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Afghanistan veteran Sgt. Jamey Kennell, a long-time reservist with the 192 Construction Engineering Flight (CEF) based out of the Abbotsford International Airport and the Canadian Forces Station in Aldergrove, stresses the importance of Remembrance Day. For more on Kennell’s thoughts about commemorating the individuals who have made sacrifices, see pg. 3. For more photos of Kennell and the 192 CEF on duty in Afghanistan, download the Layar app to your smartphone or tablet and scan the logo on the left.

bbotsford city council was unanimous in its approval of the massive Vicarro Ranch development following a public hearing Monday night. Council gave the green light to the 383-acre proposal that features 1,400 housing units with five residential hubs within the McKee Peak and Eagle Mountain areas of east Abbotsford. The decision was made following an hour-long public hearing where most speakers expressed objections around traffic safety and congestion, declining property values and environmental concerns with the project, which encompasses the Trethewey family ranch lands bisected by the new Whatcom Road extension. Many speakers opposed to the project reside on Cassiar Avenue and Harvest Drive, two currently dead-end residential streets in the McKee Road area slated to become thoroughfares into the new development. Harvest Drive resident Sten Matell said he’d collected signatures opposed to the traffic plan from virtually all the residents along his street, as well as many from residents on neighbouring Blossom Court. Lots of children live and play along the tranquil street that would become heavily trafficked as residents from the development access the

nearby Whatcom Road connector along Westview Blvd, a road that was already too congested and dangerous, said Matell. Cassiar Avenue resident Fred Walker, who has lived on his street for 25 years, said he and the other eight owners on the dead-end road bought their houses because it was quiet. “We don’t want a major road through that area,” he said, adding he wanted the Trethewey family to treat the area residents fairly. Other speakers expressed concerns around ecologically sensitive areas located in the project lands. The Vicarro Ranch lands include mountain slopes and a valley bottom that hosts mature trees, significant fish and wildlife habitat and natural water features. A number of species at risk live within the project lands including the red-legged frog, Pacific water shrew, western screech owl and plant species such as the Pacific waterleaf and phantom orchid. Hank Roos, president of the Abbotsford Nature Club, expressed concerns about who would monitor and sign off on the development of eco-sensitive sites and the maintenance of and setbacks from important watercourses in the area. Roos worried that the Harvest Road extension might also endanger a nearby waterfall. see VICARRO, page A4

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Sgt. Kennell has been from the heat of Persian Gulf to the chill of the Arctic. See more photos.

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Sgt. Sharon Murray (left) and Sgt. Jamey Kennell, right, reservists with the 192 Construction Engineering Flight based at the Canadian Forces station in Aldergrove are taking time to commemorate all the people who have made sacrifices during combat on the approach to Remembrance Day on Monday. “I like to stop and think, that ultimately, we’re all human beings and it’s tragic when someone dies in war,” says Kennell. See more on Remembrance Day on pages 14 – 15. Join the discussion of every issue’s top stories on our Facebook page: w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / AbbotsfordTimes

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gt. Jamey Kennell has been deployed to the extreme ends of the earth during his 15year career as a reservist with the Canadian Forces. Kennell, 40, a member of the Aldergrove-based 192 Construction Engineering Flight (CEF) that builds and maintains military facilities, has been posted to the Persian Gulf where temperatures surpassed a blistering 65 C. At the other end of the spectrum, Kennell has undertaken repeated tours to Canada’s high Arctic, such as Canadian Forces Station Alert on Ellesmere Island – the northernmost settlement in the world. While temperatures of -40 C are normal, the mercury can plummet to -70 C with the wind chill. “I was on Baffin Island last week,” says Kennell. “There’s all kinds of interesting wildlife around: muskox, caribou, snowy owls and lemmings. “I love [the Arctic]. There are those extremes of night in winter and days in summer.” He has also accompanied the CEF team to Kandahar province in Afghanistan four times before the Canadian military ended its combat mission there in 2011. Kennell and the CEF crew – a team of around 30 skilled tradespeople and specialists that construct and maintain whatever structures the military requires – aren’t combatants, but they are not

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Sgt. Jamey Kennell during his recent tour of duty in Afghanistan.

insulated from the dangers of war. He’s survived convoys where vehicles have run over land mines. “But it was lucky,” he says. “The blast hit a heavy transport truck, but the people in it weren’t hurt. “I was in the [more lightly armoured] preceding vehicle ... If we’d gone over it, it would have killed or injured us pretty severely.” Kennell has been fortunate to escape injury or death during his military career, but many haven’t. As a veteran he feels the duty, as a member of the military and civilian society, to commemorate the fallen. “It’s important for people to not lose sight of what Remembrance Day is for,” he says. While Kennell is proud of his role in the CEF and

what the team has achieved, he stresses Nov. 11 is not the day to glorify military battles or to highlight the achievements of the Canadian Forces. “What we are supposed to be focused on is the human costs,” he says. “We need to take the time to remember that people have died in warfare. “It’s important because they didn’t get to finish their lives, and the least we can do for them is to remember that. “And hopefully, that will guide us around conflict, violence and war and make us think twice about undertaking them again.” There are rewards to a military career, such as the exciting experiences and overcoming challenges that develop character and self-esteem, says Kennell. But he feels most individuals in the Canadian Forces also have a desire to perform a public service to both the military and their country. “No one wants to be left behind and not do their part...basically it’s a sense of duty.” The fallen need to be remembered as more than just heroes, but as individuals that had family, friends and lives outside the military. “They are real human beings who lived in cities like Abbotsford,” said Kennell, speaking of the death of Master Cpl. Colin Bason of Abbotsford. Bason, 28, a reservist deployed to Afghanistan four days after his daughter Vienna was born, was killed with five other soldiers when a roadside bomb decimated the vehicle he was riding in on July 4. 2007. Every Remembrance Day, Kennell tries to think of somebody different who has made a sacrifice. “And not as military assets that have been expended, but as human beings.”

