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New ‘whiz-bang’ library on the books Multi-million-dollar facility in city’s centre ROCHELLE BAKER

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bbotsford could soon have a new state-of-the-art public library located in its city centre.

The 15,000-square-foot facility will be housed in the new Abbotsford Collegiate school due to open the fall of 2012.

Mayor George Peary said the new

– ARTIST’S RENDERING/FOR THE TIMES

Architect’s drawings give Abby residents a peek at the proposed new library. library at 2329 Crescent Way would boast the latest technologies and contribute to the revitalization of central Abbotsford.

“It’s going to be a whiz-bang

place. It’ll be state-of the art and add a vibrant component to the whole area,” he said. “[The project] is going to give us a second flagship library that will be

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to equip the library.

Both the library and new school are designed to act as a community hub and learning centre to provide very well-used in the central and services to the surrounding neighbourhood. eastern part of the city.”

The new facility will replace CenThe city, the Abbotsford school district, and the Fraser Valley tennial Library located in Jubilee Park.

Regional Library are The older library partnering to bring the First reported @ project to fruition. abbotsfordtimes.com at 5,000 square feet is less than half the The shared project makes sense on a financial and size, not wheelchair accessible and generally outdated, said Peary. community basis, said Peary.

“It’s a dark, dingy, little place.

The project will cost the city $4 million dollars, which is signifi- There are a whole series of deficantly less than would be case if ciencies . . . the older library doesn’t the municipality weren’t partnering have capacity to keep up with the with the school district and had to digital age.” build a stand-alone facility. see LIBRARY, page A3 The city will also pay $395,000

BREAKS HER SILENCE With faith & family, Sarah Wilson looks to the future while Peter Wilson starts his 55-year sentence for killing five-year-old Clare

ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

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utumn sun flashes off the surface of Abbotsford’s Mill Lake.

Sarah Wilson stands at water’s edge and leans forward as her daughter Suzy, eight, points out nearby ducks and the splash of fish.

The park has always been special, but it has become even more important to the pair following the

murder of Sarah’s youngest daughter this summer. Five-year-old Clare Shelswell died after her stepfather slashed her throat while the family was vacationing in Washington state in June. Clare especially loved Mill Lake, says Sarah.

“She was always hunting for something . . . she loved being outside.”

Suzy’s face brightens at the mention of her little sister’s name. see REMEMBERING, page A6

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

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Violent break and enter suspects sought ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

A – SUBMITTED APD/TIMES

A police sketch of the suspect Abbotsford police are seeking.

Briefly

bbotsford Police are appealing to the public to help identify two break and enter suspects after a young woman was violently attacked when she surprised them in her home.

APD Const. Ian MacDonald said investigators have issued a sketch of the suspect because they are concerned with the level of violence involved in the incident.

The 20-year-old woman arrived at her second-floor townhouse in

the 34900 block of Old Yale Road She wasn’t attempting to confront at 6 p.m. on Tuesday to find two anyone; she was just startled.” men loading up electronics, video This level of aggression in a break games and clothes. and enter situation is uncommon, One suspect fled, but the other and may be tied to drug addiction attacked the woman and struck her he said, adding in most situations repeatedly in the face. suspects simply The man eventual- First reported @ f l e e o r re s o r t t o ly ran off, but left the abbotsfordtimes.com pushing people out woman suffering from of the way. facial cuts that needed stitches “That’s why we’re appealing to and a possible fractured nose, said the public. Someone with this MacDonald. propensity to violence . . . it’s a “She was quite seriously injured. concern for us.”

You’re talking about a 20-year-old The young woman was transportgirl . . . this was not a close fight. ed to hospital and later released.

“She was obviously traumatized and scared,” said MacDonald.

The suspect who attacked the victim is described as a cleanshaven, white male in his 20s, weighing 160 pounds with short, spiky, light-brown hair and a square jaw.

The second suspect is described as a white male in his 20s with brown hair. ◗ Anyone with information is asked to phone Abbotsford Police at 604859-5225 or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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When placing pumpkins in yard waste containers remember the following: ■ remove all candles ■ remove any non-organic decorations, such as any plastics or metal ■ place in the re-usable yard waste container, not into a kraft paper bag Pumpkins can also be taken to the Abbotsford Mission Recycling Depot Yard Waste Drop Off where they will be accepted at no charge.

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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Dozens of jack-o’-lanterns lit up the night during Saturday’s first annual Clayburn Village pumpkin carving contest. For the complete patch pick pics, visit our online gallery at www.abbotsfordtimes.com. And if you’d like your jack-o’-lantern photos added, e-mail them to: editorial@abbotsfordtimes.com.

Centennial would be decommissioned LIBRARY, from page A1 Centennial will be decommissioned to allow more redevelopment in the area.

The new branch will stave off the need to expand the Clearbrook Library at 32320 George Ferguson Way. The city has budgeted $500,000 since 2009 for librar y expansions, and the funds set aside will increase through 2011/12 to meet the project’s cost.

Craven, Huston, Powers Architects firm is designing both Abbotsford Collegiate and the attached public library.

Ryan Huston said the library, built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold standards will be adjoined to the school but feature a separate public entrance.

The building will contain both a school and public section and house a total of 90,000 books and 22 computer/internet stations.

The building has a sloped roof and a bank of upper windows that will allow for a lot of natural light.

The ceiling will feature exposed wood beams that extend out to the roof’s overhang.

The building will also have a kid’s corner, teen section and wireless “internet cafes” – one of which will be equipped with comfy chairs and a gas fireplace.

The project was expected to be approved at Monday’s council meeting after the Times press deadline.

However, given the opportunity and partnerships involved it would be hard to imagine council wouldn’t approve the new library, said Peary.

– ARTIST’S RENDERING/FOR THE TIMES

An artist’s rendering shows the interior of the proposed new library that city council was voting on Monday afternoon.

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Abbotsford police are seeking the driver or owner of this 1993-1999 silver/gray and black GMC Jimmy.

Major crime investigators have identified the driver as a person of interest in the Rain Grill explosion.

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Vehicle spotted right after Rain Grill blast RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

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bbotsford police are asking for public assistance in identifying a late-model GMC Jimmy observed leaving the scene of the Rain Grill and Bar moments after an explosion destroyed the building and severely injured its owner on March 21.

The grainy image of the SUV was taken from security camera footage and shows a 1993 to 1999 four-door GMC Jimmy with a sunroof that is two-toned silver or gray and black.

Major crime detectives have identified the Jimmy’s driver as a person of interest who may have information that could assist the investigation, Const. Ian MacDonald said.

Describing the latest break in the case as significant, MacDonald said, “We’re pretty sure that the driver or owner of that vehicle is going to have information about what took place.”

Firefighters and police arrived at 11:15 p.m. on March 21 to find the Rain Grill and Bar at 33305 South Fraser Way engulfed in flames with its windows blown out and a burning debris field scattered for hundreds of meters in every direction following a massive explosion.

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THE TIMES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010 ❘

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Halloween firecracker blows off boy’s finger

14-year-old rushed to Vancouver for reconstructive surgery RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

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14-year-old Abbotsford boy was rushed to a Va n c o u v e r h o s p i t a l f o r reconstructive surgery after a powerful firecracker detonated in his hand Sunday night.

De s p i t e a f i re w o rk s b a n i n Abbotsford, police responded to 40 calls involving fireworks and noise complaints on Halloween, with 30 of the calls resulting in illegal fireworks being seized by officers, Const. Ian MacDonald said. “ The most concer ning par t is that there is a fireworks ban in Abbotsford . . . and yet we

have this pretty serious injury and the information we have is that these fireworks, these M80s, came up from the States,” he said.

“How did a 14-year-old come to possess an M-80?” asked MacDonald.

“And get the time and space to detonate it? I guess that’s a question, obviously, his family will be pondering.”

The force of the detonation was powerful enough to split open and severely burn the victims entire left hand, blow a hole through the shirt he was wearing and cause burns to his face and chest.

The boy was initially taken to

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Abbotsford Regional Hospital, but due to the severity of damage to his hand, was transferred to a Metro Vancouver hospital for emergency reconstructive surgery to re-attach at least one finger, MacDonald said.

Police are investigating whether the fireworks were smuggled into Canada or whether a local business or retailer was involved in their sale and distribution.

Of the 30 seizures, some instances saw officers confiscating more than 100 fireworks.

Fo l l ow i n g t h e r e c e n t h o s p i t a l i z a t i o n o f a 1 2 - ye a r- o l d Abbotsford boy who was seriously burned after mixing flammable materials, MacDonald

– FILE/TIMES

Abbotsford police are investigating whether an M-80 firecracker that detonated and blew apart a teen’s hand was smuggled into Canada from the U.S. admitted police are concerned about younger children being exposed to such volatile items.

