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Snow White a Spirited Good Sport

By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

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Proving she’s a good sport, Snow White joined youngsters in a snowball fight – using soft foam “snowballs” – at the Aldergrove Elks Christmas party on Saturday afternoon. Snow White has become an Aldergrove tradition at Christmas time, charming youngsters with stories, songs and games, and is almost as popular as Santa Claus in this community. More on Christmas celebrations in Aldergrove inside this issue.

Blitz shows human cost of drunk driving

By ALYSSA O’DELL Aldergrove Star

Next to the 204 Street overpass median, as cars slowly filter through a Langley RCMP road check, Markita Kaulius stands beside a poster displaying 40 pictures of smiling faces — all victims of impaired drivers — drivers who

never should not have been behind the wheel.

“This boy here was killed a year ago yesterday. His mother has lost 100 pounds ... she can’t sleep, can’t eat, can’t work. She’s just been devastated,” says Kaulius, president of Families for Justice. The group works to support families who have

lost loved ones to drunk drivers, while advocating for tougher penalties for those convicted of impaired driving.

“This is Brad and Krista Howe from Red Deer, Alberta. (Their deaths) left five kids orphaned. The guy served seven months in jail.”

It’s the kind of pain Kaulius and

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“That’s my daughter there,” she says quietly. Kassandra Kaulius was struck and killed in Surrey in 2011 by a drunk driver, while she was on her way home from a softball match.

She was studying to be a teacher.

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Langley mayor Jack Froese, Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman, Delta mayor Lois Jackson and Kelowna mayor Walter Gray have sent a joint letter urging provincial agriculture minister Pat Pimm to say if he supports or opposes a ban on medical marijuana production on protected farm land.

The four munic ipalit ies are required by law to get provincial approval for any regulations that might affect farming within the Agricultural Mayor Jack Froese Land Reserve (ALR) inside their borders.

The letter signed by all four mayors says they have a “collective desire to prohibit establishment of medical marijuana operations in agricultural areas” and asks the minister what his intentions are.

“We would appreciate knowing your position with respect to our request,” the letter reads.

The minister has so far refused to reveal whether he supports such restrictions, but the provincial agricultural land commission, which controls the ALR as an arms-length provincial government entity, has said medicinal marijuana would be considered a “permitted farm use.”

In the Township of Langley, at least one commercial greenhouse grower within its boundaries has begun cultivating medical marijuana to prepare for new federal regulations that will, next year, switch production from hundreds of small grow operations to a smaller number of bigger facilities.

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Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa Claus Arrives in Aldergrove

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Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus presided over the Aldergrove Christmas parade aboard the Elks float on Saturday evening, while excited youngsters huddled under blankets along the parade route.

Concerns raised about medical marijuana zoning in Abbotsford Aldergrove Star

Prospective medical marijuana producers are concerned a proposed prohibition on legal grow-ops in Abbotsford will halt their plans to run legitimate businesses.

By April 2014, new regulations from Health Canada will end private home grow-ops for medical marijuana and allow for larger-scale commercial operations that will distribute the product by mail. The city remains concerned about the potential impact of the new regulations and is seeking to keep grow-ops out of Abbotsford through zoning bylaws.

Abbotsford is proposing to prohibit commercial grow-ops in all

non-farmland city zones, and on farmland, which will require approval from the province.

The bylaws went to public hearing on Monday, and while concerns about grow-ops in the city were raised by some residents, prospective producers say the city’s plan will impede business in what will be a highly regulated industry.

Sam Mellace, a licensed marijuana grower, said he and his business partner spent millions of dollars revamping a chicken barn in Bradner into a legal area to grow marijuana.

They produce marijuana products by extracting the active ingredient in order to create creams and other

products that provide medical benefits without inducing a high.

Mellace said the new commercial producers take the business and health benefits of medical marijuana seriously and go through a strict procedure to be licensed, and council’s decision could put them out of business.

“We have spent a lot of money up until now, and then get stonewalled by the council.”

But Aird Flavelle, who ran in the last provincial election as the Green Party candidate for AbbotsfordMission, encouraged council to “stick to their guns” and prohibit grow-ops, citing the high costs to taxpayers due

to the law enforcement and utilities that grow-ops require.

“Let our federal government have their new rules. Let’s revisit it in five years and see how they work. In the meantime… let’s stay away from it.”

Jim Fitzpatrick has applied for a license to grow marijuana in Abbotsford. He said that credible marijuana production will assist Abbotsford’s efforts to be a safe community by keeping marijuana out of the illegal drug trade, while the growop would bring credible employment to the city.

Mayor Bruce Banman said there were compelling arguments from both sides and council deferred their

decision to a later meeting.

But Banman has been critical of Health Canada’s failure to ensure that they will assist municipalities with the negative effects of the former legal grow-op system.

He said he has “broken faith” in Health Canada and remains skeptical of new plans. He added that while a prohibition on grow-ops could always be revisited in the future, for now, caution may be the best approach.

“I think that what you’re seeing around the council table is a hesitancy... to just jump in with both feet and trust Health Canada to get this next phase.. right.”

‘If you drink and drive in Langley, you will be caught’ FROM FRONT:

Kaulius was at the road check alongside ICBC and Langley RCMP Traffic Services to help ensure sure more families don’t suffer the same way.

“She was 22 years-old, had the world in front of her,” says Kaulius, pausing.

“Should have had.”

As she speaks, the head of Langley RCMP Traffic Services, Sgt. Gerard Sokolowski, walks over to tell her they’ve handed out a 24-hour suspension.

The tow truck, lights flashing, arrives after only about an hour of checking cars.

He says they’ll see a thousand vehicles before the end of the night, an important reminder for local drivers heading into the holiday season.

“The enforcement is basically ramped up, and we’re out with a

lot more members because we’re looking for those people who are coming home from parties,” says Sokolowski.

“We’re hoping that people who are going out tonight have fun, but make sure they have a plan to get them home safely.”

Kaulius says although fatalities from impaired driving have dropped, overall drunk driving statistics are on the rise.

“It’s the number one criminal cause of death in Canada right now and we’re losing 1,200 to 1,500 people per year.”

“Every one of those deaths was preventable if only somebody had been responsible enough to have a plan in place before they took the first drink — whether it was a designated driver, a party bus or Operation Red Nose.”

Families for Justice has collected more than 50,000 signatures

to petition the federal government to impose harsher penalties on impaired drivers. The petition can be found on their Facebook Page.