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Developers committed to preserving natural spaces VICARRO, from page A1

ronmental permit would be necessary, he said. Kathleen Wilkinson, a retired biologist, said “The Trethewey family loved this piece of much of the dedicated green space outlined property for many years. They are looking to by the development was not pristine and sustain its qualities,” said Funk. included unbuildable steep slopes, as well as The Vicarro plan was committed to mainthe area around Whatcom Road connector taining the livability along the proposed and a power line corridor. through streets, maintaining parking and However, proponents of the plan praised ensuring they were safe and functional, he the project’s commitment to preserving its added. natural spaces. The Vicarro Ranch development will have Abbotsford realtor Charles Wiebe said the a maximum of 1,400 residential units that development was “sensitive includes 580 single-family and thoughtful” to its ecohomes along with 120 duplexsensitive areas. es, 260 townhouses and 260 “The Trethewey family “ T h e Tr e t h e w e y f a m - loved this piece of propapartment units in four-storey ily will be leaving the city of buildings. erty for many years. They Abbotsford another legacy,” Each residential cluster will said Wiebe. “I only hope we are looking to sustain its be separated by open space see more developments like qualities.” and parkland and the project this.” includes an extensive trail and – Keith Funk bike path system. The Vicarro Ranch area dedicated to open space, Council, contrary to its habparks and natural areas curit of deferring a decision on a rently sits at 46 per cent, up from 37 per cent project to a later meeting when opposition in previous plans. has been voiced at a public hearing, opted to Keith Funk of New Town Planning and vote on the plan on Monday night. Architecture Services, the firm developing Coun. John Smith moved the motion to vote the project for the Tretheweys, said numerous immediately, saying nothing he’d heard from reports on at-risk species and watercourses the public changed his support for the plan. have been completed. Coun. Patricia Ross expressed some conHe said the two waterfalls on site, one of cern, suggesting council should wait out of which was a designated First Nations heritage respect for the plan’s critics. site, wouldn’t be developed or buried. Ross added she had some outstanding The plan would mitigate impact on sensi- questions she would like answered. tive areas and set them aside for environmenHowever, after various councillors asked tal stewardship. staff some immediate questions, the council At each stage of the development, an envi- unanimously voted in favour of the project.

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Family pet shot in Hatzic Bullet to the hip forces amputation of cat’s leg CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

friendly orange tabby cat with a lot of extra toes is hanging on to life by a thread after someone shot him with what might be a .22 calibre weapon in Hatzic on Tuesday morning. The family is devastated, said his owner, and she’s shaken that anyone would discharge a firearm in the small Hatzic neighbourhood, at a well-loved pet and with children around. “Not only is it illegal to shoot within city limits, it’s dangerous. Who discharges a firearm in a residential area?” asked Twylla Walker. “It was also about when the kids are heading out to school. One of the kids walking to the school bus heard a gun shot that morning. The fact that someone did that just boggles my mind.” After his short morning romp outside on Tuesday morning, Two-Four – named that because he has two extra toes on each foot – came home bleeding and injured. “I let him out of the house at 7 a.m., he came back at 8 a.m. and he was shot,” said Walker. The veterinarian believes the shot was meant to kill, she said. The bullet tore through the cat’s abdomen and shattered his hip so badly the entire hind leg was amputated. In a second surgery, the veterinarian removed some damaged intestines and repaired the rest. “We’ll have to see if he makes it. The vet said it would be a miracle if he lives. The biggest threat now is infection,” Walker – SUBMITTED said. A photo of the bullet removed The bullet, believed to from Two-Four’s hip. be from a .22 calibre weapon, has been retrieved and handed over to the Mission RCMP. Walker got Two-Four as a sickly kitten from a shelter a few years ago and raised him into a big healthy orange tabby with “really huge feet.” The cat has become an important member of the family – he’s in many of the important family photos – and is well liked in the Morre Avenue area, she said. “He has a wonderful temperament and he would never be mean. He is just a friendly, adorable cat,” and her four children are devastated, Walker said. She can’t understand why anyone would shoot the bigfooted tabby. “I’ve never had any problems with my neighbours, no one has ever said anything.” She’s canvassed her neighbours since the incident, and noted many were as upset as her family. Walker hopes the shooter will see how much the incident

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o you have a question for your municipal, provincial or federal elected officials? Here’s your opportunity to ask them why their government is or isn’t doing what you wanted them to do, or to get some direction on issue that’s on your mind. On Nov. 12 from 7 – 9 p.m., Mission residents are invited to join Mission’s M a y o r Te d A d l e m , M P Randy Kamp (Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission) and MLAs Simon Gibson

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has hurt her family and the cat, and does the right thing by coming forward. “I just want to warn other people that this has happened, and to let the community know this is unacceptable behaviour. I’d be very appreciative to have someone be accountable for discharging the firearm,” said Walker. On top of the heartache, the family is also facing a vet bill of more than $2,000 and it’s growing. Walker asks if anyone wants to help financially, to donate under Two-Four’s name at the Cedar Grove Animal Hospital, at 32670 Lougheed Hwy., in Mission. Meanwhile the Mission RCMP is looking into the incident. All reports of unlawful firearms discharge and animal cruelty within the Mission RCMP detachment area will be investigated appropriately, said Sgt. Shaun Wright. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Mission RCMP at 604-826-7161.

