our office team. The successful candidate will have 2 or more years experience, be highly motivated and strive to achieve the best results. This position is responsible for an 8 line switch board, processing purchase orders, tracking and payment of purchases, coding invoices and routing as required.

Interested individuals may forward their resume to: PO Box 2280 Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

Responsibilities include office and association management.

You have the necessary skills as well as level of education, (postsecondary minimum) to manage a council. Visit www.bcraspberries.com for a full job description.

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SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686 2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford

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Part-time

Substitute Carrier The Abbotsford News/Mission Record is looking for a part-time Substitute Carrier to deliver walking routes in the Mission area two days per week. Must have a reliable vehicle and be available Wednesdays and Fridays for approximately 3-4 hours per day.

Launch your career in 4 months

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to supplement their income.

The University of the Fraser Valley is offering careerfocused programs at its Five Corners campus in the heart of Chilliwack.

Learn job-ready skills that qualify you for new employment opportunities or career advancement in a wide range of disciplines.

A few spots are still open for programs starting in January: • Public relations • Records management specialist

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Friendly, Reliable. Attention to detail.

Call Cindy 778-982-3426

COMPUTER SERVICES

TCP COMPUTERS Fix any computer $80 plus.

Fully Cert. Call Tony 604-799-1400

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

Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp.

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The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Each position contributes to the mission of The Salvation Army.

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Please forward a cover letter and a resume by December 10th to:

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure.

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Applicant must have prior related exp. and have a current First Aid/CPR, WHMIS Certificate and working knowledge of universal precautions. Successful applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check.

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Raspberry Council Manager BC Raspberry Industry Development Council is seeking a Council Manager for their Abbotsford office.

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Specializing in Private Events!

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Full-Time CustodianTerm Employment

Interested applicants should e-mail the Circulation Department at circulation@abbynews.com.

We thank everyone who is interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Abbotsford News and Mission Record, two of Canada’s leading community newspapers, have openings for a Sales Consultant.

This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in two of the Fraser Valley’s fastest growing markets.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred, but not essential), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided.

Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News and Mission Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff.

Please send your application in confidence to: Don Barbeau Advertising Manager 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: donb@abbynews.com Closing Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CDA REQUIRED full time, with experience for mat leave position in Chilliwack dental practice. Please apply by email to: dr.bberickson@gmail.com

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MOVING & STORAGE

FEED & HAY

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING POLAR BEAR PAINTING Fall Special $299 ~ 3 rooms (walls only 2 coats) 604-866-6706

• 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 FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630

✦ Demolition ✦ Land Clearing ✦ Excavating ✦ Backfilling Phone 604-820-0808 www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

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Wet Basements - Land Drainage Sewer Water Line Repairs Septic Concrete Breaking & Removal Driveways - Landscaping Stump Removal - Site Services Any Size Excavation Snow & Salting Specialist

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Call 778-552-5261

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 TOM VAN KEULEN Painting & Decorating. Int ~ Ext / Residential 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2191

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GARAGE SALES

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Jazzy Pride power wheelchair model J6 NEVER USED. $4000 obo. 604-796-2227

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

HAY: ROUND BALES 1st cut $50.

2nd cut $55. Last years bales $30.

604-856-2612 or 604-855-8083

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FARM EQUIP wanted. Farm tractors, back hoe & equip.

Any condition. Call collect 1604-794-7139 or 604-795-0412

PETS

2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800.

604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519.

WILD CATS EXC. LTD. ~ Over 20 Years Exp. ~

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Bowflex Schwinn Fitness gym, like new, $250 obo. Call: (604)557-8962

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

EXCAVATING

GARDENING

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PETS

BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving, various colors $900.

250-494-4092. sm.white@shaw.ca 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

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Customers for Traditional Archery ~ lessons ~ sales ~ repairs ~ trade ins.

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 338

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

R. G. HandyLandscaper Over 15 Years Experience Yard Maintenance, Clean Up,

Pruning, Weeding & More.

Robert or Gen 604-504-1559 rg_handylandscaper@yahoo.ca

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap removal. Free est. 604-820-2383

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UNDER $100

BEV DOOLITTLE collectible framed poster - In Celebration of Wildlife. $100. Call 604-744-8272.

UNDER $200

KITCHENAIDE 11 pce cooking set. s/s liquid graphite.Worth $500. New Still in box. $200 firm.604-744-8272 RARE unique folding rocking chair.

Tooled leather & wood from Costa Rica. $200. firm 604-744-8272

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

Does most any job, big or small!

YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL

Kitchen / Bath Reno’s Electrical / Plumbing Painting / Drywall Decks & Railings Anything else, just ask!

Odd Jobs. Inside / Outside Leaves / Weed Removal REMOVAL OF ANYTHING / ANY SIZE: Appliances, Electronics...

On Time ~ Lowest Rates Dave 604-825-0066

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Serving Abbotsford for 20 yrs

Call 604-556-8183 MISSION VALLEY RENO’S & IMPROVEMENTS

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

Phone 604-854-9288 www.renovationsmission.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HANDY RICHARD

MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Will buy your unused, unwanted firearms. Yarrow Gunworks, Gord Frost, (604)823-6308

HANDYPERSONS

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1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Parial view. Chuck 604-830-1960

CANON POWERSHOT A3500 IS digital camera with all accessories.

Never used - Still in box. $100.

Call 604-744-8272.

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Honeycrisp, Jonagold Elstar & more

Open Tues - Sat / 9 - 5:30 Closed Sunday & Monday 288 McCallum Rd. 2 mi S of fwy

www.willowviewfarms.com

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736 SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS

706 The Valley’s Premier Farm Market Family owned & operated since 1975 Christmas Goodies, Mandarins, and all your produce needs!

