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rustration, anger and disbelief played across faces of people packed into Abbotsford’s Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Tuesday night for a town hall meeting about the ongoing investigation into the Surrey Six slayings. Steve Brown, brother-in-law of murdered gas fireplace repairman Ed Schellenberg, organized the event to draw attention to the fact that Tuesday marked the three-year anniversary of the notorious mass murders, and there was still no trial date set. “Each time a judge Schellenberg, 55, fails to grasp the and Chris Mohan, 22, were both innocent enormity of a violent bystanders executed act and chooses on Oct. 19, 2007 along with known gang assorehabilitation rather ciates Edward Narong, than punishment, the 22, Corey Lal, 21, Lal’s 26-year-old brother victim becomes the Michael, and 19-yearproverbial lamb being old Ryan Bartolomeo a Surrey highrise. sacrificed on the altar inAbbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich spoke of rehabilitation.” at the forum as a member of the three– Wallace Craig retired judge man panel, which also included Brown and retired provincial court judge Wallace Craig. Each spoke about the criminal justice system in British Columbia, sentencing issues, escalating gang violence in the province, and answered questions from many visibly upset audience members. Six men have been charged in the Surrey murders, including Abbotsford’s Jamie Bacon, and the case brought the Fraser Valley’s organizedcrime issues to the forefront of the news in the province. And while arrests to the Red Scorpion gang’s hierarchy, in the form of Jamie, Jonathon and Jarrod Bacon, broke that gang’s hold on drugs in Abbotsford, the vacuum left has been filled by a resurgent gang known as the Duhre brothers. see FORUM, page A16
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Alexander Murray of Mission spoke out against organized crime during the town hall meeting on the Surrey Six case at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium at Abbotsford City Hall Tuesday night. Murray said gangs and drugs are dragging British Columbia down, and police need to seek out new solutions to deal with the growing problem before it gets worse.
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Woman’s car swarmed by cops after 911 call RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com
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fact we’re dealing with a gun call, we sent three units right away, the first unit arrived in 65 seconds,” MacDonald said. Lu c k i l y f o r t h e w o m a n , he added, the first officer to approach the vehicle realized it was not a real firearm, otherwise things could have played out very differently. see COSTUME, page A19
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Peter James Wilson of Abbotsford, who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the brutal slaying of his fiveyear-old stepdaughter, Clare Shelswell, is to be sentenced today in a Washington State courtroom. Mason County prosecutor Gary Burleson confirmed Wilson’s plea allows the prosecutor and the judge to recommend a sentence beyond the standard range of 28 years. Burleson said he plans on seeking the longest term possible for Wilson because of the gruesome nature of the crime, Shelswell’s age and helplessness. Wilson was arrested June 27, after Mason County Sheriffs found Shelswell dead at a holiday home near Lake Cushman, Wash.
Fire crews were fighting a four-alarm blaze at a mushroom farm in rural Langley Township Thursday that razed a large barn and forced the evacuation of two neighbouring homes. The fire, near the border of Langley and Abbotsford, flattened a huge barn at the site after it broke out around 3:45 a.m., said Langley Fire Department District Chief Russ Jenkins. Four people were cleared out from two homes on the property, but Jenkins said the homes did not sustain any damage. Crews from two fire detachments were still on site six hours after the fire started to fight flames and hot spots, Jenkins said. No cause was immediately known.
The 10th annual West Coast Women’s Show arrives at the Abbotsford Tradex this weekend. The show is the largest and most successful women’s event in the province, and one of the fastest growing shows in North America. The original Designer Guys and hosts of Steven and Chris on CBC Television are back to share their dos and don’ts of home décor, fashion and makeup. The 2011 Calendar Firefighters are on site Friday night and during the 911 Fashion Show Saturday night. The show runs at Tradex, 1190 Cornell St., from Friday, Oct. 22 to Sunday, Oct. 24. Showtimes are Friday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit www.westcoastwomen. net.
Survey says we don’t feel as safe now
Provides “benchmarks” for Abbotsford police RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com
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early one-third of Abbotsford residents who responded to a recent police survey said they feel less safe in their neighbourhoods today than they did five years ago, and the No. 1 issue that police need to address in the city is drug trafficking. The survey data was implemented and compiled by the Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research, the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the University of the Fraser Valley, “We didn’t add any a n d w a s c o n ducted for the more police offiAbbotsford Police cers in 2010, [the Department. The survey department] has a q u e s t i o n n a i re request in for six was mailed out more police officers t o 1 , 1 3 2 r a n domly selected for 2011 and I’ll Abbotsford residents, with more be supporting that than one-third request.” returning a completed survey. – Mayor George Peary Forty-one per cent of sur vey respondents state the department needs to devote more resources to drug trafficking in the community, 34 per cent said property crime was the biggest issue and roughly 30 per cent of respondents equally claimed police needed to focus more on traffic enforcement, drug production, organized crime and gangs. Chief Const. Bob Rich said the study was much needed for the department to establish “benchmarks” for performance, service and public trust. Trust and community support for a department’s actions, he said, are things 19th Century British Prime Minister Robert Peel said no department can perform its duties without. see REPORT, page A20
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Flanked by flags, Abbotsford Mayor George Peary addresses a small crowd to officially open the new McCallum Road Interchange on Wednesday. Below, structural technician James Nikolai (Associated Engineering Ltd.) brought his daughter Alexia, 8, to see the nearly-finished product.
McCallum: big, round and ready Interchange project includes one of B.C.’s largest roundabouts JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com
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igger is better and that can be seen in the new roundabout at the south end of the new McCallum Road interchange in Abbotsford. It’s the largest one of its kind in British Columbia. So said MLA John van Dongen as he helped Mayor George Peary officially open the new overpass on Wednesday. Later the pair were the first to drive across the new four-lane bridge. “They [the engineers] were facing some unique challenges because
they have six entry points and exit points on this roundabout,” said van Dongen. “They’re very proud of what they’ve designed. They indicated to me that they couldn’t do this with a normal traffic light interchange.” He added that they saved enough money on the interchange project that they were able to add a third climbing traffic lane on the freeway between Sumas Way and McCallum Road. The City of Abbotsford received $16.6 million from the provincial and federal governments in 2009 for the upgrade of the McCallum
Road interchange on the TransCanada Highway, with the city picking up the remaining costs. T h e p r o j e c t i s n ow n e a r l y complete and will be open to all traffic soon. Some of the new features will include longer merge lanes and an overpass capable of accommodating higher traffic volumes, whether it’s rush hour traffic or folks heading to the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre for a concert or Heat hockey game. “This project is a great investment and benefit to our city,” said Peary. ◗ The McCallum Road Interchange upgrade is part of an overall $14billion capital infrastructure program supported by the province.
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he city of Abbotsford generated close to $10,000 in September after installing pay parking on public streets surrounding the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre and the University of the Fraser Valley. A total of 371 pay parking stalls were set up on Gillis Avenue, McKenzie Road, and College Drive a month and a half ago, according to a report made to city council on Monday. Those attending events at AESC and students at UFV share the parking. The city invested a total of $1.1 million for construction costs along Gillis and to widen the shoulder of McKenzie. It also invested close to $38,000 to number stalls, install signs and add concrete and wir-
ing. The gross revenue generated for the city in the month of September was $10,300 with a net of around $9,000. The revenues are expected to rise as events at the centre increase. The rate on Gillis during events at the AESC is $5 while the student rate is $1 for two hours. Along College the event rate is $10 while students pay $1 for two hours. McKenzie rates are $2 during events and students pay $1 for four hours. Parking for 500 cars along McCallum and King roads, where no improvements have been made, remains free. The McCallum Park and Ride lot, scheduled to open in the third week of November, will provide an additional 196 stalls and cost $5 during events, but remain free during the day.
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Mission S.D. saves big by not filling vacant position CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com
administration office, Summit Learning Centre principal Cathy Anderson will oversee the administration of Grade 10 he Mission School District 75 will save to 12 programs at Summit plus those at about $160,000 by cutting the position Riverside College. of associate superintendent of human The kindergarten to Grade 9 programs resources, a position held until recently by at Summit will be consolidated under Carrie McVeigh. the leadership of Silverdale The restructuring of the Elementary principal Sharon executive team comes after “These [changes] are Gibson. the departure of secretary Current Riverside principal something we’ve been Stan Weir returns to his previtreasurer Roy Daykin, who has left the Mission school district contemplating for a ous role of district principal to pursue other interests. of school operations. McVeigh now takes over while. Now we are “These [changes] are somethat position, which oversees thing we’ve been contempositioning ourselves finance, facilities and human plating for a while. Now we resources for the school dis- for next year’s budget.” are positioning ourselves for trict. next year’s budget,” said Dun“We’re looking at the impact ham. – Frank Dunham of our confirmed enrolment. He thanked Daykin “for the It’s down from last year, and commitment and contribuas a result we have to review tion he provided during his our budgeting,” said Mission public schools time with Mission public schools.” superintendent Frank Dunham this week. see SCHOOLS, page A14 In addition to executive changes at the
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top me if you’ve heard this one. No, I’m not unleashing my ‘wigwam/tepee/too tense’ gut buster. The reason for arrest is simpler: this stuff was Tweeted Tuesday. Not entirely, of course. Even with attention spans shrinking faster than Costanza in an ice bath, I’d hope 140-character columns don’t become industry standard. For one, if papers shrunk proportionally they’d only line hummingbird cages, and we’d be stuck advertising really, really small things – like rice, tie pins, and parking at AESC. I digress. Thanks to equal parts kismet and toil, we produce a fine community newspaper here on Peardonville Road. But these days, that’s not quite enough. So we revamped our website, and sift stories and photos onto its pages with rolling devotion. The catch is letting you know. Enter Twitter, Facebook, and our old friend, RSS. The last-mentioned I’ll leave for another time (it’s that unexplained orange sound wave thingy scattered around the inter-surf). The other two are easy, entertaining, and actually pretty cool. With Twitter (follow us @ abbytimes) we’re updating news events as they happen, then following up with links to the complete story. Plus, we re-Tweet great updates from those we follow, so you don’t have to. Facebook’s even easier. After every issue’s produced,
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Inside addition the new Abbbotsford-Mission Times front page becomes our latest profile picture. As the week winds on, select stories are added as status updates. These pop up in your regular Facebook news feed with a hotlink to the article or gallery. We don’t flood your feed – think of it more like setting a fresh ship down your stream of snotty kid tales and “sleeps ‘till Mexico” (our recent posts include: Abbotsford Heat home opener photos; MCC’s latest community initiative; and updates on serious collisions affecting lives and commuter routes). Breaking news, sent right to where you’re spending time anyway. Best of all, it’s easy. Go ahead, plug into Facebook and search ‘Abbotsford-Mission Times.’ Click our front page, press the ‘like’ button, and we’re set. No spam, no crap, no $75M USD waiting for you in some Nigerian pit mine. No more searching Google for items of interest, no more cruising random sites. The news finds you. All web content, plus much more, also appears in your twice-weekly Times, making it your best bet for everything Abbotsford and Mission has
to offer. We’ve brought you the news for 25 years, and we’ll keep coming to your door for decades. This was touched with a better brush by my favourite Vancouver Canucks writer, Iain MacIntyre. After repeating the modern newspapers’ mantra of ‘adapt or perish,’ he wrote: ‘I still believe in newspapers, for which so many are writing obituaries. I believe in the weight of their history and authority, their credibility, the carefulness with which stories are chosen and written and edited, and newspapers’ irreplaceable role in defending the best interests of society. The daily rhythm of producing a newspaper has for hundreds of years meshed with the daily rhythm of the people who buy it.’ (Read the entire piece at this Twitter-friendly link: http:// tinyurl.com/2uulpe4). Cruising through that same vein of changing to stay the same, we’re thumb-wrestling some mixed emotions here at the Times. After nine years with us, talented and much-loved reporter Christina Toth is taking a oneyear leave of absence. In her stead, we welcome Rochelle Baker, an experienced and respected journalist with many ties throughout our community. Please join us in welcoming her, as we welcome you to our exciting new world of web interaction. Here’s to friends, old and new.
