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Abbotsford Food Bank Warehousing and Group Co-ordinator Lynden Pennell arranges the last remaining jars of baby food Wednesday morning. “As fast ast it come in it’s going out that day,” he said. The Abbotsford Food Bank is in crisis mode with depleted stocks of baby food and formula. They are also complete out of staples such as rice, pasta or canned vegetable, items they cound on to fill their hampers.
Food bank facing severe summer drought
The Abbotsford-Mission Times will be featuring its Running on Empty series in coming weeks about the Abbotsford Food Bank and Mission Food Centre that highlights the work each organization does and some of the people they serve. Today’s feature focuses on a critical food shortage at the Abbotsford Food Bank.
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n the 13 years director Dave Murray has been working at the Abbotsford Food Bank, he’s never seen the shelves so bare. “This is the worst summer since I’ve been here,” said Murray. “We’ve run out of one or two
items before, but never a shopping Year to date, the food bank has list of staples all at once.” taken in $50,000 less in donations Summertime than in 2012, while tends to herald a demand is at an all dry spell in food “Baby food, formula, time high. and cash donations “It’s a combinadiapers. We’re out of to the organization, tion of a high numbut this year the everything. It’s a combiber of users, and we food bank is com- nation of a high number haven’t received as pletely out of many of users, and we haven’t much food as years of its cornerstone received as much food as past,” according to goods such as pasta, years past. It catches up Murray. rice, peanut butter, “It c a t c h e s u p canned vegetables with you.” with you.” and fruit. The food bank – Dave Murray All the goods for serves 6,000 people babies have also annually and 3,000 been depleted. mouths a month. “Baby food, formula, diapers. The number of clients spiked last We’re out of everything,” said Mur- summer and hasn’t diminished ray. since.
The makeup of the people using the food bank is varied, as are their stories, said Murray. Half the clients are single individuals and the remainder is comprised of single parent families, seniors and teens. Sometimes the public stereotypes or doesn’t understand the struggles of the people who attend the food bank, said Murray. “I think people sometimes drive by and they see the lineup and think, ‘Why don’t those people work?’” he said. “But there’s often more to that decision. For a single mom with three kids the cost of daycare far outweighs the wages she’d earn.” see FOOD, page A6
he City of Abbotsford is warning residents that their personal data, such as bank account numbers and addresses, may have been compromised, after software used to run the municipality’s online services was hacked. The secur ity breach was noticed by staff on July 16 and external access to online services was shut down to protect data, according to information posted on the city website. Abbotsford city manager George Murray said that the city has sent out more than 10,000 letters to residents who might be have been affected. No credit or debit card information was obtained and the city system doesn’t have personal information such as social insurance numbers or drivers’ licence data on file, stated the city. A security consultant hired by the city hasn’t found any evidence yet that there’s been any unauthorized access to citizens’ data, said Murray. The consultant believes the attempt to collect the information was intended for use in a phishing scam, he said. In phishing frauds, thieves use personal information in emails or phone calls to residents, trick them into thinking they are dealing with legitimate agencies, and then steal victims’ money. see HACKED, page A6
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Baxter, a four-month-old miniature pinscher puppy, was surrendered to the SPCA with a badly broken leg. The SPCA went ahead with the surgery, in lieu of amputation, but the cost was half of the organization’s entire monthly budget. It is now putting a call out for donations. will step up and contribute to the “Baxter cause.” Donations of $10 or more will receive a tax receipt. The pup will be in recovery at the SPCA for a few weeks, but people can come in and meet him. They are hoping to find a foster home for him after that and eventually a permanent home. “He’s a lovely little guy,” added Dunlop.
SPCA cared for nearly 30,000 abused, neglected and homeless animals last year, including 1,113 at the Abbotsford shelter. “Many of the animals surrendered to us need urgent medical care and it is only through the compassion and generosity of our supporters that we can provide this life-saving help,” said Lorie Chortyk, general manager
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e s s i c a Wa r k e n t i n o f Abbotsford is one of this year’s recipients of the RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship for Undergraduates. Wa r k e n t i n i s c u r re n t l y enrolled in the social services diploma program at the University of Fraser Valley studying towards a social work degree. She was one of 12 students given the scholarship, for which more than 5,000 applications were received. In addition to a scholarship towards tuition, Warkentin will join the other 11 recipients on
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ittle Baxter has a new lease on life, thanks to the folks at the Abbotsford SPCA. The four-month-old miniature pinscher puppy came to them on July 22 with a badly broken leg, needing surgery to save it from amputation. Baxter was accidentally injured by his owner, who surrendered the dog to the SPCA because he couldn’t afford the vet bills. “The owner [accidently] stepped on him and broke the two bones [in his left front leg] right in half,” said Jodi Dunlop, manager of the Abbotsford SPCA. The surgery to save the leg was expected to cost $1,200. “I made the decision to go ahead [with the surgery], hoping the public will be generous to help pay for [it],” added Dunlop. The operation to save the leg was on July 25. “Baxter is such a sweet, loving dog,” said Dunlop. “We wanted to make sure that we [could] save the leg so that he can live a full and happy life with a new, adopted family.” The Abbotsford SPCA is on a limited budget and the cost of the surgery has taken over half of their budget for the month explained Dunlop. She’s hoping animal lovers
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an overseas “Me to We” trip to Kenya, where she will volunteer with Free the Children. “Today’s students have a strong interest in social good and inspiring positive change both at home and in the world around them,” said Melissa Jarman, director, student banking, RBC Royal Bank. “At the same time, students are challenged with juggling a number of priorities amid rising tuition. “ We want to help these individuals by reducing their financial stress so that they can focus on their academics and have the opportunity to lead change through this unique experience.”
