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Hayden strikes gold in India
Swimmer defies ‘Delhi belly’ to glide past Australian favourite
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ission’s Brent Hayden won gold for Canada in the men’s 100-metre freestyle Thursday at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India. While much of the pre-finals talk revolved around stomach illnesses affecting a number of swimmers, including Hayden, the former world champion took the final in 47.98 seconds, a sizable lead over Simon Burnett
of England with a time of 48.54 and ahead of Australian Eamon Sullivan, the pre-race favourite and fastest qualifier, in 48.69. “My Delhi belly’s a little better today, I’m almost over it,” said Hayden. “It’s happening to everybody in all sports, it’s a place we’re not used to. If you can be comfortable being uncomfortable, that’s great.” Hayden turned first in the two-lap race to touch home a
second faster than his “There were two previous best set in major championthe heats on Monday. ships I hadn’t won a The 26-year-old’s gold in and that was surge came in the last the Olympics and 25 metres, leaving a the Commonwealth race for silver between G a m e s ,” H a y d e n Burnett, the defendsaid. ing Commonwealth “ Now I ’v e d o n e champion from Melthe Commonwealth bourne in 2006, and I just have to work Sullivan, Australia’s harder on the OlymBRENT HAYDEN Olympic silver medpics. I have nothing alist. more than a desire Hayden had shown his form to swim fast.” coming into the Games, after – JEAN KONDA-WITTE winning silver in the Pan PacifWITH FILES FROM CANADIAN PRESS ics in Irvine, Calif. in August.
Baby girl now ‘serious’ after falling from 3rd floor CHRISTINA TOTH & JEAN KONDA-WITTE editorial@abbotsfordtimes.com
Mission Memorial Hospital, and she was transported to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver later that even infant girl who fell from a third- ning. storey balcony in Mission was Fellow tenant John Leggat, who upgraded from critical condition to lives directly above the family, was serious status, the RCMP reported just coming home with his son on Thursday. Wednesday, when they saw someone The one-year-old suffered serious picking the baby up off the ground. head injuries when she He was about 30 feet tumbled from her famiaway and said he saw ly’s balcony at 33395 First “They’re really good red on one side of her Ave., just above Sisto’s parents . . . You turn face, but didn’t think it River City liquor store. was blood. “Ever ybody is dev- around for a split “My son took it astated and heartbrothe hardest,” he said. ken,” building manager second and anything “Every time he saw the Jim Park said Thursday, can happen.” little girl she’d give him moments after remova big smile.” ing the broken light fixHis son, Johnny, 15, ture from the front of the – John Leggat tenant was traumatized by building which he thinks what happened Legmay have broken the gat said. baby’s fall. “It (the accident) breaks “He wanted to be there to help her the heart.” because he loves her.” Police and the B.C. Ambulance SerThe family is not known to police vice responded to a call around 5:50 or social service agencies, nor is there p.m. on Wednesday to the rental com- any reason to suspect foul play, said plex at the corner of Murray Street police. and First Avenue. see BABY, page A11 The ambulance rushed the baby to
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Building manager Jim Park removes the damaged light Thursday that likely broke the fall of a baby girl Wednesday evening.
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medical marijuana user lit up a joint in the House of Commons Monday to draw attention to what he calls unfair rules set by Health Canada. Abbotsford’s Samuel Mellace is a licensed pot user under the federal government’s medical marijuana program. He started smoking a joint Monday afternoon while in the public gallery of the House of Commons as the daily question period came to an end. Mellace took a few drags on the joint before a security guard asked him to put it out and leave the gallery, which he did without incident.
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ventures. Hopefully we can get some jobs for our people,” Silver said. The news of the plant in March raised local fears about it being a potential source of air pollution, but Silver insists if there was any suggestion that it wouldn’t meet federal environmental standards, it wouldn’t have got past him or the band council. “We think about what it is going to mean for seven generations down the road, for those not born yet.”
bbotsford Police arrested a 20year-old man early Wednesday morning for breaching recognizance on a May 20 charge of invitation to sexual touching. Jeffrey Goddard was taken into custody by officers at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday after police received a tip that he had been in the company of persons under the age of 16. This is the third Goddard has been arrested since the initial charges were laid against him in May. He was arrested on Aug. 3 and Aug. 29, also for breach of recognizance, when he was found in the company of youth under the age of 16 at a recreational facility in Abbotsford. Police say this arrest and the three new counts of breach are the result of Goddard allegedly posing as a fictitious teenage girl on a social networking site, to arrange a meeting with three 13-year-old boys. Police said Goddard posed as a relative of the girl at face-to-face meetings with the three boys, and allegedly offered them opportunities and work. The Abbotsford Police would like to speak with anyone who has had a similar interaction with Goddard. Anyone who has information about this investigation can contact police at 604-859-5225.
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umas Chief Dalton Silver is pleased his band’s state-of-the-art $4-million asphalt plant in Abbotsford is up and running, but he hopes the venture will be about more than just business. Sumas First Nation made the deal with Alpha Asphalt Ltd. Partnership, which is “We think about run by Burrard band (Tsleil-Waututh First what it is going Nation) Chief Justin George, the grandson to mean for seven of acclaimed late actor generations down Chief Dan George. The elder George the road, for those and his son Leonard, were also friends of not born yet.” Silver’s grandfather and other Sumas – Dalton Silver Sumas Chief elders. For the bands, the relationship with Alpha Asphalt is also about renewing historic, ancestral ties. “We’re both from the Wolf clan, so this an old kinship that is being re-connected. It’s rebuilding old ties our parents and grandparents had,” said Silver. The Tsleil-Waututh First Nation is recognized as a leader in First Nations business in B.C., and with that, has expertise in dealing with the federal Indian and Northern Affairs Department, which has jurisdiction over First Nations.
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Alpha Asphalt Ltd. plant manager Rick Rizzo is proud to show off the state-of-the art facility. Alpha company principals were able to help the Sumas project cut through walls of INAD red tape over the past five years to get the lease of the five-acre Sumas band site approved, said Silver. “I commend Alpha and the George family for sticking to it, because a lot of people would’ve walked away,” he said. The project also represents an important economic and social springboard for a better future for all Sumas band members, he said. “We want to establish our income, to work to self-sufficiency and apply our revenues to other
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Trumpeting the grand opening of Thrifty Foods in Abbotsford on Wednesday is Abbotsford Collegiate Jazz Band member Collen Griffiths, left. Centre, dignitaries including Thrifty Foods president and CEO Milford Sorensen and Abbotsford Mayor George Peary, centre, cut the ribbon to open the store. More than 400 eager shoppers rush through the doors to check out the new digs, right.
Hundreds line up for new Thrifty Foods grand opening Mayor says it could ‘transform east Abbotsford’ JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com
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ore than 400 eager shoppers were on hand for the official grand opening of Thrifty Foods on Wednesday, rushing into the store, shopping carts in hand, as soon as the speeches were over. “This store will transform the
east side of the city,” Mayor George Peary said of the anchor store in the new Parallel Marketplace on North Parallel Road. “This is an amazing store in an amazing location.” The Abbotsford Thrifty Foods is the fifth store to open in the Lower Mainland and boasts, among other things, a home meal replacement section, popular with working folks
who can stop on the way home and pick up a fully cooked or uncooked entrée, from lasagna to sushi. There is also an extensive deli with freshly made salads, sandwiches of all kinds, roasted chicken and traditional deli fare. The cheese island features more than 200 varieties of imported and local cheese and the fresh seafood
counter showcases a live lobster and crab tank, and a multi-tiered fresh water shellfish aquarium tank. Store manager Mike Bryant is excited about the new Fraser Valley venture. “Abbotsford is a fast growing and very desirable area in which to live. Thrifty Foods is a great fit for this community and I love it here,” he said at the opening. From the pharmacy to the floral department, the new store is a hit
with shoppers, who crammed the aisles on opening day to snap up the bargains, and their Thanksgiving turkey. Shopping for his holiday meal, Jim Gordon is very familiar with Thrifty Foods from his days working on Vancouver Island. “It’s great. The way they display their vegetables is so nice, and the deli is perfect for a quick meal,” he said. “The stuff they have is No. 1 quality.”
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Better choices for Abby students District takes on technology with new three-year plan JEAN KONDA-WITTE JKonda-Witte@abbotsfordtimes.com
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ore and better choices for students are at the core of the Abbotsford School District’s new strategic plan over the next three years. The district is laying out three goals: to improve student access to programs and services that meet their individual learning needs;
to increase the flexibility in when, where and how these programs and services can be accessed; and to promote and encourage ethical and appropriate use of technology to support innovative approaches to student learning. “Abbotsford School District has been a leader in the province in developing and delivering choice programs and schools,” board of edu-
cation chairwoman Cindy Schafer said in a release. “We recognize the need to re-commit to choice in education by enhancing and improving programs we develop and how we deliver them. We know there are still waiting lists for a number of the programs, and there are many students in a ‘second choice’ placement. “We believe this new strategic plan provides the guide for the coming years, for planning, decision-making and actions, to deliver on the goals we have identified.”
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Abby UN gang associate busted on drug warrant Cops seize kids, cash and drugs in three raids RAFE ARNOTT RArnott@abbotsfordtimes.com
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bbotsford police arrested a 34-year-old United Nations gang associate after executing a drug warrant in the 3400 block of Promontory Court around 12:30 p.m Friday. Heavily armed members of the Abbotsford gang-suppression unit and the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team were involved in the takedown that saw more than $33,000 worth of cocaine and heroin seized, APD Const. Ian MacDonald said. “A lot of work went into these investigations before the warrants were executed, a lot of intel was gathered, a lot First reported @ of information abbotsfordtimes.com had to be put together by both our gang squad and our drug enforcement unit,” he said. “Obviously, it’s positive for us when that [work] comes to fruition, not just in seizures, but in terms of arrests and charges.” The UN associate arrest was part of three tactical drug-warrant operations executed
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Bacon brothers being sued by Coquitlam car lease company Fraud allegations filed against infamous pair BY JENNIFER SALTMAN The Province
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he Bacon brothers gangsters are among more than 20 people being sued by a Coquitlam car-leasing company for allegedly breaching the terms of their lease agreements. Four Star Auto Lease filed a writ of summons in New Westminster Supreme Court on June 28. The company has accused gangsters Jamie, Jarrod and Jonathan Bacon of committing fraud or misrepresenting themselves in order to lease vehicles, and claims that it has suffered damages. Four Star also alleges that the brothers breached the terms of their lease agreements by “failing to maintain insurance over the vehicles, directly altering numerous of the vehicles in such a manner to render them
uninsurable within British Columbia, permitting or otherwise allowing the vehicles to be destroyed or damaged to such an extent they are deemed irreparable, failing to make payments as they came due upon demand and giving false or improper information when applying for the leases.” The company is suing for contractual damages. The company is also suing Raw-Bow Enterprises Ltd. (Blue Star Motors), two men and three John Does for “knowingly producing, overseeing the production of, acquiescing to the production and distribution of and executing fraudulent credit applications and supporting materials to be used for approval of vehicle leases” for the defendants. Also named in the lawsuit is Denis Karbovanec, who pleaded guilty in April 2009 to three counts of second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the Surrey Six slayings. Jamie Bacon is also scheduled to appear in Surrey Provincial Court on Oct. 13 for a sentencing hearing on 11 weapons charges. The hearing continues Oct. 14, 15 and 22.