Open Monday to Saturday

8 am ~ 6 pm

Closed Sunday PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD., MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716

Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $69,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

RENTALS

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside

Matsqui Village

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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IRENE APARTMENTS

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

32815 George Ferguson Way

$660 2 bdrm. from $760

1 bdrm. from

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

Easy Highway Access.

Storage Lockers & Parking Available!

Please Call Ray

1.604.768.5361

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUNRIDGE APARTMENTS

1 bdrm from $625 2 bdrm. from $745

1 bdrm. from $660 2 bdrm. from $760

· Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall · 24/7 On-site staff

Please Call Rick 604.319.9151

Please call Annette

778.982.2590 ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. small quiet bldg. Near malls. 1 sm pet. $750. utils incl. Avail. now. 778-779-1951

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

No Pets Hot water included.

Quiet, parklike setting.

Abbotsford

CHELSEA MANOR 2977 Dahlstrom Pl. 2 Bdrm ~ 2 Bath $850 to $875/mo. photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager

604-853-0333

604-850-2355

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NEW EXTERIOR METAL clad door, 34” X 80”, $75. firm. 604-826-4094 WANTED VIDEO GAMES Nintendo with games. Will pay up to $100.

604-864-9786.

WANTED RECORDS ROCK & Roll, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s. Will pay up to $100.

604-864-9786.

4 BAGS JEWELRY, 90 pieces per bag, earrings, bracelets and broaches, up to $200 value. $25 per bag. 604-857-3700.

4 BOXES 3” COIL nails. $100. 604857-3700.

NEW 46” ALUMINUM gun case, 2 sided foam lined, holds up to 4 guns, eight locks. $80. 604-8573700.

NEW 51” ALUMINUM gun case, 2 sided foam lined, holds up to 4 guns, eight locks. $100. 604857-3700.

NEW CANNON MX532 printer, $40. New T20 Tassamo coffee maker, $35. 604-857-3700.

NEW CANNON MX472 printer, $30. New Cannon MX3520 printer, $20. New Cannon MX722 printer, $45. 604-857-3700.

NEW 2XL VIKING rainsuit, $50.

New 4XL rainsuit, $50. 604-8573700.

NEW LARGE CANADIAN made rainsuit with reflectors, $45. New XL Viking rainsuit, $50. 604-857-3700.

SET OF 12 SMALL ceramic Christmas tree ornaments. $10.

604-859-8850.

SET OF 12 VINTAGE Father Christmas ornaments. $10. 604859-8850.

SIX VINTAGE BROOCHES. $12 each. 604-859-8850.

TWO SETS OF luggage one green one black used one trip both $100.

604-826-2745.

Choose Bachelor, 1 or 2 Bedrooms suites

Limited supply so act fast!

CALL KIM

778-344-2787 www.npreit.com

MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $660 & 2 bdrm starting $840.

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

33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

SWAP & TRADE

50 PIECES ASSORTED costume jewelry. $25 for all. 604-859-8850.

SIX LADIES QUARTS wrist watches, good condition. $12 each. 604859-8850.

VERY NICE BIG white crib, assembled with sheets, bumper pads and comforter. Asking $75. Very clean. 604-853-5060.

MAYTAG DRYER in good working condition. $90 obo. 604-826-3524.

COLLECTABLE KING GEORGE 5 cent coins, 1920’s and 1930’s. 20 at $5 each. 604-826-3524.

SIRIUS SATELITE RADIO. $95. 604504-0408.

GOLF CLUB TRAVEL bag, $20.

Upright suitcase, $10. Safety 1st gate, $10. Santa lave lamp, $10.

Wine bottles, $3.50. 604-853-4386.

WANTED: BARBIE CLOTHES, needing for Christmas. Top price $15. 604-859-2686, leave message.

SARANGI INDIAN VIOLIN with horse hair bow $100. 604-8142272.

VIOLIN 1/8 SIZE with bow and case $100. 604-814-2272.

WINE EQUIPMENT 19-25 litre glass carboys $8 each. Gallon jugs $1 each. 604-826-7415 or 604-8261960.

SET OF 6 dining chairs perfect condition pictures available $100/ set 604-826-2735.

LARGE DOG HOUSE new never used all cedar removable floor boards and berber carpet pictures available 604-826-2735.

LAUNDRY TUB WHITE new cond $10. Coleman 2 burner stove and lantern uses white gas great cond $35 each. 604-826-0041.

NEW FIVE ROLLS SNOW fence 100’x4’ all for $100. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.

FLY ROD ENGLISH all cane in bag circa 1925 vgc $100. 604-826-0041.

IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT exotic hardwood cutting boards $50 each. 604-826-6441.

CHRISTMAS GIFT NEW in boxes half inch hammer drill and variable speed jig saw both $40. 604854-0536 or 604-820-6733.

WESTERN PLASTER COMPRESSOR $75 heavy duty stainless steel handicap hand rail new $20. 604-854-0536 or 604820-6733.

ALPHA PROFESSIONAL TILE saw model AWS-125 $50. New box 6x6 post holders Qun 15 $45. 604-8540536 or 604-820-6733.

NEW RICE COOKER $22.50. New copper tube 50’x1/4” O.D. $30.

New mens size 12 running shoes $22.50. 604-854-0536 or 604-8206733.

BOX 28 DEGREE 3” strip nails $16.50. Husky slide bob with case $45. Johnson 48” level $35. 604854-0536 or 604-820-6733.

