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END OF AIRCARE A4 With cleaner cars now on the road, emissions testing has officially ended Doug and Naomi Enns (below) have been representing Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Lebanon since 2013. Above: Syrian children display the school kits that are packed in Canada and the U.S. by MCC and then sent to Lebanon, Syria and Jordan.

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Abbotsford’s Doug Enns and wife Naomi are delivering MCC humanitarian aid to thousands of refugees in Lebanon Justin BEDDALL Abbotsford News

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Last summer in Beirut, in a span of five days, three suicide bombers struck.

“Fear is a relative word in that area. Do we fear? On occasion,” said Naomi. “Yes, we’ve been to places where the day after a bomb has gone off.”

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January 2, 2015 Frozen Material in Curbside Containers 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.

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The Council of the City of Abbotsford Pursuant to the Community Charter, gives notice of intention to dispose of the following City property: Legal Description: THAT approximate 10,117 m2 (2.5 acre) portion of PID 018-129-307 Lot 1 Section 20 Township 16 New Westminster District Plan LMP8931, as shown outlined in bold yellow on the attached air photo Civic Address: 32203 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC Property Description:

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Real Christmas trees are compostable. After the holiday season, once you have removed all decorations, you can either dispose of your tree by using the curbside compostable collection program or by dropping off your Christmas tree for a minimum donation of $2 per tree at the Net Zero Waste Abbotsford Composting Facility, located at 5050 Gladwin Road. All donations will be given to the Abbotsford Food Bank. If you have any questions regarding disposal of Christmas trees and other compostable waste at the Composting Facility, please call 604-557-7065.

If disposing of your Christmas tree by using the curbside compostable waste collection program, you can cut up your tree into sections and place it into your compostable waste container or into tied bundles (according to curbside collection requirements). If you have any questions regarding using the curbside collection program, please check www.abbotsford.ca or call 604-864-5514.

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.

Order of Abbotsford Do you know an outstanding citizen? Someone who shows leadership and dedication? The City of Abbotsford is looking to honour these people.

The Order of Abbotsford was established by Council, on February 7, 2005, to recognize individuals who bring distinction to themselves and to the City of Abbotsford in broad areas of endeavour such as: community leadership; business; labour; industry; volunteer service; professions and other occupations; research; culture; the arts; sports; and others.

The City is seeking nominations for the Order of Abbotsford.

Any person or organization may nominate a resident of Abbotsford. Nomination forms can be found on the City website at www.abbotsford.ca/order, or picked up from the City Clerk’s Office, fifth floor, Abbotsford City Hall, during regular business hours. Nominations for 2015 recipients must be received by January 31, 2015.

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Nature of Disposition: Lease – Five year term with one five year option to renew Lessee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of British Columbia Consideration to be $314,138.40 ($11.40 per square received by the City foot) per annum plus Operating for the disposition: Expenses This notice is for the purpose of public disclosure only, not solicitation of an offer. More information may be obtained from Real Estate Services Division, City of Abbotsford, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 1W7, or Telephone 604-864-5679, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, excluding holidays.

Metro Vancouver will ban food waste from garbage dropped off at their transfer stations and other Metro Vancouver disposal sites starting January 1, 2015. The Matsqui Transfer Station, used for disposal of garbage collected by the City, is included in this ban. Any curbside garbage delivered to the Matsqui Transfer Station that has more than 25% food waste by weight will result in a significant financial penalty to the City. To ensure City garbage trucks are not fined, curbside garbage may not be collected if notable food waste is found in the garbage. Curbside collection workers will provide warnings for initial exceedances of food waste in the garbage; however, ongoing or excessive exceedances may result in non-pickup of the garbage.

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If you are not already participating in the curbside compostable collection program, please begin participation as soon as possible to ensure your curbside garbage is collected. The diversion of compostables from garbage is good for the environment and saves the City money. Yard waste and recycling are already banned from garbage.

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It’s the end of an era for drivers of older vehicles in the Lower Mainland.

AirCare stations will shut down for good on New Year’s Eve, and motorists will no longer line up to pay for mandatory emissions testing.

The requirement in order to get vehicle insurance in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley was widely seen by drivers as a costly nuisance, particularly as cars got cleaner and most vehicles passed without being forced to get a tune-up.

But defenders argue the provincial government was wrong to scrap the TransLinkoperated program.

“We know air quality from vehicles has improved over the last 10 or 15 years because we’ve been monitoring vehicles,” said Vancouver Coun.

Heather Deal, chair of Metro Vancouver’s environment and parks committee.

“It was a mistake to discontinue this program. It will endanger the incredibly positive impacts it’s had over the years.”

The province’s environment ministry cited “great progress” in reducing air pollution from light duty vehicles as emissions technology improved

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The AirCare station on McCallum Road in Abbotsford has closed, with the end of the provincial vehicle anti-emissions program. and noted the AirCare failure rate has fallen from 14 per cent in 2007 to less than eight per cent.

No new program has been announced to replace AirCare, but the province is expected to release a discussion paper in the spring on possible options to cut pollution from heavy trucks.

Deal said she’s hopeful something new comes to tackle diesel trucks because Metro testing on roads has found alarming emissions from some “gross emitters.”

Dave Gourley, general manager of AirCare, said he “absolutely” believes Lower

Mainland residents have breathed easier because AirCare enforced pollution limits for 22 years.

He notes nearly one million vehicles failed AirCare tests at some point since the program began in 1992. Most were repaired and returned to the road cleaner, while others got early retirement.

So far this year more than 34,000 vehicles have failed AirCare, although that’s down from a peak of around 120,000 vehicles a year in the mid1990s.

“The technology changed and the cars can more or less diagnose themselves,”

Gourley said, making AirCare less relevant in recent years, at least in its current form.

“It’s hard to make an argument in favour of it,” he said.

He said it’s too soon to say if enough drivers will now ignore check engine lights to significantly worsen vehicle pollution and air quality.

AirCare’s end here leaves just urban Ontario’s DriveClean program in Canada, although there are more than 30 similar emission control programs in the U.S., with some new ones still being added.

The program is revenueneutral, with fees only used to cover the program expenses – $16 million in 2014.

Newer vehicles are exempt from testing and fees have been reduced this year.

Motorists whose insurance expires in the dying days of 2014 have a couple of options to avoid a final AirCare test.

One way is to not renew the policy until 2015 and perhaps take transit or find other ways to get around for a couple of days.

Gourley says drivers can also get short-term or temporary insurance from ICBC to bridge them over to early 2015.

For those who stick to tradition, AirCare staff will be on duty until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Nativity Drive-Through no more Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

An annual holiday tradition in Abbotsford has raised more than $43,000 for the Salvation Army and collected more than 35,000 pounds of food for local food banks in the last 24 years.

The Nativity Drive-Through, held by HillCity Church (formerly Abbotsford Christian Assembly), has also been visited by almost 20,000 carloads of families in that time.

But Dave Schapansky, executive pastor of the church, said people are ready for a change, and the Nativity Drive-Through will no longer be held.

The event featured 11 outdoor scenes portraying the Christmas story, with lights, live animals, and actors dressed as Mary and Joseph, angels, wise men and shepherds.

The public viewed the scenes

2014 would be the last year for the event, and church members have now been thinking about what they can do next.

“We don’t know what that is yet, but we are excited about new opportunities involving more of the community,” Schapansky said.

He said HillCity Church will continue to support the community through its involvement with Cyrus Centre for homeless and at-risk youth, the Samaritan Inn for men in addiction, the Starfish Pack File photo program to provide food for A scene from the former Nativity Drive-Through at HillCity Church in kids, and as a satellite centre for the Abbotsford Food Bank.

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“These are near and dear from the comfort of their ve- dance drop over the last five projects to our community, hicles, and donations were ac- years. There have also been and they are to us, too. I canchallenges with bad weather not help but think that they cepted for the Abbotsford Food such as high winds creating might be woven into our future Bank and the Salvation Army. safety issues around the tall Christmas tradition planning,” Schapansky said the Nativity sets.

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Providing a sense of hope

MCC has had a presence in Lebanon since 1977, and in Syria since 1991.

In early 2012, in co-operation with more than 14 in-country partners, MCC responded to the Syrian crisis by providing humanitarian aid, including emergency food assistance, non-food item distribution, water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter support, education, peace-building and trauma healing.

Since then, MCC has provided $20 million (U.S.) in assistance to people in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan.

“Our work is dedicated to peace, development and relief – with relief being our primary focus over the past few years – for the Syrian IDPs (internally displaced persons) and communities inside Syria to remain sustainable,” said Naomi.

That includes cash allowances to IDPs and host families, distributing non-fooditems — including school kits, blankets and hygiene items and clothing — and offering trauma awareness training.

Naomi said the cash allowances serve two purposes: “One, provide a sense of hope,” she said. “People knowing there is someone out there thinking of them goes a long way in resiliency. Secondly, to provide them with a small income that meets their basic, most prioritized needs.”

With funding from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB), food assistance has been provided for 6,000 displaced families in Qalamoun, Syria and food vouchers for 3,125 Syrian and Palestinian refugee families in Beirut and southern Lebanon between 2012 to 2014. In collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, MCC has also provided $3.25 million in programs to displaced families inside Syria and Lebanon with urgent household needs and shelter.

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“I’m more encouraged than tired because of their tireless effort. And they could give up – they don’t have to be doing what they are doing.”

The Arabic phrase Inshallah — which means God willing — is real there, she said.

“Nobody really knows what is going to happen by the end of the day and I think we’ve really started to also incorporate that into our own days.

“For us that means not thinking as much about the future and more about the present.”

Still, as Doug explained, the couple is much safer than many of their beneficiaries and partners inside Syria.

Many of them say when they walk out the door in the morning they don’t know if they’ll see [their families] again. And that’s a daily occurrence.

“They don’t take goodbye very lightly anymore,” added Naomi.

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There are 500,000 schoolaged refugees inside Lebanon and about 300,000 have no access to formal or informal education.

MCC is providing ongoing support in several schools in the region, including helping to start kindergarten classes for refugee kids in Lebanon.

MCC also sends school kits that are packed in Canada and the U.S. for the young students.

“Kindergarten for Syrian refugees — that’s my most favourite project in Lebanon,” said Naomi.

“It’s providing something that’s future-looking. When I think about the education projects I get really excited.

It gives a sense of normalcy.”

In Lebanon, preschools are privately run and parents must pay. Because students must pass a basic knowledge and English language test to get into the first grade, Palestinian and Syrian children are at a disadvantage.

But that is changing. Of the 23 kids who graduated from the initial MCC-sponsored kindergarten class, all passed their entrance exam to Grade 1.

“Our school has an educational component,” said Naomi, who proudly attended the first kindergarten graduation ceremony with Doug.

The most difficult part of the mission in Syria is having to say no to “many, many legitimate requests,” said Doug.

“It’s a protracted crisis, war is not sexy, [it] doesn’t attract a lot of dollars. Since March 2012, MCC has been able to do $20 million of programming, which is phenomenal, but the needs are only increasing. And the requests are coming and we’re not able to keep up with the demands,” he said.

“And you deal with all kinds challenges, road blocks along the way... and try and get things done.”

The small victories matter.

“That excitement of the tiny, little things that work, the human connections that occur, I think that’s what keeps us going,” added Naomi.

Standing in the cavernous warehouse inside MCC’s new centre on Gladys Avenue, Doug and Naomi are surrounded by stacks of colourful blankets knitted locally, and shelves are filled with packaged items that go into the hygienic and eduction kits that will eventually end up in places like Lebanon, Haiti and Zimbabwe.

The supplies for the kits are donated and then assembled in homes, schools and churches.

A hygiene kit costs about $6 and contains a hand towel, tooth brush, nail clippers and a bar of soap – essential items for those on the move.

When Naomi sees Dennis Vogt, material resource manager at MCCBC, inside the warehouse she gives him a heartfelt thank you for the role he and the rest of staff in Abbotsford play in making a difference a world away.

Doug explained they have often been present when the kits are distributed and have witnessed the joy on people’s faces.

Naomi asks for a picture, handing her phone to her husband.

“Our partners and refugees … like to see where the stuff is coming from and who’s actually connected. It’s part of the connecting – it comes from somewhere.”

