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Bursaries and scholarships at Abbotsford Christian School come from

supporting businesses and individuals who believe in the mission of ACS and

who desire to support our alumni in their future endeavours. A committee of

administrators, teachers and the academic counselor meet to review student

applications for awards. Some of the awards are selected by the donors

themselves. Other awards are chosen by the committee. We adhere to the

criteria set out by the donors as faithfully as possible. We receive more than

$40,000 each year in donations for our graduates.

We thank our supporters who make such significant contributions to our

graduates over many years of giving. Your support makes a tremendous

difference in the lives of our students. We have printed this guide book so that

our community can know where these awards come from and the criteria set

out for each award.

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And whatever you do,

whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through him

Colossians 3:17

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ACS BOARD AWARD The ACS School Board presents a scholarship for students who

are continuing on in post-secondary education. The preference for

this award is given to students who have made a contribution to ACS in the

form of academics, leadership, Christian service and/or participation in our

Teacher Assistant program. Preference is also given to students who are going

on to attend a college or university to study education.

ACS TEACHERS AWARD Each year the teachers of Abbotsford Christian School present an

ACS graduate(s) with an award to assist them in their studies for

elementary or secondary teacher training education.

ABLE CRESTING & SPORTWEAR Able Cresting is a family owned and operated marketing

company located in beautiful Abbotsford, B.C. They have grown

their business by providing quality products and services to a

vast array of customers in British Columbia, Western Canada, and Whatcom

County. All of our ACS clothing is produced at Able Cresting and Knights

Athletics is a terrific customer. Each year, Able Cresting is pleased to present

an award to an ACS graduate who has contributed to the Athletic or Music

program.

AGRI-TRANS SERVICES INC. ATS specializes in the movement of dry bulk commodities.

Our fleet consists of Belt, Auger, Walking Floor, Hopper

Bottom/Flat Deck Convertibles and Pneumatic trailers. We are

uniquely equipped to handle a wide variety of dry bulk commodities including

grains, finished feed, apples, potatoes, lime, fertilizer, wood pellets, malt, flour,

compost, road salt and other similar dry bulk products as well as lumber, pipe,

and other flat deck freight. We also sell and deliver many landscape materials

including lava rock, pumice and bark mulch. Based in Armstrong, with a yard in

Abbotsford, Agri-Trans operates throughout Western North America. In


addition, we handle local hauling for many feed mills and farms throughout BC’s

Lower Mainland. Each year, Agri-Trans is pleased to present an award to a

student who will continue their studies in Heavy Duty Mechanics, Big-Rig Truck

Driving or Auto mechanics.

BLACKWOOD BUILDING CENTRE

LTD. AWARD A nation-builder in a nation of builders. Canada is a nation defined by

geography, diverse cultures and landscapes, and our remarkable ability as

Canadians to build and unite communities in even our most remote and

challenging environments. Canadians also pride themselves on celebrating both

independence and community. In this nation of builders, the local hardware

store is more than just a retail business - it is a cornerstone of its community. In

2004, Home Hardware Stores Limited celebrated 40 years of commitment and

service to community and country. The company is a cooperative wholesaler,

owned by over 1,000 independent small business operators from every corner

of Canada, who operate under one of its four banners: Home Hardware, Home

Hardware Building Centre, Home Building Centre and Home Furniture. Each

year Blackwood Building Centre Ltd. presents a Bursary award to a deserving

graduate.

BRABER EQUIPMENT AWARD Braber Equipment is a 3rd generation family owned

business. In 1969 BE started out as a wholesaler of

European whole goods to the Canadian market. With a

focus on providing strong service and high quality products, BE grew from a

team of 4 people to over 100 people and 5 distribution warehouses across

Canada and the US. The original goal of providing quality service and

exceptional products is still with them today; 3 of the 4 original employees

continue to work at Braber after all these years. The company provides a

scholarship for an ACS graduating student who has financial need in post-

secondary education in a technical or vocational program.


