Abbotsford Times October 31 2013

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Last chance to voice opinion on ranch ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

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bbotsford residents have one last opportunity to provide public input on the massive Vicarro Ranch development before the council decides whether to give the final green light to the project.

A public hearing on the 383-acre proposal featuring a planned community with five different residen-

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Public hearing for Vicarro Ranch project on Monday’s council agenda tial hubs is scheduled for Monday’s city council meeting.

The proposal encompasses the Trethewey family ranch land that includes portions of McKee Peak and Eagle Mountain and is bisected by the Whatcom Road extension.

The proposal is a significant one with long build-out phases, said Darren Braun, Abbotsford director of development planning.

“To my knowledge, it’s the largest current development both in land area and in terms of the number of

residential units,” said Braun.

The Vicarro Ranch Planning Area (VRPA) will have a maximum of 1,400 residential units.

A total of 580 units will be single-family homes along with 120 duplexes, 260 townhouses and 260 apartment units in four-storey buildings. Each of the five residential clusters will be separated by open space and parkland and the

project includes an extensive trail and bike path system as well as a commercial area with shops and commercial services.

The VPRA includes mountain slopes and valley bottom that features mature trees, significant fish and wildlife habitat and natural water features. see RANCH, page A5

Abbotsford lawyer fights new pot rules

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Ghosts, goblins and zombies will be prowling residential streets this evening, but if they approach your home, fear not: just give them candy and they will go away. Yes, it’s Halloween, a favourite night of the year for children and dentists alike. Pay extra attention if driving this evening, as distracted children will be darting into the streets as they go house-to-house. For more “seasonal” photos like the Trethewey Haunted House pic above, download the Layar app to your smartphone and scan the logo on the left-hand side of this photo.

bbotsford lawyer John Conroy wants the federal government to grandfather in medical marijuana licences to allow currently approved patients or their designates to keep growing their own medical pot, even after new regulations take full effect on April 1.

The longtime marijuana crusader is taking a lawsuit to the Federal Court that will contend that with its new Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, the federal government is infringing on the constitutional rights of those medical marijuana users and growers.

“We’ll seek a declaration the MMPR are unconstitutional to the extent that they take away ability to grown for themselves,” he said.

Right now approved patients can grow pot at home, or have licensed producers grow for them, but the new MMPR rules introduced in June will force them to buy medical marijuana from licensed commercial growers.

That change will affect thousands of people across Canada. see POT, page A10

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A “good news” story about a family being reunited with its missing bird. See more photos.

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Keenan Burbine, 13, is relieved to have Whistle, the goldfinch he helped handfeed with an eyedropper when the bird was a baby, safe and sound at home. Inset, the Oct. 22 issue of the Abbotsford-Mission Times featured the missing bird. For more photos of the happy reunion, download the Layar app to your smartphone and scan the logo on the left.

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eenan Burbine, 13, laughs as Whistle, a tiny female American goldfinch, lands on his head and starts to pluck hairs from his head.

The tiny buff-coloured bird with the golden throat and jewel black eyes is back home where she belongs.

Keenan, his mom Connie and dad Greg are relieved to be reunited with their beloved pet after it escaped on Oct. 20.

They were frantic after she slipped out the back door and into the night.

The four-month-old bird, which is extraordinarily tame and not accustomed to the dangers of the wild, had never spent a night outdoors.

The family had saved the abandoned baby finch in July while camping in the Okanagan.

While at the beach, they found the fledgling on the ground under a tree next to her dead sibling.

They put her back into the branches but she kept falling out and hours later was still unattended.

Taking her to the park warden, he told the Burbines the best thing they could do to save the finch was to take care of it, themselves.

So it began.

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Keenan named the creature Whistle and the family began hand-feeding the bird with an eyedropper.

Whistle was a hearty eater and thrived, and like many misguided youngsters, developed a taste for baby cookies. When Whistle went missing, the Burbines didn’t know where to look.

The family spent much of the time wandering their neighbourhood, whistling, to attract her attention.

“The neighbours must have thought we were crazy,” said Greg.

Connie told her husband she just wanted a sign that Whistle was OK. Two days late she got her wish.

