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A supportive-housing project intended to provide much-needed shelter for men who are homeless or at risk of homelessness will open at least six months late — in mid-2017, not in 2016 as was previously hoped.

The city’s spokesperson, Katherine Treloar, now estimates the building contract will be signed before the end of September, with construction starting in early 2016 and taking 15 months to complete.

When the project was first announced last December, the City of Abbotsford estimated construction could begin 10 days after the building contract was signed, and Abbotsford Community Services hoped residents could begin to move into the facility in 2016.

Treloar said that during the bidding process, an interested contractor questioned the timeline and called it “not realistic.” The city now says it will take three to six months between the signing of the contract and ground-breaking. Negotiations with interested contractors have also caused a three-month delay in getting the building contract signed.

“The window [between signing and breaking ground] was extended due to a negotiation with a preferred [contractor] to ensure the design and pre-construction process could be finalized,” said Treloar, adding the timeline extension was legally allowed under the terms of the project proposal.

The project, funded by BC Housing for $2.4 million, will provide 20 units of housing and is seen as a key part of the city’s efforts to address homelessness Continued on A3

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issues. As “low-barrier supportive housing,” it will allow residents who are not drug- and alcohol-free, and will provide support services on site.

The project is currently being managed by the City of Abbotsford, and Abbotsford Community Services will operate the site.

The project was initially proposed for a different location, on Montvue Avenue, but rezoning for that area was defeated by an Abbotsford city council vote in response to community pressure against the development.

Janna Dieleman, Abbotsford Community Services’ spokesperson, expressed disappointment about the project starting later than expected.

“It would be nice to have shovels in the ground in January, but realistically it might not be until March or April,” Dieleman said.

“We wish it was moving forward quicker because, during all

This concept drawing shows the Gladys Avenue supportive-housing project, construction of which is expected to begin in 2016. these delays, there are people still that need housing and we can’t help them.”

Dieleman said contract negotiations are a complicated matter because they need to be approved by all three parties involved in the project: Abbotsford Community Services, the City of Abbotsford, and BC Housing.

“Everybody has to agree in the process.

That can take a bit of time,” she said.

Homelessness in Abbotsford has become a flashpoint issue in recent years. Arguments recently concluded in a B.C. Supreme Court case in which a group of homeless people argued the city’s bylaws against camping in public parks infringed on their Charter rights. At trial, lawyers for the city repeatedly referenced

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Kevin Hollett, a spokesperson for Pivot Legal Society, which represented the plaintiffs in the case, said he was unhappy about the delay in this housing project.

“What the court heard in trial over the summer is that there’s an inadequate number

of housing and shelter spaces for people in Abbotsford,” Hollett said. “What was supposed to be a good and promising start is not nearly enough. It might be another winter of people with no places to stay.”

An example of the issues that people living on the streets can encounter took place on Monday. Two people were taken to hospital after drug overdoses at the homeless camp on Gladys Avenue.

Emergency crews were called to the scene just before noon. A woman in her mid-20s was unconscious and a man in his mid-30s was still conscious but suffering medical issues.

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The RCMP website states that the entry salary for a constable Abbotsford News is $50,647. That salary rises incrementally over 36 months of Almost 200 people earned more than $100,000 working for the service to $82,108 – an increase of 62 per cent.

MacDonald said staff on the list making more than the $92,000 Abbotsford Police Department in 2014.

Each year, in mandated statements of financial information, first-class constable rate is due to raises for seniority or promomunicipalities, including the City of Abbotsford, release a list tions to roles such as sergeant. The highest-earning constable of all staff earning more than $75,000 in renumeration for the on the list made $162,121 in 2014 and was ninth-highest overall.

Most officers made additional wages due to overtime, as well previous year. That does not include the police departments.

The News requested, through the Freedom of Information as retroactive pay in 2014 due to a union settlement.

“Our contract expired and Protection of Privacy in 2012 and when our Act, a list of Abbotsford new contract was signed Police Department (APD) in late 2014, there were staff earning more than retro adjustments made,” $75,000 in the 2014 calsaid MacDonald. endar year. The News reHe said overtime for ceived a list of 238 staff officers can vary based members, though with on a variety of factors. If the majority of their an officer agrees to cover names redacted. a shift for someone else, The APD has about 325 he or she would likely people on its payroll – just be paid the same including 212 police ofsalary. ficers, with an additionIf there is a significant al 10 officers working incident and the officers at other organizations are held over because such as the Integrated they are still processing Homicide Investigation a crime scene, or dealing Team (IHIT) – and 84 with an accused, they go full-time, five part-time File photo into an overtime scenarNearly 200 APD employees earned more than $100,000 last year. and 23 casual civilian io where “the first two employees, according to hours of overtime are Abbotsford Police Const. paid at time-and-a-half and any additional overtime after that Ian MacDonald. is double time.”

In 2014, the highest earning staff member was Deputy Chief If there is a necessity to call officers in on days off, they are Const. Len Goerke, who earned $218,695. He left the force in June paid double time.

2014 to become chief of the West Vancouver Police Department.

MacDonald said in the past when an officer had to testify in His departure from the APD was technically a retirement when court, it would frequently be on a day off. Now the police departhe left and he received an end-of-term payout, which boosted ment works closely with the courts to try to ensure officers are his total annual income. on shift when they need to be in court, to reduce costs.

His remuneration was followed by Chief Bob Rich, who earned “It takes a fair amount of juggling, when you think about it,” $200,684. An unnamed detective was third on the list, followed said MacDonald. He added that unless there are extenuating by two deputy chief constables. circumstances such as an ongoing crime investigation or going According to the APD website, a first-year (or fifth-class) conto court, officers must take an eight-hour break between shifts. stable earns a salary of $59,907 annually, or $28.80 hourly. After Ninety per cent of the APD’s budget goes to staff-related exthree years, a constable becomes reaches first-class grade, and penses, according to its 2014 budget presentation. The police will earn $92,165 annually ($44.31 hourly). That is an increase of department’s 2014 operating budget was about $44.4 million.

54 per cent over the first three years.

At the City of Abbotsford, 234 staff earned more than $75,000, Comparatively, the Toronto police pays cadets-in-training while 140 earned $100,000 or more. Of those earning more than $58,220, rising to $92,433 by the time they become first-class $100,000, almost 53 per cent were firefighters. The city has about constables.

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Contractual increases, overtime and retroactive pay are driving the increase in city salaries, according to a report recently brought to council.

The city’s 2014 draft financial statements, which are required to report all employees paid more than $75,000 in a year, were presented in April.

Those documents showed that the number of staff earning more than

$75,000 rose from 231 in 2013 to 234 in 2014. However, the number of staff earning more than $100,000 rose from 114 to 140 in the same period, up almost 23 per cent.

Following that report, council directed staff to report on what was driving the escalating wages, back pay and overtime.

That report showed that in 2014, there was a pay increase of 1.75 per cent for CUPE union members, 2.5 per cent for the firefighters’ union (IAFF) and a 1.75

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There was also a 14 per cent increase in overtime incurred by CUPE staff from 2013 to 2014, while overtime paid to firefighters decreased 2.6 per cent.

According to the report, that is expected to continue to decrease as the city hired more flex firefighters.

Without overtime, retroactive payments or retirements, only 202 people would have earned more than $75,000, instead of 234, according to the report.

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Resident of targeted home charged in July 19-year-old man allegedly flashed a knife at a driver Vikki Hopes Abbotsford News

A man living in the home believed to be the intended target of a shooting that killed an innocent man last Wednesday was charged in July for allegedly brandishing a knife at another person.

A source has confirmed for the Abbotsford News that Parmvir Chahil, 19, is a resident of the home in the 3500 block of Promontory Court.

A property title search shows that the house is owned by Baljit Chahil and Hardip Padda, neither of whom have a criminal record.