Operation Red Nose Langley can be reached throughout the season at 604-532-0888.

In all, Langley RCMP stopped 1,700 vehicles during the ninehour blitz.

They handed out four 90-day roadside suspensions for drunk driving, a single one-day suspension for drugs and arrested one person and seized drugs and weapons from others, said Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks.

One man was arrested and charged with driving while prohibited as well as a concealed weapons offence, for having a cache of large knives with him.

Twentysix drivers who were given a roadside breathalyzer test passed.

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Langley RCMP Traffic Services were out in force on Dec. 7 conducting an impaired driving Counter Attack on the Langley 204 Street overpass. “Have a plan, and utilize the plan,” said Traffic Services’ Sgt. Gerard Sokolowski.

“Don’t drink and drive, because if you drink and drive in Langley, you’re gonna get caught and we’ll have to deal with you.”

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Manslaughter verdict for spouse

By VIKKI HOPES Aldergrove Star

A West Abbotsford man charged with the second-degree murder of his estranged wife in 2008 was found guilty on Monday of the lesser charge of manslaughter.

Justice Carol Ross ruled in B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack that Robert McMath, 69, accidentally shot Janice McMath twice in the chest, resulting in her death in hospital nine days later.

She said the Crown did not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that McMath intentionally shot Janice, 64, to kill her and prevent her from going after certain assets in their divorce settlement.

The court heard that the pair married in 1981, separated in 1995, reconciled in 1996 and then separated again in 2003.

Janice began divorce proceedings in 2005 and sought spousal support and a division of assets which included the home and property on McMath Street in the Bradner area of West Abbotsford where the couple lived during their marriage.

The 24-acre farm was first purchased by McMath’s grandparents and had been passed to his parents and then to him. He has lived on the property since 1969.

McMath wanted to pass the acreage, as well as four other parcels of land, to the couple’s five sons, Ross said.

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For the first time in 23 years, the Christmas in Williams Park Society has had to hire security to watch over the festive light display, after Grinches tried to ruin this year’s show.

The day after Williams Park opened for visitors to drive through and see the magical display of lights and inflatables on Dec. 3, thieves snuck into the park after the

gate was closed and stole several inflatables. They also cut wires and smashed some lights.

“It’s very demoralizing,” said Jim Marvel, Township parks and facilities manager who also is with the Williams Park Society. “We were able to replace the inflatables but it cost the society extra money.”

This is the second time thieves hit. In February, thieves broke into a storage locker and stole lights and

extension cords.

The society made the expensive decision to hire security guards for all the nights the park is open for Christmas.

Christmas in Williams Park will go on. “This is a key Christmas event in Langley for many people and it’s free,” said Marvel. However, they do have donation bins at the park where people can donate if they feel they can.

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house, and McMath testified that on their way, he picked up the nearby rifle with the intention of unloading it. He said his back was turned to Janice, but she walked in his path as he stumbled, due to his arthritic knee giving out, and the gun went off.

According to police testimony, McMath reported that the gun went off again when he fell, and Janice was shot a second time.

Crown argued at trial that the “pump action” of the rifle meant that the gun could only have fired a second time if McMath intentionally reloaded it.

But expert testimony at trial provided scenarios in which the rifle could have accidentally been discharged a second time when McMath fell, depending where his hands and fingers were situated on the gun and whether, and how, the gun struck the ground.

Ross found McMath guilty of manslaughter, saying she believed he was negligent in the way he stored the gun and that he had failed to engage the gun’s safety mechanism while there was a cartridge in the chamber. “ … the risk that the rifle might discharge and harm someone was foreseeable,” she said.

If McMath had been found guilty of second-degree murder, he would have received an automatic life sentence.

A conviction of manslaughter involving a firearm can result in a prison term of anywhere from four years to life. A date for McMath’s sentencing has not yet been set.

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share, Ross added.

The couple was unable to reach an agreement on the matter, and a trial date was set for June 4, 2008.

Janice was shot just days before then – on May 28 – and died on June 7.

McMath – and some witnesses at trial – testified that he and Janice remained friendly during their separation. Two of the couple’s sons lived with him, and Janice visited the McMath Street property two or three times a week.

The pair often talked over a glass of wine or cup of coffee, the court heard. McMath also occasionally visited Janice at her residence, and there was talk of a possible reconciliation, Ross said.

The judge said no evidence was presented to indicate that the couple’s relationship had ever been violent nor did neighbours who heard the gunshots testify that they had heard any arguing or shouting on the night in question.

McMath testified that on May 28, 2008, he was concerned that coyotes had been attacking and killing chickens on his property. He loaded three cartridges into a .32 Remington rifle in his home and moved the gun outside near the chicken coop.

Janice came over for a visit that evening, and the two shared a bottle of wine.

McMath testified that he told Janice he had some work to do in the barn, and she accompanied him as the two continued to drink wine and talk.

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He was referring to a two-andHe also has a binder full of a-half year old Pitt Meadows boy information, safety suggestions and who was killed while crossing at a signatures which he brought to the crosswalk at a busy mall last month.

Township. He also plans to bring a The driver is believed to have been similar binder to Surrey City Hall. distracted when she killed the boy The area borders both dis- and injured the mom. tricts. He also dropped off inforThat tragedy has impacted Hees mation and a bumper sticker to to the point that one cold night he Aldergrove-Fort Langley MLA spent hours at the crosswalk, holdRich Coleman. ing his large sign asking people to Coleman’s office ordered 100 of drive with care. his bumper stickers.

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He spent $1,000 making up bumper stickers with the same message and handed them out.

“My wife thinks I’m crazy to do it, but what if that one bumper sticker makes a difference, or saves a life?” he asks.

After hearing about the 11-yearold boy who was hurt in a hitand-run on Nov. 19 in his Clayton Heights neighbourhood, Hees was moved to action.

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After a whirlwind year that started with a come-frombehind election win, Premier Christy Clark sat down with me for the traditional yearend interview in her Victoria office. Here are excerpts from that discussion. A longer version with video can be found under the Opinion tab of this newspaper’s website.

TF: Premier, you surprised a few people this year. What surprised you the most about 2013?

PCC: I guess it was the disconnect between the pollsters and the pundits, and the public. I did have a sense all the time that the citizens were thinking something different in the run-up to the election campaign. I wondered, am I missing something here, or are they missing something?

And I guess it turned out that it wasn’t me that was missing something.

