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LITTLEROYALTYAt 15 months, Abbotsford toddler is a veteran of child beauty pagents A14
MAKING ANIMPRESSION
ONLINEVOTING
ANOTHERBANK HIT
Letters A9Sports A26
Viewpoint A8Classifieds A32
100 voices in repertoire of performer who overcame challenge B11
Electronic voting gets support at UBCM A4
Robber adds to series of recent incidents at Abby businesses A4
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Co-investor Lane Sweeting confirms AHL team 2010/11
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Online voting option backedJeff NAGELBlack Press
Citizens may be able to remotely vote over the Internet to elect their mayor and council as early as 2014.
Union of B.C. Municipalities del-egates voted by a two-to-one margin Wednesday to urge the province to lay the groundwork to allow online voting as an option three years from now.
Advocates of the idea say it could re-verse a trend of sag-ging voter turnout, while detractors worry casting a bal-lot may no longer be secret, opening the door to vote-tam-pering by interest groups out to sway the result.
“We all have to ac-knowledge the fact society has changed,” said Coquitlam Coun. Linda Reimer, one of the delegates who voted in favour.
Just 20.5 per cent of Coquitlam vot-ers turned out in
the last election, she said, and the provin-cial average is 35 per cent for civic elec-tions.
White Rock Coun. Lynne Sinclair dis-missed another del-egate’s suggestion many seniors aren’t tech-savvy and wouldn’t benefit.
She said one Ontario city that al-
lows online voting found most users are seniors with mobil-ity problems.
Others warned it’s too risky to end the long tradition of vot-ing secretly in a bal-lot booth at an autho-rized polling place.
“Online voting is fraught with dan-ger,” said Sunshine Coast Regional
District director Donna Shugar.
“You don’t know who is in the room with a voter coercing or persuading them. We do not allow peo-ple to go in the poll-ing booth with other people when they are voting.”
When the voting booth becomes your computer in your
home, she said, such restrictions and safeguards will no longer exist.
“It’s too easy to hack a system,” added Fraser Valley Regional District director Wendy Bales, predicting the technology – if it backfires – may not strengthen democra-cy but further erode faith in the system.
“This isn’t being forced on anyone,” countered Kelowna Coun. Kevin Craig. “If it’s not right for your community, you’re not being rail-roaded into it.”
C o m m u n i t y , Sport and Cultural D e v e l o p m e n t Minister Ida Chong has promised to pur-sue the idea, which would require a change of legisla-tion and time to sort out the technological issues.
Another tradi-tion that will defi-nitely end in 2014 is November voting.
From that year on, local voting will hap-pen in October.
Vikki HOPESAbbotsford News
Another bank robbery has occurred in Abbotsford, and one of the theories police are investigating is that a group is behind the spree.
The latest incident took place at about 4 p.m. Wednesday at the RBC Royal Bank in the 33700 block of South Fraser Way at the corner of Montrose Avenue. This is the third bank robbery in less than a week and the sixth business rob-bery since Sept. 4, including three incidents at Subway restaurant franchises.
Const. Ian MacDonald said in Wednesday’s robbery, a Caucasian man in his late 20s first arose suspicions when he walked into the Royal Bank and stood around, appearing to be confused about where to go.
When an employee approached him and asked if he needed help, he said he forgot something in his car, and left.
The man returned a few minutes later and stood in line. The employee told her manager that she was suspicious
about his behaviour, and the manager took over the teller’s position.
When the suspect got to the counter, he handed the manager a note demanding cash and said he had a weapon, although he did not show it, MacDonald said.
He then fled with cash, and has not been caught.MacDonald said police are somewhat frustrated
that employees did not call to report the suspicious character when he first walked into the bank, espe-cially since public alerts have been issued about the recent rash of robberies in the community.
“I’m happy that everyone is safe ... but we really, really need to encourage financial institution employees to contact APD (Abbotsford Police Department) the minute something suspicious is observed.”
The suspect is described as six feet tall, with a slim build and short blondish-red spiked hair. He was wearing a greenish-blue sweater, blue jeans, white and blue runners, and had red-rimmed women’s-style sun-glasses perched on his head.
Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities cast their votes on an Internet voting option resolution.
UBCM photo
Third incident in less than a week
MACDONALD
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Abbotsford News Friday, September 30, 2011 A5
PROPERTY CRIMES DOWN
Abbotsford Police have recorded their lowest number of property crimes in the community since the beginning of 2009, according to Deputy Chief Rick Lucy. He presented the latest CompStat (computer statistics) figures at the monthly police board meeting for the period from Aug. 13 to Sept. 9, when there were 356 such crimes.Lucy said this is the lowest number of property crimes for any CompStat period since January 2009. The total number of property crimes for the year, up until Sept. 9, is 4,246, com-pared to 4,572 for the same period in 2010. This is a seven per cent reduction – close to the Abbotsford Police Department’s goal of a 10 per cent drop for the year.
RUN FORTHE CURE
The CIBC Run for the Cure, in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, takes place this Sunday, Oct. 2 at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford.Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 1 km and 5 km walk/run start at 10 a.m. Registration can also be done online at runforthecure.com. Rotary Stadium is located in Abbotsford Exhibition Park at Maclure Road and Trethewey Street. For more information on the run, visit the website, call 604-851-0148 or email [email protected]
WINNING WALKAbbotsford is one of five communities to win the HealthyFamiliesBC Walking Challenge. The city will now receive $10,000 to be used for improvements to local trails and parks. The online contest asked individuals to share photos and stories by uploading them to the Healthy Families website. Other winning communities included Quesnel, Esquimalt, Penticton and the $50,000 grand prize winner Tumbler Ridge.
NewsBytesRevisit Global deal?
Dan KINVIG and Kevin MILLSAbbotsford News
The Abbotsford Heat’s budget shortfall for the 2010/11 season will cost local taxpayers nearly $1.4 million dollars, almost $200,000 higher than forecast by the city, and first reported by The News in May.
That final figure was confirmed by Lane Sweeting, a member of the local investors group which manages the American Hockey League club.
The Heat are two years into a 10-year supply fee agreement to play out of the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, which guarantees the team a break-even budget of $5.7 million annually. The city covered a shortfall of $450,637 in 2009/10, making the total Heat deficit in its first two years approximately $1.85 million.
The Heat’s 2010/11 financial report is expected to be present-ed to city council at Monday’s council meeting.
Sweeting said the team fell short of expectation in terms of ticket sales, corporate sales, and concession revenue.
“The shortfall is basically in all three areas in different levels,” he said. “Certainly, our biggest challenge is ticket sales.”
According to AHL attendance stats, the Heat averaged 3,807 fans per game last season, 26th out of 30 AHL teams. That’s a 2.4 per cent decrease on what they drew in their inaugural cam-paign of 2009/10.
According to Sweeting, the team’s season ticket base dipped from 1,100 in the first year to 650 last season, but saw an increase in single-game tickets and flex packs.
“What happens in year two is, people realized that 40 games back-to-back are a lot of games,” he said. “The glitz is off, and they settle back into buying a 10-game pack or a 20-game pack rather than a season ticket pack.
“It’s something we knew was going to happen. Everyone told us it was going to happen. I don’t think anyone thought it would
be of this magnitude.”Part of the challenge, Sweeting
said, is that the hockey club has direct control of only about 50 per cent of its revenue streams
– a product of the contract the City of Abbotsford signed with arena operator Global Spectrum prior to the Heat’s arrival.
The Global Spectrum pack-
age includes partnerships with New Era Tickets, Ovation Food Services, and Front Row Marketing, which handles com-mercial sales and premium seats for the arena and the Heat. All four companies are under the umbrella of Philadelphia-based entertainment corporation Comcast Spectacor.
Sweeting would like to see the city revisit the Global Spectrum arrangement on two fronts.
He’s asking the city to con-sider switching ticket agencies, from New Era to Ticketmaster. He believes the latter company’s dominant market share would facilitate “impulse buys,” and boost the Heat’s bottom line.
“There’s nothing wrong with New Era as far as the software or the box office,” he said. “They just don’t have market share.
“The Canucks, the Lions, the Giants, the Whitecaps, they all use Ticketmaster. They have hundreds of thousands of names in their database.
“Whether that’s a $100,000 problem, a $200,000 problem, or a $300,000 problem, we really don’t know ... All we’re saying is, go do a study. Get those numbers for us.”
It’s “cumbersome,” Sweeting added, that the hockey team’s premium seat sales are han-dled separately by Front Row Marketing.
Beyond that, he’d like to see a restructuring of the commis-sion Front Row takes from Heat-related sales, although he would not detail what that is.
“What we are encouraging the city to do is renegotiate that contract so that the fees that are charged are more realistic in today’s market,” he said.
City manager Frank Pizzuto said the numbers generated by Front Row last season were “reasonably good” and “actually grew” despite a drop in ticket sales. As for the commission structure, the city and Global Spectrum have already been looking at the issue.
“It’s likely the commission structure will change,” said Pizzuto, adding the city will not “stay still” on the agreement.
As for the Ticketmaster/New Era debate, there are no plans to change at this point.
“We have a master agreement with Global Spectrum for 10 years ... we have to work with all the partners,” he said.
He refused to comment on the actual financial numbers until
Heat investor Lane Sweeting would like to see changes to the contract between the AESC operator and the City of Abbotsford.
File photo
Sweeting: Switch ticket agency, look at seat sale commissions
BUDGET NUMBERS2010/11 season
While the City of Abbotsford has yet to release the final financial numbers for the Abbotsford Heat’s second season, it has been con-firmed the deficit is just under the $1.4 million mark, more than three times higher than the first-season shortfall and $200,000 more than
projected by the city in May 2011.When the city’s audited financial statements were released five
months ago, a $1.209-million deficit was predicted for the local AHL club. Projections are required because the city and the Heat have
different year-end periods. The city’s finances are calculated Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, while the Heat figures (based on a full season of hockey)
run July 1 to June 30.
2009/10 seasonAccording to numbers released by the city in November 2010, the
Abbotsford Heat had a deficit of $450,637 in its inaugural season.The club’s regular season revenues totaled $5,054,783 and a
playoff run added an additional $194,580 for a total season revenue of $5,249,363. Under a supply agreement with the city, the Heat are
guaranteed break-even revenue of $5.7 million in revenue.Originally, in March 2010, the city had projected the first-year loss
to be $275,000.Detailed team budgeting has not been made available to the pub-
lic. However, as part of last season’s final figures, an expense sheet for the 2009/10 season was released.
Heat expenses 2009/10Player compensation $1,483,000Hockey operations $1,552,000Commercial operations $1,735,000League operating costs $ 116,000Finance and administration $ 814,000Total $5,700,000 Continued on A7
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2011 General Local Election EmploymentThe City of Abbotsford 2011 General Local Election is coming this fall. We are looking for people who want to work in the election. The work would involve mandatory attendance at one training session, as well as working on General Voting Day, Saturday, November 19 from 7 a.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. The daily pay for November 19th is $225.00 for Election Of cials. Presiding Election Of cials (PEO) and Alternate Presiding Election Of cials (APEO) will be paid at a higher rate, but must have previous municipal election experience.
For further details or to register to work in this year’s municipal election, please contact Sherry Davis [email protected] or 604-864-5600.
Seniors’ Bus Tours 55yrs+
Looking for a fun and convenient way to explore the lower mainland with new and old friends? Register for one of the City of Abbotsford’s Adult 55yrs+ Bus Tours today.
Here is what we have got going on in October:
Fort Wine Co. / Cranberry FestivalOct 8 11:00am-5:15pm ...................................... $38.50
Buddhist Temple Oct 12 9:30am-4:00pm .........................................$71.50
Mission Circle Farm TourOct 27 9:30am-2:30pm ........................................$35.00
Call or visit one of the following PRC facilities to register today.
AEP Abbotsford Exhibition Park ......................... 604-850-5536ARC Abbotsford Recreation Centre ................... 604-853-4221MRC Matsqui Recreation Centre ....................... 604-855-0500PRC Parks, Recreation & Culture ...................... 604-859-3134
Order of AbbotsfordDo 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, or picked up from City Clerk’s Of ce, fth oor, Abbotsford City Hall, during regular business hours. Applications must be received by December 31, each year.
