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Willy Kooyman and Tammy Schapansky stand at the entrance to Bethlehem. Playing the roles of a guard and an angel, they are among more than 200 volunteers who help create the annual Nativity Drive Through at Abbotsford Christian Assembly.

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midable guard, but he also creates the props and Shepherds watch their builds the sets. “I’ve been doing it for flock as distant travelabout 15 years.” lers arrive in Bethlehem. He started attending the Angels can be seen around the city as a man and his church in 1994 and soon pregnant wife find shelter volunteered. He’s played in a barn. At the outskirts everything from Caesar of town, a soldier stands at to shepherds, but guard seems to suit him best. attention, guarding Playing a part the entrance gate. He in this produclooks up to see a long tion isn’t easy. line of headlights The scenes are heading straight all outside and towards him. run for three It’s time to let the consecutive evepeople in. nings. Kooyman The 20th annual has experienced Nativity Drive everything from SCHAPANSKY Through opened last windstorms to night (Wednesday) downpours. at Abbotsford Christian “It hasn’t really bothered Assembly, and Willy Kooyman is the first per- me. I work in construction son visitors see. His job is so I’m outside anyway.” But not all of the 68 to stop cars and let them through in an orderly fash- characters that make up ion, while not breaking 11 scenes are as used to the elements. character. “It can be really wet and “Being at the front gate, cold, but we love to do it,” I get to see the excitement on the kids’ faces and the said Tammy Schapansky, appreciation in the adults,” who’s been involved from the beginning. said Kooyman. Abbotsford News

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ground ambulance to Abbotsford Regional Hospital, and then transferred to another hospital. All three were in serious condition as of press deadline Two Good Samaritans are in serious condition in yesterday afternoon. Neither of the other two drivers, hospital after being struck by a truck while helping at an ages 47 and 66, was seriously hurt. accident scene on Tuesday afternoon. MacDonald said all of the drivers were cooperative, Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said the two were helping a co-worker who had been in a collision with remained on scene and were sober. Police are also investigating two other serious accidents another vehicle just outside of their workplace – a farm this week, both involving drivers who fled the scene. in the 38000 block of South Parallel Road. On Monday at 7:20 p.m., a driver noticed a The accident occurred at about 4:30 p.m., when woman injured on the side of the road in the area a 1988 Toyota SUV that was travelling east colof Montrose Avenue and Laurel Street. MacDonald lided with a 2004 Honda that was leaving a drivesaid the 20-year-old, who had been trying to catch way and attempting to turn west. The Honda spun a bus in the area, had a “significant laceration” to around, positioned across both lanes of traffic, the side of her head but could not recall what hapwith the driver’s door to the east. MacDonald said pened. the crash was minor. The second collision was yesterday (Wednesday) He said four or five co-workers of the 43-yearat about 2:30 a.m. Another driver found an injured old Honda driver came to try to help. A westbound Dodge truck with a flatdeck then struck a 50-year- MACDONALD 25-year-old male cyclist on a curb on Garden Street near Simon Avenue. He was wearing a helmet, old man and a 30-year-old woman who were at the but had substantial injuries to several parts of driver’s door, MacDonald said. his body, including his head, MacDonald said. He was The pair were thrown into a nearby ditch, and the transported by air ambulance to hospital, where he is in Dodge ran into the Honda, with the driver still inside. serious condition. MacDonald said that stretch of road has poor lighting MacDonald said police have received reports that with a speed limit of 80 km/h. the man was struck by a black vehicle, possibly a Ford The female suffered serious injuries and was transMustang. Anyone with information is asked to call ported to a Lower Mainland hospital by air ambulance. Abbotsford Police at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at The man and the driver of the Honda were taken by 1-800-222-8477. Abbotsford News

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Heroes honoured ‘They gave him the best chance’ Neil CORBETT Abbotsford News

When they finally pulled their friend out of the water, after what seemed like an eternity spent searching, he was blue. Four employees of Abbotsford’s PNR Railworks were working in Peace River, and it was a hot July day in Alberta in 2009. The foursome knew of a water-filled quarry that would be the perfect place to cool off at the end of a sweaty work day spent laying railway track. Andrea Kellner (Abbotsford), Kevin Douglas (Langley), Scott Melenchuk (Chilliwack) and Bobby Yanciw (Calgary) all dove into the swimming hole. Bobby was the first out, sitting on a rock and waiting for the others to come to shore. But then they noticed he wasn’t resting where he had been. They swam in, calling his name, but getting no response. The only place left to search was the water. Andrea kept

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Andrea Kellner, Scott Melenchuk (back left) and Kevin Douglas will receive Governer General certificates of commendation tomorrow night for their efforts that saved the life of their drowning friend. looking on shore, not wanting to cloud the water in the area where Kevin and Scott were diving, searching the bottom of the lake around the spot where they had last seen Bobby. The

search area was becoming larger. On his sixth dive, Scott felt the hand of his friend, and grabbing hold, he pulled the lifeless body to the surface. Kevin

and Andrea helped get him to shore. Bobby was greyish-blue, and his back was blotchy. His rescuers feared they might have found him too late. Scott could detect neither a pulse nor breathing. Andrea ran to get her phone to call 9-1-1. Scott started performing CPR, with chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth. He stopped and was sick. Kevin took over, until the emotions of working on their lifeless friend also got the best of him, and he too had to be sick. Scott resumed, and they shared the task. Andrea had walked away, fearing to see the result, but 9-1-1 told her to return to the scene, and relay information about the patient. Finally Bobby gasped, and choked back to life. Paramedics arrived and took him to Grande Prairie Hospital. When Herb Schmidt, the manager at PNR’s Abbotsford office, heard the first incident reports, it was that an employee had drowned. Bobby suffered severe organ failure. He was not expected to survive. Continued on A6

Report: Demolish Matsqui pool Kevin MILLS Abbotsford News

Plans have been made to demolish Matsqui Village Pool. The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission have endorsed a staff recommendation to remove the old pool and create a new playground and washroom facility in the community park. However, local residents aren’t aware of those intentions, nor is Mayor George Peary, who said Tuesday that no final decision has been made by council. In June of this year, councillors voted to close the small community pool for the season after an inspection identified leaks in the tank that would be too costly to repair, and if left unaddressed, would allow chlo-

A city staff report recommends the permanent closure of Matsqui Pool. rinated water into the soil. While council voted only to close the facility for the season, according to a staff report presented at an Oct. 19 meeting of the parks commission, the pool has been “closed permanently,” the pool tank and equipment need to be “decommissioned/demolished,” and

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the park should be redeveloped with a new playground and washroom facility. Estimated costs were listed as $50,000 to dig up the tank and $75,000 for the new playground. While council has yet to vote for permanent closure, Peary said it may just be a matter of

time. Because they can only remain in operation for 10-14 weeks a year, Peary said outdoor pools are not financially feasible. “Even if council did have an extra million dollars to spend, we likely wouldn’t spend it on the pool – they are a dying breed.” Curtis De Fehr, a resident of Matsqui Village and an advocate of saving the pool, said the report is an example of “putting the cart before the horse.” Following the June closure decision, De Fehr said he was told that residents would be updated by the parks department. “To date, nobody has been contacted,” said De Fehr. If the pool is decommisContinued on A7

NewsBytes TOBY KEITH RIDES INTO ABBY Country superstar Toby Keith will bring his American Ride Tour to the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) on Feb. 27. Joining him on his stop will be multiple Juno and CCMA award winner George Canyon and Vancouver’s One More Girl. Keith’s tour is in support of his 15th album, Bullets In The Gun, which has been called a defining career milestone. Now in his 18th consecutive year at the top of the charts, Keith has had 19 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot Country chart and an additional 16 top-10 hits. Tickets for his show go on sale Monday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. and are available at the AESC box office, by calling 1-866-977-2372 or online at www.abbotsfordcentre.ca.

CLAYBURN WINS $20,000 The talented rappers of Clayburn Middle School have earned the institution $20,000 worth of audio visual equipment. Best Buy Canada offers $250,000 in technology grants to 15 schools in Canada each year, through their Best in Class program, and Clayburn staff and students decided to go for it. The school will now receive digital cameras and camcorders, which will allow students to create digital film projects. Best Buy’s technical support team, the “Geek Squad,” will also offer complimentary services to Clayburn. Ten schools across the country won the $20,000 awards, and five more schools were given $10,000 grants.

VICTIM DIES The victim of a single vehicle accident on Bradner Road on Dec. 2 died in hospital Tuesday afternoon. The 50-year-old Abbotsford man, whose name has not been released, was driving his Ford pickup when he lost control near Simpson Road at about 8 a.m. His vehicle flipped, and he was ejected. Roads were icy at the time.

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But after about a week he was conscious for the first time, and his vitality kept improving. As his body came back to life, Bobby had a lengthy stay in hospital, needing dialysis for months, but eventually even his kidneys healed. He was back to work in June, having made a full recovery. He is an equipment operator, who drives a speed swing that lays steel for track. Schmidt was amazed by Bobby’s return to health, and proud of the three workers who made it possible. “They gave him the best chance he could get. They got him going,” said Schmidt. “I felt they needed to be recognized.” Thanks to his nomination, they will be. On Friday night,

at the company’s annual Christmas party, Scott, Andrea and Kevin will be presented with certificates of commendation from the governor general. “Your selfless actions are an inspiration to others and represent a high form of citizenship of which you can be very proud,” says a letter from Gabrielle D. Lappa, the director of honours at Canada’s Chancellery of Honours. Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen will present the awards on behalf of the governor general. “It’s cool. I was surprised,” said Andrea. “Our party has a 1950s theme this year, so I’ll be accepting it in a pink poodle skirt.” Looking back on the day they

saved their co-worker, she said, “it was all of us doing what we had to do.” TTTT The day he almost drowned is not Bobby’s favourite subject. He lost all memory of what happened, or how it was caused, but only remembers waking up in hospital. He had a long stay there, but has now made a complete recovery. He will be joining the Christmas festivities on Friday, and seeing his benefactors receive their national commendations. “I’ve said my thanks to them,” he said, but was heartened to see them receiving official accolades. “It’s excellent. They deserve it. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be here today.”

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Audrey Mobley hopes that someone has seen her missing wedding rings – and 13 other pieces of jewelry. The 85-year-old Abbotsford woman believes the items were stolen by someone who worked for a company hired to clean her home, and were likely pawned. The most precious were two wedding sets – each an engagement ring and a wedding ring fused together – from her first and third marriages. Her first marriage ended in divorce, and her ex-husband died of lung cancer in 2008. Her husband from her third marriage died of prostate cancer in 2005. “I’m completely tied in knots,” she said of the theft. Mobley said she never previously had any problems with the housecleaning service that Veterans Affairs Canada paid to help out once a week since she had hip surgery in 2006.

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Audrey Mobley believes a former cleaner responsible for theft. She qualified for the benefit because she worked in administration, mainly in Ottawa and on the Prairies, during the Second World War. Mobley had left her wedding rings in a small box in her bathroom cupboard. The other items were in her bedroom. When she noticed one of the wedding sets was missing, she assumed she had misplaced it.

