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Ultralight crash claims life of Abbotsford pilot Weather speculated as factor in fatal flight ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

he Abbotsford aviation community is mourning the loss of a valued member of its fraternity after a fatal ultralight crash on Monday evening. The flying community is reporting pilot Marty Lehner was killed in the accident near Ross Road just south of Highway 1 and within reach of the Abbotsford International Airport. Adrian Renkers, vice-president of the Abbotsford Flying Club, said Lehner was a well-liked and involved member of the aviation group. “It’s a sad day for everybody in the flying club,” said Renkers. “He was really outgoing and friendly, and an all around nice guy. He participated in all the socials and fly-outs.” Approximately a dozen people gathered at the air club on Monday night to wait for news after the search was initiated for Lehner’s plane, he said. The Abbotsford pilot left behind a wife and two adult children. Lehner, who owned a sprinkler installation company, had been a member of the flying club for more than three years. He was an ardent flyer and owned four aircraft, including the high-performance ultra– FACEBOOK PHOTOS light – a Pipistrel Virus – that he was piloting Main photo is of the ultralight plane Marty Lehner was flying when he crashed just south of the Trans Canada Highway near Ross Road during on Monday, said Renkers. Monday’s rainstorm. It’s believed the aircraft contacted power lines in the area. Lehner, who left behind a wife and two children, did not survive the see ULTRALIGHT, page A7 crash. Lehner, pictured above during a fishing trip, was described as outgoing and an “all around nice guy” and a valued member of the flying club.

Father of slain gangster guilty of uttering threats Ex-Mountie told support group of dreams involving taking primary school hostage and shooting students ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

he father of a murdered Red Scorpion gang member was found guilty Wednesday of uttering threats to take an elementary school hostage and shoot children to draw attention to the lack of progress in his son’s case.

Retired RCMP officer Michael Denis LeClair “crossed the line” when he told participants in his Abbotsford support group on Oct. 30, 2102 that he had tried to get a gun to fulfill his violent reoccurring dream, said B.C. provincial court judge Paul Dohm. LeClair, 60, began attending the group in May 2012 after his 26-year-

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old son Kevin, a close friend of the Bacon brothers, was gunned down in a targeted shooting at a Langley shopping centre in 2009. Rival United Nations gang members Conor D’Monte and Cory Vallee were charged in January 2011 with murder but remain at large. LeClair was having difficulty dealing with the grief around his son’s

death and was increasingly frustrat- case and kill them himself. ed by the lack of progress with the LeClair had told the support group RCMP investigation on various occasions into the murder, “Nobody was ever in any about his dreams of taking a school hosnoted Dohm. tage and shooting its He’d had a num- danger from me. Tell the students. b e r o f n e g a t i v e RCMP to find the guys But facilitainteractions with who killed my kid.” tors didn’t believe police, one of which involved him say– Michael Denis LeClair LeClair would act on the fantasy until ing he was giving he mentioned trying RCMP two years to solve his son’s murder, or he’d track to obtain a firearm. see GUILTY, page A5 down the suspects charged in the

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Violin prodigies Jan Bislin of Abbotsford and Jonathan Chan of Vancouver are performing in concert at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium on Dec. 14. For a sneak preview, scan the Layar logo to see their video adaptation of a famous Elvis Presley song. To join the more than 28 million people who have downloaded Layar, visit layar.com or your app store and start scanning your newspaper today.

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Ryan and Chrissy Thom and their sons Liam and Taegen share a moment of laughter. The Thoms will be one of the first families to benefit from Matthew’s House.

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Matthew’s House brings family peace of mind Centre will allow families of special needs children a chance to rejuvenate ANGELIKA DAWSON Special to The Times

experiences seizures. His care needs are ‘round the clock, meaning that Chrissy and Ryan don’t ever get a n many ways, Chrissy and Ryan night of uninterrupted sleep. Thom are typical parents who Providing Liam’s specialized care love each other, who love their has taken its toll physically, mentally boys and who want their family to and emotionally. Ryan has had to experience a full and happy life. shoulder the financial responsibilities Their sons, Liam and Taegen, are for the family as Chrissy has taken a s o u rc e o f g re a t a leave from work to joy. Liam has bright care for Liam. brown eyes, a sunny “We are so excited for Being selfsmile and loves oute m p l oy e d m e a n s this opportunity for Liam there’s no paid time ings to the park. T a e g e n h a s a and our family. Ryan, off when there’s a toothy grin, an infec- Taegen and I will be able crisis. Sometimes it’s tious laugh and loves to just go out and experi- hard to accept that to play with trucks. ence normal day-to-day t h e r e’s n o m a g i c When Chrissy and living.” cure and that Liam Ryan talk about their will always function sons, it is obvious that – Chrissy Thom cognitively as a twothey are devoted, lovyear-old. ing parents who recFor Chrissy, it has ognize their children are a gift to meant dealing with the personal chalthem. lenges of depression and post-trau“Being Liam and Tae’s parents, matic stress disorder. we now know what it means to love “I am learning to share the load of someone unconditionally,” Chrissy Liam and to trust that the process will says. “They have taught us to enjoy work out,” she says. the moment and to be a kid again.” Still, Chrissy says that she has hope While many families experience even when it seems that there is no challenges, those faced by the Thom hope. family have been extraordinary. “The hope my husband and I have Liam was born with a rare condi- is Matthew’s House.” tion that has left him with a number of complex healthcare issues that Home away from home Matthew’s House is a ‘home away have affected all areas of his develfrom home’ that provides respite care opment. He falls easily, is diapered and for children with complex healthcare