“That was not the only M-80

in town,” he said.

“At this point we haven’t had any other reported injuries, but there easily could have been.”

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Bevan Avenue Wells Groundwater Supply Development Project Abbotsford BC

Open House and Invitation to Comment The City of Abbotsford (Proponent) is proposing to modify the Bevan Avenue Wells (proposed Project). The proposed Project would upgrade the pumping capacity of four Bevan Avenue Groundwater wells to increase the extraction rate to a maximum of 290 litres per second.

The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. – DARREN MCDONALD/TIMES

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Owner quiet, out of hospital VEHICLE, from page A4 The restaurant’s owner, Christopher Preston, 39, was found at the scene and rushed to a Vancouver hospital suffering severe burns and injuries.

“That’s why we’re appealing to the public for any information,” MacDonald said.

“In addition to Mr. Preston, we believe the operator or owner of that vehicle on that night has a lot to contribute to the investigation.”

Preston was just recently released from hospital, and so far police have been able to gather very little from him regarding the events surrounding the explosion. A situation MacDonald described as “unfortunate,” since his comments are integral to the ongoing investigation.

“We haven’t had as much contact from Mr. Preston as we would have either anticipated or desired,” MacDonald said.

“We would like to have more discussions with Mr. Preston, and if there is anything we can do to facilitate that, then we are obviously interested.”

The March 21 blast was so powerful that neighbouring businesses had their windows blown out. Witnesses at the scene said the sound of the explosion could be heard more than four blocks away.

Nancy Baker lived a few doors down from Rain at the time and said the blast felt like an earthquake.

“There was a huge, solid wall of bright orange [flame] high in the sky,” she said, adding her son thought their apartment building had been hit by a Mack truck.

Anyone with information about this vehicle or the Rain Grill incident is asked to call the APD at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The Proponent has now submitted its application (Application) to obtain an environmental assessment certificate which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project.

In order to provide information to the public about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) invites the public to attend an Open House to be held: at: Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Foyer 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford on: November 3, 2010 from: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

At 7:45 p.m. there will be a presentation by the EAO on the environmental assessment process with an opportunity to ask questions about the process. A second presentation will also be given by the Proponent in relation to the proposed Project.

If you are unable to attend the Open House, you may still wish to make a written submission. There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. The comment period will begin on October 27, 2010 and end on November 26, 2010. All comments received during this comment period will be considered.

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The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process.

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An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application are also available for viewing at these locations: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 1W7 Clearbrook Library 32320 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6N4

All submissions received by the EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

A6 ❘ NEWS ❘ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010 THE TIMES

Now months after her daughter’s murder, good people keep coming out of the woodwork REMEMBERING, from page A1 “Remember when we saw a bunny and ducks by the lake,” she asked her mom.

It’s not unusual for the pair to remember untroubled times with Clare.

“We bring Clare into our days . . . talk about her and think about when we did this or that,” said Sarah.

“So to go through daily life and not have [Clare’s] finger prints all over it is foreign to us.

“My goal is to remember her. It’s “So to go through t h e ra p e u t i c t a l k daily life and not ing about the good stuff.” have [Clare’s] The grief of losing finger prints all her daughter is still overwhelming, but over it is foreign Sarah has gotten past to us. My goal is to living day to day.

“It ’s m o re l i k e remember her. It’s week to week and therapeutic talkthat’s okay . . . I can see past today.” ing about the good She’s encouraged Suzy can still somestuff.” times laugh and play.

– Sarah Wilson mother Right now it’s the simple things that buoy up Sarah’s spirits; her faith in God, her church’s unwavering support, and the coffees and chats with trusted friends while their children play nearby.

“It’s enough for now . . . I have hope that further down the road I’ll find joy.”

Since the day her daughter was murdered, Sarah feels as though she has been operating on autopilot.

“If I had been fully emotionally and men-

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Sarah Wilson relaxes with her daughter Suzy. “[She’s]. . . a reason to seek goodness and not get sucked into the darkness because if I go there, she gets sucked down with me.” tally engaged I wouldn’t have gotten through it,” she said.

A nurse by profession, the day of her daughter’s death she found the strength to call 911, perform CPR on Clare and ensure she changed her bloody clothing before attending to Suzy.

Her husband, Peter James Wilson, was arrested by police and confessed he knowingly killed Clare with a knife he found on the kitchen counter after having an argument with his wife about disciplining the girls.

He was sentenced to 55 years behind bars in a U.S. jail.

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he have absolutely no contact with Sarah and Suzy.

Sarah never hinged her healing on a long sentence.

“It does not bring Clare back. It can only reflect the nature of the crime committed,” she said.

In court, Wilson said he had no idea that he was capable of murdering his stepdaughter – that he “never saw it coming.”

Sarah said she has to believe the same.

“I’d like to believe that. Because if he ever had an idea it was coming . . . I married this man.”

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Despite the evil perpetrated against her daughter, Wilson still maintains hope for humanity.

S i n c e First reported @ Clare’s death abbotsfordtimes.com she has experienced repeated acts of goodness from her church, family, friends and perfect strangers.

People she didn’t know brought her meals and little notes of encouragement; businesses donated goods and services.

“Something bad happens, but people who don’t know you from a hole in the wall come out and spend hours and hours of their time helping.”

In an effort to express her gratitude to everyone who came to her aid or who fundraised for the family trust, the Mountain Park Community Church is hosting a special thank-you service this Sunday. It will give her another chance to remember how special her daughter was.

She credits her faith as helping her survive and cope.

“I’ve tried to imagine walking through this and not having faith . . . If I didn’t believe God was in control and Clare was fine in heaven, I can’t imagine being able to get out of bed.”

Suzy also gives a powerful reason to get out of bed and put one foot in front of the other. “[She’s]. . . a reason to seek goodness and not get sucked into the darkness because if I go there, she gets sucked down with me,” said Sarah.

“I could become jaded and give into bitterness, but it’s a choice.

“And I have to make that choice every day.”

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Pink spandex makes easy target for police Runs from roadblock in a skintight suit

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olice chased down and arrested a motorist and passenger after the costume-clad duo ditched their truck at an Abbotsford Counterattack roadblock near Sumas Way and Highway 1 and fled on foot about 9 p.m. Saturday.

The passenger was wearing a skintight neon-pink jumpsuit that made him easy for officers to track, Const. Ian MacDonald said.

“We don’t know why they’re running, so we end up taking them both into custody

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as we sort it out,” he said, adding the driver blew over the legal blood-alcohol limit and was given a 90-day driving suspension and had his vehicle impounded for 30 days.

“Ultimately, Mr. Pink Pants is released without charge,” MacDonald said.

“When you’re chasing a guy wearing flaming pink he’s easy to spot.”

Looking back at the incident, MacDonald is still at a loss to explain why the passenger would have felt the need to flee the vehicle since he had committed no crime. “[His] pink outfit might have been better suited to just remain in the passenger seat.”

– RAFE ARNOTT

Abby in-custody death ruled an accident SAM COOPER The Province

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h e B. C . Co ro n e r’s s e r v i c e h a s ruled the death of a 39-year-old Abbotsford woman in a police cell was accidental, while recommending measures to prevent in-custody deaths.

Christine Bernadette Miller, 39, was pronounced dead Aug. 8, 2008, after being rushed to hospital after her arrest and

placement in an Abbotsford Police Department holding cell the day before.

In a formal inquest that culminated Thursday, a jury ruled Miller died accidentally, with a mix of drugs found in her system including codeine, acetaminophen and ethanol.

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Former NHL hockey player and Canucks assistant coach Ryan Walter revs up the crowd for the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday at Finnegan’s.

■ Read our in-depth article Wednesday on the Times website: www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

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fter months of near-paralysis in the B.C. Liberal government, the energy level was kicked up a serious notch last week – but all that activity appears not to have helped Premier Gordon Campbell’s fortunes one little bit.

In fact, given the major moves by the government and the almost complete lack of positive response from the public, this past week may provide the proof that there is no recovery possible for the premier.

Let’s recap, shall we?

Monday, Oct. 25: The Premier announces a “realignment” of his cabinet. He demotes no one from the top council, promotes one backbencher and gives his chief of staff a cushy, well-paid job in the civil service (which, considering his years of harrumphing about the NDP government’s politicization of the civil service appears stunningly hypocritical at best).

The realignment includes sweeping changes to the so-called “dirt ministries” i.e. energy, forestry, mining and agriculture. These changes don’t draw a lot of attention at first, but that will all change in 24 hours.

Tuesday, Oct. 26: A front-page line story in The Vancouver Sun blares a headline about Energy Minister Bill Bennett “ blasting” the premier’s cabinet shuffle and heaping criticism on his boss.