anking among the top 10 in the world is usually an amazing accomplishment – but not when it comes to the data released earlier this week. According to WWF International’s Living Planet Report, Canada has the dubious distinction of ranking No. 7 among countries with the largest ecological footprints. United Arab Emirates ranks first, followed by Qatar, Denmark, Belgium, the U.S., and Estonia. Australia, Kuwait and Ireland round out the top 10. Canadians, according to the report, consume resources at a rate 2.5 times higher than that of the average global citizen. While that average world citizen uses 2.7 global hectares of land and water, a typical Canadian hogs seven. The capacity of Earth’s ecosystems to sustain the current population, according to WWF International, is a mere 1.8 global hectares of land and water per person. Half of our large ecological footprint apparently comes from fossil fuel consumption. Of course, it’s probably a lot easier to have a small carbon footprint in Paris or Tokyo than in a sprawling Canadian city like Calgary. But at the rate the world’s population is using up resources, we already need 1.5 planets to sustain the pace of consumption. And rates in rapidly developing countries like India and China will likely grow exponentially in coming years, making the problem more severe. For those of us in the developed, resource-hogging world, there are relatively easy ways to reduce individual ecological footprints, such as composting, taking transit, and cutting back to one family car. But there are also things we could do that most politicians won’t tout as solutions, for instance eating a plant-based diet and having fewer children. As the situation gets more dire, expect those options to enter the mainstream dialogue.
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The Abbotsford crime forum, held on the third anniversary of the Surrey Six killings, Tuesday Oct. 19, was a tremendous moral booster and enlightening to say the least. It was heart warming to listen to the statements of chief constable Bob Rich as he explained some of the failures in the present judiciary and the positive actions he has taken at various levels for the safe-keeping of Abbotsford residents. It was touching to watch retired Provincial Court Judge Wallace Craig’s genuine sorrow as he watched a once well run judiciary drifting off into a gathering ruled by mostly modern thinking gutless judges whose judgments do not deter criminal actions. “Most of the judges with a back bone are dust to dust by now”, he sighed. Steve Brown, brother-in-law to murdered Abby resident Ed Schellenberg, organized the forum. His remarks about restorative justice met with hostile reaction, and rightfully so. Restorative justice amongst the youth is one of the best things ever. Records prove how that the Abbotsford Restorative organization is one of the very best in Canada. Please keep up the good work. I left the meeting with a sincere knowledge that, yes, there is hope to upgrade the present shaky judiciary into a well functioning fair-justice system that will meet the needs of a modern day society. Just as long as people like Bob Rich, Judge Craig, Steve Brown, a caring Mayor George Peary and an active Restorative Justice orga-
nization keep plugging away at it all. Somehow, I have no doubt that they will do exactly that. Gertie Pool Abbotsford
Becoming obvious there’s no winning our drug war Editor, the Times:
So, we spent all this overtime with the Bacon brothers to arrest them and now we’re being told it’s created a power vacuum in the drug business in which the drug business is going to get worse. Clearly, this is not a winnable war; arrest more, and you get more gangs. Is this insanity? If everyone could grow our ownmarijuana legally, we would have no gangs, no need for ever-increasing taxes for police. No, people are not going to give up smoking pot, we all need a puff to handle the insanity of these drug wars. Daniel Hettler Abbotsford
Municipal tax process flawed Editor, the Times:
The municipal budgeting process is largely a misnomer and currently fraught with accounting pitfalls that emerge when a “zero based budget” is ignored. Sadly, too many municipal politicians lack the accounting insights and empathy for taxpayers to realize “enough is enough” to quote an oft used phrase.
I believe over successive councils and traditional budget processes public input was sought and many excellent ideas and public input enjoyed but ignored, as councils have their own agenda. Well, I think the oft used phrase, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore,” borrowed from the movie Network, should have application to taxpayers mind-set or is it easier to not bother coming to budget planning meetings, as very few public attend. Typically, it is just easier to mumble in the end how your taxes have gone up another four to seven per cent. (It’s now) getting to the point where you cannot afford to live in your home, (you just) meekly accept fear-mongering rationale; letting politicians off the hook again. The mandate of municipal councils is a zero increase property tax. Make the “tough decision” to give taxpayers a break this budget, demand department heads provide current level of services with no increase. Use untapped revenue from gambling proceeds, if necessary, to give a tax break. You may be surprised that when faced with reasonable demands, how people can respond, how they will find efficiencies, improved productivity, particularly when not doing so will result in finding new people who will. Simply, stop telling the taxpayer to “tighten their belts” as they fear losing their homes, instead, exercise due diligence and rise to the challenge expected of elected people to be innovative, yet frugal. George F. Evens Mission
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A10 ❘ NEWS ❘ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010 THE TIMES
Pivotal transit study still stalled at provincial level Further delays could impact local budgets
their budgets for 2011. If the study is delayed much longer, it won’t be able to shape budgets until 2012, said Ross. Local governments and the FVRD need ROCHELLE BAKER the study to help meet their commitment to rbaker@abbotsfordtimes.com become carbon neutral by 2012 as part of the province’s Climate Action Charter, she said. raser Valley politicians are growing The FVRD also intends to use the study increasingly impatient as they wait on to help establish green house gas reduction the provincial government to release targets and strategies for its Regional Growth a comprehensive study around the future of Strategy due in May 2011. transit services in the Fraser Valley. The FVRD has contacted via letter the Abbotsford Coun. Patricia Ross and Chair ministry twice - in June and September of the Fraser Valley Regional District said and hasn’t received any reply about when to the delay of the Fraser Valley expect the study. Tra n s i t St u d y i s ra i s i n g A t M o n d a y ’s c o u n c i l concerns at both the regional “It’s a very important meeting Abbotsford Mayor and municipal levels. George Peary said he’s seen piece of information we “It’s a very important piece the draft document, and of information we need so need so we can all move cannot imagine what is we can all move forward,” forward . . . It’s somecausing the delay. said Ross. “It’s somewhat Peary and Mission Mayor what frustrating.” frustrating.” James Atebe met briefly with The Fraser Valley Transit the Minister of Transport S t u d y, w h i c h i n c l u d e s – Coun. Patricia Ross Shirley Bond in the early fall the FVRD communities and raised their concerns, but o f Ab b o t s f o rd , Mi s s i o n , were not given any indication Chilliwack, Kent, Harrison Hot Springs, as to when to expect the report. and Hope, was initiated by the Ministry “It might well be that the provincial of Transportation and Infrastructure in government doesn’t have the resources at November 2008. this time to come to the table and help us It set out to determine the best options for achieve the vision (outlined in the study),” transit services within the region and to link Peary said. up with Metro Vancouver. Ministry spokesman Dave Kreb said the The anticipated completion date was late report is undergoing an internal review and 2009 and municipalities had expected to have should be available to the municipalities and it in hand by February, said Ross. public sometime this fall. Community planning and detailed regional “It’s just due diligence. It’s a pretty and local transit plans by municipalities and comprehensive document,” Kreb said. BC Transit are being held up by the study’s The study – largely funded by the province delay. and developed with the FVRD, BC Transit and “We need to plan our communities around TransLink – will address future demand in the transit routes,” said Ross. region and also examine the viability of using Additionally, Abbotsford and other the Southern Rail Corridor or Interurban Line municipalities in the region are planning from Chilliwack to Surrey for commuter rail.
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APD’s Lodestar begins at Bateman
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he Abbotsford Police Department is launching its newest anti-gang initiative – Lodestar – at Bateman Secondary school at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27, and hopes to attract hundreds of parents to the event. The forum is the first of a dozen the department has scheduled at different schools in Abbotsford for the 2010/2011 school year, Const. Ian MacDonald said. The forums are meant to educate parents about the dangers that their children are exposed to within the community from criminal gangs and the lure of the gang lifestyle. Parents from Clayburn middle school are also invited to the first forum, and
police expectation for a good turnout of parents is high, MacDonald said. Roughly 1,600 students are expected, with some of the presentations in both English and Punjabi. “What would be a reasonable number of parents?” asked MacDonald. “I guess the reasonable number of parents will be the number of parents who care about their kids,” he said. MacDonald said a lot of individuals in the department, at city hall, and in various parent advisory and student committees had dedicated significant amounts of time and energy to organizing the Lodestar forums, hoping to make a difference in the community. “I realize that people have busy lives and hectic schedules, but the mayor and the chief of police are clearing 12 dates off of their schedule,” MacDonald said. “We would hope that a parent could maybe make an hour for us and for their kids.”
