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Langley Township fi re crews can run at full strength only if no one gets sick, Township Fire Chief Stephen Gamble told council March 3.

Whenever two Township fi refi ghters go on vacation and one other becomes ill, crews drop below the industry standard mini-mum of four, Gamble said.

“We can have four guys on a truck if no one gets sick,” Gamble said.

Th e chief was providing a more detailed analysis of numbers showing every one of the four Langley Township fi re halls with full-time fi refi ghters will be under the minimum at diff erent times this year.

Th e worst situation is in Aldergrove Fire Hall No. 3.From Aug. 4 until Aug. 19, every one of the four shift s in Al-

dergrove will be operating with three-person crews.

Gamble said that is be-cause two of the fi refi ghters in the hall are off on long term disability, and here aren’t enough available fi re-fi ghters to shuffl e around to cover for them all the time.

Falling below the minimum does not mean increased risk to the fi re-fi ghters, but it can mean a longer wait before fi refi ght-ers can enter a burning building because a three-man crew is too small to

meet a “two in, two out” safety rule that forbids them from going in alone.

Gamble said in an emergency, safety rules allow fi refi ghters to go inside even if they don’t have a full crew, but only briefl y.

“We can make an entry, but we have to be out of the building in 10 minutes,” Gamble said.

“And that’s not a lot of time.”He said he could use a “few more bodies” on each shift to main-

tain crew levels.Th e fi re chief added the crewing problem will become “slightly

worse” if no additional fi refi ghters are hired, because people with increased seniority will become entitled to longer holidays.

Gamble said he is a “litt le worried” about what will happen with sick leaves this year.

HARRY HUNT PHOTO“Martians” was presented by Ashley Borglund, Kristen Giesbrecht and Sophia Rolke, when Aldergrove Skating Club presented their annual pop concert, “Slumber Party Dreams” on Friday, March 7 for an appreciative crowd at Aldergrove Arena. More photos, page 3.

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By MONIQUE TAMMINGAAldergrove Star

Langley RCMP handed out the high-est number of tickets for distracted driv-ing in the month of February, compared to every other community in Metro Vancouver. Clearly, distracted driving is still a going concern in Langley and police have the fi ne revenue to prove it.

February was distracted driving

month. Langley RCMP issued 702 viola-tion tickets for distracted driving during the month. Th at is $117,234 in ticket rev-enue. If the person ticketed has a gradu-ated licence, they also get three points on their driver’s licence.

Offi cers have been in unmarked cars or dressed in plainclothes to catch chatt y or texting drivers at busy intersections like the Langley Bypass and Fraser Highway.

Distracted driving legislation has now been in force for four years. Distracted driving is now the leading cause of fatal car crashes, said ICBC.

Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks points out that it is illegal to check your phone, text, talk or even hold it, when at a stop light. Th e cost of a ticket is much higher than the price of a hands-free device.

RCMP crack down on distracted drivers

Fire Chief Stephen Gamble says situation worst in Aldergrove.

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HARRY HUNT PHOTOAldergrove Skating Club presented their annual pop concert, “Slumber Party Dreams” on Friday, March 7 for an appreciative crowd at Alder-grove Arena. Performances included “Stompa” with the Ice Silhouette adult synchronized skating team, coached by Colleen Laferriere and Roberta Sawatzky. The members are Sue Adams, Joelle Paleologou, Fiona O’Brien, Arlene Jessop, Sue Edwards, Jill Parker, Siobhan Phillips, Dianne Van Paridon, Kayla Brown-Lomas, Leah Bowman, Nicole Fowler, Laura Moore, Heather Lange, Samantha Koerbel, Nancy Edwards, Vicky Bourassa, Darlene Lenfesty, Amanda Andrews, Luisa Johnson, Gaylene Rode, Monique Hussiage and Raye Ryan.

Aldergrove Skaters Showcase ‘Slumber Party Dreams’

“Belle and the Beast” was presented by Jim Wilkin-son and Sue Edwards, coached by Colleen Laferriere.

“Go to a Candy Shop” (at left) was performed by the Excel team of Tae-lyn Falk, Lindy Kadagies, Elizabeth Hopto, Rachelle Otteson, Rachel Purdom, Emilee Theriault and Ka-tie Wiebe, coached by Roberta Sawatzky.

Tia Fiello was featured in the solo “Lollipops” routine, coached by Colleen Laferriere.

Katie de Groot was featured in a solo called “Veggie”, coached by Natasha Woods. Natasha Woods was

featured in a solo called “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.”

The Juniors (at left) presented “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” coached by Colleen Laferriere and Ro-berta Sawatzky. The team includes Emma May Al-cock, Ogechi Anumba, Emily Wildy, Katie de Groot, Ashley Borglund, Kristen Giesbrecht, Rachel Lagasse, Lexus Lomas, Ivy Nordell, Kirsty O’Brien, Julia Ry-balka, Courtney Watson and Tiffany Bakos.

The Snowflakes beginner synchronized skating team presented “Ghostbusters” coached by Colleen Laferriere and Roberta Sawatzky. The team includes Emma May Alcock, Chiemela Anumba, Emily Wildy, Katie de Groot, Katie Wiebe, Tarra Lomas, Tia Fiello, Lexus Lomas, Ivy Nordell, Abbey Mierzjewski, Courtney Watson and Taelyn Falk.

Canskate members presented “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”, coached by Roberta Sawatzky. The team included Cassidy Anderson, Alexandra Johnson, Ju-lie Kandler, Carys Kopp, Tyler Learned, Elizabeth Mac-donald, Payton Macintosh, Brody Rice, Taryn Nicholls, Ayden Nordel, Liam Potter and Kaylee Toth.

“Fairies” (above) was presented by Lexus Lomas and Courtney Watson, coached by Roberta Sawatzky.


HARRY HUNT PHOTOLocal residents turned out to view proposals for traffic calming measures in front of Aldergrove Secondary school’s planned crosswalk, at a public meeting hosted by Langley Township and School District, March 5 at the school library. Three optional designs that included speed humps were presented and feedback was collected from the respondents. The results have not yet been tabulated and announced by the government bodies.

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By JEFF NAGELAldergrove Star

Metro Vancouver now has approval to landfill bottom ash from its Burnaby garbage incin-erator that had been set aside after some loads failed pollution tests.

Starting last spring, testing began to show some samples of bottom ash contained more than twice the allowed level of leach-able cadmium for landfill disposal. Those loads were kept under tarps instead of being dumped at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta, as usual.

Metro solid waste general man-ager Paul Henderson said extensive additional testing found there were tiny bits of cadmium-containing material – mostly from incinerated rechargeable batteries – randomly

distributed through the ash loads in what he calls a “chocolate chip phe-nomenon.”

With the provincial environ-ment ministry’s approval, Metro staff used statistical analysis to con-clude that the ash loads as a whole were within regulatory limits.

“In all cases, when you took enough samples and did statistical analysis of the samples, the material was determined to be non-hazard-ous,” Henderson said.

The waste-to-energy plant gen-erates about five truckloads a day of bottom ash, or 50,000 tonnes per year. Henderson said cadmium content in garbage is generally from rechargeable batteries, as well as electronic devices and toys contain-ing rechargeable batteries.

“Those are all easily recyclable

materials,” he said, adding Metro is planning more public education to get residents to return the products for recycling instead of throwing them in the trash. Henderson said Metro is also convinced the incin-erator’s fly ash, which the Cache Creek landfill refuses to accept after some failed tests in 2012, is also non-hazardous.

But since there’s no other viable destination in B.C., Metro expects to soon sign a new three-year con-tract to send the fly ash to an out-of-province special waste landfill.

That ash has so far been trucked to a landfill near Hinton, Alberta.

A consultant named by the province is still expected to make recommendations on what to do with the fly ash brought to Cache Creek in 2012.

Incinerator bottom ash safe to dump, Metro decides

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Health Minister Terry Lake said his ministry is watching closely as Fraser Health deals with a potential outbreak of measles, which appears linked to a lack of routine vaccina-tions in school-aged children.

Lake said he has not yet consid-ered making vaccinations manda-tory for school-aged children, as other provinces have, despite some schools in the Fraser Valley report-

ing no vaccinations at all.“At this time we’re not going

down that road, but we certainly want the public to be very aware of the importance of vaccination, and get the rates back up where they should be,” Lake said.

Fraser Health has confirmed two cases and about 100 suspected cases in the Eastern Fraser Valley. Officials wouldn’t identify the school Monday, except to say it is in

a Chilliwack community with a his-tory of low immunization rates.

Officials asked anyone who believes they are exposed to mea-sles to contact their doctor before arriving at a medical facility.

“We are urging individuals who may have been exposed to the virus to contact their local Public Health Unit to be cleared before travelling during spring break,” said Dr. Paul Van Buynder, chief medical officer.

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By ALEX BUTLERAldergrove Star

The medicine that Valley resident Bob Davidson takes for mul-tiple sclerosis treats all of his symptoms, has allowed him to wean him-self off morphine and get out of his wheelchair and start walking again.

But that medication may soon become unaf-fordable, putting his most effective treatment – mar-ijuana – out of reach.

Federal changes to the medical marijuana sys-tem will go into effect on April 1, switching from the current personal at-home production licenc-es to large-scale and high-ly regulated commercial grow-ops that will deliver the product by mail.

The federal govern-ment states that the goals of the current system have been “seriously compromised” by its rapid expansion, increas-ing from fewer than 100 licences in Canada in 2001, to more than 37,000 in January 2014.

As the rules change, officials from munici-palities, police forces and fire services across the country have concerns whether currently operat-ing legal grows will shut down – and if so, whether the homes containing them will be properly remediated for issues such as fire hazards and mould.

Federal oversight of the program makes it dif-ficult for local authori-ties to deal with poten-tial abuse of the system at the municipal level – part of the reasoning for the new regulations. Health Canada will not release the locations of the soon-to-be-illegal home grow-ops, due to patient privacy concerns. Consequently, the city and police can only esti-mate the number of legal grows in Abbotsford and Mission.

The Abbotsford

News filed an Access to Information Act request, asking for that figure. Health Canada respond-ed that there are 761 licences in Abbotsford for authorization to pos-sess marijuana, with 602 personal-use production permits and 85 desig-nated-person produc-tion licences. District of Mission officials predict that community has 700 to 800 home grows.

But for law-abiding medical pot users, such as Davidson, certain chang-es – such as only allowing dried marijuana product, and the potential for a large price increase – cre-ate a concern for how accessible treatment will be.

Davidson said he can produce a gram of marijuana for about a dollar, and many people have licences allow-ing 10 grams a day. He said he has heard prices, with delivery charges, going up to $16 a gram. Canada’s first licensed producer, CannaMed, has advertised at $9 to $12 per gram.

“If I can’t afford can-nabis therapy, I fear going back on a whole list of medications to control this disease. Those medi-cations have side effects that are unbelievable,” said Davidson.

As for official con-cerns, Davidson abides by all the laws in his legal marijuana grow-op. He has a multi-breaker sys-tem with a heat shut-off system in case of electri-cal issues – installed by a certified electrician. There are no bypasses, he pays for his electric-ity, and the safety of his home and himself is para-mount.