An officer examines a car hit by bullets last Wednesday in the driveway of a targeted CURTIS KREKLAU Abbotsford News home on Promontory Court.

Police believe the Chahil residence was the target of last week’s shooting, which killed

next-door neighbour Ping Shun Ao, 74. He was struck by a stray bullet while he was in

his yard.

Court records show that Parmvir was charged with uttering

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threats and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose related to an incident on July 24 of this year.

Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said police received a 911 call that day alleging that Parmvir had allegedly flashed a knife at another driver.

He was charged the following day.

Police began reporting more than a year ago that two groups of South Asian young men have been embroiled in a dispute which has been dubbed the “Townline Hill conflict.”

The conflict began with dozens of incidents of mischief, assault, vandalism and arson, but has escalated to in-

clude several shootings.

Most have occurred in the Townline and Blueridge areas of west Abbotsford.

A previous murder took place last October, when Harwin Baringh, 18, was fatally shot while in his vehicle on Sparrow Drive in west Abbotsford.

Court documents related to the incident mention the “Chahil crime group,” but it is not known if the Chahils on Promontory Court have any connection.

Those documents were filed in December as part of a government civil forfeiture claim to seize two vehicles that were alleged to have ties to

Baringh’s murder.

The records alleged that Baringh was a member of the “Chahil crime group” and that his death was part of a dispute with the “Dhaliwal crime group.”

The provincial civil forfeiture office won its claim to seize the two cars – a 2007 and a 2009 Nissan Altima – saying they had been used to “engage in a violent ongoing gang conflict” between the two crime groups.

The cars were designated to be sold at public auction, with the proceeds going toward grants for violence prevention, victim support, restorative justice programs and more.

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to raising his grandchildren.

Stacy Locke, who lives on the opposite side of Ao’s house, said she was shocked when the shooting The 74-year-old man killed by a stray bullet in his Abbotsford yard Wednesday has been identified by happened but that she’d long expected the escalatmedia as Ping Shun Ao, a beloved grandfather with ing violence in the neighbourhood to claim a life.

“I knew it would happen, just because of no connection to the violent neighbourwhat is going on in the streets,” Locke said. hood feud that took his life.

“But, it’s just very devastating to hear that According to Ao’s granddaughter Jennifer it’s an innocent bystander. Your neighbour.

Leong, the man had been planning a trip to So that’s pretty upsetting.”

China just next month.

She was in her home with a friend when “I miss you Grandpa and I love you so the shooting happened, and initially didn’t much,” wrote Leong in a Facebook post. “I realize the loud noise she heard was a can’t believe any of this. You were like my gunshot. “It sounded like it was just in my dad, you raised me since I was a baby and backyard,” she said, adding that she didn’t you were loved by everyone around you.

AO learn somebody had been hit until nearly We were supposed to go back to China two hours later. this October together. I’ll be missing you Locke said Ao was often seen both in his backyard each and every minute of everyday (sic). I love you Grandpa, you were the best grandpa anyone and the location where he was shot, playing with his grandchildren. could’ve ever had.”

“He was always outside in the yard, playing with Residents of his street described Ao as a quiet, polite man, a good neighbour and someone devoted his grandkids,” Locke said. “They lived here forever.”

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Police, city hold public safety forum The Abbotsford Police Department (APD), police board and city council will host a public forum on community safety this Thursday, Sept. 10.

The event will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, and is being held in response to a series of violent incidents, including the shooting death of an inno-

cent bystander in west Abbotsford.

“I believe an important next step in creating a solution to the very troubling and highly publicized violent incidents occurring in our community is for us to come together as a community to build those solutions,” said Mayor Henry Braun.

Police Chief Bob Rich said the APD is con-

tinuing to make the ongoing conflict and “threat to public safety” a top priority.

“We are putting in place a gang enforcement team whose sole purpose is to deal with the issues in the Townline Hill area. We will not stop until public safety is restored,” he said.

The forum is open to the entire community, and people are encour-

aged to arrive early, as the seating capacity of 739 will be strictly enforced.

Police previously held a public forum in April at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.

That event, held mainly in Punjabi, was aimed at the South Asian community and attracted more than 500 people, with many being turned away at the door.

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ABBOTSFORD NEWS I WEDNESDAY, September 9, 2015

Big changes for schools The new school year is officially underway. Even if you don’t have kids in the education system, there is still this sense that summer fun is behind us and now we must get down to business.

Roads are busier and so are everyone’s lives. Parents begin their everyday scramble of getting kids to and from school safely. For some young ones, this week marks their entry into the school system. For older ones, they are entering into middle or high school.

Classrooms are clean and bright, with teachers and administrators rolling out the welcome mat.

While education is always evolving – big changes are coming as to how teachers teach.

The stereotypical model of educators standing in front of the classroom lecturing while students follow along from textbooks is transforming.

Instead, classrooms will be interactive with teachers discovering individual student’s passions. Teachers will

direct and fuel those interests on a new learning path.

It’s welcome change for students who don’t thrive in the traditional classroom setting.

If teachers can tap into what individual students get excited about, the potential to unlock their brains from boredom and turn that into drive and passion is exciting news.

The school district is already preparing for the changes and teachers are adapting their teaching style to this new way of reaching students.

There are no two students alike.

Some children thrive on tests and report deadlines – others crash and burn.

Change is hard for all, but this is a directive coming from the government that parents and students should support.

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What gives? What the heck is going on? We are in the middle of an election campaign, yet there seems to be a conspiracy of silence about this issue by all the parties and their candidates.

The economy is allegedly a major campaign issue, and what voters and the transportation industry have to pay for gas is certainly a major part of their necessary expenditures. Canadian drivers and related industries are getting hosed by the oil industry, yet none of our politicians have the backbone to take them to task and say “Enough is enough.”

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September 9, 2015 Notice of Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Land Use Contract No. 155-1976 Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on September 14, 2015, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaw. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the hearing.

The following is a synopsis of the bylaw amending Land Use Contract No. 155-1976 of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of the bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (2nd Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on August 31, September 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14, 2015 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.

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lance to protect returning sockeye salmon as the Fraser River run comes in at levels far below what was forecast.

The latest estimate pegs the run size at 2.4 million salmon, barely a third of the 6.8 million mid-range projection of fishery managers.

Commercial fishing that was anticipated for August never happened because of the low returns. About 150,000 sockeye have been taken in First Nations food fisheries.

“We don’t have the abundance we were expecting,” said Jennifer Nener, Lower Fraser area director for DFO. Unusually warm ocean temperatures over the past two years are thought to have reduced the food supply

Estimates of the Fraser sockeye run put the size at 2.4 million, hardly a third of the 6.8 million projected. in the North Pacific for the sockeye now returning, and exposed them to more predators usually found further south.

On top of that, the salmon that have made it back to the Fraser have had to battle dangerously hot river temperatures and low stream levels as a result of this summer’s drought and last win-

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Watershed Watch Salmon Society commercial fishery adviser Greg Taylor is concerned that far fewer of the stressed salmon that get past Mission will survive to reach their spawning grounds this year and effectively breed.

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“This is nowhere near the 2009 debacle,” he said, referring to the sockeye collapse that triggered the Cohen Inquiry. “But this is not a very good scenario.”

Now, a large number of pink salmon are beginning to enter the river – that run size is projected at 14.5 million.

Commercial fishermen who have been barred from the sockeye fishery are expected to want to catch as many pinks as possible.

But seine boats that net up pinks in the weeks ahead could end up killing late-running sockeye as a bycatch.

Late sockeye returns are down sharply from a forecast 1.24 million to an estimated 300,000.

Commercial boats fishing for pinks would be directed to release sockeye that are caught but Taylor is skeptical many netted sockeye would survive after being tossed back.

Sports fishing for Fraser sockeye has also been banned this summer and there’s been growing pressure on some anglers who claim to fish for other species but use bottom bouncing or “flossing” techniques to snag sockeye that don’t normally bite a hook.

