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n Abbotsford bank robber who got nabbed because he got into a car crash while fleeing the scene has been sentenced to close to two years in jail. Kenneth Allan Leo, 25, was handed two years less a day behind bars last Friday for a heist at a bank in the 32400 block of First reported @ abbotsfordtimes.com South Fraser Way on Nov. 10, 2010. Before conduct“And bingo, ing the robbery, bango, bongo Leo stole a Jeep from along Robhe drives into erts Avenue, said another car.” Const. Ian MacDonald. Around 6:30 – Const. Ian MacDonald p.m. he made his way into the bank, bypassed the queue and approached the teller, said MacDonald. “So not only is he a bank robber, he’s a line-budger too,” he said. After demanding cash from the teller, Leo fled the scene in the stolen Jeep. But while driving along Garden Street, it seems Leo didn’t stop for the red light at the intersection at George Ferguson Way. “And bingo, bango, bongo he drives into another car,” said MacDonald. A couple and their two children were in the car when it was hit, but were not injured in the crash. The 29-year-old male passenger and another man who witnessed the crash chased Leo down as he tried to make a run for it, said MacDonald. “Basically they held him for police. When we got there, he’s still got the stolen money in the car,” he said. Leo, who moved to Abbotsford last year, has more than a 100 interactions with police across the Lower Mainland. His court records show previous convictions that include assault causing bodily harm, theft and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

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esidents will get the chance to shape one of Abbotsford’s largest development proposals – a project that will dominate growth in the eastern reaches of the municipality over the next 10 to 20 years. The Vicarro Ranch project has applied for a major official community plan (OCP) amendment and rezoning for its master planned community located on McKee Peak and Eagle Mountain in east Abbotsford. A public information meeting is being held next Thursday so residents can provide input

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE (TOP), CITY GRAPHIC (ABOVE)//TIMES

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the project has been in the works for years. But if the project gets positive public feedback and approval for the land use zoning, phase one of the project on Eagle Mountain will start late this year or early 2012, said Funk. Jay Teichroeb, general manager of economic development

and planning for the city, said a number of changes to the original Vicarro Ranch plan require an amendment to the OCP, which in turn means it must go before the public and council. Funk said one primary change is to increase the density of the project, which allows for the protection of more green space. “It provides for the consolidation of our footprint and allows for more of the land to be left in its natural state,” he said. “This concept allows for 60 per cent of the land to be left undisturbed.”

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Briefly Community awards taking nominations The University of the Fraser Valley is seeking nominations for this year’s Betty Urquhart community service award. Urquhart was one of the first employees at Fraser Valley College – now called UFV – and was involved in numerous community outreach programs. She passed away in 1995, however UFV has chosen to keep her memory alive by honouring individuals or groups committed to the community. Considered an “unsung hero” award, it helps raise awareness about initiatives that help make the Fraser Valley a better place. Anyone interested in nominating an individual can visit www.ufv.ca/board/ betty_urquhart_award.htm or contact Lori Ann Waites at 1-888-504-7441 or email loriann.waites@ufv.ca. Deadline is March 18.

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Victim’s widow bursts into tears in court

As Pool drove his First reported @ tion and was deemed truck along River Road abbotsfordtimes.com unfit to drive by his near Fort Langley on doctors, and did not Feb. 25, 2008 he struck and killed renew his licence when it expired in Mitchell, who was working traffic 2001, went out driving regularly. control. B.C. Supreme Court Justice CathMitchell had worked for Valley erine Bruce said in her reasons for Traffic Systems for eight years. sentence that Pool will spend the Pool, who has macular degenera- next two years on probation and will

n elderly man who hit and killed a flagperson while driving without a licence was given a suspended sentence Thursday. In November retired Abbotsford dairy farmer Melle Grietinus Pool, now 88, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Terry Mitchell, 52, of Pitt Meadows.

be subject to a 10-year driving ban. Bruce said Pool was extremely remorseful and will not reoffend. Mitchell’s widow, Alison Stacey, burst into tears as the judge read her decision. At a sentencing hearing, Crown prosecutor Don Wilson asked that Pool spend an unspecified amount of time behind bars. Defence lawyer Jeffrey Campbell asked for a probationary period.

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other Nature unleashed her fury Wednesday, delivering a brief but powerful windstorm to Abbotsford and the B.C. South Coast. Southerly wind gusts of up to 95 k/hr were recorded at Abbotsford International Airport, making it one of the hardest hit areas in the Lower Mainland, said meteorologist Mark Madryga. “It’s pretty hard to say exactly why, all storms are different,” said Madryga. “In this case, all the ingredients were there to blast up that southerly wind and hit Abbotsford as one of the hardest areas hit. “It was significant, but not unprecedented.” The storm also brought rain and fluctuating temperatures throughout the morning and afternoon. Mercury levels rose seven degrees from 4 C to 11 C in an hour as the wind made its way north to Abbotsford from Bellingham just after 9 a.m., and then dropped back down to 5 C as the wind again shifted direction before finally receding. The sudden changes in weather were the result of a strong low-pressure system that invaded the south coast yesterday. Madryga compared Wednesday to a less dramatic version of a Chinook, a weather pattern that can alter temperatures and conditions very quickly and usually affects southern Alberta.

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Workers on Whatcom Connector unclog drains flooded during Wednesday’s storm. “There are a lot of factors at work,” he said, adding the breeze Abbotsford received paled in comparison to the 170 kilometre an hour gusts recorded in parts of Vancouver Island and the Central Coast. The storm also wreaked havoc with BC Hydro customers across the Lower Mainland. Power was knocked out for as many as 11,000 customers in Abbotsford and Mission at the peak of the storm – around 10:30 a.m. – according to BC Hydro spokesperson Simi Heer. Power was restored to all customers by late afternoon. The blustery conditions forced one flight landing in Abbotsford to divert to Vancouver International Airport. The same plane was forced to can-

cel its flight to Edmonton a short time later. However YXX general manager Mike Pastro said that by early afternoon, all flights both in and out of Abbotsford were on schedule. “The captain of the aircraft makes the decision and he makes [it] based on safety considerations,” Pastro said of the one plane diverted to YVR. Despite downed tree branches, power lines and other for ms of debris, Const. Ian MacDonald said the storm didn’t cause too much trouble for police. “Our call load was ultimately the same as it is any other day,” he said. “Dorothy never quite got launched to Oz.”

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Police are looking for leads after a thief preoccupied with home decor recently broke into some Abbotsford homes. Investigators are dealing with two cases where someone entered two separate residences in late February, making off with household furnishings, said Abbotsford Police Department Const. Ian MacDonald. Thieves normally target things they can easily carry away or get cash for, such as credit cards, jewelry or electronics, he said. However, this housebreaker pilfered items such as coffee tables, end tables or paintings. “It’s very odd. They are not even taking the blender,” said MacDonald. “It really is like someone is doing a home makeover. We suspect that a person is refurnishing or upgrading the furniture in their own residence, and strangely they have the same taste in paintings as their victims.” The investigation is still underway, but police don’t have any suspects yet.

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Emergency response vehicles and a Medivac helicopter were on the scene of a crash on Hwy 1 on Sunday which sent three people to hospital with injuries.

Chopper called, impaired driving charges follow crash on Hwy 1 Three to hospital, driver to jail

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hospital by ambulance; the driver was taken to our cells,” said MacDonald. Police are preparing charges of impaired driving causing bodily harm against the driver. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Helmer said all the emergency responders – Abbotsford Fire Rescue, APD, RCMP and BC Ambulance – worked well as a team to rescue the crash victims, get them the necessary medical attention, divert traffic and establish a landing zone for the Medivac helicopter.

wo people were airlifted to hospital foll ow i n g a c ra s h o n Highway 1 in Abbotsford Sunday afternoon. A car with four occupants was travelling westbound when the 27-year-old driver from Langley lost control of the vehicle east of the McCallum overpass around 4 p.m., said Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald. The car veered into the

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he drug-related slayings of four young people in the spring of 2009 are among the reasons cited by Abbotsford Police for a 21-per cent reduction in youth crime last year - the most dramatic decrease in four years. “We’re talking about a demographic hit [in murders] and young people recognized it immediately,” said police spokesman Const.

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Ian MacDonald. Abbotsford had one of the highest homicide rates for a city its size in 2009, when 11 people were murdered. Eight of the murders were gang-related and of these, four were of young people aged 17 to 21. The four were Ryan Richards, 19, who was found in a field behind a store in Abbotsford;

Sean Murphy, 21, who was shot to death behind the wheel of a car in Bateman Park; and W. J. Mouat high school students Joseph Randy, 18, and Dilsher Gill, 17, who were found in a car on Sumas Mountain. Their deaths remain unsolved. In 2010, there were four murders, none involving young people.