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Local cartoonist Ernie Poignant, who is also a veteran, offered the Abbotsford-Mission Times a special Remembrance Day illustration. At 94 years old, Ernie is now retired from his cartoon-drawing days in an official capacity, but he had the desire to share his own Remembrance Day expressions from his well-used notepad. We were honoured that Ernie offered his contribution to us.

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Poppies are red for a reason T here’s a disrespectful movement happening in Ottawa this week, and it has nothing to do with the Senate. This is about students at the University of Ottawa who have their priorities misplaced and their interpretations of symbols confused. This group of students, following the lead of the Rideau Institute, suggests Canadians should ditch the red poppies we wear at this time of year and replace them with white poppies. But it goes further than simply a suggestion. The group intends to distribute white poppies during the national Remembrance Day ceremonies in Ottawa. The logic behind the movement is that a white poppy represents peace, while a red one

TERRY FARRELL

CommenTerry glorifies war. Our poor, misguided youth. The red poppy I wear over my heart does not glorify war in any way. It is a symbol of respect. It’s a recognition to all those who have ever perished while serving the Commonwealth in conflict. Changing the colour of it would be no different, in my mind, than changing the type of flower. Furthermore, the history behind the poppy is as important as the poppy itself. It takes us back to the warfare that

occurred in the fields of Ypres, in Flanders; the hundreds of thousands of casualties in that area, and the poppies that surfaced in those fields afterwards. Red poppies. Remembrance Day is not about extolling war. It is about recognizing those who served and perished during combat. And thanks to those, as well as those who have returned from battle, we, as Canadians, are allowed to express ourselves in any (unhateful) way we so choose. Isn’t it ironic that the laws and rights that allow these students to desecrate such a solemn memorial ceremony are the same laws and rights so many Canadians died to protect? ■ Terry Farrell is the editor of the Abbotsford-Mission Times

hen we think of adoption, we tend to think of happy couples waiting in line to fill their arms with a beautiful newborn baby boy or girl, propitiously provided for them by a young woman forced by personal misfortune to seek a better life for a child she will have no means to support. It’s a faulty picture of reality. While many prospective adoptive parents may be waiting in line for newborns, the longer line-up is one of older children and teens hoping to find permanent families. November is Adoption Awareness Month in B.C. The “awareness” part of that title includes bringing to mind the many children who are not adopted – about 1,000 across this province. That’s not a small number, considering only a third more than that – about 1,300 – were adopted from government care over the past five years. There were 210 adoptions in our province in 2012 (considerably fewer than the average of 280 per year in the last decade). Many of those awaiting adoption are teenagers with a need to belong, to be part of a real family. Indeed, while teens represent more than 30 per cent of kids waiting to be adopted, they only account for just over 10 per cent of adoptions completed each year. In real life, babies are rarely left on the orphanage doorstep. Kids come into government care for a variety of reasons. Parents may give up their children to government care because they feel unable to provide a safe, stable home, or unable to provide the type of care their child needs. Sometimes it becomes inappropriate for them to accept the child back into their own care. Sometimes parents pass away without naming a guardian. In other cases, parents have decided that adoption is the best option for their child. But children who have lost their parents need new ones. It’s as simple as that. ■ For more information on adoption, visit the provincial government’s adoptionspecific website, at www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ adoption. The website provides a wealth of information on the adoption process, options, advice and assistance. There is also information on the site regarding the Adoption Reunion Registry - a self-explanitory service available to eligible B.C. residents. ■ To comment on this editorial, email us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.

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Editor, the Times:

How embarrassing to see the poor turnout of spectators at last week’s Grand Slam Curling event held at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC). Televised on the CBC and a sports network across the country, the lack of fan attendance at the event was painfully obvious. Every television shot of the empty seats around the arena was both embarrassing and disappointing to us all. I was very interested in attending and since no ticket prices were listed in the paper, I tracked down where to call and found out that for a one-day ticket the price was $40, with the final two days costing $50 per day. So I watched on TV but wished I could’ve gone and seen the teams in person. Who is the manager (or committee) of the AESC who decides what the prices will be? Is it better to have less than 10 per cent capacity for the event because of high ticket prices? Wouldn’t the curlers, the food and merchandise vendors, and the broadcasters rather have a full house? If the tickets were $10 for the day, the building might have been packed, way more money would’ve

TO INCLUDE YOUR LETTER, use our online form at www.abbotsfordtimes.com or contact us by e-mail at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com. Letters must include first/ last names, hometown and be fewer than 300 words. been made and people would have been tempted to attend. It would seem to be a no-brainer that having people filling the arena is always better than empty seats. A great opportunity was lost due to this poorly thought out, greed-inspired decision by those who run this sports complex. They blew the chance to introduce the arena to people who haven’t been there before, to have local fans support the curlers and to make a lot of money. Did they meet their financial obligations with the high priced empty seats? Please AESC operators, rethink your sales strategy for the next national event you host and don’t be so short sighted. I believe you’ll be surprised at the results. Darrell Adams Abbotsford

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Upper left – despite some rain, District of Mission Coun. Nelson Tilbury and Mayor Ted Adlem dig in to plant trees at the new as-yet unnamed park on Tunbridge Avenue in Mission on Saturday; lower left – Mission Mayor Ted Adlem, (left) and Coun. Dave Hensman hold the ribbon as neighbourhood children officially open the new park. Upper right – Women lined up to get manicures at the wellattended West Coast Women’s Show at Tradex in Abbotsford, Oct. 26; lower right – Charis Tallio demonstrates the strapless Abracadabra self-sticking bra to potential buyer Robyn Sward of Abbotsford at the West Coast Women’s Show. Below, volunteer Emily Fakaro holds Hagrid, a male great horned owl of the Greater Vancouver Zoo, which had a booth at the West Coast Women’s Show.

