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3.5% tax increase approved Could climb to 4.5% in 2011 ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

3.5 per cent tax increase to the municipal operating budget was approved in principle at the Abbotsford city council meeting Monday night. Including the one per cent increase for the capital budget being recommended by city staff, residents could be facing a 4.5 per cent tax increase in 2011.

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wo local MLAs are not denying the possibility of a Liberal leadership run. Yet. Premier Gordon Campbell’s sudden resignation Wednesday triggered a wave of speculation about who would replace the flagging Liberal leader. While Abbotsford MLAs John van Dongen and Mike de Jong did not rule out a run at leading the party, Mission MLA Randy Hawes flat-out rejected a bid to be premier. “There will be a leadership review as soon as possible. The leadership hopefuls will start to line up . . . I’ll tell you with certainty that I’m not one of them.” Mike de Jong was serving double-duty in the Liberal

caucus until Oct. 25, holding the posts of solicitor general and attorney general, until Rich Coleman was handed the reigns of SG in a cabinet shuffle. The Abbotsford-West MLA deferred comment on his candidacy for B.C.’s top job. “There will be lots of time in the days ahead for people to talk about that. Today is not that day,” de Jong said. John van Dongen was less vague. “One thing I’ve learned: in public service and politics you never rule anything out,” he offered. “I’ll not rule anything out at this point.” see PREMIER, page A16

– RAFE ARNOTT FILE/TIMES

Premier Gordon Campbell’s sudden resignation Wednsday came as a shock to many in his caucus.

“All of us have to make a decision which won’t be any easier if we do it in a month’s time . . .” – Mayor George Peary

Council can revisit the number, but did not direct city staff to take any further action or to come up with a new proposal. The operating budget includes city operations and the police budget. A 3.5 per cent increase would funnel $2 million to the Abbotsford Police Department while $1.5 million would go to city operations. A one per cent rise in taxes equates to roughly $1 million of new revenue. The operating budget for 2010 saw a total of $40 million allocated to police and $82 million to city operation for a total of $122 million. see TAXES, page A27

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This fire-engine red biplane was forced to make an emergency landing in a grassy field west of Mission Wednesday afternoon. Mission RCMP Sgt. Miriam Dickson said the plane lost power at a height of 2,000 feet at around 3 p.m. The pilot spotted a farmer’s field north of the Lougheed Highway near Chester Street and landed safely and without injury. The only damage suffered was to the suspension of the landing gear, said Dickson. Pictured above, Mission RCMP and fire department officials survey the scene.

Dunach not going down without a fight Dozens line up to plead their school’s case to education board ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

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peaker after speaker pleaded with the Abbotsford Board of Education on Monday night to save Dunach Elementary School. Parents, former teachers and students – past and present – lined up to ask trustees to give Dunach, at the very least, three closure-free years so they could grow the rural school “And, if the rural and others like it in the western schools go, so will the district. Abbotsford district staff have rural values and sense proposed closing the school located on Downes Road and of community that go Mt. Lehman in June 2011, citing with them.” low enrollment in the northwest rural schools, Dunach’s catch– Nathan Hilderman parent ment numbers and the high cost of repairing the building. The often tear y parents brought a number of points to the board’s attention such as the need to maintain a sense of community, the importance of Dunach as a heritage building, the exemplary education being provided there and that enrollment at the elementary school was negatively impacted in 2010 by the school’s uncertain future. Parent Nathan Hilderman stressed to the board that Dunach was a choice school for the majority of parents who are outside the catchment and didn’t want their children

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Grade 7 student Kyle Erickson said keeping Dunach open would make a great birthday present for him. attending bigger institutions. “To me, and I’m sure the other parents of rural school children feel this way, these large schools seem more like factories – assembling children for the lowest possible cost per student, rather than focusing on nurturing and growing

them,” Hilderman said. If Dunach is closed it’s only a matter of time before the other rural schools are sacrificed, he added. “And, if the rural schools go, so will the rural values and sense of community that go with them.” District staff have estimated it would cost the district $2,816,380 to upgrade Dunach. The district would also save as much as $560,000 annually if the school was closed. They also noted while other elementary rural schools being examined by the district - Mt. Lehman and Bradner - are also not at capacity, Dunach is in the worst physical shape. The school’s future was on the chopping block last year, but the decision was postponed while district officials prepared a long-term strategic plan. If closed the school’s 109 students could be accommodated at other rural schools – particularly at Mt. Lehman, which will have its catchment area absorb that of Dunach. However, parents voiced concern that since all the area schools are in danger, their kids could face yet another upheaval if a second or even third school were shut. Grade 7 student Kyle Erickson told the board how important the school’s family atmosphere was to him and how he hopes his younger siblings have the opportunity to attend Dunach. He had a special request for board trustees. “One more thing, I would like to say is that tomorrow is my birthday and Dunach staying open would be the best birthday present ever.” ◗ Trustees will decide on Dunach’s fate at a board meeting Nov.15. at 7:30 p.m. at the district administration building, 2790 Tims St., Abbotsford.

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Abbotsford firefighters battled a suspicious blaze following an explosion at a barn on Cassiar Avenue early yesterday morning. Fire crews arrived to 35220 block of Cassiar around 12:40 a.m. to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. The roof of the barn had already collapsed before their arrival. Vehicles, materials and hazardous products used as welding supplies were inside the building. Additional auxiliary fire halls were called in to provide a water supply, utilizing tanker trucks and fire hydrants. The fire is currently under investigation by the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and Abbotsford Police.

Abbotsford Police Department Detective John Koppes was named second runner-up in the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators award for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Const. Ian MacDonald described Koppes as one of the Lower Mainland’s most knowledgeable and experienced fraud investigators. “John has shared his expertise with many in the department, with financial institutions, other law enforcement agencies and even the media,” MacDonald said. Koppes is presently working for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team on secondment from the APD.

A proposal to build a new fire hall is set to go to public hearing. Council has approved the first stage of the rezoning of the property at 30939 Blueridge Dr., Abbotsford. The new hall would allow Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service to improve response times in the Townline area and also to rural areas in the northwest of the city such as Bradner and Mount Lehman. Some residents at the nearby Slater Ridge Estate on Blue Jay Street are protesting the project saying it will be noisy and shouldn’t be built on city parkland. The fire department is hosting an open house meeting to address concerns of area residents at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Centre Ice Arena, 3600 Townline Rd., Abbotsford.

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Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and bylaw officers confiscated more than 85 pounds (40 kg) of fireworks on Halloween. The majority of the incidents the fire department attended involved small fires in trash cans, or burning shrubs and trees.

“Fireworks-related injuries are an ongoing concern to all emergency responders.” – Steve Oldroyd

The most significant being a 30-foot-long by eight-foot high cedar hedge that was set alight, fire prevention officer Steve Oldroyd said. “Fireworks-related injuries are an ongoing concern

to all emergency responde r s ,” O l d r oy d s a i d i n a release. “The risk of fireworksrelated injury is highest for teens aged 15 to 19 years old, and children aged five to nine years old.” Both age groups face at least two-and-a-half times more risk than the rest of the general population, he said. A 2005 city bylaw allows fines of $500 for the selling or failure to surrender fireworks. Fines of $200 will be issued for unlawfully possessing fireworks or unauthorized discharge of fireworks.

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ICBC scam opens black market for colour tags Insurance broker left red-faced RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

man claiming to work for ICBC walked into an Abbotsford insurance broker Monday and proceeded to photograph and colour match 2012 ICBC licence tags thanks to helpful employees. No one working at the brokerage clued in until it was too late and the man had fled in a Ford F-250 pickup truck, Const. Ian MacDonald said. “The insurance broker, for whatever reason, pulls out some validation tags and shows him,” MacDonald explained. “[ The suspect] pulls out an iPhone and starts taking pictures of them, and then pulls out a [printer’s] colour palette so he can match them, and then he thanks them and is out the door.” MacDonald said the suspect now has the information he needs to manufacture bogus insurance validation tags, which could fetch hundreds of dollars per fake tag on the black market. “Starting in January, he’ll be able to sell those,” MacDonald said. “And the street value – if people are paying $1,000 to $2,000 for insurance – even at 20 to 30 cents on the dollar, he’s got the potential to make a lot of money.” Selling bogus insurance tags is not something the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia encourages, ICBC manager of media relations Mark Jan Vrem said.

