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JEAN KONDA-WITTE

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S inging sensation Carly Rae Jepsen iscoming to the Clarke Theatre for herHome for the Holidays concert in Mis-

sion on Monday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.The complimentary concert is sponsored

by Target (before the store’s rollout into Can-ada in March/April) and tickets will be givenaway at the Mission Leisure Centre’s arenaentrance, (7650 Grand St., Mission) beginningtoday at 6 p.m. (quantities are limited; 500tickets will be distributed – one per personstanding in line).

“I’m so grateful to be back home in Mis-sion where I’ve received such strong sup-port from day one,” said Jepsen.

“Target is known for support-ing their local communitiesand I’m thrilled to be a partof their tour for their stop inMission, so I can help to dothe same.”

Jepsen, 27, most recentlywon the American Music AwardsNew Artist of the Year honour Nov.18 in Los Angeles for her smash hitCall Me Maybe, and appeared withMichael Bublé in a Christmas TVspecial Home for the Holidays onNBC and CTV Dec. 10.

Jepsen has also just beenn o m i n a t e d f o r t h e 2 0 1 3

Grammy Awards for Song ofthe Year and Best Pop Solo.The 55th annual Grammyswill be held Feb. 10 in LosAngeles.Although she’s been an estab-

lished artist in Canada for years– with a third-place finish on

Canadian Idol, two gold singles,two albums and two Juno Awardnominations to her name – Jepsenwas a virtual unknown in the U.S.when Call Me Maybe hit it big.

The 5x-platinum tune has soldmore than 10 million singles

worldwide and climbed to No. 1 in

more than 37 countries, including the U.S.,where it spent a record-breaking nine weeksatop the Billboard Hot 100.

“We are so excited to bring home oneof Canada’s newest rising stars, Carly RaeJepsen, to her hometown on the West Coastto help spread some holiday cheer this sea-son,” said Livia Zufferli, director of market-ing for Target Canada.

■ The Target Road Trip launched in Halifax,N.S. on Nov. 30 and has stopped in numerouscities including Quebec City, Toronto, NorthBay and Sudbury.The bus will continue west after the concertMonday evening. Guests can follow the tourprogress at Facebook.com/TargetCanadaand Twitter.com/Target_CA.

She’ll be home for Christmas

– ROCHELLE BAKER/TIMES

Thousands lined First Avenue in celebration of Santa Claus and to see community floats at the Mission Chamber of Commerce annual CandlelightParade on Friday night. The procession was led by fire trucks adorned with lights and featured everything from screeching ATVs to braying donkeys.

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Four young Abbotsford women nar-rowly escaped injury late Saturday

when a suspected drunk driver slammedinto their car, which was stopped at animpaired-driving roadblock.

The crash also sent five Abbotsfordpolice officers scrambling for safety,said Const. Ian MacDonald.

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Officers were just about to send fourseatbelt-wearing women in a 2008 Volvoon their way when they noticed head-lights approaching at an estimatedspeed of 100 kilometres an hour.

Seconds later a 1992 Toyota Four Run-ner smashed into the rear end of the

Drivercrashes atroadblockPossibly drunk,slammed into carwith four women

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Canadian border officers seized atruck after discovering 23 kilo-

grams of suspected cocaine stashedin hidden compartments while it wasat the Abbotsford-Huntingdon cross-ing last week

Canada Border Service Agency offi-cers discovered the drugs on Dec. 3while searching a commercial vehicleand trailer carrying a load of producefrom California.

During the inspection, officersfound anomalies in the trailer’s wall.

The cargo was completely unload-ed, and when officers drilled holes

in the walls of the trailer, they hit awhite powder.

Further inspection revealed 23 cel-lophane-wrapped bricks of suspected

cocaine inside a space between thewalls.

CBSA has turned the truck, drugsand driver over to the RCMP for fur-

ther investigation.In the last five years, border officers

in the Pacific Region have seizedmore than two tonnes of cocaine,according to CBSA.

Faith St. John, CBSA spokeswoman,said the cocaine bust is sizable.

“It’s not the biggest we have madebut it is significant,” she said.

Darryl Lavia, the CBSA’s Abbotsford-Huntingdon chief of operations, saiddrug smuggling poses a “grave threat”to the safety of communities.

“CBSA officers work tirelessly tokeep illegal drugs and other contra-band from entering Canada,” saidLavia.

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Rotarians rev up Red Nose

– CBSA PHOTO/FOR THE TIMES

Canada Border Service Agency officers discovered 23 kilograms of suspectedcocaine in a truckload of produce from California last week.

Border officers bust truck with 23 kilos of coke

ROCHELLE BAKER

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Ahorde of AbbotsfordRotary Club membershit the streets on Fri-

day night to help OperationRed Nose make the commu-nity a safer place during theholiday season.

Around 30 members vol-unteered theirtime into thewee hours ofthe morning toassist ORN, afree designatedd r i v i n g s e r -vice that getsfolks who haveraised a glass ofChristmas cheerhome safely.

T h e Ro t a r yc r e w m a d eup about halfthe three-per-son ORN driv-ing teams thatpicked up clients and thendrove them home along withtheir cars.

Although Operation RedNose is free of charge, it is theprimary annual fundraiser forPacificSport Fraser Valley.

Half of any donations fromthe clients who use the ser-vice go to develop young ath-letes in the form of travel andperformance grants.

The remainder is used todevelop and deliver sportprograms and services in the

Fraser Valley region.Bruce Beck, community

service club director, saidhelping out the ORN dove-tails nicely with Rotary Clubof Abbotsford’s commitmentto service and supportingyouth initiatives.

“It’s a great opportunity toput our motto into practice,which is ‘service above self,’

Beck said.“But at the end

of the day, it’s arelatively easything to ask ofo u r m e m b e r sbecause it’s actu-ally a lot of fun.”

L i n d a Pa l m ,general managerfor PacificSportFraser Valley, saidthe ORN, in oper-ation for 17 yearsin Abbotsford,has greatly ben-efited from loyalvolunteers hailing

from service organizationssuch as the Rotary, Kinsmenand Kiwanis clubs.

“It’s a wonderful response,”said Palm.

“A lot of people who arepart of the program each yearlike the social aspect and getfamiliar with one anotherand enjoy catching up witheach other.”

Beck, who has volun-teered for ORN for the lastseven years, agreed, sayinghe enjoys the camaraderie of

the evening.However, in the end anal-

ysis, he and other Rotarymembers help out at ORNbecause it saves lives andprevents tragedy.

“When I was a teenager,some friends were killed inan accident involving drunkdriving. I know the impact itcan have,” he said.

“It creates a hole thatdoesn’t go away. Those kidsthat died 30 years ago . . .their parents still miss themat Christmas.”

Palm said that around 200ORN volunteers worked atotal of 464 shifts to provide842 safe trips home last holi-

day season, and the organi-zation hopes to improve onthat this year.

Volunteers get great satis-faction from preventing seri-ous accidents or loss of life,said Palm.

Beck said that while thedollars raised and numberof rides can be tallied, thereal value of ORN isn’t con-crete and has a larger rippleeffect.

“You can’t quantify howmany innocent people onthe roads we have kept safe. . . because of an unknown,unnamed volunteer who goteverybody home,” he said.

“It’s about preventing any

horrible Christmas night-mares, and that’s the best gifta service organization canprovide.”

■ This year Operation RedNose service stretches to allthe communities in the Low-er Mainland with the excep-tion of Vancouver. ORN runsDec 14, 15, 21, 22 & 31, from 9p.m. to 3 a.m. each nightDrivers can request the ser-vice by calling 1-877-604-NOSE. For more informationon how to volunteer with orsponsor local ORN programs,call 604-515-NOSE or [email protected].

– SUBMITTED/FOR THE TIMES

Rotarians Donna Thoen, Balbir Kambo, Sara Lawson, and Dianne Common helped ORN on Friday.

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– Bruce Beck

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A fter a stomach-churning clifffall and a rope-bound rescueeffort in Abbotsford, Mary

the mutt is safe, intact and waggingher tail once more.

The Rottweiler-German Shepherdcrossbreed skidded down a steepembankment on the north side ofSumas Mountain on Saturday.

She had been missing for morethan 24 hours when she was foundby her owner and Abbotsford firecrews received a call to help rescuethe injured dog.

The slope was steep and slip-pery, and by the time crews arrivedat the ridge of the embankmentshortly before 5 p.m.,darkness had set in.

Firefighters scaleddown th e c l i f f toMary’s side using a rope system.They then plopped Mary and theowner, who was with the dog, intoa large basket and hauled the duoback up the embankment.

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put the owner in a harness and wewere able to haul him up as well,simultaneously,” said Abbotsfordassistant fire chief Dave Rivett.

“The dog was insurprisingly goodshape consideringhow long it had prob-

ably been down there.”Rivett said this was the second

such dog-and-human rescue forAbbotsford firefighters this year.The first one near Sumas Moun-tain in June also involved ropingman and beast up a steep embank-ment.

He added that rescues becometougher as winter goes on becausesurfaces become more slippery andthere are fewer hours of daylight.

Two fire engines and nine fire-fighters played a role in the hour-long rescue Sunday.

“ We don’t mind doing thisbecause we know that pets areimportant to people and their fam-ilies. And we’d rather people notput themselves at risk by trying toextricate themselves from an area,”Rivett said.

“It’s all part of customer ser-vice.”

Injured dog saved fromsteep ridge on Sumas Mtn.Ropes help crewsscramble downslippery slope

– AFRS/FOR THE TIMES

Rescue workers saved Mary, a Rottweiler-German Shepherd crossbreed, thatskidded down a steep embankment on the north side of Sumas Mountain.

CHRISTINA TOTH

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A25-year-old Mission man whois a person of interest in the

fatal hit and run of a pedestrianon Dec. 2 was arrested Wednes-day night on charges of break andenter and uttering threats.

The suspect is in police custo-dy, but Mission RCMP have notreleased his name.

The victim, 65-year-old ElinorClark, was struck as she walkedhand-in-hand with her husbandwestward on the paved shoulderin the 32300 block of 14th Avenuenear Caribou Street just before4:30 p.m.

Clark was airlifted from the col-lision site and was pronounceddead at Royal Columbian Hospital

in New Westminster.Police say two witnesses report-

ed the suspect vehicle, a blue 2007Honda Accord, and another vehi-cle were speeding as they headedwest on 14th Avenue, when one ofthe cars passed the other on theright. Investigators have locatedthe suspect vehicle.

T h e M i s s i o n R C M P h a v eappealed to the public for anyinformation regarding the incidentand the occupants of the suspectvehicle.

No further information is avail-able at this time, Sgt. Glen Carrierof the Mission detachment said ina press release Thursday.

■ Witnesses with informationshould call the detachment at 604-826-7161.

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W ith a growing provincial debt lurk-ing in the background, B.C. FinanceMinister Mike de Jong is in India on

a 10-day visit to drum up trade.He was to lay out the welcome mat to trade

at two new British Columbia trade and invest-ment offices, one in Mumbai and one inChandigarh in the Punjab.

De Jong said he planned to promote B.C.timber, aerospace, run of river technologyand tourism, and to seek opportunities in theburgeoning economy of 1.2 billion people. Hewas also going on a 150-kilometre walkingtrek to raise awareness about diabetes.

“It’ll be highlighting and profiling opportu-nities in B.C. for investment and for partner-ship and work in the Indian marketplace,” deJong said before he left.

The B.C. offices will be in the CanadianConsulate General venues in the two cities.The arrangement gives the province’s trade

outreach representatives a base in India,and access to Canadian federal governmentcounterparts.

Mumbai is India’s financial capital andaccounts for 40 per cent of all economic activ-ity in that country.

Chandigarh is the capital of thePunjab and Haryana states, an areathat has a strong connection toB.C.’s Indo-Canadian community.

The University of the Fraser Val-ley, for example, offers businessadministration programs at theSanatan Dharma College in Chan-digarh.

“We have very strong culturalconnections. Our challenge is toconvert those cultural connectionsto economic connections,” said de Jong. Asfinance minister, he aims to build on rela-tionships he began in India while in previouscabinet posts.