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emembrance Day 2013 preparations are underway. On Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the cenotaph at Thunderbird Square, Abbotsford will remember. Veterans, Royal Canadian Legion members, the Abbotsford Police, Fire and Rescue personnel, soldiers of the Royal Westminster Regiment, cadets and others will be on parade. This annual civic memorial has taken place for more than 90 years in this city. All citizens are invited to attend and pay respect for those who sacrificed their lives for Canada’s democracy.

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This year of 2013 has been designated as Canadian Korean War Veteran Year. The United Nations operation in support of South Korea was carried out from 1950 to 1953. The armistice that brought about a cease-fire in 1953 continues to hold, though breaches of peace are tested by both sides from time to time. Canada sent 27,000 sailors, sold i e r s, a n d a i r p e r s o n n e l . T h e re were 516 killed in action and hundreds came home wounded.

Locals fought in Korea

Local Korean War veteran Bert Wiebe was a prisoner of war for a portion of his time in Korea. Wi e b e i s a n a c t i v e m e m b e r o f Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 in Abbotsford. Another legion executive member is Peter Welford who served in Korea with the British Army. These men and many others will be honoured in the serv i c e o f Re m e m b ra n c e t h i s ye a r. Poppies will be available for the public until Nov. 11. Wear a poppy proudly in respect to Canada’s men and women in uniform. Donations for the poppies fund the many support services to veterans in the local area and support bursaries to students, help fund cadet activities, and promote youth sports. Wreaths will also be available until Nov. 10. Wreaths can be picked up at Branch 15 Legion Hall on West Railway Street. Businesses and organizations can

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Local schools and senior citizen homes will be holding ceremonies throughout this week. Many veterans and legion members will participate in these services. There will also be a church parade for all veter-

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ans and families at St. Matthew Anglican Church, 2010 Guildford St., Abbotsford at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. Citizens of Abbotsford and area are encouraged to take part in these acts of remembering the sacrifice of so many. Canadians enjoy a freedom of living because men and women in the past and today stand up to protect this life.

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his Remembrance Day, take some time to pay tribute to those who served Canada in previous wars and peacekeeping efforts in the past, and those servicemen and women who serve our nation today. Free public ceremonies are held in Mission, Abbotsford and Mount Lehman, and take place rain or shine.

In Mission:

On Nov. 11, the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 57 leads a moving annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the Clarke Foundation Theatre. At 10 a.m. the Legion’s colour parade musters at the École Des-Deaux Rives, 7674 Stave Lake St., and at 10:15 a.m. marches to the theatre. At 11 a.m. the Remembrance Day service begins, with local dignitaries and the laying of five wreaths. After the Clarke ceremony, the public is invited to attend a community wreath laying and a social function at the legion at 32627 Logan Ave., Mission. Liquor control and licensing board allows minors to enter any legion on Remembrance Day, so bring your family to this community event. Call the legion at 604-826-2331 or find them on Facebook. The Clarke Foundation Theatre is at

33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. It is wheelchair accessible.

In Abbotsford:

The City of Abbotsford and the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 15 commemorate National Remembrance Day at the cenotaph in Thunderbird Memorial Square, off Veterans Way on Nov. 11. The colour parade w i t h Br. 1 5 l e g i o n members, air and navy cadets falls in to march at 10:40 a.m. from the Highwayman Pub to the cenotaph. Residents are encouraged to arrive at the square by 10:30 a.m. Legion members, dignitaries and others will lay wreaths during the service, followed by public members who wish to add their wreaths or poppies. The Abbotsford RCL branch is open to the public in the afternoon at 2513 W. Railway St., Abbotsford. Call the branch at 604-853-0569 for details.

In Mount Lehman

In Mount Lehman, the Matsqui Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans, Unit 315, begins its Armistice Day ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. sharp. Colours will be brought in by vets and firefighters and

there will be a fly-past by the Fraser Blues of Langley in vintage Navion aircraft just before 11 a.m. Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman will be there to lead the singing of O Canada. Vets and family members will present about 30 wreaths at the ANAVets’ Cenotaph. Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong is also scheduled to attend. The community event includes local scouts and guides, Mount Lehman Elementary students and their families. After the ceremonial event, there will be time to visit and share a lunch of hot soup, chili and sandwiches. The ANAVet hall is at 30394 McNeil Ave., off Mount Lehman Road just past the fire hall and credit union. Call Grant Taylor at 604-856-3113 for details. On Nov. 11, The Reach Gallery & Museum presents For the Fallen, a performance by the Fraser Valley Stage Society, starting at 3 p.m. The event includes dramatic readings of reflective works and songs performed by Pauline Harskamp, Ruth Rich, Tony Roper, Heather Davis and Phil Aldridge. The cost for this event is $15, for seniors and students, $12. The Reach is at 32388 Veterans Way, adjacent to the Thunderbird Memorial Square beside the Abbotsford city hall. For details, call 604-864-8087.

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Kick-off to high school football playoffs JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

he post-season is heating up in high school football as four of the five local teams have made the playoffs. Wild card games get underway this weekend at local fields with the quarter-finals set for Nov. 15.

