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ission RCMP said two people died as a result of a threevehicle crash on the Lougheed Highway Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. between Manson and Dewdney Trunk Roads, Cpl. Raina Siou said.

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Saxophone player Brandon Schellenberg, left, and the rest of the MEI Screaming Eagles marching band were on hand to play the national anthems at the Abbotsford Heat’s home opener Friday night at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. The Heat lost both weekend games to Rockford. For the complete story, see page A26, and for more great photos of the Heat home opener, see our special online gallery at www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

According to preliminary investigations, a car traveling eastbound along Lougheed stopped to make a left-hand turn when it was rearended by a black pickup truck The force of the impact pushed the turning vehicle into oncoming traffic, where it was struck headon by another car in the westbound lane. Siou said speed could have played a factor in the collision. RCMP Cpl. Wheeler said a crash reconstruction team had surveyed the site, but the investigation is ongoing and police are unsure about charges at this point. No details about the victims were made available. The area is not known to RCMP as a highcrash volume site. – RAFE ARNOTT

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Looking for public input on potential tax increases ROCHELLE BAKER editorial@abbotsfordtimes.com

bbotsford City hall is pitching three different municipal tax scenarios for the 2011 budget, and it wants input from residents at a series of public forums that start tomorrow night. All three proposals include increased taxes

at a rate of either three, four or five per cent, and all three will impact policing – whether it be in a positive or negative way. City manager Frank Pizutto said the cost of services for the rapidly growing city of Abbotsford has outpaced development revenue the last couple of years. As costs will continue to rise in the coming year, the city will have to raise taxes to main-

MORE INSIDE ■ Mission council is considering tax increases between zero and 7.2 per cent. See page A6 for more details.

tain the status quo, he said. The tax increases would be divided between the Abbotsford Police Department, city operations and capital projects. A five per cent increase would dedicate 2.3 per cent to the

police, 1.7 per cent to city operations and one per cent to city infrastructure projects both new and old. Under this scenario the APD could hire six new officers, and city services would be maintained at the current level. The four per cent increase would dedicate two per cent to police and one per cent each to city operations and capital, resulting in a reduction of city services and no new police officers until 2012. see TAXES, page A5

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bbotsford police say witnesses are claiming the black SUV that plowed into a tour bus, causing it to flip over Saturday afternoon, failed to brake for a stop sign at the intersection of Columbia Street and Huntington Road in Abbotsford seconds before the collision. “Certainly there is some preliminary information that would indicate that the SUV northbound on Columbia Street did not stop, but at this point that is not a conclusion we have definitively made, APD Const. Ian MacDonald said. The incident occurred about 4:45 p.m. Saturday and involved a Chevy Blazer colliding into a Ford shuttle bus

Briefly Surrey Six town hall meeting tonight Three years to the day since one of British Columbia’s most grisly mass murders – the Surrey Six slayings – one of the victim’s relatives will host a public forum in Abbotsford about the killings. Steve Brown was the brother-in-law of murdered gas fireplace repairman Ed Schellenberg, 55, an innocent bystander who was shot to death in the Oct. 19, 2007 murders that also took the lives of Chris Mohan, 22, Edward Narong, 22, Corey Lal, 21, his 26-year-old brother Michael and 19-year-old Ryan Bartolomeo. Brown is putting on the evening to discuss the justice system in a townhall meeting. Abbotsford Mayor George Peary, Abbotsford Police Chief Constable Bob Rich and retired provincial court judge Wallace Craig will also be featured speakers for the evening. The event is at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium at City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. tonight. Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions for the panel.

containing a driver and 20 passengers – aged four to 78 years old – who were being shown Fraser Valley attractions. All 21 people aboard the bus were from the Lower Mainland, and all were taken to hospital, two with serious neck and spinal-cord injuries, MacDonald said. The crash shut down both roads to traffic for several hours as rescue crews, police and crash investigators took over the scene. Witnesses also helped play a critical role in providing first-aid at the scene, said MacDonald, including an offduty paramedic who witnessed the crash and helped the victims. “They were surely first on-scene and were rendering assistance prior to all emergency personnel arriving,”

Whopping online vote count beats second by 15,000 JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

hey’ll have two things in mind when they set off on their whirlwind adventure around the world – to represent Canada and let people know about Abbotsford.

“We had a lot of fun explaining to people that getting rid of us was a good thing.” – Katie Powell

Katie Powell and her boyfriend Evan Hunken are still over the moon just days after finding out that Powell was the winner of the international Get Rid of Me contest, with the prize being a six-month all-expenses-paid 18-country world trip for two. “The emotions are up and down and all over the place,” Hunken said Saturday, citing all the work their parents and members of the community have done on their behalf. Powell, a W.J. Mouat grad, and Hunken, a Mennonite Educational Institute grad, treated the contest as a part-time job, going all out for three months to get as many votes as they could for the contest sponsored by

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Abbotsford’s Katie Powell and her boyfriend Evan Hunken want to thank the folks of Abbotsford who supported her with their votes in her bid to win a trip around the world in the Get Rid of Me contest. The couple leave on their 18country all-expenses paid excursion on Jan. 11. the British-based company On The Go Tours. In the end, they had more than 35,000 online votes, about 15,000 more than their nearest competitor. Powell explained that all the votes went into a draw, and that was how

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MacDonald said. The driver of the Blazer was not previously known to police. MacDonald said with the investigation still in its early stages, the number of charges being considered still remains to be determined. “The first and most likely, based on the circumstances of the accident would be failing to stop. We’ve ruled out impairment as a contributing factor,” MacDonald said. “I don’t believe we’re looking at a dangerous driving scenario here, but one of the considerations will be driving without due care and attention.”

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the winner was decided – those with more votes had a better chance of winning. To get people in their corner, the pair made up special T-shirts with Get Rid of Katie logos and wore them everywhere, to every public event

they could attend, from Agrifair to the Pacific National Exhibition. “We just went out and promoted ourselves,” said Powell. “We had a lot of fun explaining to people that getting rid of us was a good thing,” Wearing outrageous outfits, they almost got kicked out of the PNE by security, which thought they were part of a religious group. After meeting them, Jenny from Go Fusion Fitness made up 500 business cards for them to hand out at various functions. “We’ve had a lot of interesting community support from all kinds of people,” said Powell, including Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen and Mission Mayor James Atebe, who jumped on board to help. “We just wanted everyone to feel involved and are very thankful to everyone.” The ploy worked, and the dynamic duo will be off to explore all reaches of the globe starting on Jan. 11, 2011. Some of their travels will include Egypt, India, China, Russia, Turkey, Nepal, Morocco, Kenya to Cape Town and more. They will receive a video camera to keep a weekly video journal and will send daily Twitter tweets to the On The Go Tours website, so folks can follow them on their travels. “We are very excited and thankful that everybody supported us . . . we wouldn’t have made it where we have if everyone wouldn’t have voted for us.” ◗ Powell and Hunken are hoping to organize a party to thank their supporters and need a suitable venue. To help, call Powell at 604-614-3226.