issues, strengthening the whole family taken care of in a loving and caring unit as parents have a chance to rest environment.” and rejuvenate. After years of dreaming and planning, Matthew’s House is Peace of mind Knowing that Matthew’s House opening its doors and one of the first children to stay there will be Liam. is fully equipped with state-of-theart medical necessiHis family is looking ties and expert staff forward to using this gives the Thom famvital resource. “We are looking forward ily peace of mind. “We are so excited to taking Taegen iceThey’ll be able to stay for this opportunity skating for the first time. a night in the guest for Liam and our family,” says Chrissy. Ryan and I will be able to suite, helping Liam to “Ryan, Taegen and I renew ourselves knowing settle into a new environment. Liam will will be able to just go Liam is being well taken be able to take part in out and experience care of in a loving and activities in the multinormal day-to-day caring environment.” sensory playroom living.” and outdoor playLocated next to the – Chrissy Thom ground. Matthew’s Abbotsford Regional House will become Hospital and Cancer an extension of their Centre, Matthew’s House provides respite for up to five family’s support system and they are children at a time, in a beautiful, looking forward to meeting other home-like environment, staffed by families who face similar challenges. experienced caregivers. Children between the ages of 4 and 18 will be Open house Matthew’s House is holding a pubable to stay from two to 14 days. The home is facilitated by Com- lic open house on Nov. 23 from 1-5 munitas Supportive Care Society, p.m. The event will include tours, a social service agency with nearly refreshments and draw prizes. Visitors will also be able to make a 40 years of experience in providing quality care to individuals living with contribution to the ongoing operation of Matthew’s House. disabilities. “Donations are a way to help famiFor families like the Thoms, Matthew’s House will make possible lies like ours stay together,” Chrissy those family activities that were once says. “It will allow healing to take place and we will be able to expeout of reach. “We are looking forward to taking rience normalcy in challenging Taegen ice-skating for the first time,” times.” For information about Matthew’s Chrissy says. “Ryan and I will be able to renew House visit mattshouse.ca or contact ourselves knowing Liam is being well Communitas at 604-850- 6608.

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he recently opened Mission Community Health Centre is not living up the community’s expectations, according to a report presented to the District of Mission last month by former councillor Paul Horn. The MCHC opened in July this year and was to bring services already in the community such as public health offices, and clinics for mental health, diabetes and seniors under one roof. Horn, a Mission Healthy Community Council member, told the council on Oct. 9 that the model was supposed to meet at least five of the district’s recommendations included in the 2009 Mission Community Health Plan prepared by PriceWaterhouse Coopers. The centre was to be accessible, on a bus route, integrate several health services, provide a supportive, evolving role to the adjacent Mission Memorial Hospital, and provide a comprehensive array of services for seniors

(not just residential beds). Other recommendations included creating an environment to attract specialist doctors, economic stimulus, plus a vision of a healthcare-centered neighbourhood. However, Horn noted, the reality is different from the original plan. The council heard that there are four Fraser Health services stacked on different floors, with little integration, other than a staff lunch room. There are no market spaces or private physician offices, and wheelchair access is difficult because of a slanted entry. The centre staff members were not on board or enthusiastic about the model, so there is a chance of further erosion, said Horn. There were also concerns that the seniors’ campus lacked some facilities. Representatives from the Fraser Health Authority and the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District were invited to speak on Monday afternoon to the council regarding these concerns and the development of the Mission Memorial Hospital site.

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Abbotsford philanthropic youth inspire audience SUBMITTED TO THE TIMES

he Abbotsford Community Foundation hosted a National Philanthropy Day luncheon on Nov. 14, celebrating the contributions made by individuals and organizations to local community charities. While in the past the luncheon focused on major donors and corporate giving, this year’s event put the spotlight on several youth-oriented projects. Vijay Manual, vice principal at WJ Mouat Secondary and president of Abbotsford’s City of Character (ACC) organization, interviewed youth in a TV talk-show format about their particular projects, starting with Jaymie and Paige Thompson. Their 4-H Club used the proceeds from auctioning its steer to purchase a pig from another local 4-H Club, arranged for it to be butchered and donated the meat to the meals program at the Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Abbotsford. Deb Lowell, director of public relations for the centre, noted that not only did the meat provide 1,400 meals, but it also inspired another donor to give the charity a steer. Bobby Grewal and Trinity Howes from Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle School shared their passion for the Run for Water, which they are supporting for the third year in a row in 2014. Bobby said that when he realized that $35 would provide clean water for one person for a year, he knew he had to do everything he could to raise funds to help this important cause. The final pair of youth interviewd by Vijay were Grade 12 students from Mouat Secondary, Brielle Mulder and Connor Drysdale. Mulder, Drysdale and their classmates participated in a special project, researching poverty and homelessness in Abbotsford and then doing a presentation on how the com-

munity can best address these issues to ACC at a meeting later in November. “We all have to keep talking and working together to find solutions and help those who need shelter,” said Brielle. Connor felt the research they had done, including talking to local agencies and people who were homeless, made this much more than just another school project, and that he wanted to help in whatever way they could and that others should do the same. Shayna Temple, branch manager for Envision’s new Highstreet location noted that young people were an inspiration in how they approach issues and want to make a difference, today more than ever. Other sponsors included CIBC Wealth Management, Golden Valley Foods, the Abbotsford Times and Domain 7.

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Sentencing in new year During his trial, LeClair conceded he’d made the threats and wanted to be taken seriously, as he wanted to bring the public’s attention to all the gang killings in the community, said Dohm. “The difficulty I have with this position is how uttering a threat to his peer group to cause death or bodily harm to innocent children could achieve those purposes,” he said. The accused said he didn’t intend to follow up on his threats but determining if that was true was irrelevant to the criminal charge LeClair faced, said the judge. His words were meant to, and did, instill fear and intimidate the members of the support group, he added. Dohm said he would sentence LeClair following a pre-sentence report in January or February. However, LeClair was handed an immediate five-year ban on the possession of any weapons or explosives. He was also ordered to surrender, within 90 days, a ceremonial RCMP Centennial Winchester rifle and a sawed-off shotgun he possessed. Upon leaving the courthouse Wednesday after the decision, LeClair said he posed no threat. “Nobody was ever in any danger from me,” he said. “Tell the RCMP to find the guys who killed my kid.”

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Officials from various organizations including John Howard Society, Abbotsford Police, the City of Abbotsford and Corrections Canada celebrated the official opening of a Elliott House a 20-bed residential facility for inmates reintegrating into society on West Railway Street, Tuesday afternoon.