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MacDonald said of the 21 fatal car collisions in Abbotsford in 2010, none involved youths, which “flies in the face of ICBC statistics.” There were 548 youth crimes overall in 2007, 558 in 2008, 550 in 2009, and 433 in 2010. MacDonald said police have been actively engaged in youth crime awareness, doing such things as visiting high schools to talk about the dangers of joining gangs. While this likely helped, he believes most of the credit for the youth crime reduction in Abbotsford belongs to the youth themselves.

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bbotsford MP Ed Fast says taxpayers got an especially good deal for the recent improvements to the Abbotsford International Airport. Savings derived from low bids during the economic recession for the original projects at the airport meant Abbotsford residents got more bang for their buck, said Fast. He was at the YXX last week to tour the facilities and examine the near complete parallel taxiway, widened apron, and airport terminal improvements. The original project plan included the taxiway and apron, a ramp area where aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled and boarded. However, senior levels of government decided to reinvest savings from the original bids and do a complete renovation of the terminal building too, said Fast. “It’s been totally redone. It’s more efficient and attractive with a departure area with views of the airport and Mt. Baker,” he said. “It’s a spectacular setting for an airport and the improvements have basically doubled [the facility’s] capacity.” Additionally, a new perimeter road has been built around the airport and major sections of the runways and

taxiways have been resurfaced. The airport will now be able to handle a million people a year while before it could handle half that number, said Fast. Other Economic Action Plan projects in Abbotsford included the McCallum and Clearbrook Road interchanges. All of the projects were completed with funding from all three levels of government. The city was also able to re-inject its savings from low bids to improve on projects, which include upgrading the exits and entrances at the interchanges and roadwork in the Peardonville area to improve access to the airport, Fast noted. “Each of the two interchanges are significantly more improved than we ever expected,” he said. The federal government won’t be funding any further stimulus projects, said Fast. “Citizens have told us they want to go back to balanced budgets and paying off the deficit,” he said. “The next [federal budget] will likely be an austerity budget.” Prime Minister Steven Harper’s priorities are not to raise taxes and little or no new program spending, Fast said. The government is on target for a balanced budget by 2015 if not sooner, he added.

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“We need to look at all the other risks, as well as absorbing all the other [regional] bbotsford won’t save responsibilities,” she said. money and will likely All municipalities are incur additional costs required to come up with if it abandons the Fraser Val- regional plans around solid ley Regional District, said waste, air quality, and growth, the organization’s she noted. chairperson. “We are required Patricia Ross, “When all is said to do [the planAbbotsford ning] as a region. councillor and and done . . . not I don’t know how FVRD chair, said only would we that would be done Abbotsford’s new within a single-tier 28 per cent tax not save money, government,” Ross cut due to cost it would end up said. restructuring Leaving the means the city costing us in FVRD would also w o u l d n’t s a v e more ways than complicate negotimoney if it left ations around the the regional dis- just financially.” region’s hospitals trict. and the acquisi“When all is – Coun. Patricia Ross tion of medical said and done, equipment. speaking as an “The [Abbotsford Abbotsford city Regional Hospital] councillor, not only would debt has yet to be calculated,” we not save money, it would said Ross. end up costing us in more Additionally, the city would ways than just financially,” have to pay customer rather said Ross. than member costs for serCity staff has estimat- vices such as emergency 911 ed Abbotsford could save dispatch services. between $800,000 and $1.4 Abbotsford would also lose million per year by leaving power when lobbying the the FVRD. province around political The FVRD has released a issues, or when leveraging report indicating that restruc- funding from senior levels of turing measures will provide government, she said. Abbotsford a tax savings of Abbotsford Mayor George $715,736 in 2011. Peary has said despite the T h e s a v i n g s a re g re a t new FVRD tax cuts, the city enough to outweigh any ben- will continue to explore if efits gained by leaving the it can get better value for district, said Ross. its taxpayers by leaving the

FVRD. Other municipalities such as Mission and Chilliwack are also getting tax cuts, said Ross. The regional district was in the process of evaluating its operations and did not make the changes to appease Abbotsford, she added. “This re-evaluation of the responsibilities, reorganization and search for efficiencies would have happened anyway.”

If Abbotsford remains, it will pay the FVRD $1,774,302, down from $2,490,038 in 2010. The average homeowner – with a house assessed at $347,000 – would see a drop in taxes from $40.76 in 2010 to $29.04 in 2011. On a per taxpayer basis it works out to $2.41 a month for FVRD services, Ross noted. “For the amount of services we get, the value is pretty good. You can’t even get a cup of coffee for that.”

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o lead, or not to lead: that is the question. Or more appropriately, the question is whether or not Christy Clark is really “our” leader (as in, the leader of British Columbia). As the new leader of the BC Liberal party, she can be considered the de facto premier of B.C., and barring serious mischance, she will certainly become a real, full-fledged premier when she is sworn into office in a couple of weeks. But since, as an outsider, she can’t address the Legislature, she won’t really and truly become B.C.’s leader until she wins an MLA’s seat somewhere. But leadership has often been a murky issue in B.C. Arguably the most successful premier in the province’s history, W.A.C. (Wacky) Bennett did the leadership thing in reverse: he became premier before winning the leadership of his party. Wacky was a disgruntled member of the 1940s Coalition of Liberals and Conservatives, which joined to keep the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF, forerunner of today’s New Democratic Party) at bay. The disparate right wing got into bed together rather than hand power over to the socialist horde (a term, I recall from my childhood, that Wacky used often during his election campaigns of the 1960s, and particularly on the eve of his disastrous lambasting by Davey Barrett’s NDP in 1972).

BOB GROENEVELD

Odd thoughts But the bed quickly got cold, and the Coalition fell apart. However, the established right wing Liberals and Conservatives managed to stomach each other enough to conspire in another plan to fight off the CCF: a preferential balloting system similar to, but not quite the same as the BCSTV that some wackos tried to foist on us all a few years ago. Meanwhile, after a failed attempt at winning the leadership of the BC Conservative party, Wacky took out a membership in the Social Credit League. Here it gets interesting. The preferential ballot backfired in 1952, when many voters on the right, unhappy with the Liberals and Conservatives, opted to seek salvation with the Socreds. And CCF supporters overwhelmingly chose the Socreds as their second choice, rather than cede anything to the right wing parties. After the counts and recounts through the preferential balloting system, the Socreds – who remarkably didn’t even have a leader – ended up with the most seats, and formed a minority government. Except, with no leader, the

Socreds could offer no premier. So the caucus had a vote, and Wacky edged out Phil (later known as “Flyin’ Phil”) Gaglardi, a former Langley minister of an evangelical church that is now known as the Christian Life Assembly. Within a year, Wacky’s minority fell – which quite probably was a carefully planned manoeuvre by the Socreds, as the subsequent general election – without preferential ballots this time – happened to take place while the leadership of both the Liberal and Conservative parties was in disarray. Wacky scored his first of many majorities, virtually destroying the Liberals and Conservatives in the process – and the leader who wasn’t a leader became one of the strongest leaders this province has ever known. There are some parallels today. Clark (Christy, that is, and not Glen) is leader of a rightwing coalition that replaced the Socreds, and is facing parties without leaders. She has magnanimously promised to hold off on any election calls until after the NDP picks its new leader on April 17. But she has made no such commitment to the leaderless waiting-in-the-wingnuts of the BC Conservative or BC First parties. ■ Bob Groeneveld is the editor of our

sister paper, the Langley Advance.

he world is a difficult – and dangerous – place to understand. The more we figure out about this amazing place, the more we discover we have yet to learn. To confuse the issue, the same science that attempts to unravel the manifold mysteries that encompass our earthly existence has provided a vast array of discoveries and inventions to make our lives more comfortable – but at the cost of greater risk. For instance, science brought us the amazing internal combustion engine. And the price has included pollution and consequences unimaginable to those who developed the gasoline-powered cars that gave us global atmospheric lead levels hundreds of times normal (with still undetermined health risks), cities enveloped in brown sulfur and nitrous oxides (now implicated in rising incidences of asthma), and huge increases in carbon oxides (fueling possibly catastrophic global climate change). While some scientists work feverishly to correct errors made by our impulsive rush to transportation efficiency, others have created the communications revolution, building exponentially over the past few decades. The remarkable rate of increase in communications technology virtually assures more mistakes – mistakes that may not be discovered for decades. Some folks believe an error lies in wireless technology and unknown consequences that “wifi” and other remoteservice communications may have on living organisms – such as ourselves – at the cellular level. So far, science suggests that such concerns are overblown. But science can only provide probabilities based on known information, and can’t definitively prove anything based on what we don’t know – and the amount we don’t know seems to grow at least as fast as our base of knowledge. It behooves us to listen patiently – and thoughtfully – to those who express concerns about the unknown. It would not be the first time that those who are seen as scare-mongers today become recognized as visionary whistle-blowers tomorrow.