He doesn’t use hydro-ponics to grow, which create a lot of moisture and the potential for mould. He grows his marijuana in organic shredded coconut husks and runs an industrial

dehumidifier to keep moisture low. He said his home will not require any remediation – except the dismantling of his opera-tion which he spent thou-sands of dollars to build.

Jenn, an Abbotsford resident who didn’t want her last name used, shares Davidson’s concerns and also stands to lose the thousands of dollars she put into creating a safe legal grow. She wants to continue to grow her own plants, as the particular strain she grows treats her symptoms and keeps her from having to use phar-maceuticals.

“I know what’s in (my

plants) and I know what it does.”

Those who are cur-rently growing medical marijuana are expected to dispose of their plants and product when the rules switch over in April 2014.

But the switch to dried marijuana use only, which Health Canada has indicated should be smoked, creates another concern for those who don’t want the nega-tive effects of smoking. Davidson said many use other methods of taking their medicine, includ-ing juicing raw marijuana

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VICTORIA – Proceedings here at the B.C. legislature were briefl y thrust into the spotlight last week, fi ring up the radio talk shows and twit-ter feeds.

No, it wasn’t the B.C. Liberal government forcing through legislation to allow industrial “research” for things like pipeline routes in pro-vincial parks, or the debate on sanctioned wolf and griz-zly kills. It wasn’t the teacher strike vote, as the scripted motions of that ritual combat are well known to weary par-ents.

It was muffi ns. More spe-cifi cally, “free” muffi ns in a newly relocated and equipped MLA lounge, and a rack installed to hold the said muf-fi ns at a cost of $733.

Th is was portrayed as part of a spending spree by Richmond East MLA Linda Reid, elected Speaker last summer. In fact it’s just the lat-est phase of a strikingly expen-sive refi t to provide wheel-chair access, which Reid has championed.

Th e new MLA lounge replaces a seldom-used one at the top of steep stairs high in the 1898 stone structure.

Th e new lounge is served by a ramp near the cham-ber exit to another under-used room in the library, and equipped with big-screen TVs to follow proceedings, similar to those installed in the legis-lature chamber last year.

Everything done here is expensive, from matching

ornate woodwork to upgrad-ing ancient plumbing and wiring. But the public, con-ditioned by media to expect corruption and scandal, would rather be outraged about free muffi ns.

Prior to this, MLAs had to troop down to the basement dining room to put muffi ns and coff ee on their expense accounts, or have an assistant fetch them. Th e outraged talk shows didn’t mention that.

Th ere are access issues in the dining room too, a fact more diffi cult to ignore with Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux, Paralympian Michelle Stilwell and former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan now elected to serve using their wheelchairs.

A costly new outside access ramp assisted Kenny Michell, who visited last week to tell his harrowing story of the Burns Lake sawmill explo-sion that nearly burned him to death in 2012 and left him in a wheelchair.

Th e NDP brought a del-egation of survivors and fam-ily members of the dead from sawdust explosions in Burns Lake and Prince George. Th ey supported the opposition’s demand for an independent inquiry, although their own demands ranged from coun-selling for long-suff ering wives to seeing someone punished for alleged negligence.

Th e scandal pushed in this tragic story is that some evi-dence was not protected by

WorkSafeBC and wouldn’t have been admissible in court. Prosecutors also said they had enough evidence for charges, but the companies or execu-tives would be able to show “due diligence” that would likely result in acquitt al.

What that means in English is that the explo-sion risk of extra-dry dust and air wasn’t fully grasped by either mill operators or WorkSafeBC.

All B.C. mills are now sub-ject to more scrutiny, and a coroner’s inquest will be call-ing witnesses this fall to see what lessons can be learned.

Back to pipelines through parks. Th is may seem like a scandal to urban B.C. resi-dents who already fret about the possibility of the 60-year-old Trans Mountain pipeline, or one of several proposed gas pipelines, intruding on a park.

It’s not as well known that Trans Mountain completed a major twinning and upgrading project on the Alberta side in 2008.

It crosses Mount Robson Provincial Park and Jasper National Park, without inci-dent or scandal to date.

But back to muffi ngate, as it’s become known around here.

I don’t know why people are so cynical and uninter-ested in serious issues. I wish I did.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitt er: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl [email protected]

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leaves, which provides the health benefi ts without the high.Davidson said it’s a misconception that medical users are “all

stoners,” adding that he uses marijuana because he doesn’t want to use morphine. “If I wanted to get high, I would take a syringe ... of morphine and inject it.”

But from a policing perspective, Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said that declaring as illegal all grow-ops in resi-dential neighbourhoods, and knowing where medical marijuana is grown, will increase safety.

Because police currently don’t know where legal grows are, when they receive information about a potential grow-op, they begin to investigate. Only when they are prepared to issue a war-rant will Heath Canada confi rm whether the grow is legal.

“It’s probably about 75 per cent of our investigations that we later learn are legal grows,” said MacDonald, adding that the new rules will amount to a “huge amount” of police time saved.

He said it will remain to be seen whether there are issues in compliance with the new laws.

Abbotsford’s fi re chief Don Beer has said that moving mari-juana production out of homes is a step in the right direction, as fi re services across Canada have sounded the alarm about fi re and safety risks associated with growing marijuana in homes.

Abbotsford and Mission intend to ban the new commercial grow-ops, meaning all marijuana production would be prohib-ited in the communities, although Mission will review commer-cial applications on a case-by-case basis.

Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman has been critical of Health Canada’s failure to ensure it will assist municipalities with the consequences of the old system and potential fallout from the switchover. Banman said previously he has “broken faith” in Health Canada and remains skeptical of the new program.

A representative from Health Canada said the agency expects participants to comply with all bylaws and remediation requirements, and will be issuing reminders to that eff ect.

To protect the interests of the patients who are currently using medical marijuana, Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy will be in court on March 18 alleging the new laws violate the con-stitutional rights of patients to produce their own medicine. On behalf of users across Canada, he is seeking an interim exemp-tion for current growers when the new laws go into place, while continuing to seek a permanent exemption for legal grows.

“Th ere is such a myth out there that this is just about people gett ing high to feel good, instead of understanding how serious this is for a number of them,” said Conroy.

For Davidson, as the deadline grows closer, he is hoping the legal action will stop him from having to get rid of his marijuana on April 1. He said with the new rules, all users stand to lose by being priced out of their medication.

“Th ese are just a lot of very sick people, looking to medicate peacefully without bothering anybody.”

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Let them know what you think of incineration

Editor:Metro Vancouver is still trying to fi nd a site to build a garbage

incinerator which soon no one but they will want as support is dwindling. But, will they do what is diffi cult for politicians to do and change their mind.

A city in Scotland did and paid a default penalty which Metro won’t have to because no contract has yet been signed.

Th e biggest problem for garbage incinerators worldwide is that they are running out of combustible garbage for which they pay a considerable penalty.

Metro’s committ ee for this project is called ‘Zero Waste’ but the fact is there will be ash residues of close to 20 per cent or more so it isn’t really zero at all is it? Furthermore ash isn’t really a residue, it’s the same garbage reduced to an unusable toxic mass.

Anything that could have been recycled now can’t be, so what re-ally will have been achieved? If you don’t want it built, tell them.

Gary Huntbatch, Abbotsford


By JEFF NAGELAldergrove Star

An alliance of business groups opposed to the new Multi Material BC recycling system are demanding the province halt the planned May 19 launch and go back to the drawing board.

MMBC, an industry stew-ardship group, is poised to take responsibility for curbside blue box collection – with more con-tainers and material types col-lected than before – while charg-ing businesses for the recycling of the packaging and paper they generate.

But it’s been in a bitter fight with small business groups that complain they are set to pay punishingly high fees, which will then be passed on to consumers.

The battle took a new turn Monday, when the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and eight other asso-ciations launched a campaign in B.C. newspapers and online at rethinkitbc.ca to amplify the pressure on Victoria.

CFIB provincial affairs direc-tor Mike Klassen predicted job losses and some business clo-sures as a result of the MMBC regulations and fees.

“This is public policy run amok,” he said. “We are asking British Columbians to talk to the B.C. government to push the pause button on its reckless and red tape-laden program.”

B.C. Agriculture Council vice-chair Stan Vander Waal said farmers can’t readily stop packag-ing strawberries and blueberries in plastic clamshells, because retailers insist that’s what consumers want.

“We have to wear the cost,” he said, add-ing MMBC fees will cost his Chilliwack farm $60,000 to $100,000 a year. “It goes directly against growing agriculture.”

Canadian Newspaper Association chairman Peter Kvarnstrom, who is publisher of a paper in Sechelt, warned the the new system will be “cata-strophic” to B.C. community and daily newspapers, resulting in job losses in an already challenged industry and reduced service to communities.

The opposition groups say they support the aim of the pro-gram – to make generators of packaging pay to recycle it – but they dispute the fees and say multinational consumer goods firms like Unilever and Walmart control MMBC and are manipu-lating it to their benefit, not that of local businesses.

Most of the fees for container waste are double or even quadru-ple what businesses in Ontario

pay to a similar agency.Newspapers say they face a

$14-million-a-year bite out of their operations because of the 20 cents per kilogram they will pay on newsprint, compared to less than half a penny in Ontario.

They contend a high propor-tion of newsprint is already recy-cled in B.C. through blue boxes.

Kvarnstrom said newspapers are considering options to create their own newsprint collection system – a move that could also deprive MMBC of newsprint

revenue and under-mine the program’s viability.

Magazine indus-try reps also warned small B.C. magazines will pay not only for their own paper recycling, but will also effectively sub-sidize big U.S. maga-zines like Harper’s or Vogue that will be exempt from MMBC fees on magazines

mailed into B.C.Printers predict some orders

will shift to presses in the U.S. or Alberta to skirt the fees, costing jobs in B.C.

MMBC managing director Allen Langdon said MMBC’s higher fees are because they fully finance the program and ensure service for multi-family apart-ments and rural depots, in con-trast to Ontario’s more limited focus on single-family homes.

He said B.C.’s successful con-tainer deposit system also means there’s less recyclable material left here for container stewards to collect and sell, so fees have to be higher to cover the system costs.

Langdon said no business is forced to join MMBC, adding groups like the newspaper indus-try are free to develop their own

system.“If they think there’s a better

way, I think it’s important they put it forward.”

Environment Minister Mary Polak said most businesses are exempt from the fees if they have under $1 million of retail sales, generate less than a tonne of material or operate out of a sin-gle retail outlet, while generators of one to five tonnes per year pay flat fees of $550 or $1,200.

She said property taxpayers will save money because MMBC will now pay for recycling collec-tion that local municipalities pre-viously paid.

“The City of Richmond will save $1.5 million a year, Nanaimo will save just over $900,000 a year and the list goes on,” Polak said. “This is about shifting the costs from the prop-erty taxpayer to the people who produce the packaging and print-ed paper.”Shoppers warned higher prices will

come with MMBC hidden feesNew recycling costs imposed

by Multi Material BC will ulti-mately hit consumers through hidden price hikes, critics say.

“The public is largely unaware of the money that will come out of their pocket and ultimately

go back to manufacturers,” said Corinne Atwood, executive director of the B.C. Bottle and Recycling Depot Association.

Unlike existing deposit-refund systems in B.C. on cans or electronics – which are subject to audits and transparent reporting – Atwood said MMBC can do what it wishes with its revenue, without accountability.

“It’s a licence to print money,” she said.