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Within minutes of the new rules coming into effect, the police were issuing prohibitions. But energized enforcement aside, many people are debating these changes. Responsible citizens are unclear about Cedric Hughes Barrister & Solicitor how many drinks they can have. Many factors affect The police have the discretion to impound blood-alcohol levels. Universal condemnation your vehicle for 3 days—longer if you are a of drunk driving is tempered by concerns about repeat offender—and you will be liable for the unpersuasive statistical justification for the towing and storage costs. Excessive speeders, changes and the lack of due process—some see excessive tailgaters, street racers, and reckless the changes moving us toward a “police state.” drivers also face, in addition to existing driver Some suggest that the changes are merely “a risk premium penalties and fines, immedimoney grab by the province.” Some call the ate vehicle impoundment: 7 days for those changes “overkill,” “ridiculously overwrought” travelling 40 kmh or more over the posted limit and needlessly aimed at responsible people escalating to 30 or 60 days for repeat offendand not the real culprits, the repeat offenders. ers, plus towing and storage costs. Some say the fines and penalties are too punitive for low wage earners while “hardly a kick BC’s Solicitor General justified these new at all” for owners of “investment portfolios.” rules on the basis of statistics showing a rise in impaired driving in BC, but cited annual The defenders say, “saving even one child’s life averages of 133 fatalities and 3,000 injuries is worth it;” “a fine and an impound are harsh from impaired driving. The province, he said, lessons, but far less than an early grave;” and has set a goal in honour of four year old Alexa “the new law is aimed at irresponsible drivers Middelaer, who was killed by a drunk driver in who “ judge themselves sober when they are Delta in 2008, to reduce alcohol-impaired drivimpaired.” Some offer alternative ‘solutions’: ing fatalities by 35% by the end of 2013 which, universal ignition interlocks, speed governors, taking into account projected increases in BC’s and photo radar. Some explore the new roles population should bring the numbers down to for public transit and the taxi companies. …Lots 94 average annual fatalities. of debate and, hopefully, lots more road safety. Excessive speeders were targeted because Whatever the immediate motivation for the “speeding is the number-one contributing legal changes might be, this is a trend that factor to motor vehicle fatalities. According started in Europe, was inevitable, and is irto the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC), reversible. police catch about 10,000 excessive speeders annually.” The Solicitor General also said, Cedric Hughes L.L.B. “When someone gets behind the wheel of a car Leslie McGuffin L.L.B. and drives drunk or speeds excessively, it’s no
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allelujah! Royalty be praised! We have a new Queen’s Lackey to help guide us poor common folk through the pitfalls of Canadian democracy. And this one appears to have a brain that actually works at least as well as my solar-powered queen* (note below). I think it’s absolutely wonderful that, in a progressive democracy (defined variously as “a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives” and “the practice or principles of social equality”), we know that we can rely on a person appointed to represent a figurehead of state – who rarely sets foot in our country, which suits most of us fine because she costs us so darned much when she does – to steer us right when we go wrong. Representation based on popularly determined merit? That’s not our style of democracy, thank you very much. Much better, we allow a toady to be picked for us, someone picked by someone who knows much better than we do how much better he knows than we do how our democracy should function for us . . . or not. Elections? Are you kidding? You can’t let ordinary people pick a person as important as the one who interprets our constitution for us, or
BOB GROENVELD
Odd thoughts who has the final word on how or when our parliament runs. Just think: would you have elected a bimbo who would allow a prime minister to shut down Parliament because he was afraid democracy would take its proper course? Of course not! That’s why Michaele Jean had to be appointed to handle that important role. You just can’t leave a job like frivolously – and dangerously – proroguing Parliament to a secret ballot. With the whole country voting. Everyone. Even commoners. It would seem so . . . undemocratic, don’t you think? For us to decide for ourselves? Who knows what wonders we would be missing in future, if we had been allowed to vote for David Johnson . . . and didn’t. * Just as an aside, my solarpowered queen waves at me from atop my filing cabinet when the sky outside isn’t too cloudy, making her significantly more powerful most days than the real thing. After all, since the real Queen
E2 no longer has the option of exercising her right to lop off heads, order her troops to arrest parliamentarians who choose to vote contrary to her wishes, or sleep with newlywed brides on their wedding nights, her only power is to stand and wave at the crowds of people who come to adore her. And since my solar-powered queen runs purely on light, with no human frailties like having to ingest, digest, and . . . well . . . food and drink in order to maintain her waving hand’s energy levels – it’s clear who’s the more powerful, eh? And while she bears only a passing likeness of Queen E2 – and is much, much smaller – the real bonus is that she cost us far less, comes dressed in her choice of three lovely pastel colours (mine is wearing a smashing pink granny dress), and can be purchased from the standard BBC catalogue. Yes, indeed, far superior to the real thing. And she doesn’t give me any guff about when I should or shouldn’t vote, or allow herself to be bullied by tyrannical prime ministers, so I also deem her superior to any mere Queen’s Lackey. ■ Bob Groeneveld is the editor of our sister paper, the Langley Advance. Visit his blog, Editor’s Notes, at http:// tiny.cc/v7b94.
n Oct. 3, 1910, the first Interurban train rolled down the track from New Westminster to Chilliwack. Over the next four decades, it was the main transportation link for people in the new rural communities. The service rattled back and forth across the Fraser Valley several times a day, taking rural residents to the urban centre and delivering their fresh produce and meats to hungry urban markets. The commuter service was discontinued in 1950, but the track, owned by B.C. Hydro, is in working condition and in use by Southern Railway. Now, a century later, Fraser Valley commuters stuck on freeways due to accidents or congestion are again looking longingly at the train. The Rail for the Valley group argues that the rail service should be a key part of B.C.’s transportation plan. In 2008, the province agreed to do a feasibility study for light rail as part of its ambitious $3-billion-plus Gateway plan. When the rail proponents tired of waiting for the transportation ministry to complete its study, they hired their own consultant. Leewood Projects Ltd., of London, England, made a detailed study, determining the endeavour would cost B.C. taxpayers about $500 million for a 98-kilometre route. (The Canada Line cost $100 million per km). Public transit is generally not a moneymaking venture, but the West Coast Express has a remarkable record. According to Translink, the WCE recovers more than 90 per cent of its operating costs, even though it pays hefty fees to Canadian Pacific Rail for the use of its track. Rail proponents argue since B.C. Hydro owns the track, there would be no lease fee. They note the population served by the Interurban line is three times that served by the WCE, which just added seven cars due to increasing demand. Surely there is enough merit in the rail study for Transportation Minister Shirley Bond to stop ignoring this option and to take an honest look at reinstating light rail in the Fraser Valley. All the pieces seem to be there – all that’s missing is the political will. ■ To comment on this editorial, e-mail us at letters@abbotsfordtimes.com.
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New draconian laws stomp on our rights Editor, the Times:
I write in response to John Martin’s excellent column in Friday’s Times regarding British Columbia’s new impaired driving laws (New law popular but dangerous). People should be irate because the victim here is due process. The harsh reality is that you are at the mercy of the police officer that stops you without your having the right to defend yourself in court. The penalties are draconian and the review process a sham. The suspension of basic civil liberties here is unacceptable. Mark Hargrave Abbotsford
Sorry, but no room on road for skateboards Editor, the Times:
As tragic and overwhelming as the consequences are for the skateboarder and family (Liquor seized, woman charged in skater’s death, Times, Oct. 5) I am dumfounded that it was not even mentioned that skateboarding is not allowed on the road. Twice I have seen, and
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just in time, a skateboarder flying through a stop sign, and I had to swerve not to hit him. Why is there no penalty for them doing that which is illegal? Just yesterday one flew off his board and fell in the middle of the road in front of me. I contacted the police in Mission last year and they told me it was illegal to skateboard on the roads. Boarders continue to do it. Why are there not signs to prohibit this? And why in your article in your newspaper did Vinet say he did not know whether the skateboarder made any attempt to stop. Doesn’t he know they have no brakes, and he was flying down hill? I can’t imagine anything more horrible than the experience of hitting a person on the road. Gwen Woods Mission
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A few nights ago, I sat at the Abbotsford School District board meeting listening to the strategic plan for creating “a worldclass, innovative, and individualized educational experience for every student.” The board of education’s “first and highest priority” was “to maintain, improve and enhance the range of choices available to students in the Abbotsford School District.” Yet, I could not help but wonder how this great plan was in keeping with the 191 school closures across the province since
2002, with several more on the chopping block, including ours, Dunach Elementary. The school board talked about honouring who they had been in the past. What is honouring about closing schools? I have to wonder what exactly is ahead for our kids as budgets and policies rule their future. Then there’s the matter of choice. Our school is being considered for closure partly because only 20 per cent of kids are from the neighborhood. Yet, the other 80 per cent choose Dunach cross boundary. So, now the plan may force us to go to other schools in the surrounding area, none of which we chose in the first place. What choices do we have when the school districts create the catchments, tell us we have a choice of where we can send our kids - but in the end don’t. Angie Appenheimer Abbotsford
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n 18-year-old Maple Ridge woman suffered head injuries and a concussion when she was assaulted by a stranger on Oct. 2 at Stave Lake in Mission. The woman was attacked by another female who was unknown to her at about 9 p.m. The suspect confronted the victim in a parking lot and punched her in the face, knocking her to the ground. The two
women fought while up to 12 bystanders attempted to remove the suspect, said RCMP Sgt. Miriam Dickson. As the victim tried to walk away, her attacker struck her in the back of the head with a beer bottle. The suspect then drove away in what may be a black 2002 two-door Pontiac Sunfire with extensive damage to the left front wheel well.
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BABY, from page A1 “The investigation did determine it was an accident. We did find a loose spindle on the balcony, so we think that’s where she squeezed through,” said Mission RCMP Sgt. Miriam Dickson. There were other people in the third-floor apartment at the time of the incident. The balcony door was open on the warm afternoon. The police are not releasing the name of the family and the family is not holding any interviews with the media, Dickson said. “Everyone’s trying to blame the parents,” said Leggat. “They’re really good parents. I’ve got eight kids myself. You turn around for a split second and anything can happen.” Events like these serve as a reminder for parents to be extra vigilant in watching their children around balconies or vulnerable windows, said Dickson.
Mellace wants licensed users to be able to use their legal marijuana in creams or food, something that is prohibited by Health Canada’s regulations. “Smoking marijuana is not the only way,” Mellace said. “There’s other methods, there’s people that cannot smoke it.” His wife is one of those people, he said; she has lung cancer and can’t inhale her marijuana medication. Mellace’s company, New Age Medical Solutions, makes products that contain marijuana extracts, including a hand lotion and a butter that can be used in baking and cooking.