The Burbines returned from the grocery store to find the Oct. 22 edition of the Times on their front stoop.

Splashed across the front page was a photo of their goldfinch perched on the finger of man at a protest camp in Abbotsford’s Jubilee Park.

“There’s your sign,” Greg said.

The couple went down to the camp, where its residents tried to help the Burbines track down Whistle.

The Burbines also waged a poster campaign advertising their tame bird was missing.

Three days after Whistle disappeared the family’s hard work paid off.

Greg was stapling up posters around the neighbourhood when he saw some residents sitting on a balcony.

He asked if they’d seen Whistle.

He was stunned when one woman said, “I know who has that bird.”

She took him to a nearby home and fetched the woman she believed had Whistle.

Another woman emerged and told Greg a little bird had landed on her the night before.

She asked how she could be sure the bird was his.

Greg showed her the poster and replied, “If it landed on your head . . . that’s my bird.”

The woman went into her home and came out with Whistle in hand.

Greg couldn’t believe it. And Connie, who sped to the scene with Keenen in tow, was also amazed.

The family offered up a reward and hugs to the two women who returned their pet.

Other than being a little thirsty and hungry, Whistle was in good shape.

The bird, which doesn’t live in a cage and rules the Burbine roost, is flitting around the house chirping as normal.

She’s also back to bossing around the family’s big black lab Buddy.

The Burbines are amazed everything came together as it did.

“We’d never thought we’d find her,” said Greg. “We didn’t know where to begin looking until we saw her in the photo.”

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ith the Halloween and Diwali season in full swing, the Abbotsford fire department reminds residents the use of fireworks and firecrackers are both dangerous and illegal in Abbotsford.

While fireworks have been advertised for sale on the Sumas First Nations Lands and in communities bordering the city, their use in Abbotsford is against city bylaws, which will be strictly enforced, said Abbotsford Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mike Helmer.

“Fireworks are basically small bombs and are not safe for untrained citizens,” said Helmer.

“Every year, there are serious injuries to youths and children as a result of using fireworks or firecrackers, and all of these injuries can be 100 per cent avoided this year.”

The 2005 Abbotsford fireworks bylaw introduced to prevent injuries and fires prohibits the sale, possession and discharge of fireworks in the city.

Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service members, Abbotsford Police and bylaw enforcement officers will be on the lookout for those illegally using fireworks.

Residents caught with fireworks will have them confiscated and could face fines ranging from $200 to $1000.

This year, the extremely dry conditions in the Fraser Valley are causing additional concerns to fire officials as Halloween and Diwali get underway, said Helmer.

A single firecracker or sparkler can easily start a massive brush fire and extensive property damage could result.

Some fireworks burn at temperatures above 1,000 Celsius and burn even when doused with water.

Only licensed and trained pyrotechnicians can apply for a permit to hold fireworks shows in the community – and these shows are only approved under very strict conditions.

For more infor mation about fireworks and the bylaw, visit www.abbotsford. ca/fire or call the Fire Rescue Service at 604-853-3566.

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alloween can also be about giving, not just getting.

Locals Natalie Stephenson and Sherry Reimer want folks to get into the spirit of paying it forward this All Saints’ Eve with donations to the food bank.

“I’ll be out with my kids on five streets in our area. We’re hoping other families will pick this up, too,” said Stephenson, who promotes the ‘pay it forward’ idea on their My East Abbotsford Facebook page.

There will be other generous souls out on All Hallowed Eve. In Mission, the Forden family has an impressive haunted yard with graveyard, morgue, a devil child playground, clowns and more.

“We have frightened many people over the last nine years and every child receives a treat for visiting us,” writes Theresa Forden in an email.

They’re taking donations they’ll forward to Mission Fire Rescue Department fundraising efforts for muscular dystrophy research.

The Fordens’ haunt is at 33459 9th Ave., at Dunsmuir, in Mission.

On behalf of everything scaly, the Reptile Guy’s Rescue and Education Centre has

a haunted house with more than 150 live creatures lurking in the dark.

Dare to put your head into a cage of snakes, or cuddle up with a constrictor. The cost is $7, for $5 for kids, with proceeds going to reptile rescue.

