604.857.1600 VIPMAZDA www.vipmazda.com Fraser Valley Auto Mall MILEAGE WARRANTY ON EVERY 2015 MAZDA! as far as you wish. Spike in Townline break-ins Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News The Townline Hill area of Abbotsford has experienced a surge in home break-ins over the last three months, with the thieves mainly targeting cash and jewelry. Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said 19 break-ins have occurred in the area from Nov. 5 to Feb. 1. The number constitutes half the residential break-and- enters that took place in all of Abbotsford during that time. MacDonald said the number is surprising, considering that Abbotsford recorded an overall eight per cent drop in home break-ins from 2013 to 2014. The majority of the recent thefts have taken place be- tween 5 and 9 p.m., with the culprits forcing their way in through a rear window or rear sliding glass door. Investigators believe that a small number of people are responsible for these crimes and likely live in the area. “It’s more likely people who are part of the neighbour- hood and have some expectation and knowledge that the homes they’re breaking into have a large amount of cash and jewelry,” MacDonald said. He said the culprits have been leaving behind other items typically stolen in home break-ins such as portable electronics. Police first warned the public of the break-ins in November after seven thefts took place in the Blueridge Drive and Townline Road area. The biggest theft involved $50,000 in cash and jewelry, and the losses in two others were valued at $30,000 and $15,000. MacDonald said police do not believe the break-ins are connected to the “Townline Hill Conflict,” embroiling two groups of young men in a dispute since last spring that has involved vandalism, mischief, assaults and arson. He said citizens are encouraged to report suspicious ac- tivity to police and to be diligent with their home security. Anyone with information is asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225, text abbypd (222973) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Slick Willie Shaw of the Harlem Globetrotters helps Alexander elementary student Jacob Smith form the letter A during an anti-bullying presentation Tuesday. The Globetrotters will play at the Abbotsford Centre on Feb. 13. TYLER OLSEN Abbotsford News BASKETBALL HEROES Thieves targeting cash and jewelry MEI hosts skills event A23 ABBOTSFORD abbynews.com FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Online all the time. In print Wednesday & Friday. m m m m m m m m m facebook.com/myabbynews twitter.com/abbynews your life your community. NEW YORK BOUND CANNON DEBATE PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A23 Viewpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . .A30 A28 Abby native Mackenzie Skapski gets called up to the NHL’s New York Rangers A4 Premier Clark open to proposal from council on propane cannon use A5 New Official Community Plan needed as city’s population projected to grow to 200,000 85 ¢ M M M ME EI I h h t k ki il ll l t HOCKEY SHOWDOWN
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Spike in Townline break-ins
Vikki HOPESAbbotsford News
The Townline Hill area of Abbotsford has experienced a surge in home break-ins over the last three months, with the thieves mainly targeting cash and jewelry.
Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said 19 break-ins have occurred in the area from Nov. 5 to Feb. 1.
The number constitutes half the residential break-and-enters that took place in all of Abbotsford during that time.
MacDonald said the number is surprising, considering that Abbotsford recorded an overall eight per cent drop in home break-ins from 2013 to 2014.
The majority of the recent thefts have taken place be-tween 5 and 9 p.m., with the culprits forcing their way in through a rear window or rear sliding glass door.
Investigators believe that a small number of people are responsible for these crimes and likely live in the area.
“It’s more likely people who are part of the neighbour-hood and have some expectation and knowledge that the homes they’re breaking into have a large amount of cash and jewelry,” MacDonald said. He said the culprits have been leaving behind other items typically stolen in home break-ins such as portable electronics.
Police first warned the public of the break-ins in November after seven thefts took place in the Blueridge Drive and Townline Road area. The biggest theft involved $50,000 in cash and jewelry, and the losses in two others were valued at $30,000 and $15,000.
MacDonald said police do not believe the break-ins are connected to the “Townline Hill Conflict,” embroiling two groups of young men in a dispute since last spring that has involved vandalism, mischief, assaults and arson.
He said citizens are encouraged to report suspicious ac-tivity to police and to be diligent with their home security.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225, text abbypd (222973) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Slick Willie Shaw of the Harlem Globetrotters helps Alexander elementary student Jacob Smith form the letter A during an anti-bullying presentation Tuesday. The Globetrotters will play at the Abbotsford Centre on Feb. 13. TYLER OLSEN Abbotsford News
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Public Sessions on the City’s Financial PlanThe draft 2015-2019 Financial Plan for the City of Abbotsford will be presented over the span of two days in sessions on Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18, 2015 between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Sessions will be held in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. There will be an opportunity for public input and questions at the end of each session.
Applications Being Accepted for Affordable Housing UnitThe City of Abbotsford is accepting applications to purchase a $220,000 two bedroom, three bathroom townhouse with a finished bachelor ground-level suite. The unit is in Harmony, 2220 McKenzie Road, which is a four-year old, 11-unit, affordable townhouse project.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria in order to purchase the unit. Applications will be accepted in person, beginning Wednesday, February 11, 2005 at 9:00 am at Abbotsford City Hall, Planning Services, 2nd Floor.
Applicants must bring appropriate documents to prove eligibility at the time they apply. Applicants without the relevant documents will not be considered. Detailed information about eligibility is available on the city’s website at www.abbotsford.ca/harmony, through the Planning Services Department at 604-864-5510 or by email at [email protected].
Notice to all Community Groups Wishing to Apply for Special Occasion Licenses at Outdoor Events Held on City Property (Beer Gardens) during 2015Applications are available for any community group wishing to hold a beer garden in 2015 for outdoor tournaments and public community events held on City property. All applications must be completed and returned by Friday, February 27, 2015, to the Parks, Recreation & Culture Office, 3rd floor City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7.
To obtain application forms, or for more information, please contact the Parks, Recreation & Culture Office at604-859-3134, or email [email protected].
Applications received after the February 27, 2015 deadline may be denied if the application is received with less than four weeks notice.
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to consider amendments toAbbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014
Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on February 16, 2015, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaws. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.
The following is a synopsis of the bylaws amending the Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of each bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (2nd Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on February 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 16, 2015 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.
SUBJECT LANDS: A portion of 2160 and 2280Mt. Lehman Road
CURRENT ZONING: Agricultural One Zone (A1)
PROPOSED ZONING: General Industrial Zone (I2)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2412-2015 is adopted, a portion of the subject lands will be rezoned to General Industrial Zone (I2) and will be utilized for general industrial uses.If Bylaw No. 2414-2015 is adopted, the text of the General Industrial Zone (I2) will be amended to allow the warehousing of agricultural related products such as chemicals, fertilizers and nutrients that are considered Dangerous Goods.
PROPOSED ZONING: Comprehensive Development Twenty One Zone (N21)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2162-2012 is adopted, a new Comprehensive Development Twenty One Zone (N21) will be created. The applicant proposes to construct a two-storey, mixed-use commercial/residential building with 358m2 of commercial space on the main floor and two residential units on the second floor.
CURRENT ZONING: Low Density Townhouse Zone (RM16) and Urban Residential Zone (RS3)
PROPOSED ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3-A) and Parks, Open Space and School Zone (P2)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2413-2015 is adopted, the applicant proposes to rezone portions of the land to RS3-A and P2 to accommodate a five lot subdivision.
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Blue let go from her position as economic development managerPhil MELNYCHUKBlack Press
Abbotsford city councillor Sandy Blue has been let go from her position at the city of Maple Ridge, after the council there said it wanted to go in a dif-ferent direction.
Blue, who’s been manager of strategic economic initiatives for the city since 2008, was relieved of her po-sition Tuesday.
In November, Blue – a local resident – was elected for the first
time to Abbotsford council as part of the AbbotsfordFirst team.
Mayor Nicole Read says the decision of council had nothing to do with that.
“It was all about fit,” she said.
“We need to deliver a strong economy in Maple Ridge going forward. We need to make some changes in order to do that.”
Read said people in last year’s citizens’ sur-vey said they wanted
more jobs and more shop-ping to come to Maple Ridge. The city is now working on a change in eco-nomic develop-ment strategy and, therefore, wanted a new
person to lead the four-person economic development depart-ment.
“I think our direc-
tion will be very much aimed at deal-closing,” said Read. “People have to know you exist in order to make a de-cision to invest here.”
Just before the November 2014 civic election, Coun. Corisa Bell wondered about Blue running for elec-tion in Abbotsford.
In September, Bell queried how Blue would have the time to sit on Abbotsford council while manag-ing Maple Ridge’s eco-nomic development.
