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chool officials and police are looking for another culprit after pepper spray was deployed for the second time in a week at Abbotsford Senior Secondary. Abbotsford police and firefighters were called to the high school just before noon Thursday after staff were informed of the smell of pepper spray in a stairwell and public area on the first floor, said Dave Stephen, school district communications manager. The school went into a “soft lockdown” and students were kept in classrooms, which weren’t affected by the spray, until the emergency ventilation system got rid of the smell, said Stephen. Staff also took steps to check on the students that have respiratory issues or were adversely affected during the last pepper spray attack, he said. No students were affected or needed treatment for effects from the noxious substance. A suspect has not been identified in the latest incident, which was not as serious as the one that took place last week, said Stephen. “It may have been a copy-cat incident,” he said. Last week, a 17-year-old student was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and mischief after deploying pepper spray in the school’s crowded main foyer during the lunch break on Nov. 7. see PEPPER, page A4
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Mission Springs hot in South Korea concept of partnering up to open a facility that featured our craft beers from Mission Springs,” said Rodgers. craft beer movement and we’re proud The first Springs Tap House opened to be there,” said Winter, who also has in May in the Itaewon district of Seoul, two assistants. and the second was launched last MSBC was selected as the craft beer month in the Cheongdam district. choice to be served in Café Grano “The acceptance and demand for at the Nov. 13 opening of the new the product is overwhelming. Santino’s Museum of Modern Contemporary food and restaurant designs are both Art in Seoul. incomparable and Koreans are enthuMission Springs is also working with siastically embracing craft beer,” said a Korean brewery to produce a col- Rodgers. laborative beer, said As far as the Korean Winter. endeavor goes, the Brewer y owners sky could be the limit “The acceptance and Rodgers and Brookes in Seoul, which alone tapped into a grow- success of these facilities has 10 million people ing trend when they in Korea has far exceeded in the city proper. opened the craft beer our expectations, and we Rodgers’ and brew house and pub in look forward to openBrookes’ business acu1996 in Mission. men are recognized at ing more, leading to While Mission home as well. Springs was gathering increased imports from This summer, Misa loyal local follow- Canada.” sion Springs earned ing, Rodgers’ eldest the Intrapreneurial – Brock Rodgers, co-owner, MSBC Excellence award at son Santino Sortino was invited to Seoul the Mission Chamber in 2000 to help open a of Commerce business new Italian restaurant. awards gala. He subsequently worked for Lotte The honour is given to an estabHotels, then opened three successful lished business that maintains a strong restaurants under the name Sortino’s presence by developing new business in the Itaewon area, sold those and programs, platforms and opportunities opened Grano in the Gangnam area. while continuing to be a contributor to “For years he had talked about the the local community.
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hen South Koreans in the capital city of Seoul enjoy a cold one with their friends, chances are they’ll be hoisting a Fat Guy Stout, or a Bombshell Blonde, or one of the 19 or so exotic craft beers brewed right here in the Fraser Valley by Mission Springs Brewing Company. The local brewer recently celebrated the opening of its second tap house in Seoul, and is planning a third outlet complete with a brewery. And that’s just the start. “The acceptance and success of these facilities in Korea has far exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to opening more, leading to increased imports from Canada,” said Brock Rodgers, co-owner of the Springs with business partner Ken Brookes. To meet demand, the brewery is boosting its capacity by 300 per cent, from about 3,600 litres a week to more than 10,000 litres, and is adding new kettles, tanks and bottling lines, said Springs brew master Kevin Winter during a tour of the expansion last week. “With the demographics there, whatever is trendy is hot, and we’re the hottest craft beer brewery in Korea. South Korea has fully embraced the
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Parents quickly advised of latest episode PEPPER, from page A1 Paramedics were called to attend to students coughing, throwing up and suffering from burning eyes. A number of parents were upset that the school had failed to inform them of prior pepper spray incidents at the school. Stephen said a letter was sent home following the Nov. 7 incident and again after the Thursday’s event. The student facing the criminal charges has also been suspended and is facing a review by the board of education. The criminal charges against the suspect in the Nov. 7 attack are an indication of how seriously the police and school district istak-
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Expected to be working in early December WATER, from page A1 Cannell Lake, which has limited capacity, supplied Mission and remaining users south of the Fraser. The cost of fixing the Norrish system was driven up because contractors had to work double shifts and weekends to complete the project by mid-December, at which time there was the risk the Cannell Lake water reserves could be tapped out. Average daily demand for water in off-peak season is around 65 million litres per day (MLD), and the city can draw between 90 to 100 MLD per day from the other sources without the Norrish Creek system. The city is currently drawing 18 MLD from Cannell Lake, which has capacity to meet the demand until mid-December, or longer if there is enough rain. However, the city’s ability to rely upon its wells system and Cannell Lake for water is
limited over the long term. The Norrish Creek single pipe water system is vulnerable to mudslides and road washouts. Heavy rains washed out the road to the Norrish Creek treatment plant in 2003. Although such events typically take place in the winter when water demand is low, a disruption in the summer during peak draws would make it difficult for Abbotsford to meet water demand. Peak daily demand for water last summer was 103 MLD. Additionally, the city only has permission from the province to draw on Bevan Wells, which can provide 25 MLD, until 2015. Following the recent slide, the city contemplated re-locating the Norrish main inside the road to reduce the risk to the water system. But it was determined the project couldn’t be completed before the water supply at Cannell Lake would run out. The Norrish Creek system is expected to be repaired and operational again by early December.