BRUINSMA TREE SERVICE

AWARD Bruinsma Tree Service is a fully licensed and insured company that has the

experience and equipment to handle any tree care needs. Our tree service

works in many communities in the Fraser Valley area and works year-round in

the tree service industry. Bruinsma provides 24/7 emergency storm service and

specializes in general tree care for residential and commercial customers. Each

year, Bruinsma Tree Service is proud to present a scholarship to an ACS

graduate who is pursuing a career in silviculture. We will also consider

supporting a student who plans to pursue a career in nursing because Ed’s wife

has been a nurse for 33 years.

CANEX BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD.

AWARD Canex opened for business in Chilliwack, B.C. in the fall of

1983, servicing both the retail and the contractor markets. Canex from its

inception intended to offer a local competitive alternative to the existing choice

for the consumer within the Chilliwack community. The business was fostered

from competitive pricing but more importantly a penchant for customer

satisfaction. Canex business clientele evolved into a mix focusing

predominantly on the contractor and developer sectors and the agricultural

community. Canex Building Supplies offers an award to a graduating student

who displays strength of character and commitment to a post-secondary

education.


CLEARBROOK GRAIN & MILLING

CO. LTD. AWARD Clearbrook Grain & Milling proudly serves BC’s commercial

poultry, dairy and hog industries supplying quality feed,

supplements and commodities. They also offer an extensive line of animal

health and bio-security products. Established in 1953, Clearbrook Grain &

Milling is BC’s longest standing, privately owned feed milling company. As an

ongoing commitment to their involvement in the community, Clearbrook Grain &

Milling supports a student continuing their education in the area of agriculture or

business.

CORPUS MANAGEMENT GROUP

Corpus Management Group (CMG) manages the

operations of 30+ companies and subsidiaries in the

fields of agriculture, aggregates, property development &

holdings, financial services, and industrial & farming equipment sales & rentals.

Guided by its corporate principles of integrity, partnership, reliability, and

philanthropy, CMG prides itself on its active pursuit of environmental and social

stewardship. Corpus Management Group offers a Bursary award to a student

continuing their education in the area of Agriculture or Business.

CRAVEN / HUSTON /

POWERS ARCHITECTS

AWARD CHPA is a multi-disciplinary practice that offers a wide range of services in

architecture and landscape architecture. With over 80 years of collective

experience in the planning, design and construction of institutional, residential

and landscape architectural projects, CHPA undertakes projects throughout all

regions of the province. CHPA supports a graduate who intends to continue his

or her education in the field of architecture, landscape architecture or

engineering.


CRKG LLP CERTIFIED GENERAL

ACCOUNTANTS CRKG LLP was formed in January 2015 with the merger

of Groenwold & Associates CGAs and Cazander Ronda & Associates CGAs.

With offices in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, CRKG’s team of 4 partners and 12

staff have an extensive range of business experience and professional

networks which enables them to meet the Accounting, Taxation & Consulting

needs of their diverse clientele. CRKG LLP specializes in owner operated

commercial operations, primary-producer farming operations and a variety of

agri-businesses and Not for Profits throughout the Fraser Valley and the Lower

Mainland. CRKG LLP is proud to partner with Abbotsford Christian School and

is pleased to present an award to a student with need of post-secondary

financial support.

DIRECT HEAT/J & J CLEANING AWARD Direct Heat/J & J Cleaning Services is a family owned and operated business

and has been servicing the Fraser Valley since 1976. The business has

supported ACS students through scholarships and bursaries for many years. A

scholarship is awarded to an ACS graduate who exemplifies strong character,

an excellent work ethic and a positive outlook on life.

FRASERWAY RV LP Fraserway RV is the place where vacation

dreams become reality. As Canada’s only national RV dealer, with thirteen

locations across the country, Fraserway has spent more than 45 years building

long-lasting relationships in the community. They work with local charities,

contributing to city events and employing people in your neighbourhood.

Fraserway is not “just another RV company;” indeed, it makes every effort to be

a remarkable one. Fraserway RV is delighted to partner with Abbotsford


Christian School in helping local students prepare for the future. This award is

presented to graduates who maintain a C+ average or higher, who have plans

to pursue a technical or marketing post-secondary education and who have

given his or her best effort while demonstrating a positive attitude toward their

education, teachers, and fellow students.

