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City on the hook for $450K Ownership confident team will make money ROCHELLE BAKER Abbotsford Times

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

he City of Abbotsford will be paying close to half a million dollars for the Heat hockey team’s first season. However the mayor and the team’s owners believe the cost is part and parcel of building up a business and bringing professional hockey to the city.

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The Heat’s ownership group will be getting $450,637 as part of supply-fee agreement with Abbotsford. In the deal, the city guarantees to make up revenue shortfalls for up to $5.7 million annually for a period of 10 years. The Heat generated a total of $5,249,363 in revenue in its first year of operations. The deficit was largely due to a lower than expected attendance and commercial sponsorship. see HEAT, page A7

PAC member Richelle Meneghetti (blue jacket), with her husband Dean and daughters Samantha (Grade 4), right, and Chantelle (Grade 2) are hoping their rural school, Deroche Elementary, will not be shut down next year. Parent Jenn Fisher, behind left, holds Anika (Grade 3) while Kayla, left, Grade 6, will be heading to high school at Hatzic Secondary next fall.

Two more schools on the block

Hours after Dunach’s closure, Mission report reveals a pair of rural schools could be next ROCHELLE BAKER Abbotsford Times

he Mission board of education is considering closing Durieu and Deroche elementary schools. The Board of Education for Mission Public Schools (MPS) received a report from staff on Tuesday, which cited low enrolment and economics as primary factors for undertaking the school closure consul-

tation process. “Ongoing budget constraints combined with declining enrolment makes it necessary to reconsider these schools for closure,” said MPS superintendent Frank Dunham. The board received a report Tuesday outlining enrolment trends in the school district – particularly around the decline of student numbers in east Mission and predicted growth west of town.

North Deroche Rd., is located about 20 km east of Mission “We’re going to do what we while Durieu Elementary is can to present why we think located at 11620 Seux Rd. north of Hatzic Lake. they shouldn’t close [DerIn 2008, the Mission district oche], but we’re hoping it shut down Ferndale, Fraserview and Stave Falls elementary doesn’t fall on deaf ears.” schools. At the time, Deroche and – Richelle Meneghetti Durieu also came under scrutiny by the board. The two rural schools are The two elementary schools predicted to have significantly being considered for closure smaller student populations in are located in rural areas in the the 2011/12 school year. eastern part of the district. see CLOSURE, page A5 Deroche Elementary, at 10340

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VALLEY VOICES and the Abbotsford woman Women’s Resource Society survives train collision of the Fraser Valley presents Flag truck left on tracks RAFE ARNOTT Rarnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

35-year-old Abbotsford woman was flown by helicopter to a Vancouver hospital after sustaining serious injuries when a CN Rail train slammed into the pickup truck she was trying to move off the tracks near Langley Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. near the Langley Bypass and Glover Road and involved a female flagperson working on a construction project who accidentally left the vehicle on the train tracks. The woman ran to move the truck when she realized it was too close to the tracks, Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Marks said in a release. “There is construction in the area and witnesses [advised us] a flagperson had parked a flag vehicle immediately on the

Province ponies up cash instead of taxes The provincial government of British Columbia is providing $210,421 in grants to the City of Abbotsford through the Ministry of Citizen’s Services. The money is distributed to municipalities across B.C. as grants in lieu of property

tracks,” Marks said. “A northbound train approached and the gate arms descended onto the roof of the truck. The flagperson ran to the vehicle and attempted to quickly move it to safety.” Unfortunately, the train struck the vehicle and pushed it approximately 30 metres down the tracks where it collided with a BC Hydro transformer box, she said. The woman remains in hospital with serious, but non life-threatening injuries, Marks said, adding victim services had attended and was counseling the woman and her family. Traffic was snarled for hours throughout Langley Saturday, between 200 Street and Highway 10, as the RCMP Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstruction Service, patrol officers, and CN Rail police conducted their investigation. ◗ Anyone who saw the crash is asked to contact Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200.

Briefly taxes for 2010. “The grants awarded to the City of Abbotsford can be reinvested in the community to support services people rely on,” Abbotsford West MLA Michael de Jong said. “The funds are also trans-

ferred electronically meaning they are available right away, ensuring municipal governments can put the money to good use immediately.” To save time, money and paper, the funds are dist r i b u t e d e l e c t ro n i c a l l y. The B.C. Government has distributed more than $156 million through the grants in lieu project since 2002.

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

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

several selections on his violin. After graduating from this high school he completed his Bachelor of Music performance in violin from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He currently lives and works in Anacortes,WA and loves to bless others with his talents. There will be an opportunity to express thanks to the school as a free will offering will be collected in

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Upfront RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com

n Abbotsford police officer shot and killed a large English bulldog after it turned on his partner in a bizarre turn of events following a routine vehicle stop Saturday morning. The incident occurred in the 2100 block of Oakridge Crescent in Southwest Abbotsford about 9 a.m. Saturday, Const. Ian MacDonald said. Patrol officers pulled over the driver of a pickup truck who they suspected was driving under the influence. As the officers searched the vehicle, occupants from a nearby residence – one well known to police for drug and property-crime related incidents – approached police.

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safety and protocol. Perlick said his dog was merely reacting to one of the officer’s grabbing him by the arm when he asked what they were doing on his lawn. “[The policeman] grabbed me by the arms, and told me to keep my mouth shut, or else I was to be arrested for obstruction,” Perlick said in his e-mail. Perlick claimed he tried to corral the animals but one got away and that was when shots were fired. “[The officer] drew his firearm and let off three rounds.” Perlick said. “[He] didn’t hesitate, no pep-

per spray or baton, straight to the firearm.” Perlick said he and Hills were placed in the squad car and watched their pet of eight years bleed to death. “After 20 minutes of begging [he] let Lisa out to tend to [the dog]. I was still in the back of the car for another 10 minutes before finally being released.” Hi l l s a n d Pe r l i c k w e re n o t charged, but the driver of the pickup truck received a 24-hour roadside suspension, MacDonald said. Perlick said he plans to pursue litigation in the matter. MacDonald said any time a firearm is discharged in the line of service it is investigated by the department’s management and use-of-force experts. “Those incidents are scrutinized,” he said.

Arctic front blasts through

Briefly Adopt a school Abbotsford Middle School was adopted by Coles bookstore through Indigo’s Love of Reading Foundation’s second annual Adopt-A-School program. Indigo, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada adopt public schools in their communities and more than 141 schools have been matched with stores across the country to raise funds for their libraries. On Friday, Nov. 26 at 9:30 a.m. the students of Abbottsford Middle School are shopping for some fresh new books for their library at their adoptive Coles in the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. To d a t e t h e y h a v e attained 31 per cent of their target goal that will enable them to receive 170 books. They still have a chance to reach 100 per cent of their goal of 550 new books at loveofreading.org/adoptaschool. Donations will be accepted until the end of the school year and can be made at the website. – STAFF REPORTER

80-km/hr gusts tear into valley

people should stay indoors if at all possible. “If you have to go outdoors, definitely dress warmly. It can RAFE ARNOTT be hazardous to your health RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com to be out in this very long,” he said. “Just try and get through usts in excess of 80-km/h the next couple days because hit Abbotsford and parts it’s not going to be a long cold of the Fraser Valley Monday snap.” sending temperatures plumForecasts show Monday and meting to -17 C with the wind Tuesday to be the coldest days chill factor as a severe Arctic of the week, with temperatures cold front assaulted the Lower rising later in the week and rain Mainland. expected. Meteorologist Mark Madryga Warning area residents to take said the conditions are expectprecautions around the home ed to last until midweek, and with overnight lows expected to residents need to prepare and hit -10, Madryga said wrapping protect themselves from the outdoor pipes is a good idea to “brutal” icy winds. avoid frozen water lines. “It’s not to going to last for“I’ve covered my outside taps,” ever, but at least the next 24 he said. “Use the garage to park hours,” Madryga said of the your vehicle of you can.” high winds. Heavy, wet snow knocked Fraser Glen golf course had over trees and downed power driving range netting ripped lines over the weekend, causing apart from the winds, and garpower outages across the Lower bage cans and loose debris Mainland, including Langley, could be seen careening across Abbotsford, Mission, and Chillistreets in Abbotsford Monday wack. afternoon. Locals braving the Most extreme weather emerstreets on foot were bent over gency shelters across the region – RAFE ARNOTT/TIMES with the effort of moving forhad opened to help homeA woman bundled up against an icy headwind on South ward against the gusts. less people through the cold “It’s a very strong high-pres- Fraser Way Monday afternoon. Temps dipped to -17 C. snap, with both Mission and sure ridge from the arctic that Abbotsford opening their shelis pushing air down from the Interior and through the ters ahead of the cold-weather warning put out ThursFraser Valley from the northeast.” day. – WITH A FILE FROM THE PROVINCE Madryga said the winds are very dry and very cold, and

