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A city hall agreement guaranteeing the Abbotsford Heat a break-even budget will see local taxpayers footing a bill for more than $450,000 for the AHL team’s inaugural season.

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Abbotsford Police Board You are invited to attend the Abbotsford Police Board meeting on Tuesday November 23, 2010 at 12:00 pm at the Abbotsford Police Department - 2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford.

Full Road Closure - 58th Avenue, between Baynes Street and Bradner Road To facilitate paving, a full road closure will be in effect on 58th Avenue, between Baynes Street and Bradner Road, November 22 to December 3, 2010. Only local traf¿c will be permitted during the full road closure, detour signs will be in place. Please direct inquiries to Keith Martin, Manager, Roads & Sanitation, at 604-853-5485 or kmartin@abbotsford.ca.

Full Road Closure - Marshall Road at Southern Railway Crossing To facilitate the replacement of the Southern Railway crossing, a full road closure will be in effect on Marshall Road, at the Southern Railway Crossing, from 6:00 a.m. November 21 to 10 a.m. November 22, 2010. No through traf¿c will be permitted during the full road Closure, detour signs will be in place.

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Westbound Detour – from Nov 15 up to Nov 24 Westbound traf¿c will exit at McCallum Road, travel along Marshall Road and rejoin the TCH at Clearbrook Road.

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).

Please direct inquiries to Tyler Bowie, Project Engineer, at 604-864-5514 or tbowie@abbotsford.ca.

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There will be night-time closures of the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) at the Clearbrook Interchange between November 15 and up to November 26 to permit the demolition and removal of the old bridge over the highway. Traf¿c on the TCH will be detoured around the Clearbrook Road Interchange from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. according to the following tentative schedule:

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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 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. 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 and towing costs will be the responsibility of the vehicle owners. Also, please do not plow snow from private properties onto the public roadways. For more information, please contact the Engineering Operations Division at 604.853.5485.

Eastbound traf¿c will exit at a temporary connection at Townline Road (2 km east of Mt. Lehman Road), travel along Marshall Road and enter the TCH at the Clearbrook Road on-ramp.

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Remember to please slow down, watch for workers and follow the signs. More information on this project is available at www. ClearbrookInterchange.ca and the latest highway traf¿c conditions are at www.DriveBC.ca.

Highlights from Abbotsford City Council

COUNCIL CALENDAR November 22, 2010 Special Executive Meeting......2:00pm Special Regular Meeting.........4:00pm December 6, 2010 Executive Committee............ 3:00pm Public Hearing.................... ...7:00pm *Regular Council to follow

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Budget 2011

The draft Capital Budget for 2011 will be presented to Council on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 2:00 pm. The public is invited to attend. The City Manager’s budget message will return next week, November 27, 2010.

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Abbotsford needs an additional six police officers to maintain the city’s drop in crime recorded this year, says the city’s deputy police chief in charge of administration. “The last thing we want to do ... is watch it (the crime rate) go back up again,” said Len Goerke. City council has approved in principle the hiring of six new officers and one civilian employee for the Abbotsford Police Department (APD) in its 2011 operating budget. This represents two per cent of the 3.5 per cent tax increase already projected for local residents, with approximately $42 million allotted for police operations. The tax increase is expected to hit 4.5 per cent after council considers a one per cent increase to its capital budget this Monday. The city is aiming to give final budget approval before Christmas. Goerke said the six officers are proposed in the following areas: one each in the traffic and major crime units, and four in the patrol division (one for each shift). He said the positions

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Abbotsford Police maintain that they have taken a bite out of crime, and need six new police officers to avoid losing those gains. will fill gaps left in the last couple of years when officers were moved to areas identified as priorities by the APD. Goerke said one detective was moved from major crime to focus solely on serious domestic violence cases in order to provide better follow-up with victims and a higher conviction rate. Two detectives were dedicated to the issue of computer crime, including child pornography cases.

Thirteen officers were transferred to the gang suppression unit, which formed in April in response to the number of gang-related homicides and other violent crimes in Abbotsford. But while the city recorded drops in almost all crime categories from 2008 to 2009 and a 20 per cent reduction overall in criminal offences, there have been areas where improvement is needed, Goerke said. One of these is in the

traffic unit, which has recorded 13 vehicle-related fatalities so far this year. In all of 2009, there were six. He said hiring another officer for the traffic division will increase enforcement and reduce offences. “We believe, as an organization, that deterrents work. People will drive more safely if they are concerned that they will get a ticket.” Goerke said the four officers for the patrol division will increase the “discretionary” time that police have when they’re not responding to calls. “When they have that time to get out of the car and walk through a park or visit a bar or drive around an industrial area looking for suspicious cars, they’re more likely to prevent crime and detect it quickly and apprehend the people who are responsible.” The new positions are expected to be filled late in 2011 or early 2012, Goerke said. Also as part of the police budget, a civilian human resources clerk will be hired, and a new radio system – the digital E-Comm – will replace the current analog system. E-Comm is expected to be fully operational by July, Goerke said.

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A former student teacher at Rick Hansen Secondary Meanwhile, two other similar cases in Abbotsford are pleaded guilty Wednesday in Abbotsford provincial court also still before the courts. to luring a child and invitation to sexual touching. Brian William Davis, 22, next appears in court on Corey Jordan Hamade, 28, next appears in court on Feb. Dec. 6 for an arraignment hearing. He was charged in 21 for a pre-sentence report, which helps the judge learn August with sexual interference involving a 15-year-old more about the accused, including employment, girl. Davis was a student in the kinesiology and family support and education. Sentencing often physical education program at University of the takes place the same day. Fraser Valley when he did a volunteer practicum Hamade turned himself in to Abbotsford Police at Abbotsford Collegiate in April. on June 24. He had been at Hansen Secondary He allegedly befriended a girl and continued from February to April of this year doing a the relationship outside of school on a social practicum toward a University of B.C. education networking site, through text messages and in degree. person. Police allege the two were together physiOn May 31, the Abbotsford school district cally on April 3. contacted police immediately after receiving a Last year, Martin Careen, a teacher at St. John HAMADE complaint of inappropriate conduct involving a Brebeuf Regional High School, was charged with 15-year-old female student. invitation to sexual touching and communicating via Police said the investigation revealed contact with the a computer to lure a child under 18. It is alleged that student had been made by social networking sites, online Careen, 51, sent inappropriate text messages to a 17-yearconversations and a web camera. old female student. Hamade, who graduated from W. J. Mouat Secondary His trial began in September and resumes in New before going on to play football for UBC, has no previous Westminster Supreme Court on Jan. 11. criminal history.

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Team gets nearly half a million dollars to cover shortfall Kevin MILLS Abbotsford News

Abbotsford’s new AHL hockey team will cost taxpayers $450,637 for the last season. Under a supply fee a g reement made public in March, the city guaranteed the Abbotsford Heat a break-even budget, up to a maximum amount of $5.7 million annually for 10 years. In its inaugural year, the Heat’s regular season revenue was $5,054,783. A playoff run into the second round ear ned the squad an additional $194,580 for a total revenue of $5,249,363, almost half a million dollars short. “Why are we paying that? Because we are building a business,” explained city manager Frank Pizzuto. According to a city report, the deficit is a result of lower than expected commercial sponsorship, and attendance short of what was predicted. “Those were the biggest factors,” confirmed Pizzuto. The $450,000 price tag

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The Abbotsford Heat will receive more than $450,000 from taypayers for its inaugural 2009 season, as part of a break-even budget agreement with the City of Abbotsford. is considerably higher than the $275,000 figure projected in March. At that time, hopes were high that a long play-

off run would decrease the amount the city had to pay. However, that didn’t occur.

“Both commercial and attendance projections (for the remainder of the season) were too high. We also

thought attendance at playoff games would be higher,” Pizzuto acknowledged. Hosting a playoff series also adds to the costs, as well as generating revenue. Commercial income includes board advertising, on-ice and scoreboard ads, and other business sales. Pizzuto said many companies plan their advertising a year in advance so money may not have been available, considering the sudden appearance of the team. Little time was available between the announcement of the new team in April of 2009 and the start of its first season in September. Commercial sales have been higher so far this season, but attendance figures are down in the short term. The Heat are drawing an average of 2,839 fans per game through their first 10 home games this season. That’s 28th out of 30 teams in the AHL. Continued on A6

Global controls half of hockey revenue Kevin MILLS

“To defend them (Global Spectrum), they did have a very difficult task, especially in an Olympic year.” Sweeting said there was little time between the announcement The Abbotsford Heat met budget in ticket sales, according to of the team and the start of the season to attract corporate sponLane Sweeting, one of the team owners. Based on the number of tickets sold, he said the club should sors and many had already committed funds to the Olympics. “We are seeing an improvement this year,” he said. have met its commitment to at least make the break-even point. Sweeting acknowledged that had the team sold more tickets, the However, corporate sales were not as strong. shortfall would not be as large as it is. “People have to realize that ticket sales are actually a “If someone had told me two years ago that an AHL small portion of the total revenue,” he explained. franchise would only generate $5.3 million in revenue I And when it comes to corporate sales, Sweeting said the wouldn’t have believed it. We never thought we’d do less Heat “have no control over it.” than $5.7 million,” said Sweeting. Prior to the team’s arrival in Abbotsford, city hall alA Global Spectrum representative could not be reached ready had a deal in place with Global Spectrum, giving it by press deadline Friday. control of corporate sales, Sweeting said. Heat club president Tom Mauthe said the announcement “We inherited that arrangement.” of the first season deficit won’t affect his focus. That gave Global Spectrum the right to sell corporate SWEETING “What we do here is run the business. We have nothing suites, advertising and other corporate sponsorships. to do with the on-ice product. Our mandate is to grow the “We only control 48 per cent of our revenue stream. The business,” said Mauthe. city’s agent (Global Spectrum) controls the rest.” He and his staff of 20 had a busy first year. During the inaugural That’s a key reason for the supply fee agreement with the city, season, the Heat made 100 community appearances in an attempt which will cost taxpayers more than $450,000 this year. While corporate sales were not up to expectations, Sweeting is to get the name and logo into the community. Abbotsford News

EXTREME WEATHER PLAN With cold weather in the forecast, the extreme weather plan goes into effect for Abbotsford’s homeless, creating an additional 110 shelter spaces. The province provides funding for the spaces, and volunteers work to ensure the safety of people who are living outdoors. There are 20 spaces in each of the Sevenoaks Alliance Church, Grace Church, Emmanuel Mennonite, the William Booth Shelter, and the Ag Rec Legacy Gallery, plus 10 spaces at the Cyrus Centre. Abbotsford has 20 year-round shelter beds.

SCHOOL GROUNDBREAKING A ground-breaking ceremony for the renovation and expansion of Abbotsford Collegiate takes place Monday afternoon. Work has been underway since the summer on parts of the property to prepare it for construction. The groundbreaking signifies the start of construction on the new school, neighbourhood learning centre and library. Those attending include MLA John van Dongen, Mayor George Peary and Cindy Schafer, chair of the Abbotsford board of education. The event is not open to the public.

ONE PER CENT CAPITAL TAX HIKE City staff are asking for a one per cent tax hike for the capital budget. Council will meet on Monday at 2 p.m. to debate the request and give it approval in principle. If council agrees, that will bring the total tax hike for 2011 to 4.5 per cent. Council previously gave approval in principle for a 3.5 per cent increase to the operating budget.

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a new trial on drug and weapons charges against Jonathan Bacon of Abbotsford and two others. Approval for the hearing was granted today (Thursday), but a date has not yet been set for the matter.

The “leave for appeal” application was filed to oppose the new trial for Bacon, Godwin Cheng and Rayleene Burton. At their first trial in June 2008 in Abbotsford provincial court, Judge Donald Gardner dismissed the charges. He ruled that police searches of the trio’s vehicles and a Winfield Drive home

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Their next two games at the AESC are against the Manitoba Moose (Nov. 26-27), the Vancouver Canucks’ farm team. It’s expected those will be near-sellouts, bringing the attendance average up to about 3,600, and 23rd place in the league. However, that figure is still below last season’s mark as the team averaged 3,897 per game. Pizzuto looks at the 10-year deal and sees potential. “We are very confident that this will be successful.” While the agreement guarantees the team a break-even budget, it also includes revenuesharing with the city. If the team makes a profit, the first $200,000 goes to the city as a rental fee for the arena. Any profit after that is divided 60/40 between

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marijuana, meth and ecstasy pills, cocaine, $2,600 cash and cellphones. Shortly after, Burton was stopped in her vehicle and police seized $88,000, the court documents indicate. A subsequent search of the Winfield Drive townhouse turned up marijuana, cash, four firearms, a bulletproof vest and a police uniform.

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the Heat and the city. Originally expected to be released in the summer, last year’s budget numbers were continuously delayed. Pizzuto said figures were submitted months ago, but ongoing discussions occurred. “There were some disagreements on what constituted revenues and what didn’t.” Now that the numbers are public, Pizzuto maintains the city has to move forward. A team was needed for the arena to have any chance of making a profit, he said. In its first full year of use, the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre ran an operating deficit of $2.6 million. A successful hockey team would help lower that cost. Pizzuto pointed out that the arena creates spin-off benefits, such as 300 full- and parttime jobs.

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The idea that the chamber has put forward is similar in scope to what the city is already doing. They have created an economic opportunity to draw new business and development here. They have made it both easy and affordable to build and develop new properties. This creates employment for people that live here, allowing them to continue to pay for their homes. It is not a question of business versus everybody else. It’s a question of developing more business, and creating a bigger tax base to draw from.

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Do you approve of the city’s plan to move to bi-monthly water bills?

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Gritty optics for year one of new arena Andrew

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On Point Nearly half a million dollars. That’s how much me and thee will be paying for the privilege of having the Heat call Abbotsford home. I never was keen on the concept of my tax dollars subsidizing a private hockey club, in a civic facility (for which we’re also paying dearly). I don’t like it any better now, and I suspect there are a good number of people out there who feel likewise. The Heat owners cut quite a deal to move the AHL team here. The city guarantees the club $5.7 million in annual revenue. If it falls short, taxpayers pick up the difference. At the end of the first year, the tab is $450,637. That’s about $175,000 more than what was projected back in March. And it took about five months longer than initially promised to get that figure out.

Apparently, city hall and the Heat were wrangling over the ﬁgures. Attendance was shy of initial projections, but according to owner Lane Sweeting, the Heat were in the ballpark to break even on budgeted ticket sales. Ultimately, the team’s corporate revenue – such as advertising income – was much lower than expected. So far this fall, attendance is below last year’s marks, but corporate sales are better. Be patient, say team and city managers. This is a work in progress – an exercise in business building. Indeed. And on the positive side, if you consider the Heat generated $5.3 million of its overall $5.7M budget in the ﬁrst year, that’s a pretty decent start for any new major business, particularly considering the recent economic climate. By comparison, the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre didn’t fare nearly as well. Year one of the new facility had a few bright points like the Christian concert opener, Reba, and Alan Jackson. However, overall, the centre’s performance as a revenue generator was ane-

mic, resulting in a $2.6 million operating deﬁcit – covered by taxpayers. Originally budgeted to have 80 nonhockey events annually, the AESC had a small fraction of that, with virtually none in the past four months. The economic meltdown last year

It’s gritty political optics for what you could alternately call an investment in the future – or a long-shot gamble. deﬁnitely hurt the entertainment business. Promoters across the continent cancelled tours, and/or downscaled schedules. No one could have seen that coming. It also didn’t help that the Olympics was in B.C., owning the world stage. However, it can’t be comfortable in the corporate ofﬁces of Global Spectrum, the company which is paid

$500,000 a year to run the arena for the City of Abbotsford. More than half of the Heat’s revenues – such as corporate sales – are also Global’s responsibility, and that’s the key factor in the Heat budget shortfall. There is a performance clause in the city’s contract with Global, and I suspect the city is ready to throw the switch next year if the numbers don’t get a whole lot better. As it sits, taxpayers are paying about $4 million per year in debt interest and amortization costs on the $85-million loan for Plan A facilities, dominated by the AESC. Then there’s $2-million-plus in arena red ink, and $450,000 in Heat subsidy. Add Global’s bill of half a million, and you have a public commitment of more than $7 million in year one of this mighty undertaking. It’s pretty gritty political optics for what you could alternately call an investment in the future – or a longshot gamble. Either way, the reality is that we can’t fold our cards and leave the table.

