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A proposed 65-townhome building project slated for Sumas Mountain Road is on hold. Council voted Monday to defer the rezoning of the property, located at 4633 Sumas Mountain Road, for two months, allowing staff time to gather information regarding what effect the development could have on flooding in Clayburn Village. Local residents spoke out against the project during a recent public hearing, believing it could add to what has become an annual flooding issue. The proposed development is within the Clayburn Creek watershed, and residents asked council to wait until the Integrated Stormwater Management Plan (ISMP) on the area is completed later this summer. Earlier in the day, Art Kastelein, the city’s manager of drainage and special projects, told council devel-

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Recent flooding in Clayburn Village once again raised residents’ concerns about further development on Sumas Mountain. Council has deferred a new upland project for two months. opment on Sumas Mountain was unlikely to be a major contributor to flooding problems. His report indicated a “lack of channel maintenance,” meaning vegetation and sediment clogging Clayburn Creek reduces the amount of water the creek can handle and is a more likely factor in

the flooding. His report was based on some of the information collected for the ISMP, which also looks at ways the city can work with the fisheries department to clean up the creek. Council voted 5-4 to defer the project. However, a second, small-

er project located on 35846 McKee Road and in the same watershed was passed. “It delivers a very inconsistent message,” said Abbotsford Mayor George Peary. The Clayburn Creek watershed consist of about 1,500 hectares. Of that, only 50 are being developed.

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For the last 15 years, David O’Hara of Port Kells has referred to his eight-foot-long alligator as “Big Al.” But on Tuesday afternoon, not only did Big Al get a new home, but a new name. “He” is actually a “she.” “Alice” was quickly given the new moniker after Abbotsford’s Mike Hopcraft – also known as The Reptile Guy – and staff from the Greater Vancouver Zoo discovered the gender gaffe. They arrived to pick up the alligator from O’Hara, who can no longer keep her because he is moving to Thailand. She has lived with him since she was a hatchling. Hopcraft runs a reptile refuge out of a warehouse

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Port Kells resident David O’Hara (left) says goodbye to his pet alligator after 15 years. Holding the reptile is Mike Hopcraft, who moved her to his refuge in Abbotsford.

on Peardonville Road in Abbotsford, and O’Hara was referred to him when he needed a place to move his gator. It took a few months to gain government approval, in the face of new provincial regulations regarding the ownership of exotic animals. But on Tuesday, it was time to move. Hopcraft, four staff from the zoo, and a friend who trains animals for movies, assisted in the relocation. Hopcraft had expected some potential drama. Alice weighs more than 200 pounds, and has lived in the same enclosure with minimal human contact her entire life. There was a good chance she might not appreciate the intrusion. Hopcraft approached her cautiously. First, he used a Continued on A6

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The spirit of Christmas is speeding a local family on its way. Julie Nolan is in some very tough times. Her husband Shawn Burch was killed on Aug. 18, struck by a vehicle while walking along Gladwin Road from Mission to Abbotsford. His death left her on her own, raising their four children, aged five, six, eight and 11, and it has not been easy. The family recently received a hamper of donations, and the donor saw that the window on the sliding door of Julie’s minivan was broken, replaced by plastic. Her plan is to go back to Sarnia, Ont., where her sister and father live. She is leaving shortly after Christmas. The prospect of crossing the Prairies during winter with a plastic window covering was daunting. The person who brought Julie a hamper approached Carl Jamieson, co-owner of

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Julie Nolan gives a hug to Carl Jamieson from Maximum Collision who organized repairs to her van. Marek Kolodziej from Basics Plus Automotive and Mark Janzen from Apple Auto Glass are in the background, and her children Reece (right), 8, Reign, 6, River (left), 5, and Rhylie, 11, are looking over the vehicle. Maximum Collision, to see if he could help Julie out by replacing the window. “We decided to go one better,” said Jamieson. He partnered with two other businesses, Basics Plus Automotive and Apple Auto Glass, and they are going to replace the window, and then winterize and detail the van. They will check the antifreeze, make sure there are no coolant leaks, change the oil, check the brakes, give it a transmission service and

generally make sure the vehicle is fit to cross Canada. “We’ll make sure it is winterized and roadworthy,” said Jamieson. Last year, he made a similar donation, and admits “I get a real kick out of doing this.” He recalled his own youth, at the age of 13, when he and his father and a veteran named Blackie were making their way across Canada, but they ran out of money in Quebec. Blackie went to the local Legion, and asked

if they could help. The trio was fed, and fuelled by the Legion, from Quebec to Nova Scotia. “I really understood what it is like to need help,” he said. Julie was surprised by the donation, which saw her get three free days of work on her vehicle. “I’m kind of speechless, they went above and beyond what I ever thought.” Julie will miss Abbotsford, but added, “I want to be around family long-term.”

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Coordinator of volunteers to be hired, CLEARANCE ITEMS ALL but council trims job to part-time City has lost more than 1,000 volunteers since position eliminated Kevin MILLS Abbotsford News

A new volunteer coordinator will be hired for the City of Abbotsford – on a part-time basis. Council voted Monday afternoon to grant a request by the parks, recreation and culture department for the new position. However, many councillors could not accept the need for a full-time employee costing $78,000 a year. “I totally understand how important this position is to staff,” said Coun. Lynne Harris, adding she couldn’t agree to “the large price tag associated” with the job.

Harris suggested the money would be better spent by boosting the arts and heritage coordinator to full-time, as well as the part-time job. But other councillors did not agree. “These are tough times in our city,” said Coun. Simon Gibson, who suggested council take a cautious approach and only approve the parttime posting. Mark Taylor, manager of parks and recreation, told council since the position was eliminated in 2005, the city has lost more than 1,000 volunteers. Mayor George Peary told council it was imperative to create this full-time position to help build neighbourhoods.

“We must have our neighbours getting to know each other and reclaiming their territories,” said Peary, who added programs like Neighbourhood Watch need to be better coordinated. After a long debate, council compromised, agreeing to keep the arts position at part-time and create a part-time volunteer coordinator job. After the meeting, Peary said he was unsure how staff would proceed. The option is to immediately hire a part-time person, or wait and hire a full-time person starting July 1 to work half a year. “That decision will have to be made soon.”

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THINK outside the gift box.... Did you know that throughout the months of November and December the average household in Abbotsford will produce 25 per cent more waste? In Canada, the annual waste generated from gift wrapping and shopping bags equals about 545,000 tonnes each year! This season, have a green holiday. Reduce the amount of waste you produce with these tips, and you can save a little money too! Conserve Energy and Recycle Old Incandescent Lights Switch to LED holiday lights for indoor and outdoor use - LED lights last 10 times longer and use up to 95% less electricity. Recycle your old incandescent light strands at Abbotsford Mission Recycling Depot (33670 Valley Rd). One thing to remember is that only the wire strands are accepted for recycling, not the glass bulbs, which must be removed before dropping off.

Deck the Halls with Green Decorations Decorate with nature. Use excess Christmas tree trim for your mantles, centerpieces, and tables. Pine cones, twigs, and leaves can also be used as is or with a little extra something (i.e. ribbon) to make your holiday decorations extra special. Compost them after the holidays too!

Send holiday wishes in a green way Instead of sending a traditional paper card, send an e-card. There are numerous sites online that you can send FREE e-cards to friends and family.

It’s a Wrap with Green Options Use re-useable gift bags, tins or newspaper as an alternative to gift wrap. Make the wrapping part of the gift by using scarves or buckets, tins and containers.

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The Council of the City of Abbotsford proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 2023-2010, “Commercial Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw, 2010”, at the regular meeting of Council to be held at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, January 10, 2011, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C. The area affected by the revitalization is the area currently within the boundaries of the City of Abbotsford. The objectives of the bylaw are: a) to create an economic stimulus to encourage commercial capital investment on lands designated City Centre, Commercial and Choice of Use in the Of¿cial Community Plan (OCP) within the boundaries of the City of Abbotsford; b) to create additional permanent employment opportunities within the community that will reduce the need for citizens to commute to work outside the community; c) to expand the commercial property tax base; and d) to promote environmental objectives such as the development of “green” projects, energy ef¿ciency, use of public transit and alternate commuting modes and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The bylaw will achieve the objectives by providing relief from general municipal property taxes to owners of eligible capital development projects constructed on lands zoned commercial within the boundaries of the City of Abbotsford. A tax exemption will be granted only in respect of: a) the construction of New Improvements consistent with the requirements of land uses permitted on lands zoned commercial and where the new commercial improvements have an aggregate estimated construction cost of at least $10,000,000 as accepted by the City for building permit purposes, for commercial developments as determined by the City; b) the building permit is issued on or after June 21, 2010; c) the Àoor space ratio is greater than 0.50; d) 70% of the parking be located within a structure or underground; and e) public amenity space, to the satisfaction of the City, be 2% or greater of the Developable Site Area, where public amenity space be plazas, squares, courtyards, pocket parks, sitting areas, pedestrian enclaves or other similar features. In order for real property to be eligible for a Tax Exemption in any particular year, the owner must notify the City by September 30 of the year before the year when the real property will be eligible for a Tax Exemption, that the construction of the improvement(s) on the real property has received Final Inspection and a Certi¿cate of Substantial Completion has been issued for the site servicing works and the requirements of the Exemption Agreement referred to in Section 3 (9) are met. A revitalization tax exemption shall be for a term of ¿ve years unless earlier terminated by cancellation of the Tax Exemption Certi¿cate that is issued by the City. The amount of a revitalization exemption from municipal property value taxes shall be as follows: Year 1: 100% of the increased assessed value;

Abbotsford City Hall Holiday Hours Abbotsford city hall will be closed for business from Monday, December 27th through to Friday, December 31st. City hall will re-open on Monday, January 3rd. Regular business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season.

Sumas Mountain Road Closed Sumas Mountain Road will be closed between Kilgard Road and McKee Road until further notice due to bank erosion. Local traf¿c will be permitted to travel via single lane alternating until further notice. Area H and Auguston traf¿c will be detoured via McKee Road until further notice. City crews will be working to install a new culvert and repair the washout. Repairs are estimated to take up to six (6) weeks.

