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150 to more than 200 mph, and storm surges that flattened everything in its path. Entire villages were destroyed and major cities damaged, including the large city of Tacloban, which took a direct hit.
or the second time since it took office, the District of Mission council will offer property owners a tax break in its upcoming budget, with no increases planned. While 2014 operating costs are projected to be $64 million, up $5 million from last year, the increase will be offset by new construction taxes, other income and budget savings, the district says in its budget overview. However, the council still wants to hear from residents at a community “I’m delivering consultation what I promised meeting on to deliver – to pay Nov. 18. down debt, and Mayor Ted Adlem said to use money for the zero tax infrastructure h i k e w o n’t replacement.” hurt servic– Mayor Ted Adlem es. “Every area of the district has its wants and needs, and you have to balance those. “Sometimes the wants get pared back,” he said. Adlem and his slate swept into power in 2011 with promises to cut spending. The council brought in a zero increase in its first year, then a meager hike of 1.49 per cent in 2013 to cover CUPE wage increases. The council ordered a core review last year to find ways to save, but the report found the district is well managed financially.
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The Silver Cross Mother lays the first wreath at Remembrance Day ceremonies at the cenotaph at Thunderbird Square on Nov. 11. Left, participants lay their poppies at the base of the cenotaph at the conclusion of the ceremony. For more Remembrance Day coverage, see pages A7 and A18.
Effects of typhoon felt half a world away JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com
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aiden Manzanal is thankful her immediate family is safe, but she feels for her countrymen after the terrifying Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines on Friday, leaving thousands dead and millions without shelter, food or medicine.
Superstorm leaves local Filipino community shaken “Love for our country is still there,” she said Tuesday, as reports of the extent of the damage and lives lost are still coming in. “When things like this happen, it’s very difficult.” Typhoon Haiyan is one of the most powerful storms to ever hit land, with sustained winds of
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Thousands of eagles gather for winter salmon feed
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raser Valley residents have ringside access to one of the greatest spectacles of nature – the return of the salmon and the thousands of raptors that feed on them after the fish complete their epic journeys. Each year, millions of salmon make their way home to Fraser Valley rivers and streams to spawn, and then to die. Many of their carcasses wash into a wide Harrison-Chehalis estuary and flats in the eastern Fraser Valley, attracting one of the largest winter gathering of bald eagles in North America. A great way to take in the spectacle is through the annual Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival, on this weekend (Nov. 16 and 17), which offers talks, tours, food, exhibitors, entertainers, sturgeon visits and more. At the heart of the festival are the world-class viewing sites, accessible by land and water. Here visitors can see an abundance of eagles, trumpeter swans, herons and other wildlife. In past winters, the bald eagle count at the estuary has ranged from 2,000 to 10,000, depending on the volume of salmon and the weather. Earlier this week, biologist David Hancock counted 983 bald eagles in the area in a single day, said festival chairwoman Jo-Anne Chadwick. One year he recorded 7,362 raptors along the three-kilometre stretch of the Harrison River. “There’s so much food out there right now. David estimates there are up to 1,400 eagles there now, and many are still to come from up north,” she said.
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Eagles are currently in abundance along the Fraser River near Harrison-Chehalis. Dress for winter and bring an appetite, as there are food vendors at many festival sites. And remember to bring the camera and telescopes. Chadwick recommends starting the day at the Mission Information Centre, 34033 Lougheed Highway, or at Leq’a:mel Hall, at 3101 Leq’a:mel Way, Deroche, to pick up a program and a map. The map is vital, as GPS devices become unreliable and cell phone coverage is spotty due to the mountains in the area, Chadwick cautions. The Leq’a:mel First Nations site hosts artisans, food and exhibitor booths and kids activities. Viewing sites are further east, along Morris Valley Road, at Eagle Point Observatory, Tapadera Estates, and
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new this year, the Harrison River RV Resort and the elevated eagle observation deck at Pretty Estates Resort. Volunteer interpreters or wildlife experts from Fraser Valley Regional District will be on hand, some with viewing scopes. Visitors can also ride in a heated jet boat with Fraser River Safari into the heart of the action in the HarrisonChehalis estuary. The aim of the festival, run completely by volunteers, is to raise awareness of the importance of preserving wild spaces for a healthy, diverse ecology, said Chadwick. She encourages people to come out and appreciate what is in their backyard. “Everyone who goes out there feels more connected with nature. So maybe this will change their behaviour a little bit,” said Chadwick. “If you’re not aware of it, you’re not loving it. The message is ‘let’s all protect it.’ ” Although not part of the festival, local communities will hold other eagle-related events over the next three weekends, such as the Sts’Ailes First Nation salmon festival at the Pretty Estates. For more on this and festival details, eagle cams and breathtaking photos, visit www.fraservalleybaldeaglefestival. ca, or call Jo-Anne Chadwick at Fraser River Safari at 1-604-826-7361.
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Plecas keynote speaker at UFV public forum on homeless issue ADBA, ACS and BC Housing also on hand
panel will explore the homelessness issue from a variety of points of view. Representatives of the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association will explain why they think that the Abbotsford Community SUBMITTED TO THE TIMES Services residence is being proposed for the wrong place in the community. he University of the Fraser Valley will BC Housing, the entity that would fund the be hosting a public forum on Friday to building of the residence, will talk about this address Abbotsford’s homeless issue. and similar projects that they have funded in “Everybody Wins: Positive and other B.C. communities. Affordable Solutions to Abbotsford’s The city of Chilliwack has resiHomelessness Challenge,” with dences similar to that proposed by Abbotsford South MLA and former ACS in place already, and a resident UFV Professor of Criminology Dr. in one of that city’s facilities will talk Darryl Plecas as a keynote speaker, about the Chilliwack experience is scheduled to run from 7-9 p.m. in with such projects. Building B, room 101. Local businessperson and Plecas is convinced that there are Abbotsford Christian Leaders Netways to positively address homework member Jim Burkinshaw will lessness in our community that also discuss his visit to a homeless resiDARRYL PLECAS dence in the city of New Westminpay off economically in the long run for the city and the province alike. ster. He will explore these solutions in a forum Finally, ACS manager of community relaco-sponsored by the UFV School of Criminol- tions, Janna Dielemann, will give her view on ogy & Criminal Justice and the Abbotsford the current state of the controversy. Christian Leaders Network. There will be a question period to follow Included in the event will be an evaluation the speakers where people in attendance of Abbotsford Community Services’ contro- will be able to have their questions posed to versial proposal to build a 21-unit apartment the forum’s participants. Admission to the building for homeless citizens of Abbotsford event is free. on Montvue Avenue. The address for the Abbotsford UFV camFollowing Plecas’s address, a respondent pus is 33844 King Rd.