Taylor, a former commercial fisherman, thinks DFO should cut off all river bank fishing when sockeye is non-retention due to conservation concerns and recreational anglers refuse to use more selective methods.

But he doesn’t believe fishery managers have the political will to enforce such a policy.

“I’m appalled,” Taylor said, adding such blatant disregard of regulations by the commercial fleet would never be tolerated. “They know people are not complying. If they knew a significant component of the commercial fleet was not complying with the regulations, that fishery would be shut down. That’s a big-time double standard there.”

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$29,000 literacy grant The provincial government is giving a $29,600 grant to Abbotsford Community Services to provide residents of Abbotsford with literacy skills.

The grant comes from the $2.4 million government has invested in community adult literacy programs in 75 B.C. communities in 2015-16.

Funding is distributed to non-profit community groups to offer free literacy training

that is easily accessible in local places such as schools, Aboriginal friendship centres and community centres.

The program is tailored to suit the needs of any adult with low-literacy ability, and is delivered by trained volunteers offering one-to-one tutoring or small-group classes.

Community organizations collaborate with a public post-secondary institution

in their region. These partnerships encourage the transition of adult learners from literacy programs to post-secondary studies and/or employment training. Abbotsford Community Services is collaborating with the University of the Fraser Valley.

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They will appear at the House of James on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

This is the first visit of the folk rock band to the west coast and they are excited about playing in new venues, finding new enthusiasts, promoting their new EP Counting the Steps and sampling west coast microbrews.

They are fresh off a good showing in the CBC 2015 searchlight competition. Asked to describe their music, Sarah Kemmers, the creative force behind the band, says “I guess we’re a blend of folk, rock, blues with a bit of an indie twist.”

The group has been together for about four years, and are a tight, skilled band that is highly entertaining.

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Abby hub is creatiValley at The Reach gallery Culture Days take place across the province on Sept. 25, 26 and 27, and there will be plenty of events in Abbotsford.

More than 7,500 free events are planned across the province.

The hub for Abbotsford events will be creatiValley, which will run all three days at the Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way. There will be an opening event Friday night, entertainment, exhibits and an art market.

Friday activities run from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday events are from noon to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday events go from noon to 3 p.m.

Kariton Art Gallery at 2387 Ware Street hosts Lit Up in the Gallerty, a tribute to the written and spoken word, on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Get Wrapped in Stone with Sculptor Bill Stewart is at the gallery from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. He will talk on how he persuaded tree roots to grow around river rocks.

For Stewart, a finished piece is a yearslong process from planting and growing to drying the wood. A major component of his work takes place during the growth process, when he nurtures the tree’s roots to grow around river rocks, creating more metaphoric possibilities.

On Saturday, those interested can learn to sketch with artist Pat Maertz. The workshop runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, go to http://learntosketch.eventbrite.ca The Art of Improvisation takes place at Clearbrook Library on Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

A concert with the Gibson and Gretsch Combo takes place at the House of James, Emerson and South Fraser Way, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

There will also be an open house at the Glass House Studio, at 30273 Canary Court, on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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There will be approximately 200 cadets on parade for this ceremony, as well as members of the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 15 in Abbotsford.

It will take place at Thunderbird Square, on Veterans Way near Abbotsford City Hall.

Guests and members of the public will be seated by 1:45 p.m., with the ceremony to begin promptly at 2 p.m.

MP Ed Fast and MLAs Mike de Jong, Darryl Plecas and Simon Gibson have been invited to attend, along with Mayor Henry Braun and members of city council, and lay wreaths on behalf of their respective levels of government.

There has also been an invitation for the Abbotsford Police Rifle Squad to participate in the ceremony. Also in attendance will be cadets from Abbotsford’s 861 Silverfox Air Cadet Squadron, as well as cadets from Mission, Langley and Maple Ridge air cadet squadrons.

The Battle of Britain was the greatest air battle of the Second World War, and was instrumental in Great Britain remaining defiant of the imperial ambitions of Nazi Germany.

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As Gil Lewinsky began to recite his morning prayers, Hebrew prayer book in hand, one of his particularly curious congregants strode over

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he’s a media spokesperson by trade, Lewinsky and his accountant wife Jenna have unexpectedly become shepherds of a now 68-strong flock at a farm in Abbotsford.

Their goal is to move all of the sheep to Israel.

“We’re on a mission to preserve these sheep.

It’s the sheep breed that is important,” Lewinsky said. Known as Jacob sheep, the small, lean, smart breed has long been out of fashion with commercial sheep farmers. The few left are often kept as novelty animals for their unusual spotted coats.

The couple received their first few sheep as a gift from a friend last year – the hope being the pair of animal-lovers would enjoy the unusual pets. The Lewinskys, who hail from Israel, researched the breed and found what they describe as a spiritual calling. When the heritage ranch from which their first few sheep came decided to get rid of its entire flock, the couple offered to take them. They’ve continued collecting the animals since.

Jacob sheep were a popular ornamental breed in England during the 17th and 18th centuries and some were imported to North America in the early 1900s. Since then, the English breed has often been crossbred with larger commercial sheep varieties, Continued on A19

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which produced a more marketable animal, yet kept the Jacob sheep’s appealing leanness. The small number of Jacob sheep remaining in North America, estimated at less than 10,000, maintain the breed’s original smaller size.

The Jacob Sheep Breeders Association says historical documentation traces the appearance of similar-looking sheep back to the area that is now Syria. Due to their uniformly spotted appearance and Middle Eastern provenance, the Lewinskys believe their sheep are directly descended from a flock owned by Biblical patriarch Jacob, as described in chapter 30 of the Book of Genesis.

In that chapter, Jacob works as a shepherd for his uncle Laban for a number of years. As payment for his work, he proposes that he be given any sheep with dark spotted coats — initially, a very small portion of the flock.

But by selectively using dark-spotted rams in mating, he produces many offspring with spotted coats, and leaves Laban’s service with a large flock of his own. This became the flock kept by ancient Hebrew people, the scripture says, and they provided a livelihood and factored significantly into religious life. ❑❑❑❑❑ Gil and Jenna Lewinsky first met in Israel, when he worked for a newspaper and she had a contract job with the Israeli government. Both grew up splitting their time between Israel and Canada, and they moved to Abbotsford shortly afterward. After receiving their first few sheep in 2014, they sought out any heritage farms or private owners across Canada and the

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Jacob rams tend to have four horns, which can grow to an impressive size in adulthood.

United States that kept some of the rare breed.

They chose only to collect the traditional, “unimproved” small Jacob sheep, which are believed to be unchanged in appearance for hundreds of years.

So far, Gil estimates they’ve spent close to $20,000 between purchasing, farm rent, feed and maintenance.

Currently, the sheep found in Israel are

from the Awassi breed, a hardy desert variety.

Though there is no firm scientific evidence linking their flock to those described in Genesis, the Lewinskys see bringing their sheep to Israel as a spiritual imperative tied to the idea of aliyah, which describes immigration from the Jewish diaspora to Israel. More than just moving some livestock from where they are to where some

believe they were, the couple sees this as the fulfillment of a promise from God. The group they’ve formed to further the cause of bringing the sheep to Israel, the Friends of the Jacob Sheep, has now partnered with officials from the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem Canada, a group formed by evangelical Christians to express their support for the State of Israel.

The next step in their quest to bring the sheep to Israel is to push for an okay from the nation’s agriculture ministry. Currently, Israel does not allow the import of livestock from Canada.

A spokesperson for Israel’s agriculture ministry told the Jerusalem Post in June it was “impossible” to grant this import request for this reason.

Yet the couple remains hopeful.

“We want to send them to Israel because that’s where they belong,” Gil said.

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On Monday evening the show was able to reward many community groups such as the Air Cadets, Scouts Canada, Hand in Hand and Joshua House, with cheques for their service in various capacities at the airshow. A total of just over $50,000 was returned to the community to aid these groups.