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Baxter or other animals in need, donations will be gratefully received online, at the Abbotsford SPCA at 604-8501584 or drop off or mail a donation to the SPCA Abbotsford Branch, 34312 Industrial Way, Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 7M6. Earmark the donation “Baxter.”
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bbotsford Police arrested nine men, one age 80, in a “john sting” to combat street prostitution last week. The suspects, who ranged in age from 22 to 80, were nabbed soliciting prostitution last Thursday and Friday as part of Project Chaperone, which focused on Abbotsford’s downtown core and the Clearbrook corridor, said Const. Ian MacDonald. Unlike past stings, none of the nine suspects had ever been arrested for the offence before, said MacDonald. As such the men can avoid criminal charges if they attend and successfully complete a john school program that educates them about the harms associated with prostitution. After g e t t i n g “We got the caught t h e s u s - usual appeals, pects gave that it was a o f f i c e r s mistake...” routine – Ian MacDonald e xc u s e s, said MacDonald. “We got the usual appeals that it was a mistake, and they were concerned about the negative impacts of their family life and kids and so forth,” he said. “Curiously, that didn’t come into play prior to getting caught, but that reality came crashing in once they were in handcuffs.” The APD conducts one or two john stings a year but police undertook the most recent operation because frontline officers were getting reports of bad dates, said MacDonald. The rational behind the stings is to try and combat the exploitation of women, who make up the majority of sex trade workers, he added. “We don’t see this as a victimless crime,” said MacDonald. “If people see sex trade workers as their daughters, sisters, mothers or aunts, it makes it easier to understand the victimization.” Additionally, the last sting conducted by APD, saw officers arrest johns who had disturbing articles such as zap straps, bear spray and weapons, said MacDonald.
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(Left to right) Damian George Sr. of the Mission Friendship Centre, Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton, Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District vice chair John Smith, Abbotsford-Mission MLA Simon Gibson and Colleen Hart, Fraser Health vice president of clinical operations, cut the ribbon at the new Mission Health Centre Wednesday morning adjacent to Mission Memorial Hospital.
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rovincial, municipal and Fraser Health authorities celebrated the official opening of the Mission Community Health Centre on Wednesday morning. The new centre – the first of its kind in Fraser Health – will support improved access to health care services in the community of Mission and to the growing population across the Fraser Valley by locating a range of services in a single location. The 27,000-square-ft. facility will provide programs such as public health, home health, mental health and substance use, an older adult clinic and a diabetes clinic. “The opening of the Mission Community Health Centre is great news for
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Mission,” said Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton. “A range of health services will now be available under one roof and residents will receive the care they need close to home for decades to come. Access to quality health care is one of the most important aspects to choosing to live in a community. This leading-edge facility is a big step forward.” Abbotsford-Mission MLA Simon Gibson agreed. “Fraser Valley and will house a range of health services for families with the ultimate goal of improving patients’ experience with the health system, enhancing health outcomes and reducing hospital visits,” he said. Colleen Hart, Fraser Health vice president of clinical operations, said a second phase of construction is currently underway on the campus of care for
seniors, scheduled to open in spring 2014. Both components were a direct result of recommendations from the community health plan for Mission and serve to create a campus of care adjacent to the Mission Memorial Hospital, said Hart Mission Mayor Ted Adlem said he was pleased to see the expansion to Mission Memorial Hospital, once at risk of closure. “The hospital is an important part of the community that most residents are very passionate about,” said Adlem. “Fraser Health has done a great job with moving forward with the project and it’s a great day for Mission.” Jo h n Sm i t h , v i c e c h a i r o f t h e Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board, noted the funding agency contributed 70 per cent, or $22 million, to the important regional health initiative.