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He noted that the pilot was operating within visual flight rules. Those guidelines outline weather condi“He was a new pilot but so enthusiastic tions necessary for pilots that must look out about flying he accumulated an incredible of windows and use visual references on the number of hours in a short time,” he said. ground to fly. “He was pursuing his instrument rating so Under visual flight rules, pilots can take he could fly in the clouds.” off in poor weather if their L e h n e r h a d re c e n t l y destination airport is reportbecome a director on the “He transmitted to the ing better conditions, said board for the Abbotsford Renkers. International Airshow Soci- tower he was turning back However, it appears that ety and had been a B.C. at 264th... and shortly after Lehner may have decided that they lost contact with dealer for Pipistrel aircraft. during his flight to return to Transportation authorities him. My guess is he probthe Abbotsford airport. believe the ultralight pilot ably tried to stay clear of “He transmitted to the may have clipped a power tower he was turning back the clouds and went down line as he approached the at 264th... and shortly after Abbotsford airport in bad lower and lower.” that they lost contact with weather. him,” said Renkers. – Adrian Renkers, Abbotsford Flying Club Abbotsford Police were The TSB will have to do contacted by the Joint Resa proper investigation but cue Co-ordination Centre members in the flying comabout a beacon signal from a downed aircraft munity are speculating the crash was weather at 4:30 p.m., said Const. Ian MacDonald. related, he added. The aircraft destined for Maple Ridge had “My guess is he probably tried to stay clear taken off from Abbotsford airport. of the clouds and went down lower and Police, two search and rescue teams and lower.” a CFB Comox Cormorant helicopter began The Transportation Safety Board of Canada searching for the plane in the dark, amongst has sent out an investigator to examine the forested terrain during heavy rain. crash scene. Searchers on the ground located the plane The Tuesday morning rush hour was wreckage and the pilot just after 9 p.m. snarled along Highway 1 in both directions Early indications are that Lehner did not between Mt. Lehman and 264th Avenue after survive the crash. it was closed temporarily to repair the high Bill Yearwood, a spokesman for the Trans- power-transmission lines that were damaged portation Safety Board, said although an in the crash. investigation is not yet complete, preliminary - WITH FILES FROM TIFFANY CRAWFORD, VANCOUVER SUN. reports suggest the pilot was flying below 1,000 feet in rainy weather.

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think I have it figured out. I believe it’s a problem with communication – a misunderstanding caused by misinterpretation of a few simple words used in an unfamiliar context. From the very start of the Senate Scandal, I had difficulty understanding how Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin could have got themselves trapped with their hands in the cookie jar. Patrick Brazeau, as someone long involved in politics, never confused me. But I was puzzled how as seasoned journalists, Duffy and Wallin could do something that they knew would have been major news when it was discovered. And I use the word “when” because both should have known, from their own experiences on the other side of such messes, that discovery (by people such as themselves, no less) is inevitable. The answer came to me while I was playing ball with Pippin. I was pondering how much he has changed since he came to us as a rescue dog from LAPS. I marvelled at how adept he has become at understanding plain English, far beyond the curt commands, like “sit” or “stay,” that many dog owners rely on to communicate with their four-footed companions. It has been estimated that dogs can develop vocabularies of more than 400 words, and in some cases as many as 1,500 – basically what you might expect of a gifted four-year-old child. When Pippin first came to us,

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dictates that I take what I can get and own what I can keep, and if you can’t keep me from taking it, then that’s your fault, not mine. So naturally, through understandable misunderstanding – coupled with dog logic – Pippin misinterpreted my instructions to “Take care of Mom” to mean that I was giving him Mom’s chair – so Sam had no right to be there. All I had to do was reword my command to make it more comprehensible to the relatively new addition to our family – words he could easily understand: “You be good to Mom.” No more fights. And I think that’s what happened to Duffy and Wallin: dog logic and misunderstanding. Perhaps the prime minister may have said – in reference to Duffy’s journalistic pre-existence – something like, “You are a worthy scribe.” You can see how Duffy may easily have misunderstood him to have said, “You are worth a bribe.” Perhaps at breakfast, a prime ministerial aide casually motioned towards Wallin and said, “Could you please pass her some honey?” You see? Like Pippin, they were merely victims of perfectly understandable misunderstandings.

ime is running out in Sensible BC’s effort to force a referendum on the decriminalization of marijuana possession in B.C. Timing, organization and even the weather have been used to explain why the campaign is only two thirds of the way to its goal with a looming Dec. 5 deadline. Canvassers took a while to get their “cannabus” campaign rolling across the province and have had modest success spreading their message through mainstream channels, but the campaign’s lack of spark essentially comes down to an unmotivated public. Fuelled by an electorate’s anger with former B.C. Liberal Premier Gordon Campbell, the HST initiative petition roared out of the gate and never slowed down. As if the feeling of betrayal wasn’t enough to ensure victory, the pesky HST charged to consumers’ purchases served as a dependable reminder. Voters got a taste of the HST whenever they bought a newspaper, snack foods, school supplies, rode a taxi, went to the theatre or paid their monthly cable bill. Those three capital letters were everywhere. Though decriminalization of marijuana may not be top of mind in most B.C. communities, ever-increasing policing and judicial costs suggest it should be. A conservative estimate of the 2011 cost to create 16,578 police reports of marijuana possession and charge 3,774 individuals with the offence in B.C. cost approximately $10 million. With the number of possession charges predicted to rise due to the feds’ Safe Streets and Communities Act, Simon Fraser University criminologist Neil Boyd suggests costs could double within five years. Nationally, enforcement costs are anywhere between $300 and $500 million, depending on who does the math. An Angus Reid poll earlier this year found that 75 per cent of British Columbian respondents support the decriminalization, regulation and taxation of marijuana. Now the trick is to turn that sentiment into a signature on a petition by Dec. 5. Even if the campaign does not force a referendum, at least the politicians will be inhaling pungent public opinion on the topic in years to come. ■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.