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beautiful home. Still, they felt that Matthew was smiling down on those gathered for the occasion. early 100 people gathered at Matthew’s “I felt quite proud of Matthew as I walked House on Thursday (Nov. 14) to celebrate through these doors today and thought ‘this the realization of a dream. is the house that Matt built’,” Andrea said. What began with a con“So thank you for honouring versation around a kitchen memory and thank you “I felt quite proud of Mat- his table seven years ago is now for making this community a a reality: a beautiful respite thew as I walked through better place for families with home for children with com- these doors today and special-needs children.” plex healthcare issues that thought ‘this is the house Abbotsford-area MLAs Darwill host its first families later that Matt built’.” ryl Plecas and Simon Gibson this month. congratulated the efforts of “This is a day of celebration – Andrea Froese, Matthew’s mother the community in bringing and gratitude,” said Karyn the project to completion. Santiago, CEO of CommuniMayor Bruce Banman also tas Supportive Care Society, which operates spoke of the pride he had in the people of Matthew’s House. “Today we honour Mat- Abbotsford and the generosity that made thew’s parents, Doug and Andrea Froese and Matthew’s House a reality. their vision to honour Matthew’s legacy.” “This is a house built with love and is full of Complications during his birth left Matthew love,” he said. “You can just feel it.” with multiple challenges; he was completely There were many to thank including dependent on others for every aspect of daily numerous construction partners, the David living. Despite this, Matthew was deeply loved Lede Campus of Care partners (Canuck Place and was strongly supported by family and and Abbotsford Hospice), the city and provfriends. Even before he passed away in 2010, ince, and the many people who have made his parents began to seek ways to honour financial contributions to make Matthew’s that legacy and to support other families like House a reality. theirs. Seeing Matthew’s House opened was The event was also one of prayers and blessan understandably emotional experience for ings. Communitas board chair Dr. Marlyce Doug and Andrea, who had hoped that Mat- Friesen asked for God’s blessing on the chilthew would be the first child to enjoy this dren and families who will seek respite there,
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ground that includes special slides, swings and ground material. The public is invited to Matthew’s House for an open house on Nov. 23 from 1–5 p.m., at 32788 Marshall Rd., in Abbotsford. The open house will include tours, refreshments and draw prizes. Those who would like to make a contribution to the ongoing operation of Matthew’s House can contact Communitas at 604-8506608 or by visit mattshouse.ca
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From left, Dr. Marlyce Friesen, Doug and Andrea Froese, MLA Simon Gibson, MLA Darryl Plecas, and Mayor Bruce Banman all take part in the ceremonial ribbon cutting to recognize the grand opening of Matthew’s House. There will be a public open house on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 1-5 p.m.
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bbotsford Police arrested a 20-yearold man from the community and a juvenile male in connection to one of four cat burglaries committed in September. Beau Burgessihota, 20, is charged with break and enter, possession of stolen property, motor vehicle theft, and breach of recognizance. Burgessihota was in custody and is scheduled to appear in court today. The young offender was arrested and charged with break and enter. He has been released to his parents, Walker said.
On Nov. 5 and 6, the police executed two search warrants in the area and recovered stolen property from one of the burglaries. The arrests were made in relation to one incident among four early morning ‘cat burglar’ break-ins around Sept. 22 and Sept. 24. The incidents are particularly disturbing since the residents were at home and sleeping at the time, said police. “It’s concerning because of the potential for conflict” between residents and the suspects, said Const. Paul Walker. In one case, two suspects with backpacks were still inside the home when the male resident returned home from work. The two told the man they were wait-
ing for someone, then fled the house. The victim found his vehicle keys and a GPS device had been stolen while his wife slept upstairs. The break-ins took place on Eagle Mountain Drive, Sidoni Avenue, Mila Street and East Bourquin Crescent. The suspects gained entry by lifting a sliding glass door in one case, and through unlocked doors in others. The police continue to investigate whether or not the two are connected to the other break-ins, he said. Anyone with information relating to any of the cat burglaries is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police at 604859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.
