A10 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012 THE TIMES
Dec. 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. the Glass Hive holds an open house at the studio at 30273 Canary Court, with children’s author Jen Eaton signing her anti-bullying books. Hot dogs, cocoa by donations, proceeds and partial sales that day go to the Salvation Army. Call 604-615-6902 for more details.
Free clothes to you
Dec. 1 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., free clothes, toys, household and personal items to those in need only, male, female, baby to senior, at Clothes2U, Abbotsford Evangelical Church, Marshall Rd. at Ware Street. To volunteer, donate or for more information, go to www.clothes2u. ca and www.facebook.com/ Clothes2uBCSociety.
Manga Village
Dec. 1 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Do you love manga and anime? Join us for contests, crafts, food, manga talk and lots of anime to watch, at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. For ages 12 to 18. Call the library at 604-826-6610.
Anglican Christmas fair
Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saint Matthew’s holds a Christmas fair and bake sale, in the lower level of Grace Church, 2087 McMillan Rd., Abbotsford.
Sandy Hill Christmas
Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., take in the Christmas market at Sandy Hill Elementary, 3836 Old Clayburn Rd., Abbotsford. $25/table for Sandy Hill Families, $30 for others. Tables held on a first come basis – reserve your spot now. Kristi Gayger at sandyhillpac@gmail.com.
Kidney Foundation Xmas
Dec. 2, the Upper Fraser Valley Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada has its Christmas lunch at the Rancho, 35110 DeLair Rd., Abbotsford. Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Door prizes, entertainment, turkey dinner. Tickets $20, call Lois 604-856-8218.
Seniors Christmas party
Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Abbotsford Community Services has its annual Seniors Christmas Party at Cascade Community Church 35190 DeLair Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets $15. Contact Nancy Deba 604-870-3764.
Blankets for Canada
Dec. 6, from 1 – 4 p.m. the Abbotsford Chapter of Blankets For Canada meets at Fraser Valley Christian Centre, 31929 Mercantile Way, Abbotsford. Help knit and crochet blankets together for those in need in Abbotsford. Donations of yarn appreciated. All materials furnished. Call Nancy 604-504-3713.
Addictions Centre hosts heartwarming evening CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com
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rave hearts and lifesavers were honoured Thursday at the annual awards night hosted by the Abbotsford Addictions Centre crew, which allowed clients to say thanks to counselors, friends and families who have stuck by them. The program also recognized two women who have made a difference in the community. A Life Saver Award was presented to Dr. Eliza“I don’t feel like I beth Watt, who provided have a brave heart non-judgmental medical services to addicted at all. I have a women at the residential broken heart.” Peardonville House for 20 years until 2010, and who – Laurie Mossey has worked with female inmates at the federal Fraser Valley Institute. Watt now offers medical services to young people at the Youth Health Centre, which just marked its second anniversary at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. The AAC also gave a Brave Heart Award to Laurie Mossey, whose son Tyler Miller died one year ago at the age of 20 after taking the drug ecstasy during a house party. “She has been an incredible resource and inspi-
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Above left, Dr. Elizabeth Watt receives kudos and flowers from Abbotsford Addictions Centre counsellor Josie Kane, as did Laurie Mossey, with Watt above right, for their compassionate work in the community. ration,” said Josie Kane, an AAC counsellor, by sharing Tyler’s story with young adults and her experiences with other parents. “I don’t feel like I have a brave heart at all. I have a broken heart,” Mossey said during her emotional acceptance. But she continues to support parents and educate kids about drugs “because it’s the right thing to do,” she said. During the heartwarming evening, several recovering clients also had the chance to thank their counselors or loved ones for their work and their support.
The AAC gave a special recognition to longtime counsellor Diane Robinson who succumbed to cancer last year – her daughter Christina accepted the roses and thanks. ■ The AAC is one of close to 130 programs and services offered by Abbotsford Community Services. Operating for 24 years, the AAC also works in collaboration with other agencies, such as Fraser Health on a number of issues to support the community including mental health, homelessness, multicultural, FASD, suicide prevention, sexual exploitation prevention and anti-bullying.
Enviro study issue continues to smoulder ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com
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n Abbotsford councillor is hoping to dispel concerns a recent environmental study of Sumas Mountain will hinder residential development in the area. Coun. Patricia Ross said the Sumas Mountain Environmental Manage-
ment Study (SMEMS )is not a land use plan but an inventory of the ecological and recreational resources on the mountain and a means to identify eco-sensitive areas. “We not going to tell people that you can no longer continue doing what you’re doing on your property,” said Ross. “The intent of the undertaking
wasn’t to block development, but just to get a better understanding of what’s there so we plan better than we have in the past.” Two property owners were scheduled to appear before council Monday night to outline their beliefs about how the SMEMS will impact the sale or development of their properties in the area.
Tensions around the study arose at a number of Sumas Mountain town hall meetings in late July and October. Many residents were critical of the study because they fear it would be used by the city to impose land use decisions on them. see ENVIRO, page A14
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