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Cash blurs gang lines

New era in casting aside allegiances RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

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he days of organized crime members swearing allegiance to a single gang are numbered, police are saying.

Modern gangsters flip sides on a dime, and often flip internal alliances within their own ranks to stay at the top of the food chain.

“The notion that a gangster is tried and true to a certain [gang] is over, it’s not like Los Angeles with the Crips and the Bloods,” said Abbotsford police spokesman Const. Ian MacDonald.

A criminal could be a “cardcarrying member” of a gang, and be considered a loyal soldier, but could have been in a rival gang previously, MacDonald said.

Using the example of a recent arrest involving a known member of the Red Scorpions gang, he said the same person was picked up

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It’s not about how long a criminal is with one gang, it’s about what they can do for business, according to MacDonald.

“[Criminals] only have allegiance because it is convenient, it’s not in the old sense of gangs where it is about honour, and honour is everything.”

– Dr. Darryl Plecas

“What can you do to ensure my product arrives where it needs to arrive? What can you do to lend enforcement muscle to what I’m trying to achieve today?” he said. see GANGS, page A6

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BC Radio One is inviting the community to join The Early Edition host Rick Cluff on Friday morning to ask questions of key community leaders, on live radio.

The special broadcast takes p l a c e i n t h e s e n i o r s c e n t re inside the Abbotsford Recreation Centre, at 2499 McMil-

lan Rd., at Old Yale Road, in Abbotsford. The event is on bright and early, from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Some scheduled guests include Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich, Abbotsford city councillor and deputy mayor Dave Loewen, and Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes: they’ll be on from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. see CBC, page A2

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Nathan Lanka, who helps run the family owned business Lanka Jewels at the Junction shopping centre on London Avenue in Mission, said he noticed debris and a lot of damage through the store’s main window as soon as he showed up at work. He called police immediately. “[Someone] broke into the neighbouring store and cut three holes in the wall . . . one of the holes came out behind our safe and they [gained access] through the back of it,” he said.

The holes were large enough for an averagesized adult to fit through, Lanka said.

He estimates thieves made off with more than $400,000 in gold jewelry, specialized items and the bulk of their high-end timepieces, including Bulova, Citizen and Movado brand watches.

“Quite a few coloured stones were taken, all our gold chains . . . the watches they can sell, but the gold they have to melt down.”

Mission RCMP Cpl. Raina Siou said the method of entry into the store, while unusual, has been seen in the Lower Mainland previously.

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The large dollar amount attached to the crime makes it one of the area’s priciest, Siou said.

“If the final amount is confirmed, then it’s an exceptional amount for one business in Mission.”

The thieves managed to bypass the store’s motion sensors and alarms, Lanka said. The store was previously hit in 2009 when armed robbers made off with an estimated $350,000 in diamond rings and jewelry.

Anyone with information is asked to call Mission RCMP at 604-826-7161, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Briefly Speak the language with Mission’s service Mission Community Services has a number of programs and services for new immigrants to the area.

The English as a Second Language Resources for Settlement and Integration of Multicultural Community in Mission and evirons is of benefit to newcomers, naturalized citizens, refugees and anyone in the multicultural community who has ESL needs.

Some programs are designed especially for women and seniors.

The program also welcomes temporary workers, nannies and international students.

Mission Community Services hosts programs such as Let’s Speak English, International Knitting, literacy groups and women’s cross cultural learning groups at the Mission library and elsewhere.

For a full listing of programs, and for client referrals contact Kusum Soni at 604-814-3957, at 604-8263634, or e-maiil kusum. soni@missioncommunityservices.com.

A benefit for LIFE Joe Roberts, The Skidrow CEO, will be the guest speaker at a dessert fundraiser for the LIFE Recovery Association at 7 p.m. on June 10. LIFE Recovery is a non-profit drug and alcohol recovery residence for addicted women in Abbotsford. Its operators will have a brief presentation on its work and testimonies from current and past clients. This event is at Northview Community Church, 32040 Downes Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets are by donation, available at LIFE’s Second Chance Thriftstore, 31550 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday. For more see liferecovery.ca.

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Volunteers Evening Louis, left, and Sainterne Beona, right, draw water from a cistern at an MCC-supported water distribution site in Cité Soliel, Port Au Prince, Haiti.

Mennonites have plans for Haiti $13.09 million going to good use

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fter weeks of careful assessment and planning in Haiti, the Mennonite Central Committee has established priorities and plans that will guide its on-going response to the Haiti earthquake.

From food security and education to economic development and housing, the plans are designed to empower Haitians to rebuild their communities better than they were before the Jan. 12 earthquake.

“The rebuilding plan integrates several key areas of support,” said Wayne Bremner, MCC BC executive director. “These include housing, economic development, food security, health and education.”

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potential contributions from Cana- national program development dian Foodgrains Bank and other leaders established the long-range sources could boost the total con- priorities when they met in Haiti tributions closer to $20 million. In in late March. They assimilated Canada, MCC has received more input from MCC’s partners, MCC than $8 million in Haiti national staff donations ($1.3 miland international lion in B.C.) almost “Our hope is that peoworkers and Haitian all of which qualify ple will also respond political leaders into f o r ma tchi ng CIDA the plan. to the long-term plans funds.

Priority areas in MCC envisions a which MCC’s supthat will enable Haitians t h re e - t o f i v e - y e a r port and finances plan, initially in the to rebuild their homes will be focused Port-au-Prince area include continued and livelihoods.” and west of the city emergency assiswhere several MCC tance such as food, – Wayne Bremmer MCC B.C. relief kits, tarps and partners are working.

However, MCC will tents, first aid kits, g ra d u a l l y s h i f t t h e water filters, sheets focus of its work to the Artibonite and comforters. This assistance will Valley, northeast of Port-au-Prince. continue through the summer.

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The long-range plan will continue to be re-evaluated and redefined as the work progresses.

“We are grateful for the way in which people have responded to the needs of Haitians in the immediate aftermath of the quake,” Bremner said. “Our hope is that people will also respond to the long-term plans that will enable Haitians to rebuild their homes and livelihoods.”

◗ For more information on MCC’s ongoing work in Haiti visit mcc.org/ haitiearthquake. To make a contribution to this work, contact the MCC office at 604-850-6639, toll free at 1-888-622-6337 or donate online at donate.mcc.org SUBMITTED/FOR THE TIMES

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A4 ❘ NEWS ❘ TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010 THE TIMES

No slowing down area traffic snarls

Work still dragging on along city streets and major highway projects

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eople anxious to hit the dusty trail early in an attempt to beat the traffic this May long weekend were greeted by gridlock heading east-bound on the Trans-Canada Highway Thursday afternoon.

Road construction on both the Clearbrook Road overpass and the McCallum Road overpass slowed would-be travelers and other motorists heading east on the highway to a near standstill, from as far west as the Mount Lehman Road exit eastward on a stretch approximately 10 kilometres long.

However, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation said those delays should have subsided on Friday.

“Because of the long weekend, [we’re] not anticipating any delays,” said Linda Gold, adding work to the two overpasses were halted for the weekend.

Those who decided to stay home

for the long weekend were given a bit of a break in terms of traffic congestion in both directions along South Fraser Way. For weeks drivers were subjected to long waits and bumper-to-bumper traffic along one of the busiest corridors in Abbotsford due to road construction that included a widening of the street between Bourquin Crescent and Fairlane Road, and roadworks on South Fraser Way. It was anticipated that project would be done at the end of March, however motorists still had to endure delays along the busy street as of last week.