TF: The liquefied natural gas export project is going to use a lot of natural gas, especially in the early years. Will B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets [20 per cent reduction by 2020, 80 per cent by 2050] have to be changed?

PCC: I don’t have a clear answer on that yet. We are working with the companies on exactly how we are going to structure their environmental commitments and costs, and

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their electricity costs versus using gas, the total royalty tax regime. We’re looking at that as one package.

However that turns out, though, this opportunity to export natural gas to Asia is the single biggest opportunity we have ever had as a province to reduce greenhouse gas emissions around the world.

In shipping this to China, we are going to help them wean themselves off some of the dirtiest coal anybody’s burning anywhere in the world.

TF: If B.C. is going to get credit for displacing coal use in Asia, shouldn’t B.C.’s coal exports, even though it’s metallurgical coal, count in our greenhouse gas total as well?

PCC: I know that the academics and pundits are going to get all mired in competing sets of numbers and studies.

For me, we have a chance to do good for the world, and we’re going to take it.

TF: On oil pipelines, your agreement in November with Alberta Premier Alison Redford involves B.C. supporting her effort for a national energy strategy. What do you see it doing in the future?

PCC: The big idea that she’s trying to pursue with that is a strategy that will connect us east to west in energy.

Energy grids are much better connected north to south than

they are east to west. So she’s trying to pursue a pan-Canadian strategy for the exchange of energy, whether that’s hydroelectricity or natural gas or whatever it is.

We haven’t been intimately involved with it until recently, so we’ll see where it goes.

TF: There’s a perception out there, fuelled by the opposition, that you campaigned against oil pipelines and now you’re turning the tanker around, as it were, to be in support of them. What do you say to that?

PCC: It’s typical of the other guys to reinterpret and misquote. That’s what they do. They’re in opposition.

What I said was, we have five conditions that must be met in order for heavy oil to be considered to go ahead in British Columbia. That has not changed.

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It was the morning of Christmas Eve last year, and once again it didn’t feel like Christmas.

I was having a coffee and looking at one of those family portraits, and I got homesick – I missed my mom and dad and family, and those magical Christmases we shared together in Ontario. I missed not having that special feeling that I used to get every year.

A couple of years ago, I bought a ton of outdoor Christmas lights and decorated all of the hedges, evergreens and fence. I had just finished my cancer treatments and didn’t know how many more Christmases I would be around for – desperately hoping the lights would bring back that special Christmas feeling.

It didn’t.

So last year I bought a Santa Claus outfit for a visit to BC Cancer Agency’s Fraser Valley Centre – where I was treated and where I have been volunteering every week for the past 16 months – at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

As I made my way through the various clinics, patients’ eyes would light up with excitement. I was hearing voices from all sides – things like: “Hi Santa!” and “Merry Christmas, Santa” and “Hey Santa, can we get a picture of you with us?”

Within five minutes that special feeling returned, and I was a kid again.

I didn’t rush home and decorate the house with lights, though. In fact, within hours of leaving the centre I lost the feeling, which made me really sad.

So, on the morning of Christmas Eve, I decided to get dressed as Santa Claus again, and return to the cancer centre.

As soon as I walked into the lobby, a woman ran up to me, pleading, “Oh Santa, could I get a picture with you and my mom?” I said, “Sure – ho, ho ho!”

DANIEL St. ANDREWS The mother slowly walked up to me.

She was in her patient gown and was wearing a Christmas hat.

I gave her a hug and posed for the picture, when her daughter suddenly said, “Mom, why are you crying?”

I squeezed her closer and she stared up at me, with tears rolling down her cheek: “Because I never thought I would ever meet Santa Claus!”

I kissed her on the cheek and whispered, “I will always be with you.”

I toured the cancer centre and then walked down the hall to the hospital and took the elevator up to 51 North – the oncology floor. I had been a patient there several times during my cancer treatments, when I was at my lowest point.

I walked into each patient’s room and wished them all a happy holiday.

On my way back to the elevator, I noticed a ‘Palliative Care’ sign over the entrance to another wing, where the very sick and/or terminally ill patients are.

I walked into the ward and all of the medical staff were surprised to see Santa. After posing for several photos, I asked if it would be OK to say hello to the patients. They replied in unison:“Of course you can – you’re Santa Claus!”

I made my way around the ward, entering each of the rooms and holding the hand of each of the patients. I didn’t know what to say, but what suddenly burst out of my mouth was “I know that you’ve always believed in me and I just wanted to drop by to say hello.”

One patient – an older man wearing a Christmas hat – said he had awoken that morning excited with the hope that maybe a friend or family member might drop by for a visit.

But none had… until Santa Claus.

He held my hand for the longest time and just stared at me.

He then muttered, “Thank you, Santa. Merry Christmas.”

I turned to leave his room – I didn’t want him to see me cry.

After all, he believed in Santa Claus.

And now, so do I. -Daniel St. Andrews is a volunteer in the chemo room at Fraser Valley Centre, an actor and a blogger, at www.danielstandrews.net

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Longtime ratepayer goes on the record – ‘no tax increase’ in Langley Editor: The following is a letter to Langley Township council.

I’m a longtime ratepayer in Langley Township.

I appreciate the questionnaire approach that you have made available, and am willing to assume you have done so with the best of intentions.

Unfortunately, my experience is that such things are often used to manipulate the public to accept that which they ought not to accept. I am not sure you are not do-

ing the same thing here.

I want to be on record to be in absolute opposition to any increase beyond the cost of living for the annual year as calculated for CPP pension purposes by the Government of Canada.

Find a way — cut things, live within your means.

I have to, and so should you.

And do not play the game where you cut that which will upset the most people.

I’ve seen that one, too. TransLink is particularly good at it.

Taxes have risen considerably in Langley, contrary to oft-stated remarks by politicians and others.

You have been fairly consistently above the increase in the cost of living, which means that you have reached deeper and deeper into my pocket every year.

And, please do not attempt to disguise tax increases by calling them “fees.

“It is so insulting to be talked to in that manner. Keep your hands out of my pockets.

Jeff Christian, Langley

Writer thankful for honest strangers Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank a very special lady for her act of kindness at the Aldergrove Safeway store recently.

I returned my shopping cart to the returns area and did not realize until I got home that I had left my purse in it. Our friend (Harvey Schultz) had died suddenly on Friday and I was

distracted with memories of seeing him in Aldergrove.

I had left my purse open and its contents were visible — my wallet with cash showing, my passport and credit cards and cheque book. A cornucopia of goodies for a less-thanhonest person.