Mouat vs Notre Dame

In AAA varsity action, No. 3ranked W. J. Mouat will take on Notre Dame Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Mouat Field. The Hawks have not played Notre Dame this year but met them several times in recent years in the playoffs. Head coach Denis Kelly said they are mainly a running team. “Defensively they’re pretty tough team, played a lot of close games this year,” said Kelly on Wednesday. “We’ve played them before in the playoffs and it’s always been a tough game, so we’re expecting a good battle Friday night.” Kelly will be looking for big things from his star running back Maleek Irons, but added that the Hawks have a good passing game as well. “If Notre Dame plays their defence to stack up against Maleek we do have the ability to throw the ball.” He’ll be looking to his three key receivers to get the job done: Jake Firlotte, a leading receiver in the league; Slater McRae, a Grade 11 with a lot of MALEEK IRONS speed; and Clovis Lumeka, a receiver who missed a portion of the season due to injury. Irons is also a receiver when called upon but its his gains on LEVI HUA the ground that give other teams so much grief. “Other teams have a hard time shutting him down,” said Kelly. “That’s what everyone tries to do but it’s easier said then done.

– TERRY FARRELL/TIMES

W.J. Mouat running back Maleek Irons was named Offensive Player of the Year for the AAA Eastern Conference in varsity football.

Mission vs Ballenas

In AA varsity football, No. 3ranked Mission Secondary takes on Ballenas (of Parksville) on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Mouat Field. The Roadrunners met Ballenas the last two years in the semifinals, and beat them both times. “It’s a cliché but we have to be able to take care of the ball and get it to our good athletes; play the kind of game we are capable of playing and then we should have a good result,” said head coach Kevin Watrin. “They’re a good, wellcoached team; we can’t give up big plays to their wide EVAN HORTON receiver [Scott

Childs].” Watrin will be looking to his offensive triple threat of Evan Horton, Jesse Walker a n d Wa y d e Carpenter to get the job done. “Those are our big three threats but everyone has to play well across the JESSE WALKER b o a rd ,” h e said.

Hansen vs Windsor

No. 5-ranked Rick Hansen Hurricanes (6-1) will battle the Windsor Dukes Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Abby Senior’s new all-season field. “It should be a good, physical game,” said Hansen head coach Paul Gill, adding his team beat

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Windsor 35-7 earlier in the season. “We’re pretty balanced offensively. We can throw the ball and run the ball.” Gill will be ALEX HO looking to his two top receivers in the province, Z a c h To e w s and Brad Atkinson to get the job done, along with QB Alex Ho, who’s notched 2,100 passing yards ZACH TOEWS this year. “We’re physical. We just have to play our best game,” said Gill. Windsor is a well-coached team with a great quarterback in Ty Marshall he said. “We’ve got our hands full defensively for sure,” he added. “They have their hands full as well. It should be a good game.” At the start of the season Gill predicted the Hurricanes would have a strong season and be a contender. “With the playoffs, there’s a lot more on the line. Our goal is to win a provincial championship and I think we’re on that road,” he said. “We’re on the right track, that’s for sure.”

Bateman vs Graham

The Robert Bateman Timberwolves will take on Carson Graham in North Vancouver on Friday at 3:30 p.m. “Our strategy is to win,” s a i d Wo l v e s head coach Alfred Brathwaite. “We’re just hoping to get our running game working for us again. BEN CUMMINGS That’s where are strength is.” He’ll be looking to his star running back Ben Cummings to get the job done, but Carson Graham is a bit of an unknown as they played in a different division.

“They made the playoffs so they have to be a force to be reckoned with,” said Brathwaite. The Timberwolves made the quarter-finals last year for the first time and Brathwaite is hoping for a repeat performance. “The kids played their hearts out and it wouldn’t be right to take anything away from that,” he said of his team’s 6-2 regular season record. “Everything fell the way it should fall. Maybe we’re just meant to be in the position we are so the kids aren’t too sure of themselves and now we can go out and fight for what we want. “We’re excited to get ready for this game. It’s another opportunity for us to show what we’re capable of doing. And hopefully end up on the wining end of it.” ■ The location for quarter-final games starting Nov. 15 is still up in the air, but semifinals will be played at UBC and finals will go at BC Place Stadium.

High school football All-Stars

Athletes from W.J. Mouat were named as Eastern Conference AllStars in AAA varsity football. They are: Offensive Player of the Year – Maleek Irons, running back Highest votes – lineman – Levi Hua Highest votes – receiver – Jake Firlotte All conference – Akash Sandhu and Manpreet Chhina Local athletes were named as Eastern Conference All-Stars in AA varsity football. They are: MVP Offence – Evan Horton, QB Mission Sec. Offensive Line 1 – Matt Clarkson, Mission Sec. Offensive Line 3 – Zac Hunter, Mission Sec. Offensive Line 4 – Harry Kaler, Rick Hansen Wide Receiver 1 – Zach Toews, Rick Hansen Wide Receiver 2 – Jesse Walker, Mission Sec. Wide Receiver 3 – Daniel Mills, Robert Bateman Running Back 1 – Ben Cummings, Robert Bateman Quarterback 1 – Alex Ho, Rick Hansen Grade 11 MVP – Jesse Walker, Mission Sec.