FRICIA CONSTRUCTION

INC. AWARD Since 1976, Fricia Construction has amassed a wide range of experience in

different types of building projects including residential, warehousing, churches

and school buildings. The quality of their work is world class and highly

recognized in the community. Each year, Fricia Construction is pleased to

present an award to an ACS graduate who is entering the Construction Industry

by way of engineering, architecture or property development.

GERRY’S AUTOMOTIVE AWARD Gerry's Automotive was started in 1979 by Gerry Visser

in Mission B.C. In May 1981, the business moved to

the existing location at 6480 Riverside Street (Abbotsford) in Matsqui Village.

Gerry's Automotive began as a mobile auto repair and service business but

soon became an automotive parts supplier as well. Locally owned by Gerry

Visser and Frank Talaber, Gerry's Automotive is committed to honesty, integrity,

and competitive prices with the best guarantees in the industry. Gerry’s

Automotive is proud to present an award to an ACS graduate who is continuing

their education.


GET CUSTOM BLINDS &

SHUTTERS INC. Get Custom Blinds & Shutters has been a strong supporter of ACS for the past

15 years. Don and Lori Kowalchuk have 2 sons who have since graduated and

one daughter in Middle School. They have seen first hand the benefits to their

children of the Christ-centered education taught by teachers who share a deep

faith and commitment to the students and school. They feel that the bursury

program is a way to give back and bless others.

HOLMGREN & CO.

AWARD Holmgren & Co. are devoted to providing excellent accounting, tax, and

advisory services to small & mid-sized businesses, non-profits, and individuals.

They primarily serve clients within the lower mainland, but also provide long

distance services to many clients across BC and the western provinces. Each

year Holmgren & Co. provides an award for an ACS graduate who will attend a

Canadian institution and has financial need in post-secondary education.

HOUSE OF JAMES In the spring of 1973, the House of James Book and

Record Shop opened its doors in Mission. The

bookshop, managed by Lando Klassen, evolved from

the House of James coffeehouse ministry which began in 1970. The name

House of James is taken from the book James in the Bible, where the theme of

putting faith to work is emphasized. Beginning in a 12 x 40 foot space with a

suite in the back where Lando and several friends.Lando says, “I see our store

and coffeehouse as a community gathering place where folks meet for coffee or

lunch with friends, enjoy live music, a comedy night, meet an author or take part

in a book discussion club. And of course find the best selection of books, Bibles,

music and gifts.” The House of James exists to be the best provider of Christian

resources, quality gift items and coffee, practicing excellence, integrity and a

Christlike servant attitude in everything we do. House of James provides an

award for an ACS graduating student who has financial need in post-secondary

education.




HUB MOTOR SERVICE

AWARD Hub Motor Service (Siemens Garage Ltd.) has been family owned and operated

since 1954. Peter and Mary Siemens, along with their ten children, moved from

Strathmore, Alberta to Abbotsford in 1951. Peter and Mary had immigrated to

Canada as teenagers from a Mennonite community in Russia. Christian

education has always been an important value for the Siemens family. Several

of our ACS students have worked at Hub Motors over the years, learning

important skills in customer service, business and mechanics. Hub Motors

provides a scholarship each year to support a student who has need for post-

secondary support and who has made a positive contribution to the ACS

community.

J & D FARMERS DAIRY SERVICE LTD.

AWARD J & D Farmers Dairy Service Ltd. has been serving the BC Dairy

Industry since 1969. With two locations in BC they are proud to offer the most

comprehensive lines of dairy equipment and aftermarket supplies available

today. Their highly trained service staff is available 24/7 in order to keep your

business going. J&D Farmers Dairy Service has your solution - every day! J &

D is pleased to present a Bursary award to a graduating student who displays

strength of character and commitment to a post-secondary education in the

area of Agriculture/Dairy or Business.

JOHNSON FU INSURANCE

AGENCY INC. AWARD Johnson Fu Insurance Agency Inc. (JF) is a licensed brokerage firm

incorporated in 1992. The founder of this firm is Johnson Fu who has over 20

years of experience in the insurance industry. They are the leading private firm

in providing Emergency Hospital and Medical coverage for Canadian visitors

across Canada and international students. They are recognized for their

dedication to serve their clients on both an individual basis and group plans.

Each year a Bursary award is presented to one of our international students.


