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Kelly and Michael showed it on their live morning show on Tuesday. Anderson Cooper wants to talk about it on Friday. Media from across the nation – and beyond – have published or aired stories about it. The Abbotsford Police Department’s (APD) Christmas card to criminals has garnered more attention than anyone could have imagined. “Certainly, I didn’t Sent to known crooks in the community by the Abbotsford Police Department, this think it would get card has attracted major media attention across the nation and in the U.S. this much attention,” said APD The front of the number if they request from a prospokesman Cont. Ian card features Police wanted to talk about ducer with the new MacDonald Tuesday Chief Bob Rich in changing their life- daytime talk show morning in between a Santa costume, style. hosted by American fielding media re- decked out in tactiThe initiative has journalist and CNN quests from across cal gear and carry- drawn the attention anchor Anderson North America. ing an assault rifle. of such high-profile Cooper. On Monday, the That image was shows as Live with Cooper wants to APD announced included on all holi- Kelly and Michael, show and discuss an initiative day cards mailed by a talk show based the card on the procalled “Operation the APD this year, in New York City gram on Friday. Resolution,” which including to its busi- featuring Kelly MacDonald specuinvolved including ness associates, but Ripa and Michael lates that Operation gangsters, property the greeting on the Strahan, who dis- Resolution has offenders and pro- inside was different played the card in drawn so much atlific criminals on for the crooks. their opening seg- tention because it is its annual list of That message en- ment on Tuesday. unique and edgy, alChristmas card re- couraged them to MacDonald said though the depiction cipients. call a special APD he also received a of Santa carrying a

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with Frank. “His passion for the city is going to be missed.” Banman said he believes that Pizzuto will receive a sevAbbotsford city manager Frank Pizzuto has announced erance package, based on the agreement he signed upon his resignation, as of Jan. 4, 2013. his hiring. Banman told The News on Wednesday “As Frank’s relationship with the City of he did not know the exact details, or if they can be Abbotsford comes to an end, we want to once made public. again express appreciation for his contributions “I imagine it will all come out.” to our community over the past four years,” said City staff confirmed the severance figures will be Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman. released, after consultation with city lawyers. Pizzuto notified council of his decision in a letter Pizzuto could not be reached for comment. sent on Dec. 11. Banman said the city manager has holidays Banman said the resignation was “unexpected.” booked next week and would be out of the office. “I would say that the timing is a little surprisJim Gordon, general manager of engineering and PIZZUTO ing.” utilities, will take the role of acting city manager. Banman declined to comment on whether Pizzuto Pizzuto, 61, was the city’s highest paid employee, was asked to resign by council. earning $249,005 in 2011. “Because it’s a personal matter, I would not deny or He came to Abbotsford in June 2008. Prior to that, confirm that one way or the other. he was the chief administration officer for the town of “I can say it has been an absolute pleasure working Amherstburg, Ont. Kevin MILLS

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Finding space for the cats and kittens that come through its doors is always a challenge for the SPCA, but the problem seems to be getting worse. Jodi Dunlop, manager of the Abbotsford shelter, said the numbers have not been dropping, and adoptions are not keeping up with the demand. “A lot of people think cats are disposable,” she said. As an example, she referred to a particular day over a week ago when 20 cats were dropped off at the Abbotsford shelter. Two adult female cats, each with a litVIDLEIONE ter of six, had ON ws.com been left beabbyne hind at a home when the owners moved, and six cats from other circumstances were dropped off throughout that day. In another situation, a “pet hoarder” abandoned 35 cats and kittens in her home, and they were rescued by the SPCA over a month ago. The Abbotsford shelter has room for about 30 cats, and the rest are fostered out to volunteers or sent to other shelters in the Lower Mainland. Some local pet stores also offer space for SPCA adoption services. Contrary to the beliefs of some, the SPCA does not euthanize pets, except

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those that are gravely ill or highly aggressive, making adoption a crucial part of the solution. Dunlop said the biggest issue with the influx of cats is that many people are still neglecting to spay and neuter them, despite ongoing public awareness messages

to do so. The owners then have difficulty getting rid of kittens, and they end up turning them over to the SPCA, or worse, abandon them on rural properties. Most of the cats – about 70 per cent – are brought to the SPCA because they are

strays, either intentionally abandoned or missing from their home. Some have been injured. Because many of them do not have identification, such as an ear tattoo or a microchip, the SPCA is unable to track down their owners. Dunlop said many people do not come looking for their missing cats at the SPCA, believing, for example, that they will return home in a few days or that they were killed by an animal or a car. The SPCA only has to hold a pet for four days before it can be placed for adoption. Dunlop said the remaining 30 per cent of cats are “owner surrendered” – people who no longer want or are capable of caring for their pet. She said the SPCA currently has a list, dating back to July, of people in this situation who are waiting for the shelter to have space to take their cat. So far this year, the Abbotsford shelter has had about 640 cats and kittens come through its doors. Dunlop encourages anyone who is missing a cat to visit the Abbotsford shelter at 34312 Industrial Way or go online (where all the cats’ photos are posted) at spca.bc.ca/branches/abbotsford. Information about adoptions is also posted on the website.

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We are up to our necks in debt as it is. We sure don’t need another swimming pool. It’s time to elect a whole new council who would listen to the people. Leny Durian

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Are you guys freaking nuts? Who is it who wants to keep on spending more money? Come on people. No one can successfully run a household or business like this. Give your collective heads a big shake. Rusty Miller

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Council has given approval in principle to a $17.5-million partnership with the YMCA. Do you support that decision?

We are only covering 50 per cent of construction costs. The other half is covered by YMCA. As far as I know there is no expectation that we will have to fork over any other costs for the operation of the facility. Abbotsford has $12 million so far saved up. The project won’t start for another 18 months to three years. In that time, I believe the additional $5 million will be saved. It shouldn’t cost anyone extra in taxes. Hudson Bronson

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B.C. Views On Friday, as the federal government was giving the green light to a Malaysian investment of billions more into northern B.C.’s liquefied natural gas megaproject, Coastal First Nations chiefs held their quarterly board meeting in Vancouver. These are now the most powerful aboriginal leaders in North America, bankrolled by U.S. environmental groups and their wealthy charity foundation backers as guardians of the Great Bear Rainforest. A major topic was the Haisla Nation, the Kitimat partner that abruptly quit its voluntary association with the Haida, Gitga’at and other communities over its plans to develop LNG exports. This discord comes at a bad time. Premier Christy Clark has bet heavily on LNG, not just for her government’s future, but the industrial and economic

direction of the province for decades to to process and ship LNG to Asia. The come. initial idea was that one or two natural Initial press reports were mis- gas-fired power plants would be built, leading. One had it that Haisla eventually backing up wind, small Chief Councillor Ellis Ross, the B.C. gov- hydro and other renewable supplies. ernment’s key ally on LNG, was “bud- BC Hydro has 600 megawatts availdying up” with the Harper government able from its dams, which would reon the Enbridge oil pipeline proposed quire new transmission capacity up to to go to Kitimat, in Kitimat to help run the the heart of Coastal first two LNG plants First Nations terriproposed in partnerThe plan was to tory. ship with the Haisla. Not so. Both Ross follow Clark’s solemn vow Then the play got and Coastal First bigger. The B.C. govNations executive to make B.C. LNG the ernment transferred director Art Sterritt ‘greenest’ in the world. Crown land on Douglas confirmed to me Channel to the Haisla that they remain for an LNG project solidly against the Enbridge propos- planned by Shell, PetroChina and al. The disagreement is over how to Korea Gas. And Sterritt said he started power the processing of LNG, which getting signals from Victoria that the the Haisla are pioneering with provin- industry doesn’t want to buy power cial assistance. from outside producers to drive LNG Sterritt said the Haisla and the rest cooling and compression. Instead they of the group were in agreement until a wanted to power it directly with gas, few weeks ago. The plan was to follow using equipment called “mechanical Clark’s solemn vow to make B.C. LNG drives” rather than electrical drives. the “greenest” in the world. In a letter to Haisla members exAll parties acknowledge that some of plaining why he quit the Coastal First B.C.’s shale gas will have to be burned Nations, Ross said he was insulted by

Sterritt’s comments that the Haisla were choosing “the dirtiest way possible” to ship LNG. Ross noted that emissions would be about the same if gas is burned in the LNG plant or in a power plant nearby. That’s true, but Sterritt points out a critical difference. If LNG producers are allowed to use single-purpose mechanical drives, no renewable energy can ever be added. And as more LNG producers rush into B.C., reserves that would have lasted 75 to 100 years could be depleted in 30. And when the gas is gone? “These big, hulking plants that are going to be in Kitimat are just going to be sitting there, rotting,” Sterritt said. “It happens all over the world.” B.C.’s clean energy plan envisions extending the BC Hydro grid, developing run-of-river and wind farms such as the big offshore proposal off Haida Gwaii, and ultimately a future beyond oil and gas. Now, in their rush to develop LNG, Clark and Energy Minister Rich Coleman seem poised to abandon that strategy. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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I am even more disappointed in Mayor Banman for playing fast and loose with our capital funding. There are many projects that could use this funding that will benefit a much higher percentage of our population. (City manager) Mr. Pizzuto should be embarrassed for saying that the city could go to public donors for the new police building. That statement should embarrass everyone on council. Just make it easy and tell our police they are secondbest after a “gift” to YMCA. That is all it is when you hit the bottom line. I have nothing against the YMCA, but we do not require, nor can we afford one. Karen G. LaCroix

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I am a physician from Mission, and would like to use your newspaper to thank all the people involved in rescuing me from Mount McKee after a mountain biking accident on Nov. 28. My sincere thanks would go to the Abbotsford Police Department, Search and

City of Abbotsford Seasonal Closure

City Hall will be closed from December 25, 2012 to January 1, 2013 and will re-open for business on January 2, 2013 at 8:30am. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

Order of Abbotsford

Do you know an outstanding citizen? Someone who shows leadership and dedication? The City of Abbotsford is looking to honour these people. The Order of Abbotsford was established by Council, on February 7, 2005, to recognize individuals who bring distinction to themselves and to the City of Abbotsford in broad areas of endeavour such as: community leadership; business; labour; industry; volunteer service; professions and other occupations; research; culture; the arts; sports; and others. The City is seeking nominations for the Order of Abbotsford. Any person or organization may nominate a resident of Abbotsford. Nomination forms can be found on the City website at www.abbotsford.ca/order, or picked up from the City Clerk’s Office, fifth floor, Abbotsford City Hall, during regular business hours. Nominations for 2013 recipients must be received by December 31, 2012.

Snow & Ice Control

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

Rescue, B.C. Ambulance, Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service,the 911 dispatcher. and not forgetting the flight paramedic who gave me some good drugs, ensuring I have no memory of my first helicopter ride! I am now home following reconstuctve surgery for a broken neck, and my family

Important Information for Residents with Outstanding Utility Bills!