Intention to Dispose of City LandsThe Council of the City of Abbotsford Pursuant to the Community Charter, gives notice of intention to dispose of the following City property:
Legal Description: 225 m2 portion of Lot A Sections 11,12 and 13 Township 13 and Section 7 Township 16 New Westminster District Plan BCP35036, as shown in red on the sketch
Civic Address: 30440 Liberator Avenue
Property Description:
Nature of Disposition: Lease – Four (4), Five (5) year terms
Lessee: Globalive Wireless Management Corp.
Consideration to be $15,000.00 per annum to be adjusted annually to re ect any increase in the Consumer Price Index for Vancouver, British Columbia as published by Statistics Canada, for the preceding 12 month period.
This notice is for the purpose of public disclosure only, not solicitation of an offer. More information may be obtained from Real Estate Services Division, City of Abbotsford, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 1W7,or Telephone 604-864-5679, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
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Special Event PermitsA permit is required for all outdoor events where attendance is likely to exceed 200 people. You must apply for a permit at City Hall at least 45 days before the event. The Special Event Permit process helps to ensure that City departments are aware of, and prepared for, potential conditions arising from the event (eg. Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Traf c Control).
To help make your event a safe and successful one, please visit the City’s website at: www.abbotsford.ca/specialevents for more information on special event requirements and how to obtain a Special Event Permit, or contact Sherry Davis, Manager, Legislative Services, at 604-851-4151 or [email protected].
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LNG Veddertrucks roll out Oct. 1
Abbotsford’s Vedder Transport will beginusing the first 12 of its 50 liquefied natural gastrucks beginning on Oct. 1.
A fuelling station for the LNG has been con-structed on the trucking company’s property.
FortisBC and Vedder Transport worked to-gether to construct the station.
Vedder Transport will now be able to refuelits new fleet of LNG-powered trucks on theirown premises at rates regulated by the BCUtilities Commission.
Fred Zweep, president of Vedder, said thefirst 12 trucks are ready to go with the remain-ing fleet scheduled to be running by the end ofthe year.
“At Vedder, we are committed to protectingthe environment for future generations.
“Adding natural gas trucks to our fleet willhelp us reduce transportation-related emis-sions, ultimately improving air quality whilereducing fuel management expenses,” saidZweep
LNG has been shown to create less green-house gas than regular diesel.
According to Doug Stout, vice-president,energy solutions and external relations forFortisBC, the new trucks will “be emitting upto 27 per cent less greenhouse gases (GHGs)than their diesel counterparts.”
Using a model developed for NaturalResources Canada to calculate GHG emissions,an LNG-powered truck driven 190,000 kilome-tres per year is estimated to produce about 70fewer tonnes of GHGs annually than its dieselcounterpart – helping Vedder Transport to re-duce its GHG emissions by approximately 3,500tonnes per year.
$50,000 award goes to top scholarAn Abbotsford
student has been awarded the largest under-graduate schol-arship available at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
Lucila Chen, a gradu-ate of Yale Secondary, is now using the $50,000, four-year schol-arship to study in the university’s faculty of sci-ence, where she plans to major in neuroscience and then enter the U of A’s medical school.
She said the money will ease her parents’ load of paying for her dream of becoming a doctor.
Her father has been unable to work because of constant debilitat-ing pain after surgery, leaving her mom as the sole income provider.
Chen, 18, said being awarded the scholar-ship means her parents “don’t have to worry” about her. She intends to eventually enter the field of neurology to explore the mysteries of pain management.
Chen graduated fromhigh school as the firstof 271 students, with agrade average of 97.5per cent. She filledher final year at YaleSecondary with sevenfirst-year university-equivalent courses,carrying the heaviest
academic load ofany student inthe school.
She also vol-unteers in thehospital, visitingpatients, andruns a bingo at anursing home.
Although shehad her choice ofmany areas to study,including music, shesettled on science.
“I’ve always likedscience. It’s a basicknowledge you shouldhave; how things inour world work.”
Chen’s award, thePresident’s CentenaryEntrance Citation, ispresented on the basisof superior academicachievement. Studentsare nominated bysenior administratorsat their schools, andthen must write a per-sonal essay.
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Investors approached by citythey were made public on Friday afternoon.
Sweeting also declined to delve into specific dollar figures, but did say the Heat’s $5.7-million operating budget includes an affiliation fee to the Calgary Flames to help cover salaries for players and equipment staff. The NHL parent club covers the cost of coaches and trainers directly.
The budget also pays for the Heat’s sales and marketing staff, as well as visiting teams’ travel costs – a product of Abbotsford’s far-flung location relative to the rest of the AHL.
“The league has a policy that if there’s a new team outside of the East Coast, there’s a travel subsidy,” he said. “Winnipeg (the former Manitoba Moose franchise) had a travel subsidy, Oklahoma City has a travel subsidy.
“It just happens that we’re 500 miles away. The policy is the same, our number is high-er.”
The supply fee contract with the city, and the subsequent budget shortfalls, have exposed the Heat’s investors group – which includes local businessmen Sweeting, Barry Marsden, Ron McNeil and Fred Strumpski – to criticism. Sweeting said the investors were “surprised” initially, given that bringing a pro hockey team to Abbotsford wasn’t their idea in the first place. The city, in the process of developing the AESC, approached them about helping to land an anchor tenant, he said.
“This is just a group of community-minded investors who said, ‘We’re interested in supporting the community,’” Sweeting said. “This is no different for me than coaching minor hockey for all the years I did in Abbotsford. It’s just one more step in trying to make Abbotsford what Abbotsford is.
“Is this a good investment, from an investment point of view? Absolutely not. Is it a good investment for the community? Absolutely.
“It’s been frustrating for us to take the criticism for the short-falls when we didn’t ask to be at the party. But by the same token, putting my taxpayer hat on, I understand the concern.”
Sweeting said that while the Heat investors “haven’t taken a nickel” out of the team’s coffers to this point, they have spent “substantial” out-of-pocket sums in upfront costs in the initial pursuit of an AHL franchise, and in operating costs over and above the $5.7 million budget guaranteed by the city during the 2009/10 season.
“We don’t have a problem with it – we’re all businesspeople,” he said. “At the end of the day, we anticipate to recover those upfront costs, just like we anticipate the city to make money on this. Our 10-year business plan is, by year five, we’re breaking even. Then in year six, we should be making money.”
Sweeting’s optimism is rooted in his confidence in the high calibre of AHL hockey, and the high-quality facility the Heat play out of. He believes new team president Ryan Walter is already connect-ing effectively with the community. He’s excited that the Flames have signed a series of top-tier AHL veterans, giving the Heat the look of a playoff contender. And he thinks the business department is figuring out the market, chang-ing its focus from season ticket sales to group sales and flex packs.
“Everyone told us year two is your low water mark,” he said. “From there, you build, which is kind of where we’re going now.”
The Heat aren’t turning a profit yet, but Sweeting believes the franchise is already a success. It was “a big win,” he said, to convince the AHL to approve a team in Pacific time zone
for the first time. He also points to an economic impact study, released in July, which estimated the AESC generated $24.3 mil-lion in economic activity in 2010 and created the equivalent of 305 full-time jobs. The hockey team, Sweeting said, accounts for “well over half” of that.
At the end of the 10 years, he’s hopeful the supply fee won’t be necessary.
“I have confidence that everyone’s going to say, ‘Man, it’s really neat that we have an American Hockey League team here,’” he said. “So, I’ve got thick skin.
“One day, we’re going to have a parade in this city, celebrating a Calder Cup. Or I’ll be dead trying to make it happen.”
Although he is not believed to be eitherof the suspects who committed simul-taneous bank robberies on Saturday,MacDonald said police are consideringwhether they might all be connected.
The other two robberies occurredat about 2:10 p.m. Saturday at CoastCapital Savings and RBC Royal Bankin the 31900 block of South Fraser Way.Lone men entered each business andproduced notes demanding cash. Theydid not display weapons nor did theysuggest they were carrying any.
Both were Causcasian, in their 20s andwith slim builds. One had gapped teeth,and the other had large bulging eyes.
Subway robberies on Sept. 4 and 6 tookplace at the location in the 2600 blockof McMillan Road, and the third wason Sept. 21 in the 31900 block of SouthFraser Way – in the same shoppingcomplex as the simultaneous bank rob-beries. All took place just before 10 p.m.,when staff were preparing to close forthe night.
The suspect in all three cases wasdescribed as Caucasian, in his 40s, 5’ 3”to 5’ 5” and with a thin build and scruffybeard. In all three, the man was holdinga handgun by his side, although it’s notknown whether it was real or a replica.
No suspects have been arrested in anyof the incidents, although police haveidentified some “people of interest”based on past criminal history. Videosurveillance is also being reviewed.
Anyone with information is asked tocall the APD at 604-859-5225 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
RobberiesFrom A4
Everyone told us year two is your low water mark. From there, you build, which is kind of where we’re going now.
Lane Sweeting
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Lack of vision from those who would cancel Bush
An attempt by a Saskatoon blogger and others to prevent former U.S. presi-dent George W. Bush from appearing at next month’s Surrey Regional Eco-nomic Summit is a classic exhibition of shortsightedness.
It also shows how many people have such closed minds that they refuse to consider there is more than one side on most issues.
This myopia may help them feel secure in their opinions, but it does little to promote understanding of complicated issues, and of differing perspectives.
Bush, a Republican, is scheduled to appear on stage with former president Bill Clinton , a Democrat, on Oct. 20. Bush succeeded Clinton in occupying the White House, and together, the two presidents headed the world’s most powerful government for 16 years, from
1993 to 2009.To have both of them in Surrey for
an economic summit is a tremendous coup for this city. The period they were in charge of the U.S. government was critical in setting the economic stage for today. Their insights are of great value.
It is revealing, but not surprising, that there seems to be no concern about Clinton appearing in Surrey. This is obviously due to his politics, and the fact that he is not associated with the unpopular war in Iraq.
Bush was president of the U.S. at the time of 9/11, as has been noted exten-sively in recent weeks, during the 10th anniversary of that horrible attack.
Bush created the Department of Homeland Security , which has contin-ued to boost efforts by the U.S. govern-ment to prevent terrorists from entering their country. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq followed. The Afghan confl ict, which continues, involved many Cana-dians and it was just earlier this year that Canada’s military role in Afghani-stan ended.
Both he and Clinton presided over economic boom times in the U.S., and in the latter part of his presidency, Bush
had to deal with the subprime mortgage crisis and the near-collapse of the U.S. banking system.
To hear fi rsthand about these times, and the decisions that were made, is of enormous benefi t to the investors, busi-ness people and decision-makers who will attend the summit.
Former British prime minister Tony Blair was keynote speaker at an earlier Surrey summit, and was a controversial choice as well. He added immeasurably to the value of the event, and helped ensure that it continues to be regarded as one of the top business forums in B.C. each year.
To have two former presidents attend and speak will boost the value of the
summit even further. It is vital that Sur-rey get the word out to those beyond thecity borders of the economic opportuni-ties that are available here.
Whether it is the scorn of downtown Vancouver elitists, or the indifference of eastern money changers, Surrey has had to struggle in the past to get that message out.
The summits have helped tremen-dously to change that perspective, and Mayor Dianne Watts and organizers deserve a lot of credit. Surrey has a very bright future, and a good deal of future economic activity will be directlyrelated to the city’s position on the U.S. border and to U.S.-Canada trade rela-tionships.
It would be very unfortunate if a few people with political axes to grind derail this event. Those who care about Surrey’s future and don’t get enmeshed in political shortsightedness are more broadminded and forward-thinking. Hopefully, they will prevail, and both former presidents will make this year’s Surrey Regional Economic Summit the best ever.
Frank Bucholtz is the editor of the Langley Times.
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Let’s see you get off your rear, and go hire them and not act like some loser when they “don’t get it,” because they run off in another mind state that allows them to feel safe, and that doesn’t engage in playing stupid mind games that demand superiority or a response to childish immaturity.
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It’s easy to spout off, “no handouts, get a job, force them to get help.” We are a free people in Canada, and part of that responsibility is caring for those in need who cannot help themselves. It takes people who care to give the helping hand, and yes, the hand-outs, which in turn may inspire just one homeless person to get the help they need to live a better life.
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ment. In Ontario, they do the deposit to milk but no recycling fee is added. When you return the milk jug you get your deposit back or pur-chase a new jug of milk and not pay the deposit on the new jug.