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Naomi acknowledges the work can be exhausting, but the couple feels a strong sense of hope because the Lebanese non-government agencies, Syrian volunteers and other partners are working diligently to aid those in crisis.

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The skills and techniques used by forensic scientists will make the jump from the crime scene to the classroom after the Abbotsford school district approved the creation of a new hands-on course at Rick Hansen secondary school.

An elective science course, Forensic Science 11 “aims to enhance scientific literacy, by developing students’ critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while applying concepts from various sciences (such as mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry) to the analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes,” according to a proposal by Rick Hansen teacher Silvia-Carmen Comanescu, who developed the course.

The course will look at the collection of evidence including fingerprints, hairs and fibres, poisons and intoxicants, trace evidence, and blood and DNA. It won’t, however include entomology, human remains or firearms as topics due to their “sensitive nature.”

Comanescu wrote that the course will show students how science can be applied beyond the classroom. “This applied science course … requires observation, communication, and organization skills, thus benefitting the overall learning experience of the students, and motivating them to develop their study and process skills in an engaging and meaningful way toward personal development and toward relating school work to life.”

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Teen organizes hospital fundraiser ‘Claus Cares’ project expands in its second year An Abbotsford teen organized a fundraiser over the holiday season, resulting in $700 being collected for Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Langley Memorial Hospital.

Samyta Rai came up with the idea of the fundraiser last year as part of her senior leadership class at Yale Secondary, and called it “Claus Cares.”

She and her group fundraised about $300 and bought Christmas gifts for kids who were in the hospital over the holidays and donated money to the pediatric unit.

This year, Rai decided to expand the project, adding Langley Memorial Hospital.

Rai and her friend Gabby Fisher organized the fundraising, and the group sold doughnuts and pizza in downtown Abbotsford every week for a month.

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“I can imagine how hard it is on the parents and even on the kids, having to spend Christmas in the hospital. Many families were very appreciative of what we did and I will never forget the smiles we put on the kids’ faces.”

Rai is now working on another project to raise funds to buy school supplies for all the kids in a school in Raikot, India.

She came across the school while visiting India for the first time last March, and saw one of the students picking up crumpled, ripped paper to use at school.

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India in March, when she will deliver all the school supplies.

“I am very fortunate to be able to live in Canada and be able to buy my own school supplies. It breaks my heart to see kids at a young age of five struggling to go to school and get school supplies. That’s why I want to help them out,” she said.

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End of AirCare It was an unfair money grab. I drove my vehicle 45 minutes to and 45 minutes from my workplace in Vancouver, and had to have my vehicle tested every year. But the fleet of fork lifts that were being used there 16 hours per day were not required to be tested.

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Money grab. My car passed all emission requirements, but failed because of onboard diagnotics which had nothing to do with emissions/pollution.

Good riddance, AirCare.

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LAST WEEK, WE ASKED:

Did you spend more on Christmas gifts this year compared to last?

Watch how fast you will see vehicles burning oil.

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It was a scam. I failed at one air station and the same day I went to Abby and I passed within a halfhour later, so tell me this wasn’t a scam.

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On Point Columns heralding the new year are usually reflective of the past 12 months, or contain heartfelt, hopeful wishes for the next dozen.

Fine. I’ll reflect on the utterly disconcerting comments that so often appear on Facebook in the wake of a violent death, and heartily hope that such inane blabber disappears in the near future.

Wishful thinking, indeed.

The FB dialogue that took place in the aftermath of the death of Marcus Larabie last Friday night at Bourquin Crescent and Mill Lake Road was a disturbing example.

The online story we filed was barely hours old before it started – the idle speculation, the finger-pointing, the self-righteous sermonizing, the condemnation of the driver, who happened to be an off-duty cop, and verdicts is-

sued upon the victim, who happened to be a 14-year-old boy who tragically lost his life.

Cruel, useless chatter.

In several cases, the posts were highly offensive, and brutally hurtful to the victim’s loved ones, the driver, and his family.

Let’s jump to conclusions and lay blame!

Was the youth in the crosswalk? Wearing dark clothing? On a skateboard? Was the driver texting? Drinking?

Who was it? Why name him? Why not?

So many premature questions – including some with obvious answers if one actually took the time to read the initial story; and others that require expert, painstaking investigation of the circumstances.

That’s what police and accident analysts do, and that work often results in something called facts.

Those require corroboration. They

need careful analysis. And even then, facts can be elusive. Witnesses make mistakes. Their observations conflict.

Fact is, many people can’t wait before they post their thoughts on Facebook.

Some don’t even seem to think.

Multiple cases of mental incontinence.

It used to be called gossip. Now the new buzzword is crowdsourcing. The reliability is about the same – next to zero.

Real witnesses give their statements to investigators, who don’t post every facet of their analysis and evaluation on Facebook, or for that matter, tell the media until they’re good and ready.

Everyone else just passes on unsubstantiated rumours and hearsay.

But that’s exactly what much social media communication is about.

Yes, it does have merits. It is a way to connect over distances, to bring people together. And it should be acknowledged that many folks offered online

Many people can’t wait before they post their thoughts on Facebook.

Some don’t even seem to think.

condolences to the Larabie family.

Yet social media is also rife with vapid observations on all and sundry. No qualifications of any kind required. Legions of armchair experts issuing forth on every subject – frequently unfiltered in terms of human respect and feelings.

Perhaps some people are responding to comment strings from friends, and don’t realize they are posting for the whole world to see. Maybe they do, and just don’t care.

Whatever the reason, there’s so much digital chafe out there I have to wonder if the next generation will even recognize or remember what wheat looked like in order to separate the two. Some won’t know what that last reference means, and many won’t be bothered to find out.

In the case of Marcus Larabie, we know some things for certain.

He was 14. He was killed on a road by a car, the day after Christmas, in the dark. He had family members, who now grieve.

For the sake of that family, until more facts become established, let’s leave it at that.

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The other reasons for the season This is in response to the letter “Missing the Real Meaning of Christmas” published on Dec. 26.

I would put it forth that perhaps if the letter-writer wants to see God in the classroom and in the Christmas pageants, then perhaps she ought to have her grandchildren attend a Christian school.

If her grandchildren are attending public school, then it is not surprising that there is no mention of Jesus.

I would also point out that Jesus does not get to call December his own month.

There are other religions

and cultures that have holidays in December and we cannot just say that it belongs to Christians alone.

Christmas, as we know it, evolved from the pagan tradition of Yule, which was assimilated into Christianity in order to conquer and convert the pagan masses.

I would encourage you to read more about that before you go shouting from the rooftops that Jesus is the reason for the season.

He is not, since the whole season is cobbled together from a number of different cultural traditions.

Christmas is about love and family and friendship.

This love, family and friendship is the spirit of what Jesus wanted us as Christians to believe.

If you can’t put aside your own self-importance and proclaim that everyone else (many of whom might not be Christian, so how dare you say that secular, public schools ought to cater to any religion), is celebrating wrongly, then perhaps God’s protective wall has enclosed you a little too much.

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I am sure there are others, Sumas Mountain being one.

City hall should do more about the problem.

What is the point of planting pretty flowers when there is garbage all over the place. Clean the place up first, then plant flowers.

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The electricity surged through his 6’9” frame, locking his jaw and scorching his flesh and hair.

Abbotsford electrician Craig Bazan was switching over a transformer at a job site in Burnaby when he was electrocuted.

He’s still not exactly sure how it happened, but he likened the sensation to being hit by a sledgehammer.

After the violent jolt, he could only see small dots of light.

He smelled burnt hair, and when his vision finally came back into focus he looked down.

“When I saw my hands I didn’t know what to think. [They were] really burned,” he said, adding “from fingertips to elbows… charred marshmallow.”

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Electrician-turned-tattooist Craig Bazan sketches a tattoo for a client. aren’t so lucky.”

It was an autumn day in 2012 when the accident occurred.

He had left his home early, with his family still asleep, to drive into work. Bazan was in his mid-30s and his decision to pursue a

trade straight out of high school was looking like a smart one.

He already had his journeyman ticket and had just purchased a house with a yard for his young family, which had recently welcomed a second

baby girl.

But now he was in an ambulance speeding to the burn unit at Vancouver General Hospital.

All he could think about was his family, his job and his future.

He had a mortgage and his wife was on maternity leave.

There was also the intense physical pain.

In one procedure, doctors had to peel the burnt skin from his hands and arms.

His wife, Jane, a nurse, arrived and stayed at his bedside.

Later, as he thought about returning to his job as an electrician, he felt reluctant.

“For me with my young kids, I was struggling with the idea of going back to electrical.

“I was never anxious before.”

After the accident, Bazan spent six months attending physiotherapy.

One day he asked his physiotherapist if drawing would help his ongoing hand therapy. The answer was yes: gripping the pencil would help his recovery.

Growing up Bazan was always drawing, something he’d do at school or with his mother, who was passionate about painting watercolours.

But he never thought about pursuing art as a career. “It’s hard to make a living as an artist.

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As he rehabbed, Bazan decided to order a $200 tattoo kit online.

Not long after, he tattooed a small revolver on his leg — a tribute to John Wayne.

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On his forearm, Bazan’s got an inky family narrative, all of it his own handiwork, including three roses for his wife and daughters and a paint brush and pencil for his mom Jenni. “It’s really the only way to learn,� he said about his selftattoos. “Then I decided I wanted to approach it as a job.�

So he contacted veteran tattooist Brian Martin, owner of Brian’s Tattoos in Abbotsford, who liked Bazan’s portfolio and later gave him a job at the shop. “I was incredibly nervous,�

Bazan recalled about tattooing his first paying client.

The art seemed simple

enough: a square with an arrow inside — but putting straight lines on flesh is tricky, especially on the ankle, where his client wanted it.

Despite his nerves, his hands remained steady. “The client was happy.�

And with every tattoo comes more confidence.

Recently, he tattooed his first animal portrait, a detailed grey and black piece with script that was a heartfelt memorial for an owner who had lost a dog. “As a tattoo artist I make some neat connections (with clients).� “I just love it,� he said about his decision to become a tattoo artist. “It’s been so good for me.�

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 Registration for all Kindergarten children in Abbotsford District public schools will commence on Monday, January 19, 2015.

Note: Children born in 2010 are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year.

Canadian Citizens: Proof of age (birth certificate) is required.

“Proof of residence” is also required for students with no siblings in a district school.

Suggested documents are: • Property tax notice • Property sale agreement (home) • Mortgage document • Rental/lease agreement • Utility bill You will also need to provide your child’s Care Card, doctor’s name and phone number.

If you are the Abbotsford resident biological parent /legal guardian of the child and are not a Canadian Citizen by birth or by naturalization (obtained citizenship), you are required to report to the School District Office prior to registering your child at school. Please call 604.851.4585 (International Program office) to make an appointment. They will confirm which documents you must provide.

The District Office location is: 2790 Tims Street, Abbotsford.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION at INTEGRATED ARTS (‘ASIA’) and TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS • ASIA (Integrated Arts) North Poplar Elementary • Auguston Traditional Elementary • King Traditional Elementary • South Poplar Traditional Elementary Registration for these schools will have a different procedure from previous years. Registration is no longer on a ‘first-come, first registered’ basis.

Placement and registration in these schools (except for Auguston which accommodates catchment children first) will be done on a more balanced and equitable basis, across the district and our respective school families.

Requests for registrations will be taken (online only) from 8am, Monday, January 19 through 4pm, Friday, January 23. Being early will not guarantee a place at a school.

Parents/Guardians will need a special, customized PIN to be used when they go on line to request a placement in these schools. To obtain the number, they must either attend the school information meetings noted below, or visit the school to see the principal.

All Kindergarten programs in BC are full day kindergarten in keeping with Ministry of Education policy. For additional information regarding Kindergarten registration, contact your neighbourhood school or see www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/registration TO REGISTER AT YOUR CATCHMENT AREA SCHOOL Please register at your neighbourhood school beginning January 19. Not sure which school is in your area?

See www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/registration or call the school district administration office: 604.859.4891 (between 8am and 4pm.)