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Time for change in Mission Editor, the Times:

As Fraser Valley municipalities enter the last year of current council governing, soul searching and thought must form part of future deliberations on who should lead our communities. Change is the buzz word to most, creating change but equally managing changes in the best interests of all citizens. Mission has transitioned from a successive group of moribund councils and now two years into tenure of CRMG, they too are ready to be replaced by a more functional and progressive body. On the humane side, initiatives that have life, health and death implications, notably forgotten seniors and unwanted companion animals, particularly cats. I recommend council place two financial borrowing items on a November 2014 election ballot referendum; 1 – To borrow up to $500,000 to upgrade existing facility and add a state-ofthe-art cat facility to the Animal Control shelter and establish an $ 85,000 annual administration budget. 2 – To borrow up to $6 million to build a 12,000square-foot seniors’ activity centre on district land adjacent the Leisure Centre, incorporating some single residences along with lowcost and some market value seniors’ residences. Sadly, these are two of the most overlooked facilities for the most vulnerable in society, viable components of an inclusive age-friendly community, that successive councils have neglected. I formed the Council Animal Advocacy (CLAW) in 1995 and the Elder Citizen Action Coalition (ECAC) to advocate respectfully for these two important entities, to give respect and meaning to their lives. People claim to care, but their talk has become cheap. I feel voters of Mission need to display the vision, innovation and

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I somewhat agree with Jim Dueck’s solution for a better form of government as expressed in the Nov. 14 Opinion page of The Times, (Change electoral rules or court disaster). The flaw in his suggestion to curtail profligate spending by banning successful candidates from seeking re-election after their fourth term is that, while an individual MP might tend to put Canada first while serving in his/her final term, that MP’s political party, in my opinion, will have no such compunction. The party machine will likely maintain its hold on the retiring generation of MPs almost as fiercely as it did when they were first sworn in. And the next generation of prospective candidates will be forced to follow the party whips just as obediently as did their predecessors. No, the solution to reigning in the “perceived need to appeal to all pressure groups” is to change the system to such a degree, that neither political parties nor candidates have a requirement to pander to the electorate at the expense of the economy. I have two more suggestions to add to Jim Dueck’s insightful proposal: 1 – Add “None of the above (NOTA)” on each ballot card and if NOTA polled most votes, a NOTA party candidate (whose sole mandate would be to reduce public spending) would be appointed. NOTA party candidates could be preselected by a volunteer panel composed of anyone who had been awarded the Order of Canada, or 2 – Perhaps by reforming the Senate we might put into place a win/win situation. Suppose that no former MP, failed politico, or close friend of any particular political party were allowed to be considered for the Senate, and suppose that prospective Senators were selected provincially from a short list of those who hold the Order of B.C., Alberta, P.E.I., etc. and that these Senate candidates were then elected for a seven-year term (to provide overlap), then it is entirely feasible that this new apolitical Senate would cast a very penetrating and sober second thought to any bill sent up from the Commons for their reading and approval. There must be many more possible solutions out there. Of course, we could always adopt the single transfer-

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Nov. 23, Vibrant Abbotsford holds a free money skills workshop for young people aged 12 to 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Youth Centre, 2499 McMillan Rd., Abbotsford. Contact alison@ vibrantabbotsford.ca or call 778-880-8516.

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Christmas events To list a Christmas event in Abbotsford or Mission, upload it directly to our website: abbotsfordtimes.com, or send an e-mail with a succinct, 75-word description of the event including day, date, time and address to events@abbotsfordtimes.com, or drop off at 30887 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford. Be sure to title it CHRISTMAS EVENT, to ensure it gets in this listing section.

Library Xmas shopping

Nov. 21, the Kick Off to Christmas Shopping Extravaganza for the Fraser Valley Humane Society, starts at 5:30 p.m. at Mission Library meeting room, 33247 Second Ave, with vendors from Partylite, Avon, Tupperware, home crafters and more. Something for everyone, all ages welcome. Admission $2 at the door includes beverages and appetizers.

West Coast Xmas Show

Nov. 22 to 24, The West Coast Christmas Show has hundreds of vendors at Tradex, 1190 Cornell St., Abbotsford. Find unique Xmas treasures, plus food demos by Food Network’s Anna Olson. Info & tickets ($4 to $6) at www. westcoastchristmasshow.com. Kids 16 & under free.

Poplar Market

The Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts North Poplar Elementary hosts its annual Poplar Market Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m - 3 p.m. 32041 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford. The best in high quality handmade and vintage products, pefect for Christmas shopping. This year’s market will also include a Scholastic Book Fair, a gluten free vendor and a vegan truck. Admission by donation.

McConnell Creek fair

Nov. 23, the McConnell Creek Hall 35483 Hartley Rd., Mission, holds a Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with local artisans, potted Christmas trees, poinsettias, craft area for kids, refreshments. Call Emma at 604-8208273, email cnoccarne@shaw. ca, see mcconnellcreek.com or find them on Facebook.

Jackman Xmas sale

Nov. 23, Jackman Manor, 27477 28th St., Aldergrove, has its annual Christmas bazaar from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Silent auction, baking, crafts, raffles, door prizes, hot lunch and more. Tables $15. Call 604-856-4161, ext. 225.

W.A. Fraser fair

Nov. 27, from 5 – 8 p.m. Fraser Christmas Craft Fair at W.A. Fraser Middle School, 34695 Blatchford Way, Abbotsford, behind rec centre. Concession, live music, local vendors, raffle and hot apple cider, see facebook.com/fraserchristmascraftfair.

Santa pet photos

Nov. 30, join your pet for a Santa Paws photo, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Allstars K9 Training Centre, 6-32929 Mis-

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St. Matt’s Xmas fair

Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saint Matthew’s Christmas Fair at Grace Worship Centre, 2087 McMillan Rd., Abbotsford, with artisans market, crafts, baking, tea room.

Upper Sumas holiday show

Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Upper Sumas Elementary, corner of Whatcom Road and Vye Road, hosts a Women’s Institute holiday shopping fair with Cake Savvy, Epicure, and more fabulous vendors. Find more info on Facebook here, on.fb.me/1aEdSFe.

More pet pictures

Dec. 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., bring your pets for a photo with Santa, at Homestead Nurseryland, 31888 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford. Proceeds go to Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre, minimum donation $5.

Legion shopping

Dec. 1, from 1 – 6 p.m., the Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #15 Abbotsford hosts a wine & cheese shopping night fundraiser. Vendors from Norwex, Pampered Chef, Watkins and more, with something for everyone. This is a 19+ event – come support your Ladies Auxiliary. Call 604-556-4138.

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Volleyball at UFV tonight

Status quo for UFV basketball squads

TIMES STAFF

s the adage goes, the more things change . . . The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades women kept their perfect basketball season intact over the weekend, while the men came out of it the same way they entered – with a .500 record.