As B.C.’s forestry minister, he pushed toopen trade to China when softwood lumber

spats with the United States and its failinghousing sector made it conducive to look toother markets as well.

“I’ve been a big proponent of diversifyingtrade. China is now our biggest [lumber]

customer by volume,” and he’dlike to see B.C.’s lumber go to Indiaas well.

Economic opportunities alsoexist for Indian investors in B.C.aerospace, mineral developmentand energy development, like runof the river technology.

“We’re selling investment oppor-tunities. Run of the river would beparticularly suited to northernIndia,” said de Jong.

He added that India, with a rap-idly growing middle class, is traveling morebut “we’re losing out on tourism dollars.”

“We need to be more aggressive in BritishColumbia to market tourism opportunities,”he said. During his stay, de Jong is also fulfill-ing a more personal commitment he made

while health minister to promote awarenessof diabetes and hypertension. He planned totake five days to travel through Punjab fromAmritsar to Chandigarh.

“It (the total distance) is about 220 kilome-tres. I’ll probably walk about 150 kilometresof it,” he said, covering about 30 to 35 kilo-metres a day.

The plan was to hold information sessionsin selected towns and villages, and to handout literature from the InterCultural OnlineHealth Network along the way.

The information sessions will be conductedby Dr. Gulzar Cheema, a doctor and formerB.C. Liberal cabinet minister who is joiningde Jong on the walk. Like de Jong, Cheema ispaying his own way.

■ While in India, de Jong will present formerCity of Abbotsford mayor George Peary witha Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal. A longtimeschool administrator, Peary and his wife Sylviaare in Chandigarh, where he is teaching in theUFV business administration program.

Walking the walk, talking the talk in IndiaMLA Mike de Jong wooing trade partners, trekking for diabetes, meeting former mayor Peary

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TYLER OLSEN

Chilliwack Times

An Abbotsford man who killedanother driver during what

m a y h a v e b e e n a f a i l e d s u i -cide attempt near Deroche wassentenced to 18 months in jailWednesday.

On May 5, 2008, Ranjit Khatra’spickup truck crossed the centreline of Highway 7 nearDeroche and collidedwith a Pontiac Sunfire,killing 36-year-oldPaul Sunday and injuring his wife,Elisa Parry, B.C. Supreme Court inChilliwack heard last week.

Ranjit Khatra survived the crashand subsequently pleaded guilty todangerous driving causing deathand dangerous driving causingbodily harm in connection withthe accident.

During sentencing submissionslast Monday in Supreme Court in

Chilliwack, the court heard thatKhatra, 62, had called a familymember an hour before the crashto say he was going to die andwould no longer be a burden.

Just after 2 p.m. Khatra’s GMCSierra truck crossed the centre

line of Highway 7 ona straight stretch ofroad. He continueddriving westbound

in the eastbound lane, towardsoncoming traffic and Sunday’sHarrison Hot Springs-bound car.

Sunday braked and headed forthe shoulder, but was unable toavoid the oncoming truck.

Sunday died at the scene. Bothhis wife and Khatra were taken tohospital.

Crown counsel Carolyn Lawlor,who called Khatra’s crime “danger-

ous driving by deliberate conduct,”had asked for jail time of two yearsless a day.

But defence lawyer William Jes-sop said Khatra has suffered astroke since the accident and con-tinues to show signs of early-onsetdementia and severe depression.

“Mr. Khatra’s decision to engagein this driving pattern that day waslargely influenced by a deteriorat-ing mental state,” Jessop said.

Justice Neill Brown, though, sug-gested prison might do some goodfor Khatra, who already lives insolitude and virtual self-imposedimprisonment in the basement ofhis son’s home.

Khatra was handed two yearsof probation along with his jailsentence.

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18 months for fatal crashRanjit Khatra called his family an hour beforecrash to say he would no longer be a burden


women’s Volvo.“This has the net effect of

launching the Volvo 50 metressouthbound and our five mem-bers scrambling to get out of theway of this truck,” said MacDon-ald.

He called it “remarkable” thatno one was injured.

“The back end of the Volvo wasvery crumpled. I would say theback end absorbed most of theblow,” he said. “The four youngwomen from Abbotsford werequite shaken.”

The 25-year-old in the Toyotawas taken into custody.

“He wasn’t showing any signs ofinjury and it was visibly evidentthat we were dealing with some-one who was likely impaired,”MacDonald said.

He said people often slow

down or attempt U-turns whileapproaching a police roadblock,but in this case there was noattempt to brake before collidingwith the other car.

“It was a narrow miss,” saidMacDonald. “It could havegone wrong. This is why we doimpaired-driving checks.”

The 25-year-old Abbotsfordman is facing charges of impaireddriving.

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An Abbotsford Police ini-tiative that involves send-

ing Christmas cards featuringthe chief in a Santa suit with abullet-proof vest and assaultrifle to prolific offenders isgetting mixed reviews fromexperts.

The APD Christmas cardshows Chief Bob Rich in thetraditional red suit and whitebeard as well as body armourand a rifle with the question:“Which list will you be on . . .naughty or nice?”

The card then suggests thatthe recipient is “one choiceaway from changing yourlife,” and encourages themto make a New Year’s resolu-tion to leave crime behindand provides an APD helplinenumber people can call.

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The cards are a reminderthat the recipients have theopportunity to make differentchoices in life if they “resolve”to do so, said MacDonald.

The aim of the image onthe card is to draw people’sattention to the message andhopefully provoke reflectionand change, he added.

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Maggie Aronoff, executivedirector of the John HowardSociety of the Fraser Valleywhich works to reintegrateoffenders back into society,said the intent is great but theexecution is questionable.

“The message on the cardis great; it’s just the picturethat’s the problem,” saidAronoff, adding she appre-ciates the APD is trying to

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F raser Valley provincialLiberals chose vet-eran Abbotsford city

councillor Simon Gibsonover his less-experiencedMission counterpart TonyLuck to represent them in theAbbotsford-Mission riding,after a low-key nominationvote on Dec. 6.

Gibson won the ridingnomination Thursday eve-ning by a vote of 93 to 80 overLuck.

“I’m thrilled to have yoursupport. I just love this con-stituency, I think there is somuch potential here,” Gibsonsaid in a brief acceptancespeech to a crowd of about 60B.C. Liberal volunteers andsupporters.

“This party is going plac-es, there is renewal here,”he said. “I look forward toworking with the premier.We are going to win this rid-ing . . . but we’ll have to worktogether as a team.”

Gibson thanked Luck forputting his name forwardfor the contest, calling him“a real gentleman and a greatguy.”

As councillors, the twooften work together on jointmunicipal committees.

“I look forward to workingwith you Tony – I’m going towork hard for Mission andfor Abbotsford and [hope to]work together with you,” hetold Luck after bringing himup to the podium.

Gibson also thanked theman he will replace, MLARandy Hawes, for his “tirelesswork” in the constituencyover the past 12 years, notinghe left “big shoes to fill.”

After 30 years in a councilseat, first with the Districtof Matsqui and then withAbbotsford after the twomunicipalities merged in1996, this was Gibson’s sec-ond foray into higher-levelpolitics. He ran unsuccess-fully for the B.C. Reform Partyin 1996.

He’s regarded as one of themore fiscally cautious coun-cillors on the council, and asocial conservative who hasspoken up against casinosand harm reduction in thepast.

Gibson currently teachesfour courses in the school ofbusiness at the University ofthe Fraser Valley, in humanresources, entrepreneurshipand marketing.

The 62-year-old long-dis-tance runner also writes aregular faith column for theTimes, a syndicated columncalled Office Politics 101,and an occasional studentadvice column for NewHome Living, a Mandarin-language magazine based

in Richmond.The win came for Gibson

even though Luck had an ear-ly start in September when hewas endorsed by Hawes, whoannounced his retirementfrom politics. Luck has alsohad public support from Mis-sion Mayor Ted Adlem.

Before the results wereknown, Hawes gave wordsof advice, warning that theMay 14, 2013 election will bean “uphill fight” and he cau-tioned Liberals from beinglulled into complacency byimproved poll numbers.

“If you think we’re goingto win in May . . . this is a bigfight, in every riding, riding byriding” he said.

People will have to be pre-pared to “slug it out in thetrenches, to let people knowfree enterprise is how wemove the province ahead, andthrough socialism we moveback to where we were [withan New Democratic govern-ment]. For the sake of mykids, my grandkids, your kids,we don’t want to go there,”said Hawes, a former Missionmayor who won the ridingnomination in 2001 during afar more raucous meeting thatrequired the presence of theRCMP for four hours.

Another Abbotsford coun-cillor, Moe Gill, who hadintended to run in AbbotsfordSouth but said he was strong-armed by the party to run inAbbotsford-Mission, did notmake an appearance.

Other Liberal candidatespresent included Darryl Ple-cas (Abbotsford South), JohnMartin (Chilliwack), LaurieThroness (Chilliwack-Hope),along with Maple Ridge–Mis-sion MLA Marc Dalton.

Other local Liberal can-didates include incumbentMike de Jong in AbbotsfordWest and newcomer DarrylPlecas in Abbotsford South,where former Liberal Johnvan Dongen is running as anindependent.

The New Democrats holdtheir nomination contest forAbbotsford-Mission on Jan. 6at the Mission Leisure Centre.The contestants are WendyBales, in her second term asthe FraserValley Regional Dis-trict director for electoral areaC, and current AbbotsfordBoard of Education trusteePreet Rai.

The NDP already has con-firmed candidates Lakh-vinder Jhaj in AbbotsfordSouth, and Sukhi Dhami inAbbotsford West, both smallbusiness operators, and inMaple Ridge-Mission, MediaUnion of BC president MikeBocking.

Aird Flavelle, who ran forAbbotsford city council lastyear, will run in Abbotsford-Mission for the Green Party.The Greens don’t have any

candidates announced for theAbbotsford west and southridings yet.

As for the B.C. Conserva-tives, communications direc-tor Kristy Fredericks said theparty had “several excellentcandidates express interestin nomination with the partyin both Abbotsford and Mis-sion” but nomination meetingdates have not yet been set.

No Luck for Liberalsas Gibson takes ridingChoices shaping up ahead of B.C. election

– CHRISTINA TOTH/TIMES

B.C. Liberal nomination victor for the Abbotsford-Mission riding, Simon Gibson, left, thanks hisopponent, Mission Coun. Tony Luck, at the Dec. 6 nomination meeting.



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When did governing become cam-paigning all the time?

Our next federal election is setfor Oct. 19, 2015, but if you listen to theradio, you might think it was next week,given the huge number of attack ads onfederal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair theConservative party is presently buying.

Given the Conservatives have themajority they have so long sought, andthe next election is three years away, it’smore than annoying to listen to the con-stant repetition of drive-by smears thatpass for electioneering in Toryland.

The ads denounce Mulcair for hissupposed“carbon tax” plan that willallegedly cost Canadians $20 billion and“make everything you need cost more.”

The Tories had huge success with hang-ing the label of intellectual dilettantearound the neck of former Liberal leaderMichael Ignatieff with the phrase “hedidn’t come back for you.”

The phrase was repeated early andoften and Ignatieff was defined in manyvoters’ minds by his opponent’s advertis-ing campaign, more successful even thanprevious attacks on Liberal StéphaneDion for his “tax on everything.”

Clearly the Tories are at it again with avengeance, but this time they are twistingthe truth till there is none left.

The fact is, unlike Dion, Mulcair hasnever advocated a carbon tax.

He has said he favours a cap and tradeplan that would provide government rev-enue, but that is not a tax.

At least it wasn’t when the Conserva-tives favoured such a scheme in theirparty platform.

If it wasn’t then, it isn’t now. But why letthe truth get in the way of a good smear– unless ethics matter.

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If I could redesign humans,starting from the ground up,

I’d probably change a wholelot of things. But if I could onlymake one tweak, I’d add a safetyvalve.

This week, China and Japanhave been writing chapter 9,432in the Great Saga of Sabre Rat-tling, as each of these power-ful nations whips up fervourand rage over a handful of tinyislands.

