Abbotsford Times August 29 2013

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T H U R S D A Y August 29, 2013

N E W S , S P O R T S , W E A T H E R & E N T E R T A I N M E N T

INSIDE: Abby homeowner charged with fraud Pg. 5

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CHRISTINA TOTH

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The City ofVictoria wants you toease off on the gas pedal.

It’s taking a proposal to theannual Union of B.C. Municipalitiesconvention in Vancouver next monthto cut the default provincial speedlimit in municipalities to 40 kilome-tres an hour, down from 50 km/h.

Municipalities could still chooseto have higher speeds for specificroads in their jurisdictions, such ason rural roads.

While the District of Mission hascreated a 40 km/h zone along fiveblocks of its downtown corridor,Mayor Ted Adlem said he is not keenon a province-wide slow down.

“It’s not something I could support– 50 kilometres an hour is a reason-able speed to be driving in munici-palities, generally,” he said.

“It’s been successful for downtownMission. In some areas, like down-town Mission, where the trucks weredoing more than 50 km/h, I think areduction in spots is fair.”

Mission cut the speed on First Ave-nue last winter after business opera-tors and residents raised concernsabout pedestrian safety as more andmore large logging, gravel and othertandem trucks sped down the one-way route.

But it’s not an option that Abbots-ford’s mayor Bruce Banman believeswill benefit the province.

“When you look at the newer cars,newer technology, the automaticbraking systems, where it’ll stop acar when something stops in front ofyou, and I think that would includepedestrians, I don’t think it’s neces-sary,” he said.

“There are already provisions formunicipalities, they have the abil-ity to reduce speeds as they see fit.I don’t think people would supportthis.”

– WITH FILES FROM THE TIMES COLONIST

Cities to voteon lowerspeed limitsNew law would dropdefault speed to 40km/h on city roads

CHRISTINA TOTH

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There is something aboutcuddling a young calf or ababy goat that can draw out

the tender side of people, even in astreet-hardened addict whose lifehas been tempered on the rougherside of life.

Now an Abbotsford addictionsrecovery program is eager to getthe city’s homeless and addictedoff the street and working towardsobriety with their hands andhearts on a farm.

A public hearing for a JoshuaHouse application for a rural treat-ment facility was set for Monday,but due to a publication error, thecity had to postpone the meetinguntil Sept. 23.

The Christian-based non-prof-it society intends to set up two10-bed licensed and supervisedrecovery houses on a nine-acrefarm it rents at 29183 Fraser Hwy.,Abbotsford.

The city council has alreadypassed the first reading of a rezon-

ing amendment, and the Agri-cultural Land Commission hasapproved the plan, for this appli-cant only. The two homes on thesite were grandfathered in earlier.

“We’re just wanting expand thevision and the ministry to includethe farming aspect,” said execu-tive director Angie Korkowski,who founded the Joshua Houseministry with husband RichardKorkowski in 2005.

“There’s nothing better thanseeing a man covered in tattoos,who’s been on the street, who wasaddicted, bottle-feeding a littlecalf. It’s very therapeutic for them,”said Korkowski, who is a recover-ing addict herself.

Joshua House runs five recov-ery homes in B.C., including twohomes in Abbotsford, licensedby the city as treatment facilitiessince 2008.

Korkowski said they first broughtthe application for the Fraser High-way site forward about a year ago,but it’s been held up at the city.

In that time, Joshua House couldhave provided shelter and hopefor some of the city’s homeless,she noted.

“Potentially, we could’ve taken20 people off the street. It’s sad themeeting was postponed and nowit’s going to be the rainy season.”

While the ministry is Christian-based, it accepts people of allfaiths, or no particular faith at all,Korkowski said.

Going to church, however, is partof the deal.

“We tell them straight out whatthe rules are. They know they haveto go to church, but they don’tseem to mind,” said Korkowski.

“We’ve had Sikhs, Satanists, Mus-lim, all kinds. We just hope they are

open to living along spiritual lines,and to live righteously.”

The men must be sober for 72hours before they’re accepted intoa house, which is supervised byhouse facilitators. Clients are keptbusy as they follow a strict regimenof daily group work, counselling,bible study, church and 12-steprecovery programs.

There are daily house chores,and at the farm, this will includecaring for the resident goats, pigs,chickens and a future garden, saidKorkowski.

The program is a minimum 90days, although many choose tostay longer.

Korkowski noted there has beensome opposition from neighbours,but she invites those with concernsto see visit the facilities.

“We have an open-door policy– come check us out,” she said.

If their proposal is approved,Joshua House plans to have thefacility running by late fall.

Korkowski can be reached [email protected].

– WITH FILES FROM THE PROVINCE

Farming out the recovery processPublic hearing on proposal forChristian-based rural recoveryhome delayed until Sept. 23

– JEAN KONDA-WITTE/TIMES

Angie Korkowski hopes the City of Abbotsford will approve a rural Joshua House addictions treatment residence for men at later this fall.

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THE TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013 ❘ NEWS ❘ A3

The Abbotsford/Mission Timeshas been featuring its Running onEmpty series throughout the monthof August. In the final installment,we spotlight the Mission Food Cen-tre.

ROCHELLE BAKER

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M ission resident Janice Dyckestands on the sidewalk sort-ing the goods and clothing

she has just received from the Mis-sion Food Centre.

A graffiti message reading ‘feed thehomeless’ is scrawled on the windowbeside her.

Dycke isn’t homeless, but camepretty close.

The 51-year-old grandmother wasleft with nothing when she, her hus-band and dozens of other low-incomeMission residents were burned out oftheir homes after a fire tore throughand destroyed the Willows Apartmentcomplex in May.

“I got out with my nightgown andmy husband was in his underwear,”said Dycke.

“We’ve got no furniture. No ID.We’ve got nothing.”

The couple managed to find a newapartment but it’s more expensivethan her old one and once the basicbills are paid, they don’t have muchremaining.

“I’ve got about $50 a month to liveon,” she said.

She comes to Mission Food Centre

every other day for bread and pas-tries, and tries to attend on Fridayswhen clients can shop the shelves toassemble their own food hampers.

Dycke, a former heroin addict nowclean for five years, used to come tothe food centre occasionally.

“I always figured itwas for people whowere less fortunatethan me,” she said.“But now I need it.There’s lots of need.Even working peoplecan’t pay the bills.”

Another food centreclient, Dennis Famu-lak, was also burnedout of his apartmentin the Willows.

He w a s l u c k y t oget some help fromhis family and is happy in his newplace.

But he’s on disability due to a num-ber of serious health issues and has touse the centre to stretch his dollars.

“My mom nicknamed me Seagullbecause I ate everything,” said Famu-lak with a laugh. “This place helps meget by. And put it this way, if it wasn’t

here, I’d be a lot skinnier.”The food centre, a volunteer-based

operation run by Mission CommunityServices, also acts asthe Christmas Bureauand distributes ham-pers of toys and foodto close to 800 fami-lies at Christmas.

It also provideshampers to home-less youth and breadto three local schoolsfor their lunch pro-grams.

However, summerat the Mission FoodCentre tends to be

a bit of a feast or famine affair, saidlong-time volunteer Brenda Dyer.