What happens to the old jug? I do not know if it is washed, sterilized and refilled. It may be. If you do not wish to return the jug, put it out in your blue box. Some kid will take it and collect the deposit.
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As a 73-year-old pensioner, extra taxes I do not need without a substantial increase in my pension.
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B.C. mayors and coun-cillors overwhelmingly voted Thursday to ob-ject to provincial plans to a create a municipal auditor-general.
Many delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conven-tion said the planned watchdog on waste would itself be a waste of money. But after several suggestions to restrict the scope of the auditor’s work, del-egates approved a mo-tion to continue work-ing with the provincial government on the project.
Civic leaders are riled by the goverment’s vow to bring in the auditor to help police spending by municipalities and regional districts. Most were not appeased by provincial promises the auditor’s recom-mendations will be non-binding, that the office won’t meddle with civic policy and that the costs would be borne by Victoria.
“One thing I’ve learned in politics is don’t trust,” said Cowichan Valley del-egate Lorne Duncan. “This whole thing is driven by an agenda of the business commu-nity to have someone on the inside to bedevil the local governments on their taxation poli-cies.”
Cities will end up shouldering the cost of their own extra staff time involved, predict-ed Port Alberni Coun. Jack McLeman said.
“We do not want
another bureaucracy formed and that’s ex-actly what this is,” said Cariboo Regional District director Roberta Faust. “Believe me, it will be coming out of all our taxpay-ers’ pockets.”
Al Siebring, a North Cowichan delegate, said UBCM needs to work with the province on the roll-out of the auditor or else cities will have no influence on what happens.
A handful of dele-gates spoke in support of the municipal audi-tor concept, saying cit-ies should have nothing to fear from a new tool for taxpayer transpar-ency.
The resolution adopt-ed Thursday calls the office unnecessary but endorses the UBCM ex-ecutive’s policy paper on how to try to shape the outcome.
A municipal audi-tor was promised
by Premier Christy Clark in her lead-ership campaign. Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong says the auditor will not duplicate audits of municipal books that are already re-quired, but will com-pare performance of local governments to determine best prac-tices on major proj-ects funded by senior governments.
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2011 General Local ElectionCity of Abbotsford and School District No. 34
NOTICENominations
Nominations for the offi ces of one Mayor and eight Councillors for the City of Abbotsford, and seven School Trustees for School District No. 34 (Abbotsford), for a 3-year term (December 2011 to December 2014), will be received by the Chief Election Offi cer at Abbotsford City Hall, Fifth Floor, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., between:
9:00 am Tuesday, October 4, 2011, and 4:00 pm Friday, October 14, 2011, excluding Saturdays,
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Information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination can be picked up from the Chief Election Offi cer or Deputy Chief Election Offi cers, Abbotsford City Hall, Fifth Floor, during regular offi ce hours. If there are more candidates for an offi ce than there are to be elected for the offi ce, an election by voting will be held between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011.
Qualifi cations for Offi ceA person is qualifi ed to be nominated, elected, and to hold offi ce as a member of a Local Government or Board of Education if they meet the following criteria:
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List of Registered ElectorsElector Registration
The City of Abbotsford uses the Province of British Columbia Voters List as the List of Registered Electors. If your name is not on the current List, you may register at your assigned Voting Place on General Voting Day, November 19, 2011, or at one of the Advance Voting Opportunities. Registration in advance of the election is not required. Locations of Voting Places and Advance Voting Opportunities will be published in local newspapers, and on the City’s website at www.abbotsford.ca.A copy of the List of Registered Electors is available for public inspection at Abbotsford City Hall, Fifth Floor, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., during regular offi ce hours, from Tuesday, October 4, 2011 until the close of general voting on Saturday, November 19, 2011, if an election by voting is held. Before inspecting the List, you must sign a statement declaring that the List will only be inspected, or the information used, for election purposes.Electors may request that their personal information be omitted from, or obscured on, the List to protect the privacy or security of the elector. If requested by an elector, the Chief Election Offi cer must amend the List that is available for public inspection or provided to candidates.
Objection to registration of an electorAn objection to the registration of a person as an elector may only be made in writing by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the City of Abbotsford; and only on the basis that the person whose name appears has died, or is not qualifi ed to be registered as an elector of the City of Abbotsford. A written objection must be received by the Chief Election Offi cer before 4:00 pm, Friday, October 14, 2011.
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A dozen sparkling crowns fill the space between the awards – many encrusted with coloured jewels.
And then there are the sashes.
Pink, green and blue, they are embroidered with words like Princess, Congeniality and Prettiest Smile.
At only 15 months old, Elle is beauty pag-eant royalty. And with numerous prestigious titles, she’s quickly making a name for herself as tough competition, says mom Maureen Keyes.
Keyes, who runs a local performing arts studio in Abbotsford, was admittedly ner-vous to enter the world
of pageants.However, since doing
so, she’s discovered the niche doesn’t carry the negative stigma that many associate it with.
She believes much of the criticism stems from the popular real-ity TV show, Toddlers and Tiaras.
“It’s a focus on the
extreme behaviour,” she says of the pro-gram, which airs on TLC and follows the world of child beauty pageants in the U.S.
“There’s a lot of negative reactions to pageants ... If a five-year-old does a dance competition and wears makeup and a costume, it’s OK. But when a girl goes for a pageant with hair, makeup and costume, it’s not OK?”
Having taken part in dance and live theatre since childhood, Keyes believes it’s the way parents deal with com-petitive situations that shapes their children’s behaviour.
“You can walk away from every sport feel-ing down,” she says. “But if you say, ‘No matter what, honey, you’re a star,’ then your kid will feel like a star.”
Before stepping into pageantry, Keyes watched numerous videos on YouTube andresearched what was appropriate for a two-month-old to wear.
The events were something the mother-daughter team could do together, which attracted her.
After entering Elle into her first contest, and receiving first place, Keyes was “hooked.”
While Keyes admits Elle didn’t really know what was going on at
Entering the world of child pageants
Elle Manhattan and her mom Maureen Keyes pose with a table full of trophies wonat child pageants.
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... you’re a star’the time, she does now. The bubbly blonde has since competed in more than 15 pageants and been awarded over 12 major titles.
Some of those include the Toddler Miss Queen title in the West Coast All Canadian Girl Pageant, the Supreme Queen in a local pageant called Dreamboat Dolls, and most recently, the Grand Supreme title at the Little Miss Gumdrop pageant in Surrey.
When they started, Keyes opted to enter only natural pageants, which don’t require the girls to wear wigs, makeup, a tan, false teeth or over-the-top costumes covered in rhinestones.
Glitz pageants sug-gest those enhancers for extra points. In addition, they call for over-the-top costumes, which range in price from $400 to $2,400.
Recently, Keyes entered Elle into a semi-glitz pageant, where the extras are optional.
Without the makeup,
tan or fake hair, Elle still placed first, wearing a fuchsia pink dress with a tulle skirt, encrusted with rhinestones.
Next month, Elle will enter her first glitz pageant, but won’t be donning the extras.
Keyes believes Elle will be successful by simply showing her positive attitude on stage.
“She’s always smil-ing, happy, waving to the crowd and dancing around the stage,” says Keyes.
Elle’s scores are often extremely high, garnering 19 or 19-and-
a-half out of 20. Judges say things
like “very cute baby,” and “adorable to watch,” or “outfits are well put together,” adds Keyes.
Until entrants are three, there’s no talent portion. Instead, the girls walk, or are car-ried, from one point of the stage to another, and are judged on per-formance, personality and costume.
In the long run, Keyes believes the pageant world will benefit Elle.
The older girls that compete look happy, are well-spoken, kind
and confident, says Keyes.
While she weighs in on the positives, she also acknowledges the popular criticisms – such as forcing kids to grow up too quickly.
“I worry every day – there’s so many aspects that make kids grow up too fast,” she says. “MTV, high school, middle school. Will it be the pageant that makes my daughter want to look like Miley Cyrus or some other pop star? Am I worried that (pageantry is) going to be the thing that does it? No.”
However, if the day comes when Elle no longer enjoys the com-petitions, she will pull her out and provide her with opportunities to explore other activi-ties – from martial arts to soccer.
For the time being, she can see her daugh-ter enjoys performing, by the way she “lights up” once they enter the theatre.
That’s what the pageants promote, says Keyes, “what’s inside.”
“Their performance is from there ... from their hearts. Their passion will shine through, no matter how beautiful they are on the outside.”
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Cautions toconsider
Abbotsford psycholo-gist Susan Goldsmith of Dr. Goldsmith and Associates, who has worked with children of all ages, including those who have com-peted in pageants, cau-tions that such events can push kids to strive for perfection as they learn to value external validation rather than internal.
“It doesn’t take long for them to realize that if they wear that dress or hair or makeup a certain way ... they’re being approved of or disapproved of. ”
Goldsmith also believes it rushes child-hood.
“Instead of being carefree and not worry-ing about appearance, they’re all of a sudden becoming hyper-aware of things like makeup and hairstyles and dress.”
Down the road, as events become more competitive, with big-ger prizes, it can also lead to issues like eat-ing disorders, anxiety and depression, said Goldsmith, because the girls feel they’re “not measuring up ...”
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The finalists areMatthew’s House, TheAbbotsford HospiceSociety, Women’sResource Society ofthe Fraser Valley, BigBrothers Big Sisters ofthe Fraser Valley, BCCancer Foundation,KidSport, AbbotsfordYouth Commission,Salvation Army,Abbotsford CommunityServices and CanuckPlace – Abbotsford.
These 10 worthygroups will now takepart in a “Price is Right”style game. On Oct. 22,at the new WhatcomSave-On-Foods, thefinalists will be askedto examine a truckloadof food products andguess the value of themerchandise. The fiveclosest bids, withoutgoing over, will move onto the next round.
As part of the celebra-tion, five members ofthe public will alsohave a chance to winby predicting the cost ofa shopping cart full offood. The person closestto the amount, withoutgoing over, wins thefood.
The contestants willconsist of two ran-dom shoppers (in thestore between 11 a.m.and noon) and threepeople chosen fromthe Abbotsford NewsFacebook site (facebook.com/myabbynews).
There will also be afundraiser taking placeat the store featuringa barbecue and otherfamily-friendly activi-ties.
Once the five char-ity finalists have beenestablished, they will beinvited to an AbbotsfordHeat home game (ten-tative date is Dec. 18)for the contest grandfinale.
Each charity willbe paired up with anAbbotsford MinorHockey player. The fiveplayers will have thechance to shoot at theSave-On-Foods contestboard.
The player who comesclosest to the board’sopening, wins $5,000 forthe charity. If a playerputs the puck in theopening, the charitywins $10,000.
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Fashion design goes 3-DAshley WRAYAbbotsford News
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is leading its students down an ad-vanced path – on and off the runway.
With a program called OptiTex, stu-dents will soon be able to create their collections with a new 3-D feature.
The technology will provide a sustainable approach to fashion design, while saving time and money as it prepares students for employment.
While UFV has been using OptiTex’s 2-D format in com-puter-aided design for years, it’s the first school in west-ern Canada to adopt the 3-D version.
When it becomes available to students next summer, the program will allow them to convert their 2-D patterns to 3-D by dressing a virtual mannequin.
With a few clicks and some precise measurements, stu-dents will be able to see right away if their design is cor-rect.
The process elimi-nates a number of steps, such as print-ing the pattern, cut-ting it and fitting a live model.
It also saves money and fabric, added Deanna Devitt, the fashion design de-partment head at UFV.
In the fashion world, the program proves beneficial when working with clients overseas, said Bev Fanzega, a faculty member in the fashion design program.
By cutting out the middle steps, which can take weeks, it also permits design-ers to create their collections closer to the season, allowing for last-minute addi-tions depending on the latest trends.
The program not only offers a 3-D still mannequin, but also a moving model that struts along a run-way to showcase out-fits.
The virtual fash-ion show offers a realistic simulation of the outfit’s move-ment and fit, as the program takes into
Deanna Devitt (left), department head of UFV’s fashion design program, and Bev Fanzega, a fashion design teacher, test out the OptiTex 3-D program.
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UFV is first school in western Canada to offer new technology
account the mate-rial’s characteris-tics.
“It’s real fabric in a virtual world,” said Fanzega.
The versatility of the program makes it a great market-ing tool as it allows a collection or de-sign to be show-cased to a client immediately.