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87-year-old pleads guity to driving death Hit flagperson near Fort Langley

employee with Valley Traffic Systems. Mitchell was working traffic control with a colleague while an excavator operator and four township employees JENNIFER SALTMAN cleared a ditch when he was hit. The Province Pool was driving without a valid licence. Herman’s widow, Alison Stacey, said the length of time n elderly Abbotsford man has pleaded guilty to run- that passed since the incident — 33 months — is unbening down a flagperson near Fort Langley almost lievable. three years ago. “It’s been a long ordeal,” she said outside court. “There’s Melle Grietinus Pool’s trial was supposed to begin in a certain relief at seeing him convicted.” B.C. Supreme Court in New WestCrown prosecutor Don Wilson minster Monday, but Pool instead “It’s been a long ordeal. There’s a cersaid in court that he will ask for a custodial sentence. admitted to dangerous driving caustain relief at seeing him convicted.” “Nothing’s going to bring Terry ing death. bounding back through the door,” He was charged with criminal Stacey said. negligence causing death. – Alison Stacey widow A pre-sentence report — with Pool, 87, was driving westbound a focus on options for geriatric in the 23300-block River Road just before 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2008 when his pickup struck accused — has been ordered. Sentencing submissions 52-year-old Terry Mitchell of Pitt Meadows, an eight-year are scheduled for February 2011.

Weekend fire guts A two townhomes A

bbotsford Fire Rescue crews tackled a large blaze involving two townhomes in a 12-unit complex in the 32700 block of Garibaldi Drive Saturday afternoon. Fire prevention officer Steve Oldroyd said crews arrived to find two of the townhouses with fully engulfed exteriors. Firefighters are calling the blaze non-suspicious and accidental at this point, Oldroyd said. Preliminary investigation has firefighters examining whether strings of Christmas lights coiled on a deck that were being tested could have shorted out, or whether a plastic container holding cigarette butts caught fire. Both scenarios are cautionary tales for Abbotsford residents over the holidays, he said. “Depending on the age and condition of the lights, it’s important to remember they don’t last forever, and to check to make sure they are

in good working order before putting them on your house,” Oldroyd said. With friends and family members visiting over Christmas and New Years, Oldroyd said it’s important to make preparations for those visitors who smoke. “The resident was a smoker, and was in his designated smoking area . . . the caution here is to remind residents to make sure they have a noncombustible container or ashtray.” More than 24 firefighters worked to contain the fire to the affected units, saving the 10 other units and vehicles parked nearby. “The townhome was occupied at the time of the fire but all occupants were able to safely evacuate their suites,” Oldroyd said. “Four of the twelve suites won’t be able to be occupied until repairs are completed.” – RAFE ARNOTT

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he ex-president of the Abbotsford city employees union has been charged with three counts of fraud and creating forged documents related to the alleged misappropriation of $18,000. Ronald Hunter, 39, was arrested in July after a threemonth probe by Abbotsford police. C U PE n a t i o n a l re p re sentative Rob Jandric said Hunter had been president of the union, CUPE Local 774, for about three years when problems arose. “He was not honest and forthright to the membership,” he said. Jandric said the board asked Hunter to resign earlier this year and he did. They then alerted police to their suspicions. Abbotsford police Const. Ia n Ma c D o n a l d s a i d a n investigation resulted in police recommending 32 charges – 12 related to fraud under $5,000, 10 of forgery and 10 of uttering forged documents. The Crown is

pursuing three counts of fraud and forgery. MacDonald said police believe Hunter misappropriated about $18,000 over a two-year period. Jandric said he couldn’t comment on the charges, but the union membership was “very disturbed” by the allegations.

“He was in a position of trust, which makes it more disturbing.” – Rob Jandric CUPE

“He was in a position of trust, which makes it more disturbing,” he said. After Hunter’s resignation, a new president was elected and an audit ordered. There are about 500 members in the union. Jandric said Hunter is no longer employed at the municipality. Hunter’s lawyer appeared in Abbotsford court Thursday to set a date for arraignment.

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THE TIMES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2010 ❘ CLOSURE, from page A1 Deroche, which has 76 students, has had a 29.6 per cent decline in enrolment over the past five years while Durieu, with 85 students, has suffered a drop of 23.4 per cent. It’s estimated that closing Durieu would save the school district $298,000, and shutting Deroche would net another $288,000. Richelle Meneghetti, treasurer of Deroche’s parent advisory council, said she appreciates the pressures, such as low student numbers and difficulties in providing programming, the district faces with rural schools, but she feels the school is worth saving. “In a smaller school, I like the close-knit community and that teachers know your kids,” said Meneghetti. “We don’t want [Deroche] to close. We understand where [the district] is coming from, but if they put in a little more effort, programs could be brought out here.” The elementary school is only 14 years old, she noted. Low student numbers are also the result of

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Closures could save school district more than $580,000 former catchment boundaries that had kids she said. within walking distance of Deroche being Parents still have to meet with district staff, bussed to other schools. she added. The boundary was changed last year, but “We have a lot of questions . . . about how the school hasn’t had time to see the expected they came up with their figures in their improvement in student numbers. report.” “The change was just made. We don’t get Dunham stressed the board is just beginkids already going to other ning the consultation process, schools, but we’re hoping in to First reported @ and nothing about the schools’ get more students in the future,” abbotsfordtimes.com futures has been determined. said Meneghetti. “The process is just that – a If the schools closed, students from Der- process – and doesn’t preclude any decision, oche could attend Dewdney Elementary that’s for sure,” he said. and children from Durieu could be housed Meneghetti hopes that’s the case. at Hatzic Elementary, the district report sug“We’re going to do what we can to present gests. why we think they shouldn’t close [Deroche], That plan could have young students riding but we’re hoping it doesn’t fall on deaf ears.” the bus for close to an hour to get to school, The public consultation process about the said Meneghetti. possible closures runs through the month of “If it means my kids are going to be on January. the bus that long, I could be driving them to The board of education will decide the fate schools I like better in Langley or Abbotsford,” of the schools in March 2011.

Specific dates for the board of education public consultation meetings will be posted on the MPS website in coming weeks. The threat to Missions’ rural schools follows hard on the heels of a futile two-year fight by parents to save Dunach Elementary in Abbotsford. T h e y we re u n a b l e t o c o n v i n c e t h e Abbotsford Board of Education to give them a three year reprieve so they could grow the school. On Nov. 15, trustees unanimously voted to close the small rural school on Downes Road and Mount Lehman in June 2011. District staff recommended the closure citing declining enrolment in the western rural district, the unlikelihood of provincial funding, and the cost of maintaining the aging building. ◗ For more information or to view the district report visit www.mpsd.ca.

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Bacon brother wins federal appeal

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ccused Abbotsford gangster Jonathan Bacon has been granted an oral hearing by the Supreme Court of Canada in his bid to have a previous ruling by the B.C. Court of Appeal overturned. The country’s highest court released it’s decision in a written document Thursday regarding whether Bacon should be put on trial for 15 drug and weapons charges stemming from an Aug. 4, 2005 property

juana. The charges were dismissed in 2008 when a provincial court ruled Abbotsford Police breached Bacon’s charter rights by conducting a search without cause. The B.C. Court of Appeal overturned the decision in March of this year and ruled a new trial on the charges was called for. So far, no date has been set for the new hearing.

and vehicle search. Bacon and associates Rayleene Burton and Godwin Cheng were arrested after an Abbotsford police surveillance team alleged they witnessed the trio moving packages suspected of containing drugs between vehicles. The search turned up $90,000 in cash, a police uniform, automatic weapons, illegal ammunition, silencers, a bulletproof vest, ecstasy, cocaine and mari-

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According to MacDonald the caller telephoned from inside the restaurant in question, and while police might consider charges, officers cannot trace the number because she was on a cell phone. “We don’t know who she is . . . in this situation the best we can hope for is education,” MacDonald said. “The vast majority of the public don’t need any education regarding 911, but obviously there was one individual in our community this weekend that doesn’t understand.” The incident is particularly troubling for police, MacDonald said, because Saturday night is usually so busy for police.