GIRLS BEGINNERS HONEYBEE dream bike good condition $30.

Newborn M-377 X-tender caulking gun new condition $25. 604-8540536 or 604-820-6733.

SET GOLF CLUBS 4 drivers 9 irons putter bag cart some balls and tees $100. 604-854-0536 or 604820-6733.

POWER FIST 14” abrasive cut off saw with new wheel $55. 4x4 H.D. fence post spikes 5 $45.604-8540536 or 604-820-6733.

PIANO FREE TO good home some TLC needed grand cabinet piano.

You take it away by appointment only 604-302-5128.

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ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building.

1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location.

604-317-1926 or 604-856-4307

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1) THESE ADVERTISEMENTS ARE RESTRICTED TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS ONLY – ANY ADS OF A BUSINESS, COLLECTORS OF ANY KIND, OR COMMERCIAL NATURE (FULL OR PART-TIME) DO NOT QUALIFY. 2) Each ad must be accompanied by one dollar payment for each run day. NO ADS CAN BE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE OR EMAIL. Each ad MUST be 20 words or less including telephone number.

3) Miscellaneous items for sale – more than one item may be advertised, but EACH ITEM MUST BE SEPARATELY PRICED AND THE TOTAL PRICES COMBINED MUST NOT EXCEED $100.

4) Items sold in bulk must specify the number of items and be priced as individual items. The quantity you have times the price of each item shall not exceed $100.

Suites Choose Standard, Upgraded or Renovated Suites!

ABBOTSFORD, VIEW. 2 bdrm 1100sf 1.5 ba 2 decks 2 sec prk strg NS Jan 1 $925 incl util 604-832-2000

BUCK PASSERS

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Willow View Farms

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

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

New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $79,888.

Chuck 604-830-1960

Fresh pressed Apple Cider Frozen Raspberries, Blueberries & Saskatoons

604-854-8710

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

APARTMENT/CONDO

Mountain Ridge

604-826-5640 Eha Sports

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

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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SPORTING GOODS

WANTED

CHIHUAHUA, tiny pups, 2 males, 1 female, ready to go now. $700. Call (604)794-7347 COLLIE Doodle pups born Oct 17.

Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) & dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 Very curly males avail, 1 black & 1 unique blue merle. Intelligent, gentle, easy to train, good with children & animals, low to no shed. Similar in looks & in nature to the Golden Doodle. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog. Pups will have 1st shots and deworming. Ready Dec. 12, Mission $950. 604.820.4827

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ABBOTSFORD

BLUERIDGE APARTMENTS

Great View

Clean, Quiet & Spacious.

3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.

Available Now! Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail.

24/7 On-Site Staff PETS OKAY

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

1 Bdrm. from $610 2 Bdrm. from $725

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

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

Lease & Refs. Required.

Call Kel for Details

604.556.6465

Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

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

Outdoor Pool Parking / Extra Storage Renovated 1 Cat Allowed

Abbotsford

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments

CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *

Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

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

ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES 11 LOCATIONS

• Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm.

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.

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

604-820-0128

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.

“ A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE “

SPACIOUS APARTMENT

SUITES FOR RENT “All apts are pet free!”

Nice decor, clean, specifically designed for the needs of adult oriented, families & professionals.

All rental properties are certified members of ‘’Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing program’’ 201

Call Roslyn 604-853-3371 or email rentals@abbotsford apartments.com

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FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015 • 6PM F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N :

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APARTMENT/CONDO MISSION

HABITAT APARTMENTS 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.

Locations in minutes walk to Mill Lake, schools, Abb Reg Hospital, shopping.

Short drive to Sevenoaks & West Oaks shopping centres, theatre, UFV. Transit and easy Hwy 1 access.

Excellent locations on bus routes. Within walking distance to all amenities. - post office, shopping, medical clinic, library & rec. centre.

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MISSION HILLS APARTMENTS

ABBOTSFORD -BEAUTIFUL family home, 3 storey, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, detached 2 car garage, w/d, avail now $2300/mo. Call JT 778-552-6099.

★ NEW RENTALS ★

7th Ave. - East facing 2 bdrm., 2 bath, 910 sq.ft. 1 yr lease. Limit 2 occupants. $1000/mo + utils.

UPPER/LOWER HOUSES

Member - Crime Free Program

2 Bdrm. 2 bath. $780/mo.

FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM

Large, Bright & Clean 1 bdrm. $600/mo. & 2 bdrm $750/mo.

Available w/1 Year Lease.

No Pets.

Written ref’s required. remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

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

OAKMONT MANOR

Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front.

Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS allowed.

33370 George Ferguson Way

✯ Arlington Place ✯ 2487 Countess St. Abbotsford (Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.

NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water included.

Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave.

Senior’s Discount.

Resident Manager ~ Linda

604-850-7050

✯ Aspen Court ✯ 2450 Center St. Abbotsford NEW BUILDING Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.

NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES Heat & hot water included.

Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave.

UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 BDRM + DEN & 2 BDRM SUITES

* Bachelor $635 * 1 Bdrm $695 * 2 Bdrm $865 * 3 Bdrm $1150 * Penthouse $1150 Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker. X-Lge & Bright Heat and Hot Water Incl Sprinklered. Lge patios, 2 Elevators. Lockers. Gated Pkng.

Super Clean. N/P.

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482 33555 South Fraser Way Crime Free Multi-Housing Certified MAPLE RIDGE

Heat & hot water included.

Fridge, stove, d/w.