Road constructions crews were still busy last week, adding and upgrading sidewalks on both sides of South Fraser Way on part of its western stretch, just east of the Peardonville Road overpass.

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– RAFE ARNOTT/TIMES

Construction along South Fraser Way in west Abbotsford last week slowed local traffic. Crews were adding sidewalks along the busy thoroughfare near the Peardonville Road overpass.

Kamp’s camp consumes $493,178

MPs agree there’s already enough scrutiny MARIA RANTANEN mrantanen@mrtimes.com

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embers of Parliament rejected AuditorGeneral Sheila Fraser’s request to look at their books, and local MP Randy Kamp agreed that there is already enough scrutiny of federal politicians’ books.

MPs’ accounts are “looked at very carefully”

by House of Commons staff, Kamp said, and he agreed with the board of internal economy, which includes MPs from all political parties, that there wasn’t any need for further scrutiny by the auditor-general.

“There is a fair bit of scrutiny already,” said Kamp, who is the Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission. “[MPs are] very careful about staying within the guidelines.”

Fraser has argued the current auditing system isn’t good enough. She said her team of auditors

would go deeper to ensure taxpayers are getting good value for the more than $500 million in public money spent annually on MPs’ expenditures. The Commons board of internal economy stated they don’t want to open up their books to the auditor-general.

“Following careful consideration, the auditorgeneral will not be invited to conduct a performance audit of the House of Commons,” said a board statement released last week.

Kamp’s total expenses for the last fiscal year were $493,178, which included travel, maintaining offices in Maple Ridge and Ottawa, telephone, printing and advertising (see box for details).

Every year a certain number of MPs are randomly chosen to have their books looked at even more carefully than the standard. Kamp said he’s had his books looked at a few times and “they haven’t found anything of any significance.”

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Randy Kamp’s expenses from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 Office budget: Staff and other: $223,585 Travel: $7,847 Advertising: $21,051 Office lease: $23,200 Total: $275,683 Goods and services provided by house: Travel: $133,751 Telephone: $9,887 Printing: $64,813 Office supplies: $4,081 Constituency office furniture and equipment improvement fund: $4,555 Other: $408 Total: $217,495 Grand total: $493,178 - WITH FILES FROM CANWEST NEWS SERVICE

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bbotsford is in desperate need of an organizer for this year’s Terry Fox Run. “Unfortunately, there is currently no organizer in place for the Abbotsford event and it would be such a shame for the people of this community to miss out,” said Donna White, provincial director for the run in B.C. and Yukon.

Organizing a run requires as little as 30 minutes a day across the summer to ensure Abbotsford can participate in the celebrations for the 30th Annual Terry Fox Run, she said.

If interested, contact Clare Adams at the Terry Fox Foundation either by e-mail at bcadmin@ terryfoxrun.org or by phone at 1-888-836-9786.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre Ideas Wanted!

This is a notice to community members in the areas of the following Abbotsford public schools: Abbotsford Collegiate Abbotsford Middle Alexander Elementary

Centennial Park Elementary Dormick Park Elementary Godson Elementary

Jackson Elementary

In approving an upgrade to Abbotsford Collegiate, the Ministry of Education has committed to considering the school for the Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) initiative. (More information about the concept is available at: www.neighbourhoodsoflearning.gov.bc.ca) The Abbotsford School District is seeking input from community members to assist in making decisions about programs and services that could be hosted in the Neighbourhood Learning Centre. For example, services might include: child care programs; health clinics; sports programs; family resource centres; and recreational programs. The intent of this initiative is for schools and community organizations to partner together to create opportunities where people can access educational and community services under one roof.

Your opportunity to learn more and provide suggestions/input is at an Open House on Wednesday, May 26, between 5 and 7 pm at Abbotsford Collegiate (2329 Crescent Way.) Please drop in for a coffee/juice, talk to School District staff, and provide your ideas.

THE TIMES TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010 ❘

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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Abbotsford Mayor George Peary pushed the button to start the sprinklers, then joined dozens of youngsters for a romp through the water at the new Mill Lake spray park Thursday.

Above, kids gets a soaking while Danni Yarema, 2, jumps over the water in her new boots.

New water park brings out the kid in everyone Mayor Peary makes a splash at Mill Lake CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

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espite the intermittent thunder and pelting rain last Thursday, two busloads of youngsters from Sandy Hill Elementary gleefully skipped class to

test the renovated water spray park at Abbotsford’s Mill Lake.

Even Mayor George Peary slipped on his water shoes and play clothes to run through the spouts of water at the official dedication.

Abbotsford MP Ed Fast was also there, but

he was more conservatively dressed.

The $1.185-million retrofit of the spray park includes the water feature, playground, furnishings, landscaping accessible walkway and a picnic shelter, said Rick Daykin, the city’s director of parks services.

It’s funded from a $375,000 federal grant, the city’s $750,000, and a $60,000 donation from sisters Ruth Schultz and Helen Singer, whose family previously donated land for

Hughes Park on Clearbrook Road.

The cost includes a well that supplies water to the spray park from the underground aquifer, instead of using city water. Used water is captured and directed into a rock pit for filtration before it seeps back into the aquifer.

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A6 ❘ NEWS ❘ TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010 THE TIMES

Floating grow-op busted on Fraser RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

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ission RCMP busted an established marijuana grow operation on a houseboat in the Fraser River Wednesday afternoon.

More than 300 mature pot plants were seized, although no one was arrested, when drug section officers executed a sealed warrant and boarded the vessel at 4 p.m., said Cpl. Raina Siou.

Police are searching for the registered owner of the houseboat that was moored near the shore and had BC Hydro service running to it.

Siou could not confirm whether power was being siphoned illegally or not, or whether the owner was known to police or had gang links, but said the investigation was still in its early stages. This is the first grow-op discovered on the Fraser River as far as she knows.

“This is unusual, we’ve never seen it before. It’s very creative to say the least, but all you need for a grow-op is access to power, water, plants, dirt and a space, so you could put one conceivably anywhere,” she said.

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vations on the vessel, suggesting the grow was going to expand to the rest of the unoccupied rooms onboard, Siou said.

Other unusual locations police have recently discovered marijuana cultivations include semi-truck trailers – several of which were discovered in Langley with fully automated growops supporting thousands of plants in the fall of 2009.

Sgt. Shinder Kirk with the Integrated Gang Task Force was nonplussed by this latest twist, but said as far as he knows, RCMP haven’t seen anything like this in the Lower Mainland.

“It’s not surprising. Not a lot of people around and fairly isolated from other residences.

“Anywhere there is an ability to grow marijuana, why wouldn’t someone explore it?” he asked.

Siou said the grow-op could have been operational for several months, and waste materials were being dumped into the river, raising environmental concerns.

A sealed warrant is issued when a source or victim is being protected, or the means the information was gathered needs to be protected because an ongoing investigation could be jeopardized, Siou said.

Run for Water making strides MICHELLE WATRIN For the Times

“W

e need to give [the water] to them – not just to be nice, but because we should be sharing it.”

“They had a hard time getting over the fact that the majority of Ethiopians survive per week on [the amount of water] in one flush of a toilet.”