The haunted reptile event is 4 – 8 p.m. at #7 – 34366 Forrest Terrace, Abbotsford. Call 604-746-7228 or see www.reptileguy.ca.

Other notable spots on Halloween are: Sandpiper Halloween Sanitarium, a garage walk through and front yard display, at 3037 Sandpiper Dr., Abbotsford near Blue Jay Elementary from 5 – 9 p.m.

Sevenoaks Alliance Church, at 2575 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford, hosts a Halloween alternative today from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for younger children with activities, prizes and treats. Donation box available to offset cost.

Call 604-853-0757.

Candy buy-back: if you have more candy than you need, on Nov. 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Clayburn Dental will buy back candy at $2 per pound, up to $20. The sugary goods collected will go to the Abbotsford Salvation Army for distribution.

n Abbotsford man on bail for drug trafficking charges faces new charges after being arrested in downtown Chilliwack last week.

The Chilliwack RCMP drug section picked up Glenn Mazhar Haqq, 62, on Chesterfield Avenue at about 11 a.m. last Thursday.

He has been charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking, and will be kept in custody until his next

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“The Chilliwack RCMP drug section continues to actively pursue drug dealers and illicit drug activity throughout our community as part of the RCMP’s crime reduction strategies,” RCMP Const. Bryan Martell said in a press release.

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Many concerns about project RANCH, from page A1

More than 200 people attended es, trail networks and parks and the meeting and concerns around the planned community features traffic, the environment and den- of the project. sity surfaced again, according to a Of the respondents who answered city staff report. the question, Of 89 comment 38 per cent did sheets submitted, 72 “It may take anywhere not support the per cent didn’t support from 10 to 20 years (to overall project, the construction of the complete) ... depending 31 per cent supapartment buildings. ported the proT h o s e s u b m i t t i n g on market conditions.” posal while 32 comments also identiper cent were – Darren Braun fied traffic, the loss of undecided. habitat and impact on Should counspecies at risk and the multi-fam- cil approve the VRPA rezoning ily units as their top dislikes in application and OCP amendment, that order. it may take the developers at least However, most respondents a decade to complete all the conapproved of the plan’s green spac- struction phases, said Braun.

The project area dedicated to open space, parks and natural areas is now 46 per cent, up from 37 per cent in previous projections.

Historically, residents at public information meetings expressed concerns around the increased density and traffic, environmental concerns, particularly around protection of wildlife and vegetation unique to the area and the capacity of area schools.

Some of those concerns were raised again at the most recent public VRPA information meeting held Sept. 26 at Prince Charles Elementary School.

“It may take anywhere from 10 to 20 years, faster or slower depending on market conditions.”

The residential cluster adjacent to Eagle Mountain will likely be developed first but no timelines will be set before council approval of the project, he said.

- The public hearing for the Vicarro Ranch development will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium at Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way. For more information and documents on the project visit abbotsford.ca/ Vicarro

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UFV Safe Walk numbers stagnant Despite six attempted sexual assaults on young women on the main University of British Columia campus in the past month, the number of requests for SafeWalk escorts at the local university haven’t changed.

“The SafeWalk gets used quite regularly, [but] there has been no spike in requests lately,” said Brian Leonard, the director of security at the University of the Fraser Valley.

The UFV SafeWalk program was established in 1994. It’s available to students, staff or anyone on a UFV campus who wishes to have an escort to their vehicles at night, or to another building.

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Abbotsford will shine with light and colour as Diwali celebrations get underway this week with the festival’s start on Sunday. As important in South Asia as Christmas is in the west, Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Known as the Festival of Lights, lamps are lit during the five-day affair as a sign of celebration and hope.

University of the Fraser Valley student associations and the UFV Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies host activities and dance performances, as pictured above in past celebrations, at Nov. 1 starting at 2 p.m. at the U-House on the Abbotsford campus. A public event with crafts, entertainment and refreshments will be at the Abbotsford Library (33355 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford) on Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eugene Reimer Middle School (3433 Firhill Drive, Abbotsford) is holds a celebration for its school community on Nov. 1. Performances in the gym run from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

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Commercial pot will be too expensive

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It will create significant hardships for many by restricting their access to safe and affordable medication, said Conroy.