“Make sure you always purchase your insurance coverage from an Autoplan broker to ensure you get the proper tags,” Jan Vrem said. Improper tags will obviously not cover you if you get into an accident, he said, but properly insured vehicle owners are not at risk. “Any money you save by buying black market tags, as it were, could really come back and bite you,” Jan Vrem said. Jan Vrem said this incident was the first time ICBC had been made aware of the possibility of fake insurance tags being manufactured. Counterfeit insurance tags offer a wealth of opportunity not to only to those looking to save money and not buy insurance, but to organized crime and criminals in general, MacDonald added. “You can drive down the street with a [fake] tag on your car that will not alert anyone’s attention,” he said. Licence plates and validation tags can be manufactured to mimic the tags of specific vehicles according to MacDonald. A fake plate matching a grey pickup truck with the appropriate insurance tag could flee a crime scene, he said, but when police report the plate and track the vehicle down it would not be the same truck. “They can stick those on stolen licence plates or fabricated licence plates . . . problem is we’re going to knock on that guy’s door and he’s going to say ‘I wasn’t even out tonight,’ and we’ll be able to corroborate that he in fact wasn’t.”

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Plenty to consider after inquest RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

jur y ruled last Friday that the 2008 in-custody death of an Abbotsford woman was accidental, and following the decision made several recommendations to the Abbotsford Police Department, the City of Abbotsford and Fraser Health to prevent deaths of this type from occurring again. Christine Bernadette Miller, 39, was pronounced dead in the early hours of Aug. 8, 2008 after being rushed to Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford General Hospital following her arrest and incarceration in an APD holding cell the previous afternoon. An autopsy revealed Miller

shortly after 6 p.m. Aug. 8, 2008 regarding her condition. “The person who phoned died after ingesting a toxic wasn’t quite sure if she needmixture of codeine, acet- ed help or not, but felt that aminophen, ethanol, diphen- [Miller] was intoxicated,” hydramine and diazepam MacDonald said. that, according Police checked to reports, she on Miller in the had hidden in “It’s a sad state hours following her bra. h e r a r re s t , b u t C o n s t . Ia n when police offiwere not aware M a c D o n a l d cers become frontshe had ingested said Miller anything until her w a s b o o k e d line mental health, condition suddeninto cells, but ly worsened. a s e a r c h b y or detox workers.” Recommendaofficers did tions by the jury not reveal the to the depart– Mayor George Peary m e n t i n c l u d e d drugs. According developing a more to reports, she intensive training took those drugs while in program regarding prisoner custody, and the mix of drugs searches. with the ethanol already in In circumstances where her system led to her death. prisoners are known, or susMiller was arrested after pected to have ingested drugs police received a 911 call and/or alcohol, they should

be physically assessed every two hours until the responsible officer is satisfied they are recovering, the jury stated.

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comfort for the department. “We don’t take a lot of solace in the fact that ultimately [Miller’s death] was ruled accidental because it’s a still a tragedy for the family.” see INQUEST, page A16

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remember the first time I photographed Gordon Campbell. It was 1997, and I was working at a newspaper in Kamloops. The Liberal Party was hosting a fundraiser and had rented a ballroom at a downtown community centre to better ply loyal members. Campbell was effusive, smiling. Charming everyone there with wit and humour, a few policy murmurs and some back slapping. He still drank then, and seemed to be enjoying his bottle of beer as he made the rounds. He had two handlers with him, and whenever I tried to take a picture while he had the bottle raised to his lips, one of them would spot me and give him a subtle nudge to not drink, and he would put the bottle behind his back. I was just a news photographer then, no writing, no tweeting, no social networking, no cell phone. I felt cutting edge to have a pager. I couldn’t immediately e-mail a photo or file a story from my iPhone to the news desk. Information took longer to disseminate, opinion wasn’t formed within minutes, newsmakers had more time to sway the public between rebuttals in print or on the evening news. What I’m getting at is this, long before the news became as

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dodge & burn instantaneous as it is today, Campbell was a master of controlling his image in the media and how it played out to the electorate. I can’t help but wonder, despite his eloquent protestations at Thursday morning’s Vancouver press conference to the contrary, if that is what finally made him call it quits. His ability to control how the media presented him was no longer making a difference. It didn’t seem to matter what he said on television, or on the radio, or in the newspaper. No one was buying it anymore. After all, this is the man who was able to spin a police mug shot taken after his arrest in Hawaii on drunk-driving charges into contrition, atonement and re-election. Words like “Teflon” came up in news stories whenever there was a reference to a scandal that plagued Campbell; nothing ever stuck to the man. Nothing it seems, but the harmonized sales tax. Finally, reporters, pundits and

political opponents had some mud to sling that would stick to the premier. And stick it did. No matter what he tried to do, Campbell could not shake the HST. Much like NDP Premier Glen Clark, whose leadership was sunk in large part by the $1 billion fast ferry debacle. The HST dogged Campbell, and dragged him down, down, down. It took him to the new low of a nine per cent personal approval rating with British Columbians. Being able to rise from depths as deep as that proved to be too much, even for an indefatigable politician like Campbell. Despite all the talk, the stuttering financial experts, the infrastructure-boosted photo ops, the government spin and finally, the bullying, the tax break, the cabinet shuffle and the promise of a binding referendum on the unpopular tax, Campbell seemed to have realized no matter what he said, nobody was listening anymore. So, despite telling assembled media Thursday morning that his decision to resign was not based on unpopularity, but on being able to spend more time with family, I’m having difficulty swallowing his long-winded explanation. The premier doth protest too much, methinks.

e don’t agree with much former prime minister Brian Mulroney says but we do agree with his recent comment that we need to have “a serious, adult discussion” about health care in Canada. Part of this discussion, no doubt, will include the question of user fees. The problem with the B.C. Liberal government’s decision to order health authorities to start collecting a “convalescent care” fee of $29.40 per day is that there was no conversation at all. Not even some MLAs were aware this fee had been implemented by stealth. In Nanaimo, NDP MLA Leonard Krog and Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon both say they were unaware of the new fee’s implementation, which can add up to nearly $900 per month. Cantelon – a B.C. Liberal – agrees with his NDP counterpart that the fee should not be charged. This new “convalescent fee” is vile on three counts. First, it hits seniors the hardest. Second, the sneaky way in which it was introduced is just plain irritating. Finally, it violates one of the core principles of universal health care – that no Canadian should have to pay for basic medical care. This is how the Gordon Campbell’s Liberals pay for all the tax cuts they like to brag about: It’s all clawed back through user fees and premiums. The implementation of this fee underscores one of the problems when local boards -- like hospital boards -- are regionalized. You can bet that if we had locally elected hospital board members, this new fee would not have been implemented without a fight. A question for our Liberal MLAs, the provincial minister of health and Premier Gordon Campbell: Who told you that you could do this?

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Now’s the time to close Dunach and move on Dunach elementary needs to be closed after this school year ends. The experts (engineers) that recommended the school needs to be closed due to high maintenance costs need to be listened to. The school board cannot ignore their recommendation for the second year in a row. In addition, how can a school run with classes that are half full? There are other schools within walking distance to Dunach and kids need to go there. There are too many rural schools that are open and are not operating at capacity. It is time for the school board to close Dunach and then move onto closing other schools that are not operating at capacity. Other schools that need to be taken into consideration for closure are: Mt.Lehman, Bradner, Ross, and Barrowtown Elementary. Dave Sohi Abbotsford

Remembering when a loved one passes Editor, the Times: Recently a woman in our community passed away. Her name is Carol Ann Waller and she was a real estate agent in Abbotsford for many years. Carol Ann was an excellent real estate agent. She was very knowledgeable about this area and was also a wealth of information about houses, contractors and services as well. She loved her family, and was especially close with her grandson who she would take camping and fishing. Over the years we became friends, although we only saw each other once in a while. Carol Ann became sick with ovarian cancer, that deadly, silent killer. I don’t think she told many people. Eventually she went into hospital, again without letting many know. Carol Ann passed away in September, and there was never an announcement or

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together with Himself in a special meeting “in the clouds,” which is usually referred to as the “rapture.” The thrust of the message of the booklet to which I referred is that the rapture would occur at sometime during Rosh Hashanah in 1988. I certainly am not writing this with the intention of stirring up controversy regarding Bible prophecy. There is far too much of that already. But it is interesting to think that as I sit here typing these words, there is the possibility that the only ones around left to read them will be those who the Lord does not identify as real Christians. I am very confident, as I have indicated before in my contributions to this column,

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he 12th annual Crystal Gala is set for tomorrow night at the Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre and as usual, those in attendance can expect a fabulous evening, said co-chair Dorothy Dyck. The fundraising gala – which donates all of its proceeds to the fight against breast cancer – is boasting a “saffron” theme this year.

