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A5 Organizers of the controversial sex show to discuss event here
A3 FVRD offi cials wait for consultation over trash plan, which could be downsizing
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No new firefighters in 2012
Gas prices soar – fi re, global tension blamed
NEIL CORBETT Abbotsford News
Gasoline prices shot above $1.34 per litre on Tuesday, with pundits and critics citing a number of factors.
Neil CORBETTAbbotsford News
Groan-inducing gas prices swept across Abbotsford early this week, shooting up to $1.349 per litre at many stations on Tuesday.
“I was shocked. I’m spending so much money on gas it’s unreal,” said Travers Whelan of Abbotsford, as he fueled up his SUV. He said it costs him $25 every weekday to travel to a course he attends in New Westmin ster.
“Something’s wrong, someone’s gouging – it should be regulated,” he said.Those sentiments were echoed by Roger Larson as he fueled up his vehicle.
“I think it’s ridiculous, but what are you going to do? We’ve got to have it. It’s just price gouging – there’s no reason for it. A little guy has no way to fi ght back.”
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Kevin MILLSAbbotsford News
A request for five new firefighters in 2012 has been denied by Abbotsford council.
The rejection of the proposal by the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service saves the city $70,000 this year and reduces the pro-posed municipal tax increase from 1.72 to 1.66 per cent, if no further expenditures are added to the new budget.
The hirings were set for November, with five more firefighters to be added each year until 20 full-time positions were created.
“Because it was so late in the year, they wanted to defer the discussion until they had more information on the response rates and industry standards,” said city manager Frank Pizzuto. “And they would revisit it again with the 2013 budget.”
The decision raised safety and response
time questions but Pizzuto believes that “between our professional and our volun-teer firefighters, we will be able to cover it.”
Coun. Patricia Ross called the decision “very disappointing,” and disputed some councillors’ claims that the city’s slower than expected growth rate justifies delay-ing the hires.
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Waste-to-energy talks with FVRD to start soon
Jeff NAGEL and Kevin MILLS Black Press
Metro Vancouver has announced it will start consult-ing its neighbours in the Fraser Valley immediately about its plans to burn more garbage, even though it has no idea what technology will be used or where a new waste-to-energy plant will be located.
However, Patricia Ross, vice-chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District said that’s news to her.
She hasn’t heard of any pro-posed consultations scheduled with Metro.
“I’m not aware of any dates, but I’m hopeful they will start soon. We are anxious to get them going,” she said.
Ross said Environment Minister Terry Lake has “downloaded his responsibilities” onto the FVRD, which doesn’t have the funds to properly perform some of the technical work required for the consultation process.
When Lake approved Metro’s waste management plan last year, he instructed Metro and the FVRD to consult with each other in an attempt to address
environmental concerns.“It is very difficult for us to
participate on an equal footing,” said Ross.
She wants the minister to sup-ply funding to the FVRD so it can bring in expert consultants and perform proper studies into the environmental impact a waste-to-energy facility would have on the Fraser Valley airshed.
“This isn’t going to be a fair process unless he does.”
A new incinerator would pose less concern to the Valley if it was built at an out-of-region site – such as Covanta Energy’s proposed site at Gold River on the west side of Vancouver Island.
But FVRD leaders remain deeply worried about worsening air pollution if a plant is built in the Lower Mainland, sending emissions east into the Valley.
Metro board chair Greg Moore said much work can be done with Fraser Valley represen-tatives ahead of decisions on waste-to-energy technologies and sites.
He said the region may decide
in advance what air emissions standard must be met, so bidders know in advance how stringent the rules will be and what level of pollution scrubbing technol-ogy to use.
Metro could examine emission levels and standards at various WTE plants around the world, he said, and then decide it wants the toughest pollution standard
here.Metro also plans to
hire an independent third-party expert panel to provide advice and ensure there’s no bias in favour of any tech-nology.
Three people are to serve on the panel – one with waste-to-energy
technical experience, one expert on sustainability and energy and one expert on air emissions and health.
The news of the coming con-sultation came on the heels of Metro’s announcement that it plans on chopping the size of the new waste-to-energy plant.
The regional district now says the new plant will need to process only 250,000 to 400,000 tonnes of garbage per year,
down from a previous estimate of 500,000 tonnes.
The change would make the intended plant closer in size to Metro’s existing garbage incin-erator in south Burnaby, which burns just under 300,000 tonnes per year.
Moore said the decision to downsize the project reflects a decline in garbage generated in the region from 1.3 million tonnes in 2007 to just one mil-lion last year.
“It’s quite remarkable the amount of tonnage decrease we’ve had,” he said.
He attributes the drop to a combination of a weaker econo-my, higher garbage tipping fees, better public education on how to recycle and compost, and the adoption of curbside organic waste pick-up in more than half of local cities.
The decline in garbage flow is projected to continue in 2012.
But Ross doesn’t see that as a positive step.
“That doesn’t really provide me with any level of comfort because they are still building it. And in this airshed it’s not appropriate.”
EXPECTBORDERDELAYS
Ongoing construction delays for travellers heading south-bound on Highway 11 at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon/ Sumas Crossing are expected from now until March 30, according to Canada Border Services Agency and US Customs and Border Protection. Wait-time message boards for the southbound crossing may be non-operation-al for short durations, although the port of entry remains open and operational. Travellers should pay attention to signage as they approach the border and follow directions given by onsite traffic management personnel.
LONGBOARDINGACCIDENT
A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital on Sunday afternoon after an accident on his longboard. Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said the boy was longboarding with a friend just after 3 p.m. on Winson Road (near the Canada-U.S. border) when he crashed.Although he was wearing a helmet, he was temporarily unconscious and was airlifted to hospital as a precautionary measure, MacDonald said.
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BUDGETINGThe Abbotsford school district is hosting a public information meeting on Wednesday, March 7 to present its preliminary 2012-13 budget.The meeting runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library of W. J. Mouat Secondary, 32355 Mouat Drive.A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
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‘In this airshedit’s not appropriate’
Another concern for Ross is the possibility that a smaller sized facility would undergo less scrutiny.
“If they are below a certain threshold, a certain footprint, then they don’t have to go through a full-on environmen-tal assessment process,” said Ross.
However, that danger cannot be assessed until an actual design is proposed.
Critics of the solid waste strat-egy have argued Metro could ramp up recycling enough to avoid building a new incinera-tor altogether.
Metro officials maintain the new waste-to-energy (WTE) plant is needed and that it will not necessarily be an incinera-tor.
The region must consider all possible technologies, including newer ones like gasification or anaerobic digestion – methods that promise near-zero emis-sions with potential to produce biofuels.
But Metro has backpedalled on an idea to ensure an emerg-ing technology gets at least a chunk of the waste.
Moore had previously favoured reserving some waste-to-energy capacity for those
technologies so they aren’t sim-ply outbid by incinerator pro-posals, thought to be cheaper and more efficient.
That idea of two separate calls for bids has now been scrapped – all bidders will compete in a single request for proposals that considers all technologies together.
Metro directors deny that means the fix is now in for incineration.
“Not at all,” said Surrey Coun. Marvin Hunt, a member of Metro’s Zero Waste commit-tee.
He said the move to a smaller scale plant reduces the efficien-cy advantage for incineration, improving the odds for other providers.
Moore said alternative tech-nologies have continued to improve, so he is now less con-cerned about the need to give them special treatment.
Metro aims to open the bid-ding to build a new waste-fired plant this summer and short-list the proponents by the end of the year.
Those firms are expected to have a proposed site packaged with their technology.
And Moore said he believes most of the likely contenders have already chosen their sites
for a new incinerator or otherWTE plant.
Other directors worry thatwhen those locations arerevealed they will prove to beinefficiently located or too con-troversial.
Hunt said he wishes Metrowould first decide on the tech-nology and then determine theappropriate site, with cities get-ting more say in the location.
He argues a WTE plant closeto a dense urban area – perhapsSurrey’s City Centre – will bebetter placed to make moneypumping heat into nearbybuildings than a more remotesite.
Bids are also expected thatwould barge Metro garbage toout-of-region sites like GoldRiver or Powell River.
Crucial decisions that willguide what is built and wherestill remain to be made in themonths ahead.
Among them is how bids areevaluated. Will, for example,financial considerations suchas the cost of the plant and thepower revenue it would gener-ate trump environmental orsocial factors?
Metro must also still decidethe business model, includ-ing how the project will befinanced.
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Gas at $1.50 per litre by summer?
Voting held again on spring break
Sex show back on table
Vikki HOPESAbbotsford News
Spring break is back on the agenda for the Abbotsford board of education, but no changes to the length of the holiday are being proposed for 2013.
Trustees have proposed that next year’s break take place on the weeks of March 18 and 25.
The first week is the standard one-week break as set by the Ministry of Education. The second week runs into the Good Friday and Easter Monday statutory holidays.
The public is invited to provide their input in writing or by registering to speak at the board of education meeting on Monday, March 26.
Trustees will make a decision on the matter at the public meeting on April 16.
Boards of education are required to hold a consultation on spring break whenever they plan to deviate from the one-week holiday set by the ministry.
The board faced immense public opposition last year when it proposed moving the two-week break from March to April to coincide with the Easter long weekend, and holding Christmas vacation later.
None of the weeks coincided with the ministry’s breaks, and parents were concerned about conflicts with school sporting events, recreational programs, and arts and cultural events.
The board also faced a strong public outcry the previous year when it attempted to reduce spring break to one week.
In both years, trustees voted to maintain the two-week break, with one of the weeks
the same as the rest of the province.The estimated cost savings of having
schools closed for an additional week is$460,000, according to superintendent KevinGodden.
The time is made up by adding sevenminutes to each school day.
Those interested in speaking at themeeting on March 26 must register by noonon March 22 by calling 604-859-4891 (local1241) or emailing [email protected] meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at theschool district office at 2790 Tims St.
Comments may also be provided inwriting by email ([email protected]) or byregular mail to: The Board of Education,2790 Tims St., Abbotsford, V2T 4M7. Formore information, visit the website sd34.bc.ca.
Motorist Tom Bradley predicts prices will keep climbing, and was fi lling his tank.
“I decided I better get some gas before it goes up even further,” said the senior, noting gas prices are on their way up across the border, and he expects Canadian gas prices to climb correspondingly higher.
Some sources blame the high prices on a Feb. 17 refi nery fi re at a BP facility in Blaine, Washington.
Another factor is crude oil price increases, brought by political tension in the Middle East.
Jason Parent is an industry expert with the Kent Group, which collects and reports national retail fuel pricing for government.
He explained that the refi nery fi re is a legiti-mate reason for fuel prices to increase over a wide area. He noted that if wholesale prices are going to get a “bump” in the area served by a refi nery, a larger region will be affected by the price increase. This prevents wholesale petroleum buyers from “buying up” gas from a nearby, cheaper supplier.
“So you’ll still have cheap gas, but you’ll have none left,” he explained.
He said the price of crude is unpredictable, and “can change on a dime” in the present geo-political climate.
Jason Toews of Gasbuddy.com said the refi n-ery fi re had terrible timing.
“It comes at a bad time, because this time of year gas prices start to go up anyway,” said Toews, the co-founder of the website which charts gas prices for Canadian consumers.
He said the average pump price in Abbotsford on Tuesday was $1.334.
That number looked like a bargain from a Van-couver perspective, with city commuters fueling up for an average price of $1.42.
There are many comments from irate consum-ers on the website, but Toews doesn’t have good news for them.
Refi neries will soon close for maintenance, and the fair summer weather will bring more demand for gas. Those factors always push prices higher every year.
Given the present situation, where prices in Abbotsford are already surpassing peaks not seen since 1.298 last May, Toews predicts prices in the $1.50 to $1.52 range in Abbotsford this summer. The last time it reached such heights was July 2008, when the average price gasbuddy.com saw in Abbotsford was 1.469.
“People will start getting upset about this again,” said Toews. “But high prices don’t impact demand.”
People simply must have gasoline.
Travers Whelan gasses up Tuesday morning as prices hit $1.34 per litre.
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Man not ‘criminally responsible’ for running naked in buildingwith a gunVikki HOPESAbbotsford News
A man who ran naked with a gun through an Abbotsford apartment building last June and fired two shots has been found not crimi-nally responsible for the incident due to a mental disorder.
The ruling for Ryan George Vaughan, 31, was issued last week in Abbotsford provincial court. He has been detained in custody.
Following the incident on June 13, 2011, Vaughan was charged with six offences – careless use of a firearm, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, pointing a firearm, possessing a prohibited firearm, possession of a firearm while prohibited, and break and enter.
The incident took place in the Town and Country apartment complex at 33690 Marshall Rd.
Police received reports that a naked man was in a hallway with a gun, and had fired two shots, aimed the gun in a threatening manner at another person, and set off the fire alarm.
More than 30 officers from all sections – including the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team – were deployed to the scene, where they cordoned off adjacent streets and evacuated tenants.
A man appeared on a third-floor balcony – which police later learned was the suite above his residence – and began throwing things, including a fire extin-guisher. He disappeared in and out of the suite, while officers tried to communicate with him.
Vaughan was arrested about two hours later when he scaled the balconies down to the ground. He was first taken to the Abbotsford Police station and then to the hos-pital for assessment.
Vaughan later faced two addi-tional charges – possession for the purpose of trafficking and pro-duction of a controlled substance – for items allegedly found in his suite that day. A trial on those charges is slated to begin Oct. 4 in Abbotsford provincial court.
When a person is found not criminally responsible, the courts or the B.C. Review Board can issue an absolute or conditional discharge, or custody in a hospi-tal.
Kevin MILLSAbbotsford News
Will the Taboo Naughty But Nice Sex Show return to Abbotsford?
Speculation is growing after a media advisory was released Tuesday announc-ing a press conference to examine the future of the controversial event.