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Expect utilities to increase by two per cent TAXES, from page A1 To control costs it then left several positions vacant or restructured them, deferred expenses such as hiring firefighters, and trimmed its debt load. In an August community survey on the proposed 2014 budget, a safe and secure municipality was the top priority named by the 615 respondents (about 2.6 per cent of eligible voters), some who were concerned that emergency services were “threadbare” and not keeping up with growth. Several said there should be tax increases to meet growing needs. A strong financial position and maintaining infrastruc-
ture were the second and third priorities. Improving the downtown core was the top current issue the respondents named. Adlem said he’s pleased with the proposed zero tax outcome. “That means that I’m delivering what I promised to deliver – to pay down debt, and to use money for infrastructure replacement,” he said. In its budget overview for 2014, the district expects $687,205 in increased operating costs. The staff identified $344,703 for Mission Fire Rescue Services wages; $265,000 more for Mission RCMP; an additional $155,244 for the West Coast Express/Train Bus,
Local church accepting relief effort contributions TYPHOON, from page A1 “Nobody would ever be prepared for this superstorm,” said Manzanal, adding her immediate family is OK and other family members are not in the areas of calamity. Manzanal immigrated to Canada from the Philippines three years ago, first landing in Vancouver in July, then settling in Abbotsford in October 2010. She works at the City of Abbotsford, where for the last two years she has been the diversity co-ordinator, connecting people of different cultures who live here. There are more than 1,000 Filipinos living in Abbotsford, and Manzanal describes herself as the “go-to person for the Filipino community.” Many attend the Abbotsford Celebration Christian Fellowship church, where Pastor Jim Cayetano is rallying his parishioners for a special service of giving on Sunday. “As a Filipino community, we heard this crisis and all of us feel sad,” said Cayetano, who has been a pastor in Abbotsford for 10 years. He said there are 86 churches in the hardest hit area of the Philippines, and the people there are in desperate need of financial help, food and clothing. “We are sacrificing our Christmas gifts and gathering all the money to send to the victims in the Philippines,” he said. To donate to the relief effort, go to the church website at www.abbotsfordccf.org or call 604-859-9064. Anyone can extend their help directly to the church or through www. abbotsfordccf.org/donate. “We will ensure that those victims will receive the best possible help they can get through people with good hearts’ donations,” said Cayetano.
minus $77,742 in reduced $42,205 from municipal fees district expenses. and charges. The district expects a large As for municipal utilities, part of the increase to be off- (water, sewer, refuse, recyset by $472,000 in new taxes cling, composting), expect to from the see a two per new Walmart cent increase c e n t re, t h e “We’re spending money on user rates, M i s s i o n now on replacing infraas part of C o m m o n s structure before we have an ongoing at Cedar Val- a big problem.” program for ley and Hwy. i n f ra s t r u c 7, the Stave – Mayor Ted Adlem ture replaceLake Shopment. ping Plaza The district and new home construc- spends $1 million a year to tion. replace old asbestos-lined Other income includes water mains, and will spend $172,304 in government $1.4 million in road upgrades grants in lieu of taxes and next year.
“We’re spending money now on replacing infrastructure before we have a big problem,” said Adlem. The council did approve two new, small operating programs for the 2014 budget: four civic engagement projects at $23,700, and human resources recruitment software for $2,100. There are also three capital projects in the draft capital budget, but no dollar figures were attached to these items: a Mission RCMP detachment cell retrofit, skylight replacement at the Leisure Centre and Mission City Downtown Action Plan projects.
“Anything we do downtown, we already know we have the funds,” said Adlem, but added what that will be depends on moving the Lougheed Highway off First Avenue. Copies of the proposed 2014 budget will be provided at the Nov. 18 public consultation meeting, or it can be downloaded at www.mission.ca. Residents can also view the results of the survey at bit. ly/17SHxdO. The final budget is expected to be brought before the council by Dec. 2, and could be approved by mid-month.
