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ocial network scammers are targeting Abbotsford seniors in the latest online fraud involving Facebook, police are saying. Seven seniors have been taken for thousands of dollars each in the past few months, Abbotsford Police Department Const. Ian MacDonald said. “The average take is more than $4,000, and the average age of victims is 80 years old,” he said. The newest version of the moneyfor-nothing plot revolves around a niece or a nephew in trouble with the law, who needs money – roughly $4,000 according to police – to make bail and get the legal process going, MacDonald said.
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bbotsford’s Peter James Wilson was sentenced to more than 55 years behind bars in a U.S. prison Friday for slashing the throat his five-year-old stepdaughter while vacation- First reported @ ing in Washing- abbotsfordtimes.com ton state over the summer. Wilson, dressed in white prison-issue clothing, listened quietly to Mason County Superior Court Judge Toni Sheldon as she sentenced him to 640 months in prison, with an additional 24 months for use of a deadly weapon in the slaying of Clare Shelswell. The judge outlined the reasons for Wilson’s exceptional sentence, citing Clare’s vulnerability, Wilson’s abuse of trust and the destructive nature “Clare’s death has of the crime for the been shocking and family. During her impact devastating beyond statement, Clare’s mother, Sarah Wil- comprehension to son, told an emotional courtroom me and my family.” about losing her yo u n g d a u g h t e r, – Sarah Wilson mother described as a bubbly, smart, loving, creative, vibrant five-year-old girl whose favourite food was pickles. “Clare’s death has been shocking and devastating beyond comprehension to me and my family,” said Sarah, who noted her daughter would never celebrate her sixth birthday.
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remier Gordon Campbell made a host of changes to his cabinet yesterday morning, but not much has changed for MLAs in Abbotsford or Mission. Campbell shuffled 17 ministerial positions and replaced his long-time chief of staff, Martyn Brown, who is now deputy-minister of tourism. Abbotsford-West MLA Mike de Jong – who was pulling double duty in cabinet – remains attorney general while Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman will relieve him of the position of minister of solicitor general and public safety.
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SHUFFLE, from page A1 Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes remains minister of state for mining. MLA for Abbotsford-South John van Dongen, who is serving as the government caucus whip, was not granted a position in the inner sanctum. Having held a number of cabinet positions, van Dongen’s most recent post was that of solicitor general. However, he resigned in the spring of 2009 after losing his driver’s licence after being issued too many speeding tickets. Political pundits speculate the move was in part to address recent approval ratings that indicated support for Campbell was below 10 per cent.
Students stand up to parking fees More than 1,200 signatures in petition’s first seven days ROCHELLE BAKER Abbotsford Times
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niversity of the Fraser Valley students are protesting new pay parking on city streets surrounding the Abbotsford campus and a change to the school’s parking fee structure. UFV students Sharn Toor, 20, and Harjot Mann, 23, started a petition at the end of September and have more than 2,000 signatures. “We’re taking the initiative because we feel it’s wrong,” said Toor. “We got over 1,200 signatures in the first week.” The pair hopes to have signatures from half of the 10,000 full-time students on campus by the end October The goal is to get the City of Abbotsford to restore some free parking on public streets next to the university, and have UFV bring back a daily parking rate of $3.50. A total 371 pay parking stalls were set up on Gillis Avenue, McKenzie Road, and College Drive
a month and a half ago. think there should be no pay parking, especially Those attending events at Abbotsford Enter- if compared to the high rates along streets in tainment and Sports Centre and students at UFV Vancouver. Both UFV and the students benefit from the new share the parking. The city invested $1.1 million for construction complex, he added. “With the AESC, [the city and UFV] costs along Gillis and to widen the use each others’ facilities and it has shoulder of McKenzie, and spent “We’re taking the become a revenue source for the uniclose to $38,000 to install the new versity. It has profited with a cash parking stalls. initiative because we windfall with weekend events at the Toor doesn’t believe students centre.” should be paying for road improvefeel it’s wrong.” Students receive a subsidized eduments meant to service the AESC. cation and will benefit from the near“There’s no pay parking anywhere by complex, which may be the future else on city streets,” she said. – Sharn Toor student site of convocation ceremonies or “It’s for the entertainment centre even house a university team. . . . it shouldn’t be pay parking for “I’m sure the presence of the buildstudents from our perspective.” The student rate on Gillis Avenue is $1 for two ing in the long run will prove to be an advantage hours but during events at the AESC the rate is $5. to the university,” he said. Toor said new campus parking rates of $1 for Along College students pay $1 for two hour but the event rate is $10. McKenzie costs students $1 for every two hours, down from $2 for four hours, mean students parking for shorter periods of four hours and $2 during events. Parking for about 500 cars along McCallum and time save money. However, students on campus King Roads where no improvements have been for seven hours plus are paying more with the elimination of the daily rate of $3.50. made remains free. Abbotsford Mayor George Peary suggested see PARKING, page A10 it was a somewhat “idealistic” of students to
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SCAM, from page A1 Fraudsters pose as lawyers and target older family members for the money, and do it when the niece or nephew in question has set their Facebook status to “holidaying in Mexico” or some other, similar-type post, MacDonald said. These status updates are a gold mine of information for anyone potentially looking to make easy money, he said, because victims usually can’t contact the family member because they are out of the country. “That’s what these fraudsters are hoping you do,” MacDonald said.“They hope you try to place a phone call to [the relative in question] because they know they’re not home.” MacDonald said calls usually go something like: “You’re niece is allowed one phone call, she contacted our law firm and I have an associate who can deal with the bail . . . her one call was used to contact me and she asked me to phone you.”
One call to confirm could save thousands Sometimes another person is connected on the line purporting to be the relative in trouble, MacDonald added. “The people who are doing this are preying [on seniors] off of Facebook and social media to find out the connections between these usually older people in our community and family members,” he said. Always be wary of wiring anyone money, MacDonald said. Check with other family members first, ask for call-back numbers if something like this happens to you, he said. Scammers are not prepared for much investigation, just enough to throw suspicion off. “If the targeted victim simply called their own brother or sister to check on their niece or nephew, MacDonald said, “There would be no problem.”