For one thing, the commercial medicinal pot will be four times more expensive, with fewer strains and forms available to consumers, he said.

Most people can grow their own for between $1 to $4 a gram, but in a MMPR backgrounder, the government’s own estimated cost of commercially grown pot is $8 to $10 per gram, he said. Since 60 to 70 per cent of approved patients are on fixed disability incomes, most won’t be able to afford medical cannabis from the new sources.

“Thousands and thousands of patients are approved to use more than 10 grams a day – that’s $100 a day at the new rates. No one can afford that,” Conroy said.

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Mission has already composed a bylaw that will more or less ban commercial medical grow-ops, while Abbotsford is looking at a similar restriction.

“Will we have enough in place to supply all these patients? They’re all very, very fearful they won’t have a supply after March 31.

If the new federal program is in place, and you’ve got all these cities passing bylaws that say ‘we’re not going to allow any,’ how is this going to work?” he said. Conroy will likely file the matter at the Federal Court in Vancouver in the coming weeks.

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n my last column I reviewed the Fraser Institute (FI) rankings, and how student achievement relates to the home’s socio-economic status (SES).

During the years in our school system, there is evidence that children from low SES remain low SES as adults.

The FI rankings demonstrate Grade 12 examination results for schools with students in homes earning less than $60,000 scoring 4 out of 10, while those above $110,000 scored at 8. Perfect “10” schools served wealthier homes with up to $250,000 incomes.

When students from these poorer homes submit their lower graduation marks to prestigious post-secondary institutions, they are unable to qualify for acceptance standards.

Studies also show how SES impacts the amount students learn while attending school and how much learning occurs when school is closed for holidays. Herein is a lesson for our school system.

Many people, including educators, believe that students from poorer homes cannot learn as well. Research does not support this.

It is true, however, that poorer students fall behind as they progress through the system.

How schooling is organized has to change, but change-guru Peter Senge found that education is the most difficult institution to change.

Studies demonstrate that achievement with students in low-, mid- and high-income homes were the same during the school year.

A significant change occurs

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Guest Column during the long summer vacation, when students in highincome homes open a large learning gap on both low- and mid-income groups.

Learning loss is the villain.

A long summer break provides advantages for the wealthy because they travel more extensively, participate in various summer camps, etc.

Studies show that, in general, low-income students lose around three months of gradelevel equivalency during the summer months.

Middle-income students lose about one month of grade-level equivalency.

School can be likened to a water faucet. During the school year the tap is turned on, benefitting all students, but in the summer it is turned off, to the benefit of those in wealthier homes.

Multiplying these annual “turn-offs” by 12 years of schooling partly explains why large differences in achievement provide students from high-income homes with an advantage for university acceptance.

Many American schools now are lengthening their school year to compensate for learning loss in lower-income students.

Mandatory summer school programs for students who have

fallen behind are also occurring.

Superior teaching can compensate for learning loss.

Some school districts provide rewards for their excellent teachers to transfer into schools serving low-income communities.

There are significant differences in teacher quality, and stacking schools with powerhouse teachers can compensate for the handicap of financial inequalities.

Some universities recognize this problem and institute an affirmative action program.

A quota system is employed ensuring equal representation from all socio-economic-status levels. Such social engineering is contentious, however.

Year-round schools can minimize learning loss by taking the 13 weeks that students are out of school and spreading them throughout the year.

This is an unwelcome concept for Canadians, especially from the “wet” coast, when prolonged weather conditions confine us to the indoors.

The bottom line is that our school system unwittingly perpetuates a social caste system.

While some children breakout and achieve their potential, the generalization is that children from disadvantaged homes will rear children experiencing similar disadvantages.

here is either something wrong with the recruiting standards set by our health care system, or with our education system, particularly in the area of science education.

A group of healthcare workers calling themselves Concerned Health Care Providers is doing battle with regional health authorities over a policy requiring all medical staff to either get flu shots or wear surgical masks throughout the flu season. It is true that flu vaccine is only about 60 per cent effective, on an individual basis. And it is true that vaccines have been linked to side effects – in rare cases.

