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bbotsford snow removal crews were busy Thursday as folks in the Fraser Valley awoke to a fresh dump on the heels of a week-long cold snap. The snow began falling late Wednesday evening, blanketing roads and prompting snow crews into action. According to Rob Isaac, director of wastewater and asset engineering for the City of see SNOW, page A31

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The Abbotsford police were swamped with calls Thursday after the city received more than 15 cm of snowfall in a 12-hour period. Describing it as a “busy, busy day” for the department’s patrol division, Const. Ian MacDonald said there hadn’t been any life-threatening injuries as of press time – though a family of four put their vehicle upside-down in a ditch and a pick-up truck drove over a barrier. For more local snow photos, visit www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

Christmas campaigns can’t do it alone More people than ever are seeking Samaritans this season ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

he holiday season is approaching and the Abbotsford Food Bank and the Salvation Army are gearing up to ensure everyone in the community has a meaningful Christmas. Heidi Gill, program coordinator for the Abbotsford Food Bank Christmas Bureau, said the holiday fundraising campaign is underway as demand is already climbing. Every year the Christmas Bureau matches families and seniors in need with sponsors in the community, who provide a hamper packed with food and gifts. Last Christmas was the busiest year ever, with the bureau helping 717 families, includ-

“They are usually overwhelmed that other people would want to support them.” The food bank serves 4,000 people a month, ing 1,222 kids. and during the holiday season demand peaks “This year we already have 350 families and 35 when people are more financially stretched seniors,” said Gill. than ever. Those who get involved in with “We need pretty much everythe Christmas Bureau, both givers “We are really looking for thing,” said Gill, who added and receivers, reap great rewards, individuals, families or busishe said. nesses can either sponsor a folks to get on board.” “It’s a way for donors to confamily, or make cash or food nect with families in need, and its donations. a way for [donor families’] kids to In addition to the usual – Deb Lowell Salvation Army get involved and get them thinkbasics such as canned fruit or ing about Christmas in a way that meat, powdered milk, peanut doesn’t centre around them.” butter, pastas and sauce, soups or diapers, the The bureau’s families also feel they get more food bank needs coffee and hot chocolate for the than just their Christmas hamper. Christmas hampers. “There are many ways they react. One family see FOOD, page A39 wrote a sweet thank-you letter,” said Gill.

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t looks like Abbotsford homeowners are going to have to start saving for a 4.5 per cent property tax increase in 2011. The increase is the result of a one per cent rise in the municipal capital budget – approved in principle by council Monday – paired with council approval of a 3.5 per cent tax increase to the city’s operating budget earlier this month.

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Managing the physical infrastructure of Abbotsford, which totals about $1billion in assets, is a challenging undertaking, said city manager Frank Pizutto. The city is under duress to maintain what it has, much less take on any new projects, he said. “Staff and council understand the capital budget is the pressure point. If you’ve got $1 billion in assets, in any given year, you have to do some work to maintain those assets,” he said. “Even just trying to keep our capital infrastructure in good shape is a challenge for us.” see INCREASE, page A39

Bob Bos, president of the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association, is hoping for more art benches like this one in the downtown core.

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

City spending more on public art

Applauded for adding to the ‘soul of Abbotsford’ ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

he City of Abbotsford is getting creative. Last week council agreed in principal to commit one per cent of the budget for any new facility constructed towards public art projects. It also approved the draft of a new public art policy. A total of $68,000 has already been earmarked for art installations in 2011. The projects include $43,000 for art at the new library being built at Abbotsford Collegiate, and $25,000 for a project at the new fire hall planned for Blueridge Drive. An annual funding cap for all contributions was set at $300,000.

Judy Whyte, Abbotsford Arts Council executive director, is thrilled. “It’s fabulous,” she said. “It’s been a long time coming. If you don’t have a [policy], it’s hard to move ahead in the arts.” Stable funding and a formalized policy will do a lot to boost creative initiatives, she said. Public art is critical to sparking community pride and reduces crime and vandalism. “It becomes the soul of the community . . . it’s uplifting and is part of our heritage.” Bob Bos, president of the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association (ADBA), agreed that council’s new commitment will benefit the community. The ADBA helped install a number of sculptures and benches in the city’s historic core with great success. “It creates an attraction and beautifies the area, and when people come downtown to walk around, it provides something for them to look at,” Bos said. A popular favourite is a bench featuring the

sculptures of three curious looking men. “When you see people sitting on the bench for pictures, you can see [the art] is working,” he said, adding the ADBA hopes to see more art in the city core. Other public art projects installed around the city include a salmon sculpture at Fishtrap Creek Park, murals at Inspiration and Exhibition parks and collaborative project with the school district for a mosaic along Discovery Trail. Whyte believes there’s public hunger for art in Abbotsford, which was clearly demonstrated when the Unity Statue at the city’s civic plaza on South Fraser Way was created. The project, initiated by a group of youth, got widespread support in the community. The arts council raised $130,000 from the private sector for the sculpture in relatively short order. “That was without an arts policy, now that there is one, you’re going to get a lot more of that [public commitment],” she said.

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Woman, teens among armed robbery suspects

Spotted sporting balaclavas and handguns RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

bbotsford police arrested five suspects who reportedly wore balaclavas and brandished handguns while robbing a convenience store Wednesday about 9:15 p.m. Police were alerted after a witness dialed 911, and g a v e o f f i c e r s re a l - t i m e location updates and descriptions of the suspects after they fled the scene in a 2002 Dodge

minivan, Const. Ian Mac“The recovery of some Donald said. evidence is still taking The suspects included place,” he said. a 22-year-old male, a 21While eyewitness year-old female, and three a c c o u n t s h e l p e d p l a c e 17-year-old male youths. these five at the scene of This was the We d n e s d a y ’s third ar med First reported @ r o b b e r y, t h e robbery with abbotsfordtimes.com previous incimatching dents are less s u s p e c t s i n Ab b o t s f o rd cut and dry, MacDonald since Monday, MacDon- said, because of the masks ald said, adding that police worn by the suspects. were using search warrants “ T h e p re v i o u s n i g h t s and security camera foot- you have people wearing age to definitively link the balaclavas . . . how do you crimes. definitively say they are

one and the same?” MacDonald asked. “One of the ways to do that is through forensic work.” The latest incident took place in the 5600 block o f R i v e r s i d e Ro a d . T h e suspects were unable to access the store’s cash register, and fled after stealing some food items. The two previous incidents occurred Monday at 9:40 p.m. at a video store in the 30500 block of Blueridge Drive and on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. when a group of armed individuals in ski masks robbed a res-

taurant in the 32400 block of George Ferguson Way. All five suspects are known to police, with the two adults having more than two dozen interactions each with law enforcement, the bulk

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Referrals jump for restorative justice Caseload doubles in just three years RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

he case for the effectiveness of restorative justice seems to be gathering strength in Abbotsford with the association seeing more than double the amount of youth referrals in 2010 than it did in 2007. Tony DeWaal, executive director of the Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association, said numbers have jumped from 55 combined police and school referrals in 2007 to 116 yearto-date for 2010. DeWaal said the purpose of the association is provide the opportunity for offenders to be accountable for their behaviors, repairing the harm done to those affected by their actions and facilitating reconciliation between victims, offenders and the community. “What’s really neat in this process is when you’re sitting in a room and having the victim be part of the proc-

ess to say what they think needs to happen to hold the youth accountable [for their actions],” DeWaal said. Many times, he said, victims think the reparations suggested by offenders is far too harsh. The Restorative Action Program being put in place with School District 34 is a chance to completely reshape the playing field from its present form, he said. The idea is to apply restorative justice concepts to bullying and other forms of conflict in schools. “If we can change the culture of our kids, starting at a young age, to work out their conflicts and their problems in a restorative way before they become adults – and that becomes our culture,” DeWaal said. “It will change our community.” The ARJAA overall budget in 2009 was $293,809. Abbotsford mayor George Peary said the city has contributed roughly $100,000 to the association’s budget for a number of years. Peary is impressed by the work DeWaal and his staff accomplish, and said Abbotsford’s success rate with youth

“If we can change the culture of our kids, starting at a young age, to work out their conflicts and their problems in a restorative way before they become adults – and that becomes our culture.” – Tony DeWaal

involved in the program is looked upon with envious eyes by other municipalities in the Lower Mainland. “I ’m a f a n o f re s t o ra tive justice. It’s given a lot of young people a second chance,” Peary said. “ This is a great diversion program . . . infractions cause harm and harm destroys cultures, so if you can elevate the cause in schools . . . it will ultimately lead to [higher] achievement [levels].” A recent two-year study to examine recidivism rates in the program from 2007 – 2008 showed that of 67 restorative-justice participants, 79.1 per cent did not re-offend.

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he Abbotsford woman who called 911 to report finding a hair in her meal (Hair in food nets 911 call, Times, Nov. 23) may be a twinkie, but she’s hardly unique. Emergency dispatchers are routinely encountering dullards who think any personal inconvenience is tantamount to a fullblown emergency. In Florida, a customer called 911 to complain that a local Subway sandwich outlet had neglected to put mayonnaise and mustard on his lunch. A man (and I use that term generously) phoned 911 because his stepfather wouldn’t stop nagging him to do the laundry. Another bright light in the Sacramento area thought someone at 911 could help him figure out how to use his cell phone. There are literally dozens of stories of people calling 911 when they’re having trouble hailing a taxi. Asking for directions is another all too common call. Obviously dullards who engage in this type of behaviour are a real and present danger to the rest of us. Potentially, lives are on the line when the system is preoccupied with such trivial BS. But this phenomenon speaks to another issue. We’re in an era of self-importance where peoples’ personal little worlds are all that matters. Literally, there are far too many people

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Crime matters out there who genuinely believe they are the centre of the universe, and that everyone and everything is a mere backdrop to their all important existence. In a study by Jean Twenge at San Diego University, 12 per cent of respondents in the 1950s agreed with the statement, “I am an important person.” By the end of the ’80s that number had grown to 80 per cent. Since then, the author has reported a moderate, but steady increase in this attitude. We see evidence of this everywhere. People on transit and restaurants lead such full and thrilling lives that they absolutely must share every intimate detail with us at maximum volume while on their cell phone. A recent article in the National Post discussed the plight of trying to get good help in the restaurant business. Young people, with or without minimal education or experience in the business are horrified when they are told they have to bus tables or cut vegetables. They’ve all watched reality restaurant based shows on the food network and immediately want

to be a celebrity chef. Bussing and chopping are for others. I routinely encounter students wanting to take a criminology course or two so they can be the next celebrity CSI profiler. They typically display a face of terror when it’s explained to them a rock solid background in the sciences is a pre-requisite for even considering this field. “But I don’t like science.” Without a doubt, this is the era of narcissism and entitlement. American Idol is probably the best example of this dynamic. People who can’t hit a note or even remotely sing in the proper key are devastated when they’re informed that they suck. “My parents always said I’m a great singer. All my friends love when I sing. What’s going on here?” Probably the most succinct and accurate rejoinder to what’s taking place these days comes from Brad Pitt’s character, Tyler Durden, in the movie Fight Club. “You are not a beautiful or unique snowflake – you are the same organic, decaying matter as everything else.” It’s a wonder that woman who found the hair on her plate didn’t first call directory assistance to get the number for 911.

here is no denying that the City of Abbotsford’s obligation to pay the Heat hockey team close to a half million dollars as part of its user fee agreement will be hard for taxpayers to swallow. However, it might be wise to look at the issue from a different perspective. The Heat did generate a lot of dough this year – $5.3 million of the $5.7 million guaranteed to owners – and that’s during an economic recession and while being overshadowed by the Olympics. The AHL team is the cornerstone tenant at the new Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. The AESC, being managed by Global Spectrum on behalf of the city, sustained a $2 million operating deficit in its first year. Imagine how dreary things would look if the Heat weren’t in town. Plus, if all the stakeholders can be believed, there are profits to be enjoyed in the future. Back in the day, before the Calgary Flames farm team arrived, the city would have been happy to secure a thirdtier professional team in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) for the arena. The mayor isn’t totally off base to suggest the city didn’t have to pay an excessive amount to get the caliber of hockey it enjoys with the Heat. Some suggest the Heat will never succeed because it has invaded Canucks territory. But being an Abbotsford Heat fan or a Canucks fan is not a mutually exclusive proposition – not if you truely like good hockey. What’s more, most die-hard Canucks fans likely can’t afford to go see many games, especially with the whole family in tow. While plenty of taxpayers have objections to the building’s inception, the AESC has no bad seats. Even in the “nosebleed” section, you can hear goalies shout to teammates and the slap of sticks. Fans of all ages attend Heat games, but kids are by far the Heat’s most ardent supporters – perhaps because many are players from minor league teams from all over the Fraser Valley who get to compete on the ice during period breaks or who benefit from the funds generated by 50/50 raffles at the game. In terms of excitement and community returns, perhaps $450,000 doesn’t seem quite so expensive after all. ■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.