Citing an average of more than 120 calls for 911 service every Saturday, MacDonald said operators had reports of a handgun, a disturbed break and enter, gang checks and a missing person that night. “Perhaps for this individual in the moment she was thinking it was cataclysmic and impactful to her life, MacDonald said. “How would this person feel if they knew someone who was involved in a motor-vehicle incident, had one chance to make a phone call and they couldn’t get through,” MacDonald said. “Because she was venting about having a hair in her food.”

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The Heat need more people in the seats to turn a profit. cent of total revenue with Global Spectrum responsible for the rest, said Sweeting. He noted Global Spectrum had a difficult time to get corporate sales on line in the first season as the deal with the team was signed so close to the first season. While ticket sales are down for the first 10 games of this second season, Sweeting isn’t worried. “We’re not reading too much into that. The big games are with Manitoba and Hamilton,” he said. “We’ll get more fans in and some momentum [in ticket sales] and we anticipate the average will go up.” Games against the Manitoba Moose, the

Canucks farm team, generally sell out and it’s expected the same will occur when the team faces the Heat at the AESC on Nov. 26 and 27. The match-up is about more than just pitting Vancouver and Calgary fans against one another, he said. “Our challenge is getting people out to a game . . . because once they are there they love it. It’s affordable family entertainment.” For the city to break even there needs to be an average of 3,000 fans a game. The current average is just over 2,800 fans. Any income exceeding the $5.7 million guaranteed in the supply fee agreement goes to paying the city up to $200,000 for the rental of the AESC.

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Revenue topping $5.9 million would be divided between the Heat and the city in a 60/40 split. City manager Frank Pizutto said the city was already expecting to pay as much as $300,000 as early as last January. It was anticipated that there would be some degree of shortfall and growth associated with the new AESC, he added. As such, the city has been putting money into an operating reserve fund for the last couple of years. “That reserve is adequate to cover the shortfall,” said Pizutto. “It’s not coming out of the current operating budget, nor will we be taxing for it in future years,” he said. Peary is confident the city’s supply fee will diminish over time. “I’m optimistic . . . It’s a challenge to launch a franchise in a new market,” he said. In addition to revenue generated at the AESC is the economic activity in Abbotsford generated because the Heat is in town. “We’ve seen numbers as high as $10 million . . .” he said. Additionally, there are 250 parttime jobs created and as much as $100,000 has been raised for minor hockey leagues through 50/50 sales at Heat games. “It all adds to the economic vibrancy of the community,” he said. Sweeting is equally confident. “When you think . . . that we have created $5.3 million in revenue, it’s a success story,” he said. “But we’re not content with that . . . we anticipate going forward, and that this venture will make a profit and the city will share in that profit.”

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re we about to see the formation of another political party made up of current sitting MLAs? In fact, are we about to see two new parties? The possibilities of such scenarios now seem more real than ever, given the internal strife engulfing both the B.C. Liberals and the New Democrats right now. The expulsion of Bill Bennett from the B.C. Liberal party caucus means he’s now an independent MLA, which puts him in the company of fellow expatriate Blair Lekstrom as well as Vicky Huntington, who was elected as an independent in Delta South in 2009. If they were to band together as a single entity, they would need to attract only one other MLA to gain official party status in the legislature, and therefore be able to negotiate for financing to pay for all kinds of resources. Bennett has told me at least two B.C. Liberal MLAs have approached him about leaving the caucus. So far, he’s discouraged them from doing that but I wonder whether that may eventually turn to encouragement, particularly if the Liberals’ leadership fractures party unity. Keep an eye on John Slater, the B.C. Liberal MLA from Boundary-Similkameen who has been getting hammered in his riding over the issue of the HST. Other rural MLAs who may be getting twitchy about hanging around the B.C. Liberals could possibly include Peace River North MLA

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From the Ledge Pat Pimm and John Rustad from Nechako Lakes. So that’s potential party number one. This brings us to the New Democrats, who are falling apart to a much greater degree than the B.C. Liberals. There are roughly a dozen NDP MLAs who are opposed to Carole James’ leadership of the party. The NDP provincial council gave a ringing endorsement of James’ leadership last weekend, but the dissidents reacted to her speech to the delegates with a mixture of contempt, indifference and petulance. This is an untenable situation. Either those dissidents, however reluctantly, get on board with James or they leave the caucus to sit either as independents or as another party. The group includes rural MLAs such as Katrine Conroy and Norm MacDonald from the Kootenays, Nicholas Simons and Gary Coons from the Coast, Harry Lali from the Interior, Jenny Kwan and Guy Gentner from the Metro Vancouver, and Island MLAs Lana Popham, Doug Routley, Leonard Krog and Claire Trevena.

Some of these folks simply can’t get over the fact that James fired Cariboo MLA Bob Simpson for insubordination. It is quite conceivable a number of them may well decide to join Simpson in exile. The level of animosity to James varies among this rump group. But this problem extends beyond James and now pits some MLAs against others. I was an eyewitness to this deterioration of caucus relations during that council meeting. On my way out of the room after James’ speech I found myself suddenly in a near-physical encounter between Simons and fellow NDP MLA Mable Elmore (Vancouver Kensington). The magnitude of this problem for the NDP cannot be underestimated. At some point, James is going to have to take action. I can’t see all 12 leaving, but it is conceivable Conroy, Popham, Routley, Simons and MacDonald (they appear to be the angriest as well as being the closest to Simpson) leave and sit with their onetime colleague from the Cariboo. We may be on the verge of a huge political re-alignment. The two dominant parties are fracturing right now and if they don’t end their internal strife (and the NDP has the biggest problem on this front right now), they’re going to find one or two new competitors suddenly appearing on the scene. ■ Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global B.C.

t would be difficult, indeed, not to take a cynical view of the current state of politics in the remnants of Gordon Campbell’s British Colum-

bia. It’s clear now, for instance, that his vaunted 15 per cent income tax cut – already less than adequate to repair the damage done by his stealthy and cynical implementation of the despised HST, which got him into his hot water in the first place – was never more than an empty promise, a cynical ploy to prop up a popularity level that had become virtually nonexistent. This week’s income tax cut reversal makes even more unnecessary the expensive television infomercial in which it was originally announced: Premier Campbell wasted nearly a quarter of a million dollars to announce his gambit to salvage an unsalvageable popularity rating. Well, his ploy didn’t work, so the premier subsequently took the expedient route of making a much more popular announcement: that of his pending retirement – which would have been even more popular, had he announced a speedier process of stepping down. In a final cynical analysis, should we be surprised that the fading premier axed his tax cut? If that money wasn’t needed in the first place, why was it necessary to take the huge political risk of implementing the HST, and particularly in such a sneaky way that was so dismissive of the rights of citizens and taxpayers to understand the processes of their government? Or to take a more cynical view of the current state of politics in British Columbia, the money represented by the reversal will be needed to allow Premier Campbell’s prospective successors to fashion believable promises . . . which they may or may not intend to keep.