2011 Council Meeting Schedule At its Regular Meeting of Council, on Monday, November 15, 2010, Council approved the 2011 Council Meeting Schedule. Council Meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Monday of each month (bi-weekly). The complete 2011 Council Meeting Schedule is available on the City’s web page, www.abbotsford.ca under Mayor and Council, Agendas, Council Meeting Schedule or can be viewed on the Council Agenda Board in City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, during regular of¿ce hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

COUNCIL BRIEF Highlights from Abbotsford City Council

HIGHLIGHTS December 20, 2010 Council Session Executive Committee -Jason Blummenfeld, new General Manager of the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre introduced. -Report on Urban West Fire Hall Locations -Report on E-Comm telecommunications tower.

COUNCIL CALENDAR January 10, 2011 Executive Committee...........3:00pm Regular Council................... 7:00pm January 24, 2011 Executive Committee...........3:00pm Public Hearing*................... 7:00pm *Regular Council to follow For more information about Mayor & Council:

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Year 2: 80% of the increased assessed value; Year 3: 60% of the increased assessed value; Year 4: 40% of the increased assessed value; Year 5: 20% of the increased assessed value; The term of this bylaw shall be for three (3) years from the date of adoption. Copies of the bylaw are available in the City Clerk’s Of¿ce, 5th Àoor, Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., during regular of¿ce hours. For additional information, contact the General Manager, Economic Development and Planning Services Department, at 604-864-5505, or jteichroeb@abbotsford.ca.

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Order of Abbotsford Do you know an outstanding citizen? Someone who shows leadership and dedication? The City of Abbotsford is looking to honour these people. The Order of Abbotsford was established by Council, on February 7, 2005, to recognize individuals that bring distinction to themselves and to the City of Abbotsford in broad areas of endeavour such as: community leadership; business; labour; industry; volunteer service; professions and other occupations; research; culture; the arts; sports; and others. The City is seeking nominations for the Order of Abbotsford. Any person or organization may nominate a resident of Abbotsford. Nomination forms can be found on the City website at www.abbotsford.ca/order, or picked up from the City Clerk’s Of¿ce, ¿fth Àoor, Abbotsford City Hall, during regular business hours. Applications must be received by December 31, each year.

Winter Has Arrived Please keep sidewalks, boulevards and footpaths next to your property clear of snow or ice, so others may safely use them. Under the City’s Good Neighbour Bylaw every owner or occupier of property shall remove snow and ice by 12:00 noon, the day after it accumulates. Failing to comply with the City’s bylaw may result in a ¿ne of $150.00. The City’s bylaws may be viewed on-line at www.abbotsford.ca or, if you have any questions, call us at 604-864-5512.

Snow & Ice Control The goal of the City’s Snow and Ice Control Program is to maintain travel routes where there is snow and ice on roads and restore mobility for the traveling public. Our roads are classi¿ed: • ¿rst priority (high volume and strategic arterial and collector roads, and major access roads to hillside areas); • second priority (remaining arterial, hillside areas and collector routes); and • third priority (remaining roadways not identi¿ed as ¿rst and second priority). First priority roads are maintained until conditions are under control subject to worker/equipment availability and weather. Only then are resources redirected to second priority routes and subsequently third priority routes. The City of Abbotsford, which takes a pro-active approach to snow and ice control, operates three anti-icing units (tanks containing sodium chloride solution) on four-lane roads and rural priority roads. The units are used to spray road surfaces before and during a storm. Anti-icing helps keep roads ice free and improves snow removal. Several pre-wetting units, which inject liquid sodium chloride into the salt/sand mixture before it is applied to roads, are also used by the City. These units increase the melting of snow and ice and reduce the loss of salt/sand caused by traf¿c. The City does not remove snow and ice to bare pavement conditions. The public is encouraged to use caution, and wherever possible, park vehicles off the streets. Abandoned vehicles or vehicles obstructing roadways will be towed without notice to allow for snow clearing operations to continue and towing costs will be the responsibility of the vehicle owners. We ask that you do not plow snow from private properties onto the public roadways as this can result in visibility hazards and obstructions and will require additional time for clearing roadways. The City will work 24 hour days until the snow ends and ¿rst priority routes are passable for travel. For more information, please contact the Engineering Operations Division at 604-853-5485.

Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption

The staff at the City of Abbotsford wish you and your family a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.

NOTICE The Council of the City of Abbotsford proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 2024-2010, “Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw, 2010”, at the regular meeting of Council to be held at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, January 10, 2011, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C. The area affected by the revitalization is the area currently within the boundaries of the City of Abbotsford. The objectives of the bylaw are: a) to create an economic stimulus to encourage industrial capital investment on lands designated IndustrialBusiness in the Of¿cial Community Plan (OCP) within the boundaries of the City of Abbotsford; b) to create additional permanent employment opportunities within the community that will reduce the need for citizens to commute to work outside the community; c) to expand the industrial property tax base; and d) to promote environmental objectives such as the development of “green” projects, energy ef¿ciency, use of public transit and alternate commuting modes and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The bylaw will achieve the objectives by providing relief from general municipal property taxes to owners of eligible capital development projects constructed on lands zoned industrial within the boundaries of the City of Abbotsford. A tax exemption will be granted only in respect of: a) the construction of New Improvements consistent with the requirements of land uses permitted on lands zoned industrial and where the new industrial improvements have an aggregate estimated construction cost of at least $1,000,000 as accepted by the City for building permit purposes, for industrial developments as determined by the City; b) the building permit is issued on or after June 21, 2010; In order for real property to be eligible for a Tax Exemption in any particular year, the owner must notify the City by September 30 of the year before the year when the real property will be eligible for a Tax Exemption, that the construction of the improvement(s) on the real property has received Final Inspection and a Certi¿cate of Substantial Completion has been issued for the site servicing works and the requirements of the Exemption Agreement referred to in Section 3 (9) are met. A revitalization tax exemption shall be for a term of ¿ve years unless earlier terminated by cancellation of the Tax Exemption Certi¿cate that is issued by the City. The amount of a revitalization exemption from municipal property value taxes shall be as follows: Year 1: 100% of the increased assessed value; Year 2: 80% of the increased assessed value; Year 3: 60% of the increased assessed value; Year 4: 40% of the increased assessed value; Year 5: 20% of the increased assessed value; The term of this bylaw shall be for three (3) years from the date of adoption. Copies of the bylaw are available in the City Clerk’s Of¿ce, 5th Àoor, Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., during regular of¿ce hours. For additional information, contact the General Manager, Economic Development and Planning Services Department at 604-864-5505, or jteichroeb@abbotsford.ca.

Senior Bus Tours Looking for an activity or special gift in January? Snowshoeing on Seymour Moutain Explore the history while on a guided tour. Finish with a hot cider. Rentals included. Tu, Jan 11 10:30am-4:00pm 1/$65 River Rock Casino Enjoy a day of play! A wonderful buffet lunch and a day on the casino Àoor! Lunch included. Tu, Jan 25 10:00am-4:00pm 1/$52

Recreation Facility Holiday Hours Abbotsford Recreation Centre and Matsqui Recreation Centre Facility Holiday Hours. Fri

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2011 Curbside Collection Calendar 2011 Curbside Recycling, Garbage and Yard Waste Calendars will be mailed to all single family and duplex residences in mid-December. Collection Calendars are also available online on the City’s website at www.abbotsford.ca. Use the garbage schedule link under Quick Links on the Home Page to look up your address. In an effort to reduce waste and save money, the City will not be including the 2011 Recycling, Garbage and Yard Waste Handbook with your collection schedule. Please reuse your 2010 Handbook for recycling, garbage and yard waste pickup information. If you need a new one, it is available online at www.abbotsford.ca/engineering. Printed copies of the Handbook are also available at City Hall, the Operations Yard (31739 King Rd.), Abbotsford Mission Recycling Depot (33670 Valley Rd.) and the Abbotsford and Matsqui Recreation Centres, or you can call 604-864-5514 to have one mailed to you.

The Abbotsford Police Department Present “Operation Lodestar” On Wednesday January 5th, 2011 and Thursday January 6th, 2011 from 7pm-8:30pm the Abbotsford Police Department will be hosting two Operation Lodestar presentations for parents or guardians of Abbotsford Youth at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium located at 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford (at city hall). The presentation on the 5th will be in English while the 6th will be in Punjabi. Background As a result of gang and criminal activity involving young people in our community, the Abbotsford Police Department has launched OPERATION LODESTAR (meaning one who guides or models) this fall. These are important presentations to tell parents the truth about the gang and drug culture in our community and how young people are pulled into it. We want parents to be empowered to make informed decisions on how to protect their son or daughter from ever being caught up in this horri¿c world. Even if a parent believes their child is not at risk, we are asking they come and learn how they can be part of the solution to protect all youth in Abbotsford.

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Blueridge firehall gets city approval Despite neighbours’ concerns, project gets green light Kevin MILLS Abbotsford News

Abbotsford’s newest firehall will be built, despite protests from neighbours. Council gave the green light to fire Chief Don Beer’s proposal to establish Firehall 8 at 30939 Blueridge Drive, a small parcel of land owned by the city which is currently being used as park space. The spot was chosen because it is considered to be the most effective and least expensive option. During a public hearing two weeks ago, residents of Slater Ridge Estates, a townhome complex located across the street from the site, voiced concerns regarding

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This piece of city property on Blueridge Drive will become Firehall 8, after council approved the project Monday. noise and fast-moving vehicles. They suggested several other locations for the hall, including two parcels of land – one on Livingstone Avenue and another farther along Blueridge Drive – that the city also owned. Beer explained the two properties had been closely examined and eliminated due to longer response times than the approved location, the need for seismic evaluations

and other detracting factors. Other suggested sites required the city to buy the land, adding a huge cost to the project. “I am convinced that this is the best site for this hall,” said Coun. Dave Loewen. Other councillors agreed. Once it receives fourth and final reading, construction of the new hall could begin by April. Beer said the new

A properly functioning smoke alarm and the quick actions of a neighbour prevented a townhouse fire from causing major damage Tuesday night, according to Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS). Martin Sunderland, acting fire prevention lieutenant, said the fire in a townhouse complex on Trafalgar Street was caused when the homeowner was melting wax in a double boiler on the stove and

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hall will fill a gap in service that was identified in 2006. “We’ve needed it for some time . . . hopefully it will be complete by early 2012.” The project is budgeted to cost $3 million, with $1.3 million accounted for in the 2010 budget and $1.7 million in 2011. “Had we purchased one of the other sites suggested, it would have doubled the cost,” said Abbotsford Mayor George Peary.

left it unattended for a short time. The pot boiled dry and ignited the wax, causing a large fireball, he said. A smoke alarm alerted the homeowner to the fire, and a neighbour used a fire extinguisher to douse most of the flames. Fire crews arrived on the scene at about 7 p.m. to heavy smoke and a small fire in the kitchen cupboards which they were quickly able to extinguish.