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C Te e n C h a l l e n g e announced Monday that it has secured a long-term facility for its Abbotsford Women’s Centre, a local recovery home. BC Teen Challenge offers faith-based residential care for people in the community struggling with various types of addiction. The 12-month program includes spiritual restoration, educational training and practical vocational experience. The Abbotsford Women’s Centre opened in 2003, originally located on a property near theWhatcom freeway exit that offered a peaceful and remote setting for healing. In April 2013, a mudslide was discovered on the property, forcing the evacuation of the centre’s residents and staff. The women were moved between two temporary facilities, while BC Teen Challenge leadership searched for a long-term solution. The remediation of the m u d f l ow c o n t i n u e d a s further concerns with the original property were considered, including its maximum capacity for only nine clients. The house required significant upgrades to the water system in order to accommodate more residents. After months of deliberation, BC Teen Challenge now has a new permanent home through a partnership with Fraser Valley Gleaners, another non-profit organization in Abbotsford. The property is located on 10 acres of land, and boasts several bedrooms with plenty
of room for more students. There is ample space for a variety of activities such as outdoor gardening, recreation, and community involvement. The home has been n a m e d Patricia Ho u s e , i n memory of a woman who lost her battle with addiction, which also serves as a reminder of why
the centre exists. There are four such BC Teen Challenge centres across BC: three for men in Chilliwack, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island, and the one in Abbotsford for women. For more information on Patricia House, or BC Teen Challenge, see www. bcteenchallenge.com.
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BC Teen Challenge introduced its new long-term care facility, seen above, on Monday. The nonprofit organization had to seek a new location after a mudslide forced the evacuation of its women’s recovery centre earlier this year. The new home is named in memory of a former client.
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CommenTerry Comparatively, that number is not bad. Grande Prairie, Alta., just had a municipal election in which 21 per cent of the eligible voters took part, to re-elect Bill Given as the city’s mayor. Edmonton had less than 35 per cent turnout, in an election where the incumbent mayor was not seeking another term. Only 53 per cent of Torontonians have any right to complain about the mayoral fiasco in that city, as that’s the number that ‘placed an X’ next to one of three candidates in the 2010 municipal election in Toronto. Rob Ford – shockingly, in hindsight – won with a nearmajority 47.1 per cent – not bad in a three-man race. (Former Liberal cabinet minister George Smitherman was his closest rival in that race, earning 35.6 per cent of the vote.) Fifty-three per cent for a municipal election is actually high, relatively speaking, but that still means that one quarter of the eligible voting population in Toronto determined the future of that city. One has to wonder how many
of those 47.1 per cent would have voted that way had they had the proverbial crystal ball and had been able to see what Rob Ford is all about. (Amazingly, he still has a staunch backing of stubborn supporters, who believe he is the best mayor the city ever had.) There is an old adage that there’s no such thing as bad press. The past few weeks in the ‘centre of the universe’ have proved that adage false. Toronto is the laughing stock of Canada – not only in Canada, but North America and beyond. Talk show hosts are having a field day, and every time Rob Ford opens his mouth, he gives them more fodder for their opening monologues. Still, don’t blame the 25 per cent of eligible voters for electing such a buffoon. Blame the 47 per cent of eligible voters who couldn’t be bothered to skip a period of the hockey game, or whatever earned priority for them on that day. They are the ones to blame for the circus going on in T.O. right now. It will be interesting to see whether that 53 per cent rises in the next Toronto municipal election. It should. But it probably won’t. And that is a sad statement. ■ Terry Farrell is the editor of the Abbotsford Times.
ith the pomp and ceremony of honour and remembrance still fresh in our minds, now is a good time to put our words and thoughts to action – to add weight to the honours. Now we need to do what can be done to reward the efforts of those who were willing to sacrifice everything for the rest of us. We’re thinking especially of the money that can be saved by stemming the flow of largesse through Canada’s senate – the money currently squandered on those who purport to serve Canada in the Upper House. Perhaps we can direct that money towards those who have proven – some with memories of trauma, some with lost limbs, others with lost sons or daughter – that they truly care about the country they have served. We can also honour our veterans and the lives sacrificed by those who never came home by repealing our increasing culture of personal reward. We need to change the culture that has driven senators to apologize not so much for the travesties they have committed, but for getting caught. Canada’s citizenry has been complicit in this sea change in social behaviour over the past few decades – since those names were inscribed on cenotaphs across the nation that have been the centre of attention the past few days. More and more, we allow ourselves to fudge past laws that we deem annoying or inconvenient, and only hold ourselves responsible when our transgressions are exposed. Cheating seems only a problem when unsuccessful. Corporate CEOs are revered for disregarding human worth beyond dollars and cents. Even sociopathic organized criminals are lauded in film and culture. We owe our veterans – and ourselves – a better society.