Blue said then she didn’t see any conflict.
As Maple Ridge’s man-ager of strategic eco-nomic initiatives, Bluemade $107,676 in 2013. As one of eight council-lors in Abbotsford, she’llmake about $37,500 ayear.
Read said Blue’s sev-erance will be deter-mined by the city’s human resources de-partment.
Blue did not return multiple requests for comment by BlackPress.
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Clark willing to hear city’s proposal on propane cannon regulations
Alex BUTLERAbbotsford News
If the City of Abbotsford asked the province to change legislation regulating the use of propane cannons, the province would give it consid-eration, said Premier Christy Clark during a visit to the Abbotsford News on Tuesday.
As Abbotsford looks towards creating a bylaw regulating the use of propane can-nons, Clark said the province will review the city’s proposal and determine whether it can be accommodat-ed under the current law.
“Whether or not it’s a problem is not at issue here ... it creates all kinds of conflicts in communities like Abbotsford which are increasingly urban-izing, but also highly dependent on agricul-ture.”
When Clark was
asked whether the Right to Farm Act – which protects the use of cannons as a normal farm practice – could be changed in the future, she said “if the City of Abbotsford asks us to consider that legisla-tive change as part of their proposal, we will obviously give it some very serious thought. But until we see what they are asking for, and how they would like us to approach it, it’s hard to answer that ques-tion.”
Clark noted cannons have been a part of farming in the Valley for a long time and they’ve been an effec-tive tool, but added, “In a world where we are seeing increas-ing urbanization and these conflicts are getting bigger and bigger, we have an ob-ligation, perhaps, to think about it differ-
ently.” Mayor Henry Braun
told The News on Wednesday that the city previously sub-mitted a bylaw to regulate cannons that exceeded the restric-tions set out in the provincial guidelines – and it was rejected by the minister of ag-riculture.
He said the city will try to pass a bylaw closer to provincial guidelines, simi-lar to one that was approved for the Township of Langley. Braun said that is a first step, and if the bylaw doesn’t work, they can return to the ministry and explain that it hasn’t helped
and something moreis needed.
“My understanding isthat the minister of ag-riculture may be opento imposing stricterregulations in certain applications, so that would be the next step.”
Braun said he plansto discuss the issue with other local may-ors.
Premier Christy Clark visited the Abbotsford News on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of topics.
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While Abbotsford is “its own city in its own right” – an economic hub with a university, hospital and self-suf-ficient local economy – the neighbourhoods are not as complete, said Jennifer Fix at a meeting with city councillors on Jan. 19.
Fix is a senior plan-ner and project man-ager with Dialog, the consultant working on Abbotsford’s new of-ficial community plan project (OCP) – called Abbotsforward.
An OCP guides deci-sion-making on growth and development in a city. Abbotsford’s last OCP was created in 2005. The new docu-ment, when complet-ed, guides how future development occurs in different areas of the city as the population increases.
Fix said Abbotsford
has many places to shop, dine out, and ac-cess services, but not many are within walk-ing distance of where people live. Only one in four people in Abbotsford are within a 10-minute walk from home from a grocery store, she said.
Abbotsford has many trails and parks for rec-reation – 85 per cent of residents are within a five-minute walk of a
park – and people who live here say that is important to them, ex-plained Fix. But while recreation is available, walking and cycling to move around the city is more complicated, she said. Fix explained that getting people to walk or cycle is about density and connec-tivity – giving people simple paths to places they want to go.
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your city has every-thing to do with the kind of choice you are providing people.”
Abbotsford has a lot of community spaces, such as galleries and churches, which peo-ple see as the heart of their communities – but there are not as many informal plac-es where people can gather, such as side-walk cafes, said Fix.
While Abbotsford is the heart of the Fraser Valley, when people are asked what the heart of Abbotsford is, “it’s a little bit less clear.” Finding the heart of the city and neigh-bourhoods will be an important part of the OCP process, said Fix.
Abbotsford is grow-ing and with medi-um growth, the city will reach a popula-tion of about 200,000 in about 20 years. If the city grows more
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Brent Toderian, a planner and stra-tegic advisor with Dialog, said the former OCP was so flexible that it did not provide clarity to developers, which can lead to development shy-ing away from the community.
Toderian explained that the OCP needs to be a plan for tomorrow,
not yesterday or today – adding that “this is a plan for the future.”
Over the next six weeks, the citywill run a promotional campaignencouraging people to get involved and share their ideas for the fu-ture of Abbotsford. There will be an online survey where residents can make their ideas known, orthey can visit the travelling road shows to talk with city planners, and join neighbourhood walks andcitizen circles, where people can talk with neighbours, family andfriends about their plans.
For more information on Abbotsforward and the online sur-vey, visit www.abbotsforward.ca. Toget in touch, email [email protected], phone 604-864-5510, or fol-low @abbotsforward on Twitter.
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Vikki HOPESAbbotsford News
For almost 40 years, the press hall at the Abbotsford News has produced millions of news-paper pages from its location at Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford, just off South Fraser Way and Sumas Way.
Every week since the late 1970s, huge rolls of news-print have whirred through the Goss Urbanite web offset press to bring local papers to Abbotsford and communities such as Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Langley, White Rock and Surrey.
A new era began on Monday, Feb. 2 with the closure of the press hall at the Abbotsford News and its move to the Vantage Way Production Centre in Delta along with about 20 transferring press personnel and support staff.
Publisher Andrew Franklin said the press hall move is a positive one for Black Press, which owns more than 150 titles in print and online in Canada.
“Print is alive and well. Black Press is looking at new con-tracts and we’re looking to ex-pand,” Franklin said.
Black Press currently holds the contract for the printing of the daily Vancouver Metro and the National Post.
Now, with the move to the Vantage Way site, Black Press adds a contract for The Province at the Vanpress facil-ity in Burnaby.
In addition to the new press at Vantage Way, Black Press also installed new inserting equipment to handle the in-creased flyer volumes.
Franklin said that between the existing press facility at Vanpress and the new Vantage Way site, Black Press will ser-vice all of its community pa-pers in the Lower Mainland, in addition to the contracts for the three dailies.
Franklin said the move to Vantage Way was made in part to accommodate the printing of the daily newspapers in a loca-tion that is more acces-sible to Vancouver and en-ables more efficient delivery times.
He said readers will not no-tice any delays in the delivery of their community newspa-per, as printing schedules have been adjusted to account for the extra travel time.
Franklin said the Vantage Way location is a state-of-the-
art facility with a new Goss DGM 430 press that is more efficient and technologically advanced than the old press.
Harvey Toews, who will manage the pre-press area at Vantage Way and has been with the Abbotsford News for 45 years, said he feels fortunate
to have been involved in the “ever-evolving tech-nological advances” in the newspaper industry.“The transition to the
Vantage Way Production Centre marks a significant change and improvement in press technology. I am happy to be part of the team to facilitate this project,” he said.
Press foreman Garry Buller, who has been with The News since 1974, said the move brings with it a “lot of reflection on how far we’ve come.”
He recalls working from a small shop down the road from the current Abbotsford News building where an old Linotype machine was used, in which printing involved moulds filled with molten lead.
“There have been many tech-nological changes throughout our career, but it’s been the staff and people I work with that have made it an honour to be able to continue this trade and develop better ways to bring you (the reader) the best product we can,” Buller said.
Franklin added, “In our ev-er-changing media world it is pleasing to see that despite advances in online market-ing, community newspapers continue to be a strong factor when it comes to local adver-tising and being connected to your own community.”
The Abbotsford News and numerous other sister community papers, as well the Vancouver Metro, are now being printed at a new Black Press facility in Delta.
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Livingstone Avenue development to move forwardAlex BUTLERAbbotsford News
A 435-unit development at the corner of Livingstone Avenue and Maclure Road will move forward, pending final council approval.
Council gave third read-ing to the rezoning proposal, which will create 400 apart-ment units and 35 townhouse units on the site, which bor-ders Gardner Park in west Abbotsford.
The development will see two-storey buildings on the east side of the lot, which is adjacent to a single-family home neighbourhood. The buildings will rise to six sto-
reys on the western side at Livingstone Avenue.
The developer will be re-quired to meet a number of conditions, including a pay-
ment of almost $350,000 to the city’s parkland acquisi-tion fund and $200,000 for habitat compensation in Gardner Park. The developer
will also have to install a new traffic signal at the en-trance of the development, and provide almost $20,000 cash-in-lieu for street trees, and $10,000 for a pedestrian countdown timer at Maclure Road and Livingstone Avenue.