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Head still swimming over pool closure

I am really disgusted, in fact I find it outrageous that the city saw fit to demolish the Matsqui Pool. It is the only outdoor swimming pool in Mission. It seems there are lots of playgrounds or areas suitable for playing, but nowhere to swim in the summer sloe by in the outdoors – something very important to the health of citizens, especially seniors. Exposure to water and sunshine prolongs health and life. It is very disappointing to me that it will no longer be available in the summer. Adults and seniors use this pool. It is a healthy activity and a great opportunity to enjoy the sunshine outdoors, as well as the opportunity to cool off in the heat. Equally important are the swim classes conducted there. Next time you hear of a drowning, you may wonder why that person never learned to swim. Indoor facilities during sunny summer days are not equally appealing. Don’t 1,000 signatures mean anything? Is saving money more important than our health? Please provide the citizens of Mission with an outdoor pool for enjoyment and exercise in the sunshine. Not only behind closed doors. It is essential for our health. Victoria Inskip Mission

Art is even better when paid for properly Editor, the Times:

I support and have contributed to public art in Abbotsford (the Sto:lo / Clayburn brick bench depicting salmon on Mon-

trose) and I personally collect First Nations art. I am also related to a First Nations artist. However, this specific piece of public art should have been paid for out of the McCallum overpass stimulus (Canada Economic Action Plan) project funding. Obviously this beautiful and culturally appropriate work of art was commissioned a long time ago. How did the City plan to pay for it when it was commissioned? Which budget was it supposed to come from? The way that this has been contrived as support for the arts by Council is an insult to both the taxpayers of Abbotsford and the Sto:lo artist. This particular “first” purchase of public art has caused a negative response from taxpayers, which will be almost impossible to reverse. What a shame when we need to be encouraging the community to support the arts for so many great reasons. One of them is how much is spent on the arts by millions of individual consumers. If council would “get it” the arts could become an economic driver in Abbotsford as we have an abundance of exceptional artists. I am also disappointed that the call for interested artists was not done through our long standing and hard working Abbotsford Arts Council, who, by the way, supported all of Plan A including the Money Pit (aka AESC) on King Road. Lynn Perrin Abbotsford

Likely not many fans of a 50% higher bill Editor, the Times:

I’m writing in reference to BC Hydro’s announced rate increases, which could be as much as 50 per cent over the next few years. I suspect many people in Abbotsford and Mission are probably cringing at the thought of paying more for electricity. Well, I’m originally from Ontario, and I would like to encourage Abbotsford-Mission Times readers to put BC Hydro’s rate increases into perspective: electricity rates in Ontario are double what they are here in B.C., and they’re headed higher as coal-fired plants are pulled from service. People in B.C. just don’t realize how lucky they are to have relatively inexpensive, cleanly-generated hydroelectricity. Keeping these hydroelectric assets in good working shape is well worth the cost. And in the end, I can guarantee you that B.C. is still going to have one of the lowest electricity rates in North America. Matthew Enns East Vancouver

Value in strong gun control laws Editor, the Times:

As an injury prevention specialist, I was dismayed by the disingenuous statements made by both Mr. Fritz and Mr. Trahan in their Feb. 25 letters to the editor in the Abbotsford-Mission Times. There are real risks associated with firearms. Strong gun control laws have values.

Most firearm deaths in Canada are suicides and the guns most often used are rifles and shotguns. These tragedies are not gang related, but occur when an ordinary law-abiding citizen becomes suicidal or violent, often under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or during a personal crisis such as marital breakdown or job loss. When firearms are available, domestic homicides are more likely to involve multiple victims and end in suicide. Studies have established a clear correlation between access to firearms at home and risk of suicide by firearm. Gun control measures have helped reduce gunrelated death, injury, violence and suicide. A study has shown that the coming into force of the Firearms Act is associated, on average, with a reduction of 250 suicides and 50 homicides each year. Also, a recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice this January has shown that the effectiveness of our current gun laws is due to the reduced access and availability of firearms rather than to the severity of sentences provided in the legislation. Scrapping the long-gun registry would only save $1.57 million annually according to an independent cost benefit analysis conducted for the RCMP. This cost is minimal when one considers that in 1995 the costs of firearm death and injury was estimated at $6.6 billion. We cannot easily measure prevention, but we can certainly measure the effects of ignoring it. Mary Ellen Vancouver

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t’s big and it’s coming to the Lower Mainland. Abbotsford police have announced that the armoured rescue vehicle purchased for the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team (MIERT) will enter service this week. Looking more like a tank, the rescue vehicle will be used to help extract people from life threatening circumstances, or when the police and public may be in danger due to the presence of weapons. Civic and police leaders from Abbotsford, Delta, New Westminster and Port Moody came together to purchase the new vehicle. - STAFF REPORTER

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What, exactly, is most important to you? S

uppose you picked up a recent edition of this newspaper and read the front page headline ‘Local man discovers an abandoned squirrel nest in his backyard.’ Or perhaps you tuned in to a favorite station on your morning commute to hear the lead news account of a woman who knits woolly sweaters for her pet cats. Maybe you decided to watch the six o’clock evening news and learned from the anchor that the top story was all about how a couple received honorable mention in a baking contest. We have generally become accustomed to the idea that the most important story takes precedence; editors and news directors will carefully consider the “lead” for their publication or media in order to select the one with the most appeal, the most impact. Abandoned squirrel nests,

woolly cat sweaters and baking awards – as simulated examples – might interest immediate family members and a friend or two, but they would not be expected to intrigue a wider audience. Similarly, we normally believe that someone who engages us in conversation will indicate the importance of a matter by the order in which it is mentioned. So, if you were having lunch with a friend who was excited to tell you about a recent TV show and later mentioned that a son or daughter had been doing poorly at school, you might question that person’s sense of priorities. A colleague at work likewise may be considered with suspicion if he or she enthusiastically detailed the recent purchase of a new car yet soon after explained that a spouse was in trouble with the law. Children, in particular,

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Faith that matters seem to have a limited sense of what is significant and I recall being told by one of our daughters – when she was four or five – that the most memorable aspect of going to a movie was the pop and popcorn. How about you? Do you have a clear sense of what is important in your life? Would friends and acquaintances say you have your priorities in order? Perhaps the best gauge of our ideals is how much time we squander on a particular activity. If you spend, say, three hours a day on the Internet, checking e-mails and responding to Facebook messages, for example,

and just half an hour relating to family members, then it is probable that you don’t rate family as highly as the Internet. Maybe you have a passion for sports and can hardly wait to catch a live game or one on television. Meanwhile, however, a spouse might be left to languish in another room, reading, and hoping for the attention and meaningful conversation that never transpires. In many cases, our principles of what is important originate in our thought life and are concealed from others. We may be preoccupied with accumulating wealth, achieving an important position or garnering the attention of others; our driving passion causes us to disregard family, friends and those in need. We may ignore the “dark side” of our life (the Bible calls this sin) and deny our weaknesses and the need to confront our

moral lapses. The Bible says, “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” We can never have deliverance from the bad things in our life without confessing our sins to God. John 3:16 is an encouraging verse: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Christ, who was perfect, accepted a cruel death on a cross for you personally to take away your sin. And he rose from the dead! Why not call on him now? Today would be the best time to make God more important than anything else!

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Lutheran Church - Canada (LC-C) Church of the Lutheran Hour 3845 Gladwin Road North 604-853-3227 9:00 am Adult Bible Study 9:45 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Service

www.trinitylcc.ca

Pastor: David Hilderman

RESURRECTION JESUS Come Pray at Abbotsford Hospital “Sacred Space” Monday to Friday 6:00am - 7:30am

29623 Downes Road

Corner of Ross & Downes Rd. Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 10:50 am

Everyone Welcome LIFE CHURCH CELEBRATION Sunday @ 10:00 am SENIORS DROP IN CENTRE

2631Cyril Street (off Essendene)

Come To Jesus

Home Gatherings 7:00 pm Wednesday: Chilliwack Thursday: Abbotsford Daily: Mystic Mug *Website has all the details!