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‘Abbotsford’s oldest business’ agrees with freeze I am sending you my views on the Nov. 16 Times article Abby chamber puts on the chill with Mr. David Hull. I agree with Mr. Hull that the city should put a four-year freeze on all business property taxes. I own a business that has been in Abbotsford since 1930 (Hansens Barber Shop). When Gosslings closed it doors it left me as the oldest business in the city that has opened it doors and never closed to date. We have seen a lot of changes over the years. Property taxes have gone up 54 per cent since 2007 and in 2011 an increase of 4.5 per cent is expected. Do the math. Now it’s stated we, the business owners, pay three times more than residential owners. Mayor George Peary stated it is unfair for one group, and not the other, to freeze the taxes. So who is calling the kettle black? Look at the increase I have had since 2007. You call this fair? I look at what I do everyday, what I bring in, what I pay out and then what’s left over. The city makes it harder every year. So if the city does not look at something like this, it may lose other business. Maybe Mayor Peary should take a 58.5 per cent cut in pay so business could remain in Abbotsford. Frank Majercsak Abbotsford

Time to understand and embrace the Heat Editor, the Times:

This is regarding Eric Nyvall’s letter Heat tickets didn’t interest clients, Times, Nov. 19 . My season tickets are in row 12 at centre ice and I have no difficulty finding someone to use them when I am out of town. Perhaps there is a message there. The AHL is not a minor league as suggested by Eric Nyvall. It is the second best league in the world – 85 per cent of NHL players spend some time in the AHL prior to playing in the NHL. Most Lower Mainland hockey fanatics actually know very little about the league and their perceptions are just that (minor league). Lets start with the Heat. The Heat are owned by local business people as are other AHL teams. The agreement the Heat have with the Calgary Flames is for the Flames to supply their top prospects to the team. This is the same arrangement that other AHL teams have with other NHL clubs. A case in point; Chicago Wolves are not the affiliate team for the Chicago Blackhawks. Rather, the Wolves have a relationship with the Atlanta Thrashers. (The Blackhawks affiliate is Rockford). The Chicago Wolves draw pretty decent crowds, around 9,000 per game. Fans who attend the Wolves games understand

that the hockey is professional calibre and reasonably priced and they aren’t going to the rink to support the Atlanta Thrashers. Now lets give a little thought to the Manitoba Moose: the Moose draw well in Winnipeg (average 8,000 per game last season). Can you imagine those fine folks in Winnipeg being Canucks fans? They are predominately Coyote fans, Oilers fans, Flames fans, and, God help them, Leafs fans, before they are Canucks fans. So why do they support the Moose? The answer is clear: the calibre of hockey is excellent and affordable. Many hockey fans in the Fraser Valley and the Lower Mainland have yet to figure that out. This is profession hockey and we have a promising young team. As Dave Loewen writes; it is time to stop grousing about the AESC and throw our community support behind the Heat. Rod Marr Abbotsford

Dunach was the kind of school we need Editor, the Times:

The school district has now closed Dunach Elementary. They stated that “there appears to be little financial benefit to the district for keeping Dunach Elementary operational.” What about the larger

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bbotsford police say the owner of the Rain Grill and Bar – destroyed in an explosion March 21 – contacted major crime investigators after police went public in early November with their frustrations about his lack of cooperation in the case. Christopher Preston, 39, who was found at the scene and rushed to a Vancouver hospital suffering severe burns and injuries, made it clear to officers he had nothing further to say, Const. Ian MacDonald said. “It’s apparent we were able to communicate [our desire to speak with him] effectively, unfortunately, he has elected to disengage from us,” MacDonald said. “He’s not interested in our request to further the investigation through interviews and dialogue.”

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Some leads have been generated from the grainy image of an SUV that was taken from security camera footage, MacDonald said.

The picture shows a 1993 to 1999 four-door GMC Jimmy, two-toned silver or grey and black leaving the scene at the time of the explosion. “A number of tips are still being explored at this point,” he said. Major crime detectives have identified the Jimmy’s driver as a person of interest who may have information that could assist the investigation. Describing this particular 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.”

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eter Simpson had never thought too much about where the plugs in his house were located until he had a hernia operation. “Just a simple thing like bending over to plug in my battery charger in my cell phone, I had to take my time doing it,” said Simpson. “If that power receptacle had only been about six inches or so higher, it wouldn’t have been nearly as challenging.” For Simpson, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, it was a perfect example of why his organization is pushing to educate homebuilders on how to build houses where seniors can age in place. Simpson’s problem was temporary, but for many others, the location of electrical outlets can mean the difference between independence and relying on others. “The only reason they’re at the height they are today is it’s the height of a hammer. It was easy for them just to get their hammer there and draw a line,” said Simpson. “Old habits die hard, I guess.” Seniors’ accessibility is also a con-

cern being raised more and more by family, which has prompted several customers, said John Friswell, owner North Shore municipalities to invesof the North Vancouver-based CCI tigate the idea of laneway homes in Renovations. back yards, so seniors could live with “A lot of [homeowners] have had family while maintaining their indehomes for a long time and they’re pendence. now looking at their house and say“I think more municipalities should ing, ‘Wow, I’ve got a two-storey house jump on board with that, but of that’s 5,000 square feet, how am I course we’ve got some resistance to going to stay here?’” that,” said Simpson. Friswell took a four-day Certified “I know my parents, if I could have Ageing in Place Specialist (CAPS) had a coach house in my back yard course provided by the home build- where my parents could live, they ers’ association a few might have considered years ago so he could living there, but they advise clients, and said “To my mind the ideal sure as heck weren’t he incorporates many going to give up their of the ideas into every solution is usually a sinhouse for a nursing house he renovates. home.” gle level unit, which can That includes makMichael Geller, who is ing sure wood back- be at grade with a private the principal developer ing is installed behind on a project in West shower walls so grab- outdoor space . . .” Vancouver that involves bars can be screwed in laneway houses – what later, as well as lowerhe also calls “granny – Michael Geller flats” – said they also ing the height of light switches. allow for much smallHe also can install er homes that are just contrasting materials so visually one-story, and thus have no stairs. impaired have an easier time navi“To my mind the ideal solution is gating or wider doors and larger bath- usually a single level unit, which can rooms for easier wheelchair access, be at grade with a private outdoor among other changes. space, which is separate from the He also said they try to install hous- main space of the principal dwelling,” es with deep closets directly above said Geller, who is also president of a one another in case homeowners company that builds laneway homes decide to install a residential eleva- and has advocated for them since tor when they’re unable to use the 1974. stairs. St i l l , h e s a i d t h e y ’re o f t e n t o o Simpson said some seniors are also expensive for many seniors, which is finding they want to live closer to a major stumbling block for some.

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hey feed almost exclusively at night, make their best effort to hide during the day and prey on people when they’re least suspecting it. Their primary food source? Human blood. Taking all that into account, it’s fair to say bed bugs share a lot in common with your everyday vampire, but one Lower Mainland company is at the forefront of new technology to eradicate the household pests. Canadian Pest Control Ltd. is set to roll out a natural combatant in the war on bed bugs, called Cryonite. “Cryonite is a freezing process. It turns CO2 in a gas canister, the same as you have in the back of a restaurant to turn pop into fizzy pop, into super cold snow, which is blown out under pressure,” said Brett Johnston, general manager of Canadian Pest Control. “The super cold particles of snow hit the bug, shock the bug, and they cannot adapt to the massive drop in temperature — and they die from shock.” Though used in Europe and the U.S. for decades, Cryonite was only recently given the regulatory green light by the federal government. Johnston’s company will be the first in Metro Vancouver to roll out the new technology, and he expects to be offering it to customers this month. Other methods used to kill bed bugs have traditionally involved pesticides, heat treatments, steamers and vacuums. Cryonite, however, is a more efficient way to kill the bugs, and the process can be completed quickly without masks, respirators or the use of any pesticides. In fact, those having their properties treated with Cryonite can remain in their homes while

the process takes place. “The great thing about Cryonite is that it’s immediate. With the vast majority of pesticides, it takes several minutes, if not hours,” Johnston said. “The real kicker with Cryonite is that it kills eggs. Pesticides don’t kill eggs; eggs are quite well protected from their environment, but the super cooling is something that penetrates the egg and kills the egg.” Bed bugs have enjoyed a worldwide resurgence since the late 1990s and early 2000s and a number of theories exist as to why that’s happened. In the Metro Vancouver context, Johnston said the bug’s proliferation is likely due to the multitude of cultures that use Vancouver as their starting point before scattering across the region and province. And given that bed bugs are human parasites, they have conditioned themselves to adapt to any situation. The bugs are first attracted to humans through the emission of body heat and plumes of CO2 that come off the body, and because the bugs inject an anesthetic when they bite, most people will never know they’ve been bitten or have an infestation, until it’s too late. Though they prefer to feed at night, if a person is a shift worker and sleeps during the day, the bugs will feed on them during daylight hours. That said, the bug’s preferred feeding hours are between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m., Johnston said, the hours when people are most likely to be in their deepest stages of sleep. A full-grown bed bug is about the size of an apple seed and is reddish-brown in colour. “Their food source is strictly blood,” Johnston said. “They have a piercing, sucking mouth like a mosquito, but they don’t have a chewing mouth part. They cannot feed on anything else: just blood. And they really prefer humans.”