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Three men wanted for liquor store ‘mischief’ Abbotsford Police have released video images of three men they say were involved in an incident at a privately owned liquor store on Sept. 25. Const. Ian MacDonald said that at about 6:30 p.m., three Indo-Canadian men in their early 30s entered the store in the 31900 block of South Fraser Way. They selected some items and took their place in a long line to pay. A second cashier opened her register, and the men rushed to the front of that line. MacDonald said the 19-year-old employee pointed out that other customers were ahead of the

A video surveillance image shows two of three men who are suspects in a “mischief and assault” incident at a private liquor store. men in line, and the suspects swore at her. When she refused to serve them, the men knocked over a liquor display and spit in the face of a 25-yearold employee when leaving. The incident is under investigation by Abbotsford Police,

who released the video surveillance images in an attempt to identify the suspects. The men could face charges of mischief and assault. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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pole to guide a looped rope over Alice’s jaw. Then, he jumped on the back of her neck. He wrapped some duct tape around her mouth to further prevent any surprise chomps, while others taped her legs. The creature was then loaded up and driven to her new enclosure in Abbotsford. A few hours after the move, Hopcraft said Alice was trying to adapt to her new brighter, bigger and noisier surroundings. Alice now joins about 100 reptiles that Hopcraft cares for in the warehouse to which they were moved when the new regulations came into effect on April 1. Those laws have made it tougher for him to earn the money he needs to support the sick, injured and abandoned reptiles in his care. Hopcraft previously held presentations at schools, malls, birthday parties and other functions, but the new regulations made it illegal to use many of the reptiles. This, in turn, reduced his bookings. Also, he is currently in a ware-

house in an industrial zone that, under city bylaws, prohibits public attendance. But without public viewings, he cannot be accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA). Hopcraft is now looking for a warehouse that is in a commercial zone, which permits public attendance, leading to his CAZA accreditation. He estimates he requires up to $25,000 for the move and to ensure the new site meets provincial standards. For more information, visit reptileguy.ca.

For the record

A story in the Dec. 20 edition of the News headlined ‘Falcon support’ incorrectly indicated that Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen and Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes support Kevin Falcon for leader of the B.C. Liberal Party. In fact, the two local MLAs have thrown their support behind Shuswap MLA George Abbott.

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When Lovella Schellenberg started her blog three years ago, she had no idea what a success it would become. The Abbotsford woman wanted to create a website dedicated to sharing traditional Mennonite recipes and invited several friends to participate. Nine women signed up, and in 2008, the Mennonite Girls Can Cook blog was launched. “It really started out as a hobby,” said Schellenberg. “We’re just quite amazed that the blog has developed such a readership.” Mennonite Girls Can Cook gets about 4,400 visits a day and has more than 1,800 followers. Altogether, it has received about 1.75 million hits since 2008. The blog is updated every morning at 4 a.m. with a new recipe. Each includes a detailed ingredient list, simple instructions and a picture. There’s a wide selection of heritage dishes and family favourites, everything from soups and salads, to casseroles, desserts and gluten-free items. Mennonite Girls Can Cook is now being turned into a cookbook by Herald Press, the publishing arm of the Mennonite Church in North America. Due out next April, it will feature a selection of recipes and reflections by the women, all of whom are between the ages of 49 and 63. Seven of the authors live in the Fraser Valley – two in Abbotsford and five in Chilliwack. The other three women are from Manitoba and Washington state. “It’s similar to the blog – the same ideas just transferred into print form,” said Schellenberg. “It’s been a project of just

giving back to our heritage. It’s now something to hand down to our families.” A passion for cooking has brought the group closer together. Many of them were just acquaintances before starting this project. The women now check in with each other every day to talk about recipes and share what’s going on in their lives. “We’ve become like sisters,” said Anneliese Friesen from Abbotsford. “Everybody cares and I’m so surprised that 10 strangers could become that. It’s been

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Lovella Schellenberg (left) puts icing on a fruit and nut Christmas wreath while Anneliese Friesen rolls out zwieback, a traditional Mennonite double bun.

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Mayor Peary comments that no commitments were made to halt development pending the outcome of the (water) study, which calls into question whether the city is merely conducting the study as a formality or whether they are actually interested in the results. I wish the market was more directed at developing the inner-city, because as energy and oil rise in price, the cost/beneﬁt pendulum of place of residence will swing to favour inner-city living that is energy non-intensive. If we are too free market to create incentives that anticipate this trend, perhaps we can at least educate and inform. caseysman

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My View Some critics are scofﬁng loudly at the suggestion to lower B.C.’s voting age to 16. Might I suggest that these folks haven’t talked with any live, actual 16-year-olds lately? As editor of the Cloverdale Reporter for the past year and a bit, it’s been my sincere privilege to have met and interviewed local teens. Some – OK, quite a few – harbour dreams of becoming pop stars, others are already star athletes on school or regional teams. Plenty seem to be in a constant state of do-gooder-ism – incessantly fundraising on behalf of local, national and international aid projects. Kids today are smart, informed, compassionate, and demonstrate a healthy curiosity about the world, whether it’s the lack of universal

access to free elementary education in Kenya, or the fact that there are some double-income families right here in Cloverdale who don’t earn enough to make ends meet each month – forcing them to turn to the food bank or the Christmas Hamper Program. Sure, I’m generalizing here. Some Grade 10 students do need supervision to get their homework done and aren’t allowed to drive by themselves – yet. However, the same can be said of any number of people over the current voting age. I categorically reject the notion that people who are 16 are somehow easier to manipulate than the rest of us. Ever tried to guilt a teenager into cleaning her room or drag the vacuum cleaner around for a change? Do we really believe some teenage wastrel is going to summon the energy to shufﬂe over to the polling stations on election day just so she can spoil her precious ballot or cast an uninformed, manipulated vote for that super “cool” Mike de Jong guy? Not. Going. To. Happen. Some 16-year-olds will take the responsibility – their duty – to vote

seriously, and will make sure to get out and exercise it on election day. As for the suggestion that Liberal leader hopefuls de Jong and George Abbott are somehow grasping for easy votes or are pandering to a ﬁckle demographic in ﬂoating the idea of lowering the voting age, well, maybe. And what of it? That doesn’t make it a bad idea.

In just eight years, B.C.’s voter turnout has plummeted from 72 per cent in 2001 to 50 per cent in May 2009 Something does need to be done about B.C.’s shamefully low voter turnouts. We’re well past the point of feigning mild concern. In just eight years, B.C.’s voter turnout has plummeted from 72 per cent in 2001 to slightly over 50 per

cent in May 2009. Drastic measures are needed. Fixed election dates that coincide with NHL playoff season aren’t the way to do it. My suggestions include offering incentives (the next voter in line wins a free car!) and online voting – an idea whose time has well and truly come, and if you can’t see the merits in that, well, you’re just kidding yourself. And why worry about a shift to supposedly youth-oriented issues like tuition fees and the minimum wage? Again, with respect, neither of those issues are of interest only to teenagers. Anyone who’s been faced with a layoff because their sawmill shut down, or because their political party was decimated on election day would understand those issues have broad voter appeal. When you’re an out-of-work adult, school tuition is called “retraining” and minimum wage is called “paying the bills.” Jennifer Lang is the editor of the Cloverdale Reporter, a sister paper to the Abbotsford News.

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I read a statement the other day in regard to “Putting Christ back into Christmas,” and I started thinking. Some of our local churches are involved in various lawsuits. One church wants to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada and another church is being sued for having a Christian rock festival go south (literally) in their sanctuary. Where does Christ fit into these scenarios? I feel sorry for God, who must have all sides involved in these legal wrangles praying for success. Even all the lawyers must be saying a quiet prayer on Sunday morning. How does God possibly come out a winner? I was forced to go to the mall the other day and I saw hundreds of people in the many

stores shopping for luxuries, and walking out with large bags of material goods. They would leave with smiles on their faces and diamonds on their fingers in their shiny new cars. I did not see Christ anywhere in the mall. I thought about a tiny village in Africa that I visited on Christmas day years ago where I saw poverty, starvation and disease in families living in mud huts. The children played with toys they had made for themselves. I saw more spiritual people in that small village in Africa than I see on our streets of Abbotsford. I agree – let us put Christ back into Christmas. Merry Christmas! Bob Peters

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The Abbotsford Ice Bantam triple A female hockey team was the second place winner in the TIM-BR Mart 2011 World Junior Hockey Video Challenge, winning $5,000 in gift cards at Mad Dog Source for Sports. Seen here are the girls with Geoff Keats, a team parent who organized the video entry.

Rupi Rajwan (right), founder of Cozy Covers, has been asking for donations of clothing for the past two years and has delivered them to various transition and youth shelters in Abbotsford. This year the goal was to raise 250 pairs of gloves over the month of November. The total of gloves donated in Abbotsford was 450 pairs. This goal could not have been achieved without the support from one determined student at Abby Collegiate Secondary School, Jessica Tucci (left), who collected 280 pairs of gloves.

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GOAL REACHED Students from the Community Access Program based at Yale Secondary reached their fundraising goal of $1,000 which they divided between the Abbotsford Food Bank, Youth Unlimited and the Cyrus Centre. They accomplished this by collecting bottles in the surrounding Yale neighbourhood which they do on a regular basis throughout the year. In addition to the bottle drive, students also collect food as an ongoing contribution to the food bank.

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The Creative Music Factory, a local music studio, is doing charity work this Christmas. The studio disciplines are piano, violin, vocals and guitar. Singers and instrumentalists travel to care facilities, hospitals, hospices, and many more organizations. Their hope is to give back to the community. On Dec. 13 the group of 32 students and family members, along with a car decorated like Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, set off carolling and collecting donations for the food bank. Flyers were delivered a week prior to the residents of Everett Drive, Champlain Crescent and Anora Drive, and the resulting support was strong. Next on their list is sending a team of students and family members to the Salvation Army to help serve Christmas Dinner. Another team will be off for two days to the food bank, assisting with the loading of food hampers to waiting vehicles. Finally, and with much anticipation, the Creative Express Vocal Group will perform at Tabor Home Assisted Living. “We hope to deliver the message to all that we are out there doing what we love the most, by giving to others the gift of a sense of community through our music,” said Linda Jane, director of Creative Music Factory.