Atwood has lobbied for years to expand the deposit system to include milk cartons and other containers, from hair spray canis-ters to detergent bottles.

She argues the refunds offered would ensure a high rate of recycling through depots, as with beverage cans now.

“If you put deposits on things initially the consumer would pay a bit more, but the people who bring it back will get their money back,” she said.

Instead, she said MMBC’s non-refundable fees on packag-ing generators will inflate prices with no recourse.

“With a hidden fee you don’t know what it is and there’s no opportunity to get that back – then you’re genuinely taking money out of families’ pockets.”

Atwood said she believes the government likes the new sys-tem because if MMBC fees drive retail prices higher, the province will collect more sales tax.

Existing bottle depots may be threatened because MMBC will also collect refundable bever-age containers, she said, adding school teams and community groups that depend on bottle drives to raise money may also lose out if there’s less to collect.

Other recyclers say they’re also losing out under MMBC’s system.

The agency recently announced a consortium of waste firms that will handle the processing of containers that are collected.

Urban Impact Recycling was one of the bidders that wasn’t selected and CEO Nicole Stefenelli said her firm will now have to restructure and poten-tially shed jobs as a result.

Business alliance to battle MMBC recycling fees

JEFF NAGEL PHOTOCorinne Atwood, executive director of the B.C. Bottle and Re-cycling Depot Association, is among the business critics of the new Multi Material BC recycling system.

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A newly created municipal park has been named after a pio-neer who lived off the land in Glen Valley and helped lay the founda-tion for the burgeoning Township of Langley.

Over 25 acres of wooded land on 84 Avenue between 252 and 254 Streets was officially named McLellan Forest Natural Park by Township of Langley Council. Mayor Jack Froese made the announcement at Council’s March 3 meeting.

“This place holds special signifi-cance for many of our residents and it is fitting that it be named after the man and the family who first called the area home,” he said. “McLellan Forest Natural Park is a beautiful spot that holds great environmen-tal value and will be enjoyed by the public for many generations to come.”

Historical records show that John Fred McLellan acquired the lands immediately north of the park site in 1884. The McLellan farm was located near 256 (Coghlan) Street and River Road.

John F. McLellan’s direct descendent, great great grandson

Greg McLellan, who still lives in Glen Valley, was contacted by the Township and provided valuable written and anecdotal family histo-ry about his ancestor’s life in Glen Valley.

Born in Scottsville, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia in 1860, John F. McLellan moved west in 1878. A construction man, he helped build many of the community’s roads and bridges in the early days of Langley’s settlement. John F. McLellan died on July 2, 1940 at the age of 80 years, but his descen-dants continued to farm in Glen Valley and became involved with the fishing industry on the shores of the Fraser River.

“This is a community that val-ues its history and heritage, and we are pleased that John F. McLellan’s name and the contributions he made to Langley will be commem-orated in this park,” Froese said.

McLellan Forest Natural Park had previously been known as McLellan Forest West, and was one of two Glen Valley properties that were put up for sale by Township Council in 2012. Members of the community made it clear they didn’t want the properties to be

sold, due to their lush beauty and environmental significance, and Council decided in the fall of 2013 to preserve McLellan Forest as a municipal natural park.

Plans to provide future public access to the park and protect the existing natural assets will be devel-oped by the Parks Department over 2014, with input from local stake-holder groups. Operating budgets to manage the new natural park will also be established.

The second Glen Valley prop-erty, known as the Gray Pit Lands, was purchased by Trinity Western University for use as a conservation area, thanks to a generous dona-tion from Ann Blaauw and her fam-ily. The property was named after Ann’s late husband Thomas and has been preserved for public use, edu-cation, and research.

“In the past few months, more than 50 acres of new parkland has been created in northeast Langley,” Froese said. “Being able to access these forests, trails, and parkland in Glen Valley has created a wonder-ful legacy.”

Unveiling of signage in McLellan Forest Natural Park will take place later this year.

New McLellan Forest Natural Park named after Glen Valley pioneer

Aldergrove Star

On Thursday, March 6, 30 grade six and seven female students from Fort Langley Elementary school took part in a pilot event titled “Pizza, Pop and Powertools” to gain hands-on experi-ence with the tools and trades.

Students participated in hands-on activities with Makita tools, Tomboy Tools, and Langley Secondary School’s trades department. There were skills competitions by Skills BC and Worksafe BC talked about safety and provided safety dem-onstrations.

“We have complet-ed a number of suc-cessful events around the province but this time it was a female focus and the girls did great on the tools,” says Michelle Skelly.

At the grade 6/7 level, the event is geared towards aware-ness and fun and fun was certainly had by all. The girls were very engaged the entire time and the Makita tools reps com-mented that they were great on the tools and they were very impressed.

Most of the students had limited trades knowledge prior to the event, yet after the event they commented that their interest in the trades had increased significantly.

“We believe this event could have an

impact on their career decision making down the road. It demystified the trades for them and gave them confidence that this is something they could actually do and enjoy,” said Michelle Skelly.

With a looming skills shortage in many of the resource sector industries in B.C., the trades are a viable career option for females, as well as for males. The apprenticeship model allows them to earn and learn at the same time, gain

“red seal” national cre-dentials, earn higher than average salaries, enjoy varied and chal-lenging careers and a great lifestyle.

Resource Training Organization, located in Langley, was estab-lished in 2007 to over-see the management and development of apprenticeship training for the resource sector in B.C. RTO represents a cross-sectorial group of employees in the mining and smelting,

oil and gas, pulp and paper, solid wood, shipbuilding and repair and utilities sec-tors.

Check out www.tradesrock.com for information about career opportunities in the resource sector trades.

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‘Pizza, pop and power tools’ for female students

Langley elementary students tried their hands at trades tools

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Langley senior athletes helped BC Seniors Games organizers and local politicians kick off a “Key Volunteer Rally/Community Awareness” cam-paign for the upcoming Langley 2014 BC Seniors Games on Saturday at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre.

The BC Seniors Games are com-ing to Langley venues this Septem-ber 9-13 and Games president Milt Krueger says all the pieces are com-ing together for a great event but more volunteers and hosts are wel-come to sign up to help out.

Please contact Shirley Stewart at the Games office, 604-533-8065 or email her [email protected] to get involved.

“It’s going to take a lot of commu-nity volunteer involvement but it’s going to be good,” said BC Seniors

Games director Howie Vickberg. “We’ve got some of the best sports

and recreation facilities of any com-munity and it’s a great opportunity to let folks around the province see that.”

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Following consultation with resi-dents, staff, and the Provincial govern-ment, Township Council has approved changes to the Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw.

The amended Bylaw, adopted by Council on March 3, redefines the rules with respect to the application and per-mitting process for residents who wish to deposit on or remove material from land within the Township.

Paul Albrecht, Township Soil Enforcement Officer noted, “The Township believes the revised Bylaw strikes a balance between giving resi-dents input into proposals that may impact the neighborhood and the broader community, while still provid-ing an opportunity for a land owner to initiate a proposal that may improve their property.”

Through the newly amended Bylaw and related policy, non-farm use soil deposit and removal appli-

cations exceeding a certain amount will be required to go through a peti-tion process and attain approval by Council. Proposals for land within the Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) would still require the approval of the Agriculture Land Commission (ALC).

“It is important that residents who wish to deposit on or remove soil from their property attain a permit from the Township,” Albrecht said. “We strong-ly encourage residents to contact the Township for information related to the Bylaw and policy prior to initiating such work.”

Residents who suspect that unau-thorized dumping or removal of mate-rial is taking place are urged to immedi-ately report it by calling the Township’s Soil Hotline at 604-532-7349 or the Operations Centre at 604.532.7300 to ensure prompt and timely enforcement.

Please visit tol.ca/soils for infor-mation related to soil deposition and removal within the Township.

Township approves ‘revised’ soil deposit and removal bylaw

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Tuesday, March 18 | 7 - 9pmSeniors Advisory Committee

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road closuredisposition of lands

public notices

Township Lands For SaleNotice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to dispose of Township owned land, the particulars of which are as follows:

Civic Addresses: none – 3500 Block – 198 Street

Legal Descriptions: Lot 1 Section 27 Township 7 NWD Plan EPP37019 and Lot 2 Section 27 Township 7 NWD Plan EPP37019

Description of Lands: The properties are both vacant, residential properties, approximately 857m² in size. Both properties are currently zoned R-1E and have water connections.

Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple

Contact Scott Thompson for information regarding the process by which the land may be acquired.

Scott Thompson Manager, Property Management Department 604.533.6138

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The temporary road closure of 206 Street between 84 Avenue and 86 Avenue, which was originally scheduled for March 10 to March 22, has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The full road closure, which is required for the installation of a storm sewer main, will occur April 2 to April 16.

The pedestrian route to the Carvolth Transit Exchange will be maintained through the closure.

We appreciate your patience.

Engineering Division 604.533.6006 [email protected]

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Water Main FlushingAs part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be fl ushing water mains within the dates shown below. Water main fl ushing is weather dependant and we are unable to provide a specifi c date for when it will occur in your area.

As a result of this fl ushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking.

Willoughby:February 17 – April 4

Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands:February 24 – April 25

Brookswood:March 17 – April 25

Murrayville:April 25 – May 30


Murrayville Reservoir Cleaning: March 4 - 21As part of the Township’s long-term water quality maintenance program, we will be cleaning the interior of the Murrayville water storage reservoir. This work requires the reservoir to be drained and out of service from approximately March 4 to March 21.

As a result of this cleaning, you may notice minor changes in water pressure. This will be a temporary condition during the reservoir cleaning.


public programs and events

Public Safety Information SessionThe Township of Langley’s Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is hosting a free evening of information for the public.

Langley RCMP Superintendent Derek Cooke will speak about crime rates in the community, the cost of policing, and the strategic planning behind the Detachment’s crime reduction initiatives.

Sheena Vivian, Senior Emergency Planning Advisor for BC Hydro, will speak on BC Hydro’s response framework (on site and at the Emergency Operations Centre), communication with communities, and Hydro’s role in the Provincial/Regional/Emergency Operations Centre.

Registration is not required.

Date: Wednesday, March 19Time: 7pmPlace: Fire Hall #6 – 2nd FloorAddress: 22170 - 50 Avenue

Legislative Services 604.533.6100

Upcycling Art ContestCalling all eco-artists! Turn trash into treasure with our second annual Upcycling Design Challenge. Create a unique and interesting piece made from at least 75 per cent found/recovered material.

Prizes will be awarded for the top entries:

1st - $5002nd - $2003rd - $100

Contest entries will be displayed at an exhibit at the Langley Arts Council gallery on Earth Day, April 22.

Deadline for submissions is April 12.

For more information visit tol.ca/upcycling or call 604.532.7300.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300

public noticeComposting: Nature’s RecyclingHelp the environment and get great soil for your garden by using a backyard composter.

Township residents can get a backyard composter for $25. They can be purchased at the Civic Facility or Operations Centre during regular operating hours.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300

Sat Mar 22 12:00pm vs. TBASun Mar 23 10:15am vs. TBA

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The Langley Rivermen continued their playoff series against the Surrey Eagles after the press deadline.