ime to repair or replace your side of the fence? Follow this advice from the experts at Windsor Plywood, and you’ll be “staking your territory” on the way to a beautiful completed project. Before you start your wood fencing project, here are a few tips to help you save time and cost overruns: The hardest part of fence building is digging the holes; after that, the structure takes shape quickly. Besides a rented posthole digger, you’ll need only a circular saw and basic carpentry tools. De s i g n s va r y w i d e l y, b u t j u s t about all fences consist of the same basic elements: A series of posts sunk into the ground connected by top and bottom rails. Before proceeding, check community building and zoning codes. Many specify maximum fence height, distances you can build from property lines and the street, and even the materials you can and can’t use. (Take extra care with pressure-treated lumber. If you are using wood that has been treated with wood preservatives, proper fasteners and hardware must be used.) Call before you dig. It’s important to know what lies underground b e f o re d i g g i n g o r u s i n g b o r i n g equipment. Contact BC One Call at 1-800-474-6886. Once you’ve

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Healthy foods that fight skin problems CRISTINA SUTTER Registered Dietitian

t is common sense that a healthy, balanced diet is good for overall skin health, but there is a lack of scientific evidence to show that certain foods specifically prevent wrinkles, acne or other skin problems It is more likely that in our busy lives surrounded by fast food, caffeine and sugary treats, we lack the basic vitamins and minerals that help to protect our skin cells. Here are the top foods for healthy skin: 1) Berries, broccoli and beans: To keep your skin healthy, you should load up on these antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants can protect your skin from the inside out, by neutralizing damaging free radicals, which harm y o u r s k i n c e l l s a n d a re believed to contribute to wrinkling and sagging. 2) Salmon, sardines and flax seeds: Rich in omega3, the essential fatty acid, which is believed to help skin retain moisture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. 3) Carrots, kale and spinach: These vitamin

A rich foods help repair damaged skin cells and resists the bacterial growth that leads to acne. 4) Citrus fruits, tomatoes and peppers: Packed with vitamin C, these foods can help prevent some DNA damage from the sun, which leads to early signs of aging. 5) Almonds, avocados and soybean oil: These “good fats” are rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant believed to help keep skin firm. 6) Brazil nuts, tuna and garlic: Rich in the trace mineral Selenium, these foods also have a n t i ox i d a n t p ro p e r t i e s. One skin condition to be aware of: Eczema in babies and children may be linked to certain food sensitivities. Some cases of eczema may improve by avoiding foods to which there is a known sensitivity. Common foods that can cause problems include milk products, nuts, and shellfish, but a doctor or naturopath can pinpoint your child’s specific food sensitivities. ■ Cristina Sutter is a registered

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be first on the scene. • The brain and other organs begin to die (due to lack of oxygen) four to six minutes after the heart stops beating. By administering CPR immediately, you can more than double a person’s chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest. Andrews said CPR is an effective, life-saving tool in many situations, ranging from sports, to swimming, to schools, to care homes.

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nowledge is power. And, when it comes to Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), knowledge can be a life-saving power. But it’s not nearly as easy as it looks on TV. CPR is a skill that needs to be properly executed to be effective, which is why the St. John Ambulance Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows branch is offering free CPR classes in conjunction with its open house on Saturday, Nov. 27. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day, visitors can learn how to save a life by learning CPR inside the facility at 306 - 22230 North Ave. Classes are held on an hourly basis. “It’s to bring awareness to people, to empower them to learn what to do,” said Adriana Andrews, branch manager at Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows St. John Ambulance. “CPR can make a big difference. Our goal is to have at least one family member trained in CPR.” Anyone aged 10 and up can participate. Those who have taken CPR courses in the past and feel they need a refresher are welcome. Andrews said as many as 70 people each year have learned basic CPR during the one-day courses held at the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows branch. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) combines rhythmic chest compressions with rescue breaths. Developed in 1960, it provides immediate emergency assistance to people who experience sudden cardiac arrest.

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“It’s to bring awareness to people, to empower them to learn what to do.” – Adriana Andrews

– TROY LANDEREVILLE/FOR THE TIMES

Adriana Andrews, branch manager with Ridge Meadows St. John Ambulance, demonstrated CPR on the resuscitation doll “Annie.”

While CPR does not restart the heart, chest compressions help pump oxygenated blood through the heart and brain, which helps sustain life until professional medical help arrives. According to St. John Ambulance, keeping the heart and brain supplied with oxygen is vital to minimizing damage to these organs. St. John Ambulance states that CPR is a skill that everyone should know because: • Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in Canada, and 80 per cent of cardiac arrests happen at home, so chances are you’ll

“In my opinion, there’s not enough [people who know CPR],” Andrews said. “This class is once-a-year, and it’s about a one-and-a-half hour session, that gives you enough knowledge to know how to make a big difference. Do you know what to do if a loved one falls down, or if they start to choke, and can’t breathe? Do you know what to do?” Andrews said as little as four minutes can make a difference between life and death. She said the day course will offer enough information to learn basic CPR, but recommends people sign up for a full St. John Ambulance course, so they will gain more CPR knowledge as well as first aid. There are 27 St. John Ambulance branches throughout B.C. To learn about their free CPR courses, contact your local St. John Ambulance branch. To register, or to learn more about the one-day course being offered, call 604-467-1490, or drop by the North Avenue location during office hours.

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he vast majority of the population is not exercising enough to have a significant impact on their health. I have heard every reason under the sun for not exercising. For every excuse, I can show you 20 people who are dealing with the same situations and making exercise a priority. Sticking with an exercise program comes down to two basic things: setting priorities and dealing with the barriers that are going to come your way. I am going to focus on the latter point. The most common barriers to exercise are lack of time, fear, lack of knowledge and decreased motivation. One of the major psychological theories that fitness professionals can use to address clients’ barriers to exercise is called the Trans Theoretical Model of Change. To those of you with no interest in academia: stick with me for a moment. This model has been successfully used to help millions of people to quit smoking and stick to exercise programs. So it is not one of those textbook theories that doesn’t translate in the real world.

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he teen years are full of change and incredible pressure. Peer pressure, perceived social expectation and a desire to fit in all affect how teens relate to fitness. Most girls will have completed their growth spurt during their late teens and are fully developed young women. For boys, this is a time for continued development and growth. Although the physical fitness recommendations for girls and boys in their teens are the same, the motivation for fitness is very different. Boys in their teens are motivated by athleticism and sports. Some boys mature early and some late, but a common focus of boys of this age is height and strength. This can put incredible pressure on boys that mature later or may not be a part of an athletic team or excel in sports. It is important to encourage

boys to be involved in fitness and recreational activities and it isn’t necessarily to be an all-star. The media has an enormous impact on how girls think about health and fitness. For girls, the social pressure is to emulate the models on television, entertainment and fashion. Achieving a desired physical appearance more often than not takes precedence over health and fitness goals. This high need to belong and fit in makes it important for girls to be involved in activities with other girls. The good news is that preadolescent and adolescent girls’ participation in sports or fitness can counteract these negative influences and help on physiological, social, emotional and mental levels. Physical Activity & Sport in the Lives of Girls, a research review from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, concluded that

exercise and sports participation can be used as a therapeutic and preventive intervention for enhancing the physical and mental health of adolescent females. At this age, boys and girls can participate in physical activities in very similar ways as adults. The general recommendation is to accumulate 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity daily, combining cardiovascular, resistance and flexibility training. During adolescence, bones tend to grow fast and the muscles and connective tissue lag behind, resulting in tighter muscles. Tight muscles can lead to various body aches and pains. Teens need to find activities they enjoy and feel are socially acceptable. Encourage activities that they can do for life, such as running, swimming, dancing, skiing and cycling. These activities will carry over into their adult lives.