The other pieces of jewelry went missing in mid-November after a new employee of the cleaning service had been in Mobley’s home for a second time. She dumped out drawers, looked through shelves and searched under furniture for the missing items, but came to only one conclusion. “I knew I hadn’t misplaced a whole pile of things.”

She called the woman’s boss, and then filed a report with police. Const. Ian MacDonald confir med that Abbotsford Police are investigating the incident, and have a suspect in mind. He said they even visited local pawn shops to try to find the jewelry. “Whatever’s happened with the jewelry, it has not surfaced in local regular places,” he said. Mobley has since been told the employee has been fired, and has likely left town. She hopes someone who has purchased the jewelry or has seen it will step forward. Mobley has three children, 13 grandkids and 17 great-grandchildren. Eighteen of them are girls, and she’s saving her jewelry to pass on to them when they turn either 21 or 40. “It’s so they have something nice and

good that they can look at and say, ‘That came from granny or great-granny’ and they can remember me.” One of the wedding sets contains three small leaves, each with two small diamonds, and a bigger centre diamond. The other set has a raised centre diamond. The engagement ring and the wedding ring each have five small diamonds. Most of the other items were purchased from the Shopping Channel. They include two silver-and-gold-plated bracelets, two pairs of earrings, two necklaces, and several rings, mostly in size 7 and 8. In addition to diamonds, the rings include stones such as pink sapphires, blue topaz, and tanzanite. Anyone with information is asked to call the Abbotsford Police at 604-859-5225.

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Arrogant, uninformed or disinterested? Which is it for Transportation Minister Shirley Bond, who is now blaming Metro Vancouver mayors for Evergreen Line delays and funding troubles? Her ministry has complete control over the project and has known for more than a year that the mayors oppose using property taxes to fund it, and yet she and her government have failed to come up with any solutions more creative than simply extending the deadline for TransLink to ante up its share of the $1.4 billion project. She’s quick to criticize but she bears some responsibility for the current impasse. Why, for example, has there been no progress on the memorandum of agreement signed this fall by regional mayors and the ministry? That was supposed to be the forum in which to discuss alternative funding, such as taxing rising property values around SkyTrain stations or giving

some carbon tax revenues to TransLink. Instead, there is nothing on the table but property taxes. But that well has run dry. It would be better to initiate a vehicle levy — which is also unpopular — but at least it ties car use to transportation infrastructure. Where is Bond’s commitment to providing a mechanism for collecting a vehicle levy? The provincial government can’t have it both ways. It created TransLink and decided a professional board and a mayors’ council were the way to balance regional politics with objective decision-making. If the province made sure it was funded adequately, there would be less criticism. Having hired the actors and written the play, it’s time for Bond and the province to lift the curtain on the second act of the Evergreen Line. – Black Press

It’s politics, not cancer research Tom

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B.C. Views Christy Clark is the second woman to enter the B.C. Liberal leadership contest. I mention this in case you forgot about Moira Stilwell, the Vancouver radiologist who led the way into the post-Gordon Campbell era in late November. Stilwell did her own diagnosis on the harmonized sales tax and concurred with mainstream economic theory. It’s efficient and it promotes personal savings as well as business investment. In medicine, if you believe the patient has the right prescription to improve her health, you don’t then look for ways to discontinue that medication as quickly as possible. But that’s the situation we have with our less scientific candidates. Clark didn’t always understand the HST, but she consistently supported it on her radio show before her splashy reentry into politics last week. So the lone “outsider” becomes the

fifth candidate to replace Campbell, after endorsing the tax that led to his sudden retirement. So apparently, the five are unanimous that the HST is a great idea, and all but Stilwell want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. One after another, the cabinet veterans sought to distance themselves. First George Abbott agreed with Stilwell that the new premier should move up the date of a province-wide referendum from September to June. Prognosis of patient not good, Abbott intoned. Then Kevin Falcon scrubbed in. Get the vote done as soon as possible, and maybe the HST can be revived if we slice a point or two off. Mike de Jong’s outlook was, well, grave. Cutting the rate would be like putting lipstick on the scars. This patient is terminal, so let’s pull the plug as inexpensively as possible. An election-style vote would cost $30 million, but a mail-in ballot could be done for less than half of that. By the time Clark arrived, the HST was a palliative care situation. Her only option for a fresh perspective was to move toward assisted suicide. OK,

let’s scrap the referendum, she said. It’s doomed anyway. Let’s go back to the legislature and have a “genuine free vote” where B.C. Liberal MLAs can reverse their earlier votes and throw it out. There are so many things wrong with this idea that it’s hard to know where to start.

While Clark spent the last four years getting in touch with families on her radio show, she lost touch with political reality. Mistake, said Abbott. “A real blunder,” said Falcon. De Jong said if he had to vote on the HST again, he’d support it like he did the first time. (NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston also believes scrapping the referendum now would be dumb, and it’s not often you’ll find him agreeing with Falcon.)

Clark’s “genuine” free vote would have to take place before she even has a seat in the legislature. It would divide the B.C. Liberal caucus again, unless her idea of a “genuine” free vote is everyone doing what she tells them to do. This plan would be a disaster. It shows that while Clark spent the last four years getting in touch with families on her radio show, she lost touch with political reality. Which brings us back to Stilwell. When I reached her on the campaign trail, she reaffirmed her support, and vowed again to campaign for the HST. Stilwell said people have earned the right to have a direct say, and she is “perplexed” that Clark would suggest taking that away. Stilwell remains hopeful that other benefits of the HST can still be discussed, giving it a chance for public support. In short, she remains logical and consistent in her approach. It’s no wonder she is given no chance to win. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Political theatre needs new actors Canadian politics has been described in many ways ranging from fascinating to boring. It can be both. Modifying an old observation somewhat I might, with some validity, in summary form describe Canadian politics thus: In the Atlantic provinces, politics is patronage; In Quebec, politics is “nationalism;” In Ontario, politics is business; In the Prairies, politics is populism; In B.C., politics is entertainment. In B.C., political theatre is having another fine year. The drama is now well underway. ACT I Believing what their government told them 20 months ago, the people of B.C. voted to abolish a tax which their government, before the last election, called a very bad tax. Now the government calls the people uninformed. ACT II Premier Campbell smiled on television. He made 15 per cent of the income tax disappear. He has a magic touch. The people rejoiced. ACT III Premier Campbell, again on television, did not smile but made himself disappear.

Premier Gordon Campbell has said he is leaving the government stage, but the political drama continues. His magic touch is impressive. The people rejoiced even more. ACT IV The Liberal cabinet did not appear on television but, Houdini-like, made the 15 per cent tax reappear. This is not the magic the people wished to see. The people did not rejoice; they groused. ACT V Despite riding high in the polls, the

Opposition NDP, not wanting to be left out of the entertainment, began to attack one another. Not wanting to be outdone by the Liberals, first one NDP harbinger of truth and then a baker’s dozen, tried to make leader Carol James disappear. Amazingly, they succeeded. That was no small feat. Houdini would have been impressed. Now it seems as if some of them are trying to make themselves or even their party disappear. Maybe they will succeed. I suggest they are taking entertainment too far. ACT VI Who knows what Act VI will bring. Will it bring Premier de Jong? Will it bring a new troupe? Will “the Zalm” be politically resurrected? A few decades ago Premier Dave Barrett said that B.C. had the best politicians money can buy. To that wit and wisdom we can now add that the province has political theatre second to none. In our cherished democracy the show goes on, but maybe we should look around for a new script and some new actors. John H. Redekop

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Dunach chooses to Shine On this Christmas Preparing for school closure is an awful process and in the midst of it all, the Dunach community is once again going to produce a spectacular Christmas concert. My wife, a Dunach teacher, comes home each day, full of excitement for the concert and saddened by the realization that this is the last one at Dunach. Dunach has chosen the theme Shine On for its last Christmas concert. This is truly an amazing community – Dunach students and parents will be singing at the Abbotsford hospital on the same evening that the board of education will have all three readings to

close their school. I know that the board believes that it had to close Dunach in order to save money. I just wish they could see Mrs. JK as she sits in the Dunach gym at 11 p.m., after spending the evening working with parents, teachers, students and alumni, to put up the staging, backdrop, and 500-plus silver stars for the Christmas concert. I wish they could see Mr. Izatt on the scaffolding tying those stars to the gym rafters. I wish they could see Ms. Nowak and Mrs. Plank putting packing tape on the kids’ silhouettes that surround the gym walls. I wish they could see

Mrs. VanEgmond coming back to school at 8:30 p.m. to put up mini-lights around the backdrop. Most of all, I wish they could see my wife, as she works alongside her Dunach family to create a spectacular setting for their students, her tears marking the paper she is trying to cut. I am very proud of this courageous school community because I know they will do exactly what their concert theme says – they will Shine On. The Dunach legacy will continue long after the doors of the school are permanently locked and because of this, Dunach will never be closed. Brian Menagh

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them a head start.” Interest in robotics is growing in Abbotsford. Kovacs said staff at Gateways Learning Centre are overwhelmed by the number of kids wanting to join classes in the BotShop program. They also offer regular camps and workshops. There’s a passion that grows in kids who are excited to learn about science, technology, engineering and math in a fun environment, said Andrew Lauman, the centre’s managing director. Teamwork is also a key aspect of the program. First League Lego has 9,696 teams, and about 80,000 kids, registered in North America for the 2010 Body Forward season. For more information on Gateways BotShop, visit www. mindstorms.ca or call 604-756-0375.

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Anglican churches to file appeal Case to Supreme Court of Canada Vikki HOPES

Diocese of New Westminster. The two sides have been in conflict over the issue of same-sex blessings. The churches have maintained that the blessings are contrary to core Anglican doctrine, while the diocese supports them. The churches broke away from the Anglican Church of Canada – to which the diocese belongs – to join the Anglican Network in Canada in February 2008. Two previous decisions ruled against the churches. The first ruling was rendered in B.C. Supreme Court in November 2009. An appeal of that decision was then heard last month, which

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St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Abbotsford is among four parishes that are filing an appeal with Canada’s highest court. Trustees from the four churches have instructed their legal counsel to file an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, in response to a B.C. Court of Appeal decision reached on Nov. 15. The application must be submitted by Jan. 14. Last month’s decision removed the parishes’ rights to use their church buildings, because they are using their properties outside the jurisdiction of the

upheld the previous ruling. Ownership of the church properties was awarded to the diocese. Cheryl Chang, special legal counsel to the churches, said “much prayer and internal consultation� was undertaken in reaching the decision to file the second appeal. “The precedent of this case will affect many faithful Christians throughout Canada, and there was a general consensus that this was not yet finished. The principles at stake are far too important to abandon,� she said. A statement from the Diocese of New Westminster said Bishop Michael Ingham has not yet received a response on his offer to meet with the leaders of the four congregations to “discuss how everyone can move forward in keeping with the

decisions of the courts and appoint new clergy for these parishes.� Leadership at the diocese said they do not believe there is a need for further court challenges, due to the expense and anxiety incurred. “However, they respect the plaintiffs’ right to request the Supreme court to hear their case as the final legal option available to them,� the statement read. The Supreme Court of Canada is the last judicial resort in the nation, and both sides must abide by the decision reached there. In addition to St. Matthew’s in Abbotsford, three Vancouver churches are involved in the legal battle. They are St. John’s Shaugnessy, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and St. Matthias and St. Luke’s.