– Carmen Loewen teacher – PHOTO SUBMITTED/FOR THE TIMES

More than 500 students in the Fraser Valley have come to the same conclusion as Grade 4 South Poplar Traditional student Denzie Taves. They have been learning about the water crisis in Ethiopia through a unique program sponsored by Envision Financial called Envision a Better World; Learn, Create, Run. The program encourages teachers to go through curriculum put together by teachers

South Poplar Traditional Elementary Grade 4 student Denzie Taves won the 5K Run for Water T-shirt art contest. His winning design was picked out of 98 applicants and will be featured on the 5K shirts on May 30. on the Run for Water board of directors.

The lessons focus on social responsibility and the fact that anyone can help the young girls who walk for several kilometers to fetch clean water for their village.

Randall Mark of the Run for Water Society speaks to students

GANGS, from page A1

Money is paramount in modern gang loyalty

Dr. Darryl Plecas is the RCMP University Research Chair in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley, and said most of the Lower Mainland’s gangs are relatively new and there has not been enough time for them to develop loyalty and allegiance. “[Criminals] only have allegiance because it is convenient, it’s not in the old sense of gangs where it is about honour, and honour is everything.

“The missing variable is honour. That has broken down across the board,” Plecas said.

MacDonald thinks most of those organi-

zations have a level of understanding about people fluctuating between groups.

“The colour isn’t bled down to your soul,” he said.

“There is an understanding in the Lower Mainland and British Columbia that people are going after money.”

RCMP Sgt. Shinder Kirk is with the Integrated Gang Task Force, and said gangs are constantly changing, making investigations difficult.

“It’s difficult because it’s nebulous.

“It is a fluid criminal relationship. They will come together, break apart and join other

criminal organizations or loose groups to further their own criminal enterprises,” Kirk said.

Two gangs could be at war with each other, but individuals within those factions are still maintaining personal relationships, he said.

“They’re still doing business or socializing.”

Criminal stratification is not based along ethnic lines or the colour of skin, nor is it geographically based, according to MacDonald, who said it doesn’t matter who grew up with who, or where.

“They’re not guarding the [turf ] around

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their homes.

“They’re chasing money,” MacDoanld said.

Plecas said the lack of traditional ethnic lines in forming gangs is because modern gangsters only think of themselves and not the group.

Gangs are trying to form or re-form without any history, he said, adding, what gang member is going to die for another member when they barely know each other?

Plecas said it is a case of greed, of too much too soon. “[Gangs] are not solid structures and they’re not likely ever to be.

“They grew too fast.”

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ecently, Britain got a new prime minister in the form of David Cameron. He’ll be heading up a minority Conservative government (nice to know the Brits are copying us, for a change) after 13 years of Labour rule, which followed 2,793 years of Thatcherism.

But who is David Cameron?

Sure, you could look on Wikipedia, and read their version: Oxford, politics, business, MP for Witney, blah blah blah. But anyone can edit Wikipedia! Who are you going to believe, them or a member of the Fourth Estate?

David Cameron was born on the fourth planet orbiting Epsilon Eridani, to a humble family of grub-farming space lizards.

Young Cameron, then known as Xr’kzbst, had a typical childhood: he clawed his way free of the birthing nest first and devoured his smaller, weaker siblings, then attended Knlthfrbx Prepatory Academy. While only a middling student at astronavigation and fifth-dimensional physics, he excelled at debate and on the sports field, where he captained the school’s lurngball team (the Fightin’ Star Beasts) to two consecutive interstellar championships.

Accepted at Cylon University (school motto: Ctrl, Alt, Destroy!) on a lurngball scholarship, he displayed an unexpected gift for languages, and within two semesters had given up sports to study in the university’s famous Institute of Very Few Vowels.

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the painful truth There he was mentored by Professor P!kak, a humanoid fungi and renowned translator, but today is most famous for his book, A Hundred and One Humorous Uses for a Black Hole Generator.

After mastering the subtleties of Aldebaran and Old Martian, it is thought P!kak recommended Cameron take up a position with Eridani Intelligence.

After graduation, he was carefully prepped for a long-term mission as a mole in the Eridani effort to invade the Earth, consume its inhabitants, and make decorative ashtrays out of our skulls.

When Cameron was dispatched on his mission, Queen Victoria was still on the British Throne.

The Eridani psychohistorians had predicted that, within a century, the British would control 78 per cent of the Earth’s surface, with the rest split between Belgium and Mongolia.

Unfortunately, they were wrong. Thanks to relativistic time dilation, Cameron emerged from his spacecraft in 1957 to a world divided between the Soviet and American spheres of influence.

In the first of a series of bad decisions, Cameron flipped a coin and decided to infiltrate the Russian side of the Iron Curtain.

He assumed human form and spent the next decade as Yuri Morozov, the assistant sub-director of memo filing at a collective yak dung distribution centre in Uzbekistan.

Cameron was almost ready to move up to full assistant director, when word arrived from Eridani.

His home planet had been infiltrated by a race of humanoid fungi, who blew it up using black hole generators.

Free from his mission to conquer the Earth, Cameron could finally follow his own desires. He first spent a year drunk, then a year very drunk. Then he went into politics.

He assumed the identity of a young upper class toff named David Cameron, and slipped into the Conservative Party. Finally able to use his extensive Eridani training, he quickly rose from a lowly backbencher to a shadow cabinet post to party leader.

Unfortunately, his tendency to disintegrate or eat his underperforming backbenchers means Cameron’s government remains a minority one.

Next week: Nick Clegg, the truth about Britain’s most famous killer robot.

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t may be time to start asking a brand new question about the HST: what can the provincial government do instead to fill in the huge financial hole it has been digging over the past couple of years?

The Fight HST petitioners announced recently that they already had a half million signatures – or 15 per cent of all of B.C.’s eligible voters – calling for the government to axe the tax.

They only need 10 per cent to succeed, but that’s a minimum of 10 per cent in each of the province’s 85 electoral ridings.

They have that minimum, provided all of the signatures they have are valid, in 72 ridings. But the petitioners, aware that not all the signatures may be valid, are aiming for an insurance goal of 15 per cent in each riding – which they’ve also reached in 52 ridings, including Langley, Fort Langley-Aldergrove and Abbotsford ridings.

And they still have more than half of their allotted time to gather names.

It seems they’ve thought of everything.

Almost everything.

Nobody on either side of the HST debate has talked a great deal about what might happen if the HST is killed.

Where will the money be found to pay for recent extravagances like the Olympics, if the extra tax money the HST would bring in doesn’t materialize (and despite protestations to the contrary, it’s clear that the HST would constitute a tax increase)?

How will B.C.’s business-friendly reputation be affected by the demise of a business-friendly HST (its businessfriendliness has been a prime selling point)?

What will happen to the province’s excellent credit rating when it can’t collect the taxes it needs to pay its bills?

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Are cell phones safe?

Since the introduction of cell phones there has been controversy on whether or not they can cause brain tumors plus other illness.

A major study done by The World Health Organization over a 10-year period showed that using a cell phone for 10 years can result in a brain tumor. The Interphone study is the most major study ever done on cell phone usage.

If this is a fact that brain tumors can develop as a result of cell phone usage over an extended period, would it not be reasonable to assume that there would be other side effects while the tumor is developing such as headaches, sleep disturbance etc., which some peer review scientific studies have found?

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Not only will it focus attention on the rigour of the environmental and regulatory review processes that all clean energy projects are subjected to in this province (big megaprojects like Site C and less intrusive run-of-river and wind projects alike), it will also focus attention on the fact that B.C. Hydro is no longer able to produce as much electricity as we consume.