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The bulb goes off for blooming great lawns T
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benefit lawnmowers by ensuring that hidden objects have a chance to get noticed before confronting the blade. The earliest bulbs are usually snowdrops. Though the leaves grow fairly tall, they are often in flower early to mid-January – so early that they have at least eight weeks to replenish their energy before lawn-mowing begins. Snowdrops aren’t fussy growers, but they’re happiest in moist soil that’s shady in summer. Clay suits them well. Anyone with soil that’s dry, sandy and baked in summer should try crocuses instead. The most rewarding crocus for
thick grass. But where there are trees in or near a lawn and grass is thinner due to summer shade and root competition, this scilla this can spread into spectacular patches. Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow) likes similar conditions but it’s taller and tolerates a wide range of conditions. The flowers are similar to scilla, but somewhat larger. C. forbesii is the one sold everywhere. It’s usually available in three colours: blue, pink and white. But my favourite is the brilliantly blue-flowered Chionodoxa sardensis, just 3” (7cm) tall at flowering
sunny lawns is Crocus tomasinianus (also called Tommys). This is the only crocus squirrels avoid. It’s also very early and a quick spreader that’s inexpensive to obtain. The long-lasting flowers range from pale mauve to deep purple (Ruby Giant). It’s very dwarf (512cm) and delicate. Flowers last a very long time, then the wispy leaves elongate but shortening them somewhat doesn’t seem to affect their resilience. Almost as early as snowdrops and much shorter (5-9cm) is Scilla siberica. The starry flowers are intense blue and it adapts to sun or shade. It competes poorly with
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Pancake breakfast
Randy Hawes talks about his 100 Mile Diet, eating local experience at the AbbyMission Newcomers Club, Oct.12, at 7 p.m. in the Real
Canadian Superstore’s Community Room, 2855 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. Abby-Mission Newcomers welcomes women of all ages
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Quilters wanted
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see EVENTS, page A18
Enjoy a pancake breakfast on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 8469 Cedar St., Mission. Cost is by donation, all are welcome.
Computers for seniors
Sign up for beginner and intermediate computer classes at the Abbostford Seniors Association, 2631 Cyril St., Abbotsford, on Oct.12, 11 a.m. to noon. Beginner class starts at noon on Oct. 12 and on Oct 15. Classes run three weeks, cost is $60.
Singalongs at ASA
Join the sing-a-long at the Abbotsford Seniors Association drop-in centre (between Essendene and Ferguson Way) on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., to celebrate the ‘old tunes’ with the A-Tones. Guests sing, play or listen to past pop, folk, blues, country, gospel, standards and requests. Acoustic instruments welcome. Volunteers to play piano, help organize also wanted. Phone Ed at 604-853-8624.
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Pumpkin fest
The Applebarn holds a Pumpkin Fest from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31. Enjoy fresh apple cider, meet the goats, launch a pumpkin out of the pumpkin canon, try to win a giant gourd. Come and check out our store for unique carving kits and accessories, at 333 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. See all the details at www. applebarn.ca.
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Senator Mobina Jaffer, the first Indo-Canadian lawyer in B.C., is the guest speaker at the Abbotsford Business and Professional Women’s lunch on Oct. 13, at the Cascade Community Centre, 35190 Delair Rd., Abbotsford. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. Members is $15, and $20 for guests. RSVP to 604-8971690 or bpwabbotsford@ gmail.com.
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edar Valley Mennonite Church in Mission is celebrating its 70th anniversary this month and former members in Abbotsford and Mission are invited. Events kick off on Saturday, Oct. 9 with an old-fashioned tea and hymn-sing starting at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 is Home Coming Sunday. The day will start with a pancake breakfast before the service, starting at 9 a.m. Special speakers and musicians connected with Cedar Valley’s past will honour what God has accomplished in the 70 years that Cedar Valley has served Mission. The morning service
we are so thankful for those who faithfully help us help others. May God bless you this Thanksgiving.
starts at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 17 will feature a special worship service, starting at 10:30 a.m. that will announce some of the new programs that have resulted from the surveys and focus groups over the last year. This will be the launch of the vision as to where CVMC will be going in the years to come. ◗ The church is located on Cedar Valley Rd., just south of Cherry Ave. in Mission. For more information call 604-826-2445 or go to www. cedarvalley.ca.
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Practise English with our English conversation group on Wednesday mornings from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 604-826-6610.
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mmerse yourself emotionally and experience classical masterpieces as well as new innovative work with Ballet Victoria, when it performs the haunting and passionate Twilight Tango programme at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Oct. 16. This young ballet company, founded in 2002, continues to distinguish themselves as a world-class dance company, offering highly unique pieces that bring audiences to their feet after every performance. This program should draw in audiences from 20-somethings and upwards – it blends pop culture with its homage to sultry vampire love, with classic ballet movements. Ballet Victoria opens the show with Midnight Song, a new ballet by Bruce Monk, and leads into Amsterdam, choreographed by Paul Destrooper
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oing crazy can be funny. To prove it, several brave stand-up comedians from the ground-breaking Stand Up for Mental Health bring their inspiring brand of comedy to the University of the Fraser Valley theatre in Abbotsford on Oct. 12. Armed with various mental health issues, the comics look at the lighter side of mental illness, from living with medication to surviving the health system. The SMH troupe hope to erase the unease society has with those “We use comedy who have mental illness. “We’re raising awareness, to give consumers breaking down stigmas a powerful voice and engaging Canadiand help reduce ans in a discussion about mental illness,” said Pat the stigma and disHayes, executive director for crimination around the Vancouver-based SMH. mental illness.” While society is queasy about mental illness, the – David Granirer irony is most of us experience some form of it. “One hundred per cent of us will deal with mental illness in our lives,” said Bayes. Data shows that about 15 per cent of university students will be diagnosed with a mental illness while at school, while more than half of students struggle with mental health issues alone. UFV welcomes the SMH Days on Campus and recognizes mental health as a major issue, said UFV president Mark Evered. “Mental health is an integral part of your overall health and wellbeing. Students need to care for their minds the way they care for their bodies – and not be embarrassed to seek help,” he said. UFV will offer an accredited SMH course in January and is looking for 10 $1,000 scholarships. SMH has chapters across Canada, including one in the Fraser Valley. It was first showcased in a 2005 documentary called Cracking Up on CBC’s Passionate Eye. “We use comedy to give consumers a powerful voice and help reduce the stigma and discrimination around mental illness,” said David Granirer, a SMH founder, counsellor and standup comic himself. The comedy gives students a renewed sense of self-esteem and they deliver a compelling message of hope, he said. Recently, the SMH Days on Campus program was nominated for a $100,000 Pepsi Refresh grant. To win, the group needs to get the most votes of support, so Bayes is asking supporters to vote once a day until Oct. 31. See www.standupformentalhealth.com and follow their links to vote. Stand Up for Mental Health will be in the lecture theatre at UFV’s Abbotsford campus, 33844 King Rd. on Oct. 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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and Sandrine Cassini, which brings the entire company on stage to portray the “flat land” of Belgium and its people, touching on many universal themes. “It is very much a mood ballet with currents and tides like the seas,” said Destrooper. Premiering on the main stage, with “music as dark as port wine,” Twilight Tango captivates the audience in the second half of the program to celebrate the mysteries of the supernatural and to set ablaze frozen hearts of the undead, perfect for Halloween. The dancers portray the underground night life of vampires, set to the world’s most powerful genre of music: tango. “I love tango,” Destrooper said. “The rhythms are sensual and dark, which made for an easy transition to
a vampire tale.” The performance also offers a great opportunity to experience the new Chilliwack Cultural Centre, if you haven’t been there yet. The CCC, owned by the City of Chilliwack, houses two unique performance venues, including a cosy 597-seat performance theatre and an even more intimate 168-seat recital hall, an art gallery and archival resource, studios for music instruction, arts and crafts, and offices. You can purchase tickets for Ballet Victoria’s Twilight Tango at the CCC box office, by phone at 604391-SHOW (7469), or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca You can learn more about Ballet Victoria at www.balletvictoria.ca The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is at 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack.
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David Granirer and other comics create and perform original comedy material about their mental health journeys, and to break down the social stigma around mental illness.
HOT TICKETS Beatles in the valley
Celebrate (what would be) the 70th birthday of John Lennon (which is Oct. 9, 1940), with The Fab Fourever, an acclaimed Beatles tribute group, at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack, tonight at 8 p.m. Get tickets at the box office at 604-391-SHOW (7469), or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre. ca. The CCC is at 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack.
Girls night at Reach
Join the women tonight at The Reach Museum for a girls’ night out, with wine, women and song. Enjoy local foods and displays from more than 20 local artisans. Performers include innovative Canadian cellist Cris Derksen, award-winning singer Kristal Barrett of Abbotsford and mother/ daughter duo, The Jardines. There’s clogging, belly dancing, live body art and more. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and go to support Reach programs. Contact info@the reach.ca, call 604-864-8087, or see www. thereach.ca. The Reach is at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford.
Delhi 2 Dublin
The wildly energizing music of Delhi 2 Dublin will fill the main theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Saturday, with showtime at 7:30 p.m. Blending Celtic musical roots with ancient Indian rhythms, the five-member Vancouver-based group excels at giving us infectious, happy music that gets audiences out of their seats. Delhi 2 Dublin’s latest CD of their blend of world music is called, naturally, Planet Electric. Ti c k e t s a t 6 0 4 - 3 9 1 SHOW (7469), or go to www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. The CCC is at 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack.
Tempest auditions
UFV Theatre Department holds open auditions for its March production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, on Oct. 17 and Oct. 19 between 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the theatre on the Chilliwack campus. To make an appointment for audition call 604-7952814 or e-mail theatre@ ufv.ca. See more at www. ufv.ca/theatre.htm. - STAFF
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Brooke Harris performs contemporary music tonight at 8 p.m. at Clayburn Gallery Coffeehouse, 300-3033
On Oct. 9, the Glen Pearson Band plays at 8:30 p.m. at the Dewdney Pub. Karaoke on Thursdays, open mic stage on Wednesdays at 8 p.m., and there is a Sunday blues jam at 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The pub is at 8793 River Rd. South, Mission. Call 604-826-4762.
Colin James and special guest Chris Cadell perform Oct. 19 at the Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Tickets $40-plus at Ticketmaster outlets.
Singalongs at ASA
Sing along at the Abbotsford Seniors Association drop-in centre on 33889 Essendene St., Abbotsford, on Mondays, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sing the old tunes with the A-Tones, play an instrument or just listen. Volunteers to play piano and to organize are also wanted. For more information call Ed at 604853-8624.
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Reel on the River
Reel on the River presents Last Train Home, 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18. at SilverCity Theatre at The Junction in Mission. Cost is $10 at the door. See www.reelontheriver.ca
Lorne Elliott at the Spa
Canadian comic Lorne Elliott comes to Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa on Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at 1-604-796-3664.
Watercolour at Kariton
Kariton Art Gallery has a Splash of Colour, with the Fraser Valley Watercolour
FV Stage auditions
Fraser Valley Stage Society has auditions for its March production of the British farce Charley’s Aunt, on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Trethewey House, 2313 Ware St., Abbotsford. Wanted: three men in their 20s, three men in 50-60s, a teen female, two women in 20s and one in her 50s. Scripts are provided for reading. For details call Dick Poulton at 604-852-9687.