Representatives from Canwest Productions, which stages the Taboo show, will be in Abbotsford today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. to make an undisclosed announce-ment.
Representing Canwest is Kevin Blackburn, managing partner and vice-
president Sean Libin. They will be joined by several show exhibitors, members of the public and Vancouver’s Dr. Lyne Piche, a registered psychologist and sex therapist who has conducted dozens of seminars at the sex show.
Earlier this month, organizers cancelled the 2012 Taboo show, citing opposition from local Christian fundamentalists, led by former mayoral candidate Gerda Peachy; as well as the inability to secure a roaming liquor licence – which would allow patrons to wander the exhibit with their drinks, rather than having to stay in a segregated area.
Blackburn will speak about the publicreaction received since the cancellationannouncement and how organizers planto move the show forward.
The Taboo show has been held at Tradexfor the past four years. The fifth annu-al event was scheduled for the end ofMarch.
Canwest said the show has been quitesuccessful despite the controversy overthe subject matter.
Minors are forbidden from attending theshow.
The press conference takes place atTradex and is by invitation only.
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Firefighting response times affected“This is not about
growth, it’s about sim-ple geography and re-sponse times. And the fact is, right now, there are certain areas of
our community that are under served,” she said.
Abbotsford Fire Chief Don Beer con-firmed he will be bringing the request back for 2013 because
the issue of response time remains.
He said the new Fire Hall 8, on Blueridge Drive, will have a full-time crew later this year.
“That will fill that
gap in the western side of the urban core.”
But the eventual hir-ing of 20 firefighters was designated for Hall 7, located in the eastern urban core.
“We’re going to be an
additional year away in order to provide the citizens who live on the eastern portion of the urban area the re-sponse time standards we believe they should have,” said Beer.
That area includes historic Clayburn Village.
Currently, an auxil-iary crew mans Hall 7.
“Keep in mind, they respond from home or a place of business so they are at least four to six minutes further out than what career staff would be,” said Beer.
He said those min-utes can change a room and contents fire into an entire struc-ture blaze.
As part of its budget deliberations, coun-cil has also examined the five-year financial plan.
In addition to the 1.66 per cent increase for 2012, the plan es-timates municipal tax increases of 0.74 per cent in 2013 (that figure is based on a two per cent savings expected to be found following a proposed core services review), 1.33 per cent in 2014, 1.51 per cent in 2015 and 1.54 in 2016.
Both water and sewer rates will have no increase this year, while garbage rates will increase by 2.3 per cent (about a $5
increase per averagehousehold).
Council had exam-ined only a 1.5 percent garbage rate in-crease, but rejectedit because it wouldmean having to closethe city’s recyclingdepot on Sundays.
Council is expectedto have one final de-bate on the new bud-get, scheduled forMarch 5, before givingthe five-year financialplan its approval.
Still to be decidedis whether $250,000in funding should begiven to LedgeviewGolf and CountryClub, which made therequest last month,citing financial dif-ficulties during theglobal economicdownturn.
Also expected to bedebated at the March5 meeting is the costof the proposed coreservices review,which examines howthe local governmentoperates and tries toidentify possible effi-ciencies, and whetherchanges will be madeto the city’s tieredwater rate systemwhich charges morefor water use in thesummer months.
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Correctional officersat Matsqui Institutionin Abbotsford inter-cepted an inmate lastSunday who was at-tempting to movedrugs into the prison.
The contrabandseized included co-caine and marijuanawith an estimated jail-house value of morethan $7,000.
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Dad lauds Heat response to son’s medical issues
Dan KINVIGAbbotsford News
When Barry Hicks and his son Wyatt left their home in Langley to take in an Abbotsford Heat game on Feb. 17, they had no idea that it would be a life-altering trip.
Just 30 seconds after the opening faceoff between the Heat and the Houston Aeros, the elder Hicks received a phone call from his wife Sharon. Wyatt, 14, had been experiencing an intense, continu-ing thirst earlier in the day, and he’d gone for a blood test. The results were in, and his blood sugar level was through the roof. He needed to get to the emergency room at Abbotsford Regional Hospital immediately.
Hicks was stunned. Wyatt, a hockey player, was a healthy kid as far as he could tell.
But when they got to the hospital, it was confirmed that Wyatt had Type 1 diabetes, and would be insulin
dependent.While at the hospital,
Hicks emailed Heat team president Ryan Walter, explaining the circumstances of their departure from the game and asking whether the hockey club might be willing to give them replace-ment tickets for a future game.
He received a prompt phone call from O.J. Pries, account manager for ticket sales with the Heat, confirming they would make arrange-
ments to have Wyatt attend another game.
Later in the day, Walter emailed Hicks to check up on Wyatt, and to express a desire to meet him at a future game.
As Hicks was responding to Walter’s email, Pries walked into the hospital room with a bag of Heat memorabilia for Wyatt, including a motivational book authored by Walter and autographed with a personal message for
Wyatt inside.“I’m so impressed
with the quality of an individual who extends himself for the community like that,” Hicks said.
“The first couple times I told this story, I got quite emotional. He (Walter) is a real caring soul, and I think these types of stories need to be highlighted in our community.”
Hicks also lauded the care Wyatt received at ARH.
“The staff was amaz-ing – the time they took, the compassion they demonstrated,” he said. “It was to the point where last night, we were talking, ‘Maybe we should live in Abbotsford.’”
Hicks said his son is handling his diabetes diagnosis with a great deal of maturity.
“He said to me, ‘Dad, I’m really lucky,’” Hicks related. “I said, ‘What do you mean?’ And he said, ‘I could have had cancer. I can deal with this.’ ”
Wyatt Hicks displays the gifts he received from the Heat hockey team while he was hospitalized.
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A jury has found an Abbotsford man not guilty of second-degree murder in the 2009 shooting death of Alexander Vincent Paul, 32.
The trial of Robert Kenneth Hogan, 40, wrapped up late last week in B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack, and the jury issued its decision on Monday.
Hogan was charged after Paul was shot to death during an altercation on July 7, 2009 at a rural property in the 3800 block of Interprovincial Hwy. The two were known to each other.
Police received a 911 call of a fight at the home that evening, and arrived to find Paul dead, killed by a shotgun blast.
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Taxing times for B.C. governmentTaxing times for B.C. government
Before this week’s budget debate is drowned out by the shouting over the teachers’ dispute, here’s a look at the main points and the arguments unfold-ing around them.
The setting for Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s fi rst budget is what he dreaded when Premier Christy Clark handed him the job. Recovery is painfully slow, with mining and petroleum growing and forest prod-ucts struggling to hold and build on gains made in Asia. This and the $3 billion dismantling of the harmonized sales tax moved Falcon to limit over-all spending growth to an average of two per cent for the next three years. That means little or no increase to all areas except health care, education and social assistance.
Despite holding the line on public service pay and not replacing 2,000
positions over the next three years, Clark and Falcon had to postpone the elimination of the 2.5-per-cent small business income tax to get to a bal-anced budget by 2013. And Falcon has again dangled the prospect of raising general corporate income tax from 10 to 11 per cent, but not until 2014.
Business experts applauded the hard line on spending, noting the contrast with Alberta’s big spending and Ontar-io’s big spending hangover.
NDP fi nance critic Bruce Ralston says Falcon’s two-per-cent spending target is “unrealistic,” and the whole program is motivated mostly by two by-elections this year and a general election next year. He said the proposal to raise general business taxes is a repeat of his effort to save the HST, and it won’t happen if the B.C. Liberals win in 2013.
B.C. Conservative leader John Cum-mins made the bizarre claim that it’s an NDP-style “tax and spend” budget, and inaccurately accused Falcon of raising taxes on small business. He also joined the NDP chorus of outrage over ICBC, BC Hydro and medical premium increases.
Some other hot topics in the budget: Selling assets. The big one here is
B.C.’s liquor wholesaling monopoly, run out of warehouses in Kamloops and Vancouver. Falcon insists the pri-vate sector does this kind of work more effi ciently, and union contracts will
be protected in a bidding process. The NDP argues that selling off a monopoly puts this government cash cow at risk, and points to private retail stores with higher prices and lower wages.
The proposed sale of 100 surplus Crown properties has raised cries of “selling the silverware to buy grocer-ies.” But land sales are nothing new for governments, and Falcon prefers that to raising taxes.
Carbon tax. The last scheduled increase goes ahead in July, adding another penny on a litre of gasoline, followed by a freeze and review of the whole climate program. Ralston says the climate plan is “in tatters,” along with dozens of other policy areas that are also under review after 11 years of B.C. Liberal rule.
NDP leader Adrian Dix vows to keep the carbon tax and its offsetting personal income tax cuts, direct car-bon tax revenues to transit and rural energy-saving retrofi ts, and hike the general corporate tax rate from 10 to 12 per cent to pay for it.
HST. Asked what he would have done as fi nance minister, Ralston sug-gested getting rid of the HST sooner. Dix continues to misrepresent the HST as solely a transfer to big business, ignoring the small and medium-sized businesses that have a year left to take advantage of input tax credits.
Simon Fraser University economist Jon Kesselman has estimated that poor people will be worse off when the HST ends, while the rest of us will see a very small net benefi t.
It can happen in a school hallway or in a Facebook post.
And signs that your child is being bullied aren’t always easily perceptible. Most children don’t want to talk about it. That leaves it up to parents to decode subtle changes in their child’s behaviour.
If kids are left suffering alone, the con-sequences can be tragic. But it’s getting easier to talk about bullying.
In 2009, then-premier Gordon Camp-bell declared Feb. 25 Anti-Bullying Day in B.C., with the intention of raising awareness about bullying and providing easy-to-access resources for parents and kids.
Anti-Bullying Day built on a grass-roots movement that started in 2007 in Nova Scotia, when a pair of Grade 12 students came to the defence of a ninth grader who’d been bullied for wearing a pink polo shirt. The older students organized a rally and handed out pink T-shirts. The bullies quickly decamped.
In B.C., radio station CKNW has kept the anti-bullying crusade alive by supporting an annual Pink Shirt Day that encourages schools, businesses
and other organizations to take a stand against bullies.
In schools throughout the Lower Mainland, including Abbotsford, there also continues to be a pink tsunami of support. Yesterday (Wednesday) – this year’s Anti-Bullying Day – students also joined their counterparts everywhere supporting the movement.
In recent years, there’s been a lot done to take the power away from bullies. In B.C. schools, there’s now zero tolerance for student intimidation that stems from code-of-conduct legislation enacted in 2007. And, online resources are widely available to help parents to deal with bul-lying behaviour.
But it’s not time to get complacent. Bullying still happens in schools. And for some kids, that means daily torment. Pink Shirt Day is a reminder to talk with our kids to make sure that no child feels intimidated when they leave their home. It’s also a reminder to rally around those who are the victims of bullying.
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lettersDrug education the answer
On May 4, 2009 Abbotsford held a forum on “Rethinking Health and Addiction: A call for action.” Participants in this forum (65 per cent) would legalize mari-juana, adding that enforcement makes criminals from law abiding citizens.
This kind of reason-ing is simplistic, lacks common sense, deny-ing a long standing problem criminally and socially. How can one talk about “law abiding citizens” who knowingly break the law? Simple solution: legalize the substance so as to avoid any con-sequence to the user!
Fast forward to 2012 when we read the cover page in “The News, Feb. 2, Ecstasy: dueling with death”. It continues to say that 18 people died in BC, two of whom were from Abbotsford.
The news media paraded former Attorney Generals, former premiers and other politicians who, after their political career, are proposing the legalization of marijuana.
It is unfortunate that people are buying into
this fallacious argu-ment, because a drug, is a drug, is a drug.
Using terms of “soft” or “hard” drug is misleading and wrong.
By definition a drug, is mood modifying, changing the way a person thinks feels or acts. It matters little if we talk about tak-ing heroin, cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, or ecstasy the results are the same.
Legalizing a sub-stance like marijuana will not make it safer to use.
Now the Abbotsford School District and other agencies want to set up a substance abuse review task force.
Forgive my cyni-
cism, but how many studies and reports do we need, to rec-ognize that we have a serous problem at hand? Legalizing is supposed to lessen the criminal activ-ity, but will it? What makes us think that the criminal element will suddenly go away when marijuana will be legalized? As long as there is a market out there, and there is, criminals will seek to make their ill gained profits.
It is very strange that almost NO opin-ions, recommenda-tions, or plans are being discussed on prevention/education as this in fact may be the key to the whole problem.
The Canadian expe-rience of prevention, treatment, educa-tion and enforcement worked very well in the 1980s; learning about the “Four Pillar Approach” model coming from Europe was very encouraging and promising.
Prevention does take time and is by no means a quick fix, but once in place it does work. For a few short years we, here in British Columbia, were encouraged with the results, until the funding from all three levels of government dried up, setting us back to square one again.
In the meantime we create more task forc-es, more forums, more
reports, searching for the illusive “silver bullet”, while people are suffering and even dying. The drug situ-ation requires an ac-tive concerted effort by appropriate agen-cies, involving moms and dads, youth, all levels governments (national, provincial and civic), as well as the judiciary and law enforcement.
Prevention/educa-tion needs to be an on-going endeavor, it has to become a change of life style, similar to our smoking restric-tions, only then can we expect a reduction of drug abuse and criminal behaviour in our society.
Fred Ursel
I would like to congratulate Mayor Banman and coun-cillors who seem to be working hard to keep the tax increase at 1.72 per cent or lower.
It is very gratifying to see the people you elect into office really trying to keep spend-ing down and keep taxes at a reasonable rate.
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Education under ‘net zero’What if teachers adopted “Net zero?”Things would change dramatically in
schools.First, the “collaborative meetings” which
Minister Abbott claims are so important wouldn’t happen. Teachers are not paid, nor re-quired to attend meetings (except for one staff meeting a month) outside the school day.