The islands are known asthe Senkaku Islands (if you areJapanese) or the Diaoyu Islands(if you are Chinese), and theymay have oil reserves in nearbyoceans.

I have neither the patience northe foreign policy experience toventure an opinion on whetherJapan’s or China’s claim to theislands is better.

All I know is that both coun-tries want the islands, whetherit’s directly for the oil, or indi-rectly to set a precedent overresources in the area.

But is that why protestors inJapan and China are so fired up?

In China, in particular, therehave been violent demonstra-tions, which seem to have beeninitially egged on by the gov-ernment until they got out ofcontrol.

Why should a constructionworker or IT guy or taxi driver inBeijing care about the fate of atiny handful of minor, uninhab-ited islands hundreds of milesaway, which he will certainlynever set eyes on?

It certainly isn’t abstract con-cerns about gaining the oil sothat China’s GDP can go upanother 0.0001 per cent.

It’s about intangibles, instead.National pride and patriotism.Hatred over horrors committed70 years ago. Raw xenophobia.

The governments of bothChina and Japan certainly knowhow this works. As do the gov-ernments of pretty much everypowerful country in the world.

One of the worst things apolitician can do is stoke upunthinking hatred. We evenknow this, intellectually if notinstinctively.

Watch the furious argu-ments in the United States overObamacare.

On the one side are peoplewho believe that a mixed public-private health system, approach-ing universal health insurance, isthe work of the devil, or possiblythe ghosts of Stalin and Hitler.

On the other side are peoplewho believe that their opponentsare baby-eating monsters whoneed to be made to see reason.

From up here in Canada, withour decades-old socialized sys-tem, it’s hard to take the rhetoric

seriously.We have a system that looks

like outright health communismcompared to Obamacare, but it’sa settled issue, one that no politi-cal party dares touch. Yet few inthe American fight are capable ofstepping back and disengagingfrom the emotions it produces.

It’s not that people disagreethat I don’t understand. It’s thedegree of rage that erupts thatscares me.

I’ve seen it in myself. AlthoughI’ve never tossed a brick in a riotor hit someone with a bat, I don’tthink those actions are complete-ly out of the realm of what I mightdo. I’m human. I’m susceptible tounthinking anger.

That’s why I’d love to have thatsafety valve. It wouldn’t stop peo-ple getting angry. It would work,instead, like the valve on an oldsteam engine. When the pressuregets too high, the valve hissesaway, and some of the anger leaksout. No big explosion ensues.

If I had the foggiest idea how tocreate that safety valve, I’d startworking on it today.

Because we have a big, bigworld with a million tribal divi-sions, between nations and gov-ernments, races, religions, andcreeds.

If we had nothing else to fightabout, I’m sure we’d be killingeach other over Flames versusOilers, Mac versus PC, or Xboxversus PlayStation.

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Editor, the Times:I was delighted to hear

Abbotsford council hadvoted in favour of movingthe YMCA project for-ward for our growing anddynamic city followingfurther consultation.

This is truly an excep-tional opportunity to meetthe needs of our commu-nity on so many levels. Itis simplistic to view thisinvestment in Abbotsfordonly through the lens ofperceived affordability.

Who will tally the coststo our community of usnot being equipped toproperly address the grow-ing social and wellnessissues that Abbotsford isdealing with?

It behooves us to be infront of these communityneeds and get prepared.Choosing to avoid anddelay making the rightlong-term decision in thehope that there will be abetter time is wrong. Hopeis never a good strategy.

Being a part of thecommunity you live incomes with responsibility,whether it’s as a memberof council, a volunteer or atax-paying citizen. The keymeasure of our successwill be how well we canadvance the quality of lifefor all who live here andthe future generations thatwill follow us.

I believe that by invitingthe YMCA into Abbotsford,we will be the beneficia-ries of the YMCA’s 125-yearproven history of buildingstrong, healthy communi-ties.

I can think of no otherorganization betterequipped and with thedemonstrated staminato help us make the pro-found social and wellnessadvances our city needs.

Doors will open toopportunities for allfamilies in Abbotsford andespecially those who arevulnerable and may feelmarginalized in our com-

munity.Partnering with this

credible and trusted non-profit organization – anorganization who canbe counted on to deliverwhat they say they will doand underwrite the city’sexposure to all operationalcosts – just makes somuch sense

Let’s get behind thisAbbotsford, and take pridethat we are choosing tobe a part of the solutionby creating chances foreveryone in our commu-nity to improve their livesand those of their families.

Alistair JohnstonAbbotsford

We’ve spent enoughtaxpayer dough

Editor, the Times:As a supporter of the

Abbotsford Heat hockeyclub, I can not for the lifeof me figure out the mayorand those on council whohave allowed this YMCAventure to move forward.

This city, its taxpayers, ofwhich I am one, were plainand simply hoodwinkedwith Plan A.

The mistake most madelast election was only boot-ing former Mayor GeorgePeary out, and even thenmost cited a water issuefor that, while at the sametime re-electing lock, stockand barrel, the very peoplewho hoisted upon us, themess we find ourselves in tothis day.

To their credit incumbentsMoe Gill, and Simon Gibsonsaw fit to vote against this,along with newcomer HenryBraun who appears too meto be one not buying theseemingly never ending billof goods from the castle onSouth Fraser Way.

Where and when will thesilliness end in our civicsandbox?

The time for a full house-cleaning of council, with theaforementioned members

excluded, is long overdue.Rob Ironside

Abbotsford

Wonderful Y deservesAbbotsford’s support

Editor, the Times:I am glad that Abbotsford

is finally considering theYMCA proposal. First, theYMCA is not a private busi-ness enterprise – no oneperson or group “owns”the Y, it is a not for profitorganization run by a localboard. Monies generatedpay operating costs, andif there is a surplus it isused for facility/equipmentupgrades and programdevelopment.

I have been involved withthe YMCA of Chilliwack for28 years, both as a patronand as a 26-year volunteer.

The Y is far more than a“recreational facility”, it ismuch more.

There is their “HealthyKids” program, programsfor at-risk youth, youthleadership development;speciality programs forcardiac care, osteoporosis,arthritis; the Y can meet theneeds of the highly trainedathlete, the person sufferingwith MS or Parkinson’s, andI could go on.

The Y promotes volun-teerism, philanthropy andcommunity involvement.We run community walks,health education talks,Senior Christmas lunchesand more.

I invite you to come tothe Chilliwack YMCA or anyother Y, take a tour, talk toa staff member, volunteerand patron to truly seewhat we are really about!

Kelly VanGarderenAbbotsford

Saving money atwhat cost?

Editor, the Times:Thank you for your

timely and well thoughtout editorial in the Nov. 29Abbotsford-Mission Timesregarding cross bordershopping.

It’s quite likely that mostCanadians who shop in theU.S. don’t think about howthey are impacting theirown community. How theircommunity will have less,because their tax dollarshave gone to Bellinghaminstead of Abbotsford.

As well, it’s likely theydon’t realize how theiractions will contribute totheir neighbours losingjobs, or getting smaller pay-cheques because they workfewer hours when storesthis side of the border haveto cut back.

But where we choose toshop also has other con-sequences. Every time weshop at a new megastorehere in Canada, we cast avote to close other busi-nesses in our community.Businesses that have givenus excellent service formany years.

Look at what happened toGoslings, or to all the craftshops in the valley when amega chain came to town afew years ago.

Are we really saving mon-ey, or are we just buyingmore things?

Walt FriesenAbbotsford

No surprise somearen’t Bible fans

Editor, the Times:Re: Maybe the problem

isn’t on the page, Times,Dec. 6.

The accumulatedresponses to this topicthread have commonattitudes. A segment ofthe human race does notappreciate guidance orinstruction. I’m not say-ing that I’m perfect, buthonour my heritage bytaking the higher road.

Solid family valuesreflect guidance from a

book that faces deaf earsof those it calls “fools”.

The words in Proverbs1:7; Proverbs 15:5,32;Proverbs 16:22 are notmine so don’t argue withme.

It’s no wonder that cer-tain citizens of our com-munity don’t appreciatemaking the Bible avail-able to our fifth graders.

R. HiebertAbbotsford

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I t was an experience he’ll never forget, andhe’d jump at the chance to do it again,said Ted Pennell, a crew and project man-

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The Abbotsford resident, 14 of his co-work-ers and linemen from four other powerlineoutfits around B.C. raced across the conti-nent to New York in their work vehicles onNov. 3 to help restore power knocked outby the massive sub-tropical storm Sandy.They were in the area for 18 days, working 16-hour shifts and sleeping in disaster responsetrailers with cots for three dozen men in eachtrailer.

Since some of the bigger outages wererestored by the time they arrived, they spentmuch of the time restoring powerlines in

residential neighbourhoods on Long Island inNew York State, where more than one millioncustomers lost power.

There, strong winds notonly tore down power polesand lines, a sea surge alsoswamped some low-lyingareas so streets and back-yards were left covered insand and debris.

Although roads werecleared, Pennell and his fel-low linemen couldn’t bringin their bucket trucks andother hydraulic equipment so they did a lotof climbing in and out of backyards, haulingin poles by hand and climbing power poles towork on the powerlines.

They were worked efficiently and followedtheir own high standards of safety, somethingthat didn’t go unnoticed.

“We had pretty good response from Nation-al Grid and LIPA [Long Island Power Author-

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“Our crews did a great job.Anyone time you back froma 16-hour a day situation,and you come home witheveryone safe and sound,you deserve a pat on theback.”

The crews also had a lotof thank-yous from the people they werehelping.

“I think the boys saw more coffee anddoughnuts than they’ve ever seen. Peoplewere constantly bringing us food. Eachguy must have gained 10 pounds,” jokedPennell.

The linemen are also still getting apprecia-tive messages back at their B.C. stations.

“We actually got quite a few e-mails at theshop from people who were saying ‘thanks’and they appreciated our help, and us comingall the way from B.C.,” he said.

After they were released from their assign-ments, “all of us boys went to New York for 24hours for some R & R, stayed in a nice hoteland recharged the batteries,” he said, beforethe long drive home.

While the money was a definitely a perk, forPennell and his crew, the opportunity to travelto another place, to take part in the massivepower restoration efforts and to meet up withlinemen from various states, even meetingthe other crews from B.C. was memorable. Atthe peak, it was estimated 9,000 linemen wereworking up and down the eastern seaboard.

“The camaraderie was great. It’s a greatexperience I’ll never forget,” he said.

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The Abbotsford Ramada Plaza and Con-ference Centre was the third and latest

target in a string of business robberies lastweek after masked suspects hit the hotel onThursday night.

Abbotsford police issued a warning to busi-nesses and merchants to be wary after priorrobberies occurred last Saturday and thenagain Wednesday night.

Investigators believe the rob-beries are likely the work of thesame group of men, said Const.Ian MacDonald.

The robberies tend to involve at least twomasked suspects, one wielding a weapon,who target locations that have limited staffand no customers around when they are hit.

In the latest incident, two men with masksentered the hotel in the 36000 block of NorthParallel Road Thursday night at 11:45 p.m.,said MacDonald.

One suspect brandishing a knife approachedthe female clerk and demanded cash whilethe other stood watch.

The pair then fled, leaving the hotel employ-ee unharmed.

“We’re pretty certain it’s the same suspects,”said MacDonald.

“Three robberies in six days are very con-cerning. It’s always our fear with robberiesthat they will become a spree, and we wantto get the information out to alert businessesand the public.”

The heists appear to better organized thanis usually the case with business robberies,said MacDonald.

The suspects seem to be scoping out loca-tions before they target them, he said.

Usually robberies tend to be one desperateindividual who runs in and out as quickly aspossible. Having two or more suspects hit abusiness heightens the fear for employees,MacDonald noted.

“They may be feeling trapped with someoneat front door, and with a number of maskedassailants you can imagine what goes throughtheir mind.”

In the first incident on Dec. 1at 2:30 p.m., two men in hood-ies with their faces coveredwaited until all the customers

departed from a pharmacy in the 2000 blockof McCallum Road before entering.

One suspect demanded drugs and cashfrom the cashier while the other stood justinside the front door keeping a lookout.