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The West Coast Women’s show was not just for women. Dr. Ross Anderson relaxes with a reflexology foot massage on Friday night at Tradex while others enjoyed makeovers. The annual show, one of the biggest women’s events in North America, ran Friday through Sunday.
Keys, please: cops warn of dealership dupe
Bait and switch could be linked to organized crime RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com
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luxury-type SUV, or similar vehicle for a test drive, return the vehicle to its previous parking stall at the dealership and lock it in front of the salesperson while saying they will “think about it.” The problem is that the keys the suspects hand back to the sales associate are not the keys to the vehicle; they are bogus, MacDonald said. “If the car salesperson doesn’t check whether they’ve received the actual keys,” MacDonald said, “in two instances last week they were given dummy keys.” MacDonald said police want to spread the word across the Lower Mainland, as the potential for large-scale fraud across the region is huge if you multiply it by the number of dealer-
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Abbotsford-South MLA John van Dongen. “These new practices in emergency medicine are changing the way health care is delivered in our emergency rooms.” Health Minister Kevin Falcon said the improvements in patient wait times last year were achieved despite a 15 per cent increase in emergency room volumes, attributed primarily to the H1N1 flu. Patient-focused funding is a method of tying the money health authorities receive to the quantity and quality of health care services they
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ships in the region. “Last week’s potential was for more than a $100, 000 just in Abbotsford,” he said. “We want car dealerships to be aware that this is being done . . . the busier your dealership is, the higher the likelihood you won’t notice the keys are wrong.” If employees at the two dealerships in question hadn’t checked the keys later, police believe the vehicles would have been stolen. MacDonald said different suspects attempted the scam in the two Abbotsford incidents. According to MacDonald, police believe the attempted thefts are linked to organized crime. see KEYS, page A7
An Abbotsford duplex suffered extensive damage following a blaze on Parkview Street Saturday evening. Fire crews arrived around 7 p.m. to find smoke and flames pouring out the living room window of the one-storey building. Although the occupant of the suite where the fire started wasn’t at home, the residents of the adjoining apartments had to be escorted to safety. Abbotsford Social Services were on scene to ensure residents had food and shelter. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze, but there was widespread smoke and fire damage to the upper floor of the duplex. The cause of the fire has not been released and is under investigation by AFRS and the Abbotsford police.
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Highlighting prevention & reduction Hep C Council of BC hoping to spread information in Abby Nov. 5-7
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Close to 100 people from throughout the Lower Mainland took over Thunderbird Square in May to protest Abbotsford’s anti-harm reduction bylaws.
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rate of hepatitis C in the province, advocates for harm reduction services held a rally at City Hall. dentifying harm reduction They included people from strategies and how they impact HCCBC, VANDU (Vancouver Area individuals with chronic dis- Network of Drug Users) and the ease will be a component of the Drug War Survivors of B.C./Yukon. upcoming Hepatitis C Council of The activists said the city’s sixBC conference in Abbotsford. year-old bylaw stands in the way of Overall, the three-day conference prevention and care. While the Frafrom Nov. 5 to 7 will ser Health Authority focus on effective precould supersede the vention of hepatitis C “We want people to local bylaw, it has in order to save lives. been reluctant to As such, the theme hear from speakers offer services locally challenges the city’s that would cause fric‘ h a r m r e d u c t i o n on what is this thing, tion with the city. bylaw,’ a zoning bylaw However, Mayor that bans services for ‘harm reduction,’ . . .” George Peary admitintravenous drug ted in May that Frausers such as freeser Health “is not standing methadone – Deb Schmitz very pleased with us,” clinics and clean neeand that the bylaw dle exchanges. has prevented fund“Abbotsford has zoning that pre- ing and health services for drug vents the most effective way to treatment from being offered in combat hepatitis C. It effectively Abbotsford. makes it illegal to provide those Consequently, the city is reviewservices (ie. needle exchanges), and ing its harm reduction policy and those are the services most critical has recently completed a survey in preventing Hep C among drug among local service providers to users,” said Deb Schmitz, executive define and identify harm reduction director for the Hepatitis C Council services that exist here. of BC. “We applaud the city council In May, after the BC Centre reviewing the bylaw and want to for Disease Control found that support that process through our Abbotsford had the third-highest presence in the community for
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tional Sto:lo greetings and drummers at the base of the Mission Bridge. The paddlers and support crew camped overnight at the riverside park and were fed hot meals by Matsqui First Nation members. Morton and the paddlers were joined by others as they approached Vancouver over the next two days. The Pacific wild salmon advocates planned to rally at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in downtown
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Craig Whitham is proud of his new room at Rivendell, a new supportive development in Mission that opened on Friday.
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of homelessness. Staff at the home 24/7 will assist the tenants – 12 women and 32 men – get the health, education and training they need to make the transition to independent living. ROCHELLE BAKER Formerly the Grand Street rbaker@abbotsfordtimes.com Lodge for seniors, Rivendell was purchased by the provraig Whitham strug- ince in January 2009 and g l e d w i t h a l c o h o l renovated through the Housaddiction most of his ing Renovation Partnership, adult life. which saw the federal and As a result, the talented provincial governments protradesman eventually found viding a total of $865,000 to himself living rough on the upgrade the building. streets of Calgary for eight Fraser Health is providing years in sub-zero tempera- clinical support for the faciltures, bottle picking to earn ity and will work with Mission enough money for booze. Community Services Society “I didn’t care to ensure menabout money. tal health and I d i d n’t c a r e “This place has been addiction serabout family. I vices are accesalmost gave up, fantastic. Because sible for clients but two years of the staff, and in recovery. ago I ‘woke up,’” MCSS, which the 58-year-old because it’s given also operates said. the Haven in me back values and “I don’t know the Hollow w h y i t h a p - beliefs . . .” emergency pened, but I’m shelter in Misglad it did or I’d sion, will also – Craig Whitham run Rivendell. still be there.” Whitman Whitham, found tempowho has been rary work again, but life was at Rivendell for three months, still precarious. said the facility and his new When he recently got laid self-contained room has prooff, he came back to his vided him with a sense of home province of B.C. to deal home. with some health issues and “This place has been fantastry and get his life back on tic. Because of the staff, and track. because it’s given me back Luckily for him, he said, values and beliefs I had . . . he found his way into Riv- given me back my true self.” endell, a new supportive He is looking to the future, development in Mission that working on his computer celebrated its official opening skills and gearing up to find Friday. work. Whitman and local digniIdeally he’d like to be a custaries were on hand to cut todian or careworker with the ribbon at the new 44- seniors. unit transitional supportive “I’m grabbing onto hope. housing facility for those No more negatives . . . I just that are homeless or at risk care about moving forward.”