Senior’s Discount UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

Resident Manager ~ Carol

604-556-7742 Cell 604-226-0975

$825/mo & $925/mo

Great Location

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

Near Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

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

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

MISSION. 2 bdrm suite. Eaglestone Ave. Sep. entry. Ns/np. 604-8261764; 604-217-3179; 604-6156510, or 604-614-9727 MISSION. 2 bdrm. suite. Near all amen. $750/mo. incl. all utilities.

Avail. immed. Np/Ns. 604-8209275; 604-751-0203 MISSION. Lge 1 bdrm suite 32973 Egglestone Ave. Maple kitchen, bath, priv entry under sundeck. Lots of prkg $600. Ns/np incl util/cbl. Avl now. Refs 604-302-8341; 820-0292

2004 HONDA CRV, GREY, 183,000 kms. $9000.

CALL: (778)552-4138

MISSION. New 2 bdrm bsmt. suite.

N/P, N/S. Includes utilities. Avail. now. 604-557-3159 Looking for a “SUPER” employee? Advertise in the best-read community newspapers 604-854-6397

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TOWNHOUSES

ABBOTSFORD 33499 Marshall Rd 3 bdrm, 3 level, 1.5 bath, 1800 sf. $1150/mo. Available Jan 1st. Call 604-615-5127 or 604-807-3294.

Clearwater Housing Co-op (Located in CLEARBROOK VILLAGE)

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

NO SUBSIDY ✦ $2,000 SHARE PURCHASE ✦ REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOVE-IN Fenced yard, one pet ok, gas F/P and 4 appliances supplied.

✦ APPLY NOW ✦

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TRANSPORTATION

2005 Nissan Sentra auto, loaded, reg oil changes, 160,940 ks, mostly freeway new battery, gd tires, clean interior, some side damage, 1 owner, mechanically sound, runs very well, paperwork available. $3865. Phone or text 1-604-961-8063 email kbastaja@hotmail.com. Car in Chilliwack for viewing

PJ AUTO SALES LTD

2467 Clearbrook Rd

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HOMES, CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES

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

View all rentals on craigslist (fraservalley)

Ace Agencies Ltd. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

604-853-2718 HOUSE For Rent in Abbotsford, 5 Bdrms, 2 Full Bath ‘brand Kitchen’ nice and bright, Newly renovated, 5 mins walk to Columbia Bible College, it is ready to move in. For more info Call George 778-5492449 call Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm.

2002 FORD TAURUS SE, SW, auto, fully loaded. 156,677 kms.

Exc. Michelin all season + 4 exc.

Goodyear M&S winter tires on rims. $3700. (604)855-0095

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

MISSION ACREAGE 3 bdrm house with all appliances, pets ok.

Avail Jan 1st. Call 604-936-3088

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OFFICE/RETAIL

ABBOTSFORD. Quality office space 2316 McCallum. 932 sf. 2nd floor, 2 executive offices, boardroom, receptionist area, kitchen & assistant’s office. Incl heat, light, air, taxes. $1290/mo. Bill 604-857-3409

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1994 325 CI BMW. Black on black. Convertible, auto, air, cruise, heated seats. 3rd owner.

Garage kept. 256,000K. $4,200 obo. Fabulous car! 604-999-4166

ROOMS FOR RENT

‘06 PONTIAC WAVE 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, STP#4213............$2,995.

‘06 CHEVY UPLANDER 4 dr, 7 psg, V6, auto, full load, local. STP#9932......$2,995.

‘05 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 7-psg, 4 dr, V6, auto, full load.

STP #115.............$3995.

‘05 PONTIAC G6 4 dr, V6, auto, full load, local.

STP#5585.............$4,995.

‘04 CHEVY BLAZER 4 x 4, 4 dr, auto, full load, low k’s, local, STP#4122...$4,995.

‘04 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 psg, V6, auto, full load, STP#9626........... $2,995.

‘03 MAZDA PROTEGE 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, STP#3516.........$3,495.

‘02 SATURN 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, full load.

STP#114...........$1,250.

‘02 MAZDA MPV 4 dr, 7 pass, V6, auto, loaded STP#7816.........$1,995.

‘01 NISSAN MAXIMA 4 dr, V6, auto, loaded STP#7009...........$1,850.

‘95 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME 2 dr, V6, auto, loaded aircared. STP#113...$1,250.

.... PLUS MORE TO CHOOSE FROM

ABBOTSFORD: Central:

Mature lady has

1 bdrm in high rise. $400/mo.

Phone 604.854.2832 or 604.864.6239

Ref’s. Fully furnished.

604-744-4376

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RV PADS RV Sites $345/mo.

DL#9912

2001 Honda Accord V6, auto, grey, all options. No accid. 260K. Exc shape. $3200. 604-853-7800

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CARS - DOMESTIC

Sewer, water, hot showers incl.

Electricity, metered. Heated washrooms, ldry, 20-25 min E. of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store, near post office, gas LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741.

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SUITES, LOWER

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

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CARS - DOMESTIC

NOMAD AUTO SALES

2444 W. Railway, Abbotsford

STORAGE

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

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

8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383

750 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-854-6397

SUITES, LOWER

www.andersonavenue.com

33415 Bourquin Pl. Abbotsford

www.eryxproperties.com

750

TRANSPORTATION

MISSION. 2 bdrm. 1 acre property, gated. Includes everything. Avail.

Jan. 1st. $1100/mo. 604-556-8960

Phone 604-859-7429

604-870-1118

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HOMES FOR RENT

Cherry - 1 bdrm lower suite on 1 acre. Limit 2 occupants. $625/mo + shrd utils.