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he power of the people is greater than the people in power.” This platitude emerged during the Arab Spring where years of oppression were finally challenged. This saying also has relevance in a democratic society, where the belief is that politicians eventually can be held accountable for what they did or did not do. Our constitution ensures that elections occur within a five-year window. Our nation was “born” when mail was delivered by pony express, humans could not fly, income tax did not exist, “TV” and “WW1” were not abbreviations, and Canadians numbered one-tenth of today. The constitution did not consider news travelling at the speed of light, Twitter, deficit spending and debt, stock markets, universal health, environmental issues, and average Canadian life expectancy going from 43 years to 80. The world travels much more quickly today and puts into question whether the five-year timeframe for political accountability is reasonable. Thirty years ago I held a $173,000 piece of currency from Argentina. It was worth $0.07 Canadian. In 1950, Argentina was rated the seventh most powerful economy in the world but government mismanagement sent it into ruin. Today its peso is devalued by 13 zeros. When faced with a financial
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Guest Column crisis precipitated by financial mismanagement, governments will choose rampant inflation. The private sector will pare expenditures to the bone but not government. Politicians do not only spend their money. Some of us remember 1981 when mortgage rates exceeded 20 per cent. Some economists predict another more hurtful correction. Democracies world-wide are demonstrating their inability to govern prudently. Sanity only prevails when faced with crisis. Do we want the crises we already see in Europe? A constitutional change is required to rectify our politicians’ thirst for popularity and the potential demise of our economy. It is not evident anywhere, which means it can be revolutionary in providing a simple response to our threatening financial situation. In a fast-paced world, democracies need to insert a check and balance event to undo politically motivated mistakes that eventually threaten our economic well-being. We were taught every election provided choice to change our course. This teaching is not fac-
tual because every government, regardless of political stripe, increases our indebtedness. My perspective is that every fifth election should be devoted to correcting mistakes and regaining a solid footing. The method is to bring a revised concept from the U.S. into our constitution. Presidents and most governors are limited to two terms in office before someone new must be inserted. My concept uses this philosophy but with some small twists to suit our times. Specifically, in the fifth election, winning candidates could not seek re-election. Barring them from participating in the next election would overcome their inherent desire to be popular by pandering to the myriad special interests. Their focus would shift from seeking personal popularity to preparing Canada for future success. In a world where democracies – including Canada – have 70 per cent of the population distrusting government, we need to return to the no-debt era when 70 per cent were trusting. Planet Earth still rotates once per day, but the 1867 global village is vastly different. Concepts need to be re-examined and adjusted ensuring greater power to the people. ■ Jim Dueck is a former Abbotsford
school superintendent, former assistant deputy minister in Alberta’s education ministry, an author and dedicated duffer.
ast Tuesday afternoon, B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford got down to some serious business of smiling for the cameras. Previously, Clark had famously said that no pipelines would even be considered in B.C. until Alberta and the proponents had satisfied her government’s five extremely vague conditions. Though it did not contain a single detail, Tuesday’s press conference seemed to announce that “progress” had been made. We do know that one of the five condition – the one demanding a share of royalties to compensate B.C. for taking on the environmental risk – is still a non-starter for Alberta It’s hard to imagine a scenario that would entice Clark to agree to a deal that did not involve a financial benefit to the province of British Columbia. But apparently, staff for both premiers put on their beer goggles Monday night and concluded that impasse doesn’t stop B.C. from demanding money from the pipeline companies themselves. Presto, the deal was back on along with one of Clark’s treasured photo ops. We don’t know if Clark and Redford really are besties now or if they ever were the frenemies they appeared to be. But all of this lends credence to the cynics who predicted the “five conditions” were all just talk – with plenty of wiggle room. “Alberta has reached a broader understanding and acceptance of British Columbia’s five conditions . . . ,” was Clark’s quote-du-jour at the press scrum last week. Oops . . . except for that condition on royalties. Apparently political conditions can change as vastly as weather conditions. Neither premier actually has a veto in whether the pipeline gets approved. It’s the National Energy Board that gets to decide whether the Northern Gateway will become a reality. And we really have to won der if the NEB will approve a pipeline that the vast majority of B.C. citizens oppose. The biggest X-factors in all of this are still the dozens of First Nations who will have their territories bisected by a pipeline they are so far dead set against. Smart money says that the Clark and Redford love-in will not be the end of the pipeline debate. Not by a long shot. ■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.
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As reported in the news, I along with others took the opportunity to express concerns about this large residential development, especially its negative impact on a beautiful area, home to many threatened species. I want to express my disappointment that before we were hardly out the building a unanimous vote was taken and the project approved. To whose benefit? Not the city’s, as I learned at another development’s open house chaired by Carson Noftle, I was told that it costs the city for each single family home built. Since cost development charges don’t appear to provide for all the added costs for sewer, water, storm, schools, parks, garbage, police, fire, etc., tax increases will follow. So, who benefits? Not the environment, for regardless of protected areas and stream setbacks, these areas often are too small to sustain a healthy population of species over time, especially when not connected by adequate corridors to the larger natural green spaces. The message is quite clear that though the city provided the legally required opportunity for community input, in the end all the concerns expressed, along with copies given to staff did not warrant further discussion or second thought. Given many developers’ habit to name their development after the soon-tobe extirpated species from the area to be developed, such as Eagle Mountain, Falcon Ridge, etc., using the same logic I have some street name suggestions: Phantom Orchid Boulevard, Mountain Beaver Avenue, Pacific Waterleaf Street, Red-Legged Frog Drive, Peregrine Falcon Road. My suggestion to the city is that if it values citizen input, it ought to at least give careful consideration to input given, otherwise they make a mockery of the process. But more importantly, unless the city’s vision is not limited to a growth strategy that disregards the cost to the environment, the health and livability of our region is at risk for all that lives here. Hank Roos Abbotsford
Pay for the right to complain Editor, the Times:
Re: Darrell Adams’ Nov. 7 letter, Great event seen by few (re: the Grand Slam of Curling at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre), I couldn’t agree more. Having attended both