Ladies romp

The women had no trouble taking both games from Calgary’s Mount Royal Cougars, winning 79-35 on Friday night, then 77-46 Saturday. They held the Cougars to 15 points in the second half of Friday’s game, and showed impressive offensive balance, with 11 of the 12 players scoring in each game. Shayna Litman of Coquitlam shared top-scorer honours for the Cascades with a couple of Chilliwa ck products in both games. Litman and Sarah Wierks each scored 11 points on Friday. Litman and Kaylie Santori had 13 apiece on Saturday. The Cascades have a huge challenge ahead of them, in an effort to keep their perfect record going. They travel to Edmonton for a Friday contest against the 4-2 University of Alberta Pandas, then head to Saskatoon to take on the 5-1 University of Saskatchewan Huskies on

PJHL

Saturday. The Huskies and Pandas are immediately behind the Cascades in the national rankings, at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively.

Women still perfect TIMES STAFF

Men split

The Cascades men came into play last weekend with the same 2-2 record as their Cougar counterparts. Both teams are now 3-3. The Cougars won a tight 62-60 decision Friday night, and the Cascades responded with a 79-66 win on Saturday. “We played much better (Saturday),” said UFV head coach Adam Friesen. “We stayed with our game plan even when MRU went on their run in the fourth quarter.” The Cougars came within two points of tying the game, before the Cascades sealed the win with a 10-2 run, late. Homegrown product Jasper Moedt led the Abbotsford squad with 17 points in Friday’s loss. Toronto import Kevin Parchment led the way for the Cascades on Saturday, with 29 points, six rebounds and two assists. The men face the No. 2-ranked Alberta University Golden Bears (5-1) on Friday, and the No. 5 U. of Saskatchewan Huskies (6-0) on Saturday. – WITH FILES FROM UFV

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University of the Fraser Valley Cascades forward Shayna Litman goes in for layup in first quarter of Friday night’s game against the Mount Royal Cougars. The No. 3-ranked Cascades have a huge test ahead of them this weekend, as they face fifth-place of Alberta University Pandas on Friday and No. 4-ranked University of Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday.

– TIGHT QUARTERS – JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Mission Outlaw forward Joshua Pollock squeezes past Abbotsford Pilot defenceman Jarrett Martin during Pacific Junior Hockey League play on Friday in Abbotsford. The Outlaws upset the leagueleading Pilots 4-2 for their fifth win of the season. The Pilots boast a 14-5-0-1 record. The Outlaws, who dropped a 3-2 decision to Delta on Tuesday night to fall to 5-10-2-2 in the season, host the North Delta Devils tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Mission Leisure Centre. The Pilots, who rebounded from Friday’s loss with a 10-5 dismantling of the Grandview Steelers, host the Aldergrove Kodiaks Friday at 7:30 p.m. at MSA Arena in Abbotsford in a battle for the division lead. The Kodiaks were one point back of the Pilots heading into play Wednesday, with a 13-4-0-2 record. They hosted the Port Moody Panthers Wednesday, after The Times went to print. Regardless of the outcome, Friday’s game will be for first place in the PJHL’s Harold Brittain Conference.

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he best volleyball teams in British Columbia will converge at Mennonite Educational Institute Thursday through Saturday, for the junior boys provincial championships. Twenty teams from every region of the province will challenge the top-ranked MEI Eagles. Pool play begins today at 11:30 a.m. and runs all day Thursday and into Friday. Playoffs begin Friday afternoon and the goldmedal game will go Saturday. Check www.meischools. com for all the details.

he University of the Fraser Valley Cascades women will look to keep their perfect season intact on home court tonight as they host the College of the Rockies Avalanche at 6 p.m. The Cascades reached the 10-0 mark on the weekend, with 3-0 and 3-1 victories over the Capilano University Blues, Friday and Saturday, respectively. “A good weekend had by our ladies,” said UFV head coach Dennis Bokenfohr. Again a strong performance throughout. It’s always tough coming into Capilano and getting a result.” Scores were 25-21, 25-10 and 25-23 Friday. Saturday’s match opened with a 25-27 loss, before the Cascades stormed back to take the next three sets, 25-15, 25-20 and 25-19. Bokenfohr singled out left side Krista Hogewoning from Delta, and right side Simone Hanson from Coquitlam for their particularly strong games. “(Krista) was nearly unstoppable with her attack and was all over the court with her digs,” he said. “Simone was just as impressive. She consistently sets one of the best blocks in the league and does it with little recognition. “She was a game changer this weekend.” The Cascades and Avalanche will play again Friday at 6 p.m.

Men gaining momentum

The Cascades men need to sweep their series against the Avalanche (Thursday and Friday 8 p.m. starts) in order to get to the .500 mark on the season. The men are 4-6 after 10 games and split a series against the leagueleading Blues last weekend. Greg Russell’s squad won in straight sets Friday (26-24, 25-18, 25-17) and nearly pulled off the upset sweep on Saturday, ultimately falling 16-14 in the tiebreaker after battling back from being down a set on two different occasions. – WITH FILES FROM UFV

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he Abbotsford Heat overcame 2-0 and 3-1 period deficits to beat the Milwaukee Admirals 4-3 in overtime at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee Tuesday night. Ben Street played hero on Tuesday, scoring the OT winner while on a power play. Blair Jones, Markus Granlund and Greg Nimisz scored the other Heat goals, and goalie Joni Ortio made 37 saves for his eighth straight win. Heat defenceman Chad Billins contributed with three assists. The Heat improved to 14-5-0-1 with the victory and remain in first place in the American Hockey League, with a 14-50-1 record The Heat continued their road trip with a game against the Rockford Ice Hogs last night, after The Times went to print. They will conclude their current seven-game road trip in Des Moines Iowa this weekend, with a pair of games against Minnesota’s AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 3 p.m. The Heat return to home ice on Nov. 29-30, when they will host the Vancouver Canucks’ farm team, the Utica Comets, at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.

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Mission Roadrunners running back Wayde Carpenter (centre) slows up the Frank Hurt D-line, making a hole for quarterback Evan Horton (left). The Roadrunners beat Frank Hurt 25-6 Friday to advance to the AA provincial semifinal against John Barsby, Saturday at UBC, 2:30 p.m. kick-off. WJ Mouat will play Terry Fox in the AAA semifinals, at 7:30 p.m., also at UBC.

Do you know someone that needs a good, clean, reliable car?