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Drug-funding frustrations
Funding call for drug that costs $450,000 per year per patient to treat ultra-rare disorder THANDI FLETCHER The Province
petitors, determine whether a drug provides value for money, and give advice on t ’s o n e o f t h e m o s t whether it is cost-effective for expensive drugs in the provincial plans to cover. world, but without it, an But Durhane Wong-Rieger, Abbotsford father says he president of the Canadian wouldn’t be able to live. Organization for Rare DisorB r i a n T j e p k e m a h a s ders, said ultra-rare diseases, atypical hemolytic uremic by their very nature, cannot syndrome, also known as be subjected to the same aHUS. review framework as other He was diagnosed in 2010 types of drugs. with the ultra-rare disorder The disease affects an estiin which the immune system mated five in every one milattacks the body, damaging lion people, according to Dr. vital organs and often result- Christoph Licht. ing in kidney failure. As a lead investigator in the “I couldn’t function,” he international clinical trial for said. “I couldn’t be the dad I Soliris, Licht said he felt it should be to my kids.” was unethical to only give the Thanks to an innovative drug to some patients. new drug, Soliris, the fatherControl groups are often of-two no longer has to deal not included in drug trials with the extreme fatigue, for such rare and aggressive headaches, weakness and diseases, he said. debilitating “ I d o n’t nausea. see a way Before Tjep- “I couldn’t be the dad I to have kema started should be to my kids.” done it difthe treatment, ferently or he underwent to ever do it – Brian Tjepkema four-hour differently,” weekly plasma he said. exchange treatments – where While the recommendahis blood was removed from tion to not fund Soliris for his body, the plasma separat- aHUS was disappointing, ed and replaced with donor Wong-Rieger said it was not plasma – which caused severe surprising. allergic reactions. In 2009, the review also When Tjepkema’s doctor recommended Soliris not be heard about Soliris, he con- funded for the treatment of tacted the drug maker. paroxysmal nocturnal hemoSoliris has put many aHUS globinuria, or PNH, another patients in remission and ultra-rare and life-threatenimproved their kidney func- ing disorder. tion to the point that they In 2011, B.C. Pharmacare can stop other treatments eventually agreed to fund like dialysis and plasma Soliris for the treatment of exchange. that disorder despite the But now he fears others negative review. won’t have access to the drug That gives hope to Tjepkehe gets for free from the drug ma for others, like his cousin, maker on a compassionate who haven’t been able to get basis. Soliris for free from the drug While it varies for each maker. patient, the drug costs about Tjepkema said his cousin, $450,000 per patient per year, who has the same genetic making it one of the most disorder, is in kidney failure expensive treatments in the and on dialysis. world, according to the CanaHis cousin was previously dian Organization for Rare misdiagnosed, a common Disorders. problem with the incredibly Health Canada approved rare syndrome, and underSoliris for the treatment of went a kidney transplant. aHUS in March, but earliBecause he isn’t on Soliris, er this week, the Canadian his new kidney is also failing, Agency for Drugs and Tech- but he can’t go on the transnologies in Health released plant wait list again until he a common drug review rec- gets the drug. ommending the provinces With the relief Soliris has and territories not fund the provided him, Tjepkema said drug. he owes it to others in need The review stated the ben- to ensure they can get the efits of Soliris were not ade- drug, too. quately established as tests “It’s so critical that we get did not include a randomized the government to start fundcontrol group. ing Soliris,” he said. Common drug reviews aim “However long it takes, to compare drugs with com- we’ll keep at it.”
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oast Capital Savings announced more than $200,000 in grants to 20 Fraser Valley youth organizations on Tuesday, with some Abbotsford programs directly benefiting from the donations. T h e We s t A b b o t s f o r d Community School Society received $10,000 towards its Pre-Teen Extreme Program and Vibrant Abbotsford received $15,000 towards its Banking on Youth program. Pre-Teen Extreme is a project that impacts 1,800 youth in the Abbotsford area, and provides “project-based and recreational activities to pre-teen youth. . . and addresses the critical issues that affect crime rates, social development, social justice,
accessibility, community engagement and support,” for youth in the community. The Vibrant Abbotsford Banking on Youth Program teaches youth banking systems, credit and money-management skills, building their confidence at a young age for their financial futures. Other recipients with connections to Abbotsford and Mission include the Learning Disabilities Association - Fraser South Chapter, which received $14,480 towards its One-to-One Math Tutoring Program and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley, which received $7,500 towards its Teen Mentoring Program. - TIMES STAFF
Donations down; demand is not FOOD, from page A1
Play Kids Sports initiative that helps children overcome People want to work, but financial barriers keeping circumstances, medical and them from taking part in mental health issues are organized athletics or after often standing in their way, school activities. he added. The food bank also proFor example, one father is vides specialized high-proattending the food bank on tein hampers for those with behalf of his daughter, who is low incomes who are living struggling with mental health with HIV or AIDS and proissues. vides food for school break“She won’t get help herself fast programs. and he’s exhausting hall his This fall, the food bank resources to help her,” said is also celebrating the fifth Murray. anniversary “ We a l s o of its dental have lots of “We’re out of mind and clinic, which seniors who out of sight in the sumis an unqualihave interestfied success, mer. But we’re still here ing stories.” said Murray. Staff were and serving people. The “I persona w a r e t h e food bank doesn’t go on ally want to f o o d b a n k vacation.” see us move might be into a posii n t r o u b l e – Dave Murray , food bank director t i o n w h e re this year folwe can help l ow i n g t h e people get annual Christmas food drive, away from having to use the when at least 80 per cent of food bank,” he said. the annual donations come As such the food bank is in, said Murray. conducting an in-depth sur“We’re not totally surprised vey of its clients to see what by this,” he said. services they need. Donations were down, “We want to build a deeper food is more expensive and relationship with the people donors might be under finan- we serve, and see if we can cial strain themselves, noted help them with the issues Murray. they are struggling with in Additionally, some busi- their lives.” nesses that used to run large But like all community serfundraisers have opted not vice organizations the needs to this year. often outweigh the available The food bank doesn’t just resources. try to fill people’s cupboards. Summer especially is a It tries to enrich their lives tough time, as donations as well. and food drives drop because Abbotsford Food Bank is people are away on holiday, behind the city’s Christmas said Murray. Bureau that helps fulfill holi“We’re out of mind and out day wishes for struggling fam- of sight in the summer. But ilies by providing a Christmas we’re still here and serving dinner hamper and gifts for people,” he said. children. “The food bank doesn’t go It’s also a partner in the All on vacation.”