By arming stu-dents with this the latest fashion tech-nology, UFV is en-suring its students are job-ready and employable, said Devitt.
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Performing in rented out homes, called punk houses,
or in basements, has always been popular on the local music scene.
But, with a lack of Abbotsford venues for young bands to build a name for themselves, it’s one of the few viable options.
Otherwise, groups are being forced to book gigs in neighbour-ing cities to perform – something that’s diffi cult to do without a fan base.
As a veteran on the local music scene, 30-year-old Stephen O’Shea recognizes a need for change.
He started with a
group of friends jam-ming in a basement, which turned into You Say Party! (YSP!) – a fi ve-piece-dance-punk band that has since toured the world, been featured on MTV and was nominated for the Polaris Music Award, a prestigious title given to a single full-length Cana-dian album.
As a founding mem-ber of the group, which is currently on hiatus, O’Shea credits their success to hard work and persistence.
He acknowledges that starting in Abbots-ford was diffi cult,
solely due to a lack of venue space.
The group of friends started off playing in punk houses and church basements, along with numerous venues in Abbotsford that have since closed, such as McCallum Activity Centre beside Jubilee Park, Replay
and Woody’s Skate Park.
Currently, O’Shea knows of no opera-tional punk houses in
the Valley, leav-ing even fewer options for local groups to fi nd a start.
It’s leading art-ists to rely on the University of the Fraser Valley to stay connected, working closely
with CIVL radio. Places like Casey’s Restaurant and Lounge on campus is a student union bar that hosts some shows, as does the AirFare Lounge downtown. Events such as Jam in Jubilee and Agrifair’s Valley
Voices are just two events that showcase local talent, but only in the summer.
O’Shea has a very simple, yet specifi c goal he’d like to see happen in Abbotsford: a permanent all-ages venue that is open yearround.
He wants to see bands given the oppor-tunity to perform in a legitimate way, instead of being forced into basement suites.
“It’s what this city needs – to have a space accessed by youth to have a creative outlet, to present their music in an inclusive environment, free fromprejudice and hate; a place for people to feel included.”
Charging people $5 to see three bands would be his “dream” for Abbotsford, added O’Shea.
“It would help sustain a musical community and create more bands similar to YSP, who can become accomplished and help them develop them-selves... I think it’s timefor Abbotsford to stand up and say we have a culture of our own.”
O’Shea’s sentiments were recently echoed by local performer Dylan Redknapp, who wrote a blog post entitled The Fraser Valley and Its Inexcus-able Inability to Rock.
Redknapp believes the lack of a perma-nent venue is the “biggest problem” on Abbotsford’s music scene. Not only is there nowhere for local bands to play, but without a venue, there’s no incentive fortouring bands to stop and put on a show in the city.
His post garnered numerous responses from local and out-of-town bands, sup-porting Redknapp’s opinions, many addingthey would gladly stop in Abbotsford to perform if the right venue existed.
With a lack of performing space, bands are being forced to take the local music scene to basement suites, or land gigs in other cities
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A performance at a punk house on George Ferguson Way, circa 2005. It’s no longer operational.
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The first show is on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the South Abbotsford Church,
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“Daniel will be performing Joaquin Rodrigo’s popular Fantasia para un Gentilhombre. I am really impressed with his ability,” said Dyck.
Joining him on stage will be Dyck, playing
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The Canada West Chamber Orchestra will join them, along with members of the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra.
Songs, Strings and Steps Christmas
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The production, A Christmas Tale, will feature the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra, the Pacific Mennonite Children’s Choir and gospel group Father’s Daughter.
“This concert has become an annual sold-out tradition,”
said Dyck. “We are doing a number of tunes composed by the popular fiddle group Barrage, arranged by Dean Marshall – they will be a hit for sure with fantastic energy in their sound.”
Songs, Strings and Steps – Hits from Broadway
For the 12th con-secutive year, the va-riety show Hits from
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On April 13 and 14 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, the show will be packed with entertain-ment, featuring the music of Broadway in a Cirque-like show.
“We will have the usual collaboration with local dancers, singers, acrobats, skippers, musicians,
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Series subscrip-tions are availableby emailing heath-e r. d y c k @ s h aw. c a .Tickets for adults are$60, seniors are $55and students are $30.
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The show will fea-ture a wide rangeof traditional wa-tercolour paintingsby local artists, aswell as experimen-tal paintings done inmixed media.
The artists will bepresent at a recep-tion on Sunday, Oct.2 from 1-4 p.m.
The show will beopen to the pub-lic during galleryhours 9:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. from Tuesdayto Sunday.
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Colourful winter pansiesIt’s now about time
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Done well, they can create magic in our fall gardens and again in late winter and spring when we really need that colour lift.
The natural colours in winter landscapes are basically bleak: grey skies; faded grasses and bare trees; and slate-coloured streets.
What we need dur-ing these dull months is brightness.
Multicoloured pan-sies are attractive, but they won’t have the same impact in a win-ter landscape as single coloured pansies that not only stand out by themselves, but are also further enhanced by being paired with pansies of comple-mentary colours, such as the new planned colour combinations
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Yellows and blues are often used togeth-er very effectively, but what about soft yel-lows with attractive
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Now, where to putthem? It’s importantto understand thatunless you mass plantpansies they are nevergoing to provide thehigh impact of mari-golds or petunias.
They will be farmore effective whenstrategically locatedin high visibility loca-tions, such as alongyour driveway andsidewalks and aroundfocal trees in yourlandscape.
If you have somelarge flower bedsyou’d like to liven up,use pansies along withother winter plants.
Flowering kale andcabbage are sensa-tional winter focalpoints, especially thenew ‘Winter Bor’, ‘RedBor’ and the silver ‘la-ciniata’.
Plant kale in attrac-tive patterns, usingblocks of three to fiveplants. Between yourgroupings of kale,add blocks of solid,brightly colouredpansies. Try orangepansies around pur-ple kale or deep bluepansies around whitekale. These combina-tions are really eye-catching!
The ‘Proven Winner’folks have come upwith a wonderfulseries of hardy ev-ergreen plants thatcomplement pansiesvery nicely. Dwarf ev-ergreen grasses makefabulous focal pointsin planting beds orcontainers.
For example, Carex‘Evergold’ has whiteand yellow variegatedfoliage that is quitestriking all winterlong. Acorus ‘Ogon’ isa more upright goldand green that actslike a spark plug forwinter combinations.These grasses arealso perfect compan-ions to small bulbslike blue crocus anddwarf Iris reticulata.The new evergreenajugas, like the deeppurple ‘Mahogany’the pink/cream‘Burgundy Glow’ and‘Black Scallop’, makefine ground coversor edging plants andare great comple-ments to pansies. Ireally love hardy ev-ergreen euphorbias,like ‘Blackbird’,‘Rosy Glow’ and ‘AscotRainbow’, that turnrich deep colours inwinter and producefabulous chartreuseflowers in spring.
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McCardell visits libraryTV news personal-ity and author Mike McCardell visits Mission Library (33247 Second Ave.) on Saturday, Oct. 1 for stories and readings from his books. The presentation takes place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. McCardell, a re-porter for 30 years, can be seen on Global TV’s News Hour, where he shares human-interest stories. He has also written five bestsell-ing books. This free program is sponsored by the Mission Friends of the Library, and reg-istration is required by calling the library at 604-826-6610.
HOPE SESSIONThe Center for Epilepsy and Seizure Education holds a free multi-media workshop – called HOPE (Helping Overcome Perceptions of Epilepsy) – on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Abbotsford Community Services, 2420 Montrose Ave. The workshop covers topics such as: first aid, epilepsy myths and facts, medication and seizure triggers. Register by calling 604-853-7399.
SKILLS CONNECTA free information ses-sion about the Skills Connect for Immigrants Program takes place Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Community Futures of-fice (#1 – 31726 South Fraser Way), starting at 10 a.m. The program provides participants with assistance in find-ing work in their field, job-search techniques, ongoing support and more. Register by call-ing 604-866-0257.
DRIVERS NEEDEDThe Abbotsford office of the Canadian Cancer Society is in need of volunteers to drive pa-tients to and from their treatment in the Fraser Valley. Also needed are volunteer dispatchers to coordinate the trips. Time commitments are flexible, with the program running weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full train-ing, dispatch and support services are provided.
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SOCIAL CLUBThe Mission Abby Women’s Social Club holds its monthly meet-ing on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Mission Library (33247 Second Ave.), starting at 7 p.m. New members are welcome. Guest pay $3, and yearly membership is $27. Info: [email protected]
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LIBRARY EVENTMission Library (33247 Second Ave.) hosts a customer appreciation day on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. Meet with staff and see what’s new at the library. A children’s craft table and refreshments are also included. Info: 604-826-6610
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Competition heats upDan KINVIGAbbotsford News
The sheer number of bodies at Abbotsford Heat training camp is a sure sign there’s little room for complacency.
As of Thursday, there were 39 players in camp – enough to fill both the home and visitors locker rooms at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.
Defenceman John Negrin, who has been around for Heat training camp each of the past three seasons, says the competi-
tive atmosphere has gone to an-other level this time around.
“Going to camp in Calgary, hearing from the management, you knew there were some changes going on,” he said. “They told us from the start, if you’re not playing well, some-one’s going to be taking your spot.
“All the guys here are really skilled, competitive players, and it makes for a tough camp.”
The plethora of players in Heat camp is a product of a desire to build greater or-
ganizational depth through their ECHL affiliate, the Utah Grizzlies. The Heat have been hard-hit by injuries the past two seasons, and have had to scramble at times to find ECHL call-ups to fill in.
“We just didn’t have the depth a year ago,” Heat head coach Troy Ward noted. “We’re going to probably afford them (the Grizzlies) more players this year.
“That’s not to the liking of the men in the room, though. That’s not what they want to
hear. Last year, we were saddled here with sometimes 26 or 27 players with all the injuries. This year we’re going to saddle up with 23 or 24. That’s all that will be around on a full-time basis, because I think too many people just breeds compla-cency.”
Ward said that if the Heat keep 24 players, the breakdown would be 14 forwards, eight de-fencemen and two goalies.
Of the 39 players in Heat camp, 25 are on two-way (NHL/AHL) or AHL contracts. The
rest are either under contract with Utah, or in camp on a try-out basis.
With the NHL parent Calgary Flames currently carrying 31 players, more will be sent to Abbotsford in the coming week,which is sure to ramp up the intensity even further.
“There’s two battles going on,” Ward analyzed. “There’s a battle going on throughout the team right now to stay here, and then there’s going to be a battle for maximum ice
Heat players participated in a scrimmage on Wednesday during training camp at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.DAN KINVIG Abbotsford News
Players battling for jobs, minutes at Abbotsford training camp
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Kesler John LinnBorn August 30th, 2011
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Bryan Jay CrerarDec. 2, 1980 ~ Oct. 2, 2010
Hi Bry,I can’t believe a year has passed since we lost you. We’ll always remember the fun and the laughs but its hard not think of the times we weren’t able to have. Saying that we miss you doesn’t seem to come even close to fi lling the empty spot where you should be.We’ll still have that barbecue Bry, but it is going to have to wait.
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LIVE IN CAREGIVER for elderly woman, F/T, down town Abbotsford apt, assist w/personal needs, clean-ing, vegetarian cooking, shopping etc. Some nursing education, expe-rience, English req’d. $8.75/hr, 40hr /wk less $300/mo Room & Board Resume to: [email protected]
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BUS DRIVERHallmark’s vibrant retirement communities have an opening for a casual bus driver to assist in a shuttle service for local destina-tions. Good English skills, a knowledge of the Abbotsford area, and a heart for seniors are essential! Experience, a good driving record and a Class 4 license are required.
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DRIVERSAnand Enterprises Ltd. is hiring for Long Haul Truck Drivers ($23/hour, 50hrs/wk). Send Resume by Fax to 604-855-5004 or Email
Distribution Warehouse in Langley requires an individual to drive a light truck. The position includes order picking and parts delivery.