JOHNSTON MEIER INSURANCE

AGENCIES GROUP AWARD As one of the major brokerage operations in BC, Johnston

Meier represents a host of leading Canadian and International

Insurers. By offering multiple company representation, their brokerage force is

better equipped to handle a large variety of insurance situations with the ability

to provide choices not always available with smaller organizations. The staff of

professionals are able to offer a wide spectrum of insurance services. They

specialize in Commercial and Personal Lines insurance as well as Auto, Life,

Disability and Group programs. Johnston Meier has become, for many, the

company that handles all aspects of their insurance needs. Johnston Meier

offers a Bursary award to a student who displays strength of character and

commitment to post-secondary education.

KING’S MUSIC AWARD Established in 1997, King's Music has always

had one goal - to provide outstanding service

and musical equipment, print music, lessons, and instrument repair service to

the residents of the Fraser Valley. King's Music has continued to serve school

teachers, music instructors, students and area musicians for over 18 years by

providing high quality woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments, as

well as accessories, print music, guitars, amplifiers and keyboards. They also

provide excellent music instruction in their teaching studio. With stores now in

Abbotsford and Chilliwack, King's Music is the full-service music store that can

meet all the needs for musicians of all abilities.

King's Music provides a scholarship for an ACS student who demonstrates

financial need and has participated in the ACS music or fine art programs.


NOVA KITCHENS

& CUSTOM

CABINETS LTD. AWARD Nova Cabinets manufactures custom cabinets in any size or style to suit your

individual needs, using only the finest materials and hardware. Nova Kitchens

has been anchored in the community in the same location as one of the

premium cabinet manufacturers in the Lower Mainland for the past 32 years,

providing service all over the Fraser Valley, as well as the Okanagan, Whistler

and Vancouver Island. The company’s mission is to provide exceptional service

that meets the individual needs of customers, using only the highest quality

products to produce a stylish and functional design. The possibilities are

endless. Nova Kitchens is pleased to present an award to a student who has

financial need in their post-secondary pursuit.

THE NUTRIVA GROUP

The Nutriva Group is driven by their commitment to a healthy planet, key

partnerships, their customer relationships, and strategic brand

development. They are a group of grassroots companies that manages the

value chain – FEED, FARM, FREIGHT, and FOOD. Nutriva Group

accomplishes this through their feed analysis services, independent feed

advice, and state of the art feed ingredients; through their one-of-a-kind

EcoDairy demonstration farm; through their milk and whey by-product

transportation services; and through their Vitala branded dairy and egg

products. Nutriva Group is pleased to present an award to a student entering a

2 or 4 year program and has shown a high level of effort in his/her classes and

extracurricular and/or community involvement.

OIKODOME FOUNDATION AWARD The founders chose to call the foundation Oikodome because of the rich

meaning found in the original Greek. Oikodome is a Greek noun translated as

edification, which visualizes the building of a home, a place of safety, intimacy

and beauty – a place where the Spirit dwells. The founders of Oikodome

recognize that all that we have and are belongs to God who created and


redeemed us. He has en-trusted us to be good stewards of these gifts. They

believe that it is wise to invest in God’s people, encouraging and supporting

them in building strong spiritual houses. Oikodome expects from its

benefactors a commitment to develop and use their gifts to serve God. This

ought to be lived out personally both in the Christian and secular communities in

which they find themselves. They expect their recipients to demonstrate a

willingness to help others through sharing and encouraging as well as

reinvesting the building of other houses. Each year the Foundation presents an

award to a graduate who has committed to a 4-yr post-secondary program in a

Christian University.

PACIFIC DAIRY CENTRE LTD. Pacific Dairy Centre Ltd. Specializes in the supplying

and designing of milking parlours and automation

equipment to harvest milk and manage dairy herds.

We custom design waste management systems that

include alley scrapers, flush systems, manure

separators, manure spreaders, drag lines and slurrystore containment systems.

Pacific Dairy also provides various incredible Robotic Milking systems to meet

management and barn layout needs. The Pacific Dairy Centre award is

presented to a student who is continuing their education in the field of

Agriculture, Animal Health or Business.