TO REGISTER at FRENCH IMMERSION (‘FI’) SCHOOLS Register at the school beginning January 19. To determine which elementary school is your catchment FI school check www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/catchment.

For Elementary, grades Kindergarten to 5 (up to two classes of FI Kindergarten students can be accommodated at the following schools): • Centennial Park Elementary, 2527 Gladwin Rd. 604.853.9148 http://centennialpark.sd34.bc.ca • Clearbrook Elementary, 3614 Clearbrook Rd. 604.859.5348 http://clearbrook.sd34.bc.ca • Margaret Stenersen Elementary, 3060 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.859.3151 http://stenersen.sd34.bc.ca • Sandy Hill Elementary, 3836 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.850.7131 http://sandyhill.sd34.bc.ca For additional information regarding the French Immersion Program, please contact: Duncan Hazlewood, Modern Languages Helping Teacher: 604.504.4612 ext. 1851. Or feel free to contact the schools listed above.

SCHOOL INFORMATION: INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL • Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts (ASIA) • North Poplar Campus (grades K-5), 32041 Marshall Road Up to three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at ASIA North Poplar. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5 at the North Poplar Campus or in grades 6 -12 at the Sumas Mountain Campus, the student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available.

TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS • Auguston Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 36367 Stephen Leacock Drive Auguston Traditional has a defined catchment area, along with priority for siblings of current students, but accepts non-catchment requests for Kindergarten to Gr. 5 (depending on availability). Up to three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at Auguston Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made on-line starting February 2nd , 2015.The student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available. Please see auguston.sd34.bc.ca (under “Our School”, “Wait List”) for more information.

• King Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 28776 King Road Up to three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at King Traditional.When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made online starting February 2nd, 2015.Your child will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available. Please see kingtraditional.sd34.bc.ca for more information.

• South Poplar Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 32746 Huntingdon Road Up to two classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at South Poplar Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made starting February 2nd, 2015. The student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available.

NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2015: ‘Nature K’ The aim and vision for the Nature K schooling is to immerse Kindergarten-aged learners in extended outdoor hands-on learning opportunities which promote academic, social, emotional and physical development and environmental stewardship.

For the first year (2015-16), this offering for Kindergarten children will be offered at two schools: Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary and Dr. T.A.Swift Elementary. In addition to K students at those two schools, students in the following catchments/ schools are eligible to apply to attend Nature K: At Dr.Roberta Bondar: for W.J. Mouat catchment schools: Bondar, Clearbrook, John Maclure, TenBroeck and Terry Fox. At Dr.T.A.Swift: for Robert Bateman catchment schools: Swift,Auguston, Matsqui, Margaret Stenersen, Prince Charles, and Sandy Hill. * Note that all Bondar and Swift catchment students must first be accommodated before students from other school catchments can be accepted.

Nature K: Come and join us and be a part of developing healthy, happy and knowledgeable students who are learning to responsibly and ethically, show that they: • care for themselves • care for others, and • care for their world.

Nature K Parent Information Night - Tuesday, February 24th from 7 - 8pm in the community room at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS FOR CHOICE SCHOOLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 For: French Immersion • Late French Immersion • Traditional • Integrated Arts • Nature K

FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS For additional information regarding the French Immersion Program, please contact: • Duncan Hazlewood, Modern Languages Helping Teacher: 604.504.4612 ext. 1851. Or feel free to contact the principal at your local French Immersion school to ask for a tour: • Centennial Park Elementary, 2527 Gladwin Rd. 604.853.9148. http://centennialpark.sd34.bc.ca • Clearbrook Elementary, 3614 Clearbrook Rd. 604.859.5348. http://clearbrook.sd34.bc.ca • Margaret Stenersen Elementary, 3060 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.859.3151. http://stenersen.sd34.bc.ca • Sandy Hill Elementary, 3836 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.850.7131. http://sandyhill.sd34.bc.ca

INFORMATION NIGHT FOR ALL ELEMENTARY EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS: Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30pm Location: Ecole Sandy Hill Elementary, 3836 Old Clayburn Rd. INFORMATION NIGHT FOR LATE FRENCH IMMERSION GRADE 6: Thursday, January 15 at 6:30pm Location: Chief Dan George Middle, 3287 Old Riverside Rd. INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL • (ASIA) North Poplar Campus (K-5). For more information, contact 604.859.3101. www.northpoplarschool.com Information night at the school, 32041 Marshall Rd: Wednesday, January 7 at 7pm

NATURE K PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT Tuesday, February 24th from 7 - 8pm in the community room at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.

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TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS • Auguston Traditional Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.557.0422. http://auguston.sd34.bc.ca Information Night at the school, 36367 Stephen Leacock Dr: Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30pm • King Traditional Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.857.0903. http://kingtraditional.sd34.bc.ca Information Night at the school, 28776 King Rd: Thursday, January 8 at 6:30pm • South Poplar Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.853.1845. http://southpoplar.sd34.bc.ca Information Night at the school, 32746 Huntingdon Rd: Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30pm • Abbotsford Traditional Middle School (Gr.6-8) For more information contact 604.850.3511. http://atms.sd34.bc.ca/ New Student Open House at the school, 2272 Windsor St: Wednesday, January 15, 6 to 7 pm. There will be tours, a Q & A session, program highlights and registration forms available to take home. Registration at this school commences January 19.

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The 2012-13 season was the fourth in a row that the File photo Abbotsford Heat accrued a deficit.

Heat shortfall for 2012-13 season is $1.66 million, Jan. 6 The Abbotsford Heat’s operating deficit for the 2012-13 season will cost local taxpayers $1.66 million.

A 10-year supply fee agreement between the American Hockey League team guaran-

HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOUR PRESCHOOLER FOR SCHOOL? As a parent, how do you know what skills and knowledge are really important for school success? Should you be teaching letters? What is more important for developing printing: playing with cars on the floor or practicing letter formation?

To help you, Kindergarten teachers and community partners are having open houses at local Abbotsford schools. Please join us!

Wednesdays or Sundays

Parents/caregivers, with children born in 2010 – 2011 are invited to come to a free Ready, Set, Learn (RSL) event at their neighbourhood school. Every child will be given a bag of learning supplies and activities to make learning fun! Parents/caregivers will be given a resource book with ideas about how to support their child in using these materials.

Wed., Jan. 14

Please contact your NEIGHBOURHOOD SCHOOL to register for the upcoming RSL session. Some schools are doing a series of activities to support our early learners and more information is available at each school. One of the most important things you can do to make sure that your child is successful at school, is to be involved!

SCHOOL Abbotsford Virtual School Aberdeen Elementary School Alexander Elementary Auguston Trad. Elementary Barrowtown Elementary Blue Jay Elementary Bradner Elementary Centennial Park Elementary Clearbrook Elementary Dave Kandal Elementary Dormick Park Elementary Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary Dr. T.A. Swift Elementary Godson Elementary Harry Sayers Elementary Jackson Elementary John Maclure Elementary King Trad. Elementary Margaret Stenersen Elementary Matsqui Elementary McMillan Elementary Mountain Elementary Mt. Lehman Elementary North Poplar Elementary (ASIA) Prince Charles Elementary Ross Elementary Sandy Hill Elementary South Poplar Trad. Elementary Ten-Broeck Elementary Terry Fox Elementary Upper Sumas Elementary

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tees the Heat an annual break-even budget of $5.7 million to play out of the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. The total payout from the city to the hockey team now stands at $5.24 million, including $450,000 during the inaugural 200910 season, and $1.37 million and $1.76 million the next two years, respectively. www.abbynews.com/ news/238948641.html Former mayor and MLA Harry DeJong passes, Feb. 7 DeJong, 81, passes away on Feb. 6 – a significant loss to the community he served for decades.

After four years serving on Matsqui council, DeJong served on council for four years, and beginning in 1975 as mayor for 12 years.

He won a seat in the legislature in 1987, spending eight years with the Social Credit party as an MLA for Abbotsford. www.abbynews.com/ opinion/245239951. html Council denies housing proposal for homeless men, Feb. 17 A controversial proposal for a 20-bed housing facility for homeless men fails, following a tie vote at council.

Abbotsford Community Services’ rezoning application that would have paved the way for a low-barrier housing project at 2408 Montvue Ave. was denied after passionate debate from both sides. www.abbynews.com/ news/245918701.html Game over: Heat hockey team to leave Abbotsford, April 15 The Abbotsford Heat’s financially challenged five-season tenure comes to a close.

At a press conference at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, Mayor Bruce Banman announces the City of Abbotsford will pay the Calgary Flames $5.5 million to terminate the remaining five years of the 10-year supply fee agreement signed in 2009 to bring the Flames’ American Hockey League affiliate here. www.abbynews.com/ news/255348601.html Continued on A15

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This means that the last school day for Abbotsford students is Thursday, June 13, as local teachers’ participated in a third week of province-wide one-day rotating strikes. www.abbynews.com/news/262919841.html

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Charges in decades-old murders, Dec. 1 A 67-year-old Ontario man is charged with the murders of two young girls more than 30 years ago, including one from the former municipality of Matsqui.

At a press conference in Surrey, police said Garry Taylor Handlen, 67, was arrested Nov. 28 in Surrey and charged with the first-degree murders of Kathryn-Mary Herbert, 11, of Matsqui, in 1975 and Monica Jack, 12, of Merritt in 1978. www.abbynews.com/news/284394991.html

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Jake Virtanen was chosen by the Vancouver Canucks sixth overall in the NHL Entry Draft, becoming the highestdrafted Abbotsford hockey product ever.

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Abbotsford athletes and teams made their mark at home, abroad, and sometimes both in a 2014 that was jam-packed with victories and noble defeats.

Hometown heroes A pair of Abbotsford athletes signed contracts in 2014 with major sports clubs just down Highway 1 from their hometown.

In late June, Vancouver Canucks chose Jake Virtanen sixth overall in the NHL entry draft, making the local teen the highest-drafted Abbotsford hockey player ever selected in the draft. A month later, he signed an entry-level contract with the Canucks, news that Virtanen broke himself on his Twitter account. (Abbotsford’s Devon Toews was

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for Canada at major tournaments in Australia and South Africa, and Steve Marshall, who competed at the FIVB World Championships in Poland. Sophie Schmidt and the Canadian women’s national soccer team continued to gear up for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015.

But there were many others who were new to the national gaze: Nearly half of Canada’s senior men’s team in the fall’s World Gymnastics Championships in China were composed of Abbotsford Twisters Gymnastics members – veteran Ken Ikeda and newcomers Zachary Clay and Robert Watson; Field hockey player Amrit Sidhu and rugby player Lauren Kerr won silver with their respective teams at the Youth Olympics; Bryana Buttar helped the Canadian under-15 girls soccer team to the gold medal at the inaugural CONCACAF U15 Championship in the Cayman Islands; Chelsea Jenner sparkled in limited playing time the Canadian senior women’s national softball team at the World Cup of Softball IX; W.J. Mouat grad Tristan Etienne and his under-18 men’s basketball Canadian teammates won silver at the FIBA Americas tournament; UFV golfer Aaron Pauls was named to Canada’s team for the 2014 World University Championships, as was UFV golf coach Chris Bertram; Yale Secondary grad Jason Hignell captained his team to upset wins at the 2014 Rugby League Commonwealth Championships in Scotland; And in December, Jake Virtanen was named to Canada’s World Junior Hockey Team.

Provincial champions MEI’s senior boys volleyball team claimed the AA provincial title in November, after finishing the season a dominant 31-1, their only loss coming to the top-ranked AAA team.

And in May, the Abbotsford senior girls rugby team claimed the AA provincial championship with a 26-12 win over cross-town rival Robert Bateman Timberwolves.

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Abbotsford Senior girls rugby captains Ashley Wiedemayer, Gurpreet Dhaliwal and Melody Algera pose with the B.C. AAA championship trophy.

University medals The University of the Fraser Valley’s women’s basketball claimed the school’s first basketball Canadian Interuniversity Sport medal for the school. In the fall, the soccer team nearly repeated the accomplishment, but finished fourth in the national tournament.

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Abbotsford’s Jason Hignell played in several rugby tournaments for Canada in 2014.

UFV’s women’s golf team also won silver in the Canadian Colleges Athletics Association, while the men took bronze.