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Mission service groups present Headlines Theatre’s Us and Them (the enquiry) with David Diamond on Oct. 9, at the Mission Secondary School drama portable, 32939 7th Ave., Mission. Audiences will see an intimate evening of theatre without a play. No actors, no script – just an open theatrical dialogue. Watch or contribute to the dialogue. RSVP to oct.9@hotmail.com or 1-888-711-1322.
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Jaydon will sign her first juvenile novel, Losing Faith, on Oct. 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hemingway’s Books, at 33765 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Call 604-8551894 to reserve copies.
Gabaldon signs
Diana Gabaldon, author of the popular Outlander series, will be at Black Bond Books at The Junction, 344-32555 London Ave., Mission, on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m., to sign her new novel, The Exile. Call 604-814-2650.
of the Fraser Valley fashion faculty shows Wearable Art on weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the UFV Gallery, Room B136, 33844 King Rd., Abbotsford.
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The confessions of a (university) mind A
couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of taking part in an interesting experiment at the University of the Fraser Valley. This was not some sort of weird bio-chemical experiment – there were no mad-scientists watching through one-way mirrors (that I know of), and it wasn’t the kind of college experiment that required a drug dealer or a lawyer. To be truthful, B.C.’s highest grossing export was floating through the air and the over-priced beer garden did what it was supposed to. This experiment was conducted amidst the bands, festivities and general chaotic party atmosphere of Dis-Orientation, the yearly welcome back to school party at UFV. The experiment came out of the question: “What would happen if we put a confession booth in the middle of the biggest party at UFV?” The interesting thing with this confession booth, however, was that its intention was not to some-
A confession booth in the middle of a party isn’t likely something that you will commonly see. However, my hope and prayer is that Christians telling and re-telling the story of Jesus does become common. For Christians, this means we must seriously consider who this Jesus is, to know and understand the culture we live in, and then boldly re-cast the narratives of Jesus in means appropriate to our culture. What would happen if the story of Jesus that you believe was wrong, hurtful, or harmful? Would you change it? Would I? What would happen if you were able to see the story of Jesus as larger, more beautiful, graceful, peaceful, inclusive and redemptive? Could you tell it?
There are many popular misunderstandings about who Jesus is
and what his church is about. Many of the misconceptions of who
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Jesus is come as a result of how Christians – past and present
faith that matters
– have spoken of and represented Jesus.
how trick and cajole university students into telling us about what they did at the lake last summer or what they were planning to do later that night. Our intention was not for students to confess their deepest, darkest sins to us. Rather, our hope and goal was for us Christians to confess some of the things about who we are. There are many popular misunderstandings about who Jesus is and what his church is about. Many of the misconceptions of who Jesus is come as a result of how Christians – past and present – have spoken of and represented
Jesus. Sadly it’s true: anyone can point to hurtful and harmful events from the past that were done in the name of Christ. Some of these issues include overbearing church leadership, horrible sex crimes, residential schools, racial and gender discrimination and poor environmental stewardship. We regret these, genuinely. We don’t believe that the Jesus of the Bible would act or speak in such a way as to discriminate someone based on gender, economics, or race. We do think that Jesus speaks to these issues but in a radically different tone,
approach, and inclusiveness that somehow escapes most of us. The experiment at UFV was to confront some of the popular false narratives in such a way that was both faithful to Jesus and appropriate to culture at UFV. We spent the night telling and re-telling the story of who Jesus is in the context of authority, sexuality, gender, denominations, environment, money, and the list goes on. We worked hard never to bash or belittle the church, to confess the mess we sometimes bring on ourselves, and to confess Jesus in such a way that was meaningful to the students we hosted.
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Dr. Emil Silvestru of CMI-Canada “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen.1:1) • What do you believe about creation and the origins of mankind? • Do you think we can mix evolution with creation and still be faithful to the Bible?
Saturday October 23, 2010
(Men’s breakfast reservation required call: 604-854-1505) 8:30am – Do we have a Bible-based Worldview?
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10:30am – Genesis, the Gospel and the Creation/Evolution Issue 6:30pm – The Darwin Delusion, + The Voyage that Shook the World
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Rev. Colin VanderPloeg Youth Director: Adam VanDop Sunday Services: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday School: 10:30 am (Nursery provided) Weekly activities for all Everyone welcome
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Church of God in Christ, Mennonite
10:30 am Holy Communion 10:30 am Children’s Ministry 9:00 am Deutsch
Corner of Ross & Downes Rd.
2029 Ware St. at Marshall 604-859-5409
Worship Service 10:50 am
Pastor Christoph Reiners www.plc-abby.org
Everyone Welcome
PRESBYTERIAN
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PENTECOSTAL A mainstream church CHURCH with an evangelical heart
A community of faith, hope & love.
Sunday Services Traditional Service 9:30 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am
604-852-4564
NEW LIFE Calvin Church
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Pastor: Hans Kouwenberg Sunday School & Children Youth:. .Sarah Smith Adult Bible&Classes . . 10:30 am Evangelistical Service . . 11:30 am WORSHIP SERVICES Thursday Bible Study . . .7:00 pm 9:15 am D. & 11:00 am Pastor: Rideout Come as you are!
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The gift of really accepting yourself
Denial will not do you, or anyone else, any favours in life
stronger. If we cannot accept what is, where will we find the motivation to improve? If I deny and disown what is, how will I be inspired to grow? Acceptance of what is, is the precondition of change. And denial of what is leaves me stuck in it. We can run not only from our dark side but also from our bright side – from anything that threatens to make us stand out.” I have discovered that the more I admit my imperfections, the less frightening they become. James 5:16 tells us to “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Healing comes to those who admit that they need it. Believing that our thoughts have value, leads us to be open, honest and appropriate in our communications, because we welcome
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he first step in healing and growth are awareness and acceptance. Learning self-acceptance did not come easy for me. All my weaknesses, insecurities and flaws haunted me like a bad nightmare. Once I accepted the fact that I was full of self-hate, I was then able to deal with it. I cannot change traits I insist I do not have. It is not acceptance but denial that leaves me stuck. I am not moved to change those things whose reality I deny. I have learned that I must accept the things I cannot change, and change the things I can. Nathaniel Branden in his book The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem says, “If we acknowledge, experience, and accept our resistance, the resistance begins to collapse. When we fight a block it grows
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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
ANGLICAN St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
Anglican Network in Canada (corner of Marshall Rd. & Guilford Dr.)
Sundays
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GRACE
EVANGELICAL BIBLE CHURCH 2087 McMillan Road
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Worship Service - 10:15 am & Children’s Ministry
Weekly activities for students and children as scheduled. Lead Pastor - Warren Schatz Associate Pastor - Adam Palesch Worship Director/Jr. High Youth - Andrew Jager
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Diocese of New Westminster 604-684-6306 Holy Communion Sunday at 8 am St. Matthew’s Church 2010 Guilford Drive Abbotsford In the Parish Hall The Anglican Church of Canada www.vancouver.anglican.ca
COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Nelson Stratulat Pastor David Steunenberg
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Sunday Services 9:00 am & 11:00 am Meeting at 2393 West Railway Street 604.864.ACTK www.actk.ca Senior Pastor - Justin Manzey
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Community Church 35190 Delair Road Abbotsford, BC 604-556-7000 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Kids Time for age 2½ to 11 Nursery for under age 2½ Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Evening Service 6:00 pm Everyone is welcome Everyone is welcome
www.cascadechurch.ca
TRADITIONAL ANGLICAN ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
Invites you to worship according to the Book of Common Prayer
Phone: 604-856-2024 SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM “KIDS PROGRAM DURING BOTH SERVICES” ALL ARE WELCOME!
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE Meeting at
Garden Park Tower (north side entrance) 2825 Clearbrook Road Phone: 604-852-8076
Sunday 10:30 am Praise & Worship Service Evening Service 7:00 pm
Trinity Memorial United Church
St. Andrew’s United Church
Gladwin Heights United Church
33737 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford
7756 Grand Street at 10th Ave. Mission
3474 Gladwin Road Abbotsford
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Community Church
Contemporary Worship Biblical Teaching A Great Community Join us
Sundays @ 10:00am
(Children’s programs during service)
Meeting at: Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts 36232 Lower Sumas Mtn. Rd.
NONDENOMINATIONAL
10:00 am Service
604-826-8296
Mountain Park
NONDENOMINATIONAL
10:00 am Service
Rev. Tim Bowman
www.maranathabc.ca 3580 Clearbrook Rd. 604-854-1505
604-855-0911 • www.mpcc.ca
10:00 am Service
604-853-2591
33393 Old Yale Rd., Abbotsford
Pastor: Dr. David Rathnam
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Rev. Connie Thompson
Maranatha
Baptist Church
COMMUNITY CHURCH
5781 Riverside Street The Rev’d Michael Shier 604-951-3733 Info.: 604-856-6902
“We preach Christ crucified and risen” 1 Cor. 2-3; 1 Cor. 15-20
(1 block north of Fraser Highway)
Central Valley
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Matsqui Lutheran Church-Matsqui Village
Sunday Service: 10:00 AM Connections Groups: Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM Thursdays @ 7:00 PM Pastoral Team: Blake & Adrienne Joiner Sean & Jamie Sabourin 778-808-9684 www.connectchurch.ca connect with God | connect with people
3160 Ross Road, Abbotsford
BAPTIST
The Anglican Catholic Church of Canada part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Communion
HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 PM
34595 Sumas Way Abbotsford
Phone: 604-850-6607 9:45 am German Worship Service and Sunday School 11:00 am Family Worship Service 7:00 pm Evening Service 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study German/English
BAPTIST
(3 blocks east of White Spot) 604-850-3204 Traditional Services Sunday School. . . .10:00 am Morning Worship . .11:00 am Evening Worship . . 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Childrens Club 7:00 pm
(Corner of Clearbrook & Old Yale Roads)
2719 Clearbrook Road
8:45 am 11:15 am 11:15 am 10:00 am
accepted responsibility for my own life, I remained a child. I began to honor my wants, needs, and values and to seek appropriate forms of their expression in reality. I no longer want to remain hidden or stillborn just to clarity rather than fear avoid confrontation with someone whose it. There is no shame in values differ from mine, or to please admitting my mistakes, someone else simply to “belong.” the shame comes when I ALICE I was now willing to stand up for myself deny and defend my flaws. MARYNIUK and to be who I am openly, to treat Accepting my strengths Above and and my weaknesses gave myself with respect. I live authentically, beyond speaking and acting from my me a new innermost convictions and freedom. It feelings. I am a participator destroyed As I learned the skill of life, not a spectator. I leap all traces of self-hate and of loving and accept- into the arena and am willing allowed me to be a friend to get my hands dirty. to myself. As I learned the ing myself, it opened This type of transformation skill of loving and acceptonly occurred when I was ing myself, it opened doors doors for me to love willing to accept who I was. for me to love and accept Understanding that God others. As Luke 10: 27 says, and accept others. created me, loves me and “You shall love the Lord accepts me allowed me to your God with al your come into agreement with his thoughts heart, with all your soul, with all your towards me. Self-acceptance is a gift that strength and with all your mind, and offers dividends into every area of our your neighbour as yourself.” life. Having spent most of my life believing that I was a victim made it difficult for me to take responsibility for my own actions and goals. I believed it was some- ■ Alice Maryniuk is the author of Thinking for a Change. Visit www.dynamicchanges.ca. one else’s job to make me happy. Until I
604-852-3984
Rev. Dorothy Jeffery
Baptist Church
Our Family Welcomes You Sunday Worship 10:30AM Kids’ Lighthouse Classes Pastors: Keith Falconer & Vernon Forbes
FREE REFORMED CHURCH EMMANUEL FREE REFORMED CHURCH 3300 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford
Worship Services 10 am and 5 pm
CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH
CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH
(corner of King & McKenzie Rd.) 604-854-5185
Sunday Worship Services 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
(nursery provided) Free Bible Course Offered Listen to “Gospel Talk” Mon-Fri 2:45 pm on Kari AM 550
www.abbotsfordchurch.com
INDEPENDENT BODY OF CHRIST MINISTRIES
Saturdays @ 3130 McMillan Road
11:30 am Snack & Fellowship 12:00-2:15 Music, Message & Prayer
604-755-8726
**The first Sabbath of each month a POTLUCK dinner is held from 11:30-12:30 and the main service will begin at 12:45** Contacts: Enrique & Sharilyn Ortiz @ 604-855-4492 Raphael & Linda Meadows @ 604-859-5244
PENTECOSTAL
PENTECOSTAL
Sunday school for children after the morning service
Pastor E. Moerdyk Everyone Welcome!