Help Desk:

Pastor Ray 604-807-7470 www.Resurrectionlife.bc.ca resurrectionlifechurch@shaw.ca

God is in the House!

THE TIMES FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011 ❘

FAITH

❘ A13

Steps to proper thinking P

roverbs 23:7 says, “As a man thinks in his heart so is he.” We are what we think. Our thoughts determine who we are and how we behave. Who we are is determined by what we meditate, contemplate, ponder, consider, reflect, and process. Therefore, we have a responsibility to program our mind for success. In the movie Braveheart, there is a scene where one fellow says to William Wallace (Mel Gibson), “I never liked him, he wasn’t right in the head.” Some of us aren’t “right in the head.” Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed or fashioned to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove (discern) what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

ALICE MARYNIUK

Above and beyond The lifestyle we are living is a result of our thoughts. We are told to reconstruct, rebuild, recreate, refashion, redesign, and remodel our mind. If we want new and better results, we have to choose the right thoughts. We need to install new software, new information. If you aren’t sure what you are thinking, pay attention to the words you speak. In Matthew 12:34 Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” The words you speak are a good indication of what you have been

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thinking. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, “Casting down arguments and imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” It is our responsibility to guard our mind. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Guard your affections with all diligence, for it affects everything else in your life.” David says in Psalm 141:3 “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth, keep watch over the door of my lips.” Everything we think should go through a filtering process. Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, see THINKING, page A20

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Diocese of New Westminster 604-684-6306 Holy Communion Sunday at 8 am

Sunday Services Traditional Service 9:30 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am

St. Matthew’s Church 2010 Guilford Drive Abbotsford In the Parish Hall

2575 Gladwin Road,Abbotsford 604-853-0757

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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 “We preach Christ crucified and risen” 1 Cor. 2-3; 1 Cor. 15-20

Sundays Service on Sunday at 11:30am Meeting at the Seniors’Centre in the Matsqui Recreation Centre on Clearbrook Road ½ block S of MacLure For information call 604-853-6083 Anglican Network in Canada

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Phone: 604-856-2024

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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

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA 10:00 am Service

10:00 am Service

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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Rev. Tim Bowman

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2719 Clearbrook Road

Wednesday service 7:00 pm

Pastor Rida Hanna 572-9906 (Surrey) Serop Sarkis 859-2013 (Abbotsford)

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Rev. Dorothy Jeffery

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33336 2nd Ave. Mission

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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

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TRADITIONAL ANGLICAN ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS

Invites you to worship according to the Book of Common Prayer

HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 PM

Matsqui Lutheran Church-Matsqui Village

Experience a Life-Giving GOD Sunday Services 9:00 am & 11:00 am

Rev. Colin VanderPloeg Youth Director: Adam VanDop Sunday Services: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday School: 10:30 am

(34595 3rd Ave.)

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM

Family Service with Healing Eucharist .......................10:15 am Wednesdays

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Sumas Way & 3rd Ave.

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Holy Communion(traditional BCP) ....8:30 am

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Sunday Worship Services

Anglican Network in Canada (corner of Marshall Rd. & Guilford Dr.)

(Nursery provided) Weekly activities for all Everyone welcome

2719 Clearbrook Road

ANGLICAN Saint Matthew’s Anglican Church

604-852-4564

CLEARBROOK MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH 8:45 am 11:15 am 11:15 am 10:00 am

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5781 Riverside Street The Rev’d Michael Shier 604-951-3733 Info.: 604-856-6902

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Worship Service - 10:15 am & Children’s Ministry

2393 West Railway Street 604-864-ACTK Great Children’s Programs Contemporary Worship Senior Pastor - Justin Manzey There’s always a place for You!

Weekly activities for students and children as scheduled. Lead Pastor - Warren Schatz Associate Pastor - Adam Palesch Worship Director/Jr. High Youth Associate Pastor - Adam Palesch

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NEW LIFE Calvin Church

PENTECOSTAL A mainstream church CHURCH with an evangelical heart 33668 McDougall Street 2597 Bourquin Crescent East Abbotsford Phone: 604-859-6902 604-859-0039

Pastor: Hans Sunday School & Kouwenberg Children Youth:. .Sarah Smith Adult Bible&Classes . . 10:30 am Evangelistical Service . . 11:30 am Communion Thursday Bible Study . . .7:00 pm Worship Services Pastor: Rideout 9:15 am D. & 11:00 am

604-850-7579 Come as you are!

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St. Pauls 8469 Cedar St. 604-826-8481

10:30 am

Worship & Children’s Church Interim Minister:

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Youth Leader: Doug McKellan

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Hub a great start, but more work needed T

he City of Abbotsford celebrated a historical occasion on Feb. 23 at the Matsqui Recreation Centre. A large crowd gathered in the middle of the afternoon wearing pink to celebrate anti-bullying day and to witness the opening of the Intercultural Hub in West Abbotsford. It was an exciting day despite the cold windy weather for many community partners and spectators. The MRC is the Intercultural Hub identified by the city and partners under the Abbotsford Building Connections Project, which aims to increase social and cultural awareness of different ethno-cultural and faith communities. Funded by the federal government (Abbotsford received $434,000), the partners include the City of Abbotsford, School District 34, University of the Fraser Valley and Abbotsford Community Services. Speakers for the day included: Abbotsford Mayor George Peary, Abbotsford Member of Parliament Ed Fast, School Trustee Korky Neufeld, Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission Chair Lynne Harris, Abbotsford Community Services manager Manpreet Grewal, founder of AbbyFest Musleh Hakki and on short notice Abbotsford Deputy Police

Const. Rick Lucy. When I was asked by local diversity coordinator, Med Manzanal to be the master of ceremonies, I was honoured by her request. I couldn’t resist. I know people around town like to refer me as Mr. Diversity and that is fine. But I see myself more as a community builder in bridging this cultural gap, which I’ve been doing for years. Talking and writing about diversity is fine. But, it has to be in conjunction with how we build intercultural awareness. You cannot have one without the other. Both hands need to be working together. This is something we haven’t done very well. Feedback I receive from readers on a regular basis suggests many are concerned about this growing isolation. This is now about to change. The new Intercultural Hub will hopefully address many of these issues in a respectable manner. But, for it to be successful, people need to join in and take part in the upcoming discussions. My official MC duties lasted about 45 minutes. I first introduced the (IYYA) group from the Abbotsford Community Services and they performed a moving dance

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

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the first Conversation Circle. I happened to be one of them. What a experience to listen to some of the amazing stories. I met Jean Pierre Martin, who was representing the Francophone Society of Abbotsford and Fraser Valley. He said the Fraser Valley is in its first stage and looking for people interested in being part of committee. They can do so by calling 604-615-7475. I would also like to acknowledge the city staff who decorated the hall and organized this event. You guys and gals did a fantastic job.

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A18 ❘ COMMUNITY ❘ FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011 THE TIMES Derby girls food drive

The Reign Valley Vixens are racing this Saturday, March 5 at 6 p.m. at the Ag Rec Building, 32470 Haida Dr., Abbotsford, with non-perishable food donations going to the Abbotsford Food Bank. Admission is minimum $5 donation plus a food item. The Vixens will take on the Okanagan/Shuswap Raggedy Rollers for this pre-season opener. Come out and support the team and the food bank.

Phone 604-859-7814 ext. 229 for details.

Cuddle time with baby

This program is for newborns to 23 months and their parents at the Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford. This is a unique two-session program (each lasting 20 minutes) for babies that

introduces them and their parents to the world of children’s literature, song, rhythm and rhyme. Choose one series: either Mondays – March 7 & 14, 10:30 a.m,; Fridays – April 1 & 8, 10:30 a.m.; or Mondays – May 2 & 9, 10:30 a.m. Registration is required one week prior to the start date. Phone 604859-7414 to register.

Mission Book Club

Love to read? Love to chat? Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., invites you to the premiere Mission Book Club on Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Refreshments provided. For more information, call the library at 604-826-6610.

see EVENTS, page A35

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

Tots ‘n’ Tales storytimes

Storytimes are on at the MSA Centennial Library (33660 South Fraser Way, downtown Abbotsford) on Wednesdays and at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) on Thursdays starting March 2 and running until May 26 at 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kids ages 2-5 can drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun! Phone 604-853-1753 for details.

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Juvenile diabetes support

Abbotsford’s Juvenile Diabetes Family Network meets Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at Home Society office, 31581 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. The network provides opportunity for families with children living with juvenile diabetes to meet regularly, support and encourage one another. New families are always welcome. For more information, call Heather 604-852-6770 or Tara 604-855-9174.

