Abbotsford Times August 27 2013 by Abbotsford Times

INSIDE: Abbotsford Heat schedule highlights T U E S D A Y

August 27, 2013

Pg. 12

Cyrus House opens

 N E W S ,

SPORTS,

WEATHER

E N T E R T A I N M E N T  abbotsfordtimes.com

Tri-umphant debut

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

The inaugural Abbotsford Sprint Triathlon, presented by Habitat for Humanity, was held at and around Albert Dyck Park on Sunday. Above, athletes power through the water for the 750 metre swim portion of the race; right, Jonathan Gendron breaks the tape as the first to finish, with a time of 1:04:07. The sprint triathlon (750m swim, 20 kilometre bike and five km run) attracted more than 100 competitors. See page A12 for more coverage.

Poached salmon: illegal fishing on the Fraser CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

– TIMES FILE

A ban on all forms of salmon fishing along the Fraser River has not stopped some people.

ince a ban was imposed on all salmon fishing in the lower Fraser River on Aug. 16, fishery officers have seized more than 60 nets and nine boats involved in illegal fishing. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans officers have started 28 investigations into illegal fishing so far, said Nicole Gallant, DFO’s acting area chief for the lower Fraser River. If found guilty, poachers could face fines up to $100,000 and up to two years in jail. To this point, no charges have been laid. The vessels are seized until investigations are complete, or if the court orders them to be returned, said Gallant. “We are getting a lot of complaints about illegal fishing or illegal sales of (sockeye) from the public,” Gallant said Monday. She said the 30 regular fishery officers in the region are out patrolling as much as they can around the clock. “We’re using our boats, our vehicles, a helicopter and our air surveillance plane has been out,” she said. Poachers are nabbed anywhere from the Port Mann to the Fraser Canyon at all times

Win iPad Enter to

with every large bag of petfood purchased! Contest ends Nov. 24, 2013 ABBOTSFORD 103-34150 South Fraser Way 604.746.1410 MISSION 103-32670 Lougheed Hwy 604.820.2727 • CHILLIWACK 45844 Yale Rd 604.392.5515

DFO nets dozens of poachers as fishing ban continues

of the day and night, fishing from small vessels or casting nets from the river banks, she said. The DFO and the Pacific Salmon Commission imposed the ban to allow as many sockeye as possible to reach their spawning beds, after it became clear that only about half the expected summer-run sockeye was returning to the river. Estimates were down to about two million fish, almost 50 per cent less than the 3.7 million that fishery biologists initially forecast in June. This outlook, coupled with the extreme stress imposed on the sockeye by low water, and more significantly, the record water temperatures of 21.3 C, compelled officials to impose a sockeye ban. “Every one of these fish we now need to get to the spawning grounds, so all the fisheries in the Fraser River were shut down,” the DFO’s Herb Redekopp, chief of conservation and protection in the Lower Fraser area, told The Vancouver Sun last week.

The ban includes all salmon species from the mouth of the Fraser to above Hope to prevent sockeye from being inadvertently caught with other species. The ban is for all the user groups – commercial, recreational and aboriginal fishers. “It’s a unique situation where we have the whole river closed for all user groups. During salmon season, we might see some irregular fishing, but the with the closure, it’s a bit of different situation,” Gallant said. However, sockeye is a prized fish and several people are ignoring the ban to take advantage of a lucrative black market. “It’s highly sought after. We find a lot (of sockeye confiscated) is meant for resale, not for personal use,” said Gallant. She couldn’t say how many sockeye have been caught illegally since the ban. Redekopp was out Thursday night around midnight near Agassiz when he and his crew saw a blacked-out boat with two fishermen using gillnets. In the 10 minutes it took to catch up to the boat using night-vision equipment and a floodlight, 47 fish had been killed, Redekopp said. see POACHING, page A6

Book Your Bottle Drive Now! Full Refund Paid | Free Pick-up | Immediate Payment Free Bottle Drive Kit Book on line at www.regionalrecycling.ca or call 604.852.9152 750 Riverside Road, B.C. Abbotsford

A2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 THE TIMES

Apna Bazaar TRAVEL

Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure, or business purposes. Spring travels is a private retailer that provides tourism related services to the public on behalf of suppliers such as airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, and package tours. There’s a big world out there to explore! What better way to travel is there than to travel with people who are passionate about your journey? We at Spring Travels Abbotsford provide a first-class experience of traveling right here in Abbotsford, Spring Travels has a team of professionally qualified travel specialists who are happy to serve you. We put work into every journey to make sure each and every person has the best experience possible. We provide the cheapest prices for first class experiences in Abbotsford. At Spring Travels you choose what destination you want to visit, ranging from DisneyLand to Dubai, it’s up to you. Cheap service and expensive prices are a thing of the past, we give the best service for the lowest possible price. Tired of having re-bookings without being informed or not being able to reschedule or refund your tickets because of problems? Not anymore. We are partnered with major airlines to give you the best possible experience for the lowest possible price. Going to your home country or just taking a relaxing cruise? Why not book it at Spring Travels? There’s no hassle when you travel with Spring Travels.

Spring Travels Ltd.

Cruise Specials 3 NIGHTS VEGAS Package from $260

All Inclusive India, China, Mexico Las Vegas

ARRIVED DEPARTED

BREAK. PARADISE.