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There has been a lot of indignant ignorance lately about a local church being sued after there occurred on its premises an accident that led to multiple and expensive injuries. The church is simply being sued in order to recover costs that it created for the public by its negligence. We taxpayers have to pay those medical costs. The key legal concept here is simple negligence. There is no suggestion of “moral turpitude” by the church. Negligence requires no turpitude at all. Likewise there is no suggestion of “illegal activity.” The relevant legislation is British Columbia’s Health Care Cost Recovery Act. It is Bill 22-2008, passed by our democratically elected pro-

vincial government. The HCCRA is valid law from our political masters. Every lawyer practising personal injury law knows it. St. Paul orders us to respect our masters. Our provincial government is our democratic masters. Some of the people griping about a church being sued likely voted Liberal. Jesus says, “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s.” Health care costs recovered from a church or anyone else certainly are Caesar’s. Other provinces have legislation like the HCCRA. So do the Americans. This law is the basis of the multimillion dollar lawsuits against cigarette companies for selling products that lead to illnesses for which the government must

Bus system needs improving Buses in Abbotsford don’t run as often as they should. Some of them run only every hour, and some just stop running at 6 p.m. Like the one to Huntingdon – it stops after 6 p.m. I get it – not enough people take it after a certain time, so why continue that bus route? Well, maybe because some people are at work during that time, and won’t be off until later. Why can’t we have more than one or two buses running back and forth on their routes? If we did, we would only have to wait 15-20 minutes as opposed to a half hour to an hour. Why do buses stop running at 9 or 10 p.m.? Why not midnight, or 1 a.m.? Some people work until those times, and they are screwed because the bus system we have is terrible. So, people are stuck walking, biking, taking taxis or whatever they have to do just to get home. Sundays, for some reason, bus runs stop extra early, just for the inconvenience of others. Why Sunday? Why does the day matter? I’ve heard many complaints about the Abbotsford transit, but I doubt many people actually get up and say something about it. Brandon Toews

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“This is where business wants to be.” That’s the message Mayor George Peary delivered to the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce membership Thursday afternoon. In a “year in review” style speech at the monthly luncheon, Peary t o u c h e d on topics including the Olympics, crime and city developPEARY ment. “It’s wonderful to have developers come into my office saying how impressed they are with our team,” he said. Citing success stories, he pointed to companies like Golden Valley Foods, which is expanding its egg grading facility, and Polygon Homes, which has begun the first phase of what will eventually be 500 townhome units in the Blueridge and Townline road areas. Building in Abbotsford

is ahead of last year’s pace and once the approximately $150-million High Street shopping centre project (on Mt. Lehman Road across from the Fraser Valley Auto Mall) is processed, Abbotsford could “double last year’s numbers.” “People want to invest their dollars here,” said Peary. Infrastructure i m p r ove m e n t s to both the Clearbrook and McCallum Interchanges and airport improvements will also help attract business interest. “We basically, folks, have a brand new airport and a new terminal built from the inside out,” said Peary. He also addressed the issue of crime, complimenting the police on an outstanding job. He pointed to Operation Lodestar – a program that raises awareness among parents and youth about the danger of gang life – as a step

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More B.C. residents are turning to local food banks to help make ends meet. Nearly 95,000 people in the province used food banks in March, up five per cent from a year earlier, the national Hunger Count survey by Food Banks Canada shows. Many B.C. food banks this year reported having to take unusual steps to meet the growing demand – such as cutting their hamper size, contacting other food banks for help or making special public appeals for donations. “Very few have said they’ve turned people away, or closed early or not opened,” said Surrey Food Bank executive director Marilyn Herrmann,

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P UNTIL this fall, Nathan Lieuwen’s Western Hockey League career had been largely defined by misfortune. But after weathering three concussionmarred campaigns, the Abbotsford-born goalie is finally back to fitness. While that’s been a welcome turn of events for the Kootenay Ice keeper, it’s been bad news for WHL shooters. Lieuwen has been lights-out this season – his three shutouts are tied for the league lead, his 2.25 goals against average is third-best, and he owns a flashy 11-2-0-1 record. The success is especially sweet in light of the adversity Lieuwen’s walked through in his junior hockey career. Simply being able to hit the ice with his team is something the 19-year-old goalie isn’t about to take for granted. “Coming into the league when I was 16, I had big dreams, big plans, and things didn’t unfold the way I thought they would,” he acknowledged during a phone interview this week. “But I think it’s taught me a lot of patience, and to take hold of the opportunities I get.” Lieuwen’s pedigree as a hockey prospect is purely blue-chip. He was the first goalie picked in the 2006 WHL bantam draft (16th overall by Kootenay) after backstopping the Abbotsford Hawks to the first Western Canadian bantam AAA title in the history of the local minor hockey association. He’s also represented Canada internationally – in the summer of 2008, he was the goaltender of record as Team Canada won gold at the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka under-18 World Championship in the Czech Republic. His teammates included such future NHLers as Taylor Hall (Edmonton Oilers), Evander Kane (Atlanta Thrashers) and Matt Duchene (Colorado Avalanche). But that tournament was merely a short reprieve between concussions for Lieuwen. His first one came in September of 2007, when he was the passenger in a single-vehicle rollover. Lieuwen was knocked out of the Kootenay lineup once again in January 2009, after a Calgary Hitmen forward ran him over and he hit

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Abbotsford’s Nathan Lieuwen is establishing himself as one of the WHL’s top goaltenders. He leads the league with three shutouts this season. his head on the goalpost. He went from being the WHL’s top-rated draft-eligible goalie in November of 2008, to going undrafted due to health concerns just seven months later. The last concussion turned out to be a gift that kept on giving – the after-effects lasted into the 2009-10 season. But Lieuwen kept working hard all the way along. When he arrived in Cranbrook as a 16-year-old rookie, he was a beanpole at 6’5”, 160 pounds. These days, he’s in the 195 range, adding an element of strength to his trademark size and athleticism.

The last couple seasons in Kootenay, Lieuwen split time with veteran Todd Mathews. This season, he’s the unquestioned starter on one of the top teams in junior hockey – the Ice lead the WHL’s Central Division and are No. 8 in the Canadian Hockey League rankings. “I get to come to the rink knowing I’m going to play,” he said. “All I need to do is put together one solid year to get noticed. In the past I’ve been scouted and looked at a bit, so hopefully I’m still on the radar. If I can put in one good year, I’m sure there’ll be some

(pro) opportunities somewhere.” Speaking with Lieuwen, the excitement in his voice is evident. “It hasn’t been ideal, but I’m happy I was able to go through those three years that were really hard,” he said. “The growth I made going through something that difficult makes this year all that much better. And it makes me that much better of a person going forward.” Lieuwen is one of 12 Abbotsford natives currently playing in the WHL. For more on those players, visit abbynews.com.

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addition, the nearby Abbotsford Curling Centre will be utilized as a reception, party, and entertainment venue. The Abbotsford Curling Club is excited about the opportunity to host this fabulous event, and curlers and non-curlers alike will be needed to make it successful. The dates of the championship are March 17-24, 2012, and committee members are already hard at work to make this a week to remember in Abbotsford sporting history.

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All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ‡ Receive [$500 / $1,000 / $1,500 / $2,000 / $2,500 / $3,000 / $3,500 / $3,750 / $4,000 / $4,250 / $5,000 / $5,500 / $6,000 / $6,500 / $7,000 / $7,500 / $10,000] / [$500 / $1,000 / $3,500 / $4,000 / $4,500 / $5,000 / $7,000] in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new [2010] / [2011] [E-Series / Focus S / Fusion Hybrid / Explorer 4 door, Transit Connect / Focus (excluding S), Fusion S / Fusion (excluding S and Hybrid), Escape Hybrid, F-350 – F-550 Chassis Cab / Edge SE, Flex SE / Escape (excluding I4 Manual and Hybrid) / Ranger Regular Cab / Escape I4 Manual / Taurus SE, Ranger Super Cab XL, Explorer Sport Trac / Taurus (excluding SE) / Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL), Mustang, Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE) / F-150 Regular Cab / Expedition / F-150 (excluding Regular Cab) / F-250 - F-450 (excluding Chassis Cab)] / [Mustang (value leader) / Transit Connect/Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader) / F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2), Expedition / Mustang GT / Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL), F-150 (excluding Regular Cab) / F-250 – F-450 (excluding Chassis Cab)]. All Shelby GT500, F-150 Raptor and Medium Truck models are excluded. ▼ Program in effect from Oct. 1/10, to Jan. 3/11 (the “Program Period”). To qualify for a Ford Recycle Your Ride Program (“RYR”) rebate (“Rebate(s)”), customer must qualify for and take part in either the “Retire Your Ride Program” delivered by Summerhill Impact with financial support from the Government of Canada, or Summerhill Impact’s “Car Heaven Program”. To qualify for the “Retire Your Ride Program”, which offers $300 cash or rebate on the purchase of a 2004 or newer vehicle, customer must turn in a 1995 model year or older vehicle in running condition (able to start and move) which has been properly registered and insured for the last 6 months (12 months in B.C.) to an authorized recycler. To qualify for the “Car Heaven Program”, customer must turn in a 2003 model year or older vehicle in running condition which has been registered and insured for the last 6 months to an authorized recycler. If a customer qualifies for Car Heaven or Retire Your Ride, Ford of Canada (“Ford”) will provide an additional Rebate, with the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2010/2011 Ford or Lincoln vehicle, in the amount of $1,000CDN [Focus (excluding 2011 S), Fusion (excluding 2011 S), Mustang (excluding Shelby GT500 and 2011 Value Leader), Transit Connect, Ranger (excluding 2011 XL)], $2,000CDN [Taurus (excluding 2011 SE), Escape (excluding 2011 XLT I4 Manual), Edge (excluding 2011 SE), Flex (excluding 2011 SE), Explorer (excluding 2011 Base models), Sport Trac], or $3,000CDN [F150 (excluding Raptor and 2011 Regular Cab XL 4x2), F250-550, E-Series, Expedition, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT, Navigator] (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Rebate amount may be used as a down payment or received as cheque from Ford, but not both. Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. RYR Rebates are available to residents of Canada only excluding Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, and Nunavut. Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period to qualify for a Rebate. Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Rebates are raincheckable. Rebates not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, Commercial Connection, or Daily Rental Rebates and Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. © 2010 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. ◆Offer valid from Oct. 1/10, to Nov. 30/10 (the “Offer Period”). Customers who purchase finance or lease most new 2010 or 2011 Ford vehicles and finance through Ford Credit, Canada will receive [$1000]/[$1500] (the “Offer”) on 2010 [Focus/Fusion/Fusion Hybrid/Mustang (excluding GT500)/ Taurus/Ranger/Edge/Flex/Escape/Escape Hybrid/Explorer/ Expedition/Transit Connect/E-Series]/[F-150(excluding Raptor)/F-250 to F-550] and [$1000]/[$1500] on 2011 [Focus S/Fusion S/Mustang (excluding GT500)/Taurus SE/Ranger/Edge SE/Flex SE/Escape I4 Manual/Expedition/Transit Connect/E-Series]/[F-150(excluding Raptor)/F-250 to F-550] (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The new vehicle must be delivered and/or factory ordered from your participating Ford dealer during the Offer Period. Only one (1) Offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per customer. This offer is raincheckable. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of either factory order or delivery, but not both. This offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, FALS or Daily Rental Allowance incentives. Customer may use the Offer amount as a down payment or choose to receive a rebate cheque from Ford of Canada, but not both. Taxes payable before Offer amount is deducted.

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BIRTHS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 5

IN MEMORIAM

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS Mission Ukrainian Orthodox Church

One year of missing you

John Martens Mar 13, 1951 - Nov 22, 2009

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Upcoming career night. For further information call (604)858-1800 or email jakesiemens@hotmail.com To reserve your spot call Jake Siemens, Landmark Realty.

Date: November 24 Time: 7:00 - 8:00p.m. Location: ABC Restaurant 32080 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford Limited seating available ....... Register Now!

Quality Assurance Technician Looking for an energetic, quick learner for a fast paced production plant. Knowledge in HACCP / GMP / Food safety an asset. To start right away. Afternoon shift. Extended medical after trial period. Contact : Marlene mdl@champsmushroom.ca

RSVP: Nicole Walters 604.859.2341 nicole@littleoak.biz

TABOR VILLAGE Tabor Village is a growing Campus of Care made up of Tabor Home, Tabor Court, and Tabor Manor. Our quality team provides our elderly with compassion and “Care from the Heart” in a Christian health care environment. We are currently recruiting for casual Recreation Aides at Tabor Home and invite you to visit our website at www.taborvillage.org to view a detailed job description and instructions for submitting your application.

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IN MEMORIAM

Sundays at 8:00 am St. Matthew’s Church 2010 Guildford Drive, Abbotsford (In the Parish Hall) Contact: The Diocese of New Westminster for more information - 604-684-6306 www.vancouver.anglican.ca

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COMING EVENTS

BIRD MART 1 Day Only. Birds, bird supplies. Willoughby Hall, 8280 208th St. Langley. Sunday, Nov. 21. 10am-3pm. Admission $2. Table Rentals avail. (604)762-1742

IN MEMORY OF SEAN LAWRENCE PHILLIPS

Offers Progressive Services * Life Issues Consulting: - Career, Finances, Health & Relationships. * Facilitating, * Mediation For appt call (604)792-1176

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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND 1 GB CHIP full of baby pics, at Mission Hills Shopping Ctr, morning of Nov 15 or 16th, claim at Shopper’s Drug Mart. FOUND: MOTORIZED BIKE . Call to identify 604-825-2095.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704 Direct reach to BC Sportsmen and women...Advertise in the 2011 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, amazing circulation 400,000 copies, year long impact for your business! Please call Annemarie at 1-250-480-3244 or email fish@mondaytourism.com FLORAL ARRANGING. Begin your own small business. Quality artificial and dried flowers, vases, ribbons, books and more. Low prices. Must sell due to illness. Please leave message @ (604)820-4865.

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PROGRAM MANAGER Leading edge Abbotsford company provides education to exceptional children on the autism spectrum & family support. Exp. with children and post secondary education in a related ﬁeld. Technical knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, & Power Point. Competitive salary paid travel, bonus. www.autismconsulting.ca

With you a part of me hath passed away, for in the peopled forest of my mind, a tree made leaﬂess by this wintry wind shall never don again it’s green array, another, if I would, I could not ﬁnd, and I am grown much older in a day but yet I treasure in my memory your gift of charity, and young heart’s ease, and the dear honour of your amity, for these once mine my life is rich and I scarce know which part may greater be, what I keep of you or you rob from me.

CHRISTMAS CORNER

SENIOR THURSDAYS: Receive 25% off on Apples, Cider & Apple Chips Christmas Season Samples Fresh Baking, Cider and Preserves

With ADMISSION TICKET

Saturday, Nov 20th, 10am-5pm & Sunday Nov 21st, 11am-4pm Gifts for Family & Friends

36031 Southridge Place Abbotsford ERICA’S COUNTRY CRAFTS & QUILTS OPEN HOUSE

* Petting Barn * Bunny Town * Covered Apple Cart Ride *Santas Workshop New Winter Hours: Nov 1st-Dec 23rd Thursdays - Sundays 10am-5pm.

*****COUNTRY STORE***** *Apples*Cider*Pies*Preserves *Mini Donuts (avail on wknds) *Stocking Stuffers *Vintage Toys & Christmas Decor!

Friday. Nov. 19th ~ 2 to 9 Sat. Nov. 20th ~ 9 to 5 Quilts, table runners, ornaments knitting, cards, baking & decorations for your home. Exit 95 South off freeway turn right on farm at:

CHRISTMAS CORNER

Christmas Bazaar Sat. Nov. 20, 11-2 p.m. Garden Park Towers 2825 Clearbrook Rd. Abbotsford FREE ADMISSION Dance Performances at: 11:30, 12:30 & 1:30 Christmas Rafﬂe, Silent Auction, Touch & Take, White Elephant, Baking & sweets, Tea room www.inverglenscottish dancers.com

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home | garden | gifts Christmas gifts, home decor, Sophie Conran tableware, pine furniture, candles, jewelry and accesories!

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Brimacombe House

Abbotsford Arts Council 30th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Ag. Rec Building 32470 Haida Drive Fri. Nov. 26 12 noon – 9 pm Sat. Nov. 27 10am – 5pm Sun. Nov. 28th 10am - 4pm

COMMUNITY CRAFT & BAKE SALE Saturday , Nov 20 9am-2pm Cartier Heights Clubhouse 32777 Chilcotin Dr. (off Gladwin Rd.) Enjoy a coffee & a sweet while browsing!

Fri. November mber 26 10am-5pm Sat. November Sat mber 27 10am-5pm Sun. November Sun ember 28 12pm-4pm

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Greendale Pottery Open Every Thurs., Fri & Sat. for Christmas Gift Ideas! We are pleased to be a stop on “Christmas Craft Crawl” Shop for unique, colourful stoneware Pottery and stunning Crystalline-glazed Procelain!

42245 South Sumas Rd., Chilliwack (604) 823-6430 www.greendalepottery.com Hamels Fabrics invites you to join the fun of the

“Christmas Craft Crawl”!

• Great Selection of Finished Quilts • Guest Crafters featuring wonderful gift items • Gift Certiﬁcates for your favourite quilter • Beautiful Selection of Fabrics & Quilting Kits • Quilts for Feast Your Eyes On

5843 Lickman Rd. (604) 846-4350 Shop online: www.hamelsfabrics.com

Brimacombe House is featuring blown glass, turned wood, silver jewellery, paintings, one-of-a-kind wearable silk art, as well as fruit cakes, syrups, and jellies from our in-house bakery. The native art display will include drums, stone carvings, cedar hats, dream catchers, jewellery, beadwork, hand knitted wool toques, painted boxes, art cards, and paintings.

1893 Cole Rd, exit 99, Abbotsford. Arbonne, Smart legs Hose, Epicure, Scentsy etc. For directions call 604-855-7701.

Admission by Donation Food bank donations gratefully accepted

Trinity Memorial United Church G.F. Way (across from old Post Ofﬁce) SATURDAY, NOV. 27 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Pancake breakfast. Christmas baking. Crafts. Gifts. Knitting. Soup & bun lunch

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Christmas Home Show Sat, Nov 20 9am to 5pm

INVERGLEN SCOTTISH DANCERS

1167 Whatcom Rd.

Come vist our Santa’s Workshop ... & make it a family tradition!