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S AN ASPIRING journalist, Boseko Lokombo knows a good story when he sees one. And he couldn’t have imagined a better storyline for his freshman season with the University of Oregon Ducks football team than how it’s currently playing out. Lokombo, a 20-year-old graduate of Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Secondary, will take the field for the Bowl Championship Series national title game – emblematic of NCAA football supremacy – on Jan. 10. His Ducks face the Auburn Tigers in Glendale, Ariz. To put the magnitude of this game in perspective, last

season’s BCS championship beOregon, where top athletes can tween Alabama and Texas drew sit on the bench for multiple 30.8 million viewers on ABC, seasons before they see the making it one of the mostfield regularly. watched telecasts of the year in “I thought it was going to the U.S. be strictly special teams (as Lokombo a freshwill be in man),” said the middle Lokombo, Every game I of the acwho rotates tion. Despite play, it seems like I’m with starter his status as Josh Kaddu a redshirt at the stronggetting better. freshman, side linebackBoseko Lokombo er spot, which the 6’3”, 223-pound demands an phenom has earned extensive ability to rush the passer as playing time as the backup line- well as drop back into coverage. backer and key special-teams “Every game I play, it seems contributor with the undefeatlike I’m getting better. I’m figed Ducks (12-0). uring out what the offence is That’s an impressive feat at trying to do.” an elite Pac-10 program like On Jan. 10, the major chal-

lenge for Lokombo and his Ducks defensive mates will be containing Cam Newton, Auburn’s Heisman Trophywinning quarterback. Newton is a monster at 6’6”, 250 pounds, and he’s a dual threat, having passed for over 2,000 yards and rushed for more than 1,000 this season. “He’s a great player, a great athlete,” Lokombo said of Newton. “But we’re pretty good too, and we’re pretty fast. “We’re not making a lot of big changes (strategy-wise), but there are a few things here and there that everybody’s going to see,” he added. “I’m excited to be there, to play, to prepare, and to face one of the best teams.” Lokombo’s 35 tackles are Continued on A22

The Abbotsford Soccer Association has landed a high-profile partner from the English Premier League. The local soccer club announced an agreement with Bolton Wanderers FC on Tuesday. Under the new affiliation, the ASA will become the regional centre of excellence for Bolton in the Vancouver area, and will launch a series of joint development initiatives for players and coaches. “We’re obviously delighted about it,” said ASA head coach Ian Knight. “It’s very positive for the Abbotsford club.” Knight, who was hired as KNIGHT ASA head coach in March, established a relationship with Bolton during his five-year stint at the helm of Chilliwack FC. The new agreement between the English club and the ASA represents an expansion of that relationship. Initial highlights of the affiliation include three to four visits from Bolton program staff each year; two weeks of summer camps in July of 2011; access to Bolton curriculum for coaches; and tour opportunities for youth teams. David Bailey, manager of Bolton’s international soccer school, pointed out that Abbotsford has produced the past two winners of the club’s Grand Skills Final – Graham Fadden in 2009, and Lucas Fast in 2010. “We would have started nowhere else,” Bailey said, noting the Abbotsford centre of excellence is the first of its kind for Bolton.

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Eugene is close enough to home that Lokombo’s parents Leon and Anne-Marie can drive down from Abbotsford to attend games. There’s an electric atmosphere in Eugene these days, with the Ducks one win away from the first national football title in school history. “It’s fun being in a college town – everybody knows the Oregon Ducks,” said Lokombo, who is working on his prerequisites for entry into the university’s school of journalism and compiled a 3.1 GPA this past term. “You feel like a celebrity when you’re walking around town, and all the kids are really excited to see you. It’s also a big responsibility that way, but I really enjoy it.”

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has more than doubled in size in the shop’s 10 years of operation in Abbotsford. “They are definitely a big asset,” he said. Valder and his business are involved in a number of charitable community programs such as those for youth, women and schools. It has also participated in Access Abbotsford‚ and 10 x 10 Challenge, a program promoting the employment of individuals with disabilities.

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Susie Harder (nee Neufeld) peacefully slipped from her life of 97 years Thursday December 16, 2010 at the Menno Hospital in Abbotsford. Susie was born in Didsbury, Alberta, where she spent her childhood and early adult years. Susie grew up in a generous and caring family, whose values she carried into a life of concern for, and acceptance of others. In 1935 she married Gerhard (George) Harder and settled into a life of farming in Rosemary, Alberta. Here they raised their family of four sons. In 1965, a year after the death of her husband George, she moved with her youngest son Allen to Abbotsford to join other siblings and relatives living in the Fraser Valley. She was the last survivor of a family of twelve siblings. Susie is survived by her sons/spouses Len/Lydia (nee Braul), Don/Dolores (nee Loewen), Gary/Lydia (nee Neufeld), Allen/Elsiana (nee Hutabarat), 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. In 1965 Susie began work as a nursing assistant at the Menno Hospital, where she subsequently spent the last 18 months of her life. She contributed in many ways to her church community, but is most remembered for her welcoming and hosting of many visiting guests. In her retirement Susie’s life remained full through volunteering at the Clearbrook Community Centre (now Garden Park Tower), travelling extensively throughout Canada and to Kenya, Paraguay, Germany and Indonesia, to visit with family members, and doting on her grand and great grandchildren. Susie’s unconditional love and acceptance applied without reservation to all of her extended family, generating many fond memories. We celebrate the life of grace, hospitality and serene beauty that Susie brought to all who had the privilege of having known her. We thank the staff at the Menno Hospital for their concern and care to help Susie through the last year of her life. Funeral services are planned for January 7, 2011 at the Level Ground Mennonite Church.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Audrey May Kitley announces her passing on December 18, 2010, at the age of 82. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter Kitley. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Russell Kitley and Lynda Wright; sister and best friend, Lorrie Cameron; brothers, Kerry and Harry Priest; grandchildren, Jessica Wright, Kurtis Kitley, DustyLynn Kitley, Kelsi Wright and Keddy Wright; Lisa, James, Evelyn, and so many other relatives and friends whose hearts she touched. Audrey was born in Great Plains, Manitoba, grew up in Vancouver, and married Peter Kitley on December 8, 1959. Audrey was a devoted member of the LDS church, a dog lover, a dedicated volunteer, and a courageous woman who helped her husband through many years of illness before his passing in 2008, and braved her own battle with cancer from 2005. She will be remembered for her enduring sense of humor, her generosity, and her amazing courage. Heartfelt thanks to the volunteer drivers, home support workers, hospice volunteer, Rose, the palliative teams at both the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission, for caring for Audrey with kindness and dignity. There will be a service at Abbotsford LDS Stake Center, 30635 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford at 1:00 p.m. on December 22, 2010.

Rexford Victor King passed away on December 14, 2010. A memorial service will be held on January 14, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Rancho. We gratefully decline ﬂowers. However, donations to the Douglas Jacob Rexford Gosling Memorial award thru Abbotsford Community Foundation 204 - 2890 Garden St., Abbotsford, BC V2T 4W7 would be appreciated.

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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.

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Anna Passed away peacefully on December 22, 2010 at Abbotsford General Hospital. Predeceased by husband Henry in 1999. Survived by son Hans, daughter Tina and sonin-law Helmut, grandchildren and great - grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday December 28, 2010 at Clearbrook Mennonite Church 32027 Peardonville Road, Abbotsford, BC at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial at MacLure Road Cemetery, 33990 MacLure Road, Abbotsford, BC. For those who desire, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee. Personal Alternative Funeral Services 604-857-5779

AWARDS

The name your family has trusted for simple, affordable funeral service, since 1961.

We’re here for you, 24 hrs a day. 27555 - 31st Avenue Aldergrove 604.857.0111

Required Full-Time for Local Law Firm. Looking for a positive, organized, and reliable person.

Please email resumes to hr@linleywelwood.com by December 31st.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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LABOURERS

ARE YOU reliable and responsible, learn quickly and able to work with minimum supervision? Manufacturer in Abbotsford requires plastic injection molding Helper. Experience an asset. Email resume and wage expectations to mrlneg@shaw.ca

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HELP WANTED

We’re currently looking for an energetic team player to join our fast-paced accounting ofﬁce in Abbotsford. This is a 1 year term position. The successful applicant will take responsibility for providing service to customers and clients, including sales support. This position entails more than just account reconciliation, billing reviews, deposit entries and adjustments, as Black Press continues to be an industry leader in embracing new ideas and technology.

Pick up location is 34375 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford.

Qualiﬁcations required include education equivalent to two years in a recognized accounting program, 2-5 years experience in a fast-paced AR environment, strong problem-solving skills, excellent customer service skills, intermediate level skills in Excel, Word, e-mail and internet, and strong keyboard skills.

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

If you want to be part of a great company, send your resume to: Black Press, 34375 Gladys Ave Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 Attention: L. Clark Or e-mail to: lclark@blackpress.ca

Criminal record check is required.

Deadline for applications: December 31, 2010

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

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

www.blackpress.ca

Sikh Funeral Traditions

139

Prayers (The Sidaran Paath)

MEDICAL/DENTAL

139

MEDICAL/DENTAL

Part 6

www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

GRONAU

L EGACY

ENDOWMENTS

Tributes and condolences may be left at: Henderson’s Funeral Home (604) 854-5534

EXPERIENCED CORPORATE LEGAL SECRETARY

Accounts Receivable Clerk

HELP WANTED BUNDLE DRIVERS

Rest in Peace Dad

LEGACIES

HELP WANTED

LEGAL

Opportunity for an outstanding

March 6, 1928 ~ Dec. 18, 2010

L EAVE

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The Old Spaghetti Factory

2030 Sumas Way, Abbotsford Fax 604-864-8054 abbotsford@osf.ca

HARDER Susie

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Raj Dhanda

Funeral Director DIGNITY FUNERAL HOMES

The ceremony ceremony, in which the Sidharan Paath is begun may be held when convenient, wherever the Guru Granth Sahib is present: • Hymns are sung from the scripture of the Guru Granth. • The first five and final verses of “Anand Sahib,” the “Song of Bliss,” are recited or sung • The first five verses of Sikhism’s morning prayer, “Japji Sahib,” are read aloud to begin the Sidharan paath. • A hukam, or random verse, is read from the Guru Granth. • Ardas, a prayer, is offered. • Prashad, a sacred sweet, is distributed. • Langar, a meal, is served to guests. While the Sidharan paath is being read, the family may also sing hymns daily. Reading may take as long as needed to complete

the path. A non-continuous reading of the entire Sri Guru Granth Sahib is undertaken however formal mourning does not extend beyond ten days. This may be undertaken at home or in the Gurdwara. The conclusion of this ceremony marks the end of the mourning period. Hymns sung at a Sikh funeral offer solace to the bereaved by emphasizing the blending of the departed soul with the divine. The hymns are compositions taken from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. On the ﬁrst anniversary of the person’s death, the family gathers and undertakes ‘Barsi’, prayer. They then have a meal. This is not a sad occasion but is seen as a way of remembering the deceased and celebrating their life.

Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes

Woodlawn Funeral Home Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home 2310 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford 7386 Horne St., Mission 604-853-2643 604-826-9548 Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford 604-854-5534 w w w. d i g n i t y m e m o r i a l . c o m “ Yo u r C o m m u n i t y Fu n e r a l H o m e s T h a t C a r e ”

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

FUNDRAISER Yellow Pages™ PHONE BOOKS Clubs, Charitable Organizations, Schools / Church Groups, Sport Teams or Individuals! EARN MONEY delivering the Yellow Pages™ Directories in Abbotsford and Surrounding Areas. No selling involved. Call, fax or visit online for more info.

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 MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Drs & Hospitals need Medical Ofﬁce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 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. WANTED RELAXATION masseuse ~ D’Best Massage, Abbotsford. Call 604-854-0599

Both sites provide complex care and assisted living services. Our New Assisted Living Residence will be opening in January 2011, in Agassiz, 15 minutes East of Chilliwack. Current Job Opportunities will include: Resident Care Coordinator This is a full-time leadership position focused on the provision of high quality care services to our residents requiring complex care. We are seeking a Registered Nurse with signiﬁcant clinical care experience who enjoys working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers. Registered Nurses We currently require full and part time RN’s who are interested in the provision of resident-centred interdisciplinary care. You must enjoy daily interaction with our Residents and their families as well as providing guidance and leadership to your team members. Assisted Living Manager This is a full-time position for a Licensed Practical Nurse to work with residents, families and staff. Management experience an asset. Assisted Living Workers To work in our new Assisted Living Residence. Activity Aides Required in both our Complex Care and Assisted Living Residences We offer competitive wages and beneﬁts for the above positions. If you require more information or would like to submit your resume please contact Mirjam Gregoire at 604 796 3886 or email mgregoire@valleycare.info

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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

EXCAVATING

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, customized menus tailored to your function! q Dinner Parties q Executive Meetings q Family Gatherings q Weddings / Banquets q B-B-Ques q Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

PATIENT CARE CO-ORDINATOR Required at Heritage Dental Centre. We are looking for a friendly outgoing candidate that possesses excellent customer service skills and exceptional organizational skills. Person must have dental reception experience, be dedicated to the job and conﬁdent in her ability to make a difference. Experience with Power Practice and Ortho an asset. If you believe you can make a positive impact on patients and want to join our team, please send or drop off your resume to: HDC 33038 2nd Ave., Mission Fax 604-826-2941 or email

heritagedental@telus.net

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

RECEPTIONIST Required at top Abbotsford automotive collision centre ~ full time position. The right person will be friendly, professional, and have excellent customer skills. If you are a self-starter who takes the initiative, we want to talk to you. This position has the potential to lead to other opportunities within the company. Beneﬁts included. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email resume to:

customcarsrd@gmail.com

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Licensed Heavy Equipment Mechanical Supervisor 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

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

(UNIQUE) RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 - In-suite shower #4-2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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

D’BEST MASSAGE Karen, Jade, Jan

604-854-0599 $50/30 min. Exclusive Swedish Massage • European • Private • VIP Service By apt. 1.604.230.4444

INCREDIBLE MASSAGE New Girls 9:30am-9:30pm 604-746-6777 $30/30min 2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Kristy 604.488.9161

✦ Demolition ✦ Land Clearing ✦ Excavating ✦ Backﬁlling

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

* 12% ROI – Paid Monthly •

Federally Regulated – Audited Annually • RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc. Eligible • Backed by the hard asset of Real Estate To ﬁnd out more contact: Jarome Lochkrin 778-388-9820 or email jarome@dominiongrand.com *Historical performance does not guarantee future returns. AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com

604-777-5046

188

LEGAL SERVICES

#1 IN PARDONS Remove Your Criminal Record! Get started TODAY for ONLY $49.95/mo. Limited Time Offer. FASTEST, GUARANTEED Pardon In Canada. FREE consultation: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

CARPET INSTALLATION

All Carpet & Lino Installations Repair/Restreching, 28 years exp. Work guaranteed. 10% Seniors. Discount. Call Cliff 604-462-0669 CARPET & VINYL INSTALLATIONS. Repairs and Re-stretching. Free est. Call Gary 604-850-3946

257

DRYWALL

D & D DRYWALL. Boarding, taping, texturing painting & remodelling. Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp. Free estimates. 604-853-3640. WALTER’’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 35yrs exp. 604-308-7943

260

ELECTRICAL

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HELP WANTED

373B

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

TILER WITH 10 yrs exp avail, all types of tiles, Bonded & Insured. www.bassetttiles.ca. 778-231-7107

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A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com

HANDY RICHARD Does most any job, big or small! D Kitchen / Bath Reno’s D Electrical / Plumbing D Painting / Drywall D Yard Maintenance D Concrete / Forming D Decks - Wood / Vinyl Anything Else? Just ask!

Shelter Industries Inc. admin@shelterindustries.com

Fax to: 604-856-5200

TREE SERVICES

Get your trees or tree removal done NOW while they’re dormant

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certiﬁed Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

10% OFF from now to Feb 1 with this AD

PETS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD. Experienced S Insured Guaranteed S Free Estimates Interior / Exterior ~ We do it all Phone 604-854-9288 www.renovationsmission.com HONEST BRUCE’S HANDYMAN Service & Home Renovation Specialist. Service by the Golden Rule. 604-854-6209 RON’S Handyman Services. Home reno’s, maintenance & installation. Small jobs are okay! 604-302-5282.

300

LANDSCAPING

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

320

MOVING & STORAGE

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR from Top’s Delivery. 15’ cube van. $25/hr. 2 hr. min. No gas fee on local deliveries. 604-217-9098 Abbotsford SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats

Becky’s Interior Painting. 20yr exp Will match any written estimate, ref’s. Chwk 316-3349/Abb 755-4268

PETS

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

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS Ho Ho Ho, only 1 boys left! working line $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. NEED A GOOD HOME for a dog or a good dog for a home? We adopt www.856-dogs.com or call: 856-3647.

good good dogs! 604-

POMERIAN Teacup loving babies + mom, 1st shots, wormed, dew claws done $650 + (604)581-2544 SAVANNAH Cats & kittens for sale $500 & up. All shots & dewormed. Call: (604)576-4402.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 524

PRESSURE WASHER. New condition. $200. (604)864-0274. TABLE HOCKEY game, on stand, excellent cond, $175.00 obo (604)826-6966 or 604-751-0250

UNDER $300

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING & Repairs. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Ins. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hr. emergency serv. 7days/wk. 1-877-257-5362

RENTALS

706

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

111

Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites 1 bdrm. From $549 2 bdrms. $699

WANTED KIDS BIKES: Used, to be overhauled and donated to Mission Christmas Bureau (604)820-0568

FUEL

563

MISC. WANTED

To Arrange a Viewing Call 604-852-3501

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

COLLECTORS SAXOPHONES Soprano Buecher Silver 80 yrs old, excellent condition $3000. Baritone Saxophone 1926 Silver CM Conn Ltd, all original $2700. Call 604534-2997

SLEEP DEPOT

Mission Phone 604-820-2282

Receive 1 Month FREE

Mountain Ridge Apartments

Heat & H/W Included Close to amenities.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Single $229 / Dbl $309 / Queen $339

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

With Ad - $100.00 off all: BackSupporter & Pocketcoil Sets Starting @ $599.

SWAP & TRADE

584

Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites. Great Location

1 bdrm. $625 2 bdrms. $740

REAL ESTATE

Quality Never had a Better Price!

584

Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit. Laundry & Professional Onsite Staff. Parking Avail.

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

FURNITURE

APARTMENT/CONDO

Receive 1 Month FREE

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

THE BARGAIN STORE BUY/SELL USED FURNITURE 604-826-3810

SWAP & TRADE

To Arrange a Viewing Call Mike 604-852-0424 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

584

SWAP & TRADE

BUCK-PASSER WANTED: TO BUY piano accordion or button accordion. Pay up to $100. 604-853-7879. GAME BOY AND games $80. Great Xmas gift. 604-852-8004. GIRL’S BUILD-A-BEAR closet and several outfits and shoes. $85. Great Xmas gift. 604-852-8004. PS2 AND GUITAR for Guitar Hero with game & other nine PS2 games for $100. obo. 604-854-6709. LOVESEAT, BROWN / BEIGE, Sklar. Great condition, $75. 604-853-0343. LOVESEAT, BROWN / BEIGE, Sklar. Great condition, $75. 604-853-0343. 10 ONE OF A KIND unique bone, horn, crystal, semi-precious necklaces, value $250. $100. firm. 604-866-8272.

$$$

WANTED NINTENDO GAMES with system, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. 1 BOX SIZE 6-7 boy’s clothes, $30. Jackets, jeans etc. One box size 3-5, $20. One box baby clothes, $20. Like new. 604-859-8050. SCHOOL DESK, $30. Children’s wood rocking horse, $20. Box toys + blocks, $15. 640-859-8050 NEW ROCKING HORSE, children’s, $25. 1 box boy’s toys, trucks, etc. $20. 1 box boy’s clothes, one box blocks, $15. each. 604-859-8050. INGLIS STERLING WASHER, two speed, heavy duty, clean, runs well. $75. 604-850-3621. ANTIQUE UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER, works, new ribbon, $385 on ebay, asking $100. firm. 604-866-8272.

RIMS FOR PONTIAC VIBE, 16” steel spares. Good for snow tires, $50. for the pair. 604-855-4332. NEAR NEW EXPRESSO LATTE machine, $150. new, asking $70. obo. 604-850-3621. AUTOMOTIVE CREEPER new, never used $20.00 604-826-3850 NORDIC 145 80 R12 studded snow tires on rims, perfect for Metro’s, Firefly’s, lots of tread left, good condition $50 per tire 604-755-4548 CAR TOP CARRIER good shape, can be on wheels, with lock must sell! $100 obo 604-768-9248 WANTED: KIDS BIKES looking for free outgrown, in good cond, to be overhauled and donated to Mission Christmas Bureau, p/u available. 604-820-0568

Buck-Passer Ad Form

$499 & UNDER

$$$

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY – ONE WORD IN EACH SPACE 1) THESE ADVERTISEMENTS ARE RESTRICTED TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS ONLY – ANY ADS OF A BUSINESS, COLLECTORS OF ANY KIND, OR COMMERCIAL NATURE (FULL OR PART-TIME) DO NOT QUALIFY.