IN SEARCH OF THE ULTIMATE HAVING FOUND

www.springtravels.ca Abbotsford

110-2777 Gladwin Road 604-556-4000

VANCOUVER to DELHI return $1030

BPCPA-62512

Surrey

106-12877 8th Ave 604-501-4040

hungama

•Bollywood Free Style •Kathak/Classical •Bhangra •Hip-Hop

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORY •Salsa •Modelling & Dance

LTD

Your One-Stop Repair Shop For All Your Automotive Needs

CALL SAT

604.852.6276

2112 Townline Road Abbotsford

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

Jag Cheema

604-556-8890 • jccheema@hotmail.com www.abbotsfordhomesforsale.net

Investment/Holding Property Specialist

years! ser Valley for 20 ra F e th g in rv se Proud to be lid til Sept 20/13 With This Coupon - Va $

+ 0 1 f o e s a h rc u p NO TAX with the /M, Broadcloth -$2.50/M

: Flannelette - $3 EVERY DAY LOW PRICES

WINNERS OF 2013 DANCE ACADEMY

AUTO REPAIR

Weddings & Parties Special Classes Dance Performers

Accepting Admissions for Abbotsford, Surrey & Burnaby

www.bollywoodhungama.ca • 604-594-7999 #203-2464 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford

604.864.8100

32853 Ventura Ave, Abbotsford • contact@overseasfabrics.com Check out our brand new website www.overseasfabrics.com Like us on Facebook to keep up to date on everything, www.facebook.com/overseasfabrics

to advertise in this feature

Call Robert

604-854-5244

Upfront

THE TIMES TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 ❘

NEWS

❘ A3

What’s Layared in today’s paper Page 1 & 12 -

The inaugural Abbotsford Triathlon w e n t Su n d a y a t a n d around Albert Dyck Park. See photos and results.

Page 3 -

Cyrus House is completed and will be the new home for four teens, starting in September. See more photos.

Page 16 -

The Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre celebrated its fifth anniversary. See more photos. To join the more than 28 million people who have downloaded Layar, visit layar.com or your app store and start scanning your newspaper today.

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Cyrus House, a permanent home for at-risk youth in Abbotsford, will open in September. House parents Josh and Alisha Willms, above, have moved in and will be permanent residents along with two other adults and four young people. Inset, a look at the laundry facilities in the 3,500-square-foot donated home.

Cyrus House ready to be a home Community of Abbotsford steps up to build youth home

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

Fo l l ow t h e e n t i re A b b o t s f o rd / M i s s i o n Times editorial staff on Twitter: @terryAfarrell @rochellebaker1 @ChrisToth7 @JeanKonda

ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com

he Cyrus Centre and some generous donors in the Abbotsford community have finished building the foundations for a better life for at-risk youth. At a gala event hosted by the Klassen Foundation last Wednesday, the centre and its community partners celebrated the completion of Cyrus House, a new semi-independent housing project for youth who need a supportive living environment. As an organization, Cyrus Centre helps hundreds of teens from 13 to 18 years old who struggle with homelessness, drug addiction, abusive homes or poverty, at its drop-in facility and temporary shelter each year. But Les Talvio, executive director of Cyrus Centre, wanted to provide them with a more permanent situation.

“We wanted to build a home, not fruition without the help of the coma house, for youth that gave them a munity, he noted. sense of family,” said Talvio. Soon after announcing the Centre’s Thanks to generous donors and Roofs for Youths initiative, Talvio was a core of a committed volunteers, contacted by Travis Klassen, co-ownthe dream of Cyrus House was built er of the family-run Valley Pulp and within a short six months, he said. Sawdust Carriers Ltd., who offered a Next month, four large rental home for teens aged 16 or older the project. will move into a reno- “We wanted to build a Talvio was thrilled, vated seven bedroom, home, not a house, for but like the kids it was 3,500-square-foot youth that gave them a going to shelter, the home that comes house needed some complete with a set sense of family.” TLC. of house parents. “It was in desper– Les Talvio The youths’ new ate need of love and “parents” will modattention . . . it had el and mentor them in day-to-day seen some neglect,” he said. life skills such as cooking, cleaning, Then AdamWoods of Tundra Develco-operative living and budgeting, opment came into the picture. among other things, said Talvio. Woods, a custom home and renoMore importantly, the kids’ new vation expert, said he wanted to help parents will simply be there for make the program happen. them. Woods pitched the venture to fellow “We are not creating an institution congregants at the Arnold Communibut a family,” said Talvio. ty Church, who also enthusiastically “They will listen to the kids’ hopes, committed to Cyrus House. dreams and aspirations in good times Woods co-ordinated a team of and sad times.” trades workers who included painters, The project wouldn’t have come to drywallers, cabinet makers, plumbers

BEST PRICES SINGLE

COMPLETE

from

regular $220

Eye Glasses • Sunglasses • Contact Lenses

604.859.2005

www.clearcooloptical.com 2450 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford (near CIBC Bank)

BIFOCAL

Conditions apply.

PROGRESSIVE

COMPLETE

from

regular $250

Conditions apply.

SUNGLASSES

RAY-BAN • SERENGETTI GUESS

from

up to

regular $310

on regular prices

149 70%

Conditions apply.

BEST SELECTION

VERSACE D&G VOGUE GIVENCHI ESCADA GUESS EASY-CLIP TITANIUM FLEXON

BEST SERVICES

FREE

• Vision exam • Eye pressure test • Trial contact lenses • Minor repairs & adjustments BY QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED EYE-CARE PROFESSIONALS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Conditions apply

and electricians and clean-up volunteers who transformed the house into a home. The new appliances, furniture and materials that went into the house were all donated, said Talvio. And the quality of the work and attention to detail was astounding, he added. “Cyrus Centre didn’t pay a dime,” said Talvio, noting the project would have otherwise cost close to $250,000. The Klassen family was so impressed with the work the community invested into the home that they guaranteed Cyrus Centre a free 10-year lease on the house. “I have been overwhelmed and amazed at how generous and caring the community of Abbotsford really is,” said Talvio. But faith is another reason such a large project came together so seamlessly in such a short period of time, he added. “It’s because God is so amazingly faithful when the need is there,” he said. “All the pieces came into place.”