“I was there from the beginning. I still am because I don’t want any women to go through the fear of breast cancer like I did.” – Dorothy Dyck

“People will experience an evening full of bold, passionate sounds, flavours and colours,” said Dyck, an original member of the Crystal Gala Foundation. “I was there from the beginning,” she said. “I still am because I don’t want any women to go through the fear of breast cancer like I did. I think we can experience a future without breast cancer . . . I think it’s within our grasp.” Dyck had a cancer scare more than a decade ago. It was a long four months before surgery and the determination the lumps in her breasts were benign. She considers herself lucky, but she’s had a taste of the fear women exper ience if they are diagnosed with breast cancer. “ That’s why I’m really proud of the Crystal Breast Health unit named in recog-

nition of the hard work and dedication of the Crystal Gala Foundation,” says Dyck. The unit’s staff helps women facing breast cancer, or the possibility of it, navigate the medical system. The foundation, which is made up of dynamic business women from all walks of life, has raised more than $1 million dollars for the fight against the disease. Half of the funds have gone to the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre and the foundation hopes to match those results again. “One reason the community has embraced us so much is that every dollar stays in the community and every dollar raised goes to the cause,” said Dyck. Local business women Gerry Charles and Tammy Preast who decided Abbotsford needed an awesome party with a purpose started the foundation 12 years ago. And an awesome party is planned, she added. This year’s gala is having a silent auction, a saffron market place and the Time to Care game in which participants buy bargain watches with hopes of winning diamond jewelry. Of course there is also a fine dinner and dancing. Last year the Crystal Gala raised $130,000 and it hopes to match or beat that number this year. Tickets to the gala are already sold out but tickets for next year’s events go on sale immediately after the event. Support from any number of community businesses and organizations has always been a mainstay of the foundation, said Dyck. This year the Abbotsford Heat helped out participating in the Pink the Rink event last Saturday to raise awareness about breast cancer. Wearing pink skate laces and sporting sticks with pink tape, the Heat went on to win their game against the Milwaukee Admirals 4-2. “They should wear pink more often,” Dyck said with a laugh.

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A14 ❘ FOOD ❘ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2010 THE TIMES

Quick breads rise to the occasion — fast Short on time but not on taste

ome of the simplest baking products to make are quick breads. Quick breads, as the name implies, can be made in a shorter amount of time than traditional yeast breads. Examples would be banana bread, muffins, scones, etc., and although easier, there is still information worth knowing. The biggest, and most obvious, difference between yeast breads and quick breads is that quick breads are not leavened with yeast.

Quick breads are similar to the texture of cakes and thus one should not over-mix to ensure a delicate composition. The term “leavening” can be described as the creating and capturing of gases in a baked product to produce structure and height. As yeast ferments, with the help of sugar, it creates gas that causes the holes visible in bread. Quick breads rely on leaveners such as baking soda, baking powder, steam, eggs and air to give a similar effect. Baking soda and baking powder are considered chemical leaveners. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate and it requires liquid and an acid to make a gaseous reaction. It is usually added to recipes that have a naturally occurring acid in the ingredients. This acid can be found in items such as buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream, honey, molasses, and fruits. The amount of baking soda used is determined and balanced by the amount of these acids occurring in the recipe’s ingredients. Baking powder on the other hand is a complete leavener, as it only requires liquid for it to react in the same manner. The reason for this is that it contains a mixture of baking soda and the balanced amount of acid, along with starch to help prevent lumping. This is why you will see some recipes that call for baking powder and others with baking powder and/or baking soda. A good comparison of

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On cooking this would be a pancake recipe compared to a buttermilk pancake recipe. Most quick bread recipes consist of mixing dry and wet ingredients in two separate bowls first before combining them. Not only are quick breads fast, they are also very tender. This is due to the limited production of gluten in the mixing process. When flour and liquid are mixed together, gluten is formed. Gluten is most recognizable as the elastic feeling in yeast bread dough that has been kneaded. The longer that flour and liquid are mixed, the more gluten is created. Quick breads are similar to the texture of cakes and thus one should not overmix to ensure a delicate composition. Regardless of which chemical leaveners you use, the batter should go into the oven immediately once mixed together, as the gases start producing as soon as liquid is added. If using eggs and air to leaven, bake immediately before it deflates, for optimal results. Once in the oven, heat will convert moisture in the batter to steam. The steam, air and gasses from leavening will be trapped in the batter, thus giving the product height and a fluffy texture.

for your batter to be a bit lumpy. Also, make sure you are not using “bread” flour, as it contains more gluten than all-purpose or pastry flour. I hope this helps. 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 him at www.chefdez.com.

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Dear Chef Dez: I love pancakes, but whenever I make them they turn out tough. I know it’s not the recipe because it is the same one that my mom uses and hers always turn out fluffy and delicate. Can you help me? Sarah D. Burnaby Dear Sarah: Pancakes are much like quick breads as they should have a cake-like texture, hence the name pan-“cakes.” The biggest mistake made when preparing pancake batter is that one tends to overmix. Over-mixing flour and liquid produces gluten, which will give it more structure. The more mixing one does, the more gluten is created, and the tougher the cooked pancakes will be. It is okay

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Onboard crook a deflating delivery Compressor thief jumps from truck en route to cop shop RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

n Abbotsford man driving to work Tuesday mor ning after noticing his vehicle was burglarized got a surprise when he realized the thief was still hiding in the truck’s bed. “When he gets to George Ferguson Way and Gladwin he notices some rumbling in the back of the pickup under the enclosed canopy,” Const. Ian MacDonald said.

“Sure enough, the guy who broke into the truck is still in it.” MacDonald said the man phoned police immediately and was advised to drive directly to the Abbotsford Police Department. In the meantime several squad cars were dispatched to intercept the vehicle, but when the truck slowed down due to traffic just two blocks from the station, the suspect popped the tailgate and canopy and jumped out — but not before grabbing a heavy-duty Husky air

compressor worth hundreds of dollars and getting away, MacDonald said. “Obviously at this point the bad guy can hear [the victim] talking to the police dispatcher, he makes a break for it . . . and ends up taking off on foot unfortunately.” Despite searching the area, police were unable to locate the suspect or the compressor. The victim was disheartened to say the least, MacDonald said. “This thief not only went for a ride, he wasn’t prepared to leave without something.”

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Mayor George Peary exclaims at the weight of a petition for a transit route between Abbotsford and Chilliwack presented by UFV students Katherine Palmateer and Davina Rogers.

UFV transit students weigh in at council Drop off 5,000strong petition ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

niversity of the Fraser Valley students lobbying for a transit route between Abbotsford and Chilliwack presented a petition with 5,000-plus signatures in support of their cause to the cities’ mayors on Monday. Members of Students for Sustainability (SFS) and the Student Union Society (SUS) boarded a party bus and travelled to both communities to deliver the signatures and speak to Abbotsford city council, said Daniel van der Kroon The students hope to convince municipal leaders to work towards bettering transit between the two communities, and secure a more sustainable society and economy, said van der Kroon. He is hopeful they will be able to convince politicians of the value of the venture, as a similar petition with a similar number of signatures resulted in the establishment of a successful bus route between Abbotsford and Aldergrove in 2007. UFV students voted to get the U-Pass in 2008, however, many have complained the pass is pointless without transportation between the campuses in both cities. Many UFV programs require attendance at the Chilliwack campus or vice versa, said van der Kroon. “A lot of people on campus said if they had a transit link, it would enable them to take their cars off the road.” It would afford students a savings of thousands of

dollars a semester, encourage taking single occupancy vehicles off the highway and improve air quality. “It doesn’t make much sense for everybody to drive down the highway,” he said. Close to 15,000 trips from Abbotsford to Chilliwack occur daily, and just over 17,000 journeys occur in the opposite direction, which make a mass transit option viable, a report he presented to Abbotsford city council stated. The students and their petition were extremely well received by council. Mayor George Peary and the councillors encouraged the students to continue to press forward for their cause, particularly at the provincial level. Peary noted the municipality presses the province for additional financial support regularly and that one of council’s priorities is to grow transit. “We’re constantly trying to convince our provincial counterparts to improve the transit system.” Counc. Lynne Harris, and vice-chair of the Mission/ Abbotsford transit committee, applauded the students’ initiative. “I know you’ve worked hard to generate the signatures . . . It’s a worthy initiative. No doubt about it,” she said. Counc. Patricia Ross, chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District, invited the students to present their case to the FVRD board. “I feel [the lack] of transit should never be a barrier to education or healthcare,” she said. Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz also met with the students to accept the petition on Monday afternoon.