Please note: If your utility account (water and sewer services) remains unpaid as of December 31, 2012, the balance owing will be transferred to your property tax account as taxes in arrears. Taxes in arrears are subject to daily interest charges at the rate of 6% per annum (subject to change). You can view your utility account balances through “My City Online” at www.abbotsford.ca/my_city_ online, or you can contact the Tax and Utility Division at 604-864-5522 or by email at cash@abbotsford.ca. follow us on

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Central Fraser Valley Public Transit News 2013 Holiday Transit Schedule

• December 24, 2012 – Regular weekday schedule ending around 8 pm • December 25, 2012 – Sunday schedule in Abbotsford* (no service in Mission) • December 26, 2012 – Sunday schedule in Abbotsford* (no service in Mission) • December 31, 2012 – Regular weekday schedule, plus free rides and extended hours from 6 pm to 2:30 am

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and I are very grateful for your help in delaying funeral arrangements for a few more years! Thanks again. guys. You were all very professional, caring and had a good sense of humour.

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Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission

The Regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 4:30 pm in Room 102b at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School. Access to the meeting room is from the main Community Library entrance. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact Mark Taylor, General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture, 604-864-5566 or email mtaylor@abbotsford.ca .

Public Information Meeting — Soil Removal Permit at 1048, 1090, 1136 and 1182 McKenzie Road

The City received an application, from Ekset Contracting Ltd., to remove and deposit soil on properties located at 1048, 1090, 1136 and 1182 McKenzie Road. The applicant proposes to remove approximately 3 million cubic metres of soil, and deposit material for agricultural reclamation over a twenty-five year period. A Public Information Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2012, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, at South Poplar Elementary School located at 32746 Huntingdon Road. The purpose of the Public Information Meeting is to obtain input from local residents and allow interested parties to view the project information.

For further information, please contact David Loewen, December 24, 2012 – regular weekday * no• service on Route #31 Connector to schedule Mission ending around 8 pmManager, Engineering Inspections and Permits, at • December 25, 2012 – Sunday schedule in Abbotsford* (no service in Mission) 604-864-5514 or dloewen@abbotsford.ca. Shopper Daypass • December 26, 2012 – Sunday schedule in Abbotsford* (no service in Mission)

December 31, 2012 – regular weekday schedule, plus free rides and extended Take advantage of a Shopper Daypass from December 2, hours from 6 pm to 2:30 am 2012, December 2012. schedule Adult passes are $3.50 a day, in Mission) • to January 1, 201331, -- Sunday in Abbotsford* (no service students seniors are#31 $3Connector a day. to Mission *noand service on route •

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Take advantage of a Shopper Daypass from December 2, 2012, to December 31, 2012. • 21 Aldergrove – New Sunday service and additional Adult passes are $3.50 a day, students and seniors are $3 a day. December

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letters Another potential financial disaster Please do not keep telling us the AESC is in the past and we need to move on, when in fact we pay a huge price in our taxes every year because of council’s bad decisions. With the YMCA vote and lack of public consultation, council has once again rubbed our faces into another potential financial

disaster. Why would council do that? The public is told over and over that debt is their big concern, and yet council continues to spend our diminishing wages in a reduced economy. Elizabeth Gray

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For 23 years the Sweeney Singers have been delighting audiences with their December program featuring old and new Christmas music in a variety of classic and contemporary styles.

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In February, Abbotsford Police were notified that a known property offender, who had been evicted from his former residence for operating a “chop shop,” had moved to another area of the city. His new rental property was in a rural area of Bradner, down a long driveway with several outbuildings on the property. Police went to the site and arrested the man, whose phone contained pictures of the landlord’s machinery that he posted online for ads selling the items. The man was sent to jail, the landlord evicted the tenants, and there have been no further incidents at the property. The problem resi-

This home in Bradner was among numerous sites that attracted police attention and action this year.

dence was one of 25 in which issues were resolved from January to October of this year, as part of an Abbotsford Police program. In a presentation to the police board on Nov. 27, Acting Staff Sgt. Dave Marshall said the program currently has 15 problem residences on its list for issues such as bylaw infractions and criminal activity.

The homes are ranked in priority, with the top three garnering the largest focus. The residences are identified by concerns from the public, surveillance, bylaw officers, and through police being called to the sites. Marshall said the goal is to resolve issues at each location within three months, including possible eviction of the prob-

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For this year’s 12th edition of A Carol For Christmas, Songs, Strings and Steps musical director Calvin Dyck is uniting traditional holiday music, wrapped with a twist. “I am a real fan of performances like Cirque du Soleil, where the whole space is filled,” said Dyck. “You have acrobatic acts, costuming, and a constant flow of entertainment. There isn’t this static element, but rather there is narration and as one piece stops, the next picks up. It’s a whole experience for the audience.” It is that type of atmosphere Dyck and the more than 120 performers look to emulate when they take to the stage this year for four shows running from Dec. 20 to 22. The shows take place at the Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Rd., in Abbotsford. “The idea is that

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The annual A Carol For Christmas event promises plenty of music, costumes, props and holiday spirit.

Songs, Strings and Steps is something that you should experience. It’s not something you can get by just sitting back and listening to a CD or watching a program on TV. You have to be there to truly appreciate what we offer,” said Dyck. And what’s in store for this year’s performance includes not only traditional Christmas carols, sing-alongs, comedy, and drama, but a carol competition with prizes of more than $5,500.

A call was put out early in the year for new Christmas music, and judging has whittled down the 30 submissions from across North America to eight finalists, including three local entrants. The competition will be split into three categories: solo, choral, and contemporary. Abbotsford violinist and music teacher Stan Gubiotti will be joined by locally born conductor Larry Nickel and pianist Karen Savage for

the chance to win the grand prize. Dyck said perhaps one of the great attributes of this year’s presentation is the combination of local talent mixed with professional acts. This year’s show includes soprano Alison Nystrom, the Pilkey Sisters, as well as members of the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra and members of the Fraser Valley Academy of Dance. “We’ve always had such great support from the community,” Dyck said, noting they sold out virtually all 3,200 tickets last year and anticipate selling out all four shows this year. He said close to half of all the tickets have been sold, so he’s encouraging people to buy early and not be disappointed at the ticket window. Tickets are available at House of James and King’s Music.

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tions director for the Abbotsford Salvation Army. “We believe it’s the springboard to better health.” The expansion reinforced the commitment of the Sally Ann’s Mission board

and the management team to continue the work they started in 2003, she said. Back then, they had no idea how successful the culinary program would be. More than 90 per

cent of all its students graduate and find meaningful work in the food services industry. Because of its certification, Lowell pointed out its standards rival any other in the province. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75 per cent to pass their courses. Lowell said it’s not uncommon for students to win gold at the annual B.C. Skills Competition. Currently, the school offers programs for students to earn their professional cook 1 and 2 certificates. More importantly, the renovations have allowed the school to add the professional cook’s Red Seal program, making it the first private post-secondary school in B.C. to offer the course. Red Seal emphasizes the finer arts of becoming a chef and working independently within a kitchen, but also mastering the business side of the profession. Planning menus, keeping budgets, and communications are all

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A 64-year-old man suffered a broken leg and a suspected head injury after he was struck by a car while walking in a marked crosswalk on Monday afternoon in Abbotsford. The collision occurred at Hillcrest Avenue and Parkview Road at about 2:30 p.m. Abbosford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said the man was heading north in the crosswalk when he was struck by a westbound Volkswagen Jetta driven by a 73-year-old woman. The victim was conscious and communicating with medical personnel on the scene, and was taken to hospital for treatment. MacDonald is urging drivers to use extra caution during this season’s dark and rainy conditions, particularly while making left turns. In the last two weeks, there have been 15 collisions involving left-hand turns, and three have involved pedestrians, he said. MacDonald said accidents occur more frequently during left turns because the drivers’ views can be obscured by oncoming traffic or drivers turn on a yellow light before oncoming traffic has stopped.

Hockey rioter pleads guilty A Mission man has pleaded guilty to participating in the Stanley Cup riot of June 2011. Bradley James Peters, 20, formerly of Abbotsford, entered the plea last Thursday in Vancouver provincial court. He is scheduled for sentencing on April 12, and three counts of mischief against him are expected to be stayed. Peters is among 275 people who have been charged or who have had charges recommended against them, according to the Vancouver Police Department. A total of 872 charges have been recommended to Crown counsel or have already been approved. Among the accused rioters are eight from Abbotsford and three from Mission. The riot occurred on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver’s downtown core after the Vancouver Canucks lost to the Boston Bruins in game seven of the Stanley Cup finals.

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A24 Abbotsford News Thursday, December 13, 2012 Janet is dedicated to selling your home or finding you that dream home you are searching for. You are invited to browse Janet’s website, call or e-mail her with any questions you have about buying or selling a home in the area.

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Market conditions favour buyers

Property sales through the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS) decreased by 19 per cent in November compared to the same month last year, moving from 1,120 to 905. Sales also decreased 14 per cent month-over-month compared to October 2012. Scott Olson, president of the board said, “buyers can’t borrow as much as what they could prior to the mortgage rule changes, so we’re seeing our pool of prospective buyers shrink and we’re seeing a change in the price range they’re looking for. “For three months in a row, we’ve seen a decrease in sales of detached homes $700,000 and up and greater demand

for those $400,000 to half a million. Tighter credit conditions are having an impact on the market.” In addition to the drop in sales in November, the number of new listings posted on the MLS decreased by 11 per cent compared to last year and by 32 per cent compared to October. “This was a significant drop with last month ranking alongside November 2003 as the slowest for new listings in the last decade. “It means that sellers are adjusting to conditions that favour buyers; great selection, houses are on the market longer and prices are lowering.” In the last six months, prices for all three residential property types combined have

decreased by 1.4 per cent while year over year they’ve increased by 1.3 per cent. For single family detached homes, the benchmark price increased by two per cent in one year, going from $533,800 in November 2011 to $544,700 last month. For townhouses, the benchmark price in November was $298,900, a decrease of 1.5 per cent compared to $303,600 during the same month last year. The benchmark price of apartments in Fraser Valley in November was $202,800, an increase of 2.6 per cent compared to $197,700 in November 2011. For a detached home, the average number of days to sell in November was 59, up five days from the same month.

An Independent Broker

I have lived in Abbotsford most of my life and have seen it grow from a small town to a bustling city. This is a great place to live and an excellent time to invest in Abbotsford’s future. I have been a full time Realtor for the last eleven years selling both Residential and Commercial Real Estate. One of the areas that I specialize in is buying and selling revenue properties including owning a Mobile Home Park for several years. Call me to discuss the advantages of buying a Mobile Home Park versus other types of real estate investments .I can show you how you can use the equity in your present home for investment real estate .

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Real estate is John’s passion. Well known throughout the real estate industry for his knowledge, honesty, and integrity, John is always enthusiastic and never to busy to help his clients buy or sell real estate.

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John’s biggest advocates are his past clients and friends who continually refer clients to him year after year. For professional service and professional results give John Corrie a call.

cell 604.309.0540 john@johncorrie.com

I am a life long resident of Abbotsford (55 years) and have seen a lot of great changes to our beautiful city. We live in a community that has a lot to offer and I am proud to be part of this community. After graduation I began an 18 year carer in the Recreational Vehicle Service industry. I was licensed as a realtor in 1992 and have been with Landmark Realty Corp. for 20 years. I have been involved in Industrial and Commercial sales and leasing as well as Residential sales. I have been a member of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Commercial Division for 10 years and also served on Commercial Council.

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rudy dyck

I would be honoured to assist you and your family with any questions you may have and help in any way with your real estate needs.

Whether it is buying or selling a home or an investment property, I would be honored to assist you in attaining your goals.