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FT long haul TRUCK DRIVERS (4) wanted for a local transport compa-ny. Salary $24.50/hr. Min. 3 yrs exp. Duties - drive truck, load/un-load goods, pre-inspection/mainte-nance of vehicle, do emergency repairs, maintain log book. Punja-bi/hindi an asset. Phone 778-549-8334 or email resume to:
Ontime Transport Inc.is looking a for a select group of Independent Tri axle fl at deck Owner Operators to run BC-Alberta. You will operate under your own NSC, have your own fuel card, and cargo insurance. As an independent operator you can expect to earn a superior revenue as opposed to direct leasing. Please contact Carlos @ 604-857-1191, cell: 604-783-4721. Thank you for considering Ontime Transport Inc.
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SUPER B DUMP DRIVERS Local DRIVERS needed for the following positions;
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ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. You will work in a mod-ern shop and also have mechanics truck for fi eld work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.
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As a funeral director, I know people have a hard time handling the loss of their child. Denial likes us to think that everything that we are experiencing is a dream. After all, our hope may be physical and not spiritual. What we believe in will shape our life and thinking. With my background, I knew that this was going to be a tough experience for my father and my family. Pat was a mother, sister, and aunt. The loss of a Pat was going to be a shocker. She came from her father’s homeland and was one of the three siblings that came with my father to break new ground in Canada. I could see the pain my father was experiencing. He did not want to accept the fact that his daughter whom he had special bond with was dying.
The month of October was long. I did spend time with my two sisters. I drove Anna to the Juravinski cancer center in Hamilton, Ontario for chemo therapy. Pat was staying with her daughter while she was going through her chemo in Hamilton. It was an interesting dynamic watching my two beautiful sisters go through this awful procedure. I knew for some reason Anna would be a survivor. I have a new appreciation for her and for life in itself. Pat, I knew was terminal and was going to die. My father was not himself. He was worried and did not want to experience the death of his daughters. He had a hard time moving from denial to acceptance. Acceptance begins the process of healing where denial encourages further pain.
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“BIG D”EASTMAN Dennis Ronald
October 23, 1943 ~ September 18, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Big D Dennis on September 18th 2011. He will be sadly missed by his sons Dennis(Andrea), David(Debbie), his daughter Staci(Peter). He also leaves behind 2 grandchildren Morgan and Taylor. Big D will be forever remembered by his Stepfather Roy Wolden, brothers Wayne(Maryanne), Rory, Barry(Tracy), sisters Holly(Gary) and Paula(Greg), and many other countless family and friends. He was predeceased in death by his mother Emily Wolden and father Frank Eastman. Dennis worked for Pacifi c Driveway, he had been a paver for the past 43 years and was the best paver in the Fraser Valley. Big D touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. Dennis maintained his trademark sense of humour all the way to the end. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all. A special thank you to Jude Marcellus and Marnie Akins for being there in his time of need - you were invaluable.
COWANMarion Margaret
Age 89, died Tuesday, Sep-tember 27, 2011 in Abbots-ford, BC. Marion was born February 25, 1922, in Sper-ling, Manitoba, to John and Mary McKillop Cowan; older siblings were Jim, Hugh and George Cowan. In 1936 she came to know Christ as her Savior. After nursing school in Winnipeg and Bible school in London, Ontario, she joined Wycliffe Bible Translators and went to Mexico in 1949. She spent the next 43 years involved in translating the New Testament into 4 minority Mayan languages. Marion also served on the Board of Directors of Wycliffe Canada. She retired in Abbotsford, BC in 2004. Marion’s most lasting accomplishment was as a translator of the Word of God. One young Tzotzil man said, after obtaining his own copy of the New Testament, “Now we know that God loves us because He speaks our language.” A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Menno Hospital Chapel, Abbotsford, BC.
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KRIKAUZain W.
1940-2011
After a long battle with health issues, Zain’s fi ght has turned to victory. He is in the arms of Jesus. We will miss him but know he is in a better place. He is survived by his wife Donna, daughter Janet(Louie) Williams, and son Vince Krikau; grandsons Tyrel and Nathaniel Williams and Joshua Krikau; grand daughters Brittany & Meghan Krikau; step-grand daughters Carmen Hay and Haley Strom; sister Olive (Larry) Kieler. A celebration of life will be held on October 1st, 11:00am at Mission Foursquare Church 33837 Prentis Ave, Mission.
MACLEODIsabella Watson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grand-mother at the age of 87 on September 14, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ian; son, Lain, son, Neil, son, Duncan; daughter, Christina (Jerry), daughter, Grace (Ian); grandchildren, Jamie, Nicole, Travis and Angela. Born in Scotland and immigrated to Canada where she lived out her life. She thoroughly enjoyed working with the Fraser Valley Home-makers Association where she was a much loved and valued employee. She will be remem-bered for her kind and gener-ous heart and the ability to see the good in everyone. She was always able to fi nd the joy in each and every day and encouraged others to do the same. As a mother she was a safe harbor from the storm and provided unconditional and unending love. The family would like to thank Dr. Froese for his gentle care over the years. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Scotland.
Henderson’s Funeral Home604-854-5534
Mary Stobbe (nee Dueck)It is with great sadness, yet great rejoicing, that we announce the passing of Mary Stobbe on September 27, 2011 at 91 years of age. Mary had her wish granted that she would die in her sleep and go to meet her Lord Jesus. She was born on May 16, 1920 in Sagradowka, Russia to Peter and Helena Dueck, the young-est of 8 children.She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Jake, of 65 years; children Bob (Lynda), Jim (Carol), Ed (Rita) Irene (Vic) Abrahams, Shirley (Lorne) Redekop, and Al (Kora Lee); 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren (plus 1 on the way); and many nieces, nephews and friends.We would like to express our thanks to all those who helped care for Mom during her last days. We are thankful that it was a short illness and that she did not suffer much.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clear-brook Rd, Abbotsford. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m. at Bakerview MB Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford.In lieu of fl owers, donations to Columbia Bible College (mail-ing address: 2940 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford BC V2T 2Z8) would be gratefully appreciat-ed. A fuller life story may be found online at:www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com where condolences may also be shared.
Woodlawn Funeral Home604-853-2643
STOLTZTerrance Frank
Passed away peacefully Sep-tember 27, 2011 in Abbotsford, BC in his 61st year. Terry leaves behind his dearest friend, and love of his life, wife Pat, after 41 years of marriage; cherished son, Travis, and cherished son, Jason; precious granddaugh-ter, Sydney and precious grandson, Dylan. He will be dearly missed by all - his sense of humour, his kindness towards everyone. Terry was a loving man, devoted husband, father and papa, a true friend. Terry, you will always be in our hearts and our lives. A private Memorial Service celebrating Terry’s life, will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011.
Henderson’s Funeral Home604-854-5534
McNALLYGraedon William Harry
Age 14, of Mission, B.C. passed away on September 24, 2011 at B.C. Children’s Hospital after an eleven year battle with leukemia. Graedon was born in Mission in February 1997 to Grant and Wendy McNally. He loved life, his family, his friends and most importantly, Jesus. Graedon was a strong, quiet and courageous young man whose life impacted more people than he could ever imagine. His last week was spent with his good friends and family before he left us so suddenly. Graedon fought the good fi ght, took the hand of Jesus and we are comforted by the fact that he will never again face any pain, sorrow or tears. Graedon is predeceased by his grand father William Holland McNally and will be lovingly remembered by his mother Wendy and his father Grant, his sisters Jordana, Reanne and Kaelin, his grandparents Harry and Susan Klassen (Altona, Manitoba), Evangeline McNally (Coquitlam), Uncles and Aunts: Greg and Wendy McNally (Coquitlam), Lynn and Les Moyer (Coquitlam), Russ and Gladys Klassen (Rosenfeld, Manitoba), Nancy and Barry Dueck (Winkler, Manitoba), Cheryl and Glenn Wallace (Mission), his cousins from Coquitlam and Manitoba, and his best friends Zach Wallace, Levi Watson, Dean Chiasson, Andrew Dudas, and so many more. Those wishing to pay their respects, a viewing will be held at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home, 7386 Horne Street on Friday, September 30th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 1st at 2:00 p.m. at Maple Ridge Baptist Church, 22115 Lougheed Hwy. We extend an invitation to all who would like to attend the celebration of his life. We would like to thank Dr. Jeff Davis and Lucy Turnham and the entire nursing staff of the oncology clinic and cancer ward (3B) for their wonderful care of Graedon over the past eleven years. In lieu of fl owers please consider becoming a Red Cross blood donor or making a memorial donation in Graedon’s name to B.C. Children’s Hospital at [email protected]
MITCHELLLorraine (nee McDonald)
Sept.16 1947-Sept.07 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom,Lorraine Mitchell.Mom was born in Winnipeg Manitoba and moved to Burnaby when she was 16. Mom has lived all over Vancouver Island,Sunshine Coast and Fraser Valley, touching the hearts of every one she met on the way Lorraine is survived by her 3 children Kim Noa, Brian and Mike Jensen, and their father Jim Jensen. Lorraine will also be greatly missed by her niece Joanne and her grandchildren Alissia, Kyler, Breeanna, Kesandra and Brayden.Mom has so many great friends, she loved you all and will be remembered for her kindness,caring and positive manner.The family wishes to thank the caring staff at the Dr.Stewart Pavilion for their skill and love as they cared for our mother.A Celebration of Life will be held October 15th, at the Mission Alano Club-33229 N. Railroad Mission B.C. at 2pm with a potluck to follow.In lieu of fl owers a donation may be made to the Alano Club, Mom’s favorite place.
Mom will watch over us and be in our hearts forever.
SIGY MISSAL1937 - 2011
MISSAL - Sigy passed peace-fully into the presence of his Lord on September 27, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife Leona, daughter Rebecca Missal-Ross and husband Jerry, son Perry and grand-sons Christopher and Jonathan. A service of remembrance will be held on Monday, October 3rd at 2:00 p.m. in Heritage Alliance church, 3440 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford. Special thanks to Drs. Husband, Bull and Brown and the nursing staff for their wonderful care. Online condolences may be offered at:www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com
Woodlawn Funeral Home604-853-2643
Toews, Margaret
Our dear mother, grandmoth-er, great grandmother, sister, and aunt, Margaret Baerg Toews was born to Peter and Eva Schartner Baerg, November 9, 1917 at Acme, AB. She suffered a stroke 5 weeks ago from which she did not recover. She peacefully left us September 22, 2011, at the age of 93, with family by her bedside.Mother grew up at Linden, AB, with her 4 brothers and 3 sisters. At the age of 20, she realized her lost condition, repented of her sins, received peace with God and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite at Linden, AB, December 28, 1937. She was faithful to God and His church till her end.On March 27, 1938 she married our dad, William Toews, experiencing the joys and sorrows of married life for nearly 50 years. After dad was taken from her side November 28, 1987, she continued to live on the home place till she moved to Sunset Court in March 1994. On June 15, 2011 she moved into Valhaven where she continued to enjoy visits from her family and friends until her passing. We want to give Rhonda special thanks for the care she gave Mom in the months before Mom moved to Valhaven. We thank the staff of Valhaven for the excellent care given to our mother during her short stay.Mom was a “keeper of the home,” a mother and friend to the 10 children she bore and the 4 that later became part of the family. After Dad’s passing, Mom continued to draw the family together at special gatherings, Christmas, Easter, reunions, and just everyday visits. These gifts were enjoyed by us and many others outside her family.Mom imparted spiritual values to us, not with many words, but by being a living example to us with her steadfast faith in God. As the years took their toll, she was often found sitting in her chair with the Bible open. She appreciated ending our evening visits with a time of devotion. We have many loving memories of her and want to join her in heaven praising our Lord around His throne.She will be missed by her family: Phyllis & Stan Fast, Dennis & Tena Toews, Audrey & Ron Isaac, Bev & Phyllis Toews, Kelly & Darlene Toews, Donna & Richard Klassen, Maryann & Ron Klassen, Walden & Linda Toews, Adeline & Rodney Esau, Sue & Daryl Toews, Rhonda Gamberg, Debbie Gorski, Michelle & Ken Gillingham, brothers & sisters: Paul & Olive Baerg, Agnes Toews, Arnold & Anne Baerg, Lydda & Walter Regehr, Dave & Dorothy Duerksen, sisters-in-law: Anna Baerg, Kaye Wilson, Vera Toews, brother-in-law: Walter de Veer, 56 grandchildren & 108 great-grandchildren. Her funeral service was held on Sept 26, 2011 at The Church of God In Christ Mennonite Church, Abbotsford with interment at Maclure Road Mennonite Cemetery.