The last major B.C. Hydro dam (the Revelstoke) was built 26 years ago in 1984, so

it’s not surprising that we’ve fallen behind in electricity production. B.C.’s population was just 2.9 million when the Revelstoke dam was built but there are now around 4.5 million people.

By the time Site C is actually producing electricity a decade or so from now, B.C.’s population will be 5.1 million. We will need the electricity from Site C plus all the other clean energy we can get from run-of-river and wind energy projects.

Now is the time to prepare B.C. for electricity needs we’re going to have in a decade, and it’s a sad state of affairs that we no longer produce as much electricity as we consume when we have so many clean energy resources at our fingertips.

Kevin Lee Vancouver

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Regarding Our view: Be aware, drive with care (Times, May 18).

I read your article and gave my head a shake. If all drivers read this maybe there would be less “accidents.” In my mind there is no such thing as an accident. People are speeding with less care and attention than ever.

Case in poin: we were driving to Abbotsford today down the Highway 11 connector that is clearly posted at 60km/h. I was doing that speed and everyone was passing me like I was standing still.

We pulled onto the highway – posted at 80km/h – I was abiding by the law and again drivers were passing me. On the way home it was even worse. A pickup was weaving in and out of traffic with no regard for himself or other drivers.

This done in a raging rain storm and at a higher than posted rate of speed.

My question to all these speeders is: what is the big hurry? You will only get to that red light before me. What is the big hurry to die? Because you will someday.

Some day the risks you take will result in a death, perhaps your wife, your child, your mother or father, your best friend or even me. I do not want to become a statistic from your neglect.

If only speeders would realize that nothing is so important that you have to risk your life and mine by being irresponsible enough to be behind the wheel of a 2,000-pound vehicle, speeding. You have to drive defensively and be aware.

My driving instructor told me when I was taking my drivers test. He said drive defensively and think that all the other drivers on the road are out to get you.

I think he was right.

The message is, slow down and live.

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A10 ❘ FOOD ❘ TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010 THE TIMES

Make pesto with parsley

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A little fresh parsley goes a long way when making pesto. Throw together some cashews, cheese, lemon, oil and seasoning and you have wonderful fresh pesto, perfect for spring and summer entertaining.

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e pass by it all the time in the produce section, but when not being used as a garnish or a minor ingredient, what else can we do with parsley?

Parsley is botanically called petroselinum crispum. This is derived from the Greek word ‘petros’, meaning stone, as it was often found growing in and around groups of rocks. Today this herb, naturally high in vitamin A and C, is usually available in just two different varieties. Curly leaf parsley is the most common one we see today at the local grocery store. However in some markets, flat leaf Italian parsley is just as common. The main visual difference between the two is just what the names predict, however, flat leaf Italian parsley has more flavour than its curly, common counterpart.

When parsley is being used for purposes other than garnish, it is usually added as a minor ingredient to characterize a dish with a distinct touch of natural herb flavour and a bit of colour. However, there are some recipes that use parsley as a main ingredient, such as pesto.

Traditionally pesto is prepared by pureeing fresh basil leaves, mainly

with olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese and lemon juice to form an outstanding pasta sauce.

However, basil leaves can be substituted with parsley. This makes the pesto recipe not only more affordable, but also easier to create from scratch all year round, as fresh parsley is more accessible in the markets than fresh basil.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. It is one of our favourites and we make it all the time.

Parsley Pesto 2/3 (two thirds) cup roasted, salted cashews ½ (one half) cup extra virgin olive oil ½ (one half) cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large garlic cloves, peeled Juice of one half lemon ½ (one half) tsp salt ½ (one half) tsp fresh cracked pepper 1 bunch fresh curly leaf parsley, large stems removed 1. In a food processor, grind the cashews on high speed for approximately 15 seconds.

2. Continue to process on high speed while slowly adding one quarter cup of the olive oil through the top opening, and then process for another 30 seconds until mixture is almost completely smooth and liquid.

3. Turn off the processor. Add the cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Turn the processor back on and process on high speed while feeding the parsley through the top opening. When all of the parsley has been added, continue to process on high speed while slowly adding the remaining one quarter cup of olive oil.

4. Turn off the processor, scrape down the sides, and process for another 10 to 15 seconds.

5. Toss with hot, freshly cooked pasta of your choice, or use in a variety of applications such as a pizza or bruscetta topping, or mix it with mayo for a great sandwich spread, or with sour cream for a great veggie dip.

Makes approximately 1.5 cups.

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Better to be safe than sorry with BPA Thinking outside the bottle for alternatives RACQUEL FORAN For the Times

BPA has been found in medical devices, compact discs, electronics, dental fillings, optical lenses, chain oil and brake fluid. he media attention appeared to have And organizations like Ecojustice Canada come from nowhere. Overnight every- think it isn’t good for any of us. one was talking about BPA — whether “More than 150 peer-reviewed studies they knew what it was or not. have associated BPA with obesity, attenWhat everyone did seem to know, howev- tion deficit hyperactivity disorder, breast er, was that the chemical commonly found cancer, prostate cancer and immune sysin many of the plastic containers they eat tem dysfunction,” reads a backgrounder and drink from had been deemed toxic by produced by the non-profit organization, the federal government. And this revelation devoted to environmental law. led to nothing but a lot of Ecojustice Canada is consumer confusion. just one of many organi“I didn’t know there was zations that support more Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to an option when I first far-reaching bans of BPA, make a hard, clear plastic, despite the government of as well as epoxy resins used started looking.”

Canada’s website, which as protective lining inside states four different ways metal food and beverage that BPA is not harmful to – Jeff Zacharias Crystal Clear Water containers. people.

The federal government It was this conflicting stated that studies revealed information that led Port “the general public need not be concerned Coquitlam business owner Jeff Zacharias . . . BPA does not pose a health risk;” but, to make a change. “due to uncertainty raised in some studies,” Zacharias, who owns Crystal Clear Water, officials were going ahead with legislation said he has received enough calls from to ban the importation, sale and advertising customers who were concerned about of baby bottles containing BPA. BPA that he felt it was worth looking into This begs the question: If it’s bad for other options. babies, why isn’t bad for us? Health Canada’s “(The) BPA problem doesn’t really affect screening assessment of bisphenol A last our industry because we don’t heat the spring primarily focused on its impacts on bottles so BPA can’t leach into the water,” newborns and infants up to 18 months of he said, adding that a bit of digging proage; however, health risks for Canadians of duced a company in California that made all ages were also considered.

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Jeff Zacharias, owner of Crystal Clear Water, opted to start using BPA-free water bottles. though, so right now only 50 per cent of my bottles are the new BPA-free ones,” he said.

Zacharias said he didn’t want to pass the extra cost on to his customers so he split up the order. His first batch of new bottles arrived in May 2008 and he hopes to order the rest early this spring.

His decision to change his bottles sets Crystal Clear Water apart from its com-

petitors, and his customers can be confident when they are filling their new stainless steel personal water bottle, that both the water and its container are safe.

Whether others will find it necessary to follow suit will probably depend on how many restrictions the government puts on BPA in the future.

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Stereotypes hurt girls’ math Female elementary school teachers with math anxiety pass on the stereotype that boys, not girls, are good at math onto their female students, according to University of Chicago research. Girls who believe the stereotype do worse at math.