All the Lodestar presentations will take place in the early evening, MacDonald said, to help make it easier for parents to attend. “There will be 11 presentations that will basically be high school focused, some of them will be public, some will be independent schools, but we will always be inviting the feeder [middle] school parents,” he said. The twelfth presentation is open to the community, and also to a group the department wants to reach out to; people that have their children home schooled. “We want to be inclusive in this. We recognize that this message has to be universal; it has to go to all of our youth,” MacDonald said. The department will release a schedule of events to the public in early December. ◗ Fo r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a c t t h e Abbotsford Police Department at 604-8595225, or go online to www.Abbypd.ca.
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Const. Peter Neily with approximately $400,000 street value worth of cocaine and $110,000 cash seized in Abbotsford and Vancouver, at the Surrey RCMP detachment on Oct. 20.
Abby drug deal leads to $400K in cocaine, plus $110K in cash JOHN COLEBOURN The Province
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our men face drug trafficking charges following a Surrey RCMP undercover investigation. The men, who come from across Metro Vancouver, were arrested in two separate raids that netted a total of six kilograms (about $400,000) of cocaine and $110,000 in cash, police say. Insp. Wade Lymburner of the Surrey RCMP drug section said Wednesday that the four suspects were previously unknown to officers and appear to have no ties to organized crime. “They were unknown to us, which makes it significant,” said Lymburner. At the time of the arrests, the men were operating out of so-called “stash houses,” he said. “This was more than a street-level organization.” The case began on Oct. 13, when two men were arrest-
ed after Surrey RCMP officers working undercover in Abbotsford saw what they believe was a drug-related transaction, police say. Nine ounces of cocaine was seized from one man and $10,000 in cash from the other during the arrest. A 36-year-old Vancouver man and a 22-year-old Abbotsford man are facing charges as a result of those arrests, police say. Evidence from that seizure led investigators to a Vancouver address where a subsequent stakeout operation resulted in the arrests of a 26-year-old man and a 43-year-old man, both from Surrey, days later, police say. About $45,000 in cash was found on one of the men at the time of his arrest, police say. No weapons were seized in any of the raids. Lymburner said all four men have been released from custody and are expected to be charged shortly. Police have not released their names.
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:
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:
Fax: 250-387-2208
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.
A12 ❘ FAITH ❘ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010 THE TIMES
Taking inventory of what’s important It’s never too late to begin a relationship that can last forever
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f you’ve spent any time in the retail business, you’ll be familiar with the importance of taking an inventory. Lando Klassen, owner of the House of James, a long-standing Abbotsford book and music store, told me recently that in his view an inventory is essential for the continuing success of his business. Apart from the legal requirements – there is the necessity to provide detailed information on the annual tax return – an inventory, says Lando, reveals how much product you actually have available for sale. “You always want to have fresh stock on hand because a lot of the older stuff will end up clogging the shelf space. “Many retailers mistakenly believe they have fresh stock
because they haven’t done a recent inventory,” he noted. According to Lando, an inventory holds him accountable and ensures there is plenty of variety on the shelves for his customers. Taking inventory can be hard work but worth the effort, he suggested, and he employs the services of a company who scan virtually all of his products annually over a weekend. “An inventory is a necessity,” he says. “An up-to-date understanding of what we have for sale is essential in order to provide the selection our customers are looking for.” Some retailers may be surprised by the results of an inventory and may discover that products they felt were available for sale had disappeared through incorrect
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Faith that matters record-keeping or, more alarmingly, through theft. Taking inventory is also an expression we occasionally use when considering a personal decision. For example, someone might say, “I’m taking inventory of my options to see if I’m ready to attend university.” Similarly, we may itemize our talents and interests in preparation for submitting a resume in application for a position: our notes will form an inventory of the points offered as a case for our consideration. Taking inventory may be a useful term to employ more per-
sonally when contemplating our private life and the things that may torment us and cause us to feel disconnected. For instance, most of us – if we are completely candid – would say there are matters that require closure but this “inventory” can be beyond our reach, beyond our ability to successfully deal with them. It may be an addiction of some kind: drugs, alcohol, pornography, or food, for example. It could even be pride, seeking the affection of others, at nearly any cost. We may begin each day, full of resolution with the energy to overcome our defeats, only to lapse into the same cycle with the result that we feel crushed and empty at the end of the day. There is hope! You don’t have to do it alone. The Bible says, “He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
It also says, “Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Christ, who was perfect, accepted death on a cross for you personally to take away your sin: all the bad things you have done. You may be familiar with this well-known Bible verse: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever should believe in him should not perish but have.” There is power in the name of Jesus, and you can call upon him by accepting him, admitting you need him and acknowledging you can’t do it alone. Look to God through Christ today. Confess your sins and surrender your life to him. Now would be the perfect time to take inventory of your life and begin a wonderful relationship with the living God – he longs to guide and comfort you. ■ Simon Gibson attends church in
Abbotsford and writes Faith Matters, which appears monthly in the Abbotsford-Mission Times.
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ALICE MARYNIUK For the Times
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n the movie The Ultimate Gift, one of the gifts is the gift of problems. My husband Bob and I had a good laugh when he said, “How would you like that gift – the gift of problems?”. Personally I don’t enjoy problems, but I enjoy the benefits that problems can provide, if I am willing to learn from my mistakes. When I look back and recall some of the problems I have overcome a sense of gratitude rises within my soul. The lessons I have learned are priceless and I thank God for the wisdom I have gained from them. Problems have a way of either making you bitter or better, it’s a choice we have. I use to be afraid of learning because it involved making mistakes. But how else can I learn except by making mistakes? Proverbs 2: 1-11 says; “My child, listen to what I say and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver, seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants
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INTERIOR TO LOWER MAINLAND (ILM) TRANSMISSION PROJECT Business Opportunity Networking Session BC Hydro is hosting a Business Opportunity Networking Session for the ILM Project. This event will provide a forum for local contractors and suppliers to exchange business information with the proponents shortlisted for the ILM design build contract Request for Proposal.
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A14 ❘ NEWS ❘ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010 THE TIMES SCHOOLS, from page A7 All school districts are under financial pressure these days with declining enrolments and escalating costs, he said, and the Mission school district has to strive to be as efficient as possible. “The consolidation of these management functions and amalgamation of finance and human resources make sense because they are closely linked and this will save on
One way to relieve some financial pressure administrative costs,” Dunham said. While student numbers are down overall this year, elementary enrolment is expected to go up in coming years. Starting this September, the district restructured its schools, introducing a ‘school within a school’ middle school concept in each of its secondary school
facilities. As well as improving learning incomes and ease transition for that age group, the strategy will open up space in the elementary schools for the expected rise in enrolment. High school principals and school trustees have already had positive feedback on the changes, Dunham said.
“The Grade 8 students seemed to be more settled than in previous years,” he said. At the elementary level, there is also a potential for new early learning programs for four-year-olds, should the provincial education ministry choose to go in that direction, he said. The management restructuring will have no impact on the day-to-day operations at Mission schools, Dunham said.
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A16 ❘ NEWS ❘ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010 THE TIMES FORUM, from page A1 The Duhres are a trio of brothers known to have run with murdered IndoCanadian gangster Bindy Johal, who was shot to death while dancing at a Vancouver nightclub in December 1998. Citing the lucrative business of marijuana growing as the backbone of gang finances, Rich said one averagesized grow operation in the Fraser Valley can net a gang between $500,000 and $1 million a year. “[Growers] would likely get, on a first offence if they went to court, a fine in the area of $1,500 to $2,000,” Rich said. “That’s not going to work as a financial or economic disincentive for grow operations, so that’s a problem for policing.” Judge Craig said any ideas of legalizing marijuana as a way to stem the tide of money to gangs was ludicrous, and cited the horrific burden on Canadians from alcohol consumption. “Alcohol is already a madness on society,” Craig said. Sentencing not only for
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becomes the proverbial lamb being sacrificed on the altar of rehabilitation.” B r ow n t h i n k s p e o p l e drugs, but for violent crimes should stop supporting an as well, came under heavy administration that enables criticism from the panel. criminals and called the Many audience members province’s restorative justice asked when the provincial program a failure. government and judges were Schellenberg might still be going to get tough on crime. alive today, Brown said, if two “If you’re a criminal you of his accused killers hadn’t ought to be treated as such, had previous second-degree and after a fair trial you have murder charges for the beatto pay a price for it,” Craig ing death of a 15-year-old said. boy in Port Coquitlam pleaded down to manslaughter with 18 “If you’re a criminal you m o n t h s behind bars. ought to be treated as such, Advocates of restorative and after a fair trial you have justice and to pay a price for it.” the political system that put it – Wallace Craig, retired judge place failed his brotherin-law and Chris Mohan, Brown said. Craig said the concept of “By putting all the rehabilitation has replaced emphasis on restoring the the idea of penal conse- offender, as if it is some quence when it comes to sort of constitutional right sentencing, and described it . . . advocates of restorative as an abstract process where justice upset the delicate judges try to transform evil balance of r ights of the into docility and tractabil- accused to a fair hearing,” ity. Brown said. “Each time a judge fails “[And] the rights of the to grasp the enormity of a victim and the victim’s famviolent act and chooses reha- ily, and the rights of society bilitation rather than punish- to public safety and security ment,” Craig said, “the victim in their communities.”
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A combination of both fresh and dried cranberries makes for a flavourful and more complex cranberry taste. 1 – 454g (1 pound) French loaf 4 large eggs, beaten 1 ¼ (one and a quarter) cups sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ (one quarter) tsp salt Zest from 2 lemons, finely chopped 2 cups 10%MF cream (half and half) 2 cups milk (2%MF or 3.5%Homogenized) ¾ (three quarters) cup sweetened dried cranberries
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On cooking inserted butter knife should come out clean. 5. Let sit for at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving warm with vanilla bean ice cream. Makes 10 to 12 portions Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6R4. ■ Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor & Cooking Show Performer. Visit www.chefdez.com.