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Vehicle fatalities double Police say the worst could still lie ahead RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

that mix with trick-or-treat night when we’re going to have kids in abundance running around,” n a city already reeling from MacDonald said. 13 vehicle-related deaths in “That’s even before we get into 2010, Abbotsford police are bracing the Christmas shopping and all for what traditionally is the [people] the worst time of year clustering around “We’re losing daylight, for motoring fatalities. the malls.” With diminished we’ve got Halloween Police are at a hours of daylight, loss to explain the roads affected by ice, looming . . .” massive spike in snow and freezing rain, deaths, and hope October, November it is a statistical – Const. Ian MacDonald APD and December are the anomaly. deadliest months of “We obviously the year for drivers and pedestrians, c a n’t t h i n k o f i t a s s i m p l y a Const. Ian MacDonald said. number. [These people’s deaths] “We’re losing daylight, we’ve got have stories to tell, and from a Halloween looming . . .When we talk policing standpoint those stories about fatal collisions we’ve got nine have to translate to new strategies, of 13 that relate to pedestrians. enforcement and educational “So now we’re going to add to practices for us,” MacDonald said.

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Recognizing police have to deal with factors like weather, that are beyond their control, MacDonald said officers acknowledge road conditions will exacerbate the problem. “We have to rise to the challenge,” he said. With a number of deaths occurring involving pedestrians and bicyclists on dry roads with clear, warm weather, during what MacDonald described as “very good to perfect driving conditions,” he worries what winter will bring. “Thirteen is pretty much double our count from last year, and we’re not through the year yet,” MacDonald said. Educating drivers, pedestrians and cyclists will be an important part of the department’s proactive approach to tackling vehiclerelated fatalities. “It’s clear we have to do more, and that ‘we’ includes the community,”

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Police at the scene of a fatal crash on April 13. Vehicle-related fatalities in Abbotsford for 2010 have more than doubled 2009’s totals.

he said. Of the 13 vehicle-related deaths that took place this year, the five-car pile up on South Fraser Way and Ware Street March 13 stands out as the deadliest. Expectant mother Laura Wilson, her husband and father Ralph Jewell were out for a walk to celebrate her birthday when Wilson and Jewell

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THE TIMES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010 ❘ TAXES, from page A1 A three per cent increase would provide each section with one per cent – which could result in eliminating city staff and six police officers, and reducing city services, particularly to parks and roads, and hours at recreational facilities. Mayor George Peary said a zero tax increase is not an option. “It’s easy to say we don’t want any tax increases, but that involves laying off police officers,” said Peary. It r uns counter to a re c e n t p o l l c o n d u c t e d on behalf of the city that

Crews sift through rubble after fire destroyed the Sant Baba Vasakha Singh Sikh temple.

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he Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and police are asking for the public’s help in finding the person or persons responsible for the fire that destroyed the historic Sant Baba Vasakha Singh Sikh Society temple this summer. As incentive, the insurance carrier for the building is offering a reward of up to $10,000. On Thursday, Aug. 26 a suspicious fire destroyed the temple at 31957 Townshipline Rd., in Abbotsford’s Matsqui Prairie. The facility was used as a Sunday school for youth from six years old to late teens and for

Briefly Town hall summit on Sumas Mountain The City of Abbotsford will hold a town hall meeting on issues regarding the rural Sumas Mountain area, or the former Electoral Area H, on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m., at

evening classes in Punjabi. The building was originally the Gifford Chapel built in the 1940s, and was of historic and cultural significance to local residents and its users. Its loss impacted many people, said the fire service. The AFRS and the Abbotsford Police Department have been investigating the fire and are now asking for more people to come forward with tips. ◗ Anyone with information should call Abbotsford Police Det. Charlene Chesley at 604-864-4708.

Straiton Community Hall, 4698 Upper Sumas Mountain Rd., Abbotsford. The purpose of the community meeting is to inform the local residents, property owners and others about a range of issues. These include fire and police services, community planning, gravel mining, water and sewer services, road maintenance and bylaw

enforcement, taxation, activities on Crown land and the Sumas Mountain Park gate. Abbotsord Mayor George Peary, Coun. Bill MacGregor and senior staff will address the audience. Any questions or concerns about this meeting should be sent to Bill Flitton, director of legislative services and city clerk, at 604-864-5603 or bflitton@abbotsford.ca.

showed the No. 1 concern of Abbotsford residents is public safety, he noted. “All areas are crying for more money, but this year [the most important] is the police. It’s my No. 1 priority,” he said. “Certainly, I’ll be pressing council to approve the six new police officers.” What will actually be approved for the 2011 budget will depend on what the public has to say and what councillors vote for, he said. Howe v e r, a t h re e p e r cent increase would have some “pretty serious consequences” for city services and the APD, he said.

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ission council has asked the distr ict’s finance department to look at municipal tax scenarios ranging from a zero per cent increase to 7.2 per cent for the 2011 fiscal year. Those options should be ready for the next administration and finance committee meeting at the district hall on Nov. 3, said Ken Bjorgaard, director of finance for the District of Mission. The options should include no change to tax rates, and three, four, five and 7.2 per cent tax increases, the council told the finance committee meeting earlier this month.

Mission begins budget talks Tax changes ranging from zero to 7.2 per cent considered

“The (7.2 option) was the starting point last year. The options will be pared down,” Bjorgaard said. His staff will present a comprehensive budget report at the November meeting, along with the tax increase scenarios, he said. At that time, the council members may choose to whittle down or change the options. The operating budget for 2010 was $43.7 million, including the garbage pick-up budget, but excluding budgets for utilities such as

water ($4.9 million) and sewer ($3.8 million). There is an informal public consultation meeting on the coming district budget tentatively planned for Jan. 6, and a more formal session planned for Jan. 17, Bjorgaard said. He added the public is also welcome to attend the regular administration and finance committee meetings. In September, the district’s financial team was projecting a modest

surplus for this fiscal year, which comes in a large part from savings in the RCMP contract as a result of the 2010 Winter Olympics, deputy treasurer Kerri Onken wrote in the district’s fall budget review. Local RCMP members who were assigned to Olympic venues had those costs picked up by the Olympic budget, overtime costs were reduced as the courts were closed during the Olympics and the purchase of supplies and services were not available during the Games.