TO INCLUDE YOUR LETTER, use our online form at www.abbotsfordtimes.com or contact us by e-mail at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com. Letters must include first/ last names, hometown and be fewer than 300 words. Sunday finals, I was dismayed by the low attendance. Where I take exception to Mr. Adams is his placing blame squarely on the management of the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Pricing for this or any other event is not set by the facility, in this case the AESC, but by organizers. As for the price, by today’s standards, were very reasonable, if not downright inexpensive. Mr. Adams himself admits after finding pricing he opted out, opting in to home television. Problem here, as with most events, is that this is another complaint from someone who does not attend, but knows where the problem lies. Give your head a shake, Mr. Adams. Take in an event, then tell me, tell everyone what you really, truly have observed and tell me, and everyone what you “like” or dislike. If you don’t go, then your comment sir, holds no water, and is thus worthy of no comment. Rob Ironside Abbotsford
Compulsory flu shots invasive Editor, the Times:
Your Oct. 31 editorial Flu shots should be mandatory for healthcare workers left me gobsmacked at the way that serious and reasoned opposition to a coercive policy – compulsory flu shots for healthcare workers – is being twisted into something beyond recognition. I have worked as a nurse for 20 years, in med/surg, neurosurgery, neuro ICU and emergency, and, like almost all of my colleagues, I have all my vaccinations up to date – except influenza. And I only stopped taking the flu shot last year when the news came out from the Cochrane Collaboration that there is still not one randomized controlled trial to show that vaccinating healthcare workers reduces laboratory-confirmed influenza in our patients. The whole basis the Ministry of Health has given for making flu shots mandatory is “to protect our patients,” but it has no persuasive evidence that the policy actually does this. When I learned this, I started reading. And I found that only 12 per cent of “the flu” in B.C. last year was influenza. The rest was “influenza-
like-illness,” 200 different pathogens, none of which are affected by influenza vaccine. Flu vaccine in Canada last year was not 60 per cent effective, but only 45 per cent – less than half. So, the argument is not that there is no benefit from flu shots, but that it is only a relative and marginal benefit. This is not enough to justify the province’s coercive new policy – and it is coercive. Flu vaccines are relatively safe, not absolutely safe. There are side effects, some mild, and some quite severe. Healthcare workers are only asking for the same right enjoyed by every other Canadian citizen, not to be the subject of invasive medical procedures without first consenting to it. Will Offley RN Vancouver
Vaccine paranoia lacking logic Editor, the Times:
From education to the sciences, I swear that we seem to be devolving as a society with the attention that advocates of pseudoscience get in the media. The arguments against vaccinations are part and parcel of the conspiracy theories that are so popular out there because holding onto to such ideas relieves a person of the need to think critically. Saying things doesn’t make them true, any more than vaccinations cause autism. The same goes for the wild claims being made about the dangers of the flu shot. Eat ocean fish and you’ll get more mercury into you than any flu shot jab will cause. A trained nurse arguing against flu shots is no more intelligent to me than nurses sighting religious beliefs to campaign against blood transfusions. Of course, in their case, if they die because they refuse a transfusion, they only kill themselves. I think people who refuse flu shots – or any other vaccine – are selfish cowards who rely on the larger community protecting them by getting vaccines. Everything has risks but the benefits of vaccines do far more good than harm. Yes, the truth is out there, but it’s not the one that conspiracy addicts and those peddling pseudo-science and flat earth theories want to hear. Robert T. Rock Mission
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A10 ❘ COMMUNITY ❘ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 THE TIMES Valley women network
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Nov. 14, Central Fraser Valley Federal Retirees holds its AGM, 1:30 p.m., Abbotsford Pentecostal Church, 3145 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets for December lunch on sale for $5. Call Gary at 604-820-9179.
Bake sale for kitties
Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., the Fraser Valley Humane Society holds a bake sale at Prospera Credit Union,
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Nov. 16, the lighting of the BC Winter Games torch marks 100 days until the start of the amateur sports event, Feb. 20 – 23. The ceremony is on from 1 – 3:30 p.m. at the Mission Leisure Centre.
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Nov. 16, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. decorate cookies and do crafts with Mrs. Claus as Glenda’s Christmas Cottage, 4557 Mt. Lehman Rd., Abbotsford. Free popcorn, cocoa and Santa will be there too. Call 604-856-4743 for details.
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any of us babyboomers are experiencing less responsibilities and maybe a couple of bucks in our jeans as our kids leave the nest, so we are able to do more in our free time. The downside is that our bodies have a lot of miles on them and we are not able to do what we did when we were young and bulletproof. Knowing that I am outdoorsy and how much I love summertime, an aging friend asked me “So Dave, just how many summers do you think you have left?” I looked down at my feet and thought “I could probably count my future summers on my fingers and toes, if my life is anywhere near the average Canadians lifespan.” Yikes! But what about my bucket list – all the things I wanted to do before I kicked the proverbial bucket? My first reaction was to suggest to my wife Tammy that we cash in an RRSP and buy a new side-byside ATV that I have always wanted. After all, you can’t take it with you, I rationalized. Tammy was pouring her coffee and she didn’t say anything, but I think I heard my answer loud and clear. I guess if I believe that my race in this life ends with me just turning into compost, this obviously would cause panic for me to do it all, buy it all, before that day comes. But when our bodies finally do expire as we cross the finish line, it really is not the end of the race as I was told and there is an eternal road beyond the breaking of the tape. The demons that pursued us in this life wait at the tape (1 Peter 5:8), yet our Lord and saviour scoops us safely into His presence, where He Himself will wipe every tear from our faces (Isaiah 25:8). We’ll look back from heaven and would no more bemoan our loss of life on this earth than a man having his empty appetizer plate taken away only to be replaced by the sumptuous main course. When we first see His face in Heaven, I know everything will be worth it and the long road of life will all somehow make sense. Heaven will be so much more than boring cherub angels playing harps on clouds or that “better place” that we so common-
ly refer to at funerals. I will likely be more DAVE than a little SCHAPANSKY sheepFaith that ish about matters that sideby-side ATV that I pined for and prayed to God for. I don’t think I will be bringing up that topic. ■ Dave Schapansky is a pas-
tor at Abbotsford Christian Assembly. You can reach him at daves@acachurch.com
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ones among the “exasperated” investors who sent money to Carrington, and who did so only because they pitied him, said Wynn. Carrington originally faced 10 offences related to breaches under the Securities Act, including unlawfully acting as an advisor, misrepresentation, listing and posting a security for trade, distributing a security without a filed prospectus and four counts of contravention of the Securities Act for breaching the ban already levied against him. Those were rolled into the five counts to which Carrington pleaded guilty, said Wynn. The charges were also amended to expand the offence periods from March 2011 to June 2012, and to include refer-
ences to a second gold mine, PMMR Gold Inc., in addition to the original Golden Trunk Mines. In February 2011, the B.C. Securities Commission hit Carrington with a 20-year trading ban for his activities as CEO of WebNet Converged Wireless Network Ltd., which offered wireless high-speed Internet services in Abbotsford and Chilliwack in 2007. Carrington violated the ban when he offered the investors in the failed wireless Internet company ‘free shares’ in gold mines to recoup their funds, but for a service fee. Wynn said Carrington’s office began offering the investments “virtually at the end of the month” he was hit with the ban. See more at abbotsfordtimes.com.