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Most employers will allow their employees some flexibility when it comes to personal use of work computers. Because of this, the question arises as to where the line is drawn when it comes to personal privacy.

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The Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. recently released an investigative report concerning the well-publicized use of employee monitoring software by the District

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The commissioner concluded that this means of collecting employee personal information was not within the district’s authority because it was: (a) not done for the purposes of law enforcement; (b) not all of the information collected related directly to the prevention of threats; and, (c) and not all of the information collected was necessary to accomplish the program’s purpose.

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Because the district allows employees to use the computers for some personal use, the software also collected the private information of its employees, such as sensitive data like banking information.

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period. Once you get to about 1830 you start to see the beginning of mechanization in the process and by mid-century so much of it was taken over by machines.”

Of course, these days there’s a new method of book publishing: e-books.

A Pew Research Center study released in January 2014 titled “E-Reading Rises as Device Ownership Jumps,” reported that half of American adults now own either a tablet or an e-reader.

You’d think that would make booksellers like Kyle worried – but he’s not.

That same Pew Research study notes “though e-books are rising in popularity, print remains the foundation of Americans’ reading habits.”

And while there has been a rash of independent and chain bookstore closures in Metro Vancouver, Kyle doesn’t blame that on the dawning age of e-books and portable reading devices like Kindle and iPads. Steep rent is a more likely culprit.

In fact, Kyle credits e-books with inspiring more readers.

“It expands reading, there’s no question,” he said. “That’s been our experience. It introduces more people to good books. And eventually they’re going to come in and start collecting

the real thing. We see that time and time again.”

Kyle got his start in the book world by restoring antiquarian books, which led to him starting his own collection and hanging around book stores. In the mid-1990s, he began selling books online, which eventually led to his purchase of the store in Abbotsford in 2000.

And while Kyle doesn’t see e-books as a threat, he believes embracing technology is key to a successful future in the book business.

Perhaps the most important piece of technology is the store’s custom-tweaked inventory software that allows them to track inventory, books sales and flag titles for customers.

For instance, Kyle recently attended a private science fiction book sale that boasted 3,000-plus titles.

When he arrived, he pulled out his smartphone and was able to pull up a database report that allows him to stay on top of his book inventory and his customers’ want-list in real-time.

“We don’t make mistakes in buying, which is crucial. We peeled off the ones that we wanted using our database so there were no errors. We know exactly where we are going to sell them – either online or in the store, we have customers waiting.”

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And while there might be a widely held belief that today’s youth only read in 140 characters, that’s not the case, according to Kyle, who notes that his youth and teen sections are actually growing.

“Clearly, there is evidence they do [enjoying reading books],” he says.

“Hello David,” says a passing regular customer as he goes downstairs, where there’s mainly non-fiction categories like art, military history and Canadian history.

It’s also where they keep a growing section of vinyl records, which are undergoing a revival of popularity.

And it’s not just Deadheads and milleniums looking to recapture a nostalgic period in their lives.

“We have a whole new generation of collectors,” says Kyle. “We started seeing it in books a few years back and now we’re seeing it in vinyl. It’s the 15- to 30-year-old age group who are now becoming collectors. It’s true for books and it’s true for vinyl.”

Kyle figures this particular demographic has grown up with iPads and digital downloads and has reached a stage where they actually want to touch and hold the actual record or book.

These kids grew up with “instant access” but didn’t own it.

“And now they want to own it. They want to own stuff.”

So, despite a proliferation of digital devices and downloads and level of 24/7 connectivity that’s become so prevalent in this digital age, he’s not worried about the future of bookstores.

“We’ve never been more optimistic. We just really embraced the technology side of it and we just think its going to get more and more interesting.”

The beauty and simplicity of the book A 2013 study by U.K.-based Voxburner, a firm that specializes in studying the habits of young

consumers, found that 62 per cent of 16- to 24-year-olds prefer buying books over e-books.

Among the factors for this, according to Voxburner, were “pricing of e-books being too high” and “there is less affection towards electronic versions of books.”

Eric Spalding, a Social, Cultural and Media Studies associate professor at the University of the Fraser Valley, can relate to why there’s still a preference for the old-fashioned book.

“I much prefer real books myself. In my case, it’s a matter of old habits dying hard. That would be a factor for young people as well, I imagine, as e-books are so recent that most teens and young adults would have encountered them as something new after becoming used to books as children,” says Spalding.

He notes that the simplicity of a book has a lot going for it.

“I like knowing where I am in a book, I like flipping back to double-check something or flipping forward to see how many pages are left in a chapter. I like the possibility of comparing two parts of a book with each other. I feel you can do these things more easily with a book than with an e-book.”

“Also, I don’t like the idea of spending more time in front of a screen, with light shining directly into my eyes, even if I can dim the light on an e-reader to my satisfaction. And books can have a great feel and smell, they won’t break if you drop or mistreat them and you can share them with others more easily. It’s a more abstract feeling, but they also connect you to a centuries-old practice – in reading an actual book, you’re doing what people were doing back in medieval times or the Renaissance or the 19th century. Reading books that were published a long time ago reinforces this feeling of connectedness with the past.”

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They now have stores in Chilliwack – the “mothership” with over 5,000 square feet and the majority of the staff and admin – and a smaller 1,800-square-foot operation in Abbotsford.

Short managed the store for more than 16 years before becoming the official owner two and half years ago. When asked about selling physical books in a digital age, she’s not the least bit worried.

She saw a slight dip in sales a few years back, which she attributed to the introduction of e-books, but it didn’t last.

“In some ways I kind of feel it was the romance of the gadget and that book lovers are merging their love of books

through a combined effort of books and e-books or just returning to the printed word, period.

“I think it’s just such a different tactile and emotional experience to connect with physically printed words,” Short continues.

“It’s a very different experience to curl up in your armchair with something tangible and physical and relax that way.”

Short figures it’s not just the experience of connecting with the printed word that makes the printed word experience so transformative.

“I think one of the biggest differences I notice between print and e-books is the actual experience of being in a bookstore.

It’s one thing to go to Amazon.com or something like that and browse titles and have recommendations come up for you – it’s a totally different experience to go into a bookstore, meet the owner,

see other people there, pet the cats. It’s an outing instead of being insulated in your house. I think that’s part of the allure of the printed word – just going for a browse, having those books surprise you and being surrounded by those aisles of adventures waiting for you.”

And with 80 sections and subsections in her store, the adventures are many.

Times have certainly changed since her father first got into the book business, but like her dad, she strongly believes in the power of the printed word.

“I’ll get people who are, say, business travellers and when they head out on a trip they load up their Kindle and they don’t have to worry about hauling a lot of books with them, people going on pleasure trips, stuff like that. But day-to-day reading, it seems like the vast majority of people are turning back to the printed word.”

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FRI 3:15, 6:50, 10:15; SAT 11:30, 3:00, 6:30, 9:55; SUN 12:20, 3:40, 6:55, 10:10; MON 3:05, 6:40, 10:05; TUE 6:00, 9:25; WEDTHURS 6:15, 9:30

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (18A) (FREQUENT COARSE LANGUAGE) VIP 19+

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FRI,MON 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:55; SAT-SUN 12:45, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10, 10:40; TUE 4:35, 7:05, 9:40; WEDTHURS 6:55, 9:30

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THURS 7:00, 9:25

SINISTER 2

(14A) (FRIGHTENING SCENES,VIOLENCE)

FRI,MON 7:10, 9:40; SAT 6:00, 8:20, 10:40; SUN 8:10, 10:40; TUEWED 6:55, 9:25

A WALK IN THE WOODS

(PG) (SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE SCENE,COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTIONED

FRI,MON 2:25, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30; SAT-SUN 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:00, 10:35; TUE 4:55, 7:35, 10:15; WED-THURS 7:15, 9:45

WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS

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FRI,MON 2:35, 5:05, 7:30, 10:05; SAT-SUN 12:35, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55, 10:25; TUE 4:50, 7:15, 9:50; WEDTHURS 7:10, 9:35

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INFORMATION

Information Wanted for contents of Estate Property located at 8928 Hammond Street, Mission B.C. Deborah Lee Clarke who resided at the estate property has made a claim that the entire contents of the said property were given to the persons who assisted her to move out of the property 1 week prior to July 28th, 2015 Anyone who has information as to the whereabouts of these items or has them in their possession is requested to return them to me, Jacqueline Grace Peters, Executor of the Estate.