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ABBOTSFORD’S MOST WANTED The Abbotsford Police Department has warrants attached to these individuals that were outstanding as of 10 a.m. Thursday. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of these individuals, call the detachment at 604-859-5225 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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COSTUME, from page A1 “It’s apparent to [the officer] that what she’s holding is actually a toy gun. “He confronts these individuals and through that conversation realizes the female is actually wearing a Halloween costume,” MacDonald said. The woman told police she was dressed as a gangster and the toy gun was part of the costume. MacDonald said the officer at the scene told the woman it was not the best choice of costume to be wearing outside a bank in Abbotsford. The hope, MacDonald said, is the public will hear about this incident and make
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Elizabeth Dickinson, shown here on her 50th wedding anniversary in 1947 with her husband Edward Leake, was a Home Child from Britain. Their offspring live in Mission. The Mission Genealogical Society has a presentation on Home Children on Oct. 28 at the Mission Library.
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tarting in the late 19th century, for decades Great Britain and other European countries had a practise of sending children from its poorest families to work overseas in the new world as labourers and help. These children came to b e k n ow n a s t h e ‘ h o m e children,’ and today, social historians estimate one in 10 Canadians is a descendent of a ‘home child.’ The federal government gave a nod to this important part of Canada’s historic roots, declaring 2010 as the Year of the Home Child, and issuing a postage stamp this month. The Mission Genealogy Club holds its own commemoration on Oct. 28 at the Mission Library. Celebrating Our Home Child Heritage starts at 6:30 p.m. for networking and a talk at 7 p.m. The organizers hope to draw in as many people as possible who are descended from Home Children, or are a Home Child themselves. Mo l l y Ha w k i n s o f t h e Mission Genealogy Club explains the practise of sending children to North America began in the 1600s and grew in the 1860s due to a number of factors. Politics, disease, crowded living conditions and poverty in cities, food shortages such as the potato famine in Ireland helped create a huge number of poor families and orphans and homeless people on the streets.
Workhouses and pr isons were full, and it was thought best for children who were homeless or living in poor conditions to be sent overseas to provide useful labour in the colonies where labourers were scarce. As adults they would then have useful work skills. Most children were placed in Canadian homes with farmers as labourers, and the girls as household help. Canada and Britain shared the expense of relocating these children. With little oversight over their treatment, many, but not all, were mistreated. Children continued to arrive in Canada until the Second World War was well under way. Federal laws to keep children in school and the 1930s depression slowed the immigration, Wo r l d Wa r I I e n d e d i t with one exception – the Fairbridge organization. C h i l d re n s e n t t o Ca n a da because of the threat of war were regarded as guests here and eventually returned home. While many of these children overcame hardships, such as no supportive family, abuse, poor education and training, and lack of any proper documentation. Most went on to raise families, earn a living and cope with life. Their descendents have been quite successful, said Hawkins. It’s estimated they make up 10 per cent of Canada’s people. ◗ For more information about the Home Children meeting on Oct. 28, contact Hawkins at 604-820-8445 or e-mail her at m_hawkins@telus.net. – STAFF
“[One of his] principles of how police can be successful are that you must have the trust of the community. “A survey is really a way to measure what Peel said you need to have to be successful. So, that’s why its one of the most important components for a police department to be successful,” Rich said. “To know where [they stand with their community] and whether they should be changing what they are doing.” Rich hopes to be able to implement more surveys, and “drill down’ on the numbers to see where the department needs to improve the most. Ninety-three per cent of respondents said they feel safe in their homes, 13 per cent reported being
victims of at least one crime in The survey concluded that the Abbotsford in the past 12 months majority of Abbotsford residents, 93 and 11 per cent were the victim of at per cent, are satisfied with the APD, least one violent crime. 93 per cent think the department’s Mayor George Peary thinks more officers conduct themselves prosurveys are a good idea, fessionally, 89 per cent and agrees with Rich First reported @ think they are compethat targeting specific abbotsfordtimes.com tent at solving crimes respondents could yield and 89 per cent think they communicate well with the pubvaluable feedback. “[ We] need to look beneath the lic. Only 75 per cent think there are numbers to see if we can’t ferret out more information from the gross enough officers on the streets of respondents . . . and community Abbotsford. “We didn’t add any more police sub-groups whether they are ethnic or religious, by gender or age,” Peary officers in 2010, [the department] has a request in for six more police said. “There may be some sub-groups officers for 2011 and I’ll be supportthat are not being as well served by ing that request,” Peary said. our department that we should have a look at and try to improve services ◗ To see the survey in its entirety, visit www.abbypd.ca. to.”
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Legion dinner
The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 15, Abbotsford, hosts a pork chop dinner tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., with Karoake to follow. Come back on Saturday for a poker tournament at 6:30 p.m., and for Sunday breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Legion is at 2513 Railway St., Abbotsford. Call 604-853-0569.
Eucharistic miracles
Eucharistic Miracles of the Vatican Eucharistic Exhibition is on view today, Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Ave., Abbotsford. Hours are Friday, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. See www.stannsabbotsford. ca or call 604-852-5602 ext. 227.
Eastern Star bake sale
The Electra Chapter of the Eastern Star holds a lunch and a great bake sale on Oct. 23 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St., Abbotsford. Cost is $8, plus there are baked goods and door prizes. Monies raised go to help charitable causes.
Wine festival
Trethewey House presents its fall Wine Festival featuring local wines, on Oct. 23, 7 p.m., at 2313 Ware St., Abbotsford. Tickets are $40 at the MSA Museum Society, Raymond James (Garden Court), Cooperators Insurance (King and McCallum), Tourism Abbotsford, and Abbotsford Arts Council. Call 604-8530313.
Bradner craft fair
The annual Bradner Church Craft Fair is on Oct. 23 at the Bradner Community Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. Doors open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Close to 30 craft vendors, homemade cookies and baking, lunch available and door prizes. Admission is by donation. Call 604-533-5227 for details.
Clayburn family dance
Clayburn Village Community Association holds a Harvest Moon family dance on Oct. 23 at the Clayburn School, from 7 p.m. to midnight, with D.J. music, a cash bar and a cold buffet. All the community is invited to meet friends and make some new ones. Tickets are $25 at the Clayburn Village Store, 34810 Clayburn Rd.,
at Clayburn Comfort Soaps, 34866 Clayburn Rd., and at the Clayburn Pet Hospital, 15-35060 Clayburn Rd. Monies raised go to pay for an accessible lift at the Clayburn school, which is used as a community centre and is available to be rented for weddings, parties and other events. Call 604-852-3230 for details.
Talking circles
Gladwin Language Centre and Clearbrook Library will hold free conversation circles on various topics from Oct. 22 to Nov. 19 from 12 to 2 p.m. every Friday at the Clearbrook library.
Reading buddies
Wanted: Volunteers 16 years and older for one hour a week, for Reading Buddies, an afterschool program that pairs high school students and adult volunteers with children in Grades 1-4 who need extra help with reading, at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford. Pick up applications here, or call the children’s desk at 604859-7814, ext. 229.
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Rhodo club
Fraser Vallery Rhodo Society meets Oct. 25 at 7.30 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Heritage Hall, 22279 116th Ave, just off the Haney By-Pass in Maple Ridge. Dennis Bottermiller from the Rhodo Species Botanical Garden will speak about Nurseryman’s Nirvana. New members are welcome.
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.
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.
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.
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 all the details at www. applebarn.ca.
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Retired gov’t workers
The Fraser Valley chapter of the B.C. Government Retired Employees Association meets Oct. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Memorial United Church, 33737 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford. Guest speaker is Brian Muth, the aboriginal BCG engagement co-ordinator for Fraser Health.
Garden club
Abbotsford Garden Club meets Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., to hear Dan Traylor, owner of Homestead Nurseryland, talk about spring and fall bulbs, in the multi-purpose room at Abbotsford Middle School, 33231 Bevan Ave., A b b o t s f o r d . S e e w w w. abbotsfordgardenclub.org.
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ecent changes in the provincial blood alcohol legislation are starting to affect the choices people make – how will this affect the choices that young adults make about drinking and driving? It is one of many topics being researched by University of the Fraser Valley fourth year nursing students for their annual health fair. The public health fair is part of UFV’s community health course taken in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.
the public, while learning about topical issues. UFV nursing students have hosted these public health fairs for more than 10 years now. “It’s a great opportunity for the students to thoroughly
research a health issue and then present material and resources to the public in a friendly, informative way,” she adds. For this year’s event, students are developing displays on the following topics: nutrition for school-age children, immunizations for schoolage children, osteoporosis,
cholesterol and heart health, high blood pressure, dental health for children, do’s and don’ts of dieting, and drinking and driving for young adults. “The students will be on hand and available to answer questions and give out information brochures about the subjects they have
researched,” adds Edwards. The health fair will run from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct 22, at Seven Oaks Mall in the section near the Dollar Giant. For more infor mation about the event, contact Sheila Edwards at 604-7952817, or 604-504-7441, local 2500.
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O r g a n i z i n g t h e i n f o rmation fair is part of their community education training, explains UFV Nursing instructor Sheila Edwards. Students pick a health issue to research and then create a display to present the information to the public as part of their curriculum. This year, the health fair takes place at Abbotsford’s Seven Oaks Mall today (Oct. 22). Edwards says the event is a great opportunity for the students to deal directly with
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learbrook Iron Works Ltd. of Abbotsford had another phenomenally successful golf tournament fundraiser at the end of the summer. Thanks to the enthusiasm of company members and to their generous group of donors and clients, their third annual tourney at the Cultus Lake Golf Club on Sept. 17 raised $35,140, bringing their three-year total to $105,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. The spirited bunch presented a
cheque to Tim Dixon, community fundraising co-ordinator of Fraser Valley East from the Canadian Cancer Society. Clearbrook Iron Works Ltd. is an Abbotsford steel fabricating company. Inspired in part by the loss of their beloved receptionist, a charity golf tournament was established for the staff and corporate participants. Clearbrook Iron Works Ltd. put up a lead donation of $5,000 and then invited donations from corporate and individual participants and agreed to match those donations dollar for dollar. – PHOTO SUBMITTED/FOR THE TIMES
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Rub elbows with dozens of seasoned and new writers from the region at the Mission Authors Celebration on (Saturday) Oct. 23, at the Mission Library from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to get published and improve your writing, from local authors such as Doris J. Paterson, Walter Schmur, Daphne Sleigh, John E. Herl and many others. There are also book draws, reading and more. Contact the Mission Library at 33247 Second Ave., or at 604-826-6610.