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THE TIMES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 ❘

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Need to be financially accountable Editor, the Times:

I’m inquiring of the Abbotsford city council regarding a house located at 2143 Oakridge Crescent (Cops kill pet bulldog, Times, Nov. 23). This house and some of its occupants were featured in a story about a bulldog being shot by police after being allowed out of the house unleashed during a visit from where arrests had been made. This house has apparently had 243 visits from the police in the previous five years? My position as a taxpayer is that the owner of the house must cover all of the extra policing costs. Let’s just say each visit to the house is worth $100. That is probably low. Officers, vehicle, other investigation time after/before, administration costs . . . but even at $100 per visit, you’re looking at $25,000 minimum. The costs may actually be closer to $200 a visit. Since governments have shown a willingness to sue churches (re: Central Heights and the floor collapse), then we should also sue owners of flop houses where there is an inordinate amount of policing required. The City of Abbotsford should determine that this is possible and proceed accordingly. Keith Hebert Abbotsford

Food for thought is front and centre Editor, the Times:

The front page of your Nov. 16 issue offers two very interesting articles – the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce wants the city to freeze taxes for businessess, and the city promises to provide information on the contract with the owners of the Heat (either sooner or later). Does the Chamber have any constructive ideas on how to accomplish frozen taxes? Or do they simply want to transfer a greater share to the residential taxpayer? The problem there is that the residential taxpayer doubles as the consumer. When a family has to pay increased property taxes, that burden is often reflected in lowered retail sales. It seems to me we have to keep public spending down if we hope to keep taxes in check. We need the voice of the Chamber – either overtly, or even behindthe-scenes – encouraging moderation when it comes to public spending. Most particularly we require this moderation in areas traditionally (and correctly) viewed as the responsibility of private investors. Sports options are a possible example.

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That brings me to the second article. We’ve all heard the comparison between modern-day overspending, and the renowned fiddling of a certain Roman leader. A quote in Edward Chaplin’s book Nero is even more specific, “In a time of scarcity and high prices a ship was said to have arrived from Alexandria laden not with grain for the people but with sand for the use of court wrestlers.” Is this possibly a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same? Regina Dalton Abbotsford

Connector not what it’s cracked up to be Editor, the Times:

Mission planners have done a poor job on the project of Cedar Connector. The project scheduling is especially questionable. We live on one of the detoured street, right after the school was open in September, we found thousands of more cars, heavy dump trucks, delivery trucks passing by everyday, with no speed

limit bylaw around, they are producing enormous noise, air pollution, and safety issues for the kids and parents walking to and from school. Should this project to be scheduled as a summer job? Should the Cedar not be closed completely and let the trucks pass through? Should the District has more speed limit sign up on Cherry? With the early outbreak of winter, I guess this project is going to be delayed, sadly, significantly. If the Mission planners have sympathy to the affected residents and detoured parents, please keep us posted the scheduled finishing time line for this poor scheduled project. Ula Peterson Mission

‘Grumpy old man’ well taken care of Editor, the Times:

About a month ago, I was rushed to Abbotsford emergency ward, because of my swollen ankle. It was discovered with ultrasound that there was a blood clot in my left leg. Now what I want to

Another reader sad to see Dunach go Editor, the Times:

It saddens me to hear of the closure of Dunach elementary just as it saddened me to have the Mission School District close three of our schools a couple of years ago. The reasons cited for the Dunach closure were “due to the cost of maintaining the building, low enrolment. . . and lack of ministry funding.” Low enrolment could have been amended easily by making it a school of choice i.e. establishing it as a fine arts school, a traditional school, etc. As for the cost of maintaining the building, maintenance of any building should be done regularly so that it does not deteriorate or get to the point where there are so many repairs needed that it is financially unfeasible. There should be no shortage of funding available for education and for medicine in our society. Either the school board is grossly mismanaged or the Ministry of Education is; or both. Karen Gardner Mission

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Mission Candlelight Parade The 27th annual Mission Candlelight Parade kicks off Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. More than 75 colourful holiday floats, marching bands, and community groups will join the parade, which starts at Horn Street and Railway in downtown Mission, and travels west down 1st Avenue to the Cedar Valley Connector. The Stave Falls Scottish Dancers will lead the parade along with the Grand Marshall (to be named soon), who will light the giant Christmas tree on the Lougheed Highway, across from the Fruits and Greens Market. The tree lighting will signify the start of the holiday season in Mission. Santa Claus will make an appearance near the end of the parade. Last year, nearly 13,000 spectators lined the parade route, so get there early to secure a spot. Volunteers will also be walking the parade route collecting nonperishable food donations for the Mission Christmas Bureau and Food Centre.

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Local men plead guilty to pot smuggling in Seattle Gangsters ran drugs on behalf of Hells Angels, officials say KIM BOLAN Vancouver Sun

ome notorious Abbotsford-based gangsters and longtime traffickers have pleaded guilty in a Seattle courtroom for their role in a drug-smuggling operation that authorities say was carried out on behalf of the Hells Angels. New indictments against nine B.C. men were sworn in October; seven of the accused travelled to Washington state earlier this week to admit their guilt. Their charges flow from a massive U.S. investigation that led to the conviction of Abbotsford residents Rob Shannon and Devron Quast in late 2008 for smuggling thousands of kilos of pot and cocaine, partly — the U.S. Attorney said — for B.C. Hells Angels. The newly convicted with the highest profiles, Edward “Skeeter” Russell and Jody York, are longtime former associates of Anton Hooites-Meursing, who pleaded guilty to murder earlier this year and who is expected to be a key witness in the Surrey Six case. Both Russell and York have been targeted in previous shootings. In fact, when hit men wounded Russell in 2003, Hooites-Meursing helped murder an Abbotsford teen in retaliation, according to his sentencing hearing last April. The new U.S. court documents say all the

accused worked for various periods of time with Shannon, who was sentenced in March 2009 to 20 years behind bars. Both Shannon, 40, and York, 35, appeared in a rap video produced by Vancouver chapter Hells Angel Hal Porteous. York, who also has links to the Independent Soldiers gang, signed the plea agreement Nov. 17 and was allowed to return to B.C. until he is sentenced in February. York admitted that beginning in 2003 and continuing until September 2006, he entered into an agreement with Shannon, Quast and “others known and unknown” across the border. “Shannon and York arranged for multiple loads of marijuana to be smuggled into the U.S. from Canada,” the plea agreement says. “The marijuana, which was owned by others but entrusted to Shannon and York for transportation, was hidden in truckloads of beauty bark, crates, hollowed-out logs, pipes, trailers and various other means, and crossed into the state of Washington.” York was one of the brains behind the operation, the documents say, and “helped Mr. Shannon develop ideas for the transportation of drugs.” Law enforcement agencies seized three loads of pot totalling 1,375 kilos in 2005 and 2006 that were linked to York. Because of his guilty plea, York is being rec-

ommended for a sentence of between Attorney is recommending a 13-month sentence for him. 46 and 72 months, just a fraction of Brian Hanna, 27, helped what Shannon received. Quast, who pleaded guilty in Quast testified at Shannon’s senlate 2008, to smuggle 80 kilos tencing hearing last year that York across the border. His recomonce ordered a hit on an associate mended sentence is between and that he, Shannon and York all one and two years, the docuchipped in to pay the shooter. The ments state. target survived. Darrin Hotner, 41, admitted Russell, 34, also pleaded guilty Nov. that he allowed his Abbotsford 17 and is facing the same sentencing range as York. He wrote on his ED ‘SKEETER’ RUSSELL farm to be used to load and conceal the marijuana before Facebook page this week that he is transport. “getting ready to plunge into the Abyss.” “Hotner was paid a monthly fee by Quast Russell admitted to being involved in the drug conspiracy until June 2008 when Shan- for allowing the farm to be used in this mannon and Quast were arrested after crossing ner. Hotner knew the scheme involved marijuana,” his agreement says. He also has a the border. Russell’s loads were hidden in semi-trailers, 13-month sentence recommendation. The U.S. Attorney has agreed to no jail time lumber and fiberglass shipments, the agreefor two of the admitted drivers of the drug ment said. U.S. agencies seized four of the loads linked ring: Brian Stone, 48, pleaded guilty to helping Quast in 2005 by towing “a hollowed-out to him in 2007 and 2008, totalling 970 kilos. “In addition, in 2007 and again in 2008, tent trailer loaded with this marijuana from agents seized electronic communications Canada” for a fee. Frederick Davey admitbetween the various conspirators, including ted to driving a marijuana-packed motor Russell, in which they discussed the trans- home across the border for Quast in 2008 portation and delivery of marijuana and the for money. Two other B.C. men charged in the drug splitting of the profits,” the agreement said. Others charged, like Andrew Hall, 33, plead- ring have not yet entered pleas, according to ed guilty to a lesser role in the case. Hall the U.S. court file. Ronald Lochbaum is described by police in admitted he helped York, Shannon and Quast by loading marijuana into the vehicles used B.C. as a Hells Angel associate. Anthony Jurcev had a lawyer appear on his behalf in a Seattle to conceal it in 2006. He was paid for his assistance. The U.S. courtroom Nov. 8.

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Living a life of darkness and light T

he guide told us to close our eyes and then, after a moment, she asked us to open them. My wife and I were both shocked! With the lights turned off, there was no difference – just total blackness. We were touring through the amazing Carlsbad Caverns in south eastern New Mexico, one of the largest cave systems in the world. Complete darkness made us feel uncomfortable, we found. It was as if we were suspended in space, with no context, and absolutely nothing to perceive. We all feel the sensation of well-being when there is light and it reassures us, especially if we are in an unfamiliar setting. Even more troubling can be the feeling of dread we may experience being lost at night in a strange city. We sense that we might be physically harmed and realize that darkness can disguise the acts of those with

criminal intentions. People who may be contemplating meeting with someone inappropriate or patronizing a business that would be regarded as unsuitable – by friends and relatives – will often choose the night to cloak their actions. Similarly, it often seems as if darkness in general provides greater opportunities to submit to temptations, perhaps because of the sense that fewer individuals will be present to observe any furtive behavior. And, certain crimes – particularly acts of violence that affect families and cause suffering for children – as the result of the abuse of alcohol and drugs – are perpetrated more often at night. In vivid contrast to the potentially dangerous appeal of darkness, is the extraordinary power found in light: it uncovers so much and diminishes even the lightest shadow. Light is honest in its

SIMON GIBSON

Faith matters purity and has a way of revealing things that may go unnoticed. This was exposed dramatically to me a few years ago when my daughter and I attended a children’s concert. As the entertainer performed with his band, a intensely bright spotlight illuminated the stage and a thick cloud of dust – that was previously invisible – suddenly came to view. Light is something we seem to need as we got older – for reading, for example. I’ve noticed that while I can still read relatively small type, I increasingly need more illumination: the

40-watt bulb is no longer satisfactory. Sunlight, in particular, is especially penetrating and can show streaks even on the cleanest window; a recently washed car unexpectedly appears grimy as soon as the sun emerges from behind the clouds. The Bible has much to say about darkness and light and often uses expressive language to identify the differences. For example: “This is the verdict: light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.” Also: “God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth.” Jesus called himself, “The Light of the World” and as God’s son he had the authority to reveal God to all those who would follow him.