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h e A b b o t s f o rd He a t defeated the San Antonio Rampage (Florida Panthers affiliate) 2-1 on Tuesday night at AESC. Heading into Wednesday’s rematch (played after the Times went to print) The Heat were 8-4-0-1 on the season and in first place in the AHL Western Conference. Heat goaltender Joni Ortio continued his strong play, earning his fourth straight win and first star honours, with a 23-save performance. Both Heat goals were scored on the power play, marking the sixth consecutive game the Heat have scored on the man advantage. Markus Granlund opened the scoring in the first period, his third goal of the year assisted by Corban Knight

and Mark Cundari. The Rampage came back to tie the game in the second. Blair Jones scored the game winner at 13:28 of the third. The goal was assisted by Tyler Wotherspoon and Roman Horak. This weekend the Heat will host the Toronto Marlies (Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate) on Saturday (7 p.m.) and Sunday (4 p.m.). Saturday will feature the second Legends of Hockey game of the season, with NHL Hall of Famer Mike Bossy appearing for autographs prior to the game on the AESC concourse at 5:30 p.m. Sunday will be the first family day of the season, with a family skate on the AESC ice after the 4 p.m. game.

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Heat forwards Ben Hanowski and Brett Olson crash the San Antonio crease during a game against the Rampage on Tuesday night at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. The Heat won the game 2-1 for their fourth straight victory. They are currently in first place in the AHL Western Conference and are now 8-4-0-1 on the season. Goaltender Joni Ortio made 23 saves on 24 shots for the Heat. The Heat take on the Toronto Marlies Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at home. Hockey legend Mike Bossy will be on hand at 5:30 p.m. Saturday to sign autographs for fans.

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Nov. 7, local Blankets for Canada chapter meets 1 – 4 p.m., Fraser Valley Christian Centre, 31929 Mercantile Way, Abbotsford. Stitch knitted and crocheted blankets together for those in need. Call Nancy Gallagher 604504-3713 for details.

Community events

Mission Xmas craft fair

To list an event hosted or sponsored by a non-profit group in Abbotsford or Mission, upload it directly to our website: abbotsfordtimes.com, or send an e-mail with a succinct, 75-word description of the event including day, date, time and address to events@abbotsfordtimes.com, or drop off at 30887 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford.

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the seniors Christmas dinner Dec. 16 (6 p.m.) at the Abbotsford Social Activity Association, 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Price is $25 and includes dinner, door prizes and dancing to the band Sweet Water. Call Cec at 604-854-1476.

Nov. 9 & 10, find unique gifts at the biggest Christmas craft market in the Fraser Valley, at Heritage Park Centre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Raffles, food, music, 10 – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 – 4 p.m. Sunday. See missionartscouncil.ca.

N o v. 9 , f r o m 9 a . m . – noon, kids clothing, toys, books, sports equip,etc. at Abbotsford Pentecostal 3145 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. Call 604-853-8158.

Abbotsford Community Services, 2420 Montrose Ave, or call 604-859-7681, ext. 216.

Learn Tai Chi

The Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism offers new classes in Taoist Tai Chi with qualified volunteer instructors. For locations and start dates, call 604-226-0215.

Seniors exercise

Exercise classes for seniors at Abbotsford Social Activity Centre, 2631 Cyril St., Abbotsford, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost $1.50, $2.50 for non-members. Call Linda at 604-850-0908 or Bev at 604-870-4802.

Pancake breakfast

Nov. 9, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 8469 Cedar St., Mission, offers a pancake breakfast for all, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Cost is by donation.

Puzzles wanted

Bring your used puzzles in good condition by Nov. 19 to the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, for upcoming book sale. Call 604-859-7814, ext. 232 for details.

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Nov. 12, Keep in Touch with the Dutch meet 10 a.m. to noon at Intercity Café, 180-2655 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Drop in.

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War on high seas and at home CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

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John Everett’s 1918 painting of the liner SS Sardinian shows the ‘dazzle camouflage’ used by the Canadian navy to throw off enemies.

here is much at The Reach Gallery and Museum to get people contemplating the impact of war, in the past and today. Tonight, the discussion is about Canadians at war, as history buff and award-winning author Hugh Brewster discusses highlights from his book On Juno Beach, and a forthcoming one, From Vimy to Victory: Canada’s Fight to the Finish in World War I. Brewster will give dynamic multi-media presentation one some of the events and experiences chronicled in On Juno Beach, said The Reach curator Scott Marsden. This event is a partnership between the Fraser Valley Regional Library and The Reach. It’s free and starts at 7 p.m. Call 604-864-8087 or thereach.ca. On Remembrance Day, the public gallery joins with Fraser Valley Stage Society to host an afternoon of readings and war-era songs in an event called For the Fallen. The event starts at 3 p.m. Cost is $15 for general admission, $12 for students and seniors. The public gallery is also currently exhibiting The Navy: A Century in Art, a traveling exhibit circulated by the Canadian War Museum features paintings from the Beaverbrook Collection of War Art. The dozens of works are by Canada’s leading war artists, often commissioned to record the nation’s war efforts. They include a tense 1944 painting by Alex Colville, which depicts a landing of troops near Corsica in the dead of night. Colville was one of the artists who was stationed in theatre for the duration of the war, an experience that greatly impacted him, said Marsden. “It was the foundation of his future work, which is seen as dark,” he said. Other works, such one by Group of Seven member Arthur Lismer, heralded the arrival of modernism in Canadian art, said Marsden. His 1919 piece depicts Olympia with Returned Soldiers, a portrait of the Titantic’s sister ship painted in gaudy ‘dazzle camouflage’ paint, which was thought to make the ships difficult for enemies to target. Some pieces show First World War and Second World War sea battles, made dynamic and vivid with rolling ocean waves and the tension with which Canadians sailors and soldiers faced in the darkest days of battle. Other artworks capture intimate portraits of life at sea – burials, routine merchant ship inspections, arrivals and off-duty nights in port, during in times of war and peace in the past century, right up to modern times. Also on exhibit is Flight Worthy, an artistic homage by Virginia Ivanicki to the airplanes and cou-

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Nov. 7, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. kids 8 to 12 will discover art in science, math, socials, English, with experiments and art making. Free. Call The Reach to register at 604-864-8087, ext. 111, or see thereach.ca.