A fully refurbished car will be given to a deserving family or individual this Christmas. Fix Auto Abbotsford, the Abbotsford Times and Abbotsford Nissan have teamed up and are looking to the public to find someone in need. We are seeking nominations by December 12, 2013 for someone you know, where the gift of transportation could make a positive impact in their lives. It may be a family or person who has fallen on hard times financially, has health issues or a single parent. Here’s what we need from you. Write a letter, 300 words or less, and tell us why your nominee is worthy of this Christmas gift. This is not a lottery. The selection panel will read each letter and the final choice will be based on the need expressed. Submit your nomination letters to: Christmas Car Giveaway c/o The Abbotsford Times 30887 Peardonville Rd, BC V2T 6K2 Fax: 604-854-5244 Email: sburkett@abbotsfordtimes.com Deadline for nominations is December 12, 2013 at 5:00pm. Brought to you by:

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s I was sitting down to write my column Apart from the grace of God we are all lost for this week I got to thinking: has the sinners. above column name become so familiar “For all have sinned and come short of the to us that we scarcely think about its real glory of God,” but, “God so loved the world meaning? that He gave His only begotten Son that What moved me to ask whoever believes in Him this question were some should not perish but have comments I read recently, everlasing life.” (Ro. 3:23; by Oswald Chambers on John 3:16) the verse, “If any man be The faith that really matin Christ, he is a new creters is not that we can no BERT ation; old things are passed longer sin, but that through WARDEN away; behold, all things are His Holy Spirit who indwells Faith that us we can will ourselves not become new.” (2 Cor. 5:17). matters Chambers asks, “What to sin. All glory be to Him idea do you have of the who died for us and rose salvation of your soul? The again that we might walk in experience of salvation means that in your newness of life. Is that the way you and I are actual life things are really altered, you no living? longer look at things as you used to.” (My “Oh Jesus, Lord and Saviour, I give myself Utmost for His Highest, reading for Novemto thee, ber 12) For thou in thine atonement, didst give “Now, if we died with Christ, we believe thyself for me. that we will also live with him. For we know I own no other Master, my heart shall be that since Christ was raised from the dead, thy throne. he cannot die again; death no longer has My life I give henceforth to live, oh Christ mastery over him. The death he died, he for thee alone.” died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in ■ Bert Warden is a former missionary and retired C & MA pastor who writes regularly in this colChrist Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign umn. He is a member of the Sevenoaks Alliance in your mortal body so that you obey its evil Church in Abbotsford desires. (Romans 6:8-12)

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Comics positively funny for a good cause CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

ang on to your funny bones – West Coast musical humourists Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple will be in Abbotsford on Dec. 1 at the city’s newest venue, the Town Hall Public House (formerly the Duke of Dublin pub). Shaw uses his considerable musical talents and his wild west humour to use and abuse genres and stars of R&B, country, rock ‘n’ roll and more with his supple and tireless wit. The West Coast performer is known to lace his show with crafty impressions, very funny comedy and top-notch musical tributes to classic artists. Shaw is not afraid to push himself to the limit to entertain you, akin to one of the comedic greats, Red Skelton. Musically, he tips his cowboy hat to great performers with humorous sketches to Bob Dylan, Red Green, Christopher Lloyd, Jack Nicholson, including jaw-dropping vocal tributes to Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Marty Douglas, Dwight Yokum and Johnny Cash, and even Elmer Fudd. He’s opened for stars such as Brooks & Dunn, the Doobie Brothers, Travis Tritt, Billy Idol and others at music festivals, fairs and conventions, from Las Vegas to Inuvik. His compatriot Brian Temple is a perfect match with Shaw, bringing his ‘tributes’ to the stars of the baby boomer era, such as the Everly Brothers, Peter and Gordon, Sonny and Cher. The musical duo promises a night to remember,

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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 Lieut.- Col. Pritam Singh Jauhal. Free, at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at the UFV Abbotsford campus, room F125, 33844 King Rd., Abbotsford.

The Nutcracker

as they team up for fast-paced night of comedy and ongoing one-liners, and the honey-smooth harmonies in their tributes to the greats. This evening is a special fundraiser for the Positive Living Fraser Valley Society, and notably, takes place on Dec. 1, which is World AIDs Day. The non-profit society provides a range of services and compassionate support to Fraser Valley residents who are coping with HIV/AIDs, hepatitis, other blood-borne or sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis. You can find out more at plfv.org.

The fundraiser is on from 5 – 9 p.m., with Shaw and Temple performing for two hours, from 6 – 8 p.m. The tickets are just $20, and include a burger and a beverage. Guests must be 19 or older. Patrons are encouraged to get their tickets early, as seating is limited. Pick up tickets or order them at the Positive Living office at Unit 108 – 32883 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, call 604-854-1101, or go online to www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/498120 The Town Hall Public House is at 33720 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford.

Prodigies home for holiday concert

ocal boys Jan Bislin of Abbotsford and Jonathan Chan of Vancouver bring their remarkable music talents together for a Home for the Holidays concert of classical and contemporary pieces on Dec. 14, at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in Abbotsford. The duo, who call themselves Momento, are stirring hearts passionately with their striking talents and personalities, said Frank McMiller, who is organizing the local performance. Now in their 20s, both young men began studying violin and piano before they began grade school. Bislin has studied violin with David Voth, Calvin Dyck, Heilwig von Koenigslow, and Taras Gabora in Canada, and Anne Shih in Germany. On piano, Jan Bislin Bislin studied with Lois Voth, Betty Suderman To hear their and Lee Kum Singh. version of I Bislin twice received the highest Silver Medal from the can’t help Royal Conservatory of Music for Strings and second for falling in love piano, and won competitions on both instruments at home with you, and internationally. Cina Aroldi of the University of Bologna download the called Bislin “a genius.” In 2005, he released his Strings on Fire Layar app to CD. Now studying with renowned violinist Boris Brovtsyn at your smartthe Guildhall School of Music, London, Bislin has performed phone or tab- in the famed Cadogan Hall in England and on stages across let and scan Europe and North America. He performs on a Vuillaume this logo. violin and Tadioli violin. Chan was playing with an orchestra by age eight. He’s won