This verse summarizes God’s purpose for our lives: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life,” (John 3:16). Christ, who was perfect, died once and for all, to take away your sins (all the bad things you have done) and he rose from the dead. Think for a moment about your life. Are there areas which you know are best left in the darkness, away from the eyes of those who would find fault? Would you love to be free of the evil and guilt that is consuming your life? Why not call upon God through Christ? Confess your sins to him today and be guided by “The Light of the World.” Now would be the ideal time to make your decision. ■ Simon Gibson attends church in

Abbotsford and writes Faith Matters which appears monthly in the Abbotsford-Mission Times

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earing a grudge can hold you back and even damage your health. Social scientists have discovered that forgiveness can lead a victim to emotional and even physical healing and wholeness. It is a proven fact that the person who gains the most from forgiveness is the person who does the forgiving. Forgiveness is not approving or excusing what someone did to you. Neither is it denying what they did. Most of my life I had a habit of repressing hurt feelings. When people would abuse or offend me, I would bury it inside and deny it. I would try to keep a stiff upper lip when I had been injured. Well, one day the volcano exploded and I had a big mess to deal with. Suddenly I had to deal with the hurts of the past as far back as 20 years. When you refuse to admit or come to terms with the reality of a bad situation, it will only hurt you. It is sometimes painful to face the facts, and admit that you were deeply hurt. But if you repress it into your subconscious mind, it will come out one way or another, often causing high blood pressure, nervousness, irritability, or even a heart attack. True forgiveness can only be offered

Art of forgiving others Bitterness grows, but letting go can free your soul

after we have come to terms with reality – when we can admit, “This person actually did or said this to me.” It is usually impossible to forget meaningful events in our lives, whether positive or negative. God doesn’t literally forget our sins, He chooses to overlook them, (See Hebrews 8:12). We may still remember what happened but when we have forgiven we are not longer emotionally involved. We refuse to keep dwelling on the past. Paul said in Philippians 3:13-14, “I do not count myself to have apprehended, but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Isaiah 43:18-19 says, “Do not continually remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, pay attention,

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Diocese of New Westminster 604-684-6306 Holy Communion Sunday at 8 am

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I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth. Shall you not know it? ALICE I will even make a road MARYNIUK in the wilderness and Above and rivers in the desert.” beyond Give God permission to bless you by releasing all those who have hurt you. True forgiveness involves admitting what someone has done and still forgiving them. 1 Corinthians 13:5 says, “Love keeps no record of wrongs.” We don’t allow the evil done to us become lodged in our heart allowing resentment to grow. When people don’t forgive, they become angry and bitter and they want revenge. We believe that it is up to us to keep the offense alive. Romans 12:19 says “It is mine to avenge, I will repay,’ says the Lord.” But we feel God is being too slow, therefore we think we should take matters into

St. Matthew’s Anglican Church

Anglican Network in Canada (corner of Marshall Rd. & Guilford Dr.)

COMMUNITY CHURCH

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LIVING HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 PM

Matsqui Lutheran Church-Matsqui Village

5781 Riverside Street The Rev’d Michael Shier 604-951-3733 Info.: 604-856-6902

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EVANGELICAL BIBLE CHURCH 2087 McMillan Road

604-859-9937

34631 Old Clayburn Road 604-853-6151

Worship Service - 10:15 am & Children’s Ministry

Rev. Colin VanderPloeg Youth Director: Adam VanDop Sunday Services: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday School: 10:30 am

Weekly activities for students and children as scheduled. Lead Pastor - Warren Schatz Associate Pastor - Adam Palesch Worship Director/Jr. High Youth - Andrew Jager

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NONDENOMINATIONAL

(34595 3rd Ave.)

“We preach Christ crucified and risen” 1 Cor. 2-3; 1 Cor. 15-20

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

Phone: 604-850-6607 9:45 am German Worship Service and Sunday School 11:00 am Family Worship Service 7:00 pm Evening Service 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study German/English

10:00 am Service

Trinity Memorial United Church

St. Andrew’s United Church

Gladwin Heights United Church

33737 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford

7756 Grand Street at 10th Ave. Mission

3474 Gladwin Road Abbotsford

604-852-3984

Rev. Dorothy Jeffery

There’s always a place for you!

contemporary worship excellent children’s program

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 11:00 am Meeting at 2393 West Railway Street 604.864.ACTK www.actk.ca Senior Pastor - Justin Manzey

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Sumas Way & 3rd Ave.

(Corner of Clearbrook & Old Yale Roads)

10:00 am Service

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33393 Old Yale Rd., Abbotsford

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2719 Clearbrook Road

604-826-8296

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604-853-2416

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Rev. Tim Bowman

ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS

BAPTIST

The Anglican Catholic Church of Canada part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Communion

10:00 am Service

604-853-2591

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2285 Clearbrook Road 604-859-4611

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Traditional Service Liturgical Service Contemporary Service Learning Centre for all ages

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Meeting at the Seniors’Centre in the Matsqui Recreation Centre on Clearbrook Road ½ block S of MacLure

Service on Sunday at 11:30am

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our own hands. We want these people to be punished for what they did. We want to let others know what they did to us so the world will think less of them. Hebrews 12:15 tells us we need to be careful that no bitter root grows in our hearts. Bitterness will manifest itself in many ways – losing your temper, high blood pressure, irritability, sleeplessness, obsession with getting even, depression, isolation, a constant negative perspective, and generally feeling unwell. Forgiveness is an act of our will; it is a choice we make even when we don’t feel like it. But eventually it will lead to having the right feeling. God does turn evil into blessing. He causes things to work together for good. The story of Joseph is a prime example of how God used evil and turned it for good. But forgiveness is necessary in this process.

(3 blocks east of White Spot) 604-850-3204 Traditional Services Sunday School. . . .10:00 am Morning Worship . .11:00 am Evening Worship . . 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Childrens Club 7:00 pm

Sundays

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Rev. Connie Thompson

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Phone: 604-856-2024 SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM “KIDS PROGRAM DURING BOTH SERVICES” ALL ARE WELCOME!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Spiritual Christmas

Massive Christmas show

Psalm 23 is hosting its “Christmas Shopping Spree” fundraising dinner and auction tomorrow at IFBC gymnasium, 2950 Blue Jay St. The event will feature great food and fellowship, and a live auction with proceeds going to the House of Angels Women’s Recovery Centre. Auction donations welcome. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30 or $210 for a table of eight. Please RSVP at 604-870-5616 or email psalm23society@shaw. ca.

The third annual West Coast Christmas Show is taking place from tomorrow until Sunday at the Tradex Exhibition Center,1190 Cornell Street. The event is western Canada’s leading holiday season show featuring holiday decor, gifts, food, personal services, festive seminars and culinary presentations. Visit www.westcoastchristmasshow.com for more information.

Alano garage sale

The Mission Alano Club is hosting an inside garage sale tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at 33229 N. Railway. There will be baked goods, Christmas decorations and loads of other household items sold

in support of those in need. For more information call Rosemary at 604-826-5744.

Fair with flare

Trinity Memorial United Church is hosting a fair tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 33737, George Ferguson Way. The event will feature a pancake breakfast, Christmas baking, crafts, gifts, knitting and more. Everyone is welcome.

Computers for seniors

The Abbotsford Seniors Association (2631 Cyril St.) is hosting computer classes. Registration is Monday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Classes are every Monday and Thursday. The beginner class starts at 12 p.m. and the intermediate class starts

at 2 p.m. The cost is $60 for six classes.

Peak at films

The Best of Banff Mountain Film Festival is being held Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Mission Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave. Tickets are $15 and available at Wentings Cycle and Mountain Shop and the UFV campus office in Mission, and at Western Canoe and Kayak, Valhalla Pure, Life Cycles and the UFV Bookstore in Abbotsford.

Retiree’s festive potluck

p.m. at the Seniors Centre, 2631 Cyril St., Abbotsford. All recipients and spouses of a municipal pension plan are welcome.

Mission. The cost is $7. The book discussion group meeting is at the centre from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Lifetime Christmas

Teen advisory council

The Lifetime Learning Centre (32444 Seventh Ave., Mission) is hosting its Christmas party featuring a singalong, baking and punch on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 4 there is Christmas piano music at 10:30 a.m. with Frances Tan at Carrington House, 32679 Sixth Ave.,

The Central Fraser Valley Municipal Pension Retirees’ Association’s annual festive potluck luncheon and meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 12

Got an idea for a program? Want to make some new friends? If you’re in Grades 8 to 12 join Mission Library’s teen advisory board on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Snacks served. Call the library at 604-826-6610.

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Mission’s Xa:ytem shuts down

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n important First Nations historical site in Mission has fallen victim to tough economic times and financial bleeding. The Xa:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre, closed on Nov. 4, will hopefully open again by spring, said Sto:lo Nation president Joe Hall. “We had to stop the hemorrhaging right away,” said Hall explaining the center’s sudden closure. “[The Sto:lo board of directors] needed

to make sure that we make adjustments at the site have nothing to do with its to the economic climate, and make former management. changes and some decisions in a calmer “The team [at Xa:ytem] did a great job environment rather than in . . . its not a reflection on crisis mode.” their abilities. It’s all about Discretionary funding for “It’s gotten to a economic circumstances, non-profit organizations point where growand we just need to modify and school district programs how we go forward.” has dried up with the recent ing costs and The Sto:lo Heritage Trust economic recession and in operations need to became responsible for the turn hurt Xa:ytem. historic site when Heritage “It’s gotten to a point where be tweaked.” BC ceded it in 2004. growing costs and operaHe said the switch had tions need to be tweaked,” – Joe Hall little to do with the ecosaid Hall. nomic difficulties the cenA team was assigned to do tre was experiencing. an analysis of the situation at the site The board’s priority is to re-open the located along the Lougheed Highway in centre as soon as possible, said Hall. August and the resulting recommenda“It’s a world class cultural centre and tions will be evaluated and acted upon. extremely important to the Sto:lo peoHall made clear the economic troubles ple.”

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hristmas is about giving and that is why Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Choir are returning to present their gift of music at their 2nd annual Inspirational Christmas concert here in Abbotsford! They need your help to stock the Abbotsford Food Banks’ shelves for Christmas. The students greatly desire to thrill your heart with songs of the Nativity as well as to BENEFIT our community. Food items will be collected at the door. Last years Christmas concert at the Mastqui Centennial Auditorium was attended with unprecedented success. The Abbotsford Food Bank was overwhelmed with the tremendous amount of food items donated and money donations given. The students want to support this worthy endeavour again by asking you to donate food items, in lieu of an entrance ticket, to the concert. These food item gifts will be gratefully accepted at the door. This is a FREE concert for ONE and ALL to enjoy while making it possible for those less fortunate to have a blessing during the holiday season. Due to this being a NON-TICKETED event, seat-

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They are excited that students from a local Christian high school will be joining them on several musical selections. This will swell the sound as together they celebrate the Yuletide season. Approximately 110 young people ages 15 – 19 yrs old will present this heart warming concert. An alumnus of Fountainview Academy, Sedric Benson, will inspire us with

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ild winds left thousands of Abbotsford and Mission residents without power during the iciest night of the cold snap. Monday’s storm had 4,000 to 5,000 customers experiencing outages in the early evening when the wind was strongest, said BC Hydro spokeswoman Simi Heer. Environment Canada issued an Arctic outflow warning on Monday, predicting wind chill temperatures of below -20 C overnight. Gusts of 93 km/h were recorded at the Abbotsford airport around 6 p.m. Monday, and the wind chill early Tuesday morning reached a low of -19 C. That same day 300 homes in Abbotsford, and 200 in Mission were without power, many into late afternoon. Crews worked round the clock to address the remaini n g p ro b l e m a re a s, a n d repairs would have been finished by 4 p.m., said Heer. Mo re t h a n 2 3 , 0 0 0 B C

Hydro customers throughout the Fraser Valley were without power Monday night. Meteorologist Mark Madryga said despite being “mighty cold”, no temperature records were brokenMonday, and none were likely to be shattered while the cold spell lasted. “It’s certainly one of the coldest stretches for this time of year on the South Coast and in Abbotsford,” he said. “But there was a record cold snap of almost two weeks of bitterly cold Arctic air way back in 1985.” The outflow wind warning was lifted in the Abbotsford area Tuesday afternoon, but 30km/h winds with chill values below -20 C were expected to continue to rip through Hope However, the cold, accompanied by heavy snow yesterday, was expected to continue until today when warmer, wetter weather is anticipated The forecasts today call for wind and 10mm of rain and and a high of 7 C.