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

2) Each ad must be accompanied by one dollar payment for each run day. NO ADS CAN BE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE OR EMAIL. Each ad MUST be 20 words or less including telephone number.

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

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

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

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

7) Miscellaneous items wanted shall be limited to A TOTAL OF $100 or less. 9) THE NEWS AND/OR THE MISSION CITY RECORD RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY AD NOT CONFORMING WITH THESE RULES. THE NEWS AND/OR THE MISSION CITY RECORD ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERPRET THESE RULES AS THEY APPLY TO BUCK-PASSERS.

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

DEADLINES:

DEADLINE: Thursday, 4:00 p.m.

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UNDER $400

SOFA & 2 LOVE SEATS in good condition. Blue color. Includes coffee table. $350. (604)864-0274.

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www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

UNDER $200

ADMIRAL ELECTRIC STOVE, self cleaning, good cond $175.00 obo (604)826-6966 or 604-751-0250

526

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

Also great for crafts etc

5486 Riverside

545

MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself

Closed from Dec 25 to Jan 13/2011 Re opening Fridays & Saturdays Starting Jan. 14/2011

LARGE WOODEN HUTCH, in good condition. $400. (604)864-0274.

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas ﬁtter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $39/HR. LOCAL PLUMBER 20 yrs. exp. Big & small jobs. Call 604-308-5639.

★ FREE ★

Open Mon - Sat through Dec. 24th 8 am - 6 pm

Chorkies, 3F/1M, blk/tan mom Chihuahua, dad Yorkie, ready now. Up to 6lbs, $500. (604)824-5997 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaton terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-533-8992

MISC. FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

Mismatch Sets w/steel Edge Guards.

KITCHEN TABLE wooden, with 4 chairs in good condition. $250. (604)864-0274.

PLUMBING

560

GOOD LOCAL HAY From $4/bale. Delivery available. Call (604)615-3646.

525

338

Fresh Vegetables, Tools, Antiques, Collectibles & Concession

#9 - 32912 Mission Way,

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128

(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

111 636

Phone 604-859-7540

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

477

WE BUY HOUSES

Open SUNDAYS 6 am to 4 pm

We want to thank our customers for their patronage and continued support. See you in the new year!

548

SELLES FARMS. Hay sale. Alfalfa, timonthy, local, straw. By the bale/ ton. No Sun. calls. 604-302-0103

HOMES WANTED

Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422

FLEA MARKET

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

#1 PET SOURCE

627

GARAGE SALES

TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

2yrs FULLY SEASONED Firewood, BARN DRIED Alder & Birch. Split & delivered. $200/cord. 604-615-3646

FEED & HAY

REAL ESTATE

ABBOTSFORD

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

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551

THE WONG FAMILY AND STAFF WANT TO WISH EVERYONE

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

Call 604-556-8183

287

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Corner of Harris and Riverside Matsqui Village

Serving Abbotsford for 16 yrs

Requires Full Time (Experience required) No phone calls please. Experienced in wood frame construction. Send a summary of your work experience to:

TILING

HANDYPERSONS

Shelter Industries Inc. designs and builds temporary and permanent modular buildings for use as offices, schools, workforce and residential housing.

• Carpenters - (Framing & Finishing) • Metal Siding Installers

Cartage Ltd.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 225

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

374

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOWARD WONG FARMS

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

FARM SERVICES

GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469

542

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

HOURLY or CONTRACT Phone 604-820-0808

266

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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BLACK LEATHER SOFA & 27” TV. $450 both. Both in good condition. (604)864-0274.

ADVERTISER’S NAME _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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FERTILIZERS

WEEDFREE MUSHROOM MANURE, $65/13 yds well rotted $90/10 yds. Free delivery Abbotsford, Mission add $10 load (604)856-8877.

ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ PHONE ____________________________________ MAIL OR BRING TO

Abbotsford News Office, 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 or Mission City Record Office, 33047 First Ave., Mission, B.C. V2V 1G2

NO REFUNDS, CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS

MAX. TOTAL VALUE OF BUCKPASSER AD: $100

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO 32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Abbotsford

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 33382 George Ferguson Way

BIRCHWOOD MANOR 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.

Beautiful Large Updated Suites ✶ Large Kitchen Incl’s D/washer ✶ Quiet Well Maintained Bldg 2 Bdrms from $850/mo ✶ FREE month - ask for details ✶ $25 Freedom 55 Discount New Apps Only! No pets

Tel: 604-852-9086 Baywest Mgmt Corp ABBOTSFORD: 2 BDRM., clean, spac., quiet. Avail. now. New ﬂr. & paint. 3 appliances. N/S. N/P. Walking distance to everything. ( 1 blk. Columbia College) 604-853-2949

ABBOTSFORD 2 BDRMS, 1 bath 2 BDRMS, 2 baths From $680/mth. Extra Large Suites

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

CHELSEA MANOR 2977 Dahlstrom Pl. 1 & 2 BDRM. 2 BATH photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager 604-850-2355 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

ABBOTSFORD

1 Month FREE Rent or $300 Move-In Allowance - You Choose! Ask for Details! 2750 Fuller Street Valley View Terrace

RENTALS

MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP. RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT! 2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $634.00 2 Bedrooms - $722.00

Call 604-751-2147

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

Call 604-557-6054

COACHMAN APT 33636 MARSHALL RD

32030 George Ferguson Way

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

Call 604-557-3592

SENIORS WELCOME Call 604-853 9876 ABBOTSFORD EAST

Mountain View Village Townhouses 36060 Old Yale Road

FAMILY ORIENTED

Bachelor - $573.00 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

33136 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Call 604-855-0010

33184 George Ferguson Way

Call 605-751-2125

Call 604-751-2165

✶ FREE!! ✶ With 1 Year Lease

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

34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

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

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

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696

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

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Call Esther 604-853-0549

Townhouses

ABBOTSFORD

ACADIA COURT

Newly Decorated, Spacious 1 Bedroom Suite $525/mo In-suite storage. Covered parking Near City Hall. Avail now. NO PETS / REF’S REQ’D

32161 Tims Avenue Call 604-870-9233 to view ABBOTSFORD Bright 1 bd, 2nd ﬂr, u/g prkg, gas f/p, 5 appls, storage locker, $750, Jan 1st 778-808-5873

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview

Home Sweet Home Newer Lower Rents 1 MONTH FREE RENT SENIOR’S DISCOUNT 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Ref’s req’d.

Phone 604-556-7705 ABBOTSFORD, near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo or 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call Steve (604)751-3885

or Email

meadowood@ paciﬁcquorum.com Apartments

1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

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

Under New Management! Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road

First month FREE Rent Incentive

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

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

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.

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

1 BDRMS from $625/mo. 2 BDRMS from $750/mo. 3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo. 1909 SALTON RD.

ABBOTSFORD MALIBU TERRACE APTS

Abbotsford/Mission

1st Month FREE Rent for One Year Lease Incentive Nelson Court 33095 Old Yale Road

33430 Bourquin Place 2 BEDROOMS

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

Heat, light, hot water, prk stall, clean quiet bldg.

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

✦ NEWLY RENOVATED ✦

Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508

* Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

Mission

CEDARWOOD MANOR

MISSION

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2ND Ave. Mission

1 bdrms. from $600/mo. One - 2 bdrm. avail. now for $745/mo. Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS.

604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division MISSION HILLS:

APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 2 Bdrms Avail

FERNWOOD MANOR

F Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms F 1 1/2 baths F 3 appl, u/g prkng, no pets F Nr UFV, freeway, hospital

604-850-3148 FRASER RIDGE Hi-Rise Great Views

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

OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program ABBOTSFORD

www.eryxproperties.com 1 bdrms - $695. 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 Dave @ 604-859-0482

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

604-855-0883

33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available 2 BEDROOM

Available Rentals

604-864-6400 Toll Free: 1-877-864-6424 www.strataschoice.com

Wanda 604-615-5397

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.

GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

604-820-0128

GARIBALDI Court

1 Bed/1 Bath Condo in The Tamarind. 4 newer appliances, insuite washer/dryer, electric F/P. Secure Underground Parking and separate storage. $750.00 per month. Available Jan 1st. 3 Bedroom/3 Bath Well maintained East Abbotsford Home. 6 appliances, 2 Fireplaces, double garage. Located on cul-de-sac and backs onto private greenbelt. Available Jan 1st $1600.00 per mo + utilities.

BAKERVIEW HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE is accepting applications. 1 bdrm Apt. - Housing Charge of $582. Shares of $1500. Call 604-854-6133. bakerviewcoop@telus.net

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Very bright – NO PETS. $900 per month.

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

Abbotsford

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

706

1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo

MISSION, 1st Ave. 1 bdrm and 2 bdrm suties. Lrg, clean, bright. Refs. req. Now. Jim 604-820-0167.

Move in Allowance $200 Seniors Discount $25

RENTALS

MAPLE RIDGE

Great location for seniors!

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

Criminal/cr check & refs. Sorry No Pets

Peardonvile Rd ~ 2 bed, 2 bath, condo, 5 appliances, corner unit, u/g parking. $900. The Crossing on Holland East Abbotsford ~ 1 bed and den, ground ﬂoor, 6 appliances, corner unit, very bright, gym, underground parking, deck $900. Natures Gate on Bourquin Cres. near Mall ~ Gorgeous 1 bed, 5 appliances, deck, almost brand new $900.

For more info. google us.

remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS

604-504-RENT

WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM

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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Woodridge Estates Corner unit

Abbotsford/Mission

Sandy 604-615-5402

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

33850 & 33870 Fern Street ABBOTSFORD:

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12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

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.

Call 604-557-0778

RENTALS

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

Seven Oaks Mall

Call 604-852-7350

604-853-6620

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

ABBOTSFORD

ABBOTSFORED DOWNTOWN, 1/ bdrm $550. Heat/parking included. N/P. Phone 604-755-0261.