Mission residents and various orga-nizations like the Mission City Farm-ers Market and gleaners donate lotsof fresh produce during the summer,she said.

Upfront

– ROCHELLE BAKER/TIMES

Mission Food Centre client Janice Dycke sorts food and clothing items she received for herself and her family. She wasone of the residents who lost their homes in the recent Willow Apartment fire in Mission.

What’sLayared intoday’s paperPage - 1

A local Christian-basedaddictions recovery pro-gram is trying to set upa rural location. Scanfor photos, as well as theproposal.

Page - 3The final segment of

the “Running on Empty”series highlights the workat the Mission Food Cen-tre. See more photos.

Page - 12The Elizabeth Wildlife

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Running on Empty: Mission Food Centreserves everyone


Mission Food Centre client Dennis Famulak, centre, helps unload a truck of freshproduce donated by Ferndale Institution Community Garden program.

“I always figured it wasfor people who were lessfortunate than me. Butnow I need it. There’slots of need. Even work-ing people can’t pay thebills.”

– client Janice Dycke

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Jay Teichroeb, thef o r m e r g e n e r a l

manager of economicdevelopment with theCity of Abbotsford, hasfiled a civil suit againstthe city for wrongfuldismissal.

Te i c h r o e b, w h oearned $201,603 in2012 and was one ofthe city’s top three bureau-crats, left his position withthe city in June.

The civil claim was filedat the Kelowna Law Courts

on June 27, severaldays after it wasreported that hewas on leave fromthe city.

The circumstanc-es under which heleft were unclearat the time, butbusiness operatorswho dealt with his

department and the econom-ic development committeewere informed that Teichroebwas on an indefinite personalleave. He had worked at city

hall for more than 12 years.He headed a number of

divisions, including theAbbotsford Airport BusinessDevelopment and bylawenforcement. He is nowemployed by the AerospaceIndustries Association ofCanada.

The city won’t be makingany comment on the matter,because it is before the courtsand because it is a person-nel matter, said AbbotsfordMayor Bruce Banman.

– TIMES STAFF

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JEAN KONDA-WITTE

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Anchor August has becomesuch a popular event that

Memento Mori Studios’ ChrisGauthier has had to cap thetattoo benefit at 45 clients.

It’s all part of their thirdannual fundraiser on Aug.30 for the Abbotsford foodbank.

“Supporting the commu-nity is a big part of what westand for,” said Gauthier,co-owner/manager of theAbbotsford studio.

“We want to present tattoosand tattoo people in a posi-tive light. Supporting causesthat we feel are important isa great way to help stock theshelves [of the food bank] ina drier time.”

Gauthier’s tattoo studio inAbbotsford Village ShoppingCentre is offering an anchortattoo for $50.

With 45 pre-paid custom-ers, they will have raised$2,250 for the food bank inone day.

Although their client list isnow full for the event, they

are hoping folks will still stopby and drop off non-perish-able food or cash for the localfood bank.

“My goal is to build aware-ness for businesses to stepup for one day for the char-ity they support,” addedGauthier.

Supporting local causes isnothing new for MementoMori Studios. On Sunday,through their tattoos theyraised $450 for Bikers forAutism in Langley.

Last February they raisedmoney for the B.C. Can-cer Foundation by provid-ing pink ribbon tattoos atan Abbotsford Heat hockeygame.

They also donate gift cardsto local charities and do whatthey can to support animalscharities in the area.

For more information onthe event go to www.memen-tomoristudios.ca and click onthe Facebook link to see theanchor tattoo.

Anchors aweigh in AugustAbbotsford tattoo studio steps up for food bank


Chris Gauthier, co-owner of Memento Mori Studios, left, andtattoo artist Jesse Tretick are ready to make anchor tattoos fortheir food bank fundraiser Friday.

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THE TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013 ❘ NEWS ❘ A5

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Abbotsford homeownerand Cultus Lake Park

Board’s manager of finan-cial services faces chargesof fraud from his previousposition with Simon FraserUniversity.

SFU alleges that SiamakSaidi defrauded the schoolof more than $800,000, usingthe misappropriated funds tobuy or finance three proper-ties. The university allegesthat Saidi, while employedas director of finance for thescience faculty, prepared andsubmitted to SFU for pay-ment more than 500 invoicesfrom companies in which hewas a director.

The money paid out wasthen used by Saidi to buythree properties, says anotice of civil claim filed inB.C. Supreme Court.

The registered office forthe companies was Saidi’sresidential address, says thelawsuit.

Three proper t ies – inAbbotsford, Burnaby and Bel-carra – were either acquiredby Saidi during the time thatthe false invoices were issued

and paid by SFU, or were sub-ject to mortgage financing forwhich he was responsible,says the suit.

On Friday, B.C. SupremeCourt Justice Richard Geopelordered that Saidi’s assets,including the three homes,be frozen.

Saidi was arrested by RCMPon Aug. 20 and remains incustody. An appearance forhim in Vancouver provincialcourt Friday was adjourned.

He faces charges of fraudover $5,000, theft over $5,000,forgery and using forged doc-uments.

Saidi is now on leave fromhis current job as manager offinancial services at the Cul-tus Lake Park Board, wherefor the past year he has over-seen the board’s $4-millionbudget.

Saidi was employed by SFUprior to June 2010 until his jobbecame redundant and hewas let go in January 2012.

The university seeks to

Abbotsford homeowner facing fraud chargesSFU alleges former directorof finance bilked universityfor more than $800G

reclaim from Saidi a total of$846,926 and seeks an orderthat Saidi be restrained fromselling, mortgaging, transfer-ring or otherwise disposingof the properties.

SFU also seeks to have himdisclose all of his assets andthe assets of the companiesin question.

– FILES FROM KEITH FRASER, THE PROV-INCE; PAUL HENDERSEN, CHILLIWACK

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CHRISTINA TOTH

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Three people who tookpart in a bra-

zen home invasionin the rural com-munity of Derocheeast of Mission onAug. 3 have nowbeen charged withseveral offences.

C o r e y D e a nM e a l i n g s , 2 5 ,o f Su r re y f a c e scharges of robbery,unlawful confinement anduse of an imitation firearmduring the commission of anoffence.

Michael Stan-ley Watt, 51, ofNew Westminsteris charged withflight from a peaceofficer and danger-ous operation of amotor vehicle.

Erin Eakins, a 37-year-old womanfrom Burnaby, ischarged with robbery, unlaw-ful confinement, and use ofan imitation firearm.

A l l t h r e e h a v ecriminal histories,said Const. AmandaHarnett.

A fourth person,an underaged femalefrom Port Coquitlam,was released withoutcharges.

On Aug. 3 at 8:30p.m., the MissionRCMP received a 911from the homeowners thatthey were being robbed.

Three family memberswere in the residence whenthe suspects entered thehome with a firearm.

Several officerswere immediatelydispatched to therobbery in prog-ress and spotted avehicle matchingt h e d e s c r i p t i o ngiven by one of thevictims.

When the vehiclefailed to stop, thepolice began a pur-

suit west along Highway 7towards Mission, until thevehicle was stopped when it

hit a spike belt thatdamaged the tires.