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with the building of the CP line from Mission to Sumas, Wash. in 1891. Intersecting the only road through or many Canadians, the sound the valley, Old Yale Road, the area of a train whistle evokes mem- s u r r o u n d i n g t h e r a i l w a y s t a ories, dreams of distant places tion at that crossing became the and even national pride. After all, site for the village of Abbotsford, what would Canada be without the t o d a y ’s h i s t o r i c d o w n t o w n . Canadian Pacific Railway and its The exhibit features 95 artworks countrywide legacy? and photographs from This week, The the permanent collecReach Gallery Muse- “This is an extraortion of the Glenbow um Abbotsford cel- dinary collection and Mu s e u m a n d o t h e r ebrates the power public and private and romance of this a unique opportunity collections in Canada defining mode of for our community to and the United States, transportation, with pay homage to the artexpressing the CPR’s Vistas: Artists on the vision of a sprawling Canadian Pacific ists who captured the new Canada. Railway. The exhibit hardships, engineering Many works have not also shows just how feats and magnificent been seen for decades. deeply rooted rail Artists include Fredis in this country’s scenery.” eric Marlett Bell-Smith, ancestry. Albert Bierstadt, Wil– Herb Schmidt liam Brymner, Forshaw Organized and circulated by the Day, John Colin Forbes, Glenbow Museum, John Ar thur Fraser, Calgary, and guest-curated by well- Robert Gagen, John Hammond, known Canadian art historian and Thomas Mower Martin, Lucius curator Roger Boulet, Vistas opened O’Brien, Edward Roper, Cleveland last night and will be on display until Rockwell, Sir William Cornelius Van January. Boulet will also be speaking Horne and photographer William at 1 p.m. at The Reach on Saturday. McFarlane Notman. The exhibition has significant hisThe works themselves are part of torical relevance to the region as it Canada’s history, as many of the arttells the story of how the develop- ists were founding members of the ment of Abbotsford was stimulated Royal Canadian Academy of Arts,
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Gabaldon signs
Outlander series author Diana Gabaldon will be at Black Bond Books at The Junction in Mission on (Sunday) Oct. 24 at 4 p.m., to sign her new graphic novel, The Exile. You’ll find Black Bond Books at 344-32555 London Ave., Mission. Call them at 604-814-2650 or see www. blackbondbooks.com and search their events.
Lorne Elliot tonight
Madly off in All Directions comic Lorne Elliott performs tonight at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa. The show, sponsored by the Harrison Festival Society, begins at 8 p.m., with Elliott giving his monologues and musical parodies. To see if there are still tickets ($20) available, check www.harrisonfestival.com or call the office at 604-796-3664.
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These images and more are featured as The Reach brings us back to a simpler time when trains were the kings of travel. established in 1880. As builder and later president of the CPR, Van Horne combined his interest in art with his promotional savvy to encourage several prominent artists and photographers to capture the beauty of the “new west.” Van Horne created the CPR artists’ pass program with benefits such as free rail passage, temporary railcar studios, accommodation at mountain lodges and the promotion of the artists’ work at international exhibits. Vistas: Artists on the Canadian Pacific Railway is presented at The Reach by PNR RailWorks with the support of Henry, George and Erwin Braun. It is also made possible in part through a contribution from the Museums Assistance Program, Department of Canadian Heritage. “PNR RailWorks is proud to be
part of bringing the Glenbow Museum’s Vistas to the region,” said Herb Schmidt, the Pacific Region manager for PNR RailWorks. “This is an extraordinary collection and a unique opportunity for our community to pay homage to the artists who captured the hardships, engineering feats and magnificent scenery encountered by the railroad builders so many years ago.” One lucky visitor to Vistas will get a chance to experience the majestic Rockies by rail. ViaRail is donating a $4,100 return trip for two from Vancouver to Jasper. Entry forms are at The Reach during the exhibition, which runs until Jan. 9, 2011. The winning entry will be drawn the next day. ◗ The Reach is at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. See thereach.ca or call 604-864-8087.
Valley Concert Society presents a performance tonight (Oct. 22) by wind quintet Prairie Winds, whose program includes Bizet, Ravel and Eugene Bozza. The show is at 7:30 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford (city hall). Ticket are $25 at the door or call 604-859-5192.
Exhibits at The Reach
O p e n a t T h e Re a c h until January: Our Communities: Our Stories in The Great Hall features selected railroad paintings by Max Jacquiard from private collections. The Grotto has Vintage Toys by Miles Van Ypren, with photographic compositions and vintage toys. And Showtime: 40 Years on Stage in the south gallery. Access to all the exhibits is free.
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Music
Big B Saloon
Robby Smith Band plays tonight and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (cover after midnight), at the Big B Saloon in the Bellevue Hotel, 32998 First Ave., Mission. Brent Lee plays Sunday at 7 p.m. Call 604826-9814 for details.
Sabir Studio dance
The Sabir Sisters Studio Annual Community Dance featuring the West Coast Fiddlers play Matsqui Hall Saturday from 7 p.m. Tickets available at Kings Music, by phone 604-755-0398 or at the door
Gourmet Gallery
Rayne performs acoustic harmonies tonight at the Gourmet Gallery, at 8 p.m. at Clayburn Gallery Coffeehouse, 300-3033 Immel St., Abbotsford. Call 604-5040899.
Duke of Dublin
Johnson Brothers play at The Duke of Dublin Olde Irish Pub on Oct. 8 and 9. The pub offers live music from Celtic to contemporary in the evenings from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Duke is at 33720 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford.
Dewdney nights
On Oct. 9, the Glen Pearson Band is on from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Historic Dewdney Pub. Contagious Karaoke returns Thursdays with talented Sam, Roger Potter hosts an acoustic open mic stage for amateur musicians on Wednesdays at 8 p.m., and there is a Sunday blues jam at 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The pub is at 8793 River Rd. South, Mission. Call 604-826-4762.
Valley Concert
Valley Concert Society presents a performance tonight (Oct. 22) by wind quintet Prairie Winds, whose program includes Bizet, Ravel and Eugene Bozza. The show is at 7:30 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford (city hall). Ticket are $25 at the door or call 604-859-5192.
Rd., Abbotsford, and later at 7 p.m., Rose Gellert Hall, LCMS, 4899 207 St., Langley. Tickets are $10 to $20, at LCMS, 604-534-2848, Kings Music, 604-853-5996, and House of James, 1-800-6658828. Www.calvindyck.com.
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.
Singalongs at ASA
Smith brings the It’s A Wonderful Christmas Tour to the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Show includes a full symphony orchestra and 30-voice choir, at the only B.C. date on the 16-city tour. Tickets from $73 to $28, group pricing, contact Jill Kurtz at jkurtz@abbotsfordcentre.ca, 1-604-743-5030, or see abbotsfordcentre.ca.
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Remembrance Day
Calvin Dyck, Abbotsford Youth Orchestra director, offers two Remembrance Day concerts with students and faculty from the Central Valley Academy of Music and the Langley Community Music School and Vancouver Opera conductor Les Dala. They perform Richard Strauss’ Metamorphosen, Brandenburg Concerto No.3 by J.S. Bach and La Corona by Colin Hampton, on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook
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The Fraser Valley chapter of the Canadian Federation of Artists presents their fall show at the Kariton Art Gallery from Oct. 29 to Dec. 2, with a reception on Oct. 31, 1-4 p.m. Exhibits are free. A Splash of Colour is on until Oct. 27. Kariton Gallery is at 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford. Call 604-852-9358.
Gabaldon signs
Diana Gabaldon, author of the popular Outlander series, will be at Black Bond Books at the The Junction in Mission on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m., to sign her new novel, The Exile. Black Bond Books is at 344-32555 London Ave., Mission, 604-814-2650.
Gallery 7 season
Season passes for Gallery 7 Theatre are available at the House of James, 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford, or online. The season includes The Panic Squad comedy improve tonight, workshops, Peter Pan, Tuesdays with Morrie and much more. See details at www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940. Volunteers are also wanted.
To the Front opens
Opening Night Theatre’s To the Front and Back: Mission Remembers the Wars, opens Oct. 29, with shows on Oct. 30, Nov. 5, 6, 7 (matinee), Nov. 11 (matinee), 12, 13 (evening and matinee). Evening shows are at 8 p.m., matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12, at Murdoch’s BookShoppe, or at the door. ONT is at 33227 Railway Ave., Mission. See also www.onts.org
Actors’ workshop
Gallery 7 Theatre offers an acting intensive workshop with Shannon Braithwaite, on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Abbotsford. The cost is $65. For details and to register call 604-504-5940 or go to www.gallery7theatre.com
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The Glenbow Museum brings Vistas: Artists on the Canadian Pacific Railway to The Reach, with the opening reception is Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. Guest curator Roger H. Boulet speaks at the gallery Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. Also paintings by Max Jacquiard, and Showtime: 40 Years on Stage, showcasing the Fraser Valley Stage Society. Admission is free. All shows are on until Jan. 9. The Reach is at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. See thereach.ca or call 604864-8087.
MAC silent auction
The Mission Arts Council presents 2D and 3D art pieces for its silent auction, open
from Tuesday to Saturday from Oct. 12 to Oct. 30. All donated art will receive a tax receipt for the retail price of their work. Contact Nancy Arcand at 604-826-0029 or macart@shaw.ca for information. Funds will go to several projects like the Children’s Festival, the Arts Alive Studio Tour and more.
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., (604-8523701), from Gerry Ennis at RE/MAX Little Oak (604-8592341), or from the Spirit Bear Centre at 604-864-0553, or see www.spiritbearcenter. com.
Xmas market
Mission Arts Council’s Christmas Craft Show is Nov. 13 &14, at Heritage Park Secondary School, 33700 Prentis Ave, Mission. Arts, crafts, food, entertainment. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.