TESTIMONIAL (ONE OF HUNDREDS)

“Mr. Paul is an optical wizard. He is amazing. I have never experienced such high quality service in all my life.” P. GREENHALGH,

PRESIDENT OF FRASER VALLEY ASTRONOMERS SOCIETY

A4 ❘ NEWS ❘ TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 THE TIMES

Abbotsford taxi robber sought T

he Abbotsford Police Department released photos Monday of a man suspected of robbing a local cabbie on July 20, and who may be involved in another failed robbery on July 15. Just before 9 p.m. July 20, a taxi driver called the APD to report that he had just been robbed by a client. The 52-year-old driver picked up his fare minutes earlier from the Bourquin Bus Exchange adjacent to Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. They had traveled a few blocks to Ware Street and Ravine Way when the suspect pulled a knife and demanded cash.

– APD/FOR THE TIMES

This man is suspected of robbing a cabbie last month.

When he got the cash, the man fled on foot. The suspect was described as a clean-shaven Caucasian

male in his 20s with short dark hair and about 5’10”. He wore black pants, a black hoodie style track jacket, white shoes and a patterned grey T-shirt. APD officers have surveillance video from the area that captured images of the suspect just before he got into the taxi. Anyone with information about these incidents or the suspect captured in the surveillance photos is asked to call the Abbotsford Police at 604-859-5225 or text 222973 (abbypd) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. – CHRISTINA TOTH

Motivation for drive-by shooting unclear

wo men were injured during a shooting in an upscale Abbotsford subdivision early Thursday morning. Police responded to reports of shots fired near the intersection of Ponderosa Street and Ponderosa Place in west Abbotsford at 1:20 a.m., said Const. Ian Macdonald. Officers arrived to find two men aged 19 and 28 years old suffering from non-life threatening injuries. The victims were transported to hospital but were expected to be released in short order. Neither of the two men shot were on the APD’s radar or have any related history with police, he said. “They appear to be as uncertain as to who

Yo u r D r e a m o f G r a n i t e C o u n t e r t o p s C a n C o m e Tr u e. . .

would do this to them as we are,” said MacDonald. The two men, who are friends, were in a vehicle attending an event in the neighbourhood when they were shot at from another vehicle, he said. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and the sound of a vehicle speeding from the area. In addition to interviewing witnesses, investigators will try to obtain images captured on video surveillance cameras from homes in the area to get a description of the suspect vehicle, he said. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or text 222973 (abbypd) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. – TIMES STAFF

FREE SINK

with purchase of a full countertop

$50 per sq.ft.

Call Today For Your Free Estimate

604-533-4426

Unit 106 - 20626 Mufford Crescent, Langley

www.touchofgranite.ca

THE TIMES TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 ❘

CAR SHOW

– HOT RODS

www.smcleanfraservalley.ca FOR SPECIALS, COUPONS AND FREE GIVEAWAYS CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE Like our FACEBOOK PAGE and you will receive your first coupon. https://www.facebook.com/ SMCleanFV

Phone: 604-853-8779 to book an appointment

The clean you expect The service you deserve

READ BETWEEN THE LINES – TERRY FARRELL/TIMES

The eighth annual Historic Downtown Abbotsford Car Show attracted hundreds of car buffs to the centre of the city on Saturday. On the left is a 1951 Mercury and on the right is Dave Smith and his 1927 Ford T Bucket. See Thursday’s Times for more photos.

Get $50** for a night in to play your favourite slot games online.

Get up to $50 in free slot play + a $10 dining deal* for a night out at BC Casinos and Chances.

Bring this coupon to participating BC Casinos or Chances every Wednesday and Thursday night from 5 pm – 9 pm until September 26, 2013 and sign up for Encore Rewards to get up to $50 in free slot play and a $10 dining deal. See playnow.com/bccasinos for details.

PROMO CODE: NIGHTIN

NEWS

How to redeem your code: Step 1: Go to PlayNow.com and click ‘Register’ Step 2: Enter your promo code

Once you’ve successfully signed up, start playing with your $50 in free slot play!

&'"()%#$! 213006801

*Redeemable at participating BC Casinos or Chances locations. Restaurant operating hours and menu offerings may vary by location. Present this coupon to Guest Services staff. One coupon is valid for up to 4 guests. Guest(s) may only redeem one coupon per day. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Meal promotion excludes tax, tips and alcohol charges. Some restrictions may apply. Promotion is subject to change. No cash value. Gaming cards are limited in quantity and free slot play is available only while gaming cards last. Offer valid on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 5 pm and 9 pm from August 21 – September 26, 2013. Must be an Encore Rewards member to participate. Promotion may not be available on Sept. 18, 2013 at Chances Terrace. **Conditions apply. For new registrants only. One-time redemption. Go to playnow.com/casino50 for full conditions. If you gamble, use your GameSense. Must be 19+ to play.