Forest Village Apartments

CLEARBROOK

ABBOTSFORD S. Brand new 2 bdrm. g/l apt. Spacious, heat/hydro incl. Ns/np. $900/mo. 604-897-8707

Park Lane Manor 33331 Old Yale Road

Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets

F No Pets F Clean quiet building F Close to shopping and bus F Includes heat and hot water Available Immediately Phone: 604-854-2377

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Call Elwood at ECM Strata Rental Div 604 855-9895

D D D D

BAKERVIEW PLACE APTS. 33400 Bourquin Place

Rachel 604-615-5382

1st Month FREE Rent for One Year Lease Incentive

Heat & Hot Water Included

APARTMENT/CONDO

For more info & viewing call

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

ABBOTSFORD

706

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

ABBOTSFORD

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

ABBOTSFORD

Abbotsford/Mission

Website:

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

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. ABBOTSFORD 32120 Peardonville Large 1 bdrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229. ABBOTSFORD: 3 yr old g/flr corner unit, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1000 sq.ft. Laminate flrs, granite counters, u/g prkg. N/S. $1200. (604)613-4741

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

www.mainst.biz

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

Website: www.mainst.biz

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

RENTALS

Call 604-557-3708

3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up.

2 Months

Richard Court 33333 12th Avenue

Kimberley 604-309-2889

1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

ABBOTSFORD

One Month Free Rent for One Year Lease Incentive

Call 604-557-8064

33298 Robertson Ave. 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Forest Terrace Apartments

Abbotsford/Mission

Open Saturday & Sunday

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

ABBOTSFORD

APARTMENT/CONDO

33405 Bourquin Place 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Free Heat & H. Water

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

706

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

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

RENTALS

ABBOTSFORD - attractive ofﬁce &/or Retail Spaces available. All located within Abbotsford’’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. 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 RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease, 3500 s.f. #104-2485 W. Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.

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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

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

LAKE ERROCK 43740 Lougheed. 1 bdrm apt., Avail now. $600/mo. incl hydro & heat. refs req. N/P, N/S. 604-826-3462; 778-896-9705 MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 or 2 bdrm $725, 2nd Ave or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885

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 2 bdrm house, new ﬂrs, fenced yrd, 2 appls, ns/np, refs $850. Avail Dec 31. 604-850-3598.

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remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT

MISSION 6 Bdrm house. 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.

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SUITES, LOWER

STORAGE

ABBOTSFORD/LANGLEY (4) separate & private 2700sf, spaces for rent at 141 Ross Rd. Each one has a level, free span cement ﬂoor measuring 83’ x 33’ with 12’ ceiling and 16’ sectional door. Excellent location, close to Abbotsford airport and Aldergrove border crossing. Only $900/mo. incl., reasonable electric use.

Call Gary (604)793-5055 Stratatech Consulting Ltd. stratatechconsulting.ca LOCKABLE STORAGE/WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in. Small sizes avail. 6 a.m. -10 p.m. access. Chase Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 604-826-2383

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

E. ABBOTSFORD Lge new 1 bdrm. F/p, ldry. $900. Jan 1st. 778-2400444 gpm@goodplacemoving.com MISSION: 1 BDRM, suite. N/S. N/P. Avail. now. Nr. schools $600 incl cable.604-826-1346/ 604-226-1346. MISSION 2 BDR g/lvl, newer home (Egglestone) $900 incls utils, Feb.1. Ns/Np No party. Refs 604-287-4781 MISSION 2 Bdrm, newly reno’d, suite on Harris St. $700/mo. Util incl, near school. N/S,N/P. Avail now, Ph. 604-751-2316, 604-8207512

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MISSION 3rd Ave. 2 Bdrm, newly reno’d ste. W/D, pets neg, $950/mo. Avail now. 1-866-719-1793

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MISSION a FARM & SHOP, furn’d 1 bd & bach, prkg, hot tub, wd, tv, cbl/net/ph. $600incl 604-826-3874

MISSION CLEAN, BRIGHT 1 bdrm suits quiet prof., NON SMOKER NO PARTIES W/D, cable, util incl $600 Ref’’s. 604-826-2096 MISSION Henderson Ave near new 2bdrm, near schools, n/s, n/p, n/d $700m604-814-3570/604-832-1610 MISSION sunny/spac. 2 bd grnd lvl, pantry off kit, priv ent. & prkng, fcnd yd, alarm, f/p, a/c, share w/d n/s, sm pet neg, wiﬁ/cble incl, utils neg. Jan 1(604)854-4802 (604)814-3386

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SUITES, UPPER

ABBOTSFORD. 2212 Orchard Dr. 4 bdrm. on 2.5 acres. Huge separate garage. Pets allowed. $1450/mo. Avail now.604-832-0661 ABBOTSFORD. 3 BDRM, laundry, fenced backyrd. Central loc. N/P. N/S. $1050/mo. + utils. 604-8597376 or 604-854-9769. 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 1.5 baths, lam ﬂr & tile recent reno, new lge patio N/S. $1250 incl utils. 604-302-4272 MISSION 3bdrm upper ste, 2 baths, famrm, balcony, w.i. closet, laundry, huge lot, nr schools & transp, ns/np, avail now, $950/mo +2/3 utils. Call (604)751-6121.

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Notice of Disposition To: Robert Neuls formerly of 1133942 Columbia Valley Rd, Cultus Lake, V2R 5B4. Take notice that the landlord of the rental unit, Cultus Lake Village Inc. intends to dispose of the personal property abandoned by you consisting of an older 10x40' mobile and its contents at the rental unit 30 days after the publication date of this notice unless you take possession of the property, you establish a right to possession of the property, or you make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right. After the expiration of the 30 day period, the property will be disposed of with no further notice to you. Landlord: Cultus Lake Village Inc. #4 - 3942 Columbia Valley Road, Cultus Lake, BC, V2R 5B1. Phone: (604)858-3196 or fax: 604-858-5939

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1994 Ford Mustang, exc cond., aircared to 2012, must sell $4000 obo. Call (604)794-5865 1997 BUICK PARK AVE. Every option. Spotless. New tires & brks 114K H.U.D., $5900. 778-565-1097 2004 BUICK LASABRE V6 cloth, 149K. Private. Like new $8750. obo. 604-593-5072 2005 FORD FOCUS station wagon auto, 70,000k’s blue, options, clean car $4800 ﬁrm. 604-538-4883 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT, auto, loaded, htch bk, 49,900 km, ex cond $9,950. (604)793-5520 DL5961

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2000 PONTIAC Grand AM, loaded 4 dr, white, clean, Aircared, $2000. 604-855-7081; 604-751-3833 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5. H/back, red, 5/spd manual, fully loaded, 106K, $5250 ﬁrm. 604-538-9257. 2003 Honda Element, AWD, xtra set snow tires on rims, 214,0000k, good cond, $8900. (604)319-5426 2007 MAZDA 6 Touring Ed., sport susp., spoiler, 47K kms, good cond, 1 owner, $15,500 (604)302-9660 2009 TOYOTA Yaris, auto, loaded, 4 dr sd, only 31,900 km. Selling wholesale $10,400 (604)793-5520 DL5961

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

FAST EASY REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES Cash for all cars, trucks, vans, machines.

TOWNHOUSES

2048 McCallum Rd. ~ 2 bed townhouse, 5 appliances, new carpets, large fenced yard, 2 decks and a patio. $875. 31235 Upper MacLure ~ End unit, 3 bed and den, 2 bath townhouse, dbl. garage, small yard. $1400

(604)826-9076 The Scrapper

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act. Paciﬁc Mini Storage at 33861 King Rd., Abbotsford, B.C. claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following persons goods left in storage at Paciﬁc Mini Storage. If not paid in full on or before Jan. 22, 2011 the goods will be sold or disposed of on Jan. 28, 2011. Krista Hewlett 33394 Hawthorne Ave. Abbotsford, BC V2S 1B8 #52 ..........$462.00 Date of Lease...... Oct. 1, 1990 Date of Lien......... Dec. 16, 2010 Justin Record 3674 New Castle Dr. Abbotsford, BC V2T 4M7 P239 .........$156.00 Date of Lease..... April 7, 2005 Date of Lien....... Dec. 16, 2010

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604-504-RENT 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 yrd, fam.complex,$1050 & up. Sm dog ok. (778) 551-2696 CHILLIWACK

NEWLY RENOVATED

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD 2 Bdrm, $900 incl utils, cable, W/D. Avail. now. Near UFV. Call 604-751-6129. ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. bsmnt with sep. entry, incl. all appl. d/w ldry, cable., int. Close to shops, school & all amens. Jan. 1. $900 mo. incl. utils. 604-557-3687 / 778-892-0490 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm bsmt. suite. F/s, nice patio. Utilities included. N/s, n/p. $700/mo. 604-832-2809 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm extra large, clean. Nr Sumas border. NS/NP. $750 utils incl. Sep. lndry. own driveway. Avail now. 778-241-7466 ABBOTSFORD: 2 bdrm. in brand new home. 1/2 blk. from ARH. N/S. N/P. Ref’s req. $900/mo incl. hydro. No cable. Avail. now. 778-552-7700 Abbotsford. 2 bdrm large legal ste incl util., cable & internet, own W/D. NP/NS. Close to MEI & Northview Church. Ref’s req’d. 604-807-4396. ABBOTSFORD E. 1 Bdrm bsmt suite shared lndry, Jan 15. ns/np, $615 incl utils/ cable. 778-808-5747 ABBOTSFORD. Large 1/bdrm suite. $650/mo. incl util + wiﬁ. Cl to amen. Jan 1. (604)859-8862 ABBOTSFORD: LGE. 2 bed. suite Lev. ent., central, laundry. $760/M. + utils. Ref’s. N/P N/S 604-8597376/604-854-9769. ABBOTSFORD: TOWNLINE area 2 bdrm., legal suite, incl. utils, sep w/d N/p n/s. $800/mo 604-864-0027

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remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

Capt’n Crunch auto wrecking Ltd. Recycling all but food waste.

◆ Wood Products ◆ Tires ◆ Construction Waste

A Gated Community Designated as Crime Free Multi-Housing

✶ MOVE-IN INCENTIVES ✶ D D D D D D

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.