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A common tactic employed by gangs when an individual is in debt to them is to procure that person’s vehicle and use it for gang-related “business” for a period of time, MacDonald explained. The car is then used in hold-ups, drug buys, or for moving guns and drugs, and then given back to the owner. A problem for the person who owed the gang money, not for the gang, MacDonald said, who believes these key-switch incidents are merely a new twist on the old ploy.
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Vancouver on Monday, the first day of the Cohen Commission’s inquiry into the decline of the B.C. salmon fishery. The activists, which include Members of Parliament and B.C. MLAs, school teachers and wilderness guides, say sea lice and disease from farmed fish are decimating the wild salmon species. “We’re talking about our future for our children. We are with the ancestors and they are with us. These are exciting, powerful moments,” said Lorna Prette, an elder from Seabird Island in Chilliwack and one of the drummers who welcomed the paddlers.
Gangsters who are owed money are now forcing the indebted individuals to take out the new vehicles for a test drive, switch the keys and then steal the vehicle, dropping it back to the gangster in question. Because its not the gangster’s drivers license being used to take the test drive, there is no direct connection between the indebted victim and the organized-crime group. “If the dealerships are discovering this, and they can’t subsequently have anyone else test drive the car, then the last person who touched the car has to be considered a suspect,” he said.
Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Bevan Avenue Wells Groundwater Supply Development Project Abbotsford BC
Open House and Invitation to Comment The City of Abbotsford (Proponent) is proposing to modify the Bevan Avenue Wells (proposed Project). The proposed Project would upgrade the pumping capacity of four Bevan Avenue Groundwater wells to increase the extraction rate to a maximum of 290 litres per second. The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent has now submitted its application (Application) to obtain an environmental assessment certificate which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. In order to provide information to the public about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) invites the public to attend an Open House to be held: at: Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Foyer 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford on: November 3, 2010 from: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. At 7:45 p.m. there will be a presentation by the EAO on the environmental assessment process with an opportunity to ask questions about the process. A second presentation will also be given by the Proponent in relation to the proposed Project. If you are unable to attend the Open House, you may still wish to make a written submission. There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. The comment period will begin on October 27, 2010 and end on November 26, 2010. All comments received during this comment period will be considered. NOTE:
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The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. The EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: ! By Online Form at http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca ! By Mail: Teresa Morris Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 ! By Fax:
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An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application are also available for viewing at these locations: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 1W7 Clearbrook Library 32320 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6N4
All submissions received by the EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.
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From the Ledge before – while allowing him to keep responsibility for social housing is another logical fit. He also keeps responsibility for gaming, liquor and ICBC, thus ensuring he remains a major force in government. Former solicitor general John Les, who had to resign after it was revealed he was under a special prosecutor’s investigation, is no doubt the most disappointed person in the B.C. Liberal caucus. Even though he was cleared in that investigation, Les was not only passed over for cabinet promotion, but got the equivalent of the proverbial lump of coal: he’s now the parliamentary secretary for HST information. Good luck with that, John! Campbell says he regards his current team as strong, with little need for new blood. He remains stubbornly optimistic he can pull both himself and his government out of the mess they find themselves, and that he can do that with little change in the people around him. There was one important exception to that, however. After spending 13 years as Pre-
mier Gordon Campbell’s chief advisor, Martyn Brown has left the premier’s office to become a deputy minister. Replacing him is former deputy finance minister and ICBC president Paul Taylor. Few people last long as a chief of staff to a political leader and Brown’s survival in that post for so long speaks volumes about how much Campbell relied on him. Chief of staff can be an immensely powerful position, second perhaps only to the premier himself. Brown has been the unseen force in the B.C. Liberal government since it first took power in 2001. Like his predecessors, he seemed likely to last only a few years, but after a while it became apparent he was so intrinsically linked to Campbell that he wasn’t going anywhere. But now he has left (he’s now deputy minister of tourism, trade and investment) and it will be interesting to see what impact his departure has on Campbell’s strategic and philosophic approach to governing. I suspect Taylor’s priority will be to help devise a strategy to sell the HST to the public. He surely can’t be viewing his appointment as long-term employment, give the government’s low standing in the polls. ■ Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global B.C. Contact him at: KBaldrey@globaltv.com.
espite the uncharacteristically warm autumn we’ve enjoyed this year, winter is drawing inexorably near. If you’ve taken a trip into northern or interior parts of the province in the past week or so, you know what lies ahead. But then, if you’re an adult and have lived anywhere in Canada for a few years, you should have an idea that good weather never lasts forever. If you haven’t already prepared your vehicle – and yourself – for winter weather, now is a good time to get started. Ensuring you have adequate traction in snow isn’t just something to do to ensure you get where you are going. Your poor traction can be dangerous for vehicles around you, not to mention that you will likely slow or impede the progress of other motorists who have taken appropriate measures to prepare for winter. In that light, not being prepared turns out to be pretty selfish, as well as dangerous. So get a proper set of snow tires. Sure, out here on the “Wet Coast” we might escape with only a few inches of snow just a few times over the course of the season… but we can also host snowstorms that dump a half metre overnight. Most folks don’t realize that, as well as providing cold-weather traction, snow tires can actually increase stopping power by 25 per cent. That can translate into a considerable reduction in distance when the chips – and the snowflakes – are down. See our ICBC advisory on page A19, and look for a winter driving article in an upcoming Times. In the meantime, keep your mind on what you’re doing. Winter is a lot easier to take when you make it through alive. ■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.