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The Abbotsford News is looking for a part-time carrier substitute to deliver open routes three days a week. Must have a reliable vehicle and be available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for approximate-ly 3-4 hours per day. Pay works out to approximately $10 per hr.
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Budget Rent a Car of BC is looking for extremely motivated Customer Service Representa-tives to join our team!We will be conducting open house interviews October 6th from 9:00am to 11:00am at theBest Western Regency Inn (Crown A room) at 32110 Mar-shall Rd. Abbotsford, BC. To apply you need to have a very positive outlook towards sales, great interpersonal skills, a fl exible schedule, be able to com-municate effectively and with confi dence, have a valid DL, speak clear English, have experi-ence with customer service on a high level, and have an under-standing of North American and European cars.We look forward to meeting with you!
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HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B fl atdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, bene-fi ts package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience pre-ferred. We will provide trans-portation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-647-2763
JUNIOR PROGRAM SUPPORT WORKER
The WRSFV Mission Police Based Victim Service Program has an opening for a Junior Program Support Worker (14 hrs/wk). Qualifi cations for this position include: current work as a Victim Service Worker or volun-teer; excellent computer skills and an aptitude for learning new software easily; basic crisis intervention skills and the ability to listen and problem solve well; current RCMP enhanced security check.
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Gas service attendant position 18-20 hrs. per week. Starting wage $10. Must be reliable. Drop of resume: Petro Pass, 41420 Yale Road West.
PRODUCTION LABOURER NEEDED for a growing fast paced Roof Tile Manufacturing Co. located in Surrey. Applicant must be prepared for and ca-pable of physically demanding work. Duties include but not limit-ed to general labour, cleanup, product stacking and must be a team player. Please fax resumes to: 604-599-5972 or email:
QUALIFIED CHIP DRIVERS RE-QUIRED! We require 2 years veri-fi able experience, clean abstract, and drivers willing to work dedicat-ed night and day shifts on 2 week rotations. All tractors are double shifted, and based out of Chilliwack B.C. We offer late model equip-ment, direct deposit, extended benefi ts, and steady work. For fur-ther information please contact Gail 1-888-357-2612 Ext: 225 or fax re-sume to 250-357-2009 check us out @www.sutco.ca
SERVICE ADVISORRequired for Fraser Valley Import Auto Dealer. Full-Time Opportunity. Experi-ence with ADP is an asset. Must be self-motivated with superior customer service skills.
Competitive Wages &Benefi ts Package.
Please e-mail resume:kristy@bcclassifi ed.com
WAREHOUSEORDER
SELECTOR We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment.
Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess profi cient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products.
Starting wage is $12.95/hr with regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer fl exible 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 locat-ed in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1).
To join our team and start your career in logistics, apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com
We are still hiring - Dozer & excava-tor operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfi eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
WELDERS & APPRENTICE WELDERS
2011 retirement of employees has created opportunities at TIDY TANKS LTD. Langley BC. We are currently recruiting Full-time Welders and Apprentice Welders.
Child & elderly care exp. Full-Time ~ Live In or Out
Serving families for over 25 yrs
SERVERSFull Time
(Experience NecessaryNOT suitable for students)
also hiring
P/T, F/T Hostessesand Cooks
Apply within with resume:IHOP, Abbotsford,
33020 South Fraser Way
SERVERS, HOSTESS & COOK with exp for busy Roseland Family Rest. F/T & P/T positions. Don’t ap-ply btwn noon & 2pm. Drop resume in person, 33550 S. Fraser Way
SHAKE & SHINGLE PUB looking for: Full & Part Time Servers / Bar Tender
& Line Cook Competitive wages, medical & dental for those who qualify.
Must be available for all shifts. Apply in person with resume to:
9610~ 287 St. Maple Ridgeor Fax: 604. 462. 0392
ACTIVITY AIDELooking for Activity Aide with diploma/degree in therapeutic/ geriatric recreation to work in a care home. Please fax resume to 604-850-5418.
CDA P/T required for Abbotsford dental offi ce. Must have some ex-perience & be available Saturdays. Fax resume to 604-850-2488 for more information call 604-852-3935
PROGRESSIVE DENTAL PRACTISE is seeking a friendly, energetic and team oriented F/T Receptionist, dental experience req’d. Drop off resume at 101-2745 Bourquin Cres. West, Abbotsford, or email to:
INSIDE SALES PERSONrequired for Rigging shop in Port Kells. Some mechanical aptitude and computer skills would be an asset. Must be a self-starter. Wage negotiable.
LEAD ROOF TECHNICIAN$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roof-ing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofi ng, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.
Offering Great Benefi ts Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental,
Pension & Company Uniforms.
Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofi ng practices and follow WCB regulations.
Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail
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AUSTRALIAN Shepherd, 5/mo fem, beauty & brains, tri-colour, top fami-ly dog. $600 fi rm. 604-930-8551.BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday callsBoston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excel-lent pedigree. (604)794-3786CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are
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Chihuahua pups, tiny teacups, ready to go $700; male standard Chihuahua, $450. 604-794-7347ITALIAN mastif x presa pups ready ! 1000-1200. shots & dewormed brindle colouring family raised. 6048549615 call or msg saraLAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, de-wormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217LABS, 2 fem black & 2 male yellow ready now. 1st shots & dewomred, $500, ph: (604)803-9999.LABS, Chocolate, Parents CKC, 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, M/F, $600/ea. (604)850-4945LAB Yellow X Golden Retriever pups family/farm raised,shots, short hair, vet checked, parents excellent tem-per. F$695, M$595. 604-835-0305.MALTIPOOS; 2 fems, 3/mo’s old, 1 black, and 1 white & black. Will be smaller dogs. $500. (604)945-8787 or (604)805-2567NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fem’s $250 Special. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.
SHELTIES beautiful loveable happy 2 male pups. Warm & cuddly, 6 mo old. House trained. (604)826-6311
TOY POODLE. One little girl left, black & brown. $650. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $400. 604-852-6176 Abbts
Annie BilodeauNov. 7, 1991 - May 19, 2011
It is with great sadness that we an-nounce the loss of our loved one, Annie (Mummies Special Little Girl). As hard as its been since she passed away we know how lucky and fortunate we have been to have had Annie in our lives. It is ironic how we spent so much time teach-ing her so many tricks over the years when in reality we should not have been teaching her but learning from her. Annie was full of life, al-ways happy, full of love, never judg-ing, loyal, had no ulterior motives; what you saw was real and what you got. She did not have a mean bone in her whole body and loved all she met. Above all she was a true best friend who was always there for us. Annie loved nothing more than snuggling with any of our family. She also loved to hunt grasshoppers and eat mummies homemade treats. Sadly Annie was predeceased by her best friend and birth mother Susie whom she will now again get to snuggle and play with. She will truly be missed but never, ever forgotten by all who knew her. We would like to thank Dr. Hofs and his two assistants Deb and Tanis for the many years of ex-cellent care and support they have always provided to our entire family. Love Heidi (Mummy), Mike (Dad-dy), Grandma’s Wilma, Gerda, Ele-na, Grandpa Ben and Uncle Chris. In lieu of fl owers or donations we ask for what Annie would have wanted and that is for you to give all of your loved ones (pets or people) big hugs, kisses and of course lots of treats. Thank you Annie for everything you have done for all of us and for the important things you have taught us, we truly respect and appreciate you and will always remember you.
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Only 1 roll with 2 diceSALE on until OCT. 15, 2011
New Holland LS180B Skid Steer 63 HP, only 475 hrs. New cond. $21,500 obo. 604-826-6482.
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ONE 10” BANDSAW in good condition, asking $65. Phone 604-823-6288, ask for Helmut.ONE 10” MITRE SAW in good condition, asking $85. Phone 604-823-6288, ask for Helmut.HALLOWEEN OR FALL OUTDOOR display - 10 hay bales, take one or take all $4. each. 604-857-1257.WANTED OLD Nintendo games with system, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786.WANTED RECORDS, classic rock 70’s & 80’s, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786.53” PANASONIC TV needs some TLC. Free! 604-859-7371.FOUR TIRES WITH white spoke mags, Chevy pattern, 205/75/15 winter tires with studs, $100. 604-853-6208.GARDEN WHEELBARROW, 4.5 cubic feet, easy roller, $30. 5th wheel wind deflector, 38” X 16”, $40. Portable air tank, 10 gallons, $30. 604-853-6208.FOUR 1970 CHEVELLE hub caps, tires and rims, 205/75/14 Firestone, good condition, $100. firm. 604-853-6208.4 TIRES 175/70/14, $50. 2 tires Dunlop 205/65/15, $40. 604-853-6208.STOVE, WHITE, $100. obo. 604-823-4710.LARGE BEER FRIDGE (no freez-er compartment), $100. obo. 604-823-4710.LARGE FREEZER, $100. obo. 604-823-4710.WANTED TO BUY piano accordion or botton accordion that’s been stored in closet for years. Pay up to $100. 604-853-7978.USED KENMORE BARBECUE with green cover, has side buner, works, but needs new element. FREE. 604-850-2829.TWIN BED, LIKE NEW, $100. in-cludes sheets & pillow cases. 604-744-5393.TWIN BED, LIKE NEW, includes sheets & pillow cases, $100. 604-744-5393.TWEED CHESTERFIELD, BEIGE, $100. 604-744-5393.CUSTOM BUILT CORNER cabinet, 7’, many adjustable shelves, dark wood, middle shelf fixed, never used, $100. obo 604-853-3608.
GENERATOR, GAS, 1300 watt max. Brand United-Power, $75. obo. New, ran 4 hours. 604-308-0451.PATIO CANOPY, STEEL frame, 9’ X 9’, as new, floral color, $50. obo. 604-308-0451.TABLE SAW, ROCKWELL Beaver, 10”, very good condition, $65. Logging boots, rubber, size 10, $35. 604-856-4505.ANTIQUE CHINA CABINET, 2 glass doors and bottom 2 drawers with tiny wheels and crystal knobs, $50. firm. 778-240-9410 Abby.ANTIQUE CLEAN POT belly stove, small size, very good shape, $100. 778-240-9410 Abby.ANTIQUE GUN CABINET, 2 glass doors with locks and lights, also bottom drawer, $50. firm. 778-240-9410 Abby.DINING TABLE WITH four chairs, very nice set in new condition. Must sell. $30. obo. 604-859-8003.ANGEL FOUNTAIN, turtle sand-box, boxed Barbies; (Rapunzel, Ken, Rapunzel (hair growth), $10. each. 15 Avon doll perfume bot-tles, $30. 604-820-4763.RUNNING HORSES BASE coffee table with glass top, $75. GE cof-fee maker, $10. Pot light assembly, $10. 604-820-4763.CRAFTSMAN 10” TABLESAW with stand and extensions, $85. 604-820-4763.STEP 2 MAILBOX, $30. Gas fur-nace plus ducting, $50. Prop BBQ and tank, $10. 604-746-6699.ROLL-UP GARAGE DOOR, 8’ X 10’, $50. 604-746-6699.CHAIR, LARGE, ALL leather Natuzzie, brown, good condition, $100. 604-853-3608.OTTOMAN FOR ABOVE chair, $50. 604-853-3608.SMALL CABINET, MEDIUM brown, suitable for teacups etc, $25. Round pretty mirror, floral etch-ings in corner, $15. 604-853-3608.MICHELIN HYDROEDGE TIRES 195/60R15, very good condition, $50. each firm. 604-859-5762.FOOT PUMP FOR inflatables, $10. Kerosene heather with kerosene, $50. Hallmark collector stein, $5. Ten large wine bottles, $10. 604-859-8647.LAWN MOWER CRAFTSMAN 5HP rear bag $65.00 604-826-2279
TWO MUSTANG FLOATER jack-ets, X-large and large, $50. each.604-859-8647.LOOKING FOR 30 small 375mlwine bottles, pay .25 cents each.Call 604-852-4135.LIFETIME CUSTOM DESIGN elec-tric frying pan, available only athome parties for $500. Selling for$99. Like new. 604-852-5787.70 CANNING JARS, 8 dozen, newGem lids, 2 food mills, shredderwith cones, apple corer, slicer,take all, $35. 604-853-6220.2 DARK COLORED night stands,$10. each. White plastic tubularquilt frame, $25. 604-853-6220.SET OF 3 ELECTRIC ceramic warm-ing dishes, $30. 604-853-6220.LOVESEAT, SCLAR PEPPLER, offwhite, delicate design, excellentcondition, bonus beige slipcover,$100. 604-853-6220.WHITE KITCHEN TABLE, 4 uphol-stered chairs, good condition, $50.Student desk, $20. 604-853-6220.SIX KIDS BIKES 12” to 20”wheels, boys and girls $15 each,trike $10.00 all in good condition604-826-9186TWIN BED WHITE metal frameand mattress, in good condi-tion, suitable for child $100.00604-826-8291BMX TRICK BIKE hand and footbrakes, front pegs 20” wheels $50Chopper 16” wheels $50. both likenew 604-826-9186WANTED TWO 12” TRAILER wheelsfour bolt pattern preferable with530X12 tires, please call, leavemessage for Hal 604-814-2898WANTED VACUUM CLEANER freefor parts Filter Queen only, work-ing or not 604-826-2644GARDEN TRAILER FOR rideon mower 4ft5”L 3ftW 15”H15 cu ft, new condition $60.00604-826-2279IPAD/IPOD/IPHONE wall, carcharger, cable headset with mic$25 or $10 each piece, four setsavail [email protected] BRITISH AND CANADIANwar medals by part time,e histo-rian, willing to pay up to $80.00604-826-3243
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RARE OPPORTUNITY: wa-terfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fi shing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surround-ed by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmo-bile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesfor-sale.com/70mile/frank.)