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The Eugene Reimer Middle School Ravens defeated HD Stafford 26-22 in the battle for second place in Grade 8 football on Tuesday. Harjot Dhaliwal led the way with two touchdowns and a two-point convert. Arvin Sharma also had a touchdown while Anthony Phan did an excellent job running the football. The offensive line was strong, and Juggy Atwal made two great catches on offence. On defence, the Ravens made some solid tackles and were all over the Stafford ballcarriers with outstanding play from Gurkarn Mann, Anthony Phan and Karn Minhas. A week before on Nov. 4, the Ravens shut out GW Graham 208, with touchdowns coming from Anthony Pham, Harjot Dhaliwal and Arvin Sharma. Next up, the Ravens take on Notre Dame Monday, Nov. 18 at Abby Middle in a do-or-die playoff match at 3:15 p.m.
Three local teams still in the hunt for gridiron glory
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he W.J. Mouat Hawks pulled in the reins on one of the most remarkable rushing campaigns in B.C. high school football history on Friday, ensuring that running back Maleek Irons will be fresh and ready for the Handsworth Royals’ defence this Friday. Irons, the provincial rushing leader, carried just six times but still gained 155 yards, and rushed for TDs of 64 and 49 yards as No. 3 Mouat more than doubled up on visiting Notre Dame 49-24 in an opening round Subway Bowl playoff game Nov. 8 at Mouat Field. “Notre Dame played well early in the game and gave us some trouble with their offensive schemes,” said Mouat head coach Denis Kelly. “The key was the second quarter, when we played very well and built a sizeable lead. The main objective was to remain fairly healthy and we came out of the game in relatively good shape. Now, on to Handsworth, who will be a good test for us.” With Irons cooling his heels on the sidelines, the Hawks turned their running chores over to tailback Jacob Dodd and flanker Slater McRae. Dodd carried 11 times for 101 yards, including a 52-yard TD scamper. McRae carried three times for 82 yards and TDs of 30 and 45 yards. QB Hunter Struthers also rushed for a one-yard score and threw a 25-yard TD strike to tight end Jake Firlotte. On defence the leader was linebacker Clovis Lumeka, with 11 tackles. Manpreet Chhina had six tackles while Akash Sandhu and Levi Hua had five tackles each. Mouat takes on Handsworth at 3 p.m. Friday at Windsor Secondary in North Vancouver for Round 2.
Hansen squeaks by Windsor
Abbotsford’s No. 5-ranked Rick Hansen Hurricanes needed some late-game heroics from quarterback Alex Ho, who found his favourite target, receiver Zach Toews, with a couple of big throws, includ-
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Rick Hansen receiver Brad Atkinson, left, and QB Alex Ho, above, talk strategy at halftime in their game against Windsor Friday at Panther Field. W.J. Mouat tailback Jacob Dodd, below, splits the Notre Dame defence Friday night at Mouat Field. Both Hansen and Mouat, along with Mission Secondary advance to the next round. ing a 10-yard strike with under five minutes remaining. That was enough to give the ’Canes a 14-7 victory over No. 6ranked Windsor Dukes in opening round AA action Friday at Panther Field in Abbotsford. “I’ll tell you this, they were not the same team that we beat on the first weekend of the season 33-6,” said Hansen head coach Paul Gill, referencing an Aug. 30 win. “We just weren’t firing on all cylinders on offence.” Ho’s 31-yard strike to Toews gave Hansen a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and that score held to the half. The Dukes answered and then mounted a late, potentially gametying drive that ended with a turnover with 1:36 remaining. Ho finished the game 8-of-19 for 173 yards and two scores. Only one of Toews receptions wasn’t a TD as he finished with three catches for 83 yards. Brad Atkinson caught five passes for 74 yards. Brandon Ho, who registered a sack and eight tackles from his linebacker spot, rushed 11 times for 85 yards as Windsor limited the ’Canes to just 132 yards rushing. Charles Shaiheem Brown led the ’Canes defence with 14 tackles, while Toews had 10 and Atkinson a further seven.
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Abbotsford judoka win medals
Athletes from the Abbotsford Judo Club won big at recent events around the country. In the Youth Ontario Open on Nov. 9, Jeff Swadden picked up silver in U21, while Simren Brar won bronze in U18. Cole Yodogawa took fifth place in U21. A week earlier in the Quebec Open in Montreal on Nov. 2-3, Brandon Jobb won gold in the senior -90kg; Mitchell Wolfe took silver in U16 -60kg; Jeff Swadden won bronze in U21 +100kg; Simren Brar also captured bronze in U18 -50kg and Cole Yodogawa took fifth in U21 -66kg. In the Continental Crown in Washington state Nov. 2-3, Brandon Slooyer won gold in U21 -73kg and Connor Slooyer took silver in U18 -55kg.
Olympians break records
Rick Hansen will now face South Delta at Minoru Park in Richmond Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Mission snuffs out Ballenas
Jesse Walker was the ultimate triple threat in No. 3-ranked Mission’s 37-8 win over No. 8-ranked Ballenas, Saturday at Mouat Field. “It was probably the best game I have seen Jesse Walker play,” said head coach Kevin Watrin. “He was
a difference maker in all three facets of the game.” Watrin was talking about defence, rushing and receiving. After a Wayde Carpenter TD, Walker scored his team’s final four majors. First a 76-yard TD catch from quarterback Evan Horton, then a 30-yard interception return for a score.
Olympians swimmers Hannah Weinkauf, James Lee, Mckenna Postles, Alina Blakey, Ryan Han, Tobyn Smith and Tavleen Grewal were all multiple record breakers at the recent invitational meet Oct. 2627 at the UBC Aquatic Centre. Smith earned a second place aggregate award in the 10 and under girl’s category. Han earned a fourth place aggregate in the 11-12 boys category and Lee earned a 10th place aggregate in the 15-17 boys category.