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alvin Dyck, Abbotsford Youth Orchestra director, offers two Remembrance Day concerts with students and faculty from the Central Valley Academy of Music and the Langley Community Music School and Vancouver Opera conductor Les Dala. They perform Richard Strauss’ Metamorphosen, Brandenburg Concerto No.3 by J.S. Bach and La Corona by Colin Hampton, on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, and later at 7 p.m., Rose Gellert Hall, LCMS, 4899 207 St., Langley. ◗ Tickets are $10 to $20, at LCMS, 604-534-2848, Kings Music, 604-853-5996, and House of James, 1-800-665-8828. For more information, visit ww.calvindyck.com.
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he judges have met and spoken. We will announce the recipients of the Times Building an Inclusive, Diverse Community essay contest very soon, likely with our Diwali special on Nov. 2. I am super excited to introduce the winners of the adult and youth categories. There will be one winner and two honourable mentions for each category. The winners will get his/her essay published in our diversity supplement and the two honourable mentions will have their essays published on the Times website. All three selected winners for each category will have their faces published also. Well, what can I say, it’s been a fun and exciting two months promoting this event. I have met so many inspiring folks in our
communities, who believe in the message we’ve been promoting. Diversity will not work effectively if we’re building isolated communities. In order to see the realization of our multicultural societies become a reality, there has to be an equal partnership and a genuine acceptance of our unique differences. This contest has not only become a local event, but is also getting international attention. I have received at least a dozen responses from writers in different countries. Unfortunately, I advised them this was only for Abbotsford/Mission residents. I hope we don’t have an international crisis
on our hands. I may be hearing from Ottawa shortly. But, it’s nice to see our message being heard KEN far and wide and putting HERAR Canada on the map. On the In the past eight weeks, edge I have visited local schools and had an opportunity to speak at the University of the Fraser Valley to the Sociology 101 class. I faced many interesting questions. A university student stated during my presentation, “you are promoting two different goals: diversity and inclusiveness. That is simply, not achievable. We should all be the same.” I said, “I understand your concerns, but diversity exists everywhere around the globe
and right here in this classroom. “By keeping your religious beliefs and cultures this only makes our community stronger. It would be extremely dangerous if we took that all away. As an example, we don’t have to look very far into Canadian history and see the destructive decisions made by past governments toward the First Nations communities, removing them from their homes.” The heart of this contest is to give people of all ages an opportunity to share in a positive discussion and discover ways to make our community more inclusive. Going through the many essays the future looks bright. If you don’t mind, I have to make some phone calls and notify the winners. Thank you. ■ Ken Herar is a columnist with the AbbotsfordMission Times. Contact him at kenherar@gmail. com.
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Chase money during the weeks ahead. Buy/sell, cultivate new clients, seek a pay raise, etc. Also focus on, and complete, major tasks or health fixes. Putting them off would interfere with the lucky opportunities and relationship potentials of 2011. To late January, your work scene features intensity, longer hours and creativity – it’s one of the more interesting things in your life, until 2011.“Heavy” money issues enter Sunday (mortgage, investment, etc.) – be calm, even passive. Wisdom, gentle love early week. Ambitious wishes furthered Thursday/Friday, not before. A happy weekend! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Weariness ends – your energy, charisma and effectiveness rise – especially in money areas. For the next six weeks, increased money will come from work or health events, perhaps from overtime hours, sales. Though more money comes, strictly beware a simultaneous, unconscious need to overspend. You could purchase machinery or repairs – haggle, go slow, don’t “spend automatically.” A relationship puzzles you Sunday (perhaps because it’s going to end soon). Mysteries, hidden “treasure,” sexual lures fill Monday/Tuesday. Sweet, gentle love Wednesday-Friday. Be ambitious Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Rest through late November. Contemplate, plan, be charitable and spiritual, connect with institutions, government agencies. All these proceed splendidly, but other, more hectic pursuits meet headwinds, mainly because your energy and charisma are low. People don’t want to follow your lead right now. This could be a problem, because you’re feeling more determined, assertive and impatient than usual. Dicey combination! Turn that drive into creative pursuits. Indulge yourself with a little pleasure to defuse your ferocity. Valuable secrets surface Wednesday-Friday – pounce Thursday p.m.!
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Oct. 24 - Oct. 30 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: A month of happiness stretches before you! Your popularity will rise. Social delights, optimism, bright future plans and group activities await. A light flirtation could occur – it could be more than that if you meet in a group. Sunday accents romance.Tackle chores Monday to Wednesday morning. Relationships loom large Wednesday noon to Friday eve. There’s a disappointment or obstacle here Thursday morning, but otherwise these few days offer success in negotiations, agreements, love, partnerships, meeting or serving the public. Be open, other-oriented and eager! Mysteries, Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The weeks ahead luckily feature ambition, career, prestige relationships and your reputation. Climb the ladder, boost your position in the world! Bosses, parents and higher-ups will (by Thursday onward) drop the impatience and temperament of the last two months.They will strongly favour you now into next January: you’ll be surprised at how graciously you and your proposals are received. Travel and socializing issue a siren song for six weeks – enjoy, but don’t be overly distracted. Romance, creative urges and pleasure call you Monday/Tuesday. Tackle work after Thursday morning, not before. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Understanding replaces mystery, light replaces dark, a philosophical attitude supplants lust.You grow more calm and compassionate. You see your future more clearly, making this and the next few weeks a splendid time to make life-affecting decisions. You might wed, or meet an important love, in the few months ahead. Travel, read, communicate Sunday. Be near home or in contact with family – or pursue security, property goals – Monday/Tuesday. Romance, a creative surge or speculative urge comes Wednesday to Friday – it’s a trap to Thursday morning, succeeds after. Chores Saturday! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
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6505
Apartments & Condos
2BR 2BATH ABBY 3yr old. 6 appls & h/w incl. N/S N/P Sec u/g parkg. $975. 604-788-2746
6508
Apt/Condos
32101 Mt. Waddington Ave WELCOME HOME TO HOMESTEAD ESTATES Abbotsford, deluxe large apts. Newer, well maintained bldg.
1 BR units $775
2 BR units with 2 baths $935 Includes gas heat, gas f/p’s, d/w, inste w/d hook-ups, gated u/g prkg. Cat Okay. $ 300 Move-In Allowance + $25 seniors discount (for new applicants only)
Call 604 870-9797
http://www.apt4rent.ca http://www.baywest.ca Baywest Management Corp. 2 BR $745. Apt in Mission. carpet, coin wd, avail Immed Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147 ABBY DOWNTOWN. Older clean 1 BR Apts, fridge, stove, hot water. Avail now or June. Call 9am-9pm daily ★ 604-539-2533
ABBY SPACIOUS 2 BR, 2 bath, 5 appls, Insuite laundry, gas f/p secured parking. Av now, 1 year lease. N/S N/P. Haven Properties: Sandy @ 604.538.3823.24, Assistant Brenda 604.657.3321 ALDERGROVE - 1BR, central location, refs, credit & criminal check req’d. $660, avail Oct 1. 604-856-7390 or 778-549-3852
Apt/Condos
N. SRY, Immac 2 BR, 1 bth, 534 sf. 6000+ lot. Move in or rent. Elem schl/skytrain. $239,000. 5% down. 604-309-1888 Prudential OPEN HOUSE Sat Oct23 Noon-4:00pm 3355 164A Street,Surrey Executive 6300sf home in Willbrook Estates, just around the corner from Morgan Creek. 20,000sf lot. House is priced to sell $1,199,899! Quiet cul-de-sac & only a few blocks from South Ridge private school & shopping. Leigh Turnbull McDonlald Realty 604-783-6270
6035
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6540
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CWK 2 br Newmark, brand new, 2 bath, u/g prkg, ss appl, storage inste, nr all ammens UFV Ref’s. $950. 1st mth $675. ns, pets neg. 604-768-4901 604-908-1600 or email@ njoy.ipa@hotmail.com
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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Suites/Partial Houses
1 BR, BACH, unfurn/furn, FARM, SHOP, prkg, W/D, pool, sat/TV $600, MISSION. 604-826-3874 1 BR bsmt, n/s, n/p, own parking, Mission, $650 utils incl’d. Criminal record check & refs. avail Nov 1, call 604-217-4134 1 BR cottage, M. Ridge/Mission Border, avail now, $650/mo. 604-462-0387 1 BR New, very bright above ground bsmt suite, fp, alarm. Nr Abby Hospital & Mill Lake, NS, small pet ok, share wd, $750 incls, Avail Nov 1, 778-893-1581 1 BR spacious, central Abbts. very clean, $600, ns, np, refs, Nov 1, 604-504-3132 or 857-4711
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TO BE MOVED - 1991 14 x 70, 2 BR, 2 bath, $44,900. 1982 14 x 70, 3 BR, 2 bath, $24,900. 1982 14 x 70, 2 BR, fixer upper, $17,900 obo. 1970 24 x 40, non csa double wide, $free. Chuck 604-830-1960
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2 BRM Exec. home for rent immediately. $1300.00/mth with hydro included. Partly fenced yard & new appliances. Small pet okay. Call 604-826-9339.