Coun. Ross Siemens said many neighbouring residents expressed concern about traffic congestion in the area at the public hearing on Jan. 26, and city manager George Murray explained that while the city’s official community plan update is ongoing, staff could ensure that the traffic master plan is updated for that area to ensure traffic management is considered.
Plans for 435 housing units at the corner of Livingstone and Maclure will see two-storey buildings on the east side of the lot.
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Applicants must meet the following critera:
Demonstrate they have lived in the City of Abbotsford for at least 12 months OR are employed full-time in the City of Abbotsford for at least 6 months (35 hrs per week). Example: Provide two bills (one current, one that is one year old) OR two pay stubs (one current, one that is 6 months old)
Demonstrate they are pre-approved for a mortgage OR self-financed. Example: Provide a pre-approval letter/document from a financial institution OR proof of self-financing.
Demonstrate they have a gross family income below median for Abbotsford ($75,807). Example: Provide a Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessments for the most recent tax year (2013) for all family members living in the home and earning income (spouse, children, parents, siblings.)
Demonstrate that they do not own any other property. Example: Provide a notarized, signed declaration.
Applications will be accepted in person, beginning Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 9:00 am at Abbotsford City Hall, Planning Services, 2nd Floor.
Applicants must bring appropriate documents to prove eligibility at the time they apply. Applicants without the relevant documents will not be considered.
Affordable Housing OpportunityHarmony Townhouses, 2220 McKenzie RoadHarmony is a four-year old, 11-unit, affordable townhouse project. The City of Abbotsford will be accepting applications to purchase a three bedroom, three bathroom townhouse which includes a fully finished, one bedroom rented bachelor suite. Cost of this unit is 20% below the appraised market value ($275,000) and is available for $220,000.
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There are so many issues involved in her situation, but the one I’d like to address is the lack of reliable day-care options available to low-income and/or single parent families outside of normal day-care hours – parents who have to work eve-nings/weekends/shifts.
My friend has no family in town. She has in the past served sus-pensions from work for not being able to attend her shift because she had a babysitter cancel with no notice.
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Abbotsford fits the typ-ical model for daycare services. Our commu-nity needs to step up with services for fami-lies who don’t fit the current mould.
My proposal would target mainly “inner city” families. Low-income, single parent families.
This program should be based out of a recre-ation facility like ARC/MRC or even a school with a gym, as many of these families cannot afford organized rec-reational activities for their kids.
There should be a meal component fac-tored in as well, because there are so many chil-dren who don’t have healthy meals provided for them at home. I’m
envisioning a partner-ship between the city (specifically the parks and recreation depart-ment), the provincial government (for help-ing to fund a pilot pro-gram), a community-based childcare orga-nization like the Hand in Hand Child Care Society and other day-care providers, perhaps a local grocery store.
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Grade 3 Feb 19: 6:30pm – SpaceBlast off as we share our learning about Space!
Grade 4 Feb 24: 6:30pm - A Whole New World:Canadian Explorers The history behind the discovery of Canada through the eyes of 10 year olds.
Grade 5 Feb 26: 6:30pm - Body Rhythms The body systems are fascinating, even better through the Arts!
The Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts is a choice elementary public school in the Abbotsford District. Our approach to learning is to encourage students to discover and understand the BC provincial curriculum through the different art forms. Drama, Dance, Visual Arts, Digital Arts and Music are infused into everyday learning and children are engaged through the creative process of connecting the subjects and the arts. These grade level presentations are a demonstration of our learning open to everyone.
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Public Safety Notice – Snowmobiler and Winter Recreation Users
Winter recreationalists and snowmobilers should be aware that construction of the Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) Transmission Line continues. On-site activities include on-going maintenance of access roads; tower assembly and erection; and stringing of the conductor (transmission lines).
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Jake Virtanen presented community champion award
Local hockey player Jake Virtanen was pre-sented with a commu-nity champion award at the meeting of city council on Monday.
Mayor Henry Braun presented the Vancouver Canucks first-round draft pick the award for con-tributing to Canada’s junior men’s hockey team’s “outstanding achievement in win-ning the gold medal at this year’s world junior hockey championships in January.”
Virtanen played on the team, which won with a dramatic 5-4 victory over Russia – the nation’s first world junior gold since 2009.
Virtanen was pre-sented with a pav-ing stone noting his achievements, which will be placed along the city-wide Discovery Trail in the community champions pavilion.
There will be a cer-emony in October to install the stone.
Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen is a first-round draft pick of the Canucks.
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Popular entertainer Charlotte Diamond will perform a special concert to mark Family Day Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. in the centre plaza of Abbotsford’s Highstreet shopping centre.
Diamond is celebrating 30 years of entertaining children and their families since the release of her Juno Award-winning debut album, “10 Carrot Diamond” in 1985.
A former teacher and resident of Abbotsford, Dia-mond has been a frequent performer in the Abbotsford area and recently released a compilation CD, “24 Car-rot Diamond – the Best of Charlotte Diamond” with 24 well-known favourites, such as “Four Hugs a Day,” “Each of Us Is a Flower,” “Th e Hug Bug,” La Bamba,” and more.
Diamond also recently
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Charlotte will be auto-graphing her book after the concert.
Singing in English, French and Spanish, Charlotte performs her award-winning music at concerts and con-ferences throughout Canada and the United States. She inspires families to enjoy singing and playing musi-cally with their children.
Th is year, Charlotte is joined by her son, Matt Diamond, on electric guitar and vocal harmonies.
Bring maracas and shak-ers to join in the fun for “La Bamba,” “Each of us is a Flower,” “All the Nations Like Banana” and more favourites from around the world.
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Local performers take the stage at CelticFestWest Coast Fiddlers to play Celtic Village
An Abbotsford band has been announced as a perform-er at next month’s CelticFest Vancouver.
The West Coast Fiddlers will perform in the Celtic Village on the Doolin’s Stage on March 14 during the event, which runs from March 6 to 17.
The 11th annual CelticFest Vancouver in 2015 will see concert venues, pubs, clubs and city streets come alive with the sights, sounds, and vibrant spirit of Celtic cul-
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Granville Street between Robson and Nelson with music, dance, fun and frolic, and food.
Abbotsford’s Rockland Moran will also perform dur-ing A Tribute to the Pogues on March 7 at the Imperial on Main Street.
The show celebrates The Pogues’ iconic music and will feature some of the area’s finest musicians perform-
ing many of the band’s best-known songs.
An expanded festival will in-clude 12 days of music, dance, family fun, spectacle and dis-covery for folks of all ages and backgrounds.
Western Canada’s largest Celtic celebration is high-lighted by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will take place on March 15 and usually draws tens of thousands of spectators.
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The Yale secondary musi-cal theatre department presents its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella start-ing Feb. 15 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
Artistic director Willis Taylor, who has been involved with Yale’s musicals for 18 years, said the full-length Broadway produc-tion is being modelled after the “Enchanted” version.
That was first produced for the stage in 1997 after the third televi-sion production of Cinderella was aired with a contemporary take on the classic tale, starring sing-er Brandy in the lead role and Emily Smith and Chris Sherwood rehearse the parts of Cinderella and
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The first two TV productions had fea-tured Julie Andrews (in 1957) and Lesley Ann Warren (in 1965) in the lead role.
The Enchanted ver-sion features the same classic mo-ments as the original – such as the pump-kin, the glass slipper and the masked ball – with some surpris-ing new twists.
Taylor said he chose Cinderella based on his own family’s tastes.
“My kids grew up with it and they loved it, and most of the students know it because their parents had it (on video or DVD),” he said.
Taylor said he likes the Enchanted ver-sion because of its humour that involves “a lot of 1990s col-loquialisms” and its “colour-blind” ap-proach to the story in terms of its casting.
The Yale secondary cast of about 25, as well as 15 members of the live orchestra under the guidance of musical director Allen Reynolds, have been rehearsing four days a week since the start of the school year.
Taylor said among the biggest challeng-es the students have faced is perform-ing the production’s “ s e m i - o p e r a t i c ” tunes.
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The Abbotsford Board of Education has released a report on student achievement
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that Grade 4 students who participated in one of the district’s 13 Strong Start programs
perform, on average,better on reading, writing and numeracy tests than those whodo not.
Around four in every five students acrossthe district meet Grade4 reading, writing andnumeracy standards for foundation skills. But Strong Start partic-ipants do considerablybetter, especially in writing, where 90 percent meet the Grade4 goals, and numera-cy, where more than84 per cent meet thestandard.