Whoopie Pie Day

Traceycakes in downtown Abbotsford (2636 Montrose Ave.) is having a 2-for-1 sale of whoopie pies on Saturday, March 5 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) for just $3 with proceeds going to the BC Cancer Foundation. The fundraiser supports cancer research and programs. Call 604-852-1904 for details.

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Pack up the youngsters and head to the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford) for a bedtime story at the library. Kids ages 2-6 are invited to let the imagination roam with books, puppets and songs. Wear pajamas. It starts Monday, March 7 and runs until May 30, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration is not required.

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A20 ❘ FAITH ❘ FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011 THE TIMES THINKING, from page A13 whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.” Don’t be limited by what you see. It’s time to stop allowing circumstances to control you. God wants you to have a higher vision for your future. Don’t allow any negative thought to hold you back. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance (assurance) of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” It is time to receive a new vision of what your future can be. Here are four steps toward right thinking. 1. Have a desire to change your thoughts. Read my book Thinking for a Change and you will be challenged to let go of old negative thinking patterns. 2. Have a vision of who you want to be, and instill the thinking necessary to be that person. Read the Bible and receive a vision of who

God says you are. Read the verses that pertain to who you are in Christ. Ask God to show you His purposes for your life. 3. Program your mind with right thinking by reading good books and hanging around with people who are where you want to be. Your mind is an active tool and is constantly thinking about something, so feed it good thoughts to meditate on. 4. Make a decision to think right to create good things. Proper thinking leads to right actions. Instill the habit of right thinking. Write down affirmations and put them in your car, on your fridge, computer and mirror. Think like an overcomer and you will be an overcomer. Your self-talk is a powerful tool that God has given you. Make good use of it by thinking the right thoughts. ■ Alice Maryniuk is the author

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She holds her own with 16-year-old dancers, and has mastered everything from jazz and lyrical to hip-hop and h en the province’s most contemporary. promising performing artThe winning candidates were selected ists assemble in Kamloops by adjudicators and master class teachfor the B.C. Performing Arts Provincial ers, and are chosen for their consistent Festival in June, a 10-year-old dancer competition placements, potential, from Abbotsford will be and excellence in masamong them. ter classes. Halle Konrad, a Grade “Being chosen as a junior “The junior category 5 student at McMillan includes dancers aged Elementary, learned at a representative at so 10 to 12, and the Chillirecent competition that young an age is rare . . . wack Festival draws she had been selected It’s quite an accomplishdancers from many of as the sole junior reprethe top studios in B.C.,” sentative from the Lower ment and it’s exciting for said Quinton. Mainland to go to pro- me too.” “Halle is a hard vincials. worker who constantly “Being chosen as a – Amanda Quinton, dance teacher challenges herself and it junior representative at doesn’t go unnoticed.” so young an age is rare,” Each regional festival said Amanda Quinton, owner of Project sends its most promising young artists Dance in Chilliwack, where Halle trains between the ages of 10 to 28 to parup to 15 hours a week. ticipate in the annual Provincial Festi“It’s quite an accomplishment and it’s val, a five-day event from June 5-9 that exciting for me too,” added Quinton, encompasses master classes, lectures, who has taught the young dancer for workshops, technique classes and adjuthree years. dications in dance, music and drama. “She’s a very natural dancer, very verIn addition to her numerous placesatile.” ments at the Chilliwack Music and At the tender age of 10, Halle is making Dance Festival in February, Halle also the dancing world sit up and take notice. received two bursaries.

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Halle Konrad, 10, was selected as the Lower Mainland’s junior representative for the performing arts provincials to be held in Kamloops in June.

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Bud Web, right, opened the Golden Idol competition, put on by Opening Nite Theatre in Mission Friday night. Centre, Elvira Moskanyan played a mean violin, and took second place (with John Gardner) in the talent contest for seniors. Far right, Irene Yewell took the audience down memory lane. First place went to Doris Paterson for her ‘Life after 65’ and Madeleine Engh took third.

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Kevin Boese and band will be performing at the House of James, 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford, on Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. They are kicking off their new CD One, which uses musical styles from contemporary rock to acoustic; songs with lyrics and melodies that that can easily be sung with others, to more thought-provoking songs, with a few captivating instrumental pieces. Emcee is Cliff Prang of Panic Squad improv fame. There is a suggested donation of $7 at the door. Call 604-852-3701 for details.

Diary of Anne Frank

Abbotsford Christian Secondary School presents The Diary of Anne Frank on Saturday, March 5 and March 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. at the ACS Middle school campus, 35011 Old Clayburn Rd. The classic story of a Jewish family in hiding from the Nazis in war-torn Amsterdam is told through the diary of a young girl. Tickets are $10/adults, $8/students or $11 at the door. Call the school for details at 604-755-1891.

Quiet in the Land

Gallery 7 Theatre’s production of Quiet in the Land opens Friday, March 4 at the MEI Auditorium ( 4 0 8 1 C l e a r b r o o k Rd . , Abbotsford). The story of a son who clashes with his father and his pacifist beliefs, is a tale of traditions, faith, war and relationships. Tickets are $16/adults and $14/seniors at House of James or by calling 604852-3701. – STAFF REPORTER

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Harry (Daryl King), a seaman, meets Gertie (Kerry Davidson) in the quiet love story, The Sea Horse, at the Clarke. drama. According to the Pittsburgh City Paper, The Sea Horse is: “A love story that doesn’t make you feel like you’ve just swallowed a bottle of corn syrup,

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Student artwork on display Kariton Art Gallery presents the Graduates Gallery, an inspirational multi-media exhibition showcasing local high school students. These tremendously artistic students have been chosen to represent their perspective schools. The variety and diversity of this exhibit will move and inspire both young and old.

Meet the artists on Sunday, March 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kariton Gallery, at 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford. This exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from March 5 to March 30. For more information, call the gallery at 604-852-9358.

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Champion fiddler April Verch and her band return to the Harrison Memorial Hall, 290 Esplanade St., Harrison on Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m. The high energy show also features singing and step dancing. Tickets are $22 at 604-796-3664 or online at www.harrisonfestival.com.

Night of Worship concert

Landon Lucas and Daylight Worship is holding a free concert on Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at ACTK, (Abbotsford Christ the King) 2393 West Railway St., Abbotsford. This is a fundraiser to support the ACTK Missions team on their upcoming trip to the Philippines in April. Lucas, a young local musician, will be taking the talents he’s acquired in Abbotsford and using them to teach people on the other side of the world, to help others in poverty stricken communities. Call Justin at 604-864-2285 for details.

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The Langley-based jazz quartet, Quintessential, will introduce their third CD with a live performance on Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m. at the House of James, 2743

Calling Irish wannabees

You’ll have two chances to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by singing or spectating as Irish songs are featured March 14 and March 21 at the A-Tones sing-along and jam at the Abbotsford Seniors Association drop-in centre, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Cyril Street Abbotsford. Call Ed at 604853-8624 for details.

St. Paddy’s Day Bash

Piper Down plays at Finnegan’s Pub, 33780 King Rd., Abbotsford, on Thursday, March 17 from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. There will be prize giveaways all day and night, along with green beer and Irish beef stew with mash. There’s a $5 cover after 8 p.m. limited reservations accepted before 5:45 p.m. Call 604-859-2220 ext. 215.

Luck of the Irish

St. Patrick’s Bash at the Phoenix Lounge, 33780 King Rd., Abbotsford, is Thursday, March 17. DJ Flipout from “94.5 the Beat” as well as Dj Zack Santiago will be on from 9 p.m. -1 a.m. Prize giveaways. There’s green beer all day and Irish beef stew with mash. $5 cover

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Abbotsford Christian Secondary School presents The Diary of Anne Frank on Saturday, March 5 and March 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. at the ACS Middle school campus, 35011 Old Clayburn Rd.. The classic story of a Jewish family in hiding from the Nazis in worn-torn Amsterdam is told through the diary of a young girl. Tickets are $10/ adults, $8/students or $11 at the door. Call the school for details at 604-755-1891.