As many departments looked for savings, delayed hiring and pursued cost-saving measures, most were also showing small surpluses this fall. The largest came from the police budget, at $305,151. That accounts for most of the $413,439 overall projected surplus in the general operating fund. While the finance department was predicting this modest surplus, Onken cautioned various events between the fall and the year’s end could affect the projection. ◗ To give your input on budget considerations, e-mail to tax@mission. ca or mail to: Municipal Hall, 8645 Stave Lake St., Box 20, Mission, B.C. V2V 4L9.

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Abbotsford man, 23, survives after being shot in Mission A

23-year-old Abbotsford man suffered non-life threatening injuries when he was shot early Friday morning at a Mission residence. “He was still on scene. He was in

the house when he was shot. He was walking and talking at the scene, he walked to the ambulance,” said Mission RCMP Staff-Sgt. Major Dave Field. The police received a call about

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rrests of high-ranking members in the United Nations gang and the Red Scorpions has left a power vacuum in Abbotsford that other organized crime organizations are exploiting, police are saying. Drug warrants executed by the Abbotsford Police Department in late September and early October netted more than $80,000 in drugs and cash and four individuals with ties to the Duhre group, a gang APD Const. Ian MacDonald described as “resurgent,” and that did not have vested interests in the community in previous years. Investigators had been gathering intelligence on the group’s operations in Abbotsford for more than 12 months, MacDonald said, adding that anyone reading a

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3500 block of Cedar Street in Mission minutes later. Field had few other details to offer Friday afternoon. “We’re still holding this close. We’re still investigating and we have

newspaper would know Abbotsford was ripe of the demand for illegal narcotics. for muscling in on. “People need to know that the money they “I think they seized an opportunity,” Mac- are spending on drugs is going into orgaDonald said. nized crime. This is the way gangs work, and “Pretty much everyone in the Lower Main- there is a societal cost to bear,” MacDonald land knows about the arrests of the hierar- said. chy, predominantly of the Red Scorpions “The side effects of those decisions in doland the UN Gang, so if you’re a competing lars can end up being violence, it can end up interest . . . you would go ‘I think there might being with your kids becoming involved in be some weakness out there’.” those groups.” Sgt. Shinder Kirk, spokesKirk said gangs can m a n f o r t h e Co m b i n e d move to predominance Forces Special Enforcement “ . . . if you’re a competing based on who is being Unit, said most street-level interest . . . you would go ‘I arrested and taken out of drug dealers and foot solthe picture. diers are more interested think there might be some “If you have signifiin getting paid, as opposed cant enforcement efforts weakness out there’.” to which gang is supplying against a particular crime their product. type, or crime group, that “It’s always been tenuous – Const. Ian MacDonald APD leaves a bit of a vacuum. - loyalty,” Kirk said. And that vacuum can “Gangs, that we’re seeing lead to instability in the at the street level, they will change allegianc- sense that now you have competing interests es depending on a variety of factors.” all over again within a community,” Kirk said. MacDonald echoed some of Kirk’s senti- Instability and competing interests manifest ments, and said gang members want job in many ways, from a contract killing or security too. violent assault to control of the drug sup“To get somebody to flip their affiliation ply, Kirk said, with the more powerful gangs isn’t a lot of work . . . Some cash or some pushing into rural communities. muscle might be enough to gain some terDespite a significant drop in homicides ritory, or gain a drug line here and there,” in Abbotsford in 2010 – five so far this year he said. compared to 10 in 2009 – MacDonald said Regardless of who is running drug lines in the department still has its work cut out for Abbotsford, MacDonald said the big picture it, as Lower Mainland gangs move through for the department is to address getting rid communities.

no suspects,” he said. The shooting victim is known to police. While no names were released, the shooting appears to have been targeted, Field said.

– FILETIMES

A MIERT team member clears a residence in the 2300 block of Queen Street earlier this month that netted $21,000 in drugs and cash and two men with links to the Duhre group.

“Imagine a group of organisms in a Petri dish,” MacDonald said. “They move and flow, one [gang] will consume another, but it’s not as a result of the other shrinking away, it’s like a constant dance amongst them.”

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ur two major provincial political parties seem to be starring in their own in-house production of Dumb and Dumber, and it is the New Democrats who have taken top billing in recent days. The NDP finds itself dealing with an expulsion, a resignation, a divided caucus, a leak of confidential documents and a fierce and personal internal debate over its leader’s abilities. All this is occurring as the party sails merrily along at the top of the polls, out-distancing the B.C. Liberals by a two-to-one margin among decided voters. Once again, B.C. politics is demonstrating its unique hold on strange and baffling behaviour by its politicians and its political parties. A constant narrative in B.C. politics for years was that a government or political party was always in the process of falling apart. The governments led by Bill Vander Zalm, Mike Harcourt, Glen Clark and Ujjal Dosanjh eventually came apart at the seams, as did the B.C. Liberals under leader Gordon Wilson. We seem to be witnessing the same thing today, except it’s occurring on two fronts. As the ruling Liberals gloomily continue on as a largely despised government, it is the Official Opposition that is now hogging the headlines by repeatedly shooting itself in its feet. What, exactly, is going on? Numerous theories abound,