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Better than Oktoberfest – CHRISTINA TOTH/TIMES rageous aircrews of the Second World Protection, by Donald C. Mackay War. To complement from around t h e w a r t h e m e , 1943, shows the changing Our how merchant Communities Our ships travelled in Stories exhibit will convoys across showcase local arti- the Atlantic for protection from facts. These are from enemy attacks. T h e R e a c h’s archives, local veterans and military historians and that show how the Fraser Valley homefront responded to war. The displays contain newspapers from wartime, with advertisements for Victory Bonds, stories on donations by the Ridgedale Red Cross for wounded soldiers and stories on boys from home captured by enemy forces. One display features some poignant letters home. Veterans and seniors are encouraged to come to the show and to the gallery to see the exhibitions. “The whole reason we brought in the show was for them, because they will remember what it was

Nov. 9, celebrate Novemberfest at Bradner Hall, with renowned Bavarian band sBahn. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7, dancing at 8. Specialty beer on tap, buy a stein or bring your own. Tickets $25 at Wilway Lumber and Hamilton Farms. Call Teresa at 604-857-5760.

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– CHRISTINA TOTH/TIMES

War effort in Abbotsford: Glacier Café staff in photo earned a Victory pennant for collecting money to buy Victory Bonds to fund the war. It’s in the community display at The Reach.

Nov. 10, The Reach invites families to create art together, for free, from 1 – 3 p.m. Dress for messy! Call 604-8648087, or see thereach.ca for more dates, details. The gallery is at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford.

Mars 31 at Wired Monk

Nov. 9, Mars 31 performs rock folk at the Wire Monk, 1975 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford at 8 p.m., as part of the Envision Coffee House concert series. See the schedule, more details abbotsfordartscouncil.com or call 604-852-9358.

Heart, ZZ Top tribute

like,” said Marsden. These exhibits are free to see and are on until January 5. The Reach is at 32388 Veterans Way Abbotsford. Call 604-864-8087 or see thereach.ca.

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Growing Up in Mission art contest deadline looms P

rospera Credit Union in Mission and the Mission Arts Council are inviting artists to submit work for a juried exhibition with the theme, Growing up in Mission. The works will be hung at the MAC Gallery from Nov. 26 to Dec. 19. The program was launched last month at the Prospera Cinema under the stars event at Fraser River Heritage Park. Age categories are for artists 25 years and older, young adults from 19 to 25 years, youth from 13 to 18 years, and children from five to

12 years old. Each category will have a best in show and two honorable mentions, with monetary awards. All pieces must be for sale. Any pieces for display purposes only need to be clearly marked NFS. MAC will a keep a 30 per cent commission on any piece sold during the exhibition. All proceeds will go to the MAC Gallery. Artwork together with registration form should be delivered to Prospera Credit Union Mission during the week of Nov. 16 – 23 dur-

ing business hours. Judging will be on Nov. 23 and accepted artwork will be taken to the Mission Arts Council Centre gallery for hanging. Declined pieces can be picked up at Prospera Credit Union Mission, 101 – 32423 Lougheed Hwy., Mission, during regular business hours beginning Nov. 25. Entries must be framed, preferably with simple frame and matting. They should be to hang with wire three inches or so from the top, no larger that one

by three feet for three-dimensional pieces and no larger than 30 x 40 inches for twodimensional art. Provided labels are to be completed and attached to the art pieces when delivered to Prospera Credit Union Mission. The opening reception will be held at the MAC Nov. 29 from 7– 9 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at this time. The MAC is at 33529 First Avenue, Mission. Call 604-826-0029 or visit missionartscouncil. ca for more information.

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ASA Friday dance

Nov. 8, Retrofire performs at the Abbotsford Social Activities dance 7:30 p.m., 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Tickets are $7. Call Frank at 820-8695, or Rinus at 826-6058 for more.

The Deep End

Nov. 9, at 8 p.m. it’s as funky as it gets with The Deep End at Harrison Memorial Hall, 290 Esplanade St., Harrison Hot Springs. Tickets $22, call 1-604-796-3664 or see harrisonfestival.com.

Reel on River cinema

Nov. 11, Reel on the River film series presents Kon-Tiki, $10 at SilverCity Cinema at The Junction mall in Mission, at 7 p.m. See reelontheriver.ca.

Montreal Guitar Trio

Nov. 13, the renowned MG3 guitar ensemble will strum their way into your hearts with a feast for the senses, 7:30 p.m. at Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9210 Corbould St., Chilliwack. Tickets at 604391-7469 or www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

Charlie Brown musical

Nov. 14, Fraser Valley Stage presents You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Nov. 14-16 and Nov. 21-23 at Community Arts Addition, Abbotsford. For ages 6 and up. Tickets $18 at fraservalleystage.com or 604854-5463.

Alice Cooper at AESC

Nov. 14, heavy metal rocker king Alice Cooper on his Raise the Dead tour, Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets at abbotsfordcentre.ca.