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CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSEE Arrangements in Artiﬁcial and Fresh Centerpieces, Swags, Wreaths, Gift Baskets & more! RENEE HIGGINSON 604-858-9910 45980 HIGGINSON RD.

8349 Chelmsford Pl. Chilliwack Mountain

Chilliwack River Valley Natural Honey Ltd. Join us at our country store for great gift ideas. Pure beeswax candles, poured, dipped, & rolled. Gift baskets made with care for that special person & of course taste all our natural honeys. ENTER OUR DRAW FOR A GREAT DOOR PRIZE! Open year round. 43476 Adams Rd. 604-823-7400 www.chilliwackhoney.com

Complimentary refreshments and door prizes at every stop Grand prize draw

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You will be safe in His arms cause the hands that hold the world are holding your heart. They are holding you... and me This is the promise He made you will be safe in His arms

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OBITUARIES

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LeCLAIR, Erika Margaret (Willms) 1941-2010 Erika Willms LeClair was born in Abbotsford, BC on 1 March 1941 to Henry and Irma Willms, the third child in a family of eight. She grew up on her parents’ dairy farm on Judson Lake, surrounded by a large and loving extended family. Together with her family Erika attended South Abbotsford MB Church, where as a teenager she was baptized and became a member. In 1960 Erika graduated from MEI. She studied Home Economics at UBC. Erika married Cecil LeClair, and they moved to Edmonton, where they had two children-a daughter and a son-who gave Erika much joy. In the early 1990s, Erika moved back to Abbotsford. She lived for several years in her grandparents’ former home on Huntingdon Road. Later she acquired a suite in the Garden Park Tower, where she lived until shortly before her death. Erika loved to cook and bake, and to share her creative gifts with family and friends. In recent years she happily instigated and hosted several family gatherings. On 5 November, after a two-year battle with cancer, Erika left her much-loved home, and moved into the hospice in Mission, BC. On Sunday, 14 November 2010, while surrounded by her children and other family members, Erika passed quietly into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Erika was predeceased by her parents, Irma Rempel Willms (2003) and Henry Willms (2007), and her husband, Cecil LeClair (2006). Erika leaves to mourn her two beloved children, daughter Erika (Darren) Janzen, son Cecil (Galena) LeClair, four grandchildren, ﬁve brothers: Walter (Anne), Rudy (Christine), John (Mandy), Victor (Dorothy), Rick (Amy) and two sisters: Selma (Alan) Turner and Marie Anne (Jake) Dick, together with many nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins. At Erika’s request, there will be no formal service. Family and close friends of Erika will share a memorial tea on Sunday, 21 November 2010. The Willms and LeClair families are grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and the Christine Morrison Hospice for the friendly and attentive care that Erika received during her illness and her last days among us.

Helen passed into the presence of her Lord on November 16, 2010 at the age of 93 years. She was predeceased by her husband Abraham in 1988, son Norman in 2006, son-in-law Gordon Knight in 2009 and by 11 siblings. She is survived by her loving family; children Doreen (John) Bell, Trudy Knight, Alverna (Sam) Stobbe, Deloris (Jan) Kamp; daughterin-law Maureen Letkeman, 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Hilda Todd and Esther Molitar; 2 brothers Ed Reimer and Walter Reimer. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 22nd at 1:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Rd. Abbotsford. Woodlawn Funeral Home (604) 853-2643

OBITUARIES

FOODSAFE COURSE Nov. 29th & 30th

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Late of Abbotsford, passed away November 13, 2010 at the age of 81 years. She survived by her 3 sons; Nick, Ted and Walter; 6 grandchildren: Michael, Gregory, Elisabeth, Emelia, Natasha and Larissa; her brother Nickolay; and numerous family members in Australia. Vera was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Konstantin. Private family service arrangements have been made.

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SEABIRD ISLAND is seeking a qualiﬁed Registered Nurse to work as a Provincial Advisor for the Maternal Child Health Program. Extensive travel throughout BC required. This is a part time contract position until March 31, 2011. Contact 604796-6814 or humanresources @seabirdisland.ca

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SEABIRD ISLAND is seeking qualiﬁed Early Childhood Educators, Assistants and Support Workers for Temporary, Casual and Full Time positions in a variety of Early Childhood Programs. Contact 604-796-6814 or humanresources @seabirdisland.ca.

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SEABIRD ISLAND is seeking individuals with a Speech and Language Assistance Diploma or those with a Diploma in a related ﬁeld for a full time positions within a Speech and Language Therapy Program. Contact 604-796-6814 or humanresources@seabirdisland.ca

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

LOCAL TRUCKING COMPANY requires Super B drivers. No tarping. Home 2-3 days per week + weekends off. Paid weekly Fax resumes to 604-854-6818 CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397

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CAFE OPERATOR Required from May 1st through September 30th to manage and run the Blackberry Kitchen at Fraser River Heritage Park, 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., concert evenings Wednesdays and Fridays, and during special events. Additional opening times are negotiable. The successful applicant will be an independent operator, able to fund operations, inventory, and advertising. Equipment and liquor license in place. Site visit will be arranged. Terms to be discussed.

Wiebe & Jeske Funeral Services 604.859.5885

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MARY DURVIN July 3, 1921 - November 15, 2010

The family of Mary Durvin announces the gentle passing on November 15, 2010 of their Mom and Grandma at the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission, BC. Remembering her kind and generous nature are her daughter Patricia of Coquitlam, sons Richard (Bev) of Calgary, Brian (Jan) of Nanaimo and Jim (Sandi) of Abbotsford. Grandchildren left with profound and loving memories are Dennis (Norma), Ryan (Sara), Kris, Lindsay, Brad, Katie, Meg, Cassie and Emmie. Mary was predeceased by her husband Tony in 1987 and her parents Elizabeth and Joe Hada of Abbotsford. A celebration of her life will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford on Saturday, November 27th at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made in her memory to the Christine Morrison Hospice, 7324 Hurd Street, Mission, BC V2V 3H5. Woodlawn Funeral Home (604) 853-2643

WHITE, Helen Merrielee (nee Booth) - born July 20, 1918 in Salmon Arm, BC passed away peacefully on November 2, 2010 in Abbotsford. Helen is predeceased by her husband Frank and 2 brothers; Jim and Allen. She is survived by daughters Heather (Bob) Switak and Merrielee (Ken) Wright; grandchildren Daryl and Devon Switak, Aidan and Alicia Wright as well as nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Helen dedicated her life to teaching and operated the White Rabbit Kindergarten before retiring after teaching in Mission for many years. A Public Visitation was held on Friday November 12, 2010 at Personal Alternative Funeral Services 3070-275A Street in Aldergrove. A graveside service took place at the Chilliwack Cemetery, 10010 Hillcrest Drive and a memorial service to celebrate her life was held on Saturday November 13th at the Abbotsford Seventh-day Adventist Church 1921 Grifﬁths Road. Helen donated to countless charities, so should friends desire to make donations in her memory they may do so to a charity of their choice. (You are invited to leave a fond memory or message of condolence at the family’s online Memorial Register at: www.personalalternative.com) Personal Alternative Funeral Services 604-857-5779

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The Abbotsford News & Chilliwack Progress are looking for owner-operators to deliver bundles of newspapers to specific locations in Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack. Must be available early mornings Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Completion times are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday by 1:00 pm & Saturday by 6:00 am. Pick up location is 34375 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford.

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Minimum requirements are a reliable ¾ ton cargo van or 1 ton cube van. Please submit a resume along with a picture of your reliable vehicle to: Circulation Department The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Ave. Abbotsford, B.C V2S 2H5 or email circulation@abbynews.com Criminal record check is required. We thank all those who are interested in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Funeral Director DIGNITY FUNERAL HOMES

M ki ffunerall arrangements Making is a difﬁcult task. As a funeral director, I can support my community by offering a high level service. I will walk hand in hand with you, helping you make those difﬁcult decisions. Families will be informed of all their options in accordance with their wishes. Integrity and respect are our core values when making funeral arrangements. Funeral arrangements are very personal. People can choose from a simple funeral to a personalized funeral service. In the Indo-Canadian community it is important that tradition is followed within our culture. Planning a funeral ceremony takes dedication and effort to provide a seamless experience. Honouring a life is a privilege and we take great pride in providing that service to our families.

When arranging a funeral within our community the service needs to be co-ordinated with the family, Sikh Temple and Priest, funeral home and crematorium. Vital statistics information of the deceased will be required for the registration of death. The family physician provides the medical certificate of death which in turn helps us produce the death certificate. Planning a meaningful service is what we do. All cultural customs and traditions will be honoured. We will take care of all the details. When a family places their loved one in our care we will turn a difficult process into a seamless experience. Dignity Memorial provides value to their families. We will make sure that every funeral we arrange is a unique tribute to a unique life that was lived.

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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 ”

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Pick up location is 34375 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford. Minimum requirements are a reliable ¾ ton cargo van or 1 ton cube van. Please submit a resume along with a picture of your reliable vehicle to: Circulation Department The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Ave. Abbotsford, B.C V2S 2H5 or email circulation@abbynews.com

Kick back and relax in the chic, lodge-style one bedroom Criminal check is required. suite complete withrecord ﬁreplace, private deck and full kitchen. Enjoy 2, oneWehour massages - together, or individually thank all those who are interested in this opportunity; however only in your ownthose private spa room. Stroll thewill streets of selected for an interview be contacted. nearby Courtenay, then enjoy dinner at the Old House Restaurant. Read all the details at www.getawaybc.com then enter to win!

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Duties to incl fabrication and heavy machinery. MUST be able to lift 150lbs, have a valid driver’s license and speak ﬂuent English. Medical and Dental beneﬁts plan after 3 months. Starting wage is $12/hr.

required for J.R.T. Nurseries, 2396 272 St. Aldergrove. Duties: Heavy farm labour, potting, pruning, moving, loading of plants. $9.14/hr. 48 hrs/wk. Start date February 1, 2011. Apply in person between 9:00 and 16:00, by fax 604-856-4531 or email sales@jrtnursery.com

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 F/T Education Consultant (Mission) 2-3 yrs. Exp. Korean & Eng. Univ. Grd. $23.50/H. Fax 604-746-9319. LABOURERS required part & full time who are hard working. Sawmill or reman. exp an asset. Please fax: resume to: 604-795-4711

SUPERVISOR to look after student canvassers 4-9:30pm. Must have reliable vehicle. Earn $80-$110 cash nightly. 1-866-856-5655

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Based out of our Surrey branch, this position specializes in the remarketing of used heavy equipment in external markets. The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience and comprehensive knowledge of equipment valuation.

Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandttractor.com.

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Experienced (3 yrs min.) required for a local crafts manufacturing company, 4 days/week. Must speak ﬂuent English, and have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Ofﬁce and Windows XP. Experience needed in cold calling, and maintaining contact with regular accts by phone and email. Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills both written and spoken. Team player and goal oriented. Some travel required to trade shows in Canada and the US. Forward resume and cover letter to crafts333@hotmail.com SHIPPER/RECEIVER Forklift experience required. Afternoons, weekends and freezer work $11.30 to start, email resume to: sgoto@gwbakery.com

WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment. Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proﬁcient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products. Starting wage is $12.76/hr with regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer ﬂexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided. As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1).

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Production Line & Painter Opportunities Cam Tran Pacific Ltd. is a leading manufacturer in the electrical industry. We are searching for reliable team players with a commitment to quality for day shift production line positions at our Chilliwack, B.C., plant. Minimum Grade 12, fluent in English, and physically fit. Previous productions line work or electrical experience an asset. Previous painting, welding, or machine operation an asset. Excellent wage + production incentive and benefits package. If you are interested in joining our production team, fax your resume to: (905)355-2273 or email: sarahfreeburn@camtran.com

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Req’d F/T for an established company in Port Kells. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Send resume to: dkavanagh@shaw.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

RETAIL. Accepting resumes for P/T evening & weekends incl. Sundays for busy tanning salon & vitamin centre. Exp. pref’d. Please drop resumes to: #7-33555 S. Fraser Way.

We are looking for team players in our fast paced world of advertising! Rapid advancement and travel. Will train! No sales or phones

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AGES 11 & UP. Start Learning job skills. Flexible days/hrs earning up to $40 per day. 1-866-856-5655

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FULL-TIME FARM worker (seasonal) for Janzen’s Berry farm. 40 hrs/wk. $9.14 starting January 2011. Apply before November 24, 2010. Fax 604-852-8090.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

To join our team and start your career in logistics, apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Caregiver needed for 24 year old paraplegic male in his Chilliwack home. Personal care, wound care, B&B management, meal prep and house cleaning duties. 4-6 hours per day but flexible schedule. Qualified with appropriate certifications only need apply. Call Kim at 604864-2392.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

GRAVEYARD, P/T 3-4 shift per week

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 136A JANITORIAL SERVICES PERMANENT PART-TIME ONLY Light Duty Cleaner required for daytime cleaning. 4 - 5 days per week, 2 - 4 hour shifts. Must have vehicle. Wage negotiable. Abbotsford location. Email resume to info@smfv.ca PERMANENT PART-TIME ONLY Light Duty Cleaners required evening/weekends. 9 - 12 hrs per week. Must have own vehicle. Wage negotiable. Abbotsford location. Email resume to info@smfv.ca

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LEGAL F/T Legal Secretary

Must have at least 2 years exp in family law and be a self starter for a small busy ofﬁce. Please email resume & reference

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LABOURERS

Exp. Salvage Burners - Surrey BC, Cassidy BC and Out of Town jobs Amix Salvage - We offer both seasonal or long term work. We are stable and GROWING! Great beneﬁts and pay. Apply at jobs@amix. ca or fax 1-866-812-2478

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS DISPATCHER/ OFFICE ASSISTANT We have an immed f/t opening in a 2 woman office in Abbotsford. Must have full command of the English language, be fluent in Punjabi & be computer literate. Duties include A/R as well as general office duties, dispatching equipment & crews to job sites. Hrs 10am-5:30pm, starting wage $15/hr & will increase as skills develope. Full medical/dental plan. Will train the right person. Fax resumes to: 604-756-0730 or mikaela@psiconcretepumping.com

Junior & Intermediate Accountants We, as a result of our growth over the past number of years, are looking for junior and intermediate accountants who have a focus on customer service and a desire to excel in their profession. Public practice experience is an asset. Must have bookkeeping experience with Simply Accounting and working knowledge of Microsoft Ofﬁce. Caseware Software knowledge a bonus. Must possess excellent public relations skills. We offer a great working environment, attractive salary & beneﬁts. Please include cover letter and preferably drop off resume in person at 201-7491 Vedder Road Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 6E7 Alternatively, resumes can be e-mailed to resume@lltcga.com We thank all those who apply but only those chosen will be contacted.

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NOW HIRING Apply within or call 604-855-1703 Or apply online at timhortons.ca

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invites applications for the position of

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Ricardo’s Pizza requires Part time customer service/food prep person. Drop resume to the manager, #6-32750 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford. ROCKWELLS BAR & GRILL Now hiring exp. servers, bartender & line cooks, f/t-p/t. Apply in person at: 32281 Lougheed Hwy, Mission (inside Best Western).

SHAKE & SHINGLE PUB Looking for full & part time

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Line cooks. Must have FoodSafe & minimum 2 years exp Apply in person or by fax with resume: Shake & Shingle Pub 9610-287 St. Maple Ridge, or fax: 604-462-0392

Elementary Principal MEI is a growing independent pre-K-12 school system with over 1500 students. All applicants must be dedicated to Christian Education and support an Evangelical statement of faith. The MEI Board is inviting applications for the position of Elementary Principal. For speciﬁc job requirements please see the MEI website www.meisoc.com Mennonite Educational Institute 4081 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2M8 Fax: 604-859-9206 E-mail: lwind@meisoc.com www.meisoc.com

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RETAIL SALES/SERVICE AGENT F/T req’d for Letterlock, CPT Savvy, Exp. necessary. Fax 604-504-7576 or email: hr@letterlock.com

SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are an established Mission based roofing company looking for a suitable applicant to fill this roofing position. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in steelwork and be proficient in all other aspects of the roofing trade. Only those with experience need apply. Please call John 604-854-0811

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SHIPPING/RECEIVING

Required Full-Time for Metro Rooﬁng. RCABC Standards, Blue Print Reading & Computer Skills would be an asset. Commercial & Industrial Projects, BUR, torch, single ply, (TPO & PVC). Good communication and systems knowledge.