Bennett took it upon himself to phone Sun reporter Jonathon Fowlie (telling Fowlie he was about to hear some “juicy stuff,” a

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From the Ledge promise he kept) to complain that all these changes – including big ones to his own ministry – were carried out without any consultation with any “elected people.”

Campbell’s weak response – basically, “that’s just Bill being Bill” – was telling. Public dissent in the B.C. Liberal ranks has been almost non-existent since they came into power, but those days are clearly over.

One can’t help but wonder if Campbell was in a stronger position in terms of his own popularity and credibility, his response to the startlingly comments would have more along the line of “you’re fired, Bill.”

But Campbell really can’t afford to make enemies of anyone in his party right now.

Wednesday, Oct. 27: Social Development Minister Kevin Krueger goes on a Kamloops radio station and calls Bennett “petulant and ridiculous.” He claims Bennett won’t be trusted by his caucus mates. We’ll see Kevin, we’ll see.

Meanwhile, the premier goes on Global TV at night, and attracts a huge audience (the Newshour audience on Global simply stayed put to watch what the premier had to say).

The speech fell completely flat.

The defense and explanation of the HST seemed somewhat desperate, and the announcement of a 15 per cent income tax cut failed to grab hold of people expecting something more.

Thursday, Oct. 28: An IpsosReid poll conducted for Global TV spells disaster for Campbell at every turn. The poll revealed that even the income tax cut was greeted with near-ambivalence, as just 26 per cent said they “strongly supported” it.

But again, the NDP’s shows its unerring ability to make blunders even while its political opponent is in complete disarray, NDP MLA Leonard Krog goes on Shaw Cable’s Voice of B.C. program that evening and compares Kevin Krueger to Joseph Goebbels because of his unswerving loyalty to the premier. Krueger, he says, would be the “last one out of the bunker.”

It did not go unnoticed by the B.C. Liberals.

Friday, Oct. 29: Krueger demands an apology from Krog, who duly offers one to him as well as Campbell and the Canadian Jewish Congress.

And so the week that was came to an end. But what is not ending are the whispers within the heart of the B.C. Liberal government that some big changes are needed.

And the whispers are becoming louder.

■ Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global B.C.

e could have saved everyone a lot of time and money by standing up in the Legislature to announce what were effectively house-keeping items – relatively routine business.

Premier Gordon Campbell didn’t need to waste taxpayers’ money to tell us about a 15 per cent income tax cut that doesn’t come close to making up for the HST tax grab from the province’s working poor – who already have their rebate cheques coming anyway – or for the “middle class” wage-earners who still will pay out more harmonized tax than they will receive extra on their paycheques.

Translation of that 15 per cent tax abatement into a temporary – and we stress “temporary” – subsidy to help struggling small businesses cope with a long-overdue increase in the province’s minimum wage would have made more sense. Special talks like Premier Campbell’s sit-down with the public have been reserved in the past for much more momentous discussions. For instance, an offer of his resignation would have been worth the time.

Or he could have explained his cabinet shuffle. Some of that still has most of us scratching our heads – mostly wondering what the fuss was all about.

Or maybe he could have explained why his HST boondoggle was mentioned not once during an election campaign that ended only days before the tax was announced, and why he and his Finance Minister Colin Hansen repeatedly claimed that the HST was not on their “radar,” despite evidence to the contrary.

If all he was going to do was to offer a weak-kneed apology that fell far short of what the situation called for, he should have done that in the Legislature or at a straight-forward press conference months ago.

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These vehicles are used for personal uses. They have wasted tax money on highend Honda trucks when the Plain-Jane Ford F-150 trucks would suffice.

George Peary is a tax and spend politician – has always voted for tax increases. He is a one-shot mayor (same as Mary Reeves) and will never get re-elected.

I challenge Peary and council to take a salary rollback and all department heads to take a rollback.

P.S.: The Times had previously reported salary rates of department heads and they were outrageous.

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Students deserve a break on parking Editor, the Times:

I agree with the students who are standing up to parking fees around the University of the Fraser Valley (Times, Oct. 26).

Let’s give these students a break by restoring the daily rate to $3.50 on the UFV grounds and also return the free parking along Gillis Avenue. and McKenzie Road. It’s ironic that McCallum Road now has cars parked all the way to McConnell Road and yet Gillis is more than half

empty. Something is wrong with this picture.

When Gillis was completed with its 250 angled parking stalls it was also a great way to promote the new Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre by offering all this free parking. I hope the city will consider some of these decision.

Ben Olthuis Abbotsford

Appreciate the space for Home Children On behalf of the Mission Genealogy Club, I would like to thank Christina Toth and the Times for her excellent article on Home Children which appeared in your paper October 22, 2010. The article generated very positive response and a good turnout at our meeting honouring Home Children and their contribution to Canada. As a result, a group of Home Child descendents are planning to start meeting in Mission to further research our Home Children ancestors. Anyone wanting to join us would be very welcome, and could contact me at 604-820-8445 or by e-mail at M_Hawkins@telus. net.

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I have spoken to numerous taxpayers who totally agree with the intelligent letter titled ‘Municipal tax progress flawed,’ by George Evans, Times, Oct. 22.

Abbotsford taxpayers will not tolerate anything other than a zero per cent tax increase.

Many of my friends are in danger of losing their homes if there is any increase in taxes.

As a 60-year-old resident, I have never witnessed such tax waste, empty large city buses, a $2 million arena clock, $1.9 million to recreate Gillis Avenue – a road most taxpayers will never use. Farmland was expropriated for this farce.

Parking stalls were created at great cost, but cars are instead parking illegally on McCallum Road causing traffic hazards.

Taxes can be kept down if bylaw enforcement would enforce existing laws.

Two of the highest tax wastes are in police and public works. Empire building is on the agenda of the police.

Police do not need to come to the property owner for increases. Instead, they can raise revenue by strictly enforcing speeding, tailgating and running stop signs – the current traffic enforcement is pathetic. This is why over 13 people have been killed on Abbotsford streets.

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Legacy of Hope Christmas fundraiser kicks off ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordnews.com

they all thought it was a great idea,” said Dejong.

An ever-increasing number of he community is uniting to people in Abbotsford struggle durspread the spirit of Christmas ing the Christmas season, he said. this year, says the organizer If everybody in the community of a new fundraising campaign. responded even in a small way the The Abbotsford Regional Hospital result would be overwhelming. and Cancer Centre is collaborating “If everyone in town just gave one with other community toonie, we could easily players and businesses raise over a quarterto more effectively fund- “If everyone in million dollars.” raise for the city’s key town just gave one The campaign was service organizations, toonie, we could launched yesterday at says organizer Uultsje City Hall and will wrap easily raise over Dejong. up on Friday, Dec. 3 at The Christmas Legacy a quarter-million the ARHCC in a celof Hope campaign aims dollars.” ebration of giving. to more effectively cenDejong is hopeful tralize fundraising and – Uultsje DejJong organizer area businesses will d i v i d e t h e p ro c e e d s get on board to help between three organizaout with the toonie tions – the Abbotsford Community drive and to collect food and Services Food Bank, the Salvation unwrapped gifts.

Army and Cyrus Centre – rather “I want Christmas to be great for than take the usual piecemeal indi- everyone. I hope [the campaign] will vidual approach. grow and gain momentum in the “We’ve talked to the Abbotsford coming year and years to come.”

Chamber of Commerce, the police For more information call 604board, city council, the board of 614-3524 or email udejong@intereducation and area businesses and consecurity.com.

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bbotsford residents taking care of family members with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are experiencing severe stress, new studies show.

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Mayor George Peary and Chief Const. Bob Rich were among those kick-starting Abbotsford’s Legacy of Hope drive.

They are among the more than two million informal caregivers across Canada, a new national survey shows, who are struggling to cope with the impacts of caregiver stress, including depression.

According to reports released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), difficulty with memory, understanding and decision-making cause the most severe hardships. Caregivers were three times more frustrated when the

senior needing care had Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To further help Abbotsford families coping with the impact of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, the society runs support and information groups locally, for family caregivers and for persons in the early stages of the disease.

For information, contact Armit at the Abbotsford Alzheimer Resource Centre, 214-2825 Clearbrook Rd., 604-859-3889 or jarmit@alzheimerbc.org.

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Diwali AND DIVERSITY

The Abbotsford Times celebrates the rich, cultural diversity of our community and highlights it with Diwali coverage

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Conquering the cultural divide . . . together Annual & inspiring multicultural essay contest comes to a close KEN HERAR For the Times

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he moment has arrived: we are announcing the winning essays for the AbbotsfordMission Times 2010 Building an Inclusive, Diverse Community contest.

I find it perfectly fitting to include the six top contest finishers as part of this Diwali feature.