The year-long study followed 17 Grade 1 and 2 teachers and 52 boys and 65 girls. Researchers found that boys’ math performance was not related to their teacher’s math anxiety, while girls’ math performance was.

More than 90 per cent of elementary school teachers in the U.S. are women

Health briefs who get their certificates with very little mathematics preparation, according to the National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education. Other research shows that elementary education majors have the highest rate of mathematics anxiety of any college major.

Calories affect food choices Parents choose lower calorie fast-food items when the menu lists calories per item, according to Seattle Children’s Research Institute

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On average, the child’s hypothetical meal at McDonald’s restaurants was reduced by 102 calories, according to researchers. They concluded that when parents have access to such information, they may make smarter meal choices for their children.

Notably, there was no difference in calories between the two groups for items the parents chose for themselves.

Just an extra 100 calories per day may equate to about 10 pounds or 4.5 kg. of weight gain per year, researchers say.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Library for toddlers

The Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, has family storytime for preschoolers on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. until May 27. No registration needed. Call 604-859-7814.

Mission speaks

Mission Toastmasters meets May 25 at Cedarbrooke Chateau 32331-7th Ave., Mission, theatre room, 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Learn how to master the art of communication. Guests welcome.

Knit, learn English

Join other knitters every Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., Mission. Or meet to practise English on Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call the library at 604-826-6610.

Women’s progress

On May 25, Lifetime Learning Centre’s Philosophers’ C a f é d i s c u s s w o m e n ’s achievements in the 80 years since the Famous Five, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Cedarbrooke Chateau, 32331 Seventh Ave., Mission. Fee is $5 and includes refreshments.

Mission Caregivers help

The Mission Caregivers support group meets May 26 and June 30 at Pleasant View Care Home, 7530 Hurd St., Mission, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The group is for family or friends who are caregivers of loved ones at home or at facilities. Call 604-814-5600 or 604-8145520 for more information.

Early memory loss

An early memory loss support group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Place, 7365 Cedar St., Mission. Upcoming dates are May 26, June 9 and 23, July 14 and 28. Call Barbara at 604-814-5600 for details.

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Gardening for sprouts

The Mount Lehman Library invites little sprouts ages 4-10 and adults to meet at the Bradner Homes Community Gardens (3098 Bradner Rd.) at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays, from June 3 to Aug. 26 (except July 29). Stories, crafts and tiny vegetable plots are waiting for small gardeners to tend. Planting day is June 3. On rainy days, the library has short programs at 5875 Mount Lehman Rd., Abbotsford.

Phone 604-856-4988.

Mission Genealogy

Mission Genealogy Club presents Lena Charlton with How to Remember the Past scrapbooking ideas, traditional and digital albums on May 27 at 7 p.m. at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., Mission. All are welcome. For more Jane Gosselin at 604-826-8957 or e-mail a5a94630@telus.net

The young parent program New Beginnings celebrates 20 years of helping teen parents stay in school, on May 29, from noon to 3 p.m., at the New Beginning Daycare, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. All past and present students are invited.

RSVP to Maria Cargnelli at 604-850-7303 or see abbynewbeginnings.ca

Peace BBQ

The Peace Lutheran Church at the corner of Marshall and Ware streets in Abbotsford

Raw foods

Raw food cooking classes are on 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 30, and June 13 at Trinity Memorial United Church, Abbotsford. Pre-register, get tickets at Busye Bodye Naturals Wellness Centre, 33779 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford, at 604-851-5223. Call 604854-3310 or ezrawliving@ earthanimals.ca

Volunteer training

Mission Community Services holds an information ses-

sion for anyone interested in volunteering in one of its many programs at 3 p.m. on June 1, at the office, at 33179 Second Ave., Mission.

No registration required. For more call 604-826-3634.

Municipal retirees

The Municipal Pension Retirees Association meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on June 2. If you or your spouse receive a municipal pension, join us at abc Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford. Call 604-8704802 for more details.

Bin the consumerism

The Clean Bin Project (www. cleanbinproject.com) is a

documentary film made by Vancouver residents Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin, who swore off consumerism for a year. They’ll talk at 7 p.m., June 4 at the Opening Nite Theatre, 33227 Railway Ave., Mission, when Cinema Politica Fraser Valley screens the film. Admission is by donation. See more at www. cinemapolitica.org

Roller derby Sunday

The Reign Valley Vixens league presents their next match on June 6, at the AgRec Building in Abbotsford from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. See see reignvalleyvixens.com

The Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. It meets May 28 at 7:30 p.m. For information and location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

Books wanted for sale

Mission Friends of the Library holds their book sale on May 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They seek books in excellent condition, which can be left at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., Mission. Contact the library at 604-826-6610.

Squadron review

The #861 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Silverfox Squadron holds its annual ceremonial review on May 29 at 1 p.m., at the AgRec building, 32470 Haida Dr., Abbotsford.

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Meet Theresa Chevalier, the author of Shameful Innocence, a historical romance set against the backdrop of the Mennonites’ history in revolutionary Russia, on May 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford.

The Jubilee Community Club at 7999 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford presents tribute band EH/CDC at its spring barbecue bash on May 29.

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Talking with kids could make a difference for future generations RUN, from page A6 One classroom wrote and recorded a song entitled, One Big Well, and will perform it before the 5K on race day, on May 30.

The projects are on display in the three branches of Envision Financial in Abbotsford until May 25.

There will be three prizes of $100 gift cards given to the students who have captured the lessons in their projects.

“We are more than just a quality run,” founder Ken Baerg said.

“Our board wants to promote physical activity to our community, put on a fantastic community event, but even more importantly, raise awareness of the fact one child dies every 15 seconds in the world due to lack of clean water.”

These lessons help the students get involved in the cause and understand what they are running for on May 30. Envision has been an amazing sponsor to this program.”

“My students were shocked at the amount of clean water Canada has compared to the rest of the world,” said science teacher Carmen Loewen at Abbotsford Middle School.

“They had a hard time getting over the fact that the majority of Ethiopians survive per week on [the amount of water] in one flush of a toilet.”

Several of her students are participating in the 5K for Run for Water, and she is running the half marathon.

“I almost cried a few times in Randall’s presentation . . . sad but eye opening for all of us. It was terrific,” said Durieu Elementary teacher Amanda Draper.

Her students were moved at the pictures and video in Mark’s presentation showing cows standing in the very water being consumed

by villagers. Draper planned to bring her class to Mission Secondary’s mini Run for Water held on their school on May 20 and is also running on May 30.

Students from Sandy Hill Elementary held a bake sale in their neighbourhoods to raise money for clean water in Ethiopia.

One mom, Melissa Cameron, said, “My twin girls and three of their friends sold lemonade, brownies and cookies – enough to supply water for two people for life.”

Through the lessons students learn that $35 gives one person clean water for life.

Schools taking part in the Envision a Better World; Learn, Create, Run are: ■ Mission Secondary ■ Eugene Reimer Middle School ■ Abbotsford Middle School ■ Clayburn Middle School ■ East Chilliwack Elementary ■ South Poplar Traditional Elementary ■ Sandy Hill Elementary ■ Abbotsford Christian Elementary ■ Mountain Elementary ■ Upper Sumas Elementary ■ Thomas Swift Elementary ■ Dave Kandal Elementary Other schools sending school teams to the run are (so far): ■ Dormick Park Elementary ■ Abbotsford Traditional Secondary School ■ Durieu Elementary ◗ The Run for Water takes place on May 30. There is no race day registration, so visit www.runforwater.ca to register.