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The jury also recommended Fraser Health Authority and the City of Abbotsford consider developing a sobering centre, similar to the $22 million Creekside Health and Housing Centre being readied for construction in Surrey. The centre is part of Surreyâ€™s crime-reduction strategy, and would allow officers and first responders not to have to take drunk or intoxicated individuals to hospital or jail, as long they havenâ€™t committed any other crime.

â€œIâ€™ll not rule anything out at this point.â€? Hawes said Campbell is a smart leader and looking at the Liberal agenda Campbell realized the electorateâ€™s focus was on him and not on government policies. â€œHeâ€™s become a lightening rod for peopleâ€™s anger and he understands that,â€? Hawes said. â€œHeâ€™s put the people of the province first.â€? Campbellâ€™s resignation came as his personal public approval rating sank to nine per cent, which is attributed to the hugely unpopular harmonized sales tax his government implemented in July. A television plea, the promise of a referendum on the HST, a 15 per cent income tax cut and a cabinet shuffle did nothing to dispel his lame-duck status

â€œSadly, [police] are the last resort and people who are inebriated often end up in our â€“ what is euphemistically called â€˜the drunk tankâ€™ â€“ they are cells, and pretty Spartan.â€? â€“ Mayor George Peary

â€œItâ€™s a sad state when police officers become frontline mental health, or detox workers,â€? Abbotsford Mayor George Peary said. â€œTheyâ€™re not trained for that. Sadly, [police] are the last resort and people who are inebriated often end up in our â€“ what is euphemistically called â€˜the drunk tankâ€™ â€“ they are cells, and pretty Spartan.â€? Peary said he would be petitioning Fraser Health to develop a facility in Abbotsford where medical care can be given as opposed to police care. Fraser Health offers a continuum of services in mental health and addictions, and recognizes that sobering centres can be a component of that continuum, health authority spokeswoman Joan Marshall said. â€œWe certainly support anything that makes community health better,â€? she said. According to the BC Coroners Service, 267 people died in custody or in police-related deaths between 1992 and 2007 in B.C., for an average of 18 deaths a year. Of those 267, 23 are categorized as â€˜Undetermined,â€™ 96 as â€˜Other,â€™ and 77 as â€˜Police Custody â€“ Cell/Lockup.â€™

scheduled for later this month in Penticton, but it is unclear given the present circumstances if it will still take place. in the polls. When questioned about a A Liberal Party spokesman said Liberal caucus press conference sched- Wednesday the party executive will uled to happen yesterday at Vancouver meet within the next 28 days to schedInternational Airport, ule a leadership conboth van Dongen and vention, and added a leadership vote will de Jong deferred com- â€œItâ€™ll be up to our cabinet have to be held withment on internal party and caucus now to ensure in six months of that pressure for Campbell that that strength of leadmeeting. to resign. Campbell has helmed â€œThis was a decision ership continues by workthe Liberal Party since that the premier has 1993, and van Dongen made after, Iâ€™m sure, ing together as a team.â€? said the Liberalâ€™s have much thought and consideration, and I â€“ John van Dongen their work cut out for them. would suggest a very â€œ We a l w a y s k n ew selfless decision,â€? de who was in charge. Jong said. â€œWe had very strong leadership from â€œThis was his decision.â€? Hawes would only say the Liberals the premier,â€? van Dongen said. â€œItâ€™ll be up to our cabinet and caucus have â€œa very, very united caucus,â€? and â€œ[Campbellâ€™s] sacrificed a great deal now to ensure that that strength of leadership continues by working together over the last decade.â€? A B.C. Liberal party convention was as a team.â€?

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BPW Luncheon The Business and Professional Women’s luncheon is Wednesday, Nov. 10 at Cascade Community Church, 35190 Delair Rd., Abbotsford from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guest speaker is Mayor Sharon Gaetz, the first female mayor of Chilliwack in 100 years. Come early and do some networking. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members and guests.

Family storytimes Fun for all ages and stages! Drop into Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on Thursdays from Nov. 4 to Dec. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for some stories, songs, puppets and more. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

Learn about raw foods Maureen Terrey, raw chef teaches uncooking classes. Learn to prepare delicious raw vegan recipes that are wheat-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. Classes Nov. 14, Nov. 21 and Nov. 27 from 3 p.m. to 6 pm in Abbotsford. For details go to http:// ezrawliving.blogspot.com Contact 604-854-3310 or email at ezrawliving@earthanimals.ca.

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Métis celebrate The 13th annual Fraser Valley Métis Association Harvest Dinner & Dance is Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Yarrow Community Hall, 4670

Community St., Chilliwack. Doors open at 6 p.m., harvest dinner prayer at 6:30 p.m. (only 200 tickets will be sold). Tickets are $20, available at Bigfoot Moccasin 604-853-3936 (Abbotsford), Chilliwack Métis Association President Les Mitchell 604823-4533 or Marie Carter at 604-859-8789. Bring a nonparishable donation for the Blade Runners program. For more information go to www.fvma.ca.

Christmas Legacy The Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre and its community partners host the Christmas Legacy of Hope fundraiser for the

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Abbotsford Food Bank, the Salvation Army and Cyrus Centre Friday, Dec. 3 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m at the ARHCC. E-mail udejong@ interconsecurity.com.

Reading buddies Volunteers 16 years and older are wanted for one hour a week for Reading Buddies. This afterschool program 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. Applications are at the library or call the children’s desk at 604-859-7814, ext. 229.

Singalongs at ASA Join the sing-a-long at the Abbotsford Seniors Association drop-in centre (Cyril Street between Essendene Avenue and George Ferguson Way) on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., to sing old tunes with the A-Tones. Guests can sing, play acoustic instruments or listen. Volunteers to play piano, help organize are wanted. Phone Ed at 604-853-8624.

Red Cross help wanted Abbotsford Red Cross medical equipment loan depot seeks volunteers to sanitize the equipment being returned from clients. The hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Volunteers are particularly needed on Thursdays. Training and supplies are provided. Appy at the depot at 5-2316 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford, during regular hours. Call 604-556-3526 or Peg Wenting at 604-850-2901.

B.C. Ghost towns Learn about the fascinating ghost towns of British Columbia on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. with B.C. historian John Mitchell at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford. To register call 604-859-7814.

Dutch treat Keep in Touch with the Dutch Coffee Club which meets Monday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Intercity Cafe at 180 - 2655 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. For more information call Corina at 604-870-1087.

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HOT TICKETS Pan flies into Abby Gallery 7 Theatre presents Peter Pan for three weeks beginning Nov. 12 for eight shows and two matinees (running through Nov. 27) at MEI Theatre (4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford). Peter Pan and Tinkerbell along with Wendy, John and Michael Darling embark on an unforgettable journey to Neverland. Evening performances are 7:30 p.m. and weekend matinees are 2 p.m. Tickets are available at House of James and are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors/students, $13 for groups and $9 for children. Visit the website www.gallery7theatre.com for more details

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Willis Taylor, right, plays a soldier, and Jane Hayhoe (left) and Tiffany King sing Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree at a recent rehearsal for their upcoming show.

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English Navy.” Hayhoe, a teacher at Yale Secondary School, remembers growing up surrounded by stories from fter a seven-year absence, Remembering the that historic time. Boys, a musical revue from the war years, is “I saw the time again through their eyes. The once again coming to the Abbotsford stage music was so integral to that. It definitely strikes a for four performances beginning on Remembrance personal chord,” she said. Day. Remembering the Boys features 35 songs that Ten singers and dancers and a jazz were popular during the two combo will resurrect the old war world wars, which have maintunes that evoke so many memo- “I saw the time again tained their popularity because of ries for people of all ages, from Over through their eyes. The the memories attached to them. There to Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy “You see the faces [in the audiand We’ll Meet Again. music was so integral to ence] and they’re singing along This year marks the 100th anniwith you, tears are pouring down versary of the Canadian Navy, the that. It definitely strikes a their face with some songs,” said 65th anniversary of VE Day and the personal chord.” Hayhoe. liberation of the Netherlands. But it “They’ve got smiles on their is also the 10th anniversary of the faces even with tears running death of producer Jane Hayhoe’s – Jane Hayhoe down their cheeks.” father Robert. The show is a tribute to the men “There’s so many memories, memand women of the armed forces ories of my father, memories of my mother,” said who served their countries and to their families and Hayhoe. “They met during the war [Second World friends. It will also acknowledge the contributions War] in England. He was a Canadian fighting in the of Canadians during the many conflicts in which

THE BOYS Just in time for Remembrance Day, war tunes come alive on Abbotsford’s stage after a seven-year absence

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 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, 604-8535996, and House of James, 1-800-665-8828. See also www.calvindyck.com.