Apparently a lady rushed into the store with my purse, asking them

to keep it in a safe place. The staff at Safeway were amazed at such honesty.

I am truly grateful to you for returning my purse. But more than that, thank you for showing so may people today that one individual — yourself — made the world a better place today.

Pamela Omelaniec, Langley

On the hunt for worthy candidates Editor: The Township of Langley Volunteer Awards Recognition Team will honour the wonderful volunteers who reside in the Township and so willingly give up their time throughout the year.

We know there are a great many people who give so generously of their time but in order to honour them, we need to know who they all are, so we’re asking your readers to put the names of these volunteers forward.

The Township of Langley will be accepting nominations for volunteers who reside in the Township and contribute to making our community a better place to live from January 8 through to February 21, 2014.

We’re writing to you in hopes that as your readers gather for year-end events or annual general meetings, they will think of volunteers they know who deserve to be honoured for their volunteer work and that they will submit these names during the nomination period. It may take a small effort to compile the documentation needed, but in comparison to all they do, there is no comparison.

We have great people here in Langley and we would love to honour them at our awards ceremony in April.

We are seeking nominations for two specific awards: The Eric Flowerdew Award recognizes a volunteer who promotes an active living lifestyle that enhances residents’ quality of life through

creative, cultural, physical, or social pursuits; promotes traditional and non-traditional recreation activities; and enhances Langley’s community spirit.

The John and Muriel Arnason Award is presented to a volunteer couple who advocate culture, learning, and literacy; foster partnerships and cooperative efforts; and create the potential for long-term benefits to the Langley community.

For Nomination Forms and information, please contact Sarah Larsh, Corporate Administration at 604533-6115 or by email at slarsh@tol. ca Kari Medos and Kirsten Charlesworth, Township of Langley Awards Recognition Team

We have gone to the dogs here in Langley Editor: I live in a neighbourhood across from a townhouse complex, which is great ...kids playing and having fun. Until this past year or so there were no pets allowed. Now we have dogs living in the complex but of course some of those who live there have no idea about having a dog.

Yes, the kids said ‘please’ and there you go, a puppy, however, no thought was given to who was going to take care of the puppy and what was going to happen when everyone has gone for the day to work, to school. I’m usually up at 4:30-5 a.m., and about 6 a.m. I have to listen to at least one and then a second dog bark and whine until almost 9 p.m. everyday, except when someone takes the time to take the dog for a 10-15 minute walk, and then it starts again, barking and whining because it has once again been shut outside. This is not how you treat a dog in a family environment.

I have dogs and you wouldn’t know I even had one. Barking happens when I or my husband come home from work and at playtime with the Frisbee in the back yard and that is it. If you don’t want to take on the responsibility {and there is one} of looking after a pet, then please, don’t get one! You are doing a serious injustice to the poor animal.

I’ve been so close to calling LAPS – in my mind it’s abuse.

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‘Tis the season to think about safety at home and hearth Aldergrove Star

With trees to trim, treats to bake, and gifts to wrap, there is a lot to do during the holiday season.

But by making time to be prepared and taking a few precautions, you can help give your family the best gift of all – their safety.

“This is a very busy time of year and it is easy to get caught up in everything there is to do at Christmastime,” said Krista Barton, Township of Langley Public Life Safety Educator.

“However, with all the fun and festivities comes some potential hazards.

By taking a moment to slow down, think, and plan, you can reduce the chances of your home and the people you love coming to harm.”

When it comes to decorating the Christmas

tree, safety starts before you even bring it home.

Begin by picking a tree with needles that do not fall off when touched.

Fresh, green trees are more fire-resistant than those with dry, brittle needles. Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2 inches from the base of the trunk to allow it to absorb water and be sure to add water to the stand daily. Keep the tree at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces or candles, and make sure it is not blocking any exits.

To light the tree, use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory, Barton said, noting that some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use. Replace any strings of lights with worn or broken cords or loose

bulb connections. Do not connect more than three strands of mini string sets and read the manufacturer’s instructions to find the maximum number of LED strands that can be connected.

Never use lit candles to decorate the tree and always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

“Dried out trees are fire hazards and they should never be left in the home or garage or placed against the side of the house,” Barton said. Get rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. A number of groups offer recycling programs where trees can be chipped by donation.

Check the December 19 and 26 and January 2 Township Pages for dates and locations.

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Taking a few precautions in your home this winter can help keep the holidays safe, says Township of Langley Public Life Safety Educator Krista Barton.

During cold winter least once a year. tion in front of the firemonths, it is important When heating your place and teach children to maintain furnaces, home with a wood fire- to stay at least three feet chimneys, and other heat place or stove, make sure away from the fireplace, sources to ensure they are the wood is dry and sea- wood stove, or other functioning safely. The soned, Barton said, and space heaters. furnace should be inspect- ensure the fireplace screen “If you are using a ed and serviced and chim- is metal or heat-tempered portable space heater it is neys and vents should be glass. Check that the very important that it has cleaned and inspected by screen is in good condi- an automatic shut off,” a qualified professional at tion and secure in its posi- Barton cautioned.

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Residents are also reminded to test all smoke alarms to ensure they are working and change the battery if needed. There should be a smoke alarm on every level of the home, inside each bedroom, and outside every bedroom area.

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Season’s Greetings from the Jim McGregor, Aldergrove Star

Canadian Christmas celebrations represent a colourful tapestry of multicultural customs and traditions. Many of our Christmas events arrived with explorers, traders, pioneers and settlers from Europe and Asia or Great Britain.

Many of these traditions worked their way across Canada and became legacies left behind for future generations. Customs, recipes and songs were handed down and still play a large part of the Christmas season in our communities today.

The Germans brought us Christmas trees, advent wreaths and gingerbread houses. Caroling came along with the British and the Irish, and Scottish settlers like my grandmother, gave us melt in your mouth shortbread recipes.

The nativity crèche was introduced by French settlers and good old Santa Claus evolved from Dutch, German and Scandinavian folklore.

The first sign of Christmas in our community can be very different for each one of us. Maybe it’s the neighbour who flashes on his lighted display the day after Halloween. Maybe it’s the first Christmas carol you hear on the radio or the first Christmas commercial on TV or the day you first see eggnog on the grocery store shelf. Something is going to trigger your memory and that’s when Christmas begins.