INSIDE ORDERDESK PERSON to process orders using SAP, answer basic enquiries, conﬁrm shipments and invoice, do customs documentation, do basic administration. Must be good with computer software with SAP experience preferred. Must be accurate. High school grad with customer service experience. Part-time, permanent, 25hrs./wk. from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mon. Fri. $15/hr. In Port Kells. Apply with resume to dwoo@fuchs.com or Fax: 604.888.1145

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LAFARGE Maintenance Supervisor - Richmond, BC Ensures that technical standards are adhered to, safety rules and procedures are followed, pre and post job clean-up and planned schedules are met. Develop a strong culture. Technologist certiﬁcation in a mechanical discipline or certiﬁcation in a mechanical trade The preferred candidate will have knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment. Minimum of 5 years experience in heavy industry. To Apply: e-mail careers-wcan@lafarge-na.com with “Richmond Supervisor” in the subject line or fax 403-271-3153

SERVICE PLUMBERS GASFITTERS The most Professional Service Company in the Fraser Valley is looking for more Technicians to join our growing team. Must have experience in plumbing and heating service. Must be neat in appearance. Must be willing to learn. Must be looking for a great wage. Must want to work with the best people. If you want to be a Professional and not just another plumber - respond today!

Good Wages & Beneﬁts Call: 604.888.4856 Fax: 604.888.4827 E-mail: metrorooﬁng@shaw.ca

Send your resume to glewis@lewisadvantage.ca or fax to 604-514-1141.

EXP. EQUIPMENT Operators, Amix Salvage, Out of Town Demolition Division - Work for an industry leader in various BC and AB locales. Require exp. in demo and/or salvage industry. We offer great beneﬁts and wages. Apply at www. amix.ca or fax 1-866-812-2478

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ACCOUNTING DONE ACCURATELY small bus. p/u/del. bkkeeping, payroll, tax returns. HST/PST. 604-814-0967 or 604-862-1596

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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

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CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING LADY HAS time available every second Friday. Many satisﬁed clients will give a ref. Call Helen 604-755-8837 CLEANING SERVICE/ ORGNZR Here 2 help w your busy schedule! Dtaild /reliable, Barb 308-0849 DUNN & DUSTED. From $22/hour. Licensed & insured. Free estimates. Gift certiﬁcates now available. Contact 778 344 8724 The Cleaning Co. Bonded & Insured. $25/hr. 604-467-8439

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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! Serving Abbotsford for 16 yrs

Call 604-556-8183

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION FURNACE/BOILER Repairs. Winter Special ~ Furnace & up to 10 ducts cleaned for $149. 778-552-3938

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ELECTRICAL

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

EXCAVATING ✦ Demolition ✦ Land Clearing ✦ Excavating ✦ Backﬁlling

HOURLY or CONTRACT Phone 604-820-0808

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

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HOME REPAIRS

Repairs - Improvements - Reno’s Maintenance. Mission & Abbotsford Call Wayne 604-855-2031

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LANDSCAPING

ALPINE LANDSCAPING, serving the Fraser Valley for 30 years. Free est.Walter 604-814-3060/ 864-1193

FARM SERVICES

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

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FENCING

6’ Cedar Fence: $16/ft. Hand blt. Sundecks, Sheds & Gazebos. Est’d 1989, free est. Brad 604-530-9331

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LAWN CARE & YARD CLEAN-UP Res & Comm. Hedge & Tree Trimming, Snow Removal, Rubbish Removal. Lanscaping. Construction clean-up. 20% Senior’s disc. Free Est. Dave 604-825-0066 NEW LAWNS & REPAIRS, pruning/hedges, power rake, moss control, mushroom manure, retaining walls. 604-832-8304 604-832-8305.

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

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas ﬁtter. Reas $. 778-895-2005 $38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268 $39/HR. LOCAL PLUMBER 20 yrs. exp. Big & small jobs. Call 604-308-5639. PLUMBER W/ 35 YRS EXP, no job too small, good rates Call 604-8203693 ANYTIME

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Ins. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hr. emer. serv. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362 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 RECKLESS ROOFING Repairs ~ New Construction Reasonable Rates ~ Ref’s Avail Call (778)242-8764

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

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

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ROMANO LANDSCAPING LTD. Len @ 604-832-8007 17 yrs. exp RG HANDYLANDSCAPER, Landscaping, renovations, anything you need 604-504-1559

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

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FEED & HAY

#1 PET SOURCE • Pet Food & Accessories • Livestock Feed & Hay • Wild Bird Seed & Accessories • Whole Lot More 34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco) 604-556-7477 www.buckerﬁelds.org GOOD LOCAL HAY From $4/bale. Delivery available. Call (604)615-3646.

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#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240 TOP’S Delivery 15’ cube Van $30 per hour, 2 hour min. cell (604)217-9098 Abbotsford

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ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 820-2187.

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

DRYWALL

D & D DRYWALL. Boarding, taping, texturing painting & remodelling. Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp. Free estimates. 604-853-3640. DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or lge jobs. 604859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696. WALTER’’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 35yrs exp. 604-308-7943

EDUCATION/TUTORING

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONIST. Working with 4 year old with Autism, in home and preschool. 8-10 hours a week. If you have a background in working with children with special needs please send me a resume by email adventurousandrea@gmail.com. Will train, opportunity to take workshops. Criminal record check and references required. Pay sliding scale depending on experience.

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Call us for free information. Our friendly staff will review your options for dealing with unpaid bills.

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

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

ABBOTSFORD

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Jan. $65/1hr. Full body Emerson St. Jade22/Kelly20 Swed. Mass. $100 604-854-0599

We’re looking for carriers in your area to deliver editions of The Abbotsford News & The Mission Record

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WORK WANTED

EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY Looking for steady hrs. Currently work est. 16 hrs. wk. in Bby. Recently moved into area, want closer commute. Hrs. neg. Yrs. experience w/long term ref. Honest, reliable quality service. $20./hr. Tel: 604791-0608

SHOP FOREMAN required. L.E. Steel Fabricators Ltd., Langley. More details are available at www.lesteel.com fax 604-856-2363

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com Becky’s Interior Painting. 20yr exp Will match any written estimate, ref’s. Chwk 316-3349/Abb 755-4268

Bro’s Painting, Finishing, & Pressure Washing. Family Owned & Operated Satisfaction Guaranteed Call: 604-768-8447

PRIMO PAINTING

604.723.8434 Interior Master’s

Christmas Special 15% off • Top Quality • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Estimates

chemicals, no rain Exc. for horses, exc. rates. Call Eric (604)796-2706 HAY Sales per load/bale. All types. Will deliver. Wilton Hay Sales. Call Anton: 604-991-0482 Or Visit: www.wiltonhay.com

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PET SERVICES

WANTED: Mini dachshund for stud. Prefer red short hair but may consider other. Willing to pay around $300. 604-820-4827.

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ACCIDENTAL LITTER, mother very gentle, adorable. 1st shots, dewormed 8 wks, $100. 604-768-7394 BLUE HEELER/Staffordshire Terrier cross puppies. 3 males, 2 females. 2 months old. Very friendly. $300. 604-794-9908 BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. M $350; F $400, Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360, 604-856-7975 BULLDOG PUPS, family raised, vet checked, vaccinated, ready to go. $1500. (604)795-9007 CAT, 2.5 YRS OLD. Multi colour Short haired. Fem. spayed. Indoor cat. $25. 604-852-1301 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b, papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1900. (604)316-7615 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750. (604)796-3026. No sun calls GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS working line blck & blck & tan, 8 wks, $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 Golden Retrievers, 8 wks, vet check view parents, born oct 2. Ready to go. $600 (604)796-2886/793-3992 Golden Retrievers pups, male & females. ready nov 24, dewormed. $600 (604)792-9850. No Sun calls

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Kitten/tabby (blk/brown/grey stripes) 4-6 mo. looking for loving home. To apprvd home only. 778-887-5001 aft 3pm. MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups & adults. Ador. choc. & colours. Non-shedding. 604-820-9469

MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915.

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PITT BULL PUPPIES, 6 weeks old, gray/blue, white & fawn. 2M, 2 F. $300. Call: (604)504-0738.

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

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FURNITURE

PRESA CANARIO P/B. All black. Ready to go. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. $600 obo. 778-552-1525

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PUGS, fawn, 3 f/male, ready for X Mas. vet check, dwrmed, 1st shots, family raised, $600. 604-796-2727

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Quality Never had a Better Price!

SWAP & TRADE

Mismatch Sets w/steel Edge Guards.

Single $229 / Dbl $309 / Queen $339

BUCK-PASSER STROLLER $30. 604-870-0480. FRIDGE $100. 604-870-0480. WASHER $100. 604-870-0480. STOVE $50. Dryer $50. 604-870-0480. 24 - 1 GALLON WINE jugs. Green or clear. $.50 each. 604-850-2641. CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 8 medium size buildings, school, church, shops, houses, covered bridge, 40 accessories. Makes attractive village $70. 604-853-1636. 2 BEAUTIFUL PORCELAIN dolls, stands, boxes included. Ready for gift giving $15 each. Porcelain doll Vanessa limited edition $25. 604-853-1636. SKLAR SOFA $50. Calloway Big Bertha 3 wood $30. 604-853-6270. B.F. GOODRICH ALL-TERRAIN TriGard 3 ply sidewalk winter tire LT 235-75R17 M/S. Very good tread 5 hole rim $75. 604-856-4281. IKEA TYPE TWIN bed with bookcase headboard and large drawer underneath. White. $100. 604-859-6348. CHEST OF DRAWERS, BLACK with white drawers. $35. Desk black & white. $25. 604-859-6348. 5 BUNDLES FIBERGLAS insulation 24” X^’ thick. $25 obo. 604-856-3420. ALUMINUM TOOL BOX for small pick-up truck. $100. 604-504-3349. ELLIPTICAL FITNESS BIKE like new $100. 604-504-3349. TORONTO RAPTORS BASKETBALL backboard and hoop. $100. 604-504-3349. SET OF 4 MICHELIN tires (ww) size 215/70R15 25% left $100 for all 4. 604-864-0508. 4 MICHELIN 65/R15 Alpine Ice 25% tread $75. Lve. msg. 604-853-3779. SOFA AND LOVESEAT good condition $50. 604-850-2123. SKLAR LOVESEAT BEIGE brown floral. Exc. condition $100. 604-853-0343. SKLAR LOVESEAT BEIGE brown floral. Exc. condition $100. 604-853-0343. QUEEN MATTRESS EXC. shape. Clean, no stains $100. 604-853-0343. SINGLE MATTRESS EXC. condition $100. 604-853-0343. QUEEN BOXSPRING WITH frame $100. 604-853-0343. HEADACHE RACK FITS GMC pickup $75 obo. 604-850-5800. LATTICE TOP NEW 6’ X 8’ #1 grade cedar fence panel, new $79, sell $50. 604-854-4145. PANTRY GLASS DOOR (new) unpainted, new $260 asking $90. 28” X 80” special pantry design. 604-854-4145. CRYSTAL CHANDELIER FOR dining room exc. condition. Call for picture by email or view $95. 604-854-4145. FENCE 6’ x 8’ NEW CEDAR lattice top panel, new #1 grade. Have 2 8’ panels $50 each. (new $79). 604-854-4145. HUBCAPS (4) FOR Nissan, brand new (2002 Sentra) $95. 604-854-4145. WHITE IKEA CRIB/toddler bed. Very clean, as new. Hardly used at Grandma’s house. $75. 604-852-9091.

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SOFA AND LOVESEAT mixed colours $100 for both. 604-855-7013. IKEA CHAIR $25. Wicker chair with footstool $25. Office desk $25. 604-855-7013. DANBY WINDOW AIR condition cools 400 s.f. room, only used once. cost $160 sell $50 obo. Come give me an offer. 604-832-3101. ADMIRAL STOVE-TOP & oven $100. 604-853-4050. DELONGHI DEEP FRYER $20. Christmas tree. 7 ft. $50. 604-853-4050. KENMORE AUTOMATIC SEWING machine $100. 604-853-4050. KARAOKE TV 13” fabulous sound. $100. 604-852-8994. GIRL’S CLOTHES, SIZE 8-10, box $70. 604-852-8004. BUILD-A-BEAR CLOTHES closet and outfits, shoes etc. $100. 604-852-8004. EXTENSION MIRRORS FOR towing, attach to existing mirrors for wide range view. $40. 604-859-7800. SKATEBOARD FROM REPLAY destruction trucks. Lots of life left $50. 604-859-7800. S N OW M O B I L E JAC K E T “BULLSON” heavy duty snow jacket teal/black, size large/x-large. $85. 604-859-7800. BRASS KNOBS BRIGHT polished Amerock brand, new, have 33 in total $30 for all. 604-859-7800. SNOWBOARD FOR SALE. 148 Monty Reach never been used, ready for bindings. $60. 604-859-7800. KING STING SOLID state fencer $25. Antenna mast rotator $50. Both great condition 604-309-4671. RAIN JACKET AND pants. Green HH brand $50. Leather briefcase $50. 604-820-8478. CABLE CHAINS FITS 15-16” tires $20. Brand new metal snow shovel $25. 604-820-8478. FOUR TIRES M/S 225/60R17 good shape $100. 604-853-7106. PAIR OF ALL SEASON tire radial on rim wheel and balance size 225-75R15 $60. Sanyo turntable in working condition $20. 604-864-9296. QUEEN SIZE BED w/boxspring, clean $50. 32 X 80 inside door, new, never used $25. 30 X 80 new never used. $25. 604-864-9296. WALKER WITH SEAT and basket $90. 604-855-0057. WASHER AND DRYER $100. 604-859-1021. ANTIQUE SEWING MACHINE with stool $100. 604-859-1021. SHOWER CHAIR AND potty $100. 604-859-1021. WHEEL CHAIR NEW $100. 604-859-1021. BOWLING BALL, BAG and shoes $50. 2 dressers $20 each. 604-859-1021. WOODEN KITCHEN ISLAND portable $60. Wall fan, still in box $40. 604-859-1021. 500 FT. USED 2” baseboards $25. 604-852-5719. BURL COFFEE TABLE $60. Ikea indoor clothes drying rack $15. 1960’s skates new $20 for two pairs. 604-850-1512.

25 FT. 30 AMP RV extension cord $50. Fiberglass windshear $50. 604-852-5719. TWO NOKIAN WINTER snow tires P185/65R14. Good condition. Good tread left. $100. 604-853-3688. NOKIAN WINTER SNOW tire on rim P185/65R14 . Fit Ford Escorts. Good condition. Good tread. $80. 604-853-3688. ANOTHER NOKIAN WINTER snow tire on rim. P185/65R14. Fit Ford Escorts. Good condition. Good tread. $80. 604-853-3688. 102 PACKETS SEED beads $40. Phone 604-859-8850 after 4 pm. 30 PIECE STAINLESS STEEL cutlery set in box $25. Phone 604-859-8850 after 4 p.m. ROYAL WINTON GOLDEN Age Lustre tea set 13 pieces $70. Phone 604-859-8850 after 4 p.m. 120 PIECES COSTUME jewelry no junk $60. Phone 604-859-8850 after 4 p.m. TABLE WITH 6 chairs solid wood in light birch $75 obo. 604-854-5232. LARGE TAN TWEED couch, steam cleaned good condition $100. 778-908-6177. MAPLE ROCKING CHAIR some scratches on seat $50. 778-908-6177. 30” WHIRLPOOL WHITE electric stove large oven $100. 778-908-6177. TWO LARGETAN tweed sofa chairs steam cleaned, good condition $100 takes both. 778-908-6177. MAYTAG NEPTUNE EXTRA large capacity front load washer needs a little work $40 obo. 604-826-3524. MAYTAG NEPTUNE EXTRA large capacity front load dryer works great $100 obo. 604-826-3524. CLOTHES DRYER IN clean good working condition $100. 604-826-2430. REG. WHITE STOVE in good working condition $100. 604-826-2430. APT. SIZE WHITE fridge in good working condition $100. 604-826-2430. REGULAR 2 DR. white fridge in good working condition $100. 604-826-2430. BENJAMIN MOORE AURA exterior paint for sale. Bittersweet chocolate, 5 gallon pail. Brand new. Pd. $240 sell for $60. 604-751-3213. X-COUNTRY SKIS, adult non waxing excellent condition $45. Lady’s X-country ski boots $30. 604-807-4225. AIR HOCKEY TABLE, Harvard full size with paddles and pucks $75. Adult hockey gloves $25. Excellent condition. 604-807-4225. APOLLO CUSTOM SPORT 20 speed bike, excellent condition. New tires and tubes $50. 604-850-1001. BASKETBALL HOOP PORTABLE very good condition $50. Lady’s size 6 roller skates $50. 604-807-4225. SATELLITE RECEIVERS 1-us Ariza and 3-Bell 2700-1, 3100-2, with manuals, remotes, cards, take all $100.00 obo Call after 5:00pm 604-826-5673 TWO BEIGE ALUMINUM sliding windows with bug screens, 46”X48” no seal leaks, double blazed A-1 cond $100.00 604-768-9904

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MAX. TOTAL VALUE OF BUCKPASSER AD: $100