❘ A5

A6 ❘ NEWS ❘ TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 THE TIMES

Woman paralyzed in Bacon murder sues

STEPHANIE IP The Province

woman left paralyzed from the neck down during a 2011 targeted shooting that killed Abbotsford gangster Jonathan Bacon is suing the alleged shooters and the Kelowna hotel and casino where the incident took place. Leah Hadden-Watts filed the civil claim Wednesday – the second anniversary of the brazen daytime shooting – against Jujhar Singh Khun-Khun, Michael Kerry Jones, Jason Thomas McBride, and the operators of the Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel and Casino in Kelowna. Hadden-Watts was hit in the neck by a bullet that severed her spinal column. She underwent several hours of surgery to remove the bullet. “As a direct result of being struck by the bullet, the plaintiff has suf-

Victim claimed to be unaware of acquaintances’ criminal connections

fered nerve damage which caused paralysis of both of the plaintiff’s legs, most of her upper torso and partial paralysis of both arms and hands,” the claim reads. Hadden-Watts claims that the three accused, each of whom faces various charges of murder and attempted murder and are awaiting trial, were “negligent in carelessly discharging one or more firearms in a public location, such discharge causing injuries to the plaintiff.” The claim goes on to say the B.C. Investment Management Corporation, operators of the hotel where the shooting took place, and Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited “owed a duty of care” and failed to “take reasonable steps to ensure the plaintiff was reasonably safe in

using the Hotel premises.” “The Hotel knew and approved of the operation of a casino that was attached to the Hotel premises and as such knew or ought to have known that the operation of a casino brings an increased risk caused by the predictable presence of criminality and gang members who regularly frequent casinos,” the claim reads. In the papers filed to the B.C. Supreme Court, Hadden-Watts, now 23, said she had just completed an insurance brokering course and had plans to begin a yoga instructor course at Langara College prior to the life-changing injury. She is seeking general damages for pain and suffering, the recovery of past and anticipated medical

DFO’s poacher reporting hotline open to citizens POACHING, from page A1 This year’s cycle is the offspring of the 2009 run, which was also extremely low compared to the average 8.6 million fish recorded by DFO for that run in recent decades.

However, the sockeye numbers may be much higher next year, as the 2014 run will be the offspring of a record high number of sockeye from the 2010 run. The DFO urges reports of any illegal fishery or suspicious activity.

Australia to Vancouver 29 nights aboard Oosterdam Price includes ﬂight, transfers & taxes!

4399

CDN per person 2 sharing Total Charges Price!

Departs April 11, returns May 11

“We want to hear from as many people as possible,” said Gallant. People can contact the Observe, Record and Report (ORR) hotline at 1-800-465-4336, or see more at bit. ly/14qKfWq. – WITH FILES FROM THE VANCOUVER SUN

costs and expenses, the recovery of lost present and future income, as well as costs relating to the civil claim. In August 2011, the woman, who claimed to be unaware of her acquaintances’ criminal connections, had been vacationing at the Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel in Kelowna and spent time at the attached casino. She was accompanied by friend Lyndsey Black, as well as Independent Soldier gang member James Riach, Hells Angel Larry Amero, and Red Scorpion Jonathan Bacon of the notorious Bacon Brothers of Abbotsford. As Hadden-Watts and company were preparing to drive away from the hotel on Aug. 14, another vehicle pulled up alongside their white SUV and at least one masked gunman opened fire on the group in broad daylight.

Both women were hit by gunfire. Amero, 37, suffered damage to one of his hands, while Riach, 31, escaped serious injury. Bacon, then 30, was rushed to Kelowna General Hospital but died soon after. In the year following the notorious Kelowna killing, retributive attacks peppered the region. In September 2011, police warned that anyone connected with the Dhak-Duhre group was a potential target for retaliation. Later that month, Khun-Khun was sent to hospital in critical condition after gunmen fired at his car on a Surrey street. In January, Sandip “Dip” Singh Duhre was shot dead while dining at a crowded downtown Vancouver restaurant at the Sheraton Wall Centre hotel. Then in May, Dhak-Duhre associate Gurbinder Singh Toor was shot dead in the parking lot of the Port Moody Recreation Complex.

Terry Fox Run needs co-ordinator The annual Terry Fox Run is still looking for an event co-ordinator in Abbotsford. Last year alone, the Terry Fox Run raised $26 million gloablly. The run is fast approaching and will take place on Sept. 15.

If you are interested in being the Abbotsford volunteer run organizer, contact Donna White, provincial director at the Terry Fox Foundation by email at bcyukon@ terryfoxrun. org, or by phone at 1888-836-9786.

Cruise the South Pacific & home to Vancouver - low price!! ✔ April 11 Fly Vancouver to Sydney ✔ April 13 Board Oosterdam and enjoy full-day stops in Noumea, Easo, Lifou (New Caledonia). Mystery Island, Port Vila, Luganville (Vanuatu), Lautoka, Suva, Dravuni Island (Fiji), Cross International Dateline, Pago Pago (American Samoa), Cross the Equator, Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, Port Angeles, Seattle, arrive Vancouver May 11 Great bargain price on this South Pacific crossing! Ask about flying early to Sydney - no added fees! Book by Saturday, August 31 at 2pm!

Flight, transfers, taxes & fees included - a total-charges price! BOOK NOW! Go to our website & join our “specials” mailing list.

HAYWARD LAKE RESERVOIR BEACHES CLOSED MAY TO AUGUST 2013

1-800-608-7245

Receive our cruise deals directly to your inbox:

20-year member of the BBB — A+ rating!

www. cruiseencounters .com

Access to the beaches on the Hayward Lake Reservoir will be closed this summer as the water level will be drawn down to 33 metres beginning in May. The beaches have a very steep drop-off and cannot be used safely when the water is very low. The drawdown is required for construction related to the Ruskin Dam and Powerhouse Upgrade Project and will comply with the conditions of the Water Licence. The Hayward Lake boat launch will also be out of service during the drawdown. The picnic grounds and the parking lot at the Hayward Lake Reservoir Recreation Area remain open. Other closures may be required for construction use or for safety requirements. For current closures, please check www.bchydro.com/closures. For more information about the Ruskin Dam and Powerhouse Upgrade Project, please visit www.bchydro.com/ruskin, call 1 866 647 3334 or email stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com