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NEW SRI manufactured single and double homes on Adult and Family pads in White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack & Hope. Chuck 604-830-1960
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Factory Direct - New SRI 14 ft wide manufactured home $56,500 F.O.B. New 1152 sf dbl wide $77,900 F.O.B. New modulars $78 per sf. Chuck 604-830-1960
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1 BR ste, storage, Nr Townline, NS NP, Nov 1, $500 incl cbl 604-504-3133 or 604-825-5196 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 Brand new house suite, ns, np, incl utils, West Abby, 778-551-0645, 604-607-0554
MISSION. 5 BR house, 2 baths, 5 appl, family cul-de-sac, large f/yrd, deck. $1500/mo + util. Pets neg. Refs. Nov 1st. 604-462-1050
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2 BR lwr lvl ste in Mission. priv. laundry, d/w, fenced bkyd. avail. immed. $750 call 604-315-9871. 2 BR, Misson, ns, np, priv entry, new area, incld sat tv, $750. now 604-615-6692, 778-242-6692 2 BR, prof built bsmt suite, quality house, nice, quiet, beautiful & friendly area, np, ns, Mission, Nov 1, $800, 604-820-2250 after 5pm 2BDRM LEGAL BSMT suite, East Abby, $950. util, internet, cable incl. sep entrance, laundry, storage, covered patio, quiet Street, 960sqft, newly reno’d. Cats ok, n/s. 604-845-4122 or 778-240-3026 3 BR, Abbts. 1.5 bath, 6 appls, $1500, refs. req’d, incl utils, quiet cul-de-sac, Near school, np, ns, avail Nov. 1, 604-850-6841
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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 MISSION 2 BR BSMT STE, nr schools, college, bus, rec centre, Nov. 1st. 604-615-7523 MISSION, 2 BR, clean, suits 1 or 2, $800 incl utils, ns, np, close to Lougheed, now, 604-826-9133 MISSION 2BR bsmt suite, clean, near schools & bus, np, avail Now. 604-826-3796 MISSION, Cedar Valley. Newer 2 BR bsmt. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $850 incl util. Oct 15th. 778-863-2186 SMALL BACH house, self contained in Mission, $400 incl gas & hydro. Avail now, 1-250-760-2079 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
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See participating dealer for complete details. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on most new 2010 and select 2011 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-dealer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. †0% purchase financing for 36 months available to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Financing Services and Ally Credit Canada on most 2010 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models, except Challenger, Caliber Canada Value Package and SE Plus, Grand Caravan Cargo Van, Sprinter and Ram Chassis Cab. Examples: 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (24F+CL9)/2010 Dodge Journey SE (22F+CLE) with a Purchase Price of $21,480/$19,980 financed at 0% for 36 months equals monthly payments of $596.66/$555.00; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $21,480/$19,980. Pricing includes freight ($1,400) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealers may sell for less. ±Variable Prime Rate financing up to 84 months is offered on approved credit on most new 2010 and 2011 vehicles to qualified retail customers through TD Financing Services and Royal Bank of Canada. Bi-weekly payments shown are based on 84 month terms. Variable rate shown is based on TD and RBC Prime Rate and fluctuates accordingly. Payments and financing term may increase or decrease with rate fluctuations. RBC offer is not open to dealers in Quebec. TD offer is not open to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Some conditions apply. See participating dealer for complete details. ††Customer Choice Financing for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services is available at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on most new 2010 and 2011 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models except Grand Caravan Cargo Van, and Ram Chassis Cab. Vehicles are financed over a 36-, 48- or 60-month term with payments amortized over a term of up to 96 months and the pre-determined residual balance payable at the end of the contract. At contract’s end, customers have the choice of returning their vehicle through a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealership with no further obligations (except payment of a $199 return fee and excess wear and tear, mileage and similar charges), financing the remaining balance for the rest of the amortization period at then-current standard rates or paying the residual balance in full. Some conditions apply. Customer Choice Financing in Quebec subject to different terms and conditions. Examples: 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (24F+CL9)/2010 Dodge Journey SE (22F+CLE) with a Purchase Price of $21,480/$19,980 financed at 4.99%/4.99% APR over 60/60 months with payments amortized over 75/78 months equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $154/$138 and one final payment of $4,845/$5,273 for a cost of borrowing of $3,405/$3,257 and a total obligation of $24,884.63/$23,237. Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage and wear and tear charges, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and charges not included. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for complete details. §2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,595. 2010 Dodge Journey R/T AWD shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $30,045. Pricing includes freight ($1,400) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealers may sell for less. ∞Loyalty Bonus Cash is offered on most 2010 and 2011 models (with the exception of 2010 Dodge Caliber SE, 2010 Jeep Compass and Patriot 4x2, 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport, 2010 Dodge Journey SE, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP and Cargo Van (C/V)) and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include those with Gold Key Lease maturity dates between November 1, 2010 and January 3, 2011. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ‡Based on U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety y Group LLC. Administration (NHTSA) scoring system for 2010 model year Dodge Grand Caravan and Journey. ^Based on January through June, 2010 R.L. 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Sports
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MEI Middle medals in fitness
JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com
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EI Middle School stepped it up big time this year and won the Jane Swan Fitness Award for overall performance at the Lafarge Grand Prix cross country meets. It was the first time that MEI Middle has won the award, beating out MEI Elementary School, which has taken the team honours the previous three years. “[It was] probably our biggest group of runners this year,” said Reg Wiebe, athletic director of MEI Middle, of the 60-plus kids taking part. “We have a strong group of Grade 8 runners.” The middle school emphasizes overall fitness and all students run a trail route through Clearbrook Park once a week, even through the winter as part of the P.E. program. “It nice to have that many kids out there running and competing for our school,” said Wiebe. More than 900 runners in grades four through eight from elementary and middle schools in Abbotsford and Mission took part in the fourweek series, which wrapped up last week at Clearbrook Park. “It was encouraging to see so many youngsters be able to complete the 1,700 metre course – it’s a credit to the fitness programs being carried out by the schools in the area,” said organizer Cindy Miller.
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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES FILE
Grades 6, 7 and 8 boys complete the last lap of Week 4 of the Lafarge Grand Prix cross-country series last week at Clearbrook Park. MEI Middle School took top honours and the annual Jane Swan Fitness Award for overall performance. Six runners won all four of their races and ended with perfect scores of 80 points. They were ParkerWakelyn (Unattached) who had a per-
fect score in the Grade 4 boys, Noah Nickel (MEI Elementary) in Grade 5 boys, Gabrielle MacGregor (Clayburn Middle) Grade 6 girls, Joshua
Grade 8 Girls
Final Individual Standings
1st Callum Pilgrim 2nd Alicia Unruh 3rd Paige Bergen
Chief Dan George 80 pts MEI Middle 60 pts MEI Middle 46 pts
1st Spencer Spenst 2nd Keaton Boughen 3rd Terry Kwon
Unatt 75 pts MEI Middle 50 pts Chief Dan George 42 pts
1st Jessica Kampman 2nd Emily Motion 3rd Grace Chalk
Abby Christ Elem Unattached MEI Elem
75 pts 65 pts 48 pts
1st Parker Wakelyn 2nd Aidan Hendy 3rd Connor Piers
Unattached Centennial Abby Christ Elem
80 pts 45 pts 37 pts
1st Teagan Boughen 2nd Aarvanna Kurcucz 3rd Marley Hutchison
MEI Elem MEI Elem MEI Elem
70 pts 65 pts 51 pts
Grade 4 Girls
1st Noah Nickel 2nd Luke Chalk 3rd Will Pollard
MEI Elem MEI Elem MEI Elem
80 pts 60 pts 40 pts
Grade 4 Boys
1st Gabrielle MacGregor 2nd Megan Radom 3rd Mehroop Takhar
Clayburn Middle Albert (Mission) Abbotsford Trad
80 pts 60 pts 38 pts
Grade 5 Girls
1st Joshua Hildebrandt 2nd Aaron Matthews 3rd Joseph Fiscus
MEI Middle MEI Middle Clayburn Middle
80 pts 44 pts 43 pts
Grade 5 Boys
1st Martina Sgtokes 2nd Hannah Konrad 3rd Danielle Thune
Abby Trad 70 pts WA Fraser 70 pts Chief Dan George 46 pts
Grade 6 Girls
1st. Kyle Stuart 2nd Matthew Ritter 3rd A.J. Loiselle
Regent Christ MEI Middle Albert (Mission)
Grade 4 Boys
Grade 5 Girls
Grade 5 Boys
Grade 6 Girls
Grade 6 Boys
Grade 7 Girls
Grade 7 Boys
Heat stifle Wolves CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com
Hildebrandt (MEI Middle) Grade 6 boys, Kyle Stuart (Regent) Grade 7 boys and Callum Pilgrim (Chief Dan George) Grade 8 girls.
Final Standings from Lafarge Cross-Country Series at Clearbrook Park Grade 4 Girls:
A37
80 pts 57 pts 42 pts
Grade 8 Boys
Final Team Standings
1st MEI Elem 2nd Abbotsford Christian Elem 3rd McMillan Elem
75 pts 62 pts 45 pts
1st Abbotsford Chris Elem 2nd McMillan Elem 3rd Clearbrook Elem
80 pts 55 pts 40 pts
1st MEI Elem 2nd South Popular Trad 3rd Abbotsford Christian
80 pts 60 pts 46 pts
1st MEI Elem 2nd Abbotsford Christian 3rd South Poplar Trad
80 pts 60 pts 48 pts
1st Abby Traditional 2nd Abby Christ Middle 3rd MEI Middle
80 pts 52 pts 49 pts
see RESULTS, page A39
– RAFE ARNOTT/TIMES FILE
MEI Elementary School student Josiah Toews gives it his all in Week 2 of the series. MEI Elementary School took second for the Jane Fitness Award for overall performance.
hicago has been known to suffer through some stifling heat waves, but that reached a different level Wednesday night. T h e A b b o t s f o r d He a t barged into the Windy City and suffocated the Chicago Wolves Wednesday, as they allowed just 13 shots on net the entire game and came away with a well-deserved 3-0 win to end a pesky twogame losing streak. Leland Irving, who was hung out for five goals against Rockford in his last start a week ago, notched his first shutout of the season and the third of his AHL career. He was good when he had to be, but that wasn’t very often. His defence in front of him acted as a human force field. They blocked just about everything in sight to completely hamper any notion of a comeback. The Heat allowed just two shots in the final 20 minutes of play, taking the game over completely in the process thanks to a ferocious forecheck that had the Wolves on their heels for most of the game. Jon Rheault opened the scoring in the opening period with his first of the season. The speedy right winger was coming off, admittedly, one of his worst games as a member of the Heat last Friday, and had just three assists heading into Wednesday’s game. Cam Cunning notched his third goal on a late second period power play before Aldergrove’s Matt Keith scored his team-leading fourth of the season in the waning minutes of the third period to seal the win. Another bright spot for Abbotsford in the win was both the penalty kill and discipline. The Heat, guilty of having the third worst penalty kill in the league with an efficiency rating of just 70 per cent before Wednesday, took just three minor penalties and were perfect in killing them off. Up next on the road for the Heat is a rematch against the Rockford Ice Hogs tonight. Puck drop is at 5:05 p.m. PDT.