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I have been a resident of Abbotsford for over 34 years and an Abbotsford Notary for over 22. I specialize in real estate transactions, Wills and Powers of Attorney. There is none more experienced. Whether you are buying or selling real estate, whether it is bare land, a house, townhouse, condo or mobile home, before you make the decision for your representative, give my office a call. You will find us not only knowledgeable and professional but also accommodating to your schedule, if necessary.

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2. We offer a discount to non-smokers bank insurance does not. 3. We shop the market to 9 different and strong insurance companies 4. If in good health you can get even better rates. 5. We do the underwriting before there is a claim. Contact me today to see how we can help you have the proper insurance coverage in place to protect your largest asset.

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I have had the honour of servicing hundreds of people like you over the past 22 years and I know what matters! With a terrific wife and two great kids, you can count on me to take extreme care of you and your family’s mortgage needs. I’m an active participant in the local professional community, a regular presenter of the Wealthy Investors Network and a member of the MBABC. I am on the Board of Directors for the IMANI Orphan Care Foundation. I believe with business success comes social responsibility; true success means helping those in need. “I specialize in getting you a Fast “YES” at the Sharpest rate… Guaranteed” Visit my website, www. geoffleemortgage.com and download my FREE REPORT… “7 Steps to Getting a Fast Mortgage at Your Rate and Your Terms.” *powered by DLC Drake Entrust Mortgage Services

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T hank You for your Contributions WE HIT OUR GOAL THIS YEAR!

Michele’s enthusiastic and warm personality, combined with her willingness to work tirelessly and patiently on our behalf, made our search for a house a most interesting and fun time! Moving to a new City and a new Province can be a daunting experience with a lot of unknowns and many adjustments required to new and different methods and practices. Michele provided immediate assistance both verbally and through the material contained in her Home Buyers binder. Through Michele’s knowledge of the real estate market, she was able to offer many helpful tips and suggestions and provide invaluable information that we could not have obtained on our own. Michele quickly assessed our needs and desires in a house and helped us locate one that would suit our requirements and be just the right place to call home. She was even able to accomplish the almost impossible – getting the keys to us earlier than expected! Michele has become much more than just our realtor … we consider her a most delightful and valued friend. Having Michele help us in our search for a house made all the difference to our success in finding a lovely home! Thank you, Michele! … you’re the best!

Like many other service businesses, real estate is a very personal business. The outcome depends strongly on the individual providing the service. I believe through listening, coaching, knowledge of the market place, and dedication this allows the seller/buyer the reassurance that I am working for YOU!

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Happy Home Buyer

Another year has gone by and I would like to take the opportunity to thank ALL of my dear clients for trusting in me with their family, friends and their own personal purchases and sales.

May you all have a Wonderful Merry Christmas and A Blessed New Year! Born and raised in Surrey, I moved to Abbotsford in 1985 and grew to love the community. My roots and commitments in the Fraser Valley became even stronger when I married Ingrid and we started a family. With over 20 years experience in sales and marketing, my next challenge was entering real estate. This career plunge, now several years ago, has brought me growth, relationships, and the career satisfaction of a job well done beyond my dreams. My relationships with my clients are of the utmost importance to me. I am committed to providing the care, understanding, service, and attention they deserve. Accountability, availability, opportunity, and results for my clients are the core of my business.

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I am a self-confessed “car guy” and have been racing, restoring, and appreciating all kinds of vehicles since the day I brought home my driver’s license. Over the years I noticed how difficult it can be to find the right property for “toys”, from cars to boats to recreational vehicles. I decided to dedicate part of my business to specializing in “Real Estate for Car Guys” and everyone looking for unique properties, garages and shops in the Fraser Valley.

Born and raised in Abbotsford, I am a proud resident of this great diverse city. I have seen Abbotsford grow from a small farming town to a thriving city. I am proud to serve this community as a Real Estate Professional for the past three years. My family history is in Real Estate and I followed every little kid’s dream of being like their father when they grow up. Building and maintaining relationships through hard work and honesty are the core principles of my business. I take pride in giving my clients the best service and professional advice they seek. I am constantly studying current and projected future market conditions so I can provide my clients with the most up to date information. I feel this is a real asset as buying a home is the biggest financial decision one will make in their life. My background in economics helps me assist my clients with all financial aspects of buying residential and commercial real estate.

raj

sidhu

Keller Williams Valley Realty

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Sandy has over 25 years of real estate experience and is known for her trust, integrity and market knowledge. Gerry retired from the Abbotsford Police Dept before joining Sandy, bringing a unique perspective and knowledge of the local area to the partnership.

CALL SANDY & GERRY It will be an honour to serve you

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Pat was born at the MSA Hospital, as her Father was stationed at the Aldergrove Naval Base. In 1970 she moved to Abbotsford, where her 3 daughters and 3 sons were born, raised and graduated from Yale and WJ Mouat Secondary Schools. Now her family has increased by 6 grandchildren, soon to be 7.

Each ofce independently owned and operated

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Barb Carlson

Little Oak Realty

Each oﬃce independently owned and operated

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She became a licensed Realtor April 1984, and over the past 26 years has had the privilege of helping many loyal and valued customers, to whom she credits her success, attain their goals in the Real Estate market. During this time, she has received numerous awards from Homelife Services, is an Emerald Member of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Medallion Club, attained her Agent’s license and is co-manager/Broker of Homelife Glenayre Realty, and has her Strata Property Management license. Pat is a past recipient of the Rotary’s “Ethics in Business Award”, and volunteers with the Abbotsford Hospice Society to promote and help organize their “Annual Golf Tournament”.

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I love Abbotsford! We live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth with everything at our fingertips. We are the 5th largest city in British Columbia with a thriving agricultural, residential and commercial development. A newly renovated airport, a top rated university and state-of-the-art regional hospital are key components of Abbotsford’s growing success. I have lived all across Canada, Alaska for two years, however originally from Geraldton, Ontario. Most of my family live in Quebec, but we are separated...

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marples

I came to Abbotsford at the age of 19 and have lived here ever since. I have always been an entrepreneur and owned many businesses of various sorts. My many activities consist of walking, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, golfing, snow shoeing, cooking, gardening and being the best mom I can be. I cherish my daughter, life and good friends... especially Chuck, who just turned 90! Let’s all make 2013 the greatest year ever!!

Lighthouse Realty Ltd.

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Homelife Glenayre Realty

Little Oak Realty

Well folks, I originally started selling farms and ranches many years ago, in 1979, and was lucky to be joined by my son for the last 14 years. We do all kinds of farms! We know them and it is our love to see agriculture continue, wether it is in the valley or the 100 Mile House Area. Having lived on a farm our whole life with a strong University background in agriculture we get the job done. We offer the best of advertising, pictorial promotions, websites, and overseas promotions. We try to keep in touch with the latest municipal, provincial, and federal changes, which will encourage the new farmer starting out.

Little Oak Realty

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Give us a call.

I have a passion for what I do and I look forward to working for you. If you want a hard working, energetic and honest professional working for you, please give me a call Raj Sidhu at 604-897-9015.

If you are looking for a real estate professional with the utmost in integrity and commitment to service, call Don McNeill at 605-855-SOLD.

Any Realtor who gives you the authority to fire them at any time should be committed.. SANDY & GERRY ARE COMMITTED!!! 100% committed to providing the highest level of service in the real estate industry.

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December program is always a time to enjoy old and new Christmas music, in a variety of classic and contemporary styles. The Sweeneys wel-

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Art council hosting demonstrations The Abbotsford Arts Council will host art demonstrations during the Christmas Artisan Gift Fair at Kariton Gallery. They include straw ornament-making by

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Envision Financial employees are committed to making a difference in the communities they serve, and have pledged more than $44,000 to local charities and community organizations in 2013. “Our team has developed a reputation for giving generously of their time and funds to help those in need in our local communities,” said Shelley Besse, president of Envision Financial. “These pledges will go a long way in improving the lives of individuals and organizations across our region. I am so proud of the Envision team’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in our local communities.” Causes that will benefit from Envision employees’ generosity include local food banks,

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student at Blakeburn elementary, came home from her Sparks meeting with a headache. That turned into flu-like symptoms and a fever of 40 C. “She couldn’t hold anything down,” Howarth said, and with a mother’s instinct, she and hus-

band Nick decided to make the trek to BC Children’s Hospital on Oak Street in Vancouver for some expert advice. They made the right decision. “We bypassed the lineup and were adContinued on A32

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“How did this happen?” The question on Andrea Howarth’s blog cuts like a knife. One day the Port Coquitlam mom and her husband, Nick, are planning a trip to Disneyland with their two children – Clara, now six, and Brennan, who just turned four – and a few months later, they are plunged into a nightmare from which they are still recovering. As she doles out cupcakes for a treat to her little ones in her comfortable condo, it’s hard to believe the story Howarth is about to tell, yet, according to statistics, it’s a sadly common tale for hundreds of B.C. families. Last February, Clara was struck down by a serious fever that turned out to be Strep A. Later, as the little girl’s body fought the illness, her blood work revealed

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mitted into emergency right away,” she said. In the hospital’s intensive care unit, Clara was given round-the-clock care by nurses and doctors who specialize in dealing with children and who patiently answered the Howarths’ litany of questions. It took several days for the eventual, shocking diagnosis, but by then, anxiety and exhaustion had begun to take its toll. The couple fell asleep together in the tiny cot pushed up against Clara’s bed. “It was so tight, there was just no room,” Howarth said. A curtain divider hung in her face but discomfort was a small price to pay to be near their little girl, who was fighting for her life. Thankfully, they had great support from the staff at BCCH, and their close-knit family, friends and colleagues. Howarth’s parents even cut short a cruise to be with their daughter and Nick, a police officer, was able to get time off work. The diagnosis, when it came about eight days after Clara was admitted, was hard to take. “We were just devastated,” said Howarth. With leukemia confirmed through bone marrow testing, the family exchanged one cramped room in ICU to another in the oncology ward and Clara began chemotherapy treatments. She started to get better and the Howarths began to look around and see other families going through the same ordeal. Childhood cancer is surprisingly common,

with approximately 850 Canadian children expected to develop cancer this year – 100 of them newly diagnosed in B.C. All of the British Columbia cases will end up at BC Children’s, where staff are experienced in dealing with the special needs of children and research is being conducted into new therapies. After several weeks of treatment, Clara returned home in the spring and, although extremely weak and with the trademark hair loss, finished kindergarten and is now back at school in Grade 1. Her cancer is in remission, although she still has to receive treatments that are extremely hard on her body. The long-planned trip to Disneyland that would have taken place this fall was cancelled but Howarth is thankful her daughter is doing so well. In fact, she has become a BC Children’s Hospital booster and is supportive of a $200-million capital campaign to replace the aging facilities with a new hospital that will be much more comfortable for families and more efficient for staff. Recently, she toured a mock-up of the new design and can’t say enough about it. Plans call for larger rooms, the consolidation of oncology services on one floor instead of three, as they are now, dedicated lounge areas and larger shared facilities, including a kitchen. The improvements will be a benefit, she agrees, but for now, being home with her children every day and seeing Clara’s health improve is all Howarth really needs. That trip to Disneyland can wait.