For game times visit langleyrivermen.com


Bradner Flower Show - April 11-13, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bradner Hall and School, 5305 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. Fun for all ages, admission only $2. Opening ceremony, Friday, 2 p.m. with KING 5 TV gardening expert Ciscoe Morris and Brad-ner Elementary Handbell Choir. Saturday and Sunday features chefs, local wineries, plus spe-cial speakers. Lots of interesting displays, crafts, art, music and food. It’s “Tea Time” in Bradner, a tea party you’ll never forget. Info: Facebook.com/BradnerHall or [email protected] Sea Shepherd Society Fundrais-er - March 18, 4-9 p.m., featur-ing specially created vegan menu at An Indian Affair Restaurant, 146-19653 Willowbrook Drive, Langley. Info: 604-539-8114.Langley Seniors Community Ac-tion Table - meets Wed., March 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Langley Senior Recreation and Resource Centre, 20605 – 51B Ave., Langley. Presentation about Tetra Society that matches technical volunteers with seniors with disabilities to design and build custom assistive devices to help maintain independence and quality of life. Everyone welcome. Info: Lynda at 604-533-1679 or [email protected]“Meat-Out” Langley - Sat., March 15, 1-5 p.m., at Market-place IGA in Walnut Grove (Thun-derbird Mall). Langley Herbivores will be hosting the first Meat-Out event here to promote vegan options available in the market-place. Sample free vegan food. Members on hand to answer questions and guide you through the wide selection available.Seniors Fitness Exercises -

with qualified instructor, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Al-dergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street. Cost is $6 per week.St. Patrick’s Day theme Céi-lidh - a down home style kitchen party with live music, Thursday, March 13, 7-9:45 p.m. at St. An-drew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley. Come out and enjoy the great music, lunch and fun. Tickets are $5 at the door including the traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. Next event will be on April 17. New performers contact Jack Williamson, 604-888-7925.The Fab Fourever - Canada’s premiere tribute to The Beatles, Thursday, April 24 at the Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 John-ston Rd, White Rock. Tickets $42.50 (plus facility fee and ser-vice charges) at the Coast Capi-tal Playhouse Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-536-7535 or online: www.whiterockplayers.caFefe Dobson - with special guest Courage My Love, Thursday, April 3 at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.caAbbotsford Genealogy Society - meeting on Thursday, March 20 at The Reach, Studio 2, 32388 Veterans Way. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the speaker will begin about 7 p.m. after the business meeting: Peter Whitlock from the BCGS regarding “Some Little Used British Sources” to aid searches. Everyone is welcome.Babytime - Make language fun! Babies and their caregivers will join in bounces, songs, rhymes,

and simple stories that encour-age the development of speech and language skills. Please pre-register. Walnut Grove Library, Wednesdays and Thursdays, March 5-27, 9:30-10 a.m. Jim Byrnes - with special guest Babe Gurr, Friday, April 11 at Cas-cades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.caAldergrove Toastmasters - meets every Monday, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Second-ary School in room 125. Boost your self confidence; become a better speaker and have fun. Info: Murray Burgum at 604-856-5483 or email [email protected] Drivers Needed - to help seniors. No special insur-ance needed. Kilometres reim-bursed. Call Janice at 604-530-3020 Ext 302.Seniors Carpet Bowling - every Thursday afternoon, 1:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3025 - 273 Street. Cost is $1 per week.Square Dance Classes - Sun-days at 12:30 p.m. at the Alder-grove OAP Hall, Fraser Hwy. at 273 Street. Singles and couples welcome, free admission, first three dances no experience. Info: call Tyler, 604-590-9039.Aldergrove Art Club - join our friendly group every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at the OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St., Aldergrove. Info: Laurie at 604-856-6990 or Shei-la at 604-539-0225.People in Pain Network - non-profit organization which assists people living with all types of

chronic pain. A new, free Fra-ser Valley support group begins this September at Aldergrove’s Seventh-Day Adventist Church, on the third Tuesday each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at 26245 - 28 Ave., Aldergrove. Info: Dick via e-mail at [email protected], or 604-928-0486.Aldergrove ESL Classes - Free English as Second Language classes every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Dunstans Angli-can Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. All are welcome.Celtic Woman - Sunday, March 23, 7 p.m., at Abbotsford Enter-tainment & Sports Centre. Tickets $40, $70, $100 (Plus FMF & service charges) available at ab-botsfordcentre.ca, AESC Box Of-fice, by phone 1-866-977- AESC (2372).Rhythm Of The Dance - Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets 20.25 to $40.25 (Plus FMF & service charges) available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, AESC Box Office. By phone 1-866-977- AESC (2372).Knitting Circle - at Aldergrove Library. Feeling at loose ends? Why not gather up your materials and join other adult knitters who are open to learning and sharing ideas. Bring your current needle-craft project with you. Aldergrove Library is located at 26770 - 29 Ave., info: 604-856-6415.Corb Lund - with guests Harlan Pepper, Thursday, May 8 at Chilli-wack Cultural Centre, 9201 Cor-bould St. Tickets $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at the Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackcultural-centre.ca

C A L E N D A RTeen Games Afternoon - Im-perial Hobbies in Richmond is bringing some of their popular and crazy cool games to the Wal-nut Grove Library on Saturday, March 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Come out during Spring Break and play some of the coolest games on the market. Free pizza, snacks and refreshments will be pro-vided. For teens (ages 12-18) and registration required, space limited. Register by visiting the Walnut Grove Library or by calling 604-882-0410.OWL: Birds of Prey - Wednesday, March 19, 1-2 p.m. at City of Langley Library, a presentation by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilita-tion Society (O.W.L.). Learn about birds and their prey and the roles they play in our environment. Live birds will be on display. Please call 604-514-2855 or visit 20399 Douglas Cres. to let the library know you are coming.Teen Games Night - Tuesday, March 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at City of Langley Library. Imperial Hobbies in Richmond is bringing some of their popular games to the City of Langley Library. Come out during summer break to play Cloud 9, Dominion, Carcassonne, Ultimate Werewolf and other new games. Free pizza and refresh-ments will be provided. For teens 12-18 years. Space limited. Registration required: 604-514-2855 or 20399 Douglas Cres.Springtime Nature Sense Tune-Up - Wed., March 19, 1:30-4 p.m. at Campbell Valley Regional Park, Township Of Langley. Free family event. Self-paced scav-enger hunt. Find discovery sta-tions where you will tune-up your senses and skills at nature explo-ration. Learn about local plants, animals and regional parks while

exercising your mind and body. This walk takes one hour to com-plete and is fun for all ages. Meet at the 16th Ave. parking lot via the North Valley park entrance. All ages. Free, drop-in event. Metro Vancouver events calendar at www.metrovancouver.orgClayworks - Enjoy making inter-esting sculptures using natural clay. Discover the sticky, slip-pery and smooth properties of clay and where natural clay can be found outside. Supplies are provided. Fort Langley Library, Wednesday, March 19, 1-2 p.m. Registration required. Crafts from Around the World - Celebrate World Cultures Month at the library by creating some crafts from around the world. All supplies are provided. For ages 5 and up. Muriel Arnason Library, Wed., March 19, 2-4 p.m. Spring Break Craft - Bored with nothing else to do? Come to the library for a colourful craft event just right for kids ages 6 to 10. Registration required. Aldergrove Library, Thursday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Around the World Stories and Crafts - Celebrate World Cultures Month! Travel around the world through story, song and crafts. For ages 5-12. Registration required. Walnut Grove Library, Tuesday, March 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Origami for Kids - Learn paper folding techniques to create a jumping frog, listen to stories about the tradition of origami, and participate in an origami jumping frog race! Winner and runners-up will receive a prize! Registration required. Fort Lang-ley Library, Wednesday, March 26, 1-2 p.m. The Selkie - A fisherman watches

in awe as a seal removes her seal-coat to transform into a beautiful woman. He instantly falls in love, and decided that she will be his wife. Join the Trollsons as they use comedy, improvisation and audience participation to bring this Irish tale to life. Suitable for ages 5-12. Please pre-register. City of Langley Library, Monday,

-nut Grove Library, Monday, March

-brary, Tuesday, March 18, 2-2:45

Tuesday, March 25, 10:30-11:15

March 27, 2-2:45 p.m. The One-Eyed Troll - An evil, one-eyed troll has taken over the forest. Everyone is terrified, but a young boy searching for firewood just might have a solution. Join the Trollsons as they use com-edy, improvisation and audience participation to bring this Scan-dinavian tale to life. Suitable for ages 5-12. Please pre-register. Murrayville Library, Wednesday, March 19, 11-11:45 a.m.Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw Nutrition - Join registered dieti-cian and author Vesanto Melina to learn about the latest research on topics such as protein, iron, non-dairy sources of calcium and omega-3 fatty acids. The challenges of plant-based diets and their solutions will also be discussed. Please pre-register. Walnut Grove Library, Thursday, March 13, 7-8:30 p.m. Storytime - Introduce kids to the love of books and language. Chil-dren five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interac-tive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Aldergrove Library, Wednes-days, March 19 and March 26, 10:30-11 a.m.

Spring Break Programs — All Programs are Free

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TownshipTownship PagePage20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 | 604.534.3211For the week of March 13, 2014

After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

public noticespublic noticeBe Wild Animal AwareThe Township of Langley is full of wildlife habitat, and residents share the area with animals including bears, cougars, and coyotes. While residents throughout Langley do not need to be continually on alert, there are a number of actions that can be taken to deter wild animals if they are spotted in your area. Parents are encouraged to educate their children on what to do if they encounter any of these animals, especially if they play by themselves in areas that wildlife frequent or have been seen in the past.

To help people coexist with creatures that are simply trying to survive but can be dangerous if provoked, the following information is offered:

Bears: are coming out of three or four months of hibernation this time of year. They are extremely hungry, have lost weight, and are looking for a lot of food. They also have cubs, which the mothers will teach how to hunt and look for food. Baby bears learn from their mothers’ behavior and they are smart animals: don’t let them learn that food can easily be obtained from humans.

If you encounter a bear, do not run. Act big and loud, and back away slowly to a safe place.

Cougars: can have kittens throughout the year, and family groups can be seen at any time. They survive on natural food sources found in the wild, primarily deer.

Cougar attacks on humans are highly unlikely. However, if you encounter a cougar, do not run. Pick children up immediately and talk to the cougar in a confi dent voice. Act big by waving sticks and branches, and back away slowly while still facing the cougar. If it attacks, fi ght back.

Coyotes: have the largest population of potentially dangerous wildlife in Langley and can be seen year round, even in residential areas. Pups are born in the spring and are trained to hunt and kill.

Coyotes are bold and easily lose their natural fear of people. Never feed a coyote. If you encounter a coyote, scare it off by making loud noise or throwing something at it to make it afraid. Never ignore a coyote. If it continues to approach, do not run. Maintain eye contact, pick up small pets or children, and slowly move to an area of increased activity.

In Residential Areas:Reduce the smell of food by keeping barbecues clean. Keep pet food inside.

Garbage is the biggest attraction for bears so keep it secure and inaccessible to wildlife. Do not leave garbage cans out overnight: keep them in the house, a locked garage, or secured outbuilding that cannot be broken into by large, smart bears. Put them out only on the morning of collection. If you are worried about odour, keep garbage in the freezer until collection day.

Do not use bird feeders, as they attract bears and the birds do need seeds when other natural food sources are available. Be vigilant with small animals, especially cats, in areas where coyotes are around.