Country cancelled

Nov. 14 show with Chad Brownlee, Deric Ruttan, Jason Blaine and Wes Mack scheduled to be at the Clarke Theatre in Mission is cancelled.

Much Ado movie

Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. The Reach presents the film Much Ado About Nothing, a modern take on Shakespeare’s play. Free. See thereach.ca, at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford.

Amy Stephen in Mission

Nov. 16, Amy Stephen performs with accordion, harp, piano, at Mission Coffee House concert, Heritage Park cafeteria, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission, open stage at 7 p.m. Admission is $5, all ages.

Music, instruments sale

Nov. 16, Mission Folk Music Festival holds a fundraiser sale on instruments, CDs, sheet music, music books and more, at 33529 1st Ave., Mission. Call 604-217-3442 or 604-556-1368 for details.

Scottish Xmas bazaar

Nov. 16, the Stave Falls Scottish Dancers hosts its Christmas bazaar at Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Baked goods, new and used items, books for sale, silent auction and entertainment by the dancers. Call 604-462-9935.

Texas Flood returns

Nov. 17, Paul Kype and Texas Flood perform at the Dewdney Pub. Tickets are $10, Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Rd. S., Dewdney. Call 604-826-4762 or see churchoftheblues.ca.

South Asian writers

Nov. 21, at 5 p.m., the Ehaas South Asian Writers Festival features Raminder Sidhu, Hugh Johnston and Ashok Bhargava, plus a reading from A Soldier Remembers, based on the memoirs of Lieut–Col. Pritam Singh Jauhal. Event is free, at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, UFV Abbotsford campus, 33884 King Rd., room F125

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Cathy AJ Hardy pours herself out in song at a CD release concert last month in Abbotsford, to promote her i am she ... a soul’s journey home. The Mission singersongwriter has three more concerts coming up: Dec. 14 at her home studio in Mission, at a Chilliwack house concert on Dec. 15, and on Jan. 11 at the House of James. For tickets go to CathyAJHardy.com.

Snow White in Xmas panto After its successful run of Dearly Departed, Opening Nite Theatre is preparing for another poisonously funny Christmas show, Snow White the Panto. Pantos are quintessentially slapstick and silly British comedies, arranged mostly for the Christmas season, almost always include some big guy dressed in drag and end happily. It’s definitely all-family fare and occasionally members of the audience are asked to contribute to the performance. Written and directed by Camille Knight,

Tom Sawyer correction Matinées for Gallery 7 Theatre production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer are Saturdays at 2 p.m., not Sundays as was incorrectly printed in the Times last week. Shows run Nov. 8 to Nov. 23, Thursdays to Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday matinées at 2 p.m., at MEI theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets at www.gallery7theatre.com.

Snow White the Panto will run from Dec. 13 –16 and Jan. 3 – 12. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinées Saturday and Sunday. Auditions for Anybody for Murder, to be directed by Gerwyn Mills, will be Jan. 2 at noon and Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at the theatre. The farcical thriller will be performed in March. Opening Nite Theatre is at 33135 North Railway Ave., Mission. For tickets, , see www. openingnitetheatresociety.tripod.com.

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t started when I was only five years old, at tend to have much greater productivity least that was the first real memory I have than the North American workaholic model of my problem. that promises great things I was in downtown Detroit to those who sacrifice all for at the Hudson’s department their jobs. Why does this just store. As I looked around, seem to make sense? I noticed a boy a bit older Maybe it is age, maybe a TODD than me and he had one. touch of wisdom, maybe it MARTIN He had what I wanted and is just the increase in broken Faith that lives of seemingly successful I knew, even at five years matters of age, that if someone had people that I am increasingly one, others had to be nearby. confronted with. I was right. Whatever it is, we all need Within minutes my parents had located to hear the words of Paul, and the earlier in a shiny new Hot Wheels toy car. I may have life we heed them the less likely we are to be been the first Canadian to own one and ya, I continually seduced by the empty promises was hooked. of this world when it comes to satisfaction, With each of my fingers wrapped around value, meaning and peace. that little car, my eyes were suddenly Ephesians 3:16-19 opened to the temporary pleasure that stuff I pray that out of his glorious riches he can bring – and I liked it. may strengthen you with power through Over the next 45 plus years little did I his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ know I would continue to struggle with that may dwell in your hearts through faith. And same feeling. I pray that you, being rooted and estabYes, I matured beyond toy cars. First to lished in love, may have power, together real cars, then to houses and then careers, with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how achievement and success. wide and long and high and deep is the love It was all so intoxicating: adrenaline highs of Christ, and to know this love that surand the exhilaration of the ever escalating passes knowledge-that you may be filled to feelings that accompany it. the measure of all the fullness of God. It should be no surprise that our western rat race continues to produce a wasteland of Why trade this incredible, eternal gift of stressed out, burned out and left out people. acceptance and love for a bowl full of trinThis is not a new phenomenon. kets and buttons (and maybe a shiny new Remember Esau trading his long-term Hot Wheels car)? birthright because of the short term satisfaction of an immediate bowl of soup? Aren’t we just doing the same thing? ■ Todd Martin is the pastor at the Harvest Christian Fellowship. Contact him at tfmartin@telus. I found it interesting to hear that Euronet. pean countries with shorter work weeks

Royal City Youth Ballet Company Society proudly presents, for the 25th season, the full length ballet, the Nutcracker.

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ALEX BURROWS Company Spokesman

‘Deal with these guys! You won’t be disappointed. First class organization.’ ~ Alex Burrows