A schedule that works for you is paramount EXERCISE, from page A14 One of the biggest things I take away from this model is that barriers will come. It is critical that you identify them ahead of time and have an action plan for how to deal with them. Regardless of how perfect your schedule is and how motivated you are right now, the day will come where your schedule is not your own or you are losing the motivation you once had. For most people, time is the perceived major barrier to exercise. If this is you, then you need to schedule exercise in short, time-efficient bouts that will give you the maximum bang for your buck. For some people, this might mean exercising at 5:30 a.m. or 9 p.m. For others, it might mean doing 30 minutes at lunchtime or getting in a workout right after work before heading home. If there are certain times of the year that are busier for you, then you may have to cut

back the time, but a 20-minute exercise session is better than none at all. If motivation is your issue, make sure you are constantly challenging yourself with new goals and new exercise routines. Working with a personal trainer, finding a group exercise class or getting a partner to exercise with are great ways to overcome lack of motivation. For some, it might be as simple as reminding yourself why you are committed to exercise. The goal of living until you are 100 years old with vitality and wit might just be the thing that keeps you going. Regardless of where you are in your exercise journey, make sure you have a plan to overcome the inevitable barriers that will come your way. We all have them. The difference is how we react to them. ■ Mike Bates is a certified personal trainer and teaches kinesiology at the University of Windsor.

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until conditions are under control subject to worker/equipment availability and weather. Only then are resources redirected to second priority routes and subsequently third priority routes. The City of Abbotsford, which takes a pro-active approach to snow and ice control, operates three anti-icing units (tanks containing sodium chloride solution) on four-lane roads and rural priority roads. The units are used to spray road surfaces before and during a storm. Anti-icing helps keep roads ice-free and improves snow removal. The city also uses several pre-wetting units, which inject liquid sodium chlo-

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The Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts is holding a coffee house with entertainment on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. Students will be putting on a show for their guests. Cost is $5 at the door. ASIA is located at 36232 Lower Sumas Mountain Rd., Abbotsford.

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The Business and Professional Women of Mission presents a workshop on Business Etiquette for the 21st century on Wednesday, Nov. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Mission Community Skills Centre Society, #209 – 33123 First Ave., Mission (behind the old Sears building). Call Ann Harper at 604-826-1631 for details.

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The third annual West Coast Christmas Show is taking place at from Nov. 26 to 28 at the Tradex Exhibition Center, 1190 Cornell Street. The event is western Canada’s leading holiday season show featuring holiday decor, gifts, food, personal services, festive seminars and culinary presentations. Visit www. westcoastchristmasshow.com for more information.

Bake goods to help rescue animals

Mission’s Scotiabank will be having a bake sale to benefit SAINTS Senior Animal Rescue Society on Friday, Nov. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SAINTS rescues older animals and pets, and also provides end of life care in a compassionate surrounding. Come out and support these animals in need. Scotiabank is located at 33217 First Ave.

Alano garage sale

The Mission Alano Club is hosting an inside garage sale Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at 33229 N. Railway. There will be baked goods, Christmas decorations and loads of other household items sold in support of those in need. For more information call Rosemary at 604-826-5744.

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The 13th annual Fraser Valley Métis Association Harvest Dinner & Dance is Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Yarrow Community Hall, 4670 Community St., Chilliwack. Doors open at 6 p.m., harvest dinner prayer at 6:30 p.m. (only 200 tickets will be sold). Tickets are $20, available at Bigfoot Moccasin 604.853.3936 (Abbotsford), Chilliwack Métis Association President Les Mitchell 604.823.4533, or Marie Carter at 604.859.8789. Metis traditional food will be served with jigging & fiddling entertainment. Betty Gladue will be giving a lesson in playing the spoons.

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The Abbotsford Seniors Association (2631 Cyril St.) is hosting computer classes. Registration is Monday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Classes are every Monday and Thursday. The beginner class stars at 12 p.m. and the intermediate class starts at 2 p.m. The cost is $60 for six classes.

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Mission Library is hosting a storytelling workshop. Learn from an expert at Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, on Tuesday Nov. 23 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration required. For more information call the library at 604-826-6610.

Peak at films

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

Candlelight Parade

The 27th annual Mission Candlelight Parade takes place Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. The parade starts at Horn and Railway streets and goes west down First Avenue to the Lougheed Highway, ending at the Cedar Valley Connector. Colourful floats, marching bands, dancers and Santa Claus will be part of the parade. Bring a food donation.

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American competition for all his games. “The level we are asking him to play at is dramatically higher than what they play in Canada. He is starting at a very advanced state as a freshman.”

he Abbotsford Heat had their chances but were unable to crack the goaltending duo of the Peoria Rivermen, and were swept in a two-game series over the weekend. Going up against former assistant coach Jared Bednar, now the bench boss of the Rivermen, the Heat were stymied by rookie Jake Allen and Ben Bishop, losing Friday’s game 2-0 and then 3-1 Saturday night to conclude the series. The sweep in Peoria concluded the Heat’s five-game road trip, which they finished with a record of 2-2-0-1. On Friday, the Heat carried the play in all three periods, but the equalizing factor was the play of Allen. He performed several counts of grand larceny, including a breakaway save off Heat rookie and former Vancouver Giant Lance Bouma, and was named first star as the result of his 2-0 shutout effort. The series finale proved to be a much easier contest for Bishop, the back-up to Allen. The Heat were sluggish out of the gate, trailing by two goals less than five minutes into the game. By the end of two per iods, Abbotsford had thrown just 11 shots at Bishop. Logan MacMillan gave the Heat life early in the third period, but as quickly as that happened, Bishop took it away. He stopped 12 of 13 shots faced in the final period before Graham Mink scored his second of the game for the Rivermen into an empty net with just seven seconds remaining in the game to sweep the Heat away with a 3-1 loss. Abbotsford returns home for a pivotal two-game series with North Division rival Manitoba Moose on Friday and Saturday at the AESC.

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following season. “Greg graded out as our best quarterback,” said Johnson. “Even going way back to training camp, Greg Bowcott was a guy who deserved to be a starter.” JEAN KONDA-WITTE For the first six weeks the coachJKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com es stayed with the plan, going with reg Bowcott made the two older players until Bowcott ‘lit adjustment from high it up’ in an intersquad game. school football to NCAA “He was throwing the ball down look seamless in his first the field like he owned it,” said year with Simon Fraser University. Johnson. That’s when they decided In his first game as starting quar- to give him a shot, and he started terback for the Clan in late Octo- the last four games for the Clan. ber, the Rick Hansen grad from “He has all the attributes a young Abbotsford was named the Great guy needs; strong arm, good feet, Northwest Athletic Conference well-balanced, coachable, underOffensive Player of the Week fol- stands how defences and coverage lowing his performance in SFU’s go together. He will continue to 18-15 loss to Dixie State College. develop,” said Johnson. “Quality “It was unbelievable,” said head of character is what Greg Bowcott coach Dave Johnson. “Greg has has. He’s a tremendous young man such a calm demeanour, but a real who is tremendously gifted.” competitive fiery side.” It was less than a year ago that In his debut at Bowcott was the the helm against starting quarterDixie State, Bow- “Quality of character is back for the Rick cott led the offence what Greg Bowcott has. Hansen Hurricanes to a season-high He’s a tremendous young a s t h e y b a t t l e d 504 total yards, for a spot in the completed 16 of man who is tremendously B.C. High School 36 passes for 233 gifted.” Football Doubleyards and ran for a A championship – Dave Johnson, SFU head coach game at McLeod touchdown. With just 1:06 Stadium in Langremaining, he led ley. SFU from its own 20 to Dixie State’s “The coaches at Rick Hansen did 19 yard-line, completing passes a tremendous job of getting him of 23, 30 and 13 yards before the ready to further his career. I’d like time ran out, forcing a field goal to take all the credit, but when Greg try which was blocked ending the showed up, he was ready to play,” storybook finish for the freshman. added Johnson. When SFU transitioned to the The highly touted pivot prospect NCAA back in 2009, they lost 60 from a year ago has everything the players, which created a scenario coaches are looking for: attitude, where the Clan had to play a lot of coachability and athleticism, and freshmen coming straight out of despite the fact that SFU had a high school, explained Johnson. tough season, winning just once The plan was to redshirt [Bow- in nine outings, Johnson is already cott] and get him ready for the looking to the future with his young

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Rick Hansen grad Greg Bowcott was named Offensive Player of the Week in his first game as starting quarterback for SFU in October. protégé. “We’re building around him,” said the coach. And while they will be bringing in other QBs for next season, “Greg Bowcott is the starter until he loses that job. His future looks very bright.” With SFU now part of the NCAA, Bowcott will be suiting up against

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The Abbotsford Pilots shook off a recent three-game losing streak with a dominant 6-2 performance over the Ridge Meadows Flames Saturday night. The Pilots scored four times in the second period to help propel them to the win over their Harold Brittain-Conference foes. For the Pilots, it was their first win since Nov. 10.