Watt, who wasdriving, attemptedto run away but wascaught by a policedog and officers,said Harnett. Thethree other suspectswere taken into cus-tody without furtherincident.

The police believe this wasa targeted home invasionand was not a random event.

Harnett could notsay if the suspectswere known tothe victims.

“ T h e y w e r eafter money andgoods. Some itemswere returned tothe homeowners,some was keptfor evidence,” shesaid. She added

the victims are “pretty shak-en” by the incident.

Multiple charges laid inDeroche home invasion

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This Abbotsford home is owned by Siamak Saidi, who faces a civil claim from Simon Fraser Uni-versity along with fraud charges. The court has frozen the former SFU finance manager’s assets.

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In fact, Famulak just helpedto unload around 500 poundsof fresh veggies, a typical Fri-day morning donation duringthe growing season from theFerndale Institution Com-munity Garden.

As soon as the containersare set out, the food centre’sclients eagerly circle the card-board boxes of freshly pickedyellow zucchinis, giant cab-bages, baby pumpkins, pota-toes and cucumbers.

But non-perishable stapleslike rice, pasta or soup-mixestend to be in short supply,said Dyer.

Valued items such as freshmilk and eggs are also rare.

The food centre is especial-ly strapped for baby suppliessuch as infant foods, babyformula and diapers.

“People do tend to forgetabout us in the summer,” shesaid.

“Lots of them are away dur-ing the summer, and don’tstart thinking about us untilNovember when Christmasin coming.”

However, Dyer is alwaysamazed by the generosityand kindness of donors inMission and the commit-ment of the volunteers at thefood centre.

“This place couldn’t run

without the volunteers,” shesaid.

The volunteer commit-ment is especially necessaryat Christmas, when residentsoutdo themselves to makesure families and children areprovided for, she said.

“We get a mountain of stuff

and we move a mountain ofstuff,” said Dyer.

“Mission people are incred-ibly generous.”

To find more informationon the Mission Food Centreand the services it offers,visit missioncommunityser-vices.com

Fresh produce is abundantin summer; staples are leanFOOD, from page A3

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Long-time volunteer “Awesome” John McKay helps sort andload baked goods at the Mission Food Centre.

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Governments are on themarch in improvingtheir commitment for

accountability and transpar-ency. Yes, they are constantlytalking about it but still onlyfollowing the snail along thepath.

How should such a com-mitment work? A recent eventregarding compensation forB.C. Ferry executives demon-strates a poor model.

In my view, at-risk pay of sixfigures on $500,000 compensa-tion is legitimate for executives.

The amount of the compen-sation is not the focus here butthe ratio is.

Performance incentivesshould comprise a significantportion of compensation aslong as the evaluation includesthe potential for zero bonuses.

Let’s not reward failure.When bonuses become an

entitlement they lack account-ability. No one deserves abonus for existing. They mustbe earned.

When evaluations are notwell-rounded they are poorlyconstructed. For example, it isincredulous that the incentiveprogram for ferry executives isso lopsided that an increasedgovernment subsidy had noimpact on their incentives.

The issue at B.C. Ferriesis that transparency is poorbecause the public does notknow the rationale for how ourmoney is doled out. Account-

ability is hindered when trans-parency is lacking.

On the other hand,Abbotsford city managerGeorge Murray sets a positiveexample of transparency.

After assuming his positionhe immediately posted his con-tract for public viewing.

Alas, it does not include sig-nificant components. Unfortu-nately, our politicians droppedthe ball and demonstrated that“accountability and transpar-ency” is a convenient phrasewithout follow through.

Murray’s contract is silent onhow his service will be evalu-ated. Not only should he knowthe process at the outset but, ina transparent environment, cit-izens have a right to know howpublic servants are evaluated.

Such a lack of transparencymay be woeful, but it is alsopitiful that this contract is silentabout pay at-risk elements.

This is not a surprise becauseAbbotsford’s commitmentto accountability is not well-established. Mission is weakerstill.

Abbotsford’s current mayormade accountability and trans-parency a campaign theme,

and he is well advised todemonstrate transparency byinforming the electorate on hisprogress.

Governments now are quitediligent in adhering to prin-ciples of accountability on thefinancial side.

Transparency remains anissue because politicians can’tresist spinning financial infor-mation so that it conforms totheir perspective.

Auditors are commissionedto ensure financial accountingprocedures meet industry stan-dards. Periodically they delveinto the service aspects of ourpublic bodies.

Governments, includingAbbotsford and Mission, needto stop self-reporting wherethey ‘cherry pick’ situations thatshine a positive light on theirleadership. The spotlight mustbe on how the quality of life inthe community is improved.

A first step is to establish anaudit team focused on how wellgovernment serves its constitu-ents. This independant, neutralteam can advise what is impor-tant, and then assess how wellthe community is served.

It shadows the work of the pro-fessional, financial audit team.

■ Jim Dueck is a formerAbbotsford school superinten-dent, former assistant deputyminister in Alberta’s educationministry, an author and dedicatedduffer.

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JIM DUECK

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Driving past the local gas station today, Isee that gas prices jumped seven cents

overnight.Hmm. Could it be a reaction to the pos-

sible military strikes against Syria? Could itbe that there is an oil crisis looming?

Of course not. Check the calendar. There’sa long weekend coming up.

Now, I can hear the “supply and demand”argument from the economists, and I will bethe first to admit, I’m no economist.

But I have always felt that when it comesto gas prices, something about that argu-ment does not compute.

If the prices are going up in anticipation ofan increase in gas consumption this week-end, then why don’t the prices drop nextTuesday?

Oh sure, prices will eventually drop. Andevery gas station, from every company, willdrop within an hour of each other.

It amazes me that the federal CompetitionBureau would have the cojones to chargeCEOs of three companies with chocolate barfixing, and yet accept what has been hap-pening in the gas industry to be completelyabove board.

The price of gas is the biggest legal scamever. First of all, if it has anything to do withthe cost of manufacturing, why can theprice jump overnight? The gas that’s alreadyin the underground pump has been therefor a week.

Second, having every single gas companychange prices at the exact same time, to theexact same amount, every single time, is theessence of price fixing.

The only difference may be that those incharge at the federal Competition Bureauprobably get to write off all their gas charg-es. They likely can’t write off their Mars bars.

And another thing, why is it that we, asa society, accept without question the factthat gas companies can charge not only anoutrageous price for gas, but effectively, anon-existent price for gas?

Think about it. Until there is a way to cut apenny into 10 equal legal-tender parts, thereis no possible way to buy exactly one litreof gas. How is that even acceptable? Whatif stores were to start charging $1.25.5 for achocolate bar? Would we stand for it?

Unlikely. Heads would roll. Charges wouldbe laid. Chocolate bar companies wouldcave to the powers that be, and drop thehalf-cent. Somehow though gas companiesget away with all that, and more.

Why? Because they can. Why? Because weneed them as much as they need us.

Now, excuse me while I fill up. I have aroad trip to take this weekend.

This week’s question:Is Prime Minister Stephen Harper abusing the pow-er of prorogation?a.] Yes, he is trying to dodge the Senate scandal issues.b.] No, he had a major cabinet shuffle this summer and hisnew minsters need the extra time to familiarize themselveswith their portfolios.c.] Much ado about nothing.