No weapons were used and no staff wasinjured before the robbers fled south onMcCallum Road.

On Wednesday at 10 p.m., three men withdark clothing and covered faces entered anempty pizza shop in the 33300 block of SouthFraser Way.

Two of the suspects, one brandishing whatappeared to be a handgun, demanded cashfrom the employee while a third man wasposted by the door. The employee wasn’t hurtin the incident. Police are advising businessowners to take extra care with their securitygiven the recent robberies.

■ Anyone with information about these rob-beries should contact the Abbotsford PoliceDepartment at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stop-pers at 1-800-222-8477.

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No one enjoys this eyeburning sensation followedby what seems to be anemotional breakdown. Thewatery eyes are caused by achemical gas that is releasedfrom the onion as it is dam-aged by cutting.

This chemical gas thenreacts with the natural tears inour eyes and turns into a mildform of sulfuric acid whichour eyes then water more toflush away the irritant.

In my many years of cook-ing I have heard numerousways to help prevent thisreaction . . . some moreeffective than others andit is my pleasure to sharethese findings with you.

I have heard that burninga candle near the cuttingboard will help becausethe flame will burn off thesereleasing gases. Howeverthrough my trial and errorsall I have found is the tenderglow from the candle justmakes you look more roman-tic while you are crying.

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The theory was presentedto me that the metal ofthe spoon offers a chemi-cal reaction with the gas todisperse it, while the breadwould simply soak up thegases before reaching one’seyes.

We brought up thesetheories during a cookingclass one evening and therewas a man claiming to bea scientist in the crowd. Heexplained that it isn’t whatyou are holding betweenyour teeth that matters,

just the fact that you arebiting onto something . . .or anything. When holdingsomething between yourteeth, your breathing pat-tern changes and you tendto inhale/exhale throughyour mouth more and thusthe gases have a harder timereaching your eyes.

I have tried this on manyoccasions with a wide vari-ety of objects hanging out ofmy mouth (yes, my wife stillthinks I’m handsome) and itdoes work for the most part,but not 100 per cent.

There is a rumour floatingaround the chef’s societythat if one cuts their onionin a certain fashion thatthe amount of fumes beingreleased from the onion willbe limited. However I haveyet to find what techniquethis is and I highly doubtthis theory anyway.

Knowing that you will beworking with an onion fordinner, one of the best betsis to toss it in the refrigera-tor that morning or at leastan hour or two beforehand.

Hot and warm air/gasrises, where cold air/gasdoesn’t. This will keep fumesmuch lower to the cuttingsurface and less out of youreyes.

Cutting onions nearyour overhead fan of yourstovetop is also an optionas long as it is powerfulenough to suck the fumesin that direction and awayfrom your eyes. Using asummer fan on a stand,positioned to blow in the

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“I think the image is a little unfortunate.It might not get the results they intend.

“You’ve got a mixed message with a Santawith gun and bullet proof vest, I’m not surewho would reach out to that.”

S h e a l s o w o r r i e d w h a tchildren living with prolificoffenders might take awayfrom the card.

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Aronoff a lso expressedconcerns the police had theresources and services in thecommunity to meet the needsof offenders seeking help,especially when specializedagencies like John Howardwere struggling to do similarwork after suffering federal budget cuts.

“We’ve had a quarter of a million dollarreduction to our reintegration services.We’d like to be part of the network of ser-vice solutions . . . but who will the APDrefer too?”

Irwin Cohen, director of criminologyand criminal justice at the University ofthe Fraser Valley, commended the APD fortrying to move beyond its traditional role

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to do is important and there are potentialpositives, but is this the best way to reachout to chronic offenders, I’m not sure,”said Cohen.

The Christmas card appears to be part ofa broader, innovative strategy by APD to domore than tackle specific crimes but rather

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It’s important the offend-ers also see police as part ofa potential support network,he added.

“There may be some stum-b l i n g b l o c k s i n t e r m s o fexecution but the notion isquite forward thinking,” saidCohen.

“They are thinking, ‘ouronly role isn’t just to catchyou and arrest you but be partof a larger solution’. It will be

interesting to see how many phone callsthey get.”

The card’s image wasn’t meant to becontradictory or aggressive but simply hasthe chief hamming it up in a Santa suit todraw peoples’ attention to the card, saidMacDonald.

“It’s not a red herring. It’s a sincereappeal. We wouldn’t set up a phone linefor the purposes of the greeting card.”

Card meant to work as a lighthearted wayto convey the department’s serious message

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Big puppet showDec. 12, take in a free Christ-mas extravaganza puppetshow with stories, songs atMission Library, 33247 Sec-ond Ave., from 6:45 – 7:30p.m. Call 604-826-6610.

West Abby school AGMDec. 12 from 6 – 7 p.m. WestAbbotsford CommunitySchool Society annual gen-eral meeting, 2990 OrioleCres., Abbotsford at JohnMaclure Community School.WACSS family of schools:Bondar, Clearbrook, JohnMaclure, Ten-Broeck, Ter-ry Fox, Colleen & GordieHowe, Chief Dan Georgeand Mouat. Members need-ed, call 604-859-6919 to getinvolved with your school.

BPW Christmas doDec. 12, the AbbotsfordBusiness & ProfessionalWomen’s chapter holds itsyearly Christmas party, start-ing at 6 p.m. Guest speakeris Dorothy Hanneveld of theWomen’s Resource Society ofthe Fraser Valley. Unwrappedgifts will be collected forwomen and kids in localtransition houses. RSVP atwww.bpwabbotsford.ca.

Tree House HubDec. 13, 6:30 p.m. the TreeHouse Community Hubinvites the public to its open-ing at Eugene Reimer Mid-dle School, 3433 Firhill Dr.,Abbotsford, with communityleaders, parents, teachersand students.

Party, Santa photosUntil Dec. 22 downtown Mis-sion merchants offer a pass-port contest to win prizes.Also get photos with SantaDec. 10-12, Dec. 17-21 andDec. 15 & 22 from 1 – 5 p.m.at 33050 First Ave., Mission,plus gift basket draw, arts &craft market and more. Seedetails at www.downtown-mission.ca.

Country dancers wantedThe Silver Diamond Coun-try Dancers seek male andfemale dancers to line dance

in parades, floorshows andfundraisers. No experiencerequired, we will teach you.Practise Mondays at 7 p.m.at Cloverdale Legion. CallDarlene at 604-530-8307 orDiane at 604-870-1821 orsee [email protected].

MS support MissionDec. 13 from 1 – 3 p.m., aself-help group for peoplewith MS meets in Mission onthe second Thursday of themonth, at St. Paul’s Presby-terian Church, 8469 CedarSt., Mission. Free lunch. CallJanet at 604-826-2553.

Library ChristmasDec. 13 at 7 p.m., the publicis invited to a family Christ-mas special at the Clear-brook Library, 32320 GeorgeFerguson Way, Abbotsford,with stories, crafts, snacksand good fun. The wholefamily, young or old, is invit-ed. Phone 604-859-7814, ext.229 for details.

Valley Women’s NetworkDec. 13 from 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m., the Mission Val-ley Women’s Network haslunch at the Royal CanadianLegion, 32627 Logan Ave.For vendor tables, pre-reg-istration, e-mail [email protected]. Bring a $5gift for our Christmas Partygame.

Seniors dinner, danceDec. 14, from 6 p.m. on, theAbbotsford Social ActivityAssociation, 33889 Essen-dene Ave., holds its yearlydinner and dance with livemusic. Call Jodie at 604-850-2465 for ticket details.

Kids’ day at CIBCDec. 15 from 10 a.m. to2 p.m., CIBC staff at 2420McCallum Rd., Abbotsfordhold an RESP informationsession for parents andgrandparents, and a kids’day with Christmas crafts,face painting and holidaycheer.

International knittingIf you like to knit or wantto learn, drop by MissionLibrary, 33247 Second Ave.,

Wednesdays, noon to 1:30p.m. Presented in coop-eration with Mission Com-munity Services, everyonewelcome. Call the library at604-826-6610.

Volunteer at EbenezerThere are volunteer open-ings at Dr. Stuart Pavil-ion at Ebenezer Home inAbbotsford, for help withbingo, BBQ’s, knitting,ladies and men’s breakfast.Contact Mission HealthcareAuxiliary, Trudy Rummel at778-880-0467 or [email protected].

Grandparent supportNew support group forgrandparents or other familymembers raising grandchil-dren meets Mondays 6 – 8p.m. in Abbotsford. On-sitechild minding. To registercall 1-855-474-9777.

Toiletries wantedMission Community Servicesseeks toiletries for thosein need in the communityand shelter residents. Itemsneeded are toothbrushes,toothpaste, disposablerazors, deodorant, combsand large Ziploc bags butall donations are appreci-ated. Donations can be leftat MCS, 33179 Second Ave.,Mission. Call 604-826-3634.

Power talkersValley Hub Power Talkersmeet second and fourthMondays at Central HeightsManor, 33535 King Rd.,Abbotsford, 6:45 – 8:45 p.m.with hands on training ineffective forms of communi-cation skills. First three visitsfree. Contact 604-556-3344or [email protected].

Book salonLifetime Learning Centrebook discuss ion groupresumes on the secondand fourth Tuesdays ofthe month from 10 a.m. tonoon, 32444 7th Ave., Mis-sion. Fee/$40 for six sessions.Call 604-820-0220.

Hominum meetsDec. 28, are you gay, bi-sexual or just not sure?

Need a safe place to talk?Hominum Fraser Valley isan informal discussion andsupport group to help gay,bi-sexual and questioningmen with the challenges ofbeing married, separatedor single. Next meeting is7:30 p.m. Call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760for location.

Seniors’ fitnessSeniors can get fit on Tues-days and Thursdays from9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at theAbbotsford Seniors Asso-ciation main hall, Essen-dene Ave., Abbotsford.$1.50/members, $2.50/non-members . Appropriateshoes advised. Blood pres-sure readings are available.Call Donna at 604-853-5541or Pat at 604-850-6615 forinformation.

Carpet bowlingInterest in carpet bowl-ing, seniors? It’s on from 2– 4 p.m. on Tuesdays andThursdays in the rec roomat Garden Park Tower, 2825Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford.Call 604-853-5532 for moredetails.

Christmas at the ClarkeDec. 19 at 7 p.m., you’reinvited to Christmas at theClarke, with silent auction,top local musicians, at theClarke Foundation Theatre,33700 Prentis Ave., Mis-sion. All proceeds go to theChristmas Bureau and theWomen’s Resource Society.Tickets at London Drugs, RexCox Men’s Wear, Murdoch’sBook Shoppe, Shoppers DrugMart, Prospera Credit Unionand Fraser Valley BuildingSupplies. Call 604-820-3961or 604-217-1863 for moreinformation.

Seniors New Year’s bashThe Abbotsford Social Activ-ity Association has a NewYear’s Eve buffet and dancefrom 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.,Dec. 31, at 33889 EssendeneAve., Abbotsford. Ticketsare $25. Phone Jodie at 604-850-2465.

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T is the season when condo and town-house dwellers realize the 10’ (3m)

ceilings that feel so spacious don’t actuallyprovide any extra area for a full-size Christ-mas tree.

Luckily, smaller Christmas alternatives arenot hard to put together. Most tabletop treesare artificial ones but they can be found in ahuge range of sizes, are very portable, easyto store and can be used year after year.

The Alberta spruce is a living tree, whichis often available in very small sizes. It growsin a symmetrical pyramid of pale greenneedlelike rosettes which can be prettilydraped with garlands though it’s too densefor dangling ornaments. It’s a very slowgrower and can live in a container outsidebefore rejoining you inside next Christmas.Outside it needs a semi-shady spot, lots ofwater in summer and transplanting eachyear into a slightly bigger pot with an inchof compost for top dressing

Only a handful of well-loved ornamentsfrom past full-size trees will fit mini ones,but people may add some left-over favou-rites to centerpieces, hang them frombranches in a vase of Christmas berryingshrubs, or even deploy them in a shimmer-ing pile within an ornamental basket.

