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A12 The Abfectefard Mleeion Newt Saturday, Mine 21, 2008 REBEL UPRISING rziziiirzi Hockey Canada calls for goalie Ueuwen DISTRICT OF MISSION JOHN MORROW 77W Abbotsturl Nevs Jordan Hernandez of the Valley Rebels splits a pair of Burnaby Burrards defenders at MSA Arena last Friday night Hernandez and the Rebels edged the Burrards 6-5 to even their record at 6-6 on the season and move into a fourth-place tie with Burnaby. Grants stock on the rise Nathan Lieuwen was invited to Hockey Canadas Program of Excellence goaltending camp last week in Calgary The Abbotsford netmind-er was among 12 elite prospects who had the opportunity to work with Corey Hirsch, Hockey Canadas goaltending consultant, and a number of other instructors during the four-day camp. Eight of the players in attendance (including WHL starters Tyson Sexsmith, Chet Pickard and Dustin Tokarski) are candidates for the national junior team, while Lieuwen is one of four players under consideration for the national U18 team. Lieuwen, a first-round draft pick of the Kootenay Ice in 2006, posted a 9-2 record, a 1.95 goals against average, and a .951 save percentage in 13 games with the junior A Westside Warriors last season. Good as gold The Abbotsford U17 gold boys soccer team took first place at a recent tourna- 1 ment in Kamloops.

The Abby squad, which also won the U17 gold league championship earlier this year, won two of their three round robin games, topping Shuswap 2-1 and beating Vernon 5-1 to go with a 1-1 draw against Williams Lake. Abbotsford met Williams Lake again in the final, and earned the gold with a 2-0 victory. Goal scorers for Abbotsford were Ishi Gill, Anthony Werner, Rajan Sharma, Hardeep Bolla and Nathan Martel, while goaltender Zack Vevers earned a pair of game MVP awards. Friesen wins three Les Friesen was as good as gold three times over -at the Langley Pacific Track and Field Meet last week. Friesen was first in the 100, 200 and 400 metre races in the 70-74 age group.

CHANGE IN VENUE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will take place at: The BEST WESTERN HOTEL 32281 Lougheed Highway, Mission, BC at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, to consider the following proposed bylaw: DISTRICT OF MISSION OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 4052-2008 The District of Mission has undergone an update of the Official Community Plan, which is a requirement of the Local Government Act. The Official Community Plan guides the development of land within the District of Mission and establishes new planning policy based on public input that occurred between 2005 and 2008. A copy of the proposed bylaw and reports relevant to this bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and at the Mission Library, 33247 2nd Avenue, during regular opening hours, from June 5, 2008 to June 25, 2008.

For further information regarding this bylaw please contact the Planning Department at (604) 820-3748. At the Public Hearing all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by this proposed bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or make written presentations or written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing. Dennis Clark DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION Dated at Mission, BC this 9th day of June, 2008. FROM 'ABBY ONAIO Grants game grew as well. He planned to play major midget in 200667, but Abbotsford Pilots assistant coach Jarrett Craig prevailed upon Him to come out for the local junior team.

Grant was stellar as a 16-year-old rookie, piling up a team-high 31 goals in 47 games. Grants strong play opened the door to the WHL, as both the Broncos and the Moose Jaw Warriors put him on their protected lists for a time. But the J. Mouat Secondary student instead opted to play junior A hockey with the Langley Chiefs, and forced himself on the NHLs radar with a sensational 2007-08 season. Grant racked up 63 points in 57 games and earned a trip to the all-star game.

Capping off his dream season, Grant committed to the NCAAs Michigan State Spartans on Monday Hell spend one more year with the Chiefs before heading stateside. Its been exciting graduating from Mouat, committing to Michigan State, and then the draft to finish it up, marveled Grant, who rocketed up Central Scouting rankings, moving from 106th among North American skaters at midseason to 40th at seasons end. According to Brad Bowen, a New York Islanders scout who coached Grant and Wudrick for several years in the Abbotsford Minor Hockey system, Grants journey should serve as an inspiration for players who dont wow the scouts initially He was determined to be a hockey player and wasnt going to let anyone say he wasnt, Bowen said. A lot of kids give up after they dont get drafted. Wudricks road to the draft was more straightforward than Grants, but his draft year was a bit of a roller-coaster.

He started his sophomore WHL season on fire, racking up five goals in the first five games, but his world was rocked in mid-November when his best friend Sean Phillips died in a car accident. Wudrick came back to Abbotsford to serve as a pallbearer in Phillipss funeral, but his game went into a tailspin upon returning to the Broncos. It was really tough to go through, said Wudrick, who scored just two goals over the next 17 games. Sean and I were best friends since Grade 7, and he just lived down the street from me. Id talked to him the night before the accident, in fact, making plans for the prom (at Bateman Secondary).

The Christmas break came at an opportune time for Wudrick, and he came back rejuvenated in 2008. He potted seven goals in the month of January alone, and finished the regular season with 20 goals and 24 assists in 66 games. As the draft draws near, Phillips is very much on Wudricks mind. He was really looking forward to the draft with me, Wudrick said. This weekend, Im doing everything in honour of him.

Wudrick and Grant reconnected at the NHL draft combine in Toronto a couple weeks back, taking a break from the interviews and fitness testing to check out the Hockey Hall of Fame. The former linemates will be tracking each others progress as the draft wraps up today As soon as one of us gets picked, the other one will be on the phone, Grant said with a smile. Its pretty exciting. 7 3i 1 Police are asking for the public's help in locating Derek KELLY, missing since New Year's eve. He was last seen in the area of Bridge Lake and Highway 24, close to 100 Mile House.

An extensive investigation by the Langley RCMP's Serious Crime Unit has not located him. Great Place For Produce! DEREK KELLY Okanagan Cherries "spec, PRICE! Nectarines if vwiiri VW A V-rA. it A A Arctica SVj HPe Water Pineapple a'' NewCrop New Zealand Gala Apples $1 99 ea vv A location on 18.9L fe A Vi sal u. 4 Cauliflower Green Giant Baby Peeled S' Local New Red i i i Potatoes I AGE: 32 HEIGHT: 6' WEIGHT: 185 LBS A'1 irf.i $399 $99 I 10 lb bag 2 lb bag nuje.i wen ifif Large Field Tomatoes Local Fresh English Peas Green A Cabbage wn am DESCRIPTION: Caucasian, blue eyes, short dark brown hair, athletic build. WEARING: Black and silver hoodie, jeans.

TATOOS: Celtic tattoos on his upper shouldersback, a Libra Lion on the center of his chest, and an "Irish Pride" script tattoo on his inner right forearm. LAST SEEN: New Year's Eve Jan 1st 2008 Area of Bridge Lake and Hwy 24 close to 100 Mile House. If anyone has any information on Derek KELLY's whereabouts, please contact: LANGLEY RCMP's SERIOUS CRIME UNIT: 604.532.3376 or CRIMESTOPPERS: 1.800.222.TIPS 991 1 391 -18 4- ifj hi kV A It cp.) YiVV 1 i MHvi V- ll If i I 1 fci.A fci wfcii fkin In 1.