At-risk info includes data on personal cheques HACKED, from page A1 “Our security consultant is pretty sure nothing has happened yet, but that can never be guaranteed,” said Murray. “So we are taking due diligence [to inform residents].” The security breach affected residents who use the city’s property tax and utilities pre-payment plan program. It also affected customers using My City Online, Abbotsford’s web service portal that allows people to pay taxes and utility bills as well as check water consumption, billing history, and business licence and development applications and permits. At-risk information includes data found on a personal cheque, including names, addresses and bank account numbers for residents pre-paying taxes through the automatic withdrawal program. Passwords and security questions for My City Online customers may have been compromised, along with data for tax and utility billing, property ownership, homeowner grants, dog licence information and bylaw information and complaints. Abbotsford has not been the only
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Hackers may have compromised the security of the city’s computer software. municipality to have its online services infiltrated, said Murray. “I understand more than half a dozen others have experienced the same issue,” he said. City clerk Bill Flitton said that Maple Ridge and West Vancouver have also announced that aspects of their online systems were also breached. The vulnerability in Abbotsford’s system has been identified, tested and rectified, said Flitton. However, as a precautionary measure, the city is advising residents who
pre-pay bills to contact their financial institution to determine if they need to change bank account information or take other actions. It’s also asking My City Online users change their passwords and security questions Residents with further questions can email privacy@abbotsford.ca or call 604-851-4187, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To change My City Online passwords visit abbotsford.ca/my_city_online. htm.
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A team of nurses from Abbotsford Regional Hospital is embarking on a trip to Grand Goave, Haiti in November 2013. Their mission is to facilitate discussions with community leaders and school age children regarding the increasing incidents of sexual violence.
They have developed an educational program that was first brought to Kenya in 2012. To register your team, call Lisa Creelman at 604-722-2994 . – CHRISTINA TOTH
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here are many reasons why governments incur annual deficits and increasing debt. One significant misstep is that they measure their success by how much is spent rather than the performance of their expenditures. This fallacious mindset has operated in government for many decades to the extent that we believe spending more will get us more. A good example of how this wrongheadedness works is in the matter of class size. Around the globe, politicians have poured money into reducing class sizes. An international report analyzed 112 studies demonstrated “a poor return on expenditures with only nine finding any positive relationship, 103 finding either no significant relationship or a significant negative relationship. Even in the nine with a positive relationship the effect was not substantial.” The Economist wrote that the “idea that good schooling is about spending money is the one that has been beaten back hardest. International testing demonstrates that only about 10 per cent of the variation in pupil performance has anything to do with money. Rather, it’s all about the quality of the teacher.” As a society, we value education so much that we are willing to support any idea proposed. The privileged status of education means that legislators and their constituents are favorably inclined to believe
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Guest Column almost any argument that appears designed to help public schools. Spurred by a report from Tennessee in the 1980s that demonstrated a positive impact for young disadvantaged children, governments scrambled to pour tax money into class size reduction in hopes of capturing educator votes in their next election. Unfortunately, this study was not properly controlled so that its results can be verified. When the governor of Tennessee became the U.S. Secretary of Education, class size reduction had national support and Canadian provinces hurried onto this bandwagon. Alberta, for example, was the world’s top performing school system on international tests in 2003. That same year government started a program to reduce class sizes. In the last set of tests, Alberta’s education system demonstrated some of the largest declines in the world. In 2010, Alberta school districts with more than 20 students in primary grades significantly outperformed school districts with fewer than 17 students in primary grades.