The items are of significant sentimental value to the family and your empathy and understanding is appreciated.

You can reach me via phone 604-392-0202 or 604-302-5215 Thank you for your cooperation.

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PERSONALS

WANTED: FRIEND AND COMPANION

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Hope to hear from you soon.

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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

BOOKKEEPER A well established firm of C.A.’s located in Surrey is seeking a Bookkeeper with full cycle bookkeeping experience including a working knowledge of Sage, Quickbooks and Excel who is willing to work full time or on a per diem basis.

We offer a good working environment, balanced lifestyle, competitive compensation and benefits!!

Please forward your resume in confidence to: Heming, Wyborn & Grewal, #200 - 17618 - 58 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 1L3, Fax: 604-576-2890, recruiting@hwgca.com

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT (ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN) A well established firm of C.A.’s located in Surrey is seeking a staff accountant / accounting technician with full working knowledge of Caseware, Caseview, Taxprep, Excel, Sage and/or Quickbooks with the opportunity to work flexible hours.

Accounting designation is not required.

We offer a good working environment, balanced lifestyle, competitive compensation and benefits!!

Please forward your resume in confidence to: Heming, Wyborn & Grewal, #200 - 17618 - 58 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 1L3, Fax: 604-576-2890, recruiting@hwgca.com

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES START A NEW CAREER in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

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GENERAL MANAGER Fraser Canyon, BC OVERVIEW: The General Manager is responsible for the financial, operational, customer and human resource objectives for the site operations.

Using a positive and involved team attitude, this position provides leadership and is instrumental in: creating a customer culture, developing and executing strategic, operational and policy initiatives to enhance the financial success of the site.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES: • Responsible for the financial performance of operations.

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of local markets and implements initiatives to aggressively grow market share.

• Manages all cost elements within the departments.

• Manages recruitment, training and staff development and enhances the strength and effectiveness of the management team.

• Develops and implements initiatives and promotional activities through the restaurant, and other elements to drive revenue growth. Collaborates with Marketing to execute promotional plans and maximize customer traffic.

• Steers customer service training within the facility and provides guidance to managers to ensure the delivery of operational and service excellence to all customers.

• When required, acts as a Shift Manager and performs other administration duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • 5 years of experience in a management role • Leadership experience in the hospitality, customer service or food and beverage industry preferred • Post-secondary education in business, commerce, hospitality or related field • Strong diplomatic leadership skills and the ability to motivate others • Excellent written and verbal communication - including ability to write external submissions • Excellent problem solving skills • Collaborative teamwork approach to leadership • Must be willing to work reasonable overtime as business needs require • The ability to live in Hope or the Fraser Canyon.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com Professional Opportunities: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available.

Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca

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MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Fax 250-5861634 or email resume to: kjjr27@hotmail.com

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS & OWNER / OPERATORS AXL AMAZING XPRESS Ltd., 2880 Gardner Court, Abbotsford BC V2T 5H9 is looking for Class 1 Drivers and Owner / Operators - pen to pen (8 positions).

Salary $24.50/hr. Minimum 1 year experience.

Duties: Drive truck, load/unload goods, pre-inspection / maintenance of vehicle, do emergency repairs, maintain log book, speak fluent English. Email resume to:

axlamazingxpressltdjob @hotmail.com Fax 604-746-6666 or Call (604)897-9066

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Sally Jane

32900 Marshall Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C2 604.851.4736 bccancerfoundation.com

Supporting the BC Cancer Agency

Sally Jane Morrison passed away suddenly Saturday, September 5, 2015. She is survived by her children Allison and Colin, her grandchildren Kellen and Ainsley, and her sisters Sharron and Bernie. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Clare’s Monastery, Box 3370, Mission, BC V2V 4J5 www.poorclare.org/mission/ Online condolences to the family may be made at:

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Martin Keith

Jesse Sept. 5, 1982 ~ Aug. 31, 2015

www.bakerviewcrematorium.com

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SWARD - FERGUSON Brandon William Brandon is predeceased by his papa Doug Sward and dad James Douglas Sward. He is survived by mom Robyn, dad Glenn Ferguson, children Zoey and Silas, mother of his children Leah Hart, close friend Michelle Atzenberg, sister Linsay Ogden (Dave), brother Bryce Sward, niece Amelie, grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Brandon was born and raised in Mission, he was involved in Scouts, did a lot of camping with his dad Jim, who was also involved in Scouts, he enjoyed hunting with his Grampa Fergie and Papa and fishing with his dad Glenn. He lived life his way and made his own choices. He loved his family deeply and was true friend to all. He was a very hard worker and a very good dad to Zoey and Silas. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 pm at Neilson Park, Mission, BC 8475 Edward Road, East Mission. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up for his children at the Mission Scotia Bank, for information contact Robyn.

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5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours/week $10.49/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning, twisting and other misc greenhouse labour.

Employment starts immediate

B-Train & fork lift experience required.

Deliveries in the Fraser Valley.

Fax resume to 604-826-7830 or email to: grassisgreener131@gmail.com TRUCK DRIVER needed for delivering & p/u pre-fab concrete forms. Some heavy lifting. Class 3 with air needed, Crane certification a bonus. Apply in person btwn 8am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri, Coast Form Rentals, 2030 Paramount Cres., Abbotsford.

Phone 604-504-0774

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Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home (2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC) on Wednesday, September 9th from 7:009:00 pm.

After a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, Martin passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones.

A member of the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service for 14 years, Martin remained true to his passion of working with and educating youth.

Martin had a love for the ocean, cars, good wine, and a great meal, but most importantly, time spent with his family and friends.

A loving husband, dedicated father, grandfather, brother, and son, Martin was also a loyal friend and mentor to so many. He was predeceased by his parents Goldyn and Agnes Sunderland. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Denise; children Sarah (Ken) and Stephen (Jenn); grandchildren Riley, Kaleb, Cohen, Issac, Emma, and Julianna; and his sisters, Vicki (Mike) and Patty (Robert).

Funeral services will be held at King Road Church (32068 King Road, Abbotsford, BC) on Thursday, September 10th at 11:00am. Private family burial service follows.

A reception to celebrate Martin’s life will be held at the Rancho (35110 Delair Road, Abbotsford, BC) on Thursday, September 10th at 1:00pm The family wishes to thank the staff at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital, specifically Dr, Mitchinson, Amber, Cheyne and Jote of the Tertiary Palliative Care Unit who treated Martin with such respect and compassion into his final hours. The family also wants to express gratitude to his brothers and sisters from the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service, friends, and members of the community who surrounded us with love and unwavering support through Martin’s journey.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Martin’s name to the British Columbia Professional Firefighters Burn Fund (www.burnfund.org).

Online condolences to the family may be made at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643

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HELP WANTED

Entry-level warehouse order selector positions are available at our Perishable Facility and Dry Goods Facility.

(2 POSITIONS) - Pruning, cultivating, harvesting raspberries and blueberries; - General farm work: hoeing and weeding; - Must have own transportation and must be able to work flexible and extended hours and weekends during harvest season.

Job starts January 18, 2016 & ends Aug. 31, 2016. $10.49/hr.

- Fax applications only to Janzen’s Berry Farm in Abbotsford by September 19, 2015 fax number 604-852-8090.