“Not all childrenhave the same sort of experience or prepa-ration,” said board of education chair CindyShafer. “When the kidsare able to do a pro-gram like Strong Start, then those kids are better prepared for thenext step.”
The district’s num-bers are consistentwith studies elsewherethat show participa-tion in pre-school programs drasticallyimproves students’ chances of succeeding later in life, particularlywhen they come from vulnerable families.(With just over 30 percent of kindergartenstudents in Abbotsford coming form vulnera-ble families, the reportputs Abbotsford in the middle of the pack in B.C.)
Those founda-tion skills assess-ments results alsoput Abbotsford nearly 10 percentage pointsabove provincial aver-ages, a trend that con-tinued into high school,with Abbotsford boast-ing a graduation rate near 90 per cent, com-pared to the provincial average of just over 80per cent.
Shafer said thoserates don’t just reflect success at educating students in class; they also show the districtis largely succeeding at keeping students in-terested in school.
“Part of that is ourability to keep our stu-dents engaged,” saidShafer, who highlight-ed the range of electiveprograms and trade options offered by thedistrict.
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FISH AND CHIPSThe ladies auxiliary of the Abbotsford branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (2513 West Railway St.) hosts a fish and chips night on Friday, Feb. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. A shuttle is available courtesy of MSA Ford, and can be arranged by calling 604-746-9151.
BEAUTY AND THE BEASTRobert Bateman Secondary’s musical theatre department presents Beauty and the Beast on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Clarke Theatre in Mission (33700 Prentis Ave.). Tickets are $10 and are available at the school office on Friday or at the door. Info: 604-864-0220
DANCES EVERY FRIDAYThe Abbotsford Social Activity Association (ASAA) hosts dances every Friday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at its hall, 33889 Essendene Ave. Cost is $6 for members
and $7 for non-members. Bands for February are: Johnny Hsu (Feb. 6), Brian Nicholl (Feb. 13), Sweetwater (Feb. 20) and Midnite Eagles (Feb. 27). Info: Frank at 604-820-8695
DUTCH COFFEE CLUBThe “Keep in Touch with the Dutch” coffee club meets Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at House of James, 2743 Emerson St.
QUILTERS’ GUILDThe Abbotsford Quilters’ Guild meets Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. for a workshop and at 6:30 p.m. for an informal meeting. Both take place at Ross Road Church, 3160 Ross Rd. Info: 604-287-5008 or abbotsfordquiltersguild.org
LEARNING PLUSAbbotsford Learning Plus presents two classes next week in its winter series. Both sessions run from 10 a.m. to noon at Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC), 2499 McMillan Rd. The topic on Tuesday, Feb. 10 is “Sun, Sand and Surf: Part II” with Ruth Thiessen. The topic on Thursday, Feb. 12 is “It’s Not the Ships” with Philip Sherwood. Cost per class is $5, plus the $2 ARC drop-in fee. Info: 778-808-7377 or learningplus.ca
DIGITAL CONTENTA program on digital content takes place Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Abbotsford Community Library (33355 Bevan Ave.). Learn about digital content, from health and consumer information to job search resources – and much more – available free through the Fraser Valley Regional Library website. Info: 604-853-1753
CONNECT NOWThe Connect Now business networking group holds its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Milestones at Highstreet shopping complex, 3122 Mt. Lehman Rd. Cost is $10 for guests and $5 for members. Purchasing a meal from the restaurant is required to attend. Info: connectnowbusi-nessnetwork.com
NATURE CLUBThe Abbotsford-Mission Nature Clubs holds its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The location is Abbotsford Middle School, 33231 Bevan Ave. Bev and Bill Ramey will make a presentation about Kakwa Provincial Park. Info: 604-853-4283
WOMEN’S CONNECTIONAbbotsford Women’s Connection hosts a “Bee My Honey Breakfast” on
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BUSINESS WOMEN MEETThe Business and Professional Women’s Club of Abbotsford holds its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phoenix Lounge, 33780 King Rd. Guest speaker is Barbara Mowat of Impact Communications Ltd. Cost is $20 for members and $25 guests. RSVP at [email protected]
PEER SUPPORTAbbotsford Peer Support for Seniors hosts a training session for new volunteers beginning Thursday, Feb. 12. The free course is open to men and women 55 years and older. The sessions focus on listening, communication, problem management and community resources. A one-year commitment to the program is requested. Info: 604-850-0011, [email protected], or drop by the office in Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Rd.
READING BUDDIES Volunteers are needed for the Reading Buddy program at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) and Abbbotsford Community Library (33355 Bevan Ave.). The program pairs high school students and/or adults with children in Grades 1 to 4 who need extra help with their reading skills. The volunteers spend one hour a week with their buddy, reading books and playing literacy-based games. An orientation session is provided to all volunteers. Application forms are available at both libraries.
LEGO DONATIONSClearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) welcomes Lego donations for the children’s department. For more information, call 604-859-7814 (ext. 1229).
BLIND GROUP MEETSThe Blind and Visually
Impaired Society meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Legacy Sports Centre, #4 - 3270 Trethewey St. Info: 604-626-0643
BINGO AT LEGION Bingo is held every Sunday as the Abbotsford Legion (2513 West Railway
St.) at 2 p.m. Cost is 50 cents per ticket and all players over the age of 19 are welcome. Info: Peter at [email protected] or call the branch at 604-853-1711
FOR SEXAHOLICSSexaholics Anonymous is a 12-step program of recovery for men
and women who want to stop their sexually self-destructive thinking and behaviour. Abbotsford SA meets every Saturday at 8 a.m. For information and location, email [email protected]. See also www.sa.org.
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There will be a lot of skill on display at Centre Ice Abbotsford next Friday (Feb. 13).
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. high school play-ers from several local hockey academies will be participating in the inaugural MEI Hockey Skills event.
The format is similar to the skills event at the NHL all-star game, with contests held for fastest skater, hardest
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Peter Hay, direc-tor of the MEI Hockey Academy, came up with the skills-event idea for players to showcase their skills against other schools at their grade level for both boys and girls.
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A24 Abbotsford News Friday, February 6, 2015
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Off er(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualifi ed retail customers who take delivery from February 3rd to March 2nd, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All off ers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, AMVIC fee, tire tax of $22, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), fuel-fi ll charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specifi ed). Other lease and fi nancing options also available. §Up to “Half Price Payments” for up to one year (“Off er”) is only applicable on fi nancing off ers on 2015 Rio/Forte/Optima/Sorento/Rondo models. On approved credit, from a participating dealer in Canada between February 3rd and March 2nd, 2015. The Off er consists of a loan credit (up to “Half Price Payments Credit”) that will range from $500 to $3,250 depending on model/trim. Customers can choose to take the full amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit as a one (1) time incentive that will be deducted from the negotiated price of the vehicle before taxes. Alternatively, customers can choose the up to “Half Price Payments” option and have their fi nancing payments reduced (before taxes) by 50% until such time as the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted. This may take between 10 weeks and 69 weeks depending on model/trim and the amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit. After the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted, the customer will be required to pay the full amount of all regularly scheduled fi nance payments over the remaining term of the contract. Vehicle trade-in amounts and down payments are not calculated in the advertised up to “Half Price Payments”. See dealer for complete details. Representative fi nancing example: 0% fi nancing off er for up to 84 months available to qualifi ed retail customers on approved credit for the new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F)/2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) with a purchase price of $15,602/$17,502/$26,402/$28,782 fi nanced at 0% for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 69/62/28/50 reduced weekly payments of $21/$24/$36/$39 followed by weekly payments of $43/$48/$73/$79. Includes $1,500/$1,500/$1,000/$2,000 up to “Half Price Payments” credit. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $14,102/$16,002/$25,365/$26,782. Up to “Half Price Payment” Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the fi nanced amount. Off er ends March 2nd, 2015. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2015 Sorento SX V6 AWD (SR75XF)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F) is $26,695/$22,395/$42,095/$34,895. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl MT/2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT/2015 Optima 2.4L GDI AT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. $1,000 Winter Edition Bonus amounts are off ered on select 2015 Winter Edition models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on fi nancing off ers only. Certain conditions apply. $1,000 Winter Edition Bonus amount available on the 2015 Rondo LX AT (5-seat) Winter SE (RN75SF), 2015 Rondo LX AT (7-seat) Winter SE (RN75TF) and 2015 Optima LX AT Winter SE (OP74SF). Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
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Em Emkee of the St. John Brebeuf Bears takes the ball to the hoop during last weekend’s consolation final against Langley’s Credo Christian at the Big Bear Classic tournament. Brebeuf, which hosts the tournament annually, lost the game 60-51. DW Poppy won the boys’ side of the tournament, while Samuel Robertson took the girls’ title.