Story of Wal-Mart we have been engaged over the last 60 years. There will also be a tribute to the soldiers from B.C. who have fought and died in Afghanistan. Members of the cast will greet the audience in the lobby after each performance. This is a special time for Hayhoe, because she likes to listen as they share their memories and the feeling it brings back. “And that’s what it’s all about for me. That I can touch their hearts,” she added. Remembering the Boys is presented by Fraser Valley Stage, a non-profit community theatre group of volunteer actors, singers, dancers and other arts and crafts people who share a passion for live theatre. There will be four performances at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in Abbotsford on Nov. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 13 for two performances (2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) ◗ Tickets are available at Prospera Credit Union (West Oaks location), The Reach, or online through the Fraser Valley Stage Website at: www.fraservalleystage.com. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

Cinema Politica Fraser Valley shows Wal-Town: The Film and Wal-Mart, the high cost of low prices on Nov. 12. Both films at 7 p.m. at Rockwell’s Bar & Grill, Mission City Lodge, 32281 Lougheed Hwy., Mission. www.cinemapolitica.org/ fraservalley

Mission art show My Flightless Fledgling, an art show by Paul Hope runs at the Mission Art Center Gallery (33529 First Ave., Mission) from Nov. 2 – 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with the opening reception to meet the artist on Nov. 6. This is the first gallery show for this artist. – STAFF REPORTER

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the classics Walking After Midnight, Sweet Dreams and of course Crazy. Tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors.

Theatre

Big B Saloon 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 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, plays 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.

Music from the war years Fraser Valley Stage presents Remembering the Boys, a musical revue of the war years, for four shows beginning Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day) at 7:30 p.m. and running through Nov. 13, with an additional Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets ($18 and $15) are available at The Reach, Prospera Credit Union (West Oaks) and online at fraservalleystage. com. Call 604-853-4164 for more. Music

The Ken McCoy Band plays Nov. 5-6 and Brent Lee’s “Bare Bones” show is Nov. 7 at the Big B Saloon in the Bellevue Hotel, 32998 First Ave., Mission. Sunday shows start at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday the band starts at 10 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Call 604-826-9814 for details.

Gourmet Gallery Paxton Bachman performs blues/rock tonight (Nov. 5) at the Gourmet Gallery, at 8 p.m. at Clayburn Gallery Coffeehouse, 300-3033 Immel St., Abbotsford. Call 604-504-0899.

Merv Tremblay Jam with Merv Tremblay & the Silverados every Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Houston’s, 21525 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge. Call 604-820-7666 for details.

Rankins’ Christmas Raylene, Cookie, Heather and Mairi Rankin perform a Christmas show Dec. 18 at the Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Look for tickets at Ticketmaster.

Singalongs at ASA Join the sing-a-long at the Abbotsford Seniors Association drop-in centre (between Essendene and Ferguson Way) on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sing the ‘old tunes’ with the ATones, play your instrument or just listen. Acoustic instruments welcome. Volunteers to play piano and help organize wanted. Phone Ed at 604-853-8624.

Play with Fire The theatrical release tour of indie film Play with Fire opens at The Reach Nov. 5, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for this low-budget movie. The Reach is at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford.

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Reel on the River Reel on the River presents The Kids are All Right on Nov. 15, at Mission’s SilverCity Cineplex Theatre at The

Supporters of the Mission Folk Music Festival are looking for donations of unwanted CDs, unused musical instruments, sheet music, books on music or

musicians, music storage solutions, and anything else music related that’s clean and in working condition, for a big sale on Nov. 20 at St. Andrews United Church in Mission. Contact Lisa at 604-820-1609 or luky@shaw. ca, Deb at 604-832-2016 or dahandley@hotmail.com before Nov. 13.

Fall show at Kariton

Canadian Pacific Railway to The Reach. 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 604-864-8087.

Xmas market

The Fraser Valley chapter of the Canadian Federation of Artists presents their fall show at the Kariton Art Gallery until Dec. 2. Exhibits are free. Kariton Gallery is at 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford. Call 604-852-9358.

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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Dewdney nights Historic Dewdney Pub hosts an acoustic open mic 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 604-8264762.

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2010 Olympic Composer Calvin Vollrath will be in concert Friday, Nov. 12 at the Straiton Community Hall, 4698 Sumas Mountain Rd., Abbotsford. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door and are available at King’s Music, Sabir Sisters Music Studio and marksullivanmusic@ gmail.com.

Jardines The country roots band, the Jardines, is coming to Abbortsford for a concert at The Reach (32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford) on Nov. 26 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The band performed at the opening ceremonies for the Olympics at the Ozone in Richmond, the Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Steveston Salmon Festival and others. For more on the band check their website at www.thejardinesband.com.

Crazy for Patsy A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline takes place Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Clarke Theatre (33700 Prentis Ave.) in Mission. This moving tribute to a dazzling star lost at the peak of her career features

Winter Harp The Winter Harp ensemble and Lori Pappajohn perform medieval music and song at 8 p.m. on Nov. 26 in the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa. Tickets $20 at Harrison Festival Society, at 604796-3664 or e-mail info@ harrisonfestival.com.

Spirit of Christmas In anticipation of the Christmas season, Trinity Western University’s concert band and orchestra will perform a festive program in Abbotsford on Friday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 2029 Ware St., Abbotsford. Admission is by donation. E-mail Shayna. Leenstra@twu.ca for more information.

Smith’s Christmas On Dec. 17, Michael W. 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 for more information.

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o the Front & Back – Mission Remembers the Wars is a musical revue of the First and Second World Wars presented by Opening Nite Theatre in Mission. First performed in 2005 for The Year of the Veteran, and dedicated to all veterans of all wars, this year’s show will take you down memory lane as they honour Canadian veterans. This show, with its Mission focus, brings all the songs of these eras that everyone, young and old, has come to know and love. The play’s focus is of soldiers leaving for war and returning home again to Mission to resume their civilian life. From the trenches of the First World War to the NAAFI Clubs of the Second World War, this show, written by local writers Rose Bennett and Camille Knight, brings out the spirit, the sadness, and all of the emotion of the people who lived through those dramatic years. The names of the characters in this show will be familiar as names around town with some of Mission’s streets named in honour of our veterans. Theatre goers will recognize many of the musical numbers and the audience is invited to join in the chorus and sing along with the troops.

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February 19, 1933 - November 02, 2010. Predeceased by son Donald William in 2006, survived by Devoted Husband Bill of 54 years, son Allan (Anita), Barbara (Mike) Posehn, Dianne (Mark) Boutilier. Adoring Grandchildren Quinn, Daniel, Kristal, Kayla, Jesse, Christina, Glen, Andrea, Gerrit, Josh & Connor sister Anne, brother Ian (Gail) and many more family and friends. Great joy to her was her special visits with her grandkids, a good teasing from Bill & a trip to Tim Hortons with the 'Girls'. Thanks to all the friends and family for sympathy. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer’s Society Funeral to be held Saturday, November 6th 11:00 at the Abbotsford Senior Centre on Essendene

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FORBES, Robert Colin (Bob) August 16, 1921 ~ October 17, 2010

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Colin (Bob) Forbes. Bob died peacefully at his home with family members by his side on Sunday, October 17. He is survived by Elsie, his wife of 68 years, sons Bud (Jo-Lynn) of Kamloops and Don (Heather) of Sardis, grandchildren Barbara (Peter), Wendy (Brad), Joanna (Jeff), Jordie (Jennifer) Gary, Shannon (Kyle), and Robin, and seven greatgrandchildren. Bob is also survived by sisters Phyllis, of Trail and Heather, of Canmore. He was predeceased by father Robert, mother Paulline, sisters Sheila, Irene, Jean and brothers Gordon and Alan. Bob was born in Banff, Scotland and moved to Trail at the age of three. He received his Bricklayers Apprenticeship at Cominco, then moved to Vancouver where he and Elsie raised their family. He enjoyed golf, and was Grand Master of the Grandview Chapter of Masonic Lodge in Vancouver. He and Elsie were active members of the Order of the Easter Star in Abbotsford. There will be no funeral by request. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the BC Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.