But it is also true that a few thousand Canadians can expect to die from the flu every year – tremendously more than can expect to feel any significant vaccination side-effects.

Anti-vaxxers who have infiltrated our healthcare system cite outdated and discredited studies to further their selfish interests, and ignore common sense and common decency.

Arguments against vaccines based on their less-than-perfect effectiveness is akin to arguing against seatbelts based on the fact that there are people who die every day in traffic accidents while wearing seatbelts.

There is no arguing that statement. And there can be no definitive proof that seatbelts save lives because, from a strictly scientific level, there is no litmus testing available, so to speak.

That said, the vast majority of levelheaded people agree that seatbelts do indeed save lives. No, they are not 100 per cent effective, but most people accept that seatbelts add a layer of protection against injury, or death.

The same can be said of the flu shot.

The influenza virus is spread from person to person, and anything that works to reduce its spread – even by just 60 per cent (actually, herd immunity and other results of vaccination magnify that effect) – should be mandatory for those whose livelihood puts them in direct contact with the most vulnerable among us.

In fact, the benefits of flu vaccine overwhelmingly outweigh the tiny risks. People with a proper science education should be able to understand that simple equation.

And people who call themselves “concerned healthcare providers” should be concerned more about the health care they provide than about being allowed to spread viruses among the vulnerable people whom they purport to care for most.

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Shame on you, Mission council Editor, the Times:

It was with disgust that I witnessed an unprovoked, ad hominem tirade directed at Mr. George Evens, by Coun. Jennie Stevens, but acquiesced in by others directly, following the presentation concerning the humane treatment of dogs and cats (at Mission district council meeting).

From the outset of the presentation, councillors seemed to be consumed by contempt towards Mr. Evens, except for Coun.

Tilbury, who spoke in his defence, before being ruled out of order by the mayor.

This chastisement clearly demonstrated that there is an inconsistent application of rules of order, depending whether one is a foe or friend of the city hall establishment.

The whole proceeding was very distasteful, especially as it followed a remembrance ceremony, during which the mayor commemorated those who died in wars defending freedoms, including the right to freedom of speech and opinions.

I found this both ironic and sanctimonious in the extreme.

Anyone who gives a presentation to council deserves respect and courtesy, especially when the matter concerns the less fortunate (as in this case, cats and dogs) and not be subjected to bullying, belittlement and interrogation, ad nauseum.

The “Don’t Anger Me” mayor suggested that Mr. Evens apologize to Coun.

Nundal, which was truly mystifying, as it was absolutely clear to me that council should have apologized to Mr. Evens.

As so few people were there to hear Mr. Evens’ delegation, I suggest interested persons view the videoed proceedings, at Council Meeting Highlights on Mission’s webcast, for verification.

Jeanette Smith Silverhill

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Tree conservation has a purpose Editor, the Times: An open letter to the Abbotsford city council: Dear Mr. Mayor and city council members, I would like to bring to your attention potential consequences of your planned weakening of our tree conservation laws, especially with respect to Sumas Mountain.

My understanding is that Abbotsford already has much weaker tree protection laws than any other community within the Lower Mainland.

It is also my understanding that certain council members, along with certain developers, have pushed for deforestation of pristine forests for commercial development.

Recently, I listened to a report on CBC Radio in which it was stated that Abbotsford has the worst physician-to-patient ratio in B.C. Companies that would consider moving to Abbotsford would therefore not find primary health care for their employees, which would be a major deterrent to such relocation.

With further indiscriminate land development, we will lose our appeal as a ‘city in the country’.

Why then would medical professionals want to come to Abbotsford as opposed to another community?

If the physician-to-patient ratio worsens, what plans do those developers have to correct the situation?

As medical practitioners, we understand that the health and well being of our patients is partly dependent

on the social and environmental health of our community.

Many factors, among them a sustainable natural environment, contribute significantly to our health.

Without mature forests, we lose that.

I have the support of my medical colleagues in requesting that you stop the plan to cut trees in pristine areas for commercial development.

The areas of old growth forest on Sumas Mountain should be something of pride for us to preserve, and not be replaced with pavement.