Australia, another country on the bandwagon, had a studentteacher ratio of 28.5 in 1974 but reduced this to 13.9 in 2008. An Australian employer’s council examined results of student learning and demanded a radical return to larger class sizes, saying there is no evidence the national trend to smaller classes has led to anything other than a drop in teaching standards. Another world-wide study in 2011 concluded that, “Of all the strategies available to improve student performance, decreasing class size is among the most expensive and least effective.” What we have learned is that the teacher’s talent is the most significant aspect in student achievement. When too many are hired during a short period of time, we dip too low into the pool of qualified teachers and waterdown teaching standards. Our politicians disregarded these facts, and redeployed tax dollars from other public services on the promise that education would be improved. The expenditures got them elected but the results should get them ejected. Politicians should be accountable for results rather than how much they can spend. ■ Jim Dueck is a former Abbotsford
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hat is the value of the monarchy in Canada? The question certainly is again on many minds through the celebration of the birth of the “next king.” Leaving aside such niceties as Prince George Alexander Louis not technically being the “next” king, but the next after the next after the next (third in line after grandfather Charles and father William), and ignoring the likelihood, given the apparent longevity of British monarchs these days, that most of those of us capable of pondering the value of monarchy will not be around to experience young George’s kingship, the value of a new royal on the national dole is always worth considering. While the monarch is the technical head of state in a constitutional monarchy such as Canada, these days there’s little more for a monarch to do than wave at the crowds during important functions and events. Indeed, in Canada, our monarchs rarely show up on our shores. Instead, any royal business to be conducted here is dealt with by a governor general who represents our monarch, and he or she is no longer appointed by the king or queen – technically, yes, but in reality, the choice is made by the prime minister of the day. And thanks to the precedent set by Governor General Michaelle Jean capitulating to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s end run to thwart formation of a legitimate coalition to unseat him, that office has even less power now than it ever did. Interest in the monarchy has been waning in Canada, both due to absence and powerlessness. So then, what is the value of the monarchy to Canada? Perhaps the answer lies in the overwhelming interest in George’s birth from the republic to our south: tourism dollars. As a democracy, we may not want to give our monarchs more power – but maybe we could build a palace, get at least one royal to take up relatively permanent residence, and collect tourism dollars from Americans. So, pick a location. Perhaps Victoria, as it is so aptly named. Or a setting overlooking the Fraser Valley, giving the sense of a king overseeing his people. Something majestic. Something glamorous. And something people would pay to see. The presence of a monarch here may help to preserve the institution – and the tourist dollars wouldn’t hurt a bit.
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What Simon says is simply not so Editor, the Times: I would like to refer to the comments of Mr. Simon Field in his July 23 letter (“Editor bang on re. cannon use”). Mr. Field’s knowledge of the blueberry farming history in and around Abbotsford is quite inaccurate. I hope he is not offended to learn that blueberry farming in its present – and very lucrative – scope is quite new. There have always been some smaller, noiseless farms, however. Abbotsford was for many years known as the “raspberry capital of the world.” There even was a sign on the highway, proclaiming this with pride. Slowly – and noisily – the crop changed to blueberries. Hay fields, dairy and beef cattle grazing lands, corn fields, you name it; they all turned into blueberry farms, and with that change came the guns and other noisemakers. One had to be persistent to have the noise by-law rules enforced and adhered to, when the farms moved next door to existing properties and the ‘gun to nearest dwelling’ did not have the required minimum distance. We have the right to insist on neighbourly cooperation when it comes to adhering to existing laws. There is no place for the attitude of ‘lump it or leave.’ Many of us were here first. Eva-M. Schmidt Abbotsford
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Herm Unruh oddly believes that Jesus somehow “created” marriage (letter to the editor, Times, July 30). His theory is historically challenged. Hebrew scriptures record marriages long before Jesus appeared. Classical Greek and Chinese culture report marriages long before the time of Jesus. The gospel story of the wedding at Caana records a ceremony already well established. No gospel reports Jesus as claiming to “create” marriage. n general, Jesus conforms respectfully to Jewish custom he was born into. Maybe Unruh has a peculiar, idiosyncratic meaning that he arbitrarily attaches to the word “created”. If so, then he is semantically challenged. We should then look, not in a mirror (as he suggests), but simply in a dictionary to learn how “created” is actually used in colloquial English.
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I am proud to call Abbotsford my hometown, and ever since I moved to Saskatoon six years ago I have never missed an opportunity to express my pride. I was extremely shocked and disappointed to learn about the city’s use of chicken manure as a deterrent against some of its less affluential citizens. Now that the scale of the collaboration amongst some of the city’s staff has come to light, I am simply deeply embarrassed and deeply ashamed. On what level or in what context has this ever been an acceptable way to treat a
fellow human being? Unus Cum Viribus Duorum – Abbotsford’s motto meaning: “One with the strength of two.” The motto relates to the amalgamation of Matsqui and Abbotsford in 1995. It also describes the foundation of a strong community: people working together to make a better life for their family, friends and neighbours. The City of Abbotsford needs to start governing itself accordingly.
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The provincially funded Leading Edge Endowment Fund, managed by the BC Innovation Council, provided $1.25 million in support to fund the research chair, established in 2007. A further matching of $1.25 million was contributed by hundreds of individuals, companies, and organizations throughout the Fraser Valley and beyond. “UFV welcomes Dr. Sandhu – we are very fortunate to have someone with such a strong academic and applied background appointed to the chair position,” said Dr. Adrienne Chan, AVP of Research at UFV. Sandhu brings four years of experience as an assistant professor in the department of sociology with Philadelphia’s Temple University, along with a
lengthy academic resumé. He holds a PhD (sociology with global studies emphasis) from the University of California and a BA from UBC. Before Temple University, Sandhu taught sociology at the University of California. A native of India, he moved to Canada at the age of 20, and now speaks four languages (Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic, and English). Research has taken Sandhu to India several times since 2006, helping him understand the interconnectivity of global flows of capital, infrastructure, information, and labour. Implementing that knowledge will be of key importance in his new position. – STAFF REPORTER
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Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has been named to Canada’s national men’s Under-18 team for the Ivan Hlinka Tournament Aug. 5 – 10 in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Virtanen is one of 22 players selected to the U-18 team. Canada has taken gold at the last five Ivan Hlinka tournaments (2008-2012), also known as the U-18 Junior World Cup. A product of the Yale Hockey Academy in Abbotsford, Virtanen had a great start to his WHL career, scoring 16 goals and 18 assists for a total of 34 points with the Calgary Hitmen in 2012-13. He was awarded Rookie of the Year by the Hitmen. Virtanen is in the top three in the WHL for points among all 16-yearold players and is ranked sixth in the world by Hockey News for the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
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Formula Vee cars take to the Mission Raceway track this weekend for the fourth annual Invitational. At left, Scott Arthur of Mission chats with father-in-law and fellow racer, Al Ores, 80.