PGA pros They learned their craft on the greens and fairways of Ledgeview Golf Course, and in 2014 Abbotsford golfers Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor served notice that they’re at the pinnacle of Canadian golf this year through a series of sparkling performances.

Hadwin won two Web.com tournaments and finished at the top of the circuit’s money list to earn a PGA Tour card. He finished 10th in just his fourth PGA tournament.

Taylor also earned a card with a strong finish in the Web.com playoffs, then won his fourth PGA tournament, collecting a paycheque of $720,000 in the process. In doing so, he became the first Canadian golfer to win a PGA tournament in five years.

Game over The Abbotsford Heat’s five year-run in Abbotsford came to an end May 2, when the Grand Rapids Griffins fended off a third-period comeback en route to a 5-3 home-ice victory to win their best-offive first-round playoff series 3-1.

A little more than two weeks prior, the City of Abbotsford announced that it would pay $5.5 million to terminate the last five years of its 10-year supply fee agreement with the Heat’s NHL parent, the Calgary Flames. The move led to the Heat’s departure from the city.

Keystone runners-up The host Abbotsford Pilots came up just short on home ice in the Keystone Cup final. The Pilots, seeking their second Western Canadian junior B hockey championship in three seasons, fell 5-1 to the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in front of a near-capacity crowd at Abbotsford Recreation Centre.

The Pilots, who received a berth in the tournament as hosts, entered after a long layoff following defeat in the Pacific Junior Hockey League semifinals. After falling to Beaver Valley in their tournament opener, the Pilots reeled off four straight wins to punch their ticket to the championship game.

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Subaru WRX STI: Where did it go? At a time when we tend MSRP $37,995-$44,995 to reflect on what we’ve done, what we The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is can do better and what was awesome, an incredible car within its own right. that brings me to my personal Car Year It has a cult following and has the in Review. street cred to back it up. And just when It takes a special vehicle or experience you think you’re getting the hang of

by Alexandra Straub to stick in my memory. Not to say that putting it around the Buttonwillow short-term memory loss is a problem but Raceway in California, you let Tommi with constant streams of information bombarding Mäkinen take you for a spin. Gosh, it’s like he could my brain, it’s not hard to forget where I was and drive ten times faster, smoother and more confidently what I was testing a week ago! in his sleep. Heck, he had one arm on the windowsill Though this is a review of wheels past, because we when he wasn’t shifting or going into a tight corner. often test vehicles well ahead of their full production Moral of the story: the car makes you feel like a hero this also points to what people will be driving in even if you can’t drive like Tommi. And what a cool 2015. experience.

Let’s start small because the micro cars might be Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: miniscule in price, but aren’t about to disappoint.

MSRP $63,495 (but the new 2015 Challenger SXT Nissan Micra: MSRP Range, $9,998-$15,748 starts at an MSRP of $28,495) For under $10K, this pint-sized vehicle can be yours.

The name says it all. Put “Hell” in something and But just because it’s inexpensive doesn’t mean it’s you’re bound to have a helluva good time, right? cheap. And it’s a blast to drive. Sure, 109 horsepower Especially when you have 707 horsepower at your won’t get you where you need to go in a flash, but disposal. But to say I wasn’t apprehensive to take this that’s not the point of this car. Besides, for basic beast on the track at Portland International Raceway transportation, it has the goods. would be a lie. And the reason is, American muscle cars haven’t always been the pinnacle of exceptional Ford Fiesta 1.0L, $15,999 + $1,500 for the 1.0L option; for an MSRP of $17,499 handling dynamics. Sure, it has a lot of horses, but will it get me through the corner with minimal body roll?

Ford’s smallest engine available here in Canada sure Or will the steering have enough feel that I won’t be packs a lot of punch. And considering it only weighs constantly inputting actions?

98 kg when assembled, this 1.0L, 3-cylinder powerIn this case? Hell(cat) yes. I was blown away as to plant is pretty impressive. If you opt for this bitehow well this car drove, not just on the track, but on sized engine, you’ll be getting 123 horsepower and the street, too. Disclaimer: if you need to get anywhere 125 lb-ft of torque (148 lb-ft with the overboost). The quickly, this isn’t the car for you. People will talk your Fiesta was designed and engineered in Europe so it ear off about it if you give them an opportunity. isn’t bad to look at either.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC: MSRP $37,200 (AMG version is $50,500) Another vehicle that shone brightly is Mercedes-Benz’s GLA. The luxury compact crossover starts at under $40K but does so many things well. It has a hatchback, great styling and the fuel economy is quite good, too. I wouldn’t even need the AMG version to keep me happy. It’s just a stellar vehicle.

MINI Cooper S: MSRP starts at $25,490 Perhaps the biggest disappointment this year comes in the shape of the MINI Cooper S. I’ve loved these cars for so long, but perhaps electronics have ruined it for me. Yes, it’s much more competent and has some great features, but I miss the days of the supercharged version. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a super fun car to drive, but the downshift rev matching in the Cooper S with the manual transmission was not amazing. It was harsh and jerky. I also feel it lost a little bit of personality along its way to adulthood. I’ll forever love them, quirks and all.

Honda Fit: MSRP range $14,495-$21,295 The Fit is on my list because I think it is just such a fabulous little car. The Magic Seats really are magic, but the new touchscreen is a huge deterrent. I strongly dislike it. I like buttons. I don’t mind if there are a few to complement the screen but I feel it takes my eyes off the road for too long, even if I’m familiar with the system.

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BOTTLE DRIVE A bottle drive takes place on Saturday, Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at HOFA Art Supplies and Framing, 2485 West Railway St. The event will raise money for a family whose five-year-old daughter, Greta, is battling a rare form of bone cancer.

Greta’s parents, Heather and Tim, own HOFA Art Supplies and Framing in Abbotsford, but must spend every possible moment with Greta as she undergoes treatment at

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TREE PICK-UP The First Abbotsford Scouts hold their annual Christmas tree pickup and bottle drive fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 3, starting at 10 a.m.

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SPCA FUNDRAISER The Abbotsford SPCA holds Christmas tree chipping by donation on Sunday, Jan. 4 from noon to 4:30 p.m. The site, located at 34312 Industrial Way, also holds a bottle drive that day and serves hot apple cider and hot chocolate.

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All proceeds support abused, neglected and abandoned animals at the shelter.

FRIENDS HOLD AGM Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries hold their annual general meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 1 to

2:30 p.m. at Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way). Info: 604859-7814 (ext. 1232)

yarn are always appreciated.

All materials are supplied.

Info: Nancy Gallagher 604504-3713

BLANKET TIME

BUSINESS WOMEN

Blankets for the Fraser Valley holds its monthly meeting on Thursday Jan. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at its new location at the Abbotsford Co-Op Hall, 32855 Marshall Rd. Everyone is welcome to help put together knitted and crocheted blankets for those in need in Abbotsford. Donations of

The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Abbotsford holds it monthly luncheon meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Phoenix Lounge, 33780 King Rd., starting at 11:30 a.m. Speaker is Yvonne Douma, owner of The Douma Leadership Group and a motivational speaker,

mentor and personal business coach. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for guests. Reservations are required by Thursday, Jan. 8 at noon by emailing bpwabbotsford@gmail. com.

BINGO AT LEGION Bingo is held every Sunday as the Abbotsford Legion (2513 West Railway St.) at 2 p.m.

Cost is 50 cents per ticket.

Info: Peter at columbia.49@ shaw.ca or call the branch at 604-853-1711

CHURCH DIRECTORY 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

For more information on our

CHURCH DIRECTORY LISTINGS Call Arlene Wood

1-604-702-5152 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 8:45AM

Sunday Services 10:30 am 6:30 pm

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:30 am

Family Eucharist, Nursery, Sunday School & Teen Bible Study

WEDNESDAYS:

10AM Holy Communion 2087 McMillan Road

Check out our website

www.mckenziefellowship.com

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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Help Andrew care for his daughter isabella There are more than 200 kids in Abbotsford who go home every Friday night with no hope of any food or nourishment throughout the weekend. Many of these kids are supported through school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, but their families struggle to feed them during the days off from school. Kids participating in the Starfish Pack program each week receive a backpack filled with food for the weekend. Donations are needed to keep this program running.

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1st Abbotsford Scouts Annual Christmas Tree Pick Up & Bottle Drive

TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

AGREEMENT

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★ Saturday, January 3rd ★ 10 am ~ 4 pm (by donation) Proceeds to support Scouts Canada programs.

Door to door some areas, but will p/u most Abbts. locations.

Contact Dionne 604-309-4850 to pre-book your tree pick up.

Also collecting bottles & cans on the same day.

Thanks for supporting Scouts!

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY!

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FOODSAFE COURSE Jan. 26th & 27th 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

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Networking • Great Food • Amazing Speaker

Business Professional Women’s Club Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Doors open at 11:30am The Phoenix Lounge: 33780 King Road Members: $20; Guests: $25 (Cash or Cheque only) 2015 is off to a wonderful start with our motivating guest speaker Yvonne Douma!

Yvonne is the owner of The Douma Leadership Group. The majority of her leadership experience was focused in the not for profit world.

Yvonne has over 40 years of “helping other’s get along with each other”, 15 years of Business Leadership and Management experience, a Masters in Leadership, a Motivational Speaker as well as a Mentor and Personal Business Coach. Her passion is

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AXL AMAZING XPRESS Ltd. is looking for F/T Long Haul Truck Drivers and Owner / Operators - pen to pen (8 positions). Salary $24.50/hr. 2 yrs to less than 3 yrs exp. Duties: Drive truck, load/unload goods, pre-inspection/maintenance of vehicle, do emergency repairs, maintain log book, speak fluent English. Email resume to:

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Hope to see you at our first luncheon of 2015!

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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

F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery Van Kam’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.

Fax: 604-864-8858 33677 Hallert Rd. Abbotsford 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:

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

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

careers@vankam.com or Fax: 604-587-9889

Seasonal Full time Farm Workers for Agriculture Work on a Berry and Vegetable Farm.

We thank all applicants for your interest!

Duties incl. cleaning fields/crops by hoeing and hand weeding, planting berries, pruning, picking and hand harvesting berries, and vegetable crops.

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

DAVIDSON Katherine Katherine Cecilia Davidson aged 90 years passed away peacefully at Christine Morrison Hospice on December 22, 2014. She will be sadly missed by her son Maurice (Cindy); daughter Gail (Mike); sister Martha Hauck from Medicine Hat, AB; grandchildren Candice, Jason, Tanya and Donnalee; four great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband James Davidson and brothers John, Leo and Alec and sister Rose. A Celebration of Life will be held at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home 7386 Horne Street, Mission, BC on Saturday January 10, 2014 at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mission Hospice Society.

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

KELLY Norman Joseph 1932 ~ 2014

Born February 13, 1932 in Mission, BC to parents Joseph and Vera Kelly; passed away suddenly at his home in Penticton on December 9, 2014. Norman worked at the Coquitlam Psychiatric Hospital for several years before moving to Penticton in 1972, he leaves behind one sister, Lillian Thibeault. No service will be held. Norman’s cremated remains will be interred at Hatzic Cemetery in Mission, BC. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services.

GUNTER, Laura Estelle November 11, 1925 December 18, 2014 It saddens us to announce the passing of our mother Laura at the age of 89 years on December 18th. At Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Norman in 2003, they were married for 51 years. She is survived by her daughter Pat and grandson Jeff, her son Dean and his wife Elaine and granddaughter Alycia. She is also survived by her brother Bud and sister Bea. Norman and Laura were both long-time members of the Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers Association.

The family wishes to thank the caring staff at ARH and would like to express our sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Tabor Home for their special care and attention of her and our family over the past four years. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Arbor Chapel at Valley View Memorial Gardens, 14660 - 72nd. Ave., Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, we would ask you to make a donation in her honour to the Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) in Aldergrove, BC. To sign the online book of condolences go to www.valleyviewsurrey.ca.