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THE TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013 ❘ LETTERS ❘ A9

Editor, the Times:In regards to the

Abbotsford Community Ser-vices’ proposed first stagehousing , there is no “rightlocation.”

I would even be leery ofsuggesting that a “best loca-tion” exists.

There are good locationsand bad locations; locationsthat have good points andbad points, strengths andweaknesses, advantages anddrawbacks.

But a “right location” forAbbotsford CommunityServices proposed first stagehousing does not exist, andto pursue the “right loca-tion” is to chase a mirage.

The only actual existencethe “right location” has isin the context of the “rightlocation” being a locationanywhere Not In My BackYard.

“I am not against [insertname of project under dis-cussion] it is just this is notthe ‘right location’ for __________,” sounds so muchmore politically correct andso much less egocentricthan NIMBY.

It has been repeatedlystated that Abbotsford hasa critical need for the pro-posed housing and thatthose who oppose the ACSproposal are not against thistype of housing in the “rightlocation” – said “right loca-tion” being in somebody

else’s back yard.Without doubt, this is the

reason why it has not beenstated where this mythical“right location” is.

The truth is that if youchoose any location inAbbotsford for the proposedhousing, I can give you 10solid reasons that the loca-tion is not the “right loca-tion.”

Abbotsford has a criticalneed for first-stage hous-ing – assuming the city andcitizens want to pursue anapproach to reducing thenumber of homeless on thestreets that has been dem-onstrated to be effective.

This is an assumptionI freely admit has a highprobability of being wrong,given the reaction by citycouncil and citizens to theACS proposal.

This reaction provides noevidence of any desire tostop chasing the homelessaround Abbotsford until,what? The homeless falldown a rabbit hole and joinAlice in Wonderland?

Sadly, that outcome is nomore insane than council’schasing of the homeless

around Abbotsford yearafter year after year afteryear, in the hope that thistime something differentwill occur and the homelesswill disappear.

James W. BreckenridgeAbbotsford

Dollar for dollar,Hilary is wrongEditor, the Times:

If Hilary Turner stated“dollar for dollar publicsector unions are exactlythe same as private sec-tor employees,” (Letter tothe Editor Aug. 15: “Dueckmisses the point”) she isseriously in error. Publicsector unions do not payincome tax even on invest-ment income, althoughpublic employees pay per-sonal income tax on incomeearned.

This statement is incor-rect in so many ways.

Cherryl KatnichMaple Ridge

There is no ‘right location’TO INCLUDE YOUR LETTER, use our onlineform at www.abbotsfordtimes.com or contact us by e-mail at [email protected]. Letters must includefirst/last names, hometown and be fewer than 300 words.Publication of a letter may provoke responses - the bestones always do. Publication of a letter does not entitle theauthor to a rebuttal of said responses.

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Email: [email protected]

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The start of school each September is ingrained in our culture. Students and parents endeavour to squeeze the last fewdays out of summer, but begin to turn theirminds to the school year ahead as August winds down.Whether youwill bein kindergarten for the first time, grade six at a newmiddle school, or in your graduating year, the year starts with bothanticipation and uncertainty: attending a new school, learningwith new teachers, andmeeting new friends sometimesbrings both excitement and trepidation. This is also true formany educators. They too look forward tomeeting their newstudents, teaching newunits of study, andworkingwith new colleagues. They too get a little nervous about doing a great jobfor their students. That’s part of whatmakes the start of school special.

The 2013/14 year promises to be an exciting one in the life of our district. Aswe seek to further activate our Strategic Planaimed atmaking every student in our care successful, youwill see a number of new initiatives take flight.While there are anumber of innovative programs in our district already, we have dedicated ourselves to further expanding the options forlearners. Chief among these programs are launches of our early learning programs, an outdoor school expression of interest,

a district innovation centre, and specialized intervention schedules at three high schools (RobertBateman, Abby Senior, and AbbotsfordTraditional). It’s a great time to be a student or an educatorin our district! Stay tuned.

To all our students, parents/guardians, and staff, please acceptmy heartfelt welcome towhatpromises to be a tremendous school year. I hopewe all make 2013/14 our best one yet.

Sincerely,Kevin GoddenSuperintendent of Schools

SCHOOLOPENING INFORMATIONFor September, 2013For attendance area information, please contact the District AdministrationOffice at 604.859.4891 or go to the districtwebsite at www.sd34.bc.ca, and use themenu to go to:“Schools”, then“Registration & Enrolment”, then“SchoolCatchment”. Use the school locator andmap to confirm your catchment school. For information on district programsand schools of choice go to the homepage and click“Programs”.

SCHOOLOPENING: Tuesday, September 3, 2013:All staffwill be present in schools in this district onTuesday, September 3.

All students, Grades 1-12, will be in attendance onTuesday, September 3, for approximately one-half day.

For kindergarten students, parents should checkwith your child’s school for the kindergarten schedule andtransportation arrangements during the first week of school.

As the first day of school (September 3rd) is a half day, all morning buseswill run as regularly scheduled; allafternoon bus runswill commence three hours earlier than regular afternoon times.

PRE-REGISTRATIONParents/guardians of elementary (K to Gr.5) andmiddle (Gr. 6 to 8) school students new to their school attendancearea and not yet registered should register at their school theweek of August 26th to 30th, between 9 amand12 noon. If registering a kindergarten child, please be reminded that studentsmust be five (5) years of age byDecember 31, 2013 to be eligible, and parentsmust provide, at registration, a birth certificate (as proof of age),immunization record and proof of address (rental agreement, tax assessment, homepurchase agreement,mortgage papers.)

Secondary school students new to their school attendance area and not yet registered are asked to contact theirschool immediately. (Please bring proof of address and last report card/withdrawal papers fromprevious school.)

For kindergarten students, please checkwith your school for the kindergarten schedule and transportationarrangements during the first week of school. If you have not already received a letter regarding the first weekof September from your specific school, parents should contact the school directly for information about thegradual entry plans for Kindergarten 2013.

MORE INFORMATIONYouwill find other important information via the school district website:www.sd34.bc.ca

Fromhomepage left sidemenu:Click“Schools”for school profiles and contact informationClick“Parents & Students”for a variety of helpful information and linksFor bell times (start/finish and break times for all schools), click“Schools”and“Bell Schedule”.For bus information, click“Parents & Students”and“Bus Information”For Kindergarten registration information, click“Schools”and“Registration and Enrolment”School calendar/holidays, click“Calendar”, then“School Calendar”

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RhondaPauls,Trustee2013 Liaison schools:Yale SecondaryChief DanGeorgeMiddleHarry Sayers ElementaryMargaret Stenersen ElementaryMountain ElementaryRoss Elementary


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KorkyNeufeld,Trustee2013 Liaison schools:BakerviewCentre for Learning/NewBeginningsAbbotsford School of Integrated Arts- SumasMountain CampusWm. A. FraserMiddleClearbrook ElementaryGodson ElementaryMatsqui ElementarySouth PoplarTraditional Elementary


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StanPetersen,Trustee2013 Liaison schools::Abbotsford Senior SecondaryAbbotsford School of Integrated ArtsNorth Poplar CampusClayburnMiddleAlexander ElementaryBarrowtown ElementaryMt. Lehman ElementaryPrince Charles Elementary


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CindySchafer, Chair2013 Liaison schools:Rick Hansen SecondaryAbbotsfordTraditionalMiddleAberdeen ElementaryBlue Jay ElementaryDave Kandal ElementaryJohnMaclure ElementarySandyHill Elementary


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ShirleyWilson,Trustee2013 Liaison schools:Robert Bateman SecondaryAbbotsfordMiddleAugustonTraditional ElementaryDr. Thomas A. Swift ElementaryJackson ElementaryTerry Fox ElementaryUpper Sumas Elementary


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WELCOMEBACK!