PAULINE VAN BIERT MEMORIAL AWARD Pauline Van Biert was a teacher at ACS’ elementary campus. She was a

“lifelong learner”, mastering French, Spanish and even some Latin. She was an

avid camper knowing the proper names of flora and fauna. After her retirement

in 1988 she travelled to Sierra Leone and a small island in the Pacific called

Chuuk where she taught missionary children. Pauline passed away in 2006 and

left a legacy of commitment to teaching through this award for a deserving

graduate.

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RITCHIE SMITH FEEDS INC. AWARD Ritchie Smith Feeds, a privately owned local company, has

provided high quality animal feed products to the Fraser Valley

since 1968. The quality and consistency of their feed is backed

by HACCP and FeedAssure certification and the dedication of

approximately 90 employees including sales representatives, nutrition,

manufacturing, delivery and general office staff. Ritchie Smith is committed to

supporting a strong and progressive agriculture industry and creating a positive

impact in the Fraser Valley through the support of community initiatives. The

Ritchie Smith Feeds Scholarship is awarded to an ACS student who maintains a

B average or better and makes a significant contribution to school and

community.

SANDRA ELGERSMA MEMORIAL AWARD Sandra Elgersma was the elementary music teacher at ACS from 1988 – 2013.

Sandra’s love for the Lord was evident in the way she lived her life every day.

For 25 years Sandra shared her love of music with the children of ACS and

taught them to develop the gifts God gave them. Even though Sandra faced

significant health challenges in her life, her faith kept her strong. Sandra devoted

her life to her passion for music and to her calling to teach. Sandra was called

home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2013. Our school and our students will

continue to benefit from Sandra’s love and commitment for many years. Through

Christian Stewardship Services, Sandra ensured that the things that were

important to her during her life were also recognized in her estate plans. Part of

her estate gift has been set aside as an endowment that will provide for an

ongoing bursary. The bursary is awarded to graduates pursuing post-secondary

music education.


SIERRA ELECTRIC LTD.

Founded in 1991 by Peter Postma, Sierra Electric is

an electrical company that specializes in all types of

multi family construction projects of all sizes. Sierra

was built on integrity and works closely with its

customers to bring their projects to completion on time and on budget. Our

quality workmanship was founded on a team of dedicated employees,

many of whom have been with us from the very beginning. Sierra takes

pride in giving personal attention to details and delivering quality results.

We look forward to helping you to set a project budget or to provide you

with a written quote for any project. Sierra Electric is pleased to present a

bursary award to a student pursuing a career in the Electrical field and/or

shows a financial need to continue their education.

STEVEN SHEAD MEMORIAL

AWARD Steven Shead was a student at Abbotsford Christian

School and passed away November 11, 2003 as a result of

a traffic accident. He was remembered for his love of

music, hockey, work and friends. Steven “bloomed where he was planted.”

He had a wonderful sense of humour and is remembered fondly by the

ACS staff and teachers. Each year, the Steven Shead Memorial Award is

granted to an ACS graduate who plans to enter the medical field.


TIMMERMANS

LANDSCAPING LTD.

AWARD Timmermans Landscaping takes pride in bringing nature back into

everyday life. Their employees work on both commercial and residential

projects in the Fraser Valley and throughout the Lower Mainland. The

company has been in business for over 35 years and takes pride in

building positive relationships with customers, which is why so many come

back to them, or send new ones their way. Timmermans Landscaping is

pleased to present a Bursary award to a graduating student who displays

strength of character and commitment to a post-secondary education.

VAN BELLE

NURSERY INC.

AWARD Life with a little greenery is inherently better. This philosophy is what

began Bill and Grace Van Belle on their journey into the world of nursery

growing. What started out as a landscaping business blossomed into a full

-fledged nursery with sophisticated propagation and finished container

operations fueled by a leading edge product line. Each year Bill and Grace

present a Bursary award to a graduate attending either The King’s

University College, Redeemer College, Dordt College, or Calvin College.


OTHER SUPPORTERS

B.C. Christian School Secondary Athletic Association

Ministry of Education—Dogwood District Authority Award

Ministry of Education—Industry Trade Authority (SSA)

Cultivate

Dordt College

McGill University

Mission Teacher’s Union

Otter Co-Op

The King’s University College

Trinity Western University

University of the Fraser Valley

University of Victoria


Engaging Minds

Nurturing Hearts

Shaping God’s World

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