In Agricultural Areas:Protect your investment by keeping fences secure and free of damage that predators can use for access. Coyotes burrow, so ensure surrounding netting goes deep into the ground.

Use electric fencing to deter bears from blueberries and beehives, and pick berries and fruit as they ripen. Be vigilant with livestock and keep them secure.

Farm animals are usually killed at night, so bring them inside in the evening.

It is an offence to attract wildlife into a residential neighbourhood.

Those who do not take steps to deter bears and other wild creatures can face a fi ne of up to $575.

To report poachers or polluters or if you have a problem with wildlife call:

Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) 1.877.952.7277

WARNING

USE CAUTION ON ROADS

Langley has a large deer population

Parcel Tax Roll Review for 2014The 2014 Parcel Tax Roll in respect to frontage/parcel assessment will be held:

Date: Monday, March 24, 2014

Time: 2:30pm

Place: Yorkson Creek Meeting Room, Civic Facility

Address: 20338 - 65 Avenue

Those property owners affected have been notifi ed by mail. All complaints regarding the frontage assessment must be directed to the Manager, Revenue and Tax Collection at least 48 hours prior to the sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel. The frontage/parcel assessment is used in the calculation of the frontage/parcel tax for water/sewer services that appears on the tax notice each year.

If you require further information please contact:

Darlene Foxgord, Manager Revenue and Tax Collection Finance Division 604.533.6005

Make a difference where you live, work, or playThe Township of Langley Adopt-a-Program is a great opportunity to get outside and make a difference where you live, work, or play, which benefi ts all Township of Langley residents.

You can adopt a street, park, trail, or creek.

Adopt-a-Program 604.532.7339 [email protected]


NEWS& viewsviewsMarch 2014

If Yes, Otter Co-op Board of Directors is looking for you. Sense of Community, Business Acumen in helping direct a $200 million operation.

If you are interested in running for the Otter Co-op Board of Directors you must have your Director Qualifi cation Declaration signed by Thursday, May 15, 5:00 pm to be eligible to run for a position at the May 29, 2014 Annual Meeting. Applications are available at the Administration Offi ce.

How does it work?

Otter Co-op’s Board is made up of 9 Directors with staggered three year terms. A Director must run and be successful after each three year term to secure the next three years to a maximum of nine years (three terms). After nine years a Director must take a one year break before being eligible to run again.

How to Build the Best Board

Good Board governance ensures that Otter Co-op operates in an economically, socially and environmentally responsible way, aligned with the interests of our members.

If you have any questions please email chair of the Nominating Committee Frank Hauzer at [email protected] or call Merilee at the Administration Offi ce 604 607 6923.

Everyone at Otter Co-op is thrilled to have seen an increase in sales of $4.8 million over the last year despite the challenges of cross border shopping and our local competition. We would like to thank our Members/Customers for their continued loyalty and support. “Thank You”.

Are You Interested in Being a Part of a

Fast Growing Operation?

It’s BACK!!!

$7 Millionin prizes and discounts

over

1 in 6tickets reveals aprize or discount!

Otter Co-op is very pleased to be able to offer nine $1000 Scholarships. How can you apply? If you are a grade twelve student and your family has spent at least $2000 in the prior year, you are eligible to apply for one of (seven) $1000 scholarships offered by Otter Co-op. We also have (two) $1000 scholarships available for a mature student (an individual that has been out of high school for at least one year) with the same qualifi cations. Applications are available at the Administration Offi ce or on our website www.ottercoop.com.

Deadline for applications is April 30, 2014 6:00 pm.

9ScholarshipsAvailable

Otter Co-op Achieves Record Sales 4 YEARS IN A ROW!

Thanks to you,Thanks to you,

DIRECTORS WANTEDFOR A 3 YEAR TERM

• Gas & Diesel• Marked Fuel• Convenience Store

• 24 Hour Cardlock• Bulk Fuel Delivery• Oil & Lubricants

44046 Progress Way, Chilliwack, BC See you soon.

OTTER CO-OP

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Watch for our Chilliwack Location

Coming Soon!

Contest Ends April 24, 2014.

FOOD AND FRIENDS(A division of Langley Meals on Wheels)ARE YOU 55+Join us at Otter Co-op Cafe the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month for a social luncheon which may include a guest speaker, always great food and company Cost is $5.00 (includes lunch - tea or coffee - dessert)

Please pre-register at the Administration Offi ce or by calling Merilee at 604-607-6923

NEXT GET TOGETHER IS MARCH 24

Come & join us for lunch!

Jack Nicholson General Manager

General Manager’s Message

We are just wrapping up our 2013 fi scal year results, which ended on Saturday, March 1st. It was defi nitely a challenging year, with the increase in cross-border shopping, cross-border fuel pricing, lowering of the Canadian dollar that affected some of our commodity buying power, and new competitors opening up in the markets we are already in. I am proud to report that through these challenges, Otter Co-op has had another record breaking year in sales, for the 4th year in row! Our combined sales of all our locations ended at $171,949,710 which is 2.9% above last year’s record of $167,114,431.

This could not have been achieved without the hard work and dedication of everyone here at Otter, including Board, Management and Staff, and I want to thank them all publicly for helping us achieve these amazing results. And of course it could not have been possible without you, our loyal members! Did you realize when you fi rst paid your one time lifetime fee of $10 that you would be enjoying returns for years to come? Truly a great benefi t of being a part-owner of Otter Co-op, and sharing in the profi ts generated by your purchases.

Our management team is working diligently on the fi nancial statements and fi nalizing all the expenses for the past year, and will have a bottom line report ready for our next edition of the News and Views. Of course if you’d like to hear about the results sooner than that, plan on attending our Annual General Meeting, to be held at D.W. Poppy Secondary School in Langley on Thursday, May 29th.

Some of the highlights from our 2013 fi scal year include the purchase and opening of a second feed mill operation in Armstrong, BC in March of last year. We also purchased and opened a sixth gas bar and convenience store site in Mission late this past fall. And we have worked throughout the year on the design and construction of a new bulk plant, cardlock, gas bar and convenience store for Chilliwack, that began construction this past month; with an expected opening date of September, 2014.

Your board and management team have been busy reviewing the viability of several other projects, and look forward to sharing some of the results of that hard work with you at our Annual Meeting. Did you know that Otter Co-ops’ petroleum operations generated in excess of $7.5 million for our bottom line in 2013? This is one of the reasons we continue to look for opportunities for growth in our petroleum operations for the future.

As we move into our 2014 operating year, I sincerely thank you for your support this past year, as it is all of our combined efforts that continue to make the Otter Co-op the successful, diverse, viable business it is today. I look forward to seeing you at the Co-op!

Jack NicholsonGENERAL MANAGER

Spring Greetings Everyone!President’s Message:

I wasn’t sure how I was going to start my report for SPRING, but those last two snowfalls seem to have disappeared and we can now see SPRING. Maybe groundhog knew what he was predicting after all!! A number of your Directors on the Board recently traveled to the Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) 85th. Annual General Meeting in Saskatoon and there the temperatures were –40 and we could

tell it was really cold. Just over 500 people attended the annual meeting coming mainly from the four western provinces.

FCL, of which we are 1 of 234 owners, like you are a member of Otter Co-op, posted a year of record sales. Sales in the last year topped the previous year by 600 Million pushing sales to 9.4 Billion Record patronage of 574 Million is also up 47 Million over 2012.

Other highlights during the 2013 year was the purchase of 17 Viterra sites and in this current year, and which we have heard about, is the purchase of 14 Sobeys sites in many Prairie provinces, which will benefi t the whole Co-op system.

Otter Co-op continues to do well and yes, we have competition but we continue to meet that head on, and management and staff, with their great customer service, will make sure that we continue to be positive. Our management team is constantly on the lookout for new opportunities which will see your/our Co-op grow and benefi t all of us. We have an aggressive, ambitious, and bold Board and General Manager, always working on your behalf because you own the Co-op. In early February we started construction on a new Petroleum Facility in Chilliwack. With a target opening date of Fall 2014, this new facility that will have a 24 hour cardlock, gas bar with 12 fi lling stations, a convenience store, a bulk fuel depot with delivery service, and an oil and lubricant warehouse. Very exciting!!

FCL is the 48th largest company in Canada according to the Financial Post ratings. We should be proud to be a part of that. Many smaller Co-ops on the prairies are amalgamating making some Co-ops bigger and better able to source products in larger quantities. Something new to the Co-op System is the new App that can be downloaded on to iphones and ipads and all smart phones. Try it. I managed! Type in Co-op CRS and follow the prompts. Each Friday a new program starts and you will receive either dollars off on groceries or even a free or discounted grocery item. To date, 76, 000 people have already downloaded this app!!

Our year-end just ended and now we are working on getting our fi nancial reports ready for our Annual General Meeting to be held the end of May. Of note here is that we are looking for willing people who would meet the criteria of what it takes to become an elected member of the Board of Directors. Look elsewhere in our News and Views for more information. At our AGM we also award scholarships for Grade 12 students and Mature student scholarships so do have eligible applicants pick up the application forms which are due at the Co-op by April 30th.

It is a very exciting time for all of us at the Co-op – management, staff, members, and the Board of Directors. Enjoy SPRING, and remember the garden seeds are in stock now.

We look forward to your visiting us at Otter Co-op and remember our tagline, “You’re At Home Here”.

Dorothy Anderson OTTER CO-OP BOARD PRESIDENT

Hey Kids’ Join Us on Friday April 18 from 10:00 - 2:00 for our Annual Easter Party. There will be tons of games, prizes, treats, face painters, petting zoo, Bouncey Castle, Balloon artists, Cooper our store mascot and of course the Easter Bunny will be hopping by! If you are not yet a Kids’ Club Member (have not yet reached your 12th birthday) you can register through our website www.ottercoop.com or at the Administration Offi ce or at the party. All Kids’ Club Events are free. We hope to see you then!

Dorothy AndersonBoard President

“You’re at Home Here.”NEWS&ViewsViews

Otter Co-opService Awards 2014Ten YearsFive Years Twenty Years Twenty-Five Years

Keri HenryGLEN MOUNTAIN C-STORE

Brad HannahWHOLESALE TERRITORY MANAGER

Tony CaffynHATZIC GAS BAR

Shiva Pillay LADNER GAS BAR

Maria Dela Cruz LADNER GAS BAR

Brandon Kosciuk HARDWARE DEPT.

Alexis HookPHARMACY/FILE MAINTENANCE

Shelley FrankBAKERY

Marcus RollinsDELI/CAFÉ

Cheryl BruzzeseCASHIER

Gurwinder ShergillFEED DEPT.

Fred Martens FEED DEPT.

Anneli StebanukDELI/CAFÉ

Fred WiltseWHOLESALE TERRITORY MANAGER

Tracy Carter 248TH GAS BAR

Dana MunroCASHIER

Vickey GilmoreDELI/CAFÉ

Wendy VanderhoekDELI/CAFÉ

Andrea Kleingeltink248TH GAS BAR

Carole McCulloch FRASER HEIGHTS GAS BAR

Dorothy NielsenFAMILY FASHIONS

Jeremy McLeod LADNER GAS BAR

Colton PotterHATZIC GAS BAR MANAGER

Kristi StraussGROCERY DEPT.

Brittany MorrisGROCERY DEPT.