ABBOTSFORDBOARDOFEDUCATIONPhonemessages for allTrustees: 604.859.4891, ext 1241

Drivers—starting September 3, school speed zones are in effect. Pleaseuse extra caution and observe speed limits when passing by schools. Also,vehicles traveling in both directions on a roadwaymust not pass a school buswhich has stopped and has its red overhead lights flashing.

School district information sources:

website: www.sd34.bc.ca

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Review the“Back-to-School Checklist”for parents/guardians atwww.sd34.bc.ca/parents-students/back-to-school

Tobuild apositive relationshipwith your school, a few suggestions forparents/guardians:

meet the staff early in the school year;

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send a note ormake a call to recognize a jobwell done;

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ABBOTSFORDBOARDOFEDUCATIONRegular PublicMeetings2013 2014

September 10 January 14

October 1 February 4

October 22 February 25

November 12 March11

December 3 (Specialmeeting for election ofChair &Vice-Chair) April 8

December 10 April 29

Regular boardmeetings commence at 7 p.m. at theSchool BoardOffice, located at 2790Tims Street inAbbotsford. The public is encouraged to attend.

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LOCALSCHOOLCALENDAR2013 –2014School Opening (1/2 day dismissal) ......................................................................................................September 3, 2013Non-Instructional Day #1 .........................................................................................................................September 23, 2013ThanksgivingDay ..............................................................................................................................................October 14, 2013Non-Instructional Day #2 ...............................................................................................................................October 25, 2013RemembranceDay ......................................................................................................................................November 11, 20131-hour Early Dismissal Day .......................................................................................................................November 27, 2013Parent-Teacher ConferenceDay (no classes for students)..........................................................November 28, 2013Non-Instructional Day #3 ..........................................................................................................................November 29, 2013Last day before Christmas Holiday .......................................................................................................December 20, 2013Christmas/NewYear’s Holiday .................................................................................... December 23 to January 3, 2014Schools reopen .......................................................................................................................................................January 6, 2014In-School/Provincial Exams - Secondary schools......................................................................... January 27-31, 2014Semester 1 Ends – Secondary schools .....................................................................................................January 31, 2014Semester 2 Begins – Secondary schools ............................................................................................... February 3, 2014Family Day ...........................................................................................................................................................February 10, 2014Non-Instructional Day #4 ..............................................................................................................................February 21, 20141-hour Early Dismissal Days ...............................................................................................................March 12 and 13, 2014Last day before Spring Break ...........................................................................................................................March 14, 2014Spring Break ......................................................................................................................................................March 17-28, 2014Schools reopen .......................................................................................................................................................March 31, 2014Good Friday ..................................................................................................................................................................April 18, 2014EasterMonday.............................................................................................................................................................April 21, 2014Non-Instructional Day #5 ..........................................................................................................................................May 9, 2014Victoria Day ...................................................................................................................................................................May 19, 2014Non-Instructional Day #6 ......................................................................................................................................... June 2, 2014In-School/Provincial Exams - Secondary schools...........................................................................June 18 to 24, 2014Last day for students ................................................................................................................................................June 26, 2014

THE TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013 ❘ LABOUR FEATURE ❘ A11

In a time when the news of labour“strife” is dominated by disputes

between millionaire athletes and bil-lionaire owners, history provides a use-ful perspective on a time when workingpeople had to fight to work less than 12hours a day.

The ‘Nine-Hour Movement’ beganin Hamilton, Ont., and then spread toToronto, where its demands were takenup by the Toronto Printer’s Union.

In 1869 the union sent a petition totheir employers requesting a weeklyreduction in hours per week to 58, plac-ing itself in the forefront of the industrial-ized world in the fight for shorter hours.

Their request was refused outright bythe owners of the printing shops.

By 1872 the union’s stand had hard-ened from a request to a demand and athreat to strike.

The employers called the demand fora shorter workweek “foolish, absurd andunreasonable.”

As a result, on March 25, 1872 the print-ers went on strike.

On April 15 a demonstration was heldto show solidarity among the workers ofToronto.

A parade of some 2,000 workers

marched through the city, headed bytwo marching bands.

By the time the parade reached Queen’sPark, the sympathetic crowd had grownto 10,000.

Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonaldwho had been watching the Nine-HourMovement with curious interest, prom-ised to wipe the ‘barbarous laws’ that sawstriking as an illegal act.

Macdonald’s stance earned him theenduring support of the working class.

For the strikers themselves, the long-term effects were positive, and laid theground for union power in the nation.After 1872 almost all union demandsincluded the 54-hour week.

Throughout the 1880s pressure builtin Canada to declare a national labourholiday and on July 23, 1894, the gov-ernment of Sir John Thompson passed alaw making Labour Day official. A hugeLabour Day parade took place in Win-nipeg that year.

The tradition of a Labour Day celebra-tion quickly spread across Canada andthe continent. It had all begun in Torontowith the brave stand of the printers’union.

– THE CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA

Newspaper workerslaid foundation for40-hour work week

The Labour Day weekend is always one ofthe worst for highway traffic fatalities. Overthe Labour Day long weekend, on average,380 people are injured in 1,208 crashes everyyear in the Lower Mainland alone (ICBC datafrom 2007 to 2011). Here are ICBC’s tips to helpyou and your family stay safe this Labour Daylong weekend:

Be realistic:With more vehicles on the road over the

long weekend, allow extra time for possibledelays. Check road and weather conditionsbefore you set off at drivebc.com.

Slow down and keep your distance. This isvital during the summer months as we seemore motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrianson our roads.

Eliminate distractions:Distracted driving is now the third lead-

ing cause of car crash fatalities in B.C., withan average of 94 deaths every year due todriver distractions. These deaths are prevent-able and you can help keep your family andfriends safe by not calling or talking to themif you know they’re behind the wheel.

Plan ahead:If your plans involve alcohol, take all the

necessary steps to make sure you get homesafely.

School’s back:Don’t forget that kids head back to school

on Tuesday so drivers will need to pay extracare and attention.

Tips for staying safe this weekend The IUOE 115 represents over11,000 skilled workers throughoutBritish Columbia and the Yukon.We are part of North America’slargest, strongest, and mostestablished trade unions.

The IUOE 115 Training Associationoperates a 40 acre training facilitywith recognised credentials in over20 trades, keeping our memberscompetitive and employed.