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Immigrant women get work skills training

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A b b o t s f o r d Community Services has created a new training and works skills program for disenfranchised immigrant women. Participants will learn how to run or be employed in a daycare setting. The curriculum covers a range of topics including child growth and development, health and nutrition, learning through play, and safety and emergency procedures. “The overall goal of this project was to break the isolation and alienation of abused immigrant women by providing them life skills,” said program facilitator Amandeep Pandher. “The second goal was to train immigrant women to obtain employment so that they can feel confident and adjust in this community. We also wanted to empower

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Amandeep Pandher is the facilitator of the immigrant women training and work skills project. them so that they can nurture economic independence using child care skills.” The interactive

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Quake risk flagged Red Nose sets record There’s a 30 per cent chance that an earthquake strong enough to cause significant damage will rock southwestern B.C. within 50 years. That estimate comes from the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, which has released a new report calling on Canada to accelerate the pace of seismic building and

infrastructure upgrades. “Public infrastructure in Canada appears highly vulnerable following decades of underinvestment, and may be severely challenged by a large earthquake,” the report says. It also warns that fires after a major earthquake have the potential to cause more damage than the shaking.

Operation Red Nose hit its alltime high when it offered 126 rides in Abbotsford last Saturday night. The clients donated $2,500, which goes to PacificSport Fraser Valley, to support high performance athletes and coaches in their pursuits. Friday night volunteers gave 97 passengers a safe ride home, which was the busiest Friday other than a New Year’s Eve.

More work must be done to earthquake-proof fire halls, reduce sources of ignition and ensure adequate and reliable water supplies. Central Vancouver is vulnerable, it says, because transformers mounted on wooden poles downtown may arc and explode in a quake, sparking fires inches from businesses.

The busy weekend brings the total to 459 rides in AbbotsfordMission so far this holiday season. Operation Red Nose can be reached at 1-877-604-NOSE. The remaining nights of service are Dec. 17, 18 and 31. Volunteers are needed, and those wishing to help should visit the website www.operationrednose. com.

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The operator of London’s Oyster card payment system has been picked to design TransLink’s new smart cards and install turnstiles at SkyTrain and SeaBus stations. Cubic Transportation Systems, along with IBM Canada, are the preferred bidders who now advance to talks to finalize a contract likely worth around $170 million. Besides the Oyster system, Cubic runs transit smart card systems in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami and Brisbane, Australia, as well as the ticket vending machines on the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines. The federal and provincial governments are providing $70 million towards the costs. The system is to open in 2013 and Cubic/IBM would operate it for 10 years. TransLink has not yet released an estimate of the operating fees it will pay. Riders would load cash on their card and their account would be automatically debited. The system can charge by the exact distance travelled, but various fare options are possible, including ones giving unlimited travel for a certain number of days. The bid had some high-profile help. Ken Dobell, a former special adviser to premier Gordon Campbell and former TransLink CEO, lobbied on behalf of Cubic after thentransportation minister Kevin Falcon directed TransLink in 2007 to adopt turnstiles and smart cards. Some critics contend the system will be costly, won’t stop fare cheats and could be vulnerable to hackers. TransLink officials say it will make the transit system more convenient and efficient, deterring fare evasion while providing a stream of data on transit use planners can use to optimize routes and schedules. “This electronic card and gate system will create a safer environment for transit users,” transportation minister Shirley Bond said. The system will also accept contactless bankissued cars for tourists and other casual riders.

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Cameron Lawson of the Port Moody Black Panthers had his shot turned aside by Abbotsford Pilots goalie Cole Chreptyk on Friday at MSA Arena.

Looking for answers Mired in a rare slump, Pilots would like a win before Christmas Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

To say the Abbotsford Pilots would like a win for Christmas is somewhat misleading. Certainly, if hockey victories could be given as Christmas gifts, the local junior B club could use one. The thing is, the Pilots still have three more games to go before Dec. 25, and they’re hoping they don’t have to wait that long. The Pilots are in the throes of a wicked slump at the moment, having compiled an unsightly 1-6-2 record over their past nine games. Last Friday’s 4-2 loss to the Port Moody Black Panthers at MSA Arena marked their fifth consecutive defeat. Pilots head coach Jim Cowden said that a win would go a long

way to getting his team back on responsibility for themselves, instead of bickering and blamtrack, confidence-wise. “To get one would be abso- ing other people.” Cowden declined to mention lutely huge,” he said. “We’re just going through one of those names, but he feels some of his players have an unhealthy prebumps in the road.” occupation with A slump, in its their own point tougliest form, is a tals. A product of snowballing phethat mentality is, nomenon. With they’re not moving each successive Friday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. the puck like they defeat, pessimism Abbotsford Pilots vs. should, which in seeps further into North Delta Devils a team’s psyche. Junior B hockey at MSA Arena turn feeds the losing streak. One-goal deficits pijhl.com “If they weren’t seem insurmountthinking about able. Personal accountability gives way to finger- that stuff and were being unselfish, they’d be putting more pointing. “It’s a very fragile situation,” points up,” Cowden pointed out. Cowden said. “You make a mis- “They have to come together.” Injuries, for certain, have take, and everyone wants to been a factor in the Pilots’ tailjump all over you. “Everybody has to take more spin. But the battered roster is

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slowly becoming whole again. Defenceman Brett Kolins returned to the lineup last week after an extended injury absence, and Brendan Nadolny (ankle), Adam Rossi (concussion), Cody Heinen (shoulder) and Ethan Gaines are expected back in the next few weeks. In light of their current slump, it’s remarkable that the Pilots (14-10-3) still hold down first place in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League’s Harold Brittain Conference. Their 31 points are one more than Port Moody – plus Abbotsford has a game in hand. “I believe in this team,” Cowden said. “No question, we’ve got the talent. We’ve got the most talent in the division. “We’ve just got to put the pieces of the puzzle together.”

The Abbotsford Heat’s formula for success this season, more often than not, has involved a bushel of saves from goalie Leland Irving, a gritty defensive performance from the skaters in front of him, and just enough offence to get by. The Heat executed that equation to perfection on Tuesday evening, opening a four-game road swing with to a 1-0 victory over the Rochester Americans at Blue Cross Arena. Irving, as he has so often this season, sparkled between the IRVING pipes for the Heat, stopping all 29 shots the Americans directed his way. He did his best work in the third period, repelling 11 pucks, including a highlightreel breakaway stop on Rochester forward Bates Battaglia. The victory marked Irving’s AHL-leading 15th of the season, as well as his third shutout of the campaign. The Heat goalie has already eclipsed his win total from 2009-10, when he struggled to find consistency en route to a 14-17-3 record. Ryan Stone supplied all the offence the Heat would require at 8:12 of the second period. On the Heat’s lone power play of the night,

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Austin Ferguson of the Fraser Valley Bruins major midget hockey team dekes his way around Cariboo Cougars goalie Jared Rathjen to open the scoring on Saturday at MSA Arena. The Bruins battled the Cougars to a 2-2 draw on Saturday, but the Prince George squad won Sunday’s rematch 7-2.

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late stages of Saturday’s game between the Heat and Wolves in Abbotsford. Q The Heat continue their road trip on Wednesday, when they face the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins. The Baby Pens lead the AHL with a 21-6-0 record for 42 points.

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CHARLONG (nee Gaglardi ) Angelina (Lena) Born Oct. 14, 1907, Lena passed away into the presence of her Lord on Dec. 9, 2010 at Mission BC. She was predeceased by her husband Charles (Bud) Charlong in 1956; her father and mother John and Dominica Gaglardi, brothers Tony, Frank, Joe, Phillip, Bert, Charlie & Jimmy; sister Annie and son-in-law Bill Friesen. Lena will be lovingly remembered by her children, Margaret (Bill), Frances, Chuck (Rose), Darlene (Monte), Anita ( Keith), sister Helen Strohmaier, 17 grandchildren and their spouses, 46 great grandchildren, many nieces & nephews, her church family and many friends. Lena was a member of the Silverdale Community Centre, Mission Artist’s Association, Mission Garden Club, Mission Hospital Auxiliary and a founding member of Bethel Pentecostal Assembly. A service will be held on December 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Bethel Pentecostal Church, 32729 7th Ave. Mission, BC with Rev. Ken Critchley officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lena’s memory to “Seeds International” or “The Gideons”. Special thanks to the committed, caring staff at Pleasant View Care Home for their attentive care to Mom. You are the best. God bless you all. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.woodlawnfh-mission.com

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KLASSEN, Phyllis Ann Mrs. Phyllis Ann late of Abbotsford, BC passed away on December 10, 2010 at the age of 80 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. She is survived by daughters Brenda Thiessen, Connie (Randy) Haugan and son Gordon (Sharon) Klassen, grandchildren; Michael (Amy), Carllee, Nick, Warren (Candice), Heather, Adam (Stephanie), Rachel (Chris) and Levi, great grandchildren James, Audrey and Renee, brothers; Ronald (Lois) Hayes, Clayton (Pat) Hayes and brother-in-law Don Keenan and many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. She was predeceased by her husband John and sisters Lois and Eileen. Phyllis was born in Trossachs, Saskatchewan on August 17, 1930 to Charles and Mabel Hayes. She married John Klassen in 1952 and served alongside him in church ministry until his passing in 1992. Phyllis was active in leading Bible studies, playing/teaching piano and staying involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She was a woman who clearly loved Jesus with her whole heart and trusted in Him completely. She was faithful in prayer and her example has inspired many friends and family members. She will be missed dearly. A memorial service took place on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Cascade Community Church, 35190 Delair Road, Abbotsford, BC, with Rev. G. Klassen and Rev. E. Rempel officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Tributes and condolences may be left at www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com.

THOMAS, Anna Irene June 21, 1921 ~ Dec. 11, 2010 Anna Irene Thomas passed away in the presence of family December 11, 2010 at 5:00. Anna was a true friend to many. She had a magnetic personality and a genuine interest in people. She will be sadly missed by her family and large circle of friends. Anna was predeceased by her son Perry and her husband Martin. She leaves behind her daughters Sonia (Nigel) Chippindale, Diane (Gordon) Reimer, Sandra (Dave) Jones and her son Keith (Pat), 12 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. She leaves them all with fond memories of a wonderful woman who lived her life with zest, integrity and a great sense of humor.

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MILLER, Victor Jackson May 8, 1959 - Dec. 13th, 2010 With sadness we announce the passing of our Son, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Victor was born in Ocean Falls, BC and passed away in Abbotsford, BC. He is survived by his son Jesse Miller, his mother Margaret Miller, his sisters Melanie and Belinda Miller, brother-in-law Malcolm McCulloch, his nieces Lindsay and Annika Nielsen and Megan and Camille Miller, his nephews Quintin Miller, Wesley McCulloch and Ty Stewart. He will be missed by his many friends and family. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday 1pm on the 16th of December at the Salvation Army, Cascade Community Church, 35190 Delair Road Abbotsford, BC V3G 2E2

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Technical Sales Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs & manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry & oil sands. The Company has been in operation since 1955 & is privately owned with an attractive employee ownership program available to all employees. We are located in Port Kells, Surrey. We require a Technical Sales person to call on consulting engineers, prepare quotations & administer contracts. This is a senior sales function.