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The Abbotsford Arts Council presents a demonstration on straw ornament making from noon to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16 and a demo on yarn spinning on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The demos run at Kariton Gallery (2387 Ware St.) during the Christmas Artisan Gift Fair, taking place until Dec. 22. Non-perishable items for the Abbotsford Food Bank are collected throughout the fair. Info: abbotsfordartscouncil. org or 604-852-9358

COFFEE TImE FRIDAYS Coffee Time Fridays, a weekly drop-in group for newcomers to Canada, meets Friday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at Abbotsford Recreation Centre (2499 McMillan Rd.),. Each week, the group completes a different fun activity, while enjoying tea and coffee. The group’s regular meeting place every Friday is the

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BOOTCAmP FOR CHARITY KP Fitness Studio in Abbotsford (#231929 Mercantile Way) hosts Bootcamp for the Food Bank on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8 and 9 a.m. Register by calling 604-217-8419. Participants are asked to bring an item from the “what to give” list (posted online at abbotsfordfitnesstraining.com). For each item donated, their name will be entered in a draw for prizes. A pack of diapers (size 4 and up) qualifies for three entries. Anyone who brings in five items receives a free week of bootcamp, or two weeks if they bring in a pack of diapers.

Clearbrook MB Church (2719 Clearbrook Rd.) hosts a Christmas hymn sing on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Info: 604850-6607 or office@ clearbrookmbch.ca

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP Clearbrook Library’s Teen Advisory Group meets on Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library (32320 George Ferguson Way). The group advises on and helps plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services. Membership is open to all teens in Abbotsford. Call 604-850-7814 (local 229) or email shirley. anning@fvrl.bc.ca for more information.

SUPPORT FOR BLIND The Abbotsford Blind and Visually Impaired Society meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 1 p.m. at 2631 Cyril St. For more information, call Mae

Atkinson at 604-6260643 or Bruce Brower at 604-859-4584. Volunteers are welcome.

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mEDITATION CLASS Dorjechang Center (31581 South Fraser Way), a registered charity, holds a meditation class on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for a suggested $10 donation. For more information on all the centre’s classes, visit dorjechang.ca or call 604-853-3738.

STORY TImE AT LIBRARY Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) holds a family story time on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The session includes rhymes, stories and songs for children of all ages. Info: 604-859-7814 (local 229)

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Group holds its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 2029 Ware St. info: 604-574-4012

FOR SINGLE MOMS The Abbotsford Single Mothers’ Group meets Thursday, Dec. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Abbotsford Community Services (ACS), 2420 Montrose Ave. The group is free, and free childminding is available. Registration is required by calling 604895-5797. The group is offered in partnership with ACS and YWCA Metro Vancouver. More details are available at ywcavan.org

LIVING ROOM The Living Room Support Group – for those living with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder – meets Friday, Dec. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. at New Life Church, 35270 DeLair Rd. Drop in or call Brenda at 604-853-5043 for more information.

CADETS’TRAINING NIGHTS The Royal Canadian Army Cadets hold their

training and parade nights every Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Abbotsford Arts Addition, 2329 Crescent Way. The group is free to youth ages 12 to 18, and they can join at any time by dropping in to the training night, calling 604-857-2698 or emailing 1922rcarmycc@ gmail.com

Ken McCoy Band. Doors open at 7 p.m., with a full buffet dinner served at 8 p.m. and champagne at midnight. Overnight parking is allowed. Tickets are $35 and are available at Wilway Lumber (28728 Fraser Hwy.) or online at brownpapertickets.com/ event/295405. For more information, call 604-8568690.

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group, meets once a week. For information about chapters in Abbotsford, call Linda at 604-462-9326.

Mission Literacy in Motion is recruiting volunteers for its adult literacy, English as a Second Language, Reading Buddies oneon-one program, and group tutoring. Free training and ongoing support are provided. The commitment required is one or two hours per week. Those interested are asked to call 604-8202027.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR The Abbotsford Social Activity Association holds a New Year’s Eve buffet dinner and dance at its hall at 33889 Essendene Ave. Live music is by Good Vibrations. The event runs from 8 p.m to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 and are available until Dec. 24 by calling Jodie at 604-8502465.

JUBILEE CELEBRATION A New Year’s Eve celebration takes place at Jubilee Hall (7989 Bradner Rd.) with live music by the

RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS The Red Cross in Abbotsford is in need of volunteers for its health equipment loan program. The depot is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day except Sunday. Those interested in volunteering are asked to apply at #5 2316 McCallum Rd. or call 604556-3526.

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Prepare a plan to get home safe Keep our roads safe this season by taking a moment to consider the return trip home. Police will be out in full force with this year’s CounterAttack efforts, so if you’re going to drink, plan ahead to avoid inconvenience, fines and driving suspensions, not to mention the increased risk of an accident. Whether you decide to employ a ‘designated driver’ rule, use a taxi service or Operation Red Nose, your advance planning will help to ensure your safe return home. The province, ICBC and police are reminding drivers to drive smart and find an alternative way home if they’ll be out drinking this holiday season. On average, 3,000 people are injured and 116 people die in 5,100 alcohol-related crashes each year. “Studies have shown that signiicant impairment occurs when you have a blood alcohol concentration of .02 (a quarter of the legal driving limit). And when a driver has a BAC between .10 and .14, they

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Alex Johnson and JJ Pankratz play different sports, but the Yale Secondary classmates ended up choosing the same university destination for similar reasons. Both Johnson (women’s softball) and Pankratz (men’s basketball) are headed up Burnaby Mountain next fall to attend Simon Fraser University after signing letters of intent to seal athletic scholarships. The Clan sports teams are part of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, an NCAA Div. II league, and both athletes cited the opportunity stay close to home while facing competition from south of the border as a determining factor. “It just seems to fit perfectly for me,” Johnson said. “It’s close to home, good academically, and has a good softball program.” Pankratz’s postsecondary decision was complicated by the fact that he’s also an outstanding baseball player. The righthanded pitcher posted a 2.79 earned run average with the Abbotsford Junior Cardinals this past summer, and helped the team to a secondplace finish at provincials. But he’d also

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emerged as a bluechip hoops prospect – at 6’5”, he boasts exceptional range on his three-point shot. Pankratz led the Yale Lions to a AAA provincial berth last March, and in August, he was a catalyst for Team B.C. in a thirdplace finish at nationals. He scored 16 points and hit the goahead three-pointer in the final minute as B.C. edged Quebec 73-72 in the bronze medal game. “I started to have a little more success

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in basketball, so I just decided to stick with it,” explained Pankratz, who is one of the headliners on a Lions hoops squad currently ranked No. 2 in the province. Johnson honed her skills locally with the Abbotsford Outlaws, and is a member of the baseball/softball academy at Yale.

She’s a catcher, and said that the position is a good fit for her personality. “Being a catcher, you have to be in charge of the whole playing field,” she explained. “You’re kind of the boss on the field. I try to make sure everyone’s lined up right and working as hard as they can. I love it.”

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The Abbotsford Heat rallied in the third period on Tuesday, only to be turned aside in the shootout by David Leggio and the Rochester Americans. Amerks goalie Leggio stymied all six Heat shootout attempts, while T.J. Brennan notched the game-winner in a 3-2 Rochester victory at Blue Cross Arena. The Heat (14-4-6, 34 points) picked up three of a possible four points on a short two-game road trip, and they return home for a FridaySaturday set against the Texas Stars (7 p.m. both nights, Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre). The team hosts its second annual

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teddy bear toss on Friday. Second-period goals by Rochester’s Frederick Roy and Luke Adam sandwiched a tally by Heat forward Dustin Sylvester as the Amerks took a 2-1 lead into the final frame. Sylvester set up Paul Byron for the game-tying goal at 7:42 of the third, as the two diminutive speedsters worked the give-and-go on a two-onone break. But the Heat couldn’t solve Leggio in the shootout, and blueliner Brennan picked the top corner over Barry Brust’s blocker after the Heat goalie had stopped the first five Amerks shooters.

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Abbotsford golfer James Lepp has moved safely through to the finals of Big Break Greenbrier. The penultimate episode of the Golf Channel reality show aired Tuesday evening, and Lepp won a five-hole elimination challenge. He finished at two under par, ahead of Savannah, Ga. native Mark Silvers (-1) and

Isaac Sanchez (even par) of Folson, Calif. Lepp and Silvers will meet in the finale, which airs next Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Pacific time, while Sanchez was eliminated. Lepp, 29, was one of 12 golfers cast for the show, which was taped in June and sees players compete in a variety of elimination challenges

each episode. First prize includes an exemption into the PGA Tour’s 2013 Greenbrier Classic, and $50,000 cash. Lepp, who won the 2005 NCAA Div. 1 individual title with the Washington Huskies, put his pro playing career on the back burner in 2008 and started Kikkor Golf, a shoe and apparel company.

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Abbotsford soccer coach hired by NASL side

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One year after being let go by the Vancouver Whitecaps, Colin Miller is making a return to pro soccer. The Abbotsford resident was recently introduced as head coach of FC Edmonton, a North American Soccer League side. The NASL is one step below Major League Soccer (MLS) in the North American pro soccer pecking order. “It’s a phenomenal opportunity for me, as you can imagine, to get back into that level of football again,” Miller, 48, told The News last week. “The reception I’ve received from people connected to the club and fans has blown me away, in all honesty. “You wonder if you’ll get another chance at this level of football, and here it is, one year after the Whitecaps departure, and I’m getting a chance to be the boss.” Miller, born in Lanarkshire, Scotland and raised in Vancouver, is a former captain of Canada’s senior men’s

national team. He arrived in Abbotsford in 2000, hired to be the first full-time head coach of the Abbotsford Soccer Association (now known as Magnuson Ford Mariners FC). He helmed the local club from 2000 to 2007, at which point he departed for an assistant coach position with Derby County FC of the English P r e m i e r League. Six months later he was dismissed along with the rest of Billy Davies’s MILLER staff, and returned to B.C., where he took on head coaching roles with the Victoria Highlanders and the University of the Fraser Valley women’s squad. He would later join the Abbotsford Soccer Association for a second stint as head coach in 2009. In 2010, he was hired as an assistant coach by the Whitecaps as they prepared to embark on their first MLS

campaign, but a year and a half later, he found himself in out of work once again as the ’Caps made a head coaching change from Teitur Thordarson to Martin Rennie. Over the past year, Miller has been volunteering as an assistant coach with the UFV men’s team and with Magnuson Ford Mariners FC. He also helped out with the Canadian senior women’s squad during their pre-Olympic preparations. “It was fantastic to get a chance to work with (head coach) John Herdman – he’s a class guy, and a quality coach,” Miller said. “Those girls deserved every ounce of credit that they got.” Miller’s contract with FC Edmonton officially begins Feb. 1, but he’s in the United Kingdom this week to scout players. Abbotsford will continue to be the home base for his family. “Part of my contract was X amount of flights back and forth to Edmonton,” he noted.

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The University of the Fraser Valley women’s soccer team has signed Carley Radomski, a member of the Whitecaps Girls Elite program. Radomski, who

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our young, ambitious team and we cannot wait for her to join us.” Jesse Symons, director of the Whitecaps Girls Elite program, described Radomski as a dynamic player who boasts the versatility to line up at midfield or the backline. “She has tremendous short and long range passing ability which will help start attacks as well as keep possession,” Symons said. “(She is) an excellent teammate and a player really focused on improving and helping her team have success first and foremost.”