■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.
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This week’s question: What should Rob Ford do? a.] He should step down and there should be a by-election for the mayor’s seat on council. b.] He should take a leave of absence and seek the medical help he needs. c.] He should continue to serve as mayor.
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Adoptive parental leave unfair Editor, the Times:
Re: Adoptable children not limited to babies: (Our view, Nov. 7). Thank you for highlighting Adoption Awareness Month and the fact that many children waiting for adoption in B.C. are older children and teens. However, I would like to share with your readers that adoptive parents still face discrimination when applying for parental leave in B.C., with both the length of the leave and the financial benefits available. Adoptive parents are currently granted only 37 weeks of parental leave in B.C. even though Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island all grant 52 weeks of parental leave for adoptive parents. Adoptive parents require additional time to adjust to parenting their child and adopted children need more time to bond with their permanent family. Additionally, many employers offer a maternity leave “top up” to supplement EI benefits but exclude adoptive parents and any other parent who is not the biological mother. Although the government provides substantial financial assistance for children adopted from foster care, many adoptive children have special needs that require additional time and finances to address, so parental leave benefits should not be based on how
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. a child joins your family. Canadian law does not recognize any distinction between a child who has been adopted and a biological child, so why does employment legislation clearly discriminate based on family status? All children deserve the same good start with their families and these policies clearly place a lower value on families formed by adoption. If we truly put “families first” in B.C., it is time to change this discriminatory practice. Sarah Chapple Vancouver
Strahl dress-up causes nausea Editor, the Times:
Seeing (former MP) Chuck Strahl at the Freedom of the City ceremony in Chilliwack Oct. 26, playing dress-up in the same uniform that I once wore with pride made me physically ill. I simply can’t fathom why Strahl has developed a sudden love for the Regiment, and its veterans. When acting as our elected MP, Strahl willingly voted in favour of his party’s New Veterans Charter, which effectively strips veterans who are injured in the line of duty of their rights
to access treatment and benefits that they so richly deserve. When veterans like myself marched to his constituency office demanding fair and humane treatment for sick and or injured veterans, he refused to show up. Instead of meeting with us that day, he decided to sing showtunes with his boy band at a political fundraiser; the ultimate slap in the face to all veterans. As a sitting MP, Strahl refused all of my requests to sit down and have a ‘man to politician’ discussion about my unresolved claims against the Department of National Defence, and Veterans Affairs, claims that have long-term ramifications for not only myself, but all veterans. In my opinion, the Royal Westminster Regiment and its members deserve a better representative – someone who has, and always will, support and advocate on their behalf. A person of honour, integrity, and strong moral conviction, who leads from the front, and by example. Strahl may be the politically appointed Honourary Lt.-Col. of the Regiment, but I contend that he will never be a brother in arms to any Westie. Ret. Cpl. Jeff Robinson Chilliwack
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nown as the silent killer, carbon monoxide takes the lives of hundreds of North Americans every year. It is actually the leading cause of fatal poisonings in North America. You can’t see it smell it or taste it.
It may be lurking in your home and, if not guarded against, can kill you and your loved ones while you sleep. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless deadly gas that can be produced by any appliance,
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engine or heating device that uses combustible fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood or charcoal. Carbon monoxide can leak into the home when a fuel-burning device is poorly maintained, improperly vented or breaks down. Other potential sources include automobiles left running in attached garages, clogged or blocked chimney openings, inadequate venting, malfunctioning appliances or the operation of a barbecue in an enclosed area such as your home or garage. When inhaled, CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to transport oxygen throughout the body. It can poison the body quickly in high concentrations, or slowly over long periods of time. Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea and dizziness, burning eyes, confusion, drowsiness and loss of consciousness. In severe cases, CO poisoning can cause brain damage and death. The elderly, children and people with heart or respiratory conditions may be particularly sensitive to CO poisoning. According to Patrice De Luca, V.P. of Marketing and Business Development for
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or many Canadians, dealing with chilly temperatures often means putting on extra padding– in more ways than one. Luke Corey, a registered dietitian and nutrition expert, says it’s common to pack on extra pounds by eating calorie-dense foods and by being less active when the temperatures drop. To prevent weight gain, many of us choose sugar alternatives to reduce calorie intake, but others are cautious due to perceived risks. If you would like to use aspartame, for example, Corey gives us the green light by busting the common myths:
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Since its discovery in the 1960s, more than 200 studies have proven aspartame is safe – for children, pregnant women and those trying to reduce calories, among others.More than 200 million people around the world eat, drink and use products made with the ingredient. Leading health organizations and third-parties like Health Canada agree that aspartame and other low- and no-calorie sweeteners can support weight management when used as a substitute for caloric sweeteners and as part of a balanced diet. It is effective for diabetics. Many studies
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It does not cause cancer.