GERMYN

OATES

Frederick Arthur

H.R. (Bob) H.R. (Bob) Oates late of Abbotsford, BC, formerly of Toronto, ON, passed away suddenly at home on December 29, 2014 at the age of 64.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Francine, 4 children: R. Matthew (Chelsea), Kurtis (Jessica), Natalie, Desirée and siblings: Jim, Don, Sandra, Raymond and Debbie and their families. Bob was a loving father and caring husband. A visitation will be held at Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC on Sunday, January 4, 2015 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home. Donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-854-5534

SWARD James (Jim) Douglas Jan. 28, 1961 ~ Dec. 15, 2014

Funeral service for Jim Sward will be held January 4, 2015 at 1:30 pm at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, followed by refreshments downstairs, a Celebration of Life will be held at Stage (Bellevue) 1st Ave., Mission at 5:00 pm.

March 27, 1928 ~ Dec. 17, 2014

STEELE Lawrence (Larry) Charles July 7, 1933 ~ Dec. 19, 2014

Larry passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Patricia, children, Cindy (Doug), Kelly (Cheryl) and Leah, 5 grandchildren, Mathew, Megan, Marcus, Lisa and Patty, and 4 great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Brielle, Jamie and Shane. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Heights Church.

Box 3393, Mission, BC V2V 7C4. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, best friend and father after a courageous battle with cancer.

Fred’s journey ended with his loving family at his side. Fred is survived by his loving wife, Heather (Rowe); his son Telford; and his daughter, Danae. Fred was a great husband and a loving father.

Over the years many more would come to call him father as well. He had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. He spent many happy hours with friends at Mission A&W. The family would like to thank the Tertiary Palliative Care Unit at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and the dedicated, comforting staff. A Celebration of Fred’s Life is scheduled for January 17th 2015, 1:00 pm at The Elks Hall in Mission, BC. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Fred’s life. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in the hopes of fighting this disease.

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 benefits, $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.

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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Richard Jordan Garside age 75, died December 24, 2014 in Sacramento, California as a result of a stroke he suffered while on a golf holiday.

Richard was born on September 9, 1939 in Edmonton, Alberta. He was raised in Edmonton and married his high school sweetheart Barbara Nelson on March 14, 1959. Richard later graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Together Richard and Barbara raised six children, Gordon (Tami), Richard (JeanAnn), David (Nicolette), Teuila Kenyon (Steve), Tricia Farraway (David) and James-deceased (Leslie).

Richard and Barbara were blessed with 22 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Richard was a lifelong educator who took his family across the globe while working for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints educational system (CES). His teaching assignments began in 1966 when they moved their family of five to American Samoa where Richard taught school for 3 years. His subsequent CES assignments then took him to Albuquerque New Mexico, Winnipeg Manitoba, Kitchener Ontario, Raymond, Cardston and Calgary, Alberta.

Richard and Barbara retired to Abbotsford, BC in 2001. They later moved to Chilliwack, BC in 2004.

Richard served in many capacities in the LDS Church. Among his many callings, he served as a Bishop twice and was serving as the Patriarch of the Abbotsford Stake at the time of his death.

Richard was a devoted teacher who practiced what he preached throughout his life. The thousands of students he taught were blessed by his wise, patient and humble approach to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Although he was an avid golfer, his family and his service to others were his primary mission.

Richard was predeceased in death by his parents Gordon & Doris Garside, his son James and granddaughter Becky.

A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 am on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Chilliwack 2nd Ward of the LDS Church, 6300 Tyson Road, Chilliwack with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 am.

Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 604-793-4555

FARM WORKERS

20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD.

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Workers will also be preparing packaging for selling berries and getting them ready for markets.

Wages will be $10.35/hour. Farm is in Abbotsford.

Please email resume to info@neufeldfarms.ca

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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

ZZ CUTS IN Mission has openings for F/T & P/T stylists. Great wages.

Please call Pat 604-615-5076.

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HELP WANTED

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

Events & Marketing Coordinator The primary function is to research, plan, coordinate and execute events, trade shows and conferences that realize the parameters and expectations of each event including a return on investment.

The FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of BC is a not-forprofit industry organization that seeks to address challenges and opportunities specific to food & beverage processing and manufacturing and to set industry standards for health and safety.

For a full job description and to apply please visit www.fmiosa.com.

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

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FARM WORKERS A & P Fruit Growers need Farm Workers. Work starting in February. Duties include; weeding, harvesting, tying and pruning. Pay $10.33/hr. Email resume to:

apfruit@hotmail.com or Fax 604-864-4964

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

Bookkeeper/Controller New Car Dealer (Fraser Valley)

We need a qualified bookkeeper/controller.

CAR DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE ONLY. Must be able to use PBS accounting system is not optional..for our new car dealership, must have experience in this system ... you should be able to sit and do all entry’s, government remittances, time lines must be accomplished, pay for experience and need long term.

Payroll, Month end and all necessary day to day banking. Small dealership health benefits and dental after 3 months. CAPC Contract job, Compensation: $36,000 to $42,000.

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PRODUCTION NURSERY WORKER, F/T We are recruiting seasonal staff to start February 2015. $10.50/hr + potential for profit share earnings. Drop off resume weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm, to:

34825 Hallert Road, fax: 604-853-6282, or email: anita@vanbelle.com For full job details visit: www.vanbelle.com FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

Forming & Framing Crews

For more information Please call Ed or Ali at: (604) 521-0038 careers@mstarhomes.com

Working with our partners such as Trevor Linden, President of the Vancouver Canucks, the aim of the Sales Development Specialist is to identify, approach and secure sponsorships; then maximize attendance for all FIOSA-MIOSA events and programs.

The FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of BC is a not-forprofit industry organization that seeks to address challenges and opportunities specific to food & beverage processing and manufacturing and to set industry standards for health and safety.

For a full job description and to apply please visit www.fmiosa.com.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE For the Health Services Department Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website at:

www.stolonation.bc.ca

click on Jobs link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: Stó:lô Nation HR Personnel

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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For the Health Services Department Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website at:

Phone 604-854-9288

SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686

HANDY RICHARD Does most any job, big or small!

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4 HANDS BODYWORKS

AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure.

113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

604-746-0099

CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

604-746-6777

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

Call 604-556-8183

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Specializing in Private Events!

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

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

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

604 - 720 - 2009

TCP COMPUTERS Fix any computer $80 plus.

Fully Cert. Call Tony 604-799-1400

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

DRYWALL

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

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.344.1069

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICIAN avail. for house wiring, finishing bsmts & overhead exam. Free Est. Kim 604-852-2092 or 778-808-4434 (Lic18963)

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Kristy 604.488.9161

EXCAVATING ✦ Demolition ✦ Land Clearing ✦ Excavating ✦ Backfilling

Restoration Technicians We are a highly ethical, professional restoration company based in Calgary, Alberta.

We are looking for experienced Restoration Technicians with WRT and AMRT certification, able to run a crew of 4 staff.

We offer excellent health and dental benefits. Salary range: $25-$30/h We are conducting interviews in Surrey on Sunday Jan. 11th, 2015 & in Vancouver on Monday, Jan. 12th, 2015.

Please, forward your resume to: Mike@rdr.ca

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

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

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Phone 604-820-0808 www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

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

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

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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

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

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

LARGE, MID, MINI SIZE EXCAVATORS, BACK HOES, BOBCATS W/WITHOUT OPERATOR

Escape From Stress www.escapefromstressmassage.com Call Lori (604)391-1314

One Call Does It All!

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

Call 778-552-5261 TONY’’S PAINTING

159

TEACHERS

159

TEACHERS

159

TEACHERS

159

TEACHERS

338

We’re hiring!

HIRING DRIVERS

PLUMBING

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

www.sd42.ca

www.arrow.ca

MOVING & STORAGE

CLEANING SERVICES

CRYSTAL CLEAN CLEANING Forget the Rest...... I’m the best.

Friendly, Reliable. Attention to detail.

Call Cindy 778-982-3426

257 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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

Serving Abbotsford for 20 yrs

www.philippine-hilot-massage.com

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

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

12/14F_SN26

Large & Small Jobs S Insured S Licensed S Guaranteed Free Estimates www.renovationsmission.com

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

www.stolonation.bc.ca

click on Jobs link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: Stó:lô Nation HR Personnel

ABBOTSFORD & MISSION

#1 in the Fraser Valley

1980 Emerson St., Abbotsford Call to book 604-746-1234

LABOURERS

OFFICE MANAGER WITH THE STÓ:LÔ ELDERS LODGE

MISSION VALLEY RENO’S & IMPROVEMENTS

MIND BODY SPIRIT

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Please send resume: asundher@telus.net Or Fax 1.604.597.3228

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CAREGIVERS

applyto@pvhs.ca

Drop off resumes to:

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Child & elderly care exp.

Full-Time ~ Live In or Out Serving families for over 25 yrs

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

Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp.

Free estimates. 604-853-3640.

Now hiring for Mission and Abbotsford locations.

All positions.

FARM workers needed at P&B Growers Ltd for general farm labour. 40 hrs week until Dec.15/15 Duties incl. planting,weeding & harvesting.$10.40/hr. Email resumes p-and-b@shaw.ca

HOME CARE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford

LUMBER DRY KILN OPERATOR

33758 Essendene Ave. Abbotsford

Stó:lô Nation

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Preference given to any applicant who has completed or is taking the free on-line Mental Health Response Training program found at: www.communitycarestraining.com

Looking for a Kiln Operator with class 5 Power Engineer Classification and forklift experience for the Chilliwack area. Offering full time hours & competitive wages.

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LEARN TO DRUM & HAVE FUN with cool grooves & fills.

Call Rick 604-217-0322

QUALIFICATIONS: • Current registration in the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses • Love hands on nursing with clinical mental health expertise 5 years experience • Management or leadership experience in human resources with the ability to develop new work routines and protocols.

• Have an understanding of the acts and regulations for residential care and assisted living for adults with mental health concerns.

• Actively participate in and develop our Continuing Education and Training Program.

PERSONAL SERVICES 185

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS Cello, drums, horn. 8 years and up and adults. Call 604-744-1332.

Pleasant View Housing Society is opening a Residential Care and Assisted Living facility in Mission, for adults with mental health concerns.

Please send resume / cover by January 14, 2015 to:

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PERSONAL SERVICES

MEDICAL/DENTAL

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

Morningstar Homes Ltd has immediate & long term opportunities available, for qualified single family foundation forming and framing crews, in Maple Ridge and Burke Mountain/Coquitlam.

Sales Development Specialist

Stó:lô Nation

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. BBB. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Ore haulers and Chip haulers Seeking qualified drivers for immediate openings in Chilliwack, BC for our Ore Haul and Wood Fibre hauls.

We offer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Day • Competitive Wage, Benefits & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • References

EDUCATION ASSISTANTS The Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows school district is accepting resumes for on-call Education Assistant positions. We offer a competitive salary of $26.63/hr + 12% in lieu of benefits.

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

For more information about this opportunity, visit us online at http://www.sd42.ca/careers

We are an equal opportunity Employer.

Online: jobs.arrow.ca, Email:jobs@arrow.ca, Fax:250-314-1750, Phone: 1-877-700-4445

12/14W_AT10

22225 Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8N6 Tel. 604.463.4200 Fax. 604.463.0573

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

Abbotsford News Friday, January 2, 2015 A25 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736 SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD., MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

PETS 477

PETS

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 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 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS Ready Feb. 15. Reg’d. Vet checked http://vigelandkennels.ca 604-823-2259

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

Mountain Ridge

FLEA MARKET

Apartments

Abbotsford Exhibition Park TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

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

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm Phone 604-859-7540

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $97,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $72,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

1 bdrm. from $660 2 bdrm. from $760 Please Call Ray

1.604.768.5361

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

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

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

542

PETS

FRUIT & VEGETABLES HOWARD WONG FARMS

FEED & HAY

578

• 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

A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year and we want to thank our customers for their patronage and continued support.

See you in the new year!

FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630 HAY: ROUND BALES 1st cut $50.

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

604-856-2612 or 604-855-8083

SPORTING GOODS

BLUERIDGE APARTMENTS Clean, Quiet & Spacious.

3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.

Sales ~ Trades Over 60 Years Experience

Eha Sports 604-826-5640 REAL ESTATE 627

24/7 On-Site Staff Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $72,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

PETS OKAY

RENTALS

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

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 15, 2015 Re opening Fridays & Saturdays Starting Jan. 16, 2015

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

IRENE APARTMENTS 1 bdrm from $625 2 bdrm. from $745 Large units. Large Patios, Walk to Sprott Shaw College.