ABBOTSFORD. Central location. 4 bdrm house, family rm & 1 bdrm. bsmt. suite. Nicely reno’d. Large lot w/lge swimming pool. 32837 Har-wood Cr. $419,000. OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2:00 - 4:00. 604-825-0215
Great view of Mt. Baker. Incl heat, H.W., parking & storage. Close to all amenities. Excellent for student, seniors or commuters. 2 Seconds to freeway on/off ramp. One Cat welcome with deposit. No smoking suite. Ref’s required.
ALDERGROVE. Condo, 5 years new. 2 bdrm. 2 bath, + den. Sec. parking. Near shops & schools. 6 high eff. appl., granite, mint. cond. $1200/mo. (778)879-9778
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Available Rentals1 Bed + Den in The Tama-rind. 4 newer appliances, elec f/p, insuite washer/dry-er, 1 secure parking space & separate storage. $825.00 per month + Util. Avail now. 2 bed/2 bath corner unit in The Crossing. 4 newer stainless steel appliances + insuite washer/dryer, lami-nate fl oors, 2 secure park-ing spaces, separate stor-age $1150.00 per month + Hydro Avail Nov 1st.
Lightbody - nice 2bdrm in newer home, open layout, big bdrms, shared w/d, $800/mo +% utils3rd Ave - 2bdrm UPPER in de-sirable west side location walking distance to Heritage Park High, Windebank, West Coast Express & D/T, all laminate or tile fl oors, huge south facing deck, f/s d/w, shared w/d, a/c, $850 + % utils
HOUSESLougheed Hwy - adorable 2 bdrm rancher on acreage - appx 1000 sq ft, recently remodelled w/ new kitchen, bath, windows, fl ooring etc, unfi nished bsmnt for storage, RV parking $1200/mo12th Ave - fantastic 3 bdrm 1/2 duplex near Centennial park, brand new paint, fl ooring & coun-tertops, 1.5 baths, carport, large fenced backyard, f/s w/d h-up, $1150/mo+utilsJohnson Rd - spacious 3bdrm country home on approx 1 acre w/ pasture area mostly fenced, unfi nished low bsmnt, double car-port - $1250/moTunbridge - Lovely well main-tained 3 bdrm home in Tunbridge Station, 2.5 baths, det’d garage, fenced yard, nice deck, $1800/mo + utilsCedar - 4bdrm + den or 5th bdrm, 4 year old 2360 sq ft home, det’d double garage, fenced yard, access from quiet no thru road, $1800/mo+utilsNottman - appx 3000 sq ft ex-ecutive home, 3bdrms + den + large offi ce or games room, 3 car gar., lrg detached strg bldng lovely large fenced lot $2,000/mo
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Mayne - good central location near Clearbrook & McLure, 5 bdrms w/2 kitchens, 3 full baths - cul-de-sac location backing onto McLure Trail Park, well maint. - single gar.,fenced yard $1900/mo for whole house or rent separ-ately $1200 up & $700 down
APARTMENTSLATITUDE - designer color scheme, open concept kitchen w/ granite & eating bar - 6 ST/ST appli, in-suite w/d, electric f/p - spacious covered deck, gated u/g prkng. Billiards & exercise room, Hot Water Included
#133 - 1bdrm+den - 666 sq ft - north facing - grnd fl oor $825/mo#230 - 2bdrm - 2 bath - 805 sq ft
corner, SE facing - $1000/mo#406 / #435 - 1bdrm+den top
fl oor units - 686 sq ft - east facing - $900/mo
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2005 HYUNDAI XG350 # CE068459A
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65,000 kms, air, power group.....................................................................................................$12,9952005 SUBARU FORESTER #AH7616
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Tamarind Westside - 1 bed w/open den, laminate thru-out, 6 appl. u/g park + storage locker, available Oct. N/S $800.00Top Floor @ The Waddington – 2 units 1 bed + den, and 2 bed, 2 bath, both have 5 appli, walk-in closet, f/p, u/g park. Sm. pet MAY be considerd. N/S $875.00 or $1000.00
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ABBOTSFORD East: Nice self-cont. 1 lge.bdrm. Coach House fur-nished suite. 4 appl. Quiet, country setting (ideal for shift worker) NS/NP In garage parking. $700./mo. incl. hydro. Avail. immed. Call 604-309-9177
ABBOTSFORD - Attractive offi ce &/or Retail Spaces Available. All lo-cated within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.ABBOTSFORD WAREHOUSE / WORKSHP ind. for lse. 3000/7500 sf. High ceiling, bay drs. 3 phase power. Reas. rate. 1653 Salton Rd. across from UFV. 604-859-4315.MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available immed. $450 + hst + hy-dro + gas. Security check and ref’’s. Call 604 820-8477, 604-820-0832WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.
ABBOTSFORD, 32052 George Ferguson Way. Reno’d 2 bdrm, 2 baths, 2 storey, in suite ldry, 2 prk, $950 +util. Avail now. 604-826-3665 778-552-1808 or 604-557-0411.ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm in 4 plex, 1 bath own back yrd. Fully reno’d, laminate fl rs. stack. w/d. $1200/mo + 60% split utils. 778-552-4110.ABBOTSFORD. New 1 bdrm. 1 bath, stackable W/D. $700 + 40% utils. Call 778-552-4110.
Abb. Clearbrook rd. Newly Reno’d 2450 sq. ft.
House w/ sauna & shower.
4 bdrm, 1 + 1/2 bath, lrg rooms, lndry, gas f/p, Alarm, fenced yard, large garage, close to all amens. N/S, N/P. Avail. Oct. 1. $1475/m + Utils. Call 604-543-9820
GOLDFISH WELCOMEAbbotsford E. 4 bdrms, 2½ baths, large cvrd deck, bright fi n’d bsmt. Incl. d/w, fridge/stove. N/s, n/p. $1485/mo. Nov. 1st. 604-852-8936
ABBOTSFORD$1350/mo. McCallum Rd - 4 bdrms 2 full baths, rec room, completely re-done 3 yrs ago incl. 3 new applis, n/p, w/d hook-ups
good references required.Call 604-855-7393
- Ask for HansABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm house. Garage. Oct 1. Nr shops, bus, schl & pool. Fenced yd. 778-552-4418.Abbotsford, 32165 Astoria, 3bdrm bsmt house, 2 bths, NP, nice yrd. Rec Room. $1250: 604-596-1333ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm main fl oor, large 1 bdrm bsmt ste. Rent whole house or sep. Whole house $2,100, or 3 bdrm $1400 & 1 bdrm $700. Dble car gar. w/6 prkg spots. Fenced in yard. Walking distant to college/sport centre. Oct 15 or Nov 1. N/S. Sml pet ok. 1-250-462-6557 or email: [email protected]. 3 br top fl r rancher, fenced, 5 appl, nr UFV ns/np, ref’s req’d,$1350+incl. util.604-505-5876Abbotsford, 4 bdrm 2.5 baths, 7 appls, f/p, NP/NS. Avail now. $1350/mo. 604-897-0734ABBOTSFORD 4 bdrm., 2 baths, 4 appl., f/p, fenced, shed, carport, a/c, sunroom. $1500mo. (604)302-9080ABBOTSFORD: 5 bdrm. 2.5 baths, on acreage. $2000/mo. Available October 1st. 604-857-3517.ABBOTSFORD 5 bdrm. rancher w/ bsmt. & 880sf shop on 9.5 acres. $1800/mo. Add’t 2400sf workshop w/200 amp $1200/mo 604-807-1188ABBOTSFORD. Avail. Oct. 1. 2866 Tims St. Nice 4 bdrm home, 2 bath, ldry hook-ups, gas heat, f/p & gar-age w/lge back yard & patio. Cen-tral location, near schools, transit & shopping. Np/ns $1,250/mo. To view call 604-851-4169. Ref’s req’d.
ABBOTSFORD E. 3 bdrm. 1 bath, 1200 sf rancher, $1325/mo. 5 appl., gas f/p, lge garden w/deck. Close to schools. Quite CDS location. Avail. October. N/s. Small pet ok. Ref’s. req’d. Call 604-618-1365
ABBOTSFORD✭ $1700/m-Mountain Dr. 3 bdrm, 4 baths, lrge kitchen w/eating area, family rm, formal dining rm, N/P, N/S✭ $1700/m - Perfect for home based business! Own entrance, lots of prkng off main road, plus 4 bdrms, 3 baths, conservatory, hot tub, sauna, totally private, deck overlooks b/yard.MISSION✭ $1900/m - Cedar Valley Estates - totally fi nished large 6 bdrms, 4 bath, 6 appli, gas f/p, lrg rec rm opening to private b/y & green belt dbl garage n/p, n/s.Call Marilyn (604)855-7393
Aldergrove 3 bdrm 1.5 bths fncd yd, N/P. $1025 Nov. 1. Drive by 26975 - 30th Ave then call 604-574-9813
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Excellent on Anora - Large family home 3 to 4 bed plus den and family, main bath 6 pieces, (3 bath) dbl garage, lots of tile, fenced yard. N/S N/P $1850.00Immel Rancher – 3 bed, 1 bath, 5 appli, some laminate, sep. gar-age, corner lot, $1200.00 N/S sm. pet MAY be considered.Beaver Rancher – 4 bed, 1.5 bath, Laminate and tile fl oors, part fi nished basement, 4 appli, N/P N/S $1350.00True Country Living – Upper Sumas, 5 bed, 2 bath, 3 appl, laundry hook-ups, dbl gar on treed acreage N/S N/P $1400.00
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Available RentalsNewer Executive style East Abbotsford Home, 4 bed-room, 3.5 bath on 3 levels. Granite counters, hard-wood fl oors, double gar-age, 2 gas fi replaces. Backs onto green belt. $2250 per month plus Utilities. Avail Now.
ABBOTSFORD. Rooms fr $450. Nr UFV, shops, Mill Lake, bus. Incl net TV, w/d, utils. Np/ns. 604-746-0446
MISSION: quiet/safe/rural area. Hydro/water/sewage/cble/showers. $300-$600/mo. (604)826-3874WINTERIZED RV SITES $315/mo incl water/sewer, heated wash-rooms, free showers, metered elec., laundry, phone/satellite available, nr conv. store/post offi ce. 20 mins east of Mission Hwy #7 (604)826-2741
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ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. aboveground bsmt. suite. New fl ooring. $600/mo. incl. util. F/s. N/s, n/p. Available now. Call 604-744-9232ABBOTSFORD: 1 Bdrm bsmt ste.Mnt Blanchard Dr. East Abby.$800/mo, all appliances, insuitelaundry, incl cable & wifi . NS, NP. Call 604-850-8708 or 604-996-0330ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. bsmt.suite. Behind Safeway. Avail. now $550/mo. No pets. 604-870-0326 or 778-241-0992.ABBOTSFORD: 1 bdrm w/big win-dows. Close to Blueridge Health spa. Oct 1st. Ns/Np. 604-854-1350ABBOTSFORD. 2-3 bdrm suites. Nr hosp & schls. Np/ns. W/d, $750 & $850. Incl. hydro. 604-807-4829ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm incl. gas,hydro & cable. Near Rotary Stadi-um & amen. Ns/np. Avail. now.$750/mo. 604-859-4387ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. suite. Nearshops, school & bus. $700/mo. incl. cable & hydro. Avail now. N/S. N/P.604-855-4876; 604-832-7051.ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm suite. Utils.cable & net. Nr bus. Avail immed.$725/mo. 604-996-9544; 556-3898
ABBOTSFORDBachelor suite $550: Walking distance to Mill Lake, 7 Oaks shops, bus exchange & Hosp. N/S N/P N/D. Suite single person or student.