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Golden Eagle Blueberry and Cranberry Farms, located in Pitt Meadows BC, are looking for 50 farm workers to commence work January 3, 2011. Duties include pruning, planting, fertilizing, weeding berry harvesting & other related duties. Wage: $9.14/hr. Expect to work around 54 hrs per week. Apply by fax: 604-460-0944, attn: Sergio. No phone calls please.

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WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTORS We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment.

Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products. Starting wage is $12.76/hr with regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided. As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities – a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building – both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1). Apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

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In Abbotsford, requires a Korean-style Japanese Chef (Cook) & Korean-style Cook. Min. 3 yrs exp. Asian style food cook licence an asset. Fluent in Korean with basic English. Duties include: Devloping menu, manage kitchen operation, train & supervise kitchen staff, plan & direct food prep. F/T, $3,000 $3,500/mo, 40 hours/wk. $18 $21.50/hr. 2 wks vacation. Located at #105 - 32883 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford Fax resume: 604-746-0055 Email: luohongmin@live.ca

GREENHOUSE LABOURERS required for Canadian Valley Growers with locations in Aldergrove and Abbotsford. Job involves picking, planting and harvesting annuals. Heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time is required. Hours are 40+ over 6 days per week. Rate of pay is $9.14/hr. This job would be suitable for those looking for regular seasonal employment. Fax resumes to 604-857- 0666 or mail to Box 1330, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2V1

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Doctors & Hospitals are seeking Certified Medical Administrative & Medical Office Assistants, & Pharmacy Assistants. No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement is available.

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RESIDENT CARE AIDES Complex Care Chilliwack Casual work. LTCA certificate required. Experience preferred. Must be available 2 shifts - 2 days/wk including some W/Es and holidays. Email resume to employment@ progrouphealth.com or fax 1-866-509-1294.

TRIPLE O’S now hiring RESTAURANT MANAGER 45 hours per wk, Thurs - Mon. 2 YEARS restaurant experience necessary. Please apply with resume to 2095 Clearbrook Rd, 10am & 2pm weekdays

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Trades/Technical

Cabinet Maker

Valley Countertops Industries Ltd. a leading manufacturing company for cabinets, fixtures and counter tops located at 30781 Simpson Road, Abbotsford requires a qualified Cabinet Maker. Job duties include: study specification of the articles to be made, mark outline, operate a variety of woodworking machines to assemble and install complete units. Minimum Grade 12 with 4 year of experience as a Cabinet Maker and other related tasks. Salary $20.50/hr. Please fax your resumes to 604-852-9066

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CORAM CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS & CARPENTERS NEEDED Coram Construction seeking qualified people to work on PCL sites in Regina and Saskatoon. Journeyman Carpenters $30.40/hr. Good benefits plan. Call Regina@525-1644 or Saskatoon @(306) 221 -1216 Fax: (306) 525-0990 www.coram.ca

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Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus Extensive paid travel. meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg. Skills NeededAbility to travel 3 months at a time Valid AZ, DZ class 3 or 1 High School Diploma or GED Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, Click here to apply, key word Driver. THE KDL GROUP is Logging, Hauling and Road Construction service provider for many major companies in the BC Forest sector. We are located in Northern British Columbia, Fort St. James. We are currently looking to fill the following positions: LOG TRUCK DRIVERS, PROCESSOR OPERATORS. Applicants should have a minimum of 1 year experience driving logging trucks or operating dangelhead processors. Successful applicants will be offered competitive wages, an attractive benefit package and stable long term employment. For more information about KDL Group please visit www.kdlgroup.net. Please submit your resume with references to Mark Fichtner via Fax #250-996-8742 or e-mail: admin@kdlgroup.net

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HEW SNAP 5 voct amp meter $20 (604) 852-1351 INSULATORS: GLASS, porcelain & suspension colours and sizes $3.00 + up. (604) 852-1351 MAGIC CHEF frost free 16.8 cu Fridge $175.00 or best offer. 604-850-2465.

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604-859-7540 Abbotsford Garage Sale! Sat. Nov 6th, 8am - 1pm 2227 Champlain (off Everet) Adult clothes, collectibles, tools, Christmas items, housewares. Some cheap & some not so cheap items! Abbotsford

ENORMOUS CHRISTMAS/ HUGE GARAGE SALE Sat/Sun Nov 6 & 7th , 9am - 3 31792 - Old Yale Rd

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CEDAR HEDGING $1.00/foot& up. Dug in ready, installation & delivery avail 604-795-1999. Now is the best time for planting!

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17th Annual Craft Gift & Antique Fair Sat. Nov 6 ~ 9am - 5:30pm Sun. Nov 7~ 11am - 4:30pm Shop for wonderful seasonal gifts and treasured collectibles. Over 75 exhibitors

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Dogs

BLACK LAB pups 3 males. Parents reg. Hunting capability. 1 shots & dewormed $500 604-819-1729

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GREEN PARROT, small. Picks up sounds easily, friendly, healthy Paid $500, Offers 604-980-6050

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BLUENOSE PITBULL 2 male 1 female left, dewormed, shots, vet checked. Dad razor edge, mom gotti. 10 weeks old $800 604-820-0073

RAGDOLL & Russian Blue Kittens, raised underfoot & post trained. $250 up. 604-581-2544

BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020 CHIHUAHUA X pug male Ready to go, shots & vet checked $650. 604-702-1960 or 604-316-2136

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CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS pure bred, english style, CKC reg’d, dewormed, 1st shots. Ready now. $850. Call Glenn 604-230-5136

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BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Pups, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed. $1200. Chwk. 1-604-794-3561

DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/ears/dew claws done. Black/tan. $1,500. 604-607-7433

PUPS - purebred Australian Cattle Dogs (Blue Heelers). $460. Chilliwack. Call 604-512-7560.

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Dogs

SHIH TZE Purebred pups AKC reg’d, DOB Aug 5, vet ✔, 1st shots. Kelley, Coq. 604-830-1825

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Cares! The Abbotsford-Mission Times has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: The accent lies on secrets, research, other people’s money, investments, debts, power plays, playing your hunches, lifestyle changes, deep health issues/diagnosis, commitment and consequence. In many ways, the “information stage” of this influence is over. Now it’s pure action, negotiation, taking the plunge. All month (and into early December) beware of legal hassles. Don’t state your opinion too forcefully. The same period favours international travel, education, symposiums, etc. Someone who was ready to make an agreement might withdraw: this process actually began in October. Taurus April 20-May 20: The emphasis remains on relationships – and these are growing increasingly “consequential,” as they start creating sexual, investment or other life-affecting choices between you and another (or others, as in an investment group). You’ll discuss these at length, with “love.” Yet your “partner” in all these has been growing more and more indecisive or evasive. Now, he/she/ they will actually pull back or right out for the rest of November, despite a willingness to talk. Be patient: by December, they’ll be “on board” again, and you’ll glide (or bounce!) toward success! Be ambitious Friday. Gemini May 21-June 20: Quietly, steadily plow through chores. Work, machinery, health, dependents form your main focus. All’s well – though boring. Relationships intensify all November – this could be love or hate, or both. There will certainly be words, you’ll be surprised at someone’s talkativeness (writativeness?). Love is more likely than hate, as an unexpected romantic mood steals over you, likely toward a past amour. Relationships demand diplomacy, but offer (quite limited) opportunity Sunday/Monday. Sex, lust, finances lure, unluckily Tuesday, luckily Wednesday (after dawn). Gentle love Friday/Saturday.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Romance, games, sports, creativity, speculation, charming kids, beauty and pleasure fill your days. You ride a winning streak! But a change takes place here, especially if you’re single. A person who seemed like a lightweight is ready to move into deeper territory with you, while somebody you thought was more solid, alluring (and possibly “fertile” as in home, babies, etc.) grows more evasive, even retreats. My advice: wait for the evasive one. He/ she is merely taking a wise “think session” for a few weeks. Work matters heat up all month: do it; 2011 will bring huge career luck. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The emphasis lies on your domestic scene: home, kids, parents, the essentials of survival. In business, shore up your foundations. Love grows intimate, supportive — or you look elsewhere. (All November, your romantic instincts perk up. This week onward, you’ll start to grow hopeful about someone chirpy, cheerful, perhaps met in a group.) A message from the past flows toward you – or you travel to a former haunt. Sunday/ Monday are romantic, but not hugely. Tackle chores midweek. Thursday eve through Saturday promotes relationships: be diplomatic – a good friendship awaits you! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Overall, this is an easy week, Virgo. Communications, errands, paperwork, details, casual conversations and acquaintances fill November. But Sunday/Monday draw you away from social areas: you need to shore up your foundations in some arena – get more sleep, repair the basement walls, fix a phone system, etc. Romance, beauty, an appetite for risk buoy you Tuesday to Thursday – enjoy! Tackle chores Thursday eve to Saturday, especially those communication tasks. Your domestic situation heats up – you might make a significant move (careful!) or realty purchase (OK) before 2010 ends.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Chase money, buy/sell, find new clients, seek a pay raise. A certain allure settles over you now to late month; it mildly attracts others, makes it easy for you to charm, persuade. Your communications intensify; you’ll be writing, talking, meeting and travelling. These activities link to partnership – e.g., you meet a viable mate while travelling, or you talk more with your spouse, etc. A very important trip might occur, bringing you wisdom, legal, educational or publishing success, taking you to a future mate, etc. But note: BIG relationship opportunities, meetings await you in 2011. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness remain at a yearly peak, so push ahead with valued projects, and/or start new ones. Two secondary changes happen now: 1) your monetary, spending picture, which went from first to second gear last week, now goes to third. For four weeks, your spending (and earning) can be heavily tied to investment or the net worth of your partner. Usually I’d recommend purchasing an investment now, but conditions are unpredictable, so be careful, alert. And 2) love, partnership quietly sink into a private, intimate, indecisive mode. Be patient! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Rest, lie low, remain in the background. The less you are noticed, the better. Usually Nature ensures this, reducing your charisma for a while. But this November a “false energy” inspires and drives you, even sparks flirtations. It could get you in trouble, so think twice before you plunge into action, argument or a big gamble! (Positively, you might rescue someone.) A love affair might start – but it has a volatile, probably unhappy future. If you’re unattached, wait for the first half of 2011, when romance potentials will soar! Shop Wednesday. Sweet acquaintance Saturday.