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t’s all in the family as the Family Affair Ra c i n g Te a m ( F. A . R . T. ) p re s e n t s i t s fourth annual Formula Vee Invitational Race Aug. 3 – 4 at Mission Raceway Park. Formula Vees are open-wheel racecars with a 1200cc Volkswagen Beetle engine. Drivers from as far away as Oregon and California compete. F.A.R.T. was started in 2009 by Scott and Jennifer Arthur of Mission and Bob and Pam Williams of Ladner. Jennifer’s father, 80-year-old Al Ores of Burnaby, will be competing for top spot and giving his son-in-law Scott Arthur a run for his money. Both are Formula Vee champions. “Dad started racing in 1968. I was sort of born into it,” said Jennifer, who contributes from the pit but doesn’t race herself.
“I’m the brains behind the project,” she laughed. Formula Vee cars are much like Indy cars, and they race around nine turns on the Mission course. While most drivers will be arriving with their cars, there is also an opportunity to race without owning a car. There is an arrive-and-drive program for racers who don’t want the upkeep of a racecar, or who just want to try an open wheel car. F.A.R.T. has 10 cars available to rent for the event. Drivers must have a valid FIA racing licence and a valid provincial or state driver’s licence, as well as a valid club membership, to rent and race one of the cars. When drivers rent one of the racecars, they are the only driver for that car for the weekend. Included are all consumables (tires, gas, brakes, etc.), trackside support, pit support and coach-
ing from experienced car owners. “It’s very exciting, wheel-to-wheel [very tight racing] with highly skilled drivers,” added Jennifer. Average speed is 95 km/h. The event goes from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with qualifying in the morning and a 20-minute race in the afternoon. Admission is $12/adults, children under 12 are free. The Family Affair Racing Team is working with Covenant House, an organization that provides shelter, food, guidance and support for street youth to get them off the streets. Donations will be accepted at the track, and all monies will go directly to Covenant House. F.A.R.T. will hold two more races this season at the Mission Raceway, on Aug. 31-Sept. 2 (ICSCC) and Sept. 14-15 (SCCBC). See www.unionracing.ca or www.covenanthousebc.org for more.
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ith a week off on the PGA To u r Ca n a d a s c h e d u l e, Kevin Stinson of Mission took full advantage of the opportunity to stay sharp at the 2013 Golden Ears Open, carding stellar rounds of 66, 65 for a 4-shot victory. Stinson pocketed $2,200 for his first Golden Ears Open win and fifth professional victory since turning pro in 2010. “It was great to have a tournament to play in our off week and was a good tune-up for our event in Calgary next week,” said Stinson in a release. “I’ve worked really hard on my short game and putting through the winter with guidance from the
Saunders-Rodgers Golf Academy. I’m happy to get a nice result after feeling close for a couple of months and hope to keep it going all the way up to Q-School this fall”. Stinson’s game has been improving each year on the VGT and on the PGA Tour Canada since he earned his card in 2011. His most recent top finish came at the Syncrude Boreal Open in Fort McMurray where he carded a final round of 65 to leap into a tie for 25th place. With his most recent win Stinson propels himself into the Top 5 of the VGT Order of Merit sponsored by Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada. “Kevin has been close to break-
KEVIN STINSON ing through on the VGT and PGA Tour Canada the past couple of years,” said VGT Commissioner Fraser Mulholland.
“He has shown some signs of great potential with some of his wins on the VGT. He had a great start this spring, winning our opening event and then placing fifth in our first major series event at Sandpiper. I’m really glad to see it all come together for him at this year’s Golden Ears Open.” In the VGT Order of Merit, Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor is second with 10,300 points behind leader Bryn Parry (11,550) with only four events remaining on the VGT schedule. Stinson is in fifth with 6,246 points. Top player at the end of the VGT Summer schedule wins a $2,500 Q-School prize. – JEAN KONDA-WITTE
Dewdney kayaker, Alex Brent, 16, will be heading to Sherbrooke, Que. Aug. 10 as part of Team BC for the upcoming Canada Summer Games. The Grade 11 student at St. John Brebeuf started kayaking at the age of seven and trains at Whonnock Lake in Maple Ridge. “He’s very young and did not expect to make the team [for the Summer Games],” said his mom Margaret. Alex is not sure which event he’ll be racing in with TeamBC but he’s expecting to be in the K4/1,000m. After the Summer Games, Alex will be heading to Montreal to compete in the Canoe/Kayak Nationals from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1. He will be in the midget class (ages 16-17), where he stands a good chance of winning a medal.