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Operation: Judo Gold

Rampage beat Heat A

Brandon Jobb overcomes odds at Canada Games

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randon Jobb won gold in men’s judo at the 2011 Canada Winter Games recently, an incredible accomplishment given the nature of the competition. It’s all the more impressive considering what he has endured for the last several months. Jobb was on hand at the Abbotsford Judo Club Wednesday to show off his gold medal to his instructors and a handful of youthful up-and-coming students, turning the quiet Grade 12 Yale Secondary student into the celebrity of the day. “It feels great,” he said after arriving at the club from rugby practice. “I knew I’d only get one shot at the Canada Winter Games, and I think I wanted it more than any previous tournaments I had been to.” The road to gold is rarely ever easy, no matter what sport, but Jobb enjoyed a steady stream of national success until a torn meniscus he suffered roughly two years ago had to be surgically repaired in September. The operation, while successful and quick thanks to advances in modern surgery, put his hopes of competing at the Games in serious jeopardy. Jobb downplays the severity of both the injury and procedure, saying pain is nothing new to him having grown up as a teenager competing in both rugby and judo. “I was a little worried at first,” he said. “But I found . . . that I can get back into it pretty easily.” Chris Astoria, an instructor at the judo club, praised Jobb’s youthful ways as part of his rapid recovery from the injury, but said most of that had to do with the type of character

– CAM TUCKER/TIMES

Brandon Jobb admires the gold medal he won in the men’s judo competition at the 2011 Canada Winter Games. His dreams of competing almost didn’t come true after a torn meniscus he suffered was operated on in September. the champion possesses. “Brandon’s sort of a head down, go guy,” said Astoria. “He’s quite focused and just puts his nose to the grindstone. He’s just a work horse.” That approach has been the catalyst behind Jobb’s ascension in the sport, which was only slightly impeded by the operation. The gold in Halifax was just another milestone for Jobb in his young career. “It’s been almost a meteoric rise in a lot of ways for Brandon,” said Astoria.

“It’s a big jump from just having fun to being a serious competitor at the upper echelon’s of the sport.” Jobb is hoping his experiences can help grow the sport in his community, especially amongst the younger generation. “It’s cool because I remember when I was [younger] and I remember getting in trouble, always getting sent to the corner for being bad, but it’s cool to see young kids trying it out,” he said in between laughs. Jobb has also become a mentor for many of the students at the club, especially since his competitive

career took off four years ago. Despite his current star status, Jobb admitted he is unsure of where the sport will take him in the years to come. Judo is not recognized as a major sport in Canada, whereas rugby, his other love, can provide postsecondary scholarships, and more opportunities to travel. Regardless of what sport he chooses in the future, there will always be a special place in his heart for judo. “This is still one of my favourite things to do.”

fter exploding offensively in recent games, the Abbotsford Heat were stymied Wednesday, as they fell to the San Antonio Rampage 3-2. The Heat had scored 11 goals in two games prior to their midweek date with the Rampage, but ran into a hot goalie in Matt Climie, who stopped 33 of 35 shots fired his way in the win. Through the first two periods, the Heat, without the services of captain Quintin Laing for a second straight game because of personal reasons, were the better team but had little to show for it. Of the 25 shots thrown at the Rampage net through two periods, only Ales Kotalik was able to beat Climie. It was Kotalik’s third goal in two games and seventh point in the last three. Other than a late tally from rookie T.J. Brodie, the Heat were unable to finish their chances, despite a plentiful amount. The Heat also fell victim to bad luck. A fortuitous bounce off the boards led to the game’s first goal, scored by Rampage forward Matt Watkins, who would added his second of the night early in the third period to break a 1-1 tie. It was an unfortunate break for the visiting team considering how well they started the game. Langley’s Matt Pope would score the winner for the Rampage just before the midway point of the third period. The Heat now travel to Oklahoma City for a twogame series with the Barons Friday and Saturday, before making the trek south to Houston to conclude their five-game-in-six-night road trip. - CAM TUCKER/TIMES

The Dominator from Deroche wins gold

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essy Brown quietly admitted that his latest triumph in the sport of boxing was his finest. The 16-year-old phenom has won many provincial championships, and has national recognition as well, but on Feb. 25 the pride of the small rural town of Deroche – about 20 minutes east of Mission – took home a gold medal in men’s boxing at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax, NS. “It feels amazing, unlike any oth-

er feeling I’ve had,” said Brown, a member of the Mission City Boxing Club. “I didn’t think it was going to be like this when I was little. I like it. I didn’t think I was going to be one of the most popular kids in Mission . . . It’s just a good feeling.” Brown handled Quebec’s Pascal Dion in the gold medal bout, scoring an 11-2 decision. Talk about dominant. “You could tell he was kind of afraid of Jessy’s power,” said coach Dale Gatin. “That’s the reputation that Jessy is

getting even throughout Canada. Even Brown admitted it was an anticlimactic way to end the journey towards his golden moment. It was his semifinal fight against Ontario’s Rodolfo Velasquez that was the talk of the competition. Valesquez came into the tournament favoured to win it all, but the heavy-punching, quick strike Brown culled a 6-4 decision from the judges in arguably the most anticipated fight of the competition between two rising stars. Needless to say the win provided the ultimate boost for Brown head-

ing into the final contest. “The second fight, that should’ve been for the gold medal championship,” he said. “It gave me a lot of confidence. I knew that whoever was going to win that fight was going to take it all.” With Canada Games gold now under his belt, Brown wasted no time admitting there is still plenty of room for improvement. Gatin agrees, saying the young pugilist still has yet to discover his full potential. “Now Jessy is going to be fighting internationally and that’s a whole

different ball game,” said Gatin. “The guys he’s going to be fighting are just as good as him or better. If he doesn’t use those skills that he needs with offence and defence then he’s not going to do very well.” Point taken, and Brown said he knows exactly what he needs to focus on in the future. “Probably my footwork, I could have better cardio. Everything is good, but it could be better,” he admitted. “I still have a lot to practice, but it’s still fun.”

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Traditional makes history CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com

h e A b b o t s f o rd Tr a d i t i o n a l Middle School Sabres Grade 8 girls basketball team was back at work Wednesday, preparing for the provincial championships next week. Given their workman-like attitude, it would be difficult at first glance to know they had just come off a historic feat Monday, winning the Fraser Valley championships with a score of 66-44 over Howe Middle School. “It’s a big accomplishment for this school and more importantly for the girls,” said head coach Daryl Dix.

“They worked hard all year and they deserved where they finished.” The championship marks the first time any sports team – boys or girls – from Abbotsford Traditional Middle has won a Fraser Valley title, despite numerous success at provincials from the adjoining secondary school. “It’s nice to build on now,” said Dix. “We knew this team was going to be good, but now it’s flourishing. “They’re all athletes. You can’t work on athleticism. And they’re all good friends with each other, they’re all smart in the class, and you don’t have to worry about discipline, you just go out and work with them. It’s pretty

special.” It’s unclear as to what the new wave of talent will bring for the future, but Dix said he hopes this year’s edition will help ensure a winning tradition in the years to come. “Hopefully this is going to start turning the corner for girl’s basketball, specifically,” he said. The provincial championships begin March 10 at Pitt Meadows Secondary. Dix said the school is hoping to bring all Grade 8 students, roughly 145 kids, to watch the Sabres play in the B.C.’s, if the school schedule allows for it. “It would be nice for them to have something to look back on and say ‘Wow, that was neat.’”

– DOUG WILLIAMS/ABBOTSFORD TRADITIONAL MIDDLE/FOR THE TIMES

The Abbotsford Traditional Middle School Sabres Grade 8 girls basketball team won the Fraser Valley championships.