In Langley we have many traditions throughout the community that people look forward to each year. Many organizations or service groups put up

light displays or produce concerts and eventually wrap the entire community Norse and Celtic Druids revered evergreens as manifestations of gods in the Christmas spirit. because they stayed green all winter and they used boughs as decorative symIn Langley City, shortly after Remembrance Day, the Veteran’s banners bols of prosperity and good fortune. come down and the Christmas decorations appear. It’s not long before the Aldergrove marks two special days for Christmas. The Aldergrove Festival trees are wrapped in strings of lights and the poles are hung with lighted stars Days Parade and the Light Up Aldergrove Contest. Events coordinator and and trees. Once the nativity scene appears on the roof Festival Days President Karen Long is delighted that of City Hall, the decorations are complete. these events always come together so smoothly. “It’s “It’s really great when For those who enjoy a more country setting, really great when community groups and businesses can Christmas in Williams Park is a unique Langley event. get together like this to put on something special for the community groups and Families can walk, drive or take a horse drawn cart whole community,” she said. businesses can get through the magically decorated outdoor setting. Local together like this to put on The Langley Community comes together during the choirs or individuals provide entertainment and the Christmas season and you see the ancient traditions dissomething special” hot dogs and hot chocolate never end. The event is in played as you drive through the many villages that make Karen Long, Festival Days President its 23rd year and marks the beginning of the Christmas up the two Langleys. We should consider ourselves fortuseason for many rural families. nate to live in such a caring community that loves to show Fort Langley has a long history and the Christmas traditions are no excep- off and celebrate, bring back memories for all. tion. The arrival of Santa Claus by canoe takes us back to both First Nations From the Book of Canadian Christmas Traditions we learn that Festivals people and Hudson’s Bay Company men that plied the river for both work of Light, be they Winter Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali or others, all and social activities, year round. honour those who came before and serve to illuminate the way for those to As the Big Man glides down Bedford Channel he is welcomed by a wait- follow. They all offer the hope for a brighter tomorrow and promise a second ing crowd of children and adults. Santa leads the procession down to the chance. Like Ebenezer Scrooge, these traditions allow to live in the Past, the historic Community Hall where he counts down the numbers and magi- Present and the Future. cally lights the tree then invites the crowd to share hot chocolate and their If we’re going to mix a stew pot of folklore we should follow a tried and Christmas wish list. true recipe!

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Aldergrove Save-on Foods offered a “taste of B.C.� for their Aldergrove Chrristmas celebrations on Sunday, Dec. 15. Produce manager Brian McIntyre dressed up for the role, while McDonald’s restaurant staff served peppermint hot chocolate, and the Great Balloon Drop awarded prizes and Save-on Foods points to customers. You Mason, 7, helped his sister Ellaina, age one, decorate cupcakes at the event.

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Happy Holidays from the Township of Langley!

Community recreation centres are open during the holidays – come in for a workout, try a fitness class, or register your little ones for holiday games and crafts in our day camps!

Facility and Fitness Centre Hours Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre December 24 December 25 December 26 December 27 December 28 December 29 December 30 December 31 January 1 January 2

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“As always, we are busy making toys and checking long lists,” says Santa.

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The wagon promises a fuel economy of 7.84 L/100 kms fuel economy,which means the sleigh will be kinder to the environment than his current means of transporting gifts to the world’s children.

As an added benefit, the EcoBoost engine – which is finely tuned for high-speed performance – would offer speeds much faster than Santa ever travelled in his former 36-hoofpowered sleigh. The expected upgrade comes as a record number of children earn spots on the “nice” list, increasing the payload weight of his bag of gifts beyond the normal tow rating of his nine-reindeer team.

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Inside On the plus side, the Mirage SE does come nicely equipped. The front driver’s seat has adjustment and both front seats have very good seat heaters that bring your backside up to the appropriate temperature in short order. The centre cluster is nicely finished and it features Bluetooth with streaming audio. There is an auxiliary jack but no USB jack to charge your phone. The back seat is small and the rear cargo area is what one might expect from a little car. But this vehicle does not live in a vacuum. The Kia Rio, with more features, like satellite radio, is only a $1,000 more and is way up on space and horsepower.

The Nissan Versa Note is massive in comparison and for $1,700 more has push button start and even a backup camera.

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fuel saving car at the smallest end of the market.

Looks The Mirage is sold in two trim levels; the base starts at $12,498 and comes pretty sparsely equipped. It’s a small car with a little price tag. The much bigger Nissan Versa is cheaper at $11,898 and has buckets more power. The car that most people will choose is the Mirage SE with many more goodies but the price jumps dramatically to $15,398 and with the automatic transmission it lands at $16,598. At this price, there are plenty of options in the subcompact class.

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Even though we have high fuel prices in Canada, the trend is away from small fuel-efficient cars to larger vehicles.

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With just 74hp, this car is way down on power compared to the rest of the subcompact set, even the Fiat 500 has 101hp and the Nissan Versa has 109hp. This combination of small packaging and small engine deliver a rating of 5.3L/100km in the city and 4.4L on the highway. In my mostly city driving I was achieving 7L/100km. The problem with such a small engine is that it often needs to be pushed hard to accelerate and pass other traffic. The engine and CVT are loud, especially when the car is cold. The steering is very light for easy maneuverability but at higher speeds it feels too vague. This car is happy cruising because the engine settles down to a lower RPM and the noise level drops. Ask this car to perform and it’s an experience filled with noise and vibration.

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There is a provincial law that forbids drivers from entering an intersection if they can’t exit the other side (not for left turners, that’s ok). But many municipalities have taken that a step further with bylaws that apply that rule to all intersections, not just those controlled by lights.

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Prato’s goal keeps Kodiaks streak intact

By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

In a battle of first versus worst, the Aldergrove Kodiaks needed a thirdperiod short-handed goal from captain Kenny Prato to extend their winning streak to 11 games.

The Kodiaks were playing at the Port Moody Arena against the Port Moody Panthers in junior B PJHL action on Saturday night.

And neither team could find the back of the net for the first 43 minutes before Prato struck for the game’s only goal in the 1-0 victory.

Goaltender Jordan Liem stopped all 25 shots for the shutout.

The win was the 11th straight victory for Aldergrove and they are also unbeaten in their past 16 games (140-2).

Aldergrove is now 21-4-0-2 with 44 points to lead the Harold Brittain Conference by 10 points over the Abbotsford Pilots.

The North Delta Devils scored the first and last goals of the night against the Aldergrove Kodiaks but the Kodiaks dominated the rest of the game for a 7-2 win.