TV CABINET EXCELLENT hard wood $25. Small TV with remote $20. Coffee percolator clear Pyrex for stovetop $15. 604-850-1512. LADY’S CLOTHING MED. & large all for $20. Box lady’s sweaters $20. Outdoor style hand knit sweater new $20. 604-850-1512. XMAS LARGE TREE $40. Wreath $5. Large 3 ft. wreath $20. 604-853-3941. 110+ 45 RPM records 1950’s - 1970’s $100 takes all. Mission 604-755-1132. 175 LP’S MOSTLY 1960’s - 1970’s. $100 takes all. Box of 8 tracks free. Mission 604-755-1132. 145 LP’S INCL. Elvis, Sinatra, soundtracks, mostly 1960’s - 1970’s $100 takes all. Mission 604-755-1132. RARE 78 RPM RECORDS, 58, $100 takes all. Mission 604-755-1132. 3 FT. BRASS telescope with hardwood tripod, brass fittings. $100 obo. 604-850-5928. 4 TIRES BF GOODRICH 265/7-/R16 white letters T.A. fair condition. $100. 604-853-6208. 2 TIRES TIGER PAW 195/75/R14 good condition $80. 604-853-6208. TWO TIRES AND rims winter 4 bolt Ford pattern. $100. 604-853-6208. ONE 215/65/R16 UNIROYAL $20. One 205/75/R15 General $30. 20 pieces rubber mats 30” X 30” $2 each. 604-853-6208. SHOP HEATER 220 V. 4’ long double element $100. 604-853-6208. BLACK WORK STORAGE box small truck $40. Black work storage box full size truck. $60. 604-853-6208. EASY ROLLER GARDEN barrow 4.5 c.f. $40. Trailer hitch for Ford car $50. 604-853-6208. YORK FOLDING WEIGHT bench with attached leg work-out, weights included $100. For details call after 6 pm 604-807-1353. METAL CONVERTIBLE FUTON frame without cushion $40., for details call after 6 pm 604-807-1353. CHRISTMAS INDOOR LIGHTS, garland, ornaments, tree stand, decorative pine garland, etc $80 takes all. For details call after 6 pm 604-807-1353. ALL NEW WIRED evergreen garlands $1.50 each. Boxful $15.00 Tree stands $2.50 each, twelve for $25.00 Light clips $1.00 604-820-3301 WANTED: FREE STANDING wood or metal hat and coat rack, willing to pay $50.00 Call anytime 604-820-1088 CAR CHAINS NEW in box $45. Paintable wall paper $25. Antique musical powder box $30. “The Girl That I Marry”. 604-850-1512. MATES BED 3 DRAWERS underneath, sturdy, painted blue $100.00 604-826-0262 ALL METAL H.D. office or work table, ideal for shop, home, etc, needs assembly A-1 cond $100.00 604-768-9904 ALUMINUM PATIO DOOR 60”x80” with bug screen, beige colour, nice shape 1/2” double glazed space $100.00 obo 604-768-9904 UNIROYAL RALLY 9215-75-R15 M&S winter tire with stud holes, 99% tread left, A-1 not mounted excellent cond $75.00 604-768-9904 ANOTHER UNIROYAL RALLY P215-78-R15 M&S winter tire with stud holes, 99% tread left A-1 not mounted, excellent traction $75.00 604-768-9904 18’ PRESSURE TREADED hydro pole with Hydro mast, metre base, wire, grounding and box, never used, clean $100.00 604-768-9904 TWO STEEL GMC 16” size bolt truck van rims with chrome beauty rings and plastic centre caps $60.00 604-768-9904 ONE COMPLETE CRANE low profile antique bone toilet, clean A-1 cond, ideal for home, shop reno $85.00 604-768-9904 RV TOWING MIRRORS fits 99 Chev pick-up, like new $40.00 604-826-3850 DRYER WHITE COLOUR heavy duty, extra capacity, mint condition, full services, can deliver local $100.00 604-826-2644 WANTED: ANTIQUE SIDEBOARD/ Buffet, any condition will pay up to $100.00 604-820-3693 WANTED FRENCH PROVINCIAL furniture, any condition, will pay up to $100.00 604-820-3693 TWO P235-65R16 Bridgestone M&S tires 60% tread remaining $75 firm Phone 604-816-0867 NEVER USED PETMATE dog crate for medium sized dog, paid $120 asking $75.00 604-826-0867 WEIGHT BENCH IMPEX competitor combo bench, new condition $50.00 604-820-0488

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

ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, CKC reg. 8 weeks. Champion German lines. Pet & show stock to approved home. www.regenesisrottweilers.com 604 - 287 - 7688 TOY POODLE F, black, pompoos m/f black/tan very loved. $450 & up. Adult homes pref. 778-988-6591. VIZSLA PUPS, champion lines, shots, guaranteed. $750 email vizsla@telus.net or call 604 819 2115 Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. 8 wks blk w/markings, dewormed, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net (604)8692772 Laidlaw, Hope Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC reg’d, 1st shots. vet ✓ $1100-$1300. Male Stud for sale 604-793-2063

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APPLIANCES

KENMORE ELITE MICR/CONV. oven with fan, ﬁts over stove. White. $600. obo. 604-852-8004.

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AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! CUSTOM $1200 hide-a-bed, rarely used, clean A-1 cond asking $400, + custom recliner, poss Italian design A-1 cond $300. 604-768-9904

FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself Also great for crafts etc

FERTILIZERS

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

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Come see us at the farm for all your fruit and veggie needs!

OPEN 6 DAYS Mon. ~ Sat 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

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www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

31771 Peardonville Rd. ~ 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo 2nd ﬂoor corner unit, 5 appliances, u/g parking. $900. 31771 Peardonvile Rd ~ 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appliances, new ﬂooring and paint, u/g parking. $750. The Uptown ~ 32075 GF Way Large 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appliances, overlooking park, u/g parking. $1000. remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT 32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

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

HOLIDAY SPECIAL

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

33382 George Ferguson Way

LAKEWOOD AIRTIGHT stove with fan & exh pipe CDN made c.s.a., u.l.c. A -1 mint $550 604.768.9904 THE BARGAIN STORE BUY/SELL USED FURNITURE 604-826-3810

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MISC. WANTED

Buying Antiques, Estates, Silver, Coins, Flatware, Jewelry, Paintings, Native Indian Art & Artifacts, Inuit, Moorcroft, China, Old Metal Toys, Advertising Old Tins, Etc. 604-377-5748

FLUTE, Armstrong, student model, good cond., some music incl., $190. Call (604)792-6925

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SPORTING GOODS

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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. ABBOTSFORD 1100 sq.ft. 2 bdrm 2 bath, pri terrace, 5 appls, gas f/p sec prkg. Gas/HW incl. Dec 1st. $1050. Ref’s. Sonia (778)908-8382 ABBOTSFORD

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

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD. 3 storey 5600 s/f 8 bdrms custom blt. home, 18,000 s/f. lot. 6 full bths. Spice kit. 2x6 framing. Granite c/t. $844,900 incl HST. Trade welcome 604-308-4497.

FUEL

BARN DRIED ALDER & BIRCH Firewood. Split & delivered. $225/cord. 604-615-3646 BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095 FIRE WOOD SEASONED FIR and Hemlock, honest cord, $200 per cord (604)826-3359 FULLY SEASONED, Alder/Maple, Birch, split & delivered. Free kindling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime

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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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS The Valley’s Premier Farm Market For 35 years.

MORTGAGES

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

WHIRLPOOL WASHER & dryer, used for 1 yr. $500. 604-855-0057

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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

Phone 604-859-7540 Fresh Vegetables, Tools, Antiques, Collectibles & Concession

$499 & UNDER

SALON EQUIPMENT station with mirror, steamer, facial bed, chairs, shampoo sink, 604-807-9221

WE BUY HOUSES

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

Open SUNDAYS 6 am to 4 pm

UNDER $400

528A STORE/EQUIPFIX

HOMES WANTED

TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

UNDER $300

FRIDGE, MAYTAG 21 cu ft. 6.5 yrs old. White, top freezer. Works great, $400. Phone (604)855-9288.

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KITCHENAID D/W, white ext. stainless int. Many cycles. Works fabulous. $300 obo. 604-852-8004

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204D JANOME SEWING serger. Approx. 6 yrs. Exc. shape. Serviced reg. Incl. case & manual. $360. 604-859-7800

REAL ESTATE

FURNITURE

GRANDFATHER CLOCK, MINT condition. Price includes prof. delivery & set-up. $2200. 604-855-9288

ABBOTSFORD. 2172 McKenzie Rd. 1 bdrm + den. $750/mo, inste lndry. Avail immed. Cls. to Univ., & Hwy 1. Call 604-309-6575 ABBOTSFORD, 2172 McKenzie Rd. 2 bdrm. $850/mo. inste lndry. Dec. 1. Cls. to Univ., & Hwy 1. Pet ok. Call 604-309-6575. ABBOTSFORD. 2581 Langdon. Newer 2bdrm? Inste lndry, ss appls, f/p, u/g prkg, nr park/amens. Avail immed. $900/mo. 604-833-8772. ABBOTSFORD: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 balc, top ﬂr condo. 1080 sq.ft., nice unit, older bldg. On fern St. Avail Dec 1st. $795/mo. N/S, sm pet neg. 778-549-1699. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm, 2 bath corner unit. Small pet. N/S. Nr SevenOaks. Quiet adult bldg. Refs. $950 incl utils. Dec 1. 604-850-0015. ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/d, d/w, f/p, util rm, $900 incls gas. Sec. system. Refs. 604-819-7574 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

Sofa Italia 604.580.2525

2 BDRMS, 1 bath 2 BDRMS, 2 baths From $680/mth. Extra Large Suites 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

Free Heat & H. Water 3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up.

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

Garage / Moving Sale 34859 High Dr. Sat. & Sun. - Nov. 20, 21 9am to 4pm Kitchen stuff, household items, pictures, chaise lounge sectional sofa, and more. ABBOTSFORD:

GARAGE SALE AT UNITEX SALES Up to 70% off on clothing, bags, coolers, uniforms & much more!

Fri Nov 19th 1pm-7pm Sat Nov 20th 9am-1pm 30720 Simpson Rd. Abbotsford MOVING SALE SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOV. 20 & 21 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. 3226 SISKIN DRIVE Basketball hoop, sofa with matching cabinet, solid wood dining table w/8 chairs, trampoline, piano, coffee table, air puriﬁer, bunk bed, shelving, TV stands. electronic equipment & much, much more

ABBOTSFORD

✶ ESTATE SALE ✶ - Apt. 210 2977 Dhalstrom Pl.

✶ Must call ﬁrst for appointment.

604-855-4101 HOME FURNISHINGS. Dishes, appliances, bedroom / kitchen furniture etc. ALL MUST GO!!!!!

ESTATE SALE MISSION - HATZIC

34712-Dewdney Trunk Nov 20 & 21, 9am-3pm Antiques, organ, furniture, dishes, kitchenware, ofﬁce furn, lots of books, etc etc. Park on Dewdney Trunk Road

LIFE’S SECOND CHANCE THRIFT STORE Dollar Day Clothing & Shoes $1.00 each on Wed. Nov. 24th ** 1/2 PRICE BOOK SALE ** 31550 S. Fraser Way Across from Mandarin Garden - STORE HOURS Mon. to Sat. 9:30 - 4:30 pm COME AND VISIT US!! All proceeds go to Womans Life Recovery Home (Abbotsford)

7927 HERON ST Sat Nov 20th 9am-2pm Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Tools, Toys, Misc Items, Etc. MISSION:

* RAIN OR SHINE * Huge Indoor Garage Sale Sat & Sun, Nov 20 & 21 9am-4pm. #9 - 33167 London Ave.

Abbotsford/Mission

34313 Forrest Terrace

Nelson Court 33095 Old Yale Road

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

Comfortable 3 storey low rise, convenient & affordable. 1 & 2 bdrm stes, balconies, lockers, in & outdoor pkg, lndry rm. Close to schools & transit. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call

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

1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing! Call Esther 604-853-0549

ABBOTSFORD

Heat & Hot Water Included D D D D

Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets

Abbotsford/Mission

One Month Free Rent for One Year Lease Incentive Richard Court 33333 12th Avenue 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

1909 SALTON RD. Abbotsford

Abbotsford/Mission

Under New Management!

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments

Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road

First month FREE Rent Incentive

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393

ABBOTSFORD

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

Open Saturday & Sunday For more info & viewing call

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

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ABBOTSFORD 2 bed/ 2 bath condo for rent. Close to University. 5 appliances, 2 free parking stalls incl. N/S, N/P. $900/month Call 604-308-7724 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, 33539 Holland Ave, The Crossing. 2 bd, 7 appl., in ste laund., safe secure bldg, caretaker on site $1000/mo. Avail., Dec. 1st. Collin, Stratatech Property Management (604)703-6209

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

COACHMAN APT 33636 MARSHALL RD Available immediately, spacious 1 and 2 bdrms, heat & hot water included. N/P, N/S, Refs required.

SENIORS WELCOME Call 604-853 9876

32161 Tims Avenue Call 604-870-9233 to view

ABBOTSFORD Brand New!

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/m. N/P. N/S. Hot water & cable included. Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333 ABBOTSFORD

Located just off Marshall. 3rd ﬂr, A/C, all appls incl W/D. NS/NP. Avail. Immed. $1000/mo + utils (hydro).

Dinner on Us!!

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview

Home Sweet Home Newer Lower Rents

Curious? Just Ask Chelsea Park Gardens 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

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 ABBOTSFORD. NEW 2 bdrm, 3rd ﬂ, a/c, 5 appls. n/s, n/p. Avail now. $1000. 604-854-4664 or 556-1299.

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

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.

Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508 ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

ABBOTSFORD

Seven Oaks Mall 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

Phone 604-852-4696

Apartments

2 bdrm condo. 2 baths.

Phone Rob (604) 854-4664 or Lve msg 604-859-5485

33430 Bourquin Place 2 BEDROOMS

meadowood@ paciﬁcquorum.com

ABBOTSFORD

ACADIA COURT

✦ NEWLY RENOVATED ✦

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

or Email

ABBOTSFORD: 33956 Essendene 1 br. 3rd ﬂoor. new appli n/s. n/p. a/c, u/g prkg $650/M 604-864-8237

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

MALIBU TERRACE APTS

ABBOTSFORD EAST

Mountain View Village Townhouses

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

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

3046 Clearbrook Road www.paciﬁcquorum.com Paciﬁc Quorum Properties Inc Abbotsford/Mission

1st Month FREE Rent for One Year Lease Incentive Park Lane Manor 33331 Old Yale Road

Call 604-855-0010

Available Now! 1 Bedroom

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

Abbotsford

VILLA CHRISTINA Large 1 bdrm. unit. Newly renovated. Secure u/g parking. Avail. in October Move-in discount for seniors Sorry no pets. Ref’s required. Please call 604-855-9697 for an appointment to view. Abbotsford

Woodridge Estates

Woodridge Estates Corner unit

Very bright – NO PETS. $900 per month. Call Elwood at ECM Strata Rental Div 604 855-9895

ABBOTSFORD: NEWLY RENO’D, 1 bdrm. Priv ent. f/bath, shrd W/D. Nr amens. NP/NS. 604-859-6152 ABBOTSFORD W: 2 BDRM. 2 ba., i/s laund., covered parking, new paint. 5 appls. granite countertops, h.w. ﬂrs. throughout, crown molding, A/C, f/p. Well sec. N/P. N/S. Dec. 1. $930/M. 604-309-1950

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

APARTMENT/CONDO BAKERVIEW PLACE APTS. 33400 Bourquin Place

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

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. Citadel Ridge - Beautiful 1 bd & den w/full bath, s/s appli (4) plus full laundry, enclosed gar. U/G, Large rooms N/P N/S $900.00 Central Clearbrook - 2 units, both 2 bed, 5 appli., laminate ﬂrs, Clean and spacious, walk to Library N/P N/S $775.00 The Westwood - 2bed, 2 bath laminate ﬂrs, 6 appli, fresh paint, Open concept, U/G prk N/P N/S $1100.00 Clean bsmnt suite - 2 bd 1 bath, fresh paint, clean & quiet, all util incl, n/p n/s $700.00 Mt. Waddington - 1 bed 1 bath 5 appl. fp. Quiet side of bldg. U/G N/S N/P $800.00

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CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM

ABBOTSFORED DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm $700. Heat/parking included. N/P. Phone 604-755-0261. ABBY-LARGE 1 bdrm 950 s.f., bus route, dn tn. N/s n/p. $725/M. incl. gas & hydro. Ref’s. (604)853-4328 CLEARBROOK. 3 bdrm $800/mo. Heat/parking included. N/P. Phone 604-755-0261. MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 or 2 bdrm $725, 2nd Ave or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885

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APARTMENT/CONDO MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.

RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT! 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

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

Call 604-751-2147 Move In Bonus Avail 2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00

Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595 2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Call 604-557-6054 32030 George Ferguson Way

CALL: (604)853-2718

Bachelor - $573.00 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Call 604-557-3592 Move In Bonus Avail

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

33405 Bourquin Place 1 Bedroom from $688.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Call 604-557-8064

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

33136 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

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

Call 604-557-3708

Move in Allowance $200 Seniors Discount $25

33298 Robertson Ave. 1 Bedroom from $775.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp DNTWN ABBOTS. Jr. 2 BR apt. in quiet newer bldg for rent. Incl. 5 appls (insuite Lndry), secure undgrnd prkg, lckr. $825. No Pets, Non smokers. John @ 604-6571640

FERNWOOD MANOR

33850 & 33870 Fern Street F Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms F 1 1/2 baths F 3 appli, u/g prkng, no pets F Nr UFV, freeway, hospital

604-850-3148 FRASER RIDGE Hi-Rise Great Views www.eryxproperties.com

Call 605-751-2125 MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo GREAT LOCATION * Renovated Suites *

Mainstreet Equity

Clean, very quiet, large,

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

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

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

HABITAT APARTMENTS 1 bdrms. from $600/mo.