NEW LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
10:30 am Sunday services (10:15 am coffee & tea bar) Meeting at
Abbotsford Traditional Middle School 2272 Windsor St. Abbotsford
604-746-4411
www.ieastgate.ca
WORSHIP CENTRE A church with a vision for Restoration ...welcomes you
Times have changed, the Gospel Wednesday Night message Home Bible Study has not 7:00 pm changed Sunday Worship 2:30 pm
For more info call 604-870-9770
2455 W. Railway St. Abbotsford (Faith Bible Church)
33668 McDougall Street Abbotsford 604-859-0039
Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes . . . . 10:30 am Evangelistical Service . . 11:30 am Thursday Bible Study . . .7:00 pm
Pastor: D. Rideout
604-850-7579
To place your Church Announcements call Katelyn at 1-866-610-4517 (toll free)
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WILSON- Beulah Ruth passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on October 3, 2010 in Abbotsford, B.C. at age 95 years. She is survived by her loving family , son Don(Ella), daughters Marion, Heather (Adam) Thropay, and June(Terry) Tanis, son-in-law Chuck Steen, also numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside service will be held Friday October 8th at 10AM at Hazelwood Cemetery, followed by a Memorial Service at 2PM at The Carriage Lane Clubhouse 32691 Garibaldi Drive Abbotsford.
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For opportunities in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Hope Intercon is currently seeking licensed security professionals for full-time and part-time opportunities in the Fraser Valley. Those looking for a career in law enforcement will have the opportunity to build valuable experience dealing with a variety of challenging security issues in high-profile, high-security facilities. Ongoing training, and the opportunity to work toward several industry-recognized certifications, are provided.
• Must have 24/7 availability (able to work nights) • Occupational First Aid Level 2 an asset
Education
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P/T TRUCK DRIVER
With Class 5 & Air Brake Ticket for South Aldergrove farm. These are four hour shifts, 3 - 4 times per week. Must cross USA Border. Starting at $18 per hour. Fax resume + driver’s abstract to: 604-856-2302
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General Employment
WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTORS We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment.
Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products. Starting wage is $12.76/hr with regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided. As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities – a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building – both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1). Apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com
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Billy Miner Pub
Seasonal Greenhouse
No phone calls please.
Job includes plant picking, planter assembly, garbage clean-up, etc. Must be hard working. Some heavy lifting req’d. Mon-Sat, 7am - 5pm. Sun: Off. Some Sat. & OT req’d. Seasonal - F/T shifts availiable starting Jan 1st, 2011. 50hrs/wk, 10 hr shifts. Starting wage $9.14/hr.
Night Pub Manager required. Full time positions. Must be outgoing, with a 'customer first' attitude. Experience with liquor law and service required. Training provided. Send resume to: niki@missionsprings brewingcompany.com
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FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS
• Must have reliable vehicle • Certification required • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
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ROAD SMART TRAINING INSTITUTE
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MISSION JUNCTION SUSHI Japanese Restaurant Seeks a Fusion Style Cook. Completion of Secondary school. 3yrs or more exp. in cooking, $17−$19/hr, 40hrs/wk. Fluency in Korean& read English Email: pwhtpsc@hanmail.net / missionjunctionsushi@hotmail.com, Tel: 604-814-0908
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4 RETRO kitchen chairs, brown& tan $20.00 (604) 504-3629
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ANTIQUE DISPLAY case from Chilliwack General Store, solid oak frame, sliding mirror doors, $75. 604-308-3465.
ORGANIC HONEY See Fred 1st 604-852-3411
BALL HOCKEY net with sticks, targets, balls, helmet, pants $40. 604-308-3465.
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5486 Riverside St. Lots of Parking by the Barn!
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BOWFLEX TREAD Climber, 2 yrs old, only used a dozen times. Moving must sell. Paid $2500, selling for $1200. Call 604-626-4122 Aldergrove BOYS CLOTHES, jeans $8. ea, tracksuits $10. shirts $5. sizes 5-7. All excellent shape. Call 604-746-6584
For Sale Miscellaneous
DVD STORAGE cabinet $15; Five drawer White Dresser $15; 604-308-3465. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.ca
BOYS WINTER Jackets, brand new, sizes 7-12 $30. each. Call 604-746-6584
PAIR ADULT medieval costumes, original designs, multi sized, can be sold separately or $100 pair 604-858-4223
CEDAR LINED storage trunk 45x23 $25; Booster Seat Kangaroo $10 - 604-308-3465.
SOCCER CLEATS Puma 6-1/2 with shin guards and socks $20. 604-308-3465.
DIAMOND RING, BRILLIANT SOLITAIRE 1 carat - purchased for $12,000, recently appraised (different store) for just over $10,000. Will sell for: $3750. 14K gold & rhodium finish, clarity = SI 3; color H. call (604)864-3945
STEREO JVC Turntable, Amp, Dual Cassette Tuner Speakers works great $20. 604-308-3465
Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: The accent continues on relationships – and opportunities. Last summer’s taste of luck and freedom will return as a full meal the first five months of 2011. But until then you have a number of duties – at least two major ones – to clear up. These are not mere “chores” – they entail an obligation, a social or sacred trust. They likely involve a legal, love or international affair, or a religious, intellectual, educational or publishing matter. Clues, reminders come Sunday to Tuesday. Be ambitious, reliable midweek, but don’t seek agreement. Social delights, love, happiness Friday/Saturday! Taurus April 20-May 20: Two weeks remain of drudgery and health concerns. Soon you’ll be free to give your full attention to the social and romantic hints you’ve been picking up, and the opportunity of these will last until then. Meanwhile, knuckle down to work. Sunday’s social and intriguing – perhaps with someone ”higher up.” But this eve and Monday/ Tuesday bring heavier themes: sex, intimacy, privacy, research, finances, commitment. (Don’t feel you have to commit, though.) Understanding, a mellow mood enters midweek. Be ambitious Friday/Saturday: prospects look good for a new project. Gemini May 21-June 20: The emphasis remains on romance, creativity, risk and reward, pleasure, beauty and charming kids. This isn’t the easiest week, but there are no major obstacles, either. Tackle chores Sunday a.m. – clear the decks for some evening explorations, bids or opportunities. Partnerships and marriage haven’t been easy since 2003, and won’t be this autumn/winter – nor Tuesday p.m. But next March starts eight years of peace, harmony, friendliness and interest in relationships. Loneliness will flee! Be patient, flexible until then. Depths, mystery, sexual and financial attractions mid-week.
Abbotsford.... Fraser Valley Stage Production Society Sat. Oct 9, 8am - 2pm Trinity Memorial United Church ... 33737 George Ferguson Way. Too much to list, priced to sell. Proceeds towards cost of future productions
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Abbotsford/Adergrove Closing Out Sale! Fri. Oct 8th Sat. Oct 9th & Sun. Oct 10. 10am-5pm 28059 Townshipline Road. 3 kms North of Fraser Highway off Bradner Rd & West on Townshipline Rd. Misc. household, tools, collectibles, antiques. Everything must go! 604-313-5479 MISSION COVERED GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 17
9am - 2pm
Antiques, fishing gear, household items and more
33191 Best Ave
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Cancer June 21-July 22: Home, family, security are still of prime importance. And romance, creativity, charming kids, pleasure, beauty, speculative risks still run a close second. A “prodigal child” might return in the next three months. Sunday morning, mid-day are romantic, in a friendly but sexy way. Tackle chores this eve to Tuesday. You’ll get a lot done – but watch safety Tuesday eve. Relationships erect barriers Wednesday/Thursday, so be diplomatic. It’s nothing major. Sexual urges, financial inspirations/hunches, life’s depths and mysteries arise Friday/Saturday. Invest passively, pay debts. Research! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: What’s slow is difficult; what’s quick is easy. In the house, with family, be flexible, long-suffering, affectionate. Outside the house, follow your curiosity – it can lead you to valuable information, even to new friends. (Now to next March, you might make a friend who is surrounded by, or has an element of, mystery. This person can offer nuggets of little-known information, but don’t follow his/her advice about money or business.) Rest early Sunday. This eve to Tuesday brings romantic urges — and insights. Tackle chores midweek. Exciting meetings, fresh horizons Friday onward! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Chase money. Buy/sell, seek new clients, ask for a pay raise or extra hours (especially Friday/Saturday). Generally this is an easy, sensual week. Sunday morning’s very friendly. Both opportunity and opposition occur Monday/Tuesday – say yes to real estate, security, home, no to health or work themes. Romance, pleasure, sports, creative projects and charming kids fill Wednesday/ Thursday – nighttimes best, mid-afternoons worst. Tackle chores Friday onward. A former opportunity returns to you now to mid-November. Be ready to “work it” December/January. Might involve property, relocation.