Nov. 7 - Nov. 13 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Your social buoyancy continues, but for the rest of November it will serve your ambitions more successfully than your heart. VIPs, bosses, even parents favour you now to Nov. 28, while the same period only aids 1) love that is already established (making couples more private, intimate) and 2) clandestine or verboten affairs. Retreat for a rest Sunday/Monday. Contemplate, plan. Your energy surges Tuesday to Thursday afternoon – charge ahead, make your mark, start important projects. Chase money late Thursday to Saturday – there’s more of it! Possible sensual joy late Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Chase your ambitions, fulﬁl duties, be an exemplary citizen. Your reputation is being tested, observed, made. You’ll feel more hopeful than usual now to November’s end. Your popularity and social entanglements will rise. You might meet an attractive, intellectually lively, charming talker at a social function. But it’s not his/her brain you’re interested in. You might make two, even more, new friends, good ones – Sunday/Monday, or the rest of this month. But retreat Tuesday to Thursday afternoon – rest, plan. Your energy, charisma surge thence to Saturday. Love’s possible this night! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Life has grown mellow, thoughtful lately (well, pretty mellow, as adventure or tension has generally ﬁlled this year – and to some degree, the last seven years). Your ambition zone heats up for the remainder of November – quick action, prompt responses are expected of you, bosses and VIPs are impatient. This trend is heavily laden with the possible fruits of success. Those impatient bosses are also generous; you can translate effort into money! An almost casual discussion could lead to a bigger “account” for you, or to “recapturing” an investment. Your lust rises. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Dogs

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Literacy Matters Association Abbotsford. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2010 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Abbotsford School District #34 Boardroom, 2790 Tims Street, Abbotsford, BC., V2T 4M7

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of CERREDWIN ELAINE THORSON, also known as JANICE ELAINE NELSON, deceased, formerly of 3 2 7 1 4 Rich ard s A ve n ue , Mission, BC. Creditors and others having claims against this estate are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned executor at 7330 Horne Street, Mission, BC, V2V 3Y6 on or before December 6, 2010, after which date she will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which she then has notice.

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Personals

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3 BR, 1 bath upper well managed 4 plex, 1250sf, lrg l/r, w/d, $895, Nov 1, Mission 604-377-1944

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4 BR split level, 2 bath, rear lane, suite potential or build, lot sz 8200 sqft, #4 & Williams. Build to suit $690,000. 604-720-2977

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Duplexes - Rent

3 BR, 1/2 duplex, E Abbots., 1.5 baths, large rec rm, wd, new dw, & windows, bright, sunny, front deck & back patio, carport, large fenced back yard, nr schools & bus, easy Hwy access, N/S, N/P, pics avail, $1100+. 604-852-0207

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3 BDM, 2 bath, garage d/w f/p w/d shrd, NS, pet neg $1150 826-6696 Great neighbourhood! 3 BR home, Mission, private, mtn view, close to amen, 1/2 acre, gated & fenced, sm pet ok $1500. Dec 1. 604-826-6559, 832-1483 4 BDRM + den, 3 full bth, s/f, d/w, central air, gd size yd, quiet cul - de - sac off Cantebary Sardis, N/P, N/S $1500/m + util. Call 604-798-1273

4 BR newer home with 2 BR inlaw ste, Abby ‘‘Zanatta’’ 4200sf, dbl garage, amazing kitch, nr park, $2300. Nov 15. 778-549-8037

5 BR. $1600 or 3Br up, fp $1200 or 2 br down fp $800, Mission, 2.5 bath, yard, now, 604-897-3614 ABBOTS WEST 4 BR, 2 full baths, nr Moaud School, very clean & renod, fenced yard, Dec 1st, $1500. 604-308-4497

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ABBY CLEAN, Classy central, 2 br, 2 bath, den, rec room, wood fp, hot tub, ns, np. $1350 Dec 1, or sooner. 604-789-2492 ALDERGROVE, 3100 sq ft house, 3 lev, 3 to 4 BR, main on 2nd flr + 2 BR grnd lev ste, $2300/mo, immed. 604-856-8268 MISSION 3 BR, 2 ba, 2 lvl, 2080 sf, 4 appls, deck, yrd, nr all amen, Immed $1400 + util 604-649-1019 MISSION 5 BR incls 2 BR suite down, lge yd, $1550+utils. Remax Platinum, Tami 604-308-9937 MISSION. 5 BR whole house, 2 baths, 5 appl, family cul-de-sac, large f/yrd, deck. $1450/mo + util. Pets neg. Refs. 604-462-1050

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Sunshine Coast

GIBSONS - new post & beam under construction, awesome view, 1/2 acre, 4000sf + 1800sf bsmt + loft, $45/sf. allow extra home, $574,900. 604-720-1445

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Rooms

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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, bright above ground bsmt, 4yrs old, avail Nov 1, 5 appls, smoke outside, $720. Sandy Hill area. Call David 604-855-3398 1 BR + den, Abbots, Sandpiper immed, ns, np, no ldry, $650 incl. utils 604-853-3013/ 832-0825 1 BR like new, very bright above ground bsmt suite, fp, alarm. Nr Abby Hospital & Mill Lake, NS, small pet ok, share wd, $750 incls, Avail now, 778-893-1581 1 BR spacious, central Abbts. very clean, $600, ns, np, refs, Nov 1, 604-504-3132 or 857-4711 2 BDRM in upscale owner occ home. Sh lndry. Incl util, internet, security, sat tv. N/S, N/P. $830. Avail Nov 10. 604-671-9476

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Suites/Partial Houses

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MISSION, 3BR suite, Bailey Pl. Short walk to Cherry Elementary. Incl utils, net wd, ns, np. avail now, 604-790-0071 or 825-3189

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Electrical

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Fencing/Gates

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Moving & Storage

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MISSION UPPER flr, 3 BR, all appls, own W/D, A/C, gas f/p, huge yrd. Close to schools, shops. Pet negot. Avail Dec 1. $1300 + 1/2 utls. 604-765-3340

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MISSION, 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, rent geared to income, n/p, avail Now, 604 820-1715

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Interior and Exterior Painting

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Paving/Seal Coating

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Plumbing

Warehouse/ Commercial

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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8255

Rubbish Removal

FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean ups, light moves, odd jobs & scrap rem. 604-820-2383.