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Heat beat Marlies to stay in first place
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Markus Granlund added some insurance by scoring on a penalty shot at 17:13. In Saturday’s game, Ferland scored two goals, including the game winner (earning the game’s first star). Paul Byron and Granlund also scored for the Heat. Goaltender Joni Ortio was credited for the win, stopping 19 of 22 shots. Ortio has now won all five of his starts with Abbotsford. The Heat now head off on a seven-game road trip before returning home to face off against the Utica Comets (Vancouver Canucks affiliate) on Nov. 29 – 30. Nov. 29 will feature the third Legends of Hockey night of the season, with Canucks legend Kirk McLean appearing for autographs before the game on the AESC concourse at 6 p.m.
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It’s a good musical, Charlie Brown
Fraser Valley Stage brings feelgood family fun
Alice Cooper at AESC
Nov. 14, make some noise, girls and boys, with heavy metal rocker king Alice Cooper on his Raise the Dead tour coming to the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets at abbotsfordcentre.ca or at 1-866-977-2372.
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ho doesn’t love Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and the gang? Charles Schulz’s loveable, insightful characters from his cartoon strip Peanuts come to life as the Fraser Valley Stage Society presents the award-winning Broadway musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Known for its Gilbert & Sullivan performances and other musical theatre classics, this program heralds a new venture for the stage society. The musical has a small vibrant cast of six, and is guest directed by Sarah Dussin, who has herself performed in several past FVSS shows. “We are looking to invite new directors at Fraser Valley Stage, and we’re open to ideas,” said show producer Jim Tessaro and the president of FVSS since September. “It’s exciting to have new approaches and to see such talented people come forward as directors.” Dussin has her hands full with the lively cast, said Tessaro, but that’s something she is used as the theatre director at William Fraser Middle School in Abbotsford. “The cast is amazing – crazy, but in a good way, talented and delightful,” he said. The performance is definitely for all ages, from six to 106, with lots of familiar music, old friends, feel-good story line and a colourful, playful set design, said Tessaro, who had his paint brush in hand during the interview. The 1967 musical comedy features music and lyrics by Clark Gesner. The characters are played by Sharla Sauder as Lucy, Andy Rolleman as Snoopy, Josh Levesque as Linus, Paul Kobilke as Schroeder, Sarah Dussin as Sally and Marty Peters as Charlie Brown. The events of an average day in their lives are told through short scenes, songs and choreography, including many of the beloved Peanuts moments, said Tessaro.
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Nov. 16, Mission Folk Music Festival has a sale on instruments, CDs, sheet music, music books, anything music related. The sale is at the 33048 First Ave., Mission, in the Old Rafferty Mall. To donate or more details contact Lisa at 604217-3442, luky@shaw.ca, or Deborah at 604-556-1368, or dahandley@hotmail.com.
Texas Flood returns
Nov. 17, Paul Kype and Texas Flood perform at the Dewdney Pub. Tickets are $10 – book early, the show was sold out last time. Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Rd. S., Dewdney. Call 604-826-4762 or see churchoftheblues.ca.
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Charlie Brown, centre (played by Marty Peters), is surrounded by his friends, from left Sally (Sarah Dussin), Schroeder (Paul Kobilke), Lucy (Sharla Sauder), Linus (Josh Levesque) and Snoopy (Andy Rolleman) in the Fraser Valley Stage production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which opens tonight. Musical direction is by Pam Farley. Snoopy is still daydreaming and fighting the Red Baron. Lucy, with her dreams of grandeur, delights in bossing everyone around and advising them all. Her little brother Linus seeks solace with his blanket, thumb-sucking and philosophical forays. Sally, Charlie Brown’s little sister, struggles with bad grades and the jumping rope, whilst Schroeder is completely immersed in his music, especially Beethoven. “We have a miniature piano, made just for Schroeder so he can sit on the floor,” said Tessaro. Finally, there is Charlie Brown, who still has a crisis of confidence – he has never pitched a winning baseball game, never been able to master the art of flying a kite nor ever successfully punted a football,
and still pines for the Little RedHaired Girl. His good friends, however, still claim, ‘You’re a good man, Charlie Brown.’ Tessaro promises the momentum of the performance will capture audiences, carry them up and put them down gently with warm and fuzzy feelings. The next venture for the Fraser Valley Stage will be the exuberant Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma!, which will open in March. The family friendly You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown will run on Nov. 14 to 16 and Nov. 20 to 23 at the Community Arts Addition, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18. For tickets see fraservalleystage. com or call 604-854-5463.
South Asian writers
Nov. 21, at 5 p.m., the Ehaas South Asian Writers Festival features Raminder Sidhu, Hugh Johnston and Ashok Bhargava, plus a reading from its published book A Soldier Remembers based on the memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Pritam Singh Jauhal. Free, at the Centre for IndoCanadian Studies at the UFV Abbotsford campus, room F125
Kenny Shaw in benefit
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Charlie Brown, played by Marty Peters, gets bossed around by Lucy, played by Sharla Sauder in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Dec. 1, comic musicians Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple are in town for a Positive Living Fraser Valley fundraiser, at Town Hall Pub (formerly Duke of Dublin) South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Tickets at 604854-1101 or at PLFV office.
– CHRISTINA TOTH
Arts on Tap tonight for Young Contemporaries CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com s part of its mandate as community gallery and museum, The Reach is reaching out to young adults to engage them in the local arts and culture world. To this end, the folks at The Reach developed the Young Contemporaries about three months ago to engage a youthful demographic from 18 to 35. “People are always saying there’s nothing happening in Abbotsford, so, we’re trying to make something happen,” said Gabe Kirkley, special events assistant at The Reach. So far the response has been great, he said.