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From the Ledge but I think it’s safe to say the tensions and ideological differences that exist within the die-hard membership of the NDP have finally created a very public fissure that shows no sign of healing. I wrote last week that party leader Carole James’ hold on her job was fairly safe as long one of her “A-team” MLAs did not break with her leadership. Well, one of them – Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm MacDonald – has done just that, by resigning his position as caucus chair. It’s important to note that MacDonald remains in caucus, and he insists he’s still very much part of the team. But his resignation (he felt James should have consulted the caucus, or at least him, before booting Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson out of caucus) was a shot at his increasingly beleaguered leader. In recent weeks, James can point to several things that cast her in a good light. She spoke at a corporate fundraiser that oversold its target (250) by almost 100 per cent (400 tickets were sold). She received glowing coverage in a special Globe and Mail section on powerful Canadian

women leaders. And the latest poll pegs NDP support at 49 per cent, more than double the support for the B.C. Liberals. But there are those within the NDP who resent her attempt to modernize the party, expand its support, and to push it more toward the political middle, and away from the left and organized labour (think Tony Blair in Britain). Meanwhile, James’ troubles have given Premier Gordon Campbell and his government a brief respite from the pounding they’ve been getting over various issues, notably the HST. But Campbell must face his own leadership vote at the party convention next month, and it is by no means a sure thing that he’ll score a high number. However, unlike the New Democrats, the B.C. Liberals are sticking together. Other than Blair Lekstrom quitting the caucus back in June over the HST, there has been no sign of public discontent from the caucus ranks. The two parties’ marked difference when it comes to dealing with problems with leadership brings to mind that famous line from the Godfather movies: “It’s not personal. It’s just business.” But the NDP seem to have turned that line around. For them, the attacks on James show their motto is: “It’s not business. It’s just personal.” ■ Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global B.C.

anada came third this week in a three-way race for two seats on the United Nations Security Council. It’s a bit of a black eye. We were due for one of those seats. It’s the first time since the United Nations came into being that Canada will have gone an entire decade without a place at that august table. For many, Canada’s failure will be seen as that: a failure. It will be seen as a devastating defeat for a country that has played a disproportionately large role in world affairs, through the UN and as an individual player in global affairs. This is the country that, through the efforts of Lester Pearson’s diplomacy and promotion of the concept of international peace-keeping, used the United Nations to dismantle the near-calamitous Suez Canal crisis in 1956. The diversion from what many feared was developing into a third world war boosted the United Nations’ international credibility by proving that such a body – and especially its Security Council – could have a real and positive impact in the management of international affairs. But 1956 was a long time ago. Canada has backed away from its peace-centred diplomacy, tied financial help to ideology that ignores the facts of human suffering, and digs deeper into its tar sands to fuel global warming. Is it really any wonder that Canada could not muster the votes needed to secure that Security Council seat – votes from the nations we’ve cold-shouldered over the past few years? On the positive side, the entire United Nations organization has been losing credibility of late, thanks to indifferent attitudes like Canada’s, so it’s likely that Canada’s recent rejection will hardly be noticed over time.

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The best advice is to just play through I was not at all surprised to read the letter by Sheryl Goring (Golf dress code was way off course, Times, Oct. 15). I had a similar experience at the same club that I am sure she speaks of. I had a friend visiting from Ontario to go fly fishing with me in the Interior and suggested a game of golf. I made a tee time and upon arrival at the club, was told my playing partner would not be allowed on the course because he did not have a collared shirt. I tried to reason with the pro shop and I must admit he was better dressed than most at the course, but yes he had no collar. This was not to be a golf trip so he was unprepared. He and his wife were members of a club in Ontario for some time and were upstanding members. I am disturbed that this course could not make an exception. I was thinking of becoming a member but after this I chose to join an 18-hole club in Chilliwack.

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I spent my money for meals and entertainment there rather than Mission. It is sad that the people of this course feel it is so much better that it really is. Sheryl, do as I did, don’t look back, they are not worth it. Hope your husband has a great time golfing at a place that deserves the man he is. Brent Arnett Abbotsford

Picking up where dog column left off Editor, the Times:

I appreciate the column in the paper on the picking up after your dogs (Oh, what to do with doggy doo-doo?, Times, Oct. 12). I, as an owner of a bull mastiff and a chihuahua, make sure I always pick up after my animals as

I have stepped in other dogs’ poop too many times, especially walking through wooded trails where people think they don’t need to pick up after them. My concern is not so much over dogs as it is cats. Why is it OK for owners of cats not to clean up after their animals? I understand when they are out it’s hard to control where they go and when. However, I wouldn’t dream of watching my bull mastiff poop in my neighbour’s flower bed and not pick it up, so why do I have to constantly have to watch my neighbour’s cat do the same to mine? I would appreciate some light shed on this issue. I do have better things to do with my time than write a letter like this, but as a young woman I know the difference between

what is right and wrong and I don’t want to start any feuds with the nice church-going family next door. I just think cat owners should be held responsible somehow for their animals’ poop just as I am for mine. I have tried every natural, pet-friendly trick in the book to keep the neighbour’s cat out of my garden. Lisa Matty Abbotsford

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I want to thank Samuel Mellace for smoking cannabis (marijuana) in the House of Commons (Abby man lights joint in House of Commons, Times, Oct. 8) and bringing attention to an uncompassionate, ignorant and immoral law. I was aware that Canada allows sick citizens to use cannabis but didn’t know they were not allowed to eat cannabis in foods. Many sick citizens prefer eating cannabis. It’s difficult to understand

or imagine why cannabis prohibitionists will allow a cancer patient to smoke but not eat the relatively safe, God-given plant. It should be easy enough

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ork continues on the Mission Bridge to make it a safer cycling route for two-wheeled commuters. Access to the bridge sidewalks from the Highway 11 will be upgraded to make a smoother transition for cyclists from the roadway shoulder on to the sidewalk on the bridge, said a press release from government representatives. For the past several months, crews from Seismic 2000 Construction from Langley have raised the sidewalk railing height on the bridge itself to give cyclists crossing the bridge more security. Some people didn’t feel the railing

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he Focus Disability Network Society is using free food and participation initiatives to help people with disabilities find employment. The FDNS is encouraging local businesses in both Abbotsford and Mission to take part

in special Lunch and Learn information sessions designed to ease local employers who might be skeptical of hiring prospective employees who are either mentally or physically disabled. It’s all part of the society’s vision of a diverse and fair work place, said FDSN Lunch and Learn co-ordinator Summer Dhillon.

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UFV hosting Mennonite Studies panel

Seeking insight from this historically important segment of our community o u c a n’t g o t o o f a r i n t h e F r a s e r Va l l e y, e s p e c i a l l y Abbotsford, without experiencing the influence of the Mennonites. Approximately 25 per cent of the population of Abbotsford is affiliated with the Mennonite community. Throughout the Fraser Valley, Mennonites have founded businesses, agricultural enterprises, educational institutions, credit unions and cooperatives, relief and development organizations and healthcare facilities. Mennonites are also represent-

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He said that offering Mennonite Studies at UFV will give students the opportunity to look at the influence of the Mennonite people on Fraser Valley culture from many perspectives. “The wide range of courses that will be offered in the Mennonite Studies program at UFV will allow students to understand objectively the history, culture and faith of the Mennonite people, and to analyze critically this community that contributes significantly, in many ways, to the Fraser Valley region.” Admission to the two public panels is free and the public is welcome. Pay parking is in effect at UFV.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Hospice diva night

Tonight is Diva Night, a special fundraiser for the Abbotsford Hospice Society, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Phoenix Grill and Lounge, Abbotsford. Tickets $40, call 852-2456.