Cones (plain, gilded gold or silver) orsmall sprays of berried shrubs make prettydecorations in small fancy baskets. Gardencentres have a full selection of Christmasgreens and berried branches, and some-times farmers markets have some as well.Gorgeous baskets waiting to be filled areavailable in thrift stores – and the price isdefinitely right. People who have friends orfamily with interesting gardens may find thegardeners happy to donate a few pruningsof basket, wreath or centerpiece material.

These might include corkscrew or wavy

branches from Robinia ‘Twisty Baby,’ orfrom the contorted hazel or the contortedwillow. Craft-loving people sometimesspray-paint them white or metallic colours.Red-twig or yellow-twig dogwoods are natu-rally colourful.

Other Christmas treasures include red oryellow-berried holly, variegated-leaf hol-lies, the deciduous holly Ilex verticillata,viburnum berries, cotoneaster and the deepviolet clustered berries of callicarpa.

One cautionary note here: berried hollybranches aren’t especially suitable wherebabies or toddlers run free and unsuper-vised. Berries tend to drop and holly ber-ries are poisonous. Plants that contributeto wreaths and Christmas front door vasesinclude the annual lunaria and the peren-nial lunaria (Lunaria redeviva). The annuallunaria has round silver pods, while theperennial form has silver lance-shapedpods. The fat, orange pods of Chinese lan-terns are another seasonal brightener.

None of these three beautiful plants arenoted for good behaviour in the garden.Chinese lantern plants are rabid root-run-ners. Meanwhile, the annual and perenniallunarias self-seed far and wide.

Centerpieces can be large and elaborateor as simple as cedar fronds centered with aChristmas figure. Cedar drapes beautifully,but it does dry out fast and needs mistingtwo or three times daily.

It’s worth remembering that thoughgreens in Christmas centerpieces look beau-tiful with candles, evergreens can be hugefire hazards when flame is near.

Larger centerpieces can be stabilized withflorists foam or based in a shallow vase. Iprefer vases because when extra moisture isavailable, greenery lasts longer and berriesstay on better.

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UFV guard Kevon Parch-ment was named Cana-

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Parchment led the CIS No.6-ranked Cascades to tworoad victories.

The Cascades defeatedBrandon 81-61 and Regina82-68 to improve to 7-3 in thePacific Division, one gamebehind UBC going into theDecember break.

Parchment led the Cascadeswith 38 points, including agame-high 23 against Regina,and 16 total rebounds, lead-ing the team both times, andblocked three shots at keymoments of the games topreserve the lead.

He also recorded eightsteals as the Cascades as ateam forced their opponentsto commit 26 turnovers overthe two contests.

Heat beat the MarliesT h e Ab b o t s f o rd He a t

snapped a three-game win-less skid and moved backinto top spot in the AHL witha 3-2 win over the TorontoMarlies on Sunday.

The win was the Heat’s firstregulation victory at RicohColiseum since October2010.

Ben Walter was sharp inhis return to the lineup, set-ting up two of the three Heatgoals after missing the lastthree games with an upper-body injury. Walter and hislinemates Roman Horak andMax Reinhart combined forfive points in the win.

The Heat return home fora two-game set this weekendagainst the Texas Stars, withFriday night’s game beingthe annual Teddy Bear Toss.Game time is 7 p.m. bothnights at the AESC.

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MEI Eagles’ Cade Smith shoots over Abbotsford Christian Knights players inGrade 8 action Friday at Abbotsford Traditional School. Above right, in a Grade8 girls consolation game, Eugene Reimer Ravens’ Jaxxon Windover gets pastChief Dan George’s Simron Dhillon on Friday at ATSS.

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W.J. Mouat beat Yale 75-72 in the senior girls final Saturday at Columbia Place.

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It was billed as Super Sat-urday and the AbbotsfordPolice Department’s fourth

annual City Basketball Tourna-ment finals did not disappoint.

Every school in Abbotsford wasrepresented in the four-day tour-nament featuring teams fromGrade 8 to 12, with the finals ineach division playing at CBC’sColumbia Place on Saturday.

“It goes well beyond basket-ball, speaking to the importanceof youth in our community,” saidConst. Ian MacDonald. “This fitsin with a lot of our youth-cen-tred initiatives and we think thatsport is a positive choice.”

One of the most excitinggames of the day was the Grade8 boys final with the MEI Eaglesbeating the Howe Bulldogs 56-53in double overtime.Other championshipgames included:

Grade 8 girls – Howe Middlebeat the Fraser Falcons 32-30in another close game; Juniorgirls – W.J.M. over Hansen 65-17; Junior boys – MEI beat AbbySenior 49-43.

In senior girls action, it wasthe W.J.M. Hawks over Yale Lions75-72 and in senior boys – Yaletopped W.J.M. 89-80.

All schools in the district wererepresented and the spectatorturnout was better than last year,said MacDonald.

The tourney is getting bigger,and with that bragging rights arenow on the line.

“We’re hoping it continues togrow, and for more success inthe future,” said MacDonald.

Highlighting youth & sportFourth annualAPD tourney anexciting event

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The Yale Lions beat the W.J. Mouat Hawks 89-80 in the senior boys final of the APD CityBasketball Tournament Saturday at CBC’s Columbia Place.

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1170 Obituaries1170

CLARK, Elinor KathrynJun 19, 1947 - Dec 02, 2012

It is with profound sadness thatwe announce the sudden andtragic passing of Elinor KathrynClark - beloved wife, mother,Grannie, and friend. She leavesbehind her caring husband of 45years, Peter Clark; her five lovingchildren Paula and Clark Duimel,David Clark, and Susan andPeter Saieva; and also her fouradoring Grandchildren, Avyn andRiley Duimel and Jaika andTiago Saieva, who will miss theirGrannie more than words canexpress. A celebration of her lifewill be held on SaturdayDecember 15th 2012, 3:00pmuntil 7:00pm, at the home of Valand Dori Dennisonm, who havelovingly offered their home forthe family. Those wishing toattend, please contact the family

at [email protected].

1170 Obituaries1170HALLSON - Adriana

(nee Smid)Beloved wife, daughter, sister,auntie, and step-mom was calledhome unexpectedly on December6, 2012 surrounded by thecompany of her family. Adrianawas born in Richmond onFebruary 17, 1967 and lived herearly years in Langley where sheattended Fraser Valley ChristianHigh School. She later went on toget her degree in religiouseducation at Reformed BibleCollege in Grand Rapids,Michigan where she was active inthe choir. She spent her lifeserving others working as acaregiver for disabled adults withBethesda Christian Associationwhere she made many friendswith the staff, parents and otherindividuals cared for and workedas the Sunday school teacher forher church. Her stories of thepranks the individuals she caredfor could bring a smile to whoevershe spoke with. She will beremembered fondly for her bubblynature, bright colours. infectiousl a u g h , k i n d w o r d s a n dunshakable faith. She was a truefriend to those she knew and hervoice raised in song was awonder to hear. She is survivedby her husband, Doug, and step-children Graham, Charlotte,Sarah, and Grant, her motherAudrey Hovenkamp, sister PaulaNorder and nieces Jessica andDanika, sister Jacquel ineDoppenberg (Gerard) and nieceEdin, and her brother Henrick aswell as numerous aunts, unclesand cousins. We will miss youdearly. A memorial service will beheld at 2:30 on Friday, December14, 2012 at the River CommunityChurch, #14 - 33550 SouthFraser Way (next to the bowlingalley by 5 corners), Abbotsford,BC. In lieu of flowers, donationsmay be made in her memory tothe River Community Church orBethesda Christian Association.

KNELSON - StaceyIn loving memory of StaceyKnelson who passed away atAbbotsford Hospital on November28, 2012 at the age of 49 yearsold. She will be survived by herdaughter Ashley Claire Knelson,mother Carol Knelson, fatherHarry Knelson, brother Greg(Pam) Knelson and many aunts,uncles, nieces and nephews.A memorial service for Stacey willbe held at St. Dunstan AnglicanChurch on December 15, 2012 at1 pm till 3 pm located at 3025 -264 Street, Aldergrove, BC.

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862sq ft w/ 800sq ft patio.$289,000. Call: (604) 961-4349

NICE FAMILY HOMESouth facing 3861 sq ft customhome (6028 sq ft lot) inFleetwood/Tynehead, Surrey... 6bedrooms, den/study, 3 1/2bathrooms, maple kitchen. Largemaster bedroom has a BIG walk-in closet, and beautiful mountainviews. Neutral colours, brightand light throughout. Sweeping,double sided staircase. In-housevacuum system. In-law suitedownstairs has 2 bedrooms,maple kitchen, laundry, separateentry and a large games/mediaroom. Landscaped garden,private back yard, covered patio,hot tub, cedar deck. Primaryschool is a 3 minute walk, SurreySports & Leisure Complex (icerink & pool) is a 2 min drive.16939 - 84 Ave, Surrey.REDUCED to $679,800

Call 778-227-6253

THOM CREEK Ranch - House forSale By Owner. In Chilliwack’spremier retirement complex. 2090sq ft finished plus 294 unfinishedready to model. In the top row withsuperb, unspoilable views of theCity, mountains and way beyond.Excellent Clubhouse. Friendlyneighbours $399,000 negotiable.No HST. 604-824-1892

WALNUT GROVE $435,000.TOWNHOME, End Unit

Private Greenbelt Lot2000 Sq.Ft. 3Bed 3.5 Bath

To View 604-838-5958

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4 BD 2.5 bth 2087 sq ft energyefficient home, new appl., Greatfamily home in Auguston Estatesclose to Auguston TraditionalSchool. $440,000 604-746-0073.PropertyGuys.com 702659

5 BDRM home w/ new 2 bdrm in-law suite. Secure priv backyard w/16.5’x12.5’ dble door shop. Pool,hot tub. Close to Mill Lake area.$424,000. Ph 778-960-7118PropertyGuys.com 149839

6 BDRM 4 bth, 4294 sq ft home w/legal suite. Situated on lge lot withunbelieveable view. Many newupgrades & special features.$566,900. Call 604-751-1465PropertyGuys.com ID#149399

6 BDRM with 2/3 bdrm legal suite.Upper level 3 bdrm, newer cabinets,flrs & countertops. Separate shop,security syst., new roof & furnace +ext paint $439,000. 604-853-9462PropertyGuys.com 149937

6 BEDROOM, 5 bath 3900sqft, 1year old home with 2 rented in-lawsuites. $14,000 in upgrades,$549,000 and NO HST.Phone : 604-625-5233PropertyGuys.com 149982



REAL ESTATE

EAST, STUNNING mt Baker vu2850sf 5br 3ba bungalow, mn flMaster, SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!see uSELLaHOME.com id5456

FULLY finished 4,000+ sf home.Desirable Creekside on thePark. 6 brs, 3.5 bath. Granite/ssappl, a/c. $592 K 604.852.6951


11 ACRE lot w/1296sf 3br 2baUpdated modular home RyderLake area $475K 604-316-7775see uSELLaHOME.com id5640

3 BDRM 2.5 bth 2475 sq ftcustom built log home on priv 3acres overlooking Sumas Prairie& Vedder Canal $655,000.6 0 4 - 8 2 3 - 2 1 8 3PropertyGuys.com ID# 149834

4 BDRM 3 bth 2300 sq ft finishedliving area. Backs onto K-12 UnityChristian School. $360,900.C a l l 6 0 4 - 7 0 1 - 1 8 2 0 -PropertyGuys.com ID# 149592

AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5Bath, high end finishing, hugemaster $369,900 604-729-0186see uSELLaHOME.com id5603

CHILLIWACK LK 1250sf rancherw/guest cabin, .5 ac lot, 2km tolake, pool $360K 604-824-5687see uSELLaHOME.com id5561

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c50+ complex $68K 604-858-9301see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

OWN THE land, 1092sf 2brrancher style mobile home, kidsOK, $179,900 604-824-7803see uSELLaHOME.com id5541



PRICE REDUCED, 1280sf 3br1.5ba ½ duplex, large 4480sflot $229,900 604-792-9287see uSELLaHOME.com id5511