Brient - Hatzic bench area, nr schools & hwy - 3 bdrm upper level. $1200/mo + shrd utils.

Wren - Great family home, nr. school. 3 bdrm rancher, fncd spac. yard. $1200/mo + utils.

Murray - Newer upper level 3 bdrm + den, close to West Coast Express. $1400/mo + utils.

Topper - Spectacular view. 1585 sqft. 4 bdrm home, dble garage, schools nearby. $1600/mo + utils.

Park-like setting, close to Mill Lake, Centennial Park & 7 Oaks Mall. Quiet, clean, wellmanaged, competitive rates.

Includes: Heat, Hot Water SUPPORTING PARTNERS:

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MISSION

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Avail. now. 2660 Parkview St. $750mo. Ns/np. Call 778-863-4373.

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Spacious Condos

Mountainview - Bakerview

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ABBOTSFORD

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1 BDRMS from $625/mo.

2 BDRMS from $725/mo.

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101 Aubrey Saunders 688 Foutune Drive, Abbotsford, BC 115 Kelly Thorburn 21951 40 Avenue, PO Box 12026, Langley, BC 118 Jennifer Harris 32495 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC 170 Mike Steen 2955 Diamond Crescent, Abbotsford, BC 201 John Kinch 420 Killarney Road, Kelowna, BC 243 Amanda Niedzielski 2082 Broadway Street, Abbotsford, BC 245 Daryl Herbert 2282 Anora Drive, Abbotsford, BC 249 Christopher Engel 7532 Walters Road, Abbotsford, BC 270 Rannata Bracken 24 Union Street, Burnaby, BC 276 Kiran Sharma 31933 Samuel Court, Abbotsford, BC 31 Erin Pederson 31171 Peardonville Road, Abbotsford, BC 32 Kristopher Manning 1385 Creekside Road, Kelowna, BC 321 Amanda Niedzielski 2082 Broadway Street, Abbotsford, BC 331 Francis Wionzek PO Box 185, White Fox, SK 349 Katrina Arnold 2648 Parkview Street, Abbotsford, BC 366 Drew Miller PO Box 2827, Blackfalds, AB 369 Hugos Landscaping 2762 Silvertree Court, Abbotsford, BC 374 Douglas Smordin #319-30525 Cardinal Avenue, Abbotsford, BC 376 Gwen Horn #2306 - 198th Street, Langley, BC 390 Bryan Slusarchuk PO Box 5083 Stn Main, Vancouver, BC 391 Kaila Stevenson 34196 Ferndale Avenue, Mission, BC 395 Steven Wagner 32740 Swan Avenue, Mission, BC 396 Amber Ferland #320-33452 Tessaro Crescent,

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REPAIRER’S Lien Act - SHOTGUN TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS INC. The following will be sold to satisfy owing to KALTIRE #077 $950.88 Plus storage and all costs incurred by this auction. 2006 VOLVO VNL VIN: 4V4NC9GH16N409668. Sale date after December 19 2014. Wolfco Bailiffs 202-19232 Enterprise Way, Surrey V3S 6S8 - 604-5957376.

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THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS / FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 B1

TAKING REFUGE II Aleuk Biore and her baby girl Dorcas fled their homes because of war, and are now living in Budi County, South Sudan.

STORIES OF HARDSHIP AND HOPE Food: We all need it to live.

Here in Canada, most of us are blessed. We have enough food to live strong and healthy lives.

This isn’t the case for many people in the developing world, where about 800 million people don’t have enough to eat.

Surprisingly, about half of those who are hungry are farmers. Sometimes they are hungry because war has pushed them off their land, or drought prevents crops from growing.

Even under the best conditions, farmers in the developing world work hard to produce their crops. But despite their hard work, they often can’t grow enough to feed their families due to lack of training, tools and other investments, and because of degraded soils and changing weather patterns.

Through Canadian Foodgrains Bank, agencies like Mennonite Central Committee and World Renew, together with the Foodgrains Bank’s 13 other member agencies, are making a difference for hungry people around the world.

We do this through programs that meet emergency food needs; that provide training and agricultural support for farmers; and that provide nutrition programs for children and mothers. Last year the Foodgrains Bank provided $42 million of food and other assistance for 1.3 million people in 42 countries.

Inside this special supplement you can meet some of the people who benefitted from help provided by the Foodgrains Bank and its member agencies — stories of hardship, but also of hope.

This Christmas season, as you celebrate the good gifts you have received, we invite you to remember those who don’t have enough to eat by making a donation to Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Information about how you can make a difference in the lives of hungry people can be found on the back cover.

The work of the Foodgrains Bank is made possible with support from the Canadian government, which annually provides a matching grant of $25 million.

Food provided by Canadian Foodgrains Bank for Syrian refugees being unloaded in Jordan.

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THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS / FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014

Bishnu and Bishni Murmu with their children: Enjoying family life with help from the Foodgrains Bank.

“NOW I AM ENJOYING FAMILY LIFE” Reservoir project in India means men don’t have to leave their farms to find work.

By Carol Thiessen

Bishu Murmu used to leave his remote village in the arid hills of eastern India twice a year to travel 24 hours to Delhi in search of work. He would stay there up to three months at a time, eking a living from odd jobs at factories. It was the only way he could provide for his wife and two young sons.

“There was no other way because there was no other employment opportunity here at that time,” Murmu said.

“I had to go outside to feed my wife and children.”

Today, things are changed for Murmu. At the end of 2010, he got word about a plan to dig a large reservoir in his village, Mukhbahali, and hire local villagers to do the work. Not only would they be paid in rice, but the reservoir would mean water to irrigate their small fields and help them grow much more food.