Also, the Run For Water fundraising gala begins Thursday at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Lt. Romeo Dallaire.

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While the current group is doing a great job, more hands are needed in the APD reserves.

APD reservists depleted Volunteers often move to staff positions RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

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he number of police reservists in Abbotsford has dropped significantly because so many are being snapped up for full-time staff positions in either municipal forces or the RCMP, local police are saying.

Abbotsford Police Department spokesperson Const. Ian MacDonald said reservists on the job experience and training make them valuable assets for any department.

“Sometimes even [the APD] have drawn on those reserves to become recruits for sworn police officer roles.

“Our reserve numbers have dwindled as a result down to just 10,” he said.

It has become paramount for the department to deepen the pool of reservists, MacDonald said, and a

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62-year-old Abbotsford man was killed on Highway 10 Wednesday night after he wandered out into traffic and was hit by a car.

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recent push for new blood through the APD’s connection with the University of the Fraser Valley saw 87 applications submitted.

Of the 87 individuals who applied, 16 made it through the initial screening process and have been approved for training, he said.

Graduation from the reserve program is scheduled for the end of the summer and that will boost the department’s numbers to 26 in reserves.

Many of the duties reserve peace officers take on reflect the actual duties of full-fledged members.

“They do traffic duties, they do crime prevention, special events like Berry Festival and working alongside our community policing branch,” MacDonald said.

While being a reservist does not get you a gun, it does open the door to a

shortly before 10:30 p.m., near 160th Street. Police have not released the victim’s name.

Police had already been looking for him after receiving numerous 911 calls from motorists that a man was walking on Highway 10 about eight blocks away,

career in law enforcement, and MacDonald said many reservists have their sights set on a career there.

“A good number of those 26 we will have at the end of the summer are going to get job offers from different departments and detachments.”

Additional training to become a police officer varies, MacDonald said, but usually falls between six and eight months.

Job requirements are stringent, and that is why, he said, only 16 of the 87 applications received this year were selected.

“We’re picking the cream of the crop to be in our reserves program, for obvious reasons, [because of] the association, the level of trust required in the department and in the community,” MacDonald said.

Anyone interested in becoming a reservist can contact the Abbotsford Community Policing office at 604864-4810.

near 168th Street. As they were looking for him the motorist who had run over the pedestrian flagged Surrey Mounties down.

Police at press time didn’t know why he was out in traffic and are still investigating the fatal crash. Alcohol is not believed to have been

a factor.

Four pedestrians have been killed on Surrey’s streets so far this year.

“In this case we have a pedestrian walking on a busy highway in nighttime conditions. This tragic incident was likely avoidable.”

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• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca GENERATE EXCEL INCOME working from your home office. Flex hrs free online training.778-452-0024 www.born2shine.net LOCAL HVAC company requires a HEAT PUMP, A/C and FURNACE installer technician.

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Manufacturing company looking for mechanically inclined person for full-time job in Chilliwack. Some heavy lifting is required. Experience with running a press would be an asset. Competitive salary and benefits. Please send resumes to Pat Vandermeer pvandermeer@ picplast-northamerica.com

EDUCATION

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Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

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Trades/Technical

SEISMIC 2000 Construction hiring F/T Project Manager. Candidate req.: Professional Engineer or Construction Trade Certification with several yrs of experience.

Candidate must be willing to travel/work on site in Boston Bar, BC and other remote locations within BC. $85K per yr. E-resume: doug@seismic2000.com

As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities – a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building – both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1).

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Appliances

SIDE BY side fridge/freezer, $195 obo, large chest freezer $90obo. good cond. 778-549-1421

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COVERLET & Duvet & Shams $50; Freezer $75; 2 10x20 painting $30 ea. 1 28x36 painting Country style $25 - 309-1742.

KITCHEN TROLLEY drawer door $20.00; 2 Bedroom Table lamps$40.00; 1 Livingroom easy chairs $50. - 309-1742.

WHITE TALL ceremic floor lamp $75; small Panasonic microwave $15; Oakwood wine rack holds 12 bottles $15 - 309-1742

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Farm Equipmment

NEW HOLLAND 268 baler and disc mower. Call after 5pm 604-858-9568 Chilliwack

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Food Products

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Lumber/Building Supplies

NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cyclesawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

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Machinery & Tools

ESTATE SALE JD 9450 combine, 598 hours, $88,000.; MF 8160 FWA tractor180 hp, duals, 503 original hours, shedded, premium $67,000.

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Musical Instruments

OLDER MODEL upright piano, with bench, very good condition. $290obo, 778-549-1421

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Cats

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Dogs

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com

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ADORABLE POMERANIAN pups. Parti colour & extra small.

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PB BLUENOSE Pit Bull pup’s for sale. 4 left - $1000 - $2000. Ph Tim 604-557-8359 SHARPEI IN Coquitlam is looking for good home, very healthy and great with people. Must go through Sharpei rescue for an application. www.petfinder.com/petdetail/5731357

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BORDER COLLIE X Sheltie pups 4 males. Gorgeous! Ready Jun18 Blue Merels $700. Blk & White $400. Aldergrove. 604-856-3291 CHIHUAHUA, 3 pups (3 1/2 mo old/1st shots/dewormed) & the mom, $100 each. 604 581-6902

COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $550 neg. 604-708-1752

Sheltie Pups. Reg’d, shots, tattooed, dewormed, m/f, healthly, friendly, $950. 604-526-9943

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Poultry

KATISSA POULTRY Non medicated, all vegetable feed, no animal by products, grown and sold on the farm.

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For prices & details see www.specialtychicken.com Cloverdale area, 604 541-0007

Cares!

The Abbotsford-Mission Times has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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Surrey

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Apt/Condos

2 BR, top flr, 1000sf central Abby, views. insuite w/d, 2 ug prkg. avail now. n/s. $1000. 604-241-2475 2 BR $745. 1 BR $625. Apt in Mission. Avail Immed Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147 ABBY 2 BDRM, 2 bath, Brand new high end condo, top flr corner, 2 u/g prkg, 6 appl, extra storage, Mt Lehman/Hwy 1. n/s, n/p, Now, $1050.. 604-856-7554 ABBY DOWNTOWN. Older clean 1 BR Apts, fridge, stove, hot water. Avail now or May 1. Call 9am-9pm daily ★ 604- 539-2533

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Industrial/ Commercial

SURREY, Central City. Only $725,000! Rare high exposure commercial with high density “Downtown” designation. Floor Area Ratio is 3.5. Approx. 15,790 sq ft. 2 lots 123’ x 128’. Only $13.12 per buildable sq ft. Recent appraisal for $828,000. Call Ben Gauer, Royal LePage Ben Gauer & Associates, 604-644-0273 or 604-581-3838.

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Mobile Homes

NEW

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FACTORY DIRECT New 14 ft wide $56,500 F.O.B. SRI; New 1152 sq ft dbl wide $76,900 F.O.B. 604-830-1960 NEW CUSTOM SRI double wide in Abbotsford adult 45 + mobile home park, pad rent $502/mo.

Glenbrook Homes, 604-830-1960 TO BE MOVED - 2004 14 x 70 deluxe 2 BR, 1 bth $59,900. 1982 - 14 x 70 3 BR, 2 bth, $24,900.