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2012. C a s c a d e s head coach Rob Giesbrecht, whose team is coming off a 6-5-1 regular season and a Canada West playoff berth, said he was “thrilled” to add an athlete of Radomski’s calibre. “Her ability to play at an advanced pace and intensity level will allow her to play a pivotal role as our team continues our progression to be an elite Canada West program,” Giesbrecht said. “Carley also possesses the character that we look for; she is a committed athlete that is determined to be successful. She fits in very well to

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fessional contracts with USL, MLS and international squads since the debut of the combine in 2006. Plavsic, a fourthyear midfielder from Coquitlam, has led UFV in scoring the past three seasons, totaling 20 goals and 10 assists, including an eightgoal campaign this year as UFV posted its first .500 record (5-5-4) in its seven Canada West seasons. "I want to thank the athletic department at UFV and all the heart they have put into making my experience here as a student athlete a positive one," Plavsic stated in a press release. "I am privileged to have played under an experienced coach like Alan Errington. He has helped me develop as a player on and off the field. I hope I can give back to this soccer community that has given me so much over the past three years." “I am very happy for Sasa," UFV Cascades head soccer coach Alan Errington said. "He graduates with class this year and to be recognized as one of the top 102 amateurs in North America for a look in the combine, speaks volume about his talent."

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Twisters gymnasts compete in Japan this week Five athletes from Abbotsford’s Twisters Gymnastics Club will be travelling to Japan this week. Ken Ikeda and Zachary Clay will be competing at the prestigious Toyota World Cup, Dec. 1516. Athletes from around the world will be participating, including the 2012 Olympic men’s allaround champion, Kohei Uchimura. For Clay, this competition will be his debut as a senior athlete. Three other Twisters athletes will be joining them on their trip to Japan: Jonathan Osers, Steven Chaplin and Nicolas Garfias. They will be training there with Olympic and worldclass athletes as well as watching the competition. n Five Abbotsford football players have been named to the provincial under18 team which will compete at the FBU International Games in San Antonio, Tex. A trio of W.J. Mouat Hawks made the cut – recordbreaking running back Maleek Irons, defensive lineman Sheriden Lawley, and defensive back/ linebacker Taylor

Hinton. Defensive lineman Kent Hicks of the Bateman Timberwolves and defensive back Gurtaj Bhangu of the Abby Senior Panthers round out the local contingent. The FBU International Games run Dec. 30 to Jan. 6 as part of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week, and Team B.C. will play games vs. Team Europe and Team United States. n Rick Hansen Secondary’s senior boys and girls basketball teams host their annual Roundball Classic tournament this week. The event features eight teams on both the boys’ and girls’ sides of the draw. Action tips off at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, culminating with the girls (7 p.m.) and boys (8:30 p.m.) gold medal games on Saturday evening. The Hurricanes boys open vs. Thomas Haney of Maple Ridge at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, followed by the Hansen girls facing Chilliwack’s Unity Christian at noon.

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FUJITA - Eileen Aiko Was born in Coaldale, Alberta on Feb. 20, 1948. Passed away peacefully on Thursday Dec. 6, 2012. She will be deeply missed by brother Ron (Marilyn), sisters Marion and Jenny (Mike), numerous nieces & nephews, relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple, 28941 Haverman Rd. Abbotsford on Saturday Dec. 15 at 1 pm. In lieu of koden donations may be made to the Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple or your charity of choice.

Lynda Joan Rogers aged 68 passed away on December 4, 2012 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Lynda is survived by her husband Robert; brothers Stephen Guy, David Guy, Gordon Guy, Norman Guy; sister Janet Campbell; son-inlaw Ken Elworthy and granddaughter Roisin Elworthy as well as extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents and daughter Nancy. Remember her smile, her spirit, her loving thoughts and generous spirit.

SIEBER Irene Marie Therese Late of Abbotsford, passed away peacefully December 11, 2012 aged 96 years. Irene was born in Shawinigan Falls, QC on October 14, 1916 and is survived by her son Francois Sieber (Marilyn Mayer); her two grandchildren Danielle Sieber and Shantal Stokes (James Stokes) and her two great grandchildren Eowyn and Berlynne Stokes. She was predeceased by her husband Dirk and son Bobby. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, December 13 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Ave., Abbotsford. On line condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com

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TINGLEY Henry (Harry) John Sept. 1, 1928 ~ Dec. 1, 2012

Born in Port Clements, Queen Charlotte Islands, BC. It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our Dad and Grandfather. He is survived by his loving soul mate and life’s dance partner Myrna. His children Wayne (Shelly) and Kelly (Dean), four grandchildren who he was very proud of; Blake, Shayne, Krista and Danielle, his sisters Lily and Doris. He was a proud logger and a retired member of the I.W.A. Memorial service will be held at Cedar Valley Church, 32840 Janzen Ave., Mission, BC on Friday, December 14th at 1:30 pm.

Born Sept 17, 1931 in Nakusp, to Brian and Sadie Thompson, passed away Dec 1, 2012 in Vernon. Predeceased by her sister Roberta DePaoli in 1988, and husband Reg Webb in 2005, she is survived by her children Murray (Leanne) and Donna and her grandchildren Michael, Gordon (Chelsea), Lindsey, and George. Mom spent her school years in the East Kootneys, where her father was the school principal in Kaslo during the war. She enjoyed a year at Emily Carr School of Art in the 1950s before becoming a psychiatric nurse, marrying, and having children. She never lost her love of art and painƟng, and in mid life she earned her &ine Art degree through the &raser Valley College and spent some years aŌer that teaching in a studio that Reg built for her. Reg and Shirl moved from Abbotsford to Vernon in 1994. Mom was very impressed by the &ine Arts in the community, enjoying everything from Powerhouse and the Art Gallery to CreaƟve Chaos. Those that knew Mom best will tell you that her home was always pet-centered, she was a great cook, and you never had to wonder what she was thinking! She loved her family and friends and strove to keep in touch. As Mom’s declining health made her increasingly housebound, she embraced email and spent many happy hours on her computer, sharing laughs and wriƟng notes. Cards and leƩers were very important, and she derived great pleasure from hand making cards for special occasions. At Mom’s request, there will be no service. DonaƟons to the charily of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

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Mavis Mae McAllister

Mavis Mae McAllister (nee Horn) passed away peacefully in the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission, B.C. December 3, at the age of 83, with husband Robert and family at her side. Mavis and Robert, married 60 years have a loving family; daughter Wendy Harris; son in law Michael, granddaughters Beth and Julia; daughter Lynda Bulloch; son in law Thomas, grandson Robert, his wife Stacey, great grandson Harrison and grandson Cam, and son William McAllister. Mavis loved her family dearly, she was considered the “family kin-keeper.” Surviving her are sister Shirley Ann, cousins Doreen and Lloyd, and many much loved nieces, nephews, cousins and extended families. She is predeceased by her parents Marjorie and Hugh Horn, and her brother Keith Horn. Always sharing her gifts of fabric arts, cooking, gardening, arts & culture and entertaining; Mavis was known as someone who demonstrated a work ethic in all capacities. Years at the fishing camp and family cabin on Lake of the Woods, Ontario provided priceless family memories. She and Rob raised their family in River Heights, Winnipeg before semi-retiring to Abbotsford, B.C. They enjoyed golfing together and made many good friends with this activity. No matter where they lived, friends and family were Mavis' life. She loved and actively participated in every community she called home. She was active in the United Church Women. The Abbotsford - Mission Chamber of Commerce named her woman of the year in 1994, after she helped set up the first annual Chamber booth at the Abbotsford Airshow. Beyond the Chamber, she volunteered for the Matsqui-Abbotsford Arts Council, the 1995 Western Canada Summer Games and the Adopt-A-Bock program. She was also on the 'Communities in Bloom' committee in 2003. Always busy, always interested in others. At the family's request a private celebration of Mavis' life will be held at a later date. Please see www. mcallisterfamilyblog.com for an on-line memorial. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a charity of your choice, such as the Fraser River Heritage Park/Mission Heritage Assoc., 7494 Mary Street Mission, B.C.V2V 4J5 or Christine Morrison Hospice c/o Mission Hospice Society, Unit E, 7311 James Street, Mission, BC V2V 3V5 The family will always be especially grateful for the support of family, friends, palliative caregivers, Carrington House "Family", and Christine Morrison Hospice.

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LECK Ronald Henry August 08, 1919

April 6, 1943 ~ Nov. 30, 2012

Leck, Ronald Henry died peacefully on Wednesday December 5, 2012 in Abbotsford Hospital. He was born August 8, 1919 in Point Grey , BC, son of Henry P. and Agnes Oliphant Leck. Ron was educated in various Vancouver schools followed by business courses at UBC, University of Toronto, and University of Manitoba. He started working for Sherwin Williams Paint Company in the Vancouver office in October 1938. Ron spent his working life with the same company in varied positions and locations throughout Canada. The only break was his service in the RCAF from 1941 until discharge in August 1945 and then his work took him to Brandon, Manitoba. Ron took early retirement in 1977 while in Winnipeg and then returned to Vancouver. Ron met his future wife, Leila (Lee) Kathleen McDiarmid, in Brandon in 1945. They were married September 13, 1947 and celebrated 65 years together. Ron is survived by his loving wife and best friend Lee, their four children, Noreen (Ken), Harris (Fran), Margaret and Chris (Shelley). There are also 11 grand children, 12 great-grand children, several nieces, nephews and their families. Ron will be missed by family and friends and will be remembered with love and happy thoughts. Ron was predeceased by baby brother Alvan, sisters Florence, Claudia and half-sister Lois and his much loved son-in-law Neil Van Duffelen. Ron was involved in Kiwanis, NWCT, United Church, Liberal politics, the Old Guard of SWP and Totem Holdings (a group of men he had known since childhood). His hobbies were woodworking, reading about politics and economics, music and swimming. He loved to travel and he had many great trips with Lee. They also enjoyed day trips, picnics and walking. A Celebration of Life will be held at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home on Thursday January 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Mission Branch, 33079 B First Avenue, Mission, V2V 1G2, would be appreciated. Special thanks to the ACE Unit at ARHCC for making Ron’s last few days more comfortable. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.woodlawnfh-mission.com.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our father Jim Brown. Jim had an amazing spirit and was a great supporter of the Abbotsford Community. He created and was the proprietor of Alpha Imaging, a successful printing company where clients became friends. Jim was predeceased by his loving wife, Sharon Brown (nee: Poyntz 1999); his mother, Ann Barnard (nee; Platnick - 2008); brother, Randy Barnard (Aug. 2012); father, James Albert Brown (Nov. 2012). Jim is survived by his sisters, Alva Popowich (Halifax), Lois Kearney (Winnipeg), Shirley Hyslop (Saltair) and Heather Grant (Kenora); his five children, Kevin Brown of Aldergrove (Brenda), James D.J. Brown of Coquitlam, Traci de Pape of Prince George (Jeff), Tania de Pape of Langley (Glenn); Lynn MacKinnon of Maple Ridge (Mike); his 9 grandchildren; one great grandchild, who all lovingly referred to him as “Grumpy”; many nieces and nephews, along with numerous friends and extended family. Jim was loved by all who met him and he will leave a huge void in our lives. His memories, smile and humor will linger on. We love you! By request immediate cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent to: jim@alphaposters.com In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or to The Salvation Army. Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-854-5534

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RAKKAR FARM is looking for 2 F/T (40 hrs.) farm workers for planting, fertilize, cultivate, irrigation, pruning harvest crops, harvest machine driver & other farm work etc. Wages $10.50/hr. Year round work. Email rakkarberryfarm@gmail.com

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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ALDERGROVE Manufacturer is offering 24-40hrs./wk. for Production Worker. Assembling WOOD PALLETS (includes cutting, resawing/milling wood, assembling pallets & products). 8 hour shifts, Monday -Friday 7am-3:30pm, $11.00/hr. Fax resume 604-857-2006 or Email: info@a-1pallet.ca

PT /FT Line Cooks /Prep Cooks Experience preferred but willing to train the right person Teamwork and Great Attitude a Must Food Safe A plus Please Apply in Person No Phone Calls Please

7160 Oliver St. Mission , BC

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 TRACTOR OPERATOR ~ FARM LABOURER ~ VEGETABLE PACKER ~ OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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MB Greenhouses Ltd: 12 GREEN HOUSE WORKERS wanted in Abbotsford, $10.75/hr 40-50hrs per week, must have own transportation, work will include planting, pruning, twisting, picking, clean-up. Start Jan 2, 2013 fax resume to 604-856-6395

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FARM WORKERS WANTED for planting, weeding, harvesting & packing of vegetables & berries. Able to work outdoors & indoors. Starting pay $10.25 / hr. Start March 15th. Fax resumes to: 604-852-1092, Sandhu Produce Growers 3542 Marion Rd., Abbotsford, BC

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Daily Fresh Produce (Abbotsford, BC) is hiring for Tractor Operator ($10.25/hr), Farm Labourer ($10.25/hr), Vegetable Packer ($10.25/hr) & Ofﬁce Administrator ($20.00/hr) all for 40 hrs/week + other benefits. Apply by Fax: (604) 850-7484.