3863

8850 Walnut Grove Dr., Langley (North of Hwy 1 at 210 Street)

THE TIMES TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 ❘

ug. 15 was a very special day for one Abbotsford air cadet. Cadet Timothy Keis spent his summer at the Regional Gliding School (Pacific) on the Air Cadet Private Pilot Scholarship Course. As a member of 861 Silverfox Squadron in Abbotsford, Keis was among a select few air cadets from British Columbia given the opportunity to get their private pilot’s licence. Keis trained on a Cessna 172 and a Cessna 152 to Transport Canada’s private pilot licence standards in just seven weeks. Keis was trained along

with other cadets at one of three locations: the Victoria Flying Club, Pacific Flying Club in Boundary Bay and Coastal Pacific Aviation in Abbotsford. The successful students r e c e i v e d t h e i r c ov e t e d cadet pilot wings and their Transport Canada private pilot licences on graduation day, Aug. 15, from British Columbia’s Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a national co-educational youth organization, sponsored in partnership by the Canadian Forces and the civilian Air Cadet League of Canada. B.C. has about 3,700 air cadets in 57 squadrons. The B.C. Ministry of Educa-

❘ A7

ECM Strata Management

Keis gets his wings SUBMITTED TO THE TIMES

NEWS

Managing Strata & Rental properties since 2000 • Professional service • Qualiﬁed staff • Affordable rates • No hidden charges • 100% Transparency • Proactive ph 604.855.9895 fax 604.855.9825 www.ecmstrata.com info@ecmstrata.com

Des Petits Pas En Mission – SUBMITTED PHOTO/FOR THE TIMES

B.C.’s Lt.–Gov. Judith Guichon congratulates Abbotsford native and 861 Silverfox Squadron cadet Timothy Keis on receiving his Pilot Scholarship Course cadet pilot wings at a ceremony held Aug. 15 at 19 Wing Comox. tion, Skills and Training also recognizes the cadet program as a “ministry-accepted

external course,” for which students may receive graduation credit.

To prepare your child for French Immersion & for Francophone children Preschool & Daycare REGISTER ~ non-proﬁt ~ full days available

NOW

604.832.8671 petitspas@gmail.com

% Signature Series products off selected

Ask us about the new Signature Series Inspired Draperies

or more

• silhouettes • shutters • window ﬁlm • woven woods • cellulars • draperies • wood blinds • and more

604.853.6278

www.budgetblinds.com/abbotsford

All Computer Repair Services

% off

Business and Residential

Limited time offer

778-982-2623 For more info www.wp-cs.com

If you see a wildfire call *5555 on your cell. Nearly half of all wildfires are preventable. Please, be responsible in our forests.

To learn more visit BCWildfire.ca

Richard Thomas

April 15th, 1936 – August 19th, 2013 Service August 29th, 2pm at Coquitlam Alliance Church 2601 Spuraway Ave, Coquitlam

FOLLOW THE LEADER

@ABBYTIMES

& LIKE

WHAT YOU SEE ON OUR FACEBOOK

FREE UP-TO-THE MINUTE LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS & EVENTS

www.abbotsfordtimes.com

A8 ❘ OPINION ❘ TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 THE TIMES

Opinion

◗ Our view

WHO WE ARE

Prorogue becoming a four-letter word

The Abbotsford/Mission Times is a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership. We’re published Tuesdays and Thursdays from 30887 Peardonville Rd., Abbotsford, B.C.

◗ PUBLISHER

Nick Bastaja

NBastaja@abbotsfordtimes.com ◗ EDITOR

Terry Farrell

TFarrell@abbotsfordtimes.com

◗ Advertising Manager Shaulene Burkett ◗ Advertising Karin Swain Colin Lundrigan Robert Beischer ◗ Editorial Jean Konda-Witte Christina Toth Rochelle Baker ◗ Production Marilyn Howard Neil Wilson ◗ Administration Louise Parsons Christine Axelsen ◗ Distribution Marylyn Jacobson Kathryn Hatchard Murray Simmons ◗ Contact

Switchboard .... 604-854-5244 Classified ......... 604-850-9600 Fax .................. 604-854-5541 Visit our website www.abbotsfordtimes.com E-mail us editorial@abbotsfordtimes.com Letters letters@abbotsfordtimes.com 30887 Peardonville Rd. Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6K2 letters@abbotsfordtimes.com

SPONSORED BY:

TO ENTER GO TO :

F ISH F OR FR EE . CA /ABBOT SFOR DMISSION

INTERACT WITH THE TIMES

Larry Harris Abbotsford

WIN

Fall in

% (/)) DC&$$A4E D$!## 7B ;AECDB!##B % 1@43C "&! 2 <ABC BC# -7'&! <ABC 7 :7DB# &" .55&BD"&!0 EA" B 57D=#B % ;#7B E76# $!A>7B# 5&8 % +4# '#7! 70@9B *?, 6#65#!DCA$ % A*70

Pick up your

with Abbotsford!

for only

Show us that home is where your heart is.

Tourist Visitor Centre (Delair Road) Abbotsford Recreation Centre Matsqui Recreation Centre Abbotsford Times

R D FO TS

D O W

Send us your best photo and description of you wearing your “ “ t-shirt or button and be entered to win some fabulous prizes. Deadline to enter is September 30. HISTORIC

$"#%!"#% B

ABBOTSFORD

www.abbotsford.ca/iheartabby

T-shirt $

SI NE SS

O TI IA A S S OC

Entries must be submitted electronically to www.abbotsford.ca/iheartabby. Promotion runs August 19 - September 30, 2013. Five (5) randomly drawn prizes, est value $500 each. Prizes will be drawn October 15, 2013. See Terms & Conditions for details at www.abbotsford.ca/iheartabby. Chances of winning are dependent upon number of entries. The City of Abbotsford reserves the non-exclusive right to publish any entry and/or use any entry in promotional and advertising materials.