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Notice of Exclusion Application Regarding Land in the
Agricultural Land ReserveI, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) British Columbia, of 31414 Marshall Rd, PO Box 2038, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 3T8, intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agri-cultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, a 1,134 sq metre portion at the northwest corner of North East Quarter of the south West Quarter Section 18 Township 16 Except Firstly: Part Subdivided by Plan 30993 Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 37041 Thirdly: Part Subdivided by Plan 39254 Fourthly: Part Subdivided by Plan 48487 Fifthly: Part on Statutory Right of Way Plan 57728 NWD, and located at 31560 Marshall Road.
Any person wishing to express an interest in the applica-tion may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, City of Abbotsford, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7, Attn: Michael Dickinson (telephone 604-864-5659), by October 14, 2011.
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC2005, C. 29] - the CFA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
On August 20, 2010, at Link Crt and Valdes Avenue, Abbotsford BC, Peace Officer(s) ofthe Abbotsford Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property,
described as:$10,200 CAD, on or about 13:52 Hours
The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence under Section 354(1) (possession of property obtained by crime) Criminal Code of Canada.
Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2011-741, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.
A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.
You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria BC V8W 9J1.
ABBOTSFORD Blue Ridge 2 bdrm g/l suite. Ns/np. Near Apollo Gym & schls Avail now $600 778-552-2365ABBOTSFORD: Brighton Place. 1 & 2 bdrm. suites Avail now. NS/NP. Nice view. $550 & $825/mo. incl utils, cable, w/l int & lndry. Call 604-850-3687; 778-552-2212ABBOTSFORD Central, 2 bdrm Oct 1. $750 incl heat hydro cbl, clse to ament $750m 604-853-4846ABBOTSFORD, close to auto mall, Mt. Lehman Rd. 2 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, no ldry., N/S. Avail. now. $650 mo. 604-825-4920 after 2ABBOTSFORD east. Bright 1 Bdrm above grnd suite, large great room & X-lrg closet in master, 5 appls incl sep w/d & d/w, n/p, avail immed. $695. 604-855-3398, 778-241-2924ABBOTSFORD E. Ledgeview. 2 bdrm. legal g/l, w/d, f/s, own park-ing, priv entry. Ns/np. Suit quiet prof. Ref’s. & DD req’d. $750m incl util & sat. Avail now 604-756-1007ABBOTSFORD. Fairfi eld, quiet. Newer lg 1 bdrm ste in cds. $700 incl utils. NS/NP. 778-241-1746ABBOTSFORD fully reno1 bdrm, avail. now. $575 incl utils. NS/NP. Priv. ent. 2 prkg. 604-825-8448ABBOTSFORD. NEW 2 bdrm. Cls to school, Mill Lake. Vvery clean, quiet area. $700 incl utils. N/S. N/P. No laundry. 604-773-4158.ABBOTSFORD. New 2 bdrm g/l ste. Nr 7 Oaks mall. $800 incl utils. Avail now. Ns/np. 604-897-6144.ABBOTSFORD, newer 2 bd sep lndry, $800 incl utils & wireless net. Avail now, ns/np. 604-309-2212ABBOTSFORD: Ross Rd. Brand new 2 bdrm suite. $675. incl. hydro & ldry. Avail now. 604-835-9540ABBOTSFORD. Sumas Mtn. 3 Large rooms, 2 full bths, beautiful view, all utils incl, $1000. NS/NP. Avail Now. 778-245-3263ABBOTSFORD W. 2293 Imperial St. 2 bdrm, shared laundry. Drive-way parking. $650/mo. incl util. Oct 1st. Pet ok. 778-888-0200 aft 6:00ABBOTSFORD W. 2 bdrm suite in farm area, W/D avail. nr freeway, airport. Avail immed. 778-552-3227ALDERGROVE 3 bd bsmt, Nov 1. 1200sf, sep drive/deck/lndry, ns/np Min 1 yr lse, $975, 604-707-9153Chilliwack. Great exposure by free-way, 2000’ shop, 4-12x14’ roll-up doors, offi ce area & mezanine fl oor, (604)823-4700/604-858-8669CLEARBROOK. Large fully furn. 3 bdrm. bsmt. suite. incl. w/d. Ns/np. $1500/mo. Karen 604-850-9465CLEARBROOK. Spacious, clean, newly reno’d 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Nr amen. $750 incl util. Avail. immed. Ns/np 604-556-0582; 604-307-0165MISSION 1 bdrm & bach. Farm & SHOP, unfurn/FURN, prkg, w/d, cbl & ph. Pool. $500+. 604-826-3874.Mission: 1 bdrm basement suite. Avail. Oct 15. Cls to Mission Hosp. n/s, n/p. Refs. (604)289-4201MISSION 1 BDRM, incl utils & cable n/s, n/p, no w/d, avail now, (604)820-0148 / 604-615-8724MISSION: 2 BDRM., lev. ent. N/P. N/S. $800/M. incl. utils. Avail. now. 604-814-2732MISSION. 2 bdrm, renov, 5 appls, shower. $850 + utils. Gas heat. NS/NP. Suit 2 adults. 604-263-0785MISSION. 2 bdrm suite. Avail now. Near leisure ctr. New paint/carpets. Ns/np 604-226-1149; 604-820-2122
MISSION. Large 2 bdrm in new subdiv. Maple kitchen, new appls. Pri entry. Sundeck, lots of prkg. Nr amens. N/P, N/S. $700 incl utils. Avail Oct 1st. No lndry. Ref’s. Call: 604-302-8341 or 820-0292MISSION lrg lower, super nice 3 bdrm. Brand new kit w/3 s.s. appls, huge mstr, beaut bath, own lndry, fncd bkyrd, cls to everything, no dogs, NS. $950 + % 604-556-9903
MISSION: 3 bdrm top fl r, 1200 sf fully renovated. 1-1/2 baths. $1100 + 2/3 utils. Oct. 1. (604)786-1614MISSION. Main fl oor unit, 4 bdrm, 2 liv/rms, 1 ba. W/D. No dogs. $1200. incl util. 604-513-9445 lve msgMISSION, Peaceful and quiet upper fl oor for rent. 3 Bdrm, 2 bath with all appliances and inste laundry. Deck off the kitchen. N/S, pets upon ap-proval. Close to school and transit. $1350 incls gas and electric. Call 604-834-6839 leave a message.
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1959 OLDSMOBILE - 2 dr hardtop, Delta 88, exc cond. Running. Motor 394. $9000/obo. (604)854-1051
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1993 Buick Century, auto, fully equipped, exc cond. $1650. (604)858-6604
1995 FORD TAURUS, mint cond., senior driven, garage kept, 114,km. $2700. Call (604)824-8942
2001 FORD FOCUS - 200,000 kms. $1,500/obo. (604)859-5930
1980 KAWASAKI 750 LTD, best of-fer near $1000 Has collector plates, runs good 23Kkms (604)826-8257Loud & sassy DG hard chrome Pipes fr California dble plating nev-er blue fi ts ‘04-’07 Yahama Road-star. Full custom exhaust not insert. $300. 778-888-6805, 778-837-6577
1985 Triple E 27’ M/H, easy to drive (lady drove to Calgary & back), well maint., $8500. call 604-703-5959
1988 PACE Arrow Motorhome Class A 38’, 83,000 miles, 4 new tires, solar panel, generator, add-a-room, 2 single beds, large bath/shower. Asking $10,500 obo 604-287-5534 or 604-850-3732.
1991, 25’ Mallard Sport Class A. Fi-berglass body.1 pc. rubber roof. gener., 360 eng.w/H.D. tranny, cen-tral furn. with A/C, slps 4, good cond in/out, 40,300 K., $16,775. 778-888-6805 or 778-837-6577 1991 FORD F250 4X4 for hunter /fi sherman 8 1/2 ft camper, old but good, must see! (604)826-82571993 Coleman trailer great shape rec service propane tanks incl. c/w org. manuals fold-out king sz & dble bed table & seating area converts into 3rd bed. $4995. 604-534-6305
1996 ALLEGRO 36’, Cummins, Allison 6 spd, clean, air ride, new batteries, well maintained. $29,900/obo. Call 604-341-8694
1999 SlumberQueen Adventurer Camper
10 Foot WS model with all the trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, queen bed 8 foot awning & much more!
Hunter Special Camper, 9.5’, bath , shower, fridge stove, hot water, roof redone, $1500. (604)858-2555
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OKANAGAN 11’ CAMPER on 88 Ford 250, 4x4, good cond. $4200 obo 604-820-8218
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1996 SUZUKI auto, 4 cyl. 1.3L, stereo, passed AirCare for 2 yrs. $1250. Call (778) 551-1662.1997 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SRS auto 4X4 loaded, sun roof, runs good Aircare $5500 ST#115 DL#31038 604-855-06662002 KIA SPORTAGE 4x4, green 181,000 kms. Aircared for 2 yrs $4,500. Call 604-832-0839.
1988 Ford 250 4x4 V8 stnd, w/11’ camper, gd cond. Many new parts. $4200 obo. 604-820-8218
1989 Toyota SR5- King cab. Recent work.
$1200 fi rm. Call (604)796-87081992 FORD 1 TON cube van. 15’ alum. box. Good motor & trans. Re-cent ABS brakes, exhaust, tires, tune up, extra leaf springs, no rust, looks good. Aircare exempt $3500. obo. Abbt. Cell 604-217-90981992 GMC pick up, V8-305, 235,891 km, very clean, well main-tained. $3500 obo. 604-793-81071993 Chevy 1/2 ton with extended cab, 5 speed, $1800 obo. 604-869-73761993 DODGE DAKOTA. Ext. cab, 2 WD. Fully loaded, CD, 318, auto, Aircared, exc. cond. 205,000 kms. $2,000. obo. 604-309-96701994 FORD EXPLORER LTD. 4 door, 4 X 4, fully loaded, leather int., CD, Aircared. Exc. cond. $1,500. obo. 604-309-96701995 Dodge P/U single cab V6, au-to, air, new winter tires, new starter + canopy. $3900 Only 85K Senior driven 604-855-0633 604-897-27181995 Ford F150 4.9L, 5spd, 198,km, 7’ box, fi breglass cap, air-care 2013. $1800. (604)751-01221999 HINO FB box truck, diesel, auto, brakes 90%, new glass, great tires, 1600 lb. lift gate, 316K, $9,999. Call (604)869-34662003 CHEV VENTURE VAN 7pgr f/load, a/c, roof rack, Aircare, runs good this week only $3500 ST#116 DL#31038 604-855-06662006 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab pwr strk Turbo diesel 4X4 auto s/box, runs good, loaded $16,900 ST#117 DL#31038 604-855-06662006 Glendale Titanium Tour edt. ATTN SNOWBIRDS; 4 Slides, elec f/p, all options, pics avail, mint cond, $36,000. Ph: (604)858-48782007 FORD F250 XLT 4X4 auto powerstroke turbo diesel, quad cab s/box runs good $15,900 ST#89 DL#31038 (604)855-06662007 GMC 2500HD DURAMAX crew cab 4X4 auto Allison trans runs good, very clean, a/c, $16,900 St#61 DL#31038 604-855-0666
Chevy 3/4 T P/U box professionally made into trailer. Very good condi-tion. $700 obo. 604-820-8218
19’ McGregor Power sailer & trailer, 40hp outboard, elec start, main sail plus fore sale in perfect shape. Slps 2 adults, 1 child, porta potti, VHS radio, 3 anchors, fenders, life jack-ets, extras. $6500. (604)858-2489
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