Murmu jumped at the chance to help out and left for home.

The reservoir is one of hundreds of projects across

India supported by Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Mennonite Central Committee, through local Indian partner Church’s Auxiliary for Social Action (CASA). The threeyear $1.7 million Food for Community Development Program provided approximately 500,000 people with short-term employment — and the longer term ability to grow more food for themselves.

The villagers in Mukhbahali, in Jharkhand state, requested the reservoir because of repeated years of drought. While they could grow rice in the main rainy season, there was not enough rain to plant a second crop in winter with the result that many men were forced to migrate for work.

“Before this they were heavily dependent on the rains,” says Aloke Ghosh, from CASA. Some 50 men and women from the village, along with 100 from nearby villages, pitched in to dig the reservoir, using simple shovels and hoes—no small feat considering it reached the size of several large swimming pools.

“People cannot contribute their cash, but they contribute their labour,” says Aloke. “The ownership is 100 percent with them.”

The reservoir immediately filled up naturally from underground springs, and has remained topped up from the rains. Villagers rent a pump to irrigate their fields from the reservoir.

The villagers also collected cash to purchase fish for the reservoir. Once they are fully grown, they will catch them, eat some and sell most for profit. The money they earn will go towards buying a pump for irrigation.

During the drier season, which ended in February, Murmu and his wife, Bishni Tudu, grew maize, beans, potatoes and some mustard on their two acres of land.

Combined with the rice they grew during the rainy season, and the rice they earned digging the reservoir, they have more food than they have had in years. Now they’re eating three meals a day, compared to two meals previously, and have stored dried vegetables in the rafters of their home. They also built a small extension to their house.

Murmu expects the food will last until July. Then he will hire himself to other farmers’ fields for rice plantation, which will carry them until their own rice harvest in September.

“When he was out of the house I felt very insecure with the two children,” says Bishni, adding that his long stays away from home were hard on the family. “Now I am very happy.”

“Now we have a pond and I can cultivate my land,” adds Murmu. “I will never go to Delhi [anymore]. Now I am enjoying family life.”

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THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS / FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 B3

Deborah and Mary: Fleeing with only the clothes on their backs.

TEENAGER HAS DREAMS THAT WAR CAN’T KILL After witnessing senseless violence in her home country of South Sudan, 15-year old Mary Athiens is even more determined to succeed in her goals and dreams.

By Amanda Thorsteinssson “I am supposed to be in school right now,” said Mary.

“The war made me stop, but I will continue one day.”

The war may have interrupted Mary’s schooling, but she has dreams of where her education will take her that the war can’t kill.

“I want to be an agriculturalist,” she says. “There is nowhere in the world you can go or work without food.”

But the violence that swept through South Sudan beginning in December last year has forced her to put her dreams on hold.

The rebel forces commanded by the former South Sudan vice-president entered Mary’s city of Bor in December, terrorizing townspeople during an attack in the middle of the night.

“I was asleep in my bed,” she says. “I woke up to gunfire, and my mother hurrying to wake my little sister.”

Still in a daze, they ran through the darkness to the river.

“We ran only with the clothes we had on our backs,” says her mother, Deborah. “There was no time to pack any clothes or food.”

From the river, they managed to get on a boat and set sail for the South Sudan capital of Juba. It was a treacherous two-day long journey in the hot sun, with no food and only dirty river water to drink.

But even when they reached Juba, they still didn’t feel safe. So they walked for days to Budi County, a part of the country known for being safer and more peaceful.

They found a family who would help them.

“I asked them if I could stay with them until God helps me,” says Deborah.

Back in Bor, the family grew various crops and herded cattle. “We had a herd of 50 strong cattle, and grew sorghum, maize, and cattle,” she says.

That’s all gone now.

“To earn our living now, we do things like sweeping, washing clothes, and cooking,” says Deborah. “Then at least the children can get some extra corn to eat.”

Deborah and Mary and the rest of the family are being helped by Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Working through its member agencies, the Foodgrains Bank is providing them with beans, maize flour and other food.

The food won’t change their situation, but it is helping tide them over until the fighting stops and they can go home.

Both mother and daughter are uncomfortable accepting outside help. Despite the many challenges that have faced South Sudan over the years, this is the first time they have been forced to accept aid to survive.

“This wasn’t supposed to happen,” says Mary. “I miss my friends back [home].”

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THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS / FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014

Children displaced by the fighting in Syria.

GIVING HOPE TO SYRIAN FAMILIES THIS CHRISTMAS Food baskets meet urgent needs

By Kristen deRoo Vanderberg

Only a few short years ago, Jamal and Karima lived what would be considered to be a regular, middle-class life.

Jamal worked as a driver in Homs, Syria. It allowed him to pay the rent, clothe his children, put food on the table, and have some left over for the occasional outing or luxury item. Karima was a stay-at-home Mom who ran the household and took care of 12-year-old Sara and nine-year-old Samir.

All of that changed when Syria erupted into war.

Since March 2011, various groups have been fighting for control of Syria. The resulting gunfights, bomb blasts, indiscriminate violence, and horror have forced millions of innocent civilians to flee for their lives. Jamal and Karima’s family are included in this number.

In December 2011, Jamal’s cousin was killed on the streets of Homs. Jamil and Karima were so shaken by this that they decided to flee with their children right away.

World Renew, a Canadian Christian organization that responds to the needs of the world’s most vulnerable people, is partnering with the Fellowship of Middle East Evangelical Churches (FMEEC) to provide food and other assistance to Syrian families like Jamal’s. This includes the provision of monthly food baskets to families displaced within Syria.