MISSION. 2 BDRM APT on quiet cul-de-sac. W/D incl. $750/mo. No pets. Avail now. 604-820-6927. MISSION: 7696 Grand St. Reno’d 2 bdrm apt, 2nd ﬂoor, corner unit. Onsite manager. Dec 1. $750/mo. 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808.

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

604-820-0128

1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Call 604-751-2165 Move In Bonus Avail

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.

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

33184 George Ferguson Way

Queen Anne Apts.

1 bdrms from - $650.

Mission

604-852-7350

Sandy 604-615-5402

FAMILY ORIENTED 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

THE CREST

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

36060 Old Yale Road

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Call Dave @ 604-859-0482 ABBOTSFORD

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 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

RENTALS

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

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

ABBOTSFORD ✭ $700/mo - Close to UVF, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, f/s, h/w incl, laundry on same ﬂoor, on quiet side of building, sm pet OK.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

One Month Free Rent for One Year Lease Incentive

Industrial area by Wayco Flooring Something for everyone incl tools some antiques & household misc.

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Forest Terrace Apartments

MISSION

INDOOR MOVING SALE

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Website:

www.mainst.biz 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.

OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program

33366 2ND Ave. Mission

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 No Pets. Written ref’s required.

Call 604-826-7880 MISSION ~ Walk to Downtown. 2 bdrm suite $750/mo. Free heat. N/P. Avail. immed. Adult orientated. 604-826-9774.

1990’s Well Maintained & Secured Condo Walk to all amenities, on bus route. Parking & in-suite storage. Heat & Hot water. No Pets. 2 bdrms avail. Starting at $760 33370 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford

604-855-0883

✯ Arlington Place ✯ 2487 Countess St. Abbotsford

(Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed

NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d.w., microwave. Senior’’s discount. Resident Manager LINDA 604-850-7050 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-854-6397

Call Today For Your Management Proposal!!

Property Management Extensive knowledge of the

•“Strata RENTAL MANAGEMENT Property Act” knowledge of the •Extensive STRATA MANAGEMENT “Residential Tenancy Act”

We give you our full attention at fair and competitive rates! Ph: 604-864-6400 T/F: 1-877-864-6424 www.strataschoice.com email: colleen@strataschoice.com 1A 33820 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C5 8/10 SC28

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TEMPO

BRAND NEW LUXURY SUITES 33545 Rainbow Ave. Abbotsford

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HOMES FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD Farm house for rent 3 bdrms up & partially ﬁn bsmt. Cls to airport. Avail now. $1400/mo. Call: (604)832-0839.

2 BD........................... $975/mo Avail., Dec. 1st,

Alarm system

✦ Close to food & shopping ✦ 7 appl., self cleaning oven ✦ Laminate ﬂoors, carpeted bdrm ✦ Tiled kitchen & bath ✦ Gated parking, storage ✦ Small pets welcome

Stratatech Property Management

Collin (604)703-6209 Chwk stratatechconsulting.ca ABBOTSFORD

AVAILABLE ✦ 1 Bdrm - $605. Quiet building. Mostly Seniors. Includes heat, hot water & cable. NO PETS. 604 - 854 - 6307

ABBOTSFORD ✭ $1500/mo - 2604 Parkview - 3 bdrm upper, finished down - rec room, den, bdrm. 2 bth, gas f/p, fenced yd, pets w/r, n/s avail now ✭ $1200/mo - 2638 Parkiew - 3 bdrm rancher, 1 bath, new windows, h/w floors, 4 appli, 1 car garage, pet w/r, n/s, avail now ✭ $1150/mo - 32094 Mt Waddington - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appli, 1 car gar., n/s, pet w/r, avail now ✭ $1000/mo - 2601 Langdon - 2 bdrm rancher, 4 appli. new paint, floor & bth, pet w/r, n/s, avail now

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HATZIC LAKE: 1 BDRM. small unit, at the Lake. $600/M. Call after 6 pm Ref’s. 604-820-9332/604-855-8169 MISSION: 1400 S.F 2 bdrm. top ﬂr. duplex. $950/m. Call Rick 604-7512340

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MATSQUI, 800sf shop, 3 phase wiring, fully insulated, cement ﬂoor, Private Entrance, Avail Immed, (604)850-4871 (604)226-4871

Receive 1 Month FREE Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites 1 bdrm. $635 2 bdrms. $725 Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit. Laundry & Professional Onsite Staff. Parking Avail.

To Arrange a Viewing Call 604-852-3501

Receive 1 Month FREE Mountain Ridge Apartments

Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites. Great Location

1 bdrm. $635 2 bdrms. $740 Heat & H/W Included Close to amenities.

To Arrange a Viewing Call Mike 604-852-0424

Receive 1 Month FREE Sunridge Apartments Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites. Great Location

1 bdrm. $635 2 bdrms. $740 Heat & H/W Included Close to amenities.

To Arrange a Viewing Call Grace 604-504-7140

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS DEROCHE. Single wide mobile home site. Available immediately in family park. Pad fee is $250/mo. includes water & garbage. Contact 604-826-7976 for more details.

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MODULAR HOMES

ABBOTSFORD 2866 UPLAND CRT. kit., 2 ba., 5 bdrms, big yd. $1400 + utils. Cls. to Discovery Trail & schls. 604-832-2051

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2 BDM house for rent. Partly fenced yard. Good storage and office nook. Renovated to new contemporary style. Small pets okay. $1,100/mth. Call 604-826-9339. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm house. Fenced yard. 2 appls. N/S. $850/mo. Dec. 604-850-3598. ABBOTSFORD 3 bdrm. upper hse, Clean & bright, updated as new, lam flrs, d/w, lrge treed back yd. Walk to 7 Oaks Mall & Mill Lake. Lrge deck w furn. Includes hs wireless & classic cable. laundry, Avail immed. N/s pref. Ref reqd. 1140/mo Ph 604-855-1130 or 604-813-8775 ABBOTSFORD 4 bdrm 2 full bath, by Mouat School, family rm, fenced bckyd $1450mo 604-308-4497 ABBOTSFORD: 4 BDRM. 33510 Rainbow Ave. Avail. Dec. 1. Cls to freeway & UFV. 2 bdrm. suite up & same down. N/P. N/S. 604-8591996 or 604-217-9273. ABBOTSFORD 4 bdrm. 7 appl. Hot tub, bar, dble. gar., full fin. bsmnt. $1675mo. Dec.1. 604-302-9080 Abbotsford. Blackham Dr 2200 s/f. 4 bdrms, 2 bthrm. Garage. $1600+ utils Shrd lndry. N/S. 604-807-7197. ABBOTSFORD Central, 3/bdrm 2/baths, 4 appl, dble garage, fnced backyard. Dec 1. 604-853-8861 ABBOTSFORD, Crossley Dr. 4 bdrm house & 2 bdrm. N/P N/S. Now. 604-897-4151, 604-626-8091. ABBOTSFORD CTRL. 3 bdrm. 2 baths w/1 bdrm. downstairs, near all amen. $1400/mo. 778-552-4110 ABBOTSFORD: EXEC. 3 storey, 5 bdrm. house on farm. Beautiful view, good neighbourhood, cls to school & town. Looking for Resp. long-term tenant. $2100/M. + utils. 604-850-7609.

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MISSION 3 bedroom house on 7 acre property. Fantastic home for the family includes all appliances, hot tub, vaulted ceiling and so much more. $1800........ Or rent or rent-toown a new 2 bedroom mobile home in a business park in Aldergrove. Brand new with all appliances. Call Stephen at 778-908-0245 (no smoking/pets). MISSION 5 BDRM, Large lot, RV prking, new kitchen, bath, & paint in every room, h/w ﬂrs, large laundry room, & work shop in full bsmnt, h/w heat, big yard, large back porch & deck. Close to Rec Centre, Schools, Dwntwn, WCE, n/s n/p, 3 refs req’d $1500/mo 604 826 4932 MISSION Cedar St. 3 bdrm. on 1 acre, fenced yard, out building and corrals for horses. w/d, $1200 beside elem. scl. Now 604-418-6654 MISSION,IMMACULATE 3 BDRM, 1 bath, 2 LVL HSE, unﬁn bsmt, Heron St. n/s, n/p, Avail Dec. 1st or 15th $1300/MO 778-988-6909

TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD

ABBOTSFORD nr Mt. Lehman Exit. 5bd 2lvl house, 3baths, 3000 sq/ft, avl Dec 1st. $1600. 604-309-4582.

MISSION:

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 2000 sf WAREHOUSE SPACE (with office & 2 lofts). Near freeway. 604-859-3466 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. ABBOTSFORD. Lrg bright 1500 s/f, warehouse & 2 offices with 500 s/f mezzanine, bathrm, 14’ bay door. Great loc, easy access, good exposure. Jan1. $1400. 604-850-7522. AUTOBODY SHOP, Mission for lease 2070 sq. ft., fully equipped and approved. High visibility, elec. sign, 10x12 o/h door, lighted, insullated. $1200 mo. 604-462-8859 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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ABBOTSFORD SUMAS - 2 bdrm ground level suite, open kitchen living space, F/S own W/D , great family neighbourhood looking for long term tenants. $800/mo.+ utils 2 BED 2 BATH condo (Corrina Crt ) main ﬂoor outside ent, w/d, f/s, d/w, pet OK! $975/mo. ABBOTSFORD PLACE - George Ferguson & Gladwin, 2 BDRM APTS, f/s d/w, laundry on every ﬂoor, Pets OK, Assistance welcome.$750 & $825/mo + utils MISSION 3 BED 2 BATH HOUSE (upper), f/s ,d/w, family & living rooms, nice back yard & deck, seperate w/d, responsible couple downstairs...$1100 month incls util Good references are a must!

Call Sherri (604)855-7393 ABBOTSFORD. Updated 3 bdrm. rancher, fam rm, +1 bdrm suite. Fcd yd. Ns/np $1500/mo. 604-807-6477 ALDERGROVE, 3 bdrm rancher on 1 acre lot. 2 baths, lots prk, avail. now. $1495/mth.Call 604-825-4479

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. Extended Family Home ~ 3 bed + 1 bed plus den down. 6 appli, 2 baths, 2 f/p, 2 kit, fenced yard, dbl garage. N/P N/S $1400.00 Country Style Living ~ 2 bd, 1 bth rancher on large lot, fenced yrd sngle gar.,lrge wood deck, f/s, w/d hook-ups, N/P N/S $1100.00 Family Home Clearbrook ~ Walk to Mouat, 4 bd, 1 full & 2 1/2 baths, family room, f/p, laundry hook-ups, f/s, Clean fenced yard N/P N/S $1250.00 Blue Jay Townhouse ~ 3 bd, 2.5 bth, dbl gar, end unit eat-in kit. 6 appli, gas f/p, pet considered, N/S $1250.00 Southern Dr.- 3 bd 2 bath db garage, fam. rm/den 2 fp. 2 level deck fenced yard. Walk to Blue Jay elem. N/P N/S $1600.00 East Abby - 3 level split. 3 bed, 2 bath, gas fp, 5 appl. Car port. Stone patio & shed. Walk to Prince Charles elem. Not a drive by. N/P N/S $1250.00

CALL: (604)853-2718 CLEARBROOK. 2 bdrm hosue with bsmt. Available now. $1050/mo. Refs. req. Call 604-897-9189. CLEARBROOK 4 bdrm hse, 24x26 detached garage nr park shch NS/NP Jan 1. $1500. 604-855-1179 HATZIC: 4 bdrm, 3.5 baths, fam/rm, liv/rm, all appls, 1 acre lot. $1500. Avail Dec 1st, Baljit 604-826-4280, Jag 778-549-0223

Cherry: 3 brm 2 bath rancher avail NOW! Sm. pet OK $1200/m Hillcrest: 3 brm + rec rm duplex avail NOW! Sm pet OK, $1050/m Raven: 6 brm 2 kitchen home completely reno’d avail Dec. n/p, No lease, lrge priv yard, $1700/m Myrtle: 3 brm upper level avail Dec 1st. Pets OK, Rent includes utilities. $1250/m Third Ave: (Top and Bottom) 3 bdrm upper level in heritage home avail NOW! Pets OK, sep laundry $1150. 2 brm bsmnt suite avail as well for $750. Full house avail at $1700/m McEwen: 2 brm upper level avail NOW! New carpets, immaculate, sep laundry, n/p, $975 + % utils Kudo: 2 brm suite avail NOW! New & bright. No w/d, n/p, $800

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

For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000

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

604-504-RENT MATSQUI. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, sml patio, prkg. N/S. Gd cond. Now $1275/mo+ utils. 604-302-9080 MISSION 3 BDRM rancher, reno’d. priv fnced yard, gas f/p, n/s pet neg $1250+utils 604-556-9361 lve msg MISSION 5 bdrm house w/2 bdrm suite avail Dec 1. 2 kitchens, 2 baths, laundry plus private yard. $1500. Call Mike 604-751-0755. LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s

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STORE - IT Individual Insulated Bays All Bays Alarmed

✦ CARS ✦ BOATS ✦ ✦ SUPPLIES ✦ 12’ x 40’ & 24’ x 40’ Ceiling height 8’

604-854-4664 Located in Abbotsford

750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD 1 or 2 bdrm suite, utils. & cable, nr. buses. Lam. ﬂoor, 604-996-9544/556-3898. ABBOTSFORD 2bd g/lvl ste in exc cond, avl now, ns/np, n/laund, $650 incl utils/basic cable. 604-897-2907. Abbotsford. 2 bdrm bright newly reno’d. grd lvl ste. $775 utils incl. w/d. N/P. N/S. Now. 604-557-8785. ABBOTSFORD. 2 BDRM BSMT suite. Phone 604-746-1513 or 604615-0510. Abbotsford: 2 BDRM., cls. to all amenities. Avail. now. N/S. N/P. $650/M. incl. utils. 604-825-4130. ABBOTSFORD: 2 BDRM.. No inside smoking. No pets.. Laundry. 604-309-4450/778-551-0078/778 ABBOTSFORD. 2 Bdrm ste, avail Dec 1. No lndry, NS/NP. $700/mo incl utils. Looking for clean quiet responsible person. 604-557-0748. ABBOTSFORD, 3/bdrm bsmt suite, 2 full bthrms, near schools & Apollo gym, N/S, N/P. $900/mo. No laundry. Avail Dec 1. (604)853-0988 ABBOTSFORD Beautiful 2bdr ste with view, lrg patio, full bath, $775 incl heat/elec. N/Parties. N/S. Sorry no pets. Avail now. 604-852-6111. ABBOTSFORD. Blueridge area. 3 bdrm, 1 full bath. N/S. N/P. Nr all amens. Avail Dec. 1. Incls utils. 778-242-9099 or 604-854-4441 ABBOTSFORD, Blueridge Drive. Legal 2 bdrm bsmt. Nr schl & gym. Avail immed. N/S. N/P. $700/mo. 604-851-7705 or 778-808-7809. ABBOTSFORD clean 1 bdrm. N/S N/P, no dogs, no cable. Lndry incl’d, near all amens & SevenOaks. Avail now. $600 incl utils. 604-825-4630 ABBOTSFORD, Clean 1/bdrm suite. Cl to shopping, rec ctr. N/S, N/P. $550/mo. (604)615-3716 ABBOTSFORD Clean 2 bdrm. suite, near UFV. Sh ldry. $850/mo + 1/3 util. Ns/np. Dec 1 604-807-6477 ABBOTSFORD Clean 2bdrm suites 1 near Rotary Stadium & 1 in farm area. Reas rents. 604-854-9544.