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CLASS 1 Long Haul Low Bed Driver with winch tractor exp. Email resume to: yardman10@live.ca OWNER OPERATOR req’d for Gillson Trucking. 1 Driver. Dry Van. US only. Call 604-826-2223 TRUCK DRIVER needed for delivering & p/u pre-fab concrete forms. Some heavy lifting. Crane exp. an asset. Apply in person btwn 8am5pm, Mon-Fri, Coast Form Rentals, 2030 Paramount Cres., Abbotsford. Phone 604-504-0774

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An attractive remuneration package will be offered to a qualified candidate.

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The Abbotsford News & Chilliwack Progress are looking for owner-operators to deliver bundles of newspapers to specific locations in Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack. Must be available early mornings Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Completion times are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday by 1:00 pm & Saturday by 6:00 am. Pick up location is 34375 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford. Minimum requirements are a reliable ¾ ton cargo van or 1 ton cube van. Please submit a resume along with a picture of your reliable vehicle to: Circulation Department The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Ave. Abbotsford, B.C V2S 2H5 or email circulation@abbynews.com Criminal record check is required. We thank all those who are interested in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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FARM WORKERS

FARM LABOURER required. Must be willing to work long hours in all weather conditions. Involves bending, kneeling and lifting, pruning & tying, plus general work. (Hard Work). 6 days/week. $9.14/hour paid. Fax resume to: 604-856-6092. FARM WORKERS needed to start April 1. General labour. Must be willing & able to work outside, lift up to 50lbs. Salary $9.28/hour to start. Email resumes to: olerafarms@shaw.ca

F/T WORKERS NEEDED FOR FARM labour in Yarrow from Feb. to Nov., $9.50/hr. Weeding and picking vegetables. Contact Harj at (604) 823-4621 or Fax 604-8234698 or email: bajwafarmsltd@telus.net

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F/T WORKERS NEEDED FOR FARM labour in Yarrow from April to Dec., $9.50/hr. Weeding and picking vegetables. Contact Bruce Wisbey 604-823-6772 or Fax 604-823-4619

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LOGGING CO. looking for owner/operator logging trucks and experienced logging equipment operators for McKenzie area and the Kootenay area. Forward contact info & qualifications to Ben, email: ben@bcland.com or fax 250714-0525

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HAIR STYLIST & ESTHETICIAN needed for salon in Abbotsford Please Call 604-825-0822

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5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours a week $9.14/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning and general greenhouse labour. Employment starts January.

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Pick up location is 34375 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford. Minimum requirements are a reliable 3/4 ton cargo van or 1 ton cube van. Please submit a resume along with a picture of your reliable vehicle to: Circulation department The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Ave. Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 or email circulation@abbynews.com

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WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment. Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products.

As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1).

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VET ASSISTANT Valley Veterinary Services Requires a full-time AHT/Vet Assistant. If you a hard working positive person who would like a career and not just a job, email your resume to: valleyveterinaryservices@shaw.ca or fax: 604-858-7551 or drop off at: #2-45735 Thomas Rd., Chilliwack

Starting wage is $12.95/hr with regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided.

• Twice weekly: Wednesday & Friday • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers

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Required Full Time - food and beverage processing. A degree and/or technical training in Food Technology or related sciences is an asset. QC work experience in the food and beverage industry is preferred but not required. Must be willing to be trained and develop a career in this growing company. The prospective applicant must be a critical thinker and have good task planning and organizational skills. To apply for the position either drop off your resume to 34352 Industrial Way, Abbotsford, fax: 604-557-7774, or email jobs@pacificcoastfruit.com

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The Abbotsford News and Chilliwack Progress are looking for owner-operators to deliver bundles of newspapers to specific locations in Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack. Must be available early mornings Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Completion times are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday by 1:00 pm and Saturday by 6:00 am.

We thank all those who are interested in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SERVER req’d F/T at Jasmine Garden. Drop off resume in person #1 31813 S. Fraser Way. No ph. calls

PDC Logistics Tel: 1-800-663-4383 Mon.- Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fax: 1-604-420-4958 or Visit: www.pdclogistics.ca HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certification an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefit program. Fax or email resume to: 250-956-4888 or lemare@office.ca. MENNO HOUSING is looking for Casual Housekeepers and Dietary Aides for weekend and holiday hours. Please send resumes by email to: L.Martens@mennoplace.ca or fax to: 604-851-4015 P/T VAN DRIVER req’d., must have Class 1. For hauling CP Rail crews. Fraser Canyon knowledge an asset. Drop off abstract & resume to: 1643 Salton Rd., Abbotsford.

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EXPERIENCED CDA required for one year maternity leave, start Feb 2011. Possible full time employment for the right person. Training will start Jan 2011. Please reply to box 130 c/o The Chilliwack Progress, 45860 Spadina Ave., Chilliwack, BC, V2P 6H9

EXPERIENCED RN OPPORTUNITY We have an opening for an experienced RN at Jackman Manor, an 88-bed complex care facility in Aldergrove, BC. This position is full-time until November 2011 when the incumbent returns and then would be casual work. The successful applicant will have a current BC registration and occupational First Aid Level I. Salary follows current BCNU collective agreement pay grades. This position begins immediately for orientation with the full-time rotation starting on January 10, 2011. Please forward your resume to the Administrator/DOC by mail at 27477 28th Ave., Aldergrove, BC., V4W 3L9, by fax at 604856-2562 or by hand at the address provided above. Email reception@jackmanmanor.com

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RECEPTIONIST, F/T Responsibilities: ~ Answering multi-line switch board, directing calls to staff ~ Use Word, Excel and Outlook proficiently ~ Sort incoming mail, faxes, payables & parcels ~ Filing, general office duties, admin support

AMAZING WAVE MASSAGE Professional deep tissue massage. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby. 604-746-0099

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Send resume to: Careers@mudbaydrilling.com or fax: 604-888-4206 No phone calls please.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Medium sized contracting Co. located in the Vancouver BC region is searching for a mechanical supervisor to manage its field and shop repairs. We require a licensed heavy equip. mechanic with a proven ability to lead a mechanical department in a multiple site operation. The ability to diagnosis, troubleshoot and repair integrated hydraulic systems and diesel equipment is a must. Specialized training and certification in hydraulics and familiarity with mining and exploration drilling equipment is considered an asset. Also, some overnight travel to field projects. Please forward your resume in confidence to: explore.mining@gmail.com

PLUMBING & HEATING FOREMAN

Respected local Mechanical Contractor req. a Plumbing & Heating Foreman for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work. Applicants to have a MINIMUM 5 years exp. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunity. Competitive Wages, Profit Sharing & Excellent Benefits. Wage Commensurate w/ Exp. Fax Resume: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: info@dualmechanical.com SHOP FOREMAN required. L.E. Steel Fabricators Ltd., Langley. More details are available at www.lesteel.com fax 604-856-2363

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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D’BEST MASSAGE Karen, Jade, Jan

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

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E & A SHAVINGS, cedar & green shavings & kiln-dried white shavings. Call Bruce, 1 (604)835-2530

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MOVING & STORAGE

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

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A.C. TREE SERVICE 30 years experience

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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PLUMBING

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RON’S Handyman Services. Home reno’s, maintenance & installation. Small jobs are okay! 604-302-5282.

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PETS

JACK RUSSELL PUP. male, tri colored, Vet ✔ , view parents. $500. 604-820-4236 JACK RUSSELL(smaller type) fem, 4/mo, 1st shots, dewormed. Ready for Christmas, $350. 604-854-9711. MALTESE PUPPIES. 1st shots, vet ✔, health guarnt’d, all white. Can view mother. $600 (604)820-8513 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. POM PUPPIES 2 females, 1 male, white & gold. 7 wks old. $600.obo (604)462-8027 or 604-506-6413 PRESA CANARIO P/B. All black. Ready to go. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. $550 obo. 778-552-1525 PRESA PUPPIES, family farm raised. Great temperment. Great guard dog. $600. 604-855-6929. PUREBRED Doberman puppies, ready for Christmas. 6 girls, 3 boys $900 obo. 604-807-9095. SHIH TZU puppies born 03/31/10 part trained, $250 1M, 1F, view parents (604)826-6634 / 604-615-5320 YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, females, $650. Call 604-858-5826 Chwk Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC reg’d, 1st shots. vet ✓ $1100-$1300. M/F, Ready to go. 604-793-2063

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APPLIANCES

JENN-AIRE B.I. oven (white) 30”, touch control & Jenn-Aire countertop stove (white) 30”, coil type, with downdraft fan. Both for $500 obo. 604-826-3769.

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GOLF CLUBS, bag, full set of irons, driver, 3 & 5 wood, p.wedge, s. wedge, putter. $60. 604-858-2271.

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Canopy for Small pickup truck. $195. White, sliding wind. No damage. 604-864-0337, 604-614-5739

JENN-AIRE B.I. oven (white) 30”, touch control & Jenn-Aire countertop stove (white) 30”, coil type, with downdraft fan. Both for $500 obo. 604-826-3769. VINTAGE CABINET STEREO system with fireplace, some 8 tracks, all work. $500 .604-853-9767

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3 REG. PAINT HORSES, beginner to experience. For more info call 604-856-7227.