1976 - 12 x 68, 2 BR + bth, $12,900. 12 x 60, 2 BR, $9,900.

12 x 60, $3,000. 604-830-1960

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Real Estate Investment

NANAIMO, 7YR old home w/2 sep suites. 5 bdrm, 5 min to dwntwn, 2x6 const, 9appl, lots of prkg, priced to sell $349,000. Call 250-716-2171 or 250-741-1950 ★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Pat 778-782-0872

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Central locations. 604-854-1000

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Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR bsmt, n/s, n/p, own parking, Mission, $600 utils incl’d. Criminal record check & refs. avail immed, call 604-217-4134

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ABBTS 3BR bsmt suite, near schools & bus, ns, np, avail Jun 1, $8500incl utils wd 604-852-4835

2441 Countess St.

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Av now. No pets, near amens. $875 + utils. Jim @ 604-836-3879

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MISSION 4 BR up ste, reno’d, $1300+ 65%, w/shop, own w/d, 2 ba, pet ok, n/s. 1-604-469-4864 WEST ABBY, 2 Br new suite, w/d n/s, n/p, incl’s hydro, basic cable June 1. $800. 604-856-4576

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Townhouses Rent

3 BR T/House, w/d Ref’s req’d, sign 1 yr lease $1050 + utils. Unit 275- 32550 MacLure Rd. Abby.

Call 604-870-4708

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Warehouse/ Commercial

COMMERCIAL STORE FRONTAGE FOR LEASE

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3 BR home, Mission, private, mtn view, close to amen, 1/2 acre, gated & fenced, sm pet ok $1600.

604-826-6559 or 604-615-7003

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Personals

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Paving/Seal Coating

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Plumbing

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Dragon boaters make an Impact on the waters at Cultus Lake JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

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he calm of Cultus Lake is shattered by 20 raging paddles, which pierce the water in frenzied unison.

It’s all part of another practice for the Sudden Impact Black dragon boat team, as they hone their skills for the upcoming summer regatta season.

Sudden Impact, with members from Abbotsford and Chilliwack, hosts three teams: Black, a high performance competitive mixed team, Blue, a recreational/competitive team and Liquid Silver, a youth team for ages 13-18.

For most of the members who train two to three days a week on the water, the sport of dragon boating is addictive.

“It’s hard work and worth every second of it. I love it,” said Sheena Davidson, a public health nurse who’s been paddling for 12 years.

Dragon boating originated in China more than 2,000 years ago, but has made a resurgence of late and is one of the fastest growing sports in the world.

“I think it’s a sport that’s ideal for everybody, there’s a place for everybody regardless of fitness, gender, or age,” said Pam Jones, president of Sudden Impact, who works at the University of the Fraser Valley. She’s been dragon boating for 11 years, and coaches the Blue team.

“Everybody can begin somewhere and make improvements and be part of an extended family,” she said.

Each team consists of 20 paddlers on a long narrow boat that weighs about 600 pounds empty. The sport builds muscle, core strength, endurance and teamwork with the main focus on timing and technique for the paddlers. There is also a caller who paces the race and a steer who keeps the boat moving straight and all have an important role.

“There is a feeling on a boat when you’re operating together. You have to trust one another that you’re going to do your individual jobs so that collectively we can have a good result,” added Jones.

“Everybody can begin somewhere and make improvements and be part of a social network and an extended family.”

– Pam Jones, president

Karmen Aulakh is co-captain of the Black team and also coaches the youth team. When the former soccer player began in the sport 10 years ago, he had a rude awakening when a master’s team (average age of 65) beat him and his team.

“Obviously this sport is a little harder than I thought,” he realized.

He stayed with it and admits that everyone is constantly learning and honing their technique. Now he plans to build the youth team.

“We want the sport to grow,” he

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Sudden Impact Black, above and top, practise their timing and stroke last Thursday. The team is on the water three times a week for most of the year. said. While dragon boating has been around in the valley since 2000, there are not a lot of youth teams.

“It’s not one of the traditional sports. There are sports out here for youth that are a team atmosphere and promote teamwork. With dragon boating, you’re only as strong as your weakest paddler. It will only work if everyone paddles as one.”

Liquid Silver has about 16 active members, and they need 20-24 to make a viable team.

“We’ve seen huge progress with the kids and when they race they’re phenomenal. They won their first medal this year,” he said, adding it’s not just for the young. “Dragon boating is a great springboard, especially if you’re getting into sports later in life. It has no age limit.”

And it’s not all about competition but camaraderie as well.

“Having 20 other adults on one team from diverse backgrounds and different jobs is a unique way to find friends,” said Annette Borrows, a former basketball player who paddles for the Black team. She’s been dragon boating for four years after an injury forced her to give up competitive ball. .

“I had to figure out how to be one with the rest of the paddlers. It was a

total transition, you just have to blend.”

But after her first regatta when the competitiveness and adrenaline kicked in, she was hooked.

SI Black is a highly competitive team, which practises all year on and off the water, even in winter.

Co-captain Bruce Davidson was a recreational paddler before being approached to join SI and put together a mixed team.

“I jumped at the chance and never regretted it,” he said.

“Paddling at the competitive level means we’re practising 12 months a year with three practices a week plus hitting the gym. I am on the water six days a week, often from 5-6 a.m. before work, then on the water in the evening again. Addicted? Yes, but many of us are. We keep pushing ourselves so we do not let our teammates down.”

The Black have their eye on the Canadian Nationals this summer in Whistler, and after that, hope to finish in the Top 5 at the Canadian Club Crews held in Ontario in 2011.

“How cool would that be, Sudden Impact representing Canada?” asked Davidson.

For information on the club, call Bruce Davidson at 604-703-4787.

Heat kept with the surprises CAM TUCKER Inside Sports

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ike the good, the bad and the ugly, so too went the Abbotsford Heat’s inaugural season in the AHL. Here, for the final time until September, is a rundown of the bigger stories regarding the team at seasons end.

■ Head coach Jim Playfair deserves a heap of credit for the job he did this season with the Heat.

Despite not being nominated for Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award for the AHL Coach of the Year, Playfair shook off more than 450 man games lost to injury.

He took a mixture of AHL, East Coast Hockey League and Western Hockey League players to the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs where they were defeated in the North Division final in six games by the Hamilton Bulldogs.

If Playfair were to be rewarded for the outstanding job this season, it would be with an NHL contract.

In early April, the Columbus Dispatch reported that Playfair was on a short list of candidates to fill the vacant head coaching position with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

But after accepting head coaching duties with the Heat last June and publicly refusing to address his future during the playoffs, Playfair hinted last week he may have found home.

“I’m totally satisfied and content to stay in Abbotsford,” he said, citing his family as one of the reasons he would like to remain here.

“I’ll stay here as long as they have me . . . I’m committed to working here for as long as it takes to earn the proper opportunity and I’m in no rush to leave here to go coach in the NHL.” ■ For what it’s worth, Brett Sutter proved this year that he has the potential down the road to not only play in the NHL, but will perhaps one day take on a leadership role in the big league as well.

The 22-year-old restricted free agent as of July 1, led the Heat in playoff scoring with 11 points in 13 games.