Dan WellsPETROLEUM DRIVER

Holly LingelGAS BAR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Dustin AnsellFEEDMILL

Chris DayFEEDMILL

Sherry IsenorCUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

Mark MartensFEED WAREHOUSE

Tannis HutfelterFILE MAINTENANCE

Carolyn StrobelDRYGOODS RECEIVING

Congratulations to you all!

Thirty-Five Years Forty Years

Merilee McAuleyEXECUTIVE ASSIST TO THE G.M.

Ray JohnsonFEED RECEIVING CO-ORDINATOR

Rob FraserMEAT DEPT.

Danuta WarrenADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Thirty Years

Fifteen Years

COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY serving our

Kid’s Club Easter Party!

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FOOD AND FRIENDS(A division of Langley Meals on Wheels)ARE YOU 55+Join us at Otter Co-op Cafe the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month for a social luncheon which may include a guest speaker, always great food and company Cost is $5.00 (includes lunch - tea or coffee - dessert)

Please pre-register at the Administration Offi ce or by calling Merilee at 604-607-6923

NEXT GET TOGETHER IS MARCH 24

Come & join us for lunch!

Jack Nicholson General Manager

General Manager’s Message

We are just wrapping up our 2013 fi scal year results, which ended on Saturday, March 1st. It was defi nitely a challenging year, with the increase in cross-border shopping, cross-border fuel pricing, lowering of the Canadian dollar that affected some of our commodity buying power, and new competitors opening up in the markets we are already in. I am proud to report that through these challenges, Otter Co-op has had another record breaking year in sales, for the 4th year in row! Our combined sales of all our locations ended at $171,949,710 which is 2.9% above last year’s record of $167,114,431.

This could not have been achieved without the hard work and dedication of everyone here at Otter, including Board, Management and Staff, and I want to thank them all publicly for helping us achieve these amazing results. And of course it could not have been possible without you, our loyal members! Did you realize when you fi rst paid your one time lifetime fee of $10 that you would be enjoying returns for years to come? Truly a great benefi t of being a part-owner of Otter Co-op, and sharing in the profi ts generated by your purchases.

Our management team is working diligently on the fi nancial statements and fi nalizing all the expenses for the past year, and will have a bottom line report ready for our next edition of the News and Views. Of course if you’d like to hear about the results sooner than that, plan on attending our Annual General Meeting, to be held at D.W. Poppy Secondary School in Langley on Thursday, May 29th.

Some of the highlights from our 2013 fi scal year include the purchase and opening of a second feed mill operation in Armstrong, BC in March of last year. We also purchased and opened a sixth gas bar and convenience store site in Mission late this past fall. And we have worked throughout the year on the design and construction of a new bulk plant, cardlock, gas bar and convenience store for Chilliwack, that began construction this past month; with an expected opening date of September, 2014.

Your board and management team have been busy reviewing the viability of several other projects, and look forward to sharing some of the results of that hard work with you at our Annual Meeting. Did you know that Otter Co-ops’ petroleum operations generated in excess of $7.5 million for our bottom line in 2013? This is one of the reasons we continue to look for opportunities for growth in our petroleum operations for the future.

As we move into our 2014 operating year, I sincerely thank you for your support this past year, as it is all of our combined efforts that continue to make the Otter Co-op the successful, diverse, viable business it is today. I look forward to seeing you at the Co-op!

Jack NicholsonGENERAL MANAGER

Spring Greetings Everyone!President’s Message:

I wasn’t sure how I was going to start my report for SPRING, but those last two snowfalls seem to have disappeared and we can now see SPRING. Maybe groundhog knew what he was predicting after all!! A number of your Directors on the Board recently traveled to the Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) 85th. Annual General Meeting in Saskatoon and there the temperatures were –40 and we could

tell it was really cold. Just over 500 people attended the annual meeting coming mainly from the four western provinces.

FCL, of which we are 1 of 234 owners, like you are a member of Otter Co-op, posted a year of record sales. Sales in the last year topped the previous year by 600 Million pushing sales to 9.4 Billion Record patronage of 574 Million is also up 47 Million over 2012.

Other highlights during the 2013 year was the purchase of 17 Viterra sites and in this current year, and which we have heard about, is the purchase of 14 Sobeys sites in many Prairie provinces, which will benefi t the whole Co-op system.

Otter Co-op continues to do well and yes, we have competition but we continue to meet that head on, and management and staff, with their great customer service, will make sure that we continue to be positive. Our management team is constantly on the lookout for new opportunities which will see your/our Co-op grow and benefi t all of us. We have an aggressive, ambitious, and bold Board and General Manager, always working on your behalf because you own the Co-op. In early February we started construction on a new Petroleum Facility in Chilliwack. With a target opening date of Fall 2014, this new facility that will have a 24 hour cardlock, gas bar with 12 fi lling stations, a convenience store, a bulk fuel depot with delivery service, and an oil and lubricant warehouse. Very exciting!!

FCL is the 48th largest company in Canada according to the Financial Post ratings. We should be proud to be a part of that. Many smaller Co-ops on the prairies are amalgamating making some Co-ops bigger and better able to source products in larger quantities. Something new to the Co-op System is the new App that can be downloaded on to iphones and ipads and all smart phones. Try it. I managed! Type in Co-op CRS and follow the prompts. Each Friday a new program starts and you will receive either dollars off on groceries or even a free or discounted grocery item. To date, 76, 000 people have already downloaded this app!!

Our year-end just ended and now we are working on getting our fi nancial reports ready for our Annual General Meeting to be held the end of May. Of note here is that we are looking for willing people who would meet the criteria of what it takes to become an elected member of the Board of Directors. Look elsewhere in our News and Views for more information. At our AGM we also award scholarships for Grade 12 students and Mature student scholarships so do have eligible applicants pick up the application forms which are due at the Co-op by April 30th.

It is a very exciting time for all of us at the Co-op – management, staff, members, and the Board of Directors. Enjoy SPRING, and remember the garden seeds are in stock now.

We look forward to your visiting us at Otter Co-op and remember our tagline, “You’re At Home Here”.

Dorothy Anderson OTTER CO-OP BOARD PRESIDENT

Hey Kids’ Join Us on Friday April 18 from 10:00 - 2:00 for our Annual Easter Party. There will be tons of games, prizes, treats, face painters, petting zoo, Bouncey Castle, Balloon artists, Cooper our store mascot and of course the Easter Bunny will be hopping by! If you are not yet a Kids’ Club Member (have not yet reached your 12th birthday) you can register through our website www.ottercoop.com or at the Administration Offi ce or at the party. All Kids’ Club Events are free. We hope to see you then!

Dorothy AndersonBoard President

“You’re at Home Here.”NEWS&ViewsViews

Otter Co-opService Awards 2014Ten YearsFive Years Twenty Years Twenty-Five Years

Keri HenryGLEN MOUNTAIN C-STORE

Brad HannahWHOLESALE TERRITORY MANAGER

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Tracy Carter 248TH GAS BAR

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Jeremy McLeod LADNER GAS BAR

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On Friday February 28th six members of your board of directors attended a three day event that included the 85th annual meeting of Federated Co-op (FCL) of which Otter Co-op is a member. The meetings that took place consisted of different topics related to Federated Co-op, and individual Co-ops. 234 Co-ops operate in more than 500 communities in Western Canada and FCL has grown to become the 48th largest company in Canada. Last year FCL had record earnings of 879 million up 600 million from 2012.

There are many challenges that face the co-ops in Western Canada—we are a diverse business, food, energy, logistics, feed and home supplies to name a few. The challenge is to manage all these different industries and to serve our membership. We, Co-op members, are a group of people from many different sizes of operations, in multiple geographies of urban and rural. As we invest in our future growth with innovation and governance, we will strive to maximize the impact Co-ops have in our communities. GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER! Co-ops are committed to a sustainable, socially responsible way of doing business.

We were lucky to have an excellent guest speaker at our banquet Sunday evening,—Retired General Rick Hillier. He was an excellent and humorous

speaker with a great message. His leadership carved a deep legacy into the armed forces. He talked about how most citizens in Canada have a fundamental belief that Canada is the best country to live in for freedom and privileges.

His message for leadership development in business is that each individual, whatever position they are in, usually have a vision to succeed and achieve, with values, honesty, and integrity.

Great leadership is all about people. Although sometimes hard to execute, if we set them up for success by being an example with ongoing training, inspiration and compassion, our proud Co-op history will set us apart from other businesses.

“Co-operative values are based on self help, self responsibility, democracy equality, equity and solidarity. To be united in common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise” (statement on the co-operative identity from the international Co-operative alliance)

“I smile more, they smile more, optimism is a force multiplier”(Ret. Gen. Rick Hillier)

Respectfully submitted,SUSAN DODD Director

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Mr. and Mrs. Maybin are the lucky winners of the trip for two to Normandy France in August of 2014.

The Maybin’s reside in Aldergrove and with seventeen horses at Hastings Race Track and approximately another twenty at home; they were able to enter multiple times. This well-travelled couple was very excited to win, and as Mr. Maybin commented, he didn’t believe it was his lucky day. His wife typically purchases the food and made sure every entry ballot went into the draw barrel. It gives us great pleasure in knowing the winner of the draw has been supporting Otter Co-op for over

forty-fi ve years. Otter Co-op wants to thank all participants for entering the draw, we received an incredible amount of tags and without your support, this could never happen. Fifty other subsidiary prizes were drawn and those lucky winners will be contacted with their prize allotment. Congratulations again to Mr. & Mrs. Maybin, it will be a trip of a lifetime!

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The Mint in downtown Aldergrove is a very attractive “Modern Tudor” development of eight new family townhomes and the quality is more than skin-deep.

Marketed by The Schacter Team of Re/Max Treeland Realty, Joel Schacter says the construction and design features of The Mint rival those offered in custom homes.

Builder Hari Bandesha, owner of Reno Quality Homes, has incor-porated design features and finishes in The Mint such as double-wide garages, Juliette balconies, quartz stone countertops, nine-foot ceilings with crown moldings, and tankless hot water heating and domestic sup-ply systems … upgrades that are not usually available in townhome living today.

The three levels of each unit include an office/den and a com-bined laundry room and washroom on the ground floor behind the dou-ble garage. A full-size front load stack-er and washer is included in the sale price. The office is ideal for a home-based business, and has a separate rear entrance.

The main living area on the sec-ond floor is open-concept, with a kitchen, dining and living space,

along with a washroom. Kitchen cabinets are custom-craft-

ed maple with solid plywood boxes, and all doors and drawers are “soft close.” The countertops, including the island, are engineered quartz, and the back splash behind the under-mount-ed double basin stainless steel sink is glass tile. Appliances are included in the sale prices, and consist of a stain-less steel two-door Frigidaire unit with ice maker, a ceramic-top stove and dishwasher.

Floors are wood laminate throughout and recessed lighting is complemented by chandeliers to highlight areas such as the kitchen island. Natural light is plentiful too, from the windows and the glass door that opens to the tiny “Juliette” balco-ny. The living rooms also feature fire-places, gas-powered in the four end units and electric in the four middle units.

There is also a covered back deck, perfect for sitting in the open air and enjoying a barbecue — and if you purchase a unit before the end of April, the developer will give you a new barbecue too.