Funded through World Renew’s membership in the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, each food basket contains items that are purchased locally and can provide a family with the food staples they need to get by for one month.

For Jamal and Karima, the food baskets were an answer to prayer — when they fled Syria, they only took one small bag of clothes, fleeing in a car owned by the company Jamal worked for.

They drove until they found a town that they thought would be safe.

With 6.5 million Syrians displaced from their homes, competition for shelter in safe towns is fierce. While the family looked for a place to rent, they lived in their car and ate only one sandwich a day. After living this way for three weeks, Jamal received a phone call from his employer telling him that the company was closing and the car had to be returned.

About to become completely homeless, Jamal went to

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a local church to ask for help. The priest there helped them find a small room to rent and connected the family with World Renew and FMEEC. The next morning, Jamal and his family were pleasantly surprised to find three people at their door — they had been immediately added to the list of those eligible for food baskets. They returned with food later that same day.

Jamal and Karima are extremely grateful for the support that they have found during this time of urgent need. While they still pray that peace will come to their country and they can return home, they have found hope in knowing that someone cares enough to help them during this difficult time.

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THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS / FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 B5

Stretching the week through agricultural training supported by the Foodgrains Bank.

TRAINING IN TANZANIA HELPS TO “STRETCH THE WEEK” New techniques helps farmers adapt to changing conditions

By Emily Cain A few years ago, Sylvester Lembris, a farmer and mother of five in Tanzania, started growing a garden to help feed her family.

It was a great success. Before long, neighbors starting coming around asking if they could purchase her surplus vegetables.

Sylvester was glad to sell to them. Today, she earns between 4,000 and 5,000 Tanzanian Shillings (about $3 Canadian) a day from her small vegetable plot.

Vegetable gardening is just one of the things that Sylvester learned through a Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Mennonite Central Committee-supported project that works with farmers in Tanzania to help them become more food secure.

“Before this training I just depended on my grain crop,” she says of the project, which is implemented by local partner Global Service Corps.

“Now, when it is dry, I can sell some of my vegetables and buy maize. When my children need shoes or textbooks, I can just sell some vegetables to buy them.”

‘STRETCH THE WEEK’ One of Sylvester’s more successful crops is kale; some of the plants in her garden were planted nearly two years ago and are still producing.

The local name for kale is “Sukuma Wiki,” which means “stretch the week.” It’s called that since kale helps the family food budget go further — it’s available when other foods might not be, or money is running out.

Sylvester is happy with her kale crop because it is good

to eat, and because it is robust and easy to manage — especially since she learned how to make her own natural pesticide.

According to Sylvester, this new type of pesticide is preferable since she can make it out of materials she already has, and can spray it at any time of day.

“This new pesticide takes care of the aphids,” she says through a translator, noting that another advantage is that there is no need to wait after spraying the pesticide before eating the kale.

Sylvester’s vegetable garden is just one of the tools that she is using to help feed her family during the hunger gap in January and February — the months between harvests. She is also practicing conservation agriculture, a no-till farming technique that conserves moisture and revitalizes the soil through mulching or cover-cropping.

“Being a farmer in this area is really tough — we can’t irrigate and we don’t get much rain,” she says, adding that “The weather has changed a lot. Years ago we knew when the rain was going to come, but now it sometimes comes early or late.”

Switching to conservation agriculture means Sylvester is still getting a crop, despite unpredictable rain patterns.

For now, her four acres of land are planted with maize and intercropped with beans, a technique that helps to preserve moisture and adds nutrients to the soil.

For Sylvester, her farm is a constant work in progress.

She recently started a small tree nursery so that in the future she can add trees to her farm to add shade to her field.

“I try to be a good steward of my land,” she says.

Relief, development and peace in the name of Christ.

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THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS / FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014

Using radio to defuse tension and promote peace in South Sudan.

THE LONG ROAD TO PEACE

By Kristen deRoo VanderBerg

Meeting the needs of communities torn apart by violence requires the provision of food, water and shelter to families displaced by the conflict.

It also requires staying for the long-term to help communities rebuild infrastructure and restore relationships after the conflict is over.

This is exactly what World Renew has been doing in South Sudan for the past four years.

The country now known as South Sudan is located in a region that was torn apart by decades of civil war. Roads, homes, farms and buildings were completely destroyed and hundreds of thousands of people fled for their lives.

Many of these families spent the next two decades living in refugee camps and settlements receiving food and other assistance as they waited to return home. For some younger South Sudanese people, life in the camps is all they have ever known.

This started to change in 2005 with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement which resulted in a referendum in 2010 and the creation of the new country of South Sudan. Now that the violence was over, people could return to their ancestral homes.

Unfortunately, after lying stagnant for so many years, the land was overgrown and difficult to farm. In addition, after decades of living in camps, many families lacked farming skills and knowledge.

In response to this need, World Renew and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank began a multi-faceted agriculture program for returning families. Through this initiative, 980 farm families per year receive training in improved farming techniques. They also receive certified seeds and cost-shared farming tools.

In addition, World Renew started a farm radio program on two Christian radio stations. These programs share important farming information, the current market value for crops, as well as suggestions for how to peacefully resolve conflicts over issues such as land rights, resettlement and ethnic and historical disputes.

On November 7, 2014, for example, World Renew used its radio program to talk about the tension between animal herders and farmers. In the month before the program, six people had been killed after angry farmers confronted a group of herders whose animals had destroyed their crops.