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numerous competitions in violin and piano, and is a three-time National Grand Prize winner of the Canadian Music Competition. In 2003, he performed for retiring Prime Minister Jean Chrétien at the Air Canada Centre and shared the stage with Oliver Jones, Paul Anka, and the late legendary pianist, Oscar Peterson. Chan was a 2012 Guildhall Gold Medal finalist, and the 2010 and 2012 recipient of the Sylva Gelber Music Foundation Award, a recognition given to the most gifted musicians below the age of 30 in Canada. Chan studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with David Takeno on the violin and Caroline Palmer on the piano. He will perform on the 1715 Dominicus Montagnana violin, on loan by the Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank. Both artists started their career paths in their early teens as rivals at the musical festivals, but as they matured and discovered their musical destinies under the simultaneous tutelage of Canada’s Taras Gabora and Germany’s Anne Shih, they saw how their passions meshed and complimented each other, Chan with his meticulous Jonathan Chan techniques and Bislin with his passion and feeling. Recently they formed the duo team known as Momento. Despite their serious studies, they do divert from the classics to something more popular, like Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling in Love with You (bit. ly/1dZe02S), or recently to Mumford & Sons’ I Will Wait, (see this mesmerizing piece on YouTube at bit.ly/1b8ulUL). Tickets are $20 general, $15 seniors and youth. In Abbotsford they’re at the House of James, King’s Music, Sound of Music, the ABC Christian Store, and the food bank, at 604-226-3111 or at 604-309-4823. Patrons are asked to bring food items to be collected at the show by food bank staff. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 14.

Nov. 23, at 2:30 p.m. the Royal City Youth Ballet performs the Christmas classic The Nutcracker at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, and at The Act in Maple Ridge, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Young dancers include Amailie HollsonWong and Jereme Brama of Abbotsford. Tickets at 604476-2787 or see www.theactmapleridge.org.

Tom Sawyer tale

Until Nov. 23, Gallery 7 Theatre presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. For dates, times, tickets, see www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604504-5940. Performances are at the MEI Auditorium, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford.

Murdoch’s book nook

Nov. 22, from 6 – 9 p.m., Nov. 23 & 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Brian & Ann Murdoch of Murdoch’s Books have an open house and sale of collectible books and crafts at 33745 Knight Ave., Mission. See murdochsbookshoppe. com or call 604-302-2814 for Christmas shopping.

Coalmont live

Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. Coalmont performs at Clayburn Gourmet Gallery, 320- 3033 Immel St., Abbotsford, as part of the Envision Coffee House series. See abbotsfordartscouncil.org for series schedule.

The 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.

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Calamity Brothers

Nov. 23, the Calamity Brothers perform at 8:30 p.m. at the Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Rd. S., Dewdney. Bus from downtown Mission. Call 604826-4762 or see churchoftheblues.ca. Dec. 15, it’s Cannery Row with Gary Comeau, Tim Hearsey, tickets $10.

Rock book signing

Nov. 30 at The Book Man, Chilliwack and Dec. 1 in Abbotsford, 2630 Bourquin Cres. West, from 2 – 5 p.m. both days, author Ted Moore will sign his book Tribute, about his career as a Bon Jovi tribute artist.

Concerts

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.

Gallery has art work by Carmel Clare, Bonny Roberts and Hong Zhu, 2-33286 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Call 604-853-8828 or see abbotsfordartgallery.com.

Think outside the box

Dec. 12, see how art is part of math, science, socials, English, for school-aged kids from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Free at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. See thereach.ca or call 604864-8087.

Christmas at the Clarke

Dec. 18, Christmas at the Clarke benefit for Christmas Bureau and Women’s Resource Society features local musicians, silent auction and more. Show at 7 p.m., at 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission.

Holiday kids camp

Dec. 30 to Jan. 3, vintagestyle holiday crafts, skits, carols, more 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, for school kids. Cost $25 for one day, $90 for four

days, at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Register at thereach.ca or call 604-864-8087.

Christmas Kariton

Until Dec. 21, Abbotsford Arts Council Christmas Artisan Gift Fair at Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford. See details at abbotsfordartscouncil.com.

The Reach free exhibits

Until Jan. 5, exhibits are The Navy: A Century of Art, Flight Worthy, and A Community at War, at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Call 604-864-8087.

Theatre

Lion, Witch & Wardrobe

Nov. 30, the Pacific Theatre performs C.S. Lewis children’s classic The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, at Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets at 604-820-3961 or at the door.

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Blue Christmas

Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Randy Elvis Friskie & band with Elvis’ rock and gospel favourites, Cassandra Friskie tributes to Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee & more. Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly, 3145 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets at 1-855411-7500 or at church.

B.C. Boys Choir

Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., British Columbia Boys Choir perform traditional Christmas works at Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre, Chilliwack. Tickets at 604-391-7469 or www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

Christmas Presence

Dec. 22, music, stories from Pacific Theatre with Ken Hildebrandt, Ron Reed, others, Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Tickets, House of James, 604-852-3701. Culture

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Snow White, the Panto

Dec. 13 -16, Jan. 3 -12, take the family to Opening Nite Theatre comedy Snow White, the Panto, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m., & Saturday, Sunday matinées at 2 p.m. Tickets $15 at 604826-6687, at openingnitetheatresociety.tripod.com, or at theatre, 33135 N. Railway Ave., Mission. Cinema

Capt. Cook: Obsession

Nov. 28, free at 7 p.m. The Reach, Pacific Coast Public TV, Friends of KCTS 9 pres-

ent award-winning Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery, with series producer Andrew Ferns. RSVP to 604864-8087, ext. 125 or see thereach.ca. At 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford.

Quartet at The Reach

Nov. 29, The Reach shows the acclaimed film Quartet, at 7 p.m., as part of its free fall film series, at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. See thereach.ca for more.

Dance

ASA Friday socials

Nov. 22 Midnite Eagles at Abbotsford Social Activities’ dance 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., 3 3 8 8 9 E s s e n d e n e Av e . , Abbotsford. Phone Frank at 820-8695, or Rinus at 8266058 for more. Next Friday, it will be Johnny Hsu.

Square dance

Join the Grand Squares Monday from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Social Activity Assoc., 33889 Essendene

Ave. Abbotsford. Call 604864-7435.

Swingin’ culture

Groove with Suburban Swing at ASA dance hall, 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford, Sunday evenings, all ages welcome, from 7:30 – 11 p.m. See suburbanswing. com or call 604-308-3662.

Christmas rhumba

Nov. 30, I Love To Dance Christmas dance at 7 p.m., ballroom, rhumba, Latin and swing dance at RMSS Ballroom, 12150 224th St., Maple Ridge. Tickets $25 at door, ilovetodance.ca or call 604-836-7295.