Do not wait until the environment has been destroyed before you decide that you want to protect it.

Don Burke, MD Abbotsford

Draw the line with liquor laws Editor, the Times: Liquor laws: where do we draw the line? We say we don’t want people to drive after drinking.

We let them drink at sporting events, but that’s not enough: we want them to buy more.

All we need is drinking sports fans getting more and driving. I say “no” to letting stores sell booze.

Now we have a Cineplex that has a VIP section where you can buy booze to watch a movie. Was the person drinking or on drugs when they approved this bit of stupidity? I don’t feel safe on the roads any more, now even less.

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Nov. 2 & 3, Aavangen Seniors Housing has a craft sale from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day in the rec hall. For a table call Myrna at 604-756-3732.

Mission authors party

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Nov. 4 French conversation classes, intermediate and beginner, with Nicole Bellay continue Monday mornings at Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 Seventh Ave., Mission. Call 604-820-0220 for details.

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New-look Team Martin gearing for a gold run

David Nedohin fitting in with new rinkmates as 2014 Olympic trials draw near TERRY FARRELL tfarrell@abbotsfordtimes.com

sports, and it was generally believed that after the 2014 Olympic run, Morris and ith eight months to Kevin Martin would call it a go before the offi- day as partners, hopefully cial start of Cana- with back-to-back Olympic da’s 2010 Olympic gold medal gold medals for their respecdefence, the curling world tive resumes. was rocked.

For the split to happen at On April 24 the end of of this year, the final seaJohn Morris “I don’t know if it’s poss o n b e f o re announced sible to upgrade from an Olympic that he was chase was ‘Johnny Mo’, but we leaving Team shocking.

Martin, after picked up an awfully Two weeks s e v e n s e a - good curler.” later came an sons throwonly slightly – Kevin Martin less shocking third stones for the i n g – albe rink that conit logical sisted of skip Kevin Martin, – announcement: longtime second Marc Kennedy and rival David Nedohin was lead Ben Hebert. coming in to replace Morris.

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Perfect timing

“It was [a natural fit] for me, largely because I wasn’t really playing in this Olympic cycle,” said Nedohin. “I had taken some time off, to sort of let Heather take a run at things. So it was a natural fit in that I was available, for starters. And another thing was that they needed the experience – someone who could step in and know that within four months, know that he could perform at the level that you need to have in order to win the trials. So I think it was a natural fit for both sides in that respect, for sure.”

While Martin would have been hard-pressed to improve the team, bringing in Nedohin is, at worst, a wash.

“I don’t know if it’s possible to upgrade from ‘Johnny Mo’, but we picked up an awfully good curler,” said the skip, all smiles. “He (Nedohin) has definitely felt pressure before.

He’s a guy who has been in the tough games, so pressure is not going to mean anything to him.”

Looking good

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David Nedohin and Kevin Martin discuss strategy on Tuesday at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.

Fast forward to last Tuesday night, opening draw of the Grand Slam of Curling’s Abbotsford stop – The Masters.

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David Nedohin throws, while Marc Kennedy (left) and Ben Hebert sweep during the opening draw of The Masters of Curling, the Grand Slam of Curling’s Abbotsford event, which started Tuesday night at the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. For more photos from Tuesday’s opening draw, download the Layar app to your smartphone and scan the logo on the right side of the page. with just shy of $30,000 in the “It has been a really easy bank, after playing five events transition,” said the new together. addition.

Two wins, “You’re neva second, a “We are five events into it er sure how t h i rd a n d a now and we are getting a o u r s t y l e f i f t h - p l a c e really good feel for each of games – finish. how I throw other.”

S o f a r, s o a rock, or good. h ow Ke v i n – David Nedohin “I think, throws a rock obviously – whether taking tonight’s game out of it will work until we really the equation, but so far, it’s play together. But it has been probably gone even smooth- really easy. We’ve had great er than we expected,” said results in every bonspiel so Martin, moments after a 7-6 far. loss to Rui Liu of China in the “So now, it’s just a matter of opening draw of The Mas- figuring out how we react in ters, Tuesday night. “We are different situations, because 23-3 or something like that, we don’t know that about so things are going really our personalities. We are five good.” events into it now and we are Nedohin echoed the transi- getting a really good feel for tion sentiments. each other – learning what

to say and how to say it and what to expect from each other.”