It was the tenth straight win for the Kodiaks and keeps them at the top of the Pacific Junior B Hockey League with 42 points after 26 games (20-4-0-2). The Kodiaks are 10 points ahead of the Abbotsford Pilots

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Aldergrove Kodiaks twins Spencer and Scott McHaffie scored on North Delta Devils’ keeper Janson Kozlowski in a 7-2 Kodiaks win Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Aldergrove Arena. in the Harold Brittain conference and three points ahead of the Delta Ice Hawks in the Tom Shaw conference.

KODIAKS TAKE DECISIVE WIN OVER DEVILS The Devils’ Tristan Craighead opened the scoring at 5:20 of the first period but Kodiaks Jacob Dunlop and captain Kenny Prato notched two for a 2-1 lead at the end of the

first. Kodiaks Jonathan Philley, Spencer McHaffie and Stephen Ryan each scored one apiece in the second.

Kodiaks Prato and Adam Callegari scored two more in the third before Devils’ Joshua Trisevic closed the scoring in the third.

Kodiaks’ keeper Tate Sproxton stopped all but two of the Devils’ 35 shots for the game’s third star, while

first and second stars went to Prato and Callegari, respectively.

The Kodiaks had 41 shots on net.

They scored on one of three power plays while the Devils scored on one of five.

Assists went to Elvis Jansons, Philley, Kodi Schwarz, Callegari (2), Robert Jang (2), Quinncy Lerouz, Scott McHaffie, Ryan (2), and Prato.

KODIAKS ON THE ROAD The Kodiaks have two more away games, Dec. 20 vs Ridge Meadows Flames and Dec. 21 vs Delta Ice Hawks. In the new year the Kodiaks host Ridge Meadows Flames on Jan. 1 and travel to play the Richmond Sockeyes on Jan. 2. All home games on Wednesdays at Aldergrove Arena start at 7:15 p.m.

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Henderson: ‘Every kid deserves the chance to play’

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Growing up, hockey was an integral part of Burt Henderson’s life.

Henderson took up the game as a child, and played professionally in the minor leagues and

in Japan. His family — father John and uncle Roy Henderson — owns the junior A Langley Rivermen and his cousins Bobby and Taylor run the team, with the former serving as coach and general manager while Taylor

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Ava had been diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease.

The disease is an inherited form of juvenile macular degeneration that causes progressive vision loss, usually to the point of blindness.

The Hendersons also have two boys, fiveyear-old Jacob — whom Henderson coaches in hockey with the Burnaby Winter Club — and twoyear-old Chase.

Each is now tested yearly for Stargardt’s disease as they have a 25 per cent chance of inheriting the disease. Ava, now eight years old, is considered legally blind.

Henderson admits the past year and a half has been tough on the family.

Henderson first heard about Courage Canada Hockey for the Blind through Ava’s teacher’s assistant at her elementary school in Burnaby. This national organization was going to be in Burnaby conducting a session through the school and asked if Ava would like to participate.

Henderson attended the session and went on the ice. “It was the most amazing experience,” he described. “All the kids had a great time.”

He especially loved the fact he was on the ice with Ava. “I was able to teach my daughter how to play hockey and just to see the smile on her face was the best feeling in the world,” Henderson said.

It also prompted him to want to help grow the Courage Canada program.

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The Aldergrove Synchronized Skating teams skated their first exhibition of the season on Saturday December 7 at the South Surrey Arena.

The Pacific Ice club put on the Gala every year, giving all the teams an opportunity to debut their programs before the competition season begins.

This Gala is put on in support of the local Food Bank and it raised over $400 and collected 23 boxes of food.

The Aldergrove teams put on a spectacular performance and are working hard to put the finishing touches on their programs in time for the first competition on January 4 at the South Surrey arena. There will be teams from all over B.C.

competing at this event.

Then three weeks later the teams will travel to Lethbridge to compete against teams from B.C. and Alberta.

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huge,â€? he explained. “We want to get the word out there ‌ every kid in Canada should be able to play hockey. “Hockey is our sport — it doesn’t matter if you are blind or visually impaired, you should be able to play,â€?

Henderson added. “All we want to do is let the kids have an opportunity to play.�

Last week (Dec. 10), saw 10 visually-impaired students from the Fraser Valley hit the ice at the Langley Events Centre as part of the Courage Canada event.

The students first played a game called goal-ball in the gym for an hour and then listened to a motivational talk from Courage Canada founder Mark DeMontis for 90 minutes while enjoying a pizza lunch. The students then spent an hour on the ice with members of the Rivermen assisting them.

Holly Guinan, the visual resource teacher for School District 35, said the feedback she received from the students was that they had a great time. “They liked the multi-sensory experience,� she said, adding that smell of the locker room really stood out for some of the students.

In the past, the program has gone to Abbotsford and the Langley students have attended that event. But the LEC experience was much different with the help of the Rivermen, Guinan added. The goal is to make the Langley event an annual one.

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Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Sat Dec 28 7:15pm vs. Coquitlam Express

Valley West Hawks BC Major Midget Hockey Sat Dec 21 7:00pm vs. South Island Royals Sun Dec 22 11:15am vs. South Island Royals The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

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public programs and events Christmas Tree Chipping Events Recycle your Christmas tree by donation at the following events: Trees must be bare, with no decorations or tinsel.

Dates: January 4 and 11 Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm Location: Walnut Grove Secondary School, 8919 Walnut Grove Drive

Notice 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 lands, the particulars of which are as follows:

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Dates: December 28 and January 4 Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm Location: Willoughby Elementary School, 20766 - 80 Avenue Tree pick up available for a $10 minimum donation.

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1st & 2nd Brookswood Scouting Groups Dates: January 4 and 5 Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Location: Brookswood Secondary School, 20902 - 37A Avenue

Langley Meadows Scouts Date: January 4 Time: 9am to 3pm Location: Langley Meadows Elementary, 2244 Willoughby Way

10th Langley Scouts (two locations) Dates: Time: Location: Time: Location:

December 28, 29 and January 4, 5 9:00am to 5:00pm Safeway parking lot, 20871 Fraser Highway 9:00am to 3:00pm Langley School Board Office 4875 - 222 Street, north parking lot Tree pick up available for a $20 donation.