Don’t forget to come out and celebrate Diwali tomorrow at Mission’s Clarke Theatre from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Personally, it’s been an educational two-month journey promoting this worthy writing contest.

One thing became obviously clear after listening to and meeting so many great people in Abbotsford and Mission: there is much work to be done to build an inclusive, diverse community.

The “culture divide” here is unfortunately growing and a strong response is needed.

When I started this event four years ago, I wanted to create a broader community discussion with the public. This region is one

of the most diverse in the country and many challenges still exist.

The main contest goal is to empower people and give opportunities for writers to engage in a creative, dynamic discussion.

Too often talented minds don’t get an opportunity to be discovered. One of the simplest ways that I discovered (as a veteran columnist of 15 years) to create an inclusive society is to constantly write about it. The message itself creates awareness.

The six-member judging panel led by Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce director Rick Rake was asked to look for creativity and fresh ideas.

This diverse group of community-minded individuals spent hours carefully evaluating the entries.

“I was happy to support Ken in this endeavour because I was there when it all started four years ago. I believe in encouraging and building harmony amongst the cultures and faith groups in Abbotsford and Mission. The judging panel knew the issues and were adept at pinpointing contestants with the best ideas from this amazing collection of essays,”

Looking deeper into Diwali The festival of light touches down at RHS ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordnews.com

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ick Hansen Secondary was awash in sound and colour as thousands came out to Abbotsford’s Diwali celebration on Saturday afternoon.

Music bounced off the gym’s walls as thousands watched young women and men in jewel-coloured tunics and skirts dance the Bhangra or Gidda.

Clusters of chattering girls in jeweled tunics navigated the crowds in the hall to sample food and socialize.

Many Rick Hansen students acted as the event’s hosts on behalf of their school along with Abbotsford Community Services and the Fraser Valley Regional Library.

Grade 9 student Simran Dhanjle found herself pulling double duty at the community celebration.

Adorned in a lime-green

and gold outfit, she had already performed in the student fashion show and danced for the crowd.

Later in the afternoon she volunteered to help to apply mehndi, the use henna as a temporary form of skin decoration.

A row of little girls stretching the length of the table was waiting in front

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Ken Herar spoke with local students recently about this year’s AbbotsfordMission Times 2010 Building an Inclusive, Diverse Community essay contest.

Rake said.

This year’s question was: How do we create an opportunity for different cultures to work together towards a harmonized, inclusive, multicultural community?

We received more than 100 entries in our youth and adult categories. Many of the writers touched on similar themes, such as multicultural festivals and saying “hello” and sharing foods as some of the common solutions for bridging our cultural gaps.

Hailey Conner, a Grade 9 student at Mouat Secondary finished

on top of our youth category. In her essay, she wrote about the need for different cultures to interact with each other.

“We need to continue our efforts at increasing people’s awareness and understanding of cultures other than their own,” she wrote.

I totally agree, Hailey. Congratulations.

Hailey’s mother told me her daughter looked daily in her email box to see if she had won.

That really touched me. Hailey’s mom also shared that her daughter is an avid reader of newspa-

pers.

The two honorable mentions in this category were: Andy Lee from Yale Secondary and Nimret Dosanjh from Dasmesh Punjabi School. Congratulations Andy and Nimret. You can view their essays on the Times website.

In our adult category, Wendy Lindquist-Pronick finished first.

Wendy was one of the people who last year suggested we should open an adult section for this contest. When I contacted her to tell her she had won, she simply couldn’t believe it. We both chuckled. She wrote about breaking language barriers and having monthly potlucks. Bravo Wendy!

The two honorable mentions for this category were: Sharon Nijjar of Abbotsford and Rita Dyer of Mission. Way to go, Sharon and Rita. To view these two beautifully written essays, go to the Times website.

I would like to praise Times publisher Fred Armstrong and editor Darren McDonald for allowing me to engage in this important and educational writing contest.

I believe we are a better community because of it.

■ Ken Herar is a freelance columnist

for the Times. Contact him at: kenherar@gmail.com.

Best Wishes for a Happy

DIWALI

“We gather around the big diya and adults hand out presents and gifts.”

– Alisha Mutneja

of her with their hands outstretched.

“I wanted to do something different,” the 14year-old said.

“I like that I helped.”

Diwali is her favourite time of year.

“You can wear your Punjabi suits and because you get lots of things and food.” see DIWALI, page A15

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A time and place for everyone

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The father of three has championed diversity issues for years.

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Tremendous value in coming together

place at the same time, we also need to provide reasons and create a willingness to do so.

How do we begin this process? e live in an apparently We need to continue our efforts at multicultural society; a increasing people’s awareness and closer look will tell you understanding of cultures other than that our community their own. We understandably fear may be more aptly described as geowhat we do not know so understandgraphically divided. ing more about other cultures may Our multicultural groups tend to increase people’s willingness to conexist beside each other and often nect with those around us of different need not interact cultures. to go about their The last and final We need to convince daily lives. This is thing we need is space. reflected in the fact If we don’t have anypeople that meeting, that there are defined where to meet, wanting areas which provide interacting and spending to meet and having stores, restaurants a reason to meet are and religious locatime with other cultures pointless. We could tions specific to one create or better utilize culture. This division, is worth the effort. community spaces although convenient, where members of difalso serves as a barferent cultural groups rier between different cultures in our are able to interact. community communicating, living We already have places like this, but and learning together.

I believe that we need to have more I think that this geographical diviof them and we need to make them sion is the key to the solution to more accessible to diverse groups. We increasing multiculturalism in our need to find somewhere that people community. In fact, there are several feel comfortable and more importhings that we can do to create a tantly like to go. We need to convince more multicultural society. In addipeople that meeting, interacting and tion to having spaces where people of spending time with other cultures is different cultures can be in the same worth the effort.

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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Hailey Conner, 14, is a Grade 9 student at W.J. Mouat.

CHARN KINGRA

Charn Kingra is currently employed as a member of the Abbotsford Police Department and serving in the Patrol Section.

Charn has completed his doctorate degree and is also a faculty member with the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley.

May the Festival of Lights bring you every happiness and joy!

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Randy Hawes MLA

Abbotsford - Mission 604.820.6203 www.randyhawesmla.bc.ca randy.hawes.mla@leg.bc.ca

John van Dongen MLA

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his essay will discuss how, through a change in attitude via raising awareness, we can create an opportunity for different cultures to work together towards a harmonized, inclusive, multicultural community.

The number one way I believe we can create an opportunity for different cultures to work together towards Ultimately this goal a harmonized, inclusive, multimust be achieved cultural community is to change through a change our attitude. A in attitude, and that change in attitude begins with change in attitude raising awarebegins with raising ness. If we are not exposed to awareness. other cultures we will not have the opportunity to better understand those cultures’ beliefs and way of life.

Saying “Hello” with a smile is an easy way to open the door to understanding other cultures, as it denotes acknowledgement and opens up the pathway of communication. Anyone in the community can do this by sitting down on a park bench next to someone of a different ethnicity and striking up conversation.

Another way we can get people of different ethnicities conversing with one

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Wendy Lindquist-Pronick is the adult winner of our 2010 essay contest. another is to create a campaign to help break the language barrier.

This can be done by devoting space in the local paper for listing common words such as, “Thank you,” along with their

pronunciations, in the many different languages that can be found in Abbotsford.

Learning a few words in different languages would be a great icebreaker in starting conversation, thereby creating the opportunity for different cultures to work together towards a harmonized, inclusive, multicultural community.

Finally, we can change our attitudes and raise awareness by having the community put on a monthly potluck wherein participants will each bring a dish representative of their culture.

Each culturally diverse dish will create an opportunity for opening the lines of communication between different cultures. Recipe sharing will be bound to occur once everyone has had a chance to sample the various ethnic dishes, and this will no doubt break down any barriers that may exist at the event.

As most cultures socialize around food, having a potluck gathering will be sure to create the opportunity for different cultures to work together towards a harmonized, inclusive, multicultural community.

In conclusion, this essay has presented a number of ideas in which we can create an opportunity for different cultures to work together towards a harmonized, inclusive, multicultural community.

Ultimately this goal must be achieved through a change in attitude, and that change in attitude begins with raising awareness.

OUR JUDGES

PAM ALEXIS

RAPINDER RAI

Pam Alexis is serving her second term as a school trustee with Mission Public Schools. She is also involved with a number of nonprofit boards and helps with many special events in Mission. She is delighted to see so many student entries in the contest.

Rapinder Rai is a kindergarten and Punjabi language teacher. She has a Masters in Biology, a M. Phil in Entomology and PDP-teacher’s training from SFU. She’s interested in family literacy and reaching out to families to support literacy throughout the community.