Easy Highway Access.

Storage Lockers & Parking Available!

Abbotsford

Call Kel for Details

photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager

604-850-2355

Corner of Harris and Riverside Matsqui Village 1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Parial view. Chuck 604-830-1960

SUNRIDGE APARTMENTS

32815 George Ferguson Way

$660 2 bdrm. from $760

1 bdrm. from

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

Please Call Rick 604.319.9151

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building.

1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location.

604-317-1926 or 604-856-4307 BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

APARTMENT/CONDO FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices!

www.eryxproperties.com * 1 Bdrm $695 * 2 Bdrm $865 * 3 Bdrm $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

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

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

Outdoor pool in garden setting.

Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities.

Ref’s req’d.

Phone 604-556-7705

CHELSEA MANOR 2977 Dahlstrom Pl. 2 Bdrm ~ 2 Bath

706

Please call Annette

604.556.6465 ABBOTSFORD

Heat & Hot Water Included

$850 to $875/mo.

5486 Riverside

bcclassified.com 604-854-6397

706

RENTALS

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888.

Chuck 604-830-1960

TRADITIONAL ARCHERY LESSONS

THE WONG FAMILY AND STAFF WANT TO WISH EVERYONE

#1 PET SOURCE

RENTALS

778.982.2590

Equipment supplied.

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RENTALS

Spacious Condos D D D D

Outdoor Pool Parking / Extra Storage Renovated 1 Cat Allowed

1 BDRMS from $625/mo.

2 BDRMS from $725/mo.

1909 SALTON RD. Abbotsford

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments

MISSION. 2 bdrm. 7696 Grand St. Corner unit, renovated. Onsite manager. Available now. $800/mo.

604-287-6787 or 778-552-1808.

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.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397

Online all the time. 24/7 An opportunity to view the entire Real Estate Review online, in full colour, turn pages just as you would with the newspaper version and zoom into text for a clear, more detailed view of your ad from anywhere in the world!

ABBOTSFORD • MISSION

AbbotsfordRealEstateRevie AbbotsfordRealEstateReview.com

A26 Abbotsford News Friday, January 2, 2015 RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

MAPLE RIDGE

ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES

1 & 2 Bdrms available

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts.

• Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm.

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...

604-853-0333

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

NOW AVAILABLE

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.

and Hydro

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

Near Shopping & Amenities.

Heat & hot water included.

Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave.

Senior’s Discount.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

Resident Manager ~ Linda

604-850-7050

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

Great View Available Now!

SPACIOUS APARTMENT

HABITAT APARTMENTS

2450 Center St. Abbotsford

33366 2nd Ave. Mission

NEW BUILDING

MISSION

SUITES FOR RENT “All apts are pet free!”

1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750

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

SENIORS DISCOUNTS Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

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

Lease & Refs. Required.

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.

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

604-826-2538

ABBOTSFORD

Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ pacificquorum.com Apartments

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

MISSION HILLS APARTMENTS 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

Mission

CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *

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

Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

604-855-0883

584

SWAP & TRADE

SWAP & TRADE

BUCK PASSERS

WHISTLER BLACKHOME adult day ski pass, valid all season, value $125. Sell $90. obo. Call 604-866-8235.

METAL HOCKEY EQUIPMENT HANGER, $15. obo. 604-850-6726.

COWBOY BOOTS, LADIES, leather, brownish color, size 7, $15. obo.

604-850-6726.

WANTED NINTENDO SYSTEM with games. Will pay up to $100.

604-864-9786.

WANTED RECORDS; 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, Rock & Roll. Will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786.

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ROOMS FOR RENT

752

has 1 bdrm in high rise. $400/mo.

Ref’s. Fully furnished. 604-744-4376

747

757

RV PADS RV Sites $345/mo.

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.

749

PJ AUTO SALES LTD

$$$

5) NOT ACCEPTABLE AS BUCK-PASSER ADS: Pets, birds, poultry, rabbits, livestock, fish, nursery stock, fruits and vegetables, top soil, or firewood – whether free or otherwise.

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

7) Miscellaneous items wanted shall be limited to A TOTAL OF $100 or less.

8) Any ads received after the deadlines shall be published in the next upcoming edition.

9) THE NEWS AND/OR THE MISSION CITY RECORD RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY AD NOT CONFORMING WITH THESE RULES. THE NEWS AND/OR THE MISSION CITY RECORD ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERPRET THESE RULES AS THEY APPLY TO BUCKPASSERS

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

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

2467 Clearbrook Rd

SPECIAL

Saturday Sale!

All Aircared!

Friday, Jan. 2nd

‘08 VW JETTA 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, full load, local. STP#7765.......$6,995.

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

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

‘05 DODGE Grand Caravan 7 psg, 4 dr, V6, auto, full load.

STP#115............$3,995.

‘04 CHEVY BLAZER 4x4, 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.

‘03 FORD FOCUS 4 door stationwagon, 4 cyl, 5 spd, STP#0827.......$1,995.

‘02 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, V6, auto, full load, local, STP#4878.............$3,495.

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

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

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

‘01 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4 dr, 4 x 4, V8 auto, full load aircared, local.

STP#9556............$2,495.

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

‘97 DODGE NEON 2 dr, 4 cyl, auto, aircared, STP#5027............$1,695.

‘96 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, h/b, 4 cyl 5 spd, aircared. STP#1174.......$1,450.

‘92 OLDS Cutlass Supreme 2 dr, V6, auto, loaded air cared STP#113...........$1,250.

‘92 VOLVO 960 4 dr, 6 cyl, auto, full load, local Aircared, STP#2916......$650.

Randy at 604-850-5040

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm suite. $600 incl utils & lndry. Avail now. NS/NP. 604-996-0483 or 604-825-4630 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. ground level suite. Aberdeen area. Ns/np. $750/mo. incl. cable. 604-649-8863

SUITES, UPPER

CLEARBROOK, 31848 Mayne Ave. Avail Feb. 1st. Clean bright 3 bdrm, Nr all amen. N/S. $1400 incl utils.

604-807-9029, 604-870-0595

TOWNHOUSES

ABBOTSFORD Marshall Rd. 3 or 4 bdrm, 3 level, 1.5 bath, 1800 sf. $1150-1250/mo. Jan/Feb. 1st. Call 604-615-5127 or 604-807-3294.

Clearwater Housing Co-op (Located in CLEARBROOK VILLAGE)

HOUSING CO-OP - $989/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 ✦ Phone 604-859-7429

LET US TAKE CARE of your home while you’re away. Exp’d housesitters, married middle age couple, available in Abbotsford area for the winter and spring months beginning in January. Call 1-250-899-6564.

736

WANTED TO RENT

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

STORAGE

Fenced secure lot in Mission NOW taking renters!!

Lot permits: Vehicles, Semi Trucks, RV’s etc.

752

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION

Need a place to store your vehicle?

751

845

MATURE MALE ON disability. Dog sitter / trainer, medicinal license.

Call 604-831-5100

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

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

MISSION: 3 & 4 BDRM T/H’s, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-820-1715

ABBOTSFORD: Central: Mature lady

HOUSESITTING

.... PLUS MORE TO CHOOSE FROM

HOMES FOR RENT

GOODYEAR INTEGRITY M+S tires 215/70R 15” 4 for $80 Good tread.

604-820-4034.

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

COZY LOG CABIN 10 miles northeast of Mission. No Pitt’s or Rotti’s. $600 + utils. Refs. 604-826-3063

DEADLINE: Wednesday, 1:00 ■ ■ p.m.

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604-556-7742 Cell 604-226-0975

BACK ON MARKET; Mission acreage 3 bdrm house with all appliances, pets ok. Avail Jan 1.

Call 604-936-3088

The Abbotsford News will not be responsible for any typos or omissions which do not affect ad.

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Resident Manager ~ Carol

4 15” STEEL volkswagen rims ideal for your snow tires all four $50. Tire chains fits 14” to 16” tires $20. 604-820-4034.

Buck-Passer Ad Form

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.

Heat & hot water included.

Fridge, stove, d/w.

Senior’s Discount UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

746

RENTALS

MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’s. No living quarters. 604-820-0808

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397

584

NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 BDRM + DEN & 2 BDRM SUITES

RENTALS

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

604-820-0128

SWAP & TRADE

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

2 Bdrm. 2 bath. $780/mo.

Ask for this month’s promo!

Conveniently located at

604-870-1118

Member - Crime Free Program

LIKE Abbotsford Apt on FACEBOOK

✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets

Heat & hot water included.

Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave.

UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

33415 Bourquin Pl. Abbotsford

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

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES

✯ Bantview Gardens ✯

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.

MEADOWOOD

Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

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

Call 604-852-7350

1.

✯ Aspen Court ✯

“ A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE “ www.AbbotsfordApartments.com

$$$

✯ Arlington Place ✯

LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

ABBOTSFORD

584

706

$825/mo & $925/mo

11 LOCATIONS

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

No Pets Hot water included.

Quiet, parklike setting.

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

Phone 604.854.2832 or 604.864.6239 DL#9912

HATZIC. Small trailer in quiet park. $600/mo. Ref’s req’d. Sm dog OK. Call after 6pm 604-855-8169

★ NEW RENTALS ★ MISSION

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

UPPER/LOWER HOUSES 5th Ave. - 2166 sq. ft. 3 bdrm. upper. 2.5 bath, 5 appl. N/p. $1450/mo. + shared utils.

FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM

604-820-8888

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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2013 TOYOTA SIENNA LE Loaded. 24,000 kms. $23,700.

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2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900.

2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900.

2003 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, auto, full load.

Aircared STK#656 $5,900.

2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.

2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900.

2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded.

STK#642. $9,900.

2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.

2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good.

STK# 624 $10,900.

2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black.

STK#614 $12,900.

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sunroof. STK#641. $14,900.

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, standard STK#639. $15,500.

2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888 1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900.

2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.

2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.

2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.

2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900.

2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr auto, loaded A/cared ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900.

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade.

STK#504. $10,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.

2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr STK#428. $13,900.

2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900.

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

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Mission: Cross the bridge and turn left onto this 1.65 Steelhead acres. The land is on two levels, with a former home site at the level front part. A tear-down shop remains. $209,000 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Close to 3000 sq ft, with geothermal heat and air cond.

Great condition 2 storey plus fully fin bsmt home. Hardwood, tile, maple cabs in kitchen, 3 bdrms up, 2 more down. $399,500 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Beautifully appointed 3 level townhome with hardwood floors, crown moldings, granite kitchen, gas fireplace. Three bedrms and 3 bathrms. Front sundeck, back patio. $298,800 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Three bdrm, 3 bathrm townhome. Great condition with updated flooring, light fixtures, rice and paint. Gas fireplace, ist p spacious of lrecrm. kitchen, large Sundeck % 98 and patio! $255,400 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Massive home with 8 bdrms and 6 bathrms. Hardwood and tile floors, crown, hardwood ice cabs and walk-in st pr pantry in of li Huge 8560 sq ft spacious 8 kitchen. % 9 lot with Mt Baker view. $538,800. www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Wonderful curb appeal, in gated Abbey Meadows. Greenspace behind. Curved staircase, tall windows and vaulted ceiling.

Three bdrms up, all with walk-ins.

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Abbotsford: Top floor corner unit in popular Trafalgar Park! This 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom unit has new carpets, lino, and fresh paint throughout. Perfect condition, appliances included. $166,900. www.timneufeld.com

Abbotsford: Perfect penthouse condo! With 14’ living room ceiling and windows, it’s bright and spacious. Two bedrms, a den alcove, and two bathrms. Gas fireplace. For ages 25+. $176,400 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Four level split with perfect renovation! Fabulous granite kitchen with island. New crown, s! fixtures. tile, carpet, laminate, aylight 5 Dbathrms.

4 bdrms, 2In new Spectacular backyard. $378,800 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Wonderful corner unit, perfectly kept. This two bed-room, 2 bathroom condo has 2 decks!