Genealogy meeting

Abbotsford Genealogical Society meets today at 6:30 p.m., at Clearbrook Library, on topic: A Barnardo Boy in Alberta. Everyone is welcome. See www.abbygs.ca.

Singalongs at ASA

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

Abbotsford. Hours are Friday, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. See more than 50 approved eucharistic miracles, museum display boards, talks and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. See www.stannsabbotsford. ca or call 604-852-5602 ext. 227.

Fall wine festival

Trethewey House presents its fall Wine Festival featuring local wines, on Oct. 23, 7 p.m., at 2313 Ware St., Abbotsford. Tickets are $40 at MSA Museum Society (call 604-853-0313), Raymond James (Garden Court), Cooperators Insurance (King and McCallum), Tourism Abbotsford, and

Abbotsford Arts Council.

Bradner craft fair

The annual Bradner Church Craft Fair is Oct. 23 at Bradner Community Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. On from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with 30 craft vendors, homemade cookies and baking, lunch and door prizes. Admission is by donation. Call 604-533-5227.

Clayburn family dance

Clayburn Village Community Association holds a Harvest Moon family dance on Oct. 23 at Clayburn School, from 7 p.m. to midnight, with D.J. music, a cash bar and a cold buffet. The community is invited to meet friends and make some new ones. Tickets are $25 at the Clayburn

Village Store, 34810 Clayburn Rd., at Clayburn Comfort Soaps, 34866 Clayburn Rd., and at the Clayburn Pet Hospital, 15-35060 Clayburn Rd. Monies raised go to pay for an accessible lift at the Clayburn school. Call 604852-3230 for details.

Read to baby

Interactive storytime from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with books and songs at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., Mission, on Fridays until Nov. 12, for babies up to 24 months. Call the library at 604-826-6610.

Seniors AGM

The Abbotsford Seniors Association holds its annual general meeting and election of officers for 2011 on

Nov. 3 at 1 p.m., at the ASA hall, 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Voting is for president, vice-president, directors and a bylaws wording change. All members are encouraged to attend.

Elvis gospel night

The Spirit Bear Centre Society presents a gospel show featuring Elvis tribute artist Steve Elliott on Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at the South Abbotsford Mennonite Church, 32424 Huntingdon Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets are $20 at the House of James, 2743 Emerson St., (604-8523701), from Gerry Ennis at Re/Max Little Oak (604-8592341), or the Spirit Bear Centre at 604-864-0553, or see also www.spiritbearcenter. com

COMMUNITY Library quiz night

The Friends of the Mission Library present their annual Quiz Night on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Enlist your spouses, friends and neighbours for the challenge between 10 teams. Come as a single and be adopted into a team. Costumes are optional but encouraged. Tickets are $10, available at the Mission Library.

SAINTS fundraiser

The senior animal sanctuary in Mission (SAINTS) holds 10 meat draws for a fundraiser on Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., plus 50/50 and one special draw, at the Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Rd. south, Mission. Call 604-826-4762 for more details.

Red Cross help wanted

Abbotsford Red Cross medical equipment loan depot is looking for several volunteers to sanitize the equipment being returned from clients. The hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Saturday, volunteers are particularly needed on Thursdays. Training and supplies are provided. Apply at the depot, at 5-2316 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford, during regular hours. Call 604-5563526 or Peg Wenting at 604850-2901.

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The Credit Counseling Society offers a credit awareness workshop for those who want to be more financially savvy, on Oct. 20 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., Mission. Call 604-826-6610 for details.

Women’s social

Mission Abbotsford Women’s Social Club meets Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Mission Foursquare Church, 33837 Prentis Ave., Mission. New members, guests welcome. Not affiliated with any church. Drop in cost is $3, yearly membership $27. Contact Malonie at 604-8142280 or missionabbysocial@ hotmail.com.

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Better breathing

MSA Better Breathers Club meets Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cascade Community Church, 35190 Delair Rd., Abbotsford. Join us for tea and coffee and bring any questions you may have re breathing problems.

Eucharistic miracles

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very year, our Conbusinesses hire locally and servative governpay municipal taxes. They ment recognizes the provide many of us with third week of October as our first job opportunity. ED FAST Small Business Week. They sponsor youth league Small businesses play a sports teams and volunMP vital role in our communiteer their services to local FYI ties. Indeed, they continue fundraisers. Small busito be a major contributor ness owners are champito the long-term prosperity ons of their communities. of our country. As Canada leads the world’s Since we were first elected, our Conservarecovery from the global economic downturn, tive government has taken many steps to it is important that we recognize the impor- help small businesses. We lowered the small tant contribution which small and medium- business income tax rate to 11 per cent sized businesses are making to this effort. and raised the threshold for small business Over half of all Canadian businesses are income from $400,000 to $500,000. We introduced a 100 per cent capital cost small businesses. It is often said that these allowance for computer equipment purbusinesses are the “first to hire and the chased by small businesses. We have also last to fire.” It’s no wonder, then, that they reduced time-consuming and job-killing employ over half of all working Canadians. government red tape by 20 per cent. Small business owners are willing to take These initiatives have allowed entreprerisks, are loyal to those who work for them, neurs to focus more of their energy and make important financial investments in resources on growing their businesses our communities, and contribute heavily to instead of wasting them on inefficient and charitable and community organizations. unnecessary government regulations. Nowhere is this more apparent than right Today, our economy remains the number here in Abbotsford. As one of the fastest one priority for our Conservative governgrowing cities in Canada, Abbotsford has ment. While there are many positive signs, been named the best community in which the recovery remains extremely fragile. to do business in Western Canada. We have We know that Canada’s long-term prosalso been ranked the most generous comperity will only be secured through the munity in the country for the sixth year in a row. creativity, ingenuity, and common sense of Each year many new businesses are entrepreneurs, small business owners and started and existing businesses relocated in hard-working families across the country. Abbotsford, and we take great pride in seeAs your Member of Parliament, I coning those businesses flourish. gratulate all of our small businesses for Our interactions with small business own- their tireless work in building a stronger ers form a significant part of our daily lives. and more prosperous Canada. Bravo to all From the corner store to the town barberof you. shop, from the auto garage to the gourmet restaurant, from the child day care to the retirement residence, their impact on our ■ Ed Fast is Abbotsford’s Member of Parliament. Contact him at: ed@edfast.ca. community cannot be understated. Small