Field trips wouldn’t happen. Since the plan-ning, organizing, and collecting of money, forms and other things necessary for these trips to happen are not part of our work. While away with students, teachers are away from their families. Parents who chaperone go along by choice, and teachers who organize and run these trips also do so by choice.
Extra help at lunch time, or after school would also cease. Teachers are paid only for class time. The marking and preparation of lessons, report cards, adaptation of work for children with special needs, and many other things are all done on our time.
Sports, clubs, science fairs, music perfor-mances and theatre performances would stop.
Most of these things are done outside of the work day and ‘outside’ of the ‘hours of work’ for teachers. Tournaments, play days, track meets, assemblies, performances, all require hundreds of hours of work. That work is un-paid.
Teachers would start telling students who don’t have a pen, pencil, eraser, paper, or calcu-lator that the classroom runs on “net zero.”
The teacher will no longer give them the ma-terials. It seems that some people don’t realize that there are no cupboards filled with these things in schools, and teachers spend, on aver-age, $500 dollars of their own money for sup-
plies they give away. Perhaps teachers should start to charge ‘user fees’ like the government does.
Graduation ceremonies would have to be taken over by others. That is not paid work nor a requirement.
Reference letters and assistance with univer-sity applications would also need to be taken over by others.
Net zero by teachers would mean go to school just before the morning bell, teach your stu-dents, leave for lunch (since those in the private sector can go out for lunch) return to teach for the afternoon, and leave promptly after the last bell.
No lunch time activities like student council meetings, practices, extra help sessions, meet-ings, phone calls, parent interviews and re-hearsals. No after-school practices, extra help sessions, meetings, phone calls, rehearsals, field trip organization, grad planning, and open houses.
Our government claims that along with no salary increase for teachers (who are ninth in salary in Canada but live in the most expensive province) they also need to take away other rights from teachers.
They want to roll back health benefits, take away job security, and provide even less for kids that need extra support.
Why haven’t teachers adopted the “net zero” teaching mandate? Because we are profession-als who care about kids. Because we didn’t get into this career to just earn dollars. Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for teachers is a lost tradition.
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miss
ion/2
012
Edge
SEL
FW
D wi
th
auto
mat
ic tra
nsm
ission
for $
16,4
99/$
19,4
99/$
21,4
99/$
30,9
99 a
fter T
otal
Man
ufac
ture
r Reb
ate
of $
0/$2
50/$
5,00
0/$2
,500
and
cus
tom
er c
ash
of $
500/
$500
/$50
0/$1
,000
ded
ucte
d. Ta
xes
paya
ble
on fu
ll am
ount
of p
urch
ase
price
afte
r Man
ufac
ture
r Reb
ate
has
been
ded
ucte
d. O
ffers
inclu
de a
Man
ufac
ture
r Reb
ate
of $
0/$2
50/$
5,00
/$2,
500,
cus
tom
er c
ash
of $
500/
$500
/$50
0/$1
,000
, an
d fre
ight
and
air
tax o
f $1,
600
but e
xclu
de va
riabl
e ch
arge
s of
licen
se, f
uel fi
ll ch
arge
, insu
ranc
e, re
gist
ratio
n,PP
SA, a
dmin
istra
tion
fees
and
cha
rges
, any
env
ironm
enta
l cha
rges
or f
ees,
and
all a
pplic
able
taxe
s. Al
l pric
es a
re b
ased
on
Man
ufac
ture
r’s S
ugge
sted
Ret
ail P
rice.
Man
ufac
ture
r Reb
ates
can
be
used
in c
onju
nctio
n wi
th m
ost r
etail
con
sum
er o
ffers
mad
e av
ailab
le by
For
d of
Can
ada
at e
ither
the
time
of fa
ctor
y ord
er o
r deli
very,
but
not
bot
h. M
anuf
actu
rer R
ebat
es a
re n
ot c
ombi
nabl
e wi
th a
ny fl
eet c
onsu
mer
ince
ntive
s. **
Choo
se 2
.99%
/0.0
0%/5
.99%
/4.9
9% a
nnua
l per
cent
age
rate
(APR
) pur
chas
e fi n
ancin
g on
a n
ew 2
012
Fiest
a SE
sed
an w
ith m
anua
l tra
nsm
ission
/201
2 Fo
cus
SE s
edan
with
man
ual t
rans
miss
ion/2
012
Esca
pe X
LT I4
FW
D wi
th a
utom
atic
trans
miss
ion/2
012
Edge
SEL
FW
D wi
th a
utom
atic
trans
miss
ion fo
r a m
axim
um o
f 72
mon
ths
to q
ualifi
ed re
tail c
usto
mer
s, on
app
rove
d cr
edit
(OAC
) fro
m F
ord
Cred
it. N
ot a
ll buy
ers
will q
ualify
for t
he lo
west
APR
pay
men
t. Pu
rcha
se fi
nanc
ing
mon
thly
paym
ent i
s $2
14/$
236/
$302
/$45
2 (th
e su
m o
f twe
lve (1
2) m
onth
ly pa
ymen
ts d
ivide
d by
26
perio
ds g
ives
paye
e a
bi-w
eekly
pay
men
t of $
99/$
109/
$139
/$20
9 wi
th a
dow
n pa
ymen
t of $
2,40
0/$2
,500
/$3,
300/
$2,9
00 o
r equ
ivalen
t tra
de-in
. Cos
t of b
orro
wing
is $
1,31
9.98
/$0/
$3,5
10.7
3/$4
,473
.95
or A
PR o
f 2.9
9%/0
.00%
/5.9
9%/4
.99%
and
tota
l to
be re
paid
is $
15,4
18.9
8/$1
6,99
9/$2
1,70
9.73
/$32
,572
.96.
Offe
rs in
clude
a M
anuf
actu
rer R
ebat
e of
$0/
$250
/$5,
00/$
2,50
0, c
usto
mer
cas
h of
$50
0/$5
00/$
500/
$1,0
00,
and
freig
ht a
nd a
ir ta
x of $
1,60
0 bu
t exc
lude
varia
ble
char
ges o
f lice
nse,
fuel
fi ll c
harg
e,in
sura
nce,
regi
stra
tion,
PPS
A, a
dmin
istra
tion
fees
and
cha
rges
, any
env
ironm
enta
l cha
rges
or f
ees,
and
all a
pplic
able
taxe
s. Ta
xes
are
paya
ble
on th
e fu
ll am
ount
of t
he p
urch
ase
price
afte
r Man
ufac
ture
r Reb
ate
dedu
cted
. Bi-W
eekly
pay
men
ts a
re o
nly a
vaila
ble
usin
g a
cust
omer
initia
ted
PC (I
nter
net B
ankin
g) o
r Pho
ne P
ay s
yste
m th
roug
h th
e cu
stom
er’s
own
bank
(if o
ffere
d by
that
fi na
ncial
inst
itutio
n). T
he c
usto
mer
is re
quire
d to
sig
n a
mon
thly
paym
ent c
ontra
ct w
ith a
fi rs
t pay
men
t dat
e on
e m
onth
from
the
cont
ract
dat
e an
d to
ens
ure
that
the
tota
l mon
thly
paym
ent o
ccur
s by
the
paym
ent d
ue d
ate.
Bi-w
eekly
pay
men
ts c
an b
e m
ade
by m
akin
g pa
ymen
ts e
quiva
lent t
o th
e su
m o
f 12
mon
thly
paym
ents
divi
ded
by 2
6 bi
-wee
kly p
eriod
s ev
ery t
wo w
eeks
com
men
cing
on th
e co
ntra
ct d
ate.
Dea
ler m
ay s
ell fo
r les
s. Of
fers
vary
by m
odel
and
not a
ll com
bina
tions
will
appl
y. **
Fro
m F
eb. 1
, 201
2 to
Apr
. 2 ,
2012
, rec
eive
0% A
PR p
urch
ase
fi nan
cing
on n
ew 2
012
Fiest
a (e
xclu
ding
S)/F
ocus
(exc
ludi
ng S
) mod
els
for a
max
imum
of 6
0/72
mon
ths
to q
ualifi
ed re
tail c
usto
mer
s, on
app
rove
d cr
edit
(OAC
) fro
m F
ord
Cred
it. N
ot a
ll buy
ers
will q
ualify
for t
he lo
west
inte
rest
rate
. Exa
mpl
e: $
20,0
00 p
urch
ase
fi nan
ced
at 0
% A
PR fo
r 60/
72 m
onth
s, m
onth
ly pa
ymen
t is
$333
.33/
$277
.78,
cos
t of b
orro
wing
is $
0 or
APR
of 0
% a
nd to
tal t
o be
repa
id is
$20
,000
.Dow
n pa
ymen
t on
purc
hase
fi na
ncin
g of
fers
may
be
requ
ired
base
d on
app
rove
d cr
edit
from
For
d Cr
edit.
Taxe
s pa
yabl
e on
full a
mou
nt o
f pur
chas
e pr
ice.
±Lea
se a
ne
w 20
12 F
ocus
SE
seda
n wi
th m
anua
l tra
nsm
ission
and
get
0%
leas
e an
nual
perc
enta
ge ra
te (L
APR)
fi na
ncin
g fo
r up
to 4
8 m
onth
s on
app
rove
d cr
edit
(OAC
) fro
m F
ord
Cred
it. N
ot a
ll buy
ers
will q
ualify
for t
he lo
west
LAP
R pa
ymen
t. Le
ase
a ve
hicle
with
a va
lue
of $
20,5
99 a
t 0%
LAP
R fo
r up
to 4
8 m
onth
s wi
th $
2,10
0 do
wn o
r equ
ivalen
t tra
de in
, mon
thly
paym
ent i
s $1
99, t
otal
lease
obl
igat
ion is
$11
,652
and
opt
ional
buyo
ut is
$7,
828.
Offe
r inc
lude
s M
anuf
actu
rer R
ebat
e of
$25
0 an
d cu
stom
er c
ash
of $
500.
Taxe
s pa
yabl
e on
full a
mou
nt o
f lea
se fi
nanc
ing
price
afte
r Man
ufac
ture
r Reb
ate
is de
duct
ed. O
ffer i
nclu
des
freig
ht a
nd a
ir ta
x of $
1,60
0 bu
t exc
lude
s va
riabl
e ch
arge
s of
licen
se, f
uel fi
ll ch
arge
, insu
ranc
e, re
gist
ratio
n, P
PSA,
adm
inist
ratio
n fe
es a
nd c
harg
es, a
ny e
nviro
nmen
tal c
harg
es o
r fee
s, an
d all
app
licab
le ta
xes.
Addi
tiona
l pay
men
ts re
quire
d fo
r PPS
A, re
gist
ratio
n, s
ecur
ity d
epos
it, N
SF fe
es (w
here
app
licab
le), e
xces
s we
ar a
nd te
ar, a
nd la
te fe
es. S
ome
cond
itions
and
mile
age
rest
rictio
ns o
f 64
,000
km
ove
r 48
mon
ths
appl
y. A
char
ge o
f 16
cent
s pe
r km
ove
r mile
age
rest
rictio
ns a
pplie
s, pl
us a
pplic
able
taxe
s. M
anuf
actu
rer R
ebat
es c
an b
e us
ed in
con
junc
tion
with
mos
t ret
ail c
onsu
mer
offe
rs m
ade
avail
able
by F
ord
of C
anad
a at
eith
er th
e tim
e of
fact
ory o
rder
or d
elive
ry, b
ut n
ot b
oth.
Man
ufac
ture
r Reb
ates
are
not
com
bina
ble
with
any
fl ee
t con
sum
er in
cent
ives.
All p
rices
are
bas
ed o
n M
anuf
actu
rer’s
Sug
gest
ed R
etail
Pric
e. †
From
Feb
. 1, 2
012
to A
pr. 2
, 201
2, re
ceive
$25
0/ $
500/
$75
0/
$1,0
00/ $
1,75
0/ $
2,00
0/ $
2,50
0/ $
3,00
0/ $
3,50
0/ $
4,00
0/ $
4,50
0/ $
5,00
0/ $
5,50
0/ $
6,50
0/ $
7,50
0/ in
Man
ufac
ture
r Reb
ates
with
the
purc
hase
or l
ease
of a
new
201
2 Fo
cus
(exc
ludi
ng S
)/ Fle
x SE,
E-S
eries
/ Exp
lorer
(exc
ludi
ng B
ase)
/ Fus
ion S
, Tau
rus
SE, E
scap
e I4
Man
ual, T
rans
it Co
nnec
t (ex
cludi
ng E
lectri
c)/ M
usta
ng V
alue
Lead
er/ F
-350
to F
-550
Cha
ssis
Cabs
/ Edg
e (e
xclu
ding
SE)
/ Flex
(exc
ludi
ng S
E)/ M
usta
ng V
6 (e
xclu
ding
Valu
e Le
ader
)/ Fu
sion
(exc
ludi
ng S
), Tau
rus
(exc
ludi
ng S
E), E
xped
ition/
Mus
tang
GT
(exc
ludi
ng G
T500
and
Bos
s 30
2)/ E
scap
e an
d Hy
brid
(exc
ludi
ng I4
Man
ual)/
Esc
ape
V6, F
-250
to F
-450
gas
eng
ine
(exc
ludi
ng C
hass
is Ca
bs)/
F-15
0 Re
gular
Cab
(exc
ludi
ng X
L 4x
2)/ F
-150
Sup
er C
ab a
nd S
uper
Cre
w, F
-250
to F
-450
dies
el en
gine
(exc
ludi
ng C
hass
is Ca
bs).