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ABBOTSFORD CANCER PATIENTS NEED DISPATCH HELP Cancer treatment often requires a patient to travel to their treatment centre on a daily or weekly basis. The appointments can be lengthy, scheduled at different daily times and are usually during business hours, Monday to Friday. The Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer Driver Program helps provide safe and comfortable transportation for cancer patients traveling from their homes to appointments at nearby Cancer Clinics. Volunteer drivers make a tremendous difference in the lives of patients and their families by providing free transportation where there are no other options. The Canadian Cancer Society in ABBOTSFORD is in need of a Volunteer Driver Dispatcher. The Driver Dispatcher provides dispatch services for the patients and drivers. The time commitment for this position is flexible and will allow you to volunteer from your home. Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Voice mail is provided. If you are interested in further information about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Inge Smith - Toll Free at 1.888.222.2240 Ext. 326 or email: ismith@bc.cancer.ca JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Your career will be unpredictable and exciting for the next eight years. You get a lucky start, for your career is very favoured until June. So use the few months ahead to expand business, to seek21-July a promotion, displaywillyour Cancer June 22: Yourtocareer be talents to higher-ups, etc. Inforthe your unpredictable and exciting theyears next ahead, eight years. career feature subject to)isthese themes: You getwill a lucky start,(orforbeyour career very favoured until June. Soother use the few months to expand investment, people’s assets,ahead detective work, business, to seekarrangements, a promotion, lifestyle to display your research, private changes talents to higher-ups, In the ahead, your – changes in general –etc. high tech,years humanitarian or career will feature (or be subject to) these themes: group-oriented activities. Short range: go forward investment, other people’s assets, detective work, March andprivate May. Save April for “former things.” research, arrangements, lifestyle changes – changes general 22: – high or Leo Julyin23-Aug. Thetech, pasthumanitarian 15 years have group-oriented activities. Short forward nudged you toward gullibility thatrange: ended go in mistrust. March and May. for “former things.”other You might have Save beenApril tempted by alcohol, Leo 23-Aug. The pastsecrecy, 15 years people’sJuly money, sexual22:longings, etc.have Life nudged toward gullibility endedbatting, in mistrust. has beenyoudreamlike, watery that – cotton not You havethis been tempted by alcohol, steel.might That ends week (not entirely, such aother long people’s money, sexual longings, secrecy, etc. Life trendbeen will dreamlike, take time towatery dissolve completely). has – cotton batting,From not here on, forends eightthis years, your(not mind growssuch clear,aalert. steel. That week entirely, long This clarity will time end your doubt and suspicion.From For trend will take to dissolve completely). the in many you are cleared find herefirst on, time for eight years,years, your mind grows clear,toalert. This wed clarity willtrue endmate. your doubt suspicion. For and your Travel,and legal, intellectual, the first time in manywill years, are cleared to find publishing activities alsoyou benefit. and wed your true mate. Travel, legal, intellectual, Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. past seven years publishing activities will 22: alsoThe benefit. have brought you clarity but stress in relationships. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: The past seven years You’ve dealt with fascinating but have brought you clarity but stress in unpredictable relationships. people, and your have gone and off like You’ve dealt withlinks fascinating butonunpredictable apeople, light switch. That ends now: for on eight to and your links have gone andyears off like a light this switch. That ends now: for will eight years to come, “unpredictability factor” quiet down come, thisexist “unpredictability factor” down (but still in finances and sex).will Forquiet 15 years, (but still exist in finances and sex). For 15 but years,a spirituality, depth, sometimes confusion spirituality, depth, sometimes but Ifa growth-oriented confusion, entersconfusion relationships. growth-oriented confusion, enters relationships. If single, you are likely to fall in love in a completely single, you are likely to fall in love in a completely different different way. way. Investments, Investments, sexual sexual desires desires begin begin to to enter enter your your thoughts thoughts midweek: midweek: act act soon, soon, not not late March.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Sunday/Monday, to some degree, show you what to expect in relationships for ★ ★ahead. ★ ★This★whole ★ ★ ★ shows the three months month you what is ending in work, and what is beginning in work Sept. and relationships, for years to come. OK, Libra 23-Oct. 22: Sunday/Monday, to some that’s cryptic. For the eight years, relationships degree, show you whatnext to expect in relationships for become loving, laughing, friendly, stressful, the threetrue, months ahead. This whole month shows you what is ending in work, whatfind is beginning unpredictable. If single, you’llandlikely your true in come. OK, lovework – orand onerelationships, of them. Forfor15years yearsto (technically that’s For the nextfind eight years, startingcryptic. early April) you’ll your “truerelationships vocation.” It become true, loving, laughing, friendly, stressful, might be in film, charity, spirituality, pharmacology. unpredictable. If single, you’ll likely find your true Gentle– love, lateofweek. love or one them. For 15 years (technically starting April) you’ll 21: findTackle your “true vocation.” Scorpioearly Oct. 23-Nov. chores Sunday/It might be inFresh film, charity, spirituality, pharmacology. Monday. faces and opportunities arrive Gentle late week.– love might be in the air! Tuesdaylove, to Thursday Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. Tackle chores Sunday/ Large finances, secrets21:and sexual promptings Monday. Fresh faces opportunities stir you Thursday night and to Saturday – be aarrive little Tuesday Thursday Friday – lovenight. mightDon’t be intake the air! cautious, toespecially big Large finances, secrets and sexual promptings risks. This week starts eight years of slightly erratic stir you Thursday night to Saturday – be a little employment and health factors: employment cautious, especially Friday night.your Don’t take big prospects in anyyears areaofassociated with risks. This will weekimprove starts eight slightly erratic food or shelter; good health, to avoid employment andforhealth factors:you’ll yourneed employment prospects improve in anyofarea with stress. Aprilwillbegins 15 years trueassociated love prospects food shelter; forcome good health, you’ll needand to avoid – butorthey might early, this week next! stress. April begins Chase beauty, art. 15 years of true love prospects – but they might come early, this week and next! Sagittarius Chase beauty,Nov. art. 22-Dec. 21: You’re tired, in a wee hibernation mode March – pamper Sagittarius Nov.until 22-Dec. 21:20You’re tired,yourself, in a wee don’t overwork. charming kids, pleasure hibernation modeRomance, until March 20 – pamper yourself, and creativity Sunday/Monday interesting. don’t overwork.make Romance, charming kids, pleasure and make Sunday/Monday Tacklecreativity chores midweek. Relationships interesting. are bitterTackle chores midweek. Relationships are bittersweet (or affectionate and snarling) Friday/Saturday. sweet (or affectionate snarling) Friday/Saturday. Be diplomatic on the and home front all March. Soon Be diplomatic on the homeitfront all have March.started Soon (April, technically, though might (April, technically, though it might have started even in 2010) a 15-year trend of “normalization” even in 2010) a 15-year trend of “normalization” will enter enter your your domestic domestic sphere. sphere. You’ll You’ll find find your your true true will home. This This Friday Friday begins begins eight eight years years of of exciting, exciting, home. unexpected romantic, romantic, creative creative lightning lightning bolts! bolts! unexpected

Mar. 6 - Mar. 12 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Communications, paperwork, details, errands, casual friends, short trips and curiosity fill this week and next. In the slowest, most gradual way, like water on blotting paper, this area of your lifeDec. will 22-Jan. grow for 19: the next 15 years. At Capricorn Communications, the same time (perhaps illogically) worries paperwork, details, errands, casualyour friends, shortabout trips money and income fade. enter eight years and curiosity fill thiswill week andYou next. In the slowest, most gradual way, like this waterweek. on blotting paper, of “home excitement” This can havethisa area of your lifebringing will grow for stress the next 15 home years.(so At negative effect, more to the the same time (perhaps illogically)and youra worries relax, exercise, guard digestion) positiveabout one: money made and income will fade. You enter areas. eight Ayears money from property, food/shelter big of “home excitement” this week. This can have a new life! Midweek joy, romance. negative effect, bringing more stress to the home (so relax, exercise, digestion) andmoney a positive one: Aquarius Jan.guard 20-Feb. 18: Chase this week money made from property, food/shelter A big and next. Don’t spend! A sea change isareas. looming in new life! Midweek joy,For romance. your earnings area. the next 15 years, your Aquarius 20-Feb. 18: Chase money this income will Jan. stabilize (despite your worries!) – inweek fact, and next. Don’t spend! A sea change is looming in you’ll hit the “central channel” of your life’s earnings your earnings area.will Fortend thetonext 15 inyears, your trends. Your income expand these (and income will stabilize (despite your worries!) – in fact, similar areas): government, welfare, social work, you’ll hit the “central channel” of your life’s earnings hospitals, institutions, film, pharmacology, trends. Your income willsympathy, tend to expand in these (and assembly lines, government, interest rates, oceans,social sea work, food, similar areas): welfare, gas/oil, week film, begins eight years hospitals,hydrology.... institutions,This sympathy, pharmacology, assembly interest oceans, sea– food, of friendly lines, meetings, travel,rates, communications love gas/oil,to hydrology.... This week begins eight years starts become possible! Rest midweek. of friendly meetings, travel, communications – love Pisces Feb. possible! 19-MarchRest20:midweek. From this week starts to become onward, the tension, excitement, nervous energy and Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: From this week restlessness of the past seven years will energy fade, toand be onward, the tension, excitement, nervous replaced by 15 years of expanding consciousness, restlessness of the past seven years will fade, to be more sleep, more dreams, expanding spirituality. replaced by 15 years of expanding consciousness, Nuance, poeticmore feelings, indescribable, subtle joys will more sleep, dreams, expanding spirituality. Nuance, poetic feelings, indescribable, subtle joys become your everyday companions. Others will will be become yourdrawn everyday will be inexplicably to you.companions. Rely more onOthers your intuition, inexplicably Rely more on your intuition, less on logic.drawn You’ll to seeyou. beyond the petty things of life. less on logic. You’ll see beyond the petty things of life. You’ll begin to wonder if money and power might be You’ll begin to wonder if money and power might be the wrong wrong goals. goals. But But chase chase money money Sunday! Travel the Sunday! Travel midweek. Soak Soak up up nature nature Friday/Saturday. Friday/Saturday. midweek.