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Request for Standing Offer #6018, 2010/2011 Snow Clearing Services

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

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

School District No.34 (Abbotsford) is seeking standing offers from interested parties with the experience and qualiﬁcations to provide overload Snow Clearing/Sanding Services for the 2010/2011 Winter Season. Standing Offer #6018 Documents are available from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday at the School Board Office or downloaded from the BC Bid Website (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca). Envelopes clearly marked: RFSO #6018, Snow Clearing Services Closing Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010 Closing Time: 2:00 pm, Local Time Closing Location: Board of Education of School District No. 34 2790 Tims Street, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 4M7 Please direct all questions regarding this Request for Standing Offer #6018 to: Maya Felzenstein, Buyer, 604.859.4891 ext 1261 or maya_felzenstein@sd34.bc.ca

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 DRIVERS for REGIONAL FLAT DECK and SUPER TRAIN POSITIONS

Now Hiring

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certiﬁed & experienced • Union Wages & Beneﬁts Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

Thompson Bros. (Constr.) LP

is looking for experienced Superintendents, Foremen, Servicemen, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Site Safety Coordinators, Surveyors, Water Truck and Rock Truck Drivers, Labourers, 777, Scraper, Excavator, Dozer and Grader Operators. Year round, camp work. Please fax resume to (780) 962-3903 or e-mail tbclhr @thompsonbros.com. No phone calls please.

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General Employment

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CLASS 1 TRACTOR-TRAILER DRIVER wanted for year round short haul employment in northern BC. Benefit package included. Fax clean drivers abstract and resume with references to 250-774-2314 or call Rob at 250-775-1700 for more information. Daytime Cleaning Person. five hour per day, $11 per hour, Monday - Friday. 778-552-2246 Wknd Office Cleaning Person, required 7 hours/week, $14/hour. Must be bondable. 778-552-2246

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Hotel Restaurant

2 INDIAN SPECIALTY COOKS to prepare North Indian vegetable and non vegetable dishes, 3 yrs exp req’d, full time permanent $16.91/hr. 2 KITCHEN HELPERS $10.31/hr., 2 FOOD SERVERS $9.90/hr. Apply in person at Bay Leaf Restaurant 7084 Vedder Road Chilliwack or email resume to rbayleaf@yahoo.ca or call 778-332-4031

FOODSAFE

Health Care

COURSE

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3508 Trades/Technical

ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-955-6160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com.

4pm23 - 8pm March & 24 $

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES Regular FT and Casual positions New opportunity! Competitive wages. Great benefits. Must be currently registered. Experience preferred. Casuals must be available 2 shifts/week including some weekends and holidays. Fax or email resume to employment@ progrouphealth.com or 1-866-509-1294

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Sales

NORTHERN BC FORD DEALERSHIP Seeking experienced Service Advisorto join our team. New building, Greatpay and benefits. Relocation assistanceavailable. Send resume to SERVICEMGR @CAPITALFORD.CA

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Audio/Video/ Computers

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Cats

CUSTOM COMPUTER CDRW, DVD, very fast and reliable, can deliver $75 604-845-9000

PUPS - purebred Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler), 1st shots. $500. Chilliwack. Call 604-512-7560.

DELL LAPTOP works great, internet ready, $99 604-845-9000

Local Commercial Roofing Company Now Hiring:

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Metal Cladding & Flashing Great Wages, Benefits, Apprenticeship Program & Pension Plan. ONLY EXP’D NEED APPLY E-mail resume to: sales@ravenroofing.com Fax resume to: 604-531-9695 or Phone: 604-531-9619

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Education

LOVE ANIMALS? Love a career as an Animal Health Technologist. On-campus working farm. Small town environment. 2-year diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Medical Office Trainees Needed!

Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com

Food Products

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For Sale Miscellaneous

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591. DIAMOND RING, BRILLIANT SOLITAIRE 1 carat - purchased for $12,000, recently appraised (different store) for just over $10,000. Will sell for: $3750. 14K gold & rhodium finish, clarity = SI 3; color H. call (604)864-3945 FREE CATALOGUE HALFORD’S LEATHER, Beads, Tanned Furs, Craft Kits. Butcher Supplies & Equipment, Animal Control Products, Free Shipping (some restrictions) www.halfordsmailorder.com / 800-353-7864/ order@halfordsmailorder.com G.E. SELF cleaning stove, cream Viking, Side by Side fridge & freezer $300 obo, 604-850-2465. **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348. MAGIC CHEF Frost Free Fridge, 16.8 cu $175.00 or best offer. Jodie 604-860-2465. PAIR ADULT medieval costumes, original designs, multi sized, can be sold separately or $100 pair 604-858-4223

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Fuel

FULL YEAR SEASONED Alder, Birch & Maple Firewood, Split & Delivered. 604-825-9264

2095

Lumber/Building Supplies

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NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cyclesawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

Personal Trainer Certiﬁcation

Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be available. 604-930-8377 Hilltop Academy

Dogs

YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

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Horses

CLEAN HOG FUEL $250/truckload, Delivered. 13 units. Call 604-307-4607

3540

Pet Services

(Corner of Harris & Riverside) MATSQUI VILLAGE Lots of Parking by the Barn!

BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25X30 $4,577. 30X40 $6,990. 32X60 $10,800. 32X80 $16,900. 35X60 $12,990. 40X70 $13,500. 40X100 $23,800. 46X140 $35,600. OTHERS. Ends optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

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3508

5486 Riverside St.

Pharmacy Tech Trainees Needed!