Susan Kleinsasser is a self-employed accountant raising four boys who are actively involved in global peace initiatives, world crisis fundraising and child poverty issues. Considering the common food theme of this year’s entries, she says Let’s Eat!, Bon SUSAN KLEINSASSER Appétit! Laat eten! Guten Appetit! Mahlzeit!”

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A bonus to traditional dress DIWALI, from page A12 As important in India as Christmas is in the west, Diwali is referred to as the festival of lights and symbolizes the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

This year the festival starts on Nov. 5 and runs five days as people celebrate with family and friends, wear new clothes and give gifts, but most importantly, adorn buildings and homes with fancy lights.

Simran’s friends Alisha Mutneja, 12, and Jasreet Kaler, 11,say decorating their homes with diyas, traditional clay lamps, is a big part of their families’ festivities.

“We gather around the big diya and adults hand out presents and gifts,” says Alisha.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Mission Diwali

A celebration of the South Asian festival of lights is taking place Wednesday, Nov.3 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Mission Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave. The whole family can enjoy Diwali through mehndi, arts and crafts, bhangra dances and delicious Indian food.

For more info contact Multicultural Services 604-8263634.

Hospital bazaar

The Abbotsford Regional Hospital Auxiliary annual community bazaar takes place Nov. 3 at The Rancho (35110 Delair Rd., Abbotsford) from 10 .a.m. to 3 p.m. They will have gift baskets , a silent auction, handmade items and baking.

Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 full lunch/$5 coffee and sweets.

All monies raised will go to the purchase of hospital equipment

Night of appreciation

Volunteer Abbotsford is hosting a unique event titled the “Celebrating the Spirit of Christine” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way. The evening recognizes long-time volunteer Christine Wiebe for her work with the organization and Abbotsford Spirit of BC. For tickets and information email jane@volunteerabbotsford.ca

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 Av e . , A b b o t s f o r d . Vo t ing is for president, vicepresident, directors and a bylaws wording change. All members are encouraged to attend.

Hepatitis conference

Hepatitis C conference takes place Nov. 5-7 at the Best Western Regency (32110 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford).

Exploring Volunteerism

Volunteer Abbotsford is holding a 2010 Volunteer Summit on Friday, Nov. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30

Blankets for Canada

The Abbotsford Chapter of Blankets For Canada meets on Nov. 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at MIchael’s Arts and Crafts, at West Oaks Shopping Centre. All are welcome to help put knit and crochet blankets together for those in need in Abbotsford. Donations of yarn always appreciated.

All materials furnished. For more call Nancy Gallagher 604-504-3713.

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Interactive storytime for babies up to 24 months is on at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, Mission from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Fridays until Nov. 12.

There will be books, songs and more. For more information call the library at 604-826-6610.

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.

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AfriGrand Caravan stops at UFV It’s a tragedy that took place thousands of miles away and seen around the world, but on Wednesday it will be an issue in our own back yards.

The Steven Lewis Foundation and the University of the Fraser Valley are bringing the AfriGrand Caravan to Abbotsford Wednesday.

The AfriGrand Caravan is a cross-Canada tour of grandmothers and granddaughters from Africa. Due to the AIDS pandemic, where thousands of women died from HIVrelated illnesses, children were left orphaned, to be raised by grandparents.

For years now, the world has watched as grandmothers struggled to find enough food to raise their orphaned grandchildren. Everything changed last May, however, when 500 grandmothers from 13 African countries and 42 Canadian grandmothers gathered in Swaziland for the first all-African Grandmother’s Gathering on the continent.

AfriGrand Caravan will be at UFV from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, in Room B121. For more information contact Ruby Ord, at 604-504-7441 ext 4382 or ruby.ord@ufv.ca or Jean Douglas-Webb at 604-8564627 or jeanldw@shaw.ca.

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

during regular hours. Call 604-556-3526 or Peg Wenting at 604-850-2901.

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Abbotsford Mission Arthritis Support Group meets on Nov. 4, and the first Thursday of each month, at Super Store (community room) 2855 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. Share education, information and support with others. For information call Terry Davies at 604-853-8138 or e-mail koipond@telus.net

Red Cross help wanted

Abbotsford Red Cross medical equipment loan depot seeks volunteers to sanitize the equipment being returned from clients. The hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Volunteers are particularly needed on Thursdays. Training and supplies are provided.

Appy at the depot at 5-2316 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford,

Dutch treat

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

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There is no entry fee, but there is a wide variety of crafts, pottery, handmade soap, sewing, honey, decorations and more. Have fun and enjoy a hot homemade lunch. Some tables are still available. Call Candie at 604856-9627 for details.

Christmas spree

Psalm 23 is hosting its “Christmas Shopping Spree” fundraising dinner and auction Saturday, Nov. 27 at the 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 are welcome Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $30 or $210 for a table of eight. RSVP at 604-870-5616 or email psalm 23society@shaw.ca.

Spirit of Christmas

Annual Christmas craft fair is set for Nov 11 to 13 and on Nov 15 and 16 from 11 a.m to 5 p.m., at 30885 Polar Avenue in Abbotsford.

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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 to 11 a.m at the ARHCC, 32900 Marshall Rd.

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Antiques

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Food Products

HHOWARD WONG FARMS

“The Valley’s premier farm market for 35 years”

Come see us at the farm for all your fruit & veggie needs.

OPEN 6 Days a Week Mon-Sat – 8am to 6pm

5486 Riverside St. (Corner of Harris & Riverside) MATSQUI VILLAGE

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604-850-9600

For Sale Miscellaneous

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Garage Sale

Abbotsford

ENORMOUS CHRISTMAS/ HUGE GARAGE SALE

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Musical Instruments

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KINCAID PIANO, solid oak, family piano in excellent condition $950 obo. 604-557-0240

Sat/Sun Nov 6 & 7th , 9am - 3 31792 - Old Yale Rd

Please park on side Rd Decorations, gifts, artificial trees, mIsc tools, household & much more RAIN OR SHINE!

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Lumber/Building Supplies

BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25X30 $5449. 30X40 $7850. 32X60 $12,300. 32X80 $17,800. 35X60 $14,200. 40X70 $14,770. 40X100 $24,600. 46X140 $36,990.

OTHERS. Front endwall optional.

Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422 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 STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-ofseason factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

Furniture

★ FURNITURE FRENZY ★ Fall Liquidation up to 70% off Just arrived from the PACIFIC PALISADES HOTEL

Any 27” TV$50,Nite only $25!

Any Size★SPECIAL★ Mattress $99, Headboards Tables $50, Mattresses $99, Headboards $49, Dressers $99, Dressers $100,Sofa Beds $200, Banquet Chairs $15, Sofabeds $199, Minibars Desks $49, Lamps $20, TV’s $30, Armoires$39, $100, Drapes $30 Lamps $19, Dining $29,more!

Framed Art, Mini-bars $40Chairs ...and much And much more...

HUGE selection!

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Cats

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+.

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Minter Country Garden’s

★CUTE KITTENS★ Ready to go $40 Call 604-820-8424 BLUENOSE PITBULL 2 male 1 female left, dewormed, shots, vet checked. Dad razor edge, mom gotti. 10 weeks old $800 604-820-0073 RAGDOLL & Russian Blue Kittens, raised underfoot & post trained. $250 up. 604-581-2544

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652

3508

BOUVIER DES FLANDERS Puppies: 6 Females, 4 Males: 3 Blonde, 3 Brindle, 4 Black. View parents. $480. Coq 604-942-1916 BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020

17th Annual Craft Gift & Antique Fair Sat. Nov 6 ~ 9am - 5:30pm Sun. Nov 7~ 11am - 4:30pm

To advertise in the Classifieds call

604-850-9600 3508

Dogs

Dogs

MALTI-SHIH & Bichon 2 m, 2 f,

4 SMALL CHIHUAHUA x Jug puppies, 1st shots, raised under foot, healthy, happy, cute and cuddly. Looking for loving stable homes. $325 778-888-4177

Shop for wonderful seasonal gifts and treasured collectibles.

Over 75 exhibitors

In store specials too!

10015 Young Road Chilliwack 604-792-6612

3508

Dogs

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

2 AKC registered Yorkie terriers, contact bcrandell@blumail.org dewormed, 1st shots, ready now, see parents $500 firm 604-625-7718

Fairs/Bazaars

COCKAPOOS PUPS. Non Shedding, Vet ✔, vaccinated & Dewormed. $650. 778-881-5966

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

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GORGEOUS PUPS avail!

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Metaphysical

LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics!

