spring cleaning garage fun!

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Every now and then I rummage through my house and suddenly notice extra things floating around.  Toys, games not being played, knick knacks with dust on them because nobody has paused long enough to appreciate their value.  That's when I gather the boys and I call for a Garage (or Yard) sale. … [Read more...]

charlene hart of abbotsford makes it through so you think you can dance

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Abbotsford's own Charlene Hart thought perhaps it would be her last time dancing on the hit CTV show "So you think you can dance Canada".  Her feelings came when she and partner Jeff Mortesen flubbed a lift which Charlene later told her father "could cost her the show!" The flub wasn't bad from … [Read more...]

back to school dates to remember: fraser valley and mission

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Back to school is near and there are important dates for parents to remember.  Non instructional days, holidays, provincial exams and what not.  Make sure you mark these on your calendar folks if you live in the Abbotsford or Mission school districts. Tuesday Sept 7th, 2010 - Doors open to start … [Read more...]

teen girl arrested for swearing at 911 operator who hangs up on her

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I could not believe this story when I first saw it. I cannot even describe the mixed emotions I felt swarm through me. Anger, frustration, disgust and totally sick inside! When a young teenage girl phones 911 after her father falls on the floor, one week after having brain surgery with a life … [Read more...]

animals are amazing: dog saves dog

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I saw this on FB which a friend posted, this amazing story of a dog who got hit by a truck and was lying on a busy highway.  Another dog ran up to him and dragged him off the road to safety.  It never ceases to amaze me how protective, loyal and loving animals are (sometimes) better than humans. … [Read more...]

hot walmart back to school items for boys

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With back to school approaching and a mom whose hubby is on a disability.  I am always looking for great deals or nifty things to get the boys.  Finding cool stuff for the boys is a bit harder than for girls.  Girls I find have the coolest clothes, cute notebooks, knapsacks and so forth.  That's … [Read more...]

picking up the pieces

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When I first split up from my ex when my son Gamer was only two years old, back then I didn't think of what the future would be like in regards to his relationship with his dad.  I needed out of the situation, it was abusive but my ex never hurt Gamer (back then) and so I only wanted what was … [Read more...]

no hosting slot on american idol for j.lo?

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The American Idol search for new judges continues and so does the gossip surrounding just who will take the empty spots to replace Simon Cowell and Ellen.  I am sad Ellen has left the show.  I loved her on it this past season but rumor has it that Jennifer Lopez is no longer in the … [Read more...]

abbotsford sex offender adam huggins turns himself in!

UPDATE ON SEX OFFENDER AND ABBOTSFORD POLICE QUICK APPREHENSION OF THIS SUSPECT! I was so excited when I got the call from SGT Judy Dizy, provincial 810 coordinator for high risk offenders for BC this afternoon concerning wanted Sex Offender Adam Huggins. SGT Dizy called me to inform me due to … [Read more...]

abbotsford police warn of dangerous sex offender adam huggins: too close to home

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Adam Scott Huggins is a sex offender out of California, spotted in Abbotsford about a week ago in the downtown area.  Huggins has outstanding warrents for his arrest from California and in Mission.  Huggins is charged under penal code M647.6 under California law which means: rape, annoying and … [Read more...]