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Blame policy, not the person on the phone Editor, the Times:
This is a rebuttal to the scathing Oct. 15 Times letter Golf dress code was off course, submitted by Sheryl Goring, who could not be further off course regarding the suggested prejudice accusation toward her amputee husband. To the contrary, the employee her accusations were directed to is the least prejudiced person I know. This employee does not have control over the course’s dress code regarding sweatpants.
The fact is, a prominent friend and mentor during the employee’s formative years, and who also gave her away at her wedding was a very moved Second World War amputee veteran and surrogate father. Kay Mooney New Westminster
Time to do something about vicious dogs Editor, the Times:
Tonight I was angered and disturbed by yet another news story on the issue of vicious dog attacks and the lack of action and responsibility by dog owners. As CTV reported, two loose pitbulls in Mission have viciously attacked a neighbour’s horse this week- quite literally ripping the poor animal’s face off. Stories such as this have become all too familiar. I am outraged when dog owners blatantly fail to take appropriate action regarding their vicious dogs; most especially when the victim is a child. “Spike has always been such a nice dog, he didn’t mean to hurt the child/postman/neighbour,” is unacceptable. I was walking my own dog yesterday at an on-leash park and there was a man who had let his pitbull off leash. “Rrrage, come back here! Rage!” he was shouting. This busy park also has a playground and is blocks away from two elementary schools, a high school and a daycare. As a child of seven, I was attacked by a friend’s family Labrador retriever, of all breeds. As a result, I sustained extensive damage to the left side of my face. The talented plastic surgeon, Dr. Legg at RCH, informed my parents that if the bite had of been a few millimetres closer to my eye I would have lost all vision in that eye. The pain and suffering caused by the plastic surgery I had to endure at such a young age - two layers of stitches to re-close my cheek, lip and cheekbone, and the posttraumatic stress and anxiety
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In his letter “Becoming obvious there’s no winning our drug war”, written by Daniel Hettler in the Oct. 22 edition of your paper, Hettler states in part, “If everyone could grow their own marijuana legally, we would have no gangs. No, people are not going to give up smoking pot, we all need a puff to handle the insanity of these drug wars.” Hettler seems to be saying that smoking pot will help our problems go away. What happens when the “high” goes away? Is not the problem still there? It is reported that at the informative justice forum on Oct.19 retired judge Wallace Craig stated, “any ideas of legalizing marijuana as a way to stem the tide of money to gangs was ludicrous”. My question is, “why legalize a dangerous, harmful, possibly addictive drug?” If marijuana was to be legalized and in 20 years is proven to have serious detrimental health effects, will not the government
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Thank you for reporting on an incident that brought me closer to my community (Gangster costume no treat at bank, Times, Oct. 22). I arrived in front on my Coast Capital Bank on Monday, Oct. 18 to deposit a cheque. I parked my car and turned my head. When I looked in the van to my right, I saw a passenger holding a hand gun. Luckily, I had my phone so I immediately dialed 911. Fearing for my personal safety, I began to panic. The dispatcher asked me the right questions and told me to stay on the line. Abbotsford police arrived very quickly (65 seconds) with their weapons available. I realized afterward the young lady was showing her friend part of a costume. The situation de-escalated and the police officer reassured me that I did the right thing. Situations like this can occur at any moment. I believe Abbotsford will continue to thrive as a safe community, if we act now and ask questions after. I grew up in Langley and have lived in Abbotsford for just over a year. Already I feel this area is very new and old community oriented. I wish to thank the police, fire, and ambulance for their every day, “everyday.” Gordon Murchison Abbotsford
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“I’ll never get to take her dress shopping and she’ll never attend her prom. I won’t get to teach her how to drive. I will never see her off on her first date or help heal her heart with a bowl of ice-cream after her first break-up with a boyfriend.” Calling her daughter’s death “senseless,” she described how the event had left her with nightmares, and “ . . . he asked for how she and her older daughter forgiveness well Suzy have started counselling. aware he wasn’t “The life and experiences deserving of it.” that James has robbed from – Ron Sergi Clare, and the joy defence attorney that he has taken from me and my family by ending her young life are irreplaceable.” Wilson, 30, was arrested June 27 after Mason County Sheriffs found Clare lying dead in a pool of blood, her throat slit, at a holiday home in Hoodsport, near Lake Cushman, Wash. The little girl’s body was discovered after police received a frantic 911 call from Sarah. Wilson – who has both U.S. and Canadian citizenship – was arrested at the scene. Police stated at the time that Wilson told officers he knowingly killed the little girl with a knife he found on the kitchen counter after having an argument with his wife about disciplining Clare and her eight-year-old sister. Ron Sergi, Wilson’s defence attorney,
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Peter James Wilson was sentenced Friday to 55 years for Shelswell’s murder.
said his client fully acknowledged his responsibility for the crime, and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder with aggravating circumstances to spare his family the anguish of a trial. “He apologized to his wife and family. He loved his family,” Sergi told the Times. “He lost control. He never saw this type of conduct coming; he was as surprised as anyone else by this . . . he asked for forgiveness well aware he wasn’t deserving of it.” Wilson, who has bi-polar disorder, had anger issues, but the disorder was not deemed an adequate defense for the crime, he said. Had Wilson opted to go to trial on a charge of second-degree murder the outcome would have likely been the same, he added. Sergi had asked the judge to consider
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Be a ghost buster
The average home has about 25 electronics or appliances that use phantom power. This means they are consuming electricity all the time, even when they appear to be off. Plug your chargers, electronics and small appliances into a power bar and switch them off when not in use.