All R
apto
r, GT
500,
BOS
S302
, and
Med
ium
Truc
k m
odels
exc
lude
d. T
his
offe
r can
be
used
in c
onju
nctio
n wi
th m
ost r
etail
con
sum
er o
ffers
mad
e av
ailab
le by
For
d of
Can
ada
at e
ither
the
time
of fa
ctor
y ord
er o
r deli
very,
bu
t not
bot
h. M
anuf
actu
rer R
ebat
es a
re n
ot c
ombi
nabl
e wi
th a
ny fl
eet c
onsu
mer
ince
ntive
s. †
†Offe
r vali
d fro
m F
ebru
ary
1, 2
012
to A
pril 1
5, 2
012
(the
“Pro
gram
Per
iod”).
Rec
eive
a m
axim
um o
f [$5
00]/
[$10
00] w
orth
of s
elect
ed F
ord
cust
om a
cces
sorie
s, fa
ctor
y in
stall
ed o
ption
s, or
Cus
tom
er C
ash
with
the
purc
hase
or l
ease
of a
new
201
2 Fo
rd [F
iesta
, Foc
us, E
scap
e]/[F
usion
, Mus
tang
(exc
ludi
ng G
T 50
0), T
auru
s, Ed
ge, F
lex, E
xplor
er, E
xped
ition,
E-S
eries
, Tra
nsit
Conn
ect]
(eac
h an
“Elig
ible
Vehi
cle”)
durin
g th
e Pr
ogra
m P
eriod
(the
“Offe
r”).
Offe
r mus
t be
appl
ied to
the
Elig
ible
Vehi
cle. T
he E
ligib
le Ve
hicle
mus
t be
deliv
ered
or f
acto
ry o
rder
ed d
urin
g th
e Pr
ogra
m P
eriod
. Tax
es p
ayab
le on
the
tota
l pric
e of
the
Elig
ible
Vehi
cle (i
nclu
ding
acc
esso
ries a
nd fa
ctor
y opt
ions),
bef
ore
the
Offe
r valu
e is
dedu
cted
. Thi
s Offe
r is s
ubjec
t to
vehi
cle, a
cces
sory,
and
fact
ory i
nsta
lled
optio
n av
ailab
ility.
Only
one
(1) O
ffer m
ay b
e ap
plied
towa
rd th
e pu
rcha
se o
r lea
se o
f eac
h El
igib
le Ve
hicle
. Thi
s Offe
r can
be
used
in c
onju
nctio
n wi
th m
ost r
etail
con
sum
er o
ffers
mad
e av
ailab
le by
For
d of
Can
ada
at th
e tim
e of
fact
ory o
rder
or d
elive
ry, b
ut n
ot b
oth.
Thi
s Of
fer i
s no
t com
bina
ble
with
CPA
, GPC
, Dail
y Ren
tal A
llowa
nces
, the
Com
mer
cial F
leet I
ncen
tive
Prog
ram
(CFIP
), or
the
A/X/
Z/D/
F Pl
an P
rogr
am. S
ome
cond
itions
app
ly. O
ffer a
vaila
ble
to re
siden
ts o
f Can
ada
only.
***
Estim
ated
fuel
cons
umpt
ion ra
tings
for t
he 2
012
Fiest
a 1.
6L I4
5-s
peed
Man
ual t
rans
miss
ion: [
6.9L
/100
km (4
1MPG
) City
, 5.1
L/10
0km
(55M
PG) H
wy] /
201
2 Fo
cus
2.0L
I4 5
-spe
ed M
anua
l tra
nsm
ission
: [7.
8L/1
00km
(36M
PG) C
ity, 5
.5L/
100k
m (5
1MPG
) Hwy
] / 2
012
Esca
pe 2
.5L
I4 6
-spe
ed A
utom
atic
trans
miss
ion: [
10.0
L/10
0km
(28M
PG) C
ity, 7
.1L/
100k
m (4
0MPG
) Hwy
] / 2
012
Edge
3.5
L V6
FW
D 6-
spee
d Au
tom
atic
trans
miss
ion: [
11.1
L/10
0km
(25M
PG) C
ity, 7
.2L/
100k
m (3
9MPG
) Hwy
]. Fu
el co
nsum
ption
ratin
gs b
ased
on
Tran
spor
t Can
ada
appr
oved
test
met
hods
. Act
ual f
uel c
onsu
mpt
ion w
ill va
ry b
ased
on
road
con
ditio
ns, v
ehicl
e loa
ding
, veh
icle
equi
pmen
t,an
d dr
iving
hab
its.
‡Rem
embe
r tha
t eve
n ad
vanc
ed te
chno
logy
cann
ot o
verc
ome
the
laws
of p
hysic
s. It’s
alw
ays
poss
ible
to lo
se c
ontro
l of a
veh
icle
due
to in
appr
opria
te d
river
inpu
t for
the
cond
itions
. ‡‡
Som
e m
obile
pho
nes
and
som
e di
gita
l med
ia pl
ayer
s m
ay n
ot b
e fu
lly c
ompa
tible
– ch
eck
www.
sync
myr
ide.
com
for a
listin
g of
mob
ile p
hone
s, m
edia
play
ers,
and
feat
ures
sup
porte
d. D
rivin
g wh
ile d
istra
cted
can
resu
lt in
loss
of v
ehicl
e co
ntro
l, ac
ciden
t and
inju
ry. F
ord
reco
mm
ends
that
driv
ers
use
caut
ion w
hen
usin
g m
obile
pho
nes,
even
with
voice
com
man
ds. O
nly u
se m
obile
pho
nes
and
othe
r dev
ices,
even
with
voice
com
man
ds, n
ot e
ssen
tial t
o dr
iving
whe
n it
is sa
fe to
do
so. S
YNC
is op
tiona
l on
mos
t new
For
d ve
hicle
s. †
††©
201
1 Si
rius
Cana
da In
c. “S
IRIU
S”, t
he S
IRIU
S do
g log
o, c
hann
el na
mes
and
logo
s ar
e tra
dem
arks
of S
IRIU
S XM
Rad
io In
c. an
d ar
e us
ed u
nder
licen
ce.
©20
12 F
ord
Mot
or C
ompa
ny o
f Can
ada,
Lim
ited.
All r
ight
s re
serv
ed.
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The Abbotsford Pilots’ top line was firing on all cylinders in the team’s playoff opener on Monday evening.
The trio of Riley Lamb,
Kevin Lourens and Adam Rossi combined for four goals and eight points in the Pilots’ 6-2 road win over the Port Moody Black Panthers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
“They just moved the
puck well,” Pilots head coach Jim Cowden said, speaking of the Lamb-Lourens-Rossi line. “They (the Panthers) came out hitting and trying to in-timidate us, but we just moved the puck and took over.”
Justin Dorey and Jarrett Martin also scored for the Pilots, while goalie Riley Parker turned in a solid 31-save performance.
The game was played with a physical edge, in-dicative of a rivalry be-tween the two teams that
dates back to the 2011 play-offs.
“Last year we went seven games with them (in the second round), and this year both teams have a lot of guys back,” Cowden noted. “We have to stay out of the box, otherwise
they’ll burn us on thepower play.”
Game 2 went Tuesdayevening, but that resultwas unavailable at presstime. Game 3 will beFriday at 7:30 p.m. at thePilots’ home rink, MSAArena.
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Falcons soar to Valley titleDan KINVIGAbbotsford News
The W.A. Fraser Grade 8 girls bas-ketball squad left no doubt as to who the best team in the Fraser Valley is.
The Falcons blasted Lord Tweedsmuir of Surrey 35-13 in the Fraser Valley cham-pionship game on Monday evening at MEI Middle School. It was truly a defensive masterpiece – Fraser limited their oppo-nents to just seven points over the final
three quarters com-bined.
For coaches Chris Harvey and Chuck Konrad, who have worked with this group of girls for three years, it was a proud moment.
“It was a tremen-dous effort by the entire team,” Harvey enthused. “The girls bought into defence early on in Grade 6. They understand it’s an important part of the game, and they take a lot of pride in it.”
Tournament MVP Jade Bird posted 14 points in the final, out-scoring Lord Tweedsmuir on her own, and fel-low Falcons Hannah Konrad and Teagan Innes were named to the all-star team.
The victory sealed the Fraser girls’ first-ever regional title. They move on to the provincial Grade 8 invitational tourney, March 8-10 in Maple Ridge.
The Falcons Grade 8 boys hoopsters also
earned a Fraser Valleymedal. They bouncedback from a heart-breaking 51-49 over-time loss to WalnutGrove in the semifinalsto beat the ClayburnCougars 62-49 in thebronze medal game.
Riley Braich pacedthe Falcons with 23points, while BenBrar notched 10. MattKerc-Murchison wasselected as a tourna-ment all-star.
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The Fraser ValleyBruins entered theweekend with an insidetrack on a B.C. MajorMidget League playoffberth, but fell off thepace after splittinga pair of road gameswith the North IslandSilvertips.
The local squad won5-1 on Saturday, withMike Nolan, MattRevel, Brad King, MitchSkapski and JakeVirtanen scoring in thevictory. The Silvertipssalvaged a split onSunday, as GarrettDunlop’s goal with 6:41remaining in the thirdperiod lifted the hoststo a 2-1 triumph.
The Bruins (16-15-7,39 points) are tied withthe Valley West Hawksfor the sixth and finalplayoff berth, but theHawks have the tie-breaker heading intothe final weekend byvirtue of the fact theyhave more wins. TheSilvertips are lurkingjust one point back.
The Bruins wraps upthe regular season thisweekend against theVancouver NorthwestChiefs.
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Local teams stumble in Valley playoffsDan KINVIGAbbotsford News
Abbotsford teams took their lumps in the third round of the Fraser Valley AAA senior boys basket-ball tournament on Monday evening.
All three local squads still in the run-ning for a provincial berth went down to de-feat – the W.J. Mouat Hawks fell 75-57 to the Terry Fox Ravens of Port Coquitlam, the Yale Lions lost 91-49 to the Pitt Meadows Marauders, and the Abby Collegiate Panthers dropped a 70-55 decision to the Princess Margaret of Surrey.
The Hawks and Lions will live to fight another day, as their losses were the first of the double-knockout tourney. The Panthers, though, saw their sea-son come to an end with their second straight defeat.
“Although the team
played hard, we just didn’t have enough in the tank to put our best game forward,” Abby Collegiate coach Prentice Lenz said, noting that his team pulled off an upset of Elgin Park in the open-ing round and hung with Terry Fox for much of their second-round loss.
Devin Brar scored 17 points for the Panthers, who finished the season with a 20-12 record.
Mouat had lost twice to Terry Fox earlier in the season by a total of four points, but the third game between the two teams wasn’t close. Jesse Coy and Mackenzie Thompson tied for team-high scoring honours with 12 points each, while Corey Hauck had 11.
“We didn’t play par-ticularly well,” Hawks coach Rich Ralston said. “They were quite a bit tougher than we were, and we didn’t re-
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As for the Lions, they played a solid first half against top-seeded Pitt Meadows – they held a lead late in the sec-ond quarter, before the Marauders went on a mini-run and took a six-point lead into half-time.
After the break, the wheels fell off.
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“And it just snow-balled. We stopped competing at the level necessary.”
The balance of the senior boys Fraser Valley tourney runs Thursday through Saturday at the Langley
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Goalie Thiessen wins NHL debut with PenguinsGary AHUJABlack Press
The puck is the same size in the NHL as it is at every other level.
Goalie coach Gilles Meloche passed along that message to Aldergrove’s Brad Thiessen prior to
his NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon.
Thiessen, a graduate of Abbotsford’s Mennonite Educational Institute, shared that nugget in a media scrum following his 22-save perfor-mance in a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
His efforts earned him first star honours.
“It was everything I expected and more,” he told reporters. “It was a lot of fun to be a part of it and contribute to a win.”
Thiessen was recalled from the Penguins’ AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/
Scranton last week after backup goalie Brent Johnson suffered an injury.
Any nerves he may have felt on Sunday were soon gone. He used his head — lit-erally — to make his first save, as a Derek Mackenzie slapshot deflected off Thiessen’s helmet and out
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scoring when Rick Nashbeat Thiessen on a short-handed breakaway 9:49into the second period. ButPittsburgh tied the game atone on an Evgeni Malkingoal and then scored threetimes in the third.
Capilano knocked off the Abbotsford Rugby Football Club 33-21 in CDI Premier League men's rugby action on Saturday, dropping the local side to 0-6 on the season.
Abbotsford stayed close in the first half, trailing 14-7 at half-time, but the league-leading Capilano
squad (6-1) pulled awayin the second half.Konrad Rybkowski,Patrick Shields andAaron Flagg scoredtries for Abby, whileChris Pack bootedthree converts.
Abbotsford vis-its Vancouver'sMeraloma Rugby Clubon Saturday (2:45 p.m.,Connaught Park).
Basketball players Joel Friesen and TessaKlassen have been named the University of theFraser Valley's athletes of the week.
Friesen's buzzer-beating three-pointer liftedthe Cascades men to a thrilling 69-68 win overthe Lethbridge Pronghorns last Saturday. TheUFV men won the first-round playoff series2-1, and move on to face Victoria in the CanadaWest Final Four in Saskatoon this Friday.
Klassen poured in seven three-pointers onFriday as the Cascades women completed atwo-game playoff sweep of the Calgary Dinos.Her team moves on to the Canada West FinalFour in Regina, where they'll face the hostCougars in the semis on Friday.
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DIRECT SALES REPRESEN-TATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and SecurityCompany is NOW hiring April-August. No experience neces-sary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: [email protected] Visit: www.vivint.ca
DISPATCHERRequired for Langley based fl at deck company. BC, AB, WA & OR experience an asset. Email resume to:
FARM WORKERS WANTED. $10.25/hr., 40-60 hrs/week. 10 vacancies for work starting May 10, 2012. Must be willing to work in fi eld in all weather, incl. cold, rain, heat; and be capable of heavy lifting, bending to ground level for long periods, standing for extended periods. Must be productive and have own trans-portation. Apply at Lakeland Flowers, 39171 No 4 Rd, Abbots-ford, 9am-3pm Monday – Friday or fax resume to 604-852-3568.