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For Sale Miscellaneous
WHEELCHAIR ORION Tilt 18d x 20w, good cond, new cost $3000 asking $950 604-858-5368
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Fuel
DRY SPLIT WOOD Pick Up load $120 delivered. HARDWOOD ALSO AVAIL. Ph 604-823-4272
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness remain high. Start important projects, insist on your way, ask favours, and make personal appearances. Shop Sunday morning (especially for high-tech). This afternoon through Tuesday brings paperwork, communications, errands, casual acquaintances – busyness. Your home life, your security, and real estate, become important midweek. It’s a splendid time to institute your own schedules, priorities, to end some situations and lay the groundwork for the new. Romance visits Friday/ Saturday. Before 2011, new romance is not the “marrying kind.” Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Continue to take a restful, contemplative approach. Your energy levels are low. Still, there’s a lot of important work to be done, so do it. Important because either a) you’re the only one who can do it; or b) it promises to “almost directly” advance your own goals. Someone might be “sweet” on you – be kind, but gently evasive. Chase money, buy/sell, Sunday eve to Tuesday. Communicate – but carefully – Wednesday/Thursday. Drive carefully, too. Be alert, because events are faster now than you are. Retreat to home ground for some deep, rejuvenating rest Friday/Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The accent lies on wish fulfilment, popularity, entertainment, social delights and group efforts. Visualize your future, make optimistic plans. You might be experiencing a clandestine attraction – this has little beneficial impact, and could hinder future love, which would be a shame, as the first half of 2011 holds the promise of splendid romantic beginnings! (If you’re married, 2011 will bring creative and similar successes.) Sleep in Sunday morning. This p.m. (through Thursday) your energy soars – tackle big things, enjoy the attention! Buy/sell midweek. Errands, Friday/Saturday.
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Plants & Trees
CEDAR HEDGING $1.00/foot& up. Dug in ready, installation & delivery avail 604-795-1999. Now is the best time for planting!
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Oct. 10 - Oct. 16
Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Be ambitious. Think about future paths, possibilities Sunday morning. Then spend this p.m. through Tuesday evening in rest, planning, research, preparation and dealings with “permission agencies” (government, institutions, “head office”). (Attend to health issues, also.) Charge forth Wednesday/Thursday – ask favours, ask to see important people, make presentations, initiate projects. You’ll succeed! Money’s the subject (and object) Friday/Saturday. All month, your hopes are tied up with love and work. A co-worker romance might be growing more serious. There’s no harm in this! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: A sweet, mellow, easy week, with a focus on intellectual interests, far travel, education, publishing, culture and love. (These slow mildly to late 2012.) Perform a money chore Sunday morning. Your optimism and popularity surge this eve to Tuesday. Accept and issue invitations, envision the future and sign on for entertainment. A wish might come true (perhaps not a romantic one). Rest, retreat Wednesday/Thursday. Plan and contemplate, think about your shifting spiritual and charity beliefs. Your energy and charisma return strongly Friday/Saturday. Romance is a definite maybe. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The accent lies on mystery, depths, lust, big finances, subconscious urges, lifestyle changes, deep health factors, commitment and consequence. These deep currents are overlaid with a romantic, loving, and “intellectually beautiful” atmosphere. It could be the right time to say “Yes” to someone or something! (Though, frankly, there’s no rush – next week’s good also, as is most of the rest of 2010.) Be ambitious Sunday eve to Tuesday. Wishes can come true Wednesday/Thursday, though it’s more likely you’ll simply experience optimism and quiet social joys. Retreat, rest Friday/Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
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Dogs
Dogs
17 Annual Craft Gift & Antique Fair th
DACHSHUND-BICHON PUPS, non shed/allergic, vet checked & shots. small. $500. 604-820-9396
Over 75 exhibitors
In store specials too!
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Cats
RAGDOLL & Russian Blue Kittens, 6 wks, 1st st & wormed. SL & BL pt. $250 up. 604-581-2544
★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !
LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (7387)
4060 JENNY - Lab Ret/Kelpie X/large/ young/female. Loves hugs & toys, energetic, boisterous with other dogs. Wary of new strangers /situations & will fear bark, blooms with consistent handlers, a rural quiet home is best. Visit the dogs at Vancouver Animal Shelter 1280 Raymur Ave 604-871-6885. LOOKING FOR forever home. 3 Jack Russell pups, family raised, 1st shots, dew claws, de wormed, 2 M, 1 F, $500 604-721-8371
Metaphysical
LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca
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Body Work
Abbotsford. Jan $65/1hr full body. Swedish massage Jade/Shannon $80 & up, in/out (604) 854-0599
Real Estate Services
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Condos/ Townhouses
Financial Services
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Coquitlam
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Dogs MINI DACHSHUND. Long hair. cream, Vet ✔, 1st shots. Health guarantee. $1000. 604-538-5433
4 CUTE Maltese/Chiha/Terrier pups born Aug 5 1st shots $425 778 888 4177 4 PUG puppies. 3 Fawn- 1M, 2F. 1 Black M. Vet checked, dewormed, 1st shots. Ready to go Oct.11. $750. 778.389.6425
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SHIH TZU BIJON pups, 1st shots, dewormed, ready, family raised, non shed, $575 firm. 588-5195
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Cares! ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com
BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog puppies. European lines, vet checked,shots,dewormed,1yr health guarantee.$1200 604-823-0097 BOXERS, CKC, show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, ready Nov 12, 604-987-0020 DOBERMAN PUPS. CKC Reg’d, males. 7 wks, health guar’d, $1300. (Sry) Call 604-589-7477
The Abbotsford-Mission Times has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.
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Business Opps/ Franchises
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Houses - Sale
Real Estate
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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Harrison Hot Springs immaculate 1650sf 3br, 2ba rancher $389K 604-796-3531 id5222 Langley parklike acreage w/2 homes, 1 with suite, barn, $1,495,000 857-9093 id5238 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996id4694 Maple Ridge executive 2446sf 4br 3.5ba tnhse, fabulous view $423K 467-0275 id5226 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Mission acreage secluded 2325sf 4br 3ba home 2.33 ac lot $589K 820-7222 id5225 New West updated new kit etc. 670sf 1br condo, pool $158,500 778-397-0508 id5230 Poco immaculate 1790sf 3br 2.5ba end unit tnhome $424,900 778-554-2263 id5241 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Newton 1600sf 4br 2.5ba w/2nd 2br home in back, LUC lot, $479K 825-3280 id5231 Sry Sullivan Hts like new 3245sf 6br 4.5ba with bsmt suite $589K 604-618-0052 id5242
COQ/BBY, CORA Tower. Brand new, 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Near SFU/skytrn. Dave 604-787-1413
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Surrey
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Expired Listing? No Equity? High Pymts?
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Surrey
N. SRY, Immac 2 BR, 1 bath, 534 sf. 6000+ lot. Move in or rent. Cls to Elem schl/skytrain. $239,000. 604-309-1888 Prudential Realty
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Mobile Homes
DISPLAY HOMES LIQUIDATION No Reasonable Offer Refused
1-800-339-5133
#86 - 7850 King George Blvd, Sry. 2 BR. 55+ years old. 1 pet ok! $37,900. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874
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6020-08
Coquitlam
COQ: 1980 Cape Horne, VIEW! 3 BR DUPLEX, dbl garage. National Home Warranty. $499,900. Sale By Builder. 604-522-3100 or 604-941-2444
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Mobile Homes
Factory Direct - New SRI 14 ft wide manufactured home $56,500 F.O.B. New 1152 sf dbl wide $77,900 F.O.B. New modulars $78 per sf. Chuck 604-830-1960 NEW SRI manufactured single and double homes on Adult and Family pads in White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack & Hope. Chuck 604-830-1960 TO BE MOVED - 1991 14 x 70, 2 BR, 2 bath, $44,900. 1982 14 x 70, 3 BR, 2 bath, $24,900. 1982 14 x 70, 2 BR, fixer upper, $17,900 obo. 1970 24 x 40, non csa double wide, $free. Chuck 604-830-1960
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Out Of Town Property
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Recreation Property
TIMESHARE CANCEL. Were you misled when you purchased a Timeshare? Get out NOW with contract cancellation! STOP paying Mortgage and Maintenance! 100% Money back Guaranteed. 1-888-816-7128, X-6868 or 702-527-6868
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Apartments & Condos
Apt/Condos
2 BR, close to D/town Abbots, 5 appl, secure pkg, storage locker, n/s, n/p, $875. 604-657-1640
Call us First! 604-700-4419
We Will Take Over Your Payment
Mission
RENT TO OWN OR BUY Mission, 6 BR Rancher on 5 acres. 2200 sqft, lrg shop (Barn), $2600/month. $675K. Call Mark 604-541-6391 or 604-671-7498
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We Also Take Over Your Payment Until Your House Is Sold. No Fees! No Risk!
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2BR 2BATH ABBY 3yr old. 6 appls & h/w incl. N/S N/P Sec u/g parking $975. 604-788-2746
Houses - Sale
6020-01
Houses - Sale
Abbotsford
RENTAL INCOME guaranteed for 1 year! 1 BR, granite, S.S. appl, W/D. Located in Lower Mainland’s fastest growing community. $194,900. Kathy Taylor, Pilothouse Realty, 604-377-1694
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Burnaby
BBY, 1690 Augusta Ave. 1 BR Condo, full reno’d, new appls, inste W/D. By SFU, golf course. $229,900. Frank 604-929-7739
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REAL ESTATE 6020-01
★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598
Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com
2 ADULT Brother males neutered indoor/outdoor to go to good home. 604-795-6776 FLAT FACED Persian/Exotic kittens. Call 604-277-7059.
Pet Services
DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1000-$1500. 604-607-7433 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957
10015 Young Road Chilliwack 604-792-6612
Mortgages
YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com YORKSHIRE TERRIER, 7 mo, spayed, under 3 lbs fully grown, $1600, papers, 604-940-4485
Sat, Nov 6 ~ 9am - 5:30pm Sun, Nov 7~ 11am - 4:30pm Shop for wonderful seasonal gifts and treasured collectibles.
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STOP FORCLOSURES 1st and 2nd Mortgages 604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca
Fairs/Bazaars
Minter Country Garden’s
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32101 Mt. Waddington Ave WELCOME HOME TO HOMESTEAD ESTATES Abbotsford, deluxe large apts. Newer, well maintained bldg.
Apt/Condos
ALDERGROVE - 1BR, central location, refs, credit & criminal check req’d. $660, avail Oct 1. 604-856-7390 or 778-549-3852
CEDAR GREEN
APARTMENTS www.cedargreen.com
2441 Countess St 1 Bedroom from $620
1 BR units $775
1 Bdrm. & Den
Includes gas heat, gas f/p’s, d/w, inste w/d hook-ups, gated u/g prkg. Cat Okay. $ 300 Move-In Allowance + $25 seniors discount (for new applicants only)
starting at $700 totally reno’d $790
2 BR units with 2 baths $935
Call 604 870-9797
http://www.apt4rent.ca http://www.baywest.ca Baywest Management Corp. 2 BR $745. Apt in Mission. carpet, coin wd, avail Immed Bob 604-302-8676 or 604-826-5147 ABBY DOWNTOWN. Older clean 1 BR Apts, fridge, stove, hot water. Avail now or June. Call 9am-9pm daily ★ 604-539-2533
from $650
2 Bedroom
604.850.5375 Seniors Incentive UP TO
10% DISCOUNT
Secure underground parking with elevator. Damage deposit reduced.