6020-08 Coquitlam6020-08

OFFERED AT assessed value1000sf 3br 2ba home on huge10,000sf lot $414K 778-859-0717see uSELLaHOME.com id4272

REDUCED 3136SF 7br 3.5bafabulous vu, below assessmentCDS lot $688,800 604-498-2616see uSELLaHOME.com id5595

6020-12 Ladner/South Delta6020-12

W. LADNER ½ block from theFraser Riv,1600sf 3br characterhome, $545,000 604-617-3748see uSELLaHOME.com id5599

6020-14 Langley/Aldergrove6020-14

211/80B AV 3034sf 6br 5ba withlegal 2br basement suite, quietcrescent $589,900 604-649-6030see uSELLaHOME.com id5607

ALDERGROVE, 710 sq ft, 2 bdrmmobile home with nice addition.Rear deck, yard and storage shedonly $25,000. Call 604-607-0519see Propertyguys.com ID 76519

ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX80K below assessment. $3K/morent $527,900 firm 604-807-6565see uSELLaHOME.com id3428

FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5brw/suite above 3 additionalrental units $985K 604-882-6788see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

6020-20 Mission6020-20

MULTI FAMILY, 10 RENTALHOMES in Mission with $91,000net income, on 6.5 acres,$1,025,000. 604 838-8692


6020-22 NewWestminster6020-22

528 E. Columbia St., New WestCustom built 3 BR home, 4 baths,superb view. A must see.$789,000. Rick 604-727-0043

QUEEN MARY large 3700sf 7br+den 5ba on 7869sf lot, 2br sidesuite SOLD!!! SOLD!!! SOLD!!!see uSELLaHOME.com id5615

6020-24 North Delta6020-24

7610 Barrymore Dr N Delta$599,000

Fab 3000+ sq.ft. Family Home inRoyal York. DAN SKALNIK604-377-7008 Coldwell BankerWestburn. [email protected]

www.realestatehomes.net

UPDATED 4541SF 7br 5½baon large 8264sf lot, basementsuite, $819,000 604-805-6614see uSELLaHOME.com id5604

6020-26 NorthVancouver6020-26

2490 CALEDONIA, North VanOPEN Sat 1-4pm, Sun 1-3:30pm

or by appointment.One of the Best Views in Deep

Cove - $1,390,000Beautiful 3 bedroom cedar homewith stunning, pristine 240 degreeviews over Deep Cove and 2marinas. 3 floors on rare,landscaped 10,000 sq ft lot withstream. 350 sq ft deck. $2,100mth luxury suite to help pay themortgage. Steps to the forest trail,Deep Cove and just 20 mins toDowntown. Lovingly renovated

www.deepcovehome.comCall Deanna 778-829-6993

6020-30 Port Moody6020-30

OCEANFRONT 4700SF 5br 3½bath main fl br, 6286sf lot, suitepotenl $1,949,000 604-469-1813see uSELLaHOME.com id5606

6020-34 Surrey6020-34

132ST, 92AVE 2140sf 5br 2baw/bsmt suite, huge 7200sf lot,updates, $529K 778-320-7506see uSELLaHOME.com id5568

31132 CREEKSIDE Dr, Abbots, 4br, 3 bath, 2628 sf home with w/obsmt suite $449,888. Swarn JohalHomelife Realty 778-881-7255

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek,main floor master br, $765K

604-581-5541 see:uSELLaHOME.com id5506

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TYNEHEAD 3800SF 5br 4.5baexecutive home 12,077sf lot, withside suite, $850K 604-575-7311see uSELLaHOME.com id5350

We have 2 Playgrounds for your kids!And are “Pet-Friendly”

NEWLY RENOVATED$990 per month + utilities

3 BR + 1½ Baths – 2 Levels1,100 sq ft and a fenced back yard

For more info call Ingrid 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696or Email: [email protected]

WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel St.Chilliwack, BC Move-In Incentive!

Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family-Oriented!

6605 Townhouses - Rent6605

6505 Apartments &Condos6505

CENTRAL Abbots. $790. 2bdrm,1 bath, in-suite [email protected]

6508 Apt/Condos65081 BR reno’d, 7696 Grand St. quietbldg, on-site manager, Avail Jan1, $640. Call 778-552-1808

2 BR reno’d, Mission, 7696 GrandSt. top floor avail now 1 $750 mth.604-287-6787 & 778-552-1808

ALDERGROVE - 1BR, centrallocation, refs, credit check, $680incl basic cable, avail Immed.604-856-7390 or 778-549-3852

PARK TERRACECall for Specials!

Spacious Bach, 1 BR, 2 BR& 3 BR Apts. Rent incls heat& hot water. Resident Mgr.

Call 604-530-0030www.cycloneholdings.ca

DEROCHE 4 br, rec rm, 3 bath,reno’d, huge yrd, rv prkg, horsesok, $1500, immed 604-556-8742

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CHILLIWACK – 9557 WilliamsSt, 3 bdrm, 2 level HOUSE, newfridge, Gas stove, hot waterheater, with 10% down... $888/M

Call 604-435-5555 for showingwww.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6602 Suites/PartialHouses6602

2 BDRM, 1.5 bath, new, spa-cious, cover private deck, cat ok,$800 inc cable/net 604-309-5231

3 BDRM g/l ste in new home. Allutils incl, w/d $1100. Call George604-626-4784 or 778-552-5638

3 BR bsmt ste, ns/np, avail Jan 1$700 incls utils/net, washer, nrClearbrook Library 604-853-4277

3BDRM / 1BTH32425 Best Ave, Mission

Ground level, incl utils, shareW/D, N/S, N/P. Avail. Jan 1.$900 mo. Call 604-287-1213

MISSION, 2BR, clean, suits 1 or2, $850 incl utils, cble, ns, np, nrLougheed, Now, 604-826-9133

RENTALS

MISSION Newly Reno’d 2 bdrmground level, $580 + utils. w/d, nopets, NO SMOKING avail now.C a l l 1 - 6 0 4 - 9 3 9 - 9 9 5 0

6605 Townhouses -Rent6605

MISSION, 3 BR T/H, quiet familycomplex, rent geared to income,n/p, avail Now, 604 820-1715

6602 Suites/PartialHouses6602

M I S S I O N /R U S K I N , 1 B RCoachse, 650sf, w/d, n/s, petsnegot, $900 + utils, 604-556-4682

6540 Houses - Rent65404 BDRM farmhouse, cls to What-com Road, $1350/m, outside dogok, n/s pref. Paul 778-808-2398

REAL ESTATE

6035 Mobile Homes6035HUGE DISCOUNTS

QUALITY MANUFACTURED HOMES1-800-339-5133

New and Used HomesPark spaces availableService work available


6020-34 Surrey6020-34

CHIMNEY HTS 3600sf 7br+den6ba w/2 suites quiet cul-de-sac4600sf lot $669K 604-866-3515see uSELLaHOME.com id5597

CHIMNEY HTS like new 4100sf8br 6ba w/main floor bedroom,2 suites, $649K 604-441-9652see uSELLaHOME.com id5563

CLAYTON IMMACULATE 3523sf 5br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite acrossfrom park $648K 604-575-7636see uSELLaHOME.com id5551

CLOVERDALE 3765SF 4br 3.5ba,on quiet CDS, suite potential inbasement, $575K 604-619-0603.See: uSELLaHOME.com id5559

CLOVERDALE 3850SF 6br 5ba3lvl 2/suite potential on 1/2ac GDlot, $789,800 778-549-2056 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5564

E. NEWTON 4000sf 8br 5.5ba2 yr old 3 level home w/3 brbsmt suite $699K 778-895-8620see uSELLaHOME.com id5628

FLEETWOOD ACROSS fromSchool, reno’d 2600sf 6br 5baw/suites $579K 604-434-3482see uSELLaHOME.com id5577

FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmtsuite $559,000 604-727-9240see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GREEN TIMBERS beautifullyupdated 3100sf 5br 3.5ba, suite8400sf lot $575K 604-340-1551see uSELLaHOME.com id5631

GREEN TIMBERS reno’d 2400sf 4br 3ba, lg 7800sf lot, bsmtsuite $559,000 604-727-9240see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2baw/basement suite on huge 8640sf lot, $489,000 604-613-1553see uSELLaHOME.com id5608


6020-34 Surrey6020-34

GUILDFORD NEW 4889sf 9br6½ ba, main fl br, 2 suites river+mtn vu SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!see uSELLaHOME.com id5610

NEWTON NEW 2200sf 5br 3.5ba½ duplex with 2br bsment suite$475K incl. HST 604-728-1419see uSELLaHOME.com id5591

6020-38 VancouverEast Side6020-38

OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun May 12& 13th, 10am - 2pm, 2396 East39th Ave. 50x140 lot, 1,050 sqftbungalow, asking $1.2 mllion.


WHITE ROCK, for sale or trade,reno’d 2 BR with family room, lrglot. Builders call 604-618-3827.

6020-52 Other AreasBC6020-52

HOPE, COUNTRY living 1850sf4br 2ba rancher on lg ½ ac lotmtn vu $272,500 604-869-3119see uSELLaHOME.com id5611

6030 Lots & Acreage6030

CHILLIWACK BUILD 5000sfHome, 10,742sf serviced flatbldg lot $279K 604-798-5050see uSELLaHOME.com id5536

INVESTOR ALERT Clayton 1.27acre ppty w/1944sf 3br 2.5bahome $1,299,000 778-574-2519see uSELLaHOME.com id5613

LANGLEY BUILD your dreamhome, secluded 5 ac view ppty,well inst $630,000 604-825-3966see uSELLaHOME.com id4513

LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmtsuite $1,150,000 604-825-3966see uSELLaHOME.com id5582

6030 Lots & Acreage6030

PRINCETON, BC 15.78 acresPanoramic views, hydro, well,pumphouse, & septic installed.$384,900. [email protected]

6050 Out Of TownProperty6050

HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND,healthy low-cost living can beyours. Modern Arenal MalekuCondominiums, 24/7 securedC o m m u n i t y , C o s t a R i c a“friendliest country on earth”!

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LIVE ON Mayne Island2 lots,one Turn Key house

all for $380.000, 250-539-5011http://members.shaw.ca/

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6065 RecreationProperty6065

CABIN 15 mins SE of Hope BCSurrounded by mountains riversTall cedars, trails, clean air.3 BR, 1.5 ba, 6appls, sleeps 12+$250K by owner, 604-795-3663

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Exclusive & Private Lake ShoreCottage, for all info:

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HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hrfrom Vanc incl lot & 5th wheelski, fish, $148,500 604-209-8650see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

OCEAN FRONT boat access only2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30minfrom W Van $799K 778-998-9141see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

SURREY TYNEHEAD 1ac dev.ppty into 5.5 lots starting Jan2013, $1,399,000 604-951-8777see uSELLaHOME.com id5566

6035 Mobile Homes6035

BLOW OUT 1100SF 2br 2ba dblwide, must be moved off Abb-otsford site $6K 604-850-6498see uSELLaHOME.com id5315

CHILLIWACK REDUCED mustbe moved 1130sf 2br 2bathmobile $7,500obo 604-795-7570see uSELLaHOME.com id5612

NEW SRI 1152 sq ft, 3 BR, dblwide $77,900. Full gyproc singlewide $66,900. Repossessions1974-2007. Call 604-830-1960

OWN THE land, 1092sf 2brrancher style mobile home, kidsOK, $179,900 604-824-7803see uSELLaHOME.com id5541

6040 Okanagan/Interior6040

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detachedshop, view $949K 250-378-8857see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

6050 Out Of TownProperty6050

1.6 ACRE OCEAN VIEWPROPERTY, in Town, Sointula,Malcolm Island, N.Vanc Island.Assessed $132,000, Se l l$129,500. 5 pm 604-628-4592

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3bareno’d home w/side suite on 2lots $239,900 778-887-4530see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

ENDERBY BC 18.6 acres w/ 2homes, shop & 5 buildings. N.Okanagan $669,000 1-250-838-6133

NANAIMO, OCEAN View 1283sf3br 2ba 4yr old home on .11 aclot $319,900 604-308-8266see uSELLaHOME.com id5556