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD E; 1 lrg bright bdrm inste lndry, safe area, cls to frwy, Avail now. NS/NP 604-852-8280 ABBOTSFORD EAST. 2 bdrm 1000 sq.ft bsmt suite, grd. lvl. Very clean & bright. 5 appls. Inste W/D. Satellite TV. Suit resp. couple. (No yard). N/S. N/P. Refs req. $900/mo. Avail Dec. 1. Call 778-908-5159. ABBOTSFORD EAST: nr. new 2 bdrm. abv. grd legal suite, in suite laund., gas f/p. Priv. ent, cov. patio, amazing view. $850/M. incl. utils. N/S. N/P. Avail. Dec. 1st. 778-8780494 ABBOTSFORD E. Sandy Hills. 2 bdrm legal max 968 s.f. bsmt. 7yr, all grnd lvl, lrg wind F/S/DW/WD full bath oak cab, lrg fncd yrd, 2 drs, cvrd patio, c/d/s, bus, n/s, n/p, $950 util incl/int. Now. 604-308-0220 ABBOTSFORD: Fairﬁeld. Large 2 bdrm suite. Nr school. N/S. N/P. Avl now. 604-852-3843.604-807-4224. ABBOTSFORD: LGE. 2 bed. suite Lev. ent., central, laundry. $760/M. + utils. Ref’s. N/P N/S 604-8597376/604-854-9769. ABBOTSFORD, McCallum Rd. Nr. UFV. Legal 3 bdrm bsmt suite. Avial. immed. utils. incl. 604-504-0772. ABBOTSFORD: NEW 1 BDRM. suite nr. UFV incl utils & laund. $675. N/S. N/P. 604-853-5644. Abbotsford: NEW 2 BDRM., kitchen, full bath. $800 incl. utils. Avail. Dec. 1. 604-853-4050 ABBOTSFORD new 4 or 6 bdrm., 2 or 3 baths, all appl. H/W ﬂrs., f/p, jacuzzi, alarm, a/c, N/S N/P. $1500 or $2200. Dec. 1. 604-302-9080 ABBOTSFORD. NEW large 2 bdrm. N/S, N/P. No lndry. $750/mo incl utils/cable. Avail. 604-309-2627. ABBOTSFORD *NEW* Sandyhill area, Bright 1 bdrm abv grnd, 4 yr old, 5 appl, smoke outside. Immed. $720 incl hydro. 604-855-3398 ABBOTSFORD nr McMillan schl, sm 1 bdrm bachelor suite, NS/NP. $500 incl cble/lndry. 604-803-2432 Abbotsford Sandpiper 1 bdrm + den, $650 incl utils. No ldry. NS/NP no drugs 604-853-3013, 724-0440 ABBOTSFORD: Sandy Hill. Spac 2 bdrm ste, priv entry & own laundry. NS/NP. Avail immed. Nr all amens. 604-864-9146 or 604-825-0440. ABBOTSFORD: Townline area. New 2 bdrm bsmt. suite. Close to all level of schools. F/S. N/P. N/S. 604-864-0326 ABBOTSFORD Townline, nr Apollo 2 bd g/l, daylight, pri entr, 2 prkg, nr amens & trans, ns/np, n/lndry, avail now $675 incl hydro. 604-309-6322. ABBOTSFORD west. New 1 bdrm bach ste, quiet area. ns/np, $525 incl utils. 604-807-2392 / 897-0359

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ALDERGROVE 2 bdrm., 1 bathroom, newly reno’d suite. Internet, cable, all bills included. Shared laundry, good parking. Pets and smoking negotiable. Close walk to everything in Aldergrove. $950 negotiable. Call 1-604-907-1060 CLEARBROOK, 2 bdrm bsmt ste. NS/NP. $625/mth. Avail. immed. 778-552-3938 or 604-854-5107. CLEARBROOK. Fully reno’d 1 bdm bsmt. suite. Near hwy & all amen. N/p, n/s. $650/mo. incl. utils/cable. Avail. now. Jas @ 604-897-1597 E ABBY, 1 bdrm. bst. suite, very clean, 1 year old suite, n/s,n/p quiet area, inc. util, cable, $640, 604-7464600 E. ABBY Large 1 BR legal ste $750 ns np sep entry. Incl UTIL/CBL/ NET in-ste lndry 604-308-0161 MAPLE RIDGE EAST - WHONNOCK 1125 sq ft, 2 bdrm on QUIET NON SMOKING acreage, 5 appl, gas f/p, own driveway & patio. WELL CARED FOR small to med size ﬁxed pet ok, 2 max. $960 incl gas & hydro. Avail Dec. 15. Refs req’d. 604-462-0119 MISSION: 1 BDRM, suite. N/S. N/P. Avail. now. Nr. schools $600 incl cable.604-826-1346/ 604-226-1346. MISSION 1 or 2 BDRM, suits resp. adult, n/s, n/p $650 or $800 incl utils/cable (604)820-9668 MISSION 2 BDRM, College Heights area, newer hse, n/s n/p, avail now $800/mo incl utils 604-302-4376 MISSION 2 bdrm. suite, $740 mo. includes utilities. N/S N/P. Available now. 604-826-2482, 778-245-2954 MISSION 2 or 3 bdrm, clse to schls, n/p, $800-$950 + d.d., incl utils & cable, avail now. 604-864-1683 MISSION a farm & SHOP, 1 bd or bach furn/unfurn prkg/wd/tv/cbl/ph, pool, $600 inclusive. 604-826-3874 MISSION: BACHELOR SUITE with kitchen, 2 appli. Near school & college. Available now. N/S, N/P. 604-820-3931 ~ 604-832-3623 MISSION bright & clean 2 bdrm, lv/kit combo. nr 3rd & Stave, in suite w/d, n/s, n/p, suits 1 or 2 people $750/mo. incl utils (604)826-0003 MISSION CLEAN, BRIGHT 1 bdrm suits quiet prof., NON SMOKER NO PARTIES W/D, cable, util incl $600 Ref’’s. 604-826-2096 MISSION, LARGE 1 bdrm, grnd lvl. Approx 900 sf, newly reno’d, gas F/P, own w/d, sep ent, utils incl NS/NP. Phone 604-615-8171. MISSION large 2 bdrm basement suite, College Heights area, dw, wd, incl utilities/parking, vacant, covered patio, ns/n/p 604-961-2102 MISSION New 2bdrm,near schools, avail Dec. 1st n/s, n/p $750/mo.utils incl (604)814-3570 604-832-1610

MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE BRAND NEW MEDICAL ofﬁce space available $600/M. Includes reception. Great McCallum Rd. location, pharmacy in building. Ideal for Massage Therapist, Ultrasound Tech, Nutritionist. For more information Marianne@sleeptech.ca

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ROOMS FOR RENT

Diamond Head Motor Inn

Best Price in two decades 2 BEDS - 1 ROOM, KITCHENETTE EVERYDAY CLEANING, FREE COFFEE, WIRELESS INTERNET N/P, Weekly & Monthly rooms.

Mission, Call 604-826-8144

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RV PADS

WINTERIZED RV SITES $315/mo incl water/sewer, heated washrooms, free showers, metered elec., laundry, phone/satellite available, nr conv. store/post ofﬁce. 20 mins east of Mission Hwy #7 (604)826-2741

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Hawthorne St. South Abbotsford ~ 3 bed and den, rec. rm., large deck, single garage, corner lot $1400. Lincoln Ave. Abbotsford ~ 4 bedroom, 2 bath fully renovated house with detached shop, deck, fenced yard, easy freeway access. $1600. Fairlane Cres ~ 5 bedroom, 2 bath house, fr, st, laundry hookup, carport, huge deck. Pets/smoking ok. $1250. St. Moritz East Abbotsford ~ 4 bed., 3 bath, 5 appliances, 3 decks with views, dbl. garage. $1600.

RENTALS

ABBOTSFORD. Furn. 1 bdrm. Near hospital, suit professional/student. $450. Avail. now. 604-850-6807. MISSION MATURE NON PARTIER pref. female to share upper ﬂr, 2 private rooms for you (10X11 & 9X9), sep. bath, bright & spacious common area, prkng, close to hospital $400/mo Call chad (604)751-2382

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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 $1100/mo. incl., reasonable electric use.

Call Gary (604)793-5055 Stratatech Consulting Ltd. stratatechconsulting.ca ABBOTSFORD. Large storage shed $650/M. Great for RV, boat etc. 604-504-0275/778-552-6044. 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

Please participate in the Fraser Valley Auto Mall’s 4TH ANNUAL FOOD BANK DRIVE. We are accepting donations of non-perishable items until Friday, December 17th, 2010. A convoy will depart from the Fraser Valley Auto Mall on December 18th and take all the accumulated food to the Abbotsford Food Bank.

Thank Your For Your Generosity!

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GREAT SAVINGS

2010

MASSIVE CLEARANCE EVENT

ON DODGE & JEEP THIS WEEKEND!

OPEN SUNDAY 11-4

GET UP TO $8250 CONSUMER CASH PLUS 0% PURCHASE FINANCING 2010 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 4x4

2010 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE

Mountain Edition, 3.8L V6, STD Sirius, hard top, AM/FM, CD, wheel package.

Auto, loaded, Sirius Satellite Radio.

STK##102254

MRSP $28,315 OUR PRICE $25,446

$179 BI-WEEKLY

MRSP $35,320 OUR PRICE $30,975

2010 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT CREW

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

4x4, 26A SXT pkg, 5.7L, Hemi, PW, PL, anti-spin, auto, SXT decor & more!

Laredo, 4x4, off road Group 1, trailer tow, well equipped. STK#103064

MRSP $47,130 OUR PRICE $37,099

$251 BI-WEEKLY

2001 PLYMOUTH PROWLER

MRSP $42,495 OUR PRICE $41,307

STK#107115

$215 BI-WEEKLY

STK##112574

$287 BI-WEEKLY

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY!

$37,991

Loaded, only 400 km. STK##112574

BRAND NEW!

WE MAKE IT EASY TO SHOP OUR USED INVENTORY Simply visit pioneerchryslerjeep.com & watch videos of our pre-owned inventory! 2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

2008 DODGE AVENGER SPORT

2009 DODGE CARAVAN SE

Classic, auto, air power group.

Well equipped, spoiler, alloy wheels, only 40,000kms.

Stow n Go, rear air, loaded, 50,000kms.

STK# A4998

STK# U7334

STK# A2545

$9,991

$85 BIWEEKLY

2007 DODGE NITRO SLT 4x4, 20” chrome wheels, loaded, sunroof, running boards, only 39,000kms. STK# A7039

$18,991

$12,998

$109 BIWEEKLY

PLAY VIDEO

$15,999

2007 DODGE DAKOTA

2009 JEEP WRANGLER

4x4, crew cab, loaded, 4.7 V8, beautiful truck.

2 door, Rocky Mountain Sport Edition, soft top, 6 spd manual, A/C, 4x4, only 14,000kms.

STK# E9360

$133 BIWEEKLY

STK# 105191A

$157 BIWEEKLY

$18,991

$157 BIWEEKLY

$22,999

$189 BIWEEKLY

.COM YOUR COMMUNITY DEALER SINCE 1939

604.826.6201 HOURS: Mon - Thurs 8:30-8 • Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-5 • Sun 11-4

*OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED AND DOES NOT INCLUDE TAXES OR LEVIES. OAC ALL PAYMENTS BASED ON 84 MONTHS A T 3.0% VARIABLE RATE ON NEW AND 7.9% ON USED. THE 2010 3500 RATE IS 7.99%.*OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED AND DOES NOT INCLUDE TAXES OR LEVIES. OAC ALL PAYMENTS BASED BI-WEEKLY OVER 84 MONTHS (NISSAN FRONTIER 60 MONTHS) 7.9% ON USED OAC .

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TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Sparrow Dr. West Abbotsford ~ 2 bedroom suite, large covered deck, private parking. $800 incl. utilities. remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

ON SALE

ABBOTSFORD. 3 BDRM, laundry, fenced backyrd. Central loc. N/P. N/S. $1050/mo. + utils. 604-8597376 or 604-854-9769.

‘06 DODGE CARAVAN StoN’Go, 7 pass, loaded, local #STP3776....$8995

MISSION 2 Bdrm, lrge deck, nice yard, n/s n/p, share w/d nr. Hurd & 14th $1150. incl util (604)826-0003

CARS - DOMESTIC

1994 CAMARO, red, 5 spd, loaded, 180K’s. A/C’d to April 2011. Runs very well $4900. 604-462-9306

P ABBOTSFORD E. 2 bdrm, 1100 s/f. quiet home. Off st. lit prkg. N/S. 1 cat ok. $750+1/2 util. 604308-1328. ladymcbeth@shaw.ca

1996 DODGE NEON 4/dr, auto, AirCared, $750. 604-855-9587.

34314 Vye Road, Abbotsford

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 4x4 4dr auto, all power options, Aircared till Oct. 2011, mechanic owned, 186K runs great $3950 obo (604)8205584 or 604-826-9319

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1997 GRAND AM 4 dr auto, loaded, 157K’s. A/C’d to Oct. 2012. Runs very well $2500. Ph: 604-462-9306

‘99 NISSAN PATHFINDER V6, 5 spd, local, 4x4 #STP9654....$4995

1997 JEEP Cherokee Sport SUV Blue, 218,000KM, 4 DR, Automatic, 4x4, Tape Player (needs tlc), Air Conditioning (Needs Serviced), Dual Airbags, Tilt, Premium Wheels & Tires, New Radiator and Brakes. Tow Package also included. $4500 OBO You can contact Keith or Karin @ 604-536-5799 kobe@telus.net

‘97 FORD TAURUS SW auto, V6 #STP1388....$1495

1998 GMC CLUB CAB 4.3 Vortec, 5spd trans, air, alarm syst, CD, under 300K, needs some TLC, good daily runner. 604-794-5815.

remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt. ABBOTSFORD, ClearbrooK Village. 3 bdrm townhouse. Avail Dec. 1st. NS/NP. Call 604-826-2223.

***** 2008 MALIBU ***** Auto, Fully Loaded! No accidents 44K, $9900. Call 778-840-8185.

CHILLIWACK

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES & DETAILING 2007 FORD F350 quad cab XLT auto 4x4 diesel St#16 $18,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab XLT auto 4X4 diesel St#25 $15,900 2004 GMC 2500 SLE auto 4X4 Duramax diesel St#36 $11,900 2007 FORD F150 SCrew XLT 4X4 auto 4X4 gas St#32 $14,900 2005 GMC QUADCAB 4X4 auto, long box, loaded St#26 $13,900 2006 FORD F350 crew cab XLT,auto,4X4,dsl, St#40 $17,900 2006 CHEV 2500 crew cab auto short box St#34 $10,900 2004 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat auto 4X4 diesel ST#43 $15,900

33166 South Fraser Way Abbotsford. DL#31038

PH#604-855-0666 www.keytrackautosales.com

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‘94 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto, loca,l 167K #STP 9722....$2395

Phone 604.854.2832 or 604.864.6239 DL#9912

2010 MAZDA 3 hatchback, 14,000k, a/c, tilt steering, cloth interior, 1 owner, rust colour, $19,500. Call (604)847-0514

RENOVATED

Woodbine Townhouses A Gated Community

CARS - DOMESTIC

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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.

Any Condition! 604-551-9022 TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1993 GOLDEN FALCON 5th wheel, 25.5’, complete w/slide, exc. cond., winter pkg. Call (604)863-0008

Clearwater Housing Co-op

2007 ADVENTURER 90RDS

(Located in CLEARBROOK VILLAGE) HOUSING CO-OP - $910/mth

Michael Osborne #149..............$156.00 Date of Lease.........Sept. 7, 1999 Date of Lien............Nov. 16, 2010 Deau Burke #129...............$255 Date of Lease......March 14, 2003 Date of Lien.........Nov. 16, 2010 Dave Stevens #174..............$174.00 Date of Lease......July 22, 2000 Date of Lien.........Nov. 16, 2010 William Oar #447...........$246 Date of Lease......March 17, 2006 Date of Lien.........Nov. 16, 2010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Kenneth Verne Almond, deceased, formerly of 105-1450 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 4N5, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned executrix, c/o Dhindsa Palmer, #133775 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H1, on or before the 18th day of December, 2010, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Karen Lynn McDonald, Executrix, Dhindsa Palmer, Solicitors.

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Dealer Principal

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2008 Mazda GT Sedan

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

ALL VEHICLES WANTED

2009 Hyundai Accent GL

5 speed, only 37,000 kms, loaded, sunroof, leather

#AF417012’B’............................. FROM

Adam Whyte Sales Manager

16,990

2005 Honda Civic Reverb 2 door coupe, A/C, manual, great shape!

10,995

2 door, auto, A/C, pwr grp, keyless entry. .............................................................NOW

S O LD

7 passenger, auto, A/C, pwr grp, low kms! ........................................................... NOW

Sales

25,995

Loaded, auto, air, pwr grp, leather,

Power group, air, auto, alloys

4,950

5 spd, air, loaded, power group #AH7509 ...................................... NOW

12,900

604.408.2277

66,000 kms, V6, auto, power group #AH7516 ........................................ NOW

5 spd, air, power group, sunroof

17,900

2006 Hyundai Elantra GT Auto, 1 owner, AC, power group

1 owner, low kms 31,000, AC, power group #AH7497A ............. NOW

8,995

5 door, low kms, air, auto, power group

Sales

group, alloys #AH7524/AH7524 NOW

4 door, auto, power group, AC, keyless entry #AH7521A............. NOW

9,995

16,900

2006 Volkswagon Jetta Luxury sedan, leather, sunroof

2006 Kia Sportage V6, FWD, 1 owner, AC, power group, alloys,

NO SUBSIDY

keyless entry #AA515871A......NOW

Application for WAIT LIST available.

clearwaterhousing@shaw.ca

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

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL No wheels, no problems. Clean, courteous service. Tony-850-0535 & leave message.

Jordan Brock Sales

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 FREE SCRAP PICK-UP $100 for Complete Vehicles Cell: 778-808-3868

14,995

2008 Hyundai Tiburon 5,500km

55 kms, auto, air, power group, keyless entry #AF381135.........NOW

#BS010584A ............was $15,900 NOW

Auto, air, power group, 17” alloys, sunroof, only

2006 Toyota Corolla

(604)826-9076

✦ APPLY NOW ✦

12,988

9,995

2009 Chev Malibu LT Low kms, warranty, auto, AC, power

2007 Hyundai Accent

8,995

2008 Kia Rio #AH753.................................................. NOW

2001 Chyrsler Intrepid

Garry Pohl

14,900

#B5032633A ....................................... NOW

2008 Ford Fusion SEL Sales

2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE #AH7466 .......................................... NOW

2008 Hyundai Tuscon GL

Brad Lister

16,990

2003 Chev Impala #D10-7376A .............was $8,775 NOW

3 BDRM UNITS FOR FAMILIES

✦ $2,000 SHARE PURCHASE ✦ REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOVE-IN Fenced yard, one pet ok, gas F/P and 4 appliances supplied.