A10 ❘ COMMUNITY ❘ TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 THE TIMES

WEATHER

– UNDER THE DOME – TERRY FARRELL/TIMES

A full rainbow arcs over a field in west Abbotsford Sunday evening, looking like the setting for a sci-fi television series. Such sights have been rare in the Fraser Valley this summer, with the lack of rain, but that is about to change. This week is expected to bring as much precipitation as we have had in the last three months combined. Lawns around the city tell the tale of how dry it has been, and a good few days of soaking will turn the brown back to green.

DENTURE CLINIC

Implant Denture Centre

• Free Consultation • Free Ultrasound Denture Cleaning • Dentures for every budget • Walk in’s available Office: 604.850.8528 Cell: 604.374.8482

#105 - 31943 S. Fraser Way (Clearbrook Plaza)

SCHOOL BUS SERVICE – NEW REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR

Lily Li

Registered Denturist

The Board of Education has established that starting September 2013, all students riding a school bus are required to pay for the service. Every year, all school bus riders must register with the Transportation Department. Registration forms are available at schools where bus service is available; at the School District Administration ofﬁce (2790 Tims Street), online via www.sd34.bc.ca/parents-students/bus-info and by email request to school_bus@sd34.bc.ca After registration is conﬁrmed by the school district transportation department and prior to starting bus service, payment is required to secure a seat on the school bus and a Bus Service Contract must be completed.

To obtain a Bus Service Contract and to pay for School Bus Service: GO TO:

School District Administration ofﬁce 2790 Tims Street (off Justice Way, behind City Hall) Abbotsford

WHEN:

August 26 to 30, Monday to Friday September 3 to 6, Tuesday to Friday Sept. 3, 4 and 5 ONLY, Tuesday to Thursday

ANNUAL FEES:

Regular riders $200 each School of choice riders $350 each Family rates will apply for two or more siblings.

8 am to 3:30 pm 8 am to 4 pm Extended hours: 4 to 7 pm

A monthly payment option is also available. If choosing the monthly payment option, please bring payment for the ﬁrst month of service and a void cheque or letter from your bank for additional months. Those families registered for bus transportation for this year (2013-14) will be receiving information for routes and schedules via a direct mail out.

THE TIMES TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 ❘ Temple Grandin speaks

Aug. 29, an educational seminar featuring Dr. Temple Grandin (1 – 3 p.m.) speaking on animal welfare, and Dr. Melodie Chan (10 – 11:15 a.m.) speaking on foods we can trust, is at Gateway CRC Church, 2884 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford. Hosted by Abbotsford Veterinary Clinic. Lunch included, $20. Call 604-850-7577.

Community events ours its young readers at the Summer Reading Club Medal Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Readers who have completed the summer reading program will received a medal at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Refreshments will be provided. Call 604-826-6610 for details.

Reading club medals

Aug. 29, Mission Library hon-

Hominum meets

Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Hominum Fraser Valley meets for an informal support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. For details, call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760.

To list an event hosted or sponsored by a non-profit group in Abbotsford or Mission, send an email to events@abbotsfordtimes.com, or drop off at 30887 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford.

Int’l Knitting Club

Sept. 4, interested in knitting? Make new friends and drop by Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., from noon to 1:30 p.m. Presented in co-operation with Mission Community Services. For more information call 604-826-6610.

Fall fair in Mission

Sept. 7, McConnell Creek Fall Fair, 35483 Hartley Rd., Mission.Games and crafts for the kids, scarecrow making competition for all ages. Submit fair entries Sept. 5, 7-9 p.m. and Sept. 6, 9 a.m. – 12 noon. See www.mcconnellcreek.com.

“The Affordable Alternative in Dance Education” preschooler programs

Littlesteps Junior Littlesteps Senior Littlesteps Creative Littlesteps Tumble

“Recognizedforproducing exceptionalyoungdancers”

Once Upon a Princess Dance Class Parent ‘n’ Tot Dance

recreational and competitive dance

Jazz Jazz Exams Tap Ballet Ballet Exams Pointe Contemporary Ballet Acrobatics Contortion Tumbling Musical Theatre Song ‘n’ Dance Hiphop/Breakin Modern Lyrical Jazz/Tap Combo Spins ‘n’ Leaps Irish

❘ A11

Volunteer with horses

Sept. 7 – The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association needs volunteers for fall horseback riding program, to help groom and tack up our horses, as well as lead and side walk with our riders during their lessons. A volunteer orientation session will be held on Sept. 7 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at 13345 Park Lane, Maple Ridge. The fall session begins Sept. 16. Call 604-462-7786. – STAFF

Sign Me Up

Abbotsford Dance Center

eight week preschooler programs

COMMUNITY

adult recreational classes

Associates program with the ADAPT teacher training program Adult Hiphop Tap Jazz Irish Ballet

unique programs

All Boys Class - Hiphop/Break Giggles ‘n’ Glamour Princess and Spa Parties

Come for the Price - Stay for the Quality

Mention this ad and get 20% off your reg fee

Prices start at $28 per month

Space Available

Ages 21/2 yrs.- to Grade 5 • 6:30 am to 6:00 pm • Daycare • Before and After School Care • Preschool Call or come in to see our facility and meet our staff.

3580 Clearbrook Road Abbotsford BC V2T 5C1

604.859.8405 maranathakidscare.com

1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | Scouts.ca

Out s s i M Don’ t Year! this

Abbotsford Mission (: 604 855-3846 (: 604 826-3598 Email: jariddell99@gmail.com Email: tom7613@gmail.com

Scouts Canada Programs for boys, girls and young adults. Beaver Scouts: 5 to 7 years • Cub Scouts: 8 to 10 years • Scouts: 11 to 14 years • Venturer Scouts: 14 to 17 years • Rover Scouts: 18 to 26 years

A12 TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 THE TIMES

Sports

Phone: 604-854-5244 • E-mail: sports@abbotsfordtimes.com • Fax: 604-854-5541

Heat to start on the road

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Swimmers clog the waters at Albert Dyck Lake Sunday morning in the 750-metre swim that kicked off the Abbotsford Triathlon. Jonathan Gendron, right, finished first in the event.