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Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center’sannual open house was Sat-urday and a steady stream ofpeople visited the grounds allafternoon. The open house isthe only official fundraiser forthe EWC, a non-profit societythat nurses injured wildlifeto health then releases thehealed animals into theirnatural habitat. Visitors weretreated to guided tours, andthere was a bake and craftsale as well. Pictured, left,Elizabeth Melnick shows ababy bunny to her grand-daughter, four-year-old KaylaMelnick. (Inset, a close-upof a baby bunny puts its sizeinto perspective); above, cuteroad signs greet visitors;right, a baby squirrel so youngits eyes are not yet open.

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All riders can take partand there is also UCI moneyclasses for junior and elitemen and women.

Racing starts at 11 a.m.Canada Cup final goes onSunday. Go to cyclingbc.net/bmx for more details.

Heat sign two forwardsThe Abbotsford Heat signed

forwards Steve Begin andCarter Bancks to one yeardeals.

Begin played 36 games forthe Calgary Flames last sea-son, picking up four goalsfour assists and 22 penaltyminutes. The 35-year-oldnative of Trois Rivieres, Que-bec has had two tours of dutywith Calgary.

Begin was originally draftedby the Flames in the secondround with the 40th overallpick in the 1996 NHL EntryDraft.

Last season, Begin wasnominated for the Bill Mas-terton Memorial Trophy bythe Calgary Chapter of theProfessional Hockey Writers’Association which goes to theplayer who best exemplifiesthe qualities of perseverance,sportsmanship and dedica-tion to hockey.

In his fourth season withthe Heat, Bancks played 59games last season registeringfive goals and seven assistsfor 12 points and 53 penaltyminutes. He was also calledup by the Flames on April 21and played in a pair of NHLgames, the first of his career.

The Abbotsford/MissionTimes is featuring its Gearup for Gridiron series incoming weeks profilingsenior boys’ high schoolfootball. Today’s featurehighlights the AA MissionSecondary Roadrunners.

JEAN KONDA-WITTE

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Two years ago the Mis-sion Secondary Road-runners were crowned

provincial champions in var-sity AA football. And if headcoach Kevin Watrin has any-thing to say about it, he’d liketo see them repeat this year.

But it won’t be easy. Withthe graduation of one of theirstar players in Kevin Wiens,and a small number on theroster (MSS is fielding 20 thisseason), Watrin has his workcut out for him.

“We are a small school, weneed to stay healthy,” he said.“A lack of depth really hurt usin last year’s playoffs.” (MSSlost last year’s provincial finalto South Delta).

But what the Roadrunnerslack in numbers, they makeup for in size.

“Our strength will definite-ly be our line [both offenceand defence],” said Watrinafter practice on Friday.

Anchoring the line is seniorZach Hunter and seniorbookend tackles Matt Clark-son (6’4”/260 pounds) andArjun Bhogal (6’4”/245 lbs.).

“These three have workedvery hard during the offsea-son to improve their strengthand conditioning,” saidWatrin.

“Clarkson and Bhogal havealso stepped up in a big wayas leaders. They played acritical role in the encourage-

ment of the otherguys on the teamto be better. We arealready seeing someof the benefits.”

Returning to thelineup are six offen-sive and five defen-sive starters: seniorslotback/linebackerWade Carpenterand junior slot-back/defensiveback Jesse Walker.

“[They] will get quite a fewtouches and be instrumen-tal in our offensive success.We also expect senior EvanHorton will be a pivotal tothe success of our team thisyear at QB/running back,”added Watrin.

Mission’s junior varsity

team was AA provincialchampion in 2010 and 2012and many players from the2012 team are moving up tothe varsity level.

“We have been fortunate tohave very strong coaches atall levels within our program.Players who join the varsityteam are grounded in the

fundamentals ofthe game, havea great passionto compete, dotheir best, andexpect to win,”said Watrin.

“Yes we havea great group ofGrade 10s mov-ing up from theJV team.”

L e a d i n g t h eway is offensive lineman/linebacker Pete Kulba andWalker.

“Both will play key roles onboth sides of the ball.”

Getting his team to meshas one unit may be the big-gest challenge of all if theyhope to repeat as provincialchamps.

“Each team is differentwith their own special giftsand abilities. We need to dis-cover together what makesthis group special and cap-italize on that,” explainedWatrin. “This is what makesfootball difficult. We havelots of great pieces. We haveto come together and makea complete whole.”

As for another champion-ship, only time will tell.

“All we ask is their besteffort every day. If they givethat, they are champions inour minds already,” addedWatrin.

MSS plays its first gameSept. 6 in Seattle againstCedar Park Christian. OnSept. 13 they will battle AAAW.J. Mouat at Mouat Field.

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Mission Secondary varsity football head coach Kevin Watrin talks to his players at the end of a preseason practice on Friday.

“Each team is differentwith their own specialgifts and abilities . . . Wehave a lot of great pieces.We have to come togeth-er and make a completewhole.”

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It’s playoff time on the Web.com Tour andAbbotsford’s Adam Hadwin is hoping to

make like an NHL team that just sneaks intothe post-season and then goes on a StanleyCup run.

Think the Los Angeles Kings circa 2012.Of course, it’s not a Stanley Cup ring Had-

win is chasing, but a 2014 PGA Tour card.The four-event Web.com Tour playoff series

begins today in Fort Wayne, Ind., and whenit concludes Sept. 29 in Ponte Vedra Beach,Fla., at the Web.com Tour Cham-pionship, 50 PGA Tour cards willbe handed out.

Trouble is, 25 of those havealready been spoken for. The top25 players on the money list at theend of the regular season this pastweekend have been guaranteedPGA Tour cards and are simplyplaying for position over the nextfour playoff events.

That leaves just 25 cards avail-able for the likes of Hadwin, whois intrigued by the playoff concept.

“It’s a foreign concept for us,” the Abbotsfordresident said by phone. “They have had theFedEx playoffs now since 2007 on the PGATour, but it’s certainly different for the Web.com Tour and something new. Guys don’t geteliminated every week like the guys do on theFedEx Cup so you could miss the cut the firstthree weeks and then win and you’d have yourTour card. So it’s an exciting concept and itwill be interesting to see how it plays out.”

The top 75 players on this year’s Web.comTour money list qualified for the playoffs.They’ll be joined by players who finished126th to 200th on the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cuppoints list.

Hadwin and Ontario’s Brad Fritsch, whofinished 129th on the FedEx Cup list in hisrookie year on the PGA Tour, will be the onlyCanadians competing in the Web.com Tourplayoffs.

Hadwin made it to the playoffs by finishing66th on the regular-season money list withearnings of $76,182 in 17 events.

“I have been playing pretty well the lastcouple of months. I didn’t make very manyputts last week and I had the one bad hole inmy first round. Just a few more putts here andthere would have been nice, he said.”

Hadwin missed the cut in last week’s CoxClassic in Omaha, Neb.

“That has kind of been how my season hasbeen all year. I’m certainly disappointed withhow the year has gone and how it has finishedup, but I’ve got to be excited about having

a second chance to get going inthe playoffs. I have got four moreevents to get a Tour card.”

Hadwin came close to gaining aPGA Tour card last year when hefinished 30th on the money list.He tied for third at the Tour Cham-pionship and missed moving intothe top 25 by just one shot.