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American Staffordshire Terriers, 3 brindle male, family raised, $300 each. Call (604)703-8198 CANARIES. Young Red Factor canaries. Males $50. Females, $40. Call 604-931-6546 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA puppy, male, 12 weeks, very tiny, $600. Call (604)794-7347 CHIHUAHUA PUPS! 1m & 1f, tricolor. 4 mos old. $650 Incs:shots, vet check, dewormed, supply of food and pads. Contact: walker2442@shaw.ca for pics and info. Chihuahua x’s MinPin or Jack Russell x’s. 8 wks, dewormed, $300 (604)793-1922 suejam99@yahoo.com CKC REG. soft coated Wheaton terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarnt Vet ✓ $1200. 604-533-8992. DOBERMAN PUPS CKC reg. heavy boned, solid beauties. Euro breeding. $1200. 604-589-7477. FOX Terrier X orphan puppies, born Sept. 17, black/white spots. $200. No Sunday calls. 604-796-9995. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS Ho Ho Ho, only 2 boys left! working line $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 GOLDEN LAB, 7/mo male, very loving & beautiful family dog, all shots microchipped. $550. (604)272-1516

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BACK PARKING LOT (by shed) ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-of-season factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. WEDDING DRESS!!! STUNNING JADE DANIELS wedding gown from the 2010 collection. Purchased in April from Ivory Bridal in Langley The colour is ivory with a sweetheart top, is fitted to the waist, then flows away from the body. A bustle was added to the dress so the train can be buttoned up during the reception. It is a size 8 (fits a little small). Cost was $1400 plus $100 for the alterations, will sell for $875. Contact 604-768-9109 to see photos or jen_toor@hotmail.com

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WANTED. USED Hydroponic Garden Equip. Please call (604)613-0717

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

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REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ABBOTSFORD WAREHOUSE/WORKSHOP commercial for lease. 3000 s.f. & 7500 s.f. high ceiling, bay doors, 3 phase power. 1653 Salton Rd. across from UFV. Avail. Mar./2011. 604-859-4315 WANTED: successful business with mentor/management contract. I am seeking to purchase a small business in the Lower Mainland with an existing customer base with arrangements to learn your business prior to buying. I prefer something in Agriculture or Construction but am willing to consider other options as well. This may be your opportunity to retire slowly while taking some of your well earned capital out of your business. Please contact me in confidence at: wantad1971@hotmail.ca

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm + den, near Mt. Lehman, 1 yr old, top floor, insuite w/d + 4 appl, granite, 2 u/g prkg stalls. Avail Dec 15 or Jan 1. $875/mth. N/S N/P. 604-928-3307. ABBOTSFORD, 2172 McKenzie Rd. 2 bdrm. $800/mo. inste lndry. Dec. 1. Cls. to Univ., & Hwy 1. Pet ok. Call 604-309-6575. Looking for a “SUPER” employee? Advertise in the best-read community newspapers 604-854-6397

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Receive 1 Month FREE Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites 1 bdrm. From $599 2 bdrms. $725 Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit. Laundry & Professional Onsite Staff. Parking Avail.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

Chelsea Park Gardens

1 Month FREE Rent!! 1 & 2 bdrm - indoor pool. Includes heat / hot water. Near UCFV & Hospital. Sorry no pets. Ref. req’d.

Crime Free Certified

Call Debbie TODAY

604-855-6714

To Arrange a Viewing Call 604-852-3501

Receive 1 Month FREE Mountain Ridge Apartments

Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites. Great Location

1 bdrm. $625 2 bdrms. $740 Heat & H/W Included Close to amenities.

To Arrange a Viewing Call Mike 604-852-0424 32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

HOMESTEAD ESTATES Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg. **************************************

HOLIDAY SPECIAL

1 Bedroom from $750 2 Bths in 2 Bdr units from $895 Gas heat, f/p, d/w, inste w/d hookup, gated u/g prkg. Cat OK Call: 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca

ABBOTSFORD

SENIORS WELCOME Call 604-853 9876 ABBOTSFORD EAST

Mountain View Village Townhouses

Call 604-557-6054 32030 George Ferguson Way

Bachelor - $573.00 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00 33405 Bourquin Place 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

3 bdrms, 2½ baths. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher, fireplace, 2 car garages, exercise facility, pool in summer Close to all amenities 1 Year Lease $1,100 - $1400/Month

Call 604-855-0010

ABBOTSFORD

Cozy 5 story complex in quiet park like setting on Mission Hillside. 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $590. Close to transit, parks, schools; pkg, balconies, laundry rm. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call

Ralph 778-788-1857 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Call 604-557-8064 33136 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certified. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

Call 604-852-7350

Call 605-751-2125 33184 George Ferguson Way

apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.

Heat & Hot Water Included D D D D

Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets

ABBOTSFORD. 3 yr. old grd flr corner unit, 2 bdrms, 2 bathrms. 1,000 sq.ft. lam. flooring, all granite C/T, U/G prkg. N/S. $1200/mo. Avail Jan 1. Dave 604-613-4741.

Abbotsford

1909 SALTON RD. 604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments

ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

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

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

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

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

1st Month FREE Rent for One Year Lease Incentive Park Lane Manor 33331 Old Yale Road Cozy 3 storey bldg, close to all amen. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Close to transit, parks, schools; covered pkg, balconies, laundry room. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call

Sandy 604-615-5402 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview ABBOTSFORD ✭ $875/mo - Nature’s Gate 1 bd, 1 bath, 4 appli, f/p, open concept, u/g prkng, storage, avail now ✭ $750/mo - Corner unit, 2bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appli, f/p, child OK, u/g parking, n/s

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393 ABBOTSFORD, near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo or 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call Steve (604)751-3885 ABBOTSFORD W: 2 BDRM. 2 ba., i/s laund., cov. parking, 5 appls. granite countertops, hardwood flrs. throughout, crown molding, A/C, f/p. Well sec. NS/NP. Immed. Dec Rent FREE. $895/M. 604-309-1950 ABBOTSFORED DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm $700. Heat/parking included. N/P. Phone 604-755-0261.

CLEARBROOK

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APARTMENT/CONDO

MISSION

Move-In Allowance: $200 Bonus for new residents (Ask for details) Crime Free Living 31790 UNION AVENUE HURON COURT

HABITAT APARTMENTS

✳ 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo. ✳ 2 Bdrms from $745/mo.

One - 2 bdrm. avail. now for $745/mo. Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS.

Rent incls.: Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.

Move in Allowance $200 Seniors Discount $25

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

33366 2ND Ave. Mission

1 bdrms. from $600/mo.

604-826-2538

OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program

1990’s Well Maintained & Secured Condo Walk to all amenities, on bus route. Parking & in-suite storage. Free Hot water. No Pets. 1 bdrm. from $625. 2 bdrm. from $780. Rental incentives avail. 33370 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford

First month FREE Rent Incentive Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms available Indoor Swimming Pool Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok

Abbotsford/Mission

1st Month FREE Rent for One Year Lease Incentive Nelson Court 33095 Old Yale Road Comfortable 3 storey low rise, convenient & affordable. 1 & 2 bedrm stes, balconies, lockers in & outdoor pkg, lndry rm. Close to schools & transit. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call

Wanda 604-615-5397 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

RENTALS 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD - HAIR SALON “ready to go”. Central, high exposure location. 1272 sq. ft. Call Frank @ Noort Investments.604835-6300. MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available immed. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’’s. Call 604 820-8477, 604-820-0832

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MISSION: 1400 S.F 2 bdrm. top flr. duplex. $950/m. Call Rick 604-7512340

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HOMES FOR RENT

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division MISSION ~ Walk to Downtown. 2 bdrm ste $750/mo Bachelor ste $550mo Free heat N/P Avail immed Adult oriented 604-826-9774

Under New Management!

ABBOTSFORD $1,400/mo - 3 bdrm rancher, 2 full bthrms, 5 appl., fenced yard, dble garage. $1,200/mo - 3 bdrm home w/ bsmnt, 4 appli., sep. garage, n/p BOTH AVAILABLE NOW! good refernces required.

Call 604-855-7393 - Ask for Hans ABBOTSFORD: 1655 Lefeuvre Rd. 3 bdrm house w/3 bdrm gr/lvl suite on farm; lrg cov’d patio, 30x15 insulated workshop. Ref’s. Jan. 1. $1500 mo. 604-825-0455.

604-855-0883

Open Saturday & Sunday For more info & viewing call

Rachel 604-615-5382 Kimberley 604-309-2889

ABBOTSFORD 2 BED 2 BATH condo (Corrina Crt ) main floor outside ent, w/d, f/s, d/w, pet OK! $975/mo. ABBOTSFORD PLACE - George Ferguson & Gladwin, 2 BDRM APTS, f/s d/w, laundry on every floor, Pets OK, Assistance welcome.$750 & $825/mo + utils MISSION 3 BDRM family home, upper, big back yard, really nice kitchen, small pet neg , shared w/d, freshly painted, $1000 mo. + utils, long term renters pref. 3 BED 2 BATH HOUSE (upper), f/s ,d/w, family & living rooms, nice back yard & deck, seperate w/d, responsible couple downstairs...$1100 month incls util Good references are a must!

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

ABBOTSFORD

Seven Oaks Mall

Website:

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Abbotsford/Mission ABBOTSFORD

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

Call 604-557-3708 33298 Robertson Ave. 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Apartments ABBOTSFORD

706

Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road

Call 604-557-0778

Call Esther 604-853-0549

RENTALS

Abbotsford/Mission

Mainstreet Equity

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes 2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt Please call for Prices. Sorry no pets

1 BDRMS from $625/mo. 2 BDRMS from $750/mo. 3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo.

Phone 604-556-7705

Richard Court 33333 12th Avenue

Call 604-751-2165

ABBOTSFORD 32120 Peardonville Large 1 bdrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.

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.

One Month Free Rent for One Year Lease Incentive

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Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach & 2 Bdrms avail

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

Abbotsford/Mission

1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

Great View

1 MONTH FREE RENT SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

APARTMENT/CONDO

34313 Forrest Terrace

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

Home Sweet Home Newer Lower Rents

706

Large Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Includes heat, hot water and 1 parking. Close to bus loop, mall & schools. Sorry No Pets. Refs req’d.

Forest Terrace Apartments

With 1 Year Lease

ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm. top floor apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.

Call 604-751-2147

Call 604-557-3592

2 Months

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2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $634.00 2 Bedrooms - $722.00

36060 Old Yale Road

ABBOTSFORD

Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT!

FAMILY ORIENTED

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

Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laminate floors, tiled kitchen & bathrm. Some units w/fireplace. Free parking. Close to elementary school and amenities.

RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.

2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

Free Heat & H. Water

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Available immediately, spacious 1 and 2 bdrms, heat & hot water included. N/P, N/S, Refs required.

1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available

604-309-3500 1 Mnth Free w/lease “Seniors Discount”

ABBOTSFORD

COACHMAN APT 33636 MARSHALL RD

2 BDRMS, 1 bath 2 BDRMS, 2 baths From $680/mth. Extra Large Suites 3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up.

APARTMENT/CONDO

Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595

ABBOTSFORD

BIRCHWOOD MANOR

ABBOTSFORD: 2 BDRM., 2 bath, in-suite laundry hook-ups. N/P. N/S. 950 s.f. $900/M. Avail. now. 2350 Westerly St. 778-241-4822

706

RENTALS

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

33382 George Ferguson Way Abbots. clean, spacious 2 Bdrm units from $695. Some with insuite laundry,d/w, prkg incl. Part of the Abbotsford Crime Free Housing Program Call: 604-832-8909 ------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp.

RENTALS

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ABBOTSFORD:

WALK TO UNIVERSITY Avail. Immed/Jan 1 Large 1 Bdrm Apts available. Recently reno’d. Great view of Mt. Baker. Incl heat, H.W., parking, & strg. Close to all amenities. One Cat welcome with deposit. Smoking on patio/deck only. Refs required.

1916 McCallum Rd. Call 604-852-0827 or wellesley.manor@yahoo.ca Abbotsford

Woodridge Estates 2nd Floor clean newly painted, large 2 bedrooms, two baths, 2 sundecks with five appl’s. AVAILABLE NOW.

FRASER RIDGE Hi-Rise Great Views www.eryxproperties.com 1 bdrms - $695. 2 bdrm, 4th floor. - $850 2 bdrm Penthouse - $1065. Nicely Reno’d Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker Extra Large and Bright * Heat and Hot Water Incl * All suites sprinkler protected. Lrg patios, 2 elevators, lockers. Gated prk, Super Clean, N/P.