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THE TIMES FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011 ❘

Cascades begin Final Four

UFV looking to upset top-ranked U of Sask. Huskies

Huskies. It doesn’t get any easier, but head coach Al Tuchscherer said his team should not be underestimated. “We’re really proud of the team and where they’re at right now but I don’t want to sound like that team that’s just happy to be there,” he said. “We’re there and we want to get as much out of this experience as we possibly can. We don’t want to just roll over for Saskatchewan, we want to do as much as we can to go out there and win a Canada West medal.” That in itself is a tough task, but the Cascades have proven to be somewhat of a thorn in the side of the Huskies, who have won their last 22 games, and haven’t lost since Oct. 30, 2010. The two teams have faced each other

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iven what happened last weekend, the UFV Cascades women’s basketball team is trying to shed the underdog label. A clean sweep of No. 2-ranked University of Winnipeg last weekend catapulted the Cascades into their first ever Canada West Final Four tournament, which begins tonight against the topranked University of Saskatchewan

Briefly CBC Bearcats championship bound The Columbia Bible College Bearcats men’s volleyball team will be off to Sherbrooke, Que., to compete at the Canadian College Athletics’ Association National Volleyball Championships beginning next week. The Bearcats qualified for the national championship tournament despite losing the BCCAA gold medal match to the UBC Okanagan Heat at the end of February.

Pilots look to advance

The Abbotsford Pilots had a chance to eliminate the Mission Icebreakers last night in Game 6 of the PIJHL Harold Brittain Conference semifinal. The Pilots won 3-2 in overtime Tuesday night to take a 3-2 series lead with Game 6 back in Mission. Bradley Parker scored the game-winning goal Tuesday, beating Icebreakers goalie Michael James Barr, who was sensational, stopping 50 of 53 shots in a losing cause. Scores from last night’s game were unavailable before the Times’ afternoon deadline.

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he W.J. Mouat Hawks senior boys basketball team is onto the B.C. championships later this month, but there’s still the possibility they could go into the tournament as the top representative from the Fraser Valley. Mouat will play Walnut Grove Friday in the semifinal of the Fraser Valley championships with a shot at facing either Terry Fox or Heritage Woods in the title game. The Hawks punched their ticket to the semi’s with a suffocating defensive effort Tuesday, as they defeated the Pitt Meadows Marauders 55-43. So far the Hawks have employed stalwart defence to go undefeated through the Fraser Valley tournament. Their Abbotsford counterparts, the Yale Lions, winners of two out of the past three provincial championships, have taken a decidedly more different path in search of a repeat. The Lions had previously been on the march in the B.C. qualifying competition, but ran into a juggernaut in the Terry Fox Ravens Tuesday night. The result was a 64-39 loss, which forced the Lions into a one-game showdown with Gleneagles Thursday evening – the winner advancing to the provincials. Scores from that game were unavailable before the Times’ afternoon deadline. The winner between Yale and Gleneagle could finish as high as fifth in the Fraser Valley’s. The top eight teams from the tournament will advance to the provincial competition, which begins March 15 at the Langley Events Centre.

◗ Tonight’s Final Four semifinal tips off at 4:15 p.m. PST, with the winner moving on to play in the gold medal game Saturday.

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A34 ❘ SHOWTIME ❘ FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011 THE TIMES EVENTS, from page A25 socializing, refreshments and fun. Free for members and if you aren’t a member yet, you can join at the door. Anyone interested in participating in the reading, please e-mail openingnitetheatre@ hotmail.com. Arts & Culture

Watercolour demo

The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society welcomes watercolourists to paint and enjoy the fellowship of other painters in watercolour on Thursday, March 10 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Abbotsford Collegiate Secondary School, Art Room N102. This is a fun evening featuring artist, Etta Hellyer, doing a demonstration on fabric painting. The drop-in fee is $5/non-members. For more information or to reserve your spot, call Carol Portree at 604-8509694 or visit the website at www.MyArtClub.com.

Dances

$25/includes a burger and salad bar, and are available at Wilway Lumber, 28728 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove or at brownpapertickets.com or toll free 1-800-838-3006. For more call 604-856-4375.

Through the Decades

Take a nostalgic journey through the 60s, 70s and 80s, featuring the March Hare Show Band, on Saturday, March 19 at Jubilee Hall, 7999 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. From Grease to ZZ Top, this talented, awardwinning group will change their appearance to match the artists they are covering without stopping the show. Dress for your favourite decade. There will be prizes for the best costumes. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are

Friday night seniors

Dance the night away with Sentimental Journey on Friday, March 4 at the Abbotsford Seniors Association hall (33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $6.50 for non-members. Phone Jodie at 604- 850-2465 for details.

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

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The Magic of Ireland is coming to the Clarke Theatre stage for one show only on March 26.

The Magic of Ireland With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with an evening of Irish song and dance. The Magic of Ireland kicks up their heels at the Clarke Theatre for one night only on Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. With authentic live music and dance from the Emerald Isle steeped in legend, lore and enchantment, along with beautiful chore-

ography and costuming, this is an evening geared for the whole family. Tickets are still at a reduced amount at 20 per cent off until March 14. They are available at Jazz Ma Tazz in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge and by phone at the Clarke Theatre at 604-820-3961. All ticketing information is available on the Clarke Theatre website at www.heritageparkcentre.com. – STAFF REPORTER

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Educational seminar on brain health is Tuesday, March 8, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford). Hear the latest updates from Jillian Armit, Fraser Valley’s Support and Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. Registration is required. Phone 604-8597814 for details.

Autism society meets

The next meeting for the Fraser Valley Autism Society will be held Tuesday, March 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Topic will be taxes, presented by Donald Davis, C.A. Meeting will take place at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, 2nd floor, 32885 Ventura Ave., Abbotsford. Go to www.fraservalleyautism.com for more details.

Memory loss support

The Alzheimer Early Memory Loss Support group, for people living with a diagnosis, will be meeting on Tuesday, March 8 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Abbotsford. Call Jillian at the Abbotsford & Mission Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centre for more information and meeting location. Phone 604-8593889 and leave a message.

Going Green breakfast

Abbotsford Women’s Connection Going Green breakfast is Wednesday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. The event features All Things Being

Eco lifestyle boutique and speaker Audrey Chernowas, former flight attendant, discussing how she found A Piece of the Puzzle. Cost is $11. Reservations needed. Call Joyce 604-744-5159 or Barb 604-859-4766 or abbyconnectreservations@gmail. com for details.

Water harvesting seminar

BARR Plastics and Dragonlily Gardens are hosting a Water Harvesting Seminar on Wednesday, March 9 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Reach, 2388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Dean Barrett of BARR Plastics will discuss the basics of water conservation and recycling in residential and commercial uses, and will show various methods for containment and redisbursement. Water harvesting is an excellent way to conserve resources and finances, increase sustainability, and be ecologically friendly. RSVP to 604-8599726 or dragonlilygardens@ gmail.com.

Women’s Social Club

The Mission Abbotsford Women’s Social Club, meets Wednesday at 7 p.m., Mission Public Library, 33247 Second Ave. Guests are welcome. New members yearly membership is $27. For information go to missionabbysocial@hotmail.com.

BPW meet

The Business and Professional Club of Abbotsford is celebrating its International Day with international speakers and a candle-lighting ceremony. BPW is an international organization

that once a year recognizes connections with the BPW clubs in 95 countries around the world. Hee-Sook Kim, a BPW member in Korea, is the keynote speaker. We invite all women to join us for this special meeting at the Cascade Community Centre at 35190 DeLair Rd., on Wednesday, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $15/ members and $20/ guests. RSVP at bpwabbotsford@gmail. com or 604-897-1690.

Mission Chamber meets

Scott Ackles, 2011 Grey Cup GM speaks at the Mission Chamber’s annual general meeting Wednesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at Rockwell’s

Chapel Room. The AGM will follow the speaker. This is a free event to all members but you must register at member_services@missionchamber.bc.ca.

Teen Book Club

Food, fun and great books are at the League of Extraordinary Readers Teen Book Club. Join the League at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., on Thursday March 10 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is for ages 12-18. Call the library at 604-8266610 for more details.

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Writers/readers festival

Lifetime Learning Centre presents the fourth annual Mission Writers and Readers Festival on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It all happens at UFV Heritage Park campus, 33700 Prentis Ave. Mission. Fee is $30, students (with ID) $10.

Retirees meet

The Central Fraser Valley Federal Retirees of the F.S.N.A. meet on Thursday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre (corner of Old Yale

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