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HELP WANTED CHICKEN CATCHERS WANTED

September 28th & 29th 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Hosting Job Fairs

GREENHOUSE WORKERS Needed right away for

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL FARM WORKERS NEEDED!

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

An industry leading grocery distribution facility is

*Sat, Sept. 19, 9am-noon & *Tues, Sept 22, noon-7pm 5111 - 272 St., Langley

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

EDUCATION

FOODSAFE COURSE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

Mount Lehman Vegetable Farm, Mount Lehman Rd., Abbotsford Starting wage $10.49/hour.

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

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. - A.A. Milne Martin has touched the lives of so many and will be greatly missed, but his light and love of life will live on in us all.

FARM WORKERS

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20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD.

CLASS 1 DRIVER WANTED

March 7, 1958 September 3, 2015

Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643

DIETZ

OBITUARIES

SUNDERLAND

www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

Our hearts are filled with sadness, love, and wonderful memories as we announce the tragic passing of Jesse Dan Dietz. Jesse is predeceased by his father Daniel Gordon Dietz. Jesse is survived by his mother Ellen Dietz; his spouse and mother of their children Krystina Hnatiak; sons Tyson and Dayton Dietz; his brothers Dustin (Melissa) and Daney (Jenn) Dietz; nephews Mason and Kailer; nieces Dakota, Elise and Kaydence; and many many loving relatives and friends. Jesse was born in Abbotsford, BC on September 5th, 1982 and left his family too soon on August 31st, 2015. Jesse enjoyed playing hockey, a good movie, he had a spontaneous sense of adventure with a big heart. He was never afraid to stand up for what he believed in, a protector. He was a loving father to his young boys and would do anything for his family. Jesse will be truly missed, loved and never forgotten. A memorial service to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to http://www.gofundme.com/ 8q37fh4 a fund set up for Jesse’s boys Tyson and Dayton for financial support.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting:

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Stable, part-time union positions with hours ranging 16-40 hours per week. Starting wage is $13.80/hr

EV Logistics offers an attractive incentive program and regular progressive increases every 5001000 hours worked. An excellent training program is provided.

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to do repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80lb cases of grocery products.

Weekend work, flexible daytime & afternoon availability. English communication skills essential.

No access to public transit.

Please bring your resume and 2 pieces of ID (1 piece must have government issued photo ID) for the interview.

Check out our website to learn more:

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604-835-3562 Leave Msg

To Register, Phone

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

604-302-5569 www.getfoodsafe.ca

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MUKHTIAR GROWERS LTD. Farm workers required in Abbotsford. Duties include, pruning, weeding & harvesting crops, 40 - 60 hrs/week, $10.49/hr. Fax resume to 604-853-6917 or Email: mukhtiargrowers_1979@hotmail.com

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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

. HIRING FLAGGERS. Must be certified! $15-$18/hr. 604-575-3944

LIVE-IN/OUT caregiver needed to help 92yo female in Abbotsford.

Prep meals, clean house, get groceries, accom. to the Dr., and other errands. Have exp. w/elderly. Min wage. alhamcare@yahoo.ca

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HELP WANTED

MAGNUSON FORD IS GROWING Sales & Leasing Representative The Fraser Valley’s fastest growing and #1 volume Ford Dealership, Magnuson Ford, has an immediate opening in our sales and leasing department. We are a T.O. store, so we offer great support as our Managers are directly involved with you and your customers throughout the whole sales process. Our dealership carries a big new and used car inventory as we have access to our sister store’s entire inventory. We have a strong pay-plan, good environment, strong advertising budget and can offer you pension and benefits. A background in Sales and Customer Service would be a strong asset. With our renovation done, we are now the freshest dealership with the largest showroom in the Fraser Valley. We’ve got a quality building and now its time to add some more quality people. Small crews, so good potential to make money. Our business is set to grow by 25% or more with our renovation completed.

The new F150 is your opportunity to make big money. It could be a great time to make your move to Magnuson.

Please email dcurtis@magnusonford.com.

MAGNUSON FORD IS GROWING Journeyman Service Technician Magnuson Ford has British Columbia’s fastest growing Service Department. As a journeyman technician you will work in a team oriented department, be committed to maintaining our #1 Customer Satisfaction position and provide quality workmanship. Shift work and rotating Saturday’s may be required. We offer competitive remuneration, direct deposit, Ford pension plan, dental, medical and life insurance. If you are looking for a great place to work, great team, send us your resume.

Please email or fax resume to show contact info to david@metromotors.com.

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BE A PRODUCT SAMPLER

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

3 Food Service Supervisors

Miss talking to PEOPLE? Are you BORED? Need extra MONEY? BC’s largest, most reputable demo company is hiring Contract Demonstrators for 8 - 10 days a month in local grocery stores.

Details: • You must be a go-getter • Able to work on your own • You love talking to people • You enjoy simple cooking Who: You’re a reliable, mature adult men, women, seniors, & retirees love this job!

What: • English reading & writing • Stand unaided 6-7 hr./day • Car to carry supplies • Well groomed & bondable • Carry table & supplies • Food Safe to be obtained When: • 2-day 12-6pm contracts - Fri & Sat or Sat & Sun (must be able to work all 3 days) Training: • North Burnaby - pay starts at $11.50/hr.

Ruman Holdings Ltd. dba Subway requires 3 Food Service Supervisors for their three Subways located in Mission, BC. These positions are for full-time, permanent basis with a salary of $13/hr. Duties include: supervise staff and maintain high level of customer service; manage inventory; train staff when needed; oversee sanitation of the store and safety of the staff. Interested individuals must have a min. of high school education; completion of a diploma in food service admin. and / or min. one year experience in similar ďŹ eld.

Must have good organizational and public relations’ skills. Email resume

nagrak786@yahoo.ca No phone calls or walk-ins please

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RETAIL

Wireless World Solutions located at 2871 Livingstone Ave. Abbotsford, BC requires Supervisor- Retail to start asap. Full time, perm. Min 1 yr exp.

Wage $19/hr.

Duties: Supervise & coordinate Sales Staff, oversee store operations, assign duties & prepare work schedules, etc.

Email resume to: retailjobs@ mywirelessworld.ca

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

#1 in the Fraser Valley

OPERATIONS MANAGER (10 month term position commencing Nov. 1st, 2015)

SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic OPERATIONS MANAGER, able to lead, organize and manage an event bringing together 3750 participants and 3500 volunteers. The successful candidate must be confident in their ability to help develop the Abbotsford 2016 BC Summer Games into a community event to remember.

The OPERATIONS MANAGER will need to set up and maintain a well-functioning Games office and provide support to a Board of Directors (16) and their 85 Chairs.

Duties will include hiring and supervising all Games staff, assisting volunteers to meet deadlines, assisting and monitoring various reporting systems and procedures, attending all required meetings, and other tasks as assigned by the Board. Past experience in event planning preferred.

Salary up to $3,800 per month, commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and covering letter by September 18th, 2015 to: Abbotsford 2016 BC Summer Games Society PO Box 2442 Abbotsford Station A Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X3 Or email president@bcsummergames.ca

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Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

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Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

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

NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.344.1069

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397

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MIRACLE MOVING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL

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MISSION TOPSOIL âœŚ Screened Topsoil

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

Lawn Mowing - Fertilizing Storm & Fall Cleanup Moss & Weed Control Hedging - Pruning Pressure Washing Rubbish Removal

Mission Enjoy a beautiful experience of Asian massage. Open 9:30am 8:30 pm. Last appt 8:00 pm.

Mondays - Saturdays

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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PLUMBING

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

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175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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

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OAK COMPUTER desk, sculpted w/protective glass on top, drawer & 2 doors, exc. cond. $275/obo.