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Ontario’s Jacob Moon and his unique brand of soulful folk-rock will be in concert Friday, Nov. 26 at the House of James (2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford) at 8 p.m. Moon was named best Folk Artist of the year in 2006 at the Toronto In d e p e n d e n t Mu s i c Awards, and was nominated for two Covenant Awards in 2008. Tickets are $10 at the door. Go to at www.houseofjames.com for more.

Coffee house concerts

On Friday, Nov. 26 the Envision concert series hosts a Fan Favourite Night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tamaringo’s in Cannor Nursery (34261 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford). Your votes throughout the fall series will determine who will play this night.

McCardell visits Abby

– PHOTOS SUBMITTED/TIMES

Robin Johnstone and Andy Buchanan play Aladdin and Jasmine in the Disney On Ice show Let’s Celebrate! Many classic Disney characters are in the production.

Husband and wife skate in with Disney show Let’s Celebrate! brings your favourite characters to life JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

et’s Celebrate! an all new, high-energy Disney on Ice show is coming to Abbotsford next weekend, and bringing the whole gang, including fan favourites Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Aladdin and Jasmine, Ariel and Tiana, Cinderella and more. And the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre will be rocking for six shows beginning Friday, Dec. 3. Andy Buchanan (of Edmonton) plays Aladdin and his wife Robin Johnstone (from Winnipeg) is Jasmine, and they are thrilled to be back in the Lower Mainland and bringing their show to Abbotsford. “I’ve been doing [Disney on Ice] for nearly 12 years and this is probably my favourite show,” said Buchanan, 33, a former pairs skater. As Aladdin and Jasmine, Buchanan and Johnstone (a former singles skater) will be performing in the Valentine’s Day segment to A Whole New World. The skaters have been married for three years, and working and traveling together is the perfect fit according to Buchanan. “We’re in a specialized kind of field and not a

lot of people can relate to what we do. We understand each other and we trust each other, which is the most important thing in skating,” said Buchanan. “I couldn’t ask for a better partner.” Let’s Celebrate! is a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe, from the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival to a Hawaiian luau, Valentine’s Day, Halloween and winter holidays. “This is a really good show as a lead-up to get you in the Christmas spirit,” Buchanan added. One of the highlights will be the Cherry Blossom Festival with skaters showcasing their artistry, through beautiful skating and intricate edges. “It’s beautiful . . . one of the best numbers I’ve seen in any Disney show,” said Buchanan. The show will feature something for the entire family, young and old. Buzz Lightyear and the whole Toy Story gang will be celebrating the Christmas holidays and it will actually be snowing inside the arena. Older audience members will enjoy some of the classic Disney characters including Mickey, Minnie, Donald and the Mad Hatter (who will be doing all sorts of crazy tricks including a back flip). Cinderella and the historic Disney villains will also be there.

“We’re in a specialized kind of field and not a lot of people can relate to what we do. We understand each other and we trust each other, which is the most important thing in skating . . . I couldn’t ask for a better partner.” – Andy Buchanan ‘Aladdin’

In the Lilo & Stitch summer vacation in Hawaii, Johnstone and Buchanan play Nani and David to start the second act. “I do a fire act where I twirl a fire baton and get to light the ice on fire. It’s a really cool effect, not only for kids but adults too,” said Buchanan. “It’s probably the coolest effect we’ve ever done with Disney on Ice. Let’s Celebrate! plays from Friday, Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 5 for two shows each day at the AESC. ◗ Tickets are available through the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, online at www. abbotsfordcentre.ca or by calling 1-866-977AESC (2372). For more information visit www. disneyonice.com.

TV personality and author Mike McCardell will sign copies of his new book, Everything Works, on Saturday, Nov. 27 at Coles bookstore at 11 a.m. Everything Works is full of stories about regular people, stories that might be considered small and simple but, when shared, have the capacity to make the world a little bit better. Coles is located in Sevenoaks Shopping Centre (32900 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford). Partial proceeds from each sale of Everything Works will be donated to Variety – The Children’s Charity. For more details call 604854-3233.

Trinity orchestra

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. Admission is by donation. E-mail Shayna.Leenstra@twu.ca for more information.

Friday night seniors

Sweetwater performs Friday, Nov. 26 at the Abbotsford Seniors Association hall (33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $5.50 for members and $6 for nonmembers. – STAFF REPORTER

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Local dancers in Nutcracker

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Talent runs deep with local girls

Abbotsford dancers Victoria Bonar and Jaclyn Hazenberg will be performing in the Royal City Youth Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker for show only on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the Abbey Arts Centre. Bonar, 16, has been dancing for the past eight years, she has danced with the RCYB for the past seven. Highlights of her dance include attending the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s professional school and winning gold, silver and bronze medals at the Dance World Cup in 2007. Hazenberg, 18, graduated this past year from Robert Bateman Second-

he Best of Banff World Tour is making its annual stop at the Clarke Theatre in Mission on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at Wentings Cycle in Mission, Western Canoe & Kayak, Valhalla Pure and Life Cycles in Abbotsford and

Abby groups win awards

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Victoria Bonar and Jaclyn Hazenberg will be performing in the Royal City Youth Ballet’s production of Nutcracker at Abbey Arts on Saturday, Nov. 27. ary School. She started dance about four years ago at Freestyle Dance Centre in Abbotsford. She has tried many different kinds of dance ranging from tap to contemporary, and ballet. This past February she

bbotsford residents were nominated and received Covenant Awards at last week’s Gospel Music Association C o n v e n t i o n i n C a l g a r y. Shane and Angela Wiebe won for inspirational album of the year for their CD Into Your Light. They were also nominated

also danced in the 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremonies as a hip-hop dancer. This is her first year being a part of the RCYB which has been a great learning experience. – staff reporter

at all the UFV campuses at the main office. The lobby will feature var ious local companies set up to promote wilderness based recreation in our area as well as promoting healthy lifestyles as well as raising global awareness. For more information on the Banff Mountain Film Festival visit the web site at www. banffmountainfestival.ca or phone Roger Friesen at UFV at 604-504-7441 ext. 4297. – STAFF REPORTER

for seasonal album of the year, inspirational song and new artist of the year. Father’s Daughter, with Abbotsford MP Ed Fast and his daughters, Emily, Sonja and Rachel were nominated for Southern Gospel album of the Year and Southern Gospel Song of the year and received the award for Southern Gospel Album of the Year for their brand new release I’ll Follow You. Starfield, whose founders are brothers Tim and John

Neufeld were nominated and received Covenant awards for Modern Worship song of the year Glory is Rising, Modern Worship Album of the Year The Saving One and Artist of the Year. Steve Klassen, owner of Sound Suite Studio was nominated for Producer of the Year. Each of these groups also performed at the awards ceremony which took place at First Alliance Church in Calgary. – STAFF REPORTER

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h re e l o c a l a u t h o r s w i l l b e a t Hemingways Books in downtown Abbotsford for signings of their latest publication in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The event will take place on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 33765 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Bennett Coles’ military science fiction Virtues of War is on Nov. 27, Linc Alexander’s Fire Bomber into Hell is Dec. 11 and Terry Lyster and family, whose mother wrote about Canadian

War Brides in Most Excellent Citizens will be Dec. 18. Look for reviews of the two latter books in upcoming Friday issues of the Times. “All three authors have ties to the Abbotsford/Chilliwack area but their books could not be more diverse,” said Dave Kyle of Hemingways Books, who wrote the following review:

Virtues of War by Bennett Coles This first book is a promising beginning to a new military SF series. Set several centuries into the future, it pits Earth-based troops against the largest colony. The roots of the conflict are murky and may well be explained more

satisfactorily in future books but the small cast of fleet officers and fastattack soldiers who dominate this story are well-crafted and quickly hold the reader’s interest. This story is far more character driven than most of its ilk. Mr. Coles lengthy naval service reveals itself both in the realistic portrayal of the crews and their competing interests in a military command structure as well as the splendid detail of his futuristic space warfare. The fight scenes are realistic and action-packed but never gratuitous or predictable. A 50 per cent casualty rate in one fight gives the reader the uncomfortable feeling that no character

is safe from being swept away. Coles creates a technically advanced new generation of weaponry without burying the casual reader in too much science. There is also a realistic ebb and flow to the conflict that captures the “fog of war” at a frantic pace that is appropriate to this hi-tech future. Military Sci-fi readers should welcome this new

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wack, B.C. with his wife and two sons. He served in the Canadian Navy for 15 years but retired in 2005 and is now in business. He will be at Hemingways from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27 for his book signing.

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Gallery from Dec. 3 to Jan. 5. With a range of styles and techniques, Joel Libin, Ian Love, Desneige Meyer, Sean Nurcombe and Jeff Stackhouse will be offering visitors a chance to view the world through their eyes. Meet the artists at the open house on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery at 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford is open TuesdaySunday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For information visit www. abbotsfordartscouncil.org.

Arts & Culture

Black Bond book signing

Marie Donais Calder, author of The Other Side Series, will be signing books at Black Bond Books (at the Junction) in Mission on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The historical novel set in Germany 1945-46 is based on her father, who was a Canadian peacekeeper.

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Local musicians Andrea & Amaris are performing locally with their Let’s Celebrate Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Aldergrove Alliance Church (26291 28th Ave., Aldergrove) at 7 p.m. The concert program will include traditional carols and contemporary Christian music. Tickets are $10 and can be bought either at House of James, at andreaamaris@live.ca or by phoning 604-856-3447.

Valley Voices and the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley presents an evening of music and dance featuring local artists Emily Taylor Adams, Charlene Hart, Kristal Barrett, Victoria Duffield, Brook Harris, Stephanie Spence, Emily Harder and Justine Davis. The event takes place Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Tickets are $18

Big B Saloon

Help ring in the festive season and support your local food bank and Christmas bureau by attending Mission Rotary Club’s annual Christmas Carol Festival held at the Clarke Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Entertainment includes Share Your Light, Albert McMahon Elementary, Joy Vox Community Choir, ESR Elementary, Heritage Park Secondary, West Heights and Windebank Elementary and Rebecca Sichon, the winner of the Canada Day singing contest. Admission is by donation to the food bank and Christmas Bureau. Call Pam Alexis at 604-3022005 for details.

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8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tamaringo’s in Cannor Nursery (34261 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford). Your votes throughout the fall series will determine who will play this night.

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derful 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 16city tour. Tickets from $73 to $28, group pricing, contact Jill Kurtz at jkurtz@abbotsfordcentre.ca, 1-604-743-5030, or see abbotsfordcentre.ca.

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, at the Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Look for tickets at Ticketmaster. Theatre

Nutcracker

The Royal City Youth Ballet performs the Nutcracker on

Nov. 27 at the Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. The traditional ballet with outstanding sets, costumes and local dancers comes to town for one show at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available through TicketMaster at 604-280-4444.

Scrooge and Christmas

Fraser Valley Stage Society

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brings Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol to the stage for five shows at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, Dec. 9 to 12, and for one show at the Clarke Theatre in Mission on Dec. 18. Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas in this musical production. Call 604853-4164 or check www.fraservalleystage.com.

Change channels and change lives.

Jardines

The country roots band, the Jardines, is coming to Abbotsford for a concert at The Reach (32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford) on Nov. 26 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more on the band check their website at www.thejardinesband.com.