Sprint to the finish JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com

ne hundred and twenty five athletes took part in the first annual Abbotsford Triathlon put on by Habitat for Humanity. There were 54 men and 49 women competing in the sprint distance event. “It was above and beyond our expectations,” said organizer Doug Rempel. “We had an overwhelming outpouring of support from all of our sponsors and Abbotsford businesses helping out with discounts on materials and offering services for free or at a great reduced rate.” Jonathan Gendron from Victoria won the event with a time of 1:04:47 over Mission’s Mikey Ross, who finished second with a time of 1:10:19. Gendron set a blistering pace in the 750metre swim with a time of 13:18. He recorded 34:38 in the 20-kilometre cycling phase

and 16:52 in the 5 km run. “We had a huge amount of first time triathlon competitors; at least 30-40 had never done a triathlon before and many said they will be back and are going to compete in others as well,” added Rempel. Many Abbotsford athletes finished in the top-15 including: Brad Dotinga, fourth (1:13:27); Spencer Koop, sixth (1:13:56); Zachary Neufeld, ninth (1:17:02); Ken Muir (formerly of Abbotsford), 10th (1:17:24); Stephen Balzer, 13th (1:19:45) and Russ Esau, 15th (1:21:12). The top female athlete was Marketa Roubalova of the Czech Republic, who finished 12th with a time of 1:17:46. There were 60 volunteers to help put on the event and although the final figures are not yet in, H4H is hoping to have raised between $6,000 and $7,000 towards the current home project in Abbotsford. For a complete list of the finishers with their times and placings, visit bit. ly/13TZ4Cl.

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

A swimmer tries to find his land legs after the 750-metre swim.

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Left, Marketa Roubalova of the Czech Republic was the top female finisher. Above, runners take to the trail at Albert Dyck Park; right, Zach Neufeld of Mission grabs his bike.

he Abbotsford Heat will open the season on the road Oct. 4-5 in Cleveland against the Lake Erie Monsters (Colorado Avalanche farm team) and play their first home games Oct. 11-12 at the AESC against the Milwaukee Admirals (Nashville Predators). The Utica Comets ( Vancouver Canucks’ AHL affiliate) will play six games at the AESC during the regular season on: Nov. 29-30 (Fri./ Sat.), Jan. 24-25 (Fri./Sat.) and March 14-15 (Fri./Sat.). The 2013-14 season will a l s o f e a t u re t w o g a m e s against the Toronto Marlies (Toronto Maple Leafs) at the AESC, four visits from the Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal Canadiens) and four visits from West Division rival Oklahoma City Barons (Edmonton Oilers). The Heat moved to the AHL West Division this season after a year in the North Division. This season the Heat will host their division rivals, the Charlotte Checkers (Carolina Hurricanes) twice at the AESC, the Texas Stars (Dallas Stars) four times, and the San Antonio Rampage (Florida Panthers) four times. The Heat will finish the regular season with road games in San Antonio, April 17-18 followed by a visit to the Texas Stars on April 19. The final day of the AHL regular season is April 20, 2014. The Heat will host the Utica Comets for a preseason game at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. Single-game, flex and group tickets for this preseason game are on sale now. For fans who purchase a Comets package by Sept. 22, the Heat will include a free ticket to the preseason game against the Comets for each package purchased. The Comets package starts at $81, call 1-877-452-4328. – STAFF REPORTER

It’s like winning an Oscar 12 years straight. Being voted best collision repair in Vancouver 12 years in a row is an honour – and proof that our quality, service and exclusive AIR MILES® reward miles at all 28 of our BC shops have made an impression. We thank our customers for so many encores. And expect our future performances to be even better.

®™ Trademark of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under licence by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Craftsman Collision Ltd.

@craftsmanshops

THE TIMES TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013

Vote for... Abbotsford & Mission’s THE

B E ST

BREAKFAST

HEARING CLINIC

BUFFET

FITNESS/HEALTH CLUB

COFFEE BAR

GAS BAR/STATION

CHINESE FOOD

GOLF COURSE

DELICATESSEN

HOME DECOR/DECORATING

DESSERTS

HOTEL/MOTEL

FAMILY/CASUAL REST

INSURANCE AGENCY

GREEK FOOD

LEGAL FIRM / NOTARY

HAMBURGER

NAILS/FACIAL

ICE CREAM

PET GROOMING

ITALIAN FOOD

PHOTOGRAPHER

LUNCH

REAL ESTATE FIRM

PUB FOOD

SHOE REPAIR

PIZZA

TIRE SALES/REPAIRS

SUSHI/JAPANESE

TANNING

PET SUPPLIES

BEST SERVICE

TRAVEL AGENCY

PHARMACY

AUTO MECHANICAL REPAIR SERVICE

Best

READERS

of 2013

CHOICE 2013

18th Annual Times

Readers Choice Awards

I am voting for ❑ Abbotsford or ❑ Mission businesses

BEST SHOPPING APPLIANCE STORE BOOK STORE MOBILITY/WIRELESS DEALER CHILDREN’S CLOTHING COMPUTER STORE DEPARTMENT STORE DOLLAR STORE ELECTRONICS FLOORING FLORIST FURNITURE GARDEN CENTRE GROCERY STORE HARDWARE HEALTH/VITAMIN HOME IMPROVEMENT