Pumpkins the Power Smart way
Reduce your electricity consumption by composting pumpkin scraps instead of using the garburator. With all those left over seeds, try roasting them in your toaster oven. Most small appliances use about 50 per cent of the wattage of a conventional oven.
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Use LED candles to illuminate your jack-o-lantern. Not only are LED candles safer than an open flame because they don’t give off heat, they are also 95 per cent more energy efficient than a conventional light bulb and last up to 10 times longer. This means you won’t need to buy new candles for next year.
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ave you looked at your breasts lately? Sure, in passing as you get dressed in the morning. A casual glimpse as you get out of the shower. But do you know what your breasts feel like? Do you know what they really look like without a bra covering them? More important, would you know if something changed? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s fair to say that we are all aware of breast cancer. We are all familiar with the pink ribbon and the fundraising events across the country. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday, Oct. 3 saw 170,000 pink-clad men, women and children across Canada come out in support of a future without breast cancer, raising a recordbreaking $33 million, $1.7 million of that in Vancouver alone. It is safe to say we are aware. Most of us know someone that has been affected by this disease. Sadly, some of us have lost people close to us. And yet very few people ever think it will ever happen to them. The fact is that one in nine women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2010 alone, an estimated 23,000 women will be diagnosed in Canada. These are the facts but there is good news. The good news is that breast cancer is being detected earlier and earlier every year. The earlier it’s diagnosed, the easier it is to treat and survival rates are higher than ever before. That’s not just good news, that’s fantastic news. The trick is to find it early. But how do you find it? If you know what your breasts look and feel like normally, you’ll notice any changes. And hopefully if you notice a change you will talk to your doctor about it. Remember — 80 per cent of
abnormalities detected turn out to be benign, or non-cancerous. Yes, it’s a scary thing to think about being in the other 20 per cent, but if it does turn out to be cancer isn’t it better to catch it as early as possible? The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region recently launched “Don’t Forget to Check” (http://www.dontforgettocheck.ca), a campaign to help young women be more aware of their bodies. You can take a pledge to check your breasts, you can take a breast health quiz and you can “Boob Bomb” photos of yourself and your friends on Facebook. It’s all in the name of building awareness and getting women to notice changes in their bodies. Until fairly recently, doctors were recommending the hard to remember, hard to do monthly breast exams, moving the “fourth finger on your hand in concentric circles.” This made checking your breasts more of a chore than anything else and consequently women forgot to do it and stopped noticing. What good is that? It doesn’t have to be so hard. The message of “Don’t Forget to Check” is just to get to know your body. Know what it looks like and what it feels like. The bottom line is, if you see or feel a change, talk to your doctor. You are your best advocate for your health and you know your body better than anyone else. Go check yourself out right now, in the mirror, in the shower, wherever. Your breasts will thank you for it and you might just save your life. ◗ For more information on breast cancer or the Don’t Forget to Check campaign, visit www.cbcf.org/bcyukon. — COURTESY, CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, BC/YUKON REGION
“If the food [you give your child just before bedtime] is high in protein, it can take a while to digest,” Steele says, giving an example. “Proteins release amino acids into the blood stream, which isn’t good for sleep.” She suggests carbohydrates are better than protein for a pre-bedtime snack, but parents should make sure it is not sugary (sugar can cause a blood sugar crash and trigger crankiness, which can make sleep difficult) and does not contain artificial colouring (which Steele says have been linked to ADHD and other behavioral problems). She suggests whole-grain cereal and milk, toast and peanut butter or a little jam, or yogurt and fruit. Why? “Because when carbohydrates are digested, serotonins are released
which turn into melatonin, which lating activities such as watching TV or helps you sleep,” Steele explains. playing video games right before bed Timing is important too, Steele says. have been linked to the increase in the Don’t send your child to bed 30 min- amount of time it takes for children utes after a big dinner, but don’t send to fall asleep. These activities should him/her to sleep hunbe stopped at least an gry either. hour before bedtime.” “And if your kids are “If you have dinner DiNicolo adds that shortly before bed, your hungry before bed, don’t getting our children child’s body will be into a bedtime rouspending all its energy let their growling tumtine, no matter how old they are, can sigdigesting instead of mies keep them up.” nal the mind and body winding down. And if that sleep is coming your kids are hungry – Diana Steele soon. before bed, don’t let “This can include a their growling tummies bath, putting pyjamas keep them up. Instead give them a small, healthy snack to on, eating a light snack or reading a tide them over the several hours of book,” she suggests. “And choose an early bedtime so sleep they will get.” What your children do before bed your kids aren’t pushed into overtiredis linked to how long it takes them to ness, which makes falling asleep and reach sleep. DiNicolo explains, “Stimu- staying asleep much more difficult.”
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Music at the Mac
Come join us for an exciting new series of acoustic music in the gallery of the Mission Arts Centre (33529 First Ave., Mission) Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. This week features western banjo champion Jason Homey. Tickets are $10 at the arts council and Murdoch’s Books and at the door. The series will run the last Wednesday of each month until May.
Carnival of Animals
Violinist Calvin Dyck leads t h e A b b o t s f o r d Yo u t h Orchestra and 14 pianists from Abbotsford, Mission, Aldergrove and Chilliwack for The Carnival of Animal, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. at the Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Buy tickets ($22, $20 and $10) at Kings Music, 114-2669 Langdon St., Abbotsford, call 604-8535996. See more at www.calvindyck.com.
Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way. The evening recognizes long-time volunteer Christine Wiebe for her work with the organization and Abbotsford Spirit of BC. For tickets and information email jane@volunteerabbotsford.ca.
Exploring Volunteerism
Volunteer Abbotsford is holding a 2010 Volunteer Summit on Friday, Nov. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre, 36035 North Parallel Road. The forum will explore the state of volunteerism in Abbotsford. For more information visit www.volunteersummit.ca.