Weekends were made for shopping, so make sure you check our Classifieds for a comprehensive listing of garage sales in your area! Follow the garage sale trail in
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Co-ops
OVER 55 Housing Society welcomes applicants. $50,000 gives you entitlement to occupy a 2 br unit. ns, np, Abby 604-870-8831
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Apt/Condos
CWK 2 br Newmark, brand new, 2 bath, u/g prkg, ss appl, storage inste, nr all ammens UFV Ref’s. $950. 1st mth $675. ns, pets neg. 604-768-4901 604-908-1600 or email@ njoy.ipa@hotmail.com MISSION, 2BR, lrg, grnd flr, h/wd flrs & tile priv w/d, heat & hydro incl’d $800. Oct 1 604-617-7184
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Duplexes - Rent
3 BR, 1 bath upper in well kept / Managed 4 plex, 1250sf, lrg l/r, w/d, $950, avail Nov 1, Mission 604-377-1944 or 604-761-8307
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Houses - Rent
2 BR house, 12th Ave Mission, nr Centennial Park $1100 + utils, Nov 1st. 604-313-7940, 820-3639 2 BR, Huntingdon Village 2nd Ave. all appls incl wd, detached garage & shed, large fenced yard, $1100, ns np, 604-864-2808
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Houses - Rent
3 BR, 1.5bath, laundry rm, large fenced yrd, nr schools, carport, ns, small pet neg. $1250, refs, Abbts. 604-853-4352..859-6522 8 BR, 5 baths, Abbots, Sandpiper Rd, $2200 + utils, ns np, avail now. 604-864-8863 Country Home Large clean rancher, gated entry, ultimate peace & quiet, ns, refs req’d. $2000/mo Roger Wiens Lighthouse Realty, 604-649-4871 LANGLEY WILLOUGHBY 76/216 3 br house on 2.5 acres, w/d, horse barn, riding area. Suit for horse stabling, complete reno 4 yrs ago. 1 yr lease. Oct 1. $2,700. Doug 604-607-8888
MISSION, 3BR, 1 bath, 5 appls, fp, approx 1/2 acre, fresh painted, ns $1150, now, 604-826-3034
APARTMENTS – MISSION 1A Ave- 1bdrm - 1 full 4 pce bath – downtown location - $650/mo – N/S N/P – no w/d on site
UPPER/LOWER SUITES – MISSION Dunbar – above ground 1 bdrm f/s, satellite tv, wireless internet & utilities incl – $575/mo. No Laundry. Kudo – bright 2bdrm lower – very spacious living room – full 4 pce bath – no laundry - $575/mo + shared utils (appx $50/mo) Williams – 1bdrm – full 4 pce bath – shared w/d - $600/mo + shared utils Wren St – 2 bdrm lower suite in 4-plex – shared w/d – huge yard - $750/mo incl utils Kettley – 2bdrm – near new – bright - $725/mo+shared utils – no laundry 7th - 2bdrms – bright – recently updated – covered patio area – private w/d – across from rec centre & water park - $750/mo+shared utils Bell – 2bdrm+lg family room or 3rd bdrm on 10 acres near Rolley Lake – 15 mins to town – large workshop/storage - $950/mo + shared utils 6th – 3 bdrm UPPER FLOOR – laminate & tile throughout – carport – shared w/d - $1100/mo incl utils Bailey – luxurious 4bdrm 3 bath UPPER TWO FLOORS & REC ROOM DOWN - vaulted ceilings – culdesac – lower bsmnt suite rented to quiet family - $1850/mo
HOUSES – MISSION 6th – 5bdrm character home – 2 story+bsmnt - 1 bath - hardwood floors throughout – 4 appl - $1300/mo Maple – 4 bdrms + recroom – 3 baths – carport – 5 appliances – $1400/mo Dewdney Trunk – 3 bdrms up + bachelor suite down- f/s d/w both up & downshared laundry- wrap around sundeck -on over ½ acre with creek/pond - quiet- close to town - $1700/mo Wren – 3bdrms + 2bdrm suite down – carport parking – shared laundry – large lot backs onto greenbelt - $1800/mo Dalke – several 4 & 5 bdrm homes avail – all backing onto greenbelt - $1800/mo Wren – 3bdrm up + 2 bdrm suite down – large fenced backyard – totally renovated home new kitchen up, new bathrooms, windows, quality flooring etc - $1800/mo
TOWNHOMES/DUPLEX – ABBOTSFORD Parkview – 2bdrm ½ duplex – 1 full bath – hardwood floors - carport - $875/mo McKee – “King’s Gate”- Beautiful 4 bdrm 2684 sq ft -3 full baths- f/s-d/w – w/d hook ups-double garage- quiet gated complex- close to schools & golf course - yard work incl. n/p & n/s - $1500/mo
ABBOTSFORD APARTMENTS — TEMPO —
33545 Rainbow Ave., Abbotsford
Close to University, Hospital and freeway 6 appliances * secured parking
*#201R - jr 1 bdrm 558 sq ft $730/mo * *#212 - 2 bdrm+den 2 baths 933 sq ft south facing $1125/mo *
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— LATITUDE —
2233 MacKenzie Rd., Abbotsford
* #204 – 1bdrm + den – 686 sq ft – East Facing – $895/mo * #225 – 1bdrm+den – 686 sq ft – South Facing – $895/mo * #323 – 2bdrm – 885 sq ft – South West Facing – $1150/mo
* 6 Stainless Steel Appliances * Granite Countertops * * Elec f/p * Exercise Room * (Min 6 month lease required)
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STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M VANCOUVER - 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place & Costco…$1,288/M
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Suites/Partial Houses
2 BR bsmt, large, Mission, incl utils, wd, ns, np, $800 move in allowance, 604-826-9919 2 BR bsmt ste, bright, Nr all amen, $650 incls all utils, Immed, Abbotsford Call 604-755-9924 2 BR bsmt ste, new reno, Abby, Immed, near all levels of school & amen, np ns $750. 778-552-7393 2 BR in triplex, corner unit, insuite wd, $800 incls heat/light, ns np Cedar/Egglestone, 604-556-1815 2 BR, prof built bsmt suite, quality house, nice, quiet, beautiful & friendly area, np, ns, Mission, Nov 1, $800, 604-820-2250 after 5pm 3BDRM, 1 Bath, 1100Sqft, Upper level, large deck, yard and storage, utilities incl, shared laundry, close to schools and bus station $1450 call nicole: 778-886-3491 ABBY 2 BR, bsmt, new clean & bright, incl utils ldry ammenity, Nov 1. $775, ns np 604-557-8785
HOME SERVICES 8060
Concrete
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Excavating
ABBY 2 BR upper lev in 4 plex, f/p in ste lndry, deck, Nov 1, $775/mo + utils, N/s, N/p. 604-431-9501
SEPTIC DRAINAGE EXCAVATION
www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca
MISSION, 1 br g/l, 1000 sf, w/d, f/p, pantry, own entry/patio, stor, $900 incl cable, utils, N/S Pets neg. ref’s req’d, 604-826-9091.
❏ Septic Installation ❏ Servicing & Repairs ❏ Drainage ❏ Excavation
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MISSION, 2 BR, clean, suits 1 or 2, $800 incl utils, ns, np, close to Lougheed, now, 604-826-9133
www.NoLimitConcrete.com
Call (604)435-5555 or (604)786-4663
Room & Board
FULLY FURN BR, 3 meals per day, ldry done, includes internet, $700/mth Immed. 604-853-4352
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Rooms
1 BDRM FOR rent $450/mth, close to Heritage, good neighbourhood, quiet. 604-302-0298 PRIVATE ROOMS in Abbots Bsmt rooms & main flr rooms avail $450 - $500. 3 new houses w/rms $400. very clean 604-854-1000
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Shared Accommodation
6595-05
Abbotsford/ Mission
PRIVATE ROOMS, main/bsmt, Mission, $400 clean, near amens, ns, np. 604-783-2535..462-7589
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
1 BDRM bsmt suite, East Abbotsford avail Nov. 1st. 5 appliances, separate laundry, hydro included, non smoker, phone 604 996-0330 1 BR, BACH, unfurn/furn, FARM, SHOP, prkg, W/D, pool, sat/TV $600, MISSION. 604-826-3874 1 BR bsmt, n/s, n/p, own parking, Mission, $650 utils incl’d. Criminal record check & refs. avail Nov 1, call 604-217-4134 1 BR spacious, central Abbts. very clean, $600, ns, np, refs, Nov 1, 604-504-3132 or 857-4711 1 BR ste heat/hydro incl’d. $550. Ref’s req’d, ns, np, nr bus. Mission. Immed. 604-820-8078 2 BDRM bsmt suite. priv. laundry, fenced bkyd. avail. immed. $850 util inc. call 604-315-9871. 2 BR Brand new house suite, ns, np, incl utils, West Abby, 778-551-0654, 604-607-0554
MISSION 2BR Bsmt. Grd lvl, patio, insuite lndry, cbl/util incl. NS/NP. Credit & Ref’s req. Avail Oct 15. $850/mo. 778-840-5292
6605
Townhouses Rent
M. RIDGE. 3 BR + den, 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 2 prkg. 1455 sf. $1460/mo. Nr WCE. Immed. 604-941-5594 MISSION, 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, rent geared to income, n/p, avail Now, 604 820-1715
6620
Warehouse/ Commercial
COMMERCIAL STORE FRONTAGE FOR LEASE
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8185
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2000 GMC 1500 SL, ext. cab, 4.8 auto 2wd 153k, tow pkg, tonneau cover, $8000 obo. 604-240-8713
2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $11,900. Auto, dark blue, PWR Locks/Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes. Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, +extras. Coq. ★ 604-868-3128
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05 CHEV IMPALA
6,888
$
03 CHEV EXPRESS 2500 cargo van, 118-10
1997 MAZDA MPV 185K kms, pwr pkg, 8 pass, well maint’d 1 owner, $2500 obo 778-878-0565
2005 PONTIAC Montana, ext cab V6, 75,000kms, fully loaded, 7 seats, $9000obo, 604-466-0442 2008 TOYOTA Tacoma, 2dr reg cab, under 30000 kms, exc cond, $12500. Cell 778 938 8450
9160
9522
10,577
$
97 CHEV CAVALIER convertible
5,888
$
00 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONV 125k, V6, a/c, pw, pl, tilt, crs, 07-110A
5,881
$
98 DODGE NEON
4 dr, auto, A/C, 124km, 10-009A
2,888
$
05 CHEV CAVALIER 4 dr, auto, 83k, 08-006
6,881
604-823-6120
Sports & Imports
2003 TIBURON, Red, V6, 5spd, leather, sunroof, new stereo system, 150Km, well maintained, 604-792-9694 $8000 OBO
2005 29’ JAYCO Trailer. like new, winterized, Awning, strg, slide, a/c, $18,000obo 604-997-9201 2007 SUNSEEKER Motorhome, E450, 32’, sleeps 6, 1 slide, 25,000km $49,500 604-824-4552
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12,441
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11,881
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05 DODGE RAM 1500
9,988
$
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3,881
$
07 CHEV 1500 X/CAB 4x4, 5.3 V8, loaded, 10-068
19,881
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33,881
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7,888
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Z34, leather, loaded
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03 FORD MUSTANG
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$
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05 CHEV BLAZER
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6,991
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$
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4,881
$
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$
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24,881
$
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14,881
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1991 MAZDA Miata, conv, 5 spd, 210kms, blue, air cared $3450 D9921 Abbots 604-855-6522 1996 MERCURY SABLE LS, $2000, Must be Seen. Zero rust or damage. aircared, fully loaded, chrome wheels. 604-513-9885
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Sports
Phone: 604-854-5244 • E-mail: sports@abbotsfordtimes.com • Fax: 604-854-1140
Heat season starts now
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UFV soccer players are Athletes of the Week
Whalers celebrate silver swim
UFV’s Chantelle Bi a g i o n i l e d t h e Ca s c a d e s t o t w o C W UA A re g u l a r s e a s o n w o m e n’s soccer victories over Nationally Ranked UBC, 2-0, and TWU, 2-1. Biagioni was the C. BIAGIONI J.P. MORA PEREA anchor for a defence that allowed only one goal all weekend in points. Biagioni was named moving the UFV Cascades “Player of the Match” in the back to the five hundred victory over Trinity Western mark at 3-3-0 for nine University on Sunday.