1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca

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Travel Destinations

WHISTLER, Gorgeous 5 BR exec view home in Alpine. Winter Lease. $5000/mo. 604-649-2777

4585 YORKIE PUPPIES. 2 litters available. vaccinated, M/F. $800 to $975. 604-985-3266

3520

Skiing

MT. BAKER SKI AREA - 2 cabins, 1 property. Rent one, use one. Gated community with amenities. 35 minutes from border $399,500 U.S. Maryann Angus 360-224-6704 www.mymtbakerhome.com

Horses

CLEAN HOG FUEL $250/truckload, Delivered.

13 units. Call 604-307-4607

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Pet Services

Financial Services

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Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program

PET HOTEL @YVR FREE daycare or Overnight stay for first time clients! Call now 604-238-PETS www.jetpetresort.com

Financial Services

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Dogs

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Real Estate Services

★A RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598 *RENT TO OWN - Poor Credit Ok, small down payment. Nice 3 Bdrm Homes! Call Karyn 604-857-3597

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

ESTABLISHED TOW TRUCK BUSINESS FOR SALE due to health problem. Great cash base business especially in bad & snowy weather. $10,000 $12,000 income per mth. For alot more info call 604-729-1003

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-18

New Westminster

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6020-02

Abbotsford

RICK EDEN

Real Estate

5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Chilliwack Promontory spotless 2403sf 4br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite $399K 824-9700 id5252 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Harrison Hot Springs immaculate 1650sf 3br, 2ba rancher $398K 604-796-3531 id5222 Langley parklike acreage w/2 homes, 1 with suite, barn, $1,495,000 857-9093 id5238 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $420Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Fleetwood 2865sf 5br 3ba home w/suite, 9901sf lot $569,900 715-4048 id5255 Vanc Heights Open House Sat/Sun 2-4 3612 Franklin St. updated immaculate 1900sf 4br 2ba w/suite $725K 778-549-6858 id5258

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Factory Direct - New SRI 14 ft wide manufactured home $56,500 F.O.B. New 1152 sf dbl wide $77,900 F.O.B. New modulars $78 per sf. Chuck 604-830-1960 NEW SRI manufactured single and double homes on Adult and Family pads in White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack & Hope. Chuck 604-830-1960 TO BE MOVED - 1991 14 x 70, 2 BR, 2 bath, $44,900. 1982 14 x 70, 3 BR, 2 bath, $24,900.

1982 14 x 70, 2 BR, fixer upper, $17,900 obo. 1970 24 x 40, non csa double wide, $free. Chuck 604-830-1960

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Out Of Town Property

LARGE ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS Full acres & more! Starting at $89/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest.

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Find one in the Classifieds To advertise call 604-850-9600

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re:The estate of MINA MARGUERITE MCCONNELL, deceased, formerly of Abbotsford, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Mina Marguerite McConnell are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Linda Jean McConnell c/o Rosborough & Company at #201 – 33832 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 2C5 on or before December 13, 2010, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Executor: Linda Jean McConnell Solicitor: John Koot Rosborough & Company

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Legal/Public Notices

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Mobile Homes

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To advertise in the Classifeds call

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Legal/Public Notices

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT In the matter of Warehouse Lien Act and Alert Moving and Storage.

Take notice: that Alert Moving and Storage will sell by public auction at Madison’s Auction, #11 31236 Peardonville Road, Abbotsford, B.C. on November 17, 2010, for storage and costs of contents of storage unit for the following: Bruce Smith

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uSELLaHOME.com

5505

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

REAL ESTATE 6005

5505

5505

Legal/Public Notices

First On Site Restorations The account Erwin Braich is in arrears $1,535.25 and the following items will be sold by First On Site Restorations, #1 - 30936 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 6K1 to recover monies owing under the ‘‘ Warehouse Lien Act’’ 53 small boxes, 7 of which are clothing such as: pants, tops, shoes (men’s) hats, belts, socks, coats, suits. The remaining boxes contain: artificial plants, lamps, cleaning supplies, pictures, ornaments, glasses & dishes, coffee maker, candles, clocks, books, kettle, juicer, horse shoes, blankets, dust covers, sheets, planters, towels, bed skirt, garbage can, vases, glass shelf, wall paper, hangers, vases, noodle maker, dish tray, mats, lamp shades, fire extinguisher.

On November 20, 2010 TOW TIME located at 45750 Luckakuct Way, Chilliwack, B.C.,V2R 4E8 will claim possesion of the following vehicles under the Warehouse Lien Act. Any person(s) with claim to these vehicles should contact Mark Hinton at 1(604)845-4244 Unclaimed Vehicles will be sold by sealed bids: (1) 2007 NISSAN, MAXIMA VIN # 1N4BA41E07C850247 to SULTON, Alyahya to recover $599.12+ .

(1) 2008 ACURA RDX VIN# 5J8TB18528A803798 WENTING, Jial to recover $599.12 +.

(1) 2002 RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK VIN #1D7HU188N02J135687 FELIX Timothy or Shelly to recover $1,000.00 +.

8155

Electrical

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

8090

Fencing/Gates

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

8125

Gutters

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8180

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 CEDAR GROVE Landscape & Maint.

Seniors 10% Discount ❏ Clean-ups ❏ Hedge & Tree Pruning ❏ Cedar Fence Repairs ❏ Lawn Mowing from $15 & up ❏ Allen Block Retaining Walls ❏ Perimeter drainage problems Call Henri 604-309-1492

Home Services

COLD FEET?

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WINDOWS, HEAT PUMPS & AIR CONDITIONING, WINDOW COVERINGS ROOFING & WINDOWS, & CARPETING DRAPERIES & CARPETING Call 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week: ext 213 24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of CERREDWIN ELAINE THORSON, also known as JANICE ELAINE NELSON, deceased, formerly of 32714 Richards Avenue, Mission, BC. Creditors and others having claims against this estate are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned executor at 7330 Horne Street, Mission, BC, V2V 3Y6 on or before December 6, 2010, after which date she will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which she then has notice.

ELYSSA L. LOCKHART, Executor

7005

Body Work

ABBOTSFORD Seniors $65/1hr full body. Swedish massage Jade/Kelly $80 & up, in/out (604) 854-0599

7010

Personals

AN AWESOME 40s WOMAN A Petite Brunette 604-798-3959 DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883.

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HOME SERVICES 8080

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8160

Lawn & Garden

Fall Services

SAME DAY SERVICE “More than just mowing!”

Yard Clean-ups • Hedges Pruning • Gutters • Aeration Lawn Mowing Christmas Lights Rubbish Removal Free Estimates

310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca Book a job at: www.jimsmowing.ca

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 www.tonyspainting.ca

329-3802 or 850-0996 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

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Plumbing

BEKWAY ENT LTD Plumbing & Gas Service & Repairs

Hot Water Tanks Backflow Testing •Bonded •Licensed •Insured •B Gas Ticket •Red Seal Plumber All Jobs Welcome Abbotsford & Mission Call David • 604-996-0330 38/HR! CLOGGED drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets,installs, Lic/Ins. 604-217-2268

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.

PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior

* EXCELLENT PRICES * Free Est./Written Guarantee

No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

Find an electrician under Home Services

RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

6508

Apt/Condos

2 BR, close to D/town Abbots, 5 appl, secure pkg, storage locker, n/s, n/p, $850. 604-657-1640

ABBY 2 BR, 2 bath apt, quiet bldg, ug prkg, mgr onsite $900 n/s n/p nr hwy & mall 604-856-2754

32101 Mt. Waddington Ave WELCOME HOME TO HOMESTEAD ESTATES

ALDERGROVE - 1BR, central location, refs, credit & criminal check req’d. $660, avail now.

604-856-7390 or 778-549-3852

Abbotsford, deluxe large apts.

Newer, well maintained bldg.

2 BR units with 2 baths $935

MISSION 2 bdrm, 7696 Grand St., reno’d. top floor cnr, adult oriented, on site Mgr. Now. $750 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808

Includes gas heat, gas f/p’s, d/w, inste w/d hook-ups, gated u/g prkg. Cat Okay. $ 300 Move-In Allowance + $25 seniors discount (for new applicants only)

CEDAR GREEN

1 BR units $775

Call 604 870-9797

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2 BR $745. Apt in Mission. carpet, coin wd, avail Immed Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147 ABBY DOWNTOWN. Older clean 1 BR Apts, fridge, stove, hot water. Avail now or June. Call 9am-9pm daily ★ 604-539-2533

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Sports

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UFV is CIS playoff bound Cascades women strike their way to Canada West CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

O

ne chapter is over, and another is about to begin for the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades women’s soccer team.

The Cascades are on to the CIS Canada West post-season thanks to a pair of wins this weekend over Calgary and basement dwelling Lethbridge. The local club won five of their last seven matches after an ordinary start to the season.

But they needed a little help over the Halloween weekend. A pair of wins combined with just one University of Saskatchewan loss was what would prolong the Cascades’ season. And now it is off to the playoffs.