In the playoffs, the entire fieldstarts from scratch and cardswill be awarded based on money

earned in the four events, eachwith a $1-million purse (the winner receiving$180,000). Making birdies is crucial and Had-win said he will try to remain patient.

“You still have to go play golf and put your-self in good position and make a lot of bird-ies,” he said. “I think that is my mindset goingin, just keep hitting fairways and greens andgive myself lots of opportunities. I feel like Iam putting really well – the putts just haven’tbeen dropping. I know if I can continue togive myself the opportunities, then the puttsare going to drop and eventually a low round. . . and hopefully a low week. ”

Hadwin has nothing to lose. By finishing inthe top 75 he is guaranteed exempt status onthe 2014 Web.com Tour.

“If worse comes to worse, I am back outhere next year,” he said. “Obviously it’s notwhere I want to be, but it’s not the worst placein the world to be.”

– WITH FILES BY JEAN KONDA-WITTE

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About six years ago I met Rick, whoafter years of crack addiction andhomelessness, eventually living in a

cardboard box, said to himself that this wasenough and came to Abbotsford’s SamaritanInn, a local ministry devoted to caring forpeople, just like the Bible’s good Samaritanparable.

I chuckled because hewas always the first to headfor the dinner table, givenhe was malnourished, andhardly a shadow of the heavyequipment operator in hisearlier life.

He didn’t know much aboutGod or even that God loved him. But Godhad a plan for Rick’s life, including a hopeand future (Jeremiah 29:11).

Rick’s life soon began to change, as hecommitted his life to Jesus Christ and hestarted to read his Bible.

Now, roll the camera forward to today andyou will see Rick running his excavator andguiding his construction crew.

He has mended the broken fences in hisfamily; even repaying stores, of his own voli-tion, for shoplifting almost a decade ago.

He is saving for a house and gives backto his community, driving men to recoverymeetings and to church. His car is alwaysfull of guys that want the same change that

they see in Rick. The change in Rick’s life istoo great to be chalked up to the iron will ofself-improvement or even trying to impressGod and man through religiosity. It was aGod-sized change.

The truth is that God had begun drawinghim (John 12:32) . . . that still small voice of

God deep inside was callingRick home.

If we honestly think aboutit, we can all say we heardthat voice.

Some would label it a con-science, but God created uswith it and it always leanstowards His goodness.

We can ignore it, mock it or even searit, enabling us to do things we said in ourhearts that we would never do. And who ofus has not done this? Or we can do whatRick has done, and listen to it.

The Bible says that we are made in theimage of God and when I see Rick, I surelysee God in him and it calls out to me aboutareas of my life that God wants to care for.

I realize that the God-sized changes inRick’s life are available for me too and that Ijust need to start the discussion with Him.

■ Dave Schapansky is a pastor at AbbotsfordChristian Assembly. You can reach him at [email protected]

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Minnesota Nice at Mill LakeAug. 31 from 6 – 8 p.m., Min-nesota Nice plays at KaritonHouse at Mill Lake as part ofthe Envision Concert in thePark Series, 2387 Ware St.,Abbotsford. On Sept. 7 it willbe Horizon. See abbotsford-artscouncil.org.

Mission Twilight finaleAug. 31, the powerhouse vocalsof the Ten Souljers will ring atthe Fraser River Heritage Parkin Mission at 7 p.m. for the lastEnvision Twilight concert of theyear. Call 604-826-0277, or seeheritagepark-mission.ca.

MAC juried art showUntil Aug. 31, the Fraser ValleyChapter of the Federation ofCanadian Artists second annualjuried art show, at Mission ArtsCentre, 33529 First Ave., Mis-sion. Phone 604-826-0029.

MCC Quilt show at libraryUntil Aug. 31, Mennonite Cen-tral Committee Quilt Show,Clearbrook Public Library,32320 George Ferguson Way,Abbotsford. See bc.mcc.org.

Join Serenata SingersSept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. SerenataSingers women’s choir beginsfall rehearsals, at St. Paul’sChurch, 8439 Cedar St., Mission.New members encouraged.Call Deborah at 604-556-1368.

Tom Sawyer auditionsSept. 4, Gallery 7 holds audi-tions for their first productionof the season, The Adventuresof Tom Sawyer, starting at 6:30p.m., at MEI Auditorium, 4081Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford.

Ulrich at heron parkSept. 6, legendary Shari Ulrichsings at a fundraising dinnerand concert for the Great BlueHeron Nature Reserve in Yar-row. For tickets and details seeChilliwackblueheron.com orcall Janet at 604-823-6603.

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Guests at an upcoming swankyfundraiser at The Reach willget to discover some bud-

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After some sweatand many agoniz-ing but also comicalmoments, dozensof local communityleaders, colleagues,dignitaries and pro-fessional artists havemastered individualoriginal one-square-foot art pieces to beauctioned off at AfterDark at The Reachgala on Sept. 14.

The emerging artists include RyanWalter, Abbotsford Heat president,who sketched a cartoon hockey play-er, and Abbotsford fire chief DonBeer, who contributed a dramaticfire scene.

Milt Walker, the executive directorof Kinghaven Peardonville HouseSociety and also chairman of The

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Guests will have the opportunityto bid on and claim ownership tothese new art creations during the

Square Foo–t SilentArt Auction.

Organizers stressthis is not a tradition-al black-tie gala, butthe “hottest summersoirée in the coolestgallery where youcan expect to indulgein elegant artisticfoods and sip onrefreshing libationswhile listening to the

upbeat jazzy music and vocals of theAli Milner duo.”

Guests can relax and connect inthe comfy seating areas or socializein the KPMG VIP lounge, and admireother extraordinary pieces from localcollectors.

Caricaturist Ted Couling will be onhand to sketch portraits. Local artistPaula Funk will create an art piece on site to be auctioned that night,

and a Pacific Pyros glass bead artistwill also be working on site.

“After Dark at The Reach is aboutall of you who make art and heri-tage a vital part of your family’s lifeand your business culture. Over theyears, we have discovered just howmuch the people of Abbotsford valuetheir special connection to the arts intheir community,” said Walker.

“I encourage you to join us in cel-ebrating The Reach’s fifth anniver-sary at this dazzling event and helpraise funds for crucial and diversearts and heritage inter-activities andprogramming that are offered free tochildren and adults at The Reach.”

The Reach is a registered charityand ‘Class A’ museum facility in theFraser Valley that is operated by asmall staff team with the guidance ofa board of directors and more than100 volunteers.

Funds raised help The Reach pres-ent the best in the visual arts by localand international artists, preserveand share the stories of our rich anddiverse cultural heritage, providequality education programming andoffer free admission to exhibitionsand a wide variety of other culturalevents.

Tickets to the After Dark at The

Reach, with masterpiece sponsorCap-It International Inc. – Hank &Elaine Funk, start at $125 per per-son.

Call 604-864-8087, email [email protected] or go to www.thereach.ca.

The event is Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford.

Own a square foot of celebrity artFrom Heat president Ryan Walterto fire chief Don Beer, there’s somehidden artistic talent in Abbotsford

– THE REACH/FOR THE TIMES

The Challenge is painted by Abbotsford Fire Rescue chief Don Beer.