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s temperatures fall, the provincially funded Extreme Weather Response program will provide individuals and families in need across B.C. access to a warm, dry place to sleep from now until March 31. In Mission, B.C. Housing will provide funding for 15 emergency spaces at Haven in the Hollow, operated by Mission Community Services at 32646 Logan Ave. The extra mats will be provided in addition to the 21 beds the shelter already makes available to homeless individuals and families. The emergency funding kicks in when the temperature drops to 0º Celsius, but the need for extra beds is already there, said Ed Cassia, manager of the Haven in the Hollow. “We’re getting filled up quite often. We’ve been turning away up to seven people some nights,” he said last week. With a new contract coming up, Cassia hopes to see Mission’s shelter program expand. He would like to see the shelter accommo-
date more families, teenagers and seniors, including those in active addiction. “It’s sad to see our seniors, male and female, sleeping out in the streets,” said Cassia. Currently, homeless teens are referred to the Cyrus Centre in Abbotsford. In Abbotsford, the B.C. Housing dollars will provide an additional 80 cold weather spaces at various sites, including 10 beds for youth at Cyrus Centre. Other emergency shelter sites in Abbotsford include Emmanuel Mennonite Church, 3471 Clearbrook Rd., The Salvation Army (Centre of Hope), 34081 Gladys Rd., Sevenoaks Alliance Church, 2575 Gladwin Ave., with 20 beds each, and 10 beds at Ross Road Community Church, 3160 Ross Rd. The temporary spaces will be made until the end of March whenever the communities issue an extreme weather notice. This winter the province will provide up to $1.5 million to open more than 1,100 temporary beds in more than 80 communities. Learn more about the shelters and the EWR program at www.bchousing.org.
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hances are high that many of the 200 homeless people currently living in Abbotsford have received already a blanket, coat or multiple changes of clothing supplied through the annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive. But there’s still a need for more winter clothing. Realtors will be receiving donations of coats and blankets from Nov. 18 to 25. They will collect and deliver blankets and warm clothing for 39 charities between Whistler and Hope to help 20,000 people this year. “The Blanket Drive provides the first line of defence for the region’s most vulnerable citizens living outside,” said Vancouver realtor and volunteer Louise Boutin. “Many of our recipient charities distribute what we collect right on the streets and regularly see repeat clients coming back for a change of clothes or a sleeping bag to protect them from the rain, cold and concrete,” she said. Local residents are asked to go through their closets and homes to see if they have any blankets or cold weather clothing they wish to donate at drop-off places in their communities. “What we’re looking for most is gently-used
blankets, coats, gloves, hats, jeans, hoodies and new underwear and socks for both men and women, and whenever possible, smaller waist sizes,” said Chilliwack Drive volunteer Kellee Romaine. Donations stay in the communities in which they are received, and may go to charities in neighbouring communities if their need is great. Since 1995, the Blanket Drive has supported at least 200,000 people. Donna Crocker, a volunteer veteran of the Blanket Drive in North Delta and co-ordinator of Friendship Providers in Action adds, “I wish that the thousands of individuals and businesses who donate every year could see the gratitude that we see. “Smiles, hugs, high-fives and sometimes tears of relief because that clean pair of jeans or even a simple pair of gloves can make the difference between sleeping safely and comfortably or being cold and at risk. “Most of all, they feel loved and appreciated.” Realtors Care Blanket Drive donation bags are at the 100-plus participating real estate offices acting as drop-off locations. There are five participating offices in Abbotsford and four in Mission. Find a local office near you at www.blanketdrive.ca.
MISSION FRIENDSHIP CENTRE SOCIETY
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The Mission Friendship Centre’s purpose is to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people, who are making a transition to the Urban community. We provide a central and suitable facility where counselling, support, information, guidance and referral services can be provided.
Our staff:
We have 12 staff that consists of an Executive Director, Receptionist, Financial Controller, Elders Outreach Worker, 2 Kitchen Coordinators, Community Health Worker, Youth Coordinator, Youth Worker, Alcohol and Drug Counsellor, Custodian, and an Outreach Worker. We also have over 20 volunteers who help us on a daily basis or throughout the year with special events. We are always seeking volunteers to join our team. We have a Board of Directors that consist of 9 people. This Board meets once a month with the Executive Director to discuss business operations. We have over 150 members within our society.