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

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CRS CONSTRUCTION LTD. In Mission, is hiring experienced Ironworkers, Welders & Labourers for Lower Mainland projects starting Nov 1. We offer competitive wage packages. Please email resume to: vincecrs@telus.net or fax to 604-826-1330

October 25 & 26 th

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Dogs

GARAGE SALE Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

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BLACK LAB puppies, males & females, very cute, ready to go $450 604-793-9369

BLUENOSE PITBULL 5 F pups avail now, taking appt, wormed, vet chkd call/text 604-701-7195 BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020

COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $650 neg. 604-708-1752 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com GOLDEN RETRIVER pups & Golden Doodle pups, book now $650 & $850.. 1-250-674-0091

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

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (7387)

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Pets - Other

BC REPTILE Club Show & Sale Sat Oct 30 • 10 am to 5 pm and Sun Oct 31 • 10 am to 4pm Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Drive, Cadet Building Abbotsford B.C Admission : Adults $4 , Kids $2 , Children under 5 Free ; Family Pass $10.00 (2 adults up to 3 kids) For more info visit us at www.bcreptileclub.com 1-604-392-5715

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Metaphysical

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Furniture

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Financial Services

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5060

Legal Services

DIAL-A-LAW OFFERS general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6508

2BR 2BATH ABBY 3yr old. 6 appls & h/w incl. N/S N/P Sec u/g parkg. $975. 604-788-2746

6508

Apt/Condos

2 BR, close to D/town Abbots, 5 appl, secure pkg, storage locker, n/s, n/p, $875. 604-657-1640

Apt/Condos

CWK 2 br Newmark, brand new, 2 bath, u/g prkg, ss appl, storage inste, nr all ammens UFV Ref’s. $950. 1st mth $675. ns, pets neg. 604-768-4901 604-908-1600 or email@ njoy.ipa@hotmail.com

2 BRM Exec. home for rent immediately. $1300.00/mth with hydro included. Partly fenced yard & new appliances. Small pet okay. Call 604-826-9339.

1 BR New, very bright above ground bsmt suite, fp, alarm. Nr Abby Hospital & Mill Lake, NS, small pet ok, share wd, $750 incls, Avail Nov 1, 778-893-1581

CEDAR GREEN

6515

1 Bedroom from $620

Duplexes - Rent

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

1 Bdrm. & Den from $650

2 Bedroom

starting at $700 totally reno’d $790

604.850.5375

MISSION 3 br 1 bath duplex, gas fp, storage, near schools, ns, $825/mo, immed. 604-838-8692

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3 BR +den, Totally Reno’d House & Yard, Gardeners Delight! Beautiful Views, nr shops, hwy & schools, avail Nov 1. ns, $1700, 32864 10 Ave, Mission. Call 1-604-657-0229 for viewing.

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Seniors seem to skip SAD

SENIORS

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SENIORS

Still important to watch for other signs of depression CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

he days are getting shorter, rain and wind will soon hit with more consistency, and it is changes like these that can cause Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to sometimes take control. SAD is a type of depression brought on by a lack of ambient light, changes in body temperature or issues with hormone regulation, however the disorder does not have the same affect on seniors as we may think. A number of different sources, including the Canadian Mental Health Association, indicate the condition, which affects about two to three per cent of the overall population and is usually brought on by fewer daylight hours during winter, is less prevalent with seniors compared to the younger generations. “The risk of SAD decreases with age,” said the CMHA’s website, adding the condition is more common in women then in men. “I haven’t seen anything

that indicates that it’s more prevalent with seniors than with anybody else,” said Rennie Hoffman, executive director of Mood Disorders Association of B.C. “But it is a considerable

“The elderly experience depression in a lot greater numbers than we attribute.” – CMHA

condition.” There are numerous types of therapy to combat SAD. Although the risk of SAD is low with seniors, those who experience the condition are likely housebound. The CMHA recommends daily exercise as a way to increase energy. Exposure to light, whether it is with a bright lamp or standing next to a window for natural light, also helps. Despite the low risk seniors have of suffering from SAD, otherwise known as the “winter blues,” the elderly still face

the challenges brought on by other forms of depression. “The elderly experience depression in a lot greater numbers than we attribute,” said Hoffman. “There are a lot of reasons for that and certainly not enough research has been done in that area.” There are many causes, both physically and mentally, that can cause depression, everything from health risks such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes can cause depression, as well as the loss of loved ones as the years pass. “With the benefit of wisdom and life experience comes an attachment to a lot of people who die off as we get older,” said Hoffman “There’s an increase in loneliness, a feeling of a decreasing influence in their surroundings. All of these things can add the extra stress that is a precursor of depression.” He adds more research on depression in seniors needs to be done. However because of the low numbers and risk of SAD in the elderly, that condition is not considered a high priority.

– FILE/TIMES

Seniors who have Seasonal Affective Disorder are likely housebound. Bright sunlamps or outdoor exercise can help. Seniors may be prone to other types of depression as well.

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Hogs Ice Heat in opener

Mental errors result in Rockford sweep at AESC

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ith a young, inexperienced group of players, the Abbotsford Heat knew coming into this season that mistakes would be made. But the upstart Heat, the youngest team in the American Hockey League with an average age of 23, made too many errors over the weekend, and were subsequently swept by the Rockford Ice Hogs. The Heat were thumped 5-0 in the first half of the home-opening mini series at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre Friday, then coughed up a two-goal lead thanks to undisciplined penalties and an insufficient penalty kill en route to a 4-3 shootout loss. All three of Rockford’s goals prior to the breakaway competition were on the power play. “We can’t use excuses like we’re a young team, it’s early in the season, it’s a new system – it’s just excuses,” said Heat defenceman Matt Pelech, who took a goaltender interference penalty on what appeared to be the winning goal for Abbotsford in overtime Saturday. “There were positives to our game but we can’t give up a 3-1 lead in our home rink, that’s just unacceptable.” Abbotsford had a much better effort in the second game of the weekend, springing to life in the second period thanks to a spirited

–JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Abbotsford Heat left winger Cam Cunning waits for a center pass that never came in front of the Rockford Ice Hogs net during second period action of their home opener Friday at AESC. The Heat lost 5-0, and fell again on Saturday 4-3. J.D. Watt fight with former NHL’er Garnet Exelby. The scrap, which came on the heels of a devastating body check by Watt, ignited both the crowd of just over 2,700 and Watt’s teammates. The Heat pumped in three goals in 49 seconds to take what seemed to be a commanding two-goal lead late in the middle period. But offensive zone penalties turned a belated celebration into another bitter defeat. “You’ve got to be able to win games when you’re ahead like that,” said

Carter Bancks, who was denied on a shorthanded breakaway in the extra frame. “We’ve all played hockey for a long time, we’ve all been on winning teams and we know what it takes. It is a better league, it is stronger, but we’re shooting ourselves in the foot right now.” Both Leland Irving and Matt Keetley were also called out for their play in goal for the Heat this weekend. The duo allowed a combined nine goals on just 49 shots.