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HI my name is Vandy, $1000 reward for anyone who can author a life story about the ups and downs of my intriguing life...Creativity and imagination is an asset, short and sweet on the poetic spectrum preferable, whilst keeping within the guidelines of fact overriding fiction, embellishment an option but not most likely not necessary as my life is interesting enough to be authored and published within local newspapers without exaggeration as a necessity. You can reach me @ 778677-5446 or 885-8002 or e-mail vandybuck@hotmail.com LABORER required by busy wood manufacturing company. Power tool exp pref. Fax resume 604-850-5252; email: stephanie@nulinecrates.com

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Pharmacy Assistant Instructor

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Our Abbotsford campus is recruiting for a Pharmacy AssisWe are conducting a general recruiting drive forcourses College Directors tant Instructor. The instructor will facilitate that will in BC. The College Director as the leader, team-builderhosand prepare students to work serves as an Assistant at pharmacies, operations for oursystems student focused campuses. Candidates pitals and manager other health employers. The ideal candiwill have degree or professional designation accompanied two date willahave a post-secondary certificate/diploma inby Pharyears’ experience in education/teaching or 5 years’ combination of macy Assistant and at least 2 years of full-time occupational academic and related experience. Superior people management experience in theoperations field of study or 10isyears demonstrated skills and business experience a must. A willingness experience field of study. apply on-line at: to relocate isin anthe asset. Please applyPlease at our website: http://www.sprottshaw.com/about/were-hiring/ http://www.sprottshaw.com/about/were-hiring/

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HELP WANTED

Two Person Team or Couple to manage a Storage Location. U-Haul Co. of B.C. seeks a Two Person Team or Couple to manage a Storage Location. Positions available in Delta and Surrey. Duties include all aspects of storage transactions, customer service, truck and trailer rentals, record keeping and security. Position requires valid drivers license. On site apartment avail. for successful candidates.

Apply online at: www.uhauljobs.com Keyword: Storage Management Team

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EV Logistics offers an attractive compensation package with an ability to earn up to $15.45 an hour and regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. 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 20-80lb cases of grocery products. 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 Glouchester Industrial Park (at the 264th St. exit off Hwy #1). Apply on-line at: www.evlogistics.com

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST Needed for a full time maternity leave position (35 hrs week) starting January 31, 2013 within a multi-company management office. Looking for a flexible, efficient, independent individual with organization skills and the ability to multi-task. Must have a reliable vehicle for out-of-office errands, deposits and pickups. Experience with drafting and reviewing basic legal agreements, Corporate Records management and familiarity with BC Online is also and asset. Send resume and cover letter to:

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LUBE TECHNICIAN Required for PrimeX Lube. Experience is an asset. Apply in person: 2474 West Railway St. or Fax 604-853-2778

FOR BACKYARD WORK Can fit through most gates. * Shrub Removal * Retaining Walls * Trenching * Pad Prep * Foundations * Grading *Drainage *Sidewalks/Driveways

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HOME REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS. Doors windows soffit siding. Tile hardware laminate floors. Patio decks foundations. Retaining walls pressure washing. Hedge trimming tree removal. Ron: 604-826-7290

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING POLAR BEAR PAINTING $299 ~ 3 rooms (walls only 2 coats) 604-866-6706 Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reli778.344.1069

Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Exterior Projects. Master Painters able, Efficient & Quality Paint.

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CLEANING SERVICES

HOME CLEANING LADY Satisfaction Guaranteed! $19/hr. Serious enquiries! 604-302-9291 HOUSECLEANING / Seniorâ€™s appts etc. Available weekly, Bi-weekly, monthly. Reas rates. 604-504-1899

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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

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

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FERTILIZERS

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WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $75/13 yds. Well rotted $100/10 yds. Free delivery Abbts. Mission add $10 load. 604-856-8877

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FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

604-465-5193

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PRESSURE WASHING HANDYMAN - 604-518-4778 WCB & Liability Insured. www.lwrestoration.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80.604-832-1053. 1-855-240-5362

GOOD LOCAL HAY $6/per bale. (No delivery). 604-855-1153 GOOD LOCAL HAY From $3/bale. Delivery available. Call (604)615-9888.

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Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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AMERICAN BULLDOGS $1200 Ready for Xmas 4 females, 3 males 1st shots dewormed(604)230-1999

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HOSPITAL TYPE BED with ample bedding, excellent condition $500.00 (604)826-1453

Abb. Eagle Mt Beautiful rancher 4 bdrm, 3 bath. Under const. Ready in March. $629,000: Fully finished. 604-556-8231

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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GARAGE SALES

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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

CHINESE SHAR-PEI PUPPIES MINI’S/TOYS - M & F $1200.00 604-315-8774 WWW.WRINKLESRUS.COM

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736

COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIES Vet checked. Non-shedding. VERY CUTE! $575. 604-541-9163

PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD. MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716

FURNITURE

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FULLY SEASONED, Alder, Maple, Birch. Split & Delivered. Free kindling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime

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SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS

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1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604) 825-9264

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION SALE Friday, Dec 14th 6pm-9pm

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th. 2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332

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PITBULL puppies. 5 males, 4 females. 6 wks old. White & brown. $350. each obo. 604-300-0807

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

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. $500. 604-795-7662 Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. blk w/markings, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net (604)869-2772

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Fridge $195; Stove $175 Washer $175; Dryer $175 Stackers & Dishwasher Warranty, delivery, low prices 604-534-4402 ----------------------------------------APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744

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5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

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32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

HOMESTEAD ESTATES

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

8 am ~ 6 pm

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Abbotsford - clean & spacious *2 Bdrm units from $750 & up Some w/insuite laundry hook-up, d/w, prkg. Part of the Abbotsford Crime Free Housing Program Cat OK . Call: 604-832-8909

Christmas Goodies, Mandarins, and all your produce needs!

#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

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Also great for crafts etc

Open Monday to Saturday #1 RATES & SERVICES Fully Stocked Serv. Van. Clogged drains, drips, garbs,sinks, reno’s, toilet installs, Lic/Ins. 604-217-2268

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PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself

WANTED; 1970’s Dana 60 rear end for Ford truck. Also a meat slicer. Please call: (604)826-8125

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market Family owned & operated since 1975

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+++ $200 MOVE IN BONUS +++ Abbotsford - deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg. 2 Bths in 2 Bdr units from $895 Gas heat, f/p, d/w, inste w/d hookup, gated u/g prkg. Cat OK 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 33382 George Ferguson Way

APPLES FOR SALE

288 McCallum Rd. 2 mi S of fwy

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FIREWOOD

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

HOME GROWN APPLES Fresh pressed apple juice, holiday mulling spices, frozen blueberries, frozen ready to bake pies, jams, pickles, syrups & other gift items. Open Tues - Sat. 9 - 5:30 Closed Sunday & Monday Willow View Farms

MISC. FOR SALE

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New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Thinking of Selling your Home? I’ve got great ideas. Call Steve Peters 778-201-9146 - REMAX Little Oak

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ABBOTSFORD 1 & 2 Bdrm reno’d units available. Abby Glen Apts, 2959 Tims St. Call 778-880-0920.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. 1 small pet Near 7Oaks. Quiet adult bldg. Refs. Fresh paint, new floors. $730 incl util. N/S. Avail Jan 1. 778-779-1951

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TRAILER HITCH FOR truck $60 Pintail hook $20. Winch for boat trailer $20.00 604-820-8218 SNOW CHAINS 14’+15’ V.G.C $35.00 per set, Store rack stainless 6’ high 4’ wide 18” deep with 6 shelves $50.00 604-826-0041 SHELVING HEAVY DUTY steel 8’ high 40” wide $30.00 section. Coleman 2 burner stove & lantern both take white gas $30 each 604826-0041 PARKER PEN & PENCIL set 1970’s new in box $50.00 Schaeffer marble desk set new in box 1970’s $40.00 604-826-0041 ANTIQUE MAPLE CHAIRS good cond $20 each or $80 for all five obo Call 604-826-3524 GE CLOTHES DRYER white, works great $70 obo Call 604-826-3524 3 WINTER TIRES 185/65R-14T good cond $15 obo Call 604-826-3524 RUFFLE SCARF FOR Christmas , new $30.00 604-826-6206 NORDIC WINTER TIRE 205/60/15 mounted on Honda 15” steel rims 5 bolt $100.00 firm 85% tread left 604-826-6042 NORDIC WINTER TIRE 205/60/15 mounted on Honda 15” steel rims 5 bolt $100.00 firm 85% tread left 604-826-6042 NORDIC WINTER TIRE 205/60/15 mounted on Honda 15” steel rims 5 bolt $100.00 firm 85% tread left 604-826-6042 NORDIC WINTER TIRE 205/60/15 mounted on Honda 15” steel rims 5 bolt $100.00 firm 85% tread left 604-826-6042 FRIDGE IN GOOD CLEAN working cond $100.00 604-826-2430 STOVE IN GOOD CLEAN working cond $100.00 604-826-2430 CLOTHS DRYER IN GOOD CLEAN working cond $100.00 604-8262430 LOCK SET w/2 keys, $5. Canning jars, 1/2 pts and pts. Mason lids & wide mouth 3 dozen, all for $10. 2 mini blinds, new in box, $8. 604859-4048. LOVESEAT, CREAM COLORED, like new, zipped cushions, $100. 604287-4910. 2 ANTIQUE DOLLS: Approx. 2 1/2’ high, makes nice presents, $15 each. 4 pices of carnaval glass, $15. each. 604-853-3636. NEW AUTHENTIC ABBOTSFORD Heat jersey, regulation style, size 58G, $100. 604-852-8940. DUMBELL WEIGHTS - Weider 2 50 lbs. 2 - 25 lbs. $40. each set or $75.for both. 604-853-5060. TABLE SAW, METAL stand, price $50. Phone 604-850-2465. B & D ELECTRIC lawnmower, 16” blade, $20. 4 garden tools, $3. each. 5/8” hose, 50’, $12. Bookcase 72” X 36”, $12. Hatchet axe, saw hammer, all $25. 604-859-4048.