New Year’s Eve at Jubilee

Dec. 31, New Year at Jubilee Hall, 7989 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, with Ken McCoy Band. Doors at 7 p.m., dinner, champagne, overnight parking. Tickets $35, at Wilway Lumber, 28728 Fraser Hwy., Abbotsford, brownpapertickets.com/event/517362 or call 604-856-4375.

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Nov. 26 – Dec. 19, Growing up in Mission juried show, reception Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., at Mission Art Gallery, 33529 First Avenue, Mission. Call 604-826-0029 or visit missionartscouncil.ca.

Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. for kids 6-12, art camp at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Register at 604864-8087, or thereach.ca.

Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 1 p.m., Abbotsford Children’s Theatre performs Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Tickets $12 advance, $14 at door, at The Reach, Parks & Rec office, Tourism Abbotsford, or abbotsfordchildrenstheatre.org.

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Nov. 26, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., free art program for kids 3 to 7 and their parents, at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Register at 604-864-8087, ext. 111.

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ABBY HOUSE CHURCH

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Our Family Welcomes You Sunday Worship 10:30AM Kids’ Lighthouse Classes Pastors: Keith Falconer & Vernon Forbes

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NONDENOMINATIONAL Alexander Elementary School 2250 Lobban Road

Sundays at 10:00 AM Connections Groups: Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM Pastoral Team: Blake & Adrienne Joiner Sean & Jamie Sabourin www.connectchurch.ca 778-808-9684 connect with God | connect with people

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10:45 am

& Children’s Ministry Senior Pastor Ryan Peixoto

10:30 am Holy Communion 10:30 am Children’s Ministry 9:00 am Deutsch 2029 Ware St. at Marshall 604-859-5409 Pastor Christoph Reiners

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Calvin Church

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Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes . . . . 10:30 am Evangelistical Service . . 11:30 am Thursday Bible Study . . .7:00 pm

Pastor: D. Rideout

604-850-7579

St. Pauls 8469 Cedar St. 604-826-8481

10:30 am

Worship & Children’s Church Minister:

The Rev. Rebecca Simpson Youth Leader: Doug McKellan http://pccweb.ca/stpauls-mission You are welcome!

10:00 am Service

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7756 Grand Street at 10th Ave. Mission

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6256 Mt. Lehman Road Abbotsford

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Rev. Michael Collison

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Corner of Ross & Downes Rd. Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 10:50 am

Everyone Welcome

CASCADE Community Church

Worshipping, Living, Sharing Christ 2597 Bourquin Crescent East Phone: 604-859-6902 Pastor: Blair Bertrand

35190 DeLair Road, Abbotsford 604-556-7000

WORSHIP SERVICE

10:00 am

Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome

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Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Kids Program - Infant to 12 Friday night Youth Program

Central Valley

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Baptist Church

Pastor Tom Nieman will be speaking on

BIBLE PROPHECY on Sunday Nov. 24, 2013 at the morning service 11:00am and evening service 6:30pm at Central Valley Baptist Church 33393 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford 604-850-3204

All are welcome to hear this message

(Nursery provided) Weekly activities for all

*For exact dates and more information about drop-in classes, retreats and day courses, please see our website: www.dorjechang.ca/info@dorjechang.ca/ 604.853.3738

9:00 am Adult Bible Study 10:30 am Worship Service 10:45 am Sunday School

Come and join us for worship

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Lutheran Church - Canada (LC-C) Church of the Lutheran Hour 3845 Gladwin Road North 604-853-3227

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Please Join us for Prayers for World Peace and Kids Meditation class 11-12:15 am most Sundays from Sept 8*

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Pastor: David Hilderman

St. Andrew’s United Church

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10:00 AM - HOLY COMMUNION

www.plc-abby.org

Trinity Memorial United Church

604-853-2591

SUNDAYS: 8:45 A.M.

HOLY EUCHARIST, TEEN BIBLE STUDY AND CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Weekly activities for students and children as scheduled.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA 10:00 am Service

AT GRACE CHURCH WORSHIP CENTRE - 2087 McMILLAN RD.

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2575 Gladwin Road,Abbotsford 604-853-0757

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Sunday Worship Services

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Traditional Service Learning Centre for all ages Liturgical Service Contemporary Service

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2719 Clearbrook Rd. & Old Yale Rd. Phone: 604-850-6607 www.clearbrookmbchurch.ca Sunday Services 11:00 am Worship Service 9:45 am Worship Service (German Language) 7:00 pm Evening Service

2285 Clearbrook Road 604-859-4611 www.bakerview.org

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Abbotsford Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Bible Study in Small Groups 10:00 am Children’s Bible School 10:00 am Call to Worship at 11:00 am You are welcome every Saturday

1921 Grifﬁths Road, Abbotsford BC 604-853-9703 www.abbotsfordadventist.ca

You are welome every Saturday to our: Small Group Bible Study 9:30 am Childrens Bible School 10:00 am Worship at 11:00 am Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm 33522-7th Avenue, Mission BC V2V 2E7 604-820-1728 www.missionadventist.ca

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2010 F150 SUPERCREW

a/c, pwr grp, etc, #PT0449

4x4, XTR, #PLT0465

DOWN BIWEEKLY. TAX INC.

*17,999 sale price is net of delivery allowance & the $750 winter safety pkg rebate. Price is plus taxes & a $399 documentation fee. Payment is biweekly and is calculated at 6.99% APR over 96 mos. Picture may not be exact.

18,509

22,995

17,997

All prices are plus taxes and a $399 doc fee. Some pictures may not be exact.

Congratulations to these wonderful organizations who have beneﬁted from our DRIVE ONE events. $26,700 RAISED FOR THESE 8 ORGANIZATIONS

Ride to Conquer Cancer $

521 Aurora Squadron Air Cadets $

Abbotsford 4H

BC Childrens Hospital $

Junior Optimist Club of Mission $

Ross Elementary School $

5,020

3,100

3,160

4,200

Abbotsford Minor Fastball $

1,640

1,620

Abbotsford Food Bank $

4,520

3,440

KESLER’S TIRE CHALLENGE Let Magnuson Ford beat your best quote. We are getting some amazing pricing from our suppliers and we want the chance to pass it on to you!

CALL OUR TIRE HOTLINE TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY!

604 853 7402

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