Dewdney nights

On Saturday, Nov. 20, Loose Ends plays from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Their blues/ classic rock is great for listening and dancing. Roger Potter hosts ‘Acoustic Open Mic’ every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Contagious Karaoke has returned to the Historic Dewdney Pub on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. The very talented SAM is back. ‘Sunday Blues Jam’ in the ‘church of the blues’ every Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or later if the joint is hoppin’. Join the best blues musicians in the valley. The Historic Dewdney Pub is located 5 min. east of Mission, just off Hwy 7, watch for the signs. Call 604-826-4762 for details.

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Migrating Moose meet Heat

Big crowds are expected at AESC as rivals battle CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

he Manitoba Moose arrived in town Thursday, and following them to the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre will be herds of Moose fans. Crowds of more than 5,000 fans are expected tonight when the Abbotsford Heat entertain their North Division rivals, the Manitoba Moose. Close to 7,000 will take in Saturday’s rematch with the Vancouver Canucks farm team.

With the large crowds will come a larger than usual gathering of media, who will be there mostly to catch a glimpse at Canuck prospects Cody Hodgson, Jordan Schroeder and company. And with all that comes hype, and there’s certainly a lot of that going around the AESC these days, said Aldergrove Minor Hockey alum and the Heat’s leading scorer Matt Keith. “It’s going to be exciting having the Canucks farm team come in,” said Keith, who has nine goals on the season. “I was a big Canucks fan growing up. Now, it’s just like any other team. I don’t think of it as the Vancouver Canucks. . .there’s a certain excitement around the rink this week knowing that it is going to be a big

weekend but we have to focus like it’s any other game.” Simply by the association of their NHL parent clubs, the Heat and Moose have been designated rivals since Abbotsford was given an AHL team in April 2009. It was only by pure coincidence that Jon Rheault’s first game in a Heat uniform last March was against the Moose. The crowd that night was 6,500, and it was a welcoming the skilled forward won’t soon forget. “When this rink’s full, it’s a very fun place to play,” he said. “Although there will be some Canuck fans in the stands it’s still great to see the Abbotsford rink full and it’s a great place to play. “Especially for me this year, just playing in that split exhibition game

against the Canucks, you can feel the animosity between the organizations. “It makes it fun to play.” The larger than average crowds expected this weekend will give a sudden boost to the Heat’s attendance records, but there’s more at stake for both teams. The Heat are coming off three straight losses, a streak that includes a shootout defeat to the Providence Bruins, and have fallen to second behind the Hamilton Bulldogs in the tightly contested AHL North Division. The Moose, winners in five of their last six games, sit fifth in the division, just three points back of the Heat. It’s possible that by the end of the weekend, Abbotsford could be

seven points ahead of Manitoba in the standings, or one point behind the Moose. “If you want to win the division you have to win in the division, and important for us,” said Keith, 27. “We have to come out and play the same way that we know is going to make us successful.” And in order to get back to their winning ways, the Heat will have to get back to that same gritty, defensive, energetic style of hockey. “They’re a good team,” said Heat head coach Jim Playfair of the Moose. “We have to be aware to be a better team than we were last weekend.” The Heat and Moose play tonight at 7 p.m. The two teams are back at it Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the AESC.

Abby Heat embracing Movember message H

ockey players have been known to fashion some of the best moustaches since the sport first came about in the late-1800s. Some of the best include Hall-of-Famer Lanny McDonald and his famous red cookie duster. Recall former Vancouver Canuck defenceman Harold Snepsts for his beauty, reminiscent of something from the 1977 classic film, Slap Shot. And now it’s time for J.D. Watt and other members of the Abbotsford Heat to enter into moustache folk lore. Since the beginning of November – sorry, Movember – several members of the local American Hockey

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Inside sports League team have been growing out their moustaches in support of prostate cancer, a disease that will effect one in six Canadian men, according to www. prostatecancer.ca. “We’re all doing it for a good cause,” said Heat forward J.D. Watt, sporting a fu Manchu. “It’s nice that the guys can have fun with it, and have little competitions

and have some jokes against each other. “I don’t think there would be anyone arguing the fact that we’re the youngest team in the league by the look of our moustaches.” Ironically, one of the Heat’s oldest players who admitted his peach fuzz handle bars weren’t quite up to snuff. “I can’t say I’m disappointed because I’ve never actually grown one,” deadpanned Matt Keith, the 27-year-old Aldergrove product. “It’s a bit embarrassing that until last week I was the oldest guy on the team and had the worst moustache.”

But controversy is has begun to swirl around this competition with less than a week remaining in Movember. Who holds the crown for best moustache? The possible use of Just For Men? And what’s this about Watt missing practice to have his fu Manchu professionally tailored? “. . . J.D. Watt takes a day off the other day because he was sick, comes back with his moustache dyed and all trimmed up and you wonder if he was actually sick or if he just wanted to take the day to groom [it],” Keith accused in jest. Enter Jon Rheault to the conversation.

“I’ve got the best moustache. The worst one around here has got to be [Watt]. It’s disgraceful what he’s done to his face,” said Rheault. “He’s cheated. I don’t think that’s a moustache, it’s more of a beard but we’ll see what happens in the voting. It looks like it was painted on with a sharpie.” As funny as this newly formed tradition is, there is also a serious undertone, especially with all that we are beginning to learn about prostate cancer. The numbers, as illustrated earlier, are shocking. One in six Canadian men. Those odds double once you get past the age of 50.

“it does get people’s attention. . . because I have been effected by it, it’s something that I take pride in being a part of,” said Rheault, who was in Grade 8 when his grandfather succumbed to cancer. Awareness of this disease, which is what Heat players are trying to raise, is critical. We must be cognoscente, get tested and maintain healthy lives. But, as they say, laughter can be the best medicine. ■ Cam Tucker is a freelance sports columnist. Contact him at camtuckertimes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter at www. twitter.com/camabbytimes.

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Hawks, Roadrunners advance to semifinals Local teams back at UBC for ticket to football finals CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

iven the recent history of the W.J. Mouat Hawks, it can be easy to overlook a semifinal game and focus on making amends after two straight losses in the championship game. But that’s not the mentality the Hawks will be taking into Saturday’s tilt against the Vancouver College Fighting Irish at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium. The winner will go on to the Subway Bowl on Dec. 4 from the nostalgic Empire Field. A rematch of last year’s semifinal, which Mouat won en route to a second straight championship appearance, Saturday’s decisive game will feature the No. 2 ranked Hawks going up against the No. 3 ranked Fighting Irish. In fact, the Fighting Irish are coming off a momentous 49-2 win over St. Thomas More Collegiate in the quarter-final. So the Hawks can ill afford to look past their opponents this weekend. “They’re always a strong team,” said Hawks quarterback Cam Bedore following Mouat’s 39-12 quarter-final victory over Carson Graham. “We just have to prepare hard all week like we have been and just take nothing for granted and make sure we’re prepared.” With both teams coming off blowout wins a week ago in the Triple-A quarter-finals on the snow-covered turf of UBC’s T-Bird Stadium, this weekends contest could turn into an offensive slugfest. Bedore ran for three touchdowns last week and threw for two more majors. He was named Triple-A Player of the Week as a result. His night also included

11 completions in 16 passing attempts, totalling 173 yards. Bedore credited his offensive line for giving him such good protection, and he’ll need that continue if he is to have the same success this weekend. “You can’t do anything without those guys,” said Bedore. “They’ve been working hard all year just like the rest of us.” His counterpart for Va n c ou v e r Co l l e g e, Je ff Tichelman, also had one of his best games of the season last week, spreading the ball around as six different players scored touchdowns for the Fighting Irish. He also threw for over 200 yards, and completed 77 per cent of his 13 passes. The deciding factor in this game might turn out to be the return of Hawks receiver Desmond Bassi, who missed the last two games with an injury. Bassi, the Hawks leading receiver in the regular season, will rejoin a receiving corps that demonstrated a lethal combination of size, speed and skill against Carson Graham. “With [Bassi] back, we get three or four receiving threats,” said Hawks head coach Denis Kelly. Saturday’s game between the Hawks and Fighting Irish goes at 8 p.m. from UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium. The weather forecast is calling for rain, not snow, and temperatures of 5 C. The Mission Roadrunners will also be in action Saturday as they tackle the No. 3 ranked John Barsby Bulldogs in the Double-A semifinals. The Roadrunners, who are ranked No. 2 in DoubleA, earned the opportunity with a thrilling 37-34 double-overtime triumph over the Seaquam Seahawks in the quarter-finals last weekend. Kickoff goes at 3 p.m. from T-Bird Stadium.

Wolves’ season comes to end Bateman JVs had solid 5-1 record The Robert Bateman Junior Varsity football team concluded a very impressive inaugural season last week, albeit not in the fashion they would have hoped for. A 53-14 loss to the John Barsby Bulldogs J.V football team on Nov. 17 ended the Wolves playoff run in the second round. However there were lots of positives to come out of this season overall. They won their first ever playoff game, defeating North

Vancouver’s Windsor Secondary 34-20 on Nov. 10. The Wolves finished the regular season with a solid 5-1 record, good enough for second place in the J.V Double-A Eastern Conference. They also led the conference in points with 207, which was also good enough for third overall in the entire league. The Wolves J.V and Varsity teams will hold their First Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 8 with keynote speaker, Dave Johnson, head coach of the SFU Clansmen. – STAFF REPORTER

Locals shine in swim championships Robert Bateman Secondary Grade 10 students Kira Poirier and Lauren Jones were a notable force in the pool at the BC High School Swimming Championships in Nanaimo last weekend. Poirier climbed to the top of the podium winning the 50m butterfly and earned a pair of silvers in the 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle. Jones made a name for herself winning silver in the 100m IM, bronze in the 50m breaststroke and a fourth in the 50m backstroke. Yale Secondary Grade 12 student, Tori Wong reached the podium in a strong field, with a bronze in the 50m butterfly with a time of 31.21 seconds. Yale girls teamed up in the 200m freestyle relay to swim

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The Yale Senior Girls’ relay team won silver in the 200 metre freestyle relay with a time of 2:04.29. Team members are Tori Wong, left, Alexa Tielmann, Zoee Fenelon and Taryn Waller. their way to a silver medal. Bateman Secondary was the top placing school from Abbotsford finishing 24th out of 78 teams.

Yale and W.J.Mouat were 30th and 46th respectively.

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Bantam tourney The puck has dropped on this year’s Dallas Saunders Abbotsford International Bantam Triple-A Tournament, hosted by the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association. Sixteen hockey teams from B.C., Alberta and the U.S. will compete. It began yesterday with 11 games in round robin action, including a double-header by the Abbotsford Hawks. The Hawks are back in action against Penticton this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. from the ARC. The championship game goes Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. from MSA Arena. – STAFF REPORTER

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COMMUNITY EVENTS EVENTS, from page A14 Create a vision

The Mission Downtown Area Residents Association is holding a public forum to create a future vision for the community. Residents who live in the area from Mary Street west to Hurd Street, and from 7th Avenue south to the Fraser River are invited to the discussion Thursday, Dec. 2 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. For more information e-mail: mdara. pres@gmail.com

Knitting for community

The Abbotsford chapter of Blankets For Canada has its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at MIchael’s Arts and Crafts, 70-32700 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. All are welcome to help knit and crochet blankets together for those in need. Donations of yarn are always appreciated. All materials provided. For more information call Nancy Gallagher 604-5043713

Candlelight Parade

The 27th annual Mission Candlelight Parade takes place Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. The parade starts at

Horn and Railway streets and goes west down First Avenue to the Lougheed Highway, ending at the Cedar Valley Connector. Colourful floats, marching bands, dancers and Santa Claus will be part of the parade. Bring a food donation for the Mission Food Bank and Christmas Bureau.

Christmas Market

Trethewey House invites you to take a step back in time into an old fashioned European Christmas Market. Enjoy an evening of old time treats and crafts on the Trethewey House Heritage Site (2313 Ware Street, Abbotsford) on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Handmade crafts from local artisans, old fashioned European treats and hot drinks are available. Call Christina 604-853-0313 for details.