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BATHROOM TRACK-LITE fixture 4 bulbs $12. obo. China cabinet w/ hutch, 4 sliding glass doors & 3 drawers 48” W X 18” D. Very good condition, $45. obo. 604-859-4048. HELIX AIR HOCKEY TABLE, 30” X 55” as new, $75. 604-855-0550. SHARK STEAM CLEANER box accessories and instructions, $168.89 new, asking $80. Eureka stick vacuum, $20. 604-744-8272. METAL MEDICINE CABINET, three section mirrored front, $25. Chrome frame with two glass shelves, new, $40. 604-744-8272. 22” OYNEX FLAT SCREEN TV, computer monitor with high definition, $249.00 new, $90. obo. 604744-8272. JACK LALANNES POWER juicer as new with receipes, $100. 604744-8272. TWO MATCHING FRAMED Oxborough prints 12” X 14” boy, girl one framed, full body girl 13” X 18”, 2 - $50, 1 - $25. 604744-8272. HAND CRAFTED oak wall shelf with hooks, heart cut out, $25. Phillips foot soak with Dr. Scholls foot care, $20. 604-744-8272. EACH 42” HIGH, 4 piece wood folksy nativity scene, great for covered veranda, $75. set. 604859-0250. PINE KITCHEN TABLE 4’ X 3” w/4 chairs, $60. obo. 3’ clawbar 30” long, $10. Air Corn Popper, used twice, $5. Jars 1/2 pt & 1 pt wide mouth mason all $12. 604-8594048. 2 DIE CAST MODELS, $45. each. Phone 604-826-9906. 2 BOXES OF MARBLES in gum ball machines, sell all for $100. 604-864-9786. RARE TOOTHPICK design arborite table 30 X 48 plus 12” leaf, $100. 604-859-7059. 3 NATIVITY STABLES, wooden, hand made, 2 sets of nativity figurines, $20. each. 604-853-9568. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS $1. and up or all for $75. 604-8539568. ASSORTED BEESWAX CANDLES, $1. and up or all for $100. 604853-9568. FILING CABINET 36” X 53”, four drawer, $30. Filing cabinet 36” X 28, two drawer, $25. 604-853-9770. BRAND NEW DAKOTA work boots, C.S.A. approved, worth over $100. Size 7. $70. 604-853-9770. RUBBER BOOTS, STEEL toe, Shank, size 8, never worn, $15. Size 11 worn once, $15. 604-8539770. BLACK & DECKER breadmaker with user manual, used once, $35. Crock-pot, slow cooker, $20. Black & Decker toaster oven, $15. 604864-2701.

CHRISTMAS TREE ARTIFICIAL 7 1/2’, fully decorated with ornaments and multi coloured lights, metal frame and stand, paid over $200. Sell for $50. firm. 604-8642701.

WANTED NINTENDO SYSTEM with games, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786.

CHRISTMAS TREE ARTIFICIAL 6 1/2’, sell for $50. Used once, paid over $200. Like new in box. White pine. 604-864-9786.

WANTED RECORDS, ROCK & roll from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, classic rock, will pay up to $100. 604864-9786.

2 BOXES OF MARBLES in gumball machines, sell all for $100. 604864-9786.

NEAR NEW STANLEY metal tool box, $40. obo. Used wrench set combination box and open end standard, $25. obo. 604-855-1153.

7 USED METAL water pails, $5. each obo. Come-along chain type, $50. obo. 2 dozen bungie cords, $2. for all. 604-855-1153.

TWO 16 X 25 FRAMED Blue Boy and Pink Lady petit point pictures, $40. for both. 604-859-8850. 10 PIECES ASSORTED silver jewelery, $10. each. 604-859-8850. 25 ROYAL ALBERT TRILLUM pattern small plates and fruit dishes, $4. each. 604-859-8850.

30 ASSORTED WRIST watches, some working, $40. for all. 604859-8850.

TWO BARBIE DOLLS in boxes, $20. 2 porceline dolls in boxes, $20. Good Christmas presents. Boyds Bear, $15. 604-607-0074.

CHRISTMAS TREE 7’, pre-lit, many lights, good deal at $60. 604-8533608.

GLASS DINING ROOM table with four chairs, black with brass trim, excellent condition, $50. 604-8533645. INGLIS H.D. CLOTHES DRYER, $55. Bookcase w/sliding glass front, 3’ X 4’ X 12”, $35. 604-8557013.

CHILD’S SINGLE WOODEN bed frame, knotty pine, $25. Floor mount black counter top, cupboard doors and drawers 26” X 24” X 36” high, $25. obo. 604855-7744.

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Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview 33598 George Ferguson Way ~ Nelson Manor. 1 bdrm, top floor, huge deck, 5 appl, u/g parking, n/p, n/s $750. Cardinal The Tamarind W Abby 1 bdrm. exec condo 2nd floor with view, f/p, 6 appl, 2 u/g parking, storage, n/s, n/p. $900.

Email me for a list of my rentals updated daily! remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT www.remax-littleoakrentals.com ABBOTSFORD

1 Bdrm from $680/mo 2 Bdrms from $795/mo 2 Months FREE Rent or $300 Move-In Allowance - You Choose! Ask for Details! 2750 Fuller Street at George Ferguson Valley View Terrace

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

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

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Ref’s req’d.

Phone 604-556-7705

ABBOTSFORD 33554 Switzer Ave 1 bdrm $625/mo, 2 bdrm $725/mo. Coin laundry on site (604)855-5000 ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor. 1 bdrm $630 & 2 bdrm $750/mo incl hot water. Nr rec center/bus. Ref’s. On duty manager. Call 604-864-8565

ABBOTSFORD

Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace

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. Small pets negotiable.

Early and Immediate Possession Available Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing! Call Esther 604-853-0549

1 & 2 Bdrm ~ 2 Bath From $700 to $875/mo. photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager

604-850-2355

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

604-853-0333 ABBOTSFORD

Spacious Condos D D D D

Outdoor Pool Parking / Extra Storage Renovated 1 Cat Allowed

1 BDRMS from $625/mo. 2 BDRMS from $695/mo. 3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo. 1909 SALTON RD. Abbotsford

LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s

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Phone 604-852-4696

For Rent

Large 1 &2 bedroom suites Close to freeway access. Clean, quiet buildings

or Email

Fernwood Manor: 33850 / 33870 Fern St. 1.5 bath, 3 appl, lg suites Bakerview Place: 33400 Bourquin Place. Quiet location

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

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

Realty Executives Vantage 778-552-3097 or 604-392-1127 email bmjeeves@re-v.com

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

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments

VIEW APARTMENTS – on your schedule

Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD

MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.

Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease

Villa Vista 33292 Robertson Ave East Bachelors ........ from $547/mo. 1 Bdrms ........... from $656/mo. 2 Bdrms ........... from $809/mo.

Bachelors .... from $547/mo. 1 Bdrms ...... from $656/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $809/mo. 33298 Robertson Ave.

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS!

1 Bdrms ...... from $665/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $756/mo.

2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00

1 Bdrms ...... from $725/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $825/mo.

Call 604-751-2147

Call 604-751-2125

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

For leasing enquiries Call 604-751-2934 Mainstreet Equity Corp.

Call 604-751-2147 2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

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

33405 Bourquin Place

Website: www.mainst.biz

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Rent incl’s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.

Seniors Discount $25

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$890 GREAT LOCATION

Call 604-557-3592 33136 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

MainstreetApartments YouTube channel allows you to preview the features and beneﬁts of our property locations and actual apartment suites! Choose from 11 fully renovated Mainstreet properties in Abbotsford – at your convenience.

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$50 off ﬁrst months rent if you mention this code when applying for your apartment:

YouTube2012 Applies to 1 year lease terms only. Offer expires December 31, 2012.

SPACIOUS APT. SUITES FOR RENT “All apts are pet free!”

Rent incl. heat/hot water!

Mainstreet Equity

Nice decor, clean, speciﬁcally designed for the needs of families, seniors, professionals & university students.

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

Abbotsford Apt Resident Mgrs are Crime Free Multi-Housing certiﬁed

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Call Roslyn to view 604-853-3371 Minutes walk to Mill Lake, schools, Abb Reg Hospital, shopping. Short drive to Sevenoaks & West Oaks shopping centres, theatre, UFV. Transit and easy Hwy 1 access.

ABBOTSFORD: Newly Renovated 1 Bdrm in Newer Building. $600/mo Call 604-504-1758 Abbotsford - Walk to Everything! Renovated or Upgraded suites, 3 appliances, Balconies, In-suite storage 1-Bd fr $675; 2-Bd fr $875. Call Park Lane Manor to view: 604-615-5402 or 778-344-2787 ALMOST 1300 sq. ft. of living space with in suite laundry, hardwood floors etc. 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Contact me for more info by text (778) 808-8085 or email Sman28@lycos.com. 2 underground car stalls are included in rent. $1100 includes all utilities. Contact Sean for more info. MISSION: 33523 3rd Ave 1 bdrm $625 or 2 brm $725 Coin laundry on site. Call Rod 604-751-4488 MISSION Downtown 1 bdrm $595/mo; beaut. bachelor ste $540 Sec bldg. Ref’s. N/P.604-814-2435 MISSION. Reno’d. 1 bdrm. 7696 Grand St. On-site manager. $640 Avail. Jan. 1st. Call 604-287-6787; 778-552-1808.

Resident Manager ~ Dana

604-556-7742 Cell 604-226-0975

Sherwood Forest Housing Co-op Babich Street HOUSING CO-OP - $954/mo. LARGE TOWNHOUSES AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES 3 bdrm. family room, 1.5 baths, basement, f/s, gas f/p, priv. fcd yard, garage/carport, playground. Only 1 block to school & park. NO SUBSIDY ✦ $2500 SHARE PURCHASE ✦ REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOVE-IN

Lve Msg @ 604-854-6204

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

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33184 George Ferguson Way

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Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d/w. Senior’s Discount UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

* Renovated Suites *

“ A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE “

1 bdrm & 2 bdrm corner suites

Call 604-751-2165

NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 BDRM + DEN & 2 BDRM SUITES

Clean, very quiet, large,

Call 604-557-3708 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Park-like setting, close to Mill Lake, Centennial Park & 7 Oaks Mall. Quiet, clean, well-managed, competitive rates.

Queen Anne Apts.

32030 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

✯ Bantview Gardens ✯

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

Call Marilyn to view 604-855-3345 Excellent location on bus route. Within walking distance to all amenities - post ofﬁce, shopping, medical clinic, library & rec. centre. LIKE Abbotsford Apt on FACEBOOK

Ask for this month’s promo! MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $630 & 2 bds starting $750, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkg incl.Games rm Criminal Record check may be req. 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings Mission

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

604-820-0128 MISSION

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2nd Ave. Mission

Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS. References Required.

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

APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 2 Bdrms Avail

with 1 YEAR LEASE.... GET 12th MONTH FREE!!! No Pets. Written ref’s required.

Call 604-826-7880 TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.