Power, industry, nature
UFV hosts Professor Malcolm Chase on Wed., Oct. 27 as part of the History Distinguished Speakers series, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room A225/229 on the Abbotsford campus. Chase is
a specialist in 18th and 19thCentury British social history with interest in radical politics, land use, trade unionism and more. For details call 604-795-2826.
Elvis gospel night
The Spirit Bear Centre Society presents a fundraising gospel show featuring Elvis tribute artist Steve Elliott on Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at the South Abbotsford Mennonite Church, 32424 Huntingdon Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets are $20 at the House of James, 2743 Emerson St., (604-852-3701), from Gerry Ennis at RE/MAX Little Oak (604-859-2341), or from the Spirit Bear Centre at 604864-0553, or see www.spiritbearcenter.com.
Library quiz night
The Friends of the Mission Library present their annual Quiz Night on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Enlist your spouses, friends and
neighbours for the challenge between 10 teams. Come as a single and be adopted into a team. Costumes are optional but encouraged. Tickets are $10, available at the Mission Library.
SAINTS fundraiser
The senior animal sanctuary in Mission (SAINTS) holds 10 meat draws on Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., plus 50/50 and one special draw, at the Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Rd. south, Mission. Call 604-826-4762.
Pumpkin carving contest
The Clayburn Village Community Association of Abbotsford holds a pumpkin carving contest in Clayburn Park on Oct. 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The entry fee is $2. Monies raised go to pay for an accessible lift at the historic Clayburn Village School, now used as a community centre.
Halloween dance
Matsqui Community Hall, 3 3 6 7 6 S t . O l a f Av e . i n Matsqui Village, hosts a Halloween dance on Oct. 30, featuring the DJ Silver Disc. Doors open at 8 p.m., dance at 9 p.m. Prizes for costume prizes, must be of legal age. Tickets are $15 each including a light snack. Get them from Larry and Lynn Weymouth at Weymouth Meats (604-826-2473). See more at www.matsquihall.com.
Pumpkin fest
The Applebarn holds a Pumpkin Fest until Oct. 31. Enjoy fresh apple cider, meet the goats, launch a pumpkin out of the pumpkin canon, try to win a giant gourd. Come and check out our store for unique carving kits and accessories, at 333 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. See www.applebarn.ca.
Blankets for Canada
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Hepatitis conference
Hepatitis C conference takes place Nov. 5-7 at the Best Western Regency (32110 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford).
Singalongs at ASA
Join the sing-a-long at the Abbotsford Seniors Association drop-in centre (between Essendene and Ferguson Way) on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., to sing old tunes with the A-Tones. Guests can sing, play acoustic instruments or listen. Volunteers to play piano, help organize are wanted. Phone Ed at 604-853-8624.
Gaining an edge
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is hosting former NHL player and assistant coach Ryan Walter who will present a talk titled Leading Your Best Game at its luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Finnegan’s Pub and Grill, 33780 King Road. Tickets are $27 for members and $37 for non-members. For more info visit www.abbotsfordchamber.com.
Poultry extravaganza
The Fraser Valley Poultry Fanciers Association presents its 2010 Winter Show: The Lloyd Miller Memorial Show Oct. 30 and 31st at Abbotsford Ag-Rec Centre, 32470 Haida Dr. There will be many varieties of poultry, raffles and prizes. Admission is free. Doors open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. For more info visit www.fvpfa.org.
Night of appreciation
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Pull in the reins when wet-weather driving
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you to stop. And in poor weather conditions, it will take even longer. Police were also on hand to remind drivers of the consequences of speeding in B.C. “If you are caught driving too fast for the road conditions, you will be fined $167,” said RCMP Supt. Mike Diack. “As the weather changes and road conditions deteriorate, your chances of getting into a crash and being injured or killed dramatically increase.” “We can all help make our roads safer by making smart driving
ICBC’s President and CEO. “Unfortunately, many drivers don’t adjust their speed and recognize that the posted speed limit is only for ideal or dry road conditions.” At Richmond’s Silver City parking lot recently, ICBC and the Justice Institute of B.C.’s driving instructors demonstrated how various driving speeds affect the time it takes to stop on wet roads. It was clear -– the faster you go, the longer it will take
decisions,” said Schubert. “That means allowing more time
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Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in its Best Practices in Affordable Housing: Recognizing leadership in the Private Sector category. “The ceremony in Ottawa is to highlight innovative projects across the nation, and we are one of those projects,” said Peary. “It’s an honour to be recognized, and it’s a tribute to the local people who worked on the project.” The city is looking at possibilities of replicating the successful project if it can locate some available land. What’s more, a local church has also
persons with disabilities. The homes at 2220 Mckenzie Rd. were designed for working families paying more than 30 per cent of their income on housing, and with a total annual income of less approached the municipality to see if the than $60,000. Previous to the ceremony housing can act as a viable model for a award, winners will attend workshops to share information project on property it and learn from one possesses, he said. “It’s an honour to be recognized, another’s projects, said The development, a partnership between and it’s a tribute to the local people Peary, who hopes the enthusiasm around the the city, the CMHC, Harmony development V a n c i t y, a n d t h e who worked on the project.” will help stimulate more Va n M a r e n G r o u p of Companies, – Mayor George Peary interesting projects. “A f f o r d a b i l i t y o f contains 11 affordable housing is a huge ownership townhouse units with additional suites that act as issue, and anything you can do to increase mortgage helpers rented to seniors or affordability is bound to be positive.”