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he Salvation Army’s fourth annual Coats for Kids campaign begins Nov. 23 at the Bakerview Ecodairy in Abbotsford, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers are looking for new or gently used winter clothing to deliver to vulnerable people and families this Christmas. “Coats for Kids is not limited to just children’s clothing,” said Jill Maddigan of Bakerview Ecodairy. “We welcome any clean, gently used winter coats, hats, gloves and blankets
for children and adults alike.” Deb Lowell, public relations director of the Sally Ann, said the rewards of the muchneeded clothing go far beyond the practical. “When we are able to provide a coat or mitts or a hat to a mom to give to her children, we are doing more than keeping them warm. We’re also providing hope and encouragement that says ‘someone really cares about me’.” Donations to the clothing drive at the Ecodairy at 1356 Sumas Way, Abbotsford will be accepted until Jan. 17.
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Our work in Community:
Our non-profit agency helps thousands of off-reserve Urban Aboriginal people overcome barriers, and walk proudly in their culture. Throughout the year we service Aboriginal, Métis, and Non-Aboriginal people as well; we never turn anyone away. We offer a clean, sober and drug free environment for people to access our services. We are definitely a community within a community. Our staff members are friendly, and go above and beyond to create a safe, happy, and supportive environment. Mission Friendship Centre has proudly served the Mission community for 40 years and looks forward to the years to come.
Our Programs
• Stô:lô Nation Aboriginal Family Place – This is a partnership offering cultural guidance and teachings to families with children ages 0-6. Caregivers, and expectant parents are also welcome. Further information can be provided by calling 604-820-4693 • Elder’s Outreach – This program offers assistance to our Elders and keeps them engaged with their peers and the community. We host an Elder’s Lunch on the first Tuesday of every month. • On Site Alcohol and Drug Counselling - This includes an Outpatient Treatment Program. The Purpose of this program is to help individuals and their families achieve a healthier more positive lifestyle by assisting them in their efforts to eliminate or reduce the misuse of alcohol and other drugs along with the resulting harm. One on one support and other group workshops are also available through this programming. • Community Kitchen Connections Program – This program provides members of the community with one hot meal daily. Monday – Friday @12pm • Community Health Program – This program offers support in all aspects of healthy living. Some of the programs offered through this program are Wellness Kitchen, Emotional Wellness, Breathe Easy (smoking cessation) and Active Living. We also hold various health clinics throughout the year. • Outreach Program – This program is in partnership with Lu’ma Native housing Society as a means to combat homelessness. The focus of this position is to promote health and enhance the lifestyles of the impoverished Aboriginal individuals who live in the area. This program also provides food, toiletries and access to existing health care services and advocacy for varying issues. • Leaders of the Future Youth Program – This program serves youth ages 10 – 24. There are many workshops and programs offered to strengthen our youth such as work ready programming, volunteering, cultural awareness, homework club, sharing circles and one on one support. We also offer parenting programs, employment counselling, mental health workshops, men and women’s support talk circles, chronic disease workshops, diabetes workshops and more.
Did you know:
• The Mission Friendship Centre is 1 of 25 Friendship Centres throughout BC, and 1 of 119 Friendship Centres across Canada. • We have been in existence and incorporated since October 1973, in Mission. • BC Friendship Centres are the largest providers of structured services for the Urban Aboriginal population, providing essential programming for more than 170,000 Aboriginal people that live off-reserve. • We facilitate the transition of Aboriginal people from rural, remote and reserve life to an urban environment and provide over 400 unique and culturally specific prevention, early intervention, and support programs for children, youth, families, and elders. • Aboriginal people are the fastest growing population in B.C. • 66% of the urban Aboriginal population is under the age of 25. • BC Friendship Centres have over 1,000 employees and 4,300 volunteers working to improve the quality of life for off-reserve Aboriginal people
Please contact our Centre for further information.
The members and clients use three words to describe the Mission Friendship Centre Society; they are: Accepting, Friendly and Compassionate. Proudly serving the Mission community since 1973.
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Our vision is that Abbotsford is a city where every youth feels included, safe, valued, empowered and connected. We strive to achieve this vision by providing youth with programs that are engaging, educational, recreational, and preventative in nature while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Our programs and services are offered at times shown to be the highest risk periods for youth crime and are supervised by trained staff who work intentionally to guide the youth in a positive direction. These programs are offered without charge as research and experience has shown that this is an integral part of youth access to services. The AYC also offers programs and services designed to increase life skills. These programs, along with our leadership programs, appeal to all youth in our city and strive to build community, increase health and instill a feeling of inclusion. We also actively work to be the voice of Abbotsford’s youth and to advocate on their behalf. We do this through our work in youth leadership and engagement, our leadership of participation and initiatives in committees and through our service initiatives. Want to make a donation or get involved? Contact the AYC at 604-854-8785.