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BIG BEAR CLASSIC Taylor makes cut, Hadwin misses at PhoenixAbby’s Nick Taylor had an-
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by Sarah Tuft
Several local hockey academies to competeto see if other academies would be interested in participating in the event. The answer was an over-whelming yes.
Along with MEI, stu-dents from Strathconna, Sardis, Chilliwack Middle, Bateman and Hatzic will-participate. In total, there will be around 160 players in grades 6 to 12.
“I am sure it will grow in the future as other academies hear about the success of the event. My reasoning to building
this event was purely out of a need for students in academies to display the skills they are learning over the course of a long year in a competitive yet fun and respectful way against other similar stu-dents,” he said. “It gives the players something to work toward. It also helps the coaches to have some-thing to motivate players positively with.”
Hay explained the event is similar in format to a track and field meet as students compete at vari-
ous skills events. Winners for each grade and each test get a ribbon as top female and top male.
“My larger goal is to see this event grow to a much larger scale and po-tentially see other areas of B.C. participating and potentially holding their own events. The more we can encourage skill devel-opment in a fun way, I believe we are all winning because skill development should be fun and pro-moted to grow our game.”
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Abby goalie gets call-up to NHL’s New York Rangers
Justin BEDDALLAbbotsford News
Abbotsford’s Mackenzie Skapski dressed for his first NHL game for the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night — and his parents, Traci and Denis, were in the stands cheering.
Despite the short notice, they weren’t about to miss his first NHL appearance — even if that meant a harried rush from the Valley to Manhattan.
The 20-year-old goaltender was called up by New York after Vezina-winning starting goalie Henrik Lundqvist was injured after taking a puck to the throat during a game on Saturday.
Skapski’s parents got the exciting news from their son on Tuesday while they were shopping at Ikea. Immediately, they booked their airline tick-ets over the phone and returned to Abbotsford and packed their bags in 15 minutes.
They then sped to YVR and barely made their flight.
On Wednesday, shortly before the puck dropped for the Rangers game against the Boston Bruins, Traci told The News by text “this is a whirlwind and so exciting.”
She also relayed a welcome-to-the-pros-kid story about “Mack” arriving in the Rangers dress-ing room.
After Skapski began to unpack his goalie gear,the equipment manager asked him what he was doing.
“I’m unpacking,” said the young goalie, as re-layed by his mother.
The equipment man-ager stopped him.
“You’re in the shownow,” he said. “Leave italone.”
Ranger backup net-minder Cam Tablolt gotthe start against theBruins on Wednesday night and Skapski, wearing jersey No. 70, served as his backup and was on the ice tak-ing shots during warm-ups.
Skapski, who played for the Bantam AAAAbbotsford Hawks, hadbeen playing with theNew York’s AmericanHockey League affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.
In 24 games with theWolf Pack this season Skapski has a record of 12-7-3 and a 2.38 goalsagainst average. His .914 save percentage and his two shutoutstie him for fifth amongAHL rookie goaltenders.
He debuted in theAHL Oct. 24 againstAlbany and he posted his first AHL win – a shutout – on Oct. 26 vs.Norfolk.
Skapski played for the Kootenay Ice of the Western Hockey Leagueand was selected by theRangers in the sixthround, 170th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
With starting goalie Henrik Lundqvist injured, Mackenzie Skapski gets to don Ranger blue
Mackenzie Skapski made his debut as a New York Ranger on Wednesday.
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Jeep: designed in Motor City, made in ItalySan Jose, California – A new little Jeep with an Italian accent, called Renegade, will soon be available in Canadian dealerships. It’s designed in Detroit and built in Italy, but the iconic Jeep Wrangler influences are easy to spot. The Renegade is a contem-porary and more playful interpretation of Jeep, offering passenger-friendly utility, good on-road performance and fuel econ-omy combined with surprisingly impressive off-road prowess. The new model presents a fresh and cheerful overall design attitude that’s sure to appeal to younger buyers. An “X” motif that appears in numerous places, including the taillights, was taken from the rear-mounted jerry can on the original Willys army vehicle. A cleverly designed lightweight removable (MySpace) dou-ble-sunroof, which stores neatly under the rear cargo area, also adds to the mischie-vous character of Renegade. Jeep points to the Nissan Juke, Mini Countryman and Buick Encore as the expected prime competitors of Renegade. There are, however, a couple of aging compact utilities, Patriot and Compass, already in the Jeep line. So you have to wonder how much longer they’ll be around. Renegade will have a start price of just $19,995 (Sport edition) and comes in two 4x2 trim levels and four 4x4 trim levels, with prices topping out at $31,995. The base 4x2 Sport edition comes with a turbocharged 1.4-litre (Multiair) engine mated to a 6-speed manual trans-mission. The optional ($1,500) powertrain is a 2.4-litre (Multiair Tigershark) engine, paired (no swapping) with a 9-speed automatic. North, with 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrains, is expected to be most popular trim level with all-in pricing in the mid twenties.
Jeep is pushing Renegade as a vehicle with genuine off-road warrior capabili-ties. A Trailhawk 4x4 edition comes with additional ride height, skid plates plus front and rear tow hooks. Unique front/rear fascias improve both approach and departure angle capability and it comes with 17-inch wheels with more aggressive tires. Trailhawk is designed to provide up to 482 mm of water fording capability and it comes with a Jeep Selec-Terrain system that includes a rock mode, Active Drive Low (with 20:1 crawl ratio) and Hill-descent Control.To prove prowess, Jeep included a three-hour stop at Hollister Hills SVRA, an off-road and dirt-biking Mecca about a hour from San Jose, in the drive route. The serious Jeep side of Renegade quickly became apparent as it tackled an arduous obstacle course and a steep hill climbing trail with ease. A short wheelbase makes it highly manoeuvrable in tricky situations and it’s aided by a
fully independent suspension with up to 205 mm (8.1 inches) of wheel articulation. Jeep’s fully automated off-road drive system is also second-to-none.Almost all of the driving tour was in a Renegade equipped with the 2.4-litre (180-horsepower) engine/automatic combination, which will probably be the most popular pairing. The steering is on the light side and is quicker acting than I’m used to in a Jeep. This high-revving engine is also a more refined and quieter power provider than in Wrangler. Impressively slick in operation, the nine-speed speed automatic is certainly setup for best fuel economy, with four overdrive gears.The turbocharged 1.4-litre (160-horsepower) base engine offers surprising oomph and seemed to make Renegade a bit quicker off the line. The 6-speed manual
is a little vague and has a notchy engagement feel, but I did like the cue ball style shift leaver. While official fuel economy numbers were not available, Jeep is expecting a combined fuel rating of about 8.1 L/100km, which would be excellent. The 4x4 versions of Renegade also feature a unique disconnecting rear axle feature that should provide fuel economy numbers that are close to the 4x2 versions.Tek-Tonic is what Jeep designers dubbed the Ren-egade’s funky yet functional interior. The Wrangler theme is also evident inside and includes the requisite passenger grab handle. It’s a softer, more comfortable Jeep people place with practical features such as the fold-forward front-passenger seat and a removable, reversible and height-adjustable cargo floor panel. Renegade is also tall folk friendly with oodles of head-room, so they could even wear a hat. A minor tall-roof drawback was noted, however, when I tried to reach for a distant sun visor above the upright windshield.Jeep claims Renegade has up to 70 standard and available safety and security features. There are seven standard air bags, including a driver’s knee air bag. On top of that you can layer an impressive list of optional active safety features that includes Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, ParkView and a Rear Backup Camera.The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade is in a word…how you say…Stupendo!