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It is with deep sadness we announce Gord’s passing at Mission Hospital. Predeceased by daughter Pat, he is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Leita, sons Tom (Barb), Ted (Hazel), grandchildren Kim (Chris) Greene, Kevin, Jodi (Matt) Stevens, Carrie and Tenneille Metz; great-grandchildren Alexi, Jake, Cade, Greene and Baby Stevens; Brothers Norm (Vi), David (Jackie) and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Tea to be held at Bethel Pentecostal Assembly, 32729 - 7th Avenue, Mission, Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Society. We will miss you Gord – Rest in peace! Online condolenses to the family may be made to: wiebeandjeskefh.com
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Apt/Condos
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Suites/Partial Houses
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Houses - Rent
2 BR home Huntingdon Village, 2 Ave. all appls incl wd, detached garage & shed, large fenced yard, $1100 ns np, 604-864-2808 3 BR, 2.5 bath, Abby, 6 appls, ac, 2 car garage, cul-de-sac, exec home, nr MEI school, avail now, ns, np, $1950, 604-287-5999 3 BR +den, Totally Reno’d House & Yard, Gardeners Delight! Beautiful Views, near shops, hwy & schools, avail Nov 1. ns, $1600, 32864 10 Ave, Mission. Call 1-604-657-0229 for viewing. 8 BR, 5 baths, Abbots, Sandpiper Rd, $2200 + utils, ns np, avail now. 604-864-8863 LANGLEY WILLOUGHBY 76/216 3 br house on 2.5 acres, w/d, horse barn, riding area. Suit for horse stabling, complete reno 4 yrs ago. 1 yr lease. Oct 1. $2,700. Doug 604-607-8888
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Duplexes - Rent
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ABBY EAST, 1 BR bsmt suite, 5 appls, own laundry, newly reno’d. Avail Nov 1. $800 incls hydro. No smoke, No pets. 604-996-0330
SMALL BACH house, self contained in Mission, $400 incl gas & hydro. Avail now, 1-250-395-3847 SPACIOUS TWO bdrm. bsmt. suite in Murrayville, Langley. Fully reno’d bath & kitchen. new paint, carpet & mouldings throughout. In suite laundry & plenty of storage. Located close to park, school and shopping center. Call Tim for details (604)996-4488 WALNUT GROVE Modern 1 BR bsmt ste in new home, laminate flrs, in-suite w/d, $750 incls utils, Avail Dec 1st. 778-580-5565
6605
Townhouses Rent
MISSION, 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, rent geared to income, n/p, avail Now, 604 820-1715
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Warehouse/ Commercial
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6602
1 BR, bright above ground bsmt, 4yrs old, avail Nov 1, 5 appls, smoke outside, $720. Sandy Hill area. Call David 604-855-3398 1 BR cottage, M. Ridge/Mission Border, avail now, $650/mo. 604-462-0387 1 BR spacious, central Abbts. very clean, $600, ns, np, refs, Nov 1, 604-504-3132 or 857-4711 1 OR 2 BR Bsmt, large clean above ground, Mission, $650 all incls. avail Nov. 1, 604-761-4152 2 BDRM, Mission, Cedar Valley large, new, own entry, $800 incl utils, wd, ns, np 604-287-7646 2 BR lwr lvl ste in Mission. priv. laundry, d/w, fenced bkyd. avail. immed. $750 call 604-315-9871.
MISSION – 3 BDRM, 5 APPLIANCES + FIREPLACE This family-oriented executive townhouse complex has just undergone months of renovations and is filling quickly. Renovated units. Close to schools, park, leisure centre and transit. Private single car garage as well as additional storage.
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Domestic
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UFV women close to berth
Cascades kickers take aim at CIS West playoffs
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he UFV Cascades women’s soccer team is on a mission right now. It’s s i m p l e : w i t h t w o games now remaining in the season, the Cascades’ objective is to win both of those matches and punch – or kick – their ticket to the CIS West playoffs, which takes the top four teams in the 10-team conference. But of course, you can’t talk about the next two games without mentioning the last two. The Cascades, who came into the weekend set four points back of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies for the fourth and final post-season spot, took both games at the soggy Bateman Park. They beat the University of Manitoba Bisons 3-0 on Saturday, then followed that up with a 2-0 shutout of the University of Regina Cougars. “Our team was very determined, we know what needs to be done if we want to make it to playoffs, and I feel like everyone showed up [Saturday] and put their whole hearts into that game,” said team captain Megan Webster, who scored one goal on Saturday and the two goals for the Cascades on Sunday. “We were assertive and continued pressuring Manitoba the entire game and in the end it paid off.” They were wins the Cascades had to have, as both the Bisons and Cougars sit well below UFV in the standings. In fact, the next two matches are against teams below the Cascades in the standings. On paper, at least, it’s
– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES
UFV Cascades’ team captain Megan Webster (centre) moves the ball downfield in Saturday’s game against the University of Manitoba. Webster scored once and Carly Neeson picked up two goals in the Cascades 3-0 win over the Bisons. On Sunday Webster scored both goals in the Cascades’ 2-0 shutout over the University of Regina at Bateman Park. the best thing UFV could have hoped for down the stretch. But after a season of highs – such as beating No. 3 ranked UBC twice – and lows, Cascades head coach Rob Giesbrecht knows his team can’t take anything for granted now. “Every game in Canada West is tough,” said Giesbrecht. “We’re not taking anybody lightly. No one is coming here to give us anything, we have to earn whatever we are going
to get. We live in the moment.” The Cascades are also living up to their full potential at Bateman Park. UFV has now won four of its last five games at Bateman, and having the final two games of the season – must wins for a playoff berth – on their home pitch should work in the Cascades favour. “You have to be good at home. “It’s a very competitive conference, and only four teams are making it
Hadwin advances in Q-school Abby’s Nick Taylor doesn’t make it past stage one Abbotsford golfer Adam Hadwin advanced through the first stage of the PGA Tour qualifying school, while Nick Taylor made a late charge on Friday, but failed to advance. Hadwin, a graduate of Robert Bateman Secondary, shot a two-under 70 on Friday and finished at fiveunder par at a first-stage site near San Diego. That left him tied for eighth spot, good enough
Heat home after good road trip
ADAM HADWIN to advance to the second of three qualifying stages. Ta y l o r, w h o re c e n t l y turned pro after a stellar
amateur and collegiate golf career, fired a five-under 67 Friday at a first-stage Qschool site in Dayton, Nev. That left him with a 72hole total of five-under par, three shots out of the top 23 and ties Hadwin, who advanced to second-stage qualifying next month. First-stage qualifying continues next week when Langley residents James Allenby and Darren Wallace and North Vancouver’s Bryn Parry will be among those Canadians attempting to advance. – WITH FILES FROM POST MEDIA NEWS
so it’s tough to get those top four,” said the coach. “I don’t think we’ve peaked yet.” UFV will look to earn a playoff spot with games against the University of Calgary Dinos, who sit one point back of the Cascades, onSaturday, and the last place University of Lethbridge Horns on Halloween. – WITH FILES FROM JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES
Cascade rowers take bronze The University women’s open of the Fraser Valrace to earn the ley women’s rowfour points for ing team earned UFV’s women’s the bronze medal team. at the 2010 West“Courtenay ern Canadian rowed some University Rowincredible racing Championes, ultimately ships at the Fort placing second Langley Rowing to UBC in the Club on Saturopen women’s COURTENAY LANDSIEDEL 1x,” said UFV day. The Cascades head coach Liz earned four team points, Chisholm. while the champion Univer“She has such a head for sity of Victoria earned 19- competing and has built points. Silver went to UBC some solid strength, she is with 15-points. looking forward to comCourtenay Landsiedel peting at nationals in two came in second place in the weeks.”