Call Sherri (604)855-7393 ABBOTSFORD. 2 storey, 3 bd up, 3 bd dn, 1/4 acre lot, 5 appl, east of Terry Fox Elem. $1600 + util. Jan 1st. 778-552-4773, 604-852-4330. ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm 2 bath. Lrg deck N/S. N/P. Nr hosp $1400. Avail. Jan. 1. Refs. 604-309-1433. ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm. house, 1 bath, lndry, close to Clearbrook Rd. Ns/np. Avail. now. 604-826-3217 ABBOTSFORD: 5 Bdrm, 2 full bath, lrg backyard, nr school & mall. No pets. $1350. Jan 1. (778)552-0204 ABBOTSFORD: 6 BDRM, 3 baths, on farm, 2 f/p’s, lrg bkyrd for pets, 5 appls. $1850/mo. 604-832-2229 ABBOTSFORD, Columbia Rd, 6 bdrm house, 3 up, 3 down + 25 X 14 strg. shed w/hydro & cement flr, 5 appls, Feb. 1. Call (604)504-7645 ABBOTSFORD E. 5 bdrm, 5 appls, deck, yard, f/p, dble garage, 4 prkg NS/NP. 604-504-5842 ABBOTSFORD Farm house for rent 3 bdrms up & part finished bsmt. Close to airport. Available now. $1400/mo. Call: (604)832-0839.

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

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Jan. 1st. 2 BEDROOM Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.

Criminal/cr check & refs. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us. CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM

Woodridge Estates Corner unit

ABBOTSFORD ✭ $1700/mo - McMillan area - 2 bdrms up, 1 down, 3 bath, vaulted celings, 2 gas f/p, 5 appli, dble gar., patio off master, n/s, pet w/r, avail Jan 1/2011 ✭ $1550/mo - McMillan area 3bdrms up, 2 baths, 3 appli, all repainted, new floors in bsmnt, upgraded lights, n/s small pet w/r avail now ✭ $1200/mo - Upgraded 3 bdrms up, 1 down, 2 bath, lrge covered deck, h/w floors, 3 appli, rec room & den down, large fenced yard, carport, avail now ✭ $1000/mo - 2 bdrm rancher, 4 appli, new windows, h/w floors, pet w/r

Very bright – NO PETS. $900 per month. Call Elwood at ECM Strata Rental Div 604 855-9895 BAKERVIEW HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE is accepting applications. 1 bdrm Apt. - Housing Charge of $582. Shares of $1500. Call 604-854-6133. bakerviewcoop@telus.net

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. The Seasons - cent. 2 bd 1 bath corner unit, recent renos, 5 appli., u/g prkng, N/P N/S $1100.00 Central Clearbrook - 2 units, all 2 bed, 5 appli., laminate flrs, Clean and spacious, walk to Library N/P N/S $750.00 The Westwood -2bd, 2 bath lam. flrs, 6 appli, fresh paint, Open concept, U/G prk N/P N/S $1100. Mt. Waddington - Like New!! - 1 bed 1 bath 5 appl. fp. Quiet side of bldg. U/G, N/S N/P $800.00

CALL: (604)853-2718 CLEARBROOK. 3 bdrm $800/mo. Heat/parking included. N/P. Phone 604-755-0261. GORGEOUS 2 bd/2 bath home 9’ ceilings, fireplace, 2 parking spaces, storage, guest room in complex & clubhouse. Plus the best location in town! 604-868-5690 $1,300 MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 or 2 bdrm $725, 2nd Ave or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885 MISSION, 1st Ave. 1 bdrm and 2 bdrm suties. Lrg, clean, bright. Refs. req. Now. Jim 604-820-0167. MISSION. 2 BDRM APT on quiet cul-de-sac. W/D incl. $750/mo. No pets. Avail now. 604-820-6927.

2441 COUNTESS ST. Phone 604-850-5375 (Senior’s Discount & Dam. Dep. Reduced) Secure Undgrnd Prk & Elevator! 1 bdrm from .......................$620 1 bdrm + den from .............$650 2 bdrm from ......................$700 2 bdrm (totally reno’d)...... $790 Furn 2 bdrm .....$990 incl hydro

MISSION: 7696 Grand St. Reno’d 2 bdrm apt, top flr, corner unit. Onsite manager. Jan 1st. $750/mo. 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808.

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393

Mission

CEDARWOOD MANOR * Friendly management * 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites * Insuite Laundry * Adult Oriented

604-820-0128 MISSION HILLS:

APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 2 Bdrms Avail No Pets. Written ref’s required.

Call 604-826-7880 MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $650 & 2 bds starting $780, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkng incl. Criminal Record checked may be req’’d 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

ABBOTSFORD

AVAILABLE ✦ 2 Bdrm - $710. Quiet building. Mostly Seniors. Includes heat, hot water & cable. NO PETS. 604 - 854 - 6307

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD - attractive office &/or Retail Spaces available. All located within Abbotsford’’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.

ABBOTSFORD. McCallum area. 4 bdrm house. Immed. Np/ns. $1200. 778-552-3938; 604-614-9578. ABBOTSFORD nr. Aldergrove, new lge. upper 5 bdrm., 3 baths, $1600 mo. Also lge. 2 bdrm. lower suite $750 mo. or whole house $2300 mo. N/P N/S. Jan 1. 604-6077903 604-830-5379 ABBOTSFORD Townline area. Renov. 6 bdrm house. Fcd yd. Jan 1. Ns/np $1800 604-807-4540 aft 1pm ABBOTSFORD. Updated 3 bdrm rancher, fam/rm, +1 bdrm suite, fncd yard, 2 gas F/P, 2 lndry rms. NS/NP. $1500/mo. 778-241-7019 BRADNER, IN THE COUNTRY 1600 s/f. rancher, NP/NS, $1400 + utils. For more info. 604-856-7227. CENTRAL ABBOTSFORD newly up-dated 3 Bdrm upper house close to 7 Oaks Mall & Mill Lake. Lrg priv yard & deck. N/S preferred Shared laundry. D/W. Refs req’d $1075/mo+ 2/3 utils incl. cable & wireless. Avail Now. 604-855-1130. MCMILLAN AREA. 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, 2 car grge, 1400 sq/ft. NP& NS all utilities but p $1700/month. Call: 604-309-0343

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HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS 736

HOMES FOR RENT

MISSION 6 Bdrm house.

ASK ABOUT SPECIAL RENT INCENTIVES being offered in December only for some of our properties

View, quiet neighbourhood, minutes from downtown. 1 km walk to WC Express. Whole house can be rented at $2000/mo or as separate suites with 3 Bdrms up for $1200/mo and 3 down for $800. Upstairs avail Jan 1st shared laundry large covered deck, storage/workshop, pets OK.

Call Chris (604)462-9009

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MISSION UPPER / LOWER SUITES Parker - brand new home 2bdrm LOWER, f/s d/w & rare to find private w/d, $850/mo + % utils Wren-very nicely updated 3bdrm 1.5 bath UPPER, huge deck & yard, wood f/p, $1000/mo+%utils 6th Ave - 3 bdrm UPPER, laminate & tile throughout, carport, shared w/d, $1100/mo incl utils Dunsmuir - 3bdrm UPPER, 2 baths, Mt Baker view, shared w/d & carport, Heritage / Windebank area, $1100/mo+shared utils Parker-brand new home 3bdrm + den UPPER, 2 full baths, private w/d, dble gar., C.D.S., new subdivision, $1400/mo + % utils

HOUSES Waxberry - Desirable Hillside location!, 4bdrm+den+rec room, dble gar. + RV prkng - $1650/mo Johnson Rd - large 2900 sq ft 3 bdrm+recroom home in the country on 10 ACRES, all pine h/w floors, dble gar $1800/mo Bailey - super luxurious 3000 sq ft 4bdrm + den + large cozy family room, 4 bath, vaulted ceilings, C.D.S., lower suite rented to quiet family, 6 appli, $1800/mo

ABBOTSFORD APARTMENTS Tempo - 33545 Rainbow Ave close to University, Hospital, & freeway, 6 appli, secure parking. #206R - 1BD 634 sq ft - $795/mo #212 - 2bdrm+den 2 baths, 933 sq ft, south facing - $1125/mo Min.6 Mo lease $50 move in fee. LATITUDE - 2233 Mckenzie Rd. 6 stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, elec. F/P, exercise room. min. 6 mo. lease. #225 * 1BDRM + den - 686 sq ft south facing - $895/mo #401 * 2bdrm + den top floor * 954 sq ft * 2 full baths * East facing * $1325/mo #406 * 1bdrm+den top floor * 686 sq ft * East Facing* $920/mo FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM

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CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. Executive on Empress VIEW - 5 bed, 3/5 bath, 6 appli, db garage, stainless in kit, 2 gas f/p, family on main, N/P N/S $2000.00 Camellia Crt -6 bed, 2 bath, main bath re-done, cov. deck, gas f/p, corner lot, carport, family room Sm pet neg! N/S $1350.00 Bevan Family Home!! - 4 bd 2.5 bath 5 appli., fenced yard, dbl garage, wood deck, 2 f/p, family room. N/S Sm. pet considered $1300.00 Avail Jan 2011 Reno’d on Beaver - 3 bd plus den, family room too, 1.5 baths, laminate & tile, fresh paint, 4 appli, cov. patio, N/P N/S $1450.00 Lefevure Rd - 2 bd, 1 bth rancher w/fncd yrd, sngle gar.,lrg wood deck, 4 appl n/p n/s $1100.00 Walk to Mouat, 4 bd, 1 full & 2 1/2 baths, family room, f/p, laundry hook-ups, f/s, d/w, Clean fenced yard N/P N/S $1250.00 Southern Dr.- 3 bd 2 bath dbl garage, fam. rm/den 2 fp., 5 appli., 2 lev. deck, fncd yd. Walk to Blue Jay elem.N/P N/S $1600.00 East Abby - Clean 3 bd, 2 bath, stone floor - ceiling gas fp, 5 appl, carport. Stone patio & shed. Walk to Prince Charles elem. Not a drive by.Sm pet neg n/s$1250.00 Reno’d Duplex-2 storey,w/ 3 bed, 1.5 bath. New flrs, paint, counter tops, lights etc. fncd yard, sngl c/port, 4 appli. n/p n/s $950.

CALL: (604)853-2718 Chilliwack, PROMINTORY, 46355 Valleyview Rd. 6/bdrm, 5,000 sq ft Rancher with bsmt. Huge yard. Dble garage. 3/bthrms, Pets & smoking negotiable. $2200/mo. Avail Jan 1. 604-835-9666. MISSION 4 BDRM BASEMENT HOME

2 baths, fridge, stove, dishwasher, garage. Near Hospital. Available now. $1250/mo. Homelife Glenayre Leslie Redburn 604-854-4699 MISSION 5 bdrm, 2 full baths, rec room, 1 car garage. Fenced yard, close to schools/bus. Avail. now $1450 Call 604-556-1271.