The third floor has three bed-rooms as well as two full bathrooms, including the master bedroom ensuite. The bedrooms are comfort-ably sized and all closets are equipped

with swing doors — no bi-folds.All windows are equipped with

designer two-inch faux-wood hori-zontal blinds and the double 2x4 insulated party wall system and engi-neered TJI silent floor joist system ensure everyone’s peace and privacy.

Each unit offers 1,548 to 1,593 square feet of living space, and prices, including all appliances and GST,

range from $349,900 to $359,000.“With a minimum of five per

cent down, $17,500, monthly pay-ments would be $1,592.34 (based on a 25-year mortgage at 3.09 per cent on a five-year term),” notes Schacter. “That’s the same amount you’d pay in rent but you’d be investing to own it as $738 of that monthly payment would go to the principal.”

Townhouses have been retaining their values in the local real estate market, and purchasers can also have full confidence in the quality of The Mint. Bandesha has been building homes in Langley and surround-ing communities as a registered New Home Warranty builder with National Warranty, boasting zero claims against him since he started his company over 20 years ago.

As part of Reno Quality Home’s ongoing involvement in giving back to the community and glob-ally, both Reno Quality Homes and The Schacter Team will be contrib-uting funds from the proceeds of sale for each unit towards building four complete homes for families in extreme poverty in Guatemala. Joel Schacter will be flying to Guatemala in October of this year and personally assisting in the construction of these homes through Bethel Ministries, as well as distributing food, vitamins, clothing, and wheelchairs for the dis-abled.

The Mint units are available for viewing by appointment or on week-ends when they will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The address is 27234 - 30 Avenue.

‘The Mint’ – luxurious family townhomes

KURT LANGMANN PHOTOS‘The Mint’ townhouse development offers side-by-side double garage parking and over 1,500 square feet of living space for families in downtown Aldergrove.

The Mint’s main floor is open concept with the kitchen fully equipped with all appliances, solid wood cabinets and quartz countertops. The living room features include a fireplace, a Juliette balcony and designer horizontal blinds are on all windows in the townhomes. There are washrooms on each floor, including two full baths on the top floor.


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The BC Aquasonics National Stream Synchronized Swimming teams headed to Montreal on March 9 to compete at Synchro Canada’s National Qualifier Championships at the Claude Robillard Sport Centre, March 12-16.

Thirty-two Aquasonics athletes from the Lower Mainland will compete against over 600 athletes from across Canada.

Representing Abbotsford is Alanna Stobbe, Aldergrove is Amy Whitton, Chilliwack is Olivia Strickland, Langley is Emilie Sadler and Lindsey Solmes and

Maple Ridge is Manuela Silva. “The 2014 BC Aquasonics are an

incredibly talented group of athletes and coaches,” says Head Coach Susan Kemper. “We believe that the routines we have developed for 2014 are a step above our competition and really show-case our BC talent. We are ready to find out.”

The National Qualifier is the first national competition of 2014 for Canadian synchronized swimming and it is the largest competition of the year.

Live streaming of all events and up to date results are at synchro.ca website.

Aquasonics to NationalsSUBMITTED PHOTO

BC Aquasonics, B.C. Provincial Champions, National Stream.

Aldergrove Star

Members of the BC Lions Football Club will visit numer-ous schools in the communities of Delta, Surrey, Terrace, Aldergrove, Mission, Maple Ridge, Prince Rupert and Kitimat this week in support of the FortisBC Energy Champions, Be More Than a Bystander and Lions In the House programs. Participating Lions team members include Adam Bighill, Travis Lulay, Solomon Elimimian, Courtney Taylor, Jason Arakgi, Dean Valli, Shawn Gore and Rolly

Lumbala. Lions in the House is present-

ed by CN and supporting part-ner Industry Training Authority. Created specifically for kids in grades six through nine, the rede-signed Lions in the House initiative is focused on the power of choice and being the best you can be. In particular, students will be chal-lenged to examine their choices in terms of their personal safety around railway tracks and will be encouraged to look at the tremen-dous career opportunities trades

provide. An interactive assembly interspersed with athletic competi-tions that provide an opportunity for the students to compete against each other, Lions in the House fea-tures speeches by prominent Leos as they discuss their own experi-ences in making significant life choices.

On Friday, March 14, 9 a.m., Lions in the House with Dean Valli, Solomon Elimimian and Courtney Taylor will visit Shortreed Elementary School students at 27330-28 Avenue, Aldergrove.

BC Lions in the community

By VIKKI HOPESAldergrove Star

Matthew’s House in Abbotsford is the recipient of a $50,000 sur-prise donation, thanks to a con-test won by the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association (AMHA).

A cheque was presented at MSA Arena to Doug and Andrea Froese, who started the respite centre for children with complex health-care needs in memory of their son Matthew, who died in 2010 at the age of nine.

The facility opened in November as part of the Campus of

Care on Marshall Road adjacent to Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

AMHA won the funds through a contest sponsored by Timber Mart and the Timbrkids Charitable Foundation.

The process began with Timber Mart’s SharpShooter contest, which featured a Facebook game and a mobile phone app in which participants play an online shoot-out that rates their accuracy, power, speed and skill. The 10 teams were then asked to submit a proposal outlining how they would spend the $60,000 in top prize money,

with $10,000 going to their associa-tion and the rest being contributed to a youth-based charity.

AMHA’s proposal outlined that the $10,000 would go to their benevolent fund to enable kids from low-income families to play hockey. At an average cost of $500 per child for the season, 10 to 20 families could be helped, their pro-posal stated.

AMHA designated Matthew’s House as the recipient of the remaining funds, saying the money “would make a huge impact on sick children and their families.”

Hockey association shares $60,000 prize

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Well, lookie here.

One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion.

That’s defi nitely not democracy in action.

The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offl oad the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected offi cials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board.

That’s gotta tell you something.

Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

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The Aldergrove Kodiaks hold a 3-1 stranglehold in their best-of-sev-en Harold Brittain conference playoff series after earning a split on the road in Abbotsford.

The Kodiaks lost 3-2 in double overtime to the Abbotsford Pilots on Friday night at MSA Arena, but bounced back to win by that same score — this time in regulation — on Saturday night in junior B hockey action.

The Kodiaks will go for the series

victory on Wednesday (March 12, after Star press deadline, but see The Star’s website for updates) at Aldergrove Arena to advance to the Pacific Junior Hockey League cham-pionship series. Game 6, if necessary, would be Friday at MSA Arena (7:30 p.m.).

Royce Rossignol and Francis Bandford had the Pilots up 2-1 just past the midway point of game four. But Cameron Davitt and Jeremy Lagler scored goals 1:36 before the intermission to put the Kodiaks ahead for good.

Elvis Jansons had also scored ear-lier in the period for Aldergrove and two of the three Kodiaks goals came with the man advantage.

Jordan Liem stopped 26 of the 28 shots he faced.

In game three it was the Pilots scoring twice with the man advantage for the overtime victory as Austin Edwards scored at 6:15 of the second extra period.

Twice Aldergrove held one-goal leads on goals from Jonathan Philley and Brandon Dolby, but Bradley Parker and Braeden Monk responded for the Pilots.

Monk, who played his minor hockey in Langley, leads all post-season scorers with six goals and 13 points in nine games.

Liem stopped 38 shots as the Kodiaks lost for the first time in the post-season.

He leads all goalies with a 1.81 goals against average and a .933 save percentage.

Over in the Tom Shaw confer-

ence, the Richmond Sockeyes lead their series 3-0 after three con-secutive 4-3 wins over the North Vancouver Wolf Pack, with two of those wins in overtime.

The winners of the two series will proceed to the final round for the Pacific Junior Hockey League cham-pionship.

KODIAKS TAKE FIRST TWOOn March 5 the Aldergrove

Kodiaks took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven playoffs series against the Abbotsford Pilots.

The Kodiaks won by a decisive 7-2 on Tuesday night at Aldergrove

Arena and shut the Pilots out the next night, 2-0, again at home.

Poor discipline on Tuesday night cost the Pilots dearly as the Kodiaks scored on four of seven power plays, while the Pilots were unable to score on the sole Kodiaks penalty for delay of game. The Kodiaks also outshot the Pilots 40-28.

The first period was scoreless, but the Kodiaks were up 4-1 at the start of the third. Kodiaks scorers were Stephen Ryan, Jonathan Philley and a pair by Spencer McHaffie, both on power plays.

Third period goals were by Adam

Callegari, and one power play goal apiece by Spencer Unger and Robert Jang.

McHaffie and Ryan were first and second stars of the game.

Kodiaks keeper Jordan Liem stopped all 26 shots by the Pilots on Wednesday, earning himself the game’s first star.

Aldergrove’s two goals were by Spencer McHaffie in the first period and Stephen Ryan in the second on a power play. Kodi Schwarz was named third star that night.

The Kodiaks outshot the Pilots 43-26 that night.

Kodiaks one game from clinching series

HARRY HUNT PHOTOAldergrove Kodiaks #15 Adam Callegari and Abbotsford Pilots #24 Erik Wieking battle for the puck in front of Pilots netminder William Latimer, March 5 at Aldergrove Arena. The Kodiaks won this game, 3-2.

JOHN MORROW PHOTOCalen Whitworth (right) and the Aldergrove Kodiaks pushed the Abbotsford Pilots to the brink of elimination on Saturday.

By RICK KUPCHUKAldergrove Star

The North Delta Devils have played their last game in the Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL).

An application to relo-cate the Devils to Langley has been approved by the PJHL and the team will play out of the George Preston Recreation Centre next sea-son under a new manage-ment group.

John Craighead, head coach of the Devils for the past two seasons, is part of the new ownership group in Langley, along with the (Don and Christa) McCarthy and (Amar and Sare) Gill fami-lies.

“It’s been in the works for a year,” said Craighead, who played professionally in North America and Europe. “Being from Langley and seeing four Junior A teams go through the George Preston arena, I’m excited to bring hockey back to the Brookswood area.”

The Devils missed the PJHL playoffs this past sea-son for the first time in its history, posting a franchise-worst 10-31-1-2 (won-loss-overtime loss-tied) record.

The Junior B team had played on Saturday nights in the Sungod Arena for the past 12 seasons, after the Queen’s Park Pirates moved from New Westminster to

become the North Delta Flyers for the 2002-03 sea-son.

The team was renamed the North Delta Devils prior to the 2005-06 season, and were one of two teams in the municipality. The Delta Ice Hawks are based in Ladner.

“It just hasn’t worked in Delta,” said Craighead. “Delta can support only one team. And it was the Ice Hawks on Delta cable every week.”

The new Langley team will be called the Knights, and play on Tuesday or Thursday evenings to avoid competing for the entertain-ment dollar with Junior A hockey.

Devils moving to LangleyAldergrove Star

BC Hockey announced that the Mission City Outlaws will host the 2015 Cyclone Taylor Cup, Junior B Provincial Championship, in April 2015.

The Cyclone Taylor Cup serves as the B.C. Hockey Championship for Junior B Hockey. The champi-ons from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), the Pacific International Junior Hockey League (PIJHL), and the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) along with the host team compete in the championship tournament.

“The Mission City Outlaws are truly honoured to have been selected as the host site for the 2014-2015 Cyclone Taylor Cup,” said host committee member Brad Veitch.