Call 604.514.0306 or email 10thlangleypanthers@gmail.com Engineering Division 604.532.7300

public notice Snow and Ice Control: Public Safety Tips During winter snowstorm events, municipal crews work diligently to deliver defined service levels. Sometimes our best efforts can be delayed due to challenges beyond our control. Here are some ways that you can help us to get the job done:

• Do not attempt to stop municipal vehicles that are sanding, salting, or plowing. All requests for service must be made by calling 604.532.7300.

• Place garbage cans, recycling boxes and your Green Can on the sidewalk and/or boulevard. Remove them as soon as possible after they are emptied.

Mayor Jack Froese Councillor David Davis Councillor Bev Dornan Councillor Steve Ferguson Councillor Charlie Fox Councillor Bob Long Councillor Kim Richter Councillor Michelle Sparrow Councillor Grant Ward

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• Avoid driving or delay driving whenever possible until snowfall slows or stops entirely.

As residents celebrate this festive time of year with family and friends, Township of Langley Council would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday season and all the best for 2014.

Sincerely,

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• Remove vehicles parked on the road in front of your property so snowplows and sanders can complete work.

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• Place snow shoveled from your sidewalk and driveway onto your lawn to the right of the driveway to prevent plows from plowing snow back into your driveway. Avoid pushing snow onto the road.

• Clear snow from the sidewalk adjacent to your property as soon as possible - this is the responsibility of all property owners and occupants.

• Clear any curb-side catch basins in front of your property.

• Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic so that you can see, hear, and avoid oncoming traffic.

• Advise children against playing sports on road when roads are being sanded and plowed, or building snow structures in road-side snowbanks.

Visit tol.ca/stormresponse for more information on our winter program. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for storm response updates. During severe weather events only, call our Storm Response Information Hotline at 604.514.HELP for regular, storm response updates.

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8 AVE. Civic Addresses: 276 Street south of 12B Avenue Legal Descriptions: PID: 009-017-054 Lot 4 Section 8 Township 13 New Westminster District Plan 28946 and PID: 017-426-553 Lot 2 Section 8 Township 13 New Westminster District Plan LMP1153 Description of Lands: The properties are vacant unserviced lots, approximately 20 acres each in size. The properties are zoned P-5.

Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple Scott Thompson Manager, Property Management Department 604.533.6138

public notices Notice of Lease of Property Notice 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 lease the following Township property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 250 square foot portion of Lot 5 Sec 36 Tp 8 NWD Plan LMP22381 CIVIC ADDRESS: 250 square feet of 8889 Walnut Grove Dr., Langley PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This is a lease of the 250 square foot retail space located within the Walnut Grove Community Centre TENANT: Hyunhyang Goo and Minsuk Goo NATURE OF DISPOSITION: Five-year lease, commencing January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2018 RENT: Escalating rent starting at $1,000/month and increasing during the term Scott Thompson Manager, Property Management Department 604.533.6138

Extended: W.C. Blair Recreation Centre Annual Swimming Pool Maintenance Swimming Pool: The swimming pools are currently closed for annual maintenance. Due to unexpected circumstances, the closure will remain in effect for a few additional days.

It is hoped that the pools will reopen at 6am on Friday, December 20.

Please check the Township’s website at tol.ca/reccalendars for up to date information.

Cardio Room and Weight Room: Both rooms are open and operating with the following schedule until Friday, December 20: Monday to Friday, 6am - 8 pm Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 8pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 604.533.6170

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Holiday Convoy with Santa - will be making its way through Murrayville on Saturday, Dec. 21 for a Township of Langley Fire Department’s Annual Candy Cane Run. Greeting local children and handing out candy canes, firefighters from Hall 6 will be travelling through Murrayville Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Christmas tunes, fire trucks and Santa. Firefighters look forward to joining Santa and meeting some of their neighbours. Donations of non-perishable food items will be gratefully accepted, and will go to the Langley Food Bank.

Seniors Fitness Exercises with qualified instructor, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street. Cost is $6 per week.

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 - Sundays at 12:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, Fraser Hwy. at 273 Street. Singles and couples welcome, free admission, first three dances no experience. Info: call Tyler, 604-590-9039.

Free Music Drop-In Guitar Class - Classes every Thursday.

Kids 3:30 p.m. and teens 4:30 p.m. Snack and instruments provided. Ages K-12, just show up.

St. Dunstans’ Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove.

Langley Herbivores - CrueltyFree Christmas potluck on Dec. 21, 1 – 3 p.m., at St. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church, 2827 273 St., Aldergrove. All dishes are made from plants. A great way to sample vegan dishes. Info: email pattallman@shaw.ca Christmas Céilidh - down home style kitchen party with live music, Thursday, Dec. 19, 7 to 9:45 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley. Come out and enjoy the Christmas music, goodies, fun. Tickets $5 at door including the traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. Next event will be Robbie Burns Scottish Céilidh on Jan. 23. Performers contact: Jack Williamson, 604-8887925 jackwilliamson@telus.net Heritage Holiday - at Fort Langley National Historic Site, Dec. 21-Jan. 5, daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 1). Admission: $7.80/adult, $3.90/ youth, $6.55/senior, $19.60/ family. Also, earlybird sale on Annual Passes (save 20%). Escape the holiday bustle and make memories with your family and friends. Enjoy traditional holiday atmosphere, crafts, and stories.

At 11 a.m., hear fascinating stories about Fort Langley’s past with “Faces of the Fort.” From 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. At 2 p.m., taste freshly roasted chestnuts and hear stories from the 18271830 Fort Langley journals. At 3 p.m., join a Carolling Bonfire.

Info: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ fortlangley or 604-513-4777.

Jesse Cook - The Blue Guitar Tour, Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Clarke Theatre in Mission. Tickets $42.50 (Plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000

or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Ring in the New Year - at Bradner Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd. Doors open at 6:30, buffet dinner at 7:30. Dance the year out with Phat Boyz DJ. Tickets $30, call 604-856-3398 for info or purchase at Wilway Lumber or buy online http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/522522 Classic Albums Live - Performs Abbey Road in its entirety with orchestra, Monday, Feb. 3 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at the Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604391-7469 or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Tobymac - with guests Matthew West, Brandon Heath, Mandisa and Matt Maher, Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets available at: abbotsfordcentre. ca, AESC Box Office, or by phone 1-866-977- AESC (2372).