Call 604-776-2494 (new phone #) OAK TABLE & 4 chairs (2 captain’s chairs), round, 1 leaf, exc. cond. $275/obo. 604-776-2494 (new ph #)

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A&D TREE & GARDEN. Removal / Pruning / Hedges / Landscaping / Rubbish Hauling. Exp/Ins’d. Free est. 604-226-6514

FEED & HAY

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market Family owned & operated since 1975 Local Produce Arriving Daily.

Open Daily

8 am ~ 6 pm

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

5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

REAL ESTATE 625

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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 CKC Reg Shelties. 2male -5 mo/2 yrs, CH bred-N.B. contract. Riverwind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768.

Wanted: DOBIE PUP

609

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD. 2986 Oriole Cr. 3 bdrm. rancher. 6400 sq.ft. corner lot. Lge shed. Near John Maclure Elem. $355,000. 604-832-0719 MISSION Rancher For Sale beside green space with a big yard and a huge basement. 7600 square foot lot. Asking $319,000. Please phone 604-817-4381.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your Smart Housing Solution�

Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing. Text or call (844-334-2960). In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now!

APARTMENT/CONDOS

609

APARTMENT/CONDOS

2VBMJUZ "CCPUTGPSE "QBSUNFOU 3FOUBMT

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

NEED A LOAN? Own Property?

Have Bad Credit? We can help!

Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.ďŹ rstandsecondmortgages.ca

525

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Specializing in Private Events!

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TREE SERVICES

I have fenced yard. 604-498-5191

356

182

1 Purebred blue male.

1st shots, tails / d c removed.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

456

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

OASIS SPA

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

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

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

www.paintspecial.com

201 - 33072 1st Ave.

Kristy 604.488.9161

PETS

TONY’’S PAINTING

604-746-0099

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

477

GARDENING

AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure.

113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

PETS

Odd Jobs. Remove almost anything / any size from house, yard, farm or business. Furn., appl., electronics, yard waste, blkberry bushes, weeds etc.

ON TIME ~ LOWEST RATES Dave 604-825-0066

PETS

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

2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford

JULY 21 - 24

HANDYPERSONS

COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, “seniors discount�. Complete line of odour elimination products, www.aromask.com. Great rates, refs. Call Mike 604.319.0273

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

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

283A

McDonald & Ross Const. Ltd.

JMP Marketing Services 1-800-991-1989, ext.30

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

Call Ian 604-724-6373

TRADES, TECHNICAL

www.mcdonaldross.ca HIRING EXPERIENCED BACKHOE OPERATOR AND UTILITY PEOPLE Backhoe Operator-F/T & P/T Must have valid Class 1 driver’s license Utility People/Labourers-FT/PT We offer: • Competitive wages You Possess: • A clean drivers abstract • References Apply by email: info@mcdonaldross.bc.ca Or by fax: 604-853-1373

356

GUTTER CLEANING

.Need Cash, Own Vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

bcclassified.com 604-854-6397

160

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

1SJDFE GSPN

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard.

Mushroom manure $10/yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255.

Offers 4 Premium Locations To Choose From:

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

99

$

ROOM SPECIAL

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

Clean and well-kept living environment Tenant parking On site laundry Live in site manager Call Ray 604.768.5361 www.capilanopropertymanagement.com

Abbotsford News

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 RENTALS

RENTALS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

751

ABBOTSFORD. Attractive office & or Retail Spaces avail. All located within Abbotsford’s business core.

Right now we can accomodate your needs up to 11,000 sq. ft. Ph. Frank Noort Investments 604-835-6300.

MISSION / HATZIC. Nr schl, newly reno’d large, 3 bdrm, 2 ba, deck, lge yard, prkg. No pets. 778-996-7074

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

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. upper unit. Carriage Lane 55+. Lge utility room with w/d, b/i vac, a/c, 2 cov’d. decks. Avail. now. $950/mo. N/s, small pet ok. Ref’s. 604-853-5528

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, UPPER

830

A31

TRANSPORTATION

MOTORCYCLES

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

551

GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD

4 FAMILY YARD SALE Fri. & Sat. Sept. 11 & 12 9:00 am Start Farm items, collectibles, new Master Chef smoker & lots of new items. See craigslist for pictures & details.

551

GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD

ANNUAL CARRIAGE LANE PARK MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, Sept. 12th

780 Clearbrook Rd. Weather Permitting

551

GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD

GARAGE SALE Friday & Sat. Sept. 11 & 12 9:00 ~ 4:00 Ladies clothing, purses etc.

Variety of items!

8:00 am ~ 1:00 pm

35350 Rockwell Dr.

Variety of items!

No Early Birds!

32691 GARIBALDI DRIVE FOLLOW THE BALLOONS!

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Abbotsford Central

1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575pad Financing avail. 604-830-1960

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

Mountainview - Bakerview

MEADOWOOD

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

Apartment & Townhouse Complex

MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and references.

No Living Quarters. 604-820-0808

736

HOMES FOR RENT

752

TOWNHOUSES

2009 SAGA Dual Sport dirt/street motorcycle. Mint cond, never off road. 550 orig kms. Super commuter. $1975. 604-349-4181.

MISSION: 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSE, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-820-1715

TRANSPORTATION

ATTENTION FARMERS 46806 Chilliwack Central Rd., Chilliwack, 36 acre farm, long term lease only, owner motivated. Serious inquires only. Ph: Kam (604)816-6316 or info@gnrsingh.com

818

Warehouse Lien

CARS - DOMESTIC

Jack’s Towing

1996 DODGE STRATUS 4 door, 196,000 kms, green, V4, reliable. $1,800. obo. Call 604-852-5821 or 604-825-9208.

838

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1990 SECURITY 5TH WHEEL - fair condition.

Has to be moved. $2500: Call (604)615-1422

845

MISSION. Secluded 1.5 bdrm. cottage, 10 miles N/E of Mission.

Horse optional. 2 appls, wood heat.

No Pits or Rotti’s. $800/mo. Ref’s.

(604)826-3063

29092 Fraser Highway, Abbotsford

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Will be selling the following vehicles on September 23rd, 2015 for non payment.

2006 Jeep Liberty Vin 1J4GL58K66W111029 Debtor Molly Chiasson Amount Owing $1538.13

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1988 Ford Mustang Vin 1FAFBP41A8JF275008 Debtor Daniel Cole Amount Owing $1500.06

Phone 604-852-4696

LET’S MAKE A DEAL

or Email

2013 Honda Civic, 4 dr sedan, 5 speed manual. Base model.

50,000 kms. White. $8000 Firm.

604-538- 9257

meadowood@ pacificquorum.com

NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

1998 Acura Intergra Vin JH4DC2384WS800415 Debtor Justin Roberts Amount Owing 1649.45

Apartments .

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

NEW 14x70 2 bdrm, 2 bath in 55+ Abby Park. $92,988 with $515/pad rent. $4600 down. $1061 total/mo. 604-830-1960

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.

1999 Jeep TJ Vin 1J4FY19S3XP60150 Debtor Russell Jackson Amount Owing $1108.18

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets

Sell your Car!

Conveniently located at

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

Phone 604-556-7705

MISSION

CEDARWOOD MANOR New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $94,900. *New SRI 14’ wides fr $72,900. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900. www.glenbrookhomes.net

MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES. NEW & USED Call Chuck at 604-830-1960 ~ your local SRI dealer ~

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

No Pets Hot water included.

Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333

RICK EDEN

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

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

Lease & Refs. Required.

Call 604-852-7350 Abbotsford / Mission – Starting at $685/mo - 1 & 2 bedroom suites now available. Take your pick, Classic or Renovated McCallum / Marshall area. 778-344-2787

Selling Your Home?

Call

RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE

Property Evaluation 25 Year Gold Master Medallion Recipient

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices! www.eryxproperties.com * 1 Bdrm - $745 - Avail Oct. 1

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

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE On McCallum Road

HABITAT APARTMENTS

500 sq. ft. ~ 2nd Floor.

Newly renovated.

Large reception area with 2 private offices.