PORT ALBERNI reno’d 2000 sf5br 2 ba with 2 br basement suite2 laundries $210K 604-542-1995see uSELLaHOME.com id5537

SPECTACULAR ISLANDVIEWS (10) San Juan Islands,

Anacortes - Biz Pt.$830,000 USD

4,100 sq.ft. on .5 acres, 5 br within-suite bath, oversized 4 cargarage 38’ long x 16’ High RV

garage. Custom home ICFexterior walls, geothermal heat

system. MLS# 313575Alan Weeks

3688 Birch Way, Anacortes,ZIP 98221-8440(425)691-9515

[email protected]

6052 Real EstateInvestment6052

90FT WATERFRONT, SointulaGuest Beach House Malcolm Is.N. Vanc Is. 2 BR, water, sewer,hydro. $229K. 604-628-4592www.sointulabeachhouse.com

LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex+1/2ac lot, rental income $2,200/month $479,900 604-807-6565see uSELLaHOME.com id3186

TRIPLEX- SOINTULA B&BGuest House, Malcolm Island,N.Vancouver Island. New reno,on view half acre. cost $900,000,sell $525,000. 5pm 604-628-4592


LINDELL BEACH - Cultus Lake2 bd, 2 bth, extensively reno’d 1905sq ft home. Asking below assessedvalue $495,000. 604-716-4258 -PropertyGuys.com ID# 149728

LOT & Trailer. This little gem islocated 120 miles from Van, pool- C.H, hiking, fishing, history ofCaretaker, maint $775/yr,reduced winter price $30,000. Lot33 - 30860 Trans Canada HwyYale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764

HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive fromVanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront$70K is for both 604-302-3527see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

RV LOT at CULTUS LAKE HOLI-DAY PARK with year round campingaccess; finished in paving stones,low fees. All ament Grt loc. Movingmust sell $107,500. 1-604-795-9785

MISSION

ABBOTSFORD

FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM604-820-8888

www.andersonavenue.com

UPPER/LOWER SUITESEider – 1bdrm bsmt with drive way parking - $600/mo includes heat, hydro, cableEgglestone – near new 2bdrm suite in higher end home – Cedar Valley area– shared w/d - $700/mo+appx $75/mo utils – perfect for single person or couple5th – 2bdrm - 700 sq ft lower suite – f/s - in suite w/d – bright kitchen &living area facing a southern exposure - $700+50% utils - ASK ABOUT OURMOVE IN BONUSBailey – newer home – large 3bdrm bsmnt suite – 1 full bath – in suite w/d– f/s d/w – family area near park and cul-de-sac - $950+shared utils - ASKABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUSMcRae – 3bdrm upper suite- large deck- great central location - $1050/mo+shared utils - ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUSWilliams – 3 bdrm - 2 bath nicely renovated upper suite - large covered deck- large shared yard - double garage - $1250/mo shared utils

HOUSES/TOWNHOUSESCherry – cute little 3bdrm home – master on main and 2 small bdrms in loft– 1 full bath – sunk in family room – small private yard - $1000/mo+sharedutils (2 houses on property) - ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUSLougheed Hwy – desirable HATZIC area - 2bdrm rancher – recent completereno - apprx 1000 sq ft – unfin low bsmnt for storage – shed – 3.5 acresmostly bramble - $1050/moGrand – 3bdrm rancher w/bsmnt - central location – large fenced yard- carport - $1200/moDalke – 3bdrm + 2den - 2.5baths - 2 storey home + 2125 sq ft doublegarage. $1700/mo.Dalke – 2300 sq ft 4bdrm+den – 3 baths - 2 storey + 1165 sq ft unfin bsmnthome - $1700/mo - ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUSLightbody Cres – Gorgeous 2 storey 3bdrm - 1477 sq ft townhome - doublegarage. $1500/mo.

LOWER SUITESHopedale – Bright 2bdrm in nice newer home – close to rec centre, busroute, shopping – f/s w/d – incl heat, hot water & satellite TV - $800/mo - ASKABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUS

APARTMENTSLATITUDE – 4 year new development with granite & stainless steel appliances - insuite laundry & hot water incl – fitness room, guest suites on site#110 – 2bdrm 2bath – 885 sq ft - ground floor corner unit – 2 parking stalls- $1100/mo#224 – 2bdrm & 2bath – 885 sq ft – insuite w/d – 2 parking stalls - $1150/moTEMPO – #305 - 1bdrm 1bath - 6 black appliances - 1 parkimg stall & hot waterincluded - $795/mo.

6508 Apt/Condos6508

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Find one in the ClassifiedsTo advertise call 604-850-9600

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9130 Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes9130

NOMADAUTO SALES2444 W. Railway, Abbotsford

853.1171FINANCE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL VEHICLES

DENNIS BRUCE

nomadautosales.com Dealer #26135

10 Chev Impala LT...................... $12,900

08 Dodge Calibre SXT........................$9,900

03 Pontiac Grand Am SE........................$3,900

98 Dodge Grand Caravan........................... $890

8080 Electrical8080YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 ser-vice call. Insured. Lic # 89402.Fast same day service guar’d. Welove small jobs! 604-568-1899

8155 Landscaping8155Jeds Landscaping, Yard Maint,Snow Plowing, Res/Comm,20+ yrs Exp. 604-992-1127

8250 Roofing8250Samra Bros. Roofing Ltd. 40 yrs+Cedar / Fiberglass / Torch OnFree Estimates. 604-946-4333

8255 Rubbish Removal8255FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard &home clean ups, light moves, oddjobs & scrap rem. 604-820-2383.

8220 Plumbing8220

(604) 773-551124/7 EMERGENCYResponse Plumbing

and RestorationCertified Plumbers, GasFitters, Water, Fire and

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Fast response, clean work,Superior service.

Visa / MasterCard accepted.Call: (604) 773-5511

8160 Lawn & Garden8160Winter ServicesSame Day Service, Fully Insured

SNOW REMOVAL• Yard Clean-Ups• Pruning• Gutters• Landscaping

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BOOK A JOB ATwww.jimsmowing.ca

310-JIMS (5467)

HOME SERVICES

9102 Auto Finance9102YOUWORK?YOUDRIVE?

Bad, None, orNEW CREDIT?

We Loan Our Own $$$$

Guaranteed Auto LoansCall Bryan

1-888-815-1314www.kiarichmond.com

1966 CADILLAC Coupe de villea/c, pwr pkg, nr new tires, was$7500, now $6500 604-793-5520

1987 ROLLS ROYCE SilverSpirit, Blue, 1 owner, low miles,LIKE NEW, Asking $25,000.Langley. Ralph. 778-988-2055

9110 Collectibles &Classics9110

1966 FORD Thunderbird. 390,rebuilt trans. Lots done, littleneeded, runs great. M.Ridge.$6600 obo 604-710-5192

1971 CHEVY Suburban, 3 dr 350automatic, body work all done,needs paint and interior, aircared. $4500 obo. 604-769-4799.

1976 MGB Roadster. Britishracing green colour. 4 speed.New top and carpet. Engine workdone. $6,995. 604-591-8566

1977 OLDS Cutlass, RareCollector plates, 350, T-Roofs, 1owner, newer paint. 93,000mi.$11,900 obo. 604-530-2855


1979 Chevrolet CorvetteCoupe Auto,153,000 kms,asking

$8,900 604-492-2220

1981 LINCOLN Town car,signature series, stock, collectorplates, $3500 obo 604-792-6367

1986 CHRYSLER New Yorkerw/collector plates, 66,000 orig km,loaded, $2950 obo 604-855-0633

1986 CHRYSLER TC WoodyWagon, Town & Country, all orig,turbo eng, loaded. $1350.Consider trade. 604-534-2997

1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, red,v6, 2 dr, 50k, a/c, auto, exc int, 1owner, $6500. 604-533-3191

1988 FORD Bronco XLT, 5L, 5spd, 1 owner w/serv records, norust. $8900 obo. 604-530-2855

1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12159 K, pristine cond $7,500 obo.Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516

1989 PORSCHE 944 Turbo,white on burgundy, all rcrds, newexhaust, 5 spd, a/c, Ltd slip, greatcond! $15,900 Call 604-943-0945

1991 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 DRFully loaded,kept inside,in familyfrom new $2995.604-899-6119


1956 OLDSMOBILE Sedan, excl cond324/ Rocket 88 78,000 org miles. Amust see $13,000. 604-702-1997

9129 Luxury Cars9129

1987 JAGUAR XJS Cabriolet, 1owner, lady driven, V12, ps, pb,pw, rebuilt ac, new tires, $8900obo, Don 604-826-7012

1993 Mazda MX-6 LSMint condition. Automatic171,000 kms. V6, Auto, AirCrd,Lady owned. $3,900 firm. Call:(778) 689-6094

1997 Lincoln Town CarSignature 268K. $5,000

Call: (604) 316-2527 Great Car

1999 BENTLEY Arnage Stunningsapphire on cream interior. Quick4.4L twin turbo. Non smoker, Noaccidents. Mint. Looks new!$44,900. Call 604-889-2525

2001 CORVETTE Z06 black onblack, absolute mint cond, 55k.Must sell! $32,000. 604-574-7629

2004 Jaguar X-Type Automatic93,500 kms Excellent condition.$10,500 Call: (604) 786-0941email: [email protected]

2007 BMW 525I, black, loaded,leather, sunroof, very clean,130K, $24,900. 604-999-4097

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1998 HONDA Goldwing SE +Champion Daytona 2+2 conv.sidecar, loaded, 36K, new cond,classic, $14,900. 604 945-0376

2007 YAMAHA RI- Dark Red & Black- Double & Single seat cover- 12600 KM- Custom Front & Rear Lights- Twin Black Carbon FibreAkrapovic Exhaust

- Very fast and awesome,Mint Condition (Cloverdale)

$7900 OB0 Call 604-788-0060

2008 HARLEY D, Nighttrain, 110cu.in 11K, cost $31K, ask $20K,604-847-9353 (Chill) after 5pm

2008 HARLEY D, Sportster,1200low, 4400km, cost $14K, ask$10K, 604-847-9353 Chill aft 5pm

2010 TRIUMPH American Motor-cycle, 900 cc, never driven,$8500 obo. 604-533-4962 morn/eve

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1995 FORD F-250, 7.3 DIESEL,auto, 2WD, long box, ext cab, newtires, 1 owner, exc cond, 350km,all hwy $8500 604-744-8111

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4’s/Trucks9155

1993 FORD Explorer Ltd. 6' lift on35' tires, running gear dannastraight front axel, fully rebuiltw/chrome molly inner and outeraxel shafts, new universal &brakes, motor replaced with anewer less km V6 that runs great.All leather interior with powerseats, $4800 obo. 604-220-0910

1995 SUBURBAN LT, 8 pass,4x4, leather 188k, new tires/brakes/front axels, recentradiator/cat conv/02 sensor, norust. $3800 obo. 604-377-4860

1997 FORD F150 4x4, 8ft box,liner & canopy, good condition,$4800. 604-856-4371

1998 TOYOTA 4 Runner Ltd,auto, 260K, aircared, $4900, DL #9921, Call 604-855-6522

1999 SUZUKI Grand Vitara, fullyloaded, 4 door, all wheel drive,white, $6500. Call 604-518-3166

2000 NISSAN Xterra, fullyloaded, 4x4, Call for details,604-832-1635

2002 DODGE Dakota V8 4x4 withcanopy, 184,000 kms $6500. CallJeff at 604-795-3513

2002 Ford Escape Black w/Grey Auto, V6, 2 WD, A/C,newtrans. 202,000kms Clean GoodCond. $5200. (778) 772-5513

2003 FORD F250 4x4 XL $8500o b o , 1 8 7 , 0 0 0 k m , a u t o ,604-323-3662 or 604-315-9384

2003 Nissan Xterra, 162,000kms, 5 Sp. A/C Power Grp, NewTrans/Clutch, New Exhaust, NewBrakes, 17" Wheels, Tow Pkge.$7,900 Call: (604) 218-5460