If there was one positive from this weekend, it was that the defence factored into the scoring. Although Keith Seabrook – who had two points on Saturday – was overdue, said head coach Jim Playfair. “You look at Seabrook, he’s had a horseshit training camp, he had a horseshit pre-season, he’s been horseshit up until [Saturday] so it’s about time he stepped up and did something for us.” The Heat embark on a three-game road trip beginning tomorrow.

Mission tames Panthers under Friday night lights JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

ission Secondary shut out Abbotsford Collegiate 28-0 in the CTV High School Heroes varsity football Game of the Week on Friday at Rotary Stadium. Roadrunners’ quarterback Tanner Pearce passed to Rhys Parry (11 yards) and Kevin Wiens (24 yards) for two scores to end the half up 14-0. A 25-yard run on the first drive of the third quarter made the score a lopsided 21-0. Pearce then rushed for the final score at the beginning of the fourth to put the Panthers away. “Abbotsford played us tough, as we expected they would,” said head coach Kevin Watrin. “But we felt that if we continued to work hard, we would

Hawks down Centaurs in Subway Bowl AAA rematch

be able to take advantage of mis-matches and put up some points.” Special teams played a key role in the win with Eric DiGuistini going 4/4 on point-after attempts, as well a good placement on kickoffs. One kick was recovered (stolen) by Chris Low, a second was a fair catch and then, when Abby tried to return the others, Taran Humphries and Brenden Atkinson made tackles that helped keep Abby pinned into their own end for most of the game. The Roadrunners played a solid game defensively, highlighted by Zac Chamberland (seven tackles) and Colton Lohr (five tackles). Mission battles Handsworth at 3 p.m. on Friday at home.

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Mission QB Tanner Pearce, above, looks for a receiver. Left, Hadley Gwyn, grabs a long pass in first quarter varsity action Friday against Abby Collegiate.

h e W.J. Mouat Hawks served notice to the rest of the B.C. High School Triple-A Varsity football contingent that nothing short of a Subway Bowl title will be tolerated this year. The Hawks, ranked No. 1 in B.C. by The Province, walked into Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam Friday night and handed the Centennial Centaurs a 30-14 thumping in a rematch of last year’s provincial championship. But it took a while for the Hawks to get going, as Centennial opened the scoring on a long drive capped off by a five-yard touchdown run. The Hawks responded and took a 14-6 halftime lead before taking over the game in the third quarter. “I t h o u g h t we s t a r t e d slowly but as the game wore on we started to control it on defence and on offence,” said Hawks head coach Denis Kelly on Monday. The stor y of the game though was turnovers, and the Centaurs, ranked No. 5 in B.C., were guilty of a number of them in the second half. The Hawks took advantage, and what was at one time a 17-14 contest quickly turned into a rout. With the Hawks top receiver Desmond Bassi being covered like a blanket, Braden Churly and Luke Friesen became Cam Bedore’s favourite targets through the air. Both players had a major impact as the Hawks poured it on offensively in the second half. “At that point we really took over the game,” said Kelly. It also showed how mentally tough this year’s team is, especially after nearly completing an epic comeback in last year’s championship game to the Centaurs only to lose by three crushing points. “You look at the team last year and that was one of its main characteristics, they never gave up in spite of the fact we were way down in the final to Centennial,” said Kelly. “It’s the same with these guys. They’re quite tough mentally and they know what they’re capable of doing. “They don’t seem to let the game circumstances at any particular time influence how they play.”

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The University of the Fraser Valley men’s golf team finished second at the 2010 CCAA National Championships at the Dunes in Kamloops on Friday. The Cascades finished the three-day tournament with a team score of 886, 38-strokes behind the CCAA National Champion Humber College Hawks who scored 848. “I’m really proud of this group of guys for going out and performing under some very challenging conditions

this week. Finishing second in the nation is quite an accomplishment and speaks to the quality of talent we have in this program,” said Cascades’ coach Chris Bertram. UFV ’s top golfer at the championship was Aaron Pauls, who shot a three day total of 219, good for seventh out of 105 participating golfers. Brett Webster finished 10th with a three-day total of 222.

Briefly

Cascades green turns to silver

SPORTS

Soccer players are UFV top athletes of week

Sports Hall of Fame

Soccer players Ellen Kuyer and Ravi Singh are Abbotsford Heat/UFV Cascades Athletes of the Week for Oct. 10. Kuyer scored three times in ELLEN KUYER last weeks 43 victory over UBC in Vancouver and was named CIS Athlete of the Week. Kuyer has been a large reason why the Cascades were unbeaten in four straight against Nationally Ranked UBC Trinity Western.

The Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations now for the following categories: Athlete, Team, Coach/Builder and Community Sports Builder. For more information on the criteria for the above categories, visit www.abbysportshalloffame. ca or e-mail abbotsfordsportshalloffame@gmail.com. Nomination forms are available on the website or by contacting the Sports Hall of Fame Society, Box 10 Abbotsford B.C. V2T 6Z4. Nominations for the Wall of Fame (a one year recognition) are also available at the website. Nominations close Nov. 15.

Singh was excellent at shutting down the University of Victoria’s top strikers and closing out any midfield runs that the Vikes attempted as the RAVI SINGH Cascades won 30, for their second CWUAA regular season game. Singh played a great two-way game often making tackles in the back and then sending the ball forward to the Cascade strikers. – STAFF REPORTER

– STAFF REPORTER

Blue Corner boxer is B.C.’s welterweight champion Abbotsford’s Jake Weitzel of Blue Corner Boxing had the fight of his life, going five rounds before putting away former champ Shawn McDonald to win the B.C. Welterweight Championship at the Clash at Cascade Four in Langley on Oct. 9. “It was Jake’s night and there was no disputing it – he took all five rounds,” said Blue Corner’s Wayne Venables. “Jake was unstoppable and by the last bell, the championship belt was all his.” Weitzel had lost to McDonald by a split decision in a previous fight, but not on this night. Before going into Round 5, Weitzel got a cut above his left eye and his corner had to stop the bleed-

JAKE WIETZEL ing fast, or the referee would have stopped the fight. They stopped the bleeding and Weitzel finished it to record the win. – STAFF REPORTER

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Mission Secondary quarterback Kevin Wiens carries an Abbotsford Collegiate defender in junior varsity football action Wednesday. Wiens ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more in the Roadrunners’ 32-6 victory over the Panthers.

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