Golf tourney a win for hospice The Abbotsford Hospice Charity Golf tournament raised more than $75,000 for the Abbotsford Hospice Society with a portion earmarked for Holmberg House. “The event was amazing – top notch,” said AHS board chair Angelo Rea. “Well organized, well attended.” The event at the Falls Golf Club in Chilliwack on July 15 attracted 136 golfers, 35 volunteers and 200 people attended the dinner. Shane Bozzer from Salmon’s Rentals and his team won the tournament with a 15 under par. “I have played in over 100 corporate and charity tournaments and I can tell you that your tournament was the best one I have ever played in,” said Bozzer. Debbie Lehmann, executive director of the Abbotsford Hospice Society was thrilled with the result. “Because of the generosity and efforts of our golfers, sponsors, donors and volunteers, AHS continues to make an immediate and tangible difference in our community when families need it most.” – JEAN KONDA-WITTE
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s humans we are a were sinless, they could start sorry bunch. throwing (stones). None We tend to be did. Unfortunately their creatures of extremes. That self-centered response simTODD elusive place of balance is ply exposed the other ditch MARTIN experienced periodically as we humans tend to land in Faith that regarding dealing with sin. we transit through it, often unaware as we move from matters They ignored it. one ditch to the other. The human tendency to Take the typical response generalize sin – and therefore to sin. The account of the Pharisees using a marginalize it – is just another ditch. This woman caught in adultery to try and trip up line of thinking comes out in phrases like, Jesus is a good example of what I am talking “well everyone does it, so it is no big deal.” about. A more extreme example is how the idea The story begins with these religious lead- of sin has been removed from our vocabuers entrapping a woman in an immoral act. lary because it sounds too judgmental. This They know the law says that she should be is often expressed as, “We all have demons killed, but they don’t really care about killing in the closet, so let’s not call anything the woman any more than they care about wrong.” the woman. The only thing they care about Jesus exposes this ditch as well when he is trying to make Jesus look bad, so they can labels the women’s action as sin. He doesn’t look good. ignore sin, nor does he rely on external Their reference to the law of Moses illusthreats of imprisonment or death to fix the trates the one ditch that we fall into as problem. humans trying to deal with sin. The real solution to sin is found in grace. We try to eliminate it through law. In this Grace is God’s solution to the problem of case we are talking about the law of Moses, sin. God is grace and He is the gift. Romans but we could easily substitute the modern 8:1-4 tells us that Jesus has taken care of the prison system and in some cases capital problem of sin; not by legalizing the penalty punishment. After all, the only people in jail for it, or diminishing it to point of silence are those who deserve to be there, right? about it. Sin cost Jesus his life but he willUsing the law to deal with sin has its ingly died so we could have life. appeal. It gives us a sense of control and to I like the way Eugene Peterson puts it the masses it appears to work quite well. when he says that Jesus’ death provided a If we would just kill everyone who sinned, deep healing of sin, not a Band Aid on sin. then that would definitely stop sinning. The Are you relying on Band Aid solution like one problem is that it would also eliminate legalism and denial to deal with sin? Why the human race (see Romans 3:23). The when Jesus has already healed the problem? visual of this seems like it might make a good Monty Python skit. ■ Todd Martin is the pastor at the Harvest Christian Fellowship. Contact him at tfmartin@telus. Jesus exposed this ditch in dealing with net sin when he said if any of the Pharisees
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Country music sensation Dallas Smith will be the headliner for Abbotsford Agrifair Saturday night. He takes to the Concert Stage at 9:30 p.m. Born in Langley, Smith is thrilled to be performing so close to home. “It’s not very often I can get all my friends and family together in one place,” he said.
bbotsford will be rockin’ With this record I was sitting down with country style at the Agrifair guys who do this as a nine-to-five job. Saturday night when Lang- It is quite different from what I was ley-bor n rocker-tur ned- used to.” country star Dallas Smith takes to Eager fans may have an opportunity the main stage at 9:30 p.m. to hear material from the new album Juno-nominated singer/songwriter Saturday night. Smith is new to the country scene, but “We actually might be trying out one no stranger to success in the music or two new songs. I am excited for that business. Formerly the lead vocalist of as well. I love watching the reaction alternative rock band, Default, Smith of fans to new material. Crowds don’t released four albums, selling more than lie.” a million copies. His latest single, Nothing But SumSuccess has stuck with Smith as he mer, is all about enjoying carefree sum‘jumped right in’ to the country music mer days and evenings. scene. The natural twang in his voice And at Abbotsford Agrifair folks can made his transition do just that. Enjoy a full from alternative rock to carefree summer day, “We may actually be try- snag your spot in the country music easy. “I am having the time ing out one or two new beer gardens early and of my life to be honest,” songs . . . I love watchkick back for a rockin’ he said, describing how ing the reaction of fans country-style summer blessed he feels having to new material. Crowds evening with Dallas made the transition. Smith. don’t lie.” “The support from the Opening for Smith country community has – Dallas Smith Saturday night will be been mind-blowing. the winner of Friday’s Also I’m in the driver’s Valley Voices competiseat with this project and that helps me tion. The new-found star will perform create a good balance in my life.” three or four songs starting at 7:30 p.m. When asked how he feels about per- followed by The Johnson Brothers at forming locally at Agrifair, Smith said, 8:45 p.m. “It’s great to be able to see so many Raised in Maple Ridge, Brett and familiar faces. It’s not very often I can Trent Johnson have proven to be one of get all my friends and family together the hardest working bands in the provin one place.” ince. Born the grandsons of CCMA Hall Smith has teamed up with Rodney of Famer Elmer Tippe and nephews to Clawson, a Grammy-nominated song- award winner Rick Tippe, the brothers writer, and Chris Tompkins (Carrie were destined to tackle the country Underwood) to create a new album music industry. which is expected to be released in Their passion for music and their early 2014. high-energy stage show have caught “With this record I tried to put togeth- the attention of music lovers and has er a collection of the best songs I could helped set the brothers apart from get my hands on,” he said. “The ‘Nash- other acts in the province. ville’ style of writing was very foreign to All acts will be performing on Agrime compared to my past. With Default fair’s Concert Stage at the baseball diait would just be the guys and I hang- mond. – JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES ing out and hopefully we’d have ideas.