Living room has a good-looking gas fireplace. Pantry cupboard with pullouts. $199,500 www.timneufeld.com

Chilliwack: Two storey plus full, unfinished bsmt home in Ford Creek subdivision. Some hardwood floors, high livrm ceiling, gas firepl, maple kitchen. Excellent condition. $355,000 www.timneufeld.com

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Abbotsford: Great cond. home in Everett Estates. Two storey + part bsmt with 4 bdrms & 3 baths.

Den ing! mostly & hot tub room on skmain, A r private backyard, Ove big patio, oversized garage. $485,000. www.timneufeld.com

Maple Ridge: Three bedroom, end unit townhouse in popular Creekside Glen that backs onto greenspace. Kitchen has oak cabinets, gas fireplace in livingroom. $239,000 www.timneufeld.com

Langley: This 1142 sq ft townhouse is across from Philip Jackman Park. It has 3 bedrooms, a small den, 2 bathrms. Pets and rentals allowed. Needs a complete renovation. $129,000 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Three bdrm and 1.5 bathrm split entry home in a great area. Needs a renovation inside and out. Backs onto a ravine so it’s mostly private. 8x12 storage shed in backyd. $204,800 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Penthouse corner unit with clear views of Mt Baker, Fraser River, and Valley! Wrap around deck. Huge vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace in livrm.

Den, 2 bdrms, 2 baths. $198,800 www.timneufeld.com

Surrey: Yale House 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo, main floor corner unit. Close to everything: Central City Shopping, SFU, Holland Park, Elementary and Secondary School. $124,900. www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Beautiful granite counters in the updated kitchen! Updated bathrm, light fixtures, gas rice fireplace in livrm.f lBsmt ist p has nice o galley kitchen, 98.2%1 bdrm, livrm with gas firepl. Central air. $318,800 www.timneufeld.com

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Mission: Gorgeous setting for this incredible post and beam log home! On 2.37 private acres, with a gas-heated pool. Soaring vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen, amazing details. $648,800. www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Large 3000+ sq ft home on a great big 72x132 yard, with no homes behind! Two sundecks out back, one in front. Three bdrms up, plus 2 bdrms down in the finished bsmt. $329,800 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: This 1920ish home is sitting on a picturesque .91 part level and part sloping acres, with mountain views. $100,000 under assessment. Great place to build your new home! $298,000 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Country living on a .29 acre lot, all level and useable, gated, fenced and cross-fenced. ice The dble wide manuf’d st pr home has of li 3 bedrooms, 98%a full bath, livrm with gas firepl. Looks great! www.timneufeld.com

Maple Ridge: Sprawling rancher with enormous sundeck out back, on a beautiful 5.28 acres. Eight stall barn with heated tack room & hayloft. Large shop w/tall bay.

Pastures, riding ring. $969,000 www.timneufeld.com

l Build your dream home on this 5 acre Lake Errock parcel. Steel gate, drilled well, installed septic field, building site. $269,500. l 8.53 view acres Lake Errock parcel, same details as above.

Building site at top of land giving you tremendous views of the Valley, Mountains, and Lake Errock. $299,000. l 2.94 acres ringed with trees for privacy, with an open and sunny building site. Drilled well already in. Build here! No GST. $335,000. www.timneufeld.com

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Mission: On a .82 acre corner lot in popular Steelhead area. Screened gazebo off wood patio and 2 charming sheds. Four bdrm + den home, maple hardwood, granite kitchen. $398,800. www.timneufeld.com

Mission: Two storey plus full, unfin basement. Three bedrooms up, plus a large games room over the garage. Den on the main. On 2.224 south-sloping acres, on a quiet cul-de-sac. $658,800. www.timneufeld.com

Mission: 5.053 Acres. There’s already an installed full septic system and drilled well. Gentle southern slope with a Mt Baker view; end of a quiet cul-de-sac.

Marvelous building site. $468,800. www.timneufeld.com

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Mission: Stunning home on 5 south-sloping acres. Clear views of the Fraser River and Valley.

Sundeck full width of home.

Incredible kitchen, famrm with wood stove. New roof! $648,800 www.timneufeld.com

Chilliwack: Needs about $350,000 to finish. This 5,000+ sq ft home had a fire, so there’s no interior other than the framing. Structure is intact. On 3 level acres, with a 40x40 shop. $599,000. www.timneufeld.com

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3 BARE ACREAGES! Mission: Three parcels of land ready to build on. Each one is 4.99 acres, has a drilled well, is level, and easy to build on. Grassy meadows and magnificent mountain views. $269,000 each. www.timneufeld.com

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$20,000 REDUCTION!

Mission: Only 2 years old, this quality built home is on 2.8 acres with stunning views. Two storey vaulted ceilings, hardwood s! floors, Day great room design.

In 8 Full and unfin bsmt. 26x30 shop! $598,000 www.timneufeld.com

Mission: One corner acre close to the Maple Ridge border. Huge rancher with level walk-out bsmt.

Exposed beam vaulted ceilings.

New roof, flooring, windows, kitchen w/granite, etc. $608,800 www.timneufeld.com

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Abbotsford News Friday, January 2, 2015

List with Mindy Call Now! Amberley Neufeldt Sales Associate 604-826-9000

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Renovated split entry.

Close to all amenities w/private backyard & covered patio.

3 bdrms, 2 gas f/p.

Close to schools. Updated paint, flooring & plumbing fixtures. $399,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Dream home w/2 bdrm carriage home!

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4 bdrms, finished bsmt w/steam shower.

Open great room. Geo therm heating & cooling system. $1,279,000

Silver Brook U-Catch. 3 ponds (lots of fish) Older rancher w/3 bdrm home w/ fin bsmt. 1st time on market. 25 yrs in bus. Minutes to Aldergrove Border Crossing & Abby Airport. $949,000

5000+ sq. ft. home on .65 acre lot in town! Private yard w/inground pool.

Detached shop w/2 pce bathroom can be converted to guest suite. Close to all schools. $899,000

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TOP AGENTS!! TOP RESULTS!!

1/4 Acre in White Rock!

Almost 5 Acres-Whonnoc

Almost 2 Country Acres!!

Family Home on 2.2 Acres

Waterfront Commercial!

Potential for subdivision or duplex is probable. Close to amenities & beach.

Hospital close by. Home needs renovations and value is in the oversized parcel of land. $850,000

Prime private location! With 2 homes!

Main home updated. Separate guest house w/loft. Private from main house.

Great area for horse trails, recreation.

Seller motivated!! $849,900

Gated Estate! End of a no thru street.

5 min to town. Exec 2 story + finished bsmt w/media room & wine room. Formal din room & liv room, fam room w/ bar. Seller motivated. $839,900

Private setting on quiet cul-de-sac minutes to town! Triple garage. 4000 sq. ft.

2 storey, fin bsmt with w/bar. Rec rm & media/games rm. Master up + 3 more bdrms. Priced to sell. $829,900

Currently home to “Monague Native Crafts” 2 storey building has many opportunities. Views & overlooking the mighty Fraser River. 2 legal lots with separate P.I.D.’s! Motivated! $699,900

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Custom 2 Storey w/Bsmt

3.5 Acre Gardner Paradise

5.8 Acres w/4 Bdrm Home!

Prime “Hatzic Bench”

East Abby “Sandy Hill”!!

Almost 1/2 Acre - Hatzic

Big, Bold & Beautiful!

Over 5100 sq. ft. home fully finished.

Main has kitch, liv & din rooms, den & add bdrm w/ensuite. Master & 3 bdrms & laundry up. 2 storey ceil & beautiful finish work. $689,000

Great location - minutes north of Mission G&C Club. Log home w/very open main fl, bright /lots of windows. Deck overlooks the fish pond. 2 bdrms on main, 1 up. $669,000

Fantastic holding property for development site in near future. House is in good shape, 3 storey renovated over several years. Priced to Sell!! Mostly land value! $658,000

Awesome views!! Bright & Open floor plan w/vaulted ceiling, open beam concept. 3 stories finished! Just under 1 acre, sewer & city water. Great schools.

Seller motivated! $649,900

All levels of public and private schools.

Totally custom - won’t disappoint!!

3 levels, 7 bdrms or 6 bdrms + den, 4 baths. 7200 sq. ft. lot!! Room for extended family. $649,900

Vie, view and more spectacular views!

Fully landscaped and fenced! Totally redone 2250+ sq. ft. custom 1 level rancher. Loaded with extras!! Shows a “12”!! $599,900

4200+ sq. ft. 3 storey. 2 bdrm legal suite. Main has 2 kitchens. Ton’s of extras here! Fin bsmt incl media room, exercise/games room. 6 baths. Price includes net GST if owner occ. $579,900

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0.515 Acres in Town

Spectacular One Acre

Prime East Abbotsford!

8 bdrms - 6 baths-Aldergrove

.89 Acres on Nottman St.

MCKINLEY HEIGHTS-ABBY

Att: investors and developers! Currently zoned R-558. Quiet rd, centrally located. Potential for rezoning. Neighbouring property listed for $249,900. Both can be purchased together. $549,900

Flat & fully usable w/gardens, fruit trees, berries +. Master on main. Sep din rm & liv rm. 2 bdrms up. Finished bsmt. Detached garage w/workshop & loft. Future devl. $549,900

2 storey + legal bsmt suite! View of the valley & mtns. Great layout! 7200 sqft lot. walk to Starbucks, new shopping area & easy access for commuters.

Seller motivated!! $539,500

Desirable area, offered for sale for the 1st time since built. Top quality finishing throughout, crown mould, pot lights, large kitchen & more. Close to shops, schools & transit. $539,000

Prime development property zoned S36 currently. Needs sewer connection.

Solid older home, 4 bedrooms. Rental while you develop. Great opportunity! $525,000

2 storey walk-out bsmt. 5 bdrms, 4 baths. Nice street appeal and preferred neighbourhood. Close to schools. Very low traffic street is family friendly. $519,900

Present use for main floor is a beauty studio! Can be used for office, medical or??? Lots of parking, great location!

Owner motivated to look at long term lease!!!

To view call Amberley 604.826.9000

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Top Floor For Lease!!

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Private 2.19 Acres!!

3300 Sq. Ft. New Home!!

Updated S/S Duplex!

Beautiful Brand New Home

Easy access for commuters - minutes to Mission or M.R. West coast contemporary. Laundry on main, 2 gas f/p, A/C. Hot tub stays. Garage/workshop. Lots of parking. Priced to sell! $499,900

Big lot! 9’ ceilings on main & bsmt level. 6 bdrm, 4 bath. Oversized garage.

Legal 2 bdrm suite + rec room. Priced to sell! Priced includes G.S.T. (if owner occupied) $479,900

Attention Investors! 12000 sq. ft. lot.

Walk to hospital & all amenities. Great for 1st time buyers (friends or family) buying together (no strata fees). Great buy! $475,000

North Cedar Valley area of new homes.

High ceilings, open fl plan. Kitchen w/ big island w/eating bar. Great colours, new flooring. Finished bsmt. Very well priced. $469,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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$399,000 to $470,000 Includes appliances & net G.S.T.

2 Storey w/Finished Bsmt

Brand New 2 Storey Home!

Very Quiet Cul-de-sac!

A Must to View!

Brand New! Double garage, 3 bdrms up w/ensuite walk-in closet & laundry.

Den or bdrm & full bath on main. Total 5 bdrms & 4 baths. Still time to choose colours. $469,500

Open great rm & big kitch w/bar, quartz counters. 4 bdrms up, 3 baths. Sep laundry rm, den/5th bdrm on main. Fenced backyard. Completion end of Aug. Buy Now! $459,500

On the park! Loaded with updates, cabs, flrs + paint. Fenced backyard with side yard on Griner Park. Walk to Albert McMahon school. Great family home in a great neighbourhood. $449,900

Not a drive by! Totally updated 3200 sq. ft. home. Completely renovated in 2009. 22’4”x21’ garage w/workshop.

A/C, rec rm, master on main w/dressing rm. Parking for RV. $449,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Silver Creek is Mission’s newest development, offering small community living while staying connected with busier urban areas. The short drive from Abbotsford or Maple Ridge is worth the added value found at Silver Creek!

