Abbotsford News, August 28, 2012

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The Cal State Northridge Matadors beat the UFV men’s basketball team in Adam Friesen’s first game as Cascades head coach A29

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A Vancouver provincial court judge ruled Friday that although an Abbotsford man’s involvement in the Stanley Cup riot of 2011 was “completely out of character,” a jail term was necessary to adequately address the nature of his offence. Judge Connie Bagnall sentenced Luke Patillo, 21, to a 45-day intermittent term to be served on weekends. Patillo was handcuffed in court to serve the first day of his sentence, while some family members who were there to support him broke down. Patillo, wearing a blue dress shirt and dark pants, remained composed throughout the proceedings. Patillo pleaded guilty on June 29 to a charge of taking part in a riot. Three other charges – one count of mischief and two counts of break-and-enter – were stayed. Crown had recommended a sentence of four to six months, while defence counsel had suggested a conditional sentence (house arrest). Bagnall said mitigating factors in sentencing included that Patillo had no previous criminal record; that he has wide family and community support; and that he took “complete responsibility for his actions.” Bagnall quoted portions of a letter of apology that Patillo had written and which was previously submitted to the court. Continued on A4

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A3 Program for vulnerable women faces imminent closure

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A22 Michael W. Smith will bring his Christmas holiday concert to AESC

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BC Angels quarterback Mary Anne Hanson led the local Lingerie Football League squad to a convincing 41-18 victory over the Regina Rage on Saturday night. The inagural game of the new league attracted about 2,500 people to the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Story A3.

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