JEWELLERY STORE MEN’S CLOTHING NEW CAR OR TRUCK DEALER OPTICAL

PRODUCE SHOE STORE SPORTS STORE THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT TOYS USED CAR OR TRUCK DEALER VIDEO STORE WOMEN’S CLOTHING

AUTOBODY/PAINT/REPAIRS BANK/CREDIT UNION BARBER/HAIRSTYLIST BEER/WINE MAKING

FRIENDLIEST FRIENDLIEST RECEPTIONIST FRIENDLIEST STAFF BEST SERVER AT RESTAURANT OR PUB (INCLUDE WHERE THEY WORK) FRIENDLIEST NEW BUSINESS

CARPET CLEANING DANCE SCHOOL DRY CLEANERS

BEST FOOD/ BEVERAGE BAKERY

Name: Address: Phone:

Ballots must be received by August 29, 2013. Send to or Drop off

WEIGHT LOSS / DIET CENTRE

BUTCHER/MEAT SHOP

RULES: All entries must be on original newsprint (no photocopies). A minimum of 15 votes per ballot is required to be eligible. One entry per person per issue. Ballots become the property of the Abbotsford/ Mission Times, who reserves the right to publish ballot answers and comments. Final decisions on ballots, categories and winners will be made by the Abbotsford/Mission Times.

Postal Code:

A13

‘The Best’ c/o Abbotsford Times, #1-30887 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford BC V2T 6K2

With your ballot you’ll be eligible to

Win

ONE OF TWO

iPads Winners are by random draw and will be notiﬁed by Sept 6, 2013

A14 ❘ SPORTS ❘ TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2013 THE TIMES

Soccer men start strong

HOOPS

FRASER VALLEY MITSUBISHI

– GOLDEN MASTERS

Wanted: Auto Sales People • You must have a VSA licence • Sales Experience • Beneﬁts • No Sundays • No Stats • Guaranteed salary or Commission

Wanted: Certiﬁed Tech

he University of the Fraser Valley men’s soccer team swept the weekend, beating the Evergreen State College Mariners (Olympia, Wash.) 2-1 on Saturday and the Willamette University Bearcats 1-0, Sunday. The Cascades now sport a 3-1-0 pre-season exhibition record going into today’s exhibition match. In Saturday’s match, goals came from James Najman and Dalibor Plasvic. Keeper Arturo Ortiz of Veracruz, Mexico, was denied the shutout with only five minutes to play as the Mariners scored off a throw-in. “A very workmanlike performance from a young UFV team today. We rested some of our senior players to have a look at the rookies and they came through with flying colors,” said head coach Alan Errington. “Great performances from Sahib Phagura and Connor MacMillan.” The Cascades continued their winning ways Sunday with the lone goal coming from MacMillan. Mark Village recorded several saves to secure the shutout victory over the Bearcats. “A convincing win with a professional performance. Solid performances from all players, but the back four have to be singled out for their flawless performance,” said Errington. The week before, the Cascade men split their first weekend matches of the preseason on the road, beating the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack 7-0 Aug. 17 in Kamloops, but falling to the UVC-O Heat 3-2 in Kelowna on Aug. 18.

To be able to operate independently with minimum supervision, certiﬁed, minimum 2 years experience, computer literate. Must be able to work on new & used cars. DROP OFF RESUME, MONDAY TO FRIDAY BETWEEN 9AM-NOON, FOR PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW FRASER VALLEY MITSUBISHI MOTORS

QUALITY

MEATS

Prices in effect Aug 27 to Aug 31 – SUBMITTED/FOR THE TIMES

The Legends and Liars men’s 55 basketball team of Abbotsford came back with the gold medal from the World Masters Games, held in Torino, Italy. They went undefeated for the tournament, beating the Irish in the semi-final to advance to the finals against Australia. From left, bottom row, Steve Burton, Ed Jones, Mike Dendys, Doug Lucas, Vito Bommerito, Ted Strocel, Bill Leathem and Len Davidiuk pose with banner. Team member Harb Gill is not pictured.

ABBOTSFORD

OF THE MONTH

SIDE SPARE RIBS........... 315 lb

Canada AA Beef

BARON BEEF ROAST ...... 425 lb

From our Smokehouse

dreg@gmail.com for details). Cost for the season is $190 (U8) and $245 (all other levels). Parents – please bring your child’s B.C. Care Card, your child’s birth certificate, proof of residency and full payment for the season. Contact valleyfieldreg@gmail.com for more details or questions. – STAFF REPORTER

Ricardo’s Pizza

NATURALLY SMOKED

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE ....... “Serving the community for more than 40 years”

Find us at www.davismeats.ca

2844 Mt. Lehman Rd., Abbotsford Open:Tue - Sat, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Auto Mall

604-850-1249

Fraser Hwy

Round About

CARRIER MISSION

350 lb

Abbotsford Mt. Lehman

Valley Attack field lacrosse is holding a practice and registration on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Mouat Turf Field, 32355 Mouat Dr., Abbotsford. Field time and practice is from 7 – 8 p.m. Bring all your gear (new players should contact valleyfiel-

BC Select Pork

Bradner Rd.

Lacrosse anyone?

– STAFF REPORTER

CARRIER

45510 YALE ROAD, WEST, CHILLIWACK

1 Davis Meats

South Fraser Way

OF THE MONTH

In recognition of their perfect delivery record for the month of July, TEANNAH has won a $25 gift certiﬁcate from our sponsor Ricardo’s Pizza.

In recognition of his perfect delivery record for the month of July, BRYSEN has won a $25 gift certiﬁcate from our sponsor Ricardo’s Pizza.

Congratulations to TEANNAH, also thank you to all our great carriers!

Congratulations to BRYSEN, also thank you to all our great carriers!