Passing the chemistry test

The major concern with such a shake-up, so close to the Olympic trials (Roar of the Rings start Dec. 1 in Winnipeg) is the possibility of upsetting team chemistry.

That hasn’t been an issue to this point.

“I didn’t know Dave too personally until now, but he really is one of the easiestgoing guys I have ever been around. He’s a super good guy and it’s been fine so far,” said Kennedy. “We played against Dave for a lot of years and we ... always knew he was a great player. ” see CURLING, page A15

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David Nedohin, Marc Kennedy and Ben Hebert watch as their opponents work a rock to the house during Tuesday night’s opening draw of The Masters of Curling, at the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. The Grand Slam of Curling Event runs through to Sunday.

Fine-tuning for Winnipeg CURLING, from page A14 “Now it’s just a matter of figuring out how he throws and him figuring us out.

“All in all, things have gone pretty good,” said Kennedy.

“We’ve got a pretty good record so far and hopefully we can peak in a couple of weeks.

We still have a few creases to iron out, but things are getting better and better.”

Nedohin is just happy to be back on the pebbled ice.

“The team in general is really easy to get along with off the ice,” said Nedohin.

“We have some good laughs. Ben and Marc, I spend a lot of time with them, obviously, as sweepers, and they are fun guys. I am really enjoying that part of it. It’s been a lot of fun so far. It would be difficult if there wasn’t that chemistry.”

Still work to do

There are still some bugs to be worked out.

The team looked sloppy at times in Tuesday’s loss. But no one is concerned about it.

“Right now it’s about fine-tuning a few things to get us at 100 per cent,” said Nedohin. “It’s not big things – just some communication things and little things that come naturally for other teams, who have been together for years.”

“It’s all about the subtleties,” said Martin.

“In those really tough games, those subtleties make a lot of difference. Like tonight, there were a couple of times that I just didn’t broom Dave quite right, but that’s normal, because I am still trying to figure out things, and this was our first arena game tonight as well. So we got tricked a bit, and he got tricked on mine a couple of times, but that’s going to happen.

“So here and then in Medicine Hat (Canadian Open, Nov. 13-17), it will be all about us, trying to get used to each other. Not so much about anything else.”

That said, a game on Sunday morning would not be a bad thing.

There is only one men’s draw at the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre on Sunday: the championship draw.

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Is your life background or foreground?

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ackground music: it’s everywhere!

You can’t buy your groceries, have a meal out, or pick up a prescription without being quietly serenaded by an unseen orchestra or rock band.

Some background music, I’ve noticed, is intended to provide a particular atmosphere.

For example, classical music was playing in a university bookstore my wife and I visited recently. Hairstyling establishments in general seem to favour something more youthful.

Background entertainment is not limited to music. Many banks and credit unions now calm their customers with continuous news reports on large screen TVs. Most people seem to give passing attention to the coverage in part because the volume is turned off.

As well as background news, there is also background TV. We stayed in a hotel this summer in Seattle and an employee was dispatched to our unoccupied room each evening to put on a channel which featured videos of beautiful beaches and other touristy spots.

Social settings may even give the opportunity for “background conversation.” These are times when there are many people speaking – mostly about themselves – and others are

listening courteously, but with little interest. Such conversations can also provide a roar, which gives a backdrop to the event and causes people to think they are participating in something significant. In all cases, background – by definition – does not SIMON intrude or interfere GIBSON with life: it accompaFaith that nies our existence but matters does not dominate.

However, as pleasant as it may be, background is of little consequence and is barely noticed. It is certainly not remembered. Does your life sometimes feel as if is just a series of background moments? You go about your day – filling in time at home, school or work – but nothing seems to satisfy.

As someone once whimsically said, “You have not amounted to much if you are asked to play a cameo role in the movie of your life.”

Moving to the foreground – finding fulfillment and personal satisfaction, however, may be demanding but not impossible.