‘‘The Renegade is a contemporary and more playful interpretation of Jeep, offering passenger-friendly utility, good on-road performance and fuel economy combined with surprisingly impressive off-road prowess.’’Bob McHugh
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The family of Thomas Bruce Alsbury is heartbroken to announce his sudden passing on January 29, 2015. He will be dearly missed. An after-noon tea will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 3:00 pm at the Abbotsford Sandman Hotel. Additional de-tails and condolences page at:
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The family announces with sorrow his death in Abbots-ford, Saturday, December 13, 2014, at the age of 76. Son of the late Stanislaus and Eva (nee Trepanier) Larcher. Beloved husband of Ghislaine (nee Bigras) Larcher of Ab-botsford. Loving father of Vivianne Frostt (Alan) from Calgary, AB and Charmaine Chretien (Luc) from Fort St. John, BC. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Claude, Roland, Gerald, and his sisters Yollande Gervais, Rollande Pitura and Aline Pigeau. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 33333 May-fair Ave., Abbotsford BC. In lieu of fl owers, donations in memory of Raymond may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.Tributes and condolences may be left at:www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com
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July 22, 1946 ~ Jan. 24, 2015
After 3 years of pain and suffering, it is with sadness but relief to announce Anne’s passing. She is predeceased by her father Alan, mother Isabelle, and brother Shawn all from Ontario. Anne will always be remembered by her daughter Irene Lavigne (Ted), granddaughters Samantha and Lyndsay, her son Jeremy, as well as her neighbours and friends. There will be a small gathering to say goodbye on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Anne’s home on Silverhill Ave. Please bring along your favourite “CHEER”. Join us and raise your glass, share some memories, and have some laughs.
SAROWAHarbhajan Kaur
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harbhajan Kaur Sarowa at the young age of 76. She arrived in Abbotsford with her family on January 6th, 1970. Loved by so many, she will be missed dearly by her hus-band Kulwant Sarowa, childrenManjit Jagpal, Manjinder Sarowa, Surinder Sarowa and her entire family. A loving grandmother to all of her grandkids, there was never a moment that she did not think of her family. For all that knew and loved her a service will be held at Fraser River Community CrematoriumSociety, 2061 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford at 2:30 pm on Sunday February 8th, 2015 (604-764-3040). Prayer servic-es and reception to follow at Khalsa Diwan Society, 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford.
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Check out the current employment opportunitiesat the University of the Fraser Valley. Applicationsare being accepted for the following positions:
Administrative AssistantTemporary full-time position (Maternity leave)
The Abbotsford Youth Commission is seeking a youth-friendly, personable, organized individual to join our non-profi t organization to assist with reception, administrative support, reporting, graphic design etc. Set hours are 9:00 - 4:30 Monday to Friday with occasional evening work required. Remuneration is $15 hourly with medical benefi ts and RRSP contribution after 3 months of employment.
Qualifi cations:• Demonstrated competency in computer use
and typing• Skilled in working with all MS Offi ce programs• Minimum 2 years experience working in the
fi eld• Demonstrated ability with Corel or Adobe
InDesign and Wordpress websites• Ability to work independently and as a part of
a team• Criminal Record Check is required
Applicants should deliver resume and cover let-ter in person or email to [email protected] Youth Commission32315 South Fraser WayAbbotsford, BC V2T 1W7
Closing Date: February 23rd, 2015Only those applicants who are short listed will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.
Requires the services of aQUALIFIED
PROGRAM OFFICERFor the
Stó:lō Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Department
Located in Chilliwack
For complete details visit our website:www.stolonation.bc.ca
click on Jobs link
Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road
OR Fax to 604-824-5342Attn: Stó:lō Nation HR Personnel
Stó:lō Nation
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COOKS NEEDEDCook Apprenticeship Level 2
starts February 10 Train in UFV’s professional kitchen and earn credit for Level 2 apprenticeship in just 15 weeks.
• Grants available to help cover tuition cost• Part-time classes to fi t your work schedule• Small class size and one-on-one coaching
Take your cooking career to the next level and boost your earning potential.
SIGN UP TODAY:ufv.ca/cook 604-847-5450
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery
Van Kam’s Group of Compa-nies requires FT class 1 driv-ers for the Surrey area. Appli-cants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Van-couver region.
$1000 Hiring Bonus & Above Average Rates
To join our team of profession-al drivers please send a re-sume and current drivers ab-stract to:
$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.
We offer above average rates and an excellent
employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:
FARM WORKERSA & P Fruit Growers need Farm Workers. Work starting in Febru-ary. Duties include; weeding, har-vesting, tying and pruning. Pay $10.49/hr. Email resume to:
FARM WORKERS WANTED$10.25/per hr. May to December. Must be willing to work in fi eld in all weather, incl. cold, rain, heat and be capable of heavy lifting & bending to ground level & stand-ing for extended periods. Must be productive and have own trans-port. Apply at Badyal Farms Ltd,5131 Inter-Provincial Hwy, Ab-botsford, BC. V3G 2P5 or email: [email protected]
Seasonal Field Workers needed for Berry Farm
Previous experience would be an asset although not necessary. $10.49 per hour. Must be able to work outside 60 hours per week (6 days per week) Please send resume to:Manlin LallyGladwin Farms Ltd.5327 Gladwin Road,Abbotsford, BC V4X 1X8Fax: 604-859-6666Attention: Manlin Lally
Absolutely no phone calls please
130 HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
127 HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS
EXCLUSIVELY YOURSTEAM
IS NOW HIRINGMUST have some
clientele & experience.Apply in person with resume
Attn: Paula2594B Ware St., Abbts.
130 HELP WANTED
BHATTI FARM-5061 TOLMIE RD YARROW (Abbotsford) BC V3G 2V4. Farm Labourer(s) req 5/6 days/wk, 40 or 50 hrs/wk $10.49/hr. Horticultural work such as planting, pruning, spacing & harvesting the crop. Some heavy lifting req’d. Em-ployment; Apr 20, 2015-Dec 20, 2015. Call cell 604-217-1036 or ph/fax application to 604-823-2271or in person to above address.
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A32 Abbotsford News Friday, February 6, 2015
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2) Each ad must be accompanied by one dollar payment for each run day. NO ADS CAN BE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE OR EMAIL. Each ad MUST be 20 words or less including telephone number.
3) Miscellaneous items for sale – more than one item may be adver-tised, but EACH ITEM MUST BE SEPARATELY PRICED AND THE TOTAL PRICES COMBINED MUST NOT EXCEED $100.
4) Items sold in bulk must specify the number of items and be priced as individual items. The quantity you have times the price of each item shall not exceed $100.
5) NOT ACCEPTABLE AS BUCK-PASSER ADS: Pets, birds, poultry, rabbits, livestock, fi sh, nursery stock, fruits and veg-etables, top soil, or fi rewood – whether free or otherwise.
6) Ads may only be booked for one week at a time.7) Miscellaneous items wanted shall be limited to A TOTAL OF
$100 or less.8) Any ads received after the deadlines shall be published in the next
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WANTED TABLE TOP bandsaw in good working condition, will pay up to $100. Call 604-826-3524.
MAYTAG DRYER, in good clean working condition, $80. obo. Call 604-826-3524.
50 PIECES ASSORTED costume jewelry, $25. for all. Phone 604-859-8850.
12 VOLT AIR COMPRESSOR, $20. 2 bedside tables, $40. 604-852-2823.
CHLORAMINE TAP WATER kills fish, damages cats; remove with reverse osmosis filter, new in box, cost $200., sell $100. 604-852-2485.
LAPTOP COMPUTER 15” Toshiba, DVD burner, 60 GB harddrive, Windows Vista, wireless (wi-fi) 1 GB ram, works well, $85. 604-855-2964.
WANTED STUDENT DESK, $100. or less. 604-744-5250.
MATTRESS, PILLOW-TOP, Queen, $80. 604-853-8263.
HAND VACUUM CLEANER, 120 V, $10. A-Frame towbar, $25.Two speed furnace motor, almost new, $25. Pair of Torsion bar arm springs for Dometic M/H awning, $25. 604-859-5753.
HEADING SOUTH? Set of new cable chains, fit a variety of sizes to 22” tire, $75. 604-859-5753.
WANTED NINTENDO SYSTEM with games, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9796.
WANTED RECORDS, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, Rock & Roll. Will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786.
TWO 1 YEAR OLD patio loungers with covers. Stored inside in win-ter, hardly used, perfect shape, $70. obo. 778-808-8938.
NATUZZI MICROFIBRE LOVE seat, soft green color, very clean and rarely used, $100. obo. 778-808-8938.
NATUZZI MICROFIBRE LOVE seat, soft green color, very clean and rarely used, $100. obo. 778-808-8938.
TWO TABLE LAMPS with shades, $80. Single sleeping bag, $5. 604-852-3062.
3 PAIR LONG BEAUTIFUL silver green curtains, $60. Two sets of mirror folding closet doors, 78 1/2” X 24”, $30. 604-852-3062.