he Abbotsford Heat have made it clear, at least for now, that winning on the road won’t be a problem this season. The Heat took two out of three wins on a three-game road tr ip this weekend, although it did conclude with a hard fought 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday. But despite the shortcomings of the trip finale, the Heat can hold their heads up high as they return to Abbotsford for a two-game mini series with the Rochester Americans, which began last night. The Heat acted as a brick wall in both a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Wolves Wednesday night and then again on Friday as they exacted revenge on the Rockford Ice Hogs with a triumphant 4-1 win. It was their fourth road win of the early season. But looking beyond just the scores, it was how the Heat played that was most impressive, and reason enough to be optimistic about this team as the season progresses. For starters, Leland Irving was more or less spectacular between the pipes. He started all three games for head coach Jim Playfair, who has been adamant since the first day of training camp that one of either Irving or Matt Keetley must step up and claim the No. 1 goaltending job . While he was tested often in the Windy City, just 13 times thanks to a stifling Heat defence, Irving was good when he needed to be. He followed up his first shutout of the season with a 27-save performance against Rockford, the same team that lit Irving up for five goals in the home opener 13 days ago. Although one could argue that allowing three goals on 18 shots in the loss to the Admirals to end the trip leaves reason for doubt, it also has to be considered that Irving had started three games in four nights, with an overnight bus trip from Rockford to Milwaukee. Now the Heat must find a way to win on home ice. They’ll get another shot when they conclude their twogame series with the Amerks tonight at the AESC. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.
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Bateman junior varsity QB Tanner Friesen eludes Rick Hansen defenders last week in 36-0 shutout.
Bateman JV squad on a roll The junior varsity football program at Robert Bateman Secondary may be in its infancy, but you’d never know it by the way they’ve been playing. On their home turf this past Wednesday, the JV Timberwolves manhandled their cross-town rivals at Rick Hansen 36-0. An early mistake by the Hurricanes on the opening kickoff cost them dearly, with the Wolves pouncing on a loose ball and running it in for the major. Bateman’s defence effectively shut down Hansen’s running game and consistently pressured their quarterback. On offence, the Wolves kept the Hurricanes guessing with their combination of gritty running, well executed handoffs and pinpoint passing. The Bateman JV’s currently sit in second place in the Double-A Eastern Conference. They play next on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Pitt Meadows Secondary. – STAFF REPORTER
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Peter Wilson facing 55 years in U.S. prison
ocial network scammers are targeting Abbotsford seniors in the latest online fraud involving Facebook, police are saying. Seven seniors have been taken for thousands of dollars each in the past few months, Abbotsford Police Department Const. Ian MacDonald said. “The average take is more than $4,000, and the average age of victims is 80 years old,” he said. The newest version of the moneyfor-nothing plot revolves around a niece or a nephew in trouble with the law, who needs money – roughly $4,000 according to police – to make bail and get the legal process going, MacDonald said.
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bbotsford’s Peter James Wilson was sentenced to more than 55 years behind bars in a U.S. prison Friday for slashing the throat his five-year-old stepdaughter while vacation- First reported @ ing in Washing- abbotsfordtimes.com ton state over the summer. Wilson, dressed in white prison-issue clothing, listened quietly to Mason County Superior Court Judge Toni Sheldon as she sentenced him to 640 months in prison, with an additional 24 months for use of a deadly weapon in the slaying of Clare Shelswell. The judge outlined the reasons for Wilson’s exceptional sentence, citing Clare’s vulnerability, Wilson’s abuse of trust and the destructive nature “Clare’s death has of the crime for the been shocking and family. During her impact devastating beyond statement, Clare’s mother, Sarah Wil- comprehension to son, told an emotional courtroom me and my family.” about losing her yo u n g d a u g h t e r, – Sarah Wilson mother described as a bubbly, smart, loving, creative, vibrant five-year-old girl whose favourite food was pickles. “Clare’s death has been shocking and devastating beyond comprehension to me and my family,” said Sarah, who noted her daughter would never celebrate her sixth birthday.
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de Jong not lost in shuffle P
remier Gordon Campbell made a host of changes to his cabinet yesterday morning, but not much has changed for MLAs in Abbotsford or Mission. Campbell shuffled 17 ministerial positions and replaced his long-time chief of staff, Martyn Brown, who is now deputy-minister of tourism. Abbotsford-West MLA Mike de Jong – who was pulling double duty in cabinet – remains attorney general while Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman will relieve him of the position of minister of solicitor general and public safety.
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