Despite leading the conference standings with 29 points and 14 wins in 22 games, the Pilots had been stymied of late. Their losing skid included defeats at the hands of the high flying Delta Ice Hawks, as well as the lowly Mission Icebreakers. The Pilots are back in action Friday against the Grandview Steelers at MSA Arena at 7:30 p.m.

It just made things more interesting, said Pearce. “I’ve never played in this before. It’s pretty cold, but you just have to fight through it, and it’s kind of fun,” he said. Roadrunners head coach Kevin Watrin said his team displayed great courage battling both a worthy foe and rather unexpected weather conditions. “I wasn’t expecting this at all in British Columbia, but it was fun. We tried to tell the kids to have fun, to have fun with the environment, have fun with the elements and just enjoy themselves out there in the snow,” said Watrin. “Seaquam was going to be a good opponent and a tough opponent, we made some mistakes but we were able to battle through them and obviously come out with the win in the end.”

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Mission running back Jesse Forcier navigates the snowy field at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium Saturday. Forcier rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns in the Roadrunners’ 37-34 double OT win over North Delta’s Seaquam Seahawks in Double-A varsity football. Mission advances to the semifinal next weekend.

he conditions were extreme, the competition was fierce and the Mission Roadrunners varsity football team was up to both challenges. The Roadrunners advanced to the B.C. High School Football DoubleA semifinals thanks to a 37-34 double-overtime victory of North Delta’s Seaquam Seahawks Saturday at a snowcovered Thunderbird Stadium at the University of British Columbia. Despite a field that resembled more of a cross-country ski trail, the Roadrunners managed to find their offensive legs in the second quarter, going toe-totoe with the underdog Seahawks. In the end, a late fourth quarter touchdown by the Roadrunners forced the extra frame where the right foot of

Erik DiGuistini would push Mission through to the next round thanks to a 25-yard field goal. “Our team just kept coming,” said Roadrunners quarterback Tanner Pearce, as blood dripped from his nose after the win. “We didn’t stop fighting, we didn’t quit, we didn’t give up and we kept pushing. It’s hard. You just have to keep thinking of the positive really.” But what added mystique to this classic battle were the field conditions. A dumping of snow the night before across the Lower Mainland covered TBird Stadium in close to three inches of the white stuff. Crews were unable to remove the snow when the football playoff schedule resumed early Saturday, so teams were forced to play on the frozen turf of T-Bird Stadium.

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Hawks dominate Eagles in quarter-finals The W.J. Mouat Hawks came out with purpose Saturday night against the Carson Graham Eagles in the B.C. High School Football varsity quarter-final. The Hawks dominated from start to finish Saturday at the snowy Thunderbird Stadium at UBC, punching their ticket to Saturday’s semifinal with a decisive 39-12 victory over the Eagles. Quarterback Cam Bedore scored three touchdowns on his own and passed for two more as the Hawks displayed

a balanced offensive attack for which Carson Graham had no answer. Bedore connected with John Watson for a picture-perfect 39-yard touchdown pass in the second half, as well as Deion Bain for a nine-yard major in the first quarter. Bain’s touchdown, his first of the season, which took place on his first catch all season, would turn out to be the winning play. “We knew we had to come in after last week’s performance and show we’re in the running,” said Bedore, who remained on

the bench in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand. “You kind of look at the weather as just a little bit of an obstacle, it’s not that big a deal.” Luke Friesen also had the other touchdown for Mouat. The Hawks will now play the Vancouver College Fighting Irish on Saturday at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium, with the winner going to the final.

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the semifinal’s later this week against Mt. Douglas. The J.V. Hawks defeated Holy Cross 42-18 on Thursday to earn a berth in the next playoff round, however head coach Jim Mitchell said his team has a lot to work on. “ We played OK, but we expect better and we’re going to have to,” said Mitchell. “We’ve got a lot to work on.” The Hawks will face Mt. Douglas in the semifinal Thursday at 3 p.m. from W.J. Mouat Field in Abbotsford.

The Bantam Triple-A Abbotsford Ice girls hockey team is in a competition to garner the most votes to secure a trip to New York to watch the World Junior Hockey Championships. And they need your help. The Ice are currently in second place in the voting, but are about 5,000 votes behind the leading team. They are hoping to win the trip, sponsored by TimbrMart, which would give one Canadian minor hockey team the trip of a lifetime. Valued at $65,000, the trip to Buffalo, N.Y. on Dec. 27-30, 2010 includes airfare, hotels, meals and tickets for 38 team players, coaches and chaperones. To cast your vote and help this Abby team win their fantasy trip to watch junior worlds in person, go to www.timbrtube.ca.

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Medical/Dental

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Office Technology

TECH Sales/Admin req’d immed. for report writing/tech sales. email res: robs@protocol-emc.com

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Social Services

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Leading edge Abbotsford company provides education to exceptional children on the Autism Spectrum and family support. Experience with children and post secondary education in a related field. Technical knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel & Power-Point. Competitive salary, paid travel, bonus. www.autismconsulting.ca

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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 JOURNEYMAN Glass Technician, F/T, exc wages/benefits. Fax 604-854-1387 or email: clearbrookglass@shawcable.com

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Fuel

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

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Furniture

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Lumber/Building Supplies

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6 BEAUTIFUL CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS pure bred, english style, CKC reg’d, $750. Ready for their new homes. Call Glenn 604-230-5136

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Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca 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 BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length. Deposit holds for spring delivery. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422

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Dogs

BOXER - CKC Registered flashy fawn male boxers. Champion Dam, Top Lines. Mom is pictured at boxerdog.ca/jewel $1200.00 604 596 2090 or 604 614 0952 or 604 792 9003 CHIHUAHUA X pug male Ready to go, shots & vet checked $550. 604-702-1960 or 604-316-2136

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Birds

GOLD LABRADOR Retriever’ Pups, 2 male, 1 female, ready now. $850. Sry, 604-593-1532 GOLDEN RETRIEVER Pups ready to go, first shots, email pics available. $650. 250-674-0091

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Livestock/ Poultry

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

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Pet Services

MOBILE PROF Small Dog Groom up to 18 lbs Lower Mainland 19 yrs exp. loriben@shaw.ca 1-604-556-2496

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Cats

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JENNY - Lab Ret/Kelpie X/Large/ Young/Female. Sweet energetic girl needs a break. Easy in the home. Loves hiking/swimming/ toys/hugs. playful growl & boisterous with other dogs. Wary of strangers/new situations & will alert bark. Blooms with consistent handlers. A more rural, quiet home may be best. Visit the dogs at Vancouver Animal Shelter 1280 Raymur Ave 604-871-6885.

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Dogs

ADORABLE POMERANIAN puppies, very sweet, 1st shots, 2 left $450.. 604-636-4238 AUSTRALIAN Red Heeler pups. 1st shots, vet ✔, ready to go, View parents. Sry 604-572-7249

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Pups, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed. $950. Chwk. 1-604-794-3561

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.