Impressive if you consider he struggled offensively during the regular season. see HEAT, page A23

THE TIMES TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010 ❘

HEAT, from page A22

Yale loses F.V. final in dying seconds I

t was a nail-biter for Yale’s rugby team, as the Lions came up just inches short of the goal line when time ran out on their bid for the Fraser Valley Championship in senior boys rugby. Last year’s winner Earl Marriott of Surrey repeated for a 15-13 victory.

“It was terrible,” said head coach Doug Primrose on Friday. “We got down by two tries early which hurt us, but we fought back. At the end we ended up coming in six inches short.”

Primrose said the team, who had

❘ A23

Heat gave us chills

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Yale’s Kris Baranowski takes the ball downfield in the senior boys rugby Fraser Valley final, as Earl Marriott players watch from the sidelines. It was a close, spirited match, but the Lions, who were down early by two tries, clawed their way back, only to come up six inches short of the line as time ran out, and had to settle for second. Earl Marriott of Surrey won 15-13 for their second consecutive title. The Lions will now focus on provincials which run June 2 - 5 in Abbotsford.

JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

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beaten Earl Marriott earlier in the season, was really pumped before the game and thought they could win it this year, so the loss was especially hard.

“To come up six inches short of the win was pretty tough for them to take, there were a few tears after the game for sure.”

Putting the loss behind him, Primrose has to refocus his team quickly as they head into the senior boys provincials just a week away.

“It was pretty frustrating and the guys battled hard having to come back, but hopefully we learned something,” said Primrose.

With losing the Fraser Valley final, Yale will be ranked lower going into the B.C. championship, which will make things tougher as the Lions will face top teams earlier in the tournament.

“We had a lot of chances in their end and came away with nothing,” added Primrose, who saw two of his top players, Aaron Sawatsky and Tyler Barons, go out with injuries in Thursday’s final.

But he offered no excuses. “We need to learn how to finish it off when we’re pressuring inside their zone.”

The provincials run June 2, 3 and 5 at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford. Yale will join other local teams W.J. Mouat, Robert Bateman and Rick Hansen.

Sutter, who played nearly the entire post-season with a separated shoulder, was also counted upon as the mentor to many rookies and additional players to the roster.

“I think being surrounded by a lot of good leaders, it makes it easy to be one,” he said. “Leadership is just something that comes naturally and you just try to be yourself and hope it comes out that way.”

■ The Heat, already stifled by injuries, watched as Brett Palin, Kris Chucko and Carsen Germyn all spent time on the injured list with concussions – an injury that has received a lot of media attention over the past year.

Germyn, who hails from Campbell River, B.C., was able to shed some light on how difficult the dark times have been for him this season.

“The lowest point . . . is you get depressed,” said the 28-year-old forward. “You sit at home and your life is getting up and playing and it’s a pretty good life we’ve got.

[If] you can’t do your job, you sit and watch games and your mind goes a million miles an hour just trying to figure out what you’re

CAM TUCKER

Inside sports going to do with yourself and if it’s going to last forever. You don’t want anybody to go through something like this.”

■ Hopefully that left you just shaking in suspense for Part Two of the season that was the Abbotsford Heat.

See next Friday's Times.

■ The Heat will be selling used gear May 29 at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.

Season ticket holders get first bids beginning at 10 a.m., while the general public can purchase used sticks, gloves and game-worn jerseys beginning at 11 a.m.

Proceeds go to the Abbotsford Heat Foundation. Contact Sarah Garrett, the Heat’s community relations manager, at 604-7435054 for more information.

■ Cam Tucker is a freelance

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Cash blurs gang lines

New era in casting aside allegiances RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

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he days of organized crime members swearing allegiance to a single gang are numbered, police are saying.

Modern gangsters flip sides on a dime, and often flip internal alliances within their own ranks to stay at the top of the food chain.

“The notion that a gangster is tried and true to a certain [gang] is over, it’s not like Los Angeles with the Crips and the Bloods,” said Abbotsford police spokesman Const. Ian MacDonald.

A criminal could be a “cardcarrying member” of a gang, and be considered a loyal soldier, but could have been in a rival gang previously, MacDonald said.

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“[Criminals] only have allegiance because it is convenient, it’s not in the old sense of gangs where it is about honour, and honour is everything.”

– Dr. Darryl Plecas

“What can you do to ensure my product arrives where it needs to arrive? What can you do to lend enforcement muscle to what I’m trying to achieve today?” he said. see GANGS, page A6

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2007 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB

24,787

21,888

3.5L V6 Eng, Panoramic Roof, Leather, Only 40,000 kms $27,787 $ #F0538 -$3000=

Super Saver

5.7L HEMI, Special Edition, pw, pl, air, auto, new tires, 4x4, run boards $24,888 $ #D6520 -$3000=

2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD GL

3.3L, V6, Pwr Grp, Auto, Air, loaded, lifetime warranty $19,997 $ #H4521 -$3000=

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT

16,977

2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON GL 4X4 2.7L V6 Eng, P/W, P/L, Air, Auto, Heated Seats, Loaded #H3968

$24,888 $ -$3000=

21,888

2007 LIBERTY JEEP SPORT

4x4, manual, V6, 3.7 L #J7138

$19,888 $ -$3000=

16,888

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2006 HYUNDAI AZERA

3.8L, 4 Door sedan, LIFETIME WARRANTY $19,888 $ #H2163 -$3000=

16,888

2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT AWD

V6, P/W, P/L, P/G, Air, Auto, only 70,000kms and loaded #G4243

$19,877 $ -$3000=

16,877

11,888

$

3 Dr, GL, Auto, Pwr Windows, Pwr Locks, A/C

2005 FORD F150 S/CAB 4X4

4.6L, Triton V8, P/W, P/L, Air, XLT Trim, Leather interior, MUST SEE! $18,888 $ #F3963 -$3000=

15,888

2007 FORD ESCAPE XLT SPORT

2WD, Auto, Pwr Group, Low kms #F3745

$18,888 $ -$3000=

15,888

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2008 DODGE GR. CARAVAN

3.3L, V6, 7 Pass, Power Group, Quad Seating, Air, Auto Low Kms #9737

$14,888 -$3000=

14,888

$17,888 $ -$3000=

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA L

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT

4 Dr, GL, Auto, Pwr Windows, Pwr Locks, A/C $15,897 $ #H5144 -$3000=

12,897

2.0L, 4Cyl, AM/FM, CD pkg, Only 13,000kms $15,888 $ #H9350 -$3000=

12,888

2009 DODGE CALIBER SXT

Sport Wagon Hatchback, 5 door, 4cyl., 2.0L, CVT, 34,352kms $15,688 $ #D7017 -$3000=

12,688

2007 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

2.4L PW, PL, Air, Auto, Power Moonroof, Only 50,000kms $14,898 $ #H9711 -$3000=

2006 PONTIAC MONTANA

V6, P/W, P/L, Air, Auto, Quad Seating, Only 70,000kms. $14,888 $ #G3189 -$3000=

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2007 FORD FUSION SEL

2.4L, 4 Cyl, Air, Auto, Power Group, Only 40,000kms $14,888 $ #F8010 -$3000=

11,888

2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE

Power Group, Air,Cruise Control DVD Entertainment $11,988 $ #D4496A -$3000=

8,988

2001 DODGE DAKOTA EXTRA CAB SPORT

V8, PW, PL, Air, 5 speed, Only 130,000kms $8,898 $ #D9167 NO GTV=

8,898

2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2DR COUPE 4 cyl., Air, Auto, Only 58,000kms

#G6015

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