“We look forward to this opportunity to showcase and extend hospitality to all of the teams, the officials, the fans, our league, our community and the BC Hockey program. Mission has proven itself as a great event city with fantastic volunteers which will be key in helping us make this event a huge suc-cess. We hope to really build off the momentum of the 2014 BC Winter Games and give the

hockey fans of Mission some-thing they can feel a part of and look on with pride.”

The 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup will be hosted by the Nelson Leafs from April 10-13, 2014 in Nelson.

The winner of the 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup will advance to the Western Canadian Keystone Cup which will be hosted by the Abbotsford Pilots, April 17-20, 2014.

For more information about BC Hockey, visit the BC Hockey website at www.bchockey.net or email [email protected].

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Langley School District kicked off the rugby sea-son with the Sevens Tour-nament at R.E. Mountain Secondary School on Fri-day, March 7.

Clockwise from top left: D.W. Poppy Second-

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D.W. Poppy Second-ary’s Gino Paolello (with ball, in red) in senior boys rugby versus Walnut Grove.

Aldergrove Second-ary’s Nathan Murray (with ball, in blue) in junior boys rugby versus Langley Secondary.

D.W. Poppy Second-ary’s Wes Foss (with ball, in red) scores a try in ju-nior boys rugby versus Brookswood.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOOn Saturday, March 8, Aldergrove won the U16 girls soccer Fraser Valley Cup with a final score of Aldergrove Cobras 3 - Langley Cyclones 0. The team followed this win on Sunday, March 9, when the Cobras won first place in the League Championship playoffs. Final score was Aldergrove Cobras 5 - North Shore Wildcats 1. In photo, back row from left are Madeline Buis, Amandeep Cheema, Brooklyn Shaw, Gurleen Sidhu, Jenna Duckworth, Taylor Wiens, Hunter Pineau; front row from left are Amanda Bunt, Taylor Ann Walters, Brittnee Rollinson, Sierra Gustafson, Brooklyn De-melo, Meaghan Eakins, and Kailey Snow. Coaches are Mel Snow and Jamie Shaw.

Aldergrove Girls Soccer Teams Win Big!

SUBMITTED PHOTOThe Aldergrove Ambush are the Fraser Valley Champions in U-17 girls soccer, after defeating Chilli-wack on Sunday, with a score of 2-0. The team is coached by Dave Stephens and Bob Singh.

HARRY HUNT PHOTOSAldergrove Ambush’s Vanessa Wilson (at left) and twin sister Valorie Wilson (at right) in action against Chilliwack for the U-17 Girls Soccer Cup Final, Sunday, March 9 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. The Ambush girls won the Fraser Valley District Championships and now advance.

Aldergrove Star

The Thunder Lacrosse Club have received league approval to assume ownership of the Langley Intermediate and Junior Thunder (Thunder Sports Entertainment).

The BC Junior Lacrosse League’s Board of Directors approved the transfer at their meeting on Tuesday, March 4. Langley Thunder is a not for profit society run by President Ken Buchan and Vice President Rob Buchan.

The move was made to try to create a strong synergy through the different levels of local lacrosse as well as the Langley Events Centre. Having owned and operated the Langley Thunder of the Western Lacrosse Association

since 1999, the Buchan family has become entrenched in the sport, both locally and throughout the Lower Mainland. The team was the first franchise to play in the LEC after its opening in 2009 and has a strong relationship with the facility which will now benefit all three teams.

“Having played in the league when I was in junior and being able to participate at various levels, it is exciting to have a seat at the table and help be a part of really integrating the history of junior lacrosse into the Langley market, hope-fully with Langley kids,” said Rob, who played his junior years in New Westminster and won a Minto Cup (1994).

Thunder lacrosse consolidates

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563 MISC. WANTEDFIREARMS. All types wanted, es-tates, collections, single items, mili-tary. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045www.dollars4guns.com.

REAL ESTATE

609 APARTMENT/CONDOS

CONDO FOR SALE - 54 Ave & 203 St, Langley. $189,000. 1040 sq ft living space, 2 bed, 2 bath, comput-er nook, large mirrored closets, lin-en storage. W/D. Gas fi re-place/electric heat. Lots of light, no hot sun. Quiet northeast corner. 28-unit building. 604-317-9409 [email protected]

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

2.7 Acres in 150 Mile HouseBEAUTIFUL PIONEER

LOG BUILDINGS. $575K.all with red metal roofi ng:

* 2600 sq/ft Log House * Heated Log Shop with loft, 11x12 door & 220 wiring. * Insulated Log Yard Shop with 220 wiring. * Beautiful Log BBQ Shelter.all Douglas Fir Treed PropertyMUST SEE! 1-250-296-0139

627 HOMES WANTED

We Buy Homes BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14’ wide

$67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

638 OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE MAR 9TH. 16748 85th Surrey, Gorgeous Fleetwood Home. 6 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,651 sq ft. Lot 6,069 sq ft. 18yrs old. A grand entrance with vaulted ceil-ings, and massive windows, Kitch-en/family room are open concept. Family room shares a double fi re-place with the den. Mountain view $649,999. For virtual tour:info@ barbraven.comPhone: 778-928-4524

809 AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

REAL ESTATE

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •Diffi culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk!www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location.

Phone 604-317-1926

ALDERGROVE: Clean, quiet, suites avail on Fraser Highway Bachelor Suite @ $620/mo and 1 Bdrm @ $670/mo (incl heat and hot water). Call David @ 604.328.4461

LANGLEY-Near-new2 bdrm. 2 bath top fl oor/corner suite condo for rent. Quartz countertops, electric F/P, large balcony. Incls. 2 parking spaces $1450/mo. with a minimum 1 year lease.

Available May 1st.

604-530-5646Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555Maple Manor Apts: 604-534-01081 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo.Ask about our Move-In BONUS.

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXESWHITE Rock, bright 2 bdrm 850 sqft. lower duplex. Avail. April 1st. 2 blks to beach, 1/2 blk. to bus. Large priv. back yrd, carport. 5 appl., n/p, n/s. Ref’s $1050/mo. 604 530-8038

736 HOMES FOR RENT

FORTLANGLEY HOME

3 Bedroom / 2 BathRecent updates to fl ooring, paint

& appliances. N/S $1700/mo.

Available April 1st

Angie 604-530-5646Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm.


WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassified.com

RENTALS

750 SUITES, LOWERAldergrove 2 bdrm newer ste quiet area cls to park/schl NS/NP $800 incl util 779-549-0498

ALDERGROVE. Brand new 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Incl hydro. W/D. N/P. Near park, school & bus stop. Avail. March 15th. 604-825-8761.

Aldergrove lrg 1 bdrm $650 incl gas hydro, shr lndry. Gas f/p. NP/NS, no partiers. $250 DD. 604-856-9642

CLOVERDALE - Clean & Quite Large 1BR Basement Suite $695. includes Heat, Hot Water, & Elec-tricity, Shared Laundry. Close to Shopping, Private Entrance. Suit one person. 18480 - 68th Ave. Call Dan 604-306-9111

TRANSPORTATION


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TRANSPORTATION

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Auto Loans. All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

810 AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALAAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

848 TOWING2006 Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood, 537,000 Original Miles, Caterpillar C15. For more information call/text me at: (707)797-7314

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS:

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that creditors and others having claimsagainst the estate of Alexander Brodie formerly of 25721 64th Ave. Aldergrove, B.C, V4W 1V3 (Deceased), are hereby required to send particulars thereof to James Ouellette, Administrator, at 15947 88th Ave. Surrey, B.C, V4N 1H6 on or before March 31st 2014. After which date, the es-tate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have been received.

810 AUTO FINANCING

Power Play Realty

New Listing!Spacious 3 bed/2 bath rancher. Open fl oor plan. Fresh paint, tons of pot lights, skylight in main bathroom. Double garage. Room for RV. Access to backyard. Great neighborhood.Call Anne 604-308-7365!

$$459,000459,000

LISTINGS WANTED!27272 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove • Offi ce: 604-533-3231

Tickety Boo! Just Like New!Great curb appeal! Great location! 5 bdrm, 3 baths, double garage, NEW kitchen, fl oors, paint, blinds, tiles, light fi xtures ..... too much to list!Call Anne 604-308-7365!

Ti k t B ! J t Lik N !

$$439,000439,000

PARKSIDE

Anne Stromsten.com604-308-7365

NEW LISTING

SOLDSOLD


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ALDERCENTER REALTY

26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100


26489- FRASER HWY $ 400,000

1/4 acre lot right between commercial zoned property and a township parkland. Property has a frontage access road so you are not right on Fraser Hwy. Make an off er – small home is in reasonable shape.

1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT

26867 32A AVENUE $459,900

3 LEVEL SPLIT

I I LIVELIVE in Aldergrove. I in Aldergrove. I SELLSELL in Aldergrove. in Aldergrove. Call the Aldergrove specialist...

Ready to move, when you are.

Make your Dream a Reality.Make your Dream a Reality. Call Dan today 604-857-1100! Call Dan today 604-857-1100!

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5568-201A STREET $159,900

One bedroom condo in a smaller building very good 800 sq ft fl oor plan. 19 + and bring your pet and your BBQ to this unit and live good.Large deck and the gas fi replace is included in low maintenance fees. Check this one out.

MICHAUD GARDENS


#44-26892-FRASER HWY $79,900

Completely redone 2 bedroom modular home in Alder-grove For Sale here quick possession possible. This has new everything and all you have to do is move in it even has a work shop in the back yard. Cute cozy and clean this is one worth looking into, you even have your own yard here.

COMPLETELY REDONE!


#20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE $189,900

Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view. Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Al-most 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.

TWIN FIRS

SOLDSOLD

6705 SATCHELL RD $1,400,000

VACANT CARE HOME IN BRADNER AREA


9000 sq ft 20 room care facility on 2.5 acre parcel already subdivided into two lots. City water, with septic treatment facility, generator, gov’t approved site perfect for an extension of church or associated assemble use. Quick possession possible.

27691 DOWNES ROAD $1,800,000

26 ACRES

All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks? Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.



LISTINGS LISTINGS WANTEDWANTED ANYANY SIZE SIZE ANYANY PRICE PRICE ANYANY CONDITION CONDITION

I work with the most-dedicated real estate team in the business and provide my clients with the most effective ways to buy and sell their homes. When you make the choice to have Dan Flokstra handle your real estate needs, you make the choice for peace of mind and solid results.


2211-256 STREET $900,000

4.4 ACRESThis is the one you have been waiting for. A large over 3000 sq ft bsmt home on a private lot close to every-thing. This home has lots of room from the great kitchen area to a family room on the main fl oor and a large master bedroom plus a fully fi nished bsmt with wet bar and large patio and sundeck. Home has a newer roof and a small barn. Bring the fam-ily and bring the critters, this is your new home.

This is the home that you wanted to update yourself and now it is done for you. It has the hardwood fl oors, new kitchen and new bathrooms, heat pump with air conditioning, new tile, new everything in a great neighborhood. Walking distance to schools you get the idea it’s all here and it can be yours. This is a must see, take a look and make the call.


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Lease mileage allowance on 48 month lease is 20,000 kms per year. Total paid for 48 month term lease is $38,282.18 plus taxes. Purchase option on 48 month lease is 17,210.18 plus taxes and fees. All offers and payments subject to credit approval. Offer expires March 15th. All prices plus taxes and fees.

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