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“We’ve actually doubled the number of Friends of The Reach just in the last three months,” Kirkley said. The program brings together a range of under-35 artists, photographers, musicians, filmmakers, and aspiring or successful professionals of all kinds. One doesn’t have to be an artist to participate – YC welcomes any young adult who enjoy the arts and want to support it locally. The approach also includes a range of programs and events, crafted specifically for the Young Contemporaries audience. These events include music, art and socializing. Tonight The Reach will host its second Art on Tap, 7 to 10
p.m. It’s free for registered Young Contemporaries and is $5 for the general public. The evening features an exhibition by artists Braden Huxtable, Ian Love and Anna Williams, music from Abbotsford bands Tables Ladders and Chairs (aka TLC) and Doja, plus drinks from local breweries and wineries. Starting in January, Art on Tap evenings will be held every six weeks. One-year YC memberships are $25 per person, $20 each for two, $18 for three and $15 for four. To register call 604-864-8087, email gkirkley@thereach.ca, or visit The Reach at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford during open hours.
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Abbotsford drumming guru Jared Falk is an online sensation. $400,000. Falk quit selling ducks. “We grew insanely fast. Way too fast for what we could understand. We had to start hiring staff. I bought a house and we were working out of the basement.” By 2006, the guys were riding high. That’s when Google reviewed their 10 one-page sites, found them lacking and “shut off all our (pay-perclick) ads,” Falk said. “Overnight our sales tanked.” The partners began again using search engine optimization. They bought every relevant
domain name they could think of, from drumlessons. com to freedrumlessons.com and learntoplaydrums.com. “Any popular phrase in the drumming world, we most likely own it,” Falk said. “We have 400 domain names and around 50 websites ... You might not even know it’s us.” It was a rocky period. The self-taught Internet marketers almost went bankrupt trying to make and sell product into stores. But things did turn around. In 2008, they finally studied their market through cus-
tomer surveys. The results were shocking. Instead of 19-year-olds, their customers turned out to be 40- to 60-year-old males. Today, Drumeo is changing once again. It now focuses on social marketing engagement and interactive service. “Online marketing is all about relationships now,” Falk said. The guys started a subscription-based site in 2011. New lessons are broadcast live, daily, and subscribers can type in questions or submit videos for critiques. Subscriptions are now 30 per cent of revenue, and although the model is expensive, the partners plan to move away from product sales altogether. “We could be another 10 or 20 per cent more profitable if we didn’t do it,” Falk said. Falk, now 32, is the face on more than 500 free (5-10 minute) drum lessons on the Web, but contract instructors are featured on most of Drumeo’s 530-hour library of paid lessons. Drumeo doesn’t sell advertising on its sites. Instead, the guys are creating partnerships with Yamaha and Roland to host name draws such as Jay-Z drummer Tony Royster Jr. whose guest lesson generated 400,000 YouTube views in May. They are also looking to expand into Asia.
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Arts & Culture
Amy Stephen in Mission
Nov. 16, Amy Stephen performs with accordion, harp, piano and more at Mission Coffee House concert, Heritage Park, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission, open stage at 7 p.m. Cost is $5, all ages.
Merv Tremblay band
Merv Tremblay and friends offer country, rock and blues Sundays from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Captain’s Cabin pub, 33331 Harbour Ave., Mission. Meat draw to benefit the food bank.
Singalong Songfests
Sing along or listen to the ATones on Mondays, 1– 3 p.m., at the Abbotsford Seniors Association drop-in centre on Cyril Street. Call Ed at 604853-8624.
Much Ado at The Reach
Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. The Reach presents the film Much Ado About Nothing, a modern take on Shakespeare’s play. Free. Call 604-864-8087 or thereach.ca. The Reach is at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford.
Reel on River cinema
Nov. 15, Reel on the River film series presents Nov. 15, Much Ado About Nothing. Tickets $10 at the venue, all
Until Nov. 23, Gallery 7 Theatre presents the Adventures of Tom Sawyer. For dates, times and ticket, see www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604504-5940. Performances are at the MEI Auditorium, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford.
Little Mermaid
Until Nov. 24, University of the Fraser Valley theatre presents The Little Mermaid, at the Chilliwack campus, For dates, times and tickets, contact 604795-2814 or theatre@ufv.ca or online at UFV.ca/theatre
Banff film fest
Nov. 26 & 27 the Best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission, at 7 p.m. both nights. Tickets at Wenting’s in Mission, Valhalla Pure in Abbotsford. Details at www. banffmountainfestivals.ca.
Fab Fourever
Nov. 29. Love the Beatles? Fab Fourever plays at ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets at 1-604476-2787, or see theactmapleridge.org.
Lion, Witch & Wardrobe
Nov. 30, the Pacific Theatre performs C.S. Lewis children’s classic tale The Lion, The Witch
and The Wardrobe, at the Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets at the Clarke Theatre box office at 604-820-3961 or at the door.
Christmas at the Clarke
Dec. 18, the annual Christmas at the Clarke benefit for the Christmas Bureau and Women’s Resource Society features several local musicians, silent auction and more. Show starts at 7 p.m., at 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission.
November 22-24
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Nov. 15 Sweetwater performs at the Abbotsford Social Activities’ dance 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Tickets are $7/ non-members. Phone Frank at 820-8695, or Rinus at 8266058 for more.
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Join the Grand Squares of Abbotsford for fun, exercise and square dancing on Mondays, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Drop in to Abbotsford Social Activity Assoc., 33889 Essendene Ave. Abbotsford. Call David at 604-864-7435.
Swingin’ culture
Get in the groove with Suburban Swing at the ASA dance hall, 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford, Sunday evenings, all ages welcome, from 7:30 – 11 p.m. Live band last Sunday of month. See more at suburbanswing.com or contact Jason at 604-308-3662.
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The Grounds Guys and the Grounds Guys kids participated in a fall cleanup for We Care Day at Life Recovery Home in Abbotsford on Friday. What an incredible afternoon to volunteer. Pictured above (back row): Reuben Draaistra, Ryan Stock, Joshua Draaistra, and Rachel Draaistra, (front row) Chris Draaistra, Caleb Draaistra, Wille and Christine Brimacombe and Tim Vandraager. Below, the crew is hard at work; third photo, Reuben and Tim pitch in; bottom – some of the kids play in the loaded truck. Thanks to Fraserway RV, Abbotsford Costco and Valley Pulp and Sawdust for your participation as well.
The Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Singers are a group of eager, aspiring, celebrated young musicians from Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada whose passion is to share the gospel through music and song. Touring through-out Europe, Central America, North America--including the Pacific Ocean island of Hawaii, they share their passions in concert performances to live audiences, while recording on location in film productions. Featured on various international Christian TV networks, including Canada’s primer station: CTV, and they performed at various venues coordinated by “More Than Gold,” during the last Winter Olympics. They have released twelve albums and seven DVD recordings. Most recent is their film project “A Mighty Fortress,” filmed in 5 countries in
friends and neighbors. Europe this past summer. Please visit their website www.fountainofmusic.com for more about this world class orchestra and singers and the debut of their latest production--ringing to the tune of the Great Reformation. This season they bring a special family Christmas experience to your local community. Performing masterful arrangements of your favourites such as; Joy to the World, Angels from the Realms of Glory, and a thrilling rendition of George F. Handel’s The Hallelujah Chorus…also an all-new student orchestrated composition of the classic: Go tell it On the Mountain and many more! Great for young and old alike, this holiday concert is a mustsee! Even for non-Christians, it is easy to share this free gift of the season with your family,
PLEASE NOTE: This year FREE tickets are required for both concert times and are available at House of James, Silver Hills Bakery, Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly, and online. Seating is limited so you must secure a ticket prior to the Nov. 30th concert date! To print your FREE tickets and find other ticket distribution locations visit the FountainofMusic.com website. In the spirit of giving please bring nonperishable food items in support of the Abbotsford Food Bank. Join us for an inspirational evening as these talented young musicians take the stage at Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly, located at 3145 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC. Do not miss this opportunity to bring in this season full of cheer and happiness with your loved ones.
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ER ING MINIVAN FOR OV CANADA’S BEST SELL
29 YEARS
2013 Dodge Ram 3500HD SLT Crew Cab 4x4 PIONEER’S BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT - Stow ‘n Go PIONEER’S BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
Was $70,775
Was $34,465
57,474
$
325
$
BIWEEKLY*
SAVE
24,796
$
SAVE $
142 9,669 13,301
$
$
BIWEEKLY*
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®
MASON
is our resident mascot!
A28 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 THE TIMES
WIDE OPEN DURING RENOVATIONS! 2013 F150 SUPERCAB 5.0L
a/c, fog lamps, select shift transmission, trailer towing pkg, sliding rear window, privacy glass, cruise. Sirius™ equipped, 26 gallon fuel tank, display cwentre, box liner, #0772
2
23,996
READERS
CHOICE 2013
2013 F150 SUPERCREW - ECOBOOST 4X4
a/c, pw, pl, tilt, speed control, Sync™, trailer towing with select shift transmission, Sirius™ equipped, display centre, tow hooks, remote keyless entry, boxliner, #5855
1
ECOBOOST & TRAILER TOWING
LEFT AT THIS PRICE
$
THE
BE ST
OVER
LEFT AT THIS PRICE
29
58 2013 F-Series remaining
31,486
MPG HWY
$
ABBOTSFORD’S BEST PRE-OWNED ✔ 2009 CHEV UPLANDER auto, pwr grp, a/c, #13FN1187A
$
10,991 2011 FIESTA SES
auto, a/c, pwr grp, under warr, low km, #13F01577A
$
13,488
Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated.
2010 RANGER S/CAB auto, a/c, #PLT0402
2011 EDGE LIMITED
2006 FREESTAR SE
AWD, pan roof, leather, #PLT0420
quad seats, a/c, pwr grp, good km, #13FN1961B
$
7,745
$
2013 FLEX SEL
AWD, pan roof, fully equipped, #PT0379
$
29,899 2004 VW JETTA WAGON
auto, a/c, moonroof, pwr roof, #13ES7232A
29,992
2009 FORD FLEX SEL
pan roof, a/c, pwr grp, leather, #PT0401
$
18,895
2013 ESCAPE SE 4X4
2013 EXPLORER 4X4 XLT
24,825
$
4 cyl, auto, a/c, pwr grp, #PT0438
$
2012 FOCUS SE
a/c, auto, low km, pw, pl, #12F00011
$
16,867
2005 VW PASSAT GLS TDI
diesel, a/c, auto, pwr grp, moonroof, leather, #PT0342A
leather, roof, MyFordTouch, 7 pass, #A0384
35,977
2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE
leather, 4x4, roof, pwr grp, 14,000 km, #PT0398A
$
24,998
2008 GRAND MARQUIS LS leather, loaded, 66,000 km, #PC0277
2012 F150 LARIAT 4X4
Ecoboost, supercrew, leather, alloys, nav, low km, still under warranty, #13F15325A
39,997
$
2005 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 4x4, a/c, auto, pwr grp, good km, #13F11252B
$
10,945
GREAT DEALS UNDER $8000
3526 $ 2002 KIA MAGENTIS #3709A ............... 3861 $ 2003 MALIBU #7605B ........................... 3989 $ 2004 NEON #418B1 ................................ 4353 $ 1997 OLDS ACHIEVA #8898B1........... 3997 $ 2002 PATHFINDER #9803B.................. 5986 $ 2006 GRAND VITARA #680A .............. 6994 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE #0392A......
11,996
9,994
$
$
2007 MUSTANG GT CONV #PC0269
21,782
$
2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID a/c, pwr grp, gas miser, #PLT0478
14,992
$
11,947
$
2008 RANGER S/CAB sport, auto, a/c, low km, #PT0389
14,993
$
All prices are plus tax and $399 doc fee. Some pictures may not be exact.
13,886
$
2012 DODGE RAM 1500
quad cab, 4x4, SLT, Outdoorsman pkg, #PLT0472
27,996
$
$
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Over $210,000 raised to date. A CANADIAN RECORD!
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