19,995

2006 Mazda 3 GT sun roof, only 60,000 kms .......... NOW

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

10,995

2007 Ford F150 Supercrew XLT 52,000kms, XTR pkg ................NOW

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE & BE A HERO ◆ FREE TOW ◆ TAX RECEIPT 24 - 48hr. Service

2010 Dodge Journey SE

#AF3627A .....................................NOW

Auto, A/C, pwr grp, chrome pkg, only

VEHICLES WANTED

CA$H FOR VEHICLES

Patricia Haney #206 & #27........$166.00 Date of Lease.........Sept. 7, 1989 Date of Lien............Nov. 16, 2010

Mitch Trotman

Jamie Braun

✶ MOVE-IN INCENTIVES ✶

Cindy Munro #310.........$162.00 Date of Lease.....May 2, 2002 Date of Lien.......Nov. 16, 2010

THE NEW

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-854-6397

Designated as Crime Free Multi-Housing

Bau-Glen Holdings #235..........$474.00 Date of Lease...... June 1, 2009 Date of Lien......... Nov. 16, 2010

2002 Chev 2500 HD, Silverado, gd cond., green ext/tan int, 225k, alum rack/rails, reg. maint $11,000 obo. Must sell! (604)794-5832

‘95 JEEP CHEROKEE 4x4 4 dr. V6, auto, full load #STP5154...$2400

2003 VW GOLF 2L. Loaded only 15.700 Kms. $11,000. 604-8525719 or 604-308-2963.

NEWLY

bcclassified.com 604-854-6397

2009 Ford Ranger FX4, off road, super cab , loaded. 29,000km. Take over payments at 0% ﬁn. thru Ford Credit. $19,000obo 604-796-3056

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 Dec.18, 2010 the goods will be sold or disposed of on Dec. 28, 2010

2000 DODGE GR. CARAVAN, V6, auto, ps/pb, cruise, A/C. Ex. cond. AirCared. $3450. 604-854-6673

‘95 NISSAN PATHFINDER auto, 4x4, Aircare, low K #STP6206....$2995

PLUS MORE TO CHOOSE FROM! FINANCING AVAILABLE

ABBOTSFORD E. New 3 bdrm T/H. 5 appls. Nr Traditional school & playground. Avail. immed. NS/NP. 3bd house also avail. 604-504-5842

Phone 604-859-7429

2008 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, supercab, 4.0L engine, auto, cruise, red metallic paint, a/c, trler tow pckg, 9500km, $18,500. (604)795-3483

‘93 SAFARI VAN 8 passenger, AirCared, local #STP 2477....$1995

604-504-RENT

MISSION: 3 Bdrm Townhome, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. 604-820-1715

2008 FORD RANGER Supercab 5 spd, jump seats, 85K, A/C, CD, well maint, exc cond! Must sell. $11,500/obo. Call 604-850-7522.

1991 TOYOTA pickup, 3.3L, 5sp, canopy, box liner, hitch, 4 winter tires, well maint, aircared, $2600 obo. (604)796-0765

‘00 MAZDA MPV DX V6, auto, 7 pass. #STP1038....$1995

2008 Dodge Caliber SXT, auto, loaded, htch bk, 49,900 km, red, ex cond $10,900. (604)793-5520 DL5961

2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 4.3L 6/cyl, longbox, canopy, roof rack, 107K, clean, god cond, well maint. Must sell! $9900/obo.604-850-7522

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‘99 CHEV S10 4X4 Ext cab, V6 auto, 135K #STP8054....$4995

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The 15th annual Business Excellence Awards the quality of a business, says Hull, and deciding night – Wednesday, Nov. 24 this year – is shaping between nominees in each category is always a up to be another success. struggle for the judges. Almost 400 tickets have already been sold, Unlike many interviews in the business world, and about 500 guests are expected at Tradex however, interviewing nominees for these awards for an evening of top-quality dining by CTC is always a good time, both for the business ownCatering, decor by Valley Weddings and corpoers and especially the judges. rate entertainment by musical comedian Todd “They really enjoy it and they take it so seriButler. ously,” says Goldie VanGarderen, event coordinaDavid D. Hull, executive director of the tor for the Chamber. “One group was in here for Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, says it is an hour and a half trying to deliberate. They had sure to be another fine evening of showcasing three (businesses) in mind, and they couldn’t the best in local business. decide which one they wanted to choose.” “Abbotsford has a really vibrant, thriving There are 10 categories for this year’s Business business community. They are a spirited entreExcellence Awards: preneurial lot. A lot of that Home Based Business is reflected in the Business Excellence Sponsored by: Click Excellence Awards: the Media Works Abbotsford number of nominations that Retailer Excellence we receive, the number that Sponsored by: Prospera Credit has a really vibrant, participate, the people who Union come out for the event.” Manufacturing & Producer thriving business To be as fair as possible in Excellence Sponsored by: community determining the recipients Sevenoaks Shopping Centre of each award, the format for David D.Hull Agricultural and Agrijudging was changed three Business Excellence Sponsored years ago to an interview by: TD Canada Trust Agriculture with each nominee, as opposed to an application Services package only. Service Industry Excellence Sponsored by: “What we’ve done is taken the subjectivity out Firstbase Services Ltd. of it,” says Hull. Eric Vanderham Young Entrepreneur of Each business owner submits a 250-word the Year Sponsored by: The Rotary Clubs of description of his or her company, the company Abbotsford logo, and attends a 20-minute interview with Non Profit Organization of the Year a panel of three judges from the Chamber of Sponsored by Baker Newby LLP, Lawyers Commerce. Before they arrive for their interNew Business of the Year Sponsored by: views, nominees get a list of the questions in KPMG Enterprise order to level the playing field. Established Business of the Year (1-19 About 120 businesses were nominated for a Employees) Sponsored by: Tradex coveted glass trophy this year. Established Business of the Year (20+ Simply being nominated shines a great light on Employees) Sponsored by: The Abbotsford News

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Musical comedian/satirist Todd Butler will bring his quick wit and impressive guitar skills to Tradex this month for the entertainment portion of the Business Excellence Awards. Butler is a self-described Weird Al Yankovic meets This Hour Has 22 Minutes hybrid who likes to riff on local and national politics as well as Canadian trivia in general. “I poke fun at people in the news, like Tiger Woods and Conrad Black, that kind of stuff,” he said. Butler’s latest number, which he’s currently working on from his home in Courtenay, B.C., is a ribbing of our recently resigned premier, called What if Gord Was One of Us? Despite the heavy slant toward political humour in his routine, Butler said it’s not a partisan view; everyone’s made fun of equally. It’s good, clean fun though. Doing corporate entertainment is one of Butler’s favourite kinds

of shows because he gets to be funny without lowering the bar for an inebriated club audience. “I found that I had enough material that was funny and clean, which is basically what they want,” he said. “With comedians, you never know what you’re getting, especially with stand-up, and the last thing 300 bankers and their wives or husbands want to hear is somebody swearing and doing off-colour jokes.” Being only one in a handful of professional comedians in the corporate circuit, Butler said he gets a lot of gigs, such as the B.C. Municipalities Convention two years ago, where he won over the crowd. In addition to his jokes, Butler appeals to most audiences with his impressive finger-picking and flat-picking numbers which he’s been perfecting as a professional guitarist and teacher for the past 40 years. He can even play Dueling Banjos behind his head.

Getting into the comedy side of performing wasn’t a big leap for the guy who has always seen the world from a skewed perspective. Starting in high school, he played in bands seven nights a week, and found that if he changed the words to well-known songs, he’d get a laugh… and occasionally threatened. “Bikers don’t like it too much when you mess with Born to Be Wild,” he said with a laugh. Some CBC radio listeners may remember Butler from his days as a host and performer in Madly Off In All Directions, but these days he’s back to his roots, doing his comedy for live audiences. “I try to pick songs that everybody knows… It tends to be more on the country and folk side, but I also parody AC/DC songs, and that kind of stuff. The whole show is little snippets that all kind of tie together. It’s very much like standup with a guitar.” To find out more about Todd Butler visit www.toddbutler.com.

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‘One of the best nights I can remember’ It was Oscar night last year at this time for Toews Sewing and Pianos. The long-standing local company was among the winners at the 14th Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards, taking the Established Business of the Year award, sponsored by the Abbotsford News. The firm’s Calvin Toews called it “exciting” and likened the experience to a Hollywood triumph. “It’s like winning an Academy Award, that’s how cool it was over there,” Toews said of the 2009 event at Tracex. “It was one of the best nights I can remember.” He said the award has significantly enhanced the profile of the Toews business, a family operation with a staff of five, which was already something of an institution in the Fraser Valley. After setting up shop in Chilliwack in November 1949, the business moved to Abbotsford five years later and has now been in the

community for 56 years. Throughout its history, the Toews shop has offered sales and repair services for sewing machines and pianos. By continuing to specialize in the finer points of both fields, Toews said his shop is able to offer a degree of expertise sometimes lacking in an era of big-box retailers and disposable products – a quality he believes was key to winning last year’s award. “Focusing in on a thing and sticking with it, I think that’s what it’s all about,” Toews said. “There are about 8,800 parts in a piano, which is something not everyone knows about.” The trophy is on prominent display at the Toews shop at 2518A Clearbrook Road. While there’s no hard evidence how much the award may have improved business, Toews suspects it probably has. “I think it makes people feel more confident about (making a purchase),” he said.

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Excellence deserves recognition and on Nov. 24, ten worthy nominees will be rewarded. The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and The Abbotsford News are presenting the annual Business Excellence Awards, which honour outstanding organizations and individuals in Abbotsford who strive for excellence in the community. Guests at the awards gala will be treated to entertainment by Todd Butler. With over 20 years experience, Butler’s skills are honed to a fine point and he swings easily from lambasting politicians in political parodies to interpreting the latest news stories with a twist. The gala begins at 5:30 p.m. at Tradex at the Abbotsford Airport. Tickets are $62 and tables of eight are available for $496. This year more than 80 nominees will vie for the 10 awards. The nominees are:

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Non Profit Organization of the Year › Abbotsford Agrifair › Abbotsford Food Bank › Abbotsford Downtown Business Association › Abbotsford Rotary Club › Abbotsford Special Olympics › BC Chicken Marketing Board › BC Egg Marketing Board › Canadian Cancer Society (Abbotsford Region) › CARE Abbotsford › Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre › Food for the Hungry Canada › Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery › Fraternal Order of Eagles (Abbotsford) › The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford

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Established Business of the Year (1-19 Employees) › Canadian Western Bank › Champagne & Lace › Classic Party & Balloon Supply › Clayburn Village Store › Concept Plumbing and Gas › Eximus Real Estate Team › J-B’s Candy Shoppe › MD Cosmetic and Laser Clinic › Nomad Auto Sales › Numbers Unlimited Bookkeeping › SciencePure Nutraceuticals › Whatcom Road Veterinary Hospital

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Chocolatier ‘Silly Bonka’ nominated

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Phil Bonk with a tray of his sweet wares from J-B’s Candy Shoppe.

Phil Bonk had a good life with a wife, three kids and a job as an accountant, but there was one thing he couldn’t have – candy. A diabetic his whole life, Bonk couldn’t have sugar, though he’s always had a sweet tooth. But then five years ago he got the idea to give up bean counting and learn every aspect of making gum drops and candy apples in his own business. “I’ve always loved candy because I couldn’t have it,” he said. “Part of the thing was to actually make a good candy that diabetics would like.” So naturally his three kids, ages nine, 12 and 14, were delighted when their dad opened J-B’s Candy Shoppe on Pauline Street. They got to drop in after school to see how business was going and test the product. Bonk learned how to make chocolate, including the sugar-free variety, and also caramel, fudge, and candy of all kinds. Though some of his sweets are imported, the candy man makes about 75 per cent of everything he sells. Jelly beans, taffy, suckers, truffles, caramel corn – you name it, you can find it at J-B’s Candy Shoppe. It’s no coincidence he’s become affectionately known by some of his loyal customers as ‘Silly Bonka,’ the talented chocolatier. Truffles are his favourite treat to make. The original recipe was from an expert chocolatier in Creston, which he then

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tweaked to make his own. “I had to turn the temp up a little bit and cook them a little longer to get the same texture and consistency,” he said. “With chocolate, sometimes it’ll bloom and you just don’t know why. You could do the same thing at a different location or a different altitude and it’ll turn out differently. It’s a funny little temperate item.” Chocolate makes up the majority of sales, but about 20 per cent of customers come in for the ice cream. In terms of wholesale, caramel corn is his number one seller. Bonk’s personal favourite is the irresistible caramel pretzel twist, though he knows he shouldn’t sample them too often. It wasn’t all sweet times from the start, of course, but Bonk said this year J-B’s Candy Shoppe has “turned that corner.” Priding himself on being a truly local supplier, he uses as many locally sourced ingredients as possible, including apples to make candy apples from Willow View Farm and the Apple Barn, here in Abbotsford. In recognition of his success, Bonk’s venture has been nominated for Established Business of the Year (1-19 Employees) for the 2010 Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards. “I was quite surprised, and thankful, of course, that a little shop like ours would be nominated,” he said, before getting back to his latest batch of fudge.

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Award gets a positive Reaction Last year’s Retailer of the Year result of a strong emphasis on award is the first thing customers customer service, and ensuring see when they walk into Reaction it kept its staff of five fully Fly and Tackle. employed through the recession. The Whatcom Road fishing “We did everything in our supplies firm took the trophy power not to lay anyone off,” he at the 2009 Abbotsford Business said. “There are not too many Excellence Awards, after having businesses who would put their won for customer service the year employees first, and we did that in before. spades.” And Reaction’s Terry Skipper In addition to serving as an said the boost impressive piece to his business, of shop decorathough difficult the awards “In our minds tion, to measure, is have allowed not in doubt. it’s a fairly significant for greater “It’s definitely opportunities in had an impact, award, and we networking in the no question,” business commuproudly display it. Skipper said. nity, he said. “In our minds Terry Skipper “There’s it’s a fairly sigdefinitely more nificant award, visibility there.” and we proudly display it.” Skipper said he would strongly The six-year-old business offers encourage non-members to a wide range of fishing tackle consider joining the Abbotsford and fly-tying equipment in retail Chamber of Commerce for the sales, as well as wholesale to other same reasons. retailers. It also offers regular The benefits are there for busicourses and seminars – interest in nesses “of all sizes,” he said. women’s-only “casting clinics” has As for the possibility of stepping surged, he said. into the winners’ circle one more Skipper said its success in the time? Skipper said it’s somebody awards competition is likely the else’s turn.

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Terry Skipper of Reaction Fly and Tackle said winning a Business Excellence Award had a positive impact on the Whatcom Road store.

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Campbell’s has a sweet business When Judy Campbell learned that Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery had been nominated for an Abbotsford Business Excellence Award in the agri-business category, she was “surprised.” Upon reflection, Judy is just as surprised to be helping to run a business related to bees. “I’d been stung as a child, and I used to have a terrible fear of bees,” she admitted with a chuckle. As the story goes, Mike Campbell – Judy’s husband – had long desired to keep bees on their eight-acre property at 2595 Lefeuvre Road. Judy, for obvious reasons, was resistant. But in 1997, a friend from church had a hive in his backyard that he was trying to get rid of. Mike prevailed upon Judy to let him bring the hive home, on the condition that it be stationed at the very back of the property. The growth of that first hive into a thriving business occurred organically. Mike turned out to have a knack for beekeeping, and multiplied his hives. Soon, they were producing more honey than the Campbells could consume themselves or give away to friends, and the hobby became a business. As part of that transition, the Campbells took a basic beekeep-

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Judy Campbell pours a glass of Melomel, which is a wine made with fruit and mead. ing course from the Ministry of Agriculture, and part of that course involved being stung by a bee to ensure you weren’t allergic. “I actually got stung, and I survived it,” Judy recalled with a chuckle. “That actually took away the apprehension.

“I still have respect for the bees, but it’s not a fear like I had.” When Mike retired in 2006, the Campbells took their enterprise to the next level, redeveloping their property to feature a farm store front, honey extraction centre and meadery.

Mead, or honey wine, is just one of an expansive list of bee-derived products the Campbells offer in addition to the honey. The farm store also carries such products as bee’s wax candles, pollen, healing bee hive products, lotions and creams, and raw beeswax. “In Europe and Asia, it’s not uncommon to have pharmaceuticals derived from the beehive,” Judy said. “But our Western culture doesn’t really know about the healing properties. It’s an eyeopening experience for people to come into our store and learn about that.” The Campbells strive to make their business community-oriented and environmentally friendly. Their event calendar is packed with a wide variety of activities, including school tours, junior beekeepers camps, art shows, craft workshops and wine tastings. On the environmental front, the Campbells planted shelter-belt trees to stop wind erosion; installed drip irrigation, which is more efficient than spray irrigation; and use geo-thermal heat. “We wanted to be environmentally friendly and give people a bit of a model of what can be done with a small acreage,” Mike explained. For more information on Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery, visit bchoney.com.

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