DR. HO PHYSIO DESTRESS belt, inflates to relieve pressure on lower back, size medium, like new, $100. 604-855-8962.
WESTERN PLASTER COMPRESSOR $75 heavy duty stainless steel handicap hand rail new $20. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
ALPHA PROFESSIONAL TILE saw model AWS-125 $50. New box 6x6 post holders Qun 5 $45. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
POOL TABLE 4FTX8FT with cuesand balls $100. 604-826-9003.
NEW RICE COOKER $22.50. New copper tube 50’x1/4” O.D. $30.New mens size 12 running shoes$22.50. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
BOX 28 DEGREE 3” strip nails$16.50. Husky slide bob with case$45. Johnson 48” level $35. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
POWER FIST 14” abrasive cut offsaw with new wheel $55. 4x4 H.D.fence post spikes 5 $45. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
PAIR QUAL CRAFT ultra jack sys-tem pump jack scaffonding $75. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
50LB BOX 5” inch nails $50. 2”x2”drip cap 8’ 20 piece all $50. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
NEW IN BOXES electric half inchhammer drill and variable speed jig saw both $40. 604-854-0536 or604-820-6733.
3 VITAL AIRE healthcare alumi-num tanks nitrous oxide oxygenmix $50. Newborn M-377 X-tendercaulking gun new condition $25.604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
SHEPARD THOMASON CO airriveter and punch c/w dies andrivets $100. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
PATIO SET SMALL table twochairs Andrew Richard designsaluminum frames woven in solar-tex nice set $100. 604-854-0536 or604-820-6733.
NEW 3 62.5” X 24” peg board slid-er units with slide hanger all $100. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
BABY TREND SNAPnGO stroller$20. Patio table painted aluminumone square one round $35 each.604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
FOUR HEAVEY 24 inch by 24 inchby 1 inch pieces of glass $100. 604-854-0536 or 604-820-6733.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
Community Health Nursesought in Port Hardy, BC. Re-quest job description or apply to [email protected] by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625
CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD
Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s
TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay
Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street
New West 604.522.4900
FARM WORKERS14 F/T Farm workers req’d for Jit Bains Farms in East Abbotsford. 40 Hours/week until Dec 15th, 2015. No exp needed, but heavy lifting is required. Duties will incl; planting, weeding, fertilizing, culti-vating, irrigating, harvesting and loading fi eld vegetables. Wages $10.49/hr. Email resumes to:
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certifi ed & experienced. Union wages & benefi ts. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: [email protected]
In-home Companion /Caregiver
needed for one elderly woman. $12/hr. depending on experience for a 40 hour workweek. Minimum one year of relevant working eldercare experience req. Equivalent of a Canadian High School diploma is required. Job hours begin at 8am and fi nish at 4:30pm. Mon. - Fri. Job located in Abbotsford, near Mill Lake Park. Fluent English language spoken and written is necessary. Work to take place in employers home. Live in (Optional) or live out (room and board will be provided at no charge if choose live in option). Skills required: Providing care and companionship, Administering bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing & undressing, Plan and prepare meals and special diets, assist in feeding client, perform routine health-related duties such as assisting in the administration of med’s, per-form routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds. Please e-mail resume: [email protected]
LABOURERS NEEDED
Serious Applicants OnlyTo unload 5 - 50 lb. pieces of product off trucks to re-palletize onto skids for receiving in warehouses. Hand-bombing - no machinery used. Nightshift and weekend work. Mandatory - Must have reliable transportation to & from work, steel toed footwear.
Prince George in the famous Pine Pass, is looking for
workers to help us for the next three months of operation.
General help including kitchen staff, dishwasher, ski shop assistant and lift attendant’s are offered to come have fun in a winter playground. Staff accommodations available. No special equipment or experi-ence necessary, just looking for great fun people to join our team!
Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfi tter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: [email protected]
131 HOME CARE/SUPPORT
Home Share Providers, Respite Caregivers and
Community Support Workers WANTED
Younghusband Resources is seeking HOME SHARE PROVID-ERS – caring families or individu-als to open their home and support an adult with develop-mental disabilities to live inclu-sively. Qualifi ed applicants are required to undergo a home study process before placement is considered. RESPITE CARE-GIVERS are also needed to pro-vide short term support/care, in their home, on a regular basis. Younghusband Resources is also looking for casual COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS in the Coquitlam and Maple Ridge areas. All positions require First Aid, CPR and a clear Criminal Record search. Augmentative communication is an asset. Class 4 drivers license is an asset. Please indicate what position you are interested in and email your resume to:
Required for Canadian Valley Growers with locations in Alder-grove, Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. Job involves picking, planting and harvesting annuals. Heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time is required. Hours are 40+ over 6 days a week. Rate of pay is $10.49/hr. this job would be suitable for those looking for regular season-al employment.
Fax resumes to, 604-857-0666 or mail to, Box 1330,
Aldergrove, BC V4W 2V1
139 MEDICAL/DENTAL
Mission Eye Clinicis seeking one full-time Dispensing Optician/Optometric Assistant
and one part-time Optometric Assistant.
Responsibilities include booking appointments, dispensing of glasses, pre-testing, contact lens training, performing visual fi eld test, and receptionist duties. Dispensing experience is pre-ferred for full-time position. How-ever, training will be provided to the right candidate. Remunera-tion is dependent on experience.Please fax or email resume with references to:
604-826-0600 or newstaff@
missioneyeclinic.bc.caPlease note that we will only be able notify those selected for interviewing.
CLASSIFIED ADS WORK!CALL 604-854-6397
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
139 MEDICAL/DENTAL
REGISTEREDPSYCHIATRIC
NURSE / MANAGER FT / PT
Pleasant View Housing Society is opening a Residential Care and Assisted Living facility in Mission, for adults with mental health concerns.
QUALIFICATIONS:• Current registration in the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses • Love hands on nursing with clinical mental health expertise - 5 years experience• Management or leadership experience in human resources with the ability to develop new work routines and protocols.• Have an understanding of the acts and regulations for residen-tial care and assisted living for adults with mental health con-cerns.• Actively participate in and devel-op our Continuing Education and Training Program.
Preference given to any applicant who has completed or is taking the free on-line Mental Health Response Training program found at:www.communitycarestraining.com
Please send resume / cover by February 16, 2015 to:
Customer Service CoordinatorReq. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very effi cient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-task-ing, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry.
$18.00/hr. Plus Profi t SharingBonuses. Mon.-Fri. 40 hrs./wk.
PRAIRIECOAST Equipment re-quires a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Admin. team in Abbotsford. Prepare fi nancial reports, analyze fi nancial info, support payroll func-tions. Univ. degree in Accounting or Business with CPA designation pre-ferred, CPA students considered. Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Analyst or Senior Accountant role. Visit website: www.prairiecoaste-quipment.com Email resume to: [email protected] or fax: 604-557-7094
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
DOLPHIN AUTO is looking for a 1st or 2nd year Mechanic Technician.
INDUSTRIAL Overhead Door Tech-nicians/Installers. If you are injured or would like to get in from the cold, we are looking for an Industrial Ser-vice Coordinator to expand our of-fi ce team. If you have the fi eld ex-perience please call Ron 604-888-6116 or email:[email protected]
PIPELAYER Experience in residential draintile & services at job sites in the L.Main-land. Fax resume 604-460-7853 or email [email protected]
PLUMBERSJourneyman & Apprentices
(1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th)Respected Mechanical Contractor req. Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Com-mercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previ-ous experience is an asset. Team Environment.
Long Term Opportunities Avail.Competitive Wages, & Excellent Benefi ts.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted
Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.
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604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
584 SWAP & TRADE
PERSONAL SERVICES
185 HOME CARE
CAREGIVERS
Child & elderly care exp. Full-Time ~ Live In or Out
Serving families for over 25 yrs
187 HAIR STYLISTS
#3 - OYHOO Hair & Skincare
Ladies Haircuts ~ Color Eyebrow Thredding $3.99Waxing ~ Eyelash Tinting
Facials
33124 Dalke Ave., Mission 778-344-0493
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
236 CLEANING SERVICES
CRYSTAL CLEAN CLEANINGForget the Rest...... I’m the best.
Friendly, Reliable. Attention to detail. Call Cindy 778-982-3426
QUALITY HOUSE CLEANING. $20/hour. Senior’s discount ($19/hr)Insured. Full or partial clean. One hour or more. Call 778-834-0316
584 SWAP & TRADE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
257 DRYWALL
D & D DRYWALL. Boarding, tap-ing, texturing painting & remodeling. Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp. Free estimates. 604-853-3640.