The Abbotsford Whalers swim club celebrated its second place finish at the BCSSA Provincials in Kamloops this past August at their awards banquet last weekend. In his fifth year as head coach, Mark Townsend has led the club from ranking third in the Fraser Valley to finishing in the top three in the province for the last three years. A force in the pool, the club hauled in a total of 49 medals. Individual gold medal performances came from Brianna Utas, Emilie Aikema, Riley Bennett, Laura Berard and Duncan Gleed. The P1 waterpolo team under the direction of head coach, Justin Mitchell, also brought home a silver medal.
he Mission Secondary Roadrunners, with more than 300 yards rushing and a powerful defence, showed Langley who was boss in their 48-0 win over the Saints in varsity football Saturday. Jesse Forcier began the scoring with a nine-yard run, quickly followed by another to put his team ahead 14-0 in the second quarter. Tanner Pearce then completed a pass to Rhys Parry for a 60-yard dash for another six points. Forcier ended his day with another two-yard TD. Brenden Atkinson followed Forcier’s lead and ran 22 yards for another six points, and pushed in for another touchdown from the two-yard line. The scoring ended late in the fourth quarter when Grade 10 QB Kevin Wiens passed eight yards to Eric Baldo for the final touchdown of the game. Erik DiGuistini went fourfor-five on extra point kicks to round out the scoring. “We took control of the game in the second quarter when we were running the ball effectively and scored our third touchdown,” said coach Kevin Watrin. Top defensive efforts came from Adam Brocks (four tackles), Rhys Parry (one tackle and one interception), and Tom Clarkson (two tackles and a sack). The rushing game dominated: Jesse Forcier had 149 yards and Brenden Atkinson had 138 yards. Pearce completed five of 13 passes for 86 yards and one TD pass, and Wiens was one-for-one with eight yards and one TD pass. Parry led the receivers with his 60-yard catch and TD, and Eric Baldo with eight yards for a score. Colton Lohr recovered a fumble off a kick return. The Roadrunners face Rick Hansen today at 3 p.m. at Rick Hansen Secondary, in the Battle of the Bridge.
– STAFF REPORTER
– STAFF REPORTER
The buzz is growing in Grand Rapids
“You’ve got to recognize that with a young group, we’re going to make a lot of mistakes, we’re not going to have a lot of calmness to our first block of games and we have to make sure the guys understand exactly how we want them to play.” That same lack of “calmness” will likely transpire to off-ice dealings as well. Because of mitigating circumstances in the NHL – players being recalled and reassigned due to the salary cap – the Heat roster will be what Playfair referred to as a “moving target” for the next few days. Regardless, forward J.D. Watt, who at 23 will be one of the elder statesman on the team, said he can’t wait to start playing games that mean something. “I t h i n k l a s t ye a r t h e strength of our team was the older, higher-paid guys, and this year it’s going to be a young team,” said the rugged right winger. “It will be exciting to go into Grand Rapids and get the season started.” To n i g h t ’s He a t g a m e begins at 4 p.m. PDT and can be heard on Country 107.1 fm.
CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com
J
im Playfair made an interesting statement 10 days ago at the Abbotsford Heat golf tourney regarding his team’s effort in last year’s post-season. He was happy for the fact that his team made it to the second round against all odds, mostly because injuries reduced the Heat to hockey’s version of Raggedy Ann, yet he wasn’t satisfied. The roller coaster inaugural season came to an end May 10, a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Hamilton Bulldogs in Game 6 of the North Division final. But Playfair made it known to the hundreds in attendance at last week’s tournament dinner that he’d rather be playing hockey in June, with the AHL’s biggest prize, the Calder Cup, on the table. He and the 2010-2011 edition of the Heat will get that
Briefly
Roadrunners flatten Saints
– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES
Abbotsford Heat bench boss Jim Playfair, fine-tunes his team at last week’s practice at AESC. chance beginning tonight against the Grand Rapids Griffins as the AHL season kicks off. “We’ve had a long block of training and now it’s time to get playing,” Playfair said Tuesday as he met with the media one last time before hopping on a flight for Michigan. “We’re looking forward to getting back on the road
together as a group and getting ready to go.” The common theme with this year’s team will be youth. As of Wednesday, eight out of the 24 players on the Heat roster were playing junior hockey a year ago and four others are entering just their second year in the pros. A three-game road swing to start the season, which includes tonight’s clash in
Grand Rapids, tomorrow in Milwaukee and a Thanksgiving matinee with the Toronto Marlies, will act as a stern test for this group of freshfaced youngsters, who are relatively unproven outside of junior hockey. “I think the biggest thing is to just break it down into the very first game and make sure we do a lot of things right,” said Playfair.
Juan Pablo Mora Perea scored one goal on a penalty kick and set up a second goal in the UFV Cascades loss to the University of Victoria Vikes, 3-2, on Sunday. Mora Perea, leads the Cascades with three goals scored on seven shots, in the seven CWUAA regular season matches. The Abbotsford Heat sponsors the UFV Cascades Athlete of the Week program.
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THE TIMES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 ❘
Briefly
– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES
Robert Bateman running back Justin Douglas picks up some valuable yards in the senior varsity game against Frank Hurt in Tier II gridiron action Saturday. Douglas scored two touchdowns but it wasn’t enough as the Timberwolves lost to Hurt 32-14. “Our kids are great, they battle hard and are going to be truly outstanding within the next two years,” said head coach Bill MacGregor, of his fledgling team in their first year of the program. The junior varsity team is doing well and is competitive with some of the top teams in the province, soundly beating Maple Ridge 44-14 on Wednesday.
SPORTS
❘ A31
Boys hoops club starting
Attack at nationals
The Abbotsford Bruins basketball club is looking towards their second season and is holding tryouts starting next week. Last year the Bruins, a Grade 5 boys basketball team, played in a Saturday basketball league in Bellingham. This year they are expanding. There will be two teams: a Grade 6 boys team (with the possibility of a few grade 5s) that will play in the competitive AAU league in Washington state, and a Grade 5/6 team that will play in the Bellingham Basketball League. Practice is Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at MEI Middle School. The first tryout date will be Oct. 12 at MEI Elementary at 7 p.m. with practice the following week. Games will begin in November/December with playoffs in February. Contact Tim Smith at MEI Secondary School (604-859-3700) or at tsmith@meisoc.com.
The Abbotsford Attack men’s field lacrosse team is on its way to Montreal to compete in the National Championships at McGill University this weekend. The team, formed in 1994, became a fierce competitor in field lacrosse, hosting and winning the provincials in 1998 and later represented B.C. in the national championships. Now in its 17th season, the Abbotsford Attack is excited to be representing B.C. in Montreal. – STAFF REPORTER
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Hayden strikes gold in India
Swimmer defies ‘Delhi belly’ to glide past Australian favourite
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ission’s Brent Hayden won gold for Canada in the men’s 100-metre freestyle Thursday at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India. While much of the pre-finals talk revolved around stomach illnesses affecting a number of swimmers, including Hayden, the former world champion took the final in 47.98 seconds, a sizable lead over Simon Burnett
of England with a time of 48.54 and ahead of Australian Eamon Sullivan, the pre-race favourite and fastest qualifier, in 48.69. “My Delhi belly’s a little better today, I’m almost over it,” said Hayden. “It’s happening to everybody in all sports, it’s a place we’re not used to. If you can be comfortable being uncomfortable, that’s great.” Hayden turned first in the two-lap race to touch home a
second faster than his “There were two previous best set in major championthe heats on Monday. ships I hadn’t won a The 26-year-old’s gold in and that was surge came in the last the Olympics and 25 metres, leaving a the Commonwealth race for silver between G a m e s ,” H a y d e n Burnett, the defendsaid. ing Commonwealth “ Now I ’v e d o n e champion from Melthe Commonwealth bourne in 2006, and I just have to work Sullivan, Australia’s harder on the OlymBRENT HAYDEN Olympic silver medpics. I have nothing alist. more than a desire Hayden had shown his form to swim fast.” coming into the Games, after – JEAN KONDA-WITTE winning silver in the Pan PacifWITH FILES FROM CANADIAN PRESS ics in Irvine, Calif. in August.
Baby girl now ‘serious’ after falling from 3rd floor CHRISTINA TOTH & JEAN KONDA-WITTE editorial@abbotsfordtimes.com
Mission Memorial Hospital, and she was transported to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver later that even infant girl who fell from a third- ning. storey balcony in Mission was Fellow tenant John Leggat, who upgraded from critical condition to lives directly above the family, was serious status, the RCMP reported just coming home with his son on Thursday. Wednesday, when they saw someone The one-year-old suffered serious picking the baby up off the ground. head injuries when she He was about 30 feet tumbled from her famiaway and said he saw ly’s balcony at 33395 First “They’re really good red on one side of her Ave., just above Sisto’s parents . . . You turn face, but didn’t think it River City liquor store. was blood. “Ever ybody is dev- around for a split “My son took it astated and heartbrothe hardest,” he said. ken,” building manager second and anything “Every time he saw the Jim Park said Thursday, can happen.” little girl she’d give him moments after remova big smile.” ing the broken light fixHis son, Johnny, 15, ture from the front of the – John Leggat tenant was traumatized by building which he thinks what happened Legmay have broken the gat said. baby’s fall. “It (the accident) breaks “He wanted to be there to help her the heart.” because he loves her.” Police and the B.C. Ambulance SerThe family is not known to police vice responded to a call around 5:50 or social service agencies, nor is there p.m. on Wednesday to the rental com- any reason to suspect foul play, said plex at the corner of Murray Street police. and First Avenue. see BABY, page A11 The ambulance rushed the baby to
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Building manager Jim Park removes the damaged light Thursday that likely broke the fall of a baby girl Wednesday evening.
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Medical pot advocates want expanded access to marijuana treatments.
Abby man lights joint in House of Commons Security asks him to butt out and leave BY MEAGAN FITZPATRICK Postmedia News
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medical marijuana user lit up a joint in the House of Commons Monday to draw attention to what he calls unfair rules set by Health Canada. Abbotsford’s Samuel Mellace is a licensed pot user under the federal government’s medical marijuana program. He started smoking a joint Monday afternoon while in the public gallery of the House of Commons as the daily question period came to an end. Mellace took a few drags on the joint before a security guard asked him to put it out and leave the gallery, which he did without incident.
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