Jars of Clay plays Sunday at Agrifair Christian rock band will draw big crowd
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hree-time Grammy award-winning Christian rock band, Jars of Clay will take the stage under the night sky at the Abbotsford Agrifair Sunday, Aug.4. Inspired by musical artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Sarah McLachlan, Brent Bourgeois, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Seal, the Jars of Clay sound is a blend of alternative rock, folk, acoustic and R & B that is enjoyed by both the secular world and Christian community. Lyrics, based on the personal beliefs of the band members, inspire without being overly laden with Biblical scripture. “This is big for the Agrifair,” said Pamela Brenner, Agrifair general manager. “We expect Agrifair grounds will
be packed Sunday evening.” There is an opportunity to snag a priority entry to see this highly-acclaimed band up close. Just show up at the free pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Sunday. One thousand priority tickets will be dished out to hungry fans. The generosity of Agrifair’s major partners is what ultimately put Jars of Clay on the programme Sunday evening. “We are extremely grateful to Columbia Kitchen Cabinets Ltd. and Fraserway RV for their very generous donation which has made this Jars of Clay concert possible,” said Brenner. Meyers Norris Penny, Clearway Car and Truck Rental, and Praise 106.5 also contributed in bringing Jars of Clay to Agrifair. After the pancake breakfast, round the family up and attend church ‘cowboy, cowgirl or little-wrangler’ style with Jack Jackson at his evangelistic Cowboy Church Service. – STAFF REPORTER
Hot tickets Jam in Jubilee
Aug. 1, Trevor Blaak (singer/songwriter) performs at 7 p.m.; Immaculate Mules (folk) at 8 p.m.; Casinos (Indie) at 9 p.m. at the Jam in Jubilee in Jubilee Park, Abbotsford. Market opens at 6 p.m., music from 7 – 10 p.m. See www. jaminjubilee.com for details.
Envision Twilight concerts
Aug. 2, the Rio Samaya Band performs at Fraser River Heritage Park at 7 p.m. Their music runs the gamut from flamenco to Argentinean folk. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, enjoy the local band of medical professionals, No Code Blue at 7 p.m. The Envision Twilight concerts are free but donations are welcome. Bring a chair, blanket. See heritagepark-mission.ca for more.
Lady & the Tramps
Aug. 3, Envision Concert in the Park Series presents Lady and the Tramps from 6 – 8 p.m. Enjoy thier classic rock with a twist of funk and a hint of blues on the Kariton Gallery stage at Mill Lake Park, 2387 Ware St.
Dewdney dancin’
Aug. 3, James Thorhaug performs 8:30 p.m. at the Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Road S., five minutes east of Mission off the Lougheed Hwy. Call 604-826-4762 for details. Sunday it’s Blues Jam from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Art exhibition
July 26 – Aug. 20, the second annual Fraser Valley Regional Biennale, a juried exhibition celebrating regional visual art is on display at Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford.
Juried art show
Aug. 13 – 31, the F.V. Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists is having their second annual juried art show, with opening reception on Aug. 17 from 1 – 4 p.m. Oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel and graphite paintings will be displayed at the Mission Arts Centre, 33529 First Ave., Mission. Phone 604-826-0029 for details.
Rockin’ River Music Fest
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Christian rock band Jars of Clay will be drawing huge crowds to the Agrifair Concert Stage Sunday night when they perform at 9:30 p.m.
Aug. 15 – 17, at the Mission Raceway grounds, the Rockin’ River Music Fest features country stars from Brad Paisley, Big & Rich, Chris Young, Emerson Drive, Lisa Brokop, Kristen Kelly, Joe Nichols, Trooper, Kenny Hess, Brent Lee, Merv Tremblay, Topaz with Annika, Kylee Epp, AJ Woodworth, Gabby’s Girls and more. For camping, ticket details, see rockinriverfest.com
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