WALTER’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs. Sm jobs pref’d. 40+ yrs exp. 604-308-7943
DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859 -1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696
260 ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICIAN available for house wiring, fi nishing bsmts & overhead exam. Free Est. Kim 604-852-2092
or 778-808-4434 (Lic18963)
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Fall Special - 20% OFF Offi ce: 604-856-6177Mobile: 778-549-5090
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
374 TREE SERVICESA&D TREE & GARDEN. Pruning / landscaping, general yard care. Exp /Insured. Free est. 604-226-6514
HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVALPruning, Hedge Trimming etc.By Tony. Call 604-226-8448
PETS
456 FEED & HAY
#1 PET SOURCE• Pet Food & Accessories• Livestock Feed & Hay
• Wild Bird Seed & Accessories• Whole Lot More
34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco)
604-556-7477 www.buckerfi elds.org
FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Saw-dust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630
HAY FOR SALE8757 Edwards Rd. Mission
HAY FOR SALE Wynnk Farms
(604)467-4419HAY: ROUND BALES 1st cut $50. 2nd cut $55. Last years bales $30. 604-856-2612 or 604-855-8083
477 PETS
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!
All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.
Visit us at: fraservalleyhumanesociety.com
or call 1 (604)820-2977
GOLDEN DOODLE puppies born Nov. 22, Mom small reg Golden x, Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (in-telligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, low/no shed Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission
NEED 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
POMERANIAN PUPS P/B. 3 Fe-males. First shots & vet checked. Call for price. (604)866-2895
Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES
The Valley’s Premier Farm MarketFor 39 years!
★ OPEN ★Friday & Saturday
8 am ~ 6 pm5486 Riverside Street
Corner of Harris & RiversideMatsqui Village
556 HOBBIES & CRAFTS
Collection of model cars, 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s,50’s, 60’s & 70’s and shelving for display ‘76 cars and trucks. $2500 obo. (604)792-6851
578 SPORTING GOODS
Old Style ArcheryTeaching - Shooting
RepairsBUYING ~ SELLING
NEW & USEDEha Sports & T.C.F.
604-826-5640
REAL ESTATE
603 ACREAGE
Agassiz Area:
Farm Land House & Barn
23.94 Acres3 titles
call: 604-796-9383
CLASSIFIED ADS WORK!CALL 604-854-6397
REAL ESTATE
625 FOR SALE BY OWNER
2055 Lion Crt., Abbotsford$519,000.
Fully fi nished. 12 bdrm., 3 kitch-ens, 5.5 ba, 2 bsmts, dbl garage. 17,395 sf lot. Call 778-552-8619.
627 HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •
• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com
604-657-9422
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Partial view. Chuck 604-830-1960
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $97,888. *New SRI 14’ wide
$72,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888.
Chuck 604-830-1960
Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $72,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
Mountain RidgeApartmentsClean , Quiet & Spacious Suites. Across the street from Superstore & Seven
Oaks Shopping Mall.
1 bdrm. from $6602 bdrm. from $760
Please Call Ray
1.604.768.5361
IRENEAPARTMENTS
1 bdrm from $6252 bdrm. from $745
SENIORS SPECIALS!Easy Highway Access.
Storage Lockers &Parking Available!
Please call Annette
778.982.2590
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
SUNRIDGEAPARTMENTS32815 George Ferguson Way
1 bdrm. from $6602 bdrm. from $760
Great Senior Living Environment
Walk To Superstore & 7 Oaks · 24/7 On-site staff
Please Call Rick 604.319.9151
BLUERIDGEAPARTMENTS
Clean, Quiet & Spacious. 3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.
24/7 On-Site Staff
PETS OKAY
1 Bdrm. from $6102 Bdrm. from $725
Call Kel for Details
604.556.6465ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm corner unit. Near mall, sm pet okay. Mar 1st. $750 incl heat/hydro. 778-779-1951
ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm 2 ba corner unit. Near mall, sm pet okay. Mar 1. $950 incl heat/hydro. 778-779-1951
Abbotsford
CHELSEA MANOR2977 Dahlstrom Pl.
2 Bdrm ~ 2 Bath$850 to $875/mo.photos@craigslist
search Chelsea ManorResident Manager
604-850-2355
ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. 604-317-1926 or 604-856-4307
TOWNHOUSE / HOUSELightbody - 3 bdrm. townhouse. 2.5 baths, fenced yard, near park. N/p. $1400/mo. + utils.8002 Cade Barr St. - 3 bdrm. dbl carport, fenced back yard, near schools/park. $1400/mo. + utils. + water.James - 2 bdrm. + den rancher, double bay garage/shop, storage, $1500/mo. + utils.
ABBOTSFORDAPARTMENTLatitude#116 - 1 bdrm. unit, 587 sf. Great for sgle person/couple, 1 prk stall. $825/mo. hot water incl + utils.
FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM
604-820-8888
MORE RENTALS @www.andersonavenue.com
SOUTH SURREYEXECUTIVE
Fully Furnished & Equipped
Short Term orLong term!Hotel Living
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Offi ce + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate fl ooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.NO Smoking inside & NO Pets!
$2250/mo. Avail. April 1 or 15
604.488.9161
746 ROOMS FOR RENT
ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS*Bsmt rooms $425. Main fl oor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000
747 RV PADS
RV Sites $345/mo.Sewer, water, hot showers incl. Electricity, metered. Heated wash-rooms, ldry, 20-25 min E. of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store, near post offi ce, gas LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741.
749 STORAGE
LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORK-SHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in. Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday. 8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383
750 SUITES, LOWER
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. Clean, nr Robert Bateman $800. Ns/np. Avl now. 604-557-7879; 778-552-6955
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. ground level suite. 3114 Engineer Court. Walk to schools & shops. Ns/np. $750/mo. incl. cable. 604-649-8863
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm walk out suite. Near Terry Fox Elem, Babich area, near bus stop. All utils incl, own lndry. $700/mo. No smoking on property. N/P. Available now. Call 604-308-7613; 604-850-0164.
ABBOTSFORD. Brand new 2 bdrm spacious suite with w/d & d/w, close to all amens.Strictly ns/np. $850/mo incl all utils/wifi . Call (604)832-3771.
Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto MallMON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm | FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm | SUNDAY • CLOSEDDL#31215
MSRP...........................................
MSA CASH DISCOUNT..............
MSA FINANCE CASH.....................
$44,149$14,277– $750
BI-WEEKLY$199
BI-WEEKLY$214 BI-WEEKLY$229
MSA FORD SALE PRICE
$29,122 300A, 6 SPEED AUTO, 5.0L FFV V-8, POWER GROUP, CRUISE CONTROL, AIR COND, ANTI THEFT, SYNC/BLUETOOTH, 40/20/40 SEATS, SIRIUS SAT RADIO W/6 MONTHS FREE. F1E21760
2014 F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLT
WHEN YOU CANFINANCE SO MANY NEW
2015 MODELSSTARTING FROM
%0IT’S EASY TO GET INTO A FORD
All sale prices are net of Ford Rebates and are plus fees and taxes. All payments are with $750 MSA fi nance cash down and are based on 96 month fi nance and 5.24% APR OAC. Offers expire February 7, 2015 @ 6:00pm.
MSRP...........................................
MSA CASH DISCOUNT..............
MSA FINANCE CASH.....................
$47,149$14,606
– $750
302A, 6 SPEED AUTO, 3.5L ECOBOOST V-6, POWER GROUP, CRUISE, AIR, ANTI -THEFT, SYNC/BLUETOOTH, 40/20/40 SEATS, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO W/6 MONTHS FREE, CHROME STEP BARS, POWER HEATED MIRRORS, 18” CHROME WHEELS, KEYLESS ENTRY PAD, ALL TERRAIN TIRES, XLT CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS, TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE, REAR VIEW CAMERA, REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM. FIE00150
301A, 6 SPEED AUTO, 5.0L FFV V-8, POWER GROUP, CRUISE, AIR, ANTI -THEFT, SYNC/BLUETOOTH, 40/20/40 SEATS, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO W/6 MONTHS FREE, CHROME STEP BARS, POWER HEATED MIRRORS, 18” CHROME WHEELS, KEYLESS ENTRY PAD, ALL TERRAIN TIRES, XLT CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS, TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE, REAR VIEW CAMERA. FIE84388