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“If you are hungry and your stomach is growling so loudly that you can’t hear anything of what I’m offering to you in the way of assistance, the first thing I need to do is feed you.” ~ Salvation Army employee At The Salvation Army Centre of Hope Meal Centre we are about far more than filling empty bellies however. Proper nutrition is one of our highest priorities. We believe that as people are able to access nutritious food, the well balanced diet will act as a spring board toward better health and wellness. As we maintain a good balance between sustaining people’s lives and equipping individuals with the tools to move past the barriers that stand in their way, we move toward healthier people. Healthier people make a healthier community. Your generous donations of funds and gracious gifts of produce, grocery items, merchandise to our Thrift Stores, and your gift of presence as a volunteer, enable us to get the job done, 365 days a year. Together, we are making a difference in our community!
The Salvation Army breathes the message of hope into the lives of the people we serve ...the message that something more is possible. We believe that by providing emergency and extreme weather shelter, by offering well balanced meals at our Meal Centre and nutritious snacks to hungry school children, by sending out our Outreach Team and Nurse to those who won’t or can’t come into the facility, by offering counseling, transitional housing, clothing, medical and psychiatric support, by partnering with Emergency Personnel in terms of client care, that we indeed care for people in an atmosphere of dignity, respect and compassion, and lives are changed in the process. Through support and advocacy, our desire is to encourage and equip individuals to move past the barriers that stand in their way. With innovative programming, we offer the opportunity to step outside the cycle of poverty and addiction and move toward healthier, independent living, restoring families in the process. Transformed people make a transformed community.
Are you giving ‘Christmas Presence’ this year? Your time is a priceless gift that can transform lives. The Salvation Army in Abbotsford operates an annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, The Santa Shuffle, The Angel Tree Program, and a Sponsor a Family Program. Without exception, these vital programs profoundly change and bless the lives of people; our wonderful volunteers included. Do you want your investment of time to have lasting impact? If so, call our Christmas Kettle Coordinator at 604 309 0660 or our Volunteer Coordinator at 604 852 9305 and sign up today. The hustle and bustle has begun and Christmas carols play in every store, yet for many of those we serve, shopping is the last thing on their minds. No money for presents or new clothes for the kids. Every Day people’s lives Not enough money to buy proper groceries and are being touched and scarcely enough to pay the rent, worried that transformed by the love and eviction is just around the corner. During the hope they find at The Salvation holiday season, those who are in desperate Army; Hope that is made possible need will turn to The Salvation Army for through the generosity of caring help and hope. Would you join with us friends like you. To learn more and be part of the miracle that will bring of how your gracious gifts make comfort and joy to countless individuals a significant difference, visit our right here in our community? website at www.careandshare.ca, our Facebook page at The Salvation Army Centre of HopeAbbotsford or on twitter@AbbySallyAnn
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embers of the Rotary Club of Mission are headed to the Philippines Thursday night, not to assist in the devastated area of the typhoon-struck Tacloban area, but to provide dental care to children on Siquijor, an island some 200 kilometers south of the hardest hit areas. “This dental mission was planned last spring and since the area we are going to did not receive much damage, our partnering Rotary Club is asking us to still come,” said team leader Dr. Stan Soon. The team of eight club Rotarians and supporters, along with two additional dentists, will set up a twoweek long clinic on the small island of Siqujior. They will provide dental care and dental education to children from a school on the island. Another dental team from White Rock’s Semiahmoo Rotary Club will set up a clinic in another area of the island. Providing dental care to people in impoverished countries is one of the many services the Rotary Club of Mission provides. Dr. Soon and Dr. Bill Tyler, both members of the club, lead a team almost every year. Team members spend time learning how to assist, steril-
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nd then there were two. A couple of local teams have advanced to high school football’s version of ‘Semifinal Saturday’ as the WJ Mouat Hawks and the Mission Roadrunners won their respective quarter-final games in B.C. high school football playoffs Friday.