Perhaps the best way to begin embracing a life of purpose – in the foreground – is to be totally candid with yourself. After all, if you are in denial with regard to your temptations and struggles, you won’t be able to make any meaningful change.

Interestingly, one of the key steps for most organizations that guide their members to achieve success over addictions – such as Alcoholics Anonymous – is to make a sincere and fearless personal moral inventory.

It’s not enough to make a general admission of one’s weaknesses: confessions needs to be specific, even though they might be distressing.

The Bible talks about this when it says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us all from all unrighteousness.”

And you may be familiar with John 3:16, the best-known Bible verse: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

Jesus, who was perfect, died on the cross – once and for all – to take away your sins so you might have peace and a personal relationship with God – the one who created you. And he rose from the dead. Now would be the best time to move from the background to the foreground in your life. Don’t wait.

Call upon God through Christ today and confess your sins (all the bad things you’ve done) and tell him you want to live for him.

■ Simon Gibson attends church in Abbotsford and is a regular contributor to the Faith That Matters column.

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From left to right, Aunt Polly, played by Ruth Kult, has a grip on the rascal Tom Sawyer, performed by Phil Dyck. They are watched by Nathan Unger’s character, Sid Sawyer. They’re in Gallery 7 Theatre’s production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, adapted by Laura Eason from Mark Twain’s novel, opening next week.

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bbotsford audiences will be treated to a contemporary version of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, at Gallery 7 Theatre’s first production of its 2013-14 season.

This adaptation of Mark Twain’s American classic coming of age tale was created by Laura Eason, and was most recently performed at the New Victory Theatre in New York in 2012, before being released for general performance this year.

“The play moves quickly and lightly along as it touches on all the key moments of Twain’s story, using some theatrical devices to make it work, which gives it a fresh theatricality,” executive and artistic director Ken Hildebrandt said Tuesday.

The fence-painting scene, for instance, uses movement and music, not just dialogue, he said.

The updated adaptation “captures the charm and treachery of its various characters, and uses some simple and creative theatre devices to re-tell the story in a refreshed, engaging and modern way, so we can experience them anew.”

Hildebrandt invites local theatregoers to redis-

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cover the loveable scallywag Tom Sawyer as he sets out for fun and adventure, and life lessons, breaking the rules as he goes.

All the classic moments from Twain’s incomparable story are here: the discovery of how to get rid of warts using a dead cat, the murder of Doc Robinson, Tom and Huck’s pirating adventure to Jackson Island, and the infamous white-washing incident. Through their exploits, Tom discovers the value of purpose, and the importance of family, love, and telling the truth.

As usual, the eight-member cast is drawn from the community theatre community of the Fraser Valley, playing multiple roles throughout the production, with the exception of Tom’s role.

He’s played by Phil Dyck, who will be remembered for his energetic performance as the character in Gallery 7 Theatre’s production of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in 2008.

Ruth Kult, last seen as Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, plays Aunt Polly, while Andrew Abrahams, who played Charlie in last season’s production of The Foreigner, plays Injun Joe. Becky is played by newcomer Brittany Suderman, and the young ruffian, Huckleberry Finn,

is played by Forest Eliot Shuster. Rounding out the cast are Larry Hamm, Torry Janz and Nathan Unger.

Director is John Trottier, who last directed Our Town for the company. He is supported by an equally talented group of designers: set design is by John Bessette, costume design is by Dani Rebain, lighting design is by Ken Hildebrandt, sound design is by Ron Jackson and make-up design is by Victoria Hu. The stage manager is Miranda Martin and the production photographer is Dianna Lewis of Creative Memory Studio.

While The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is family entertainment, it’s best suited for children eight years or older, said Hildebrandt.

The play opens Nov. 8 and runs until Nov. 23.

Except for the first weekend, performances are 7:30 p.m., Thursday to Saturday, with Sunday matinées at 2 p.m., at Gallery 7 Theatre at MEI, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford.

Group and family discounts and seasons passes are available. Tickets at the House of James, by calling 604-852-3701, or online at www.gallery7theatre.com.

To find out more about Gallery 7 Theatre performances and performers, or opportunities to take part in high quality community theatre behind the scenes or out in front of them, visit the theatre’s blog at gallery7theatre.com.

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