“We’re very excited,” said Cascades head coach Rob Giesbrecht on Sunday night. “I’m very proud of the girls because they really fought hard in all our games and were very deserving of the wins this weekend.”

The Cascades left no doubt that they should be in the Canada West playoff dance.

They crushed the opposition this weekend, but playing teams that had been eliminated from postseason contention weeks ago can sometimes be a bad thing. Not for

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

UFV forward Carly Neeson, left, scored one goal Saturday and another on Sunday for the Cascades’ back-toback wins at Bateman Park in Abbotsford. the Cascades, however.

They dominated at Bateman Park, their cosy home confines.

They ran over Calgary 3-1, then put the boots to Lethbridge by a score of 3-0.

If you’re keeping score, that’s 11 goals for, on home soil in the last four games, compared to just one goal against.

The weekend sweep vaulted the Cascades into third place in the Canada West standings, which puts

them into a one-game showdown with rival Trinity Western University on Saturday.

“We’re excited about going to the Canada West playoffs, it’s a new experience for us,” said Giesbrecht.

“We get to play our arch rival for a chance at a berth in the gold medal game and a berth at the national championship.”

The Cascades have played TWU, the reigning national champs, tough all season. Their efforts have

resulted in a 2-1 win on home soil at the start of October, and a 2-2 draw on the road five days later.

Saturday’s duel should be an exciting one, said Giesbrecht.

“I’ll have no problem winding up the girls to play Trinity,” he said.

“In Canada West, anybody can beat anybody. We’ll go in there probably as the underdog, it’s a role we’re OK with, and we’ll go after the game.

Saturday’s kickoff goes at noon from Edmonton, Alta.

Locals on way to swim provincials Abbotsford swimmers were strong in the pool at the Fraser Valley Championships in Surrey on Oct. 28 and have qualified in individual events for provincials to be held in Nanaimo on Nov. 19-20.

Robert Bateman Secondary swimmers Lauren Jones finished first in the 100m Individual Medley, third in the 50m backstroke, fourth in the 50m butterfly and fourth in the 50m breaststroke.

Kira Poirier finished first in the 50m freestyle and 50m fly, third in the 100m freestyle and fifth in the 50m backstroke.

Brody Van Coughnett took second in the 50m and 100m freestyle, third in the 50m backstroke and fourth in the 50m fly.

Clayburn Middle School’s Sydney Stolz placed sixth in the 50m breastroke.

Tori Wong of Yale was first in the 50m freestyle and second in the 50m butterfly.

MEI’s Daniel Duncombe was eighth in the 100 backstroke and Stephanie Duncombe placed eighth in the 100m fly open.

WJ Mouat’s Stefan Surugiu was 10th in the 100m backstroke and the 100m IM open Overall team results for Abbotsford schools including relay results were: 11th – W.J. Mouat 14th - Robert Bateman 16th - Yale 28th - MEI 32nd - Clayburn Middle For further results go to www.fvssaa.com/swimming.htm.

Thriller finish to Heat Halloween weekend CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

the Heat, from head coach Jim Playfair on down, have been pushing since September when training camp opened in Abbotsford. oblins and ghouls are apparently hockey fans, However, such things as costly penalties, not getjudging by the crowd of just under 4,000 Hal- ting the saves they needed when the game was on loween lovers at the Abbotsford Entertainment the line and not being able to score when opportuand Sports Centre on Saturday night. nity knocks all contributed to a less than flattering They were treated to a entertaining hockey home record. game, which included an impressive 4-2 win for the And perhaps that was why Playfair threw the dice Heat over the Milwaukee Admirals.

Saturday by starting ECHL call-up Jean-Philippe It was the first time in four tries the Heat were able Lamoureux in net, and promptly reducing Matt to defeat the Admirals, and just their Keetley to the pine after a so-so First reported @ second win on home ice in six games. performance the night before in a How appropriate, then, it was for the abbotsfordtimes.com 3-2 loss.

Heat to dish out their most exciting The gamble paid off. Playfair, home ice win, which included three third period who has a flair for making moves to his roster then goals in less than three minutes, two of which were having them pay immediate dividends, came out short handed, to spring a four-goal lead in front of looking like a genius. their second largest crowd of the season.

Lamoureux wasn’t exactly busy. He saw just 24 “It’s an exciting brand of hockey and it’s a matter shots, stopping all but two of them. His bid for a of wanting to get it caught on around here. shutout was ruined late in the third period by Matt “To have a crowd like that [Saturday], they were Halischuk. With the Heat up by four goals, it hardly enthusiastic and into it, I think it’s important for us mattered. to . . . make sure, not just for our fans, but for other Lamoureux’s small but notable list of larceny teams in the league that this is a tough building to included a brilliant, acrobatic stacked-pad glove come into.” save on a penalty shot awarded to the always danCall it a tiresome little catch phrase, but that’s one gerous Jamie Lundmark in the first period.

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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Admirals defenceman and former Heat captain Brett Palin, left, checks current Heat forward Logan MacMillan off the puck Friday night at the AESC. The Heat lost 3-2 but won Saturday 4-2.

– DARREN MCDONALD/TIMES

In the Halloween spirit, Saturday’s game included a costume contest. It’s easy to see how little stinker Rowan Gardner, 4, won the ‘cutest’ category.

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Roadrunners secure provincial playoff spot Key game Friday against No. 1 ranked Windsor

ciplined and patient as we w e a t h e re d the surge by the athletic Pitt Meadows squad,” said head coach Kevin Watrin.

The win KEVIN WATRIN has ensured the Roadrunners either a first or second place finish in the Mainland Conference (that will be decided on Nov. 6 at

JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

T

he Mission Roadrunners defeated Pitt Meadows 2116 in varsity football on Friday.

“Though it was not our best effort of the season, we were dis-

MSS) as the Roadrunners take on No. 1 ranked Windsor.

The win Friday also ensures a first round bye for the Roadrunners, securing them a spot in the Provincial Quarterfinals.

“Defence really stepped up today again, holding Pitt to just three points off of three trips inside the Roadrunners 20-yard line early in the game,” said Watrin. “Our defence kept us in the game until our offence got on track in the second quarter.”

Mission’s defensive leaders were:

Colton Lohr, seven tackles and one interception; Zack Chamberland, five tackles; Tom Clarkson, five tackles Hadley Gywn and Alex McCall each with one interception.

On offence Kevin Wiens had a seven-yard TD run to cut the lead to 7-10; a 19-yd pass from Tanner Pearce to Rhys Parry made the score 14-10 at the half and an 8-yd run by Brenden Atkinson put the score up 21-10.

Pitt Meadows scored with less than two minutes to cut the lead to 21-16 but the 2-point try failed.

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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.

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THE AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER OF THE ABBOTSFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Ron Price, President and CEO of the Abbotsford International Air Show Society, just returned from England were he was awarded the Freedom of London for his work in aviation.

Abby hoping for Royal treatment

Ron Price receives Freedom of London award, a Royal in 2012?

JEAN KONDA-WITTE Chamber Voice

T

he relationship between the Abbotsford Airshow Society and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has been a long and reciprocal one. So says Ron Price, president and CEO of the airshow society. And he should know. He’s been at the helm for well over 20 years. For Price, it’s not only a passion – it’s a way of life.

“Flying is what drives the whole thing, and being involved in the experience of producing this show, and that takes 1,000 volunteers to do that,” said Price, who is also a pilot.

“M a n y o f t h e s e f o l k s h a v e become old friends and they share in the same passion of producing this wonderful event for the community . . . which has also been recognized worldwide.”

Worldwide indeed.

Price just returned from Eng-

land last week, where he received the Freedom of London award, for his contribution to aviation and aerospace work in the community.

“It was absolutely a thrill,” he said. “There were a number of us who were given the Freedom of London, and it was quite a special event. I’m very pleased to have received it.”

The Freedom of London award dates back to the early 1900s and is an honour bestowed upon members of the community in municipalities in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and other countries.

Wi t h h i s s i t e s s q u a re l y s e t on the 50 th anniversary of the

Abbotsford International Airshow in 2012, Price used his trip to London for double duty; to accept the award and also try to recruit some European acts for the airshow.

“Especially the Red Arrows of Great Britain, and [to] see if we can get someone from the Royal Family to help open the show in 2012,” Price added.

He met with representatives from the royal house to further that invitation. It went well, he said, but they will not receive a confirmation until January of 2012.

Price even admitted that they a re t r y i n g t o g e t Pr i n c e Wi l liam, now in training as a res-

cue helicopter pilot, to come to Abbotsford for the anniversary.

“So we’ll see. It’s a request in progress,” he said. “We have the right people representing our request.”