ABBOTSFORD 33795 Mayfair Ave. 2 bdrm. Newly reno’d. Fncd bkyrd. 5 appls. Avail now. NS / NP. $900. 604-859-1996, 604-217-9273

ABBOTSFORD Angus Campbell Rd 4 bdrm., 3 bath farm house. $1700. Semi truck parking avail. N/p. Ref’s. req’d. 604-825-2802; 604-807-3114

Abbotsford-Matsqui Prairie- 4 bdrm. rancher on acreage. 3 F/bath. H/W flr. $1650/mo. Now! 604-859-0165

ABBOTSFORD, Queen St. 5 Bdrm, 3 bath, fncd bkyrd. N/S, N/P please. Jan 1st. $1400/mo. 604-835-4995

CLEARBROOK. Avail now, 5 bdrm. 3 baths, 5 appl. Reno’d. N/S N/P. $1500 mo. + utils. (604)807-6477

HALF house for rent. Opposite Esquimalt High on 828 Colvile Rd. 3 Bedrooms, large yard for pets and kids. 250-885-8002 or 250-8858090

MISSION/HATZIC - pri. acreage, 4 bdrm. 2 full + 2 1/2 baths, H/W flrs. lndry. dbl car garage. New Paint. Now Avail. $1850 rent negotiable w/ year lease. (604)859-0165

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UPPER/LOWER SUITES Eider -1 bdrm bsmt with drive way parking, $600/mo includes heat, hydro, cable Egglestone - near new 2bdrm suite in higher end home, Cedar Valley, shared w/d, $700/mo + appx $75 mo utils, perfect for single person or couple 5th - 2bdrm, 700 sq ft lower suite, f/s, in suite w/d, bright kitchen & living area facing a southern exposure, $700+50% utils ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUS Bailey - newer home, large 3bdrm bsmnt suite, 1 full bath, in suite w/d, f/s d/w, family area nr park&cul-de-sac $950+ % utils ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUS McRae - 3bdrm upper suite, large deck, great central location, $1050/mo + % utils ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUS Williams- 3 bdrm, 2 bath nicely renovated upper suite, large covered deck, large shared yard, dble garage $1250/mo + % utils Cherry - cute little 3bdrm home, master on main & 2 small bdrms in loft, 1 full bath, sunk in family room, small priv. yard, $1000/mo + % utils (2 houses on property) ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUS Lougheed Hwy - desirable HATZIC area - 2bdrm rancher, recent complete reno, appx 1000 sq ft, unfin low bsmnt for storage, shed - 3.5 acres mostly bramble , $1050/mo Grand 3 bdrm rancher w/ bsmnt, central location, large fenced yard, carport , $1200/mo Dalke- 3bdrm + 2den, 2.5baths, 2 storey home + 2125sq ft double garage. $1700/mo. Dalke- 2300 sq ft 4bdrm+den, 3 baths, 2 storey + 1165 sq ft unfin bsmnt home, $1700/mo ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUS Lightbody Crst- Gorgeous 2 storey 3bdrm-1477 sg ft townhomedouble garage $1500/mo

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

1 bdrms. from $630/mo.

ABBOTSFORD. 2 Bdrm rancher on acreage, newly reno’d, near amens, walk to UFV. $1100. Avail immed. Call: 604-850-6788

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HOMES FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD - 2337 Otter Street 6 Bdrms, 3 baths, avail now. $1375. 778-552-1996, 778-878-5832

604-870-1118

$200 MOVE-IN BONUS Crime Free Living HURON COURT

736

2450 Center St. Abbotsford

Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

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ABBOTSFORD 5261 Interprovincial Hwy near #1 & schls. Dble wide in VG cond. 2 bdrm., 2 bath, lge sundeck, sliding door off kitchen, all appl. 1.5 acres. City water. Ns/n/p. Avail. now. $1150. 604-377-8383

ABBOTSFORD; 2057 Geneva Crt. 3 bdrm newly reno’d $1250. N/P Refs F/P, laundry. 778-870-1247.

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

✯ Aspen Court ✯

Available Now

2 bdrm - $865

715

MISSION Duplex 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, 4 appli, ldry rm, carport. Sm pet ok. Avail now. $1095. 604-850-9477

604-850-7050

33415 Bourquin Pl. Abbotsford

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.

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709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. ABBOTSFORD. Mt. Lehman area. Warehouse for sale, 2000 sq. ft. Sale price $360,000. Or for lease, 5 year lease and first 2 months free. Call 778-245-3061 or 778-240-3626 MISSION AREA. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available now. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’s. 604-820-8477, 604-820-0832. RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 sq.ft. 2485 West Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731

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Southern W. Abby 4 bdrm., 3 bath, dbl garage, finished basement $1500, n/p, n/s. 33352 Westbury Ave. 2 bed upper duplex, new flooring, lg deck, huge yard $900. Sm pet considered. Kirklyn S. Abby 4 bdrm, 2 bath, real wood floors, deck, garage, new paint, new kitchen, n/p, n/s $1400. Nicola Abbotsford. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, dbl garage, fenced yard, gas f/p, 5 appl., no pets. $1600. Yukon Cr. 3 bdrm. rancher, carport, f/p, lge yard, shed, $1200. Pets considered.

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TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD FULL HOUSES Wren St: 3 brm full house for rent is avail NOW!!! Finished basement, hot tub, shop. $1350/m Caribou: 3 brm + rec room full house avail NOW!!! $1500/m. Small pet w/ dep. 2 car garage, fenced yard. Wood burning f/p. 10 th Ave: 3 brm rancher with 1 car gar in great area 5 appli avail Dec. 1st! $ 1250/m n/p n/s. Wolfe: 3 brm old timer house on acreage in Silverdale avail December 1st! Pets OK, no smoking inside.$1000/m +utils Well water. Cade Barr: 3 brm duplex avail December 1st! Unfinished bsmnt for extra storage. Walking distance to great schools. Small pet ok with dep. $1200 plus utilities.

UPPER LEVEL SUITES: Abercrombie: 4 brm 3 bath plus den spacious upper level suite avail Jan 1st!!!Small pet ok with pet deposit. 2 gas f/p. Separate W/D. Shed. $1750 + shared utils There is option of rent to own.

BASEMENT SUITES: Egglestone: Spacious 2 brm suite with shared w/d avail January 1st! $900 incl utils/basic cable Brealey: 2 brm suite in Hatzic avail now! n/p, n/s, shared w/d. $850. incl heat & hydro Orchid: all inclusive 1 brm suite avail NOW!!! Rent: $675 per 1 person or $750 for 2. n/p n/s On a bus route, can rent furnished. Alexandra: 3 brm spacious suite in great neighbourhood. Shared laundry. n/p n/s. Avail NOW! $800/m + 1/3 utils

ABBOTSFORD: Park Dr: 1 brm condo on top floor avail NOW!!! Granite throughout, vaulted ceilings, balcony backs into green lane. 2 secure u/g prkng spots, storage. Cent located. Haverman Rd: Immaculate 3 brm + rec room in a country avail NOW!!! 2 kitchens, 2 f/p. Rent for house only $1750. If you want the shop: $2500/m No grow up inquires please. Pet ok w/ deposit.

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1996 FORD CONTOUR 4dr auto fully loaded ST#305 THIS WEEK $999

1995 FORD EXPLORER 2dr 4X4 5spd 5 pass Aircared ST#299 $2495 1999 PONTIAC TRANSPORT van 7 pgr low km ST#281 THIS WEEK $2299 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto st#195 $2995

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1993 MERCEDES 500 SEL, blue, kept in gar., no accidents, immac. cond. $10,000 obo (604)302-1933

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IN THE MATTER OF THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT SUPER SELF STORAGE LTD. of 2035 Townline Rd., Abbotsford, BC. Claims a warehouseman’s lien against the following persons. Goods left in storage at the Super Self Storage, if not paid in full on or before the date stated the goods will be sold or disposed of: Jesus Arnoldo Vargas Garcia Date of Sale, Jan. 11th, 2013 Amount Owing - $886.40 JEREMY DREXEL Date of Sale, Jan. 11th, 2013 Amount Owing - $202.64 STEPHEN ROBINSON Date of Sale, Jan. 11th, 2013 Amount Owing - $365.60

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Hungry The Abbotsford Food Bank continues to push towards its goal of raising $600,000 worth of food for those in need this holiday season. Food Bank director Dave Murray says it’s been a very tough year and even the people who manage to donate are saying that they wish they could do more. “We are at a record number of people who need help, about 1,000 more than last year, and yet have only managed to raise $40,000 worth of food,” says Murray. “Financially, we are really behind and I believe it’s a reflection of the economy, so we just have to pray that people support us as we continue to do the best we can during these times.” At this time of year, Murray is waiting to see what comes in from local schools that generally hold their food drive right before Christmas break. He is also excited about the Abbotsford Heat Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 14 that not only raises money, but donates hundreds of teddy bears to families with children over Christmas. “More great news for us is that the Auto Mall Food Drive is preparing to deliver the largest food donation

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each of their locations in preparation for the convoy. Certain dealerships have even raised their individual per store donation from $1,000 to $1,500 worth of additional food to contribute. The Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Auxiliaries will also be campaigning door-to-door in an attempt to increase donations. “Abbotsford residents are known to be generous people and ready to open their hearts and wallets,” says Magown. “Once you are made aware of a problem, you’re usually halfway to a solution.” It is anticipated that the Abbotsford Food Bank will see a minimum of $20,000 worth of food donated, provided to the FVAM at an “at-cost” purchase from Save-On Foods. Magown believes that although the commercialization of the season can be fun and enticing, there is a much larger picture to be seen. “It’s an awakening for everyone as we get educated on the fact that seniors go hungry and kids have nothing to open on Christmas morning,” says Magown. “It’s the awareness factor that brings people to do unsolicited acts of kindness, and we should be reminded of this all year round.”

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5. “Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.”

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6. “I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow.” 7. “We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big Eastern syndicate you know.” 8. “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”

9. “We’re not just doing this for us. We’re doing it for the kids. For every kid who ever sat on Santa’s lap. For every little girl who left cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas night. For every little boy who opens a package Christmas morning and finds clothes instead of toys. It breaks my heart.” 10. “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear your company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?” 11. “Light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat! Put me out, put me out, put me out!” 12. “That’s not ‘my’ Christmas! ‘My’ Christmas is filled with laughter, and joy... and this: my Sandy Claws outfit. I want you to make it.” 13. “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gumdrops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.”

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FOR THE PORK: • 1 - 6-bone centre cut fresh pork rack • 12 strips of bacon • Salt and pepper for seasoning Method: Season the pork rack liberally to taste. Wrap the bacon around and in between the bones. Tie with butcher twine. Place in a pre-heated 365º F oven (convection on if possible). Roast for approximately 40-55 minutes (depending on thickness) until internal temperature reaches 148º-150º degrees. (Pork can have a bit of pinkness and still be safe to eat).

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Method: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, sweat the shallots in the olive oil to soften. Add garlic and thyme, saute for 2 minutes more, deglaze with white wine. Add the chopped peaches, honey and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the compote until fruit has softened and the juices have reduced to a thick consistency. Spoon over roasted and sliced pork.

Serve this with a German or Alsace Riesling or a Viognier wine. The crisp acidity of the Riesling will cut through the meat’s natural oils and the Viognier will pair with the peaches. If you are serving a red wine, make sure it has a light body and low tannins so it doesn’t overpower the white meat.

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