Christmas Legacy

The Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre and its community partners host the Christmas Legacy of Hope fundraiser for the Abbotsford Food Bank, the Salvation Army and Cyrus Centre Friday, Dec. 3 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the ARHCC, 32900 Marshall Rd. Pancake breakfast featured and local dignitaries will accept money donations, food and unwrapped gifts. For information e-mail udejong@interconsecurtiy.com

Portrait of kindness

Help-Portrait, a non-profit charity, is providing lowincome families or individuals with portraits on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Clearbrook Library,32320 George Ferguson Way. Organizers are looking for donations of food and beverages for volunteers and families at the event. Those who need portraits, who want to volunteer or organizations that want to get involved should contact Tamara Okoti (info@beyondexposure.ca) or Laura Henderson(info@ filmlessphoto.com). Visit : www.help-portrait.com

Santa in the Park

Get your wish list in order, bundle up and come on down to Fraser River Heritage Park (7494 Mary St., Mission) to meet Santa in person from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. The Mission Heritage Association, with the support of Prospera Credit Union, are teaming up to provide a fun heart-warming day for the entire family and community. Mission Fire Fighters Association will deliver Santa in style, weather permitting, aboard historic “Engine 54”. Photos with Santa and stuffed toy adoptions, for a $2 donation, are being generously offered by the local Shoppers Drug Mart and MCC.

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Emmanuel Mennonite Church is holding its annual Ten Thousand Villages Christmas sale from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 3471 Clearbrook Rd. The sale allows shoppers to make a difference in the life of artisans in developing nations.

Youth and Yuletide

The Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Choir are returning to Abbotsford for an inspirational Christmas concert. The youth choir will perform twice, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the New Life Church, 35270 Delaire Rd. Entrance is free and seats available on first come first serve basis. For more information call Carmen at 604-626-0663.

‘Santa Paws’ fundraiser

Pets can pose for photos with old St. Nick during the Santa Paws fundraiser for Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre being hosted on Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Homestead Nursery, 31888 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford. Minimum donation of $5. For more information contact Moneca or Julie at 604.826.3290 or e-mail junmo@shaw.ca or juliehartland@shaw.ca.

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SILBERNAGEL, Raymond “Wade” March 22, 1964 ~ November 20, 2010

Wade was born in Chilliwack on March 22, 1964 and passed away November 20, 2010 with his family by his side. Wade is survived by his loving wife Ellen, daughter Marina, sons Joshua (Karin) – much loved grandbaby Ariel, Richard and Brian Vickers, mother Lynda, father Raymond, brother Cory (Leah) - Cassidy & McKenzie, sister Kim (Dwayne) - Dyllan, Austin, Arianna, Ethan & Kaiden, sister Carmen (Chris) – Brooke, Keanu (Wade) and Godmother Diane. Wade is predeceased by his granddad, Harvey and his Aunt Dee Dee In January 2010 Wade was diagnosed with a brain tumor, Glioblastoma Multiforme Astrocytoma grade 4. Wade decided he would not let the cancer take him “hostage” instead, he made a “bucket list” and through treatments, surgery and radiation, Wade continued to live life to the fullest. In February, Wade and his uncle John went to Daytona 500; he went to the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley with Ellen on their Harleys, having an epic journey and riding the open road. Wade was a family man, nothing was more important to him than family and good friends. It was this love, strength and determination that kept him with his family and friends, far longer than many doctors predicted. The family would like to give thanks to Dr. Josh Olson at Chilliwack General Hospital and all the doctors and nurses in Emergency at ARHCC, along with Jayne, Paul, Terry and Randy, to name a few in the Palliative Unit. Dr. Chan, Dr. Murphy, Dr. Hsu, Dr. Bolton and a special warm thankyou to our family physician Dr. Robert Brown and Karie, who always made time for our family; along with great admiration to Irene, Wade’s favorite “Boss”. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations in the Memory of Wade Silbernagel to Canuck’s Place Children’s Hospice would be greatly appreciated. A web page is being developed under Wade’s name; donations will be accepted online at http://tinyurl.com/wadesilb. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral which will be held on Saturday, November 27th at 3pm at St. John’s Anglican Church 46098 Higginson Road Sardis, corner of Higginson/Stevenson, with a reception following the service. Dress is casual, Wade requested everyone to wear jeans and a Harley t-shirt if you have one.

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Lillian passed away calmly and peacefully at Saanich Peninsula hospital in the early hours of Oct.24 after a “diminishing reality” fight with Alzheimer’s disease - a fight nobody can ever hope to win. The family wishes to thank the staff of Saanich Peninsula hospital for their loving and compassionate care. We know the difference between people who are kind because they are kind, and the people who are kind because they are being paid to be kind. The people of Saan Penn are one very special group. Predeceased by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Tom (Sr.), her first born and dear son, Tom (Jr.), her sisters Gladys & Violet and her brother, David. She leaves behind her daughter Wendy (Pat) and daughter by marriage Janet, who was so much more to Mom than a daughter in law. Her granddaughters Lindsey (Rob) Comeau, Lesley (Curtis) Genest and their families, grandsons Jarrett and Wes (sons to Pat), who came later into Mom’s life and her adored great grandchildren, Gilbert, Monique, Luc, Celine, Kaiya and Mattia. Also many much loved extended family. Lillian was a member of the Old Age Pension Association and was an active volunteer for over 30 years. One of her prized possessions was her certificate of recognition, presented to her for her many years of service to the organization and community. A kind and gentle soul, Lillian was nevertheless ferociously loyal to her family and her home. She will be remembered for her kindness, also her wit. She was often able to see the humour of an otherwise dull moment. Mom moved with her family as a young girl to Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) where life was simple and sometimes difficult financially. There was always time for fun and Mom would often travel with her sisters to dances in neighbouring communities. She loved to dance and played a small accordion, in those days people made music as they were able. It was here that she met Tom, the love of her life. They settled in Sandspit and raised their family with Mom’s siblings and parents as their neighbours. Mom moved to the Fraser Valley later in life and spent the last 35 years in Abbotsford where she developed many cherished friendships. Even as Mom’s memory became worse and her disease progressed, she still loved the ocean and was able to walk on the beach picking shells in the last weeks of her life. The family wishes to thank in particular Michael Burdett, Mom’s cousin whose kindness and devotion allowed her to remain in her home much longer than would otherwise have been possible. Michael visited daily to assist Mom and we are grateful for his support. We also wish to acknowledge with gratitude Henry and Mary LLoynd, Mom’s neighbours for many years, we thank you for your support and kindness to Mom. I’m sure that some readers have a favourite cause or charity, and if so a donation to whichever one you choose is a fitting tribute to Mom’s lifelong efforts to make this world a little bit better. We plan a memorial to Mom in the summer of 2011 for family and close friends. Please contact Janet Crozier in Mission or Wendy Crozier in Victoria for details.

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Intellectual pursuits have top priority. That includes cultural, far travel, educational, publishing, advertising, religious, philosophical and legal affairs. These might run into a couple of unexpected glitches or shocks early and deep into this week, so time your actions for Dec. 4 onward. Government agencies, or your own “background” might be involved. Dive into chores Sunday/Monday, so you’ll have more time when opportunities and exciting emotional prospects appear (Tuesday/Wednesday). Depths, mysteries, sex, other people’s money Friday/Saturday: you might hit a mother lode! Taurus April 20-May 20: Life’s mysteries, research, depth psychology, subconscious desires, lust, finances tied to other people (e.g., stocks, marriage finances, inheritances) rise in importance. These might be imperilled this week, especially if you began a related venture in November. You might need to take quick “crisis action” Thursday/Friday. Or, you could be free of any problems – if so, wait until Saturday onward to plunge into these areas, and/or to make a commitment, change your lifestyle, or invest. Work succeeds midweek. Friendships, loves (and everything listed above) are lucky Friday p.m.! Gemini May 21-June 20: Excitement! You could take major steps in a romance or more mature relationship now, or you might face and seize a huge opportunity such as relocation, a public appearance, a business negotiation/contract. But be aware: you might succeed, and the payment is stress. Or it all might blow up (Sunday-Tuesday a.m. or Thursday/Saturday) especially if this situation began in November. But if it blows up: so what? It clears away six years of tension, liberates you – laugh at life! Midweek’s romantic. Saturday begins, small but growing, the workable opportunities, attractions. Optimism arrives!

Cancer June 21-July 22: Emotionally, a rest period is over. Now you begin two months of intensified, active, communicating, sweet (and sometimes angry, or more likely, competitive) attraction. But don’t lose sight of your main necessity for the next three weeks: work and health. These two – and your dependents, and machinery – face one or two crises or dilemmas this week (Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday/Friday). Be very careful with electricity, computers, driving, tools, especially late week. A project might demand precise, tense attention to complete: give this, and succeed. Romance whispers Thursday/Friday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: What seemed so romantically alluring in November might meet unexpected events or sexual reactions. Or, speculation and investment quality conflict; or creative urges, projects might trip over the realities that research discovers. Whatever went so brilliantly in November meets the unexpected by Thursday. Leo, whatever happens: 1) be ethical, honest; 2) be alert, realistic. These should show you the right way. Money needs care Sunday/ Monday. Communications, travel, life’s easy Tuesday/ Wednesday. Home, safety, take no chances Thursday! Friday heals. Saturday, love, success begin. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: I warned you some weeks ago that domestic, property, security and family projects (especially those initiated in November) might hit a shock or snag by this week. It could be a crisis, or simply a snag that needs ironing out. Be patient, diplomatic. Sunday/Monday your energy is high, but everyone seems independent, ready for an argument. Thursday/Friday communications, errands flow swiftly, but an unexpected event could capsize the apple cart. Drive carefully Friday dawn, avoid unsafe tools, avoid computers. Friday p.m., love/ friendship luck! After a hectic week, relax at home Saturday.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The main emphasis lies on communications, paperwork, errands, travel, siblings and casual friends. These areas face one or two challenges this week, especially Sunday/Monday (philosophical or legal differences?) and Thursday/ Friday (romantic, creative conflicts?). In everything (communication, travel, etc.) your intention is all tied up with a partnership urge – but it is this urge that is really causing unexpected events or disagreements. Somehow, it (the urge to join or merge) is fighting the work you need to get done. By Friday p.m., the conflict’s over, and money luck flows! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Unexpected events could throw a monkey wrench into your money projects, particularly any projects you began in November, especially Sunday/Monday and Thursday/Friday. Do NOT purchase machinery or high tech items before Friday noon. The problem comes from your desire, hidden or not, to seek pleasure, romance, adventure or to take a gamble. You might face a choice: chase romance, or guard your money, gamble or keep your bank account, etc. Despite events, you’ll be optimistic, happy Sunday/Monday! Rest, contemplate mid-week. Your energy, charisma soar Thursday/Friday – this eve’s lucky! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Watch your temper – you’re riding a wave of energy, charisma, hope, loving emotions and creative, gambling pizzazz – but this could make you impatient, too, especially with parents/kids, domestic situations, real estate, security provisions. These have caused you stress and tension for seven years, and you’re at the fed-up stage! So there might be one last explosion, especially Sunday/ Monday or Thursday/Friday. Listen: be safe, but don’t repress your temper. Have a tantrum, then look for common ground. You’ll find it Friday eve, successfully start to implement it Saturday onward.

Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Messages, information (or distribution realities) might interfere with a plan that involved government, an institution, or a “retreat.” Protect yourself from gossip. Take care in writing, speech, driving and with electrical tools. The most “accident prone days are Sunday, Monday and Friday (morning). This is a time of rest, solitude, peace and contemplation – seek an environment that promotes these. That said, your social popularity begins to revive, and you grow more talkative, more interested in wisdom and learning. Complete obligations. Happiness, optimism visit Friday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: A conﬂict between your hopes and your “available cash” might reach a climax this week, especially Sunday/Monday and Thursday/ Friday. Well, reality is reality, you gotta work with what you have. Once you accept this, you can start achieving, and your hopes will rise. In general, your popularity is rising, light romance visits, and your money picture does keep getting better! Bosses, VIPs and parents favour you again, into January – take advantage (especially Friday!). Tackle governmentrelated chores now, as a slow-down will commence here soon. Love, Tuesday/Wednesday, Saturday! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Relationships need patience, gentleness early week. A temperamental boss, parent or VIP could act now, especially Sunday to Tuesday (argument) and Thursday/Friday (sudden action). Be alert, good-natured, diplomatic – deflect attacks. (A VIP’s motive? Perhaps a suspicion that you are money-hungry. Deeper, it’s a power struggle.) Wisdom, gentle love, and a travel, legal or educational project return, lasting to early January. These are lucky Friday p.m. Friends begin to appear. Still, your main December goal is career, ambition. Secrets, revelations, “major money” Tuesday/Wednesday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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6508

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1 BR+ den, Abby,Sandpiper, ns np, no wd, $625 incl., furn/unfurn 604-853-3013/ 832-0825 Immed 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 ste, 6appl, alarm, own w/d, stor. a/c, hyd/cbl incl, Mt Leh. sep entr, Dec 1, $700 604-864-9500 2 BR bsmt, Abby, nice, quiet, spacious, friendly area np ns $750 incl utils, Dec 1, 604-855-5013 2 BR Bsmt Suite. $800 /mtn. Own entry/w/d, full bath/f/p. NS. Pets ok. Avail Now. 604-855-0137 2 BR garden level suite, Clayburn area, gas fp, own wd, avail Dec 1, $850, ns, np, 604-864-8499 2 BR, ground level, Matsqui farm area, lots of prkg, new kitchen, $800, ns, np, refs. 604-854-1963 2 BR lge suite new, nr schl UFV & bus. n/p, n/s. av now, Mission. 604-832-9120, 826-3120. 2BDRM BRIGHT bsmnt, $825, Quail Ave, own w/d, f/p, n/s, no pets. Must keep yard tidy at all times, be quiet & considerate of other tenants. Shared utilities. Avail Now. 604-302-0390

8155

8060

HATZIC VALLEY 3 BR, 2 bath rancher, lovely private home, suit older couple or couple with parents, car reqd, ns, np neg, Sr. discount on rent, range $1200$1400 mth Pgr 604-556-5738

Suites/Partial Houses

HOME SERVICES

ABBY CLEAN, Classy central, 2 br, 2 bath, den, rec room, wood fp, hot tub, garage, ns, np. $1350 Available Now 604-789-2492

EAST ABBY- newly reno’d large 3 bdrm home + 2 bdrm bsmt suite on private acreage. Walk dist. to Walmart. Huge bdrms, 4 baths, pets ok, n/s. Avail Dec 1 (neg). $2500/mth + util. (604) 856-2936

6602

Concrete

Need CONCRETE Done?

Chris • 778-552-8537

8075

Drywall

Landscaping

Complete Drywall Service 25 years Experience FREE ESTIMATES (604) 823-4263

8080

Electrical

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

mini & BIG Bobcat mini Excavator Excavating & Drainage We do it all! Paul 604-897-2453

8090

Fencing/Gates

CUSTOM CEDAR fences, farm fencing, post & rail. 604-826-7667 www.gedakfencing.com

8130

Handyperson

Complete Handyman Services. Reas rates, all home repairs, (Inside/out) Give me your TO DO LIST. Call Mike 604-820-0012

Fits through yard gates − under 3 feet wide! Ditching, Drainage, Moving materials, Retaining Walls ... ✔We’ll do it! ✔Great rates! Paul • 604-897-2453 www.NoLimitConcrete.com FINE LINE LANDSCAPE SOLUCTIONS. Landscaping, excavating, rubbish removal & snow removal Craig 604-308-9283

8185

Moving & Storage

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com •

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

★ Allways Painting ★ (Repaint Specialist) Let us refresh your Home/Condo/Apt We have been in business 25 yrs. doing walls/ceilings/trims in 1000’s of homes BBB Accredited Business

Landscaping

COL-RIC CONTRACTING • Excavating • Dumptrucking • Landscaping • Fencing

•turf instalation (top soil spreading •mini excavator • dump truck service • retaining walls • fencing • concrete breaker • land clearing • demolition

604-290-8845 823-2382 or 795-1027

3 BDRM top flr, $1100, Quail Ave, closed in deck with own w/d, must keep yard tidy at all times, be quiet & considerate of other tenants. n/s & no pets. Shared utilities. Avail Now. 604-302-0390 3 BR suite, 2 bath, $1300. Brand new, 5 appl, lam/tile, secure gar, Mission, NS, no pet, avail Dec 1, call 604-820-8664 ABBY 2 BDRM Bsmt. $800/mth incld hydro & cable. NP, NS. Nr Mall Avail immed 604-859-3733 ADERGROVE /ABBOTSFORD. NEW 2 BR, priv W/D, quiet. On greenbelt. Ns/np. Av Dec15/Jan1. $895 incl hydro. 604-308-4997 BROOKSWOOD UNIQUE Studio with sleeping loft. Gas f/p. Own ldry. Private, own entry. $800/mo incl. util. N/S. N/P. Avail. now. 604-807-0039

ONE BDRM, Bach Suite , private entrance & balcony, Kitchen, living rm with gas fireplace, washroom with soaker tub, great rural location $650.00 utilities included. Located in Chilliwack Call 604-793-6355 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

8220

Plumbing

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 38/HR! CLOGGED drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets,installs, Lic/Ins. 604-217-2268 $39 per hr. Plumbing & Heating. Big & small jobs. Local, licensed. Bruce 604-308-5639

8225

BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING

Interior / Exterior • Small / Big Jobs Comm./Res. • Fully Insured AURA Stone Countertops Crown molding installation. Faux ﬁnish, staining & custom painting. $150 Off (certain restrictions apply)

John 778-881-6737

PRIMO PAINTING Christmas Special

15% OFF

Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

Power Washing

PRESSURE WASHING. Yard waste removal all odd jobs. free est 778-908-8876.

8235

Recycling

Capt’n Crunch auto wrecking ltd.

Recycling all but food waste ✦ Wood Products ✦ Tires ✦ Construction Waste

www.tonyspainting.ca

BEE BROTHERS PAINTING Refesh your home for the holidays. For bedrooms $150 incl materials and some minor drywall repairs, Contact: Warren 604-615-2974 or Steve 604-771-6659

We pay for Scrap Metal

brought to our yard

✦ Scrap Car Pick Up ✦ Rolloff Containers

Auto Wrecking Recycling 604-855-1644 604-852-1296 34314 Vye Rd., Abbotsford

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

• LISENCED BUILDER • Commercial / Residential

604-820-8664

8255

Rubbish Removal

FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean ups, light moves, odd jobs & scrap rem. 604-820-2383. JUNK REMOVAL Household junk, appls, garage & yard clean up. 604-783-2395

604-723-8434

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

6605

Townhouses Rent

3BDR+ DEN Townhouse, $1200/m End unit. Dwtw CHWK 604-316-3190 MISSION, 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, rent geared to income, n/p, avail Now, 604 820-1715

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

COMMERCIAL STORE FRONTAGE FOR LEASE

Yale Road in Chilliwack 1400 sq.ft. with large bay door available Immediately M.Y. Mini Storage 604-703-1111 Mission Industrial Park, 2500sf, double bay, 2 shipping doors, $1850+hst. 604-826-9864

MISSION, 2 BR NEW bsmt, all utils incl’d. Dec 1, nr schools/bus, own entry. n/s, n/p, 604-826-3164

329-3802 or 850-0996

Interior & Exterior

8155

Suites/Partial Houses

mini & BIG Bobcats mini Excavator

DRYWALLING, MUDDING, Taping, Boarding. Exc Rates. Free Est. 35 yrs exp. 778-881-6737

MARTIN’S DRYWALL

6602

Need a Painter? Find one in the Home Services section.

Store Front office space for lease 575 sf. busy complex. (Cwk) M.Y. Mini Storage

604-703-1111

Introducing the new

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & WE MAKE YOUR 1st PAYMENT AT AUTO CREDIT FAST Need a vehicle? Good or Bad Credit? Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

Winter

Clearance TRAILERS

04 COACHMAN $CAPTIVA 29’, alum frame ......... 10,900 06 FORREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF $ alum frame................ 12,900

CARS/TRUCKS

07 RANGER EXT CAB $

6,995 01 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC $6,995 00 MAZDA MILLENIA .. $4,995 01 TOYOTA ECHO auto .. $3,995 02 DODGE CARAVAN.. $2,995 03 KIA SEDONA minivan. $3,995 03 LINCOLN AVIATOR.. $9,495 03 KIA SORENTO ........... $4,995 98 FORD EXPLORER ... $3,895 06 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX $3,995 99 VW BEETLE 5 spd....... $3,995 98 LAND ROVER Range Rover HSE, 124,000k ........ $7,495 07 PONTIAC G5 auto, 57k $4,995 96 MERCEDES S500 ... $5,695 98 FORD CONTOUR .... $1,895 99 CHEV BLAZER 162k. $3,895 91 JAGUAR ........................ $1,500 04 PONTIAC GRAND AM $3,495 03 KIA SPECTRA GSX . $2,695 04 KIA SEDONA minivan . $4,495 05 DODGE NEON SX, 5spd$3,995 06 HYUNDAI ACCENT 5spd $4,995 08 PONTIAC WAVE sedan, 5spd$5,995 98 HYUNDAI ELANTRA auto $2,695 04 KIA SEDONA minivan. $4,995 V6, auto .......................................

Abbotsford Peardo nville Rd

Clearbrook Rd.

Houses - Rent

ABBY 5 br, 2 story, 3 bath, fp, wd, nr Seven Oaks, $1400 Immed 604-724-9979 *778-245-2300

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6540

A37

South Fraser Way

HOLLANDER AUTO SALES 31581 South Fraser Way

604-866-2434 DL: 30849

A38 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 THE TIMES

AUTOMOTIVE Collectibles & Classics

9145

Parts & Accessories

9135

Scrap Car Removal

9145

1995 E320 Mercedes conv $12500 call 604-351-4686

2005 FORD FOCUS ZXT, Stn Wgn, auto, 70k, options, blue, $5,000 Firm. Call 604-538-4883

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Gerry

604 612-7182

Pick A Part is environmentally approved and meets all BC government standards for automotive recycling

Front Diff Assys......................... $10995 Rear Diff Assys............................. $4995 Bumper Covers (composite)......... $7595 Cylinder Heads (Alum).................. $2495 All Bucket Seats........................... $1995 All Bench Seats............................ $2495 Any Steel Wheel..............................$795

2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson

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Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

9130

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792-1221

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2 HOUR

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9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

www.autocreditfast.ca (we are secure & conﬁdential)

Sports & Imports

9160

9522

2003 FORD RANGER Edge V6, 2 whl drive 145,000 km, 2 extra tires. $5200. Ph 604-792-5482

2000 NISSAN Maxima SE, 210K, no accidents, exc cond. receipts, loaded, sr, $5700, 604-855-0963

2008 FORD 350 Super Duty diesel. 3yr warr, loaded, very cln, 105k, $27,500. 604-825-5324

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

9522

Sports & Imports

2010 AUTUMN Ridge 256BHBunkbeds, a/c, awning, microwave, etc. $17,995 (stk. 28506) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL#30644

RV’s/Trailers

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

2007 ADVENTURER 90RDSFront bath, dinette slide-out / enclosed tanks. REDUCED TO $17,995 (stk. 25921A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL#30644

1996 VW Jetta Auto PL PW AC Air Cared Snow Tires 220,000kms Great Fuel Economy $2200. 604-897-0268

2010 LAREDO 265RL- Lg slideout, rear livingrm, REDUCED TO $28,995- (stk. 228540) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL#30644

BY-PASS DRIVE A LITTLE. SAVE A LOT.