In the meantime, there is another airshow to organize, and Price is already focusing his efforts on the 2011 Abbotsford airshow and added the chamber has been very helpful in making sure that the airshow society is recognized for its value in the community.

“As long as I can continue to make a contribution, I will do that,” said Price. “I enjoy it and there’s a lot of old friends and we work together.”

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The real power of networking

Annual general meeting an opportunity to boost Abbotsford’s city status

PRESIDENT’S Report

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few weeks ago I attended the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting in Gatineau, Que. along with two other representatives of the Abbotsford Chamber.

I had gone through school in Ontario and Quebec but I’d not been back in years.

It was evening rush hour when we landed and hailed a cab to take us from the Ottawa airport over to Gatineau.

The timing was definitely a mistake.

During the years I have lived in B.C. I must have suppressed the memories of the traffic back east but they came rushing back with a vengeance.

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The next day saw the beginning of the conference. It is an amazing thing to be part of a group of people representing more than

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We found ourselves fearing for our lives as the cab hurtled forward a few yards, jockeying for position only to jam on the brakes when the car next to us honked and almost hit us. An hour of this performance repeated over and over left us shaking and feeling a little motion sick by the time we reached our hotel, yet there was a kind of giddiness as well.

Perhaps it was the thrill of having cheated

Throughout the days that followed, the B.C. contingent voted together to give the strength of numbers to issues important to business in our province. four hundred chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than one hundred and ninety two thousand businesses working on policies to bring to government.

This truly is a powerful network! Throughout the days that followed, the B.C. contingent voted together to give the strength of

numbers to issues important to business in our province. In fact I was proud to see one policy brought forward by our very own Abbotsford Chamber regarding a request for capital funding stability for Canada’s international airports. It was voted into the policy book.

Abbotsford airport is a huge asset to this community and makes us a transportation hub for the entire Fraser Valley and surrounding areas.

It is one of the largest employers in the city along with UFV and Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre.

At the end of my trip I was pleased to have had a small part in supporting the ongoing growth of our airport among other issues and, on a personal note it was great to hop in my car and calmly make the fifteen minute “commute” home.

Sometimes we tend to forget just how lucky we are!

Small business is BIG business in our province

Small business week on a roll since 1981

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n October every year a week is declared “Small Business Week.” Since 1981, lead by the now named Business Development Bank, governments and business join together to celebrate and recognize “small business.”

Businesses are generally classified as small, medium or large.

Small business is segregated as those with 50 employees or less.

The reality is small business is THE business of B.C. and Canada. There were approximately 395,900 small businesses operating in British Columbia in 2009, accounting for 98 per cent of all businesses in the province. Canada-wide stats are consistent to these numbers.

Fifty employees seems quite

large and not really that “small.”

In reality “micro businesses,” that being those with five employees or less, make up 82 per cent of the “small businesses” in B.C. Approximately 32 per cent of British Columbia’s gross domestic product was generated by small business in 2009, higher than the Canadian average of 28 per cent.

The small business sector in British Columbia felt the effects of the global economic downturn as small business employment in the province fell 1.2 per cent between 2008 and 2009. However, small businesses fared better than

larger businesses, which shed 4.6 per cent of their employees.

Small, mostly micro, businesses are the backbone of business in B.C. and clearly are a little more recession-proof and resilient than their large business brethren.

In looking to grow the economy in Abbotsford small business has to be the focus. While time and effort always has to be spent on “the big score” for the factory or large employer, the backbone of the economy cannot be ignored or overlooked.

The low hanging fruit in economic growth is the expansion of existing businesses. If the business climate, especially the aspects within the purview of all three levels of government, is as positive as possible, existing business at a minimum will be sustained and mostly likely will expand.

The net results to the economy of a 10per cent increase of exist-

ing Abbotsford businesses would surpass the landing of many new “big fish.”

It is rather akin to the casino business in Las Vegas. Much as it is spectacular to have “a whale” in your casino.

The whale is betting six figures on the gaming floor while staying in complimentary palatial suites while being fawned over by a plethora of staff. The whale is provided with every service and amenity at no additional cost with the hope that his luck runs bad and the big payoff will come.

The reality in Vegas is that the real money is in the vast acres of slot machines with the unwashed masses playing 25 cents a go on machines that provide about a 3% payback to the casino with next to no staffing costs.

A basic tenant of business is “never underestimate the power of volume.” Sam Walton figured this out years ago, and combined with low overhead has made Wal

Mart a world retailing success.

Smaller fish group together in tightly knit masses or schools to form a critical mass to accomplish everything from flushing out food, to looking large and imposing to fend off predators looking to eat them for lunch.

Individually they are ineffective and vulnerable. Collectively they succeed and thrive and, in fact, form the nucleus of aquatic life.

The vast majority of business in our province is the fairly small fish that add together to make a thriving successful economy.

The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce continues to work with local government, and provincially and nationally with our respective Provincial and National Chamber bodies, to ensure that the business climate is attractive and inviting not only for new whales, but also works diligently to ensure waters are inviting for the smaller fish to thrive and drive our economy.

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n Oct. 20, a majority of 153 MPs voted to defeat Bill C-386 An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers).

This means that bills addressing this issue will be ruled as inadmissible during this Parliament.

This is good news for Canada’s federally-regulated critical infrastructure providers, including railways, airlines, airports, telecommunications providers, trucking companies, ports and banks.

It is also good news for those businesses depending upon them to keep their operations running and Canadians who use electronic banking, auto-

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If passed, this bill would have prohibited federally-

regulated critical infrastructure providers from using replacement workers, during a labour dispute to keep goods and services flowing to Canadian businesses and citizens.

Clearly the voice of Ca n a d i a n b u s i n e s s w a s heard.

- ABBOTSFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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he Canadian Chamber of Commerce, of which Abbotsford is an active member, has recently released another very provocative paper entitled : Canada’s Demographic Crunch: Can underrepresented workers save us? In Canada, we tend to think of ourselves as a young and growing country—a young, sovereign democracy; an up-andcoming society of dynamic, pioneering people born on these shores and hailing from overseas; burgeoning cities and communities across an expanse of forests, prairies and tundra; a prosperous nation whose voice in the world is set to strengthen.

The hard reality is that we are, in fact, a rapidly aging nation—one of the most rapidly aging countries in the world. Like many industrialized nations, Canada is in the midst of a major demographic shift. The proportion of our population aged 60 and over is expected to mushroom from roughly one-fifth of the Canadian population today to nearly a third by the mid2020s.

We Canadians must reflect on what becoming an older nation will mean for us and how we will adapt. See www.chamber.ca/images/ uploads/Reports/2010/Can adas%20Demographic%20C runch141010.pdf.

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bbotsford could soon have a new state-of-the-art public library located in its city centre.

The 15,000-square-foot facility will be housed in the new Abbotsford Collegiate school due to open the fall of 2012.

Mayor George Peary said the new

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Architect’s drawings give Abby residents a peek at the proposed new library. library at 2329 Crescent Way would boast the latest technologies and contribute to the revitalization of central Abbotsford.

“It’s going to be a whiz-bang

place. It’ll be state-of the art and add a vibrant component to the whole area,” he said. “[The project] is going to give us a second flagship library that will be

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to equip the library.

Both the library and new school are designed to act as a community hub and learning centre to provide very well-used in the central and services to the surrounding neighbourhood. eastern part of the city.”

The new facility will replace CenThe city, the Abbotsford school district, and the Fraser Valley tennial Library located in Jubilee Park.

Regional Library are The older library partnering to bring the First reported @ project to fruition. abbotsfordtimes.com at 5,000 square feet is less than half the The shared project makes sense on a financial and size, not wheelchair accessible and generally outdated, said Peary. community basis, said Peary.

“It’s a dark, dingy, little place.

The project will cost the city $4 million dollars, which is signifi- There are a whole series of deficantly less than would be case if ciencies . . . the older library doesn’t the municipality weren’t partnering have capacity to keep up with the with the school district and had to digital age.” build a stand-alone facility. see LIBRARY, page A3 The city will also pay $395,000

BREAKS HER SILENCE With faith & family, Sarah Wilson looks to the future while Peter Wilson starts his 55-year sentence for killing five-year-old Clare

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utumn sun flashes off the surface of Abbotsford’s Mill Lake.

Sarah Wilson stands at water’s edge and leans forward as her daughter Suzy, eight, points out nearby ducks and the splash of fish.

The park has always been special, but it has become even more important to the pair following the

murder of Sarah’s youngest daughter this summer. Five-year-old Clare Shelswell died after her stepfather slashed her throat while the family was vacationing in Washington state in June. Clare especially loved Mill Lake, says Sarah.

“She was always hunting for something . . . she loved being outside.”

Suzy’s face brightens at the mention of her little sister’s name. see REMEMBERING, page A6

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