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Hoops hoopla at home Women sweep Bisons, men lose two in b-ball action at Envision

JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

he University of the Fraser Valley women’s hoops squad kicked off their home opener in a good way, downing the University of Manitoba twice; 7158 on Friday and 72-44 on Saturday. “There was no complacency tonight, we came out strong and built on our opening night victory,” said head coach Al Tuchscherer after Saturday’s performance. “We battled hard tonight and our defence was able to make the needed adjustments during their run.” Courtney Bartel and Sarah Wierks led the Cascades with 17 points each in Friday’s game while Tessa Klassen was the high scorer on Saturday with 15 points. “I was impressed with our rebounding especially Sarah and Nicole (Wierks) on the offensive boards,” said Tuchscherer after Friday night’s contest. “Our maturity grew in the final quarter when we were able to hold onto the lead and win the game.” The men’s team did not fare nearly as well, dropping both weekend games to the Bisons at the Envision Centre. The Cascades lost a close one to the U of Manitoba 83-80 Saturday night and the night before the Bisons bested the Cascades 72-71, scoring the winning point with less that 10 seconds on the clock, in UFV’s home opener. In Saturday’s effort, the Cascades were led by Joel Friesen of Abbotsford with a game high 29-point performance and 10 team-leading rebounds. James Elliott of Perth, Australia

It’s do or die for Cascades on Saturday

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

UFV guard Sam Freeman charges past University of Manitoba’s Eric Garcia in the Cascades’ home opener Friday night at the Envision Athletic Centre. The Cascades men lost both weekend games to the Bisons, while the women notched two wins. added 22 points and eight rebounds while Sam Freeman chipped in with 13 points. Top scorers in Friday’s contest were Friesen with 22 points, Zeon Gray with 15 and Freeman with 10.

This weekend both UFV teams travel to the University of Saskatchewan for games Saturday and Sunday. They’re back home on Nov. 12-13 when they host the University of Victoria at the Envision Athletic Centre.

fter finishing third in CIS Canada West, the University of the Fraser Valley women’s soccer team is off to Edmonton to meet arch rivals Trinity Western University in the Final Four postseason match tomorrow. The winner of this game goes to the CIS National Championship in PEI the following week. Led by veterans Lyndsay Munro, captain Megan Webster and goalkeeper Chantelle Biagioni, the Cascades have improved with each match this year to earn their first post-season berth. Webster led the team with eight goals, Ellen Kuyer finished second with five goals and 25 shots on goal and Biagioni won all eight regular season games, posted five shutouts while sporting a mere 1.21 goals against average for the 14 league games. “I am so proud of my team, we battled hard all year and were rewarded with a third place finish,” said UFV head coach Rob Giesbrecht. “The girls worked so hard and they deserve all the praise.” Webster credits the work ethic of her team and her coach with the Cascades’ success this season. “We are very excited to be heading to Alberta this weekend for playoffs, and cannot wait to play Trinity,” she said. “We are motivated to do whatever it takes to make it to P.E.I the following week for nationals. If we play with all the heart and passion that we have been the last few games, I believe our team has a good chance to succeed and make it to P.E.I.” Saturday’s game goes at noon CMT.

Heat Carter-ing for a winning course CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

un into Carter Bancks on the street without knowing who he is, and you might not think he’s a hockey player, let alone a member of the Abbotsford Heat. Then again, the recent gap in his teeth, courtesy of a high stick from a Milwaukee Admirals defenceman in the first period of last Friday’s 3-2 loss, might alter your perception. The hit, a late one that went undetected by referee Jamie Koharski, was also powerful enough to jar the helmet off Bancks’ head, much to the chagrin of the vivacious forward. But time heals all wounds, apparently. “It’s not too bad, I have had some teeth issues in the past,” Bancks grinned on Wednesday. “The thing that’s causing me the most trouble is the tooth that just got pushed

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Heat’s Carter Bancks, missing some front teeth, is ready for action Friday. back and knocked out because it’s super sensitive and they’re having trouble getting it back into place. “I honestly didn’t realize what really happened. I just knew all

my jibs were out and my helmet was off.” The 21-year-old Bancks will eventually require oral surgery. It will have to wait until after his rookie

season is over, however. Bancks has become far too valuable for head coach Jim Playfair to have him out of the lineup. A player with a strong work ethic and an infectiously positive attitude, Bancks leads the Heat with nine points, and is tied for top spot in the American Hockey League alongside fellow rookie teammate Greg Nemisz in short handed points with three. “You look at a kid like Carter Bancks, he came in immediately and got some points and yet he’s still the best shot blocker on our team,” said Playfair. “He’s done a very good job on the penalty kill and allowed us to be a team that’s willing to learn and get better on the penalty kill, and that trickles down.” Bancks, the Heat’s nomination for AHL Rookie of the Month for October, still admits there’s a long

way to go in his development. “It’s a new league, it’s a far better league than junior hockey and there are things the coaches are working on with me daily,” he said. His plight is similar to that of the entire team. The Heat sit second in the North Division with a record of 6-5-0-1, but things won’t get any easier for the youngest team in the AHL, especially this weekend. T h e He a t we l c o m e a m u c h improved and highly motivated San Antonio Rampage squad to the AESC Friday and Saturday. The Rampage are an older, more experienced group that’s also coming off a 6-1 thrashing to the lowly Toronto Marlies. “We can’t show them any respect,” said Bancks. “We have to play them just as hard, if not harder, than anyone else.” Friday’s game against San Antonio goes at 7 p.m. at the AESC.

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ow appropriate is it that with the B.C. High School football Triple-A playoffs around the corner, the two top teams in the league will collide to see who goes into the post-season as top bird. The W.J. Mouat Hawks, a team that has dominated the competition both in B.C., as well as stateside, will face the forceful Terry Fox Ravens tonight in Coquitlam. Certainly something will have to give. The two teams are ranked No. 1 and 2 in B.C. respectively. Mouat is officially the No. 1 team as of Oct. 27, according to The Province newspaper. But the teams are tied in the Eastern Conference standings with perfect 4-0 records, offences that have averaged well over 30 points per game and equally stifling defences. Both teams are in the Top 10 for the national rankings, according to www.canadianfootballchat.com, as well. Ironically, Mouat is ranked sixth in Canada, while Terry

Fox is seeded fifth, despite what the provincial rankings say. And for what it’s worth, the Ravens systematically dismantled the Hawks in the 2008 Subway Bowl at B.C. Place Stadium. The score that rainy November night read 57-16 for Terry Fox. A fake punt by the Ravens late in the fourth quarter with the game all but officially over drew the ire of Hawks head coach Denis Kelly, and received mostly negative feedback from the media in attendance, some of it going public. So, it’s safe to say there’s a rivalry between these two powerhouse high school football programs that’s gone on for years. Like it was previously stated, something has to give. By Saturday morning, we’ll know who goes into the playoffs as the hunted and hunter. Momentum may be with the Hawks, who are coming off a solid 35-6 win over St. Thomas More Collegiate last Friday. Kickoff at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam is at 7 p.m. tonight.

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UFV soccer player Carly Neeson and volleyball player Justin Jansen a re t h e C a s cades’ Athletes of the Week for Oct. 31. N e e s o n CARLY NEESON scored twice on the weekend in the Cascades’ victories over Calgary, 31 and Lethbridge, 3-0, giving the rookie five goals in her first Canada West campaign. Neeson was instrumental in helping UFV earn their first ever CIS Canada West post-season berth as she set up the winning goal in the

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UFV Athletes of the week Calgary match by driving to the net in the second half and being taken down for Megan Webster’s game winning goal on a penalty kick. Jansen led the Cascades to a 3-1 JUSTIN JANSEN victory over UBCO in men’s volleyball with 18 kills, seven digs and three aces. Justin passed for a 2.9 average out of a possible 3.0. The Cascades are 1-0 in first place in the BCCAA men’s volleyball conference. The Abbotsford Heat are sponsors of the Athlete of the Week program.

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Ravens hold their own on Gr. 8 gridiron The Eugene Reimer Ravens Grade 8 football team defeated the Seaquam Seahawks 26-12 last week. The Ravens scored two quick touchdowns and in the second half, scored two more to put the game away. Daniel Cercel and James Ma scored two majors a piece. Offensive player of the game was James Ma for his excellent running. Daniel Cercel was the coach’s player of the game for his strong tackling and running. Defensive player of the game was Hamza Shah. Last Monday, the Ravens lost to the St. Thomas More Knights 39-0. They play Hugh Boyd on Monday, Nov. 8. – STAFF REPORTER

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