2004 Chev. Silverado 2500HD4X4Crew Duramax 183K, leather,25K on new tires, loaded, shortbox, no accidents, Exc. shape$22,900. (604) 798-1158

2004 FORD Explorer 4x4, auto,loaded, A/C, white, grey int, 179kkms. $8,900. 778-837-7792

2004 FORD F350, Super DutyDiesel, Lariat, f/loaded, tow pack.New tires, brakes, rotors,windshield, ball-joints, bearings.Full mechanical warranty. Mintcond 83K, $21K, 604-339-9427

2004 GMC Yukon XL, auto,244Kms, 2WD, p/s, p/w, cruise.$6950. Jim 604-377-5751

2005 Acura MDX 122,700 kmsExcellent Condition, many niceluxury features. 3rd row seatingmakes this a very reliable andsafe family vehicle $16,000email: [email protected]

9135 Parts &Accessories9135

2 Snow tires, mount/bal on 16' - 5hole rims, Toyo G 2+, 235/60R16,$200ea obo, 604-814-2849

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1988 S10 Pickup, small cab &box, new 4 cyl & clutch, 128k, z28rims, $2450. 604-522-8358

1985 VW Transporter, 6 pass, 1Ton box, great for landscapers.$6000 obo. 604-531-9766

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1994 FORD F350 dually XLT, auto,a/c, ext cab exl cond, only157,000k’s, $5895. 604-793-5520

9125 Domestic9125

1977 DODGE Daytona Charger,2 door, auto, V8, 2 tone blue,1 owner, $10,500. 604 576-0836

1989 CHRYSLER New YorkerLandau special model, like newloaded. $6600. 604-534-2997

1996 CHEVROLET Z28, LT1,6spd, 159 mkm, local car, headrs,strt pipe, 19 in wheels, #’s match,$9,500 obo 604-908-2464

2003 LINCOLN Town Car,63,000 org miles, garage kept,immac, $8,800. 604-534-0242

2004 CHRYSLER Pt Cruiser GTTurbo 5sp, 98K, 1 owner, f/load,exc. cond, $5395, 604-855-2337

2004 DODGE Neon, 2.0 SX, a/c,power windows, standard tran,2 0 0 k , e x c c o n d . $ 3 2 0 0604-824-6792 or 604-855-1406

2011 Dodge Charger SE 1,700kms. Very cool,mint,smells new!$24,600obo. Gord 778-300-2538

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9129 Luxury Cars9129

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Automatic80,000 kms, silver ext, black

leather int, sunroof, tow hitch,nav, bluetooth. $40,000.

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08 Chev Suburban LT..................... $25,900

06 Nissan Xtrail SE........................$9,900

05 Honda Pilot EX-L...................... $12,900

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2006 Ford F150 XL, 4X4, 5.4L,extended cab, seats 6, long box,canopy, A/C, 107K. $12,950.must sell! (604) 773-4235.

2006 FORD F250 4x4, 8 cyl stnd,164k’s, 5.4L EFI, tow pkge, alpinestereo, single cab $8995. 604-819-3610

2008 FORD Pickup Lariat,49,000km, loaded + +, $37,500Must Sell! 604-313-2763

2009 MAZDA Tribute, all wheeldrive, moon roof, mint, 45k kms,wrty. $19,300 obo. 604-582-3078

9160 Sports &Imports9160

1990 CORVETTE Black on black,Auto, 5.7 L, 118,000kms. Exccond. $8,000. 604-574-3141

1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300C.Auto, new tires. 111,000 km. Exccondition. $6,500. 604-786-6495

1993 MERCEDES St Wgn, 7seats, 160,000km, import, noaccidents. $4995, 604-536-4293

1994 PONTIAC Trans Am GT redwith grey int., well maint., ladydriven $4800. Serious inquiresonly. Ph 604-997-2583

1999 VOLVO, red sedan, leather,sunroof, auto, $4500. Langley.R a l p h . 7 7 8 - 9 8 8 - 2 0 5 5

2000 HONDA Prelude, 2 dr,$5000, auto, runs well, 124,000km, 604-614-8402

2001 MERCEDES 320 ML, noaccid, low kms, new brake/tires.Reduced $8500. 604-724-3696

2001 Toyota Celica GTAuto 138,000 kms -many extras

$8,950. Call: (604) 690-6235

2003 MAZDA Protege 5, 5 spd,140K km, new water pump, timingbelt & front wheel bearings,sunroof, pwr windows, locks,cruise, aircared, nice cond.$7,000. 778-227-2010

2003 VW GOLF TDI, Diesel, GL,4 door hatchback, 5 spd, silver,105k, $7500 Firm. 604-538-9257

2005 PONTIAC Sunfire 2 drcoupe stnd, 119,000k’s, $4800obo. Ph 604-798-0767 lve mess

9160 Sports &Imports9160

2006 ACURA 3.2 TL custom fullyloaded, 300 HP 6 spd. 125,000km on body, only 44,000 km onengine $15,500. 604-241-0357

2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT.46,000 km. Grey. 4 drs, auto, p/w,p/l, leather heated seats, sunroof,mag wheels. Good condition!$16,000 obo. 604-240-9912

2006 VW JETTA 2.0T 73k,original owner, hid headlights,auto, $14,900. 604-307-9159

2007 BMW 525i88,400km Premium Pkg, loaded$21,900 obo. 604-532-9292

2007 KIA Rio 5, 5 dr, blk, 5sp, 1owner, 72K, exc cond, incls wintertires, $7500 obo, 604-603-2548

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit129,000km Single owner. Fullyloaded, sunroof, heated seats,5speed $10,500 604-329-6735

2007 YARIS 4DR SDN AUTOpw pl green $7,888 #2791785

WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson

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2008 HONDA Civic std silver, origown, no acci, 86K, new tires, exccond. $9700obo. 778-866-7139

2009 Volkswagen GTI Golf.DSG/18" rims/leather/powerS/R. New tires. 65,000 kms.Factory warranty. $21,600.(604) 731-9739

2010 MAZDA 3 H/B, 5 sp/auto,a/c, 19,000 km, warranty, bikerack, $13,900, 604-824-1286

2010 VW Tourag, 39km, touchscreen nav, leather, luxury pkg,trailer hitch, moon roof, pushbutton start, very clean, no acc,$43,000 obo, call 604-351-5631

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REDUCED TO $15,800 OBO2009 VW BEETLE light blue ext.black int. 38,500kms, automatic,fully loaded, sunroof mfgr.warranty. call 604-836-1014

9173 Vans9173

1997 FORD Aerostar, 1 seniorowner, local service, doctor saysmust sell $1975, 604-943-1922

2002 SIENNA 4DR LEgray $ 8,888 #2299506

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2003 CHEVY Venture, 7pass,red, good cond, 128K, incls snowtires, $3500 obo, 604-946-4725

2003 KIA Sedona EX 2tone silver/grey, 3.5ltr,auto, pw/ps, am/fm,cd, 5dr, 7pass, cloth seats, roofrack, 171K, $3900 604-820-0486

2005 PONTIAC Montana Ext’d,SV6, 4 dr, 6 pass, DVD, new frttires, new f/b brakes. 137,000kms. $5700 obo. 604-314-6170

9515 Boats9515

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3litre IB Fresh water cooled Exccond. Well maint. Lots of extras,c/w trailer . $4,695. 604-837-7564

2003 30’ Citation Supreme 5thWhl, 2 slides, exc cond, rearliving, loaded, many extras, newtires & batteries. Hitch incl.$32,000. 604-794-7529 (Chwk)

9522 RV’s/Trailers9522

NEW CHAPARRAL 275RLS, 3slides. Snowbird Sale $31,495.604-835-4036. kustomkoachrv.com

9535 Snowmobiles/ATV9535

1997 POLARIS RMK 700cc,$1700 firm. excellent shape. CallAl 604-787-6808

2003 ARCTIC CAT, SNOW-MOBILE Z440, fan cooled, elec-tric start, reverse, 121in track,twincarbs, 50 orig miles, $2800obo. Call Dave 604-850-7381


1977 DODGE camper van. Goodcond. Stove/fridge/furn. 200,000km. $3,250 obo. 604-599-3835

1988 CLASS A Triple EREGENCY motorhome, lenght 32ft, gmc 450, stored 4 yrs, updatednew michelins, bathroom fixtures,freezer, fridge, laminate flrs,carpet throughout, sell due tomedical cond. $15,000 must beseen. 1980 AQUA STAR ski boat115 hp evinrude, in exc cond, fullyequiped depth sound, sonar, shipto shore radios, water skis, wetline tubes for towing, new top towbar, remote docking all onshoreline trailor, sell due toh e a l t h , $ 1 5 , 0 0 0 . C a l l604-793-0124

TOYOTA HIACE CAMPERVAN90 2.8l deisel,auto, camp incomfort $15,400. 604-275-3443

1994 - 11 ft Timberline Camper.Electric jacks & more. Excellentcond. $7,950. Call 604-576-6598

1998 NOMAD 5th Wheel 25 ft.1 slide; Standup/walk aroundBdrm $12,000 604-796-2866

1998 SLUMBER Queen, AutumSpecial, immaculant cond, lightweight, 8ft camper, toilet, sink,stove, sleeps 4, 3way fridge,$5800 obo, Tom 604-807-0209

2000 22 FT SLUMBERQUEENClass C MH, 101,000 kms, ex.cond, ready to travel, $15,000.Call Richard 604-780-8404

2002 TRAVELAIRE 251, Cdn.made, very clean. $11,120.604-835-4036. kustomkoachrv.com

2004 PLEASUREWAY PlateauM/H, Mercedes Benz diesel, Mi.61,588K, Immac cond & loaded.$54,900. Ph 1-604-220-5005

SNOWBIRD SPECIAL, 2011Dodge Ram Diesel, long box,21k, new, 2006 36ft CrossroadParadise Point, 3 slides, A1shape and ready to go, 5th wheel,$78,000 for both. 604-857-0304


2005 BIGFOOT Camper, 9 ft 6,2 new vents, air cond, fully equip,$18,000, 604-746-8210

2005 FOUR WINDS Class C 30’sleeps 7, like new cond, 132,000km, $24,888 [email protected]

2007 ITASCA CAMBRIA 29hClass C Motorhome, F.L.26876km was $56,900 reduced to$54,900obo 604-793-5520

2008 NASH 25’ 5th whl, q bed,rear kitchen, 1 slide $19,000. Ph604-792-2201 Chilliwack

2009 24RKS Jayflt lk new, 3seasn, slps 6, 1 slide, slr pnl, allapps, $15,500, 604-644-8663Chwk

2009 26’ Grey Wolf super lightbrand new trailer, 1 pull out, 3 pcebath, full kit, 15’ awning, used 4x.$16,000 obo. 604-532-0726

2009 BIGFOOT 30MH28TE Topof line, immaculate, loaded, lowkms, $88,650. 604-230-7546

2010 WILDWOOD T27, lge slide,bunks. $17,596. UTW2702.604-835-4036. kustomkoachrv.com

2011 ARTICFOX 8ft 11', winterpackage, 1 ton short box,includes slide outs, generator, ac,remote jack, sterio, fully loaded,$27,000, obo, 604-793-3399

2011 GEORGETOWN 337 ClassA M/H, V10 Ford, slides, king bed,full loaded, 8500miles! Full 3 yrsextended warranty. $85,000.604-888-1033 or 604-250-2396


2011 SPRINGDALE 291RK,huge kitch. $19,458 w/mfg rebate.604-835-4036. kustomkoachrv.com

2011 SPRINGDALE 299FKS, 2slides, $22,338 w/mfg rebate.604-835-4036. kustomkoachrv.com

2012 CHAPARRAL 279BHS, 2slides, bunks, ext kitchen. $32,649.604-835-4036. kustomkoachrv.com

26’ TOPAZ Rear Bunk Model1 kms 26’ rear bunk model. Topquality and excellent condition.

$9,500. [email protected]

LOT & TRAILER, closed inbalcony, Located in ParadiseLakes Country Club, Washington,20 mins from US/Sumas border,$25,000 obo. 604-531-7086

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