The radio program started with three short presentations by a panel of chiefs, farmers and a senior local official. After that, the World Renew radio presenter opened the discussion and invited listeners to phone in with their ideas, complaints and opinions. The discussion was very animated.

“In our work with farmers we encourage and facilitate the process of cooperation between farmers, officials and herders,” said Hedd Thomas, World Renew staff member in South Sudan, explaining why topics like this are part of the farm radio program.

“While we don’t yet promise to halt the violence or solve every problem, we’re working with all the stakeholders to ensure an effective dialogue to help diffuse tensions.

Farmers must take good care of their crops, herders must keep the cattle at a distance, and local officials are required to do their part in maintaining order. Slowly we will see improvements, and we pray that there will be fewer lives lost and fewer crops damaged as we move forward.”

After assistance from the Foodgrains Bank and World Renew, farmers in South Sudan are reaping a bountiful harvest.

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THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS / FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 B7

BISCUITS BRING HOPE IN BANGLADESH

Children eating donated biscuits in Bangladesh: Healthier, and doing better in school.

Special high-energy biscuits allow children to concentrate better in classroom

By Amanda Thorsteinsson

Imagine if you had to go to school without breakfast each morning. You would have difficulty concentrating, you’d feel weak, and you would find it hard to study.

You might even be cranky with the teacher.

That was the case for Shapla, age four, and Ruth, age three in rural Bangladesh.

“I was ashamed to bring the girls to school because I had no meal to give them in the morning,” says their mother, Sokino.

“Shapla was too tired to play, and Ruth was often sick.”

Despite the challenges, Sokino continued bringing her girls to school.

“I want my daughters to have a better life,” she says.

“To go to school is something I was never able to do.”

Life is hard for Sokino’s family. They don’t own any land, and pay rent for the small bamboo and reedwalled home in which they live.

Sobam, Sakino’s husband, gets up very early in the morning to work as a farm labourer. If he’s one of the first people out in the fields, he has a better chance of being hired.

After the children go to school, Sokino goes out to look for work as well. If the parents find work, there’s enough money for proper meals. If not, the girls might go hungry.

Things changed when the family began to receive assistance through a program supported by Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

Through the program, Shapla and Ruth are two of 4,110 children between the ages of four and seven getting a nutritious start to their day. Each morning, before

school starts, they receive a high-energy biscuit.

Now, says Sokino, “Shapla is no longer too tired to go to school, and Ruth has only missed two days of school.”

Shapla’s teacher wrote the following comments in a report on her progress.

“Shapla’s favourite colour is red, and she likes colouring. She arrives at school early every day and is gaining weight. She no longer falls asleep in the morning during her lessons.”

And because the biscuits are given before school starts, it helps Sakino by not having to cook breakfast for the girls.

“I am able to leave earlier to find work in the fields,” she says, adding that “my family is thankful for this help feeding my children.”

Joanne Beach with mothers in Niger: Healthy children and saving lives.

IN NIGER, A BLESSING LIKE NO OTHER

By Joanne Beach The birth of a healthy child is cause for celebration in all countries and cultures. But in the West African nation of Niger, where over 100 babies out of 1,000 die before their fifth birthday, a bright-eyed, healthy baby takes on a special meaning.

I was reminded of this during a recent visit to Niger, where I met mothers with newborns who are healthy because of aid from Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

“I have fed my child only breast milk for her first six months,” one woman said to me, proudly holding up her chubby baby.

“See for yourself how healthy she is!”

In a country like Niger — one of the poorest countries in Africa — raising a healthy baby is no small feat.

That’s why Foodgrains Bank is helping mothers by funding a program that works with women’s groups in Niger to improve nutrition. In particular, we focus on making sure infants and young children are given the nutrients they need to grow and develop into healthy adults.

I shared with the women that, as a mother myself, I had followed the same principle of making sure my children were given nutritious meals when they were young.

When I told them my son is now 22 and stands over six feet tall, they all cheered and clapped!

An expectant mom told me that she plans on doing

the same when her child was born. I was delighted to

hear this; these women are applying new practices and then inspiring one another. For me, this is something to celebrate!

Assistance like that from the Foodgrains Bank is working; the country has reduced the number of deaths of children under the age of five from 326 in 1,000 in 1990 to 114 in 1,000.

In the end, for me it is about saving lives. It’s about

a mother having a healthier child. It was inspiring to sense hopefulness in their stories.

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THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS / FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014

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Food distribution in Niger, 2012

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THANK YOU! Canadian Foodgrains Bank is no ordinary bank.

Helping to relieve hunger is no ordinary cause.

“I want to thank all of the people in Canada who are behind this support. May God give you all his blessings. May He bless you all.”

That’s what Sheway Wakene, a 28 year-old widow in Ethiopia said when asked what help from Canadian Foodgrains meant to her and her family.

Sheway, who has five children, receives food through a Foodgrains Bank-supported Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s project that helps 3,000 children.

“Life is very difficult, but God helps me,” she says. “The food we get helps me. It was hard for me to accept, but now it’s better for my family.”

At Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a partnership of 15 churches and church agencies working together to end hunger, we echo Sheway’s

words — thanks to all who remember those around the world who don’t have enough to eat.

Founded in 1983, the Foodgrains Bank works together with agencies such as MCC and World Renew to provide emergency food relief, help farmers grow more and better food, and support nutrition projects that assist mothers and children. Last year we provided $42 million of assistance for 1.3 million people in 42 countries. This assistance was made possible by an annual matching grant of $25 million from the Canadian government.

Today, about 800 million people around the world still don’t have enough to eat. With your support, we can help some of them, like Sheway, get the assistance they need to live healthy and productive lives.

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