Mission 25 Frank Hurt 6
It’s back to the Final Four for the Mission Roadrunners, and as B.C.’s No. 3-ranked team showed Friday, it is going to take an awful lot to throw them off their game. Mission’s biggest offensive threats were too much for the Frank Hurt team to handle on a day where the rain dictated much of the game plan. “Like a monsoon for parts of the game, and it’s windy and it’s cold, and then the game gets delayed about a half hour because the lights won’t come on,” Roadrunners’ head coach Kevin Watrin said later. “But I thought we played some really good defence. We were able to limit the Frank Hurt offence quite a bit.” QB Evan Horton ran for two majors among his 101 yards rushing; from 22 yards to open the scoring, and from one yard out for Mission’s final touchdown. He also connected with Jesse Walker on an 67-yard TD pass. Wade Carpenter scored the other Roadrunners’ TD with a 16yard run in the third quarter. Horton (five tackles), Landon Rayburn (three tackles and a sack), Walker (three tackles) and Cole Webster with (tackles and two sacks) all had strong games on defence. The Hornets broke the shutout late in the game.
W.J. Mouat 50 Handsworth 22
Maleek Irons rushed 17 times for 243 yards and four touchdowns on Friday, carrying the Hawks to a decisive 50-22 win over the host Handsworth Royals at Windsor Secondary. It was a game in which the Hawks struck early and often. They built a 22-0 first-quarter lead and were never threatened by the hosts. “We didn’t get a first down on our first possession of the game,” said W.J. Mouat head coach Denis Kelly. “But after that we were able to roll with it pretty good. They weren’t able to deal with our running game right off the bat.” Case in point: Irons’ 98-yard scoring run on the first play of the Hawks’ second series. Mouat defensive back Providence Ndizeye then picked off Handsworth quarterback Mike Lemoine, taking it back down to the Royals’ 35 yard line, allowing the Hawks to cap a drive with a two-yard Irons TD run. Mouat lined up to kick a single, but quarterback Hunter Struthers kept it for the two-point convert and a 15-0 lead. Running back Slater McRae then capped the Hawks’ third drive with a 68-yard touchdown and a 22-0 lead. While the weather played perfectly into Mouat’s running game, it wreaked havoc on Handsworth’s typically strong passing attack. “The really extreme rain limited their passing game,” said Kelly of Handsworth. “But several times their quarterback was on the money and receivers were unable to hang
South Delta 46 Rick Hansen 20
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Mission Roadrunner running back Wayde Carpenter (# 8) gets past a defender in first-quarter action of the AA quarter-final game between Mission and Frank Hurt. Mission won 25-6. on. And a couple of passes were tipped by our guys. Then the score got out of hand.” Irons added TDs from 58 and four yards, and tailback Jacob Dodd rushed for a two-yard score. Struthers didn’t pass much, but he was 5-of-5 for 106 yards, including
a 51-yard strike to tight end Jake Firlotte, who caught four passes for 99 yards. Ndizeye, Manpreet Chhina and Clovis Lumeka each came away with interceptions for the Hawks’ defence. The Hawks knew they were pre-
paring for a dangerous foe, one that had already beaten Vancouver College this season. “They looked very good in a number of games,” Kelly said of scouting the Royals. “In certain cases, they didn’t look bad against Mt. Douglas, but they had some bad breaks.”
In one other game involving local squads, the season is over for the Rick Hansen Hurricanes, as they fell 46-20 to the South Delta Sun Devils, in Richmond. The Sun Devils controlled the game from the outset, building up a 29-0 lead in the first half. Alex Ho threw three touchdown passes for the ’Canes, two to Brad Atkinson and one to Zach Toews. -– WITH FILES FROM THE VANCOUVER PROVINCE
Heat winning streak comes to an end in Oklahoma City TIMES STAFF he Abbotsford Heat’s franchise record winning streak is over. The Heat reeled off nine straight wins – including five road games – before losing 4-1 to the Oklahoma City Barons on Saturday night.
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one week earlier. Ben Street scored a hat trick in Friday’s win, with Markus Granlund and Ben Hankowski also tallying for the Heat. Joni Ortio picked up his seventh
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straight win (7-0-0). Paul Byron scored the lone Abbotsford goal in Saturday’s loss, breaking Bryzgalov’s shutout bid midway through the final frame. Joey MacDonald took the loss for the Heat, who continue their road
trip Tuesday night in Milwaukee, against the Admirals. The Heat remain in first place in the Western Conference, with a 13-5-0-1 record for 27 points, five ahead of the 10-4-1-1 Grand Rapids Griffins.
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Hundreds of spectators turned up at the Mission Leisure Centre Saturday to celebrate the torch lighting to mark 100 days until the opening of the 2014 BC Winter Games. At right, MLA Simon Gibson lights the cauldron; middle left, Olympic speed skater Eden Donatelli Green waves to the crowd as she brings the torch into the arena. Middle right and bottom, members of all ages from the Mission Skate Club perform their routines for the appreciative crowd. For more photos of the event, download the Layar app to your smartphone or tablet and scan the logo on the right.
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