Available Immediately

nd

33366 2 Ave. Mission

1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750

604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program

1 bdrm. $650/mo.

2 bdrm. 1 bath $780/mo.

2 bdrm. 2 bath. $800/mo.

Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front.

Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS allowed.

33370 George Ferguson Way

604-855-0883

OFFICE/RETAIL

ABBOTSFORD

MISSION

Available Now!

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

741

604-820-0128

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

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Friendly Management 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

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.

ABBOTSFORD New SRI 14x60. $74,900.

Pad rent $550/mo. 55+.

Call Chuck 604-830-1960

* * * *

&ODVVL¿HGV 604-851-4537

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

with the &ODVVLÀ HG

Power Pack…

Sell your vehicle FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!

/LPLWHG Time Offer!

Call Elmer 604-850-4242

746

ONLY

ROOMS FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD Central: Senior couple has fully furn’d 1 bdrm in high rise, no meals. Avail Sept 1st.

Refs req. $395/mo. 604-744-4376.

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

747

RV PADS RV Sites $355/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

STORAGE

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

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

8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383

750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD. Fully furnished secondary suite. (Shared accom).

Near UFV. $500/mo. incl. all utils. & w/d. Call 604-309-0110 or email kmspafford@hotmail.com ABBOTSFORD, Townline area. 1 Bdrm, large open space. 3-5 Min walk to bus. NP/NS. Avl now. $550 incl heat & light. (604)756-0940.

751

SUITES, UPPER

ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm. upper of house. N/s, pets negot. $1300/mo. incl hydro, heat, ldry, net & cable.

Available immed. 604-309-0511

2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

3-LINE EXAMPLE

Size not exactly as shown

$

12

Power Pack LQFOXGHV $EERWVIRUG 1HZV PRINT AD: Includes photo and 3-lines for one week. %&&ODVVLÀ HG FRP ONLINE AD: BC-wide reach! For one week!

USEDFraserValley.com ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!

call 604.575-5555

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Abbotsford News

WHEN

YOU CAN STILL PAY WHAT WE PAY* NADINE Y. SHOPPING FOR A FORD

TASHA M. SHOPPING FOR A FORD

ERS ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMB

AL RECEIVE AN ADDITION

$

1,000

NEW 2015 F-150 SUPER CAB XLT 300A Pkg, 3.5L V-6 TIVCT Engine, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission, Air, Cruise Control/Tilt Steering, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors, Keyless Entry, Anti-Theft/ Perimeter Alarm, SYNC Hands Free Bluetooth, Sirius Satellite, 17” Aluminium Wheels, 40/20/40 Seating, Ford Boxliner W/ Lifetime Warranty. #F1F73626

≠ ON MOST NEW 2015 S AND 2016 FORD MODEL

NEW 2015 F-150 CREW CAB XLT 4X4 302A Pkg, 6.5 Foot Box, 5.0L V-8 FFV Engine, 6 Speed Select Shift Transmission, Air, Cruise Control/ Tilt Steering, Power Windows/ Locks/Mirrors, XTR Package, AntiTheft System/Keyless Entry, My Ford Touch/ W SYNC Hands Free Bluetooth, Sirius Satellite, 18” Chrome Wheels/ All Terrain Tires, Trailer Tow Pkg, LED Box Lighting, Remote Start, 110 V/400W Inverter, Reverse Sensing System, Chrome Step Bars, Power Sliding/Rear Window Defrost, Ford Boxliner W/ Lifetime Warranty, Rear View Camera #F1F17071

$0 DOWN

$

198 BI-WEEKLY

$

MSRP EMPLOYEE PRICE ADJUSTMENT COSTCO MEMBER DISCOUNT

SHARE OUR EMPLOYEE PRICE

39,499 –$9,791 –$1,000

$

28,708

NEW 2015 F-150 CREW CAB XLT 4X4 300A Pkg, Four Full Size Doors/ Seats, 5.0L V-8 FFV Engine, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission, Air, Cruise Control/Tilt Steering, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors, Keyless Entry, Anti-Theft System, SYNC Hands Free Bluetooth, Sirius Satellite, 17” Aluminium Wheels, 40/20/40 Seating, Ford Boxliner W/ Lifetime Warranty. #F1F52114

$0 DOWN

$

241

BI-WEEKLY

$ 45,749 –$10,003 –$1,000

MSRP EMPLOYEE PRICE ADJUSTMENT COSTCO MEMBER DISCOUNT

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$

34,746

$ 51,949 –$10,976 –$1,000

MSRP EMPLOYEE PRICE ADJUSTMENT COSTCO MEMBER DISCOUNT

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$

39,973

$0 DOWN

$

277

BI-WEEKLY

NEW 2015 F-150 CREW CAB LARIAT 4X4 501A Pkg, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost Engine, 6 Speed Electronic Shift Transmission, Black Leather Bucket Seats/ W Console, Cruise Control/Tilt Steering, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors, Lariat Sport Pkg, Anti-Theft/Perimeter Alarm, Keyless Entry, Voice Activated Navigation/ W SYNC, Sirius Satellite, 18” 6 Spoke Aluminium Wheels/All Terrain Tires, Trailer Tow Pkg, LED Side Mirror/Box Lighting, Blind Spot Monitoring, 110 V/400W Inverter, Reverse Sensing System, Lariat Step Bars, Power Sliding/Rear Window Defrost, Ford Boxliner W/ Lifetime Warranty, Rear View Camera. #F1F85654 $ 61,499 –$12,673 –$1,000

MSRP EMPLOYEE PRICE ADJUSTMENT COSTCO MEMBER DISCOUNT

SHARE OUR EMPLOYEE PRICE

$

47,826

$0 DOWN

$

332

BI-WEEKLY

VOTED ABBOTSFORD’S FAVOURITE NEW CAR DEALER 7 YEARS RUNNING! T H E F R A S E R VA L L E Y ’ S O N LY F O R D S U P E R STO R E !

ABBOTSFORD

604.856.9000 www.msaford.com

604.853.2293 MISSION

Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall DL#31215

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

Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at MSA Ford Sales. Retail offers may be canceled or changed at any time without notice. Limit one (1) incentive redemption per Eligible Model sale. Offers are not rain checkable. All prices plus taxes and fees. See dealer for complete details for all advertised offers. All offers good on in-stock MSA Ford Sales vehicles only. All offers subject to prior sale. All available Ford incentives, Ford Costco member rebate, Finance cash, MSA Ford finance cash, and rebates/rates have been used in advertised prices. Financing/Leasing on approved consumer or business credit. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment or may not be exactly as shown. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Some Ford incentives may not be combinable with other incentives. Our advertised prices include Freight, and P.D.I. Add dealer documentation and registration fees of $420, and applicable taxes and fees. Costco offer valid for members in good standing as of July 29th 2015. Dealer must retain copy of valid Costco card. Lease offers as stated, 2015 F-150 Crew Cab F1F52114, 24 Month Lease, Total Paid $12,396, Purchase option $24,704 plus taxes. 2015 F-150 Crew Cab F1F17070, 24 Month Lease, Total Paid $13,805, Purchase option $26,891 plus taxes. 2015 F-150 Crew Cab 302A, 24 Month Lease, Total Paid $14,663, Purchase option $31,418 plus taxes. 2015 F-150 Crew Cab F1F85654, 24 Month Lease, Total Paid $21,637, Purchase option $34,439 plus taxes. All lease advertised have a 20,000 km per year limit. Finance payments are calculated at 6.24% over 96 months, on approved credit. Low APR Financing not compatible with Ford non-stackable cash or MSA Finance cash. Purchasing Customers must credit qualify (OAC) to qualify for MSA Finance Cash. Up front finance fees may apply were applicable. All offers expire September 12th, 2015 at 6:00 pm (PST). Errors and Omissions may be possible, see dealer for complete details. MSA Ford may cancel these advertised offers anytime without notice.

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