John Judd

07 DODGE RAM QUAD Long, 5.9 diesel, 59 k, 10-112

33,488

08 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD 4X4, 10-133

18,881

auto, loaded, 10-111

12,888 07 JEEP LIBERTY 3.7 trail rated, 78 km

16,881

Loaded, 10-110

12,881

04 DODGE 2.0 RT

6,888

STARTING AT

9,881

09 FORD RANGER S/CAB Sport, 24 km, 10-131

15,881

21,888

26,888

08 FORD F350 CREW CAB LARIAT 10-124

33,881

07 DODGE RAM 3500 MEGA CAB 5.9 diesel, 46km 10-146

2 dr, s/roof auto, AC, 10-036

4,888

05 CHEV IMPALA 42 km, loaded, 10-065

Loaded, 10-093-2

2,881

D $ OL S 9,881 05 GMC 1500 CREW CAB SLT

77k, 10-142

21,881

08 JEEP WRANGLER X

4 dr, unlimited, 47k soft/hard top 10-126

22,881

loaded, 80 km, 10-079

06 VOLKSWAGON JETTA 2.5 auto , 10-106 BLOWOUT

14,681

Low kms, 10-098

7,881

LOCATED AT 27441 FRASER HWY ALDERGROVE

loaded, 10-116

03 FORD MUSTANG

60 km, loaded

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01 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

06 CHEV IMPALA SS

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6,888 7,881

11,881

bypassautosales.ca

8,881

04 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE

4 dr, auto, AC

9,881

604.626.4548

05 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

08 PONTIAC G5

automotorvators.com

4,888

96 CHEV TAHOE LT

36,881

Low kms, 10-107

OR VISIT

14,888

05 DODGE RAM 1500

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4 dr, auto, AC , 08-062

10,881

8,988

05 CHEV CAVALIER

4x4, loaded, 10-130

07 FORD F350 CREW CAB

05 FORD F150 S/CAB

Loaded, 126-10

06 NISSAN SENTRA

S/Box, 48 km, diesel, 10-145 STARTING AT

Steve Judd

06 CHEV X/CAB

4 dr, SE, 18000km loaded, 10-147

01 GMC YUKON XL SLT

13,881

4 dr, loaded, one owner ,10-108-1

02 NISSAN X/TERRA

32,881

07 HUMMER H3

Loaded, low kms, 10-128

06 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT, 10-114-1

09 DODGE CALIBER SXT

08 CHEV 2500 HD SILVERADO LTZ 10-129

RV’s/Trailers

10 TON cube truck with dedicated run. Want to be your own boss? Call Bob, daytime: 604-329-1249 or evenings: 604-574-4936.

9160

To advertise in the Classifieds call: 604-850-9600

G986

All Makes & Models, New & PreOwned

ByPass Auto Sales

27441 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove

276th St

9125

Domestic

Scrap Car Removal

272nd St

9110

Aldergrove Mall

Fraser Highway

Aldergrove

Safeway

THE TIMES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 ❘ INCREASE, from page A3 The majority of the capital budget goes into the repair and reconstruction of roads, buildings, and parks. A total of $16 million in such capital projects weren’t funded in 2010, and another $7 million will be postponed in 2011. “You can only fund so much,” said Pizutto. “This municipality is really no different than any other. We should really be doing all these things, but we can’t afford it . . . that’s the dilemma.” At present, city priorities outlined in the 2011 to 2015 five-year capital plan exceed funding by $38 million. This does not include new developments, or growth-related projects, – JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

John and Nell Snel are new volunteers at the Food Bank, starting just two months ago. They joined because there was a real need for help in Abbotsford.

Tough time to be hungry FOOD, from page A1 “We’re also always in need of teen gifts . . . it’s harder to shop for them,” said Gill. Families with teenagers always make good Christmas Bureau sponsors because they have great insight into what would make good gifts for their peers, she added. Abbotsford businesses also regularly step up to support the Christmas food drive. “They often put out bins and do something creative and that’s awesome,” he said. Deb Lowell, spokeswoman for the Salvation Army, said the organization is trying to raise $475,000 this year to provide necessary services including its emergency shelter, meal centre, laundry and shower facilities and outreach and advocacy programs. “During the last count there were 200 homeless in Abbotsford, but on our regular client list 3,500 people are registered. So there are a lot of people struggling to make ends meet,” said Lowell. Additionally, during the holiday season the Sally Ann arranges Christmas sponsors for needy families and provides Christmas hampers to singles, as they often aren’t eligible for them at other service organizations. It a l s o r u n s i t s p o p u lar Angel Tree program at Seven Oaks Mall where parents who can’t buy gifts for their children hang tags on a tree. Shoppers can then choose a child’s tag, shop for presents for that child and bring them back to the Angel tree. How e v e r, t h e b i g g e s t source of funding for the Salvation Army is its Christmas Kettle Campaign, said Lowell. The campaign, which starts on Dec. 1 at a variety of locations around the city, raises the funds to support

programs at the Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope all year long. Volunteers are critical to the success of the campaign, said Lowell. “We are really looking for folks to get on board,” she said.

“Last year we served over 65,000 meals . . . We’re seeing families with little kids, seniors and everything in between.”

◗ For more information about sponsoring a family or information about the Abbotsford Food Bank and Salvation Army Christmas campaigns visit www. abbotsfordchristmasbureau. org/ or www.careandshare. ca/Christmas.htm.

❘ A39

which are funded or repaid through ing, the city still had to come up development cost charges (DCCs). with one-third of the money for the The one per cent increase will go projects, noted Pizutto. some way to addressing shortfalls, The city’s full consolidated operatsaid Pizutto. ing and capital budget plan, includ“For us it’s just good, responsible ing projected tax increases for the budgeting,” he said. next four years, is scheduled to come The city intends to before council on Dec. 6. a d d re s s t h e d e f i c i t by Detailed departmental growing the retail, indus- “You can only budgets will be presented, t r i a l a n d c o m m e r c i a l fund so much.” and the public can protax base in Abbotsford, vide council with input. and will continue to seek A final decision on the – Frank Pizutto grants and call on senior budget is expected Dec. levels of government to 20. fund infrastructure projects such as “We invite the public to come out the renewal of the Abbotsford Inter- and give us their thoughts,” said national Airport and construction Pizutto of the McCallum and Clearbrook interchanges. ◗ For more information visit www. However, despite getting the fund- abbotsford.ca.

Holiday SAVINGS

EVENT

2011 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB Sport, 4x4, 5.7 Hemi, loaded

37,918 Bi-Weekly $257

2011 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON Unlimited, dual tops, 4 door, leather, fully loaded, #113155

38,472 Bi-Weekly $267

2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

Well equipped, loaded. #A0722A .......... $11,991

– Deb Lowell Salvation Army

“It’s a great opportunity to get together with your child or spouse, and get out in the community and wish people a Merry Christmas.” Volunteers don’t actually have to ask for money, and can work a couple of hours at a time, often at indoor locations. The economic recession has hit families hard the last couple years, she added. The numbers being housed at the emergency shelter has remained stable, but more are using the meal centre and the thrift store. “Last year we served over 65,000 meals . . . We’re seeing families with little kids, seniors and everything in between,” said Lowell. “I think people are using our services to supplement their income. Many are working, but are still just not able to manage their expenses.”

NEWS

2004 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

Laredo, 4x4, off road group1, trailer tow, well equipped, #112574

41,307 Bi-Weekly $287

2008 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING SEDAN

Low kms. #F5132 ................................... $17,991

2010 JEEP COMMANDER SPORT

Only 66kms, well equipped. #FRM2406 . $14,991

Loaded, only 13,000kms. #FRM2406 ..... $25,991

2007 JEEP COMMANDER SPORT

2009 TOYOTA YARIS

2008 DODGE CARAVAN SE

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

7 passenger, well equipped. #109639A.. $18,991 #A9462 ................................................... $14,999

2008 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT

Only 49k, well equipped, #A226 ............. $11,991 Auto, a/c, low km, #A7436 ...................... $14,991

2010 DODGE CHARGER SXT

Only 28k, North edition. #A2862............. $18,991

Leather, loaded, #C2367 ......................... $19,991

2006 DODGE RAM 1500

2010 CHRYSLER 300C

Mega cab, SLT, DVD, loaded. #108749A . $21,991

2009 JEEP WRANGLER

Rocky Mountain Sport , soft top, 6 spd manual, air, only 14,000 kms. #105191A $22,999

2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN

Loaded, rare. #UT7665............................

24,991

Leather, loaded, 14km, #C6659 .............. $28,991

2007 VOLKSWAGON JETTA

Low km, well equipped, #FA3196A......... $15,991

2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

2 to choose from, #A1392....................... $10,991

2010 DODGE CALIBUR SXT

2008 HUMMER H3

Low kms, #A7245 ................................... $14,991

2008 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB

#FFT7357................................................ $15,991

Well equipped, low kms. #A6356 ........... $24,991 RamJam, lthr, loaded. #F6776 ................ $25,991

2010 DODGE AVENGER Only 20,000km #AC6355

14,991 Bi-Weekly $125

2006 CHEV SAVANA CARGO VAN

2006 BUICK ALLURE CXS

Leather, loaded, #17045A ....................... $12,991

2010 JEEP WRANGLER LTD. SAHARA Loaded #C7005

24,991 Bi-Weekly $206

2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SXT Leather, loaded, 120,000km

#C7882, #A1392

25,991 Bi-Weekly $214

*OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED AND DOES NOT INCLUDE TAXES OR LEVIES. OAC ALL PAYMENTS BASED ON 84 MONTHS A T 3.0% VARIABLE RATE ON NEW AND 7.9% ON USED. THE 2010 3500 RATE IS 7.99%.*OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED AND DOES NOT INCLUDE TAXES OR LEVIES. OAC ALL PAYMENTS BASED BI-WEEKLY OVER 84 MONTHS (NISSAN FRONTIER 60 MONTHS) 7.9% ON USED OAC .

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A40 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 THE TIMES

PRE-OWNED LIQUIDATION

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EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY 5PM. All prices plus taxes TRUCK LIQUIDATION - NOBODY HAS MORE TRUCK INVENTORY 07 RANGER SUPERCAB 06 DODGE RAM QUAD 4x4, AC, CAB

XLT, only 38,000 km

5 speed

#PT0101

15,815

04 F150 SUPERCREW

07 F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 00 MAZDA B4000

16,921

#9RA8919A

#PT0011

XLT, 4x4, 5.4L, air, power group, tilt, cruise

Ext cab, 4x4, air

22,998

7,355

#PT0187A

15,422

#10F11185A

07 F150 SUPERCREW

09 F150 SUPERCREW

Lariat, 4x4, canopy, navigation system, leather, loaded, low kms

XLT, 4X4, AC, power group, low kms

32,459

#10F22370A

#PT0169

26,998

TRUCK LIQUIDATION - COMMERCIAL TRUCK BLOWOUT! 06 F350 CREWCAB

07 F150 SUPERCAB

4X4, longbox, XLT, diesel

#PT0099

07 F150 SUPERCREW

4X4, XLT, air, power group

26,992

#PT0030

08 F350 CREWCAB

4X4, XLT, power group

18,997

#PT0182

10 E250 CARGO VAN

Lariat, 4X4, S/Bax, navigation, power stroke diesel

21,987

#PT0204

AC SAVE $10,000

38,988

#PT9184

24,977

04 F150

99 F350 FLATDECK

Longbox, canopy, air

Red, 12’ deck, diesel, toolbax, 10,000lb payload

11,965

#10RA3936A

#PT1444

11,998

CUV / SUV LIQUIDATION - WINTER’S COMING

16,997

#PTL0005A

16,998

#PT0091

09 FLEX AWD

07 FORD ESCAPE

4x4, leather, roof

SEL, air, power group

GLS, leather, auto, AWD, navigation system, 43,000km

#PT0215A

05 EXPLORER

07 FORD FREESTYLE

06 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

17,977

17,998

#PT0102

10 FORD EXPLORER

SEL, fully equipped

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11,988

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9,937

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4,999

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9,998

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#PT0049A

4,999

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9,915

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9,997

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