New Year’s Eve Celebration - at Jubilee Hall, 7989 Bradner Rd., West Abbotsford with live music featuring the Ken McCoy Band, a great mix of classic and southern rock that always has the dance floor hopping. Doors open 7 p.m., dinner 8 p.m. Tickets $35. and include party favours, champagne at midnight and incredible buffet dinner. Reasonable drink prices, overnight parking allowed, great value and a guaranteed good time. Tickets at Wilway Lumber, 28728 Fraser Hwy., or www.brownpapertickets. com/event/517362. Info:n 8564375.

Art Club - Do you paint or sketch? Join this friendly group of artists who work in oils, acrylic, watercolour and graphite. Bring your work in progress. First and third Saturday of the month, 2-4 p.m. at Murrayville Library; 604533-0339.

People in Pain Network - nonprofit organization which assists people living with all types of

FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice chronic pain. A new, free Fraser 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 dick@ pipain.com, or 604-928-0486.

Garden Club - Fort Langley Library is looking for volunteers to help with their community garden plot. As a part of the Fort Langley Community gardens, the library will participate this year in creating a garden oasis of veggies, flowers, and much more, Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Registration appreciated.

Aldergrove ESL Classes - Free English as Second Language classes every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Dunstans Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. All are welcome.

Celtic Woman - Sunday, March 23, 7 p.m., at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets $40, $70, $100 (Plus FMF & service charges) available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, AESC Box Office, Abbotsford Recreation Centre, Matsqui Recreation Centre and Whatcom Wine & Spirits in Abbotsford Ticket Outlets.

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, Abbotsford Recreation Centre, Matsqui Recreation Centre and Whatcom Wine & Spirits in Abbotsford Ticket Outlets. By phone 1-866-977- AESC (2372).

Aldergrove Toastmasters meets every Monday, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Secondary School in room 125. Boost your self confidence; become a better speaker and have fun.

Info: Murray Burgum at 604856-5483 or email mgbergum@

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Why not gather up your materials and join other adult knitters who are open to learning and sharing ideas. Bring your current needlecraft project with you. Aldergrove Library is located at 26770 - 29 Ave., Aldergrove, call for info: 604-856-6415.

Classics Book Club - Join the lively discussion at this new book club and get acquainted with the great books of world literature.

Meets on the first Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Coffee provided.

Fort Langley Library Knitting Circle - Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.

Drop-in. Bring your knitting to the library and enjoy the companionship of working with others on your project. Beginners welcome.

Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca Dean Brody - with guest Cassadee Pope, Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets $29.50 - $42.50 (plus FMF and service charges) reserved seating, all ages. Tickets are available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca or by phone 1-866-977-AESC (2372).

Fraser Health Crisis Line - recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Visit website www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line.

TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a non profit weight loss support group, meets Monday nights in Aldergrove. Info: Susan at 604856-1138.

Post Abortion Healing Services - If you are interested in post abortion healing support, please contact Tanya at Your Pregnancy Options, Aldergrove - info@yourpregnancyoptions.ca, 604-8569151, www.yourpregnancyoptions.ca

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Reminder: Holiday Garbage and Recycling Collection Christmas and New Year’s holidays will affect residents in the Wednesday and Thursday collection zones.

During the holidays, our Township facilities will be operating under non-standard hours.

The Operations Centre and departments within the Civic Facility will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 at 4:30pm to Wednesday, January 1 inclusive and will reopen with regular hours on Thursday, January 2.

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For detailed holiday hours for all Township facilities, including recreation and community centres, please visit tol.ca.

The Customer Service desk at the Civic Facility will be open to answer questions, address general concerns, and accept deliveries on Friday, December 27; Monday, December 30; and Tuesday, December 31 from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet . Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326

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YORKSHIRE Terrier Puppies. 2 males, ready to go. Shots, dewormed. $1200 ea. (604)304-1131

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1 bdrm semi-dtchd suite avail Jan 1st. Like new/renovated. Includes wifi & basic tv. N/S. N/P. Ref’req’d. $700/mth. 604-856-9666.

ALDERGROVE. Brand new 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. $900/mo. incl. utils & own laundry. Nr school. Avail. now.

N/s, n/p. 604-607-5019; 604-8072405 or 604-825-4171 ALDERGROVE. Grnd lvl 1 bdrm + den din/rm, w/d, prkg, wifi, $825/mo incl utils. Gas f/p, cvrd patio, alarm system. N/S, N/P. Avail Feb 1. Ref’s req’d. Call 604-996-6383.

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PB Rottie Pups, 1 Male, 6 Females First Shots, Dewormed. Ready to go in 1 week. 604-374-4633

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LOVE BIRDS. 5 baby peach faced love birds.1 month old. Like being together. $50/pair or $75 single bird. 604-859-5752 (Abbotsford)

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

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Chocolate Labradoodle Puppies non-shedding, multi generation.

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EVENCE Ltd is a furniture supply company and we are looking for an administrative assistant for our busy office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.

Duties include but are not limited to data entry, reception and production administration. The Successful candidate will: -Have strong analytical and communication skills, -Be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision, -Have a sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Candidates with more than 2 years experience will be given preference.Salary is very attractive with other benefits attached. Please forward resume and cover letter to tass@offurntre.com for consideration.

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TRANSPORTATION

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

WANTED F/T Cook at SUSHI DEN Rest. 609 Abbott St. Vancouver. 2 yrs. exp., high school diploma. wage: $2240/mth. 40hrs/wk. Apply: sushiden94@gmail.com duties: cook Japanese meal, plan menu, create item. Staff training.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

Townhouse for Sale. Abbotsford. 2 floors, 1660 sq ft per floor. Walk out bsmt. Upper floor view of mtns, Matsqui flats & Mission. 3/bdrms, 2 car garage. Call to view. 1 (604)856-8177 or 604-308-5489

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I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.

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Here it is all ready to move into just freshly painted with new roof new gutters and facia boards new covered deck new kitchen downstairs this home has a mortgage helper and is in terrific shape bonus 2 gas fireplaces large garage, R.V. parking great Mt Baker View check this one out there has been over $ 30,000,00 spent in upgrades here so make an appointment to see.

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$629,900

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SOLD

PRICE REDUCED!

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$739,900

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$1,400,000

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.

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26489- FRASER HWY

604-857-1100

$ 419,900

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$1,800,000

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Check out this one almost 1500 sq ft on main floor and was a custom built home with upgraded everything in a great neighborhood. New vinyl windows and an open plan eating area/ bakers dream kitchen/ livingroom area. Could be easily suited and has a terrific fully developed back yard with water feature fire pit and large patio as well! Have a look and bring an offer today..

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26 ACRES

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3234-275 STREET

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