LAB PUPS CKC Reg’d Yellows & Blacks Good Temp. Shots & Tattooed. $750. 604-377-0820

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North Vancouver

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6020-34

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Mobile Homes

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Out Of Town Property

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Apt/Condos

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ABBY E. 2 BR condo, patio, w/d. Sm pet ok. nr all ammens, Immed. 778-240-0232, 604-852-5891

MISSION 2 bdrm 7696 Grand St., reno’d. 2nd flr, on site Mgr. Dec 1. $750 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808

ABBY SPACIOUS 2 BR, 2 bath, 5 appls, Insuite laundry, gas f/p secure parking. Av now, 1 year lease. N/S N/P. Starting at $800. Haven Properties: Sandy @ 604.538.3823.24, Assistant Brenda 604.657.3321 ALDERGROVE - 1BR, central location, refs, credit & criminal check req’d. $660, avail Dec. 1, 604-856-7390 or 778-549-3852

WELTON TOWERS Now Accepting Applications for RENTAL. Age Restricted Building 55+. Amenities Included. $450.00 per month. Please Call 604-826-2194

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2441 Countess St 1 Bedroom from $620

1 Bdrm. & Den from 650 $

6515

Duplexes - Rent

CLEARBROOK, S/S Duplex, 2650 Parkview St., 2 BR, full bsmnt, $700/mo, Avail immed, N/p. Call 778-863-4373

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR, 1bath 1500sf, 1 car garage, 1/4 acre lot Mission, fenced yard, pet ok, ns, $1800, 604-551-9622 3 BR, 2.5 bath, Abby, 6 appls, ac, 2 car garage, cul-de-sac, exec home, nr MEI school, avail Dec 1, ns, np, $1800, 604-287-5999 3 BR +den, Totally Reno’d House & Yard, Gardeners Delight! Beautiful Views, near shops, hwy & schools, avail Dec 1. ns, $1600, 32864 10 Ave, Mission. Call 1-604-657-0229 for viewing. 3 BR home, Mission, private, mtn view, close to amen, 1/2 acre, gated & fenced, sm pet ok $1500. Dec 1. 604-826-6559, 832-1483 4 BDRM, 2 storey House, newly renovated, 6 new appl, 2 bay high door garage, unfinsh bsmt, 2 bath with jetted tub. Great rural location, $2200.00 utilites included Call 604-793-6355 4 BDRM + den, 3 full bth, s/f, d/w, central air, gd size yd, quiet cul - de - sac off Cantebary Sardis, N/P, N/S $1450/m + util. Call 604-798-12733

2 Bedroom

starting at 700 totally reno’d $790 $

604.850.5375 Seniors Incentive UP TO

10% DISCOUNT

Secure underground parking with elevator. Damage deposit reduced.

4 BR newer home with 2 BR inlaw ste, Abby ‘‘Zanatta’’ 4200sf, dbl garage, amazing kitch, nr park, $2300. Dec 1. 778-549-8037 ABBY 5 br, 2 story, 3 bath, fp NP, wd, nr Seven Oaks, $1500 Immed 604-724-9979 *778-245-2300 ABBY SUMAS Flats 6 br, 3 bath, $2,000/mth, includes 2 br ste , shr ldry, lane. Immed. 604-626-8778 CLEARBROOK, $1500, 5 br, 1.5 bath,large fenced lot, near ammens, np, 1-604-270-2462

Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

Call Stephanie for an instant approval on your next auto loan. $

9105

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 11 out of 13 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500.00 Xmas CASH back. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205

9110

Collectibles & Classics

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

9125

Domestic

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

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

All black. Perfect running condition. Only 10,500 original km. One of the last motors built by John Andres of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.4342.

9145

Scrap Car Removal

FREE

Scrap/Car Removal No Wheels No Problem

2 HOUR

Service From Call

(604) 209-2026

Houses - Rent

IMMACULATE 3BDRM/1BA, 2 lvl home, unfin bsmt, encl. garage on Heron St. Avail Dec 1 or 15. N/S, no pets, $1300 + util, 778-988-6909 LANGLEY WILLOUGHBY 76/216 3 br house on 2.5 acres, w/d, horse barn, riding area. Suit for horse stabling, complete reno 4 yrs ago. 1 yr lease. Oct 1. $2,700. Doug 604-607-8888 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 7 Bdrm HOUSE w/3 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M

WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dble garage, 2 yr old roof....$1,388/M Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6590

Rooms

ABBOTSFORD ROOMS $450. 604-854-1000

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR, bright above ground bsmt, 4yrs old, avail immed , 5 appls, smoke outside, $720. Sandy Hill area. Call David 604-855-3398 1 BR + den, Abbots, Sandpiper immed, ns, np, no ldry, $625 incl. utils 604-853-3013/ 832-0825 1 BR like new, very bright above ground bsmt suite, fp, alarm. Nr Abby Hospital & Mill Lake, NS, small pet ok, share wd, $750 incls, Avail now, 778-893-1581 1 BR ste, 6appl, alarm, own w/d, stor. a/c, hyd/cbl incl, Mt Leh. sep entr, Dec 1, $700 604-864-9500

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

ABBOTS/Aldergrove border. Clean 2 BR, full bath, own ldry& entry, n/s, n/p. $850 incl hydro/ cbl, Dec 1. Nr bus. 778-227-7134. ABBY 2 BDRM Bsmt. $800/mth incld hydro & cable. NP, NS. Nr Mall Avail immed 604-859-3733

6605

Townhouses Rent

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

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

COMMERCIAL STORE FRONTAGE FOR LEASE

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

We Pay Up To $500 Cash For Some Scrap Cars, Trucks & Machinery. FREE PICK-UP No Wheels - No Problem!

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

604-703-1111

8060

Concrete

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www.NoLimitConcrete.com ❏ Breaking & Removal ❏ Placing & Finishing ❏ Site Prep & Forming ❏ ALL FINISHES Great Rates! No Limit Concrete

Chris • 778-552-8537

8080

8087

Electrical

Excavating

mini & BIG Bobcat mini Excavator

Excavating & Drainage We do it all! Paul 604-897-2453

8155

Fencing/Gates

Landscaping

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

2 BR, ground level, Matsqui farm area, lots of prkg, new kitchen, $850, ns, np, refs. 604-854-1963

•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

To place your ad call

604-850-9600

Have it recycled properly Pick A Part is environmentally approved and meets all BC government standards for automotive recycling

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20000

mini & BIG Bobcats mini Excavator

Fits through yard gates − under 3 feet wide! Ditching, Drainage, Moving materials, Retaining Walls ... ✔We’ll do it! ✔Great rates! Paul • 604-897-2453 www.NoLimitConcrete.com

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9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER. 4x4, auto, red, 275,000 km, exc. cond. The snow is coming! $3,900 obo. Call 604-862-7373 2008 FORD 350 Super Duty diesel. 3yr warr, loaded, very cln, 105k, $27,500. 604-825-5324

Sports & Imports

9160

for most complete vehicles ~ FREE TOWING ~

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Pick A Part Used Auto Parts 43645 Industrial Way Chilliwack BC V2R 4L2

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

1-866-843-8955 604-792-1221

Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm 7 Days A Week www.pickapart.ca #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

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

9173

Vans

2005 MONTANA Van 8 pass., excl cond 124,000k’s extra set winter tires on rims $8900. 1-250-863-6402 or 1- 250-707-2012

Accelerate your car buying STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960

HOME SERVICES

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

2 BR ground level Abby, spacious 1000sf, bright, no pets, ns, Avail now, $750 incl utils 778-846-1160

Has your vehicle reached the end of its useful life?

604-615-7175

8090

2 BR garden level suite, Clayburn area, gas fp, own wd, avail Dec 1, $850, ns, np, 604-864-8499

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-615-7175

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

Scrap Car Removal

9145

THE SCRAPPER

Gerry

604 612-7182

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

2 BR Bsmt Suite. $800 /mtn. Own entry/w/d, full bath/f/p. NS. Pets ok. Avail Now. 604-855-0137

3 BDRM top flr, $1100, Quail Ave, closed in deck with own w/d, must keep yard tidy at all times, be quiet & considerate of other tenants. n/s & no pets. Shared utilities. Avail Now. 604-302-0390

$$ MONEY $$

MISSION, 2 BR, clean, suits 1 or 2, $800 incl utils, ns, np, sat tv, nr Lougheed, now, 604-826-9133

2 BR bsmt, Abby, nice, quiet, spacious, friendly area np ns $750 incl utils, Dec 1, 604-855-5013

2BDRM BRIGHT bsmnt, $825, Quail Ave, own w/d, f/p, n/s, no pets. Must keep yard tidy at all times, be quiet & considerate of other tenants. Shared utilities. Avail Now. 604-302-0390

HE RE

BROOKSWOOD UNIQUE Studio with sleeping loft. Gas f/p. Own ldry. Private, own entry. $800/mo incl. util. N/S. N/P. Avail. now. 604-807-0039

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

Scrap Car Removal

2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson

Family Owned & Operated

6540

9145

8155

Landscaping

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

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

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

8195

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

PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior

Christmas Special

Painting/ Wallpaper

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8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Free Estimates

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Plumbing

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 38/HR! CLOGGED drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets,installs, Lic/Ins. 604-217-2268

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.

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INSIDE: Wind whips through the valley . . . will it ever end? Pg. 3 SPORTS

Roadrunners advance in snow bowl Off to B.C. high school semi-finals

T UESDAY , N OVEMBER 23, 2010

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