Houses with a Red Boat, by Milt Walker, ED of Kinghaven Peardonville HouseSociety and chairman of The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford.


Freddie, by Ryan Walter, president ofthe Abbotsford Heat hockey team.

“Over the years, wehave discovered justhow much the people ofAbbotsford value theirspecial connection to thearts in their community.”

– The Reach Gallery chairman Milt Walker

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– TERRY FARRELL/TIMES

The eighth annual Historic Downtown Abbotsford Car Show attracted hundreds of car buffs to thecentre of the city, Saturday. Pictured, clockwise, from bottom left; Vettes, Vettes, Vettes! Visitorswere greeted at the west entrance with a row of different years of the American classic; a 1938Ford Deluxe Sedan; Blues Brothers Too drive away in their The Blues Mobil Too after their per-formance; no mystery as to who 16-year-old Michael Anderson came to see; the iconic VW bus,circa 1966; the steering wheel and dashboard of a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe. For more, seethe photo gallery at www.abbotsfordtimes.com.

COMMUNITY – CAR SHOW

Dr. Bill Chu DMDis pleased to invite &

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Celebrating55 years!


BAPTIST

MaranathaMaranathaBaptist ChurchBaptist Church

www.maranathabc.ca3580 Clearbrook Rd.

604-854-1505Our Family Welcomes YouSunday Worship 10:30AMKids’ Lighthouse ClassesPastors: Keith Falconer

& Vernon Forbes

COMMUNITYCHURCH

GRACEEVANGELICALBIBLE CHURCH

2087 McMillan Road604-859-9937Worship Service10:45 am

& Children’s Ministry

Senior Pastor Ryan PeixotoWeekly activities for studentsand children as scheduled.

Church of Godin Christ,Mennonite

29623 Downes RoadCorner of Ross & Downes Rd.

Sunday School 10:00 am

Worship Service 10:50 am

Everyone Welcome

MENNONITE

PEACELUTHERANCHURCH

10:30 am Holy Communion10:30 am Children’s Ministry9:00 am Deutsch

2029Ware St. at Marshall604-859-5409

Pastor Christoph Reiners

www.plc-abby.org

LUTHERAN LUTHERAN

Trinity LutheranLutheran Church - Canada (LC-C)Church of the Lutheran Hour3845 Gladwin Road North

604-853-3227

9:00 am Adult Bible Study9:45 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

www.trinitylcc.caPastor: David Hilderman

MENNONITEBRETHRENCLEARBROOKMENNONITE

BRETHREN CHURCH2719 Clearbrook Rd. & Old Yale Rd.

Phone: 604-850-6607www.clearbrookmbchurch.ca

9:45 am Sunday School andGerman Worship Service

11:00 am Family Worship Service7:00 pm Evening Service

HymnSing - 3rd Sunday of the Month

“We preach Christ crucified andrisen” 1 Cor. 1:23; 1 Cor. 15:20

CALL ARLENE TOLL FREE AT 1-866-630-4508 • EMAIL: [email protected]

ALLIANCE

3440 Mt. Lehman Rd 604-607-5031www.heritagealliance.ca

Sunday~9:00 am Christian Life Classes

for all ages10:15 am Worship Service &

Kidzchurch6-8 pm Youth - Gr. 6-12

CHRISTIANREFORMED CHURCHCome and join us for worship

LIVING HOPECHRISTIAN REFORMED

CHURCH34631 Old Clayburn Road

604-853-6151

Sunday Services:10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sunday School: 10:30 am(Nursery provided)

Weekly activities for all

Everyone welcome

Alexander ElementarySchool

2250 Lobban RoadSundays at 10:00 AM

Connections Groups:Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM

Pastoral Team:Blake & Adrienne JoinerSean & Jamie Sabourin

www.connectchurch.ca778-808-9684

connect with God | connect with people

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

For more information on ourChurch Directory listing

call Arlene at1-866-630-4508

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email: [email protected]

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COMMUNITYCHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICE TIME10:00am

at 2393 West Railway Street

Great Children’s ProgramsContemporary Worship

www.actk.ca604-864-ACTK

There’s always a place for You!

PRESBYTERIAN(IN MISSION)

St. Pauls8469 Cedar St.604-826-8481

10:30 amWorship & Children’s Church

Minister:The Rev. Rebecca SimpsonYouth Leader: Doug McKellanhttp://pccweb.ca/stpauls-missionYou are welcome!

ALLIANCE

2575 Gladwin Road,Abbotsford604-853-0757

www.sevenoaks.org

One Combined Serviceat 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

wondercafe.ca

10:00 am Service

St. Andrew’s

United Church

7756 Grand Street at 10th Ave.Mission

604-826-8296Rev. Tim Bowman

10:00 am ServiceMt. Lehman

United Church

6256 Mt. Lehman RoadAbbotsford

604-856-8113Rev. Michael Collisonwww.mtlehmanchurch.org

10:00 am Service

Trinity MemorialUnited Church

33737 George Ferguson WayAbbotsford

604-853-2591Rev. Bill Booth

www.trinitymemorialuc.com

CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP

PENTECOSTAL

NEW LIFEPENTECOSTAL

CHURCH33668 McDougall Street

Abbotsford604-859-0039

Sunday School &Adult Bible Classes . . . . 10:30 amEvangelistical Service . . 11:30 amThursday Bible Study . . .7:00 pm

Pastor: D. Rideout604-850-7579

immanuelfellowship.ca2950 Blue Jay Street, Abbotsford, BC

9:00 & 10:45 am Worshipand Children’s ChurchYouth, Adult, Children’sMinistries, CelebrateRecovery & more.

Everyone Welcome604-852-4746

BAPTIST

Central ValleyBaptist Church

33393 Old Yale Rd., Abbotsford(3 blocks east of White Spot)

604-850-3204Traditional Services (KJV)

Sunday School. . . .10:00 amMorning Worship . .11:00 amEvening Worship . . 6:30 pmWed. Bible Study ................... 7:00 pm

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WEDNESDAYS:10:00 AM - HOLY COMMUNION

604.853.6746WWW.SAINTMATTHEWSANGLICANCHURCH.COM

A.N.I.C.

WORSHIP SERVICE10:00 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Calvin ChurchWorshipping, Living,

Sharing Christ2597 Bourquin Crescent EastPhone: 604-859-6902

Pastor: Blair Bertrand

www.calvinpresbyterian.ca

ABBY HOUSE CHURCH

Interested?

Check out our websiteAbbyHouseChurch.com

617 McKenzie Road,Abbotsford

604.852.4564

SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST

Bible Study in Small GroupsBible Study in Small Groups9:30 am

Children’s Bible SchoolChildren’s Bible School10:00 am

Worship at 11:00 amYou are welcome every Saturday

33522-7th Avenue,Mission BC V2V 2E7604-820-1728

www.missionadventist.ca

MENNONITEBRETHREN

8:45 am Traditional Service10:00 am Adult Learning Centre11:15 am Liturgical Service11:15 am Contemporary Service

2285 Clearbrook Road604-859-4611

www.bakerview.org

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