A38 ❘ SPORTS ❘ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010 THE TIMES
Get nominations in for Abby Sports Hall of Fame
AARON PAULS
BETHANY WHITEHEAD
UFV Athletes of the Week Golfer Aaron Pauls and rower Bethany Whitehead, are the Universtiy of the Fraser Valley Athletes of the Week for Oct.11-17. Pauls finished seventh overall at the 2010 CCAA national golf championship held at the Dunes in Kamloops last week. Pauls shot a three-day total of 219, 13 strokes behind the individual champion’s score of 206. The men’s golf team earned the CCAA national silver medal with a team score of
886, 38 strokes behind Humber College. Whitehead was one of four rowers who helped the Cascades earn the bronze medal in the women’s lightweight four at the UBC invitational tournament over the weekend in Richmond. The Cascades’ time was 12:50.9, 17 seconds behind the winning boat. The Abbotsford Heat of the AHL is the sponsor of the UFV Athlete of the Week program.
The Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations now for the following categories: Athlete, Team, Coach/Builder and Community Sports Builder. For more information on the criteria for the above categories, visit www. abbysportshalloffame.ca or e-mail abbotsfordsportshalloffame@gmail.com. Nomination forms are available on the website, or by contacting the Sports Hall of Fame Society, Box 10 Abbotsford B.C. V2T 6Z4. Nominations for the Wall of Fame (a one year recognition of an individual’s or team’s performance) is also available at the website. Nominations close on Nov. 15. – STAFF REPORTER
Grade 8 football briefs Bulldogs lose to Knights Howe Middle School lost their game against St. Thomas More in Grade 8 football last Monday in Abbotsford. Players of the game were Shane Robertson and Keagan McGuillvary. “The team played with enthusiasm,” said head coach Narv Bamara about the Bulldogs. “We had exceptional tackling from Matthew Fraser and Nelson Eddy. The rest of the team played well said the coach. The Bulldogs’ next game is against Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary on Oct. 25 at W. J. Mouat Field. Kickoff is 3:15 p.m.
Ravens go down to defeat
The Eugene Reimer Ravens Grade 8 football team lost to HD Stafford on Tuesday, in a closer game than the 22-6 score would reveal. And although the Ravens were down 16-0 early, they outplayed their opponents through most of game, only to fumble the ball twice as they were in scoring position. The offensive line made up of Hamza Shah, Andrew Toews, Wyatt Haywood, Talon Gordon, Gordan Ly, Jas GIll and Ben Parhar all
played well and defensively, Jon Boschmann made some key tackles. The coaches Player of the Game was James Ma for his tough play at running back and corner. The Ravens will take on the Seaquam Seahawks from Surrey on Oct. 25 at Rick Hansen field. Kickoff is 3:15 p.m.
Huskies come up short
Abbotsford Middle School came close but lost 16-10 to Earl Mariott in a battle for third place in the Eastern Grade 8 football conference. Grayson Marquardt scored a major with Chase Claypool crossing the Mariners’ goalline for a two-point convert as time ran out for the Huskies. Earlier Alex Porgracz scored a two-point safety. Marquardt had five solo tackles with Pravav Arya, Philip Cromwell, Cody Andres, Jordan Fox and Claypool sparking the defence in the second half. Coach Ian Levings praised Grade 7 players Madaraka Kuol, Jordan Gohean, Jesse Clifford, Josh Wiles, Porgracz and Claypool. Abby faces Vancouver College on Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. at home. – STAFF REPORTER
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THE TIMES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010 ❘
Heat to be watched closely this year
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he Abbotsford Heat are at an interesting crossroads both on and off the ice early in their second American Hockey League season. An exciting playoff run, made all the more impressive by head coach Jim Playfair’s ability to take a team riddled by injuries and successfully throw together a lineup like an assorted box of Tim Hortons timbits, that ended in the second round against Hamilton has increased expectations on the Heat in year two. Now, perhaps that’s a little unfair. The Heat are the youngest team in the league with an average age of 23, and one of their more proven goal scorers, Kris Chucko, is out indefinitely with what is believed to be a shoulder or neck injury suffered in the second game of the season. Rumour has it he suffered another concussion, his second in less than a year. Regardless, the Heat’s small, but loyal fan base, as well as the media, are expecting more than just a post-season appearance. However, with youth comes inexperience. Very often we hear of the great young players in hockey today and how they are taking over the game. “It’s a young man’s game,” seems to be Playfair’s quote of choice on the subject of youth. But as this team showed in its first six games of the season, most recently a twogame home stand in which the Heat collected just one out of a possible four points against the Rockford Ice Hogs, there will be stretches of inconsistency, frustration and lopsided scores against. Consider this the ‘sink or swim’ phase right now. For many of the undeveloped Heat, it’s their first time in the deep end without a lifejacket.
CAM TUCKER
Inside sports It’s best to get this stage out of the way now rather than in March when the focus shifts from learning to play in the league, to learning to win under pressure. But the Calgary Flames’ shift from the old guard to the up and coming generation in Abbotsford comes at an interesting time. With expectations high and a serious learning curve ahead, the Heat must also deliver better fan attendance. Last year, the Heat finished in the bottom six in league attendance with an average of about 3,800 fans per game at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Things started well this year, as the Heat welcomed a reported crowd of more than 5,300 on opening night last Friday, The 5-0 thumping at the hands of Rockford that night might’ve had a hand in that number decreasing by nearly half on Saturday. It really becomes an issue if the trend in low attendance continues. And so here we find ourselves at the crossroads; pressure on a young team to win and pressure on the front office to sell tickets during a rebuilding phase. Either way, the Heat will feel like they’re under a microscope most of the year. ■ Cam Tucker is a freelance
sports columnist for the Abbotsford-Mission Times. Contact him at camtuckertimes@ gmail.com or follow him on twitter at www.twitter.com/ camabbytimes.
Cascades hit the airwaves The University of the Fraser Valley is teaming up with the university’s radio station CIVL (101.7 FM) to highlight the Cascades’ sports programs in a weekly broadcast called Cascade Check. The first half-hour show, which kicked off yesterday at
10:30 a.m., will be anchored by Aaron Levy, CIVL manager and will feature Cascade coaches, administrators and student-athletes. The show can be heard on CIVL’s web site at www.civl. ca. – STAFF REPORTER
Open paddle for dragon boaters There will be a practice/open paddle for anyone who wants to try out the sport of dragon boating. The event is on Saturday at Cultus Lake main beach from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The open paddle is hosted by Sudden Impact Paddling Club.
SPORTS
❘ A39
School results from cross-country
Yale runners dominate
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he Yale cross country season began strong with Justice Jersak, Chantel Desch and Marleau Brown all placing in the Top 10 for the senior division in a meet at Mundy Park in Coquitlam. All three have continued to dominate races at Island 22 in Chilliwack and Aldergrove Lake Park. At the recent Aldergrove Park Big Rock Invitational, Desch and Brown placed sixth and ninth in the senior girl’s division, while Jersak was 22nd in senior boy’s division. All three are strong contenders to qualify for the provincial championships in Victoria this year. However, they must first face some stiff competition at the Fraser Valley Championships at Aldergrove Lake Park on Oct. 26.
RESULTS, from page A37 Grade 6 Boys
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80 pts 57 pts 51 pts
Grade 7 Girls
1st MEI Middle 2nd WA Fraser Middle 3rd Chief Dan George
Grade 7 Boys
1st MEI Middle 2nd Chief Dan George 3rd Howe Middle
– STAFF REPORTER
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80 pts 57 pts 42 pts
1st MEI Middle 2nd Chief Dan George 3rd Howe Middle
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rustration, anger and disbelief played across faces of people packed into Abbotsford’s Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Tuesday night for a town hall meeting about the ongoing investigation into the Surrey Six slayings. Steve Brown, brother-in-law of murdered gas fireplace repairman Ed Schellenberg, organized the event to draw attention to the fact that Tuesday marked the three-year anniversary of the notorious mass murders, and there was still no trial date set. “Each time a judge Schellenberg, 55, fails to grasp the and Chris Mohan, 22, were both innocent enormity of a violent bystanders executed act and chooses on Oct. 19, 2007 along with known gang assorehabilitation rather ciates Edward Narong, than punishment, the 22, Corey Lal, 21, Lal’s 26-year-old brother victim becomes the Michael, and 19-yearproverbial lamb being old Ryan Bartolomeo a Surrey highrise. sacrificed on the altar inAbbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich spoke of rehabilitation.” at the forum as a member of the three– Wallace Craig retired judge man panel, which also included Brown and retired provincial court judge Wallace Craig. Each spoke about the criminal justice system in British Columbia, sentencing issues, escalating gang violence in the province, and answered questions from many visibly upset audience members. Six men have been charged in the Surrey murders, including Abbotsford’s Jamie Bacon, and the case brought the Fraser Valley’s organizedcrime issues to the forefront of the news in the province. And while arrests to the Red Scorpion gang’s hierarchy, in the form of Jamie, Jonathon and Jarrod Bacon, broke that gang’s hold on drugs in Abbotsford, the vacuum left has been filled by a resurgent gang known as the Duhre brothers. see FORUM, page A16
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Alexander Murray of Mission spoke out against organized crime during the town hall meeting on the Surrey Six case at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium at Abbotsford City Hall Tuesday night. Murray said gangs and drugs are dragging British Columbia down, and police need to seek out new solutions to deal with the growing problem before it gets worse.
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n Abbotsford woman’s gangster Halloween costume got her swarmed by officers after someone mistook her for an armed robbery suspect and called 911 Monday
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afternoon. what looked like First reported @ T h e w o m a n abbotsfordtimes.com a handgun on was sitting with her lap and alerta man in a car parked outside ed the police, APD Const. Ian a financial institution in the MacDonald said. 2600 block of Clearbrook Road Squad cars were on scene around 3:30 p.m. Monday when within minutes. someone exiting the bank “Given the proximity to the noticed her style of dress and police department, and the
fact we’re dealing with a gun call, we sent three units right away, the first unit arrived in 65 seconds,” MacDonald said. Lu c k i l y f o r t h e w o m a n , he added, the first officer to approach the vehicle realized it was not a real firearm, otherwise things could have played out very differently. see COSTUME, page A19
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