With the Westcoast Express Train, commuters working in Coquitlam or Vancouver not only avoid the hassle of daily rush hour traffic, but have the advantage of their real estate dollar going farther. Close to schools, parks and a world of recreational activities. Lifestyle, location, and great value: For information call Mindy 604.826.1000 Silver Creek has it all!

Addresses and photos online at www.mindymcpherson.com

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604.826.9000 1.888.826.1177 #103 - 33070 - 5th ave., mission, bc #2443

#2287

#2516

2499

#2350

Brand New! Lane Access!

Mobile - 10 Acres Deroche

Investors - Income Prop.

Updated Home 2010 - Abby

Rancher on Quiet St. Abb

Corner lot! 2 storey w/finished bsmt. high ceilings, open floor plan. Bsmt has room for in-laws/nanny! Close to schools, shopping and rec centre. $449,500

Super Buy!! 2 road frontages. Nice older 14’ x 56’ mobile home sits on engineered foundation. Easy access to Lougheed Highway for commuters. $429,000

13,000+ sq. ft. corner lot, centrally located walk to bus, West Coast Express, shopping, churches, Heritage park and schools. Well kept home, great value here. Priced to sell! $399,900

Everything new from top to bottom.

Open concept w/kitchen open to eating area and family room. Master bdrm has sliding glass door to sundeck. 2 bdrms & full bath in bsmt. $399,900

Great layout with large family room off kitchen/nook area. Many updates through-out this well kept home. Big fully fenced private back yard, with covered patio area. $399,000

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#2316

#2247

#2527

#2502

#2336

TOP AGENTS!! TOP RESULTS!!

25+ Acres - 70 Mile House

Commercial—70 Mile House

Well Kept Bsmnt Entry!

Cherry Ridge Estates!

Rancher W/Full Basement!

Rancher w/full bsmt (90% completed) Detached 31’x23’ shop + garden shed + 16’x16’ storage for machinery or?

Private setting, great location. Breath the country fresh air! $399,000

Great business opportunity! Working motel & restaurant on 1.73 acres. Motel has 9 rental units plus a caretakers residence. Rest. has seating for 50. Call for further info. $399,000

3 bdrms + den. 2 baths, bsmt unfinished, awaiting your ideas. Private backyard. West facing sundeck & patio.

Gas fireplace. Some updates to flooring and paint. Shows very nice. $389,900

Walk to all levels of school. Fam liv rm on main. 5 bdrms, 3 baths. Room for in-laws/nanny. Family neighbourhood.

Quiet cul-de-sac w/walkway to park, tennis crts & playground. $373,500

Family neighbourhood - great schools!

Rancher w/full basement! 3 full baths, gas f/p, updated floors, roof approx 7 yrs old. Private fenced backyard. Seller motivated! $369,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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#2528

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MINDY MCPHERSON 604.826.1000 SALES ASSOCIATE

Building / Development

#2451

Attention Developers!

33 View Acres! This may be Mission’s finest!! $999,000 #2465 9.09 ACRES “URBAN RESIDENTIAL” Silverdale Development Plan. $790,000 #2437 10 Acre Hideaway!

West Mission (Silverdale) Quiet dead end street $499,000 5 Acres #2440 in Silverdale!

Quiet area! Road Frontages! $349,900 #2385 Waterfront Development Area!!

Affordable Investment Property! $329,900 #2428 Approx 2.5 Acres!

Very nice property. Entry gate already in! $319,500 #2120 Amazing Views!!

6000+ sq. ft. lot in desirable location, close to shops & University $299,500 5 Acre Parcel! #2424 Minutes to town. East side of Stave Lake. Seller motivated!! $289,500 #2525 4 Building Lots New Development Cherry near Stave lake $239,900 to $269,000 6027 Sq Ft #2399 View Lot!!

Affordable Investment 61’ frontage.

Build your dream home here!! $279,900 #2511 3 Building Lots Brand new development Stave Lake & Cherry $189,900 - $200,000 & $235,000 3 Lots in #2364 Newer Neighbourhood Flat usable lots. Build your “Dream Home Here” $214,900 ea.

Building Lot #2452 East of Cade Barr St. Fully serviced. $179,900 #2389 Private Setting 2.55 Acres Beautiful Gated “Hampton Common” Upper Scale Homes! $149,900 2355 4 Lots in “Downtown Plan” Build a home or buy all 4 lots & build something unique! District of Mission indicates they will look at new CCD2 zoning. $139,500 ea. #2339 Tapadera Estates Morris Valley Lot! Concrete RV pad w/hook-up $57,500 #2468 Holding Property Approx .90 acre, on Stave River! $49,900 #2318 Hatzic Lake Waterfront access, flat 75x75 ft lot. $49,900 #2426

Huntingdon Location

Updated Big Family Home

West Side Location!

Lots of Updates!!

Older Home w/Character

Amazing Huge Backyard!

Minutes to the U.S. Border, Costco, shopping and great rest. Old fashion look to this well laid out compact 2 storey. Lane at rear for parking. Great starter or investment. $369,000

Centrally located! Walk to schools, Heritage Park, new shopping plaza for coffee, dinner, beer and wine or Yoga! Big garage with workshop! Priced right! $329,500

Large 4 bdrm home on flat lot w/large backyard. Updates include flooring, some electrical fixtures, kitchen. Rec rm & bathrm down. Double garage, room for workbench. $319,500

Great Buy!! 7700 sq ft flat fenced backyard. Priced to sell!!! $319,500

Att: investors & 1st timers. 8282 sq. ft. lot. New windows, kitchen & app. in 2008. New furnace & h/w tank & baths in 2011. Fin bsmt. Close to shops & schools. Great investment! $319,000

Great family home!! Great central location on the bus route. Priced to sell!!! $299,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Raj 778-552-5570

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

#2267

#2495

#2482

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#2334

#2501

Corner Unit at the Mews!

Luxurious gated community w/state of the art security, underground parking and 2 amenity rooms. Superior design and premium quality workmanship $319,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

Hemlock Valley!!

Affordable in Hedley!

Prime “Tapadara Estates”

Att: Developers/Investors

Waterfront Devel. Area!!

Commercial Drycleaner

0.174 acres, 2 bdrm, both with ensuite home, dining room, living room in Hedley, BC 25’x51’ workshop. 65’x26’ garage. Fenced yard. $289,900

Walk to Sandpiper Golf Course. 2 full bathrooms, 11/2 storey, totally private RV parking, huge covered sundeck.

This is a steal!!! Hurry on this one!!! $249,900

Prime holding property, currently zoned R-558 and could be rezoned. Flat, centrally located 50x290’ lot. Can be purchased with neighbouring property - 32092 Sawyer Ave. $249,900

Attention Investors, affordable yet tons of opportunity here!! Priced to sell!!

Can be sold in conjunction with the adjoining corner property. $249,900

Established in 1972. Seller retiring after 34 years. High traffic location (next to Tim Hortons) Unbelievable rent and low overhead!! The only drycleaners in town!!!! $199,500

Attention avid skiiers, mountain climbers, snow mobilers, ATV’ers! Affordable studio w/loft. Covered parking, swimming pool! Enjoy the recreation out your door. Seller motivated! $89,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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#2463

Updated 2 S Townhs

#2348

4.4 Acres - Privacy!

#2513

Edwards Estates

#2317

1st Time Buyers

#2251

Stave Lake Landing!

#2342

#2396

.69 Acres What a Price!

Spencer Estates!! New laminate, open kitch, bonus rm off kitch for family rm/4th bdrm/flex rm/office or? 2 parking spots. Private fenced yard. On bus route.

Unit shows well. $239,900

Located in north Mission. (Clean fresh crisp air). Peek-a-boo view of a small private lake. Great value - priced to sell! $229,900

Gated, 55+, south facing 2 bdrm unit.

Private backyard. Community meeting room and games room w/pool tables, shuffleboard and exercise equip. One cat or 1 dog (16” high). $209,500

Mission Manor. Well maintained 3 bdrm corner end unit. 2 decks, Engineered h/w floors, new vinyl in kitch & baths.

Crowns thru-out. 21/2 blks to West Coast Express. $173,400

2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 floor a/ground level.

Eat-in kitch, liv & din room w/lam flrs, hsd f/place. Work-out room, management fees include gas f/place & h/w. One small pet allowed. $169,500

House is rough - to be expected at this price!! Totally private. $154,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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#2337

By Sandpiper Golf Course!

Tapadera Estates! Custom Beauty! Spotless & shows a “10” Screened in covered deck, garden shed. Walk to clubhouse w/ swimming pool. Boat launch, fishing, ski at Hemlock(15 min) $149,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

#2514

Chilliwack

#2459

Park Place! Abby

#2519

Carriage Lane-Abby

#2306

Abby Preferred Bldg

#2253

Kathleen Court

#2503

Maple Lane - Chwk!

The biggest covered sundeck around!

“Park Place” Walk to 7-Oaks Mall, Super Store, churches & all amenities. Ground level, 2 bdrm, 2 full baths. 55+. Best buy around! $149,500

Great flrplan! Upper townhome w/electric lift. SE facing balcony/ sundeck, view Mt. Baker. maintenance fee includes heat, elec & water. 55+.

Small dog of cat. $145,00

Royal Court! Eat in kitch, full ensuite, bath w/easy access shower. Maint fees include Heat. Walk to shops, banking, rec, doctors & church. Workshop & garden plots. $144,900

Vaulted ceil, gas f/p, in-suite laundry, tile floors. View from south facing deck. 1 bdrm, 1 bath. Secured underground park and storage locker. Close to all transit. $139,900

Clean and cozy. Fenced courtyard. Low strata fees. Great place to start out.

Don’t miss out on opportunity to won 3 bedroom family friendly, pet friendly townhouse. $137,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Rick 604.855.8385

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Rick 604.855.8385

#2371

Cul-de-sac/Abby

#2457

Breckenridge Estates!

#2497

The Courtlands - 55+

#2453

Oasis Country Estates

#2521

Kathleen Crt - Aff.

Desirable 2 bdrm ground unit. Close to all shopping, new cinemas, restaurants, public transit and quick freeway access.

Well managed building. Seller motivated!! $136,900

Park Place. Superstore, malls and Mill Lake - at your doorstep. 2 bdrms indoor pool, hot tub, gym, workshop & a guest suite. 55+, strata fee includes h/w & heat. $133,500

Priced to sell!! Corner unit, laminate floors, 2 bdrms, 2 full baths. Appliances included. Great location, easy freeway access. $129,900

Priced to sell! No pets! 1367 sq. ft. No stairs, enclosed sundeck, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, sep laundry rm, formal dining rm.

Needs some updates, in mint condition. $129,500

Big open double wide modular. Vaulted ceiling, lam floors, laundry room, crown mould. Soaker tub in ensuite. Lots of parking for RV. Pellet stove. Priced to sell!!! $124,900

One bedroom, one bathroom inside unit.

View to the south of the Fraser River, Valley and mountains. $105,000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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#2398

Corner Unit - Abby!

#2374

Resort Style Living!

#2504

Glenkirk Court

Affordable!! 2 bedrooms, big patio, big living room, backs onto trees. Priced to sell!! $94,500

Amenities include INDOOR POOL, hot tub, sauna, etc. NOT at ground level/ away from noisy roads. Walk to everything. Strata fees include heat and light.

Cheaper than rent. $92,900

Close to Heritage Park, WestCoast Express and shopping. Hardwood & tile floors. Beautiful mouldings, kitchen and appliances. $89,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Rick 604.855.8385

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

#2492

Completely Renovated!!

2 bdrm, 2 bath mobile in Cedar Acres Park. Rural location, 12 mins to town. new roof, gutters, flooring, plumbing & electrical. Separate 18x13 shop w/220v wiring. $58,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

#2505

Affordable dble/w

#2478

Cedar Acres Trailer Pk

Huge lot w/big garden, workshop! 2 full baths, 3 bdrms. Big kitch, furn 6 yrs old.

Handicap accessible! Gas f/p. Open and spacious. Country setting is only min to town. $49,900

Nicely updated 2 bdrm, 2 bath mobile.

Recently updated hot water tank, appliances, roof & deck. Kitchen has skylights and built-in hutch. Pad rental $385.

Shows great. $49,500

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