WHY RENT When you can own for less. Call now to learn how, call: Kelly 604-418-3162 LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s

MISSION: Hillcrest: 3 brm + rec rm duplex avail NOW! Sm pet OK, $1050/m Raven: 6 brm 2 kitchen home completely reno’d avail Dec. n/p, No lease, lrge priv yard, $1600/m 14 th Ave: 4 brm house avail Feb 1st. Small pets OK. $1400/m 3rd Ave: full house w/2 brm suite avail NOW! $1700/m, pets ok 2nd Ave: 3 brm duplex avail Jan 1st. Small pets OK, $1300/m Degraff Rd: Cute 2 brm home in the country. Avail NOW! Cat OK, $875/m Alexandra: 3 brm + den in new home, Jan 1st. Granite throughout. N/P, N/S Stokes: Executive style home. Large 4 brm, 3 baths, spice kitchen, 2 dr/ways. Avail NOW! $2000 Myrtle: 3 brm upper, avail NOW!. Pets OK, Rent incl utils. $1250/m 3rd Ave: 3 bdrm upper in heritage home avail NOW! Pets OK, sep w/d, $1150 + shared utilities or $1300 incl utilities 3rd Ave: 2 brm bsmnt suite avail for $750 + % utils or $800 incl utils pets ok, sep w/d. Avail NOW 6th Ave: 2 brm upper level in heritage home avail NOW! Close to bus route. Small pet ok w/d. Shared w/d. Sep utils. $1000/m 6th Ave: 3 brm main floor suite in heritage home avail NOW! Unfinished bsmnt. Large yard. Small pet ok w/d. Shared w/d. Close to bus route. Sep utilities. $1300/m Kudo: 2 brm suite avail NOW! New & bright. No w/d, n/p, $800 Egglestone: 2 brm all inclusive suite avail Jan 1st. n/s n/p $900

ABBOTSFORD: Olympia: Executive 5 brm plus rec room home in highly desirable McMillan area avail NOW! Immaculate, fully reno’d, private yard. N/p. No lease req. $2500 Vye Rd: 3 brm 1 bath fully renovated rancher avail NOW! 1 car garage, n/p, no lease req. $1400. Rossland: 5 brm house with 2 baths and 2 kitchens avail Dec 1st. Fully renovated, n/p, no lease req.. Cent. loc. $1500/m Gladwin Rd: 3 brm house on acreage. Avail NOW! Pets OK, $1600/m For pictures & details please visit www.MindyMcPherson.com

For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000

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ABBOTSFORD: 1/bdrm + den. Cl to amen. $700/mo incl util. Immed. N/S. 604-309-2741, 604-854-5974. Abbotsford. 1 bdrm, very lge, looks new. $600 incl net utils cble. 1 blk to UFV. Avail now. 778-552-7881. ABBOTSFORD: 2 BDRM. 1000 s.f. bsmt. suite. All utils. Shared laund. No pets. $900/M. 604-855-6636 ABBOTSFORD: 2 Bdrm bsmt ste. $600-$700/mo incl utils. Avail Jan 1st. N/S, N/P. 604-864-6134. ABBOTSFORD, 2 BDRM BSMT STE. f/s, nice patio, util.inc, n/s, n/p. $700/m (604)832-2809 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm extra large, clean, nr Sumas border. NS/NP, $750/mo utils incl’d. Sep. laundry and own driveway. 778-552-5211 ABBOTSFORD: 2 BDRM. in brand new home. 1/2 blk. from ARH. N/S. N/P. Ref’s req. $900/M. Avail. Dec. 15th. 778-552-7700 ABBOTSFORD, 2 bdrm legal ste., NS/NP, $650/mth. incl utils. Avail. immed. Phone (604)864-9771.

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Abbotsford, 32821 Bevan Ave. 2 bdrm. w/d. Nr hosp/lake. Avail now. $750 + ½ utils. N/P. 604-780-4567. ABBOTSFORD. 3511 Bassano Terr. 2 bdrm. suite, incl cable, hydro, laundry. Ns/np. $950/mo. Jan 1st. 604-852-6621 ABBOTSFORD: 3 BDRM. (2 have w/i closets) 2 baths. 5 appls. Fairfield area. N/P N/S. $1100/M. incl. utils & in-suite laund. 604-504-0946 604-226-6262 Abbotsford, Aberdeen area. Spacious 2 or 3 bdrm. 1400 sq.ft. bsmt. N/S. N/P. Appls incl. 1 prkg. Jan 1. 778-552-2726 or 778-552-1250. ABBOTSFORD Clean 2bdrm suite farm area. Reasonable rent. 604854-9544. ABBOTSFORD. Clean 2 bdrm. suite, near UFV. Sh ldry. $850/mo + 1/3 util. Ns/np. Jan 1 604-807-6477 ABBOTSFORD: FURNISHED. extended studio 1 bdrm, kitchenette, priv bath smoker OK, no pets, all amens $475/mo. $225 sec deposit. Utils incl. 604-866-5821 ABBOTSFORD: LGE. 1 bdrm., with den. washer, dryer incl. No pets. $650/M incl utils. 604-302-1475. ABBOTSFORD: Nr Clearbrk: Reno’d 2/bdrm. $650/mo incld hydro & cable. Avail now or Jan. 1. N/S, N/P. 604-755-7778, 778-908-2023 ABBOTSFORD. Ponderosa St. 2 bdrm. Near all schools. N/s, n/p. $700/mo. incl. utils. 604-864-6163 ABBOTSFORD reno 2 bdrm. g/lvl ste. avail. now, ns/np, $650 incl utils/basic cable. 604-897-2907. ABBOTSFORD Sumas Flats, Lrg 2 bdrm bsmt ste. F/S, $650 incls heat & hydro. 604-854-3502 / 852-6933 ABBOTSFORD: Townline area. 2 bdrm legal suite. Suit mature person. $675/mo. incl util, w/d. Avail. now. NS/NP. 604-807-3834 ABBOTSFORD:TOWNLINE area 2 bdrm., legal suite, incl. utils, sep w/d N/P N/S. $800/M 604-864-0027 ABBOTSFORD. UFV area, newer 2 bdrm. lvl ent. np/ns. $800 incl. digital tv/utils. Dec. 15. 604-832-8555 ALDERGROVE. Large 1 bdrm side suite. S/S appl., granite, jacuzzi tub, $900/mo. Jan 1. 778-240-0444 gpm@goodplacemoving.com E. ABBOTSFORD Lge new 1 bdrm. F/p, ldry. $900. Jan 1st. 778-2400444 gpm@goodplacemoving.com E. ABBY Gorgeous new 2 bdrm. bright, view, private, no pets, no smoking $950. call 604-308- 5246 MATSQUI. 2 bdrms, f/bath, priv. ent., laund. Lots of prkg. N/S. N/P. Avail. now. Big storage room. $700. 604-826-5278 or 604-832-3293 MISSION 1 Bdrm large, bright, new reno, full bath, W/D, ns/np, immed, ref, $650 incl utils 604-802-9852 MISSION, 2 bdm GR Lvl. Priv. Patio W/D. Full Bath N/S N/pets $750 + 40% util. Cul-De-Sac Avail Immed. 604-614-1298 or 604-8261804 MISSION. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Nr bus & school. N/P. N/S. All utils incl. Call 604-826-3164. MISSION. 2 bdrm. g/l suite. Incl. w/d. $800/mo. hydro & cable incl. Jan. 1st. Ns/np. 604-814-2622 MISSION, Adams Ave. 2 bdrm suite, 1200 sf, newly reno’d. Only $700. Jan. 1st. Call 604-945-7490. MISSION. Bright newer above ground 2/bdrm apt. Large deck, in Christian home. $750/mo. N/S in or out, N/P, no parties. 604-768-5635 MISSION CLEAN, BRIGHT 1 bdrm suits quiet prof., NON SMOKER NO PARTIES W/D, cable, util incl $600 Ref’’s. 604-826-2096 MISSION. College Hgts. 2 Bdrm g/l. Ns/np. $690 incl util/cable. No lndry. Refs. Avail now. 604-826-0044 MISSION New 2bdrm,near schools, avail now. N/S, N/P $725/mo.utils incl 604-814-3570 604-832-1610 MISSION. Newly renovated 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Avail. Immed. N/S. N/P. Call 604-826-2223. MT. LEHMAN Area. 1 bdrm, fresh paint, sep ent, 5 appls, own W/D, alarm, extra storage. A/C. $650 incl. hydro, cable & net. 604-864-9500. WALNUT GROVE. 204/98 Ave. Bright, new & spacious 1 bdrm. Ns/np. $750/mo. incl. utils. Avail. immed. 604-317-6667

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HATZIC Prairie 1800 sq.ft. 3 bds. f/p, porch, garden & fruit trees. Dog ok. av.Jan 1st $1100 604-826-9268 MISSION, 3 bdm main. Lg Yard,1. 5 Bath N/S N/pets, 5 appl $1250 + 60% util. Cul-De-Sac Avail Immed. 604-614-1298 or 604-826-1804 MISSION 3 BDRM. 2 bath. big yard, storage, share w/d, nice area, $1200/mo. incl. utils 604-302-3160 MISSION Brand new 3bdrm, 2bath, laminate & tile flrs, 5 appls, secured pkng, balcony, avail now, NS/NP. $1300/mo +utils. Call 604-820-8664 MISSION. Nice 3 bdrm+den upper, 2 bths, 2 f/p, a/c, incl. utils, sat & cable. $1400. N/P. 604-880-0876. MISSION: Spac. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, F/P, 5 appls, deck, lrg yrd, prk 778996-7074 / 604-820-7074

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ABBOTSFORD, 33499 Marshall, 3 bdrm, 3 level, 1.5 bath, new carpets. 1800 sf $1100/mo. Immed. 604-557-0411 or 604-807-3294. ABBOTSFORD 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, Fenced Yard, Insuite Lndry, Kids & 1 small pet OK, Non Smoker, $1200./mo. Plus rental bonus, Avl. Dec. 15 Contact: 604-308-2359 ALDERGROVE. 3 bdrm T/H, 1.5 bath. Fncd b. yard, fam complex. $1075. Small dog ok.778-551-2696

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1,100 s.f. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths Very quiet, family oriented. Well maintained, 2 playgrds. New carpeting & lam. floors Large, private fenced yards Close to amenities, schools and bus routes. D Pets ok upon approval. Refs. D Rents start at $990/mo.