For viewing ... Call: 1-877-515-6696 MISSION: 3 Bdrm Townhome, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. 604-820-1715

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Woodbine Townhouses

750

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OFFICE/RETAIL

MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE avail now in medical bldg. Call Rick 604556-6074

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AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE. Very low kms (127,000). Mint cond. New tires. $8495 604-833-4999

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art&culture ABBOTSFORD NEWS I Friday, December 24, 2010

Making her dreams come true

Local teen signs recording deal Kerrie-Ann SCHOENIT

explained Harris. Vocally, she has been compared to artists like Carrie Underwood, Avril Lavigne and rook Harris is a step closer to starHayley Williams from Paramore. She mixes dom. The Abbotsford singer has just elements of different genres into her music, signed a four-year recording concreating a fusion of pop, jazz, rock and countract with Silent Scream Entertaintry. At this point in her career, Harris says ment, an independent label based in Atlanta, she doesn’t want to categorize herself as an Georgia. artist. The new deal comes only three weeks after Harris grew up with music, learning to landing a three-year publishing contract with write songs on the piano and guitar. She Triumph Publishing in London, U.K. stepped on stage for the first time when she Both companies contacted Harris after was only six years old. discovering her music Since then, Harris has on ReverbNation, a free performed at church, local online marketing platevents and was a 2009 ValI don’t want a form for artists. ley Voices finalist. “It’s really surreal,” song to be meaningless In January, she won said 14-year-old Harris, a Grade 8 student at Robert and have random lyrics a $5,000 music bursary and an opportunity to Bateman Secondary. just because it’s catchy sing with The Christian “It’s a dream come Tenors. Harris is also a true.” Brook Harris regular anthem singer at The Silent Scream WHL Chilliwack Bruins contract consists of four and AHL Abbotsford Heat full-length albums, with hockey games. the first set to be released “I was born with a passion for music,” she worldwide next spring. Meanwhile, Triumph said. “I love how I can impact people through Publishing will look after the promotion and songs and create different emotions.” distribution of her current music. Harris will soon be juggling homework Harris independently released her debut with a busy career. Silent Scream is in the EP No More in April. It features five songs process of working out a recording and prowritten by the singer that focus on themes of motion schedule next year that fits around love, courage and conquering adversity. She her class timetable. Harris admits that some draws on the complex emotions of suddenly losing her mom at the age of seven and living things like social events will have to be sacrificed in order to accommodate her new in a blended family, as well as the pressures teenage girls face today. schedule. “I don’t want a song to be meaningless and “It’s kind of overwhelming,” she said. “But have random lyrics just because it’s catchy,” it’s worth it in the end.” News contributor

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Think and thump, and other pet advice

We have never had a Boxing Day Sale...

My colleague Laura laughs as she recounts her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s embarrassment when she insists that their dog Bailee wear brightly coloured rubber boots during walks in the snow.

And we never will. Want to know why?

Lorie

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Paw Prints â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband always walks quickly, hoping no one will see us,â&#x20AC;? she chuckles. But Laura notes that without the boots Baileeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paws become irritated by the coarse salt thrown on the sidewalk to melt snow and ice. This is just one of the hazards pet guardians should watch out for this month. To keep your pets safe and happy this season, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the following tips: Q Make sure you thoroughly clean the pads of your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paws after theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve walked on sidewalks or roads to remove any coarse salt that can cause irritation. For your own sidewalk choose a pet-friendly, noncorrosive de-icing compound readily available through retail outlets. Q Use pet-safe propylenebased antifreeze instead of ethylene glycol antifreeze, which is toxic to pets and wildlife. A mere tablespoon of ethylene glycol antifreeze can kill a cat or small dog.

It's simple. It's to respect all of our customers who purchased from Chocolate contains theobromine that can be deadly to cats and dogs. Q â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think and Thumpâ&#x20AC;? before starting your car. Cats and wildlife gravitate to warm engines during cold weather. Banging on the hood before getting into your car can avoid a tragic ending for an animal seeking refuge from the cold. Q The SPCA strongly urges keeping all animals indoors during cold weather, but if you must keep a domestic or farm animal outside, ensure they have access to shelter that is off the ground; provides protection from wind, cold and dampness; and is properly insulated. Regular checks to ensure drinking water has not frozen over are also a must. Q Pets often find the family Christmas tree an intriguing new play toy. Make sure your tree is well secured, place decorations above paw height and

use string instead of hooks, which are easily dislodged. Make sure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t add chemicals or any other harmful substances to the water in your tree base. Q Some holiday plants can be poisonous to animals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keep mistletoe, holly, ornamental pepper and Christmas roses away from your pets. Q Avoid giving turkey bones to your pets. Poultry bones easily splinter and the fragments can cause intestinal blockages or lacerations. I hope these tips help keep your pets safe and happy. On behalf of the BC SPCA and my own four-legged family members â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bob, Sam and Calleigh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I wish you all a joy-filled holiday season. Lorie Chortyk is manager of community relations for BC SPCA.

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Abbotsford Concert Band performs during the 11th annual Christmas at the Clarke fundraising concert held in Mission on Dec. 15. The event raised $14,000 for the Mission Christmas Bureau and the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley, which runs shelters for those in need.

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A difficult time of year As we just passed the shortest, darkest day of the year, now is one of the worst times for our indoor plants.

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Gardening Due to the reduced daylight, the extra warmth from heaters and fireplaces and the low humidity inside our homes, keeping our indoor plants thriving can be a real challenge. However, things get better as we inch along with one more minute of light each day, and there are a number of important things we can do to get our plants back in shape. One of the most important, yet often overlooked, ways of helping our plants is to change the air inside our homes. Open those doors and windows, even for a short while, to get some fresh air inside! A fresh supply of air is essential for plants, especially at this time of year. Even on the coldest days of winter, we always open the air vents of our greenhouses during the warmest part of the day to allow an exchange of air. The movement of air is also critical to prevent mildew and other fungal diseases. Many folks simply switch on the summer fan in their furnace, but a small circulatory fan can do the job nicely. With both fresh air and air movement, you too will find the atmosphere in your home feels better. It is also time to give your plants a good shower. Any dust that has collected on them creates an ideal breeding ground for pests. Washing it off with a soft, warm shower is one of the best things you can do to promote their health. Do not get the soil saturated, just wash the foliage. This only applies to smooth-leafed plants, not to violets and other flowering plants. Your plants will be clean and fresh, and

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Spirit of the season

A number of Abbotsford and Mission homes are now sparkling for the holidays. Here is a list of some of the Christmas light displays that can be

viewed, as supplied to The News by homeowners. ABBOTSFORD 32895 Harwood Pl.: The home of Ken and Brenda Keis features 30,000 lights

with a nativity scene, carollers, an angel, a sled sliding down the roof, and several other unique items. Runs nightly from 5 to 10:30 p.m. until Jan. 1. 33385

Townshipline Rd.: The home of Frank and Julia Keis features one of the largest and longest standing displays in Abbotsford, covering two acres. Too many lights to count and more than 100 figurines and rare display items acquired in the past 40 years. On nightly from 5 to 10:30 p.m. until Jan. 1. Woodbine Crescent: Several Continued on B19

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A Christmas lights display on Woodbine Crescent in Abbotsford.

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homes on the street are decorated with twinkling lights and holiday characters. There’s even one that features large palm trees and another themed perfectly for children. 33232 Keats Court: The Myhre residence features a traditional display with stars, wreaths, lighted bushes, Santa with his sleigh and reindeer, and more. View from 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. until Jan. 4. Exbury Avenue/ Court: Many residents in this neighbourhood express their festive side with lights and decorations. Circle the cul-de-sac to see the silhouette angel, a blow-up Christmas tree, Santa and Rudolph. See how many snowmen you can find. Runs nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. until Jan. 2. 3856 Balsam Cres.: The Loewen family features thousands of lights, numerous blow-up figures, plenty of reindeer, Santa, and home-made

Christmas characters such as the Grinch, Max and Cindy Lou Who. Hours of operation are 4 to 10 p.m. until Jan. 1. MISSION 32955 Hazel Cres.: The computerized light show is on until Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. Tune your radio to 99.7 FM to enjoy the accompanying music. Donations accepted

for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Abbotsford, Mission and Maple Ridge. 12876 Stave Lake Rd.: The Randall family invites the public to enjoy their 40,000-light display at “Auntie’s Workshop.” The display features more than 90 handmade wooden figures with a Precious Moments theme. The

drive-thru is open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily until Jan. 2. Nonperishable food donations are collected for Union Gospel Mission. 7883 Nelson St. The Gough fam-

ily has lit their home with more than 7,000 lights, and is collecting food and new toys for the Mission Christmas Bureau. Nightly until 10:30 p.m., until Boxing Day.

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$379,900

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New Listing Ledgview Villa Pre-Owned No HST ! $395,900 Incredible value here with this 4 bedroom and 4 bathroom luxury townhome. Style A1 with 2364 sqft. Visitors can enter from the street parking and you don’t have to carry your groceries up the stairs as you can use the entry through garage to the main ﬂoor. Exceptional home features 9’ ceilings, granite counters, gas range, hardwood, custom drapes, gas ﬁreplace and crown molding. 3 generous bedrooms up with 2 baths and a $3500 LG Steam clothes washer and dryer. Below features include 4th bedroom, family room, wet bar, full bath and a large storage room. Exceptional value here and no HST.

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Fabulous Mill Lake view! Completely updated 3 bedroom, 2 storey townhouse boasts granite counters, maple cabinets, hardwood ﬂoors & more! Walk to malls, schools and recreation. No age restriction, pets are ﬁne.

CAPE COD WITH CHARACTER $539,900

BEST PRICE IN TOWN! $190,000

Absolutely impeccable with large master bedroom on main and 2 more bedrooms up. Master suite boasts new slate shower (room for 2). Gourmet chef’s kitchen w/’2 pantries and gas cook top range. Upstairs bedroom has walk-in closet and supersize bath featuring double sinks and jetted tub. Walk out to north facing veranda Full bsmt has ofﬁce, sep entrance and wine cellar. Detached garage is heated (22 X 24)

Family friendly. Convenient location - walk to schools and recreation. 3 bedroom 2 level townhouse in Clearbrook Village. Rentals allowed.

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Everything you have ever wanted in a condo!! This massive 1300 square foot, 3 bed, 2 bath unit has it all! Corner unit, FULLY RENOVATED including new: maple kitchen, bathroom vanities, ﬁxtures, lighting, ﬂooring, appliances, heritage doors throughout. It even has INSUITE laundry, and the LARGEST storage locker in the building located right next door. Underground parking, new covered patio. Well maintained building age restricted at 19+, cats are allowed. All this and NO HST!! Could it get any better??

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