130 HELP WANTED
Fowler Moving - Agent for Al-lied Van Lines, require two re-location drivers for the moving industry. Class 3 with air & Class 5 tickets required. Mile-age paid along with hotel and meal allowance. Fax resume & driver’s abstract to (250)991-0255
F/T HELPER
Best reliable Carpet Ltd is looking for a F/T Helper to assist the Installer with; Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered; Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding; Measure, cut and install carpeting using hand or machine stitcher, Stretch car-peting using stretcher and secure carpeting to fl oor or other surfac-es using staple devices. Salary 18.70/hr. Fax resume:
604-859-5544 or email: [email protected]
HELPER Required for railing co. Welding knowledge helpful but will train. Call or email: 604-854-9666 or [email protected]
H. HEIN’S FINISHING LTD. looking for workers. Call 604-309-0965 up to 5:00 pm.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. Propose, plan, budget for, and exe-cute new construction projects; aid in daily maint. of all buildings and equipment; assist with shipping in April - May. Minimize equipment breakdowns; quick response to re-pairs, assessing needs and mini-mizing increased down time; com-plete construction projects on schedule and on budget. For full details: www.vanbelle.com. Reply to [email protected].
P/T DRIVER required for local bak-ery. Must have fl uent English and a clean driver’s abstract. Apply with resume to:
SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrys-ler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefi ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: [email protected].
WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heat-set/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefi ts. Email resume: [email protected].
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130 HELP WANTED
UP TO $20/HRWe need 12 CSR reps now!
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Must be outgoing!!!
ERICA @ 604-777-2195
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SELECTOR We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment.
Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess profi cient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products.
Starting wage is $12.95/hr with an attractive incentive program as well as regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer fl exible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided.
As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are locat-ed in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1).
To join our team and start your career in logistics, apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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A20 Abbotsford News Thursday, March 1, 2012
Abbotsford News Thursday, March 1, 2012 A21
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200181 Horne, Murray, Second, Third
201020 Best, Bowyer, Dogwood, Hazel, McIntyre & Whidden
201180 Best, Bracken, Cannon, Hyde, Rose & Viola
202160 Finch, Ptarmigan & Tanager
204090 Brient, Dewdney Trunk, Fisher & Lawrence
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ABBOTSFORD
003310 Livingston Ave
004140 Bakerview, Dolphin, Emerald & Lynden
008040 Gardner
008250 Blue Jay, Blueridge, Brookdale & Nightingale
008350 Blue Jay, Crestview & Saab
009490 Chilcotin & Qualicum
012060 Cassiar, Glenalmond, Glendale, Gleneagles & McMillan
012250 Coachstone, Hartnell, Hearthstone, Latimer & Prior
012330 Bassano, Hawksview,
Terra Vista & Westview
104080 Chantrell, MacBeth, McMillan
& Sandon
104120 Beck, Beecroft, George Ferguson,
Highfi eld, Mendham & Stewart
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
131 HOME CARE/SUPPORT
SEEKING nurse for live in caregiver for senior couple in Abbotsford. Should have minimum 2 years ex-perience, references. Must be kind and patient. Contact [email protected] for more info.
134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES
GREEK ISLANDS (Langdon) req’s a F/T Greek cook (40 hrs week min) with 3-5 years exp. $11/hr. starting wage. Fax resume 604-859-1641
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS
SITE OFFICE ASSISTANT
CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS
Seeks Site Offi ce Assistant for various projects in the Van-
couver area. Must have own vehicle.
Must speak fl uent English.Must be computer literate
First Aid an asset.Fulltime $15 - $18
(depending on experience)Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITSFax resume to 604-507-4711 or
Email: [email protected]
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
151 PROFESSIONALS/MANAGEMENT
HOLIDAY Retirement is seeking pairs of motivated managers for our Independent Senior Living commu-nities. You’ll have the chance to work alongside your partner, re-ceive a competitive salary and ex-cellent benefi ts. The ideal duo is team-oriented, with sales experi-ence. Please apply on-line at www.holidaytouch.com or send re-sumes for both to [email protected].
156 SALES
AUTOMOTIVESALES CAREERInterested in starting a career in automotive sales, but not
sure if you can do it?
The time couldn’t be any better for you to try! At the Honda Way in Abby, we’re looking for hard working and motivated people to join our evolving and growing sales team. Our training program is second to none and our last addition is thriving and on their way for a successful career. The training we provide will give you the necessary foundation to suc-ceed in this fast paced position. We are investing in our people. Let us invest in you. Don’t miss out!
No experience necessary.Please contact Brian Choo
E-mail: [email protected]: 604.857.9146
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
156 SALES
IN-HOME SALES PROFESSIONALSThis Is A Real Opportunityto make over $100,000/year
North Delta based international basement waterproofi ng and crawlspace repair company Basement Systems VancouverInc. is GROWING! You will run self-generated and COMPANY PROVIDED high quality leads and close sales. Must have home sales exp. OR come from the residential real estate, window / siding / roofi ng industries, home inspection, or home improvement industries. Must be able to access confi ned spaces to do your inspections for quotes. 100% commission based income, offering the highest commissions in the industry. We provide the BEST training, systems, prod-ucts, and services in the busi-ness. We are the biggest and best. A valid Passport is required for travel to training facilities.
Reply with Resume as a word or PDF document to
[email protected] CALLS, please!!!
INSIDE SALES Representative Re-sponsible to recommend, prepareand submit product, technical andpricing information to our clients.Familiarity working within the con-struction industry and dealing withend users is a considerable asset. Visit our website at www.Nilex.comEmail your resume to: [email protected] quoting ISR ABB.
SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby.
Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
A LEADING transportation compa-ny in Abbotsford is looking for a re-tired trucker for maintenance works. Plan, schedule and assign mainte-nance to the shop. Handle break down. License class 1. Communi-cate in English, Punjabi an asset.Salary $14-16/hr Contact: [email protected]
LUBE TECHNICIAN. Experience.an asset. Bring resume: 2474 West Railway St. or Fax 604-853-2778
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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7 OBITUARIES
COUTTSEunice Nancy
(1923 ~ 2012)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eunice Nancy Coutts, 89, on February 23, 2012 in Kelowna, BC. Eunice was born in Caron,Saskatchewan on February 15, 1923 the fourth child of Thomas and Mary Evans. She spent the war years in Toronto and relocated to New Westminster in 1948 where she met and married Kenneth Coutts of Port Coquitlam in 1949. Their son Robert was born the following year and in 1954 her niece Marion joined the family. Eunice and Ken spent 43 happy years together until his passing in 1992. Eunice met Milton Conley of Mission in 1995 and they were to spend the next twelve years together until his pass-ing in 2007. The family is most appreciative of the way the Conley family welcomed Eunice into their lives. In 2007 Eunice relocated to Kelowna and spent the last three years of her life at the Village at Smith Creek a long term care facility in West Kelowna. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at Smith Creek for both their care and their caring. Eunice is survived by her son Robert Coutts of Radium Hot Springs and Marion Cannon (Bob) of Mission, grandchildren Kevin Coutts and Sara Schmitke (Tyson) and great grand- children Avery, Brennen and Keera all of Kelowna. Forever in our hearts, her bright smile, distinctive laughter and sense of humor will be dearly missed. She was a friend and helping hand to all. Upon request no service will be held, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.springfi eldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077
7 OBITUARIES
FRIED, ChristianChristian passed into the presence of his Lord on February 26, 2012 at Abbotsford, BC. He was born on April 9, 1931 in Romania. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Anna Marie, son Karl (Rita), granddaughter Laura-Lee Fried, grandson Jason (Madonna), and six great-grandchildren Kurtis, Kerriann, Angel, Annamarie, Chantel and Jason Jr.He will also be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends in Canada and Germany.A special thank you to the doctors and staff at Abbotsford Regional Hospital for the attention and care given to him during his stay there.A Celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church, 33218 Marshall Road, Abbotsford.Burial to follow at Hazelwood Cemetery in Abbotsford. In lieu of fl owers, donations in memory of Christian may be made to the Abbotsford Hospice - Holmberg House.
Online condolences may be left at: www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com
Woodlawn Funeral Home604-853-2643
MAZZAROLouie
Louie Primo Mazzaro born April 1934 in Matsqui passed away February 23, 2012 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Louie lived his life in Clayburn and Matsqui, working on farms and at Homestead Nurseries. He will be missed deeply by his niece Rose, nephews Roy and Michael, his great nieces, great nephew and his great-great nephew as well as many friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Clayburn Church 4304 Wright Street, Abbotsford on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Mission Woodlawn Funeral Home ~ 604-826-9548
7 OBITUARIES
SAUNDRY
It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of our best friend Douglas John Saundry of Abbotsford who passed away with his family by his side on Thurs., February 23, 2012 at the age of 66 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. He is survived by his amazing mother Elsie, his wife and best friend for over 46 years Sandra, daughters Jennifer (Paul) Henczel, Angela (Ryan) Feser, grandchildren: Ashleigh,Nathan, Tyler and Brooke, and brothers Ivor and Ken. He is predeceased by his father Ivor Henry Saundry. Doug was considerate and respectful of others and was always willing to lend a hand to help. He was a wonderful husband, father and son and family always came fi rst. He will be sadly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 10th, 2012 at 11 AM at Henderson’s Fraser Valley Fu-neral Home at 34537 Marshall Road Abbotsford, BC. In lieu of fl owers, donations to a charity of one’s choice would be greatly appreciated.Tributes and condolences may be left at www.hendersonsab-botsfordfunerals.com.
Henderson’s Funeral Home604-854-5534
7 OBITUARIES
YARD(Kathleen)
It is with a profound sense of loss that the family of Kathleen (Kay) Yard announce her passing on February 21, 2012 surrounded by the love of her 9 children. She was pre- deceased by her husband Len, in 2009 and her brother Joe and sisters Annie and Betty. Born in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan on October 26, 1926, she spent her early years on the family home-stead, moving to the Fraser Valley after W.W.II and settling with her family in Mission in 1955. She was an intelligent, hard-working and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was blessed with many talents, but will be remem-bered the most as a talented seamstress, an amazing cook, endless baker, and an inspira-tional gardener. She was a gracious hostess to all and her door was always open and welcoming. She was the matriarch of a large extended and loving family and her greatest joy in life was sharing in the achievements and cele-brations of her children and grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by her 9 chil-dren, Juanita (Marcel), Sheila (Tullio), Veronica (Patrick), Myrna (Malcolm), Donna-Lee, Lila (Rob), Gordon (Joanne), Sheona, and James. She will also be missed by her adoring grandchildren, Corey, Tullio, Demitria, Jeneva, Cierra, Robert, Donald and Kris, and great-grandchild Carson. She is also survived by her sister Mary and brothers, Steve and Ignace, brother-in-law Bill and their extended families and many dear life-long friends. Mom will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Dona-tions to the B.C. Cancer Agen-cy would be greatly appreciat-ed. A Memorial service took place on Monday, February 27 at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home, 7386 Horne Street, Mission. Internment took place at Hatzic Cemetery.We will love you forever, Mom.
Woodlawn Funeral Home604-853-2643
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A22 Abbotsford News Thursday, March 1, 2012
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
Required Immediately! Jour-neyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealer-ship. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefi ts, on-going industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please for-ward your resume to [email protected] Atten-tion Steve Joyce - Service Manager
PERSONAL SERVICES
173 MIND BODY SPIRIT
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175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
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181 ESTHETIC SERVICES
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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
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PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
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188 LEGAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
221 CARPENTRY
GOOD RELIABLE CARPENTERFraming Finishing Siding Decks Windows Doors W Rot & Damage
22 years experience W Ref’’s Call Greg (604)816-5758
236 CLEANING SERVICES
EXP LICENSED HOUSECLEANER From Aldergrove to Mission. Call Barb @ Simply Clean 604-308-0849
257 DRYWALL
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396
DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696
260 ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
EXCAVATOR & SKID STEER FOR HIRE Specializing in:
*Drain Tile *Site Services*Landscaping & *Snow RemovalCall for Estimate 604-607-5812.
275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS
LAMINATE ~ HARDWOOD ~ TILEInstallation. Baseboards, Trim. Exp.Fast, Reliable. Rick 604-798-4681
281 GARDENING
Happy Place Garden & Services Gardening, pruning, landscaping,
handy home services.604-615-4356
MIRROR IMAGE YARD CARE For all your landscape needs. Pres-sure washing, pruning & yard care.
Call Sean 604-807-0614
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
281 GARDENING
.Jim’s MovingWinter Service
283A HANDYPERSONS
INTERIOR RAILINGSDoor InstallationsCrown Moldings
Additions D New const. & renovations
D Competitive pricingD All work done to code
GUARANTEED Call Greg 604-302-6687
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Home Pro RenovationsOver 20 years experience.
Products and Services from a company you can trust!!!!!!
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
Call Gary 604-835-2797
or 604-825-0103
300 LANDSCAPING
SAWDUSTHemlock, Fir & Cedar
Available for DeliveryCall for pricing
604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197www.augustinesoilandmulch.com
320 MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
.PAUL’S MOVING 5 TON truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 604-851-5901 / 778-808-2398
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured
Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
1 ROOM $79CONDO’S, APT’S, HOUSESAsk our Customers about our quality work - ceilings, doors, & trim. 10 years experience.
Call Dave 604-614-3416
A-TECH Services 604-996-8128Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,
2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is
completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service!
www.paintspecial.comNorthstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Effi cient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069
338 PLUMBING
$38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268
SAJE PLUMBING & HEATINGLic. & Ins. Free quotes. Reas. rates
(604)466-8931www.sajeplumbing.ca
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PHONE 604-854-6397
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
341 PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD604-826-6736SAND / GRAVEL
TRUCKING / LOADINGEXCAVATOR / CATS
LOWBEDS
PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD. MISSION
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MISSION TOPSOIL
✦ Screened Topsoil ✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel
Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD.
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Cartage Ltd.
374 TREE SERVICES
MAGNUM TREE SERVICETREE REMOVAL. Topping / Thin-ning. Free Est. Fully insured. WCB. Competitive rates. 778-878-4708
PETS
456 FEED & HAY
#1 PET SOURCE• Pet Food & Accessories• Livestock Feed & Hay
• Wild Bird Seed & Accessories• Whole Lot More
34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco)
604-556-7477 www.buckerfi elds.org
477 PETS
BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with fi rst shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778-241-5504. Langley
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are
Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
CHIHUAHUA / MALTESE PUPS. $425-450. Vet checked, 1st shots. 2F, 2M. Abbotsford 604-866-8727.
GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well so-cialized, 1st shots & deworming in-cluded. Mission 604-820-4827.
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
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PETS
477 PETS
PITBULLS ~ PUREBRED. Ready for sale. $500. Vet ✔, 6 weeks old. Call 604-217-2983
TIBETAN MASTIFF puppies. P.B. 8 wks old. Ready to go. Good health. 604-302-5914 or 604-440-3650
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
509 AUCTIONS
On Site Truck Equipment
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Time: 12:00 Noon Auction Viewing Dates:
March 2nd 1:00p.m.-6:00p.m.March 3rd 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Address: 14730 66th Ave. Surrey, BC (AROUND BACK)
PARTIAL LIST ONLY Auction Details: As NEW Mac Tool Mac-simizer Tool Series Chest (25k AS NEW) HUGE Snap-On Tools Tool Chest, John DEERE Skid Steer bobcat #317, Natural Gas Gensets, 3 large semi truck engines, Pipe Bender w/shoes 1.5”-2.5” , Honda Diesel Genset EX13D, Heavy Duty Truck Parts, 2 4500 w diesel gensets, 6 as new tool boxes full of tools, Gas-ket and Hollow Punch, Flaring Tools, Oil Filter Wrench Sets, Torpedo Heaters, Workshop Presses, Miller Welder, Ingersoll Rand Impact Guns, 2004 F-350 Crew Cab, rebuilt engine, with new chip, Hyster 50 Forklift, Hyster 2500, 4000 Clark Electric forklift, Toyota 2500lb Electric, Mac Tool Air Conditioner recharging unit, Landa 3500 psi pressure washer, pallet jacks, HYSTER 3000 Forklift, Pipe bender w/shoes 1.5?-2.5?, As New 2 5hp 3ph full size compres-sors, 3 large air dryers- 1 gates pc707 hose machine with dies 1ph - 2 , 1=2 miller 300 acdc 1ph wire feed machine with gantry feeder. - 1 miller 625 plasma - assorted jacks - grinders fl oor jacks, hero airless paint sprayers with new lines and guns.- Snap on Mac torque wrenchs. - 1 10hp honda pressure washer. - asst Snap-On Mac wrenches sets. - 1 blue star miller 13 hp mobile welder. - 1 ph 100 amp high frequency welder. 1- professional grade pipe. - misc torches - safe-ty equipment.). 1 peca 9 camera surveillance system with came-ras. - 2 h beam trolleys. - misc parts bins. - various hand port-a-powers, jack stands, jacks ETC.
SO MUCH MUCH too mention!!!
(Subject to additions & deletions. Terms: VISA, M/C, AMEX, CASH 15% buyers premium)
604-294-2331www.directliquidation.ca
518 BUILDING SUPPLIES
STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thou-sands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
530 FARM EQUIPMENT
JOHN DEERE 2955 4 wheel drive,100 hp., exc. cond. Recent eng. & trans. repair. $18,000 obo (604)826-6482
548 FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings
100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
560 MISC. FOR SALE
FIREWOOD
★ FREE ★PALLETS Available
Come & HelpYourself
Also great for crafts etc
BACK PARKING LOT
(by shed)
ABBOTSFORD NEWS34375 Gladys Ave.
SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any di-mension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Norwood-Sawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
560 MISC. FOR SALE
THE BARGAIN STORE BUY / SELL USED FURNITURE
604-826-3810
REAL ESTATE
625 FOR SALE BY OWNER
AGASSIZ $272,000(assessed value) Completely Re-no’d 3 bdrm w/partial fi n ste. Large lot, garage, deck & great view in all directions. Owner will take trade. (auto, trailer, etc. Call: (604) 541-6391 or 671-7498
626 HOUSES FOR SALE
627 HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSESThe OLDER.The DIRTIER.The BETTER.
Flexible Terms. Quick Closing.Call us First! 778.707.9647
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
*****WHOLESALE Factory Di-rect***** Modular Homes, Manufac-tured Homes, and Park Model Homes. New Homes Starting @ $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, double wides $70,829. www.hbmodu-lar.com or 877-976-3737 The Home Boys
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
32101 Mt. Waddington AveHOMESTEAD ESTATES
Abbotsford, deluxe, large aptsNewer, well maintained bldg.
2 Bths in 2 Bdr units from $895Gas heat, f/p, d/w, inste w/d
hookup, gated u/g prkg. Cat OK Call: 604-870-9797
www.apt4rent.ca
33382 George Ferguson WayBIRCHWOOD MANORAbbots. clean & spacious
*2 Bdrm units from $750 & upSome w/insuite laundry hook-up, d/w, prkg. Part of the Abbotsford
Crime Free Housing ProgramCat OK . Call: 604-832-8909
-------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp.
ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm, corner unit. 1 small pet. N/S. Near 7 Oaks. Quiet adult bldg. Ref’s. $725 incl util. Avail. now 604-850-0015
ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm, 1 bathrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.
ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm, 2 bathrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.
ABBOTSFORD Near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo (1 person) 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call (604)751-3885
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
Abbotsford Central
Mountainview - BakerviewTHIS IS WHERE YOU
WANT TO LIVE
LET’S MAKE A DEALNEW LOWER RENTS1 MONTH FREE RENTSENIOR’S DISCOUNT
1 & 2 Bedroom SuitesClean & Large, hot water
included. N/SSecured U/G parking
available. Outdoor pool ingarden setting. Sorry N/P.
Close to all amenities. Ref’s req’d.
Phone 604-556-7705
Abbotsford
CHELSEA MANOR2977 Dahlstrom Pl.1 & 2 Bdrm ~ 2 Bath
From $700 to $875/mo.photos@craigslist
search Chelsea ManorResident Manager
604-850-2355
ABBOTSFORD
Forest TerraceApartments
34313 Forrest TerraceAbbotsford’s Best Kept Secret
1 & 2 Bdrms Stes
2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher,
Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt
Please call for Prices. Sorry no pets
1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease
Early and Immediate Possession Available
Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented
Come See What You Have Been Missing!
Call Esther 604-853-0549
ABBOTSFORD
Forest TerraceApartments
34313 Forrest TerraceAbbotsford’s Best Kept Secret
1 & 2 Bdrms Stes
2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher,
Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt
Please call for Prices. Sorry no pets
1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease
Early and Immediate Possession Available
Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented
Come See What You Have Been Missing!
Call Esther 604-853-0549
ABBOTSFORD
Great ViewAvailable Now!
1 Bedroom - Also Bach & 2 Bdrms avail
Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.
Crime Free & Certifi ed.N/S - N/P, Close to all amens.
Lease & Refs. Required.
Call 604-852-7350ABBOTSFORD, Newer 2/bdrm,2/bath, 5/appli, repainted. U/Gpkng. Nr Clearbrook Rd & FergusonWay. N/S, N/P. Refs req. $950/mo. Seniors disc. avail. 604-807-9946.
MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 (1 person)or 2 brm $725, 2nd or 3rd Ave CallSteve: (604)751-3885
MISSION, 7696 Grand St. 2 Bdrmapt, reno’d quiet bldg. On-site man-ager. Avail now. $750/mo. Call: 604-287-6787 or 778-552-1808.
Mission
CEDARWOOD MANOR * Friendly Management * 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites * Insuite Laundry * Adult Oriented
604-820-0128
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RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
ABBOTSFORD
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.
Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease
PET FRIENDLYBUILDINGS!
2485 Hilltout Street1 Bedroom - $604.002 Bedrooms - $688.00Call 604-751-2147
2525 Hilltout Street1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00Call 604-751-2147604-557-3592 or
604-751-5595
2814 Pratt Crescent1 Bedroom from $655.00
2 Bdrms from $779.00Call 604-557-6054
32030 George Ferguson Way1 Bedroom from $665.00
2 Bdrms from $756.00Call 604-557-3592
33136 George Ferguson Way1 Bedroom from $725.00
2 Bdrms from $825.00Call 604-557-3708
33184 George Ferguson Way1 Bedroom from $634.00
2 Bdrms from $722.00Call 604-751-2165
Mainstreet Equity apartments are well
secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.
Website:www.mainst.biz
ABBOTSFORD
MEADOWOODApartment & Townhouse
Complex
Phone 604-852-4696or Email
meadowood@pacifi cquorum.com
Apartments1 & 2 Bedroom
Heat / hot water included3 Appliances
Townhouses1 Bedroom lofts &
2 Bedrooms5 Appliances
✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets
Conveniently located at3046 Clearbrook Road
www.pacifi cquorum.comPacifi c Quorum Properties Inc
Abbotsford/Mission
Under New Ownership
For One Year Lease13th Month FREE Rent!
Park Lane Manor33331 Old Yale Road
Cozy 3 storey bldg, close to all amen. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Close to transit, parks, schools; covered pkg, balconies, laundry room. Small pets ok.
This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.
For more info & viewing call 604-615-5402
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
“ A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE “www.AbbotsfordApartments.com
SPACIOUS APT SUITES FOR RENT1 bdrm *2 bdrm* corner suites
Rent includes heat & hot water!Nice decor, clean, specifi cally
designed for the needs of families, seniors, professionals
& university students. Abbotsford Apt Resident Mgrs areCrime Free Multi-Housing certifi ed
Excellent location on bus route.Within walking distance to
all amenities - post offi ce, shopping,medical clinic, library & rec. centre.
Call Marilyn to view (604)-855-3345
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
Abbotsford/Mission
Under New Ownership
For One Year Lease13th Month FREE Rent!
Richard Court33333 12th Avenue
Cozy 5 story complex in quiet park like setting on Mission Hill-side. 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Close to transit, parks, schools; pkg, balconies, laundry rm. Small pets ok.
For more info & viewing call 778-788-1857
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Abbotsford/Mission
Under New OwnershipFor One Year Lease
13th Month FREE Rent!!Town & Country Apartments
1948 McCallum Road
Spacious Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrms avail
Large Landscaped GroundsPublic Transit at the Front Door
Small pets okThis property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free
Program
For more info & viewing call 604-615-5382
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Abbotsford/Mission
Under New Ownership
For One Year Lease13th Month FREE Rent!
Nelson Court33095 Old Yale Road
Comfortable 3 storey low rise, convenient & affordable. 1 & 2 bedrm stes, balconies, lockers in & outdoor pkg, lndry rm. Close to schools & transit. Small pets ok.
This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.
For more info & viewing call 604-615-5397
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
ABBOTSFORD
Under New Management
Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease
Pet Friendly Buildings!
CHELSEA PARK GARDENS33710 Marshall Road
1 Bdrms ..... from $625/mo.2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo.
Call 604-751-3619
Villa Vista33292 Robertson Ave East
Bachelors ........ from $521/mo.1 Bdrms ........... from $625/mo.2 Bdrms ........... from $771/mo.
Villa Monaco33263 Bourquin Crescent East
Bachelors .... from $521/mo.1 Bdrms ...... from $625/mo.2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo.
33298 Robertson Ave.
1 Bdrms ...... from $574/mo.2 Bdrms ...... from $653/mo.
33405 Bourquin Place
1 Bdrms ...... from $604/mo.2 Bdrms ...... from $688/mo.
Call 604-751-2125
For leasing enquiriesCall 604-751-2934
Mainstreet Equity Corp.
Website:www.mainst.biz
MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $630 & 2 bds starting $750, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkg incl.Games rm
Criminal Record check may be req. 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
CLEARBROOKCrime Free Living
31790 UNION AVENUEHURON COURT
$200 MOVE-IN ALLOWANCE (Ask For Details)
✳ 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo.✳ 2 Bdrms from $745/mo.
Rent incl’s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G PkgQuiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.
Seniors Discount $25604-850-2467
Baywest Mgmt Corp
MISSIONHABITAT APARTMENTS
33366 2nd Ave. Mission
1 bdrms. from $630/mo.
Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to
Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS.
References Required.
604-826-2538Managed by
ECM Strata - Rental Division
MISSION HILLS:
APARTMENTSLarge, Bright &
Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms Avail
No Pets. Written ref’s required.
Call 604-826-7880
✯ Arlington Place ✯2487 Countess St., Abbts
(Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates
Quiet, Clean, Well Managed. NOW AVAILABLE
LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water included.
Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. Senior’s Discount.
Resident Manager ~ LINDA604-850-7050
✯ ASPEN COURT ✯2450 Center St. Abbotsford
NEW BUILDINGVERY COMPETITIVE RATES
QUIET, CLEAN, WELL MANAGEDNOW AVAILABLE
BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES
Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave.
UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING
CALL 604-870-1118
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
ABBOTSFORD - Attractive offi ce &/or Retail Spaces Available. All lo-cated within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.
RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 & 3500 s.f. 2485 W. Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731
WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.
715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
MISSION FOR Rent 2 bedroom Du-plex. Close to Hospital, transit & Schools. Large fenced yard. $800/month Call 604 826-5654
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS
DOUBLEWIDE trailer approx 1700sf on fl at fenced Quarter acre in Sumas prairie, 3 Lrg bedroom 2 full bath, Living room, Family room, Kitchen and Dining room, Big deck, Gas fi replace, and lots of storage. 350 Barker Rd. QUITE AREA. Available March 1st. 604.850.7651 or 604.309.5542. $1300 + Utilities
736 HOMES FOR RENT
34583 2nd Ave. House 1950’s, 900 Sq. ft, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 story home. Near shopping, park and entertain-ment. Pets allowed. Huntington area. Avail. Immed. $950/mo. Call 604-309-3423.
Abb. Clearbrook Rd. Newly Reno’d 2450 sq. ft.
House w/ sauna & shower.
4 bdrms, 1½ baths, large rooms. Laundry, gas f/p. Alarm. Fenced yard, large garage. Close to all amenits. N/S. N/P. Avail. March 1. $1475/mo. + Utils. 604-543-9820.
ABBOTSFORD: 2 bdrm. cottage, nr UFV util incl. N/p no w/d. $750 + 1/2 DD. Ref’s. 604-864-7366 10 - 6 pm
ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm house, ctrl area near schls & shops. $1400 + utils. Avail now. 604-850-7609
MISSION 5BR new carpet, large fenced yard, $1200, beautiful mtn view, NP, NS. Feb 1. 604-469-0978
RENTALS
736 HOMES FOR RENT
ABBOTSFORD, 3 bdrm. up, 1 bdrm. down, 2.5 baths, 2 w/b f/p, lge. rec. rm., attached strg. rm., dble. carport, + RV prkg. Rear priv. deck, fenced yard. 4 appl., very well maint. Quiet neighbordhood, close to Mill Lake Park. N/P. $1300 mo. utils. extra. April 1. (604)594-0470
ABBOTSFORD✭ APT: $750 - Large 2 bdrm quiet bldng, 1 bath 3 appli gas f/p, c/park childare ok avail now ✭ APT: $750 - Small 12 unit bldng- Bright corner 2 bdrm 1 bath heat h.w incl sm pet ok✭ HOUSE: $1200 - 3 bdrm home 4 appli 1 car garage fenced yard new paint/fl rng, kids & sm pet OKCall Marilyn (604)855-7393
ABBOTSFORD, West. 5 bdrm, 2/bdrm ste up & 3 bdrm suite down, fncd yrd, w/d. Walk to school. Clean pet ok. $1385 + utils. Avail now. 778-808-0818 or 604-832-1459.
MISSIONUPPER / LOWER SUITES
Egglestone - nice newer 2 bdrm suite in higher end home - f/s - shared w/d - $800/mo+20% utils suitable for a single or couple.Tarleton - bright above ground 2 bdrm lower suite in near new home - f/s - insuite laundry - $875/mo incl utils/cable.6th Ave - 3 BDRM UPPER - in a well maintained 4-plex tastefully updated & in excellent condition, covered back patio, shared w/d, carport prkng $1050/m incl utils.
HOUSESWren - 3bdrm rancher with char-acter, huge covered patio over-looking lrg fenced yard, spacious mud/laundry, lrg storage shed, very nice condition, big rooms, no carpets throughout, real h/w / cork / laminate - $1300/mo+utils Bailey - Luxurious 3 level home in family cul-de-sac, 4 bdrms w/3 adjoining baths up, sundeck off the master bdrm, formal L.R./ D.R. kitchen, eatar, family room & den on main, rec rm down, $1800/mo home has bsmnt suite, tenant occupied by quiet family
ABBOTSFORDAPARTMENTS
LATITUDE - designer selected color scheme, open concept kitchen w/granite countertops & eating bar - 6 ST/ST appli, in-suite ldry, electric f/p - spacious covered deck, gated u/g prkng. Billiards & exercise room, hot water included.#214 - 1 bdrm + den - 666 sq ft West facing -$895/mo#227 - 1 bdrm + den - 686 sq ft. South facing $895/mo.#419 - 1 bdrm + den 686 sq ft TOP FLOOR West facing $920/mo#110 - 2 bdrm 2 bath - 885 sq ft West facing - $1100/mo
TEMPO - Well managed 5 year new building conveniently located near McCallum & Marshall close to the Hospital & Cancer clinic, UCFV and the freeway entrance.#302 - large 1 bdrm - 716 sq ft f/s d/w - in suite W/D - $895/mo incl hot water.
FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM
604-820-8888 www.andersonavenue.com
749 STORAGE
STORE - IT Individual Insulated Bays
All Bays Alarmed
✦ CARS ✦ BOATS ✦✦ SUPPLIES ✦
12’ x 40’ & 24’ x 40’Ceiling height 8’
604-854-4664Located in Abbotsford
750 SUITES, LOWER
ABBOTSFORD. 1978 Catalina Cr. 2 bdrm. suite. Avail. now. $625/mo. incl. utils. N/S. N/P. 604-853-6968 or 604-866-4039
ABBOTSFORD, 1 BDRM suite, cls to schl, $500 incl utils. NS/NP. (604)504-7966 or 604-351-9723.
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. duplex, New fl oors/paint. Fcd b/yard. Own shed & cov’d picnic table. $775/mo. + util. Ns/np. Immed. 604-807-1570
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrms,1 wash-room. Near school & stores. $800. Avail immed. 604-835-0947.
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. suite near hospital. All appl. 32740 Pandora Pl. N/p. $750/mo. incl. utils. Call Balbir 604-897-3147
ABBOTSFORD Brand new 2 bdrm. laundry., hydro, internet incl., close to shops and bus. $900 mo. Avail. now. N/S N/P. (604)744-8109
ABBOTSFORD: Brand new 2 bdrm Near Delair Rd on Zanatta $900/mo incl util/own lndry. Avail now. Refs, NS/NP. (604)746-9140, 309-9854.
RENTALS
750 SUITES, LOWER
ABBOTSFORD. Brand new lge 2 bdrm. legal bsmt. suite. March 1st. Quiet area in Everett Estates. Incl utils., 4 new appl, own w/d, alarm, cable, priv. entry. NS/NP. Near all amen. $900/mo. 778-549-0139.
ABBOTSFORD. Very nice 2 bdrm. + 3rd room. MacMillan area. Own laundry. Ns/np. $950/mo. + share utils. Avail. April 1st. 604-852-0019.
ABBOTSFORD W. Newer 2 bdrm. suite. Suit student/couple. Ns/np. March 15th. $700 + util. 604-625-3532; 604-855-1331; 604-832-3532
CLEARBROOK: Victoria St. Newer 1 bdrm legal suite. Np/ns. $625 incl util. 604-832-2300 or 604-504-0409
E. ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm + den legal suite. Separate entry. F/S, W/D, A/C. N/S, sm pet neg. $750 (604) 855-9964 or 615-9964.
MISSION, 3/bdrm bsmt suite. Laundry. Avail now. N/S, N/P. Nr schools. (604)832-2564
MISSION 7th/Cedar. Updated 2 bdrm suite, nice backyrd. $800 incl utils/lndry. Brian 778-552-3132.
MISSION ~ Cedar Valley Estates. 2 bdrm. N/S. N/P. Avail. immed.
Call 604-820-1341
751 SUITES, UPPER
1 BR BSMT STE ABBY QUIET SE-CURE CLEAN NO SMOKING NO PETS AVL NOW 778-240-8421
ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm., all utils. & appl. incl. No cable. Close to all amens. $1200 mo. Avail. March 1. N/S N/P. (778)808-2222 Refs req’d
ABBOTSFORD Townline area. Renovated 4 bdrm. upstairs. NS/NP. Avail now. $1300/mo. 604-807-4540 aft 12 pm
ABBOTSFORD. Townline Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Nr schl/shps. $1000 incl lndry + 60%util. 604-866-7493
ABBOTSFORD W, 2293 Imperial St. 3 bdrm. attached unit, shared laundry, driveway parking, large yard. Avail now. Pet ok. $925/mo. 778-888-0200.
EAST Mission. $1100 per mnth. TOP 1/2 of nice clean bright home. 3 bdrms. Own laundry. Quiet pref. area. Lianna 604-855-2233.
MISSION 3 bdrm upper, 2full baths, d/w, f/s, fresh paint. Ns/np, ref’s, dam.deposit. $1150. 604-826-2950.
MISSION - James St. Older 3 bdrm. main fl r. $900 &
1 bdrm. upper $600. Incls. shr’d lndry. H/W fl oors. Awe-some views! Small pet okay. Both Avail. March 1 Call(604)418-6654
TRANSPORTATION
809 AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS
Organize your tools, welder, gas tanks, etc. white fi breglass boxes, electric locks, lights. Not on truck. 604-833-2577 or 604-916-3994
810 AUTO FINANCING
DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -
Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402www.PreApproval.cc
818 CARS - DOMESTIC
1994 OLDSMOBILE 88, 4 door, 167,290 kms. P/w, p/l, p/s, p/b, a/c, Aircared, good solid car. Reason for selling - bought new car. Runs well, $1000. (604)864-6082
1998 DODGE NEON, 2 dr, 161K, runs well, good rubber, $800 obo. Call: (604)826-4918 (Mission area)
2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID, clean, auto, 4 dr. 125,000km. Great shape. $2900. (604)583-1366
2002 OLDSMOBILE Intrigue, 4 dr sedan (lost license). Runs excel-lent, good tires & battery. AirCare expired. $1500/obo. (604)746-2582
2003 Pontiac Sunfi re, 2dr, auto, 170,km, good cond. 1 owner. $3499. Call (604)792-0246
2005 PONTIAC G5, 4 dr. 4 cyl., auto, 87,000km. $5300 obo (604)746-2458
2006 BUICK Allure CX. 94K kms. No accd’s, local, garage kept. Exc. cond. $9,300. Abbts 604-855-1335
2007 CHEVROLET Aveo. 1.6 4 cyl. Auto, 100,000kms. Runs well. Good int/ext. $6,200. obo. 604-858-4430
NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FI-NANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Deliv-ers 24 Hour Approval. We Deliver! 3,000 Vehicles to choose. Call Now! Marty 1-888-414-8042. Big Dis-counts! www.eagleridgegmc.com.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1990 VOLVO 740 SW. Needs TLC. Aircared. $800. obo. Call (604)996-1082
2001 NISSAN ALTIMA,103,000 km. No accidents. Local. auto. New brakes & tires.$4400. 778-241-6086
2004 Honda Civic DX 4cyl 4dr auto a/c p/dl keyless entry,110,000K Great cond $8400. 604-626-8894
TRANSPORTATION
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, sil-ver. Loaded. Local car. $22,500: 9000kms. (778) 895-7570
2011 NISSAN VERSA - 5 dr hatch-back, auto, 20K. Loaded. Asking $9800/obo. 778-895-7570
830 MOTORCYCLES
2005 POLARIS Sportsman ATV, 700 twin, EFI, mossy oak camel, warn winch, front & rear bumpers, Easy-Off windshield, exc. cond. 1538km. $5500 fi rm. Chilliwack 1 (604)799-8533
838 RECREATIONAL/SALE
1997 20 ft. Slumber Queen Class C Motorhome. Chev chassis, fully equipt. Many Extras. $15000. Call 604-796-0230
1997 ALPENLITE. 26’ 5th wheel. Like new. $11,900. obo. Call 604-853-6639
2000 Suncruiser 35U
Dual pane windows, awning, 6000 watt generator, heated
tanks, fantastic fan and more! $47,983 (Stk.30951A)
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal
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There’s never an oppor-tune time for the injury bug to bite a player, but
when Greg Nemisz went down with a shoulder injury six weeks ago, it was a particularly dis-couraging turn of events for the Abbotsford Heat forward.
During his convalescence, the Calgary Flames, the Heat’s NHL parent club, weathered a wave of casualties in their forward corps. At one point, four erstwhile Heat forwards – Krys Kolanos, Roman Horak, Paul Byron and Lance Bouma – were up with the Flames at the same time.
There’s a strong chance that Nemisz, if healthy, might have
gotten the call – the sophomore pro been one of the Heat’s best and most consistent forwards this season.
But rather than sulk, Nemisz threw himself into his rehab with Heat strength coach Mike Thomp-son, and he’s returned with a vengeance. The Courtice, Ont. native has averaged a point per game since getting back into the lineup, notching four goals and two assists in six contests.
“It was pretty tough,” Nemisz said, refl ecting on the potential NHL opportunity that his injury robbed him of. “You can’t really think like that, though. Hockey is a really up and down game, and
you’ve got to stay even-keel or else you’re wasting energy. And then you might not come back as well-prepared.”
After posting 33 points in 68 games as a rookie in 2010-11, Nemisz has boosted his rate of production this season, with 25 points in 38 games.
Heat head coach Troy Ward said the 6’3”, 205-pound forward’s improvement is directly linked to his fi tness.
During his junior days, Nemisz was part of one of the greatest teams in Canadian junior hockey history – his Windsor Spitfi res won back-to-back Memorial Cups in 2009 and 2010. But those long
playoff runs and subsequent short off-seasons limited his summer workout time.
After the Heat missed the post-season last spring, Nemisz threw himself into his workout regimen, and the sweat investment has translated to the ice.
“You never want to not be in the playoffs,” Nemisz noted, “but last year I had a lot of time off and took advantage of that. My trainer back home, Jeff Larsh, did an amazing job with me in the sum-mer, and I feel the better than I’ve ever felt on the ice.
“We work on a lot of legs – pow-er and explosion stuff. For a big guy, you always have to work on
speed and core strength.”Ward said he was encouraged
when training camp rolled around, and Nemisz showed up having shed “a little bit of baby fat.”
“It wasn’t until this last summer that he really changed physically, which has allowed him to have a better start here,” Ward analyzed.
“(Former Heat head coach) Jim (Playfair) played him a lot here last year, which he deserved, but his body couldn’t handle those minutes. This year, he’s been able to handle those minutes because of his physical conditioning. That’s allowed him to be a better player.”
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Hugh Jessiman found himself in on Sunday, Feb. 5, when he parted ways with the Lake Erie Monsters following the expiration of his player tryout (PTO) contract.
The 27-year-old power forward didn’t have to wait long to fi nd employment – less than 24 hours later, he put pen to paper on a fresh AHL contract with the Ab-botsford Heat for the balance of the 2011-12 campaign.
Jessiman said that his split with the Monsters was amicable. It was a situation where he learned he had little to no chance of landing a two-way NHL/AHL contract from the Colorado Avalanche, Lake Erie’s parent club, so the Monsters turned him loose to fi nd a better opportunity.
“When I came in, I was there to sort of fi ll in for (Patrick) Rissmiller and (Greg) Mauldin, a couple of veteran guys who were injured at the time,” said Jessiman, who
completed two 25-game PTOs with Lake Erie. “In the past week, it became apparent that Colorado wasn’t really interested in me (long-term).
“One thing I respect about the coaches there, they were very honest with me. Rather than self-ishly keeping me around with false promises, they were honest. I re-ally appreciate that, because it got me here (to Abbotsford). It seemed like I’d have more of an opportu-nity here, and perhaps up there (in Calgary) at some point.”
When the Monsters released him from his PTO, Jessiman said that interest from other teams was initially slow to materialize.
“I think a lot of teams didn’t really know the situation with me and Lake Erie; I feel like they were a little wary of stealing a guy from another team,” he said with a wry grin.
“But I did the research, and Ab-botsford seemed like a good spot.”
Indeed, Jessiman has fi t like a glove for a Heat team that was starving for size, scoring and depth
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Our Heat team is very thankful for the amazing people who attend our games. Slowly, over the course of this season, we are working hard to get to know each of you throughout our Heat community.
Our vision is to create 275,000 incredible guest experiences.
Our mission is to give to our community a brand of hockey and a hockey brand to be proud of.
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On Friday February 17, 2012 my son Wyatt and I decided to drive out to Abbotsford to watch an Abbotsford Heat hockey game. We drove out and found ourselves in our seats for the 7 p.m. start time. Thirty seconds into the fi rst period I receive a phone call from my wife advising me that Wyatt had a blood test earlier in the day as he was suffering from a continuing thirst. The results were in where the blood sugar level was through the roof. There was a great concern for Wyatt’s health at that time and I was directed to attend Ab-botsford Emergency immediately.
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The second round of recognition goes to the Abbotsford Heat. While at the hospital, I was feeling bad for Wyatt that we did not get to see the hockey game. I wrote to Mr. Ryan Walter, President of the Abbotsford Heat on their website. I asked if the Heat would provide a second set of tickets for Wyatt to attend another Heat game once he gets released from the hospital. I promptly re-ceived a phone call from one of Ryan’s staff, OJ Pries, who confi rmed they would make arrangements to have Wyatt attend another game once he is released from hospital care and feeling up to it.
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In each edition of the Abbotsford News’s Faceoff magazine, beat reporter Dan Kinvig chats with head coach Troy Ward about the state of the team.
For future editions of Faceoff, fans are in-vited to pose their own questions for Ward. Submit your questions for consideration via email to [email protected], or via Twitter to @dankinvigsports.
We spoke with Ward last week, with the Heat in the midst of a fi ve-game road trip.
Q Your team had lost eight of 10 games in a recent stretch, and then swept the Houston Aeros at home (Feb. 17-18). What did those wins do for your group, confi dence-wise?
A “I think the faith came from the fact we got two integral parts back (for-wards Greg Nemisz and Quintin Laing returned from injury). For me, that’s where the faith changed.
“I think everyone was just ecstatic to get back Nemo, who was doing almost a point a game when he left, and to get our captain back. Everything coincides with that.
“That stretch (of losses and injuries), we had to go through that at some par-ticular point in time. It’s inevitable with every team in the American Hockey League, and we went through ours.
The excitement of knowing we were kind of coming out of it coincided with those players coming back.”
Q I wanted to ask you specifi cally about Laing. For a lot of fans, he might fl y under the radar because he’s not necessarily a fl ashy offensive player. But he does so many little things that make your team successful, doesn’t he?
A “He changes things one way as a hock-ey player – he plays the game the right way and the hard way. That’s what he changes for us on the ice. But the big-gest thing is his presence in the room. It would be comparable to what Mike Keane was for the Manitoba Moose. You’d see them, and you’d say, ‘This team has their stuff together because Mike Keane’s got things under control.’ That’s the way our team responds.
“Really, the telling stat of Lainger is, we were 4-0 in scoring chances in the Friday game (against Houston, Laing’s fi rst game back) in the fi rst period. In the Saturday game, we were up 7-0 in chances in the fi rst period. We ended up winning both of those games. It’s almost unheard of to not give a team a scoring chance in a period. But we did it back to back games.
“That gives you an idea of what the guy’s saying and what he talks about in the room.”
Q Andrew Estoclet, who had spent the bulk of the season in the ECHL, came in a couple weeks ago and produced immediately (fi ve assists in his fi rst four games with the Heat). You’ve had other ECHL call-ups who have struggled to produce; how impressive is Estoclet’s performance in light of that?
A “The impressive part is this, and it may not seem like a big thing, but it is to me. It’s where we are and where he came from.
“It’s a huge thing for a guy to move across the world, come in here, fi t in with a new group, change everything in your life, and then produce points. I fi nd that extremely hard.
“Adam is a guy who, because of his personality being easygoing, is go-ing to fi t in right away with a team. He brings no attitude – he’s just a humble guy.
“He’s got a good stick and good skills, and we put him in the right posi-tion with the right players to allow him to do that. That’s why you notice him.”
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Q How have you seen the role of the enforcer change over the years?
PL3: "There used to be two or three guys who could really do some damage on the other team, but it's been changing. I guess it's adaptation, and it's a good thing. My dad always told me I needed to get to be a better skater, and it took me to the NHL – being faster and better on the forecheck. That's what you want to work on, because obviously it's changing. The game is faster, and guys are so skilled nowadays that you want to be able to follow them out there."
Q There's been a lot of nega-tive publicity surrounding ghting in hockey over
the past year or so, and it seems there are more people calling for an end to ghting in the game. How
do you feel about that?RI: "I think it should be in the
game. That's what a hockey player thinks. I don't think they can take it out of hockey. It would be like playing soccer with no ball or something. It's always been a part of hockey, and it should be. It might happen less and less, but I don't think it will disappear."PL3: "Some outsiders say that, and some people say it's always going to be here. If you ask Don Cherry, it's always going to be part of the game. Personally, what I think is, you need to adapt. You need to be a better, faster player. But I love that part of the game. I love the toughness in the game, and I hope it stays. We'll go from there. We'll see what the studies bring up, and I think people are going to make the right decision."
Q The deaths of ghters Rick Rypien, Wade Belak and Derek Boogard last summer, along with studies linking hockey ghts to degenera-tive brain disease, are cer-tainly sobering. Has it made you rethink the risk/reward of dropping the gloves in any way?
RI: "It's sad to see those guys end up that way, but at the same time, everybody's different. Yes, there is stuff that you share in common, but everyone goes
through it differently. I don't know what kind of things they've expe-rienced. So it's in your head, but not too much."PL3: "It doesn't change the job I have to do. I'm still a ghter, I'm still a hockey player. My job is to score goals and win games. Fighting is part of my job – it's what I do best. But yes, there have been a lot of con-cerns lately. I think it's all right to ask questions when stuff like that's hap-pening. But I don't read into that, as long as I'm happy and I have a good family and good support around me. I just keep doing what I have to do, and try to do it as best as I can."
Q Raitis, you had a particularly scary incident at the start of the 2010-11 season, when you suffered a serious con-cussion in a ght with Steve MacIntyre of the Edmonton Oilers. How did that experi-ence impact you?
RI: "It's still part of hockey, what happened. It's no different than spraining your ankle, stuff like that. You can't be going out there and start worrying about it. If it happens again, it happens. If it doesn't, it doesn't. That's how I think about it."
Q A ght can have a positive impact on a team, in terms
of changing momentum or changing the way the opposing team is behaving on the ice. Do you have a par-ticularly memorable ght where it really
sparked your team?RI: "You'll have a good
ght, and the team starts playing better and you win the
game at the end of the day. It feels good that you were a part of it. There have been lots of games like that."PL3: "It happens a lot. Some guys feed off that. They're having a tough day, and they put their body in front of punches. It's not just ghting – it's blocking shots, or a goalie making a big save. Those are all little things that are part of the game that bring the crowd in, and then everyone builds on that and makes the team so much better."
The Heat's Raitis Ivanans and Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond are two of pro hockey's most accomplished enforcers, with more than 250 fi ghts between them according to hockeyfi ghts.com. Theirs is an awfully tough job, and the duo discussed the state of scrapping in the game today.
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Nemisz returned with vengeanceWhile emphasizing that it’s not
entirely fair to compare Nemisz to Brett Hull, Ward likens Nemisz’s physical reshaping to a similar process that the Hall of Fame sniper underwent early in his career.
“Nobody remembers Brett Hull was drafted by the Calgary Flames,” Ward noted. “But he didn’t emerge on the scene until St. Louis, and that was when the body fat percentage changed. He was in the mid-20s in Calgary, I believe, and St. Louis wouldn’t let him come to camp until he was under eight. All the goals started to happen because he became more focused in his training.”
Ward said that Nemisz’s im-proved fi tness base allowed him to be effective immediately coming off of the recent injury. The Heat bench boss loves a good meta-phor, and in this case, he com-pared Nemisz to a bookshelf.
“He didn’t have to remake the bookshelf – he just had to get a can of Pledge and wipe it down,” Ward said. “A year ago, he would have had to rebuild the shelf.” Amy Williams Photography
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A “(Chuckles) I know a lot of people in Prince George who only like the casino and the bars. But maybe I’d take them to Mr. PG. When you drive into town, there’s this big wooden statue of this guy holding some sort of fl ag – I don’t know, I don’t pay close attention. But it says PG right on it, and he goes by the name of Mr. PG.”
Q You’re a former Chilliwack Bruin. How many people that you might have met during your WHL days will you see at an average Heat game?
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Q You’re a rookie pro. What’s the fi rst thing you bought with your fi rst pro hockey paycheque?
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His arrival, furthermore, is a huge lift to an Abbotsford club that’s currently missing for-wards Krys Kolanos, Lance Bouma and Ro-man Horak. That trio is up with the Calgary Flames, serving as injury replacements.
Skating on the top line with Ben Wal-ter and Adam Estoclet, Jessiman hit the scoresheet in both of his fi rst two games with the Heat, notching a goal and an assist to help his new squad to a weekend sweep of the Houston Aeros.
“You just look at him, and you know about the size,” Heat winger Jon Rheault said with a chuckle. “But it’s more than that – he has skill, and he can score goals. Just being out there with him in practice, you can see he brings a lot of tools.
“I think he’ll open up a lot of space for us.”
The Heat are the sixth AHL stop for Jessi-man, a former fi rst-round draft choice by the New York Rangers back in 2003. He said his fi rst couple days in Abbotsford have been smoother than he might have expected.
“I’ve played on a few teams, to say the least, in this league, and I feel like this was probably the best fi rst day I’ve had in terms of transition,” said Jessiman,
“Everybody’s very open, and it seems
like a great group of guys. I think I’d met everyone within the fi rst fi ve minutes, and I think with some teams, it can take guys a little while to warm up to you. That’s a really good sign, and just knowing the potential and talent and type of team we have here, it’s exciting for me.”
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In closing, I want to express my gratitude to the Abbotsford Hospital and staff for the stellar treatment of my son. Secondly, I want to thank Ryan Walter, OJ Pries and the Abbotsford Heat in helping my son Wyatt through a challenging set of circumstances that will impact on him for the rest of his life.
Respectfully,Barry HicksLangley, British Columbia
Continued from page 5
Letter contains words of encouragement
Jessiman on top line
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As his Abbotsford Pilots prepare to embark on their playoff drive, head coach
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to see his team make a run at the Pacifi c International Junior Hockey League championship.
But at the same time, the Pilots are already assured of a berth in the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial tournament, by virtue of the fact they’re hosting the event at MSA Arena from April 12-15.
And with the unprecedented run of injuries the Pilots have weath-ered this season, Cowden says he’s focused on protecting his players’ long-term health for the provincials, as opposed to going all-out in the league playoffs.
“It’s funny – if you’d asked me at the beginning of the year, I’d have said it’s very important for us to go through the front door,” said Cowden, whose team opened its fi rst-round playoff series against the Port Moody Black Panthers on Tuesday. “But having said that, with all the injuries we’ve had this year,
we just want to stay healthy for the Cyclone Taylor Cup.”
The Pilots have gotten healthier in recent weeks, as key forwards Kevin Lourens and Brandon Daase have returned to the lineup. But four players are still sidelined cur-
rently – goalie Aaron Oakley and forwards Luke Venema, Brady Lawlor and Colton Cowden.
“It’s tough,” Cowden noted. “We haven’t had our two goalies (Oak-ley and Riley Parker) healthy at the same time for more than three or
four games this season.”“Other years we had to go for
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Pilots aim to play it safe
Brady Lawlor (in white) is one of the latest Pilots to be bitten by the injury bug.
John Morrow photo
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