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OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

2006 YAMAHA BENJE Quad, 5 spd., kick start. Racing special. 1360-201-8501 2006 Yamaha Grizzly ATV, 660, 300km, extra seat, skid plates. $6950. (604)795-7405

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TRUCKS & VANS

1966 CHEV DELUXE p/u, V8, 4 sp, blue/wht, all stock, collectors plates, $7,800. 604-796-2866 (Agassiz) 1994 Ford F150, 4x4, reg cab 8’ box. New clutch, Exc cond., Aircared for 2 yrs. w/canopy $4700 (604)792-4066

2001 23’ KOMFORT Comes with many extras, TV & more, must see $9900 (604)796-0172

2007 ADVENTURER 90RDS

1997 DODGE CARAVAN - 7 passenger, great condition $1800 obo. 604-518-4705.

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2010 & 2 - 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycles. All 3 or sep. Wayne aft 5pm (604)847-9353 ( Chwk )

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2010 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr auto, loaded, factory warranty, 13,000 Km, $17,300. Call 604-836-5931. 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE, 17 km, auto, no accid, fac. warr, $15,900 obo. Call 604-836-5931. 2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $23,600. 778-708-4078

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Front bath, dinette slideout, heated / enclosed tanks. Reduced to $17,995 (stk.25921A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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Bunkbeds, a/c, awning, microwave, etc. $17,995 (stk. 28506) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

to Brian Gordon Cunningham DBA Translinear Communications - 23311-118th Ave Maple Ridge. BC V2X2N3 In accordance with the Warehouse Lien Act regarding the disposal and / or sale of a 1999 Western Star Tractor, serial # 2WKRDDCJ2XK958221, and one 1999 Jaguar XJ8 serial# SAJHN1045XC857583 will be sold for storage costs, repair bills and monies owed by 3:00pm. December 24th 2010 for $6799.56 plus accumulating storage fees. The sale will occur at Starliner Transport (1981) Ltd. yard at 32916 Mission Way, Mission, BC. V2V 5X9

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

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1995 FORD MUSTANG, V6 3.8L, looks sharp, runs great, new tires & brks. $3000. 604-308-1531 2000 BUICK CENTURY, wht. 198K. Pwr. st/win,dl. Keyless entry, A/C. New trans.$3500 604-807-7662 2000 BUICK REGAL GS, sunroof, leather, chrome rims,Supercharged, 114K, $4900. Call 778-565-1097. 2000 Ford Mustang, red, 2 dr. Asking $6000 (604)795-4785 2002 FORD TAURUS SEL, A/T, 3.0L V6. f/loaded, 4 dr., black, keyless entry. $5500. 604-615-6817 2003 DODGE SX 2.0. Silver. 4 dr 165 K. Looks great, runs well. wndshld crack.$3200.604-534-7588 2003 FORD TAURUS SW, 3rd row, well maint., loaded, grey, good mech. $1500 firm (604)768-9248 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. Auto, 4 dr, blue, very good condition, no accidents. 118K $3800. 778-241-1975 2005 FORD FOCUS station wagon auto, 70,000k’s blue, options, clean car $5000 firm. 604-538-4883 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT, auto, loaded, htch bk, 49,900 km, red, ex cond $10,400. (604)793-5520 DL5961 2009 FORD FOCUS SES, silver, 39K. 2L auto, O/D. Loaded, leather. Mint. $13,900. 604-536-5427

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1984 Volkswagon Jetta Diesel. 5 spd. Aircared, lots new parts, runs good. 50 mpg. $800 (604)792-4442

1988 OLD CUTLASS RWD parts car. Running $500 (604)795-4315 aft 6pm 1998 ACCORD EXR, loaded, V6 auto, leather, sunroof, exc running cond., $3800 obo. (604)309-4001. 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5. H/back, red, 5/spd manual, fully loaded, 106K, $5700 firm. 604-538-9257. 2006 MAZDA 5 WAGON, touring edition, loaded, auto, snrf, 17’’ whls. $12,000 obo. (604)309-4001. 2009 TOYOTA Yaris, auto, loaded, 4 dr sd, only 31,700 km. Selling wholesale $10,900 (604)793-5520 DL5961 2010 HONDA ACCORD, 4 dr, auto, 10 km, fac. warr, no accid, 1 owner, $22,600 obo. Call 604-836-5931.

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

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Rick Rake of Click Media Works presents the award for Home-Based Business to Sue Kavelman of Clayburn Comforts Soap & Bodyworks.

And the award goes to…

CLAYBURN COMFORTS SOAP & BODYWORKS

Sue Kavelman found a niche in linking small business with local history -- and her success has landed her a trophy. Kavelman’s Clayburn Comforts Soap and Body Works was the recipient of the Home-Based Business Excellence award at the 15th Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards. “I was totally surprised and very pleased and honoured,” Kavelman said. “You could have knocked me over with a feather. “When you work really hard for something for a long time, it’s nice to be appreciated and acknowledged, that’s for sure.” Located in the historic village of Clayburn, originally a brick-plant town established in 1905, Kavelman’s home-based store is the refurbished cottage of a former plant foreman. In a small building separate from her residence Kavelman makes and sells her line of self-made soaps and other aromatherapy products -- which includes a soap bar designed to replicate the old Clayburn company’s bricks.

Business has grown steadily since her store opened six years ago, she said, especially through tourism. She hired her first part-time assistant this year. Next up is an updating of her website, which will include the addition of an online shopping feature. Kavelman believes a commitment to top quality, all-natural products as well as the hands-on character of her shop have been keys to her success. “People can put a face to the person who made the product, I make it all right here,” she said. Kavelman said her business evolved from first taking courses in soap-making 12 years ago as a new hobby to enjoy with her daughter. Meantime she and her husband bought their century-old Clayburn home in 2000 and painstakingly refurbished it, literally brick by brick -- she estimates she had to clean 8,000 bricks in the process.

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The Abbotsford News

Homegrown talent Stephanie Spence has a new single, You Say, that is gaining popularity with country music radio stations across Canada.

Teen singer hits the airwaves Stephanie Spence’s first single playing on country radio across Canada Kerrie-Ann SCHOENIT

Irving, Kathleen Higgins, Lynda McKillop, Eden Langworthy, and Spence’s manager/producer Darcy Deutsch. The lyrics draw on Spence’s own life experiences of love and heartbreak. Stephanie Spence has come a long way from singing into a hairbrush to “Putting my feelings to words in music is such a beautiful thing and an adoring audience of teddy bears. people can really relate in that way,” she said. “Country music tells a story. She recently released her debut EP Still Wanna Love You, a project feaThere’s a lot of depth to it.” turing collaborations with some of the biggest names in Spence has been singing for as long as she remembers, country music. Her first single You Say is currently gainperforming at home, church and in musical theatre ing momentum on country radio. About 25 stations across The bigger productions at school. Her love for country music was the country have added it to their playlists and another by listening to songs like Friends in Low Places by 141 are waiting to introduce the song after Christmas. the crowd the better. sparked Garth Brooks and Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cyrus “I’m still pinching myself,” said 17-year-old Spence, who with her dad. After competing in the 2009 Valley Voices I really come out of is a Grade 12 student at Yale Secondary. “My dreams are competition, where she placed third, Spence’s performing finally coming true. It’s incredible and it’s really liberatcareer took flight. my shell on stage. ing. My career has come so far so quickly.” Abbotsford News

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Carl Bracewell Cirque du Soleil will perform its new arena show Dralion in Abbotsford in June.

Cirque du Soleil brings Dralion A fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions with “the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil” is how the famed entertainers describe Dralion, the arena show that will be performed in Abbotsford. The new show bears the signature of Cirque du Soleil, and features 50 international acrobats, gymnasts, musicians and singers. Tickets are on sale now, and there will be seven performances from June 2-5 at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Dralion (pronounced Drah-lee-on) has been seen by more than eight million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999. In the fall of 2010, Dralion embarked on a new journey, performing the same popular production, but in arenas throughout North America, giving more people the opportunity to see a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town. Tickets for the general public are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion, www.abbotsfordcentre.ca or by calling the AESC box office at 1-866-977-AESC (2372). Adult tickets cost $100 to $105, children (12 and under) $80 to $85, and for members of the military, seniors and student tickets are $90.

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SALMON MASK Josette Jim dances with a salmon mask during a performance for Abbotsford Middle School Grade 7 students in the second annual Salmon Festival recently. The Sto:lo Longhouse Extension Program brought dancers and drummers. The students then visited five educational stations including Sto:lo art, oceans and fisheries, fishing tools, cooking and salmon legends.

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Great gifts for gardeners You may have already discovered this reality: when it comes to gardening gifts, passionate gardeners are very particular, so here are some suggestions that you might find helpful. There are so many great gardening books available today. It is well worth a browse in the gardening Brian section of your favourite book store. Gardeners love quality books with great information and lots of coloured photographs. The Sunset Western Garden Book is probably one of the most useful. You might also consider a gift subscription to one of our excellent local gardening magazines, like Gardens West or Gardenwise. At the high end of gardening gifts, a greenhouse is a present to be enjoyed for many years. My advice is to buy the best quality which usually means aluminium and glass construction. Greenhouses are a great way to extend the growing season and a useful place for winter storage of less hardy plants and bulbs. The latest trend in Europe is a conservatory added to the home. It’s a wonderful way to bring the outside inside and makes an awesome living space. A less expensive alternative is a windowsill greenhouse, which, by the way, makes a perfect spot to grow almost anything. If your gardener has a greenhouse, accessories such as heating pads and cables, quality watering accessories, like the world famous

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English Hawes watering cans, and maximum-minimum thermometers are always appreciated. Attracting wildlife to gardens has also become quite a trend these days. Birdbaths and birdbath heaters, feeders and bird houses are great gifts for children and shutins. Birding is the

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COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE •

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Kettle campaign sustains Sally Ann

JOHN VAN PUTTEN Abbotsford News

The Christmas kettle campaign is a key fundraiser for the Salvation Army.

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The Christmas season serves as the prime fundraising period for the Salvation Army. The organization has set a 2010 goal of $475,000, which will keep programs and services running throughout 2010. Funds are raised through mail-in and drop-off contributions, as well as at the 13 red kettles set up at locations in Abbotsford and Mission. Volunteers are still needed to man the kettles for a minimum two-hour shift. Meanwhile, food and gift donations are also being accepted. These can be dropped off at either the Centre of Hope (34081 Gladys Ave.) or Cascade Community Church (35190 DeLair Rd.). Also operated by

the Salvation Army is the Angel Tree program at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. There, the public can take a tag from the tree and purchase a new gift that matches the information provided. For more information about any of the programs, call 604-852-9305 or visit

the website careandshare.ca. Most-needed items include: Q Non-perishable food; Q Sleeping bags; Q Winter coats (for adults and kids); Q Rain gear; Q Hats; Q Boots; Q Gloves or mittens; Q Scarves.

Our regards to The Salvation Army for the many services they provide to those who need them most.

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Giving warms the heart. Donating a coat can warm two at a time Big or small, we’ll be happy to receive them all!

The Abbotsford News and Bakerview Eco Dairy are collecting coats in support of the Salvation Army Coats and Warm Clothing Campaign. Bring in your coats and warm clothing to:

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In 2009, The Salvation Army Centre of Hope served over 65,000 nutritious meals, provided over 6,500 bednights in our Emergency Shelter, distributed 1,200 Christmas gifts to children and our Outreach Team assisted over 200 individuals to secure permanent housing. During this holiday season many will turn to The Salvation Army for help in desperate circumstance. Would you join with us and be a part of the miracle that will bring comfort, joy and warmth to hundreds of families right here in our community?

Together, we can make a difference. Please call 604.852.9305 with your donation today.

The Salvation Army Centre of